Although my ancient Safari and TypePad are conspiring to eat my posts, I'm going to post, despite the crabbiness. Now, deep breath *in* and *out* and *in* and *out.* There.
This photo was taken only with my 3x zoom. We have our squirrel bird feeders located close to the house to minimize bird/window collisions. It gives us many opportunities to observe birds, squirrels and the occasional raccoon up-close and personal. Yes, Purling Oaks has a squirrel theme lately. Is there a problem?
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I'm still recovering from the cold virus. (You think?) Yesterday I burned a number of Iron Chef episodes to DVDs from our DVR where they've been residing for about 10 months for the oldest. FoodTV was airing the episodes for the past several years but have stopped showing the original Japanese series. DH and I really enjoy the original series and (are you listening episode-owners?) we would love to buy a commercial-free set of episodes.
I also took the time to clean out my Williamsro knitting bag that also has served for a carry-all. Charging cords for the new and old mobile phoes, charging card for the Ninetendo DS Lite, sock needles, straight needles-sizes 10, 10.5, and 11; hygiene products, pattern, Koigu fingerless mitts, Handwoven magazine, Cash Iroha yarn (brown)-four cakes + two used (yarn worked double), two skeins of Blossom, and the Willliamsro sleeve in process. How did that all fit in there?
Shoot, I don't even want to look at the bottom of my knitting bag. I think I have at least 3 pair of ear buds for my mp3.
Speaking of nintendo, my favorite barista has one and we're going to start playing each other when it's slow.
Big living in a small town! WOOO!
Posted by: Stacey | Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 07:25 PM
I don't have too much trouble with my knitting bags, as I don't go many places where I can knit. But my backpack, that can get scary.
Posted by: Brenda | Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 08:03 PM
It is amazing the number and variety of objects that can be found at the bottom of a knitting bag.
Posted by: kmkat | Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I love your squirrel photo! They often rap on my window to tease the cats but I'm seldom quick enough to catch them on camera.
And oh my gosh, I *love* the Japanese Iron Chef. It's so much better than the American version, funnier, more creative and the opening sequences don't even compare. I'm with you, I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Juliej | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 03:59 AM
Ask my husband - any bag I own becomes a Black Hole for my possessions of all types. Scary!
Your squirrel is charming - but wouldn't it be great if we could actually feed the darn birds, as intended??
Posted by: Nora | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 06:16 AM
I really enjoyed the original Japanese Iron Chef. The ingredients were so wacky and wonderful. Today's ingredient is sea bass uterus! When I first looked at the squirrel photo, I thought it was a mouse for a second.
Posted by: Kim | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11:49 AM
You must be a very good packer. ;^)
Love Mr. Squirrel.
Posted by: Cookie | Monday, January 28, 2008 at 12:19 PM