I have nothing organized for a post so today is random.
- I have a FO! The Simple Yet Effective Shawl is finished and blocked. Here it is unblocked. There are a few errors that I didn't see when it was on the needles. No, I'm not going back to re-knit although the make-it-right/overly uptight/do-it-right-or-don't-do-it part of me wants to do some ripping. This project was started in a northern winter compounded by unhappiness and depression. I'm not going to revisit that. If I do, I may just stop knitting all together and thus perhaps blogging and I really don't want that. But aren't the colors pretty?
- Yes, a vacation may be is a good thing. Perhaps some good food and mood-altering substances, too.
- There may be some sighting of it modeled, if Carrie will help me out this weekend.
- Yes! Carrie and, hopefully, other friends will be at the Taos Festival this weekend and so will I! Wilson and I are making a long vacation of it and will be adventuring in a place we haven't visited before. Outside of the Festival, we have no firm plans except to enjoy ourselves.
- The weather has turned quite chilly here in Wisconsin and there was a frost warning last night. The boiler is on and my hands are freezing. The basil near the house survived so I hope there is some fresh pesto in my future.
- I haven't packed yet.
- I need to find my fingerless mitts.
- For travel knitting, I have a sock to knit that I was knitting back at the beginning of July for Wilson. I'm still deciding on the other projects to come along. I may try to revive my Forest Canopy before I go back to Icarus.
- I may be able to find other materials to work on at the Festival if I run out. :D
Those colours will look wonderful in Taos (grumbly envy). Hope you share your great time with us.
Posted by: Angie | Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Congrats on the FO. The shawl is gorgeous. I love the colors and will be perfect to wrap yourself up in during the chilly fall months. This should be a bring to Rhinebeck must. If the weather is as cold as last year you'll be happy you did.
Posted by: Deborah | Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Such pretty colors!! I certainly can't see any mistakes from here.
Is Stacey going, too?
Posted by: Nora | Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Pretty, pretty shawl! Have a great time, and color me green.
Posted by: kmkat | Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I saw that show up on Flickr late last night -- NICE!! I really like mine. Have a wonderful trip!!
Posted by: Vicki | Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 04:16 PM
It's lovely and I'm sure the issues are only visible to you.
Have a wonderful time and hug our girls for me!
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Cookie wants you to hug my girls? WTF?
YAY TAOS! Good idea on the mitts. I even know where mine are! And a Cookie shawl, and my one handknit sweater...none of which match...
I haven't packed yet either. I'm trying to replace a zipper in Bug's jacket. And trying NOT to cast on for a set of mittens for both boys. o.0
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 04:40 PM
That's going to be SO cozy and cheery all winter - yay! Have a fantastic time in Taos (also green with envy!)
Posted by: Joy | Friday, October 02, 2009 at 07:57 AM
It turned out beautifully! The colors are amazing. Have fun in Taos! We're still considering hopping in the car tonight.
Posted by: Stacey | Friday, October 02, 2009 at 10:58 AM
You should have a blast!! Much fun. Pack? Are you on your way out the door? Then plenty o' time.
Poor pitiful kitties. That never works but they can't help but tell you.
And yay for a working new washer & fixed sewer. Yikes.
Go have fun! Take lots of pictures. Get a tattoo. ;)
Posted by: Carrie K | Friday, October 02, 2009 at 08:03 PM
i hope you had fun this past weekend!
xoxo
Posted by: opal | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 04:04 PM