That's what I have! There are so many
things I want to knit—for months I have been diligent, and have
refused to start anything new (well eventually I did succumb to
socks, but...) I worked exclusively (auto fill want to put in the
word extensively—it's right, I worked extensively, too!) on the
shawl.
Now I have a bad case of startitis—I
look around and every skein of yarn I own is saying, ME! Me! Me! Me
first, make something with me!
Wingspan is on the list--and has
actually been cast on with Paton's Lace in the green/lavender color.
A sweater vest (my cinnamon brown DK wool from KnitPick's) is right
behind it. I don't have a pattern—just an idea—and I might just
wing it. And there are other scarves, and hats, and sweaters, and,
and, and!
I am working hard on both pairs of
socks—both of them plain stocking knit—but I have plans for some
patterned (lace) socks, and some color work sock, (2—my black eyed
susan's and my dragon socks) and other socks. (my secret
socks)--there are half a dozen bags of Sock kits packed up ready to
go—and new sock yarn that want to get into the first empty bag
available.
I have laundry to do, too and big mess
to deal with—junk (junk? Well stuff) came out of the trunk of the
old car--and hasn't been put into trunk of new car.. And the
question is what should go into the trunk. Already I have added the
the maps, and tools and flares back—I don't need to justify these.
Packed up neatly, ready to go, are the jumper cables—they still
haven't made it to the trunk—but that is where they belong.
But what about a spare blanket?—I've
always carried a small blanket in the car—and a small first aid
kit. The old one needs some new supplies—but better to have to
throw out some old band aids—(unused) than to be caught need
one—and not have one at hand. It's a bit paranoid of me--to have flares, a blanket and a first aid kits. (Or I am
a good scout, and always prepaired?!)
I think the tarp is going to find a new
home in the broom closet top shelf—But I will tuck a few bottles of
water into the trunk—they are another good emergency supply to have
on hand.
There is pool junk hanging around,
too. The ice chest that was used all summer for soda's and cold
drinks.. and all the pool toys—noodles and frisbies, and beach
balls (one bit the dust)--and bathing caps and nose plugs, and ear
plugs—along with pool shoes. There is the chain (used to secure
all the chairs and lounges and the ice chest) and the lock. A mountain of beach towels in the laundry—along with all the swim
suits. OK most of this stuff has been sorted—(towel &
swimsuits in the laundry, paper plates, and plastic forks &
knives packed into zip lock bags, empty soda cans into the recycle
bag/bag)--but it really hasn't been dealt with (and once the laundry is done, it's time to put away the beach towels)
AND-- some of the swimming stuff will
be used later this year (in theory)—I will join the NYParks program
for the indoor pool--no fun to go now—the pool shares a parking lot
with Tennis Open—and normal free parking is at a premium ($$) for
the duration. But a lot of the stuff can be packed away till next
summer--but I have to decide--what!
Everywhere things are pulled apart,
pilled up, and in a general disarray! Plus it's too damn hot! How I
wish the pool still had water in it... It's hot hazy and humid and
the perfect day for a cool dip!
Meanwhile, Lost at DMV socks have 5
inches of the foot knit—another 2 and half inches or so before I
can start the toe—and other (the as of yet, unseen) striped
socks have 3 inches of foot.. a bit more before I can start the toe
on them. Plus there is still a heel to do after the toe is knit—so
they are further than Lost at DMV from being finished.
There is also a lot of sewing to do
this month! Dresses and coats and more!
Tomorrow the car goes to visit its
former home—a small family reunion party is going on—and I won't
be doing any of these chores—or activities--(cause knitting and
sewing aren't really chores) .
