Knitting!
I’ve been doing some – honest.
Well to be entirely honest, I’ve been getting absurdly stressed over a particular item of knitting, and behaving very oddly about it – and inveigling others to behave oddly too – although strangely enough no-one pointed and stared when Liz, Ruth and I were lying on our backs kicking our feet in the air outside Kings College Chapel. But that’s more than enough about that.
I’ve just woken up to a few responsibilities – Alison pointed out a couple of days ago that there are ONLY THREE WEEKS LEFT of Sockapalooza – less for us European types with American recipients (not giving a huge amount away there 
) So, some serious sock knitting has taken place:
I took it with me to the Cambridge K2Tog (I think that’s what it’s called – don’t shoot me!) on Tuesday evening. I’m enjoying these evenings more and more. They’re a lovely bunch of people (although I was rubbish at finding out names – must make more effort next time).
And the friend for whose baby I’m intending to knit a tam jacket is due in 3 weeks (which means we’re in any-day-now territory, and it’s mean of me to hope that it’s another 5 weeks, especially as she’s been feeling so ill the whole time 
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And I want to knit a silk scarf for my cousin whose birthday was in March, but whose party is at the end of May.
So why have I been spending so much time on this:
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... because I’m bad and have absolutely no self-discipline whatsoever. That’s why. (Still loving that Karaoke yarn.)
It’s been a social whirl here this week. On Tuesday Ruth’s godmother came to visit for the morning/lunch (past experience says that it all works if they’re here for the morning – we haven’t experimented with letting them play when they’re tired and crotchety, and we don’t intend to try just yet!). It was lovely to see her. That sounds really lame – it was wonderful – we’ve known each other about half a lifetime, and although we’ve drifted in and out of contact there’s so much of each others pasts that we get, because we were there – I’m still thrilled that we both have children of about the same ages – and that the children get on well. Adam was soooooo excited about them coming.
Then yesterday another college friend came with her husband and 3 boys – aged 12, 10 and 4. The 4 year old posed no problems – I’ve got one of those, a sociable one who will play with pretty much anyone once he’s had the time to recover from a shyness fit. But 12 and 10? We don’t really do that here – I don’t think they watch CBeebies, or play with Happyland stuff. But they sat and chatted politely for half an hour or so, and then retreated to their Nintendo DSs. AND THEY LIKED MY COOKING 
Sorry to shout, but the highlight of the visit for me was when they polished off my roasties. (Even though that meant I didn’t get any seconds myself … – and I’d done loads – yet again proving that there is no such thing as too many roast potatoes. )
I’m sure there was more I was going to say, but I’m being pestered for computer access, so I’d better go.
three comments:
When I am pestered for computer access, it’s usually Michael who wants the CBeebies website! Good luck with the sock pattern. D’you know, reading your blog really is tempting me to knit. I’ve realised why I can’t bring myself to do it – bad childhood experience re knitting (no seriously!) but I’ve given myself a good mental therapy session and I think I can now face the needles! (and the bad childhood experience didn’t involve a needle related injury.Lots of love
Ruth (PROUD Godmother)
Ruth () (link) - 13 April '06 - 18:48
You got it in one – yup it was Adam wanting CBeebies – or http://www.uptoten.com – that’s another really good one.Anne () (link) - 13 April '06 - 20:05
Hi – first time popping in. I love your design.I am new to blogging – just since this past May.This may sound insane, but I am coming to the UK for the very first time this fall. I am trying to hook up (just over the net – you can breath) with UK knitters to just ask questions, etc. I know,it is lame, but as an ex-shrink I have heard worse (I hope!). If you are interested in chatting online, drop me a line.
If not, no worries. Still love your site.
Karen
Dr Karen Calloway () (link) - 13 August '06 - 22:17
