Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

Upon our arrival in Houston we experienced problems with our navigational system. It’s not the latest model, in fact she’s a classic, a 1954 Li, who didn’t consult a map, but listened to two different people who told me to head out on Rt 59 north and connect to Rt 45 south. Huh? 45 miles later the highway ended.

I chalk it up to exhaustion. After 24 hours travelling with two 15 year old boys we had arrived at the Houston Airport. We’re doing a house and car exchange and were told that the car was parked on the second level of the C terminal. The elevator indicated that parking C2 was actually on the 4th level. This, in a city that housed Ground Control for NASA? An hour later we found the car and headed north on 59.

Dsc01777 We made it to Galveston, a few hours late, and took it easy this morning on the deck where I  finished the first half of the ruffle on the second C’est LaVie.

The boys are having a grand time. You know you’re in Texas when two teenage girls from next door swing by to check out the two Canadian teen boys – on their horses.

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16 responses to “Houston, we have a problem”

  1. Marina Avatar

    I’m totally in awe of you. To drive all that way is already admirable but to do it with two 15 year olds? Amazing!

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  2. Lynne Avatar

    I love Galvaston…Enjoy your stay!

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  3. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Happy Birthday, Li!!

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  4. Lindsay Avatar
    Lindsay

    Betsy shared here Herringbone ribbed scarf with our Saturday morning knit group. She made it with Manos yarn and it was just exquisite! I would love to receive the pattern from you.
    Love your blog, will check back regularly,
    Lindsay

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  5. Caroline Calvin Avatar
    Caroline Calvin

    Love your website!!! Heard about it at another website that I frequent often, (majorknitter.com), so had to check it out. I would love to get the pattern for the beautiful Herringbone Rib Scarf please. Thanks for such a lovely website! 🙂

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  6. Shirley Avatar
    Shirley

    Love your site! I would love your pattern for the herringbone scarf. Thanks again, I start my day reading these great sites with my coffee. Shhh! Don’t tell my boss!

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  7. Beth Avatar

    I’m still stunned that you’re doing another C’est la vie. Oh, the mass quantities of stitches! 😉 Have fun in Houston!

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  8. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    I’m a knitting newbie and I would LOVE to have the pattern for the ribbed herringbone scarf! It’s so beautiful! I first saw it on majorknitter.com. Your blog is great ! Thanks:)

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  9. eyeleen Avatar

    Have fun in Texas! Enjoy your spring break!

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  10. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    Enjoy TexaS! I would also love a copy of your herringbone scarf pattern.

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  11. Carin Avatar
    Carin

    I love your Herringbone ribbed scarf…I would really love to get the pattern from you. Where can I buy the lovley multicoloured yarn?

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  12. GP Avatar
    GP

    I just started knitting again after many years and have discovered knitting blogs. I’m really enjoying yours. I would like to have the pattern for the ribbed herringbone scarf.
    Thanks
    (I’m in Houston and this is the best time of year to visit-we’ve been having some beautiful weather.

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  13. Beth Avatar

    Hi Li – I hope all is well with you and yours! I, too, love your herringbone scarf pattern and would love to knit one up for myself. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  14. Dipsy D. Avatar

    Hi from Austria! Your C’est LaVie is getting along so fine, great work done, and so fast!
    Have a lot of fun in Texas!

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  15. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Li, Happy Birthday. I can’t believe how fast time flies.
    Have a fabulous time in Gavaston.

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  16. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Hi again
    Many thanks for sending me the fab pattern for your herringbone rib scarf last week but my comp crashed before I could print it out and now your email has disappeared! Aargh…computer confunction aside, could you resend me the pattern?
    Happy Knitting,
    Karen 😉

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