tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38384572502143818372024-03-13T21:53:01.404-05:00bj the knit newbieJust like the name.....yup...I'm a newbie...knitting and blogging!!
But I'm getting better!!!bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-3341974979663609392011-08-28T11:41:00.006-05:002011-08-28T12:01:57.363-05:00GPGK 2011Look at all I recvd!
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<br />bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-90806954069879971122011-07-17T12:02:00.001-05:002011-07-17T12:19:19.520-05:00RSE7<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57oBy9a0sh_z52txxEBWXAI0XX5uU3c95eAV-AJFrFmIcDMjv65lv0whn-CZEZR7qSuyqjN9veO-sZBF_pBBYIqcx_SqFM_hyphenhyphenGj1t7sQdRPmpX4Bacrb137W-rFUI7GpXolPJfL9MEC4/s1600/IMG_2193.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57oBy9a0sh_z52txxEBWXAI0XX5uU3c95eAV-AJFrFmIcDMjv65lv0whn-CZEZR7qSuyqjN9veO-sZBF_pBBYIqcx_SqFM_hyphenhyphenGj1t7sQdRPmpX4Bacrb137W-rFUI7GpXolPJfL9MEC4/s320/IMG_2193.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630370595619540050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYVpFQP3LzlYNWe_TXAHeGHrnutYFNRK0umY1cboQE96K5nOBG3z6nILQu6n6U0AMQzmV8mJRA2oqWpPyy0hIhVnWS7CrFpLVtgZ4JpxK2gXg5Le14CZycUEjYHngXZLRnOJDQqLLAavM/s1600/IMG_2191.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Here's my new scarf!!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvCO21LAksB3gVYEB_M0HxKQ9LiXjaTH2wrbcZbr5-Is-WK9j5Du_Y34fj0IGpBhQKtXyHPE2lGWuQ4pOxMXEk30H2BNYR0eTERd7-kn9BR3esKvCDBANi72PxiP7ODiBYnWtI8KQh8IQ/s1600-r/Img_0710.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9XisrwBSAeXoBvSaQaDjCoeUbhq9sD6JhfBySyXASTsRxy6SSo33yS1WW_fB_OeCvD82OP9v-KXwGLyZiBaC7d_AGmuQqxgNtVCkWMyqkI1F3JtHPnHygHP1C1RBUsglMvk43y2cLXg/s200/Img_0710.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139471114520808642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VTrNFGtac5SwCNER7lqovqvxdRFwoqQ9JSb4f5WoIia5ur1Jt6r9ZlLCriHw0JBkIr-Mk5G4rvSR59BB684pRewTQ61qjOfzu9Hrm5__wYnRoT5cBBs6bm6AbHMn0ig7YavJYNH_2wk/s1600-r/Img_0703.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjroHLpLIPj0T01QOJjrWKSE81xEzSzcSJtaChnfU8T18gjlcFbVblHKxhtsANl0Sm0qh8M-fCBTUjSQPnPpG9QOU_TCNSWaYvEuTbB4pJK7R_kmDBBBpKJvPLPPojtdJJBak6UXPe4JRo/s200/Img_0703.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139474224077130978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I used the 2-color trick with circs with 3 colors. "-) I think it turned out neat! I hope my <a href="http://ise5.blogspot.com/">ISE5</a> pal likes it!!<br /><br />I know...one other thing I'm behind in is putting buttons on my sidebar!!</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-15047072081739545682007-12-02T14:03:00.000-06:002007-12-02T14:04:52.940-06:00NO MORE DISASTER!!<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><strong>I forgot to post this good news here!!<br /><br />I made another scarf!!! I started on my flight to Las Vegas....met up with my son for turkey day....worked on it when we were in our room....worked mucho on the bus trip to Grand Canyon...worked on it during my return flight....and will finish it tonight!!</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><strong>YAY!!!! Should I even tell my pal I was Ms. Disaster???!!!! I like this one even better!</strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><strong>But, now I'm behind on my project for the other swap I'm in. :-( Phew!! No rest for the mucho swapper!!</strong></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-61315165789050577152007-11-18T16:50:00.000-06:002007-11-18T17:08:12.503-06:00<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I thought I would post photos of my disaster so you could see what I was talking about.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SUeXjoE2r8G9l6IOjHesdRuH5ZiqnbILVn7CpEUjbqZ_ZC8eXRk_N3oZ57p6o0MyGvrzQCJZBuUrl1v-U87H87HquiNhGz4rUir4SOoFxUhjw9Q3gnwHfgDAzgnWmZcJAcw0gIOEYi8/s1600-h/Img_0556.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SUeXjoE2r8G9l6IOjHesdRuH5ZiqnbILVn7CpEUjbqZ_ZC8eXRk_N3oZ57p6o0MyGvrzQCJZBuUrl1v-U87H87HquiNhGz4rUir4SOoFxUhjw9Q3gnwHfgDAzgnWmZcJAcw0gIOEYi8/s320/Img_0556.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134320300643474018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYq3kjR8KgvFvEABYITfqvTIw9qhpaZhnEvqv1FCUKggJQ0_GTqj__9VO6fm09GTgNCZv0A7YMcqiiQid0OAyTT5cBe_7XgfHKM0zA-rkymeBDOLW1x40S1VX5yLHou2GCm96cpjmyRtw/s1600-h/Img_0557.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYq3kjR8KgvFvEABYITfqvTIw9qhpaZhnEvqv1FCUKggJQ0_GTqj__9VO6fm09GTgNCZv0A7YMcqiiQid0OAyTT5cBe_7XgfHKM0zA-rkymeBDOLW1x40S1VX5yLHou2GCm96cpjmyRtw/s320/Img_0557.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134320322118310514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">Not only did it come apart, but it's fuzzy. :-(</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">I've bought more yarn which is now trying to decide what to be.</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-8530148946668515342007-11-18T16:46:00.000-06:002007-11-18T16:50:10.126-06:00DISASTER!!!!!