How I spent my week-end

Friday, Gene and I drove to the the far south suburbs, picked up our tickets to see the Yarn Harlot, a witty writer whose knitting blog is addictive, and bought her new book (Things I Learned from Knitting...whether I wanted to or not)at the yarn store that was handling the Chicago stop on her book tour. We then drove farther south and had an early dinner with his cousin and her husband. Then back to the lecture, we were told she was running late. Bad weather. A critical mass of happy, interesting, involved knitters is a wonderful thing. Much chatter, admiring of projects and fellowship. Then the announcement. After trying to get out of Canada all day, it wasn’t to be. There were no flights that could get her to Chicago. Event postponed, to be rescheduled some time in the future. Bah.

Saturday, we had our monthly dinner with friends. It has been a regular thing for 15 plus years. Everyone brings a course and a good time is had by all. I knit on an afghan square while we caught up and solved the world’s problems.

Sunday, relaxed. I got my swap partner on the Susan Knits forum. She is in Melbourne, Australia. That’s about as far away from here as you can be. This will be fun. I knit some more, did laundry, enjoyed the completion of Passover, etc. Now I’m watching “House”. Who could ask for anything more?

Gene and Jewelry

Did anyone get the reference to "Jules and Jim"? It has nothing to do with this post, the titles just seem to resonate.

GENE - He's doing quite well, thanks for asking. He's getting out and about and will be more willing to venture out when (and if) the weather warms up. Today it should get up to the mid-40's. It is hard to believe that opening day at Wrigley Field is one week away.

JEWELRY - I made a necklace set for the annual Harbour Auction. Last year the jewelry was well received, let's hope they like it again this year.

Is the Tea Cozy yet?

I made a tea cozy for my friend Alison. Never did one before, but will probably do it again. I designed it myself. It lacks the usual whimsy associated with cozies. Cute has never been one of my strong points.

Here are some pictures. The front and back use the same colors but have different patterns.

Traveling Scarves

The Traveling Scarves group in Ravelry is turning into a challenging project. Sure I know that no one will see more than one scarf at the same time, once they are finished, but I still can not bring myself to do the same thing on each one.

Three have been sent on to Brooklyn, and another is on my desk as a work in progress.

This is "Plumpy's" scarf.

News, News, News

Sorry for the delay in posting Gene news. He is home and, after a little setback, onthe road to recovery.

I am now officially semi-retired. I've switched to working twice a week. I slept in this morning, and it felt good.

The weirdest knitting project yet is finished. I have knit a sweater for a large yellow plastic duck that is part of a traveling trophy.




Please note the collar and company initials. Cool, ah?




Have I mentioned how very much I like Ravelry? I'm participating in a traveling scarf project. Thirteen knitters from all around the US have started scarves and sent our section on to the next knitter on the list. Eventually it gets back to you with everyones contribution. In the meantime, scarves show up on my doorstep awaiting their next section. Great fun.

Gene Report - Part 3

Today's report is very much like the last one. He has be detached from all the misc. tubes, but is still kind of coughy. He may come home today. We will find out this afternoon.

Sunday's Hospital Report

Gene's progress continues. He is doing laps in the hallway and moving around more easily. He is having trouble with his breathing, though. He is getting respiratory therapy four times a day and drugs to reduce the fluids. Let's hope that helps the problem.