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February 13, 2008


heading north
posted by soe 3:41 am

I apologize for the blog being so quiet, but I’ve been busy. I’ve been working late a lot recently, trying to get things done so I could head north for our annual meeting without cause for concern. I’m not sure I’ve succeeded, but most everything seems to be under control and I think everything I failed to finish can be worked on from Boston.

Anyone see a potential problem?

I’ve also been frantically trying to finish my cardigan. Yes, the sweater that was supposed to be done for my trip to Denver, then for Thanksgiving, then for Christmas, and finally for the end of January is not yet complete. I have a few more inches of never-ending seaming to finish on the left sleeve, button and neck bands to add, buttons to attach, and a few loose ends to weave in from the seaming process. Ultimately, I’ll also need to block the heck out of the darn thing because I failed to comprehend how the sweater was constructed and the body is far shorter than I’d like. (Like four inches too short. Yes, really.) Any suggestions on how to accomplish that are greatly appreciated.

I’m not packed. In fact, many of the clothes I’m planning to take with me are currently on the drying rack. Perhaps I ought not to have waited for the rainiest day of the year thus far to dry things on a deadline. The good thing is that I have picked out the books and knitting projects I’m taking with me.

On the knitting front we have:

  1. The Every Day Cardigan — nearly done and hardly any knitting left to do on it
  2. Mum’s Christmas Monkeys — I’m so ashamed! I meant to have these done by today, but I’ve stalled with half a sock to go. (Sorry Mum!) These must come off the needles before I leave Connecticut next week.
  3. Lucy’s Shawl — my first real lace project (hats and socks notwithstanding) and made of luscious New England alpaca. Perfect for knitting in Boston and Somers.

Think that’s enough for a weeklong trip?

For reading material, accompanying me will be Walden (the next classic on Karen’s and my list), the first volume of The Chronicles of Chrestomanci (per Jenn’s long-ago recommendation), and The Uncommon Reader (which I hope will make me laugh and forget about the indignity of having to work on one’s birthday).

I’ve queued up some posts to carry us through until I get back to my folks’ house where I will be able to write more freely.

(Oh, and if anyone is looking for me on Thursday, call my cellphone, as I’ll be working, but reachable. I think.)

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