<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >OMG!!!! I was finally done my <a href="http://ise5.blogspot.com/">ISE5</a> scarf except for blocking. Well....disaster has struck!! I have no idea what happened!! Part of the scarf has come apart!! :-( Also, the yarn in part of the scarf is now "yucky"....fuzzy...just part of the scarf!! How does stuff like that happen??!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I have another scarf started for another swap pal that I need to make something for so I hope this will be ok for my ISE5 pal. Fortunately, she was pretty easy as far as preferences. I just hope it's not too bright for her. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Plus, I promise...here in writing....to make her another scarf after Christmas. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I'm so sorry this has happened! I will try my best to still mail out on time!</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-83368922263879815612007-11-11T15:53:00.000-06:002007-11-12T10:24:58.998-06:00Am I a bad blogger or what??!!!<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(51,0,153)font-family:arial;" >I vote for me being the worse blogger of all time!! I'm so sad I don't even deserve the title of blogger.<br /><br />I'm going to try to do better. Starting right now with my posting of my <a href="http://knittersteaswap.blogspot.com/">KTS4</a> package I received from <a href="http://craftnerds.blogspot.com/">Laurie</a>!! Man oh man!! Are all Canadians such wonderful spoilers??!!! Look at all this stuff!!!! </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVkO7RKcySRKgPgt_7m-0H_ePMAA6avejhDoskq0bhoHW9h2U1TOzM1K5VwqJ_V1AVOkse2cfHU_4XedW8xXCA9j3zy1SdFnLW7xx_vQ-vH6HPs5hKGkQjQkGvRplGA8gE04fQYoQMdU/s1600-h/Img_0555.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131706424865494722" style="CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVkO7RKcySRKgPgt_7m-0H_ePMAA6avejhDoskq0bhoHW9h2U1TOzM1K5VwqJ_V1AVOkse2cfHU_4XedW8xXCA9j3zy1SdFnLW7xx_vQ-vH6HPs5hKGkQjQkGvRplGA8gE04fQYoQMdU/s320/Img_0555.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(51,0,153)font-family:arial;" >Some white tea, green tea with ginger, several other samplers, Christmas napkins, maple sugar candy! Gluten free chocolate cookies! The only reason they are still around is that I recently had dental surgery and still hurting some. A cedar maple leaf! Hand made stitch markers! A card with a nice note and explanation of things which is also a pattern! Neat idea! A Santa cookie cutter with a tea towel that has a cookie recipe. A cute Santa mug! Some wildflower seeds! Some wine flavored gummy candy. A cute teapot shaped tea bag holder. And last but not least!!!...Some Hacho merino wool yarn in variegated pinks, purples, grays. Gotta think what I can make!!<br /><br />Thanks so much!! I think I may try those cookies tonight. Oh...almost forgot!! Something that I didn't take a picture of because I brought it to work already. She gave me a CD of guitar music by Canadian residents of African descent! Beautiful music! The company she works for produced it. I'm really enjoying it.<br /><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(51,0,153)font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br /></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-86910387117991891612007-09-06T23:30:00.000-05:002007-09-06T23:32:41.761-05:00HIDE THE BUTTONS! FOUND THE BUTTONS!<span style="font-family: arial;">I'm learning how to add live buttons! Check'em out! It only took me an hour each! :-) I have several more to add but I'm shutting it down for tonight. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Am I still a newbie???!!!</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-14964899457662284752007-09-06T21:09:00.000-05:002007-09-06T21:31:50.754-05:00CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD QUESTIONNAIRE<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >1. Are you religious? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I consider myself spiritual.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Just came back to knitting a couple of years ago. Advanced Beginner</span><br /><br />3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Reading, 'Net surfing :-), Music </span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />4. Favorite color(s)? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">jewel tones: red, purple, royal blue, hot turquoise, kelly green, black. I love variegated yarn!! No orange, yellow, brown, pastels.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />5. Do you collect anything? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">kokopelli, books, music, yarn</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">no</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />7. Do you have any pets? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">no</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Tea! I drink a lot of herbal and different flavored green teas...<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">DECAF</span> please. No chamomille...just can't take the smell. I've been trying different white teas, but decaf is hard to fine. I've tried rooibois red tea, but don't like it.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />9. Cookies or Sweets? