tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post1724619771241132245..comments2024-03-18T06:46:14.562-04:00Comments on The A.D.D. Knitter--because I make everything a lot harder than it needs to be...: Bloggable momentsThe A.D.D. Knitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12667169869020308185noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-50160044275053393942008-06-06T17:26:00.000-04:002008-06-06T17:26:00.000-04:00We have a grandmother with also in a somewhat adva...We have a grandmother with also in a somewhat advanced stage. SHe recently, quite accidently (born in her backyard) adapted a baby kitten and it has brought her such joy. I hate to sound cliche, but have no choice...it's almost like she's been given a reason to live.<BR/>What a keepsake that photo of your dad is.Knitting Bandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763905105395493610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-59469760692695749862008-06-06T17:23:00.000-04:002008-06-06T17:23:00.000-04:00You mmediately sent my heart racing and my blood s...You mmediately sent my heart racing and my blood srarted pumping. Right click finger itching, eye twitching... it's scarce? OMG! I gotta get some, quick!Knitting Bandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763905105395493610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-56095224112497430352008-06-01T12:38:00.000-04:002008-06-01T12:38:00.000-04:00Oh P.S. - I used to hate knitting from charts, now...Oh P.S. - I used to hate knitting from charts, now I love 'em :)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://knittymuggins.wordpress.com" REL="nofollow">knittymuggins</A>Knittymugginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665393574099024898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-73788690525924844282008-06-01T12:36:00.000-04:002008-06-01T12:36:00.000-04:00Love that nuzzling sheepie photo! And those yarns...Love that nuzzling sheepie photo! And those yarns - yums!! I am so with you on the scarcity breeding overindulgence thingy. I have a severe "problem" with that myself ;) Glad you had such a lovely trip and how wonderful that your Dad was able to enjoy the visit to the farm too!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://knittymuggins.wordpress.com" REL="nofollow">knittymuggins</A>Knittymugginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665393574099024898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-31247314566896498392008-05-31T14:40:00.000-04:002008-05-31T14:40:00.000-04:00Your posts always leave me smiling. What's not to...Your posts always leave me smiling. What's not to love? You start with yummy pictures of yarn, move on to lace in progress, then a man with a charming smile embracing a lamb, follow that with an adorable octiginarian (I know I'm making assumptions about your dad's age but I love that word!) and finish the whole thing off with cocktails. All of this is sprinkled with witty prose. One of these Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025014995771360052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-13003633269593944352008-05-29T18:41:00.000-04:002008-05-29T18:41:00.000-04:00i like it out this way too. looks like a fun time ...i like it out this way too. looks like a fun time was had by all. i must say, way to go on the yarn haul too. you can never go wrong with a sale. ever. <BR/>methinks your new fibers are oh so loverly!<BR/>:)Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287479834010621454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-52369126054618259792008-05-29T17:26:00.000-04:002008-05-29T17:26:00.000-04:00aw, what a great trip!also, I didn't even know Bor...aw, what a great trip!<BR/>also, I didn't even know Borealis existed -- item one on my to-do list when I get back to the twin cities!pamela wynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854577197935780454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-53355245163590327472008-05-28T18:41:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:41:00.000-04:00Lufly, Reading the part about your dad was especia...Lufly, Reading the part about your dad was especially meaningful to me. I'm glad he was able to enjoy his time there!<BR/><BR/>xoxo JoceJocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448487700180413728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-18690544831615106712008-05-28T13:58:00.000-04:002008-05-28T13:58:00.000-04:00Oh man - I just ordered some Casbah from the Loopy...Oh man - I just ordered some Casbah from the Loopy Ewe yesterday. I'm glad to hear that it's as lovely - and hard-to-get - as I had hoped!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039509732190999476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-75933924631479003942008-05-28T10:42:00.000-04:002008-05-28T10:42:00.000-04:00Your Flower Basket shawl is looking lovely! I ado...Your Flower Basket shawl is looking lovely! I adore your Phil/Helen photo and the picture of your Dad and friends - so sweet - and what a neat place to visit : )Octopus Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711733066980432896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-59541619143049675362008-05-28T10:06:00.000-04:002008-05-28T10:06:00.000-04:00That really sounds like a lovely trip. The camera...That really sounds like a lovely trip. The camera looks like it is working great...gorgeous photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-45100962576947733612008-05-28T09:23:00.000-04:002008-05-28T09:23:00.000-04:00I am also guilty of the "what, this is hard to fin...I am also guilty of the "what, this is hard to find? I'll take it!" too.