Any CT knitters want to make a day out of St.Pat's day? We could go to Yarns Down Under (Deep River) and then out to dinner at Mohegan Sun and then see the show?? Indigo Girls at Mohegan Sun
Delayed opening
After yesterday's "First Serious Winter Storm" aka "The Valentine's Nor'easter" a ton of schools had a delay this morning. My school gets children from two school districts and in the case of delays, you follow the shorter one. So, while one district had a 90minute delay, the other had nothing. I drive in to school… Continue reading Delayed opening
FO! Scarf #3 and other projects
First off, Happy Valentine's Day - smooches all around from Jackson:Second, thanks for the comments about the graffiti - in short it's annoying and kids are mean (which apparently will continue on into their adult years). Today is a snow day - it's been sleeting but there is snow accumulating. Yay! The pup is not… Continue reading FO! Scarf #3 and other projects
Graffiti
Part of my rant yesterday was about graffiti outside my classroom, here's a photo:Next to it today I see that it has been added to - it also says "Yep she ugly"meh.Mr.Clean Magic Eraser took it right off. Kids are mean.The snow is supposed to be coming...
This is my life
Want to know what love is? Love is something like this:Supposedly there is a big storm heading to New England (finally!). Yesterday, Dan asked if I had scapers in my car for the windshields - I told him that yes, I do - it stays in my car all year. Later on in the afternoon,… Continue reading This is my life
Books To Be Read
I received a comment from my pal for the Favorite Colorswap asking about books I've read - so I added a book badge to my blog from Librarything.com and I'm adding in my "To Be Read" list for 2007, but I'm going to list them here as well. Hey I just noticed the librarything has… Continue reading Books To Be Read
Sick Day
I requested a sick day yesterday at the end of school. There are already 3 other people out and we don't have any subs. But, I stuck to my instincts and I am not feeling bad about taking this day off. I. Am. Not. I've been walloped by a cold, and haven't even knit the… Continue reading Sick Day
Favorite Color Swap Questions ’07
Favorite Color Swap Questionnaire1. What are your top three favorite colors? blue-green-purple2. What crafts do you really enjoy? knitting, I'm slowly teaching myself how to sew, I enjoy looking at amigurumi (though I can't yet crochet)3. What products do you really covet? I have an amazon wishlist, and I do frequently lust over things in… Continue reading Favorite Color Swap Questions ’07
Patterns (planning ahead)
New Magknits! - I really like the Santa Cruz hat - especially with options for all different yarn weights! I really could use a pair of the Peekaboo mittens as well... I also really like Thermal from knitty.com's latest winter surprise and I think I like the Elbac scarf - emphasis on think... Smokin' Sock… Continue reading Patterns (planning ahead)
Books & Sock Yarn
Yesterday when I got home there were two packages waiting - the first was sock yarn from the Knitting Sunshine Sock Club - soooo pretty!! And there were little treats too - candy / mints / stitch markers! The second box contained books from crafter's choice - Stylish Knits for Dogs to Knit in a… Continue reading Books & Sock Yarn