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> I love both. But I am <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">ALLERGIC TO WHEAT AND STRAWBERRY</span>. So my snacks have to be <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">GLUTEN FREE</span>. Not crazy about nuts in things. Love chocolate anything!</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />10. Do you knit socks? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Not yet.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">scarves, baby blankets, afghans, shawls, things I can design as I go.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Used to. Now I usually have a bunch of poinsettia plants around.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />13. Favorite holiday treats? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Chocolate Rum Balls, :-) Pies! (used to be)</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />14. Favorite holiday smells? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">pine, food cooking</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Very traditional Christmas growing up and when my son was young. Not as much celebration these times.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />16. What are your favorite holiday traditions? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Turkey with all the fixins including fresh green beans with melted butter, </span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Giving.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">A shining star.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />19. What was your favorite gift you've ever received? Or given? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The ones that come quickly to mind are when I used to save my money as a kid and buy gifts for my family. I would really have to sacrifice to get nice things for them. I remember getting my mother a hair dryer which she wanted and couldn't afford. <br /><br />Also when my son was young and Legos came into being, I used to buy him a big set and a little one every year. He loved those things!! <br /><br />He and I have a tradition which he started when he was young. He buys me a calendar every year. Beautiful color photos of something he knows I would ilke. A few years ago, I started getting him one every year too. For the past 3 years, he has had one created with photos he has taken on his travels.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />20. When do you start your Christmas? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I'm a late bird.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ecards</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />22. What is your favorite Christmas dish? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fresh homemade cranberry sauce.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Join in! Request my favorite: The Little Drummer Boy.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />24. When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Morning</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br />25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Now it's friends unless my son comes to visit.</span></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-23680516438984685572007-09-03T18:14:00.000-05:002007-09-03T18:18:38.574-05:00I just entered a contest!<span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">During my afternoon surfing, I found a contest to enter. It's at </span><a style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" href="http://www.teatimeramblings.blogspot.com/">Tea Time Ramblings</a><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">. Hurry up if you want to enter!</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-19071944363126326022007-09-02T11:16:00.000-05:002007-09-02T11:20:45.643-05:00This is hard stuff!!!<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="350"><tbody><tr style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><td bg="" align="center"><span style=""><b>You Passed 8th Grade Math</b></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#ebf2ff"><center><img src="http://images.blogthings.com/couldyoupasseighthgrademathquiz/passed.jpg" height="100" width="100" /></center><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Congratulations, you got 8/10 correct!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/couldyoupasseighthgrademathquiz/">Could You Pass 8th Grade Math?</a></div>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-16491460044919426762007-09-02T10:44:00.000-05:002007-09-02T10:46:32.252-05:00Is this really me???<table width="350" align="center" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"><tr><td bg align="center" style="color:#E6E6FA;"><span style="'color:black;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><b>Your Birthdate: January 23</b></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#F2F2FB"><center><img src="http://images.blogthings.com/whatdoesyourbirthdatemeanquiz/birthday.jpg" height="100" width="100" /></center><span style="color:#000000;"><br />You're not good at any one thing, and that's the problem.<br />You're good at so much - you never know what to do.