Mundane News

[Illaveago]

Thought for today!

You often hear it on antique programmes where the experts say. " It would have been worth a lot more if you had kept the original box that it came in."

So how many of you have kept the box your bike came in ?

 

[Illaveago]

My best wishes to you, hope its all straight forward.

Thanks, me to.

 

[fossyant]

Necrotizing fasciitis, obviously. A long slow agonising death awaits.

Can I have your stuff?

Nope. Im taking it with me. Got leg raised at work now. Bloody painful driving.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I am learning how to work the system for oldsters. I go to Goodwill for 20% off used stuff today, I get fruit and veg from the State Universities System Friday. Not like I have retirement plans. Healthy eating and exercise when I am back on the bike will hopefully put off retirement for a good many years. Did you know that the mere presence of an Italian bicycle in your garage acts as an antioxidant?

 

[Reynard]

I start my radio therapy later on today, it is the first time that I have felt anxious despite it not being invasive.

Pawsies crossed from everyone here chez Casa Reynard.

I could make some comment about glowing in the dark or reference the Babylon 5 episode "Z'ha'dum" but I won't...

 

[Reynard]

Have been making up a gusseted cushion. About to put the zip in. Squeaky bum time as I can't afford to err. That's because I don't have any fabric left to rectify mistakes.

Will have lunch first, can't do these things on an empty stomach...

 

[Speicher]

My down side up top down jumper is going well. More by luck than judgement it is the right size because I had not tried this method before.

I was using some left over yarn, and now think I might run out, so the search is on for colours that complement the colours that I have already used, such as black and a very very dark green. The danger is that a visit to the local wool shop may be needed, and that could result in …. more wool....

I am btw @Reynard trying to think of the five things that define me. I can think of ten things, but it is thought-provoking trying to narrow it down.

 

[Speicher]

I drank two glasses of the White Zinfandel last night, and woke up with a nasty headache. I think I will stick to two thimblesfull of port in the future.

Thanks to those who gave me advice about the rice, last week. I decided not to take any risks with stale rice, (to me it looked a peculiar colour and shape) and added it (all six ounces) to the compost bin. I hate wasting food, and very rarely do so.

The sugar will be used up gradually.

 

[Illaveago]

I'm back. It all looked a bit sci fi and a bit more complicated thanthe open and tilt mechanism of a car sunroof.
Same again tomorrow.

 

[Salty seadog]

I'm back. It all looked a bit sci fi and a bit more complicated thanthe open and tilt mechanism of a car sunroof.
Same again tomorrow.

Rest up now.

 

[raleighnut]

I'm back. It all looked a bit sci fi and a bit more complicated thanthe open and tilt mechanism of a car sunroof.
Same again tomorrow.

 

[Reynard]

I'm back. It all looked a bit sci fi and a bit more complicated thanthe open and tilt mechanism of a car sunroof.
Same again tomorrow.

Dr Reynard prescribes a comfy sofa, a large mug of tea and a good box set.

 

[Reynard]

My down side up top down jumper is going well. More by luck than judgement it is the right size because I had not tried this method before.

I was using some left over yarn, and now think I might run out, so the search is on for colours that complement the colours that I have already used, such as black and a very very dark green. The danger is that a visit to the local wool shop may be needed, and that could result in …. more wool....

Nothing wrong with more craft supplies... I have a trip into Cambridge planned this week to pick up some bits for a) the show drapes I have nearly finished, and b) a couple of other projects I currently have on the go.

If you're going from black to dark green @Speicher why not continue graduating the green into lighter shades?

I am btw @Reynard trying to think of the five things that define me. I can think of ten things, but it is thought-provoking trying to narrow it down.

It is hard, isn't it? Took me a while to think about it...

 

[Reynard]

I've got the zip and gusset done without any slip-ups, but will leave the rest until the morning. I need good daylight to work with this fabric, and once tea time, the sun's moved round too far from the window and I can't really see what I'm doing with just the overhead light.

Was thinking about going for a bimble on the bike, but my brain is mush, so sitting here with a and pootling around on CC instead.

 

[Speicher]

Nothing wrong with more craft supplies... I have a trip into Cambridge planned this week to pick up some bits for a) the show drapes I have nearly finished, and b) a couple of other projects I currently have on the go.

If you're going from black to dark green @Speicher why not continue graduating the green into lighter shades?

The yoke and top of the sleeves is one of the James Brett marble yarns (Shade 27) with dark red, dark green and gold and purple. I have used some plain dark red (Sirdar Click Chunky) within the yoke and have knitted below the yoke so far in the plain dark red. I have some gold chunky wool but it is slightly thicker that the James Brett chunky and the Sirdar Click Chunky. I have four plain red left and will see how far half of that goes on the body of the jumper, allowing one ball each for the sleeves. James Brett does not make plain Chunky yarn, and Sirdar Click, my most favourite yarn, is now discontinued.

The local shop sells Scheepjes yarn, which if think is available in lots of colours.