a mighty fine wind

a beautiful stash of freshly wound yarn! thanks to the wonderful sophie for the loan of the winder. i must admit, i went a little loca winding up stuff that didn't even need winding, but sheesh, don't it look so cool!!!?

an extra special thanks to the hubs for putting up with all of my requests and for his constant patience and support. i made a mess of two skeins and he was there with kind words and nimble fingers. he even took one and wound it by hand only to have me use the winder when he was done. at one point i heard him mutter, "i hate yarn". but i know he didn't mean it. later i asked "who needs a swift when i gots a sweetie like you?" and he quickly replied "you do!"
now ain't that a mighty fine man i got myself!?

here's the hubs counting his millions! emptying piggy banks like it's goin' outta style. Teddy was quite offended by all of the probing, Lucky Cat loved it and the Bear couple didn't even notice! hope there are a few pennies left over for that winder...oh ya...and a swift....

It's Christmastime in June!

Wow-eeeeee!
You rock, Secret Pal!!
Pink Manos!! Pink! Yessss! Sweet yarn from my hometown
and a bag full of gum balls and the yummiest scented candles
and my all-time favourite chocolate!?
all of that AND an internal hardrive?

how did u know???
have u been stalking me?
Muchas Grassyass!!
(aka thank u, thank u very much!!)

I was so very excited. Squealin' like a school girl, dancing like a fool.
I'm hella glad to be blessed with such an awesome secret pal.
You are Super Cool.

My World View

...according to this quiz, i'm an idealist:

Idealism centers around the belief that we are moving towards something greater.
An odd mix of evolutionist and spiritualist, you see the divine within ourselves,
waiting to emerge over time. Many religious traditions express how the divine spirit lost its identity, thus creating our world of turmoil, but in time it will find itself
and all things will again become one.

What's your world view??

Bad at the Blog

am i really that bad? i'm not a frequent poster/blogger, i admit it. but hey, i sit in front of a computer all day and the last thing i wanna do when i get home is get on the computer again. not that i don't love Memphis the iMac..... I also find it hard to post if i don't have a great pic or some super exciting news. i wouldn't want to bore you all with my yammerin'!....ya, ya, I know, I know -- excuses, excuses. anywayzzzz.... here's a wacky shot of my nephew, Dustin's, last parade before the summer break. He's a cadet with the 75th Toronto Scottish Army Cadet Corps and this was the 35th Annual Ceremonial Review Parade. The Toronto Scottish Regiment Pipes & Drums Band totally rocked! as does Dustin...

Four Things

Things you may not have known about me.....

A) Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. counter girl at McDonald's (would u like fries with that?)
2. Typesetter
3. Publicist
4. Interpreter

B) Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. Viva Las Vegas
2. Love Me Tender
3. Grease
4. The Princess Bride

C) Four places you have lived:
1. Uruguay
2. Etobicoke
3. Toronto
4. Montreal (on french immersion exchange in grade 7!!)

Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. American/Candian Idol
2. America/Canada's Next Top Model
3. What Not to Wear
4. The Daily Show

E ) Four places you have been on vacation:
1. Cuba
2. Dominican Republic
3. Argentina
4. Uruguay

F) Websites you visit daily:
1. google
2. mysensitivegirlhole.blogspot.com
3. unplumbedshallows.blogspot.com
4. kat-knits.blogspot.com

G ) Four of my favorite foods:
1. chocolate
2. ketchup chips3. fish
4. fresh cut french fries

H) Four places I would rather be right now:
1. on the beach knitting and soaking up some sun
2. on stage entertaining the masses
3. vacation anywhere with the hubs
4. sleeping in my bed with the hubs

I) Four chix I i will tag:
sophie, jen, kat, jaquie

Barely There

In honour of Lisa May Loveless' Gala Opening tonight at gallery X, i have stitched up a pair of these for her:

Barely There Armwarmers

Barely Ordinary, A photographic series of artistic nudes will be part of
the Fearless group exhibit until June 30th.
to puruse some awesome Loveless art click here...

Sista Sista

May 31st -- Dedicated to my very special friend, Sista Sista.

I've known her since she was born and I've loved her ever since! I have watched her grow into an amazing young woman. She's a hard working mama with two beautiful kids, who always has time for friends and family. We speak the same *secrit* language. She laughs at my ridiculous jokes and listen to my crazy ideas. She cracks me up and makes me think. The world would not be the same without her. She's beautiful and kind and caring. She's my little baby sista! Happy Birthday, Sista Sista!!!