<br />Change is in your blood, and you don't stick to much for long.<br />You are destined for a life of travel and fun.<br /><br />Your strength: Your likeability<br /><br />Your weakness: You never feel satisfied<br /><br />Your power color: Bright yellow<br /><br />Your power symbol: Asterisk<br /><br />Your power month: May</span></td></tr></table><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whatdoesyourbirthdatemeanquiz/">What Does Your Birth Date Mean?</a></div>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-8808860341903368062007-09-02T02:22:00.000-05:002007-09-02T02:27:36.863-05:00IT'S SEPTEMBER ALREADY!!!<span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-weight: bold;">Can you believe it's September already???!!! It's just not fair that time goes faster the older you get!! I'm supposed to be able to enjoy it!! But whoosh!! There it goes! Are there any weekends any more??!!<br /><br />Oh well...just a post to let ya know that I was a good swap partner and left comments for both my partners on their blogs letting them know that I was thinking of them and working on getting their goodies!!<br /></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-42943191635836218622007-08-25T23:27:00.000-05:002007-08-26T00:04:45.242-05:00STUFF ABOUT ME<span style="font-family:arial;">I thought I would write more about myself and then invite my swap partners to check it out. OK here goes:<br /><br />I'm 57 with 1 adult son who lives in San Jose, CA. My son that is...:-) I live in Houston, TX and it's hot as ____ here!! I'm originally from RI.<br /><br />I started knitting again about a year and a half ago...don't know why and don't remember why I quit. I do a lot of design as I go stuff. I'll start a pattern and find that I don't like it so I just change it. Of course, this means that I don't make sweaters or anything like that! I make scarves, blankets, potholders, afghans, a couple of hats, shawls, coasters, stuff like that.<br /><br />My faves are <span style="font-style: italic;">merino, cotton, alpaca, mohair, blends</span>. I also like the new acrylic blends they now make and stuff like polyester that feels so soft!<br /><br />I love bright colors!! Jewel tones: purple, red, kelly green, royal blue, black, did I say purple! Bright turquoise, aqua, gray. I love variegated! I love hand-painted yarn! <span style="font-style: italic;">No orange, brown or yellow</span>.<br /><br />I love chocolate of course!! But I try to only buy the good dark chocolate...usually plain but sometimes with raspberry or ginger in it. No nuts! But it is not a good time to send me any chocolate! It will melt before it gets to me. :-( Maybe in October and November it will be ok.<br /><br />I love sweet snacks. But I am <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">allergic to strawberries and wheat</span>. So my snacks have to be <span style="font-weight: bold;">gluten free please</span>. It's quite easy to find this stuff nowadays. Whole Foods usually has a good inventory as do other supermarkets. I love cookies...especially peanut butter. Of course, chocolate is always good. No nuts please...just don't like them in things.<br /><br />Let's see. I don't really collect much...of course not counting yarn, books and music. :-) I do collect kokopelli. He's a neat character.<br /><br />I'm a <span style="font-style: italic;">tea drinker.</span> ... <span style="font-weight: bold;">decaf</span> please. I drink a lot green tea and herbals. At work it's mainly tea bags, but at home I do brew loose tea. I would like to try more white tea since they now make a lot of different flavors. But herbals are excellent too! and they are all decaf! A previous swap buddy from UK sent me some Twinings that I have never seen before...Excellent!! Fruity herbal combos. Delish.<br /><br />I like candles and aromatherapy. I like lavender, eucalyptus, lilac, clean smells. <br /><br />I guess that enough. Ask me if you need any more info!<br /><br /><br /></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-67553034645574038882007-08-21T22:32:00.000-05:002007-08-21T22:37:54.515-05:00Busy Swapping!!<span style="font-family: arial;">Boy am I gonna be busy!! I joined 3 swaps!! I just received my pal's name for the 2nd swap. One more to go! I already contacted 1 buddy and will contact the other one soon. I've been contacted by 1 of my spoilers. But she gave me her name and location! :-( I like it when it's a secret. :-( I was kinda flip in my response to her so I hope she emails me back. </span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-35741604829920157632007-08-19T21:22:00.000-05:002007-08-19T21:27:26.133-05:00Another swap!!<span style="font-family: arial;">I just joined another swap!! Am I addicted or what??!!! I just love getting presents and love trying to pick out just the right gift.<br /><br />This new swap is the <a href="http://christmasaroundtheworldswap.blogspot.com/">Christmas Around the World</a>. They haven't yet published the questionnaire. But I now know how to post the link on the sidebar!! :-)<br /></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-35251782740738718862007-08-15T22:08:00.000-05:002007-08-19T20:42:32.954-05:00Knit 1 Tea 2 Color Swap Questionnaire<span style="font-family:arial;">1. Do you like loose tea or bags, or both – something you want to try?