Monday, 27 February 2012

Winter's not over yet....

Saturday, a winter storm blew in.  I decided it was a good day to stay in, knit, drink tea, and watch a movie.

When I let Penn out Sunday morning, it looked like this



I just keep repeating to myself "Less than a month until the first day of spring".



"Come on mom, quit taking pictures and let me in!"


Maureen

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

W.I.P Wednesday (on Tuesday!)

No progress made on any of my quilting projects.  The basket case wallhanging is still sitting on my crafting table, exactly where it was last week.

Lots of knitting happened this week.  I took one of my projects with me when we went to Saskatoon on Saturday, and worked on it in the car.  Last night was knitting group night (chinese food and knitting...two very good things!)

These are the two Baktus scarves I'm working on



And the other scarf I'm working on


With my lovely assistant.

A cold is creeping up on me today, so lots of tea is the prescription.  As well as something sweet!


A cup of sweet milky tea on the right, and a Dr. Oetker mug cake on the left.  Yummy!

Linked to The Needle and Thread Network WIP Wednesday

Sunday, 19 February 2012

Saturday in Saskatoon

Yesterday, the Sister and I (and our dogs) drove up to Saskatoon for the day.  We go up there for the day every few months.  We shop, eat at Fuddrucker's (I miss Fudds in Regina!), take the dogs for a bit of a walk at the University.

It was a beautiful day starting out.  No fog at all (yes, it's that corner again)



 
It was a beautiful day for the drive, and the roads were great.  When we got there, we went to McNally Robinson to shop for books, and then to Periwinkle Quilting so I could indulge my fabric fix.  I was amazingly restrained.

After lunch, we took the dogs to the University so they could stretch some and 'relieve' themselves.




And have a nice drink of water.


I took a picture of the view of downtown Saskatoon.


And the sunset on the way home to Regina.


It was a very good day.

Friday, 17 February 2012

A Very Foggy Friday

When I went to let Penn out this morning, I noticed that it seemed to be foggy.

Got in the car, and driving to work it became extremely foggy. I grabbed my camera out of my purse and tried to get some pictures.



At the corner of Broad and Broadway.  Normally, downtown Regina is clear.


Same corner as I was going back to work after lunch.


Buildings are clearer, but the fog is still hanging around.  Hoarfrost was collecting on the trees.  I was hoping that it would still be on after work, but it was all gone.  Maybe in the morning.


Penn didn't care.  He was enjoying being outside for a bit.


Maureen

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Happy Flag Day!

February 15, 1965 is when our beautiful Maple Leaf became the official flag of Canada.


The Maple Leaf Forever!

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Happy Valentine's Day!


The background is less than inspired...my bulletin board at work.


Monday, 13 February 2012

Just another Manic Monday

Well, maybe not so manic.  It was my day off, so I decided I was just going to putter around.  I made some progress on the cleaning project--I can start to see some surfaces now!  I also worked on the "I'm not a basket case" wall hanging.


It's not as bright as it appears in this pictures...I used a Kansas Troubles charm pack to make it so its a little dustier in colour.  The binding is now completely sewn on.  I just need to hand sew it on the back.

I also started a new Baktus scarf for myself.  I'm using Noro Taiyo sock yarn to make it.  No picture yet.

Tonight was knit night at the Wok Box.  I had the Singapore Cashew stir fry for supper, and then got a lot done on the Baktus.

Penn wanted to come with me:


I have a follower!  Thanks Brenda, you made my day!

Maureen