Presents for Me?

I actually have 2 posts but I am going to break them down. But just to prove how much I wanted to take the photos in natural light, I went out into a light rain to take them.
When I went to the post office today, I had two, count them two, package slips. I [...]

True Reflection

I saw this test over on Beth’s blog and decided to try it. And the results are true. They actually reflect my reading habits and the type of reader that I really am. So what type of reader are you? I will be curious as to your results…

What Kind of Reader Are You?
Your Result: Obsessive-Compulsive [...]

Sad Story

I do have knitting to report but I will save it until tomorrow when I will have photos. But in reading today’s Washington Post, I saw this article which just is sad. I think it is just wrong that the Church still has that much control over the politics and laws of Latin America. [...]

Thanksgiving Favorites

Yesterday, Georgia, aka Yarn Pirate, wanted to know what was everyone’s favorite dish to eat at Thanksgiving. I am like many in that I like the green bean casserole recipe except that I add shoyu (soy sauce) and extra onions to my casserole.
But one recipe that I have to make and than eat is [...]

Some Actual Finished Items

I actually have some finished projects to show off today!!! But I am going to save them for the end of the post.
First up, I am getting a new front porch. I live in a house that was built between 1925 and 1926 and the front porch for the most part is still the original. [...]

No Blogging Today

I am still recovering from whatever bug hit me in the wee early hours of Tuesday morning. Let’s just say that there are some down sides of handling the pre-school fire prevention programs when you do not have kids your self. The bugs that they get, I get. As soon as my ribs stop [...]

Hot Sock Swap

One of the mailing lists that I am on had a swap called the Hot Socks Swap. And since it involved yarn and socks, of course, I had to participate in it. My partner was Nancy in Pennsylvannia, who is currently blogless.

The swap called for you to send your partner sock yarn and [...]

Yet More Socks

Okay, first to answer some of the comments. Yes, Pris, the colors in the newest pair of socks are something that I would normally pick, But there is purple and red in there. And the colors have grown on me. They remind me of hiking through the woods.
And yes, some people are reasonable and destash [...]

Fall Socks

Fall Socks
Originally uploaded by kayakknitter.
The socks cast on at the end of October are finished. When I took the photo I still had to finish binding off the second sock but both of them are done. The yarn is Meilenweit Colortweed in color 1001. I was thinking about giving these socks [...]

Knit Mitt Kit Swap Questionnaire

The Questionnaire:
Are you allergic to any fibers? None that I know of but I like soft fibers.
What are your favorite colors? Blues, reds, purples, pinks, just about any color except yellow. But I like brights and jewel tones.
Are you a new mitt knitter? How long have you been knitting mittens? No, I have been knitting [...]