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
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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
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
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
Olympic Peninsula Adventure
Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit. ~ Edward Abbey For many people in the States, this was a three day holiday weekend. The British Hubby and I decided to take advantage of the extra long weekend with our first overnight adventure on Ulysses. We took our first ferry rides. Unknown…Read more Olympic Peninsula Adventure
Cheers!
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. ~ Confucius It's been a long week. I've barely had a chance to knit let alone post about what we've been up to. The day job is keeping me extremely busy. I'm not going to talk about how many hours I worked…Read more Cheers!
Totally Eclipsed by Socks
Don't let anything or anyone block your sunshine. The solar eclipse was on Monday. The closer one was to the path of totality, the more spectacular the show. It was pretty amazing in the PNW. I was one of the people that still needed to attend their day job, but we made an event of…Read more Totally Eclipsed by Socks
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