Thanksgiving

This year my uncle and aunt came to visit, we haven't seen them in about 17 years, it was GREAT :D

I learned so much from them........about many different things, from great web sites, to moving computer files with ease and really good cooking tips :D I LOVE GETTING COOKING TIPS :D
They made us cheese cake, margaritas and the best salsa....they showed us how to made them, even wrote it down for us :D

They are big fans of Mexican food so for the first time ever our whole family agreed to let me make an all Mexican Thanksgiving dinner :D I've wanted to do this for years :D

My uncle and aunt are cool people, however the star guest was Maddie their little doggie.....I have never met such a cute, polite and over the top SWEET doggie before :D

This shot was taken just after my uncle and aunt left her in our care for a few hours....she was a bit sad at first......Jorden took care of that with some brisket and 7 or 8 walks :D
She is so adorable, can't help but fall for her :D

Nostradamus was so good about staying outside, never gave us a issue :D it helps that he loves the cooler weather :D
Phoebe was a bit upset at first.....got over in in a few days time :D

The cats yeah well .....not so happy about guests on four legs that bark ;)

Halloween

Well I didn't get much knitting done for Halloween this year :( so many other things to do I ran out of time.......

However I did do a few Halloween inspired pins Wishing you all a happy safe Halloween :D

cloth # 11

This is a known older stitch pattern. I just added a simple knit border, it is a fun, quick easy knit. The off set placement of the cables really gives it good texture, great for a washcloth. The cables are easy enough to do without a cable needle :D


unblocked in photo, using P&C's lemon


cloth # 11

7 1/2" by 7 1/2" unblocked
Size 8 US needles & Cable needle
50 yards worsted weight cotton yarn
exact gauge is not essential to this project

k = knit
P = purl
C4b = slide 2 stitches onto cable needle hold on back side of work, knit 2 stitches from left hand needle, then knit the 2 stitches off of the cable needle
( )x = repeat directions inside brackets as many times as indicated

Cast on 36 stitches

1 - 6 ) knit

7 ) k5, ( p1, k4, p2, k2, p1 )x 2, p1, k4, p1, k5
8 ) k6, ( p4, k2, p2, k2 )x 2, p4, k6
9 ) k5, p1, ( k4, p2, k2, p2 )x 2, k4, p1, k5
10) k6, ( p4, k2, p2, k2 )x 2, p4, k6
11 ) k5, ( p1, c4b, p2, k2, p1 )x 2, p1, c4b, p1, k5
12 ) k6, ( p4, k2, p2, k2 )x 2, p4, k6
13 ) k5, p1, ( k4, p2, k2, p2 )x 2, k4, p1, k5
14 ) k6, ( p4, k2, p2, k2 )x 2, p4, k6
15 ) k5, ( p2, k2, p2, k4 )x 2, p2, k2, p2, k5
16 ) k7, ( p2, k2, p4, k2 )x 2, p2, k7
17 ) k5, ( p2, k2, p2, k4 )x 2, p2, k2, p2, k5
18 ) k7, ( p2, k2, p4, k2 )x 2, p2, k7
19 ) k5, ( p2, k2, p2, c4b )x 2, p2, k2, p2, k5
20) k7, ( p2, k2, p4, k2 )x 2, p2, k7
21 ) k5, ( p2, k2, p2, k4 )x 2, p2, k2, p2, k5
22 ) k7, ( p2, k2, p4, k2 )x 2, p2, k7

Repeat rows 7 - 22

Knit 6 rows

Bind off and weave in ends.

Busy times

We had a great weekend. Started off with Brent coming home with a new phone for me Friday evening Sweet :D I love it.

Saturday was the Las Cruces Pagan Pride Day, it went great, so much fun but the time just flew by too fast :D They put so much work into this, it showed.... thank you all Great job :D

We sold most of the crafts we took :D so happy I wasn't wasting my time making all of those earrings lol.

We lost count of how many people we gave treatments :D

There was a really good turn out, everyone was so cool no issues at all :D

I got me some cool stuff, this carved wood alter and

cut crystal, a few books, a bell, and still came out a head :D


Sunday we were here

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.equineassistedprograms.com%2F&h=JAQD3HJf9 great place really nice people :D

This is my view while working on crafts lately, he falls asleep watching me lol he likes to sniff things, mostly not a issue unless I'm working with seed beads ;) Nostradamus is such a sweety

Camping

We had been invited to go camping, we said yes....something we would normally be hesitant to do....allergies and all...

a few things came up.......our two doggies, a reminder of my problems with pine...and issues with the van


I was so happy to get the email saying they are doggie people :D... no issues with the pines, all will be good...it's a magical place

WOO HOO we were going camping SWEET

Where.. not really sure

This is where
me and Phoebe....it was not the tallest tree around just the first we stopped by



Everything was ready for us when we arrived.....this is only a small part of the campsite....it was set up with a lot of thought and planning....



