Signups are now open! I participated last year and had sooo much fun. What are you waiting for? Go check it out.
I know I've been out of touch for awhile, but this time it'll be for a good reason.
I'm heading to Calgary for a Eurasier Conference.
I plan on having an annoucement - knitting related - soon after I return.
I promise that amongst all the other crap that is preventing me from blogging, I am knitting.
And I've got proof -- look I'm famous
Yeah, it has been awhile. I'm still working like crazy trying to get everything done so that I can settle back into my happy knitting, blogging, ravelry life.
As I'm attempting to setup my new website, I ran across a bit of a problem, so I'm using this post to test things out.
This link won't be here forever, just until I get things fixed, but if you're early enough, you might just get to see some pictures of my doggies. ;) If you click on the link and you can't see any pictures can you either leave a comment or send me an email at errs at yahoo dot com. I'd really appreciate the help.
Puppy Pictures
I hope to be back sometime before the end of the summer, with a whole new website and blog to share.
When I started knitting, I never realized the community that would come with my new hobby. First there was some blogs I read, and then there was Ravelry, and within Ravelry, there's The Friends of P. (waves jazz hands at Friends of P)
I am so thankful for this wonderful community and the wonderful people in it. I feel blessed in my life right now, but some folks (or their pups) aren't as in as good a place. Since tax time is coming up and I'm sure you're all getting money back, why not throw a few bucks to some good causes?
First, there's Jess & Casey -- have you noticed that Ravelry's been a little slow lately? Yep -- they're running out "go fast" computer parts. I also didn't know that they were in debt from getting Ravelry up and running. Ravelry is free and is supported through advertisers, but that doesn't take care of the existing debts and equipment needs. So, the wonderful Ravelry user community put together an amazing fund-raising prize filled raffle. You can find all the details on Fricknit's blog. I'll wait while you check it out and chuck some dough at Jess & Casey.
And within a smaller Ravelry group -- the Friends of P -- a rescue pup belonging to KTMay, had a HORRIBLE reaction to all the vaccinations and ended up in the emergency vet. (Those of you with pets know how expensive this can be...) $2K (yup $2000.00) later, Vinnie is home safe. The rescue organization paid all of Vinnie's bills. But you know that's $2K less that they have to spend on other needy dogs. So, to help cover some of the expenses, KTMay donated one of her own Piddly bags. (If you've been trying to get one of these, you know how hard they are to get) and some of her own yarn for a raffle. Other Friends of P, donated some more goodies. You can get the full details on KTMay's blog. (Again, I'll wait while you go throw the puppies some money and come back...)
Aren't getting a refund? Okay -- how about donating some of your knitting?
Becka - the KnittingWounded - is hosting a Knit-Tit-Along. Knitting spare boobies for those who've lost theirs. You can get the details and an adorable button on her blog. Oh -- did I mention prizes? She's really good at prizes. (I won a contest on her blog and OMG she outdid herself!)
Meliabella, she of Keegan Lane yarns fame, has put together a group on Ravelry to knit socks for cancer patients. At Power Socks group, you can either donate your knitting or sign somebody up for some socks. She explains the idea behind the group on her blog.
Its time to give back to the community that gives us all so much -
And to show you how small the world is, I was reading Becka's blog about the Path of Hope and found that a fellow Friend of P, Sarah of Perfect Day yarns is dying a special yarn for charity.
So, take a look at your world, if you got some cash or some knitting to spare, please consider one or all of these extremely worthy causes.
Whooops! I just realized I didn't tell you guys how we did this weekend. Too find out you'll have to pop over to the dogs' blog:
www.pantheonacres.com/news
What? Your pet doesn't have a blog???? Sheesh. ;)
Oh, and don't bother clicking around looking for a sneak preview of the site. Its still under construction on the designer's server. So, you'll just find a bunch of crap. Oh, and if you a have any suggestions for a different wordpress theme, let me know... I like the one that's up there now, but I'm not in love with it.
Since y'all are so interested my sock yarn -- this etsy Friday is about Keegan Lane Yarns.
Keegan Lane Yarns is brain-child of Melissa and you can find her yarns on Ravelry.
She has a sock club -- with a gorgeous pattern & yarn combo for this month ... (sorry links on Ravelry). We're a too late for this round, but I know I'm going for it next round. :D
The yarns come in various weights. I got 2 skeins of her "lux worsted":
In Prairie Storm:
which turned into:
Foliage Hat (modeled by Lizzie)
I also have a skein of Black Magic Woman that I haven't decided on what to make:
This yarn knits up a treat - and that hat kept me comfy through the long cold Chicago winter.
Now that I've discovered socks, I got a skein of Toast Sock BIG Footies for my husband in Milky Way:
And for myself -- gorgeous En Pointe sock yarn in Northern Lights.
I had to get this color way when I saw these gorgeous socks. (Sorry another Ravelry link.)
And now for the CRASH!!! My computer had a complete meltdown last night. I managed to get most of my important files off of it and then had to reset to all the factory settings. So, I'm attempting to get everything back the way it was and not loose my speedy internet connection. (so far it hasn't been bad.)
And my humble request for good thoughts for us! Bruce and I are going back into the conformation ring this weekend for the first time in over a year and a half. He's filling out nicely (finally) and has come a long way. On Sunday, we're showing Lizzie as well. After we're done in the ring, Lizzie & Bruce are getting their CERF exams and Bruce is getting his Cardiac test. Both are important tests to for breeding.
So tomorrow at 10:45 am, and Sunday from 1pm to around 4 good thought would be greatly appreciated. :D
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