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I use both loose and bags.</span> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2. What is your favorite kind of tea (Brand, flavor, variety, etc)?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >I drink mainly decaf green tea of different flavors. I love Stashtea, Republic of Tea to name just a couple. I love herbals also…except chamomile. Can’t do the smell. I received a Twinings sampler from a pal in another swap that we don’t seem to have here. She’s from Wales. It was wonderful! Fruity herbals.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">3. Favorite color in regards to tea or one you would like to try? (black, green, red, and white) (keeping in mind that this is how this swap is set up).<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >I would like to try more white tea. They have lots of different types and flavors now.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">4. Would you say you were a tea pot kind of person or just a hot water heater kind?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >At work, I’m a hot water heater but at home I’m a teapot kinda girl.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">5. What tea accessories would you like but have never purchases for yourself?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Cute tea bag holders. More tea for one sets.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">6. How do you prefer to be pampered? (examples: mani/pedi, bubble bath, yummy treat, etc).<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >Yummy treats!! But I have allergies. I’m allergic to strawberries and wheat so I have to have gluten free snacks.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">7. If you were a kind of yarn what would you be and why?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Hmmm…interesting question. I would like to be a really, really soft merino. A lot of people would want to squeeze me. More people would be able to afford me than would be able to buy cashmere. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">8. If you had to knit/crochet baby booties, a fun fur scarf, or a fair isle sweater, which would you choose and why?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">I would knit the scarf. I don’t like fair isle and never have done booties. The scarf is easy for me to design as I go using different colors and types together.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">9. What other event would make you skip a tea party? (A garden party? A book club meeting? A yoga class? Opening night for a new action thriller? etc?)<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I’m now into Zumba!! Latin aerobics! It’s so much fun and such a good workout. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">10. What treat would you consider essential at your tea party? (Sweet? Salty? Scones? Those petite pastry trays with a couple of all sorts of things? Little crust less sandwiches?)<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Sweet of course!! Pastries, cake, muffins, fancy cookies, scones! But alas they all have to be gluten free which Whole Foods (and here in TX HEB) now has quite an inventory. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">11. When buying yarn for a project how do you choose - do you buy the one called for or do you substitute?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">I<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"> do a lot of design on the fly knitting. But with a pattern I usually would substitute to something I had or liked.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">12. What do you carry your knitting/crocheting in when on the go?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:arial;" >I have quite a few tote bags of various sizes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">13. Favorite movie to watch while knitting/crocheting?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">I’m not much of a movie person…i watched Dance with Me and French Kiss again over the weekend while I worked on my shawl.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">14. Are you a traditional tea cup kind of person or a mug type of person? Do you care if they match?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Match?? What’s that? I love mugs!! The bigger the better!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">15. Favorite childhood birthday party?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">I only remember having 1 birthday party.</span> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">16. Favorite type of scone and jam?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Fig or blueberry jam with scones with raisins.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">17. If you use candles, what is your favorite scent?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I love eucalyptus and lavender.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">18. If you could choose 3 people to have 'tea' with, who would they be and why? (famous or not, living or dead).