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Monday, May 12, 2008

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The most beautiful flowers from the three guys.  Between the colors, the textures, and the variety of flowers, I am beside myself. 

Yesterday I was treated to flowers, handmade cards, a corsage made by a seven year old and breakfast in bed.  Angus scrambles a mean egg.  Duncan told anyone who would listen that he buttered the toast with the BIG knife and stirred my coffee  A LOT so it was EXTRA delicious just for MOM.

Then a great and remarkable thing happened- nobody rushed off.  We were all doing our own thing, together.  Someone was on the computer, conversation distance from someone else who was knitting while staring at the flowers while two small someones weaved in and out.  It was delightful.

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STR (shocking, no?) Medium weight (shocking, yes!) in a Rare Gem which was purchased at camp. While each Rare Gem is well, rare- I was able to score 2 skeins that were very similar.  Perfect for knee socks. 

Thank you so much for all the encouragement last week for my nerves and Angus' health.  Your well wishes and thoughts really helped prevent what was sure to be an enormous anxiety attack. We are all much better this week, which is good because I could use a little boring right about now.

 

Love you all to bits.

Posted by K.T. at 08:03 PM | | | Leave a comment

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sometimes boring is just what the doctor ordered. that particular rare gem is lovely.

Posted by: marti | May 13, 2008 07:01 AM

Boring is awesome. I'm so happy y'all had a good day.

Posted by: Emily | May 14, 2008 05:46 PM

Awww... that sounds like such a lovely morning! That photo of the flowers is gorgeous!

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Now THAT is how a swap is done!

Oh Darlene! Darlene, Darlene, Darlene- you are a doll.  Holy Moses, that gal gives GOOD sock swap.  My May Day Pal is Darlene of Yarn Collectors Anonymous (and AKA Crazy for Yarn in Alabama) and she is wonderful.  Poor Darlene has been positively fretting that my package was lost.  When she shipped it from The Great State of Alabama on May One, the said it would be 7 to 10 days.  Ten days on the nose. And worth every second of the wait.

I want to go slow so as not to miss anything, because there  is a LOT and also wanting to go fast because I am SO excited!

 

First the haul, minus the socks because as really great the haul is, the socks are magnificent.

Clockwise from 9 o'clock (let's see if I can actually pull this off):

A great lined notebook- clearly meant for knitting notes while on the go!

Sticky notes & a magnetic note pad- more note taking- good idea with the Mama addled brain!

Cute sheep card.

A very well hidden napkin caddy with great Orange Parrot Tulips on them.  Darlene those are one of my ALL time color/flower combinations.  You nailed it.

Coffee!  From Birmingham.  Oh how I do love Alabama.

Trekking in color #135.  Perfect!

The Trekking is next to 2, TWO really great tulip themed draw string bags- perfect for the on the go sock knitting!

Some beautiful stitch markers from Alabama Fiber Dreams.  They are small and perfect for socks.  Plus they are lime green & orange.  So me!

Then tissues with flowers, a super cute watering can key chain, flower seeds, a soak sample and some note cards. Very needed- all.

A very pretty and dare I say ladylike coffee cup.  I will take care that she will not get roughed up by our Pacific Northwest brutish coffee cups.

And finally some STR Medium weight (Yay! Medium weight!  I have enough Heavyweight to sink the Titanic, so variety is welcome) In the color "Mesa" which I have never seen before.  It is well documented, my love of STR!

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And now, my friends.  Calm yourselves.  Breathe in, Breathe out.  You are not prepared for the absolute perfection that are my socks.  Darlene you are a marvel!

 

 

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Thank you so much Darlene.  I am positively overjoyed with my perfect colors, perfect fit, perfect length socks.  They are a thing of wonder and I could not have picked something more perfect for myself.  Thank you for all your care and kindness. You have my heart.

Posted by K.T. at 03:51 PM | | | Leave a comment

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Indeed....I am SOOO relieved your May Day Pkg. has FINALLY arrived!!! With such a bad day Wednesday I truly wish it had arrived that day.....but glad it arrived before the start of a new and hopefully much better week for you!! I'm glad the socks fit...always nervous about that part...and glad that you like the other goodies!!!! I truly enjoyed putting together this pkg. for you and so glad that you like everything!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!! :)

Posted by: Crazy For Yarn In Alabama | May 10, 2008 07:39 PM

Wow! What an amazing package!

Happy Mother's Day!

Posted by: Emily | May 11, 2008 05:21 PM

What a beautiful Mothers Day Weekend you had!! Such a lovely package and socks and you really know someone is into details when they're drawing precious little flowers on the Outside of the box! Congratulations on a very special swap package and pal! XOXOXOX

Posted by: Laura | May 14, 2008 09:55 AM

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Early Morning, need more coffee

Good Gravy, I am exhausted. Craig is traveling- back Friday.  Angus' diabetes is acting a bit crazy these days.  He is fine and safe and hopefully this rough patch will be short- lived.  He numbers were high last night and even the fast acting insulin I gave him didn't seem to help. 

Been up since 4am, fretting, administering insulin, testing blood sugars, drinking coffee and well, fretting more.

Too tired to knit even though I could use a bit of a simple repetitive task.

Today would be a perfectly wonderful day for my May Day Swap Socks to show up.

Here's hoping!

