Wednesday 27 June 2007

Sad Few Days

We attended my husband's Grandma's funeral yesterday, it wasn't sudden really, she was blind and not really with us anymore. A stroke took her took her in the end. She was a lovely lady, when I first met my husband Christmas' were always at her house. Seems when her health began to fail the family seemed to fragment as well. It was a lovely service and the day went well all in all.

This morning Marty went back to his breeder to find a happier life, so more tears were shed when the Jet Pets man arrived, but Marty took to him straight away so was happy to go. He got to stay inside with us last night after his bath, he was a different dog, so happy to have all our attention and not share it with anybody else. Made it harder to let go, but concreted in our minds, that he really needs a home with people around all the time that he doesn't have to share with any other dogs.

On a happier note, got to Spotlight on Monday , 20% off the already on sale yarns. Picked up some Moda Vera Luxury (purple mist), a mohair blend for a shawl. Loved the drop stitch of my last scarf. So the shawl is being done the same and well under way. Would take a pic but light is dreary day and night at the moment , and dark shades just don't come up well.

I have had lots of lovely comments on my drop stitch scarf at work , which is really nice. Some ladies wanting to know how to knit it. Pity I was in such a straight state this morning, left one of the needles behind and we couldn't really find a substitute for a long 7.5mm needle to demo on my shawl. Have to get it right for tomorrow, as is my last week of this temp assignment.
Must get back onto the cable beanie as well.

Sunday 24 June 2007

I'm 40

What a lovely day I had yesterday. My Husband and Daughter had secretly planned a surprise party. Lots of goods friends turned up, one driving from interstate with a friend and 3 littlelees, an awesome effort. All the friends I don't see often enough, even though they don't live that far away. My husband may not do much too on birthday occasions usually, but when he does he does it well.


Here are a few of my gifts, the yarn is dark purple (my favourite kind of purple).$50.00 to spend at Spotlight, 20% off tomorrow , good timing but as always when I have a gift voucher I have no idea what I want. Would like to attempt a shawl. The scarf I whipped up from my stash for myself (Moda Vera Jasmin), as I don't have a knitted scarf and being a knitter I thought I'd better change that. It's kind of ugly, but I think I like it. It let me try drop stitch and got me away from the cable beanie. I get a bit thingie , when I have cast on more than 100 stitches, it takes so long to do a row.

A book I bought a few weeks ago, I think I will even make stuff from it. Looks bright & colourful with simple patterns. I went back to the books I received when I was down with the lurgy. I like this from "Yarns to Dye For".














Tuesday 19 June 2007

A Bit Cynical

Good news of the fine front , have to supply a copy of a bill showing I was living here in February. They sent the Jury duty notice to my old address which I changed with the electoral office about 18 months ago. Nice to know they use up to date information for these things. But I suppose it keeps people in jobs sending out these fines and taking all the calls.

My interview went well today , but as I feared I would probably love the job, but the wage is what I earned ten years ago, and would make things a real struggle , definitely no money for yarn... Humpf. Find out tomorrow if I get an offer.

Have to start attempting to crochet a bun cover , my daughter has exam class for dancing in August and too much hair for a bought bun cover. Does anyone know a good simple pattern?
Found this http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/09scrunchies/buncover.shtml, thought bigger yarn and hook might make bigger size, seems logical to me. Can only but try.

Thanks Mandie for you comment on my last post , it is appreciated.

Monday 18 June 2007

Not The Best Of Days

Today after many months of knowing it had to be done, we called the breeder of our young Toller dog , to tell her it isn't working out for him with us. It has become a very stressful situation with him being very aggressive towards our other dogs. We wish we could put in down to jealously or food, but haven't been able to make any sense of it. Other than he just needs to be with people all the time, and gets frustrated if that's not the way things are. Being a working couple we obviously can't do that. She is happy to take him back and see what she can make of it. (this is what caring responsible breeders do). She has a waiting list , so maybe someone out there can give him what he needs, as he is quite a sweet fellow really. We feel we have failed him badly, but if we can give a chance of a happier life it has to be the right thing to do.

Oh and the other thing , came home to a $1700.00 fine for not turning up jury duty back in February. Nice surprise as this is the first I had heard of it. If I had known would have been there just for the money, if nothing else, as I wasn't working then. Not in the mood to knit.

Sunday 17 June 2007

Blue Shoes




I have completed the little blue shoes for my friend's baby Finn.

Thinking about hats for his sisters now. I also have an order for another jet beanie from the young guy at work. But I'm thinking I may see if he likes one with cables , as that will make me try them at last , and I have a ball of yarn in my stash that maybe just right. Only have two weeks left at that position, so will have to get onto it.

Wednesday 13 June 2007

I Passed

Got my results of my last 4 Tafe modules, passed them all, and even got a distinction for one , although only just passed another. But it's all over.

Had a job interview yesterday and have been called back for a second interview next week, I really think I would like the job, but have no idea of the wage, so could all fall over if the pay isn't sufficient.

Have had to start knitting some more baby shoes as I have a friend who has had a baby boy, after 2 girls. She is so appreciative of my knitted gifts. So it's blue shoes on the needles. I am so tempted to use the yarn from the Sock Slipper thingees , in the same pattern to see if it comes out in an adult size. I have a million things running through my head I want to knit. Need to PRIORITISE

I love my Patonyle socks, they keep my feet so nice and warm, but never too hot. They are felting quite a bit on the sole though, hope this isn't a sign they won't wear well. I am very careful to gently hand wash them. Must make more so I have happy feet more than once a week. Want to try toe up next time.

Sunday 10 June 2007

I'VE FINISHED IT!!!!

My TAFE course that is, with 3 days to spare and even some housework done. What a relief :-)))
I believe this blogging thing has encouraged me to complete things.

I can think about a bigger knitting project now. Not before giving my husband some time, as he has been badly neglected of late , and has not complained. So I'm off to give a certain somebody a hug.

Friday 8 June 2007

Time Running Out

I have 5 days to complete my TAFE course, two more assessments to do. So dispite the excellent knitting weather (extremely wet, cold & windy here on the east coast of Aust) I will still be studying. Thank goodness for the long weekend, if I apply myself who knows.

The beanie was received well , perfect weather for it just now.

I think I'm over my temp position. Talking to a customer today , I was meaning to say "if you require any further information please don't hesitate to call" but instead it nearly came out as "please don't bother" . Hopefully I caught myself in time for them not to notice the "bo" on the beginning of "hesitate". I have no idea where it came from but I was in hysterics when I got off the phone. Nothing like a hearty laugh on a Friday afternoon.

I have two job inteviews next week, hopefully something good will come from them.

Wednesday 6 June 2007

Beanie




The Patons Jet beanie finally made it in the post yesterday. Here's a pic of the completed item.
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