Tag Archives: Friends

The Birds and the Bee’s and the Flowers and the Tree’s

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

This weekend was all about the quiet and the high notes that make up our lives. Herons on the beach; Eagles on high; Robins, Red Winged Blackbirds and the Spotted Towhees in the trees serenade us as we walk by.  Hummingbirds and bees … Continue reading →

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STASH

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Stash – for knitters - this is the collection of yarns that the stashee has fallen in love with and stashed for a future project.  For some this becomes a SABLE – Stash above and beyond life expectancy. Dorothy, a friend … Continue reading →

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On Organization or the Lack Thereof!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

As you know I am not a particularly organized person – I generally work better with a little chaos – right now I have outdone myself! My needles are all over the place!  I am looking for some size 7.0mm … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Leaves All Around – Fall is Fabulous!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

It is official – I am only 7 at heart! Yesterday morning we walked around Louden Park and then in the afternoon we walked down at Departure Bay Beach at the bottom of the hill.  The pathways in both locations were covered … Continue reading →

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A Journey with Vogue Knitting

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

This week marks the release of the Thirtieth Anniversary Edition of Vogue Knitting.  I have almost every Vogue Knitting since its rerelease in Fall 1982.  A few have been lost to time and lending, but they are still a source of inspiration and … Continue reading →

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From Blue Moon to Harvest Moon

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

This Labour Day weekend started with a Blue Moon on the Friday night – the second full moon in a month’s period – and ended with a Harvest Moon – a brilliant orange moon –  on the Sunday night.  And … Continue reading →

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A Random Assortment

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

It has been an odd kind of week.  There is so much going on – it is hard to keep track of everything. The bathroom reno has started very well – no surprises, no signs of rot, the window will … Continue reading →

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“Summer”…… And the Knitting is Fine!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

I do believe that “Summer” is really here! We have had a few weeks of real summer weather.  We went swimming last weekend.  Hotdogs have been consumed – it must be Summer. Summer knitting is a little different from Winter … Continue reading →

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Something About Reach and Grasp… I Quite often Exceed Both!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

I am working on the Roses, Roses sample and it is looking great!  I love the design – everything is working out design wise.  So you can hear the “but” can’t you? The ”but” is in the yardage or shortage of. This is … Continue reading →

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A Little Disappointed – but there is always next time!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Rowan posted their short-list for the Olympic Design Competition  on Facebook this morning.  My designs were not included. It was not unexpected.  I had the feeling that my interpretation of what Canada means to me was a little to interpretational and not … Continue reading →

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