Monday, February 26, 2007

Outta here

I'm confused. I've been drinking. I think I'll go to bed. I am sure that will make everything better. I wonder how many sentences I can start with I......

Saturday, February 24, 2007

I <3 TJ Flats

It has been a long week to say the least. We are about halfway done with our well installs. The rig broke down the other day. So it was a short day. I was able to go back to tampa to attend a wake. That was really hard. I think I cried more than most ppl there. I dont know why but I couldn't help myself. The wake was for the son of my coworker. That was my first time meeting his family. Since I was in town I stayed the night. Puppy was so happy to see me. He cuddled next to me ALL night long and didn't throw himself around. So that was good. Four more days to go before I get to go back home.

Well I think I am going to go to bed early tonight!

Monday, February 19, 2007

The first of ten

Well I am chillin here in my room. Didn't really feel like going out to eat tonight so I ordered a pizza. I got the new garlic bread pizza thing from dominos. I thought it was going to be a normal pizza with a bit more garlic on it. Well noob took my order. And it took him a while. Got my card number wrong 3 times. When I say something like 3 8 I do not mean three 8's....
Well I got my food and the pizza wasn't cut!! EKK so I got to tear it all apart. I also noticed it didn't have any sauce in it. Isn't it suppose to have sauce!!!! So not so good....good thing I got kickers as a backup!

Saturday, February 17, 2007

My first sock


My sock, originally uploaded by knitsnbits.

Right now I am turning the heel on the sock. I think it has taken me almost a month to get this far....I need a knitting vacation!!!

Kitchen towel


Kitchen towel, originally uploaded by knitsnbits.

Finally I got my kitchen towel done. It has just been so busy at work that I haven't had the time to work with it. Last week was a little slower so I did most of it in one night.

oh so soft


New Yarn - limenviolet, originally uploaded by knitsnbits.

This is the room with a view yarn I got from limenviolet. It is oh so soft. I am not sure what I am going to do with it right now. Josh even approves of it because of its softness. I should it to him and his first reaction pink.....but of course I made him feel it and it went from meh to ooooh! tee hee

Pics!

Here is my fleece artist yarn on top and my mountain colors on the bottom.

btw I am testing out this blog the picture lets see if I can get more than one pic on a post. That would make my life a lot easier.

Friday, February 16, 2007

One down

I FINALLY finished my kitchen towel! All I need to do is sew a button on it....well I need to find a button.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

New yarn!

So I have been horrible. I have been on a sock yarn buying spree! My latest purchase was limenviolet's room with a view. I have to get a picture up here soon. Once I have a day off I will try to upload all the pictures.

I got a little cold so I am trying to get over that. The rest of this week I will be out in the field working. I think tonight will be an early night for me.

Hope everyone has a great valentines day!

Saturday, February 03, 2007

Secret Pal 10

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I am trying out new yarns. I just got some merino wool and a wool and mohair sock yarn. I am staying away from acrylic yarn.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Currently I do not have a case for my knitting needles. They are scattered all over the place. My crochet needles are stored in a small case you can get at walmart.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I am self taught and have been knitting for about 5 months. I would say I am intermediate. My first project was a drink cozy with cables!!

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
YES!
My Amazon Wish List

5. What's your favorite scent?
I like flowers (lavender, rose, jasmine) and cinnamon

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I love sweets. I really like dark chocolate. I tend to stay away from nuts, except peanuts, and coconut meat.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I crochet some. I also draw(not as much as I would like to), cook/bake, and I like photography. I have not learnt how to spin yet.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I like all music. I mostly listen to alternative, rock, industrial, oldies, some country stuff.... I have a sansa rhapsody as well as my laptop.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like all colors but I green would have to be my favorite. I like vibrant colors. I have also been into pinks and earth tones a lot more lately.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have two cats and two dogs (one dog is still back in South Carolina) I live with my boyfriend. My sister, brother, and father are scattered through out the country.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I have never worn a poncho. I wear scarves, hats, and mittens when it is cold outside. Although it isn't that often here in Florida it does happen. I tend to wear them more when I have to work outside in the mornings.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I am starting to knit socks more often.

13. What are you knitting right now?
I have socks, a sweater (like one row), kitchen towel, and a scarf on my needles.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Sure

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
All depends what I am working on. I have been using circulars a lot more. I haven't knitted on plastic, only bamboo, which I like, and aluminum, which is great for socks.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No I don't.....yet. One day I might.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
My oldest UFO is a crocheted blanket that is 4.5 years old!!!

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween and Christmas.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Yarn, rocks, and a small collection of bird figurines

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I would like to try the knit lite needles, any unique yarns out there. I have only worked with wool, acrylic, and some cotton. I have some books listed on my amazon wish list. Anything with good patterns. The weekend knitting book looked cool. I do not have any magazine subscriptions. When I see one in the store and it has some cool stuff in it I normally pick it up.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I would like learn how to do lace and more advanced decortive stitches.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I have just started knitting socks. Umm not sure what measurements you want BUT my foot from heel to toe is almost 9 inches long.

23. When is your birthday?
November 13


Umm well I think that is everything....