10 on Tuesday

10 Things You Want but Wouldn’t Buy for Yourself
1. I totally second Yano’s Roomba – the one designed for pet hair! That would be one Cylon I would totally welcome with open arms.
Well, that and maybe Sam.
2. Might as well add the collector’s edition of BSG to this list – to go with the Cylon [...]

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Ta-Daaa!!

Now that winter is here — recognizable by it’s driving rain — it’s kinda drafty upstairs, what with the wall of windows.
So yesterday, I made these:

I was kind of amazed at how expensive curtains are, and I was not checking out the costly kind either.
For $22 I was able to make these. Such a relief. [...]

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WiP Weds

Hey, I’m really trying to get in some daily knitting time.
While it doesn’t look like I’ll be getting done in time for the contest, I might have a pair of socks by December:

Here is my Tranisitions Yoke Cardi at the moment:
I’ve finished the transistions and am now beginning the body – I’ve already checked to [...]

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Progress

Kinda
It’s hard enough taking a picture of yourself in a mirror – one that is somewhat complimentary! But add to that an eye-bending blend of purples and…this is the clearest shot I got.

These are the “good” pictures – and I took about 20. There was a line forming for the bathroom! In this one you [...]

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Socktoberfest

I’ve joined the Mystery Sock group at Ravelry.

I am knitting like a fiend while watching Seasons 1&2 of Battlestar Galactica. I’m so glad I didn’t watch this live and don’t have to wait! It’s amazing to see local places showing up – Gaius Baltar’s beach house is not far from where we camp each year [...]

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Hey, LOST Fans

Check this out:

Fanmail that Jorge shared with us on his blog.
What can you even say?
Hope you had a laugh/smile!

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Current Projects

Ta Da!

See, there has been some knitting around here!  While I was away my lovely landlords looked after my place. And my cats. And my chickens. And my fish.
Kind of a lot to look after.
As a way of saying thanks, I knit her some Mason Dixon Ball Band dishcloths (I love the way the colours [...]

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10 on Tuesday

I’ve seen this at a few blogs I read and thought I would try it out…let’s see if I keep it up!
this week’s theme: 10 Things You Plan For
1) Waxing — your hair has to be a certain gorilla-length to make it worthwhile
2) Vacation — though even that I leave to the last minute
3) Blog [...]

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Been Awhile…

Whoa! Where does the time go??
I will finish reviewing Lost — this season was incredible? wasn’t it? The posts are in draft form, I’ve just been outrageously busy since like April!
Here is a glimpse of just some of the things occupying my time:

Left to Right – Top to Bottom
1> I fostered 3 kittens for the [...]

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LOST 511

Whatever Happened, Happened

This episode was beautiful. It had such depth & warmth. Emotionally riveting and still driving the plot forward – this show continues to amaze me with its complexities and subtle nuances.
This episode had true soul.

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