<BR/>Your dad looks like he's having a great time, I love the interaction in the pic. <BR/>What, you mean you didn't slip one sheep in your suitcase?ponyknithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720573939994221053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-49867814913651037482008-05-28T09:04:00.000-04:002008-05-28T09:04:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the yarn sale at Borealis as well! It w...I enjoyed the yarn sale at Borealis as well! It was the first time I've been there, which is sad since I live in St. Paul. Oh well...I got some lovely lovely yarn, but not as much as I would have liked and was so impressed with the friendly staff. And a coffee shop next door? What more could you ask for?Michelle Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653669903915655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-13124256989658176932008-05-28T08:01:00.000-04:002008-05-28T08:01:00.000-04:00I'm now in full-on lust mode over that Casbah! [I'...I'm now in full-on lust mode over that Casbah! <BR/><BR/>[I'm glad your dad enjoyed himself. Animals are indeed therapeutic!]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-47235295401785330232008-05-28T06:14:00.000-04:002008-05-28T06:14:00.000-04:00What a fun trip!! And look at all your fantastic g...What a fun trip!! And look at all your fantastic goodies. :)Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879515974360650348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-29072718836689399162008-05-28T00:52:00.000-04:002008-05-28T00:52:00.000-04:00Way to score on the yarn sales! Your stash enhanc...Way to score on the yarn sales! Your stash enhancements look loverly... and so does that lamb... I want some...<BR/><BR/>Happy knitting-<BR/>aliAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296289041330949932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-17533357000234601552008-05-28T00:28:00.000-04:002008-05-28T00:28:00.000-04:00Glad you had a great time! My dad has Alzheimer's...Glad you had a great time! <BR/><BR/>My dad has Alzheimer's too. We find ourselves searching for ways to be with him and entertain him without too much complications also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-73282113575899370312008-05-27T21:53:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:53:00.000-04:00oh, that sounds like so much fun. i have sheep en...oh, that sounds like so much fun. i have sheep envy! wow! Your dad looks so happy!<BR/>all your pictures are lovely. I guess you read the manual.Philigryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830448931204543522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-461002832290216762008-05-27T21:07:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:07:00.000-04:00I am totally and completely obsessed with the Casb...I am totally and completely obsessed with the Casbah too. Those colos you got are glorious!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505022474390040607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-81977987484947599732008-05-27T20:50:00.000-04:002008-05-27T20:50:00.000-04:00i much prefer charts now too. it took me a long ti...i much prefer charts now too. it took me a long time to get over my fear of them though.<BR/><BR/>oh and the lamb/ear/take a number bit, had me choking on my coffee. girl, you are hilarious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-77503591145540535802008-05-27T19:58:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:58:00.000-04:00What a wonderful yarn score and great trip! Your f...What a wonderful yarn score and great trip! Your friend's farm and sheep collection are wonderful - the picture is great "blogging material" indeed!peaknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031908574979989240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-78580538017434302132008-05-27T16:17:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:17:00.000-04:00Beautiful yarn and adorable sheep! It sounds like...Beautiful yarn and adorable sheep! It sounds like it was a great weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-23132070466110604602008-05-27T14:46:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:46:00.000-04:00Is it a sin to covet thy Casbah? That is seriousl...Is it a sin to covet thy Casbah? That is seriously gorgeous yarn! I am embarrassed to say that I am the same way. If I know that something is scarce, it only makes me want it more. <BR/><BR/>That sweet, little lamby face is so precious. OMG - I think I just gushed too much...<BR/><BR/>So glad you had a nice visit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-89327709214534261962008-05-27T14:37:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:37:00.000-04:00Sounds like a great trip. Those beverages look su...Sounds like a great trip. Those beverages look suspiciously like Mojitos...mmmmmmmmmm. Casbah has recently entered my world, too. You know, I managed to make it through h.s. and college in the 80s without any serious addictions, so now I am making up for it in yarn! I was really touched by the pic of your dad. My grandfather had Alzheimer's, and he experienced a sharp decline after my Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817321406833605079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-42982290010681269692008-05-27T13:31:00.000-04:002008-05-27T13:31:00.000-04:00Sounds like a great trip! The sheep farm looks ab...Sounds like a great trip! The sheep farm looks absolutely idyllic. I need to find some Casbah yarn now. :-)Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122120372734286698noreply@blogger.com