Fall Back to Work

I have no idea where the summer went or why it is the middle of November. I returned to work at school and just have not thought about updating this blog. Now I am and find I have lots to write about.

School I don't have as many students as I would like, but the economy has a lot to do with it. I do have great kids and love to go to work. Most of my students are international students; I have been called the Asian Academy equivalent.

Sheep Rose, Violet and Cowboy are doing well. Violet came back from the mill with a little goat mixed in and she is lovely. I have spun around 12oz of her, 2 ply Aran weight, for a Liesl sweater. It is a bit stiffer than I would like, but I think it will work for this pattern. I was hoping for the NG Anhinga, but I don't think there is enough drape. Cowboy and Rose fleece will be going to the mill soon. I have decided to mix Cowboy with a pound of soysilk. OK, I like soysilk and I can spin it. I know this because a bunch of people gave me theirs because they hate it.

Knitting I finished a Baby Suprise Jacket, handspun Dove socks, a felted bowl (Cat Bordhi) and a Snapping Turtle Skirt (NG). One blue, one red and two white ribbons. I was a bit dissapointed, but the judges chose some odd pieces for the winners. Acrylic, unblocked socks; a sweater with rippled ribbing for best in show. Oh well, it was an interesting experience.

Next time I'll tell you about the story of what is in the jar.

Bell Curve Skirt

I finished the Bell Curve skirt. It is gorgeous. I'm also almost (one sleeve short) of finishing the Vogue shrug. Life is good.

We had great thunderstorms this morning, and I had strange vivid dreams. No, the content will not be discussed. The dogs are muddy and track everything into the house. I will hear about it tonight, I'm sure, but we all had fun stomping in mud puddles before I left for the gym.

I started Ellis by Norah Gaughan yesterday, and the Berrocco Suede is an interesting ribbon type yarn. I got some on sale in a terra-cotta coral color. I think I like it. More Zoe is coming in purple for another Bell Curve skirt, and I think I'm set for the summer for projects.

BH is reneging on the sheep fence - too expensive and he doesn't want to take the time. He did promise, and it was the one big item I insisted on before marrying him. He has no idea what he is in for. I need sheep to work, and to have students, and to work my own dogs. That is the reason I agreed to the family farm purchase. Everything else about the quality of my life has degenerated for the sheep.

The sun has come out now, and it is a warm lovely spring day. I enjoy seeing my kids after spring break, and they are now preparing for the end - graduation. I will miss them, but there is always another batch coming along that needs tutoring and mothering. But this group was special. They were at the wedding.