Ok, I was keeping this under wraps but I'm bursting already. Cara's family (my son Stephen's girlfriend) are coming to me for Thanksgiving. This is the immediate family (Cara's parents, aunts, uncles, grandma, siblings). I hired help & this is part of the reason we're thinking of switching our Middle Eastern/Southern Med. cruise of 11/8-11/22 to a Nile River Cruise from 12/25-1/6/10. First I have to plan Rosh Hashanah with 11 people coming (Stephen & Cara & a couple from the neighborhood are included).
I got to get in shape in order to squeeze in & out of those pyramids - so a friend of my husband told him. I'm trying to exercise 2-3x a day (different activities) & watching my food intake.
I do intend to get back to my Pompon Scarf after one more exercise & a phone call to a friend. Then, tonight is Mah Jongg!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
POMPON SCARF 3/4 DONE! AND I'M INTO ETSY!
3/4 OF THE WAY THERE! Since Stephen & Cara are coming for Rosh Hashanah, I'll package it up for her for then. Truthfully, it is moving along swimmingly.
I went onto the ETSY website, as I was frustrating looking for the right pin for my Feather & Fan Scarf. Since Monday night & getting buttons with Bev at Jo-Ann Fabrics, I went on a hunt, Internet wise for 2 hours(!) for novelty buttons & this pin. Some sites had neat buttons but no pin & the shipping was pricey or you had to spent over $50/$75 for free shipping. In the end, ETSY was the place to satisfy my every need! Plus you are supporting handmade items & some are quite unique & beautifully made. What talent there is out there!
If the day should ever come, I'm going to try my luck at selling on ETSY like some fellow knitters of mine from my night-time knit club.
Meanwhile, looks like the remnants of Tropical Storm Ana is going to cut into my swimming time today. Back to the Wii Fit!
I went onto the ETSY website, as I was frustrating looking for the right pin for my Feather & Fan Scarf. Since Monday night & getting buttons with Bev at Jo-Ann Fabrics, I went on a hunt, Internet wise for 2 hours(!) for novelty buttons & this pin. Some sites had neat buttons but no pin & the shipping was pricey or you had to spent over $50/$75 for free shipping. In the end, ETSY was the place to satisfy my every need! Plus you are supporting handmade items & some are quite unique & beautifully made. What talent there is out there!
If the day should ever come, I'm going to try my luck at selling on ETSY like some fellow knitters of mine from my night-time knit club.
Meanwhile, looks like the remnants of Tropical Storm Ana is going to cut into my swimming time today. Back to the Wii Fit!
My Review of J.G. Hook® Stretch Poplin Cropped Pants
Set-in waistband with back elastic for comfort. Front zip and button closure. Cotton/spandex. Machine wash. Imported. 23" inseam.
MATERIAL TOO THIN
faye FL 8/19/2009
Waist: Feels too big
Length: Feels true to length
Pros: Stylish, Great Color, Not good quality material, Wrinkle-Free
Cons: Material Too Thin, Low Quality
Best Uses: Casual Wear
Describe Yourself: Trendy/Stylish Dresser
Yes, I ordered the wrong size but instantly I knew, taking it out of the package, that the quality of the material was too thin.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
KNITATHON YESTERDAY
I really went to town on the Pompon Scarf & it is now 1/2 done. I'll be glad as it takes concentration. Can't wait to just hand it over to Cara at Rosh Hashanah. I haven't touched the Feather & Fan Scarf in a week. That will be after the Pompon is done.
Yesterday Bev & I left the In Stitches WPB group early to go shopping at Jo-Ann Fabrics. I got cheated on some stitch holders - apparently the package was opened. So I got 10 instead of the 20 supposed to be in the plastic baggie. It's not worth the trip/gas back to Jo-Ann's to complain. Stupid me, I opened the baggie to count how many stitch holders there were, so how can I prove 10 are missing! I did buy some neat stuff, however, including a little something for my Secret Santa.
Michael may switch the cruise in Nov. for a Xmas River cruise in Dec. Awaiting prices.
I'm going to try to get the Pompon Scarf finished tonight!
