Monday 24 August 2009

Grumble, but no rumble....


The strike by the Drive Test folks has left me stranded without an M1 (learners permit) for my motorcycle class which would have started this week, so I have been left on the side of the road, so to speak, until they settle their issues and I can re-schedule my test. I'm all grumble, and no rumble!

And so I'm knitting while i continue to study my handbook, on yes - more socks, and this. Easy, peasy - I'm on the second sleeve and headed into the round and round 2x2 ribbing that serves as the collar and waistband, after just one weekend of knitting here and there. And even better, I used yarn reclaimed from a sweater a few years back that was in my stash, in much the same color as shown. My contrast is much more subtle - main color held double with a new yarn I found at Yarn Forward called Fame Trend, colorway 655.


On a plus note, the G-man has asked to see what kind of bike I'm eyeing (see it here) to purchase next spring and wants to know exactly where I plan to park it in the winters (that's what biker buddies with big garages are for - I know just the one I can bribe with a well loaded Starbucks coffee card!), so I'm taking that as a very good sign that he's accepted my newest hobby, God love him!

Knit on!

Kate

Sunday 16 August 2009

Inching forward with my plan.....

I'm collecting my biker bits (and some "babes" along the way):

got this:
http://www.power-trip.com/ladies/ladiesjackets_jetblack.html

here:
http://www.greenmtnharley.com/default.asp

met Tammy, who really helped me find the right jacket and gloves:









and Fran, who's picture I cannot find on staff yet, but who was so enthusiastic on learning I was going for my license and moving into the drivers seat, that she high five-d me over the counter and made me promise that I would come back to Vermont and ride with her. I can't think of anything finer!

I've been knitting and studying all weekend!
knit on..........

Tuesday 11 August 2009

Sunday 2 August 2009

Here I am....


I am staying here for the long weekend with friends. They live in this amazing house in Old Quebec City!

Even the never ending rain can't dampen the charm!

And while I travel, the sock maufacturing fest continues....

Knit on.