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February 02, 2006
Damn! 6 more weeks!
But you wouldn't know it today! Sun is shining, birds are singing. And this guy saw his shadow. I don't buy it.
Anyway.....
Is it me? Or are there a lot of things going on out there in blog land! I just signed up for this
How cool is this???? I have so many ideas! I hope other people out there get out of their "funk" I have been reading too much about how uninspired everyone is! We need to turn this around people!
I got my second package last night from my Better Pal! Oh my! It is divine! Take a look:
6 balls of beautiful mohair. MY FAVORITE COLORS! A tape measure (I needed a new one because the cat chewed the other one) Some german angora from their own private stock! I can not WAIT to try and spin this! Lastly there are these cute cards with knitting patterns on them! I love everything! Thank you Better Pal!!!
I did some plying this week. I couldn't wait to see what the blue/yellow looked like so I plyed (plied???) I also gave it a nice bath and it really helped a lot. It was so greasy. It fluffed right up. Here you go:
Sure does look like a lot don't it? Sure looks like what?..... at least 500 yards???? Here is the reality:
I am holding it in my hand. It is probably less than 2 oz. Oh and I tried plying it from a center pull ball. Yeah..... THAT was a fiasco. I need more bobbins.
Posted by beth at February 2, 2006 12:51 PM
Comments
That picture is SO funny, Beth. They are just so adorably fat! hehe
Thanks for the big props on Project Spectrum too! It is so good to see that you are as excited as I am about it ;) I can't wait to see what you have planned.
I thought of you last night while I worked on my Dublin Bay sock - still not caught up to you yet, though.
Sweet package - you lucked out with a great pal!
Posted by: Lolly at February 2, 2006 01:59 PM
Wow, your secret pal is awesome! I don't even know if they have groundhogs around here.
Posted by: Cookie at February 2, 2006 02:54 PM
Hi Beth! Is that a picture of a prairie dog or a groudhog? It's very cute.
What are you going to do with all that great new yarn??
Posted by: Julia at February 2, 2006 03:08 PM
what a great pic of Phil...where did you find it...? what a nice package to receive...yum
Posted by: lemon at February 2, 2006 03:10 PM
Yummy looking yarn! And what an awesome Better Pal you have!
Posted by: Jeanie at February 2, 2006 07:14 PM
love the plied yarn! so beautiful!
Posted by: kris at February 3, 2006 04:40 AM
Your pal really spoiled you! The mohair is lovely. Your spinning is awesome! I am so impressed with it! Good job!
Posted by: Audrey at February 3, 2006 07:18 AM
Whoop whoop!!! 6 more weeks of winter, 6 more weeks of winter!
{does the happy winter dance}
Now if we can just get some damn snow! {shakes fist at global warming} Fie on SUVs!!!
PS You always inspire me, my dear. {giggle}
Posted by: Jon at February 3, 2006 10:06 AM
That is one *fat* little guy. Holy smokes... how does he fit down his hole??
I love the way the blue and yellow mix together... I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Sara at February 3, 2006 10:45 AM
Three bobbins just isn't enough! Though I've tried plying using the center pull ball and it went alright for me. I just had to take it slower than normal.
Posted by: Erin at February 3, 2006 02:26 PM
thanks for guild info. nice meeting you. i enjoy your blog.
Posted by: jeannette at February 3, 2006 07:27 PM
wow major score arriving in that box! i am damnnnnn impressed!
Posted by: jacqueline at February 4, 2006 02:16 AM
Wow, your better pal kicks ass! Look at all that stuff!
And I love the idea of Project Spectrum, but I'm not signing up because I would feel pressured, despite Lolly saying it was "no pressure". It may mean no pressure from her, but I can't say I wouldn't impose a little on myself :/
Posted by: Stacey at February 5, 2006 03:39 AM
