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Thwacked Yak

Oct 18

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Because there is no negotiation with the force we call Cookie.

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About 30 yards of singles from two ounces.  I think I purchased it at the Weaver’s Cottage in Acton, CA when Angie and I first met. I need to pull off some of the fuzzies, but it’s knitable.

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Yesterday, I went to The Edom Festival of the Arts and had a ball.  I met a few new connections for fiber purchases and am going to look at some used looms Tuesday.  Yeah.  Me.  Floor loom.  We’ll see what shakes out.

The big purchase of the day?

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I did buy an oil painting.  Now I have to re-arrange the fireplace stuff to fill in some of the white space.  What? You want a close up?  Ok.

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Happy Sunday y’all!

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What are you lookin’ at?

Oct 13

Posted by Stacey in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

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I’m slowly catching up.  Swears. I’m just taking a break from spot treating and shampooing carpets.

The thwacked yak is still drying.  Thanks to all who told me what I needed to do.  And Julie?  She is one amazing chickie.  She gave me a great suggestion for the yak and little bits of other schtuff I’m spinning up.

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While I’m thanking people.  Hilari had this on her blog today.  Awesome idea!

::: waves hi to Hilari! Yeah, I still read your blog :::

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Want some yum?  Check out the pumpkin recipes.

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Happy Tuesday y’all!  Oh, and go wish Carrie a Happy Birthday.

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We’re still not talking about it

Oct 11

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While Katie retired to her room* for most of the evening, Maggie May thoroughly  enjoyedd the fire.  Either she was stitting on the table with me or smack dab in front of the fire place.

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No, I did not finish the shawl.  I had this weird problem and had to keep checking the inside of my eyelids for cracks all night. O.o

This morning however, I finally skeined and dunked the yak and it is now hanging and drying.  I wasn’t sure if you were suppossed to thwack yak or snap it, so I just wet it and let it hang with a weight.  My best guestimate is for about 30 yards.  I’m either giong to have to find more yak or find something small to make.  Maybe a choker or a bracelet?  The thought of spinning more yak makes me cringe just a little and besides, who says I could find the same color again.  On the other hand, maybe I’ll get really good at spinning it.

Pictures tomorrow?  If I remember.

Now for some weekly UM’s (sadly without Texas because he’s in BFE, NV and two hours behind me and probably still sleeping)

  1. My treat :: dinner
  2. Bell :: Pavlov’s dogs
  3. Five :: and a half!
  4. You’re crazy :: Cookie
  5. Disgust :: lake bugs (just giant flying cockroaches I tell ya!)
  6. Tempest :: needs to be controlled
  7. Bummer :: suck it up buttercup
  8. Brim :: Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
    ~Psalm 11:5-7 (after #6 I remembered there was a psalm with brimstone and tempests and had to search it before it drove me crazy)
  9. Hose ::  pumper (like a firetruck you sickos)
  10. Lollipop :: suck

Happy Sunday y’all!

*Yes, the dog has her own room.  She has taken over the guest room.

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Angie Day 5

Sep 13

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Overwhelmed, exhausted, well fed and well stashed.  It’s been amazing and I’m not ready to summarize yet.

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But, just because I loves you all and I am The Squish… here is the haul:

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Varied and maybe  a little schizophrenic.  Everything from knitting to spinning to embroidery to punchneedle to rug hooking.

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Some of the highlights were:

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a chakra charka (happy Carrie? I’m tired, stop picking on  me)

scarf

alpaca knit scarf with embroidery

trindle

a trindle

cocoons

silk cocoons

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When I get back home and rested and have gathered my thoughts, I’ll have a better post.  Pinky swear.  (maybe)

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Happy Sheboygan Sunday y’all!

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And that’s all I have to say about that

Aug 20

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My new Browning Micro Midas3.  (schweet!)  Oh and the pink in the background is the cover for my new laptop.  Texas has my old one on the road with him.  I really had to get one since I need to blog while I’m in WI.  Because I’m all about the blogging.  *snort*

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Heh.

Happy Thursday Bitches!*

*Don’t even get me started on The Church Lady bullshit that’s going on right now.  There is going to be a “Come to Jesus” phone call tonight.

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A-HA! I’m on time this week.

Aug 17

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  1. Delayed :: gratification
  2. Irresponsible :: the church lady (new code word for someone)
  3. Stupendous :: awesome!
  4. Barcelona :: tapas
  5. Solution :: workable
  6. Simplify :: and organize
  7. Crumble :: fruit (yum, bust bake one)
  8. Podcast :: never listen
  9. Conversation :: starter
  10. Homepage :: igoogle

It’s Monday and that’s all I have to say about that.

Some bright points:

01. The wheel is supposed to be here today.

02. The rest of the Sookie Stackhouse novels should be here by Wednesday.

Reading the first 7 books in 4 days whilst sitting on the deck watching the lake was fun.

03. My class thingy starts next Saturday

04. There are surprises all around for Texas when he returns.  Some done and some in process.

05. I’m getting really good with the bow.  Surprisingly, it doesn’t hurt the floppy.  The other arm holds all the tension/weight.

06.  I have my new laptop up and running and am trying to get rid of the stupid crap they include on it.  (this may turn out to be a dark, dark spot on the day)

07. I actually have a bunch of b-day presents bought and wrapped and now I have to box it up.  I’m hoping I can get them out in time seeing as I’m going to be just getting back from WI when it should go out.

08. I’m having fun contemplating my new phone which I can pick out tomorrow.

I hate veriz*n with the passion of a 1000 burning suns, but alltel was bought by them and now my phone plan is all screwed up and I need to change what I’m on (since 1500 texts a month is not enough) AND they no longer support the alltel phones.  I was lucky and  got my messed up one replaced under warranty.  I’m thinking maybe a blackberry.

Happy Monday y’all!

** ETA: I downloaded the internet application for my Wii.  DOOOODE!  Internet.  On a 50″ plasma. Ohhhhh, yeah.

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Since I’m Lazy *

Jul 29

Posted by Stacey in Uncategorized | 14 Comments

And I have no shame…

The procedure went well.  Hey!  They gave me the same drug that killed M.J. to knock me out.  I think I lurves that stuff.  Well, except for the fact that Texas’ mother was my ride and I may have spilled the beans about some piercings she didn’t know about.

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Whoooopsie!  Thankfully he called me first when he got off the train and I was able to warn him.

Yes, I am still medically interesting.  Between the blood work and the procedure it’s nothing he thought it was.  (no Celiac, no food allergy, no cancer, no scar tissue issues, no bacterial pockets, no fistules, no diverticulitis )  He admitted that he was stumped and we’re waiting for the biopsy results to see if he can figure out what’s going on.  He now has four “odder issues” that he’s looking at and we’re going to try a medicine that treats two of them to see if it works.  At least for 2-3 weeks until the results are back in.

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I finally remembered my facebook password and have been playing over there.  And on plurk.  And knitvana.

Because it’s not like I have anything better to do.

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Like finish spinning the stuff on the wheel so Cookie can start receiving parts.

I shouldn’t have done all my household crap on Monday when I was buzzing.

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Happy Wednesday y’all!

*wow… I wonder how many of my posts I start like that.

ETA: GOOGLE, google, google… oh google reader why have thou forsaken my feed?

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Are you trying to tell me something?

Jul 24

Posted by Stacey in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

My horrorscope for today:

Your key planet Mars is connecting with subtle yet powerful forces today as it pushes you to take a risk by stepping outside of your usual modes of expression. Anger may arise if you are uncertain how to handle this intense energy, but it’s crucial for you to move past your personal needs and think about everyone involved. You have the power to impact others in a positive way now if you choose to take the high road.

More apropos than y’all realize.

Skim to the picture if you don’t want a rant.

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I’m just trying to figure out how high that high road is, because I’m already feeling lightheaded.

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Despite being told “just be yourself” I can’t.  Myself just wants to say “eff you” and walk away and that in no way  makes this particular situation any better.  I’ve backed off, I’ve swallowed my urge to fire back, I’ve even waved the white flag in hopes of making it better… but it feels like the other person wants to keep it going.   The one solution offered can be done, but it’s going to make me bitter and resentful if I have to do it and the other person “wins” with manipulation.

And no, it’s not about winning, it’s about saying this is not acceptable, it’s about saying it’s not all about you, it’s about saying you are not automatically right just because you think so, it’s about boundaries and limits,  it’s about someone standing up and saying that I matter and my feelings are important too and not just giving in because it’s the easier thing to do. I want someone to acknowledge that this is effed up instead of just telling me to work it out.

I decided years ago that I wasn’t going to play this game – that I couldn’t play it – and I walked away.  It’s very hard to find myself back in this situation because the healthy thing for me to do is not play.   But if I don’t then I’m the bad guy.

It’s just been sitting there festering inside of me and I know it has to be dealt with, but I just don’t know how to do it without it ending badly.  I know it’s not getting any better just trying to sit it out either.  I’ve seen the change in perception that the other person has been able to bring about and I think “Wow, they’re good.  I haven’t seen that level of skill since (name withheld to protect the guilty)”.

So, yeah.  Just needed to vent.  I’m hoping by letting it out a little, I can back away from all the emotions and suck it up and make it o.k. no matter what.

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Fiber distraction

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Now for something different:

1. Not getting into that super special sock club, is not the end of the world.
2. Sitting here, listening to the sound of rain falling, I wonder if I brought the laundry in.
3. Beer butt chicken and grilled asparagus tastes so good!
4. Sometimes, putting others first is fulfilling and rewarding - depending upon who that other is.
5. Lake sunrises is are breathtaking, really.
6. Well, maybe there is one more place I’d like to tell you to stick it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to contemplating belly button lint or maybe I’ll spin, tomorrow my plans include trying to shave more time off my 1000 meters, picking up some grilling meat, going to a munch, watching the crazy neighbors celebrate their collective birthdays (they’ve been stocking up booze for a few weeks now) and Sunday, I want to watch TruBlood with TX – we do it every Sunday over the phone!

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Happy Friday y’all!

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