Been meaning to post for quite a while now but as in the past the longer it is between posts, the harder it is to do so. There’s so much that has happened that it is hard to know what to actually write about. Well that and Facebook has made itself the place where the quick blog posts used to be. So for my Facebook friends, posting would be duplicating the info. Now you know why I haven’t posted in forever. I’ll eventually figure out a balance not that anyone other than me reads this anyway. I’m good with that. The blog has been more of a journal for me than anything else and I do search it somewhat often. Going to do a quick review and maybe return to quick posts rather then FB snips.
Seeing as my last post was about having to say goodbye to Earl, the first update should be about the two new kitties that we’ve added.
First to join us was Viscount Marshmallow (the fluffy dude on the right). He’s a purrdoll- half Persian, and half Ragdoll. He was born December 1,2015. I drove go Pennsylvania in February to pick him up from a breeder I found. He is quite the character and tormented Serendipity so much that I got him a kitten.
Early May we added the one on the left: Countess Chocula, born February 24th iirc. She is a full Ragdoll and is a chocolate Lynx mink color point. This one is a spitfire and reminds me a lot of Duchess. After a rough introductory weekend, the two became best friends. Where one is you can usually find the other. Boy are they wrecking havoc and seriously entertaining the family. Missed having kittens in the house as it was 10 years since Serendipity joined us.
Moving along, I overcame some serious fear and dislike of two wheeled vehicles. My boss and good friend has a Harley. When I took advantage of a discount and bought a leather motorcycle jacket he decided that I shouldn’t be a poser and actually wear the thing on a bike. So he took me out for a quick spin to Starbucks…
I was initially terrified but relaxed enough to get an understanding of the appeal. I got a second ride in early June up to 7 lakes drive in NY and really got it.
I then signed up for the basic motorcycle class and while waiting for the start of it put a deposit on a bike :). It was a beautiful thing but having a less than successful completion of the class (dropped the bike twice -the second time was bad enough that I didn’t complete the class having bruised the heck out of myself and dislocated a couple of ribs) I changed to a better starter bike.
July 1st I bought a 2016 Harley-Davidson Street 500. It had all of 1 mile on it as the first owner won it but wasn’t a rider and didn’t want to be. So the dealer was selling it as used on consignment. I got a good deal on it.
Because of the ribs I have only ridden it once, last Sunday. It is sitting in the driveway tormenting me now 😉
Oh yeah I do still knit!
This is the first in a pair for the aforementioned boss/friend. He’s supervising my learning to ride (something that is readily apparent that I need judging from the assorted bruises), not to mention driving me to and from work since sometime last fall. Yup, no more train for me. I now knit in the passenger seat of a car! Anyway the pattern is Mr. Pitt’s Socks, which I thought was appropriate considering who they are for! The yarn is Patons Kroy with Cascade for the heels and toes. Could only get two skeins in this color so figured I would modify to use the short row heel instead of the flap and sub a coordinating color. About an inch from the toe now.
I think that’s a pretty good recap for the 5 mile view since February. I’m going to try to post on a more regular rate.
Craft on!
