Congratulations go to Cate and the Ravenclaws!!! Woot!!! I will total up the points after I get to work tonight and will let you all know the totals and who has won the House Cup!!!!
By the way - for those of you waiting for your prizes - They will be mailed out around the middle of the week. Money has been very scarce around here :)
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Caren with a C
Your owl is on her way. She's got a long flight ahead of her from Cincinnati to California but she knows it is her 'priority!'
POSTED TRIVIA & SCAVENGER HUNT
I've posted!
Go Slytherins!!!
Sonia,
Tupperware Is here!!
15%off for HSK swappers!
Contact me for details!
Go Slytherins!!!
Sonia,
Tupperware Is here!!
15%off for HSK swappers!
Contact me for details!
Ok Its Snitch Day!
GRYFFINDOR ALERT!
Lets keep our eyes peeled today/tonight for the snitch
We could use the points. I know we can do it!
Lets keep our eyes peeled today/tonight for the snitch
We could use the points. I know we can do it!
Let's go for the Snitch and 100% Ravenclaw
I'm sitting in a hotel on vacation writing about a contest... how crazy is that!!
Hi Ravenclaw witty women! My answers for round three are up.... are yours???
Let's go for the snitch and come out of second and in to first!!! I should be back from Bar Harbor in time to help seek out the evasive snitch! Who's with me!!??!?!!!
GO R A V E N C L A W S!!!!
~Hettie
Hi Ravenclaw witty women! My answers for round three are up.... are yours???
Let's go for the snitch and come out of second and in to first!!! I should be back from Bar Harbor in time to help seek out the evasive snitch! Who's with me!!??!?!!!
GO R A V E N C L A W S!!!!
~Hettie
Answers Up for Round Three!

Dear Ravenclaw Prefect:
As you know, I was up late last night finishing detention in the green house, cleaning out gutters and pulling old plants for permanent burial in the compost. However, I have now posted my answers and photo links on my blog, per your request.
From Florida to California

I received my (wow) package from my pal, Kristy, last week but Muggle business has kept me quite busy until now. I shared the spoils with my weekly knitting crew and it was unanimous...I was quite spoiled. For complete details, check out my entry. What you see here is only the beginning of what I received...

Come on Slytherin
we really need 100 % participation this time...
and to help incurage you, I will offer a skein of handpainted sock yarn in your choice of colors for one random person if we have 100% this time
unfortunately I have the same problem as the people in the UK, it will be in the middle of the night for me when the snitch is released
and to help incurage you, I will offer a skein of handpainted sock yarn in your choice of colors for one random person if we have 100% this time
unfortunately I have the same problem as the people in the UK, it will be in the middle of the night for me when the snitch is released
Sorry Gryffindor...
....but that takes out the UK seekers, if the snitch is released at the early end of that time slot then I might find it but 4pm Pacific Time is 11pm UK time - 8pm is 3 in the morning so I'm going to be in bed I'm afraid!
Release Time
Just so you ladies know, the Snitch will have a later release time this time. Please be looking for it between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Friday, October 19, 2007
ATTENTION ALL RAVENCLAWS!!
If we can get 100% participation again this time, I'm willing to share something from my stash with one luck Ravenclaw!
LET'S GO RAVENCLAW!!!
(Now, must wipe the sweat off my brow and get back to Quidditch practice.)
LET'S GO RAVENCLAW!!!
(Now, must wipe the sweat off my brow and get back to Quidditch practice.)
Thank you Natalie!!
Natalie you went above and beyond! Thank you so much I love everything!! You can check out everything over on my blog THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
RAVENCLAW!! RAVENCLAW!! RAVENCLAW!!
We're SO CLOSE to our 100%! I'm holding my breath until I turn blue (and either bronze or silver) until we do it again! Let's all get those trivia answers posted!
My bum is numb from all the extra Quidditch practice. I'm starting to think our prefect's idea of bribing the scorekeeper might be easier.
COME ON RAVENCLAW! Destiny awaits us!
My bum is numb from all the extra Quidditch practice. I'm starting to think our prefect's idea of bribing the scorekeeper might be easier.
COME ON RAVENCLAW! Destiny awaits us!
Hey Hufflepuffs!
We're doing good! We almost have full participation! We need one more person to post their questions and pictures, so I suggest blowing up her mailbox! =P
Just kidding..
GO HUFFLEPUFFS!!!
Just kidding..
GO HUFFLEPUFFS!!!
next Slytherin
okay, I just found some time to finish my trivia
Come on Slytherin, we can still make it
Come on Slytherin, we can still make it
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Let's GO Slytherins!!!!
Gryffindors of the World, Unite!

