Tuesday, February 07, 2006

I'm still here (but not nautical)

Here I am, prodded out of neglecting my blog by la Mai (see comments for the previous post). This is going to be big on photos and small on words because....well, if I have time, I'll explain at the end.

During the last week, we did this:


I finished these ankle socks (for me!). 100% handpainted merino sock yarn from Angora Valley in Roses. Picot cast on, then basic sock pattern. Love 'em!



The sun finally came out and we went outdoors as much as possible.



Hugo stepped into a muddy ditch.



We found a caterpillar.



Amelia is almost finished her quilt. Last class this afternoon. Yay!



Hugo finished this current set of swimming lessons and celebrated by jumping off the high diving board.

OK - I have a few moments left on the timer to tell you why I haven't blogged as much. In a word..... well, in several words......

-Romance Writers of America, Greater Vancouver Chapter Conference, March 25
-agent appointment
-editor appointment
-no manuscript ready
-piles of incoherent plot notes
-insane schedule showing that if I just stick to The Plan, there is a miniscule chance of having something worth pitching at the conference
-The Plan involves extensive use of a timer
-when the timer beeps, I have to move on to the next th

4 comments:

mommy to six J's said...

love the pink socks they look so warm and fuzzy.

Becky said...

Good luck with the writing. Rofl at the timer and keeping moving. Keep us posted every once in a while as you can!

Love the socks, too -- I'd commission a pair if I wasn't so hard on socks. Although I'm wondering if it's possible to make a reinforced sole (hmmm)? Possibilities, possibilities...

Becky said...

Nautical in spirit, though : )

Katy said...

Wow--good luck on pulling something together. that's exciting!

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