Monthly Archives: August 2007

A is for Anxiety, Anticipation

Remember awhile ago when I said I’d be trying this? Well, it’s finally time to get started. Why start in August 31? Why not wait until September 1st? Because then I’ll say “Oh, I can just wait and start on … Continue reading

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Morning Off

I was supposed to work this morning. All day, in fact. Instead I’ve taken the morning off. April from my dentist’s office called yesterday to tell me they have my permanent crown. So I’ve got a ten o’clock appointment to … Continue reading

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Metal in my Skull

I had a weird dream last night and I blame it on Steve who wrote recently about having to have an MRI. Keep in mind that everything below is from a dream and didn’t happen. I was at work, on … Continue reading

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Bid Codename Lazarus

Lazarus. As in resurrected from the dead. We were supposed to be done. Everyone had signed off and we were about to send the bid package to the printers. Too bad there were errors. Some on our part, some on … Continue reading

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The Clap – Day Three

I’ve made it through four (total) repeats of the increase rows. Actually managed to get an entire repeat set done today with the extra knitting time to and from work. I hope to be done with the increase session by … Continue reading

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$140 Lightbulb

Friday night we were driving and all of a sudden my check engine light came on. Dropped it off at the dealership today (car’s under warranty). Apparently it was just a loose gas gap. WTF?? Ninety dollar charge for figuring … Continue reading

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Cat Photos

Matt has a theory. A theory that says my blog will get more hits if I post photos of cats. Consider this post an experiment of his theory. Our cats have taken to sleeping in small, weird places lately. Usually … Continue reading

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Clapotis

I have given in to the siren’s call of the Clapotis. One of the first projects I drooled over when I first found the knitty website, Clapotis is a beautiful drop-stitch scarf that’s knit of a bias. So far I’ve … Continue reading

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Fiber, Fiber, Fiber

Matt had to work late so what do I do to keep myself occupied? Take photos of yarn-type stuff, of course. Prepare yourself for tons of photos. First, the stash: Yes, this is all of my stash (that’s not tied … Continue reading

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Ever Had a Crown Before?

Not what I was expecting to be asked at the dentist this morning. I expected him to say that it was only cosmetic damage, that nothing other than sharp edges was wrong. After a two-hour visit filled with castings, poking, … Continue reading

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