Final Fantasy XIV Open Beta

NEW GAME....
Wutai server.. Character names Pixx Faha, Knitone Purltwo and Aine Slaniagh.

The Roof

Bill and I built our addition starting when he was around 29. Same age as Marshall will be this year. The guys are attempting to roof and make right all the mistakes. I hear that Bill mumbles alot about stupid kids. Meaning, HIM, not our boys. Jerico was a roofer before he headed to the sea. Marshall is his minion. lol
I sit on the ground and try not to picture any of them falling. Even Wyatt has come by to help.

And FYI, this has been going on for around 2 months now. They are at the rear of the house now. Redesigning as they go. Fixing the rot because we never had gutters or sofets. Evicting squirrel families who have had nests up there for 30 years.

I so appreciate all the work the guys are doing. I'm so glad I can't get up there. I never could navigate slanted surfaces. They are letting me paint boards. So, I'm not totally useless.

Viking knitting

I took a class from Valerie Day last month. Like usual when I start a new craft, I bought 10 rolls of silver art wire and went into production mode. Experimenting all over the place. I especially like the bracelet with the large Jade stone. Since this picture was taken I've made earrings with crystals woven threw it. And, a black wire bracelet.
This week I get to be Teachers helper for the new class. I'm excited.
Jerico asked if I could make a necklace thats thicker. I'll have to work on that. You pull the woven wire threw holes in an Oak board and I won't have any holes large enough. Bill will have to make me something if he has time.
Next I think I will actually try knitting with the wire. I have a necklace idea I'd like to try.

Pirate Update

Now added..pants and a blanket.

When the Mice are away, the cat will play..hee hee

Finished project

Sweater has anchors across the back instead of skulls.

Oh ITS A BOY!!

Just found out that Marie is having a baby boy. I'm going to be busy busy making baby stuff. She specifically asked for everything to be Pirate themed.
The first one I'm working on is this:
Now thats the pattern pic.. not what I made so cool your jets!
I have made Sockies already. Now am working on the booties.
I have several things planned we'll see how far I get. If I post things I never start them so I'll show ya later. Don't wanna jinx it.
On the family front..Marshall got hired over at Microsoft,again. Jerico is still home and looking for local work.
I'm fine.. got through all my medical drama with not to much trouble. Bill got through his with a little drama...but all turned out well. I even got all my silver fillings replace (on one side). Looks awesome!

Been Busy... I guess

Sorry for the lack of posts the last couple months. Lots of Doctor stuff for me and Hubby to get threw. Nothing to alarming. Not quite done with it yet either. I can sum it up... Colonoscopies. Freaks ya out, doesn't it? I dared my husband to get one by saying, "If you get one so will I." He called my bluff. I'm scheduled to start the process tomorrow. Meaning the first dr. visit.

Knitting.. ya I'm doing some. Working on another Selbu-modern hat. Slowly. The weather has been nice so I work on it in the sunshine. Finished the body of the Top down sweater I was making but I don't think its long enough..thinking of ripping out the seed stitch at the bottom...one more time. 3 more inches should do it. I keep saying that, I know!

Kids? Well, Marshall is still looking for work. Had a few interviews at Microsoft due to a manager that likes him but so far nothing.

Jyll got a Graphic job with Star Aviation. She's been there a whole week +2. Congrates. The rest of her family is looking pretty good.

Jerico is home for awhile. Won't go into it. Lets just say... DOH! See you in court.. sigh!

Thinking about gardening....thinking is the keyword there. My neck is still giving me trouble but massage and chiropractic is helping it not be SO bad!

Debra Barnes

We lost our friend Deb (on the right) to Ovarian cancer on Sunday. She fought long and hard. Went out on her own terms.
We will not Grieve but rejoice in the Joy of knowing her.

Love you Deb... and Victoria too :) and everyone at Village Yarn and Tea

Gifts from Australia

 

Sascha out did herself ,again! Thanks Sascha!! The Collar didn't make it into the picture..I had it on as a Headband and totally forgot. It looks cool because I just bought a hot pink Jacket. Think I will live in it. lol. Oh and Sascha.. Bill said, "What no Licorice?" Just so you know..haha!
FYI.. she made a beautiful lacy pink neck warmer which makes a dandy headband too.

