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Here is an outdoor photo of the vest. I am almost to the underarm decreases. I thought I was closer, but it turns out I was reading the wrong size and I have another inch and a half to go.

I have been flying around the house this morning getting everything done to free up my afternoon for an adventure! So the laundry is done, the house is vacuumed, bed is made and soup is on the stove (don’t worry, D#1 is home to keep an eye on things)

Let’s get back to that adventure, I know you want to know. I am going to the Mason-Dixon Sew Up! Here are the details ….

DATE: Monday, December 17, 2007
TIME: 4-8 p.m.
PLACE: Knitty City, 208 West 79th Street (between Amsterdam and Broadway)

be there to sew squares!

well, well what do we have here?

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My previous entry has revealed a number of things.

  • First off, many of you have “skin flaps”, “bat wings” and “bingo wings”. And I thank you for sharing that with me – now in the hour of my discontent (and believe me, it is the hour of my discontent – I somehow managed to delete this entire post!) I need your commiserations more than ever. I would like you to know that I read all of your comments to the Boar and while I would like to report he has seen the light, the only thing I am sure of is in the future he will use the term bingo wing. At least that one gets me laughing.
  • Secondly, Costco seems to bring out the animal in our men. What is up with that?? My informal polling has shown a link between increased libido and warehouse shopping. So ladies, if your sex life could use a boost, why not consider buying five pounds of butter, 50 pounds of dog food, or perhaps 3 pounds of cheese?
  • Lastly, but truly the most important thing of all, Robby Benson!!!!! the mention of Mr. Benson seemed to strike a chord. There were however an alarming number of you who did not fall prey to his charms. I think a bit of Jeremy therapy is in order. [thanks for reminding me of that one, Kay!] Or maybe this NPR interview will pique your interest? [I especially love the cow bit] I am going to start The Middle Aged Ladies’ Guide to All Things Robby Benson …. it will be a mature fan club of sorts ….. or how about we call it IcyHot® Ice Castles? All of this Robby Benson chat had me Googling and what I found only makes me love him more. The following was made by his NYU film students. Not only does he still have those dreamy eyes and that tousled hair, he has a great sense of humor. fall in love all over again ladies!

IcyHot® Ice Castles applications are now being accepted.

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thank you for all your kind comments about those fingerless gloves! They are truly a quick knit and would make a wonderful gift. As a matter of fact, I have another pair in progress, but this time I am using yarn from the stash and some is even left over! I am also mulling over making a matching headband. To be perfectly honest, I think the beaded yarn makes a nicer ruffle, but the mohair I am using is great and pretty too. and it’s LEFTOVERS! And the happy-good feeling of using stash/leftover can’t be beat!

I spent yesterday in Secaucus. Cara had sent out a bat signal for Prize Patrol help – Kay and I answered the call. Kay brought her camera, so check her site for any photos. Last year there was a fracas over Bakelite needles (see July 11th entry). Neither of us won. This year we managed to maintain our dignity. I cannot account for the how or why. There was certainly an abundance of riches!

D#1 is driving home today for the Thanksgiving break. We are having our holiday dinner at my MiL’s house, so things have been quiet in my kitchen. This is alternately sad and thrilling! It’s nice to have stillness while everyone else is bustling. But I kind of miss the bustling …. only kind of!

That’s Ms. Connector to you!

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Lookie what Pam found …… The Pew Internet Project Quiz!

and it’s a good thing too I feared you were in for another picture of my sink! Here are my results …..

 

Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Connectors typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic.

 

Connectors make up 7% of the American public.

 

Basic Description
The Connectors’ collection of information technology is used for a mix of one-to-one and one-to-many communication. They very much like how ICTs keep them in touch with family and friends and they like how ICTs let them work in community groups to which they belong. They are participants in cyberspace – many blog or have their own web pages – but not at the rate of Omnivores. They are not as sure-footed in their dealings with ICTs as Omnivores. Connectors suspect their gadgets could do more for them, and some need help in getting new technology to function properly.

 

Defining Characteristics
Connectors combine a sense that information technology is good for social purposes with a clear recognition that online resources are a great way to learn new things. Their cell phones have a lot of features, and they also try new things with technology; more than half have watched TV programming on a device like a laptop computer or cell phone.

 

Who They Are
Connectors, which make up 7% of the population, have a median age of 38, with a majority (54%) in the 30-49 age range. Ethnically, it is mostly white (72%); 16% are Black and 12% are English-speaking Hispanics. The typical Connector has been online for 9 years, which suggests they were a second-wave of late 1990s adopters. Most are women (55%) and they rate above average in educational attainment and income.