Love you all to bits.

xoxoxo

Posted by K.T. at 06:44 AM | | | Leave a comment

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I am so sorry you have had such a rough start to the day!!! I hope the pkg. arrives today too and hope that it will brighten your day!!

Posted by: Anonymous | May 7, 2008 07:43 AM

i cna't help much with the blood sugar issues, but know that you and yours are in my thoughts...i hope your may day socks arrive soon!

Posted by: marti | May 7, 2008 08:48 AM

Hugs and Coffee and Naps and Kisses for You All. XOXOXOX

Posted by: Laura | May 7, 2008 08:53 AM

Poor baby. What a way to start the day. Try to make time for a nap...hugs

Posted by: Susan | May 7, 2008 09:38 AM

Blech. Hang in there, Angus!

Posted by: Emily | May 7, 2008 05:58 PM

Friday, May 02, 2008

The Big Reveal

Thanks so much for all the fun guesses about Mom's true age.  She is tickled beyond belief.  Her birthday isn't until May 18 but she is starting to celebrate tonight with a party thrown by some of her dear friends (whom I adore) in her honor.  Apparently they have been cooking for days and it should be quite the affair.  Wish I could be there, sadly I don't have the freedom to hop a flight to Los Angeles at a whim. Right- children, fever, husband out of town, diabetes.  Crap!

We have a Winner!  Actually, there were two correct guesses Jill & Frieda!  (Jill please email me with your 411 and preferences at kt at theeislers dot com- Frieda- I totally know how to find you). You will both receive a skein of BMFA Knitters Without Borders and an additional skein of BMFA in a weight  & color of your choosing from the stash.

And now- drumroll........................................................................

Hold onto your hand knit socks- my Mom is turning..........................

 

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SEVENTY!

 

She is truly beautiful and amazing.  Her outsides are not nearly as wonderful as her insides. May we all look half as good at 70.  Mom, you are a wonder and we love you. 

Posted by K.T. at 12:36 PM | | | Leave a comment

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And here I was so worried I would offend her by guessing 65, even though she looks so much younger.

Happy Birthday, KT's Mom!

I think you passed that wonderful smile on to your daughter....

Posted by: Cathy-Cate | May 2, 2008 02:02 PM

Wow! Your mom looks AMAZING! Truly, may we all look even half as good at that age.

Posted by: Anita | May 2, 2008 03:45 PM

Happy Birthday, KT's Mom! Congratulations, winners!

Posted by: Emily | May 2, 2008 05:05 PM

Only my beautiful, talented daughter could think this up! The contest was such a giggle and I had such a good time reading all your wonderful comments. Thanks, ladies, you are very much appreciated! Love, KT's Mom

Posted by: Mom | May 3, 2008 08:38 AM

I'm sorry, but I must demand a copy of the birth certificate...there is NO way your mom is turning 70!! WOW!!!!!!

Tell us her secret!!!!

Congrats to your mom!!!

Posted by: Darlene Watkins | May 4, 2008 10:40 AM

Oh my gosh. I'm with Darlene. Isn't there some kind of carbon dating process we can use or research the newspaper announcements or anything?? No way is she 70!

A Very Happy Birthday to you, Mom. How lucky for you KT (and your kids!) to have such a beautiful Mother and Grandmother. :)

Posted by: Laura | May 5, 2008 06:22 AM

NO FRICKIN' WAY!!! She looks younger than I do, and I'm told I look much younger than my 48 years. I repeat: NO WAY!!!

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Thursday, May 01, 2008

Buzzing Around

My May Day Sock Swap package is off, winging its way to parts East. How's that if you are trying to figure out if I am your Sock Swap Pal? Especially since just about everything is East of here. I fought the urge to ship it next day air, which is a strong urge in me. (As Emily will attest to.)

Clicking through the finished socks on Swapper's blogs, there are sure some real beauties.  It is exciting to know that a pair are on their way to me.  Which ones will they be?

 

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This wee strip of holes makes me happy beyond measure.  In my knitting skill set, there are many things I can do and yet lace has always seemed elusive and confounding. I managed to find a local class during school hours and today was day one.  A great thing about this class is three fold. First, we were not assigned a class project but rather were allowed to pick whatever lace project we wanted.  I picked The Flight of the Honey Bees Shawl by Sharon Winsauer for Alpaca with a Twist.  Second great thing about this class is the instructor, Becky (Ravelry Link).  And third, I am using some righteously beautiful yarn. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Laci in a mystery colorway that I purchased in Scappoose at Tina's stash sale in November.  Score!  The color is perfection for a honey bee pattern.

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Don't forget, Mom's contest end tomorrow, Friday May 2 at Noon PST. 

Leave your guess!  Good luck to all!

 

Love you all to bits- KT

Posted by K.T. at 08:44 PM | | | Leave a comment

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Oh the lace. I can't wait to see a little more - the color is so yummy!

Okay now. I swear I thought the person in that picture with Birthday Boy was YOU. So obviously you're only like, what... 17? And your mom is really 40?? OH my gosh.

Posted by: Laura | May 2, 2008 10:34 AM

Oh, the Honeybee shawl is beautiful! And the colorway is perfect! Could it be Oregon Red Clover Honey??? Can't wait to watch your progress!

Posted by: jmcmjoan | May 2, 2008 02:22 PM

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