Christmas Morning

 

Ooo, I got a commission!!

I got hired to make 20 dishcloths.. 10 round 10 square. Nice man walked into VY&T needing them made and no one wanted to do it or didn't crochet. SO.. of course I opened my BIG mouth. I love making stuff for other people. Already have 4 round ones and half a square..thanks to Roger who crocheted 2 for me. Thanks Roger.
LOL.. Tis the season,huh,Ginger?

Congratulations Jyll

More Pictures to come. This is the only one I got of Jyll on her graduation from ITT. We're so proud of her. She no sooner sat down from one award then they were calling her up for another!! She also gave the class speech! Love you girl!!

We studied hard

Pink Glove dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw
The Embeded version has been blocked. But you should watch this anyway.

Marie before

Marie Gets Married

November 3, 2009 Marie Married Lacy Ferguson of Missouri. Married at a Justice of the Peaces. They are planning a large family wedding after they get out of the Marines.. in January 2010. Good luck my Little Marie..Errr Mrs. Ferguson.

Halloween

October

Fall is here and freezing my A** off. Wishing I had made better 'house' sweaters. I'll have to think on that.

Been working on Terri's sock. Which she kindly took back to finish. I don't think I could have looked at it another 10 min. Its beautiful but I was just done. If it had been for me, I would have parked it for a month and come back to it. lol.

On a family note..Jerico is back and is getting his drama fixed without me... YA!!

Bill's and Marshall's Birthdays this month. Fun times. Why is it I can never think what to get 'men' as presents? Women..no problem. But, men are difficult.

This month we were introduced to a number of oddities. Having nothing to do with knitting. The first is "The Guild" web comedy series. AND, the damn song that is stuck in my head and won't go away.."Do you wanna date my Avatar". You gotta be a gamer to appreciate this site. Well it helps. Not to forget "The Legend of Neil" a naughty spoof on The Legend of Zelda. Also, a game.

The boys went to Steampunkcon yesterday. Had an awesome time and came home with some crazy stuff. Like a shirt that has a Union logo on the chest..that says.. Mad Scientist Union #42(which we all know, from Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy ,is the meaning of Life). Marshall came home with Goggles and a bag.
Looks kinda creepy and dangerous(sexy, I'm his mother..I didn't say that) doesn't he? Not bad for a Phone picture.


Knitting.. oh I'll get back to it. Threw my upper back out cleaning a bath tub. Well actually, getting up from cleaning it. Been hurting bad for about a week. But, its getting better. A professional massage and several amature ones have helped alot.

Still looking forward to all my sweaters (to finish) and I got a new one too. Can't find the picture so I'll get back to you on that.

Update

Lots of stuff going on. My brother inlaw Bill died Monday and I've been so depressed.
Couple of my friends are facing surgery. Which is upsetting me some.

Then there is some legal crap for my eldest son who is somewhere in the middle of no where on a ship and won't be home for 3 mo but a court summons has shown up for the 14th of THIS month!! I've been asked (by email) to see if I can do anything to postpone it till he gets back. So far, I hit a brick wall. The person I talked to actually laughed at me. Sigh. Thank goodness for Roger..my knitting buddy..who works in a law office. He told me where to look for help. whew. I'm glad he messaged me. I never even thought to ask him.

On a knitting note. I've been working on the Cloister sleeve sweater. On the bottom ribbing of the main sweater. Its a top down. In old Rose

Working on my Turquoise cardigan since I saw a finished one on Helen..from my Thursday knit group. Picture above is from the magazine.

Giant Norwegian knee sock for Terri Shea..yes Terri I am working on it. I had to put it down for a week or so. Not having a problem with it..just needed a break.

I have the yarn for 2 more Selbu Modern hats.. Mini mochi.. I love that yarn. Haven't started them yet.

Oh and a pair of green knee socks for the Butcher at my grocery store. What a sweet guy. We got talking and he does Black powder re-enacting. For some wierd reason I asked if he had authentic socks.. doh! I got sidetracked from them by the Giant Norwegian sock. I'll get back to them.. really.. I promised them by Christmas. I better get working!! EEK!

