March 31, 2007
by Julie
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A pair of snow goose has started breeding in the local bird sanctuary and their favorite hangout is quite near the road. Frequently I see them crossing from one side to the other and traffic must stop to wait. Last … Continue reading
March 30, 2007
by Julie
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It seems to be more of a birthday week than a birth day this year. Gifts keep arriving and I become more and more amazed. Mme Purl is coming to visit in May and we’ve been plotting another dye session. … Continue reading
March 29, 2007
by Julie
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Here’s another charming little gift I received, these fabulous wine glass charms. The little teacup has "tea" inside and the beads match the sock yarn I wound up yesterday in anticipation of finishing the Jelly Bean socks today. The Spring … Continue reading
March 28, 2007
by Julie
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Last night I had dinner with some friends and a bit of knitting after. Everyone brought fabulous birthday gifts. A book I’d definitely planned to get, some of Webs gorgeous new hand-dyed sock yarn, some purple Koigu that I had … Continue reading
March 27, 2007
by Julie
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The mailman brought this excellent package yesterday afternoon complete with a gorgeous handmade card, my favorite chocolate, a cute little notepad (how did you know I’m always writing on napkins and ball bands?), some tissues (just in time for hay … Continue reading
March 26, 2007
by Julie
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Just last week I saw a post on a modified tissue holder turned camera case. Yesterday afternoon I decided to give that a try. First I made a plain tissue holder following these instructions but with measurements meant for my … Continue reading
March 25, 2007
by Julie
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We’re celebrating my birthday a few days early this weekend. Jason cooked a fabulous dinner last night and there’s cake in the fridge for later today. As a gift I got a new little camera that can fit in my … Continue reading
March 24, 2007
by Julie
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What do you do when you have one kid home for spring break and the other home sick? French toast goes a long way towards filling those bottomless pits, at least temporarily. I bought a loaf of challah and whisked … Continue reading
March 23, 2007
by Julie
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The snow is melting so fast it sounds like it’s raining and the jays are fighting for territory in the backyard. I saw a few crocus blooming last week but this week they are coming out like gangbusters anywhere the … Continue reading
March 22, 2007
by Julie
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Two, count ‘em, two lovely skeins of yarn arrived in my mailbox yesterday compliments of the Minestrone Soup drawings after the great hat deluge. These amazing 550 yard skeins are new to me by J Knits from the Yarn Grove.
