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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

What's up Wednesday?


Hi my chickadees!

How are you?  Hope this finds you all well.  It’s been a while since last we chatted.  First up is a knitting project I finally finished:




I LOVE this shawl!  The color, the yarn, the size…it’s my number one favorite knitted thing.  I started this last year on the flight to Hawaii, and just finished it over the weekend.  Other projects got in the way, plus work and reading but now it’s completed.

Next, is a Kona puppy update.  Well Kona is almost 10 months old, and over the past month or so has really come into her own.  She is getting very comfortable around the house, adjusting to our schedules and behavior, and truly becoming one of the pack.  Kona is still a cuddler, so at night she will wake you as she tries to get right up next to you to sleep.  I know that can be a puppy behavior, but I think it’s also because of the events early in her life.  She still destroys every single toy we give her, but hopefully over time that will stop.  Also, Kona is not a fan of bath time.  I had to chase her around the yard during the bathing.  She was a bit tuckered out.


As for reading, things are going well.  I am doing pretty good at just saying to no to ARCs, or at least  most of them.  I recently finished a book from my shelves (yay!) and read a little more of the Michner tome and Middlemarch.  Trish was talking about doing a read-along for The Stand, so I decided I would join her on that.  Saw the television movie years ago and I’ve always heard how the book was fantastic and creepy.  Would you like to join? You know you want to.   I’ll keep you posted.

As for other life things, work is work, and my classes that I’m teaching are almost completed, so I am super happy about that.  Went to a nutritionist last Friday and will share details on this week’s Fitness Friday.  I really want to try and keep that bi-weekly, but things happen and I don’t always have time.  But you all know how that it is.

So what’s up with you lately?  How have things been?  Anything interesting you would like to share?

Happy reading and talk to you soon :)


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LOVE the shawl.
Awwwww sweet Kona.
Kona was a stray right?
Some strays never stop destroying their toys.
Have you tried a soft squishy ball?

Not allot going on here.
Baby Whimsy is growing growing growing and we've started going to Baby Storytime at the library.
3 replies · active 673 weeks ago
thank you Ju-Ju! Shawls can make you bonkers sometimes but so worth it.

Yes Kona was a stray. Haven't found a squishy ball she hasn't destroyed in less than 10 minutes :) But we keep trying

Having a baby is busy enough, imho. Baby Storytime is a great idea. Fun for the both of you.
Awww good luck! I know what it's like. We've had two stray dogs.

This general kind always worked with our dogs: http://www.gogreenitems.com/Earth_Orbee_Ball_p/dt...

Thanks :) I really do have fun with her.
Why thanks! �I'll let you know how this toy stands up to the mighty Kona :)

You do seem like the kind of mom that has fun with her children. �Not everyone does, unfortunately. Enjoy your evening and sunday :)
So pretty :D I could never knit like that
1 reply · active 673 weeks ago
Thanks Blodeuedd. It's just knits and purls...you can so knit like this. Don't be afraid just try :)
Love that shawl, amazing! Kona is sweet. What can I say? I wouldn't have time to blog either!
1 reply · active 673 weeks ago
Yea, I have many competing interests for my time, for sure. But I count myself lucky to do so.
You are an amazing knitter...that shawl is so delicate looking and out of this world GORGEOUS!!!! I love Kona....I could snuggle with her easy!!
1 reply · active 673 weeks ago
Thanks Staci! This was pretty easy just took a long time because it's so big. Kona says she will snuggle with you anytime :)
What a beautiful, classy shawl, and in my favorite color too. I have NO idea how to knit! I also wish I was as good as you about saying no to ARCs...Your dog is adorable.
1 reply · active 673 weeks ago
thanks Laura. There are so many videos on Youtube about knitting you could teach yourself.
As for ARCs, it is so hard, but I have to draw the line somewhere. There are a select few I just can't say no to, but they know who they are :)
Kona says thanks too!
That shawl is simply gorgeous! What a special talent to make something that delicate. Kona is adorable. Puppies are the best. Ours is eight months old and just an absolute blast.
4 replies · active 673 weeks ago
Eight months can be a little tough, but puppies are still silly and awkward at that age. Tripping over their feet and stuff. And so curious. Little nosy Rosies.

Thanks for the compliment :)
Our eight-month-old pup hasn't been horrible. It is easy to forget that they are still puppies at this age. The curiosity is what kills me. She is SO funny!
Oh I know! �Head in the refrigerator, head in any drawer,�cabinet, or open thing. �Our dog finally caught a fly, ate it, and looked extremely pleased with herself :)
LOL!! Puppies - that's why no matter how frustrating they are, you have to laugh and love them to pieces.
The shawl IS GORGEOUS!!! I would love love love to learn how to knit one day but it just seems so daunting. I'm much better with the sewing machine where I can just run things through in a straight line. Beautiful work!

And Kona looks SO sweet in that picture. Not sure how you were able to resist snuggling with her just then.

And thinking June-July for The Stand. Will put up a feeler post in a week or so to see how long people want to spend reading the book. 6 weeks? 8? I don't know.
1 reply · active 673 weeks ago
I am sure theer is a knitting store near you that would teach you. If not there is always Youtube. I am a visual learner. As for sewing, as intriguing as it is to me, I could never possibly fit that in too. Plus I am so not good with straight lines ;)

Let sleeping dogs lie is true for a reason. Puppies are like toddlers, so sleepy tie is quiet time for me.

June-July sounds good. Should I try and get fancy with a button or something? I'll look for some pics and send them to you. Give me your thoughts. As for weeks, I didn't get my book yet, so how many pages would that be about? We could split the difference and say 7?
You are sooo talented! I love the shawl. And your hair looks super cute :)
I don't want to burst your hope bubble but Max continues to destroy every toy we give him (and a few Gage toys). We rescued him at about 6 months with worms and fleas and issues with men. He blossomed into an awesome dog. At 8+ it takes him longer to destroy a toy, but destroy he does.

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