<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">I<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">saac Newton (I once did a school report on him and wondered how he thought about stuff), Maya Angelou (a fascinating person whom I have had the pleasure of hearing speak), and my son (because he’s my bud).</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">19. You've been invited to a tea party, what 'props' will you wear (formal or casual)?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >CASUAL ALL THE WAY!!! I can wear jeans right?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">20. Any allergies/preferences you have or are willing to admit to?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >The strawberry thing, the wheat thing (need gluten free yummies). I love chocolate! But try to only eat good dark chocolate. No nuts though. Drink mainly decaf and herbals. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">21. Anything we missed that you want your pal to know?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Ask me whatever you like!! Did you ask my favorite colors of yarn???? Jewel tones: purple, kelly green, bright blue, aqua, turquoise, red, black, gray. I love variegated!! No orange, yellow, brown, pastels.</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-59468913330269481162007-08-15T21:35:00.000-05:002007-08-19T20:49:57.402-05:00SECRET PAL 11 QUESTIONNAIRE<span style="font-family:arial;">1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >I<span style="font-weight: bold;"> love soft merino wool and different blends....wool/cotton, wool/mohair, alpaca blend, cashmere blend. I don’t like plain acrylic any more....even though that’s what I used when I first taught myself to knit. I’m working on a shawl using some Noro that I received from another swap and I loved the colors!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >I have several tote bags.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >I taught myself to knit in the ‘70s and stopped...have no idea why. I started up again a couple of years ago. I consider myself a low intermediate or high beginner.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">I have an Amazon list but haven’t updated it in awhile. Let me know if you would like me to do that.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">5. What's your favorite scent?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">This is a toughy. I like lavender but also like lilac. It’s not common here where I live but we used to have bushes on either side of our front porch when I was growing up and the smell walking out the front door was wonderful! Then again there's eucalyptus.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Doesn’t everyone have a sweet tooth??!!! Chocolate of course!! I try to eat only good dark chocolate. No nuts. Just as an FYI – I am allergic to strawberries and wheat. My snacks are gluten-free.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Knitting is the only crafty thing I do.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">I love a variety: jazz, jazz fusion, latin jazz, reggae, steel drum, andean, african. Can you tell I like mostly instrumental music??!! Yup, I can play mp3s.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">I love jewel tones...royal purple, aqua, turquoise, royal blue, kelly green, red, black, gray. I don’t like orange, brown, yellow, not into pastels much. I love variegated!!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >I live with my boyrfriend...no pets. I have an adult son.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >I live in Houston so there’s not many days one can wear this stuff. But I try to wear whenever I get the chance! I like scarves, hats...maybe a light poncho. I like shawls and can’t wait to finish the one I’m working on...a design as I go. I like light-weight scarves...kinda lacy but not necessarily “true” lace...just a lot of Yos, and increases. I would love some fingerless mittens!! My office is always cold!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >I like scarves, baby blankets, wall hangings, shawls.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">13. What are you knitting right now?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >I’m working on that darn shawl I keep mentioning, a scarf for red scarf project, fingerless gloves. That’s about it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">YES!!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >My faves are bamboo circs.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">6. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >I wish!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">17. How old is your oldest UFO?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">I guess about 2 years old....a shawl that I started when I first got back into knitting...it keeps staring at me.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">18. What is your favorite holiday?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >Whichever one I get to see my son. He lives in CA and we’ve been meeting for either Thanksgiving or Christmas.