My count is Only 6 more Gryffindors to post. Come on Team.
Oh, Gryffindor, you make me proud.
You need to stand up and yell out loud.
"We are the team that will catch the snitch
'Cause we are the team that is so rich
with talent and love for one another."
This is what I'll tell my mother:
Go Gryffindor! Post That Trivia!
Another Gryffindor Trivia Completed!
I know it took me a good afternoon but it's up! I'm done with the trivia!
Go Gryffindor!
Go Gryffindor!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Thank you, Sandy
Thank you, Sandy. It was amazing, and it arrived at the perfect time. I am very excited to make socks for the first time. Let's hope they fit. :)
Let's Get This Done, Ravies!
I know we have some missing in action, but I know of them. So, for all that are able to participate, the gift is a surprise, but it's worth it. I promise.
HOWEVER!!! If we pull into first by finding the snitch or bribing the scorekeeper, the Ravenclaw that does that for us will get a swift and ball winder. :)
Let the fun begin!
HOWEVER!!! If we pull into first by finding the snitch or bribing the scorekeeper, the Ravenclaw that does that for us will get a swift and ball winder. :)
Let the fun begin!
I'm all set
I've checked my work and turned it in! Ready for the Quidditch Match!!!
Hufflepuffs for the Cup!!
Hufflepuffs for the Cup!!
Hufflepuffs!!
KATI!!!
Yea!!!! Kati has her trivia posted- so she is the winner of the Empress needles for Gryffindor House!!! Congrats!
When does the Quidditch start?
So I was hoping to be first Gryffindor to post my answers but it's now 11.30pm here in the UK and I have to go to bed...been checking the blog all evening for the questions but still nothing :(
Thank you Jen C!

Thanks to my pal Jen C. It arrived last week and I only have the one picture but I assure you it was very nicely wrapped and arranged in the box. I'm just impatient and bad at taking photos before I rip the wrappings off.
Thanks so much! I love everything!
Come on Hufflepuffs!!!

