Just when we get used to a schedule, it all changes. The Man now works 2ish to 11 ish (at night) and that has thrown our schedule all to hell. So, a few weeks of adjustment for us on that. But we're working on it.

Looking at my projects list, I feel as though I haven't made much progress. Other than reading 3 600+ page books. The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon has been really good. But now I'm in the mood to read light books. So I'm on to the next Knitting Mystery by Maggie Sefton, Dyer Consequences. I've enjoyed the first 4 books of this series, though they are definately what I consider light books. A book that I can read in less than 2 days. 1 day, if I don't do anything else. Unlike the Outlander books. The last book took me about a week, and I didn't get much knitting done either!

To be fair: I've been working on the Secret of the Stole 3, on my Addi Lace 3 needles. With beads. And adding beads is time consuming, no matter how much I enjoy the final project! And my toe-up socks. I'm knitting both at the same time, on size 0 needles. Insane! Next time, larger needles. For one thing, they're not going to be as tall as I had hoped they would be. But I'll wear them anyway! They won't fit anyone else's feet. Just my short and wide, boxy feet! I'm already planning on my next pair. I'll let you know what I have in mind later!

I tried to post the other day, but in the middle of typing, something happened and I lost all I had typed. Too pissed off to continue, I just signed off and decided I'd type again later. Well, now it's later.

Exciting for me: I signed up for Dish Rag Tag and received my team assignment this weekend. I'm with team 11. I'm really looking forward to playing out this year's race, as I really enjoyed last year's competition.

For projects: I'm working on Traveling Roses Scarf in Morehouse Merino Laceweight that I dyed with Black Cherry Kool-Aid. However, with help from the boy, that project is sitting to the side for now. Not that he did much damage, but somehow the yarn ended up snapping and I have to join it back together. Just have to have the patience to do it. So instead, I'm trying to finish up by Bloomin' Socks. I'm on the last chart, for the 2nd sock, so not too much more to do. Hopefully by tomorrow. It all depends on how my hands are doing. And whether I can hold the needles, which isn't guaranteed right now.

We went to Atlanta for the weekend 2 weeks ago. Really had a blast. We saw the Georgia Aquarium (thought the one here in Chattanooga was a lot more impressive), the World of Coca-Cola, CNN Studio tour, The Atlanta Zoo, and the Fernbank Natural History Museum. A busy weekend, but we all enjoyed it all alot.

Well, not too much going on here. Just finished updating all my blog features, so hopefully all of that is working okay. I've been busy knitting lace for the Summer of Lace 2008. I finished Goddess Knits Anniversary Shawl, aka my Mandala Shawl. I've even washed and blocked it. Yeah! Now just to get the pictures onto my computer and upload them. I knitted Branching Out Scarf (found at Knitty.com) in Misti International Laceweight, a very dark forest green color. I still need to wash and block that, though hopefully I'll be able to have that done and pictures of that as well. I'm planning a list for Christmas gifts that I want to knit up. Since it's in the middle of July, that gives me about 5 months to work on everything. Shouldn't be too terribly difficult, right?

On the non-knitting front: Last couple of weekends, we've been playing Buffy the Vampire Slayer rpg instead of D&D. Bob's running it and we've been having loads of fun with that. I still have my Eberron game going--everyone's almost epic level now! Can't wait to see how they do. I've designed a really tough dungeon for them to get through--4 levels and they're currently on the 2nd one. The Big Boss won't be reached until at least the 4th level, and they're going to be hard pressed to beat him. Bwa ha ha--being evil has it's finer points!

On the homeschooling front: we've taken a couple of weeks off for the summer. Put planning on starting back up real soon. We're going to focus on History, Science, and Writing. I'm thinking of a journal that the Boy will write in, with some free writing as well as some assignements. In History, we've been working on Ancient History, so I want to finish up with that and maybe get into US History this year. But we'll see. Science: My weakness. I hate Science. But I've gotten some kits that have some really cool stuff in it. Starting with Bacteria. So here goes! And for Reading: the Boy is quite a bit ahead in that area, so we'll just continue to pick up books and read.