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">19. Is there anything that you collect?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" >Kokopelli.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><br />I don’t subscribe to anything. I just bought Lacy Little Knits so I’m dying to try to make something from it. Of course, it recommends Artyarns since it’s the author’s company. I love her yarn. I also love other soft merino, love silk too. Don’t think I mentioned that before. I think rosewood needles are gorgeous!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><br />I went to Stitches West in February and took a class on continental knitting. I just can’t do the purling! I need to practice but get frustrated quickly!! I would love to do slip stitch and double knitting work with lots of colors.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><br />Not yet. Size 7 shoe.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">23. When is your birthday?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><br />January 23rd</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:arial;" ><br />Am I on what?????</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-80582035268412573062007-08-15T21:26:00.000-05:002007-08-15T21:32:23.768-05:00I wish I knew how to use blogger!!<span style="font-family: arial;">I have another swap questionnaire to post!! What to do!! What to do!! I can't just post everything on the side, can I? That would look odd.<br /><br />I guess I'll try to make my questionnaires a regular posting and then try to learn how to list them as a link on the side??? I've seen that on other blogs and still wonder how they do it!<br /><br />Help me Help me!! If someone reads this and knows how to do this stuff, please help me!!<br /><br />Thank you for your support.<br /></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-34998619551771830342007-08-13T22:04:00.000-05:002007-08-13T22:10:08.730-05:00STUFF<span style="font-family: arial;">I seem to be quite bad at this stuff....blogging that is. I pledge to do better. I have photos of a couple of swaps that I never posted!! My apology to my pals.<br /><br />I also have photos from my recent trips. I have a new camera and they came out pretty good actually.<br /><br />Any way...at the moment, I've posted my Secret Pal 11 Questionnaire at the right. I hope it's ok there. I didn't know how else to post it and keep it on the main page. If anyone does read this, let me know if there's a better way.<br /><br /><br /></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-26343055369881146172007-07-10T19:32:00.002-05:002007-07-10T20:03:30.192-05:00KTS3 Stuff!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aCb10Whnz9fIcYENN1TZWfCt-eMNy6TFLk0FxPDCFAXK2ESmbXgeSBRoiWpmcXLgL3C-55KGsaE8EFEa3ruoAquDH_tk4JKQMgcLZ3eHAIhtIQdf0Q_gxC0KUf36oJcxQEZCjsKu_N8/s1600-h/100_0450.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aCb10Whnz9fIcYENN1TZWfCt-eMNy6TFLk0FxPDCFAXK2ESmbXgeSBRoiWpmcXLgL3C-55KGsaE8EFEa3ruoAquDH_tk4JKQMgcLZ3eHAIhtIQdf0Q_gxC0KUf36oJcxQEZCjsKu_N8/s200/100_0450.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085732592380736946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">HERE’S MY PACKAGE!!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Do ya wonder what’s inside??!! Lots of goodies!!</span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5SeBLj9Myc3kqhyphenhyphenTaYHMO7frhLWz4qxCoGXXdiaYuChv6noxycaemWL-Y__2niZMd_aeblpsnDKuDjqFd0sUoVUvVhxJaO3qMWkUGgJtuJ1mak-ywOFo8dqVHBxnEkiSEBCEqTXgpGE/s1600-h/100_0461.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5SeBLj9Myc3kqhyphenhyphenTaYHMO7frhLWz4qxCoGXXdiaYuChv6noxycaemWL-Y__2niZMd_aeblpsnDKuDjqFd0sUoVUvVhxJaO3qMWkUGgJtuJ1mak-ywOFo8dqVHBxnEkiSEBCEqTXgpGE/s200/100_0461.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5085735049102030290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Here’s what my new good friend <a href="http://360.yahoo.com/jgl61@sbcglobal.net">Jill</a> sent me:<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2 skeins of cotton yarn – 1 each Peaches & Creme and Sugar ‘n Creme. I’m already making a dishcloth with the Peaches & Creme.<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2 skeins of Noro – I’ve never used it before!! I’m already making a design as I go shawl. Each skein will be an end and for the middle I’m using a red/brown tonal variegated boucle yarn. So far it looks pretty cool. I like the way the colors of the Noro became “stripes”. I will have to wind the 2nd skein of Noro “backwards” so the colors match the other end.<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2 patterns to make some purses.<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">COOKIES!!! Gluten free COOKIES!!!! They were delish! Yup...long gone.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Several teas: Celestial Seasonings Persian Mint Spice which I had not seen before – very soothing flavor. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Mighty Leaf African Nectar (rooibos) which I haven’t yet tried. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">SporTea which I haven’t tried either but looks interesting. Has ginseng in it for energy. How did Jill know I’m always pooped!