Calling all Hufflepuffs! The finish line is in sight so lets keep up the good work and hold onto the lead. We need 100% participation again this round, and it would be nice if one of our star seekers were on top form again this Quidditch match. Hufflepuff for the Cup!
Adele
Hufflepuff Prefect
Gryffindor Reminder
Remember there are prizes on the line for those in Gryffindor House! Email me when you post your answers- the first posted gets a prize(I'll use the time-stamp on your email to indicate you were first- so if you don't email me right away- and someone else might get to me first)!!! Also, email me when you post your Cheerleader comments on other house member's blogs!
Let's Win the CUP!!!
Let's Win the CUP!!!
Are we ready Ravenclaw?
It's time to make that final run toward number 1, Ravenclaw! We can do it!! I'm ready; are you?
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Got my Package
THANK YOU MANDY!!!!!!! Your sooooo awesome I LOVE everything in my package and can't wait to get started with the hand dyed yarn that she dyed for me it's soooooo pretty! Thank you again your great! Please check out my blog to get a picture because blogger is being silly right now so check it out!
Teaser for Mandy!!!
Well Done Sarah!
Well done to Sarah for winning this round of our House competition at Gryffindor!
Also, a big thank you to Devin for being a wonderful prefect and organising some great contests for us all here in Gryffindor house.
Three cheers for our prefect -
Hip Hip.......
Hip Hip.......
Hip Hip.......
Also, a big thank you to Devin for being a wonderful prefect and organising some great contests for us all here in Gryffindor house.
Three cheers for our prefect -
Hip Hip.......
Hip Hip.......
Hip Hip.......
Monday, October 15, 2007
Congrats to Sarah!
Sarah won Gryffindor Trivia this time- with all correct answers (we had only 2 members with all correct answers). For those in other houses that were playing along- and envying the yarn- the answers (what I was looking for at least) are now posted on my blog.
Gryffindor's see your email for an important announcement about INCENTIVES for participating in this round of Quidditch. We are still in this thing!!!
Devin
Gryffindor's see your email for an important announcement about INCENTIVES for participating in this round of Quidditch. We are still in this thing!!!
Devin
Question for Everyone
I just finished knitting my very first pair of socks and, needless to say, they won't be the last! I love them! I'm just curious who uses dpn and who uses circular needles and why.
Kati, your post has been sent!!!
Be watching for your owl, your post was sent this morning! I hope you like it!!!
Stephanie.
Stephanie.
It was like Christmas in my house this evening....
Look what an amazing parcel Adele sent to me!
More details over on my blog. Thanks Adele, it really is the best parcel in the world.
LET'S GO RAVENCLAW!
Hey, Ravenclaw, it's time!
Let's do it one more time.
Let's do our best,
and show the rest
exactly how it's done!
WE CAN DO IT, RAVENCLAW!
Let's get 100% again and find the next snitch!
Let's do it one more time.
Let's do our best,
and show the rest
exactly how it's done!
WE CAN DO IT, RAVENCLAW!
Let's get 100% again and find the next snitch!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Gryffindor Trivia POSTED
Friday, October 12, 2007
Hallowwen Plans... ???
I know Harry Potter and Halloween do not necessarily have to go together, but I was curious what a bunch of crafty ladies such as us do for Halloween...?
For those of you not in the U.S., do you/your country celebrate and what traditions do you keep? If not Halloween, anything autumnal like baking apple pies and taking scenic drives and leaf-peeping?
In my house, we get a little Halloween happy... I've written a few blogs about it if anyone wants to see. But I also wondered what others do.
~Hettie
Gryffindor
Update:
Gryffindor Trivia will be posted on my site tomorrow(Saturday) evening- instead of Sunday morning. I realized that giving you 36 hours for movie trivia might not be enough time. So, please be watching for the email- or check my blog.
Thanks for all your work!
Gryffindor for the House Cup!!!
Gryffindor Trivia will be posted on my site tomorrow(Saturday) evening- instead of Sunday morning. I realized that giving you 36 hours for movie trivia might not be enough time. So, please be watching for the email- or check my blog.
Thanks for all your work!
Gryffindor for the House Cup!!!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Thanks Hettie!!!
Really should of posted here sooner, been a little brain fried lately. But, thanks for a great swap package Hettie. Details and pics on my blog. Wonderful and generous swap!!!
Jen C
Ps my owl flew away on Wed to Bronwyn, hope she likes!
Jen C
Ps my owl flew away on Wed to Bronwyn, hope she likes!
Thank you so much Wendy!
I want to say a huge thank you to Wendy for sending me the most perfect HSKS3 swap parcel! You have been so generous and thoughful, and put a great deal of thought and effort into my parcel and I just want to say I love it all! My bag is absolutely amazing and so well made. There are lots of pics and details over on my blog. Thank you so much Wendy!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
And the winner is...
Laurie L! Yes, you smart Ravenclaw, you have won a gift certificate to Robyn's Nest. Please send me your information via email. If it is okay, I will just email you your certificate for immediate use since she has the fab option. If you want to browse the store until then, it's www.robynsnest.ca. I love it, and right now, she has Briggs and Little where you can get their anniversary twist for 1.50 CAD after you buy two skeins of their other yarn.
Enjoy!!!
For the next round, I will be giving out something really good. So, make sure you all participate!!!!
Enjoy!!!
For the next round, I will be giving out something really good. So, make sure you all participate!!!!
Attention Ravenclaw Heather!
Since Ravenclaw had 100% participation (woo hoo!!) in round two of Quidditch, I ceremoniously held a drawing last night for a winner of some yarn stash goodness... and Heather (a.k.a. Auntly H.), you've won!!Please email me with your info and I'll get this fabulous prize (said like the Price is Right announcer) right out to you!
Congratulations Heather!!!
Monday, October 8, 2007
Hooray!
Hufflepuff's in the lead! Awesome job to the Hufflepuffs that posted their trivia and picture hunts. Also Congrats to Lauria Ann catching the snitch!!
Thank You Julianne!!!
An owl landed on my front steps on Friday. It was rather tired from carrying my package from Julianne. She totally spoiled me! Thank you so much Julianne!!! He's a shot of the whole lot. If you can't tell what all is there or you want to see more (you really should see it all) I have posted about how fabulous Juli is on my blog.


