2012 - Week One - Let's Do This2012 - Week One - Let's Do This I'm starting off 2012 with a positive surge of energy and eagerness because I know this is going to be a great year!  This year, although I don't set new year's goals or resolutions, I am looking forward...

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Week Fifty - GiftsWeek Fifty - Gifts This week's post is all about gifts.  First I'll start with the gift of an amazing husband who cares for me way more than I could ever deserve.  This past week, my laptop that I use for doing my job...

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Week Fourty Nine - Lessons LearnedWeek Fourty Nine - Lessons Learned One of the things I have learned about blogging over the past years, is that the very thing that you most want to write about generally keeps you from writing. That thing is called life. When I get busy,...

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Week Thirty - Rabbits Reborn and Sharing the Game of SoccerWeek Thirty - Rabbits Reborn and Sharing the Game of... This week has been a long one.  Scott has been in Africa all week and does not get back until Wednesday.  Although I have missed him greatly, I have been able to accomplish much with the quiet house...

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Week Twenty Nine - Missions and MittensWeek Twenty Nine - Missions and Mittens Scott left for Uganda yesterday on his first mission trip, ever.  He will be gone for 10 days and is part of an all male (testosterone rich) group of coaches and active guys.  He was excited, nervous,...

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Ravelry and a New Swap

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The invite finally arrived yesterday morning for me to join the new knitting community Ravelry.  I wasn’t sure if I would like it or how much I would use it, but it is actually pretty impressive.  The programming that has gone into the databases and interfaces is truly amazing.  If you haven’t received your invite yet, keep watching for it in your inbox and if you haven’t signed on to the waiting list yet, what are you waiting for??

Additionally, I have joined the Christmas Around The World Swap this year.  It looks to be a fun swap and besides what really drew me into it was the really cool button.

KR Secret Pal swap 3 is completed

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Mary McNally you are the best secret pal a knitter could wish for! Thank you for being mine!

I was very fortunate to have a wonderful secret pal for this swap. My favorite gift came last month and I was so surprised. She sent me a drop spindle and kit. Spinning yarn is something that I have always found facinating. This item was on my wish list and I was so thrilled when it arrived. Now I just have to learn how to use the thing……

Here is a photo of my last package from Mary when she revealed her identity to me.

I have already hidden the chocolate from prying eyes and fingers!!

Thanks again Mary, you’re the best!

East Carolina Knitters Swap

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My package arrived today from my secret pal on the East Carolina Knitters yahoo group swap. Below is what I received. Thanks Secret Pal!

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Package in the Mail

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My friend and fellow knitter Laura is destashing and since I don’t have a stash yet she sent me a package. It arrived today and in it was:

Thanks a bunch Laura! I feel a creative wave coming on….

Surprises

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My secret pal has surprised me. I cannot be surprised! She did it! She purchased a drop spindle with wool and instructions and had it sent to me. I could not believe it. My husband thinks I am nuts being this happy over a tool, but it is not the tool so much as the fact that she got me just what I wanted and never expected!! Thank you so much pal of mine. I can’t wait to find out who you are. I will post a picture as soon as I can.

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