August 31, 2005
by Julie
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Yesterday I painted the stairwell. I’m all finished now but for a few odds and ends. As you can see, the stairs are not in yet. I painted the risers white for Jason last night and he’d already stained the … Continue reading
August 30, 2005
by Julie
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So yesterday amid flurries of phone calls, much waiting on hold with the airline, and a fair amount of watching of Katrina coverage I cast-on for the Whitby socks from "Knitting on the Road" by Nancy Bush. I’m using cashmerino … Continue reading
August 29, 2005
by Julie
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I was up pretty early this morning to watch storm coverage of Katrina and hence have finished Charlotte’s scarf. Here she is blocking on Chris’s bed. This is my scarf for Celia’s scarf exchange, due out by the end of … Continue reading
August 28, 2005
by Julie
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Yesterday I was mildly worried when I saw Katrina headed for New Orleans. Chris’s Grandma lives there, his Grandpa/Dad/Step-mom/half-sister live in Baton Rouge, and his other Grandpa lives in Gulf Shores. I did the grocery shopping in the morning while … Continue reading
August 27, 2005
by Julie
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Well okay, it wasn’t red. It was a faded blue and now it’s a bright shiny new blue. Yesterday’s job was to repaint the front door. He’s not quite that shiny now that he’s dry but he does look much … Continue reading
August 26, 2005
by Julie
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I did a lot of cooking yesterday with the things I’d picked up from the farm on Wednesday. I oven dried the basil by laying it out in a single layer on a baking sheet and putting it in the … Continue reading
August 25, 2005
by Julie
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Here’s my final SP5 package from Cecily. Thanks Cecily, you were a wonderful secret pal! Just tell me what colors you like and some socks will be on the needles for you lickety split. Included in this last surprise box … Continue reading
August 24, 2005
by Julie
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Thanks Rose for this excellent care package! Rose noticed when I mentioned looking for Opal Petticoat a few weeks ago and made it her mission to find some for me. I’ve been admiring all the lacy scallop socks done in … Continue reading
August 23, 2005
by Julie
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Jason asked me to stop at Wild Birds Unlimited on my way home from the airport Saturday to pick up some no-mess seed as we were out. While I was there I also looked a bird baths and misters. My … Continue reading
August 22, 2005
by Julie
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Yesterday while Jason installed flooring in the hall I just tried to stay out of the way. It’s nothing but doorways and he doesn’t like to do the doorways. I’d recently seen a RAOKer talking about making her own envelopes … Continue reading