We had a tent, sleeping bags, mats to sleep on, there was even a tee pee out house...all of this before we even got there :) what more could you ask for





how about a guided tour where a deer, tracks, among many other things were pointed out to us....a place to hook up the doggies....grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, pancakes, eggs, sausage and hot coffee....this was unbelievably Sweet
We learned so much about the plants, animals just about everything...fossils everywhere.....





all while being here, it was breath taking.........then it rained........I couldn't believe it.... really what more could you want :D


How about doggies who were loving it......no one was afraid of Nostradamus at ALL...even said let him off the leash. HE LOVE IT he was so good, he listened to everyone most of the time ;)


Both dogs loved running free they were so good :D




after one of our walks in the rain Nostradamus let us wrap a towel around him and Phoe climbed into my sweater lol ....didn't stop them from going on another walk just after this :)
Okay as if this wasn't cool enough......we could breath the whole time....even got to sit by a campfire....it rained during the night, the tent was dry and sounded so cool...only the sound of rain drops, and a deer or two....


as we were getting ready to leave....the issues with the van cleared up.......they were right it is a magical place


We will be going back





Thank you so much Mark you made this a great weekend for all us, we had a great time and learned so much :D Ellen you were so right this was FUN Thank you

Reiki bags

A easy way of sending distant Reiki is also a quick knit :D If you have Reiki add when knitting this bag, if not get someone with Reiki to send some energies after you finish the bag :D

To use place a charged crystal or stone in it ( intend it to send healing Reiki energies ) add names on slips of paper of who you would like to send to.

This is a loose knit bag, and works well with hanging of herbs.

Don't worry about gauge, needle size or anything lol grab some yarn and whatever you would like to add..... beads are great ;)

Size 6 US dpns or straight either way
K = knit
Sl 1 = slide one stitch purl wise
Yb = yarn back
Yf = yard forward
Yo = yarn over the needle to make new stitch
Cast on an odd number. I used 11 stitches for the purple one and 13 for the eyelash, as long as the count is odd your good to go.
1) *K1, Yf, Sl 1, Yb* to end
2) Sl 1, * K1, Yf, Sl 1, Yb * to end
Continue in this manner until you reach the size you want.
Slide every other stitch on two dpns or stitch holders……. next place them in the proper position to begin knitting again

K1, Yo to last st. k1
Bind off, weave in ends.
Cord
I made a simple crochet chain stitch of varying lengths for each. Some I used plain yarn, just threaded through…..add some beads.....mix it up to create your own look:D

Sad times

Monday we had to say goodbye to our Boo.....yes she was old and failing in health, it was time.....then why can't I stop crying......

We were able to be with her as she passed......

She was a crazy doggie, we will miss her so much

We got her from the pound, some one had carved some letters into her belly, she was only a few weeks old.....left her with a bit of an attitude, but she would let us rub her belly :D

Buffy was the third dog we've lost in as many months......all were old and lived good happy life's......but I tell ya this sucks.....I miss my girls

Rainy Day

Rain WOO HOO YIPPEE
we got enough to water the garden and cool things off :D......it's been a very dry couple of years, I for one have had enough of climate change...global warming whatever term you want to use........things could go back to "normal" anytime now..........
Brent got the green house done, now a few shelves and we're good to go, worked out very nicely....gives just enough shade in late afternoon that we should be able to plant that area now too :D

Our sunflowers are opening I love this shot it makes Nostradamus look so small in the background lol

He's upset that I'm on the outside of the fence and he's not poor guy.....he did get to go for a walk after this shot :) he was even playing in the rain with us :D

Reiki in the garden

We are having the worst drought in more than 20 years of living here, got a few drops of rain yesterday..... about 10 minutes worth, almost got things wet ;) ..... yet we are having a good year with our garden

summer squash......

Sunflowers......I've never been able to keep the plants wet enough to sprout before.........

Life is Good......Reiki makes it better :D