Quidditch Update
Ladies, thank you so much for your patience :) I have the updated standings :) Hufflepuff is doing very well, I might add.
1st place Hufflepuff ~ 102%
2nd place Ravenclaw ~ 80%
Includes 50 bonus pts. for 100% participation
3rd place Gryffindor ~ 69%
4th place Slytherin ~ 60%
2nd place Ravenclaw ~ 80%
Includes 50 bonus pts. for 100% participation
3rd place Gryffindor ~ 69%
4th place Slytherin ~ 60%
Finding the Snitch is definitely a plus and it's what is keeping Hufflepuff on top, but Ravenclaw is not far behind!!! It's still possible for any of the Houses to take the cup in the last round, so be ready, my friends!! Congratulations Hufflepuffs and Laurie :)
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Yeah!
I'm a little late with this little cheer
but now the time is drawing near
Quidditch seasons almost done
We won't sleep until we've won!
GO HUFFLEPUFFS!
TWO WON, ONE MORE TO GO!!!
(Sorry guys for my lack of upbeat cheering! I ended up in the NYC for the weekend with no access to a computer.)
but now the time is drawing near
Quidditch seasons almost done
We won't sleep until we've won!
GO HUFFLEPUFFS!
TWO WON, ONE MORE TO GO!!!
(Sorry guys for my lack of upbeat cheering! I ended up in the NYC for the weekend with no access to a computer.)
Well done Laurie Ann! Go Hufflepuff!
Laurie Ann you are wonderful! Well done on finding the Snitch despite adverse weather conditions :) All that Hufflepuff Seeker training must have paid off. And a huge thank you to all the Hufflepuffs as we almost got 100% participation again. Hufflepuffs you rock!
Adele
The Very Proud Hufflepuff Prefect
The Snitch has been found!!!!
Ladies, I left a comment below that stated my apologise for the confusion with the Snitch graphic. I've been without the internet and have to rely on getting online when I get to work or am at Panera Bread. I have to squeeze HSKS stuff in with all my other internet duties, which include school work. Anywho, I'm sorry that I didn't catch the HSKS2 mistake before I sent it to Lissette. I hope that you will all forgive me. Laurie, however, is our winner!!!! She found the Snitch first :) So, big time congratulations goes to the Hufflepuff House!!!
I've totaled the points, but you'll have to wait until late Sunday night to see the results because I have the cumulative charts on my other computer. I know, the agony of it all!
I've totaled the points, but you'll have to wait until late Sunday night to see the results because I have the cumulative charts on my other computer. I know, the agony of it all!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Problems with the Blog?!?!?
Every time I've gone to look over the last few hours, all I've gotten is a blank page. I get the header and some of the sidebar stuff but that's it. No list of participants, no posts, no snitch updates!
I can read other blogs without problems but not this one.
I'm climbing the walls!!!!!!
I can read other blogs without problems but not this one.
I'm climbing the walls!!!!!!
Slytherins, come on
If I'm not mistaken, there are still 2 Slytherins who didn't post the trivia yet.... Hurry and post it now, before the snitch is found, we will need 100% house participation if we are still going for the house cup
Friday, October 5, 2007
Found Snitch?? Post here!
Hello, ladies! I'm having a bit of internet troubles at the moment. Actually, it's more like endless financial troubles. So, I have no internet at my house, but I do at work and at Panera Bread where I must go to turn in my homework. So, for tomorrow it may be a few hours before I actually post that the Snitch has been found.
Like before, once you find the Snitch please come back to this post and leave a message in the comments. The earliest post will be the winner. So, most of you will probably know before I do :)
Happy Hunting!!
Like before, once you find the Snitch please come back to this post and leave a message in the comments. The earliest post will be the winner. So, most of you will probably know before I do :)
Happy Hunting!!
10 Ravenclaws left to post... let's get 100% ladies!
The snitch is due to be released tomorrow sometime in the morning there are still 10/22 Ravenclaw ladies who need to post their trivia
answers and scavenger hunt pictures to ensure 100% participation!! Let's make Rowena Ravenclaw proud of her HSKS3 house!!! Two (yep two!) prizes await you if everyone posts their answers before the snitch is released!
answers and scavenger hunt pictures to ensure 100% participation!! Let's make Rowena Ravenclaw proud of her HSKS3 house!!! Two (yep two!) prizes await you if everyone posts their answers before the snitch is released!Let's get witty Ravenclaw women!
Thank You Betty!
A huge Thank You is owed to Betty from Gryffindor for the fabulous Slytherin package she sent me. I've posted a pic and details on my blog. Thanks again Betty!
Hugs, Tammy your Slytherin Pal
Hugs, Tammy your Slytherin Pal
Quidditch Round Two Q&A Done!
This Ravenclaw is spent! My answers to the questions and links to pictures are up.
Let's Get This, Ravenclaw!

