I started writing something that would probably be best put in my diary, had I kept one and deleted it. I deleted it because some potential readers might be upset by the content. So now I’ve changed the whole posting because of a maybe reader. Have any other bloggers done this? That also begs the question of what a blog really is. Is it an online diary with pictures and links where the writer can bare their soul or at least write out their thoughts? Or is it some new variation on the old bulletin boards or moderated mailing lists where there are rules and themes and different expectations. Should the writer edit the blogs to appeal to their readers? Should I be examining and explaining for any reader who cares to read why I feel I’m disconnected from my day to day in person contacts and would rather spend time with my new found blogging friends? Should I explain that it is the passion for the fiber arts that I find missing in those around me? Why I would rather spend time with people who don’t look on a sheep and wool festival in the same category as a Star Trek Convention*. They both garner the same looks from those without the passion. In the end, I feel a certain disconnect from my daily contacts and disatisfaction at that fact. And if I don’t bare such thoughts here, where do I?
Enough with the serious, knitting progresses on Mondo Cable. I’m about an inch short of starting the shoulder shaping for the back. I should have that finished tonight, provided of course that the train ride home actually involves some air conditioning unlike the ride in this morning. Whew the train was a smidge toasty. I’m a summer girl through and through. I frolic in the warmth and the sun. But there is even too hot for me and a 90F day on a train without air is over that line. On the positive side, I didn’t have to regret not bringing along my train sweater this morning. At least the PATH train was cool so I got a couple of rows in on my sock.
The new yarn for Rogue arrived on Monday. That’s super fast shipping. I finally opened the bag last night and the color is just gorgeous. I notice that KnitPicks has changed how the skein is made up. I ordered from them a while ago and the put up for the Wool of the Andes was this tightly wound thing that was faintly reminiscent of Luster Sheen. The skeins that came out of the bag last night are just about identical to the Peruvian Highland of Elann. Its now a light squishy yarn that no longer resembles Wildfoote sock yarn skeins. I also picked a couple skeins of sock yarn to round out the order. In the yarn ordering department, I finally settled on a baby gift to make and ordered the yarn yesterday. I’m getting it from Joann.com as I’m a member of their free shipping club. Neat. I also tacked on the order a couple of the Balene II circular needles as I’ve been eager to try them out. I hope this order arrives quickly as I need to get a start.
I’m struggling to come up with a gift from my Secret Pal. This is the first time I’ve participated in the whole secret pal thing. From her blog, it seems that we’re pretty well matched and that I should be able to get stuff for her pretty easily. So why am I not? I did have the idea to send a skein of hand spun suitable for sock yarn but am waffling on that this morning. I’m a wuss.
My folks and I took the twins swimming last night for the first time this season. After a cautious start, the two of them turned into serious water rats. They loved it! Even as I was shivering my butt off, they were pouring cups of water on their big toddler tummies. If it is still hot tonight we’ll take them swimming again. I’m probably going to be joining the town pool (not my town, my folks town). It’s a big thing with a sand bottom and fenced in baby pool area. Like the beach, its all sand surrounding the pool too and since they’ve discovered the sandbox they should enjoy this. As my parents pool starts at some 3 feet deep and there are no steps, just a ladder in the shallow end, it isn’t an option for me alone with them. I think the town pool would be workable on my own. I’m tempted to see if I can find a mother’s helper for the summer weekends though. An extra set of hands is always nice and it would give me some relief. I should look into that quickly before they’re all busy.
While there are no pictures of this, I’m just about finished with the second 2oz batt of the butterscotch colored lincoln cross wool that I picked up in Cummington from I think Foxfire Fiber though it could be Barneswallow Farms. Consulting Rosemary’s blog, it was Barneswallow Farms. Another hour tonight and it will be ready for plying.
I’m pretty well talked out now. I think I’ve at least admitted to all recent yarn purchases, though I do think there are a couple of eBay dealings that I’ve forgotten. I’m a yarn ho.
Knit Spin Craft on.
*Nothing against Star Trek Conventions, I’ve been to several of those myself. Even scheduled a business meeting out of town to coincide with a big convention occurring in Minneapolis so that I could see my two favorite captains appear.
