February 14, 2007
Rain? We had rain! Lots of rain!
The local shopping centre's roof caved in under the weight of the rain.
The yard got wet!
Twinkie wasn't happy. She's three and a half now, and she hasn't really seen a lot of rain.
But she's seen enough to know she doesn't like it.
We had another visitor through the downpour. Early Monday morning, I could hear some distinctive squawking out the back.
A Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. They're not unusual around here, but he sat there in the same spot all day Monday in the pouring rain and all night Monday night. On Tuesday I was worried that he might be a lost pet, or injured, but then a friend came visiting.
Then they left together. He must have got his days mixed up for their date.
Is there anything better to do on a rainy day than knit? I think not.
The Fern Garden Stole is growing.
I've got the hang of the pattern now, and it's going along very well. I've also been working on the second Bloomin' Feet Sock.
I'm at that stage with both projects that blogging feels boring. It's the same old, same old, looks the same, just longer. Who wants to see that?
Of course, today is February 14, which is the first day of the Faina's Scarf-along, which means I get to start smething new. Now I'm entering danger territory, because I have far too many projects on the go, which means the blogging will stay boring. I apologise in advance.
I'm trying to be organised and apportion a certain amount of time to each project per day.
But lets face it, I'm not organised.
Comments
You don't have boring material at all,I love to see your progress even if it is a few inches,besides a piccie of Twinkie is worth heaps and the rain is simply wonderful,wish we could get some here...
Posted by: cathy at February 14, 2007 04:19 PMNever boring. At least your projects are growing. I'm loving the stole. It's making me want to start one. And tell David that I loved the orange sky picture.
Posted by: Restless Knitter at February 14, 2007 04:31 PMWell rainy days make us work so we can do more than one thing. Love them all and yes there has been just a bit of good rain. BUt we still need more to help the levels out. Youll get anonther rainy day and a good chance to hide with the knitting and the socks will be done so there will just be 2 then. Best not be me who has been finding projects to finish.
Posted by: Tianne at February 14, 2007 07:57 PMIf we had birds like that in our yard my girls would go NUTS.
Your knitting looks lovely on both projects.
Posted by: Amanda at February 14, 2007 11:04 PMEwww...all that rain...poor Twinkie. We have icy snowy slush today...Knits look good. I have been eyeing that Fern Garden.
Posted by: Kathleen at February 14, 2007 11:11 PMKnitting is never boring to me. I never did get the pattern for that scarf. I'm probably going to regret not joining the fun when I see your's taking shape.
Posted by: wool winder at February 15, 2007 12:15 AMSo glad to hear you had some rain! That must have been a surprise, to see the cockatoo in the trees! Was Twinkie bothered by it?
I love your knitting photos -- they are not boring, they are motivational to me. :)
Posted by: Debby at February 15, 2007 12:39 AMThat's a lot of rain! Those cockatoo's are amazing and to see them in the "wild" is too cool. That stole is just beautiful - I think I have to search for that pattern now....
Posted by: chris at February 15, 2007 12:56 AMHow cool is it that you live in a place where cockatoos are indiginous in the wild!
Poor bunny!
I'm glad I'm not the only one with 10 million project on the needles and yet are still casting on for Faina today!
Posted by: La at February 15, 2007 03:56 AMThe cockatoos are beautiful! You have such wonderful birds in Australia. I have never knit with white or black yarn - I'm always so attracted to all the other colors. I worry that I'll get bored with those colors. But I always envie other people's black or white lace projects. The Jo Sharp looks scrumptious!
Posted by: Evelyn at February 15, 2007 04:10 AMOh my gosh, I wish we had birds like that here! That would be so cool!
Posted by: lobstah at February 15, 2007 05:44 AMNow that's a lot of rain. Rain definately makes for a nice knitting companion . Like the other commenters I am more than happy to watch the progress of your knitting. The only problem may be that I love those socks a little more each time I see them and my list of "things to knit one day" is already way too long.
Posted by: Carol at February 15, 2007 07:34 AMWe've missed out on the rain, but got lots of wind.
Really loving the Fern Garden stole, and the socks are terrific. Can't remember if I got the pattern for those socks or not........I have so many. lol
Your projects are coming along fine, no need to rush! Bet Twinkie was happy to get her feet back on dry land, too. ;)
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wow. that is a lot of rain!!! the stole is looking very good!!! cant wait to see till it's finished!!!
Posted by: Michelle at February 15, 2007 09:11 AMYou'll enjoy knitting with the Jo Sharp Alpaca/Silk - beautiful yarn & colour.
Posted by: Nora at February 16, 2007 03:14 PMFern Garden really looks great. Cute story about the Cockatoo .... must have lost his day planner.
Posted by: Diane at February 16, 2007 11:39 PM
What a beautiful shawl you are making. I love the one you are going to make out of the Jo Sharp Silk Georgette too. Arent cockatoos just beautiful. We used to get a lot around here devouring all the leaves off the gumtrees, and then we had a big storm and they flew off the day of it, and then returned a few weeks later. I cant wait to see your finished socks too, just so pretty.
Posted by: Sue at February 14, 2007 01:42 PM