tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334503012024-03-07T19:00:35.692-05:00She Sits and Knits; and Knits and SitsLeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.comBlogger383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-89982637741541329972010-05-05T09:05:00.002-04:002010-05-05T09:10:32.629-04:00updatewell, I really think this blog is going by-the-by, not much to say and never time to update.<br /><br />Preschool is winding down, only 7 more classes. so much has happened there since March. I am now the teacher, which is good and bad. I want to be the teacher, but I do not like how it has come about :(. Let's pray for a summer recovery and back to the old team come September.<br /><br />College art class is winding down, only 1 more to go. Then the fun really starts!!! I am taking 3 accelerated classes from May-July. 2 go-to college classes, and 1 online class, plus throw in observation time and no pool for me!! But then that leaves on 1 class to take in the fall.<br /><br />I finally finished the GaLinda sweater, and bought yarn for 2 more sweaters, not started as of yet. I did cast on a pair of socks. Just about to turn the heel on sock #1.<br /><br />See how exciting my life is now?<br />ttfnLeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-49846426671749135422010-03-16T19:17:00.000-04:002010-03-16T19:18:13.244-04:00For a friend:Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-20822959583396035532010-03-15T13:16:00.001-04:002010-03-15T13:17:44.347-04:00soI read a book!<br />I read 3 magazines!<br />I even started knitting again! <br />Yes, I picked up the stiches to finally finish the Wicked Galinda sweater. Only 1 sleeve to go!<br />I've been looking at patterns to start knitting again. Found a sock pattern (still have TONS of sock yarn in stash) also a no-brainer scarf pattern. Maybe a sweater pattern too!LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-40760392753518735042010-03-10T08:29:00.002-05:002010-03-10T08:31:09.009-05:00back to the blog.....Wow, that was a very fast 8 weeks. Online class is over, go to class is still in session until May, but that does not take up a lot of my time.<br />I am on track to receive 394.14 points out of a possible 400 points!! Pretty much a solid A, sister owes me some cash :)<br /><br />So, what have I done since class finished up?<br />read a magazine<br />knit some pumpkin finger puppets (for the go to class)<br />going to pick up a book at the library<br /><br />back to normal <br />until next sememster HALeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-1411531892859286332010-01-22T11:01:00.000-05:002010-01-22T11:02:35.719-05:00Classes in full swingOh boy. My classes are in full swing. I have never spent so much time on the computer NOT on Facebook!! Lots of reading and discussing!<br />Go to class is fun, we get to play with art stuff for 3 hours!<br /><br />back to homework.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-14317879374214687672010-01-09T14:13:00.002-05:002010-01-09T14:15:44.609-05:00I have found the answer to knitters block!!Listen to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me the podcast!!! I have cranked out 6" on the sleeve of my Wicked sweater. Just about ready to start on the last 2" which is the cross over cable pattern. Then on to sleeve #2.<br />2ll'd allison's grandma fixed the bind off problem on the bottom of the sweater then sent it back (Thank you). Sweater has been sitting since Tuesday. Nothing to do today so I have been on a mission to try and finish it.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-39191405576194699392010-01-01T17:10:00.002-05:002010-01-01T17:14:08.762-05:0031 Days of Soup Recipes<a href=http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/soup-recipes>31 Days of Soup Recipes</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a><br /><br />how exciting! I tried something new!!! Here are some soup recipes to keep you warm this winter.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-54897732015815314612009-12-31T16:44:00.003-05:002009-12-31T16:53:17.927-05:00the end?As you may have noticed, posts are not-so-much anymore. I blame FB and sister for getting me into it!!<br />As I look back on the year, knit wise, I didn't really accomplish that much, only 6 projects and 3 socks. A far cry from the hey day of purses and pairs of socks a month.<br />I did manage to make 3 sweaters (that 4th has been shipped to 2ll'd allisons grandma to finish)<br />I have lots of stash, but not really the whimsy to knit. <br />I did read a lot this past year, I think I counted right, 59 books!!! but I've had a book sitting on the bookshelf for a month, and didn't have nary the urge to open it.<br /><br />One major change coming in the new year, I am going back to school!!! That is going to take up all the knitting and reading time. I'll be hitting the books and the internet (online class).<br /><br />Wish me luck. <br /><br />Happy New Year.<br />You may or may not see me here much, if you are on fb, and know my real identity, look me up.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-40845098060054897052009-11-23T14:33:00.002-05:002009-11-23T14:35:58.317-05:00so much to say!!!and not so much time, so bullet points:<br /><br />*computer is fixed, we have mother's old one, added new memory super fast!<br /><br />*slowly slowly working on the Wicked sweater. 1/3 done with pocket, then on to sleeves<br /><br />*also decided to cast on a scarf with left over "something red" yarn<br /><br />*holidays coming, YIKES, almost done shopping<br /><br />*still reading tons<br /><br />*free time?? not so much anymore once January hits, more to come later ;)LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-62827154760959286962009-10-19T07:08:00.001-04:002009-10-19T07:10:45.752-04:00oh happy daySomehow the computer lady got the computer to work! All the data is saved. It is coming home tomorrow. I will have it hooked up on Wednesday, then we need to find the $$$ in the budget to buy a new tower. She doesn't recommend that we keep this one for much longer. It is 8 years old.....<br /><br />Lots of hockey this weekend. Son #2 and hubby went to Traverse City. The won the tournament!! Son #1 and I drove up and down I-94 to Port Huron all weekend. His team was the runner up. (lost in championship game)<br />But everyone is happy.....and tired.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-36014181648519529242009-10-06T15:54:00.002-04:002009-10-06T15:56:39.558-04:00It's bad, REALLY REALLY badHad a call from the computer-fixer today.<br />She cannot pull any of my info from the old hard drive<br />over 600 songs in itunes<br />a year's worth of pictures<br />a bunch of word documents<br />I can't even fathom it<br /><br />She wanted permission to buy a new hard drive, $50, she is still trying to make it work. I hope it does.<br />I am sad.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-59390621295780868182009-10-04T09:14:00.003-04:002009-10-04T09:15:28.765-04:00Round and RoundWell, the computer is stil MIA, no word how the rebuild is going....maybe today she will call.<br /><br />Wicked is coming along nicely, round and round and round I go. This is the first sweater I've made in the round. Kind of nice, but mind numbing.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-43495195748034431772009-09-27T17:07:00.001-04:002009-09-27T17:08:49.408-04:00uhmcomputer is broken<br />must rebuild operating system<br />it has left the building<br />should have back in a weekLeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-76964352091558176222009-09-27T13:42:00.002-04:002009-09-27T13:47:15.705-04:00Lazy sunday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFcYOh7Xn4ktt8E5eor3AN8HMulozNdW45KO1HD2HxkZk3cBMi6hMhqbCugDKI6PwjXH9-C9yWd90eQDmmfLAGdqJExc4K1fuClGlo35_t-aDizfXrZy1Cu2fvhSyss3G9fg/s1600-h/IMG_1104.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFcYOh7Xn4ktt8E5eor3AN8HMulozNdW45KO1HD2HxkZk3cBMi6hMhqbCugDKI6PwjXH9-C9yWd90eQDmmfLAGdqJExc4K1fuClGlo35_t-aDizfXrZy1Cu2fvhSyss3G9fg/s200/IMG_1104.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386204353169519170" /></a><br />Good News: I have finally finished the Sunday Swing socks. They are wide, they will most likely go to sister.<br />I can now cast on Wicked. I can hardly wait ;)<br /><br />Bad News: I have most likely killed (or seriously maimed) the "dinosaur" computer in the basement. It is 8 years old. I shut it down in the middle of an Apple iTunes update. I don't know if it can be saved. I am waiting for a call from the computer saver, I am the technology geek in our house. This is WAY beyond me. Wish us luck. There is no $$$ in the budget for a new computer, although we really need an upgrade. All of son #1's classes are using Word 7 (?) we don't have that and everything needs to be converted.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-87694937930268059402009-09-24T07:26:00.002-04:002009-09-24T07:27:02.749-04:00Almost doneI actually did some knitting on the sock yesterday. I had a few free hours, and whoooosh, I have 1 repeat and the toe decrease, then I'll be finished.<br /><br />Can't wait to cast on Wicked.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-65651069024338793182009-09-12T08:45:00.002-04:002009-09-12T08:47:56.732-04:00back to the old grindwell, with all the back to school activities and back to work, not much knitting was done. I have turned the heel on the 2nd sock, so if I do get some knitting time, it should be finished in no time.<br />I am so looking forward to casting on the Wicked sweater. It was featured in one of the knitting catalogs that came in the mail this week.<br /><br />oh, one of the new activities that we have added to our overloaded hockey schedule:<br />football. son #1 decided he wants to play lt weight football.<br />yikes<br />practice every day after school until 5. <br />this is in addition to hockey practice at night, sometimes.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-5364163989123077012009-09-08T08:16:00.001-04:002009-09-08T08:16:39.632-04:00Back to schoolahhhhhh<br /><br />peace and quietLeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-4471255617442457452009-09-06T09:27:00.002-04:002009-09-06T09:30:33.412-04:00What I did on summer vacation.......I read 22 books<br />I knit 4 sweaters<br />I knit 1 sock<br />I went to the pool, a lot<br />cleaned the house really good 1 time<br />went on vacation with family<br /><br />what I did not do......<br />clean out the kids closets<br />pick out a paint color for son #2 bedroom<br />paint son #2 bedroom<br />go to a Tiger's gameLeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-13614120233236844422009-09-02T09:04:00.003-04:002009-09-02T09:05:41.502-04:00Wicked receivedI did finally received the pdf file for the Wicked Sweater. Now I have no time to start it!!!<br />Back to school/work prep work started this week, I have not been able to sit on the couch and knit all day :(, and soon, hockey will start and I don't know when I will be able to do any knitting!!<br />The weather is great (go figure) so I want to be outside!<br />ttfnLeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-27682754638781929712009-08-27T08:26:00.002-04:002009-08-27T12:43:52.909-04:00So I went with socks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQShOHTZ-7eXphiJItOv0VTiS7h65X77AFAP-C-gWCviKO9dReDc-l83VA_YkQPmDq090AVad9nXl4ImeXXgE9IAIDukvnSBwVo7qLa4a4qOVikXO4f7t83OMhcXCmwF5l-w/s1600-h/IMG_1064.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQShOHTZ-7eXphiJItOv0VTiS7h65X77AFAP-C-gWCviKO9dReDc-l83VA_YkQPmDq090AVad9nXl4ImeXXgE9IAIDukvnSBwVo7qLa4a4qOVikXO4f7t83OMhcXCmwF5l-w/s200/IMG_1064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374684978986999298" /></a><br />I cast on my first pair of socks since last December? maybe? I can't remember.<br />It is SO hard knitting on size 1's after all those sweaters were done on size 7's.<br />The pattern is from the latest Knitty, going with some Pink yarn that was frogged from another pair of socks. I forgot I didn't like it because it is not a solid pink...But now, I have no pink sweater to go with the socks!!! ha, I will make that my next project :)<br /><br />Off to 7th grade registration/picture day today. So close to school....so closeLeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-91219388263409070462009-08-20T08:39:00.001-04:002009-08-20T08:42:16.965-04:00Summer of Sweatersis almost over! I can't believe that I've made 4 sweaters since May! If you want to see the progress on the latest, Something Red, head on over to my Ravelry page. I have one sleeve and then picking up 180+ stitches to finish it off. I love the yarn and the pattern (so far)<br /><br />Summer is winding down fast, I have to head into work starting next week to get ready for the school year, I can't believe it is time already. I am so ready for the kids to go back to school :) but not me !!!<br /><br />Wondering if I should continue with the sweater making, or GASP go back to socks? I still have lots of sock yarn in the stash :) Thank goodness I don't have sweater yarn in the stash, as I bought it, I used it!LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-54799659946294811142009-08-14T09:43:00.002-04:002009-08-14T09:46:45.591-04:00Back from banishmentand it really wasn't so bad, until the end, that is.<br /><br />Weather was nice, low 70's and sunshine, I actually put on the bathing suit top for about an hour. Mornings started out cloudy and overcast, but by noon, everything was clear. We did lots of stuff (going into town) on Saturday, spent lots of money and drank some good cold beverages!! Also ate yummy pizza.<br /><br />I only read 2 books and 1 magazine, did most of the knitting in the car. Relatives were there, so I couldn't ignore them!<br /><br />Coming home was a trip, son #2 got hurt in the bush, so we packed up and rushed out at 2pm and drove all.the.way.through, arriving home at 12:30am (2 stops).<br /><br />But, things are getting back to normal, laundry is done and I suppose I should go grocery shopping!!!LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-52844571095658289692009-08-03T08:07:00.003-04:002009-08-03T08:09:40.340-04:00Finished FLS2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJJIc2h3NLe3TSV0pO_L3Cw9XcAkId-QqCrKlEtxeltgB8ayb9re0yFEa7zG9nz3gTPHOC1gIkgRGER67prPK0zdwU6v_H4D3fknIioR06a0Sk49GkSyxdmMGF1mXSlbXzo4/s1600-h/IMG_929.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJJIc2h3NLe3TSV0pO_L3Cw9XcAkId-QqCrKlEtxeltgB8ayb9re0yFEa7zG9nz3gTPHOC1gIkgRGER67prPK0zdwU6v_H4D3fknIioR06a0Sk49GkSyxdmMGF1mXSlbXzo4/s200/IMG_0929.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365708274532508706" /></a><br />Here is the finished sweater, bound off last night after a 6 hour knitting marathon. Wanted to finish it up so I could take it to be blocked tomorrow and then cast on the new project before heading on vacation. I have no idea why it is sideways uugghh to early to fight with computer.<br /><br />Off to cast on "something red".LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-70345801608065810302009-07-29T08:24:00.001-04:002009-07-29T08:26:20.293-04:00getting ready to leaveSorry to have left you all in a lurch.<br />I have not been doing much of anything. <br />Knitting is still happening on the FLS2, I am trying to finish it before we leave next week for banishment in the UP.<br />Then I can start on the new sweater.<br /><br />I have been reading a lot. Nothing earth shattering, just for fun.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33450301.post-66828859036669714762009-07-23T11:13:00.001-04:002009-07-23T11:15:46.402-04:00Rainy crappy weather<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-WNz6u7Hke4qyYOYxkGA4culC6Ty6Zkj0Muf_gEb2p_2_1Xi4z6niImGQi45HvXkX6zCSxN5Ups3rEn2_eQkvsSJ1_P1VttaLa4T8uD0DUE42DMQQ4Ebs_c69-YZ4-7iM60/s1600-h/IMG_0915.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg-WNz6u7Hke4qyYOYxkGA4culC6Ty6Zkj0Muf_gEb2p_2_1Xi4z6niImGQi45HvXkX6zCSxN5Ups3rEn2_eQkvsSJ1_P1VttaLa4T8uD0DUE42DMQQ4Ebs_c69-YZ4-7iM60/s200/IMG_0915.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361674512559269778" /></a><br />Due to a lack of sunshine and pool days, I have been doing lots of knitting on the FLS2. I just finished the body this morning. Off to the arms.LeslieJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12141618594965253938noreply@blogger.com0