Life's a Stitch

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

…falls everywhere. It´s not dampening our spirits, though. I have no pictures as I´ve been using a satellite connection and it is slow and expensive. 

For five days we´ve consistently sailed in 100kph winds making the ship feel more like a train in movement. Thank God for Gravol (Dramamine).

Tissues out for this one. In the someone always has it worse department – BIL Greg met a woman on the trip who had reserved it with her daughter two years ago. Her daughter died of cancer in the meantime and she is now on the trip alone, strewing her daughter´s ashes along the way. Makes my travelling solo seem insignificant.

Chuck update – he is glad to be at home as his recovery is moving slowly. A crease in his retina is causing double vision which will eventually go away. He has 30% of his vision back, but has an 80% chance of his other retina detaching. Learn the symptoms and get help quickly – an increase in eye floaties, flashing lights and a blackness taking over your vision from the outside in.

Thanks, everyone for your good wishes, I´ll try to write more when I get to another reliable internet connection.

PS visited two yarn shops so far 🙂

If you are seeking my pattern, please leave a comment and I´ll send it to you when I get home in two weeks. Thank you!

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11 responses to “The rain in Spain…”

  1. Carole Avatar

    That poor woman – what a sad way to spend this trip. I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself and hope that Chuck’s recovery starts to improve, too.

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  2. Marina Avatar

    Gosh, what did I miss! Glad to ready that you’re still in good spirits.

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  3. Luise Avatar
    Luise

    Your trip sounds great! Would love a copy of the pattern when you return. Many thanks.

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  4. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Is Spain Lovely? I bet it is a great place to visit. Hope Chuck gets better fast.
    I haven’t had any more chest pains as of yet. I went to see the movie Georgania with my book club. It was great and the book is wonderful. I’ve been working out faithfully. I am still fat.

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  5. Surviving Avatar

    I really like your Herringbone Ribster pattern. Could you send it to me?

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  6. Angie Avatar

    Maybe not the dream trip, but it’s raining at home, too. Chuck is a trooper to keep his patience. Hope you really enjoy the break and the freedom of travelling.

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  7. Artygal Avatar
    Artygal

    Hi
    sending you wishes around the world – first time I’ve read your blog as I’m in pursuit of your pattern, but it looks like you are having a roller coaster time

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  8. Abby Evely Avatar

    I love your herringbone scarf, I stock the Manos ranges in my website and would love to knit this to show off to my customers!!

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  9. Nancy Tourek Avatar
    Nancy Tourek

    Hey, Li, long time! I am such a terrible friend at keeping up. Didn’t see a place where I could just email you. Adam is planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest, and would like to come visit if it works out. Email me when you have a chance at ntourek@cox.net. I’m jealous of all of your European travels! Too bad about Chuck – send him my love. Lots to catch up on. Nancy

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  10. Nancy K Hall Avatar
    Nancy K Hall

    Would you please send me your Herringbone ribbed throw or scarf pattern?
    Nancy, In Boston

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  11. morgan Avatar
    morgan

    I love this herringbone! Can I get a copy? I’m knitting scarves for everyone in my family for Christmas only because I really want arthritis bad…=]

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