I saw this on Knit2blog1 and couldn't resist. Laughter is the best medicine for anyone. Therefore I challenge anyone who reads this to join me in being silly :-)
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: ( pet and current street name) Sierra Sheep River
2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your moms side, your favorite candy) Sarah Callebeut
3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of last name, first three letters of your middle name) P. Lyn
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Red Dog
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Lynette Lethbridge
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 2 letters of mom's maiden name and first 3 letters of the town you grew up in.) Peijaharay
7. SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, favorite drink) The Red Green Tea Frapaccino
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first name of both your grandfathers) Peter Donald
9. FUTURISTIC NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne and the name of your favorite shoes) Lovely Sneakers
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother/father's middle name ) Ann Ray
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Peeping Friday
I've been thinking a lot about my grandmother lately.
She was a gentle soul and a true blessing in my life. It took me many years to realize how lucky I was. She was an only child who left school early to work and help out her mother, when her father disappeared. Having a strong faith in a higher power, she lived her life through kind words and acts. Married late in life (was 28 in 1944...an old maid...gasp!!) and still had 6 children. Then she had the heart to take in a small baby and raise her too (that would be me) LOL
She was of the old school who believed that a girl should know how to knit, crochet, sew and cook.....but progressive enough to talk about anything and everything. Our home was always open to the kids in the neighborhood and she was called "mom" and "grandma" by those who frequented our door. My uncles and aunts always talk about on "bread day" my grandmother always made a couple extra pans of cinnamon buns because she knew that her visitors would appreciate them.
One of these cooking traditions was puffed wheat squares.
Every year about 2 days before Halloween, my grandmother would pull out this old black caldron style pan. It was huge!! She would line the counter with pans, margarine, puffed wheat, cocoa, Roger's syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla and then she would start to work. She would work all morning filling the pans with the chocolately creation. Then once cooled and set, the squares were cut and placed into baggies with the treat of the year. One year it was tootsie pops, the next it could be chocolate bars or gum.
We handed out these treats of love every year and kids always knew what to expect at our house. We didn't worry about if the treat was safe or could the "old lady" be trusted. It was a tradition.
To this day it isn't Halloween until I pull out my baking supplies and create this dessert for my family. It makes me feel close to a special lady that isn't here in body anymore...but I can feel her spirit everyday in the little things I do.
Puffed Wheat Squares
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Rogers Syrup
2- 3 tbsps cocoa
2 tsp vanilla
Bring to a boil...let bubble for a couple of minutes
Add 8 cups puffed wheat
Stir
Pour into margarine greased pan.
Press. Cool. Cut. Enjoy!!!
This same lady taught me to knit and crochet. At the age of 7 she pulled out some knitting needles. They were huge to me! I remember my grandfather cutting one in half and melting the tip. She also pulled out a small bag that was big enough to hold one ball of yarn. The bag also had a small hole on one side, which the yarn was to be pulled thru.
She sat me down on the couch and patiently taught me the simple skill.
With the patience of Job she taught me the stitches over and over until I got the hang of it. A knitter was born. LOL
Admittedly this obsession comes in streaks. I can knit nothing for a couple of months and then BAM! I am off knitting up a storm again. That is happening again.
I went into a local yarn store I love. Don't visit it much because it is a long drive. Anyway....Went for a couple balls of wool...and came out with this.
Then I went in search of more Bernat Marsala. The blanket I am crocheting obviously was meant for a pygmy because I wouldn't call it a blanket of any kind. LOL
And while picking up more yarn for this blanket I found some pretty pink to make one for my daughter too...
I think I have lots to keep me going for awhile anyway.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Questions answered
Shelby ,my SP9 hostess, has asked that we answer a few questions. As usual I am running late...but not too late!
1. Where is your favorite knitting spot?
I knit lots of places...in the car waiting for my daughter from school, at work, but my all time favorite place is curled up in front of the TV watching a good movie, snuggled with a blanket and having a good cup of tea. Sigh!!
2. If you suddenly could never knit again (shudder) - what would you do instead?
God forbid that this should ever happen but I would just pick up one of my many other crafting projects. As long as I can create, I am happy.
3. If you could travel anywhere in the world - where would you go and why?
I would either travel the Southern States...big civil war sucker.
Or I would travel the British Isles. My grandmother's family came from there and I grew up with stories of knights and ladies fair.
