Random Things about Me

When I was younger I'd always wanted a 4 year college degree. I'm now enjoying sewing and knitting classes more than I'd every enjoyed college classes!

I was able to study and obtain a 2 year degree while our children were also going to college, thanks to a VERY great hubby.

Chocolate Carvel is in my top 10 favorite foods. Winter or summer, my car can frequently be seen at the local stand.

I teach machine sewing at our local adult ed and thoroughly enjoy it.

Pool or not, summer is beach time. I still enjoy packing a picnic lunch and my book and head to the beach for R&R.

I resent having to pay the entrance fee at the state park which is less than 1 mile away. We pay huge taxes and feel the fee should be offset for local residents with proof of payment of property taxes.

I'm not liking the snow as much as I used to.

I've set up monthly goals for myself for 2010 - one sewing project per month. So far, this has been a big failure.

Whenever possible I try to get a book from the library on cd, tape or download to an MP3. That way I can knit or sew and read at the same time.

I was lucky to meet my love and best friend at a very early age. We've been together for 45 years and our birthdays are the same day.

The GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY

The GOOD

Classes in MA. Learned the EASY way to slipcover a couch cushion

The Hampton Inn in Worcester - clean and comfy, micro and fridge, free parking and breakfast - and a 2 block walk to the convention center

WEBS - a 'quick' stop before going to Worcester

Being prepared for the allergy problems

Pulling into the ferry dock and catching an earlier than anticipated ferry - 2 times!

Torrential rain but only about 15 minutes


The BAD

Allergy problems w a constant headache and hurts

Too much great yarn at WEBS - restraint was difficult but achieved


The UGLY

Really missing hubby - not as much fun as when we convention together

Torrential rain on Mass Pike

Fun and not so much fun

Fun

New BBQ grill - and grilling by hubby. Tastes and flavors enjoyed

Sew Expo in Worcester - taking classes and refreshing techniques

Chatting w Grandchildren on phone and skype

Not 1, but 2 Fall Weddings


Not so much fun

Allergies - walking around with my entire head in a clog and a constant headache

Grandchildren living so far away

Never getting to ski this year - for some reason never got to VT. This can't happen again.

Laundry - it's neverending

Thoughts

The new migration from blogger is more confusing than necessary - tried it and can't figure it out

I love my dishwasher - dishes actually CLEAN!

Upgrade your computer - mess up the ability to download books to your mp3 player - need help!!
Tomorrow I visit the library.

Allergies are the pits - eyes swollen AGAIN - so tired - trying to keep my eyes open wide enough to see everything is stressful

Planned to be in NJ shopping at Waterford and Lennox. Rain cancelled plans - better to be safe

Cell phones lost and found

Collections.....

Pleasures and Sadness

Pleasures

Grandchildrens buddy birthdays! JE is 6 and CH is 2!

Portugese chicken spit roasted on hubby's new grill

Replacing a dishwasher - no more crud!!

Finishing gray shrug made for a friend - glad she will get it before summer

Staying in pajamas all day on a Sunday

Teaching machine sewing at adult ed

A happy birthday to my little sister


Sadness

Virus setting low our Pittsburgh family

Passing of a friend, my first knitting teacher. She taught me a lifelong craft - a joy to be savored for the rest of my life, and introduced me to 'knitters'. These caring, knowledgable people are everywhere, and always willing to teach and share. While P was on a 'sabatical' I taught her knitting/crochet class at adult ed for two semesters until she returned. It got my foot in the door and enabled me to meet the correct people and I now teach basic and advanced machine sewing in the same school district. Thank you, P. RIP

On, Off, UFOs and To Be On, the Needles

Off

Heirloom Christening Blanket for Godson Thomas made by Bonnie

On

Elsie's almost finished gray shrug
CH's 3/4 finished afghan
Baby surprise jacket - technique project
Pilerine Pointue - by Susan Esser - ponchette

To Be On

Gray Capelet on the cover of Spring Vogue
Harlequin Jacket - Jane Slicer-Smith - Knitters Winter 2006


UFOs

Medrith Glover's Voluminous Vest - ran out of the yarn and need to rework neckline

Today's Thoughts on Happiness

Sunshine and 64 degrees
A friend's two newborn baby daughters - after a long time waiting
Corned beef, cabbage and potatoes - perfectly cooked
I finally cooked something in the crock pot which turned out great - I made notes!!
Smiley's yarn trip with knitting pals
Yesterday's walk on the boardwalk with a friend