That’s Life

Hello Everyone, If you don’t recognize my handwriting it’s because I’m not Carole, I’m actually her husband, Dale. Carole is taking the day off from blogging because it’s her birthday. She tells me that other bloggers have had guest bloggers filling in on their special day, so here I am. If you read “Carole Knits”…

Secret Pal 6 buddies are being paired as we speak. I haven’t heard from mine yet but should you stop by, check out my Secret Pal Answers. It’s everything you need to know about me. The rest of you can just ignore this post. We’ll return to our regular knit blog next time. In the…

So I was reading the archives on Snow’s blog and I stole an idea for a post. The suggestion was made to set your iPod to “shuffle all music” and then report back on the first twenty songs that play. Here’s my list. It speaks volumes. 1. For Those About to Rock — AC/DC 2.…

I know that I have been bombarded with options for donating money for the hurricane victims. I’m online constantly, I’ve been watching the news, and I’m connected with the amazing and generous knitblogging community. But I got to thinking that maybe some people just haven’t been asked to donate. Maybe they want to donate but…

Knitting Stuff First Okay, so it’s really the Omega and the Alpha because I’m showing you the finished project first. Presenting, Baby Kimono from Interweave Knits Summer 2005. I used 2 skeins of Dalegarn Baby ULL and size 3 addis. Started on August 21st and finished on August 31st. It’s for Ambrynn. Duh. Here it…

We’re in the midst of hurricane season around here, which really just means that every brewing storm gets mentionned on the news as a potential catastrophy. Now, hurricanes are not rare in New England and most of them, while damaging and potentially frightening, are not something to get all worked up about. However, every once…

We started out the week with a trip to North Conway, New Hampshire. We drove up on Monday and stayed overnight. We chose the motel room, not for the great amenities (there was no shampoo! have you ever heard of such a thing?!?) but rather for the view from our back balcony. Here’s the sock,…

The weekend in Manchester, Vermont at Hildene was great fun. The weather was ideal, despite a brief period of showers on Sunday morning. The company was fantastic; we caught up with old friends and made some new ones, too. The knitting was plentiful and the sock I started in the car on the way up…

Some people have “rules” about what they do on certain days of the week. You know them – it’s the “Tuesdays are for spinning” folks. I think this is a good idea, ya’ll know how I like rules to keep my projects in line. This rule doesn’t work in my world, howevah, due to one…

Another Saturday, another party. This one was at my co-worker Amy’s house and we had a great time. There was loads of food and a truckload of beer and even jello shots, too. Mmmm. Mmmm. Mmmm. Just down the road from the party we spotted an Eastern Box turtle trying to cross the road. Dale…

Just a quick note to let ya’ll know that Brant, Heather and Ambrynn came home this morning. Heather’s blood pressure has lowered and she has been sprung. They are thrilled beyond measure! Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes, it really made a difference. Ambrynn wishes you all a safe and peaceful weekend.

Please join me in welcoming our newest grandchild and first granddaughter, Ambrynn! She arrived on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 1:45 pm and weighed in at 8 lbs. 14 oz. Here she is on her birthday. Isn’t she lovely? And here she is yesterday. Growing already! She kept stretching when I was holding her and…