Another Pattern Almost Ready

I've spent the afternoon getting this pattern ready to add to our Ravelry and Etsy sites. It's called a "Lacey Car Trash Bag." You just add a quart size storage bag to the inside and voila...............no more messy papers and cups laying around the inside of your car.

And if you're like me, you'll make one for your hubby's truck! I bet all his friends will want one too!

I'm aiming for Friday to have this pattern up and running.

Have a great day and don't forget to throw in some knitting along the way - even if it's only a few rows.

Concerts in the Park

The Sunday afternoon "Concerts in the Park" began today here in Tehachapi. It's a marvelous way to spend an afternoon. We were treated to some fantastic music by the Tehachapi POPs Orchestra and the duo of Lauren and Max.


We were invited to set up a table with our hand cranked socks and will be back for the next 5 concerts. We sold some socks, donated a pair for the raffle and met some wonderful people.


There's just nothing like small town life in this great country. God bless America.

Round and Round We Go..............

I read an article some time ago about a year of socks - I think it was in Interweave Knits. Anyway, it occured to me that a "year of socks" would be the perfect Christmas present for my best friend. That's (if you haven't done the math) a pair a month. In this case, I have some catching up to do, so maybe two pair a month for awhile.

I decided on Fortissima Colori Socka Color by Schoeller + Stahl. It's a nice wool/nylon blend with great durability - the color (if you're wondering) is #13. Once they're done, more photos will be on the way.

Yesterday I mentioned a "secret knitting project" that kept me busy all of last week. One that I really enjoyed doing for a favorite company of mine. I'm not at liberty to discuss it yet, but I can tell you this - the yarn and fun colors were a delight and I'm seriously thinking of doing a sweater in this very yarn. As soon as I hear that it's up and ready for all of you out there, I'll share. Promise!

Have a super day.

Time With Our Munchkins

The other day when I said, "Calgon Take Me Away" - well, it didn't happen. Seriously, I've been here all along. Our two oldest grandsons came up for a visit and boy did they keep me busy. We had a grand time and now the house is far too quiet and we miss them terribly.

They opted for an outing to Tangleweed Farm where they got to feed the chickens. Who would've thought that rose petals are like candy to roosters and chickens. While there, we bought 2 baskets of ollalie (maybe it's olallie?) berries to make a crisp. (YUMMO) They also helped me make a scarecrow - whom we hope will keep the squirrels out of our fruit trees. Of course, Mitchell wanted to know why they're called scarecrows.

We also chopped some of our culinary rosemary from our own garden and made a rustic rosemary bread. It's amazing that a six year old can make a loaf of bread as good as an adult! (ok, the truth? - his turned out better than mine ever have - happy?)

Guess I'll settle back in with some serious knitting now and start Mrs. Crumpet's knitting bag. Tomorrow, I might share a little secret about some other knitting. (might not, too!)

Guess Who Came to Dinner?

You always wonder what you're gonna talk about on your next blog post and then opportunity knocks.....................

While grilling up some bratwurst yesterday afternoon, my husband happens to look up and sees movement by the truck. At first it looks like a big brown mound and then it starts moving. From a distance, he couldn't tell what kind of snake it was, so immediately Bo was put on a leash. Rick runs in to tell me that we have a snake and I quickly grab my camera. (think blog pictures at all times) Nope, it wasn't a rattler, but we decided (not totally knowing the different species up here) that it was probably a Bull snake. They'll still bite and apparently hiss loudly when angered and many people mistake the sound as that of a rattlesnake.

We walked behind him to make sure that he left our property. That he did and slowly went off into the brush on the adjacent parcel - no doubt looking for a 4th of July morsel.

The World of Macintosh (Mac for short)

Now, don't get me wrong. I absolutely love this little guy. He's hysterically funny, a great companion, ridiculously intelligent and has the heart of a big dog. But, when nightfall comes he turns into something just short of a wart hog. He falls asleep (on our bed - which I know is totally my fault) within 30 seconds and then the nightmare begins. First, his body begins to vibrate and then it happens - deep, deep, super deep snoring. Honestly, it's as if he's about to erupt. We gently nudge him to try and awaken him, he snorts several times and falls back asleep. Within a few minutes, the process repeats itself. And if that weren't bad enough, my husband occasionally joins in unison with him. Calgon take me away!

Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Another Pair Cranked

I sure hope you don't get tired of seeing our socks. This pair is made with Skacel's Trekking XXL and Doris just loves this sock yarn. She definitely whistles a happy tune while cranking 'em out. They'll probably go on our Etsy site later today.

Looks like it's gonna be a great 4th of July weekend here in Tehachapi - lots of festivities planned. There's a parade, pancake breakfast, hot dog festival, pops concert and the much anticipated fireworks show once it's dark. Lots to look forward to!