YARN!!!
And some of you thought I would say "men"--HA!
That's my new Rowan "Calmer" purchased at the LYS, Knit One. The saleswoman was all like, "oh, this is my favorite yarn, it's the CASHMERE of cotton" about three times. I wanted to yak but choked it back. And yeah, THAT rhymes!!
Here is a view of my new current project (mind you I still have a sweater lanquishing at the bottom of my knitting bag/purse which yes, is one and the same, as well as half a sock hanging around on the needles). I will give you more details at another time, but it is CROCHET, not knitting and yes, I think I am finally getting it!
Here's a pic of my latest COMPLETED work, a blankey. I got the word it was received so now I can talk about it. I took me an eon to finish, I seem to have difficulty in that area, and was not done in time for me to give the recipients in person, but hey, at least I finished it right? It's the thought that counts, right? Everyone loves a lil' suprise package in the mail, right? You can also see a lil'lavendar sachet I made to enclose with it. 
Wow, the holidays beat me up this year! I got a mega-cold and survived yet another birthday. I got to see my family and friends and that was really nice. I didn't get to see everyone, maybe next year (hint to MIA sister of mine and to MIA Kimberfly). Kris Kringle was also really good to me, I got lots of geek-tacular stuff like my label-maker. I am labeling EVERYTHING in my way so watch out, you may be next. My cats all have labels on their heads right now, in fact.
I think that cathes you up from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Oh, and to vent about my New Year's Eve. We (again) went to the outdoor event at Station Square titled "Tick Tock Rock." First year was Brett Michaels (of Poison) and it was great fun. Second year was Winger and that provided an almost equally laughable good time. This year? The Gin Blossoms. It sucked! There was only one woman with giant hair and she wasn't even in the crowd, she was on the stage! I'm all for braving the cold for a really good band or a really hilarious romp through the 80's but for semi-grungy, depressing flannel-ridden lyrics and non-danceable music? Not again! Hope your New Year's Eve was a little more upbeat! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I'm trying not to nag him but it's been a week now since he has returned to them. Mine are finished and ready to mail to the Special Folk; once they are gone I'll post some pics.
I hope to knit a hat for a young niece, then craft up some interchangeable do-dads she can attach to it to give her some sass. I'm thinking buttons, fabric or knitted roses and bows will all work (plus eat up some of my leftover craft stash). "Hope" is the operative word here...
I leave you with an elvin friend. He was crocheted by Onie, or Ona, who lived next door to us when I was myself a wee. She made all sorts of beautiful cakes and this is what she made all three of us for Christmas one year; his arms and legs had rolls of lifesavers in them. I wonder where that vintage pattern could be found and what he was called? I miss you Ona and would you believe after all these years your little elf is still making me smile?