I have pictures! Finally!

Here's a picture of the socks that I made out of Morehouse Farm Merino 3-ply WW yarn. The pattern is Infant's Fancy Silk Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush. I started with a US 6 DPN, then switched to US 5, and finally US 4, but followed the pattern as written, except I lengthed the leg. It fits my foot like a dream!

Here's my picture of the Lady's Lacy Cape in Victorian Lace Today. I'm using KnitPick's Shadow in Hot Rod Heather on US 7 needles. I'm about 1/2 way through the knitted on lace edging. None of the colors came out right. The actual color is closer to cinnamon. It's quite lucious.

The boy is sick. Been running a slight fever, chills, runny nose, and such since Saturday afternoon. If he's not better by this afternoon, we'll be going by the doctor's. But I think that it's on the last leg, 'cause he's still sleeping and has been since around 3ish or so. Slept a lot yesterday too. I think it's a viral thing, and if that's the case, then there's not much doc can do but tell us "Drink lots of fluid, get lots of rest, and wait it out." Which is what we've been doing. I've been trying to entice him to eat by getting all of his favorite things, like popcicles, and ramen, and such. And drinks, including a huge jug of Hawaiian Punch, berry flavored or something else that's usually blue.

On the crafting front: I've made some progress in the lacy shawl in Victorian Lace Today. I've gotten to the point where one row takes a really long time. But I keep working on it! I've put almost everything else aside for now. Just trying to get one project done. Except for the Dragon Scarf. I'm trying to knit that in secret for the Boy for Christmas. So the only time I can work on it is after he's gone to bed. And by that time, I'm usually ready for bed!

Well, while trying to update my blog, I've found out that I can't update my layout page. Only half the page loads and I get an "error on page." So I can't update a lot of my side features. Oh well, I guess I'll try again later. Maybe a couple of days from now. Maybe then, it will be fixed.

One of my newest obsessions: Ravelry. I finally broke down and jumped on the bandwagon. I'm Niayla over there. Only took about a month or so before I made it on there. And it's worth it. I'm really enjoying all the features they have set up, and I haven't even explored half of it yet!

Still Breathing

Still Alive. Just been so busy with life. And then, blogger and my computer don't get along very well. Or maybe it's that I'm still on dial-up. hmmm....

Updates:

The Boy turned 9 in February and continues to grow like a weed. Only about 4 or so more inches to go, and then he'll be as tall as me. We went to Six Flags over GA this spring. They went on roller coasters. The Boy loved it. Even went on Batman. I stood there and waited. I did ride the sky buckets (cable cars), the train, and the bumoper cars were about as exciting as I got.

My RA seems to be, not getting better, but at least manageable. Except on days like today, when it's slightly cool and very damp. But I have more better days than not, right now anyways.

On the crafting front: I've discovered Morehouse Merino wool. On their website, www.morehousefarm.com , there was their claim that their wool doesn't itch, like ever. So I bought a couple of skeins of their 3-ply in the willow color. Now I have 1 skein left over, and a wonderful pair of socks. Have no idea what the difference is. So I thought that I'd try KnitPicks Shadows, a merino laceweight. It has a slight itch factor, but not enough that I'm not going to try it out. Maybe it will be better once I wash it.

I've also discovered KnitPicks Harmony Needles. Love them. I bought the Options set first, but since then I've picked up the DPN set (0-3), and 4-6 DPN, and the fixed circulars in size 0 and 3. I have a shawl on the size 0 right now, just finished the socks on the 4, 5 & 6 DPN, and another shawl on the 5 DPN, waiting to go on the circulars. I finished Mystic Light KAL on the 6 circulars (awaiting blocking), and multitudes of face cloths. As soon as I figure out the whole camera thing (loading pix with dial-up?), then I'll try and post pictures.

Well, it's time for us to be off to church. Not that we'll be damned to eternal everlasting hell if we're late, but I really enjoy going!