4. When you were little - What did you want to do "when you grew up?" Are you doing it?
I wanted to be a teacher and most of all a mom. In a way I am both....because isn't a mom just a teacher who isn't paid???
5. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
When I cheat and have ice cream...I LOVE tiger!! Yummo!!!!
List your favorite:
Actor -How can I chose...hmmmm
I like the old classy actors...Cary Grant, Clark Gable, and in that way I find Sean Connery falls in the same category.
Actress - Once again...how to chose. I like things of Bette Davis, Vivian Leigh, Katherine Hepburn. Modern actresses...I like Sandra Bullock, Ashley Judd, and Julia Roberts
Animal - Puppies all the way
Band - Barenaked Ladies
Book - Harry Potter Series and Tin Flute
Bubble Bath - Absolutely! Oh you mean the kind...probably a floral scent...roses, jasmine
Candy - Chocolate and peanuts combined. I love the salty/sweet combo
Color - Red, red and oh did I mention red...LOL I also like oranges, rusts...anything vibrant.
Drink- Green tea frappacino or French vanilla cappacino
Flower - Carnation
Food - Shrimp or a good steak dinner
Lip Balm - Simple blistex
Lotion - Jergens
Movie - Gone with the Wind
Place- Home....I love the colors, the prairies, and the mountains. Nothing like having it all. As Dorothy said "there is no place like home."
Song - REO Speedwagon Can't Fight This Feeling
TV Show - Any CSI or Law and Order show. Kate and Allie
Yarn- Anything soft to the touch and colorful
Vacation Spot - Anywhere the motorcycle can run. Really like going thru countryside on the bike looking at the views and enjoying the company of my hubby.
1. Where is your favorite knitting spot?
I knit lots of places...in the car waiting for my daughter from school, at work, but my all time favorite place is curled up in front of the TV watching a good movie, snuggled with a blanket and having a good cup of tea. Sigh!!
2. If you suddenly could never knit again (shudder) - what would you do instead?
God forbid that this should ever happen but I would just pick up one of my many other crafting projects. As long as I can create, I am happy.
3. If you could travel anywhere in the world - where would you go and why?
I would either travel the Southern States...big civil war sucker.
Or I would travel the British Isles. My grandmother's family came from there and I grew up with stories of knights and ladies fair.
4. When you were little - What did you want to do "when you grew up?" Are you doing it?
I wanted to be a teacher and most of all a mom. In a way I am both....because isn't a mom just a teacher who isn't paid???
5. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
When I cheat and have ice cream...I LOVE tiger!! Yummo!!!!
List your favorite:
Actor -How can I chose...hmmmm
I like the old classy actors...Cary Grant, Clark Gable, and in that way I find Sean Connery falls in the same category.
Actress - Once again...how to chose. I like things of Bette Davis, Vivian Leigh, Katherine Hepburn. Modern actresses...I like Sandra Bullock, Ashley Judd, and Julia Roberts
Animal - Puppies all the way
Band - Barenaked Ladies
Book - Harry Potter Series and Tin Flute
Bubble Bath - Absolutely! Oh you mean the kind...probably a floral scent...roses, jasmine
Candy - Chocolate and peanuts combined. I love the salty/sweet combo
Color - Red, red and oh did I mention red...LOL I also like oranges, rusts...anything vibrant.
Drink- Green tea frappacino or French vanilla cappacino
Flower - Carnation
Food - Shrimp or a good steak dinner
Lip Balm - Simple blistex
Lotion - Jergens
Movie - Gone with the Wind
Place- Home....I love the colors, the prairies, and the mountains. Nothing like having it all. As Dorothy said "there is no place like home."
Song - REO Speedwagon Can't Fight This Feeling
TV Show - Any CSI or Law and Order show. Kate and Allie
Yarn- Anything soft to the touch and colorful
Vacation Spot - Anywhere the motorcycle can run. Really like going thru countryside on the bike looking at the views and enjoying the company of my hubby.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Who doesn't like Presents???
I want to send out a huge thank you to Angela She was my spoiler from Knitters Tea Swap 2
This morning was a bit sad and slow because my daughter left for camp. I was dragging. Didn't know what to do and then I found a card in my mailbox for a package. Could it be? I wondered. So off I drove to pick up whatever it was. When they handed me a box...I must admit I felt like a kid with at Christmas.
I came home and slowly unwrapped my treasures.
It started with a gorgeous handmade card, followed by two bags of loose tea by Nokaido (Asian Pear and Vanilla Orange), 2 packages of wafers, a magnet, a package of tea wrappers, a book called Tea: the Essence of the leaf. Then I found a cute teapot and cup and two balls of Naturally Landscape yarn in a rust/red combo colors. I just feel so loved right now.
As I type this note I am enjoying the Asian Pear green tea (yum) My dog, Scout, decided which to try first...she smelled both and licked this package (LOL) A sign of choice.
The pot and cup have brought back great memories of my grandmother who was a devote tea drinker. We always had tea atleast 3 times a week. Nothing hit and miss. She would warm the pot, and then let it steep the necessary time. The amber liquid would be poured into a china cup and we would sit and drink this with the cookie of the week that sat on a lovely china plate in front of us.
Thank you so much Angela for the gifts and sparking such wonderful memories of years past.
This morning was a bit sad and slow because my daughter left for camp. I was dragging. Didn't know what to do and then I found a card in my mailbox for a package. Could it be? I wondered. So off I drove to pick up whatever it was. When they handed me a box...I must admit I felt like a kid with at Christmas.
I came home and slowly unwrapped my treasures.
It started with a gorgeous handmade card, followed by two bags of loose tea by Nokaido (Asian Pear and Vanilla Orange), 2 packages of wafers, a magnet, a package of tea wrappers, a book called Tea: the Essence of the leaf. Then I found a cute teapot and cup and two balls of Naturally Landscape yarn in a rust/red combo colors. I just feel so loved right now.
As I type this note I am enjoying the Asian Pear green tea (yum) My dog, Scout, decided which to try first...she smelled both and licked this package (LOL) A sign of choice.
The pot and cup have brought back great memories of my grandmother who was a devote tea drinker. We always had tea atleast 3 times a week. Nothing hit and miss. She would warm the pot, and then let it steep the necessary time. The amber liquid would be poured into a china cup and we would sit and drink this with the cookie of the week that sat on a lovely china plate in front of us.
Thank you so much Angela for the gifts and sparking such wonderful memories of years past.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Creative juices
This time of year is always the same....my knitting obsession comes out in full force. I see patterns I want, yarns I must have and I just can't get enough.
Season always starts out the same...scarves.
I went to one of my haunts last Sunday and found some new novelty wool.
Can't explain why I love this stuff so much....I have more than enough scarves to keep my little neck warm...but here I am knitting new scarves for the season.
Also on one of my LYS searches I found this pattern....
And the best news was the required yarn was on sale :-)
I love the tank version....will be great under a jacket in cool weather or by itself in warm.
So of course it had to be started right away...LOL
Another curse of the knitting bug is Christmas is just a little ways away.
I enjoy making gifts when I can and came across this great blanket pattern.
The crochet version had more character so I dusted off my crochet hook and went to work. My skills are a bit rusty but its a lot like riding a bicycle...you never forget. I am already half done and its only mid-October. YIPEE!!!
So that's it for now...but I am itching to start something else...hmmmmm?
What should I make next????
Season always starts out the same...scarves.
I went to one of my haunts last Sunday and found some new novelty wool.
Can't explain why I love this stuff so much....I have more than enough scarves to keep my little neck warm...but here I am knitting new scarves for the season.
Also on one of my LYS searches I found this pattern....
And the best news was the required yarn was on sale :-)
I love the tank version....will be great under a jacket in cool weather or by itself in warm.
So of course it had to be started right away...LOL
Another curse of the knitting bug is Christmas is just a little ways away.
I enjoy making gifts when I can and came across this great blanket pattern.
The crochet version had more character so I dusted off my crochet hook and went to work. My skills are a bit rusty but its a lot like riding a bicycle...you never forget. I am already half done and its only mid-October. YIPEE!!!
So that's it for now...but I am itching to start something else...hmmmmm?
What should I make next????
Friday, October 13, 2006
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
New challenge
The autumn leaves are falling and cooler weather has arrived.
As things prepare for the long winter ahead, my desire to knit re-awakens. With a bang!!
Around this time of year I get the urge to knit. Its uncontrollable! I spend hours drooling over pictures of knitwear. Think about yarns, colors and patterns. It is a cycle that I have accepted.
So to warm up my fingers...remove the kinks and rust from non-use....I pull out the needles and some novelty yarn that has caught my eye and start knitting....scarves! I just love novelty yarn. There are so many. Yesterday I grabbed one at a local yarn store and I am in heaven...LOL It is similar to an eyelash but so vibrant and soft. Sigh I will show a completed picture later.
As I was browsing patterns...this caught my eye.
At first I wasn't sure about this style. Who wants a knitted skirt? And ribbons on my butt...are you insane!! But for some reason I kept coming back to it. So I did the ultimate test....I showed it to my hubby. This is a man who plays Switzerland on almost everything. When asking for an opinion on what I look like in an outfit...I usually get "as long as you like it dear." Grrr!! Not really want a girl wants to hear (but that is another story)
I was curious - would I get a response of any kind. And you could of knocked me over with a feather when I did. He had a positive response. Shocker!!!
Said it would look quite nice on a lady with curves. HMMMM?!?!?
This got me thinking. I must be returning to this pattern for a reason. What would it look like on me? And I realized two things. One...I had to make this skirt. And two...I needed to start taking care of myself...lose some weight and tone...
I know I would love this skirt for work.
So I went out and bought this.....
and an exercise ball and resistance band.
I read the book....customized an exercise plan to achieve my desired goals...which was to lose some weight and focus my attention to my core.
I know I can do this. Goal one: Lose 15 lbs by Christmas.
I will post my measurements and weight every two weeks to show my progress...for myself mostly.
Starting weight: 165lbs
Measurements: chest: 41 1/2
waist: 36
hips: 39 1/2
bicep: 12 1/2
calf: 15
thigh: 23
Then the next hurdle will be to find the bamboo yarn to create this beauty.
But of course that is a challenge for another day........
As things prepare for the long winter ahead, my desire to knit re-awakens. With a bang!!
Around this time of year I get the urge to knit. Its uncontrollable! I spend hours drooling over pictures of knitwear. Think about yarns, colors and patterns. It is a cycle that I have accepted.
So to warm up my fingers...remove the kinks and rust from non-use....I pull out the needles and some novelty yarn that has caught my eye and start knitting....scarves! I just love novelty yarn. There are so many. Yesterday I grabbed one at a local yarn store and I am in heaven...LOL It is similar to an eyelash but so vibrant and soft. Sigh I will show a completed picture later.
As I was browsing patterns...this caught my eye.
At first I wasn't sure about this style. Who wants a knitted skirt? And ribbons on my butt...are you insane!! But for some reason I kept coming back to it. So I did the ultimate test....I showed it to my hubby. This is a man who plays Switzerland on almost everything. When asking for an opinion on what I look like in an outfit...I usually get "as long as you like it dear." Grrr!! Not really want a girl wants to hear (but that is another story)
I was curious - would I get a response of any kind. And you could of knocked me over with a feather when I did. He had a positive response. Shocker!!!
Said it would look quite nice on a lady with curves. HMMMM?!?!?
This got me thinking. I must be returning to this pattern for a reason. What would it look like on me? And I realized two things. One...I had to make this skirt. And two...I needed to start taking care of myself...lose some weight and tone...
I know I would love this skirt for work.
So I went out and bought this.....
and an exercise ball and resistance band.
I read the book....customized an exercise plan to achieve my desired goals...which was to lose some weight and focus my attention to my core.
I know I can do this. Goal one: Lose 15 lbs by Christmas.
I will post my measurements and weight every two weeks to show my progress...for myself mostly.
Starting weight: 165lbs
Measurements: chest: 41 1/2
waist: 36
hips: 39 1/2
bicep: 12 1/2
calf: 15
thigh: 23
Then the next hurdle will be to find the bamboo yarn to create this beauty.
But of course that is a challenge for another day........
Monday, October 09, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving
Hope you all have a wonderful day!!
This week's affirmation:
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
-Aristotle
I am grateful for.....
1. a day to spend with my family
2. Crisp mornings
3. birds singing
4. smells the envoke strong memories of my childhood
5. a compliment from a stranger
6. the eyes of my animals as they look at me
7. a hug from my husband
8. a clean kitchen
9. moments of complete laziness :-)
10. fuzzy slippers
Sunday, October 08, 2006
SP9 questionaire
First let me start with an apology to my spoiler.
Sorry its taken to long to get this poster....life just gets in the way sometimes.
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love yarns that are soft and fun....I am not a yarn snob...love the novelty yarns as much as the silk, and handpainted. Just hate anything scratchy.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Right now a drawer...but have fabric cut out to make a couple rolls
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Have been knitting since I was 7. OMG!! that's 34 years. My grandmother taught me all the fun lady crafts. I am a knitter who is still learning.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No...just in my head
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
Love jasmine and lavender....fruity smells....vanilla....I just love pretty smells.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
OMG yes!! Love chocolate, jelly bellies, things that combine sweet and salty.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Crochet, scrapbook, bead, paint...you name it...if I haven't tried it I would love too. Haven't done spinning yet...but thinking it might be fun.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Like 80s, country, musicals, classical....almost everything. Not crazy about rap.
Yes I have an MP3 player.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I love vibrant colors...mainly reds, rusts, yellows, blues, greens....LOL okay I just love color
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married with one daughter
2 cats, 1 dog, hamster and beta fish
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes to all but ponchos...haven't found a pattern I like yet
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Knit almost anything. Like sweaters when I have the time to concentrate and scarves or dishclothes when I need something mindless
13. What are you knitting right now?
afghan for FIL, sweater for me and swiffer cloths to use at home
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Love them!!! They are given with love.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Like them all...but are starting to like bamboo the best
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No to both
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
I have a sweater that I just keep frogging and starting over...been 2 years now
18. What is your favorite holiday?
I love all holidays but if I have to chose just one I would say Christmas.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Angels, angels, oh and did I say angels....LOL
Like cookbooks and knitting pattern books.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Bamboo yarn from SWTC (just love Intolerable Cruelty)
Patterns by SWTC...Diamonds in Bamboo, Bobbie, Balleria Tank and Sweetheart (these are difficult to find in Canada)
Addi Turbo Needles (Interesting)
Cast On magazine (once again hard to find)
One Skein
Stitch Bitch Nation
Mason Dixon Knitting
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Would love to do a project that included knitting with beads
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Tried once and didn't do well. Have bought a new book and am going to try again.
shoe size is 7 1/2 measurement of foot from heel to big toe is 9"
23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
August 1st
Sorry its taken to long to get this poster....life just gets in the way sometimes.
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love yarns that are soft and fun....I am not a yarn snob...love the novelty yarns as much as the silk, and handpainted. Just hate anything scratchy.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Right now a drawer...but have fabric cut out to make a couple rolls
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Have been knitting since I was 7. OMG!! that's 34 years. My grandmother taught me all the fun lady crafts. I am a knitter who is still learning.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No...just in my head
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
Love jasmine and lavender....fruity smells....vanilla....I just love pretty smells.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
OMG yes!! Love chocolate, jelly bellies, things that combine sweet and salty.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Crochet, scrapbook, bead, paint...you name it...if I haven't tried it I would love too. Haven't done spinning yet...but thinking it might be fun.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Like 80s, country, musicals, classical....almost everything. Not crazy about rap.
Yes I have an MP3 player.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I love vibrant colors...mainly reds, rusts, yellows, blues, greens....LOL okay I just love color
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married with one daughter
2 cats, 1 dog, hamster and beta fish
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes to all but ponchos...haven't found a pattern I like yet
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Knit almost anything. Like sweaters when I have the time to concentrate and scarves or dishclothes when I need something mindless
13. What are you knitting right now?
afghan for FIL, sweater for me and swiffer cloths to use at home
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Love them!!! They are given with love.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Like them all...but are starting to like bamboo the best
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No to both
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
I have a sweater that I just keep frogging and starting over...been 2 years now
18. What is your favorite holiday?
I love all holidays but if I have to chose just one I would say Christmas.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Angels, angels, oh and did I say angels....LOL
Like cookbooks and knitting pattern books.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Bamboo yarn from SWTC (just love Intolerable Cruelty)
Patterns by SWTC...Diamonds in Bamboo, Bobbie, Balleria Tank and Sweetheart (these are difficult to find in Canada)
Addi Turbo Needles (Interesting)
Cast On magazine (once again hard to find)
One Skein
Stitch Bitch Nation
Mason Dixon Knitting
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Would love to do a project that included knitting with beads
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Tried once and didn't do well. Have bought a new book and am going to try again.
shoe size is 7 1/2 measurement of foot from heel to big toe is 9"
23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
August 1st
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