Snowy, Snowy Day

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It’s not unusual, living in good old Michigan, to get snow at this time of year. We’ve been rather fortunate lately in that the past 10+ inches we got several weeks ago had melted down, leaving room for . . . what else? more snow. Today is one of those “sandwich” days – snow in the morning, then a break, then more snow in the afternoon/evening. Oh joy…I just went to our weather report: “9 Special Weather statements, 6 winter storm warnings, and 3 winter weather advisaries in your area” – does THAT give you any idea of what we’re ‘in for’? The report also says 4-7 inches expected with: snowfall rates across the area will approach an inch per hour with additional snowfall accumulations of 2-3 inches possible through 7 p.m.” Why am I getting this : “I don’t think we’ll be going to church in the morning” feeling?

SO…what did I do today to keep off the impending gloom feeling from the coming “S” word? Let’s see: got all the dishes caught up, did laundry, began 3 chapters in a new book, did my nails, designed a new knit dishcloth, created 2 new pairs of earrings (would show you, except I know that they will not photograph well…too tiny), re-designed a very pretty silver scarf that was donated to me (owner didn’t like it)-it’s a Liz Claiborn silver ‘loop’ scarf-I cut it free! and made it a long scarf, then designed the above earrings to go with it;  am planning on making salmon patties, baked potatoes (with sour cream),  broccoli & cheese sauce for dinner. After all that, think I’ll just lounge around for awhile…sounds like a good idea to me! I am definitely NOT a snow bunny, so keeping my mind OFF of the stuff helps greatly.

Hope you’re having a good day (inside!);

Hugs;

Pammie

Published in:  on January 10, 2009 at 4:50 pm Comments (1)
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First Anniversary!

It has now been one full year for my knitting (& crochet) group: Waterford-Area Knitters & Crocheters! YAY! In honor of that, I decided it would be nice to give each regular member of the group a small token of my gratitude for them making it such a great group. What would you give to a knitter that would be a small, but nice, gift? Using my jewelry-making skills  I came up with a stitch-marker (see photo- sorry the photo doesn’t really do them justice) Each one has a silver lobster claw clasp (for clipping onto stitches) with a lavender-colored stone which is surrounded by a thin silver wire-basket. Underneath the stone is a small heart-shaped charm which says: “Made with Love”. I’m planning on including a few Hershey’s Truffles in a small bag along with a note saying: “Thanks for making our group a success!” It’s the least I can do; I never imagined this group would grow like it has; there are approximately 34 people signed up on line as members, with about 12 showing up every 2 weeks. (I made 15 stitch markers…could make more, if needed.)

It’s another glorious day here in Michigan: sun shining brightly, slight breezes and around 78 degrees.

Hope you are enjoying YOUR day!

Hugs;

Pammie

Published in:  on September 25, 2008 at 12:01 pm Comments (2)
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