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Last but not least, a sampler packet of teas from Fairmont Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia!! Yup, Jill bought me stuff while she was on vacation! Actually there’s only a couple left already which is why I haven’t yet tried some of the other teas. These are all yummy! I may be ordering some from them since she was nice enough to include an info sheet for ordering.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">She also bought me some cool soap while on vacation. Soap-in-a-Parka handmade by Seaside Opus, Winilchik, Alaska!! It smells wonderful! It exfoliates since you use the soap IN the “parka” which is wool. Cool huh??!!!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A journal with a cute teapot on the cover. Some Red Tea Cherry lip balm. A tea cup that says “A simple surefire pick-me-up sipping from my happy cup.” Some blackberry honey from Santa Rosa, CA where she lives.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">So I think Miss Jill did a wonderful job spoiling me! Thanks for all the goodies!</span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span></span></div>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-66233129177237391232007-06-18T13:27:00.000-05:002007-06-18T13:29:57.313-05:00FORGOT!!!!<span style="font-family:arial;">I don't seem to be a very good blogger!! I've forgotten about my blog!! I will try this week to post some info about....vacation...swapping...stuff.</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-63276057721561997572007-05-25T06:15:00.000-05:002007-05-25T06:19:37.098-05:00ISE4<span style="font-family: arial;">I haven't seen a post yet from my secret pal on <a href="http://www.internationalscarfexchange.blogspot.com/">ISE4</a>. I hope she does post when she receives my scarf! It's kinda cool making something for someone with their likes in mind. <br /></span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838457250214381837.post-69324901991563047332007-05-20T22:18:00.001-05:002007-05-20T23:35:32.322-05:00My ISE4 Scarf is in the Mail!!!<span style="font-family:arial;">It started out like this:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-W6uei4-Ww5ljDFfvvRJFLeKbwL65oXjLX-6Y0SnWBTX57jh7QIae5lQ3zKw-9n5NrIUHqrexNZrcyxgefm_TvIuCNviYwRluB8DeaxR9zXknV6ywjsS0w2Nbtv58Y9ItkdEhWyUHBQ/s1600-h/100_0421.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-W6uei4-Ww5ljDFfvvRJFLeKbwL65oXjLX-6Y0SnWBTX57jh7QIae5lQ3zKw-9n5NrIUHqrexNZrcyxgefm_TvIuCNviYwRluB8DeaxR9zXknV6ywjsS0w2Nbtv58Y9ItkdEhWyUHBQ/s320/100_0421.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066849471989536082" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Then this was a</span><span style="font-family:arial;">dded:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JlDyCRuZw2FKmP0-2RQGiuuRVbPjMMU1rudTQAZ-galNgSZxnP_AMrYCI5KacaA-8w685qTjiBiq49_16hR4YGoUBR0E9-TvpwkZElDQzwL9wSt4IGjNUN5kW3wDQQOEgQZmZr0lM3o/s1600-h/P1011198.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JlDyCRuZw2FKmP0-2RQGiuuRVbPjMMU1rudTQAZ-galNgSZxnP_AMrYCI5KacaA-8w685qTjiBiq49_16hR4YGoUBR0E9-TvpwkZElDQzwL9wSt4IGjNUN5kW3wDQQOEgQZmZr0lM3o/s320/P1011198.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066855304555124178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This is in the middle somewhere:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMdBnZffKJ8p-20YG-p32d4tkXsJkNV0uybRXvFC0Voqija-WCw0Xgx7sT4mPj_fEYa6S__Rk25ryjiUJacSyh1y0zSgfEp5wrcgFQ5Knl5XzGhZdw3pbBq67vj1DgvprE7Fep_f0fP4/s1600-h/P1011197.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMdBnZffKJ8p-20YG-p32d4tkXsJkNV0uybRXvFC0Voqija-WCw0Xgx7sT4mPj_fEYa6S__Rk25ryjiUJacSyh1y0zSgfEp5wrcgFQ5Knl5XzGhZdw3pbBq67vj1DgvprE7Fep_f0fP4/s320/P1011197.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066863241654687234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This is next?<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiaUo7zuQ8PO13ydjUIBkvJHVrbkCDUVyWSv8om6lDsQKuvYey7F8qPnIU8elIFTs8580VXd7bB_d-yPRslHSt_r2I4ccZTqoBVUtdeZ-IO1yZ2C8drhyphenhyphen4Fgz1X_d4ufO06odSFeP5Y0/s1600-h/P1011195.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqiaUo7zuQ8PO13ydjUIBkvJHVrbkCDUVyWSv8om6lDsQKuvYey7F8qPnIU8elIFTs8580VXd7bB_d-yPRslHSt_r2I4ccZTqoBVUtdeZ-IO1yZ2C8drhyphenhyphen4Fgz1X_d4ufO06odSFeP5Y0/s320/P1011195.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066864890922128914" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">And then this is the end?<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpTWkPfStTeUrXgpVVlFAXdvSdkahKYnoDkSaQHK7I4aSTmu75OXxHmCbt2PsKbGkGN9rly2QdV9ykXI0-5P5_-xnyQPOYMUvFia2A420BAgu-RhzD5EwHlekNYevXfV-L51e6Qt0ARU/s1600-h/100_0442.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpTWkPfStTeUrXgpVVlFAXdvSdkahKYnoDkSaQHK7I4aSTmu75OXxHmCbt2PsKbGkGN9rly2QdV9ykXI0-5P5_-xnyQPOYMUvFia2A420BAgu-RhzD5EwHlekNYevXfV-L51e6Qt0ARU/s320/100_0442.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066866140757612066" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Hopefully my pal will post a photo of the finished scarf! :-)</span>bj the knit newbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365312451214140383noreply@blogger.com1