I've been around UNIX and UNIX-Like operating systems for more years than I want to count. I've installed Linux on some rather odd machines, even got Mandrake 7 to load on an IBM Thinkpad without any difficulty. NEVER did I EVER have as much trouble as I did with this last and first go-round since t...

I have been busy lately and not all of the work has been knitting.  Diane and I took a class from Jennif Chandler on Feather Light felted scarfs at SAFFand put what we learned in class to work.  Here are 3 scarfs that I made last weekend.  The technique is not hard but takes a litt...

I arrived home Sunday night to a box decorated with all things Halloween but I saved it until Monday night to savor all of the goodies.  Tonni did such a great job wrapping the packages with Halloween ribbon and cute take out boxes decorated with bats.   I couldn't wait to dig ...

We had such a good time that Diane and I are planning out next trip next year.   We ran into Mercedes and Kristen at the hotel from Knit Nouveau.  We were in sensory overload as soon as we walked in the door Friday morning.    We met up with Bibby at Gale's Ar...

I just can't believe how time flies but I do have a couple of things to show that I have been knitting a little.  The AU socks are finished and waiting for cooler weather. I also dug the Vintage Velvet Scarf (from Scarf Style) out of the WIP pile.  I started this scarf probably about 2 yea...

The Art From The Heart benefit and auction is tonight.  I finally decided on knitting a Mother Earth's Net Carry-All with an attached dishrag and Wisp a lacy scarf. This is such a great bag and I have already knitted one for myself.  I used Araucania Nature Cotton color #06.  The patt...

Today is Wednesday and you know what that means!  Last but not least Beamer is in the spotlight today.  He is a Champagne Burmese and is the oldest (by just a little) over Cisco.  He has been our problem child recently and we have even taken him to a behaviorist who put him on medicat...

  Hershey our youngest, is in the spotlight today.  He is a Sable Burmese and therefore the name Hershey.  He always closes his eyes in pictures and I have a hard time taking a good one.  This morning I told him he had to help me since he was on the blog today and he cooperated!&...

I finished my first pair of socks for the Summer of Socks.  I loved this pattern from Knitty and will definitely will use it again. Spring Forward from Knitty Fannie's Fingering Weight from Farmhouse Yarns Size 1 1/2 DPNs Started June 21  Finished June 29 I have been searching Ravelry for ...

I have been knitting and have the pictures to prove it!  I finished the Parallel Socks with the yarn that Darlene had given me. Parallel Socks from Wildhorse Farm Designs Sunshine Yarns in the Cherry Blossom colorway Size 1 1/2 (2.5 mm) DPNs Started in December and finished February 23. I also ...