These are actually several OMGs... SO - OH MY GOD!!!
OMG 1:
Yesterday I found a big box that the poor mailman dropped off for me - from Knitpicks. I got my book order:
Then I plopped down on the sofa and started browsing through the books - hubby was busy on eBay, so I had some time before we started watching a movie. The first book I browsed was Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Around. In addition to patterns and tips and tricks, it has a lot of stories. And I stumbled across this picture:
I looked at this mountain for over 20 years. My hometown is nestled at the foot of the Alpspitze. Can you believe it? Elizabeth Zimmermann vacationed there with her German husband in the 30's. WOW... I am still in awe.
OMG 2:
I got my MOO Cards order. Jane shared her new cool cards the other day and I had to get some, too. If you have a Flickr account, you can order your favorite pictures with personal information on the back. Here's my selection:
OMG 3:
Current stats on Ravelry:
You signed up on June 7, 2007
You are #7547 on the list.
102 people are ahead of you in line.
14410 people are behind you in line.
33% of the list has been invited so far.
Holy Cannoli - that means I could be on it within a few days. Gulp - I don't think I'm ready...
OMG 4 (actually several):
I got the newest VogueKnitting issue. First, the magazine is beat to shit. Pardon my French, but it looks like it was mangled really bad by the USPS - I am thinking about asking for a replacement. This is their 25th Anniversary "Collectible" issue. These are some of the patterns I like and I am thinking about putting them on my "TO KNIT" list:
Very cool coat!
Cool sweater with lots of twisted stitches and cables. Even the collar is kinda cool - but I would use different buttons.
Another cool jacket for the fall!
AND THEN - WTF - BIGGER IS BETTER:
That's truly not always the case... This isn't a sweater for Georgia - maybe the Georgia near Azerbaijan, but not the one in the US. Anyway, the issue has great interviews with a lot of knitting Super Stars. Which brings me to Barbara Walker again... She was also interviewed and she mentioned the Atlanta Knitting Guild and the workshop she taught us in June. Now, how cool is that? I read the article last night and in my head I could hear her voice when I read her answers and comments. I can just see Barbara roll her eyes to some of the questions she was asked. Too funny!
And then last but not least - I have a little mystery for you to solve. I have some mystery fiber at home. If you can guess what it is, I will share some of my Islandic roving with you, or if you are not a spinner, I will give you some of Claudia's Islandic handspun to play with.
WHAT ARE THESE?
I will choose a winner randomly from the correct answers for both pictures, if any. :-) Happy guessing!
Comments (7)
I signed up for the Yarn Harlot too! CANNOT WAIT!!! :-) I also signed up for the Iris Schreier and the Dye Day with Claudia Handpainted Yarns while I was at it :-) :-) :-)
My fiber guess is...fur from your two cuuuute dogs!?? Probably just what you brushed off your stash ;-)
Posted by Meg | August 1, 2007 1:29 PM
Posted on August 1, 2007 13:29
If you call the magazine subscription department, they will send you a replacement, I've done that with other mags before.
I have no idea what that fiber is, but the second one looks like it came from the Fiber Dogs!
I love your moo cards and envy you such a treasure trove of books all at once.
Enjoy!
Posted by Diana | August 1, 2007 1:37 PM
Posted on August 1, 2007 13:37
Holy Cow, it's a wonder your postman didn't get a hernia!
Love the two dog shots on your MOO cards!
Posted by Debbie | August 1, 2007 8:45 PM
Posted on August 1, 2007 20:45
Looks like puppy dog hair to me, or at least I pull something very similar off the slicker brush after some kitty grooming.
Posted by Melissa | August 1, 2007 10:02 PM
