I thought it was great, at first.  Life is already taken up with family and work.  Why am I trying to find the right answer to fix the serious problem I have with this blog?  Lesson learned, stay put, keep things simple and just knit!

I’m moving back to my old blog.  I would love it if you come visit me over there from now on.  I promise, no more moves.  I’ll deal with my comment emails (or lack of issue) in my comfort zone.  Besides, they did some wonderful updates in the last month since I had been gone.

Yep, moving back to the old neighborhood, won’t you join me?

of Graham Crackers.  That’s the official title to the neighborhood.  We are so close-knit that we spend holidays, bonfires, bbq’s and now, camping together.

It is hard to think that back in 1999 when we purchased our acreage that we would have landed so well.  Eventually, we all moved onto our properties, building our homes and our lives together.  The world isn’t like that, much, anymore.

Camping this past year, we used our friends new, small, yet beautiful little teardrop trailer.  It was great, except, there was not toilet.  We hiked up to the cabin to use the facilities…I was always on the look out for some wild animal, as we were up in the mountains, no electricity, no cellphone coverage.  Boy…the stars were so awesome to see.

DH and I talked about getting an RV so we would not impose on our friends and because I wanted a few amenities.  We could not be left out of the camping scene.

Tada.  Here is is.  Our new (old) RV.  1979.  It needs alot of tender loving care to give it a grander appearance, but the motor and the workings are sound.  Six new tires, new cushion covers.  Some cleaning, painting and new flooring, we will still come out ahead.

We paid hardly anything for it….cash on hand….took it home.  DH is over in Eastern Washington working.  He found the RV on Craigslist, emailed it to me.  I tried to contact the owners last night, but they did not return my call or email.  This morning, there was an email.  I called, they answered.  Someone else was coming down to look at it, from Seattle.  They never made it.  Which is good, as we (two of my male neighbors and I) were able to see if there was any smoke from the engine on a cold-start up.  A test drive and a bit of bartering and lots and lots of phone calls between DH and us while we tried to decide if it was worth it.  I asked DH if he ever thought he would be buying an RV over the phone with me. 

I am going to keep a small scrapbook of the “beginning to end” of cleanup, repair and then into our camping trips.  It should be fun.

P.S.  My first thought once I got it home, was the items to make an “emergency” sock knitting kit to keep in the RV, just in case I ran out of projects or had forgotten them at home.  Eee-gads…I couldn’t camp all weekend without knitting…it may drive me to drink.

(light comes on)

This had to be one of my favorite podcasts.  I have so enjoyed all of her episodes, but this one seemed to hit home with me.

What a great feeling!

I’m 99% sure she will get accepted by Central…her SAT scores and GPA gave her a high enough index that she should be an automatic “in”.  Western, not so sure of.  Either one will work for her.  Western works better for me, as her brother is there.  I also believe the baby will want to be going to Western.  She has three years to figure it out.

 Whew…$100 poorer but good to know it’s all done…now to wait and see.

 Well, thanks to my favorite library system, I have been able to review some new books.  Ones I will not be purchasing! 

Inspired Fair Isle Knits by Fiona Ellis

Knit Tricks by Rebecca Wat

Sensual Knits by Yahaira Ferreira

Pretty but nothing hit my fancy.  I did like the twin set in Sensual Knits, but for the most part, not much else.

This is why I love my library.  I have purchased a few books with review of other knitters, only a few and found I should not have done that.  We all have different tastes and ideas of what style fits us. 

 I haven’t knit too much into this new year, having been engrossed in a book.  A few rows here and there at lunch, but nothing that put any length onto the sock.  I HAD to read my book.

Ravelry is such a great place to meet other knitters. I received a message from one member and a hot water bottle was mentioned for aches and pains. Ah-ha. Where is mine. Must find it. It needs a sweater.

So…while after I finish my second sock, I will be stash busting for my hot water bottle.    Thanks to Five Senses for the idea.

Project Stats:
Pattern: Luxe Neck Warmer from Knit 2 Together
Yarn:  Heirloom Merino Magic, Red, 1 skein
Needles:  US Size 10 = 16 inch circs
Made for Alex – a stocking stuffer for next year (pray that she makes it into WWU or CWU)
Started: 12-30-07
Completed: 12-31-07

Now back to my Clapotis!

Happy New Year!

The Twelve Months till Christmas group over at Ravelry has started off with a bang. Wow. The last count was 238. Impressive to me as I thought for sure everyone would be tired of knitting/crafting for the holidays. Being ready for next year is the ticket.

 With the snow that was falling today, I enabled the “snow” extra with wordpress…snow will be around till January 2nd.

I think I answered my own question whether we should do a blog or not. I say “no” as there is a very nice KAL available. I will stick with the Ravelry group. Best not to spread oneself too thin.

I have a blog saved for this as well.  Is there anyone out there on the great wide web that wants both up and running or should we just stick with Ravelry?

Let me know!

Merry Christmas to everyone.