Life should not be lived, it should be celebrated! This weekend, the British Hubby and I celebrated his name day. Last May, we decided to go no carb and no sugar to kick start a new healthy life style in hopes to get in better shape and lose some extra weight. We've made fantastic progress…Read more Seaside Celebrations
Knitting
Mal Gals Unite!
I'm a yarnaholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I'm on the road to the yarn store! I am very fortunate to live close to several Malabrigo Junkies. We try to meet up a few times a year (at least once every Malabrigo March). This meet up we had a special Mal Gal from…Read more Mal Gals Unite!
Stage Four Begins
There is nothing to fear, but fear itself. That and running out of yarn. ~ Crochet Magazine Stage four of Tour de Sock began late Monday night. I'm yet to cast on or even wind my yarn and there are already about 100 finished pairs. Well, I did say I wasn't competing. Good thing since…Read more Stage Four Begins
Adventures in the Midwest
Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow. Last Tuesday, I was packing for my yearly visit to the Midwest to see my family. I grew up in the Midwest. The British Hubby says I'm a Midwestern girl at heart, but the longer I live in the PNW the more I realize just how…Read more Adventures in the Midwest
How many is too many?
Jobs fill your pocket, but adventure fills your soul. ~ Jamie Lyn I'm preparing for travel to the Midwest. Right now it's actually warmer in the PNW than it is where my family lives. Every time I travel, the hardest decision is what knitting to bring. Do I take one big project or several smaller…Read more How many is too many?
Celebrating Socks
It's going to be a knock your socks off thing. ~ Brandon Reintjes It's the weekend! Today is another scorcher. It's 94 degrees here (that's 34.4 in Celsius). The British Hubby is on his way home from an unexpected business trip. The kitties and I are celebrating life here with iced tea and socks! First,…Read more Celebrating Socks
Excessive Sunshine
Some sunshine is good for the soul, but I always make sure I wear a big hat. ~ Miranda Kerr I have a big hat, but I think this week there just might be too much sunshine. I certainly could do without the excessive heat. It doesn't look like there's a break in the heatwave…Read more Excessive Sunshine
The First Signs of Autumn
Each moment of the year has its own beauty. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This week the PNW is going to have triple digit heat indexes with excessive heat warnings and fire danger. I can tell your jealous of this weather forecast. Apparently, the maple tree in our front yard is paying no attention to the…Read more The First Signs of Autumn
Off Roading
Follow no path. Make your own. The past few weeks, we've been doing shorter journeys to practice maneuvers and get comfortable with Ulysses. This weekend, we wanted to get an idea of what a longer road trip would feel like. We plan to avoid freeways when possible, but that won't always be an option. Yesterday,…Read more Off Roading
The Mist
I like people that smile when it's raining. This morning I woke up to overcast skies. The weather forecast predicted cooler temps, but it was almost chilly. When I walked outside, I was pleasantly surprised by mist. Yes, mist. Summers in the PNW typically don't see much or any precipitation. Your grass turns brown and…Read more The Mist
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