purlingswine

Can I just say that it has been so freaking long since I’ve posted that my browser bar did not “recognize” my domain name and I had to type the whole thing in?!  I suppose I should be thankful that my site isn’t covered in dust and spider webs.

The best way for me to get back into the blogging groove is to go with a list format.  I am feeling short and to the point these days with no time for lots of adjectives and exclamation points.

Let’s see, since I have been here last the following things have been going on ….

• I had a fun filled slumber party with Cara & Kay.  Highlights include a hard fought scrabble game chock full of belly aching and laughs (can you guess who was doing the belly aching?? hint: not me and not Kay), a trip to a quilt show and the final perfect thing?  deep fried tater tots!! It was a lovely visit and Kay is the Perfect Hostess.
• I had a fibery get-together in my own back yard.  Kathleen, Cara, Peggy, Nancy, Chante, Maribel and their wonderful families all came over for a bbq.  We had a great time eating, playing bocce and spinning while the kids and husbands enjoyed the pool and hammock.  The weather was perfect and it was a great day.
• I have been on two yarn shop crawls in Brooklyn.  On top of finding some great yarn shops, I was directed to a fantastic place to eat — Ferdinando’s.  For this place I will certainly work up some exlamatory energy.  OMG!!!!!!!!!  you simply must go there if you are ever in the area.  Plus those yarn shops are great too!
• my knitting such as it is has been not very exciting at all.  I am working on some socks which are lovely, but I cannot seem to get worked up over.  I just completed a sample piece for the shop and I need to put my nose to the grindstone for that Magpie sweater.  I also need to get something on the needles for a baby shower gift.  But honestly I am feeling very bleh about all of it.  After I post here I am headed over to Ravelry, all things knitting can be found over there.
• Mr. Boar is still hard at work on the deck.  If the weather cooperates this weekend he may be putting the finishing touches on the project by building a new table.  It really has come out beautifully.
• I am beginning a few house projects of my own and first on the list is painting D#1’s room.  I plan on prepping things in there today and hope to have a brush in my hand on Friday.
• just this morning Virginia told me about a new knitting site — Popknits!  check it out, it looks great!

ps.  for someone who claims to be all meh. I seem to have used the word great a lot.  I am a riddle rapped in a mystery.  or a shrimp wrapped in bacon.