... I met a woman who is blind. She came into The Knitting Corner for help with her knitting. A lace project. With her was Copper, her guide dog. He is her 5th dog. He's her independence. While Sue fixed her knitting we chatted about what makes a good guide dog. She shared that while "sit", "stay" and "let's go" were important, more important was "come". Copper is having trouble with that right now.
And from USAtoday this story "Blinded by Nazis; guided by a dog". Tobin was raised by a local family.
And allow me one more...Thursday on NBC's Today show will feature a story on the Yost Family who foster two of Guiding Eyes studs. Alex & Alfie. Should air between 8:30 -9:00. UPDATE: just learned that this has been postponed.
Alfie is Tobin's father.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
I finally love computers!
I complain alot about computers. I don't understand how to fix it when it breaks...ie, gives me weird error messages that do not make sense. And all the connections you need to have just to get to the internet....
But I've finlly found a reason to put up with it.....take a look at what VogueKnitting has done
VogueKnitting 360
No more trying to quess what the sweater looks like in the back. No more wondering how the sleeve fits. No more wondering .....
I love you VK!
But I've finlly found a reason to put up with it.....take a look at what VogueKnitting has done
VogueKnitting 360
No more trying to quess what the sweater looks like in the back. No more wondering how the sleeve fits. No more wondering .....
I love you VK!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Stitch Markers meet the Frances Land House
Meeting the at least 250 year old Sycamore. This beautiful tree was around long before the house was built between 1805 and 1810.
A few steps to the right a glimsp of the house itself. A little history: the porch and portico were added in 1955 when the house was purchased and used for "Rose Hall" an exclusive dress/bridal shop.
After a tour of the house (no photo's allowed, it's a museum) a short break on one of the many benches on the grounds. The door leads into the dining room. The kitchen, as in many plantations, would have been outside.
This is new to me....
Not sure what is planted to grow. The Master Gardners of Va Beach take care of the plantings/gardens for the House and didn't leave info. Perhaps grape vines?
After this picture the camera battery died. But Markers will have the opportunity to see more of the FLH soon!
Tonight....puppy training!
A few steps to the right a glimsp of the house itself. A little history: the porch and portico were added in 1955 when the house was purchased and used for "Rose Hall" an exclusive dress/bridal shop.
After a tour of the house (no photo's allowed, it's a museum) a short break on one of the many benches on the grounds. The door leads into the dining room. The kitchen, as in many plantations, would have been outside.
This is new to me....
Not sure what is planted to grow. The Master Gardners of Va Beach take care of the plantings/gardens for the House and didn't leave info. Perhaps grape vines?
After this picture the camera battery died. But Markers will have the opportunity to see more of the FLH soon!
Tonight....puppy training!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Stories of the Traveling Stitch Markers
Please let me introduce you to 5 beautiful stitch markers.
*****
They are traveling the state of Virginia living in differnet knitting projects while they tour one of the 13 original states.
They began their journey 4 months ago in Appomattox where they enjoyed time with handspun and dyed yarn from a sheep named Liza and were photographed on a cannon.
Easter Sunday they attended church service while their tour guide played the organ in Greenwood.
Then it was off to the Shenandoah Valley where they had many adventures including a trip to the dentist and a 4th of July Celebration!
What's next for them to experience? Stay tuned.
*****They are traveling the state of Virginia living in differnet knitting projects while they tour one of the 13 original states.
They began their journey 4 months ago in Appomattox where they enjoyed time with handspun and dyed yarn from a sheep named Liza and were photographed on a cannon.
Easter Sunday they attended church service while their tour guide played the organ in Greenwood.
Then it was off to the Shenandoah Valley where they had many adventures including a trip to the dentist and a 4th of July Celebration!
What's next for them to experience? Stay tuned.
Check out "Stories of the Traveling Stitch Markers" Group on Ravelry to read the adventures of other Stitch markers traveling in other states.
**** sigh...this was the best of about 10 pictures. they are beautiful! delicate!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Big ambitions
Jenni is going to knit 365 pairs of socks.
The Sock Summit "is making an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Most Number of People Knitting Simultaneously”. 1600 seat ballroom.
Me? I'm knitting my 12th puppy blanket for Chesapeake Humane Society.
Need to go find yarn and cast on for one to take with me tomorrow to knit while watching the new Harry Potter movie. #12 is being knit in dark yarn and it would be hard to see when to change from knit to purl and from purl to knit in the dark.
Hmmm, I do have a lighted crochet hook......
The Sock Summit "is making an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Most Number of People Knitting Simultaneously”. 1600 seat ballroom.
Me? I'm knitting my 12th puppy blanket for Chesapeake Humane Society.
Need to go find yarn and cast on for one to take with me tomorrow to knit while watching the new Harry Potter movie. #12 is being knit in dark yarn and it would be hard to see when to change from knit to purl and from purl to knit in the dark.
Hmmm, I do have a lighted crochet hook......
Movie week
I like romantic movies, Paris, New York, Julia Child, blogging, food, Meryl Streep.
Bobbie received 14 free tickets to a preview of the movie "Julie & Julia". She shared them with 14 of her knitting friends.
It was wonderful.
Bobbie received 14 free tickets to a preview of the movie "Julie & Julia". She shared them with 14 of her knitting friends.
It was wonderful.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Addicted!
The other afternoon, a thunderstorm blew in and power was knocked out. I knit for about an hour and then became restless. I tried to read, but the book light I have just doesn't do it for me. So I pulled out a deck of cards and played Solitaire until the power came back on 3 1/2 hours later.
After the power was restored, I thought...gee, I haven't played online Solitaire in a long time. I remembered that the Lifetime network had a games page so off I went. Played a few of the cards games and then went looking to see what else was offered.
And there it was....my favorite game even before online games were invented!
FIND IT
Don't go there or you to will have to play over and over and over until you become smug and know you've beat the game and then....it throws in a new item to find and your confindence is shattered and you have to play again and again because that damn white cat is hiding somewhere and you can't find it....
I have to go now. Um, dishes need to be washed, yeah, dishes....
After the power was restored, I thought...gee, I haven't played online Solitaire in a long time. I remembered that the Lifetime network had a games page so off I went. Played a few of the cards games and then went looking to see what else was offered.
And there it was....my favorite game even before online games were invented!
FIND IT
Don't go there or you to will have to play over and over and over until you become smug and know you've beat the game and then....it throws in a new item to find and your confindence is shattered and you have to play again and again because that damn white cat is hiding somewhere and you can't find it....
I have to go now. Um, dishes need to be washed, yeah, dishes....
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