Weekends


A weekend spent hibernating while the winter storm visited us.  We were lucky (or unlucky if you like a foot of snow) we measured about four inches.  That's plenty enough for me.  The power did flicker twice but it happened while I was blissfully asleep and so my anger did not rise nor did my hatred of the electric company.  My husband though keeps discussing the back up ideas.


I finished a project this weekend and I'll share soon.  My thoughts today have been haphazard.  I've balled up three different yarns for three different projects.  I feel a cast on frenzy coming upon me.  Heavens!  I will regret it after the start, I always do.  The heady feeling of new projects is so worth it.  Almost like a natural and legal rush.  As I age I become so easy to please.  My new project thoughts are:  worsted weight sweater (think tea leaves!), a fingering weight sweater, a cowl and a pair of socks for my husband, who is still owed a pair after my failure to knit up a pair at Christmas.


How was your weekend???

Joining Amanda

Comments

  1. AngelaFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Lovely photos of your snow. I am hankering to get something started myself. I know exactly what you mean about the electric company. ;-)

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I wish I was there with you Karen, to enjoy the snow and cast on a few projects of my own! I am trying to hold off casting on another poncho and sweater and a cowl...goodness, it's really a rush isn't it?! I am almost done with Mike's boot socks, he really does have big feet!
    Look at all your beautiful snow, I just would like an inch or so. We are 67 today so the house is open airing ahead of the rain we are expected.
    I get angry at the electric company too and threaten to deduct from their bill, but Mike say's I can't. Do you have a generator? We have to have one for hurricanes, but since the power goes out all the time we use it a lot.

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  3. come on in xFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    The snow looks lovely, I know it's disruptive and everything but it really is beautiful, and it makes people happy too. I feel a casting on urge coming too, even though I already have 4 projects on the go!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    My kiddos would love your snow. They have been so sad that here in VA we just a bit of rain. Not even a big rainstorm. So glad you didn't lose power. Oh, I love all those ideas. I am knee deep in my Leaves of Grass, so I am trying to be monogamous. I do fully endorse a couple projects cast-on. Some projects just don't travel well.

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  5. Kim February 10, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Look at your winter wonderland! We spent the weekend enjoying all the snow that hit us on Friday.

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  6. AnkeFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I always think pictures of snow look so pretty, but at the same time I'm glad it's not outside my window. I like looking at it way more than actually dealing with it. :-)

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  7. EileenFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Your snow looks wonderful. We too have had a very peaceful slow weekend.

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  8. stephFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    It looks like a fairyland!!! It's so so beautiful!!! I JUST (as in a couple minutes ago!!) finished a project....does that mean I can cast on a couple new ones, too!???

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  9. DebbyFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    wow it looks lovely...glad you are all ok. We were watching scenes of the chaos it caused on the news reports.
    Happy knitting...I'm still working on my socks!!
    Have a great week.
    Deb

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  10. flyingjenFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Beautiful scenery. I love snowy days. Especially when I can stay home and craft! Our snow totals were laughable. But it sure is cold and windy. Can't wait to see your finished project.

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  11. Annie CholewaFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    That snow is so pretty! It seems to do nothing but rain here, we will need boats soon!

    Enjoy your casting on :)

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  12. Lisa UotinenFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Loved this post, because it made me laugh. :) Sounds like you are thinking about knitting the Tea Leaves Cardigan? It's lovely!

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  13. Debbie JonesFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Quite some snow storm. Glad you didn't lose your power. I haven't commented for a while. Did you finish "Prayers for Sale." I was wondering how you like it. I've heard it is a lovely book. Stay warm and safe with all that snow.

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  14. TannaFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Yes, it is a legal drug of choice we enjoy! LOL! Glad your power stayed on for the weekend!! blessings ~ tanna

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    What to do if snowed in? Yay - deffo cast on for projects :) Looking forward to seeing them :)

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  16. fjord girlFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    It looks so beautiful though....winterstorm and all that comes with it- I can't believe how much snow that came. Our electric always goes out in winter storms it never fails...Can't wait to see your new project!
    Have a wonderful wintery week!

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  17. Mama Gone GreenFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    what lovely photos!!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    pretty snow! just enough to make everything look lovely yet not so much you can't leave the house should you desire chinese takeout ;-)

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  19. MelissaFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Your snow is so pretty. We got...rain. Blah. Can't wait to see what your frenzy cooks up!

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  20. Christina LowryFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Loving the idea of a cast on frenzy! I think I will be itching to do the same once I finish the blanket I am working on. I am trying not to knit anything else until I finish it. New projects are just too tempting... :)

    Thank you for your kind words on my blog too. In future if I think I see a snake I will ask someone with better vision BEFORE leaning in for a closer look!

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  21. tessFebruary 12, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Oh my gosh, you have a lot of projects before you! They all sound wonderful - can't wait to see them all in progress! Stay warm!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    I'm glad you did not lose power. I envy the snowfall because we received nothing here.

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