Bought a new book on Thursday Classic Elite Knits... I'm in love..I'm in love with the seed stitch blazer. There is a pullover also that I'm drooling over with these cool cables that make you look skinny..lol.. gotta make that one!

SO I'm living somewhere between depression and knitting needles. Life is pretty much.. as usual. sigh.. and LOL.. and cry..

On a lighter note. A gamer buddy, Jadewolf aka Rodney, sent a link for "The Guild" music video. Do you wanna to date my Avatar
Then come to find out there are gazillion episodes of a web series called "The Guild" starting with Season 1 Episode 1 here
I never laughed so hard. I recommend it to anyone who games or knows gamers etc. In a extreme sort of way its very true. I don't really see myself as any of the characters but I DO relate to them and know people who are really close. Scary huh?

you gotta see this

This is so cute. Of course I know they edited it! But, it still makes me laugh and cry..its so sweet!

Build your own custom video playlist at embedr.com

No more Carpet

Bill put down new Brazilian Cherry floors in the AirStream trailer. I hated the avocado carpet. This looks so much better and SMELLS better too

No Knitting

We're all gonna die!!!

Its 80 in my house already. ITS only 10am! Well for an hour I get to have laughing gas and A/C at the dentist. So, I'm gonna try to suck up all the COLD that I can. Cry..whine

Hope you all are comfortable wherever you are.

My mood

Off to get Lunch.. at .. wait for it-------------

Oh SNAP!! LOOK whats moved into the old Arctic Circle building in Mountlake Terrace!
Its called "Red Onion". I've been watching them repaint and fix up the old building. Trying not to get to excited. The last place in there was beyond HORRID. They put up thier new signs yesterday and it had the website on it so I looked it up.. for shits and giggles..and..

You'll never guess who bought the place.

Shawn and LaRae who owned Fifth ave. bar and grill in Edmonds!! Yes.. totally serious!!! My knitting buddies and I used to go down there all the time. We actually cried when they closed Fifth ave B&G. Such NICE people. I'm so excited to go down and visit them.

After I go feed Marshalls cat, Angel.. who is not in any way shape or form anything angelic. She always gives me the.. "Oh its you.. am I going to the vet to be molested again?" Look. She'd spit on my shoes if she could.

The Unwashed Knitter in on the Web...finally

Our favorite knitter, Roger, finally got his blog up. Hopefully it will be chock full of his humor and his projects. YEAH!!! ROGER!!

Safe and Sound

Fired the big kiln yesterday. Everything came out Lovely. So here is the promised picture. Only 1 of the 2 large plates. There were also several tiny cups and saucers and a compote bowl (I believe, thats what it is) All done in Similar colors and patterns.
They are making me want to get my China paints out and finish some of the projects that have been sitting for more then 10 years.
I have to return them to thier owner today. SIGH.. so pretty. Me like Pretty pretty..sigh..hee hee

Off knitting for a bit

Valerie from my Thursday knit group asked if I could fire something that had been china painted. They were China painted by her GRANDMOTHER!! OMG.. thats not to scary is it??
So I ordered the cones (temperature guides) and they came Friday.
For those of you who don't know me well. I have been a ceramic artist since 1985. I've messed with just about every kind of clay there is.. except precious metal clay..which I'll get to eventually.

Anyway.. Deep breath... Today is the day. I'm going to run a test on one of the tiny cups. I brought the little kiln in and put it on the back porch. China paint stinks like burning cloves or whatever they used as a base medium. Oh ya I can smell it now..uck. Timers ticking.. My little kiln has no kiln sitter.. its simply..plug in .. unplug. So I have to watch the cone to see when it starts to bend.

I was so nervous about all of it that I even called Seattle pottery supply for advice. They said, I seemed to have a good handle on how to do it so.. fingers crossed!! Pictures will follow....

Happy Birthday

All my Children.. lol. It was Bryce and Erykas Birthdays. July 3rd. It must have been 90 degrees. We all felt like the walking dead when it was over. Here are a few pictures.



















Marshall (my youngest son)




















Marshall and Wyatt in the River
I was cooling my feet on the sidelines.



















The Beautiful Miss Jayda




















Birthday Boy Bryce ... He's 3
and The Divine Miss E (Eryka, in the purple) who turned 13..I remember 13!