Knits With Cats
Knits With Cats
I'm a senior technical project manager at work, a knit project starter at home and a list-maker everywhere! I'm married and have too many cats, lots of books, almost enough rose bushes, and way too much yarn!
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January 2006
Random Whatever
Monday, 30 January 2006 2:49 P GMT-08
Wednesday was so random I didn't even turn the computer on until 5 pm! We left the house at 7:30 am and didn't get back until 5:30 which isn't really that bad, but is unusual for us.
So here's the random Wednesday and Thursday stuff:
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"B" is for...
Saturday, 28 January 2006 5:29 P GMT-08
"B" is for bud:
...like this Double Delight rose bud. I'm not finished pruning yet, but some of the roses are trying to bud out anyway.
...and the clusters of buds that cover this night-blooming jasmine.
After an unusually warm
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Brain Patterns
Thursday, 26 January 2006 8:34 P GMT-08
Your Brain's Pattern
Your mind is an incubator for good ideas, it just takes a while for them to develop.But when you think of something, watch out!Your thoughts tend to be huge, and they come on quickly - like an ex
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Tuesday is for catching up
Tuesday, 24 January 2006 6:05 P GMT-08
It's finally dawned on me that, while I mentioned that I finished the Bookworm Vest in December, I never posted a picture of it. My only excuse is "waiting for buttons".
Here's the finished Bookworm, with the button fina
Soy Latte
Monday, 23 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
You Are a Soy Latte
At your best, you are: free spirited, down to earth, and relaxedAt your worst, you are: dogmatic and pickyYou drink coffee when: you need a pick me up, and green tea isn't cutting itYour caffeine
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Sunday Is My Day of Rest?
Sunday, 22 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
Well, not this week, for sure!
It was an absolutely beautiful northern California Sunday - bright, not a cloud in the sky, just warm enough, and dry. Lovely! So how did we celebrate such loveliness?
We worked in the gardens. In fa
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No Knitting Olympics Here!
Saturday, 21 January 2006 5:38 P GMT-08
After waffling and agonizing and whimpering, I've made my decision.
I will not be joining in the Knitting Olympics.
It sounds like fun, but it also sounds too much like work. At work, I live and die by schedules and deadlines, and I use
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One Jaywalker done, one to go!
Thursday, 19 January 2006 3:16 P GMT-08
This is a knitting blog, so here's some knitting stuff:
One completed Jaywalker sock, and the second one started!
Progress on the adaptation of the Fall VK #14; so far so good.
Currenly, I'm sitting on the fence regarding the Knitting Olympics.&nb
Welcome!
Wednesday, 18 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
Talking to my parents the other day, and at the end of the conversation, my Dad casually mentioned that he'd been reading my blog.
Could have knocked me over with a feather!
Not because there's anything here I don't want them to read - for h
How Sweet It Is!
Sunday, 15 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
You Are a Boston Creme Donut
You have a tough exterior. No one wants to mess with you.But on the inside, you're a total pushover and completely soft.You're a traditionalist, and you don't change easily.You're likely
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Spicy Little Something
Saturday, 14 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
I've been busy busy busy so here's a spicy something just for fun!
YOU ARE CHAMOMILE What herb are you?brought to you by Quizilla
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Friday Babbling
Friday, 13 January 2006 6:27 P GMT-08
The carpet cleaner-steamer was indeed fixed, and I spent several hours this morning cleaning up Maya's indiscretions from the carpet. It looks much better now, well, as much better as detested white carpet can look!
It'd look better longer if
Jaywalker Update
Thursday, 12 January 2006 4:31 P GMT-08
Here's the first Jaywalker sock, almost complete, lounging in some moss in the backyard.
The colors are a bit washed out, but the eye of partridge heel flap looks pretty good!
I'm a Mama Wolf
Wednesday, 11 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
You're an alpha female. You're second best.Basically, you make babies. And there's noshame in that. You are almost as strong as yourmate. You keep the rest of the women in line.Anyone who comes near your pups is mince meat. What kind of wolf are you?
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Frustrated!
Tuesday, 10 January 2006 6:20 P GMT-08
Today is brought to you by the word "frustrated".
Last night I managed to sew exactly 1/2 of a sleeve cap and armhole together. OK, mattress stitch and I are barely on speaking terms, but I really thought I'd get at least 1 sleeve do
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Yarn Overload
Sunday, 8 January 2006 5:26 P GMT-08
Today I spent hours (well, it seemed like hours) in the attic, going through the various boxes of yarn stash up there. The Knitters Group is having a Yarn Swap and Sale next Sunday at our house, and I have a bit of stash I'd be willing sel
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Who Knew?
Saturday, 7 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
It's not even 9 a.m., and we're off!
We have our usual SuperSlow session, then we'll head for the San Jose Auto Show and dinner at Kirk's, which is a dive-y but legendary SJ burger joint. After dinner we'll head back to Fremont for the
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New Year, New Goals and Plans
Friday, 6 January 2006 10:33 A GMT-08
The time has come and gone for resolutions which is fine with me. Most years, I make resolutions. They don't necessarily get broken, but they don't get kept either. They get revised, changed, written off, dropped off the list..
What a Difference...
Thursday, 5 January 2006 6:26 P GMT-08
On New Year's Day, here's how Alameda Creek looked:
Here's what it looked like today::
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Morning Has Broken
Wednesday, 4 January 2006 11:59 P GMT-08
Here's what greeted us this morning as I took Mr. Ken to the train station:
While it's not the first sunrise of 2006, it's the first that's not been obscured by heavy overcast and clouds.
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A is for...
Tuesday, 3 January 2006 7:14 P GMT-08
Apple pie, homemade for our enjoyment by Mr. Ken.
It was wonderful!
December Knitting Update
2005: It's a Wrap!
Monday, 2 January 2006 5:12 P GMT-08
In 2005, I knitted a fair amount.
I count 21 finished objects and 5 frogged UFOs. Here's the breakdown of FOs:
2 sweaters (sage and cream Woolspun, yellow Salsa T)
1 vest (rust bookworm)
2 shells (red Saucy soleil
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Happy 2006!
Sunday, 1 January 2006 5:23 P GMT-08
(This is long and picture heavy - you've been warned.)
Mr. Ken and I spent parts of New Year's Eve Day life any other Saturday.
We went to Super Slow for weight training to be tortured, and just think, we pay for this!
We ran
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