Yesterday Bev & I left the In Stitches WPB group early to go shopping at Jo-Ann Fabrics. I got cheated on some stitch holders - apparently the package was opened. So I got 10 instead of the 20 supposed to be in the plastic baggie. It's not worth the trip/gas back to Jo-Ann's to complain. Stupid me, I opened the baggie to count how many stitch holders there were, so how can I prove 10 are missing! I did buy some neat stuff, however, including a little something for my Secret Santa.
Michael may switch the cruise in Nov. for a Xmas River cruise in Dec. Awaiting prices.
I'm going to try to get the Pompon Scarf finished tonight!
Monday, August 17, 2009
POMPON YARN UNRAVELED ITSELF?
It's a mystery but I went to go knit Saturday night & the Pompon Scarf had unraveled itself in my knitting bag! I tried to restart it twice that night & I didn't like how it looked. Yesterday, while Michael drove to a craft show, I restarted it. I also knitted last night while watching MATCHPOINT, a pretty good romance/mystery. It is going along swimmingly, though I'm still not sure if I like how it looks. Time will tell.
The craft show had little knitting but I bought earrings, a pendant, a wallet, pecan muffin mix & cookware - lots of that. It is Americraft cookware, made in America & you cook without water or oil - very healthy. I won't get the cookware for another week. Since I was inspired, we went to go see JULIE & JULIE & what a good movie that was. Julia Child really had a zest for life & cooking. And her husband adored her.
Today my two knit clubs!
The craft show had little knitting but I bought earrings, a pendant, a wallet, pecan muffin mix & cookware - lots of that. It is Americraft cookware, made in America & you cook without water or oil - very healthy. I won't get the cookware for another week. Since I was inspired, we went to go see JULIE & JULIE & what a good movie that was. Julia Child really had a zest for life & cooking. And her husband adored her.
Today my two knit clubs!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
HURRICANE SEASON - HATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tropical Depression Ana has formed & supposedly there will be a Tropical Depression Bill right behind it. Forecasts for Ana put us right in the path by Thurs. I am not a happy camper. Past experience with Hurricanes Frances, Jean & Wilma was no day in the park - or better said, no DAYS in the park. We do have a small generator (never used) that would have to be tested. The generator cannot run the A/C but I purchased a large floor fan years back. We would have to buy gasoline for our cans. Money & bulk up on prescriptions drugs is always a must. After Jean I tried to renew my Rxs & CVS was on a generator & only could accept cash - plus there was a long line. You also have to gas up the car, though today's gas stations are on generators. I will not be buying any frozen foods...I was smart enough to buy a digital TV & battery-operated candles a couple of months back. Got plenty of batteries, left over from Wilma days, but I hope they are still good.
Of course, we now have accordian shutters (automatic except for 2 windows). And there's Stephen's condo, ready and waiting for us. Thank G-d.
Of course, we now have accordian shutters (automatic except for 2 windows). And there's Stephen's condo, ready and waiting for us. Thank G-d.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Picture of my Cousin Carolyn & My Mom
This is a rather moving picture of my first cousin Carolyn with my mom (her aunt). They hadn't seen each other since 1978. This picture sums up our reunion together to a T. My cousin works for the UN in Chad.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
THE CITY OF EMBER
Pretty cool movie/concept, though it was originally written as a children's book. Still have to watch the end & no, I didn't knit a stitch last night!
Went to pick up the new contac lens - I went down 50 on the right eye, 25 on the left. Still need to put them in. I suffer from dull headaches due to my old lens (too strong). Went for the mammogram & it's not so bad since I past menopause - see, there's something good to be said for menopause!
Tonight is mah jongg at my house. Michael will just have to contain Biscotti!
Pictures coming from our Needlecrafts Club!
Went to pick up the new contac lens - I went down 50 on the right eye, 25 on the left. Still need to put them in. I suffer from dull headaches due to my old lens (too strong). Went for the mammogram & it's not so bad since I past menopause - see, there's something good to be said for menopause!
Tonight is mah jongg at my house. Michael will just have to contain Biscotti!
Pictures coming from our Needlecrafts Club!
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