Not Whining. I Swear.
Fast-topic-changing Friday, first door on your left.
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Sad. This is Arbor, the cutest dang sweater ever. My problem? The shoulder-to-bust ratio ain’t gonna fit me. It isn’t supposed to fit off-the-shoulders like this.
I can either start lifting weights and hope for beefier shoulders, or I can give up. Sigh. Next…! |
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New product alert! We can all be more discreet with our germophobia issues now! This is a hand-sanitizing spray, but it looks like a marker.
“La, la, la…just a minute, let me write that down…” spray spray spray spray Next…! |
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I might, might, might be adapting to Texas weather. Finally.
It was 80 degrees in the house, and I was fine. Not whining, not sweating, not a single swear word. I didn’t even need to turn on the air conditioner. Next…! |
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I had a lot of fun with my self portraits this week…here’s one I especially like.
Next…! |
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When you come to my house, don’t even bother trying to sit on the sofa. They have arranged it just the way they like it, and they are enforcing a strict No Human Zone policy.
Have a great weekend! |
April 18th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Is it just me or are you really good at contorting your body? Magic! That finger, pointing to the thermator, is freakin’ me out. I am in love with you dogs. They act like my girls do - take the whole house to themselves and let us use it to be nice.
April 18th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Ha…I’m not doing any contortions. It’s just my left index finger, because my right hand was holding the camera. I agree with you that it does look kinda funny.
April 18th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I don’t think you should worry about off the shoulders so much, seems to me it “off” other parts as well. LOL (It is very pretty though, will you finish it and give it away?) I wish it was 80 here, I have on 2 fleece jackets and I am still freezing.
April 18th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
There is a third option. You could finish and give it to…. ME!
Spring has finally sprung here! It a glorious 70-ish and I am stuck inside. But I get to go to one of the first dog shows of the season tomorrow!
April 18th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
throw a cute tank under it and just wear it that way.
lucky you… it’s mid-50’s here and rain all weekend. but… THE SNOW IS FINALLY GONE!
if i let cody have his way it would be that way in my house too. i’m mean and i don’t. cali’s small enough to toss off the couch when she tries that. then it’s just the dirty looks from her when you sit in her “spot”.
April 18th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Um…Ike and Abe look like they may have wilted in the 80 degree warmth of your home!
April 18th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Oh man…so sad on the sweater! It is a nice pattern though…do you think you could alter it? I know your algebra and geometry skills are awesome enough to do it!
The spray for some reason made me laugh. Perhaps because I know how you are such a big fan of the germs at all. However… “Oh here honey let me hold your toy…yes the one your threw down in the PARKING LOT!”…spray spray spray…wipe.
The “No Human Zone” lovely. Your dogs are really the cats of dogs aren’t they? Cats do the same thing. Do you receive a disdainful look for even thinking about sitting in their spot(s)?
April 18th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
How heartbreaking about your sweater, my condolences. Maybe you SHOULD beef up for the sake of the hand-knitted sweater.
April 19th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Bummer about the sweater. And it looks really cute too! Perhaps Kathie Lee Gifford could use some of that sanitizing spray after the derogatory comments she made about the crowd around the Today Show! (No, I don’t watch it, I saw excerpts of it on The Soup). Kudos to you for surviving an 80 degree house. You’re a stronger woman than I.
Here at Chez Kirks we have the same sofa problem. Should you actually want to sit on it, be prepared to have a cat on your lap. After all, it’s their sofa to begin with.
Have a wonderful weekend!
April 19th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
boo on the ill-fitting sweater. i totally understand. i have the double-barrel problem though: boobs and butt. rarely can i fit both in a flattering manner. *sigh*
April 20th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Your portraits this week were awesome. I really enjoyed them. I think I am going to go out and purchase a gazebo for our backyard really soon thanks to you!
April 20th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
About the spray, I think we’re all way too clean. I’m not arguing against hygiene, just think we’re not relying enough on our natural immune systems which sanitizers are helping break down.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Ha. My dad put a couple of those hand sanitizers in my Easter basket LAST YEAR! I agree with Billy, however, these came in very handy as my FIL was in a nursing home that was rampant with MRSA. You better believe I sprayed my hands but good when we visited each week!
How disappointing that the sweater isn’t working out, but I have every confidence you’ll find the fix. You’ve got time before it’ll be cold enough to wear it!
I finally had time last week to look at all your self portraits. They’re wonderful!
April 25th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I’m on a cruise right now and had a passenger come to me with the same sweater issue and we resolved it by changing needle sizes as the sweater progressed. We’re almost done and it looks like it will finally fit. And it isn’t too bad looking either
April 25th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
I miss classes at the Knitting Nest. This semester has been absolutely HORRID. No time for me. Or knitting. Or reading. It’s depressing. However, summer is coming up - every teacher’s favorite time of the year!
April 27th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
It upsets me when I commit to a pattern that doesn’t love me back. It makes me sad.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Hi Staci!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!
I hope you had a great day, and that your year ahead is FABULOUS!!!!
I don’t know you other than through your blog, but you keep me entertained with your life, as well as with your wonderful dogs and I’m always wishing you the best