Life's a Stitch

Do I miss my houseful of girls! I’ve been used to two daughters and one or two girl language students to keep me company. Now it’s Chuck, Bryant and me. They do boy things and make boy sounds. Last night they captured a gigundous moth, put it in the freezer for three minutes, just enough time to make it dozy. The took it out and tied dental floss around it so they could have a leashed moth. I mean, really, sometimes I just need to be in the company of women.

Last Sunday, thinking of an afternoon activity that might appeal to the male energy in my house, I suggested we go to the Home Show. I figured there’d be things like power tools, flooring installation instructions and hints on how to build a new driveway. We arrived in the pouring rain to find outside parking at $15. I would rather walk five miles in the rain than pay $15 for parking. We found meter parking for $6.

The last time we went to the home show it cost $8 to get in. That was a long time ago, now it’s $13. So, $31 bought us entry into a coliseum type venue filled with people trying to sell us things.Everything from Cutco knives and Pampered Chef (I’ve bought enough of that through you, Jane, so I wasn’t even tempted) to high end massage chairs (no thank you, I have my little IJoy). The only flooring was the highest of high end wood stuff and there were no power tools in sight unless you want to count the slicer and dicer kitchen machine. It was a living infomercial. We agreed we were glad we went so we’ll know not to go next year. I guess we’ll stick to our dates at Home Depot. At least we don’t have to pay admission to spend money.

On a positive note, here is another finished Herringbone Rib scarf, by Nina, of Nina’s Blog. She says:"This pattern was just so much fun. I worked it in Colinette’s Prism yarn (2 skeins worth.) This is going to make a fun surprise present for my dear friend!"

I’ve sent out over 50 of these patterns. There was someone interested in publishing this in her book, but it required relinquishing the copyright. I’m having so much fun "meeting" people who want it I just couldn’t give it up. So if you know of anyone who wants a copy, it’s here for the asking. Remember to send a picture or let me know when you’re posting about it and I’ll add you to the sidebar.