Swap-bot joy!

These are the wonderful stitch markers that came winging their way to me from Down Under!
The colors are just perfect for the current projects I'm working on.
I am just about ready to ship off goodies to my two spoiliees.
Isn't amazing how one small package can brighten a day?

Life rolls on

I'm part of the gang! Just got my confirmation for Secret Pal 11!
No assigned pal yet, but I am browsing through the participant list. Looks like a lively group.

This weekend I will be keeping my eye out for nifty stuff to send off.

My main mission Saturday is to get material for making 10 stitch makers for a swap-bot group I'm in. I think I will track down some luck charms. Four leaf clovers, horseshoes, and the like. I figure every knitter needs a little extra luck now & again. Maybe a Las Vegas theme?

I was very sad to read about Tom Synder's death. He was always one of my favorites. Not only for his TV shows, but his call in radio show too. I especially enjoyed his stories about his Mom. I think I'll mix up a colortini this weekend.

On the needles right now are Horcrux socks in red & gold. I'm doing them toes up. The yarn is a wool/alpaca blend. They are definitely winter socks.

Happy Birthday USA!

I hope everyone is having a glorious fourth.

Instead of grills & fireworks, its rain & laundry here.

Having the holiday in the middle of the week is very different. Slept in till about 10 a.m.

Last night went out to celebrate my Dad's 78th birthday. Joined my sister, her partner & Dad at a French restaurant. Had some wonderful lamb chops and a sinful bread pudding.

Dad's bday was the day before, so I surprised him with a gift after work. I got him one of the large square Euro pillows and a nice sham. He had been thinking of getting one so he could sit up more comfortably in bed. He was very impressed by the gift wrap. It was done by the shop I got the pillow from. The gift looked like one of his favorite blue stripped shirts. It even had a pocket with a button for the gift card.

Heard for my swap partner - she really liked the package. As of yet I have not gotten my swap gift. But its early days yet. The mailing deadline was June 30th, so it is probably on its way.

It's swapping time again.

It's the quarter break at the college where I work. That means the library is actually quiet.

I am catching up on reports and cataloging. But best part is that with fewer visitors, I can set my own pace.

So in between paper pushing, I'm clean up my office space. Tossing out dated materials, scrubbing down desk & computer surfaces, & hauling home some of the "stuff" that has piled up.The cat has been very entertained by the bags of strange things coming through the door.

I have just signed up for a new swap on Swapbot. This one involves hot beverages and paper napkins. Yes really. It should be fun. I know a great store for unique napkins.

On the needles right now is a pair of socks in a multi colored yarn of purples, greens, & blues. It is knitting up almost mosaic like.

Take Care.