In a way, it’s a relief that Le Tour is over for this year; the Big Guy and I have had a tough time keeping up with watching every stage, and to miss one would be unthinkable. But I’m still going to miss it — at least I always knew there was something good on TV! In fact, I still […]
The last few days have been rather hectic, so today I’m just going to toss out a couple of things that have been going on/on my mind lately. I’ve actually got enough blogging material to fill Columbia’s team bus, but some of it will have to wait — although I’m starting to realize it’s better for me to write frequent, […]
. . . and let it go. I’ve been reading a couple of threads on two different knitting forums that have admittedly raised my hackles a bit. I’m not the type to jump into the fray, expound on my opinion, and get into an argument, but I can’t help having some strong feelings about what I’m reading. More about that […]
. . . or perhaps I should say, another fitting. For what must be the sixth time I’ve transferred all of my stitches onto waste yarn so I can be sure that my Simple Knitted Bodice is going in the proper direction(s). It is a little bit tedious to keep doing this, but to my mind it’s well worth the […]
I’ve been at it again — buying yarn which is gorgeous but I honestly have no business buying at the moment. And not just yarn but other stuff which was that completely irresistible thing . . . a Great Deal! I knew I should be worried when the Big Lots moved into my neighborhood. It’s been there for two weeks […]
“Intercalary: Inserted between other elements or parts; interpolated” — American Heritage Dictionary. Last night as I watched Stage 8 of the Tour I waded into the lace section of my Simple Knitted Bodice. Now, I’m not a veteran lace knitter by any means and it still makes me a tad nervous, especially if I’m attempting to multitask . . . […]
Sad news about Liquigas rider Manuel Beltran (formerly of US Postal); I’ve heard conflicting reports about the lab that processed his results. If it’s the same one that handled Floyd Landis’s lab work I have serious doubts. But for the moment, I don’t know enough to make any sort of judgment. I’m also sad about the riders who have had […]
I originally wanted to post this video, but was not allowed to — so instead, I give you this: In other news, progress is being made on my Simple Knitted Bodice; I’ve joined to knit in the round a little higher than called for in the pattern and am now knitting plain stockinette for another couple of inches before beginning […]
Oui, hot is one word I can use to describe the weather around these parts. Other appropriate words might be miserable, smoky, unhealthy, and Please, God, let it cool off again soon! So basically the best thing I can do with my time is stay inside watching the Tour on Versus and knitting — hmm, sounds like I’ve got very […]