If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. ~ Vincent Van Gogh At the start of the year, the British Hubby and I wanted to do the 52 hike challenge. We soon discovered we prefer hiking in cooler temperatures and not the summer. Our last hike was in May. Now that the mornings…Read more The Hiking Season Begins
Month: September 2017
Island Yarn Adventure
Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul. ~ Jaime Lyn I am fortunate to have a few crafty coworkers. I especially love it when they are willing to go on a yarn adventure with me. Recently one of my knitting coworkers and I took the ferry to Whidbey Island to check out a…Read more Island Yarn Adventure
Chilly Mornings and Sunny Afternoons
There is no snooze button for a cat that wants breakfast. Fall in the PNW typically means chilly mornings that turn into fantastic afternoons, but it takes most of the day to be considered warm. This means Ernie follows us around in the mornings demanding to be snuggled so he can warm up. I'm trying…Read more Chilly Mornings and Sunny Afternoons
Buses, Ferries and Walking in the Rain
Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. ~ Bob Marley Over the weekend, there was another Mal Gal visit! This time Chicago Mal Gal was in the PNW. A few of my local Mal Gals were waiting for the bus when we discovered this unusual tree. I've never seen fruit like this before.…Read more Buses, Ferries and Walking in the Rain
Factoring for Windchill
Absence weakens mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind blows out candles and kindles fires. ~ Francois de la Rochefoucauld Saturday morning, we woke up hours before the dawn to travel for Ulysses's first maintenance. We had several hours to ride before the dealership opened. I had checked the weather forecast. It was…Read more Factoring for Windchill
The Conclusion of TDS
Life is not measured by the number of socks we own, but by the socks that take our breath away. ~ Maya Angelou Stage six of Tour de Sock, an international speed sock knitting competition, finishes this week. Fortunately, I didn't cast on all six patterns. Here's a family photo of my 2017 TDS socks.…Read more The Conclusion of TDS
My First Woven Item
A good life is like weaving. Energy is created in the tension. The struggle, the pull and tug are everything. ~ Joan Erikson I am really excited to have my first completed wip for September be a woven scarf. Presenting Woven Scarf I. I had to push myself a little finish the project in one…Read more My First Woven Item
Wondering
Not all who wonder are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Sunday rides have become part of our weekend ritual. Our scenic route was plotted with a picnic destination in mind. We were were enjoying the twists and turns so much that we missed a few roads signs and became somewhat lost. I suspect our directions from…Read more Wondering
Crafting Homework
Expect nothing. Appreciate everything. Several years ago, I casually mentioned I wanted to learn to weave to the British Hubby (I think it was two cross-country moves ago). Naturally, this prompted him to buy me a loom so I could start a new fiber craft. The British Hubby is amazingly supportive of my fiber pursuits.…Read more Crafting Homework
Olympic Peninsula Adventure: Part 2
And so the adventure begins. Recently, I found an article on unique places to stay in the PNW. In it I discovered the Red Caboose Getaway. It seemed like a perfect choice for our overnight trip. We stayed in the Grape Escape caboose. I love how the outside even has a kitty. I started my Watermelon…Read more Olympic Peninsula Adventure: Part 2
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