A Website worth a mention

A lady at work has a friend who is about to start up a website to help people going through trauma from accident or illness. It has the support of the Cancer Council and the gentleman will be appearing on the Sunrise program soon. He himself has recently become a paraplegic through an accident.

" imthinkingof you.com.au is a purpose built integrated care system that combines SMS technology and the internet to dramatically improve the way you manage and cope during a trauma or crisis."

A great idea I think

A Moon, more Flowers & a Pig in the Grass

HoneyBun my 5 year old cavy in the grass grazing , she has been living in a dog crate for a week as she has a bacterial infection in her feet from the wire in the bottom of her hutch. About 6 months ago she got a new hutch, a fancy two storey job, but she wouldn't use the top floor, so was spending more time on the wire which I think was a courser than she was used too. By the time we realised there was a problem, it was quite advanced, as guinea pigs are quite good at hiding illness. I tried different antiseptics to no avail. Guinea pigs don't tolerate antibiotics, so the vet has prescribed an antibacterial soak followed by zinc cream. We'll see how it goes, she is quite happy and not suffering at all, devouring food by the truck load. We've renovated the hutch, second floor is now a ground floor and the wire removed from the bottom. Fingers crossed there won't be a problem as the hutch is quite heavy and hopefully will stay firmly on the ground. She can really romp in the grass now.

More flowers

and the eclipse on Tuesday.

On the knitting front, the Inca jumper is coming along slowly. Hoping Inca will still be $2.40 at Spotlight tomorrow , and there is enough in the right colour for a vest for Dad.

Other than that a bit of spring cleaning.

The Bees are busy

The lovely weather yesterday lead me outside with Mum to look at the first of her Spring flowers.

I've decided to give myself a bit of a break , this blog has inspired my to finish heaps of projects.

But I suddenly realised I was putting a lot of pressure on myself with tight timeframes to get things done. It's supposed be a relaxing hobby, so I definitely won't stop knitting but just slow down, maybe allow myself a bit of reading.

15 years today

It's our anniversary today, I was hoping to have the Inca jumper finished for my husband, but with last week being so busy I didn't make it. I suppose it would have been a feat, a jumper in two weeks , when working full time, even on 7mm needles. I think there's about another week in it. But I will have to stop for a few days , as I have a baby shower to attend on Saturday and haven't made a thing yet (knitted items will be expected). I will try and get made my standard shoes made & possibly a hat (not cable) with an IOU for more items.

SCHIPPERKE FUN DAY CANCELLED

This Saturday's fun day has been cancelled

Busy Busy

Having a chaotic week, we farewelled our friends off to America on the weekend, which was a sad time. My daughter has her dancing exam on the weekend so has dancing four nights this week. The spare evening yesterday was spent taking the dogs to the vet for their annual injections.

Meanwhile I have applied for a government position, which entailed a lengthy written application, so have been up to the wee hours for the past two nights preparing it. A nine day fortnight would be great.

Have fitted in some knitting , mainly on the train, the Inca made it straight into the needles and I have just about completed the back of a jumper for my husband and started on a sleeve (the back became to heavy and awkward for the train). I'm having a love affair with wool alpaca blends I think.

There is an alpaca farm up the road, may have enquire about fleece when I get round to spinning.

At Last...

I finished the cable blue baby cap. It was meant to be quick, but it has been a three week marathon. With only 3 weeks of winter left I hope my gifts get some use.

Succumbed to the temptation of $3 Inca at spotlight, the green & grey mixture will bring out my husband's eyes. Hopefully it will make it straight onto the needles, so doesn't count towards the stash. Anyway that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.