WIP & Ready for the Madison Regatta!

WIP Mania on Ravely is off to a great start!



After many false starts, The body of Alaska Lass Longies are off to a great start. The body is completed and I should get a good bit completed on the legs today. Possibly finish tomorrow at the Madison Regatta.

We go every year & it was wonderful to see a movie made that shows the spirit of the town and sport.
As exciting as Hydroplane Boat Races are I can only take so much an will need a project (or 3-4) to work on!








I have a 3rd test knit for Mandie of Sheepy Time Knits....no the 2nd is not completed....I liked the peach and had empty needles......











OK, where is this child?


Oh, Hes with Grandpa!


That's one reason for the smile......











But the reason for the big grin?

He gets to help Grandpa take a NEW Motor home, New Model year,
to the Regatta!

He got to see it first!

Hes going before Grandma!

Who is at home cooking!







Hes giving Grandpa directions to get it ready...




I think your looking at the future General Manager!









Were having a family BBQ for the 4th

Any idea how much meat it takes to feed this Clan?



Lets put it this way, nothings wrong with that fridge,
those cables are not for theft protection or decoration!

Oink Oink!



***Edited to add.....It has been pointed out that my reflection, dressed in the baggy granny night gown with hair standing on end no less, is in the mirrors of the motor home. My apologies if you see this before your 5th cup of coffee!

2009 Goals!

This year I did not set any "New Year Resolutions" instead, I set some goals. Whats the difference? Well for me, a lot. I look at a resolution as a a concrete unchanging plan. And, when I fail to meet them I just feel awful! A goal is a set intention that is a "frame work" of intent. Resolutions are set in concrete, Goals in sand. I think as we work toward a goal our plans, wants, needs change. We grow and learn, priority's change so a "resolution" no longer fits, while, a goal can change and fit our growth & needs. I'm big on visuals so for me its the paths we choose .....in our lives, you have a planned path you want to follow but, along the way you may find it branches out to something even better & the original course no longer fits.


So, with this in mind, I've joined a few "stash Reduction" groups in Ravelry. One of them is 52 in 52. Easy to define, 52 FINISHED Projects in 52 weeks. I've added the count in my 09 completed projects bar. I'm not looking to eliminate my stash, just get it under control.
I need to see if I can find a meter to add, anyone have an idea where I can find one?

My goal is:
1. to have/average 2 UFO's in the stash basket completed a month.....until they are done. And, since I have reached S.A.B.L.E. (Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy)

2. I'm going to get my stash logged into Ravelry!! I'm about 1/4 of the way thru.

3. Reorganizing my queue of planned projects to set priorities. Gifts, wants & needs.

4. Knit from the Precious Shrine of Yarns (or my version of it)

5. Knit some for ME! ( I have yet to decide these items)

6. Learn at least new 1 thing a month, stitch, trick

7. Random acts of knitting kindness (RAK), I've been so blessed to have a stash, I need to share, I don't like to say "Charity Knitting" Lets say "Love Knitting." There are plenty of single Moms & families out there that could use a extra blanket, hat or sweater.

8. Contact the local women's half way house and see if anyone would like to learn to knit. Some times when life/bad decisions knock you down, any positive accomplishment can make a difference.

9. HONESTLY list all UFO's on the blog UFO bar

10. Figure out where I can find the progress bar "thingies" for my blog

I think its all "doable", stretching a bit for me but, doable. Any help or direction in finding the progress bars would be greatly appreciated!