Mary and I have decided to to the Clapatis and I think this would look great for that. You really can't see it but it also has some green in it. I am anxious to wind it to see what it look like out of the hank.
Not sure when I will get started on the Clapatis but it is not like I don't have enough things going. On the lacy shell I am ready to start binding off for the arm holes then finish the top part. I have not had a lot of time to knit the last week or so due to trying to get yard stuff and house stuff done. Unfortunately, I am slowing down and cannot multi-task the way I used to.
After returning from Stitches I am going to have to tighten my belt and and stop spending so much money on knitting. I think with the potential purchases I may be making at Stitches I should truly not need to purchase any more yarn for this year. Will have to wait and see if this is the case.
I have discovered that I really must pay more attention to the maintenance of my car. I have neglected to have the brakes done and find that I do need them now, pretty badly. You know how it is when it seems to be working OK sometimes things get overlooked. I went to Sears and thought I would have them done there. Let me tell you it was a very slow evening at the mall. Automotive at Sears was not busy at all so I thought this would be a slam dunk.
Na Na! I was told that the cost could be $150-$1400. After an hour of analyzing they condition of the pad and rotors the figure I heard was $852. This was a no sale. I had them put the brakes back together to be done another day. This car has over 90,000 miles. I am not excited about spending that much when the dealer quoted $189 each for front and back. So...hiho...hiho off to the dealer I go.
It has been a month for such things. Since I am in the midst of high dollar dental work to the tune of $1,000. This was very unexpected.
Hopefully, once the car thing and dental thing are done the money going out can slow down.
Is it Friday yet?
4 comments:
Carol, that yarn is gorgeous. I met Angela, the woman who makes that yarn. She works part-time at the Studio, mainly on Sundays! She is really a nice gal, and a talented spinner/dyer.
I think a shawl made out of that would be lovely.
I'm eager to see what you do with it, too! Very pretty.
I'm so sorry about your car! Yuck. Stupid brakes. It couldn't hurt to check around and see if anyone else could do the job for less. I can't imagine your brakes are so bad. It sounds like they want to replace everything surrounding the breaks, too. Sheesh.
Her name is not Angela, it's actually Andrea. I saw her again yesterday.
I hope you are having a mahhvvvalous time on your vacation.
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