I give up...

I give up...Clapotis is permanently in the frogpond. I have no future plans to knit this beautiful wrap. I will have to admire Clapotis from afar....***sigh***

No knitting...no blogging

I have not been able to keep up with the knitting and the blogging this week. The spouse finally arrived on Tuesday. I showed off my finished wrap cardi. I also wore my newly completed Fetching (yes, I did succumb to the ever popular handwarmers). These were made with my very own handspun. The spouse was quite impressed with my accomplishments. I am very happy he is home...and most importantly...He managed to squeeze more of my yarn stash and ball winder in his suitcase... Tee hee...

Finally, off my stix....

and the I-cord ties...

No double double in Dublin

While walking about in City Centre, I looked up and saw this familar logo...my heart went a flutter....



But this all they have... no double doubles, no flavoured hot smoothies, no steeped tea, no ice caps....just doughnuts.

Blog of the week goes to....

I was compelled to start my own knitting blog to show case my own perspectives. It has been three months since the creation of my blog.

At the novice level, with no prior knowledge. I am learning as I blog along, admiring the writing talents and the digital collage of my favourite witty knitters.

A couple hours of my Sunday afternoon was spent in Blogland, linking from one blog to another. I immersed myself in the virtual world of knitters.

The blog find of the week goes to: this blog

I will have to forward this link to my "favourite" politician, Belinda Stronach....does any one have her email address?

Lest we forget....on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month

Last year, the spouse and I had the opportunity to be in Ottawa, our nation’s capital on Remembrance Day. It was an honour to see our veterans and those who served our country.

photo: Whimisical Chris

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep,
though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
( John McCrae, May 1915)

O Canada.....my Canadian (knitty) list

O Canada, a tribute to my “home and native land”....

1) Wednesday evenings at LK

2) Mary Pat and Patrick from Village Yarns offer great knitting advice

3) I met my witty knitter friends through LK’s SnB

4) I look for a single seat on the TTC subway or streetcar so I can knit without giving anyone the elbow

5) our famous witty knitters, knitty.com and the Yarn Harlot live in Toronto

6) look how much of my travelling socks, I can complete from Toronto to Ottawa and back

7) Fiona Ellis was in my Learn to Drop Spindle class

8) The witty knitters offered me my first drink of Strongbow...and cider is currently my drink of choice (when I go out for a drink of course)

9) Richmond Rogue my favourite free Wi-Fi zone and place to meet and knit


10) Sea Silk is my favourite yarn...my pride and joy is "Lacey"




Oh Canada..."with glowing hearts we see thee rise..." feel free to add to my list.

I'll be back...

I am taking a bit of a break from blogging to organise my life in Dublin. Will be back soon...

I am still knitting!

I couldn't resist meme, I had to play, too

1. FIRST NAME? Diane
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Yesterday, I have a lot of emotional stress to release
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Genoa salami
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This is it
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Never
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? anything by Kashi
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? sometimes
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Toasted marshmallow
14. SHOE SIZE? 6
15. RED OR PINK? Pink
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I am a compulsive shopper
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? my family, when I am away from them
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? No
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? denim skirt, striped leggings, denim shirt, sweater & black clogs
20. LAST THING YOU ATE? Mac & Cheese
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? top 40 tunes from the radio
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Violet
23. FAVORITE SMELL? homemade bread
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? my mom
25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their personality and how they interact with others
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON you stole THIS from? Absolutely, I admire her knitting and academic talents
27. FAVORITE DRINK? Tim Horton's double double
28. FAVORITE SPORT? I don't have one
29. EYE COLOR? Dark brown
30. HAT SIZE? I have no idea
31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes
32. FAVORITE FOOD? shrimp and lobster
33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?I am a sucker for happy endings
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? spring and fall, but they were not on the list, so I'll say summer
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
37. FAVORITE DESSERT? strawberry/ rhubarb pie
38. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Probably no one, this meme has been around for a bit
39. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Everyone
40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?Nothing right now
41. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? No mouse pad. No mouse.
42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Gilmore Girls
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? music
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Asia
46. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? creativity
47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Canada
48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I pinched it from Stephannie