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Finished the “Margot” sweater

maggie — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:02:06 +0000

So very happy with my new sweater!!! Darryl says it makes me look frumpy, but I thinks it’s just me

A good day

maggie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:24:43 +0000

All these things added together equal a good day.

a nice big soon to be pot of chicken & dumplings steaming on the stove

a nice cold glass of beer

a new knitting pattern

Finished

maggie — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:55:22 +0000

I’ve finally finished up the last of the Christmas gifts… cards have been bought, gift cards picked out, slippers have been felted, sweaters have been knitted, blankets have been tied. I have a few other things that I need to get done, but I’m setting those aside for right now and knitting a little something for myself

Knitting in pj’s

maggie — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:37:18 +0000

Equals a good day in my books!

WOW!!!

maggie — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:17:38 +0000

It’s been forever since I’ve posted here! Nothing has changed much… I’m mostly working (all the time), and in between I’m trying to knit. I’ll try to give you a quick run down of what’s been going on.. here go’s. So I finished my first sweater, made a cardigan, currently working on my second sweater along with other miscellaneous things. Darryl has been cooking a lot (mostly Chinese food *yummy*). We’ve got our new AC unit installed along with a new “high tech” control panel (it scares me). Darryl just bought a snow blower (is new big boy toy). I’ve been harvesting all the black walnuts I can steal from the squirrels, we received a whole bunch of green tomatoes from a lady that Darryl works with, and a half a bushel of apples from out neighbors. Lucas and Lily are working out great! We’ve really been enjoying the cool walks and the shorter days. I finally finished Darryl’s fish shorts!!! We have our 11th year anniversary coming up and we’ve decided to take the entire week off. I can’t wait to have some time with Darryl!

Working on

maggie — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:18:06 +0000

getting these off the needles (since they’ve been on almost 6 month). I’m not thrilled with the yarn, but it’s a trial pair. I prefer to knit the first run with yarn I’m not so in love with…that way don’t have to worry if I’m not in love with them once they’re done.

Uncontrollable urges

maggie — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:32:15 +0000

Even though I can’t get my sewing machine out right now due to various reasons (health wise and space wise) I still feel the urge to purchase fabric or patterns or both.

Sparkles

maggie — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:58:13 +0000

Another new toy.

I’m Done!!!!!

maggie — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:31:02 +0000

It’s off the needles. Now all I have to do is block it and pin it out to dry.

Almost off the needles

maggie — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:54:10 +0000

I hope… it’s seems this has taken forever to finish!!!! Base pattern is from Elizabeth Zimmerman Knitter’s Almanac. This book is so very amazing!

Damn You Micro$oft!!!

darryl — Sat, 28 May 2011 01:21:56 +0000

I thought I was doing the right thing by purchasing and downloading your professional edition of Windows 7 upgrade, but come “clean install time” and your software shits the bed.

Over 200 dollars later and I’m downloading a FULL version of the basic home version.

Would love to be able to upgrade the wife’s XP machine, but if her hard drive dies; I’m not going through this again.

I sure as hell wish the Linux O/S was mainstream and supported like the Android O/S. Would be much cheaper and I’m sure more hardware and software efficient.

A nice relaxing Sunday

maggie — Sun, 22 May 2011 19:06:18 +0000

Started a brand new project with some brand new yarn! I’m in heaven… setting out side knitting up a storm while Darryl works in the yard.

A good day is

maggie — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:14:03 +0000

Vegging on the couch with pretty spring colors and an instant gratification pattern… love it!

Almost finished

maggie — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:38:10 +0000

Finished with the 2nd diaper cover and starting on the 3rd.

Finished the longies

maggie — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:03:28 +0000

This pattern comes from Elizabeth Zimmermann in her Knitters Almanac. These were so fun to knit I plan on getting started on another pair (smaller this time).