Thank you, Hettie. You are my savior. I have worked 60 hours so far this week, and I'm beat. I am offering a gift certificate for $22.00 to Robyn's Nest (http://www.robynsnest.ca/). That is $1 for each Ravenclaw there is. :) I just got my first order from her, and wow... I am going to be a busy little Ravenclaw now. So, let's go, Ravies!!! We can get 100% particiaption. Mine will be up tonight. Hettie has her's up now if you want to make sure you got them all right. :)
Go Ravenclaw!!
Happy Friday Everyone!
With only today to get the answers up before the snitch is released tomorrow, I'm challenging all Ravenclaws to get their trivia posted! If we get 100% Ravenclaw participation, I'll do a drawing for some skeins of yarn from my stash... and I think our wonderful prefect Tia has a prize for the taking as well!! Two lovely gifts for you brainy Ravenclaws if we can get 100%!!!!
My trivia answers and pictures are up... are yours???
GO RAVENCLAWS!!!

LET'S GO RAVENCLAW!!
Come on, Ravenclaw! We can do it! I missed the last round but my responses are up and I'm challenging the rest of you to do so as well. We need 100%!! ON TO VICTORY!!
Come On Hufflepuffs!
We can do it! Let's get 100% Participation again!
More witty rhymes and songs to come after work. -=giggle=-
GO HUFFLEPUFFS!
More witty rhymes and songs to come after work. -=giggle=-
GO HUFFLEPUFFS!
Design Contest
I just published a photo of the dishcloth on my blog, the pattern will be published as soon as I have it back from Jenean.
Go Slytherin
Keep up the good work Hufflepuffs!

Let's make sure we hold onto our lead Hufflepuffs and have 100% participation again. You know we can do it! Fingers crossed our extra Seeker training will pay off again too. Go Hufflepuff!
The Snitch will be released . . . .
in the morning on Saturday. Not too early and not too late, so keep your eyes peeled!!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Quidditch Uniforms
I have a question pertaining to the pictures of the Quidditch uniforms. The uniforms in the third movie were different than the uniforms in the first two movies. Does it matter which uniforms we post pictures of?
Quidditch ~ Round Two!
OMGosh!!! I can not believe that I let the whole day go by without posting the questions!! I remembered after my morning meeting and then the thought completely left me. I am so, so sorry, ladies. I hope that you will forgive me.
I have to get my kids to school and head over to Kinko's for some copies, but then I'll get the questions up, I promise. Again, please forgive me!
Here we go! Later today I'll give you the time frame in which the Snitch will be released on Saturday.
1. In Deathly Hallows what does Harry step on when exiting his room to wash his cut?
a. A small figurine
b. A saucer
c. A teacup
d. A coffee cup
2. Which two members of the Order of Phoenix came to escrot the Dursleys to a safe place?
a. Arthur Weasley and Kingsley Shacklebolt
b. Dedalus Diggle and Hestia Jones
c. Dedalus Diggle and Kingsley Shacklebolt
d. Arthur Weasley ad Hestia Jones
3. In order to throw off the Death Eaters, several of Harry's friends take Polyjuice Potion to resemble him and each Harry goes with a different member of the Order of the Phoenix to a different location. Where do Ron (disguised as Harry) and Tonks go?
a. Aunti Muriel's house
b. Tonks' parent's house
c. Kingsley's house
d. Mad-Eye Moody's house
4. At Bill and Fleur's wedding, Harry must disguise himself by taking Polyjuice Potion and takes on the appearnce of a redheaded Muggle boy from Ottery St. Catchpol. He was introduced to wedding guests as Cousin . . .
a. Jimmy
b. Davy
c. Barny
d. Willy
5. Kingsley sends a message via Patronus to warn the Weasleys and wedding guests of the coming Death Eaters. What form does his Patronus take?
a. A German shepherd
b. A lynx
c. A bobcat
d. A coyote
6. In the Half-Blood Prince what drink does Romilda Vane try to give Harry?
a. Pumpkin Juice
b. Elf-Made Wine
c. Butterbeer
d. Gillywater
7. What is the name of the person that heads the Holyhead Harpies?
a. Gwenog Jones
b. Glen Jones
c. Gwenog Smith
d. Glen Smith
8. What tatoo is Harry reported to have on his chest?
a. Blast Ended Skrewt
b. Hippogriff
c. Unicorn
d. Mermaid
9. What color robes do the staff at Weasley's shop wear?
a. Buttercup
b. Magenta
c. Royal Blue
d. Aqua
10. Where do Nicolas Flamel and his wife Perenelle live?
a. Kent
b. Surrey
c. Manchester
d. Devon
I have to get my kids to school and head over to Kinko's for some copies, but then I'll get the questions up, I promise. Again, please forgive me!
Here we go! Later today I'll give you the time frame in which the Snitch will be released on Saturday.
Trivia
1. In Deathly Hallows what does Harry step on when exiting his room to wash his cut?
a. A small figurine
b. A saucer
c. A teacup
d. A coffee cup
2. Which two members of the Order of Phoenix came to escrot the Dursleys to a safe place?
a. Arthur Weasley and Kingsley Shacklebolt
b. Dedalus Diggle and Hestia Jones
c. Dedalus Diggle and Kingsley Shacklebolt
d. Arthur Weasley ad Hestia Jones
3. In order to throw off the Death Eaters, several of Harry's friends take Polyjuice Potion to resemble him and each Harry goes with a different member of the Order of the Phoenix to a different location. Where do Ron (disguised as Harry) and Tonks go?
a. Aunti Muriel's house
b. Tonks' parent's house
c. Kingsley's house
d. Mad-Eye Moody's house
4. At Bill and Fleur's wedding, Harry must disguise himself by taking Polyjuice Potion and takes on the appearnce of a redheaded Muggle boy from Ottery St. Catchpol. He was introduced to wedding guests as Cousin . . .
a. Jimmy
b. Davy
c. Barny
d. Willy
5. Kingsley sends a message via Patronus to warn the Weasleys and wedding guests of the coming Death Eaters. What form does his Patronus take?
a. A German shepherd
b. A lynx
c. A bobcat
d. A coyote
6. In the Half-Blood Prince what drink does Romilda Vane try to give Harry?
a. Pumpkin Juice
b. Elf-Made Wine
c. Butterbeer
d. Gillywater
7. What is the name of the person that heads the Holyhead Harpies?
a. Gwenog Jones
b. Glen Jones
c. Gwenog Smith
d. Glen Smith
8. What tatoo is Harry reported to have on his chest?
a. Blast Ended Skrewt
b. Hippogriff
c. Unicorn
d. Mermaid
9. What color robes do the staff at Weasley's shop wear?
a. Buttercup
b. Magenta
c. Royal Blue
d. Aqua
10. Where do Nicolas Flamel and his wife Perenelle live?
a. Kent
b. Surrey
c. Manchester
d. Devon
Picture Scavenger Hunt
You can either post these pictures on your blog or provide a link to where the pictures are located.
A Gryffindor Quidditch Uniform
A Hufflepuff Quidditch Uniform
A Ravenclaw Quidditch Uniform
A Slytherin Quidditch Uniform
A Picture of the Room of Requirement
A Hufflepuff Quidditch Uniform
A Ravenclaw Quidditch Uniform
A Slytherin Quidditch Uniform
A Picture of the Room of Requirement
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
My owl arrived - thank you Neila!!
(I apologize in advance for the long post but I'm so excited!!)
My son was headed to Washington DC this morning so he had to be at school at 5am. I am not a morning person. DH's out of town so it was up to me to get us up. I did it. My other son and I saw him off, grabbed some McD's and then headed back home. I've felt kind of crummy the past couple of days so I called in to work and crashed on the couch. I slept till 10 when the lawn equipment was fired up (I live in a condo so someone else has to worry about all that stuff!). Since we've had no rain this year, everything is brown and most folks say they have only had to mow once or twice all season. I'm not sure what they did out there but they woke me up.
Watched some trash court tv shows and knit and puttered.
Eventually, I heard the mailperson out at the mailboxes and, just in case I hadn't heard, Ditz made sure he barked at her. And barked, and barked... I yelled at him but he does not care.
As I left to head to the store, I almost tripped over a package left on the steps! 'Stupid Dog' had tried to tell me but I was the one who wouldn't listen. My little owl had made it! Neila's training was successful!!
Ditz (a.k.a. 'Stupid Dog') checking out the owl scent:

The first peek at Hufflepuff yellow:

And then...

And out of the box after all that traveling:
(a couple of pockets outside and several inside, including a zippered one!) Absolutely gorgeous. I think my Market Squares bag has just been replaced.

A peek inside:

All the wonderful goodies out in the sunshine finally:

And unwrapped:

Harmony DP's from Knitpicks - I can't wait! With a storage tube and adorable little bee tape measure I've only seen in the catalogues.
Interweave's Favorite Socks - what pattern to choose??
A set of 6 stitchmarkers with shimmering hearts (I've been known to be fond of hearts, how did she know?).
She even included and extra Pay It Forward surprise off my wishlist (White lies Designs Collette pattern).

The yarn is a handdyed treasure called 'Cosmic Fibers' from etsy of 75% superwash, 25% nylon in color "Hufflepuff 1st Year."
There were times I worried about the yellow and black theme. Cincinnati v. Pittsburg. Steelers are not welcome here. Also, don't want to look like a bee. But the colors Neila found are great! They are black and yellow but a little more on the sedated side, more classical than comical. She couldn't have done better if I'd given her a list!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU NEILA!! I love it all :)
'Karen with a K"
My son was headed to Washington DC this morning so he had to be at school at 5am. I am not a morning person. DH's out of town so it was up to me to get us up. I did it. My other son and I saw him off, grabbed some McD's and then headed back home. I've felt kind of crummy the past couple of days so I called in to work and crashed on the couch. I slept till 10 when the lawn equipment was fired up (I live in a condo so someone else has to worry about all that stuff!). Since we've had no rain this year, everything is brown and most folks say they have only had to mow once or twice all season. I'm not sure what they did out there but they woke me up.
Watched some trash court tv shows and knit and puttered.
Eventually, I heard the mailperson out at the mailboxes and, just in case I hadn't heard, Ditz made sure he barked at her. And barked, and barked... I yelled at him but he does not care.
As I left to head to the store, I almost tripped over a package left on the steps! 'Stupid Dog' had tried to tell me but I was the one who wouldn't listen. My little owl had made it! Neila's training was successful!!
Ditz (a.k.a. 'Stupid Dog') checking out the owl scent:
The first peek at Hufflepuff yellow:

And then...

And out of the box after all that traveling:
(a couple of pockets outside and several inside, including a zippered one!) Absolutely gorgeous. I think my Market Squares bag has just been replaced.

A peek inside:

All the wonderful goodies out in the sunshine finally:

And unwrapped:

Harmony DP's from Knitpicks - I can't wait! With a storage tube and adorable little bee tape measure I've only seen in the catalogues.
Interweave's Favorite Socks - what pattern to choose??
A set of 6 stitchmarkers with shimmering hearts (I've been known to be fond of hearts, how did she know?).
She even included and extra Pay It Forward surprise off my wishlist (White lies Designs Collette pattern).

The yarn is a handdyed treasure called 'Cosmic Fibers' from etsy of 75% superwash, 25% nylon in color "Hufflepuff 1st Year."
There were times I worried about the yellow and black theme. Cincinnati v. Pittsburg. Steelers are not welcome here. Also, don't want to look like a bee. But the colors Neila found are great! They are black and yellow but a little more on the sedated side, more classical than comical. She couldn't have done better if I'd given her a list!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU NEILA!! I love it all :)
'Karen with a K"
Dishcloth for contest
I finally finished the dishcloth, now I just have to take a picture and write the pattern down... That will be something new for me, not the first pattern of my own, but the first I write down for others and not just scribble down for myself...
If anyone would volunteer to proof read the pattern before I publish it, that would be great. It will be even more difficult for me as I have to write it in English and my native language is German. Just leave a comment here and I will send you the pattern as soon as it is done.
Thanks in advance
Selana
If anyone would volunteer to proof read the pattern before I publish it, that would be great. It will be even more difficult for me as I have to write it in English and my native language is German. Just leave a comment here and I will send you the pattern as soon as it is done.
Thanks in advance
Selana
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