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Shine

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:13 PM
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Rain, rain, beautiful rain!

We are getting soaked here on the central CA coast. We've got a fire going in the hearth, dinner in the oven and a movie lined up to watch with the kids.

Ahhhh....cozy. :loveya:

How y'all doin' on this Saturday night? :hi:

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bicentennial_baby

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:15 PM
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1. I'm knitting socks, as usual

Alternating between two pairs, one for a man and one for a woman. Grey/Black and Various shades of purple. Quite a contrast. It's cold here.

:hi:

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Shine

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:19 PM
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3. I've always admired people who have skills in the crafty realm.

Good for you. Practical, creative....

:thumbsup:

Enjoy your evening! :hi: :hug:

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Shakespeare

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:25 PM
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7. I am completely in awe of your ability to do socks.

I'm fine with scarves, shawls, afghans, certain sweaters--sock patterns might as well be written in mandarin. Completely intimidated by them.

Just started a looooooong pink scarf that my mom requested as her Christmas present. :hi:

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bicentennial_baby

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:49 PM
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9. Babe, do this:

Get Cat Bordhi's "Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles"

Get 2 24" 2 or 3 size circular needles. I'm currently using Susan Bates brand.

Do the Simple Sock

And I'll walk you through the "Picking up the Gusset Stitches" step, b/c the sock does a total 180 on you the first time you try it. :D

:loveya:

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Shakespeare

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:55 PM
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11. Just added to my Amazon shopping cart!

I'm going to order some books on Monday, and that's going in my order. Yay!!

I'll PM you (incessantly, probably) when I decide to give it a try in a couple of weeks. You iz teh best!

:loveya:

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bicentennial_baby

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:59 PM
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15. Seriously, I was SO scared to do socks!

And I initially tried on DPNs, but it was way too fidgety for me. I've used DPNs on hats and stuff, but socks just was a mess.

The Cat Bordhi book, while very bare bones, is awesome. The Simple Sock pattern is a fantastic way to get knitting socks without most of the frustration. You'll be fine on the cuff and the heel flap and the heel turn, I'm sure. It's the picking up the gusset stitches that throws people on this pattern.

I'm wearing a pair of these socks right now, and I have 2 pairs of the same pattern on the needles right now. It's very meditative. :D

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Shakespeare

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Sat Nov-01-08 08:03 PM
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16. I can't wait!

Several of us at work have discovered that we all knit, so we have a knitting lunch once a week for everybody to get together and work on their projects. It's re-motivated me to try some new stuff.

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bicentennial_baby

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Sat Nov-01-08 09:13 PM
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22. Oooh, nice

There's a Stitch n' Bitch on Fridays at the Queer Student Union on campus, but I'm in class then. Grrrr.

:loveya:

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Shakespeare

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Sat Nov-01-08 09:37 PM
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23. Ha! That's what we call ours, too.

It's a little dangerous, though, because it totally stokes my yarn lust. "ooooh, that's pretty yarn--where'd you get it?" :7

:loveya:

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bicentennial_baby

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Sat Nov-01-08 09:54 PM
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25. Kinda like my Lorna's Lace's thread the other night?

:D

That stuff is complete yarn crack-cocaine. :o

:loveya:

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Shakespeare

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Sat Nov-01-08 10:04 PM
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26. I missed. Show, please.

More yarn to want!

:loveya:

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Ptah

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:18 PM
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2. I wish we had weather here.

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Shine

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:20 PM
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4. Nice pic, though.

the mountains are gorgeous.

:hi: Ptah! Good to see ya, buddy! :hug:

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Ptah

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:23 PM
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6. fire in the hearth, dinner in the oven.

Sounds like a wonderful evening.

Have you been able to get back on the bike yet?

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Shine

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:57 PM
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12. Oh gawd...that pic. LOL!

I haven't been riding as much lately.

I'm three wks into a 2 yr Master's program for Counseling Psychology. Back in school again, after 22 yrs. It's a big deal and I'm stoked.

I'm in an adjustment phase, trying to get in the groove with all the studying and yet managing the kids and family, too.

It helps that the kids are a bit older now. 12 and almost 15.

Wish me luck!

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Shine

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:22 PM
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5. It's totally pouring here. First big rain of the season.

I'm into my second glass of wine.

The cat is stretched out in front of "HER" roaring fire.

:eyes:

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Gormy Cuss

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:45 PM
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8. How am I doing?

Watching it rain, rain, rain, rain ,rain ,rain ,rain
rain, rain, rain, rain ,rain ,rain ,rain

Then I take a break to start supper but soon I'm back to
rain, rain, rain, rain ,rain ,rain ,rain
Watching it rain, rain, rain, rain ,rain ,rain ,rain
rain, rain, rain, rain ,rain ,rain ,rain

Not complaining, mind you. I hope we have enough rain this winter to stave off a drought.
;-)

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Shine

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:58 PM
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13. Yup, we need the rain.

It's good for our gardens. :hi:

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:51 PM
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10. Meanwhile, only about 40 miles ESE of ya

all we've got right now are a bit of wind and clouds. I'm watching the radar, though, and we're gonna get hammered by the back end in about an hour.

We were supposed to tape a football game tonight (Gavilan vs. Monterey Peninsula College) but they canceled the call because of the weather.

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Shine

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Sat Nov-01-08 07:59 PM
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14. You're gonna get pounded.

It's totally pouring here. And windy.

I love it!

:hi:

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Oeditpus Rex

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Sat Nov-01-08 08:21 PM
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18. Yup

There's some orange and even some bits of red on the radar, so it's gonna be a good'un. Looks like it'll hit just in time for the kickoff, too.

The eastern edge of your storm is over Gilroy right now. Poor bastards gotta warm up in it.

Tonight's attendance: 3. :D

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skygazer

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Sat Nov-01-08 08:06 PM
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17. It certainly is a nice evening for a fire and a movie

I love the sound of the rain on the roof. And it makes everything smell lovely. Not so much fun if you have to be out on the roads, though. It amazes me how these Californians forget how to drive in the rain every year. :eyes:

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SOteric

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Sat Nov-01-08 08:28 PM
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19. I'm up here in Western Washington fixing dinner.

Which, if you like rain so much, surely must be the promised land.

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Fire Walk With Me

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Sat Nov-01-08 09:11 PM
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20. Rain, Shine?

;) Hope you and yours are wonderful!

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CreekDog

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Sat Nov-01-08 09:13 PM
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21. This is a wild and windy storm

lotsa fun up here on the San Mateo coast! :hi:

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Road Scholar

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Sat Nov-01-08 09:51 PM
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24. Hi Friend!! Just waiting' for Tuesday night. I got the champagne

Edited on Sat Nov-01-08 09:58 PM by In_Transit

chilling' and sweet potato pie all ready and waiting to watch Faux news make the announcement on Tuesday night. They might be showing old Gene Autry re-runs that night. LOL
It sounds like you and yours are all doing well. I'm glad you're finally getting that rain Good.

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

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