Where did the week go?!

Wasn't it just Sunday night?  It certainly seems like it.  Crazy busy mostly good week.  Spent my Thursday with a dear beloved friend, texting with 2 more, looking for chickens in the burbs, and counting my blessings.  

Oh, and I was forced into my local Panera for the first time.

Have fallen in love with the green bowls they use for half a salad.  Pondering a life of crime to get my paws on some.  I've already got a large enough handbag.

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For the first time in a very long time, missed an anniversary.  It's not the end of the world, but since it's half mine, it's a shame I lost track of the time.  Then again, I'm pretty sure I'll be forgiven.  ;^)

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Unconscious Mutterings

1. Stitches :: Escaping
2. Reckless ::  Woman
3. Wealth ::  & Health
4. Tenant ::  David
5. Recognize ::  Respect
6. Hospital ::  Food
7. Bangs ::  Not The Hair Style
8. Hello ::  Stranger!
9. Folder ::  Misplaced
10. Glamour ::  Bwahahahahahahahaha!

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Interesting thing happened yesterday:

We went to my LYS and, while I was thrilled to see and touch some wonderful beautiful yarn, I wasn't tempted by any of it.  Don't get me wrong.  I spent some quality time wandering around with some sock yarn and I talked myself out of more Noro sock because I really do know better. But nothing called to me.  Not even the stuff that reminded me of dragon fruit.

There may have been roving, but roving is not yarn.

Later, at the Michaels, I was pondering Patons worsted weight for socks.  Not really loving the colors but preparing to settle when I saw a moth fly by.  That did it for me.  No yarn at all, and no plans of returning to that store.  o.O

Maybe I'll get back to the LYS for some worsted weight for socks, but maybe not.  It's not like I need more socks or want anything close to a cabled worsted weight sock right now.  Not to mention the fact that being a mod on the Summer of Socks does not mean I am required to knit socks.

It may be due to the fact that I'm drowning in yarn over here.  Or the fact that I am bone-numbingly tired.  Or because I'm just over knitting.  

Only time will tell.

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Oh, and no remote.  No idea where it went unless I threw it out.  Socks are still in-progress.  Have only touched the cardi while looking for the remote.

Coming up on 27K comments here.  No idea how it happened, but I thank all y'all for making the comments the best thing on this blog.

Happy Friday, people!

 

Comments

[Marilyn]

Chickens in the burbs? Really?
You're maybe just in the summer knitting doldrums. Or maybe it's time to try a new craft...I've been thinking of doing some embroidery for a change of pace.
Have a good weekend!
xoxo

[gayle]

Yep, summer doldrums. You need to do something goofy for a while. Like, knit hats for chickens.

[Carole]

You can't possibly be over the knitting, I won't stand for that. I'm pretty sure you have lots of lovely yarn at home and that's why you didn't want to buy anything. And - a moth in the yarn section? YIKES!

[Becky]

Hey, maybe the chickens took the remote!

[Angie]

Did you check your purse for the remote? That's where a lot of stuff ends up at my house. o.O

I still love Noro, despite everything.

I'm glad you had a mostly good week and yay for friends. :D

Green bowls? Must investigate!

xo

[margene]

You just need to dig to the bottom of your freezer. I'll bet you'll find something new (and moth free).
xoxo

[kitten]

Getting jealous of the Squish and her facebooked chickens, aren't you? My dad buys his eggs from the teenager next door who keeps chickens. I am pretty sure he could tell when his order is ready, because chickens seem to make a lot of noise when they're a-layin'.

[Melissa]

A LYS visit without a yarn purchase. I'm impressed.

Good luck with the chicken hunt. Around here they're available in the spring at localish hardware stores. (Biggish store not Home despot or Lowe's)

If you just want eggs stalk the farmer's market and ask everyone who is there.

[silvia]

I'll bet there are lots of chickens in the burbs. It IS northern California after all and we're all about organic. What's more organic than a chicken in the yard?

Knitting mojo comes in fits and starts and it is wicked HOT where you are so it's not too surprising that you're not feeling the knitting love. Me either and I'm a good bit cooler on my side of the hill. Just go with it.

P.S. Just steal the bowl. They won't mind.

[Cheryl S.]

According to a Logitech survey on where people found their lost TV remotes:

49% found the remote in the couch
8% found it in the bathroom
8% in a dresser drawer
4% in the fridge/freezer
2% have found the remote outside or all the way out in the car

As for the Panera bowl, they wouldn't give it to you if they didn't want you to take it.

[Cheryl S.]

Hee. There's even a WikiHow on how to find a lost remote:
http://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Lost-Television-Remote

[CindyCindy]

I'm sorry about the remote. Neither one of us need any more yarn. Roving is another thing. I'm so sorry about the lack of rest, but spending time with dear friends is so good for the soul. And, I can guarantee that Panera can afford to buy another bowl or 12;-P Go for it!! Hugs, Dearheart.

[Kelly]

You know your stash is good when you go to the LYS and think everything at home is better!

[Natalie]

Time spent with good friends improves the whole week.

Fingers crossed the remote shows up or you can find a replacement.

[Diane Stoddard]

I'm coming out of my hiding spot to let you know I dream of a life of crime too! I also want to "collect" enough Panera green bowls for my cabinet but don't tell anyone 'cause the police will know where to find them!!!:-)

I haven't walked into a LYS lately & just fallen in love. I think because I'm trying to be responsible! lol Bought a couple skeins for Thing 1 & Thin 2 hats for the twins but that was because I didn't have the colors & I received a gift card!

[Annie]

Is this the same Panera with the drive thru? Is that why you've never been inside?

Signed,

wishing my Panera had a drive thru

[Doris]

I love those bowls at Panera too. Go with the large purse...that's what they were made for ;^)

[Ruth]

Over. Knitting.

Over. Knitting.

Huh.

It's probably temporary.

[kmkatfew kmkat]

I am shocked at the number of commenters telling you to steal the Panera bowl. Most of it is probably tongue-in-cheek, but really. Just steal whatever you want? C'mon people, get with the program!

[/crotchety self-righteous rant]

Suburban California is probably prime hunting ground for chickens, but this is the wrong season unless you want to buy a few adult laying hens from somebody's flock. The time to buy chicks is early spring; I know this because I grew up on a farm and my mother, in the fine tradition of farm wives everywhere, raised chickens.

[Stacey]

Your week ran away with mine and are touring the world like Thelma and Louise. Or not. :D It'll come back to rights again.

[Sarah]

I think that time is just shriveling up and disappearing in the heat.

I think I'll delete that coupon from Michael's just in case to keep my yarn safe.

xo