November 2006

Let it Snow . . and Snow . . and Snow!

November 30, 2006

Vince and I took a little road trip. Bad timing! We’re just a bit south of Kansas City, just a bit north of Joplin and last night, we had a good bit of ice so walking around this morning was difficult. The doors on the car were all frozen shut. But . . it started [...]

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Family Resemblance

November 24, 2006

Vince is cleaning up some old computers and found this picture from when we were home for Spring Break, 2003. Looks just like at our house . . dad is sleeping in the sofa and mom is quilting. It’s in my genes I suppose! Don’t ask why my dad has on a bandana. I’ve never [...]

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Another Pair of Socks

November 24, 2006

This is my 3rd pair of socks and they were made from Fleece Artist Merino 100% wool and I loved knitting them. I think the yarn is so pretty. BTW, the yarn was purchased from Simply Sock Yarn. It comes in a whole bunch of colors and I can’t wait to get more of them. [...]

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EQ Stole Thanksgiving

November 21, 2006

I feel like a kid waiting for Santa but I’m waiting for UPS. I’ve been tracking my package containing EQ6 and it should arrive tomorrow. That means I am going to have to exercise some amount of self control (which I am not even sure I have) in order to continue cooking and get Thanksgiving [...]

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Clog Pattern

November 19, 2006

The pattern I used for the clogs I made was a pattern that was recommended by another knitter. They are so easy to make! I think a beginning knitter could easily make them. One of the shops I order from, and have had great service, Carodan Farm (for which I blame Susan) has the pattern. [...]

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Thanksgiving Menu

November 18, 2006

What’s everyone having for your Thanksgiving meal? Who’s going to grandma’s house? Mom and Dad were supposed to be coming here for Thanksgiving but due to some unexpected circumstances, they are not coming. Thankfully, on Thanksgiving, Chad is off so we’ll all be home. I was just going over our menu and it’s crazy to [...]

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