Best Friends

Ok last night I was reading my emails before I went to bed and I got an email from Classmates saying I had a message on there. I went to check out who sent me a message and it was one of my best friends from high school!!!! I am soooooooooo happy! I have 2 best friends from high school, Julie and Stacy. I have thought about them often and wondered why they are up to since I lost touch with them both 14 years ago. These 2 girls were the best! We were always hanging out together either all together or one of us at anothers house. After high school Julie went off to college in Iowa, I lost touch with her but Stacy kept in contact. This was at a time when noone had computers really and I was terrible at letter writing so I guess this is why I lost contact. I don't really remember lol. Stacy and me hung out for a few years after school. Ok we hung out A LOT. We were pretty much inseperable. Then one day Stacy had to move out of the room she was renting and she didn't give me her new address. It was just a temp place so she was waiting to let me know her new place. I hadn't seen her much lately because she was busy working and going to school. I was busy working and taking care of my son. We hung out prob once a month at this time. The last time I saw or talked to Stacy was when she came over to get a couple of things from me and to borrow a couple of things. LOL We always swapped clothes. This way we could have double the wardrobe but only pay for one. She hung out with me for a bit had coffee and lunch then was off to school. She was moving into her new place that next weekend so she would call me when she got all settled, yet she never did. Now 14 years later, Julie has found me and she says she talks to Stacy on a regular bases!!!! I am so excited to be reunited with my best friends. Julie still acts like Julie. Now I just have to get in touch with Stacy. It is great to know what is going on with people I shared part of my life with. I have often wondered and prayed that they were both happy. I am sure Stacy finally found her man and has 3 red-headed beautiful girls like she always wanted. hehe I am so excited to see and talk to her, I can hardly stand it.

SP Questionaire #2

1. What is the one knitting accessory you could not live without? My knitters companion book

2. If you're heading on vacation, do you take knitting with you? If so, how much and what type of project? Yes always have some type of project with me and usually I take whatever I am working on.

3. Where have you traveled to that you'd consider your favorite spot? New Hampshire. My in-laws have a cabin in the mountains there and whenever we stay it's a week of hiking and lounging around on the front porch.

4. What is your favorite knitting book at the moment? Do you own it? Vintage Knits by Sarah Dallas.... No I don't own it. It is my favorite cause I love the 30's and 40's styles and this book is full of things that I love. I think there is only one project in there that I wouldn't make.

5. Do you listen to podcasts? Which is your favorite(s)? Yes. I love Lime and Violet

6. If you could only knit with 1 color for the rest of your life, what color would that be? PURPLE

7. If you were far into a project and then noticed a mistake near the beginning what would you do? Let it go. It will be a one of a kind.

8. Where is the most unsual spot you've ever knit? At a game day. I didn't feel like playing any of the board games everyone was playing so I pulled out my knitting instead.

Confessions...

I have a confession to make.... I loooooooooooooooove coffee. I love the smell. The taste. The color. The cute little beans. I also love cappuccino's but I haven't really had any for a few years because I just don't want to pay 5 bucks for one at Starbuck's. I found this cute little thing on Amazon and I want it for my birthday. I showed it to my hubby and said "If you don't know what to get me for my birthday I really, really, really, really want one of these!" How is that for a hint? Now I just have to wait 2 months for it. Hmmmm can I wait that long? Well I have waited almost 4 so I guess I can wait a couple more months, 60 days, 1440 minutes!

This is too icky and funny at the same time

Check out this website..... I sooooo can't stand squirrels. I detest them. I loathe them. I know God put them on this earth for a reason but we all know he has a strange since of humor, after all, have you seen my husbands feet?

Enabler!!!

So I was just looking around on Ravelry and look at this sock yarn!!
You can get it at this website. Plus the name of the store is just the coolest too! I was soooooo drooling over this yarn. It is simply delicious looking! Now this is why I love socks you can by all this beautiful yarn that only comes in like one skien and make a pair of lovely socks out of it.

Oh yeah AND the sun came out again today! After 6 whole days without knowing if the big, round, yellow thing in the sky was fact or fiction the clouds finally lifted at 9:30 A.M. this morning. I think I even heard angels singing the Hallelujah chorus......

All knitty things....

I finished Mom's Second Sock! It will be off in the post tomorrow. Have fun with your new socks Mom! Now knit me a sweater! =P

Beautiful Day

We went outside today. It is only about 85 degrees and there is a nice breeze blowing. I found this website called Rails-to-Trails and it shows all of the what used to be an active railway and turn it into trails. There is one practically right down the street from me and I never even knew it. It is 4 miles long although we didn't walk the whole 4 miles. Yeah I am not ready to walk that far yet. Basically it would be 8 miles because we would have to walk back. It was a very nice tail, so quiet when we were completely surrounded by heavily traveled roads. I think it was because a lot of the trail was cut though hills so they act as a sound buffer. Lars and Liam played tag for some of the way. That tried Liam out, which isn't a bad thing, if you know what I mean. It was very nice to get out and see some of the No Va area. Next I want to walk one that goes to an Island in the middle of the Potomac River. It has a bird conservation on it. Sounds pretty neat.

Tilted Duster

Has anyone seen this sweater Tilted Duster? It is in the new interweave knits mag. I haven't had a chance to go pick it up yet but I am in love it. I love the button closer and the half circles on it. Quite a few other people are knitting it on Ravelry, about 7 others and I love the yarns they have chosen for it. I am thinking I will use this yarn, in the chocolate colorway. I really want to use the slate colorway but since this will be my first sweater, I don't want to use black. I need to finish my mom's sock before I order the yarn and start it. I am halfway up the cuff now mom. I should be sending it off to you next week! I finished the first one while I was visiting her and she wouldn't let me take it home with me. She wanted to keep it lol. I think she liked it. It really is a pretty sock. I will take pictures when it is done.

Secret Pal 11 Questionaire

I am participating in my first SP thingee. I have heard how fun they are and I loved doing this when I was quilting soooo here is my questionaire or for anyone else who wants to know things about me =)

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?

I like wool the best. I do not like all cotton or all silk. I like them blended in with wool though.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?

A plastic drawer. One for my circs and one for my straights.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?

I learned to knit when I was 16. My mom taught me and I tried to knit a scarf. It turned out very badly so I put the needles down for about 15 years. I was watching Knitty Gritty one day and decided I can do that! The rest is history. I would say I am a beginner/intermediate knitter. I love to knit socks and have done 4 pair now but have yet do knit a sweater.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?

Yes. There is a link to it in the sidebar.

5. What's your favorite scent?

Vanilla

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?

I love chocolate or caramel or both!

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?

I like to make beaded jewelry also and can sew.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

I like anything from classical to jazz to pop. Yes my stereo can play MP3's

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?

Purple! I don't like yellow, orange or kelly green.Other greens are good but I don't like kelly green

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?

I live with my hubby and 2 sons. I have a bird.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?

I wear scarves hats and mittens. It gets cold here in No VA.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?

SOCKS!

13. What are you knitting right now?

The mystery 3 stole. A stole for my sister in my own pattern. Socks for my mom.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?

Sure I would love them

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

I like circular needles. Aluminum best. I do like the look of those pretty fancy wooden ones but they are a little too grabby for socks.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?

No I don't own either but I really want them. I want to sell my hand dyed yarns on etsy and these would sure come in handy.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?

2 months my sisters stole. It is a Christmas present.

18. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas.

19. Is there anything that you collect?

Tea sets or anything to do with tea sets such as cups and saucers. I also like teddy bears and have quit a few. Oh and of course YARN!

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?

I would love some of that socks that rock yarn. I don't have a subscription to interweave or Vogue but those are my fav mags.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?

Cables

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?

Yes my foot is 9 1/2 inches long. Cuff is 7 inches and width of foot is 9 1/2 inches

23. When is your birthday?

Nov. 6

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?

Yes. My ID is MelzyKnits

Airports and how to get lost in them.....

I had a great time with my mom and visiting the rest of my family. It is good to be back also. You never realize how much you miss home til you come back to it. I even missed my pillow. I layed down on it last night and was like oooooooooo my pillow!

Ok, so, I flew down to AL to see my mom with my 8 year old, autistic son, right? I am not so sure I will ever fly again. LOL First of all my son shook the whole time the plan was in the air. I mean to the point where it looked like he had some kind of shaking disease. He was terrified of the shade being open so I didn't get to look out the window much. He also wanted everyone else on the plane to shut theirs also. I had to explain that they can look out of their windows if they want to and how it was rude to ask others to close theirs. Some how he thought that if the windows were closed he wouldn't fall out. Shrug.... I guess a little tiny piece of plastic was enough to assure him that he wouldn't where a huge thick quadruple pained window didn't. Makes perfect sense, right? LOL

Second, never again will I fly into or out of Atlanta. That place is just plain craziness. Look up the word in the dictionary. I just bet the airport is listed. The place is HUGE. I mean when you have to ride a tram to get to your luggage, that means it is big. Of course I didn't get a clue when the signs said 800 meters to the baggage claim, and decided to walk the whole thing. Yeah that lasted about 20 minutes and I when I was soooo exhausted that I finally read the oh only 400 meters to walk!!! I rode the tram.

Thirdly, I hate airports. They are very confusing. I got lost in Dulles when we got back home. I walked from one end of the terminal to the other end, probably about a mile of walking and couldn't find out where baggage was. I was suppose to fly into Reagan, which I would have preferred, but that flight was canceled, so I didn't know this airport at all. I couldn't really find anyone to ask until I got to the place where you crossed over. LOL I had to walk back to the middle of the terminal, saw an Airport Security guy, walked towards him and saw bus to baggage claim. I was like ooooo. I have to take a bus! By the time I got to baggage my hubby had already gotten our bags and was waiting for us outside the doors lol. It took me 30 minutes to get there.

I was sooooo ready to get home and leave airports behind forever! Ok maybe until next time! They really should put up bigger signs, maybe with pink neon flashing lights, for people who get lost in a square room. Tee Hee.

I will be uploading pictures tomorrow of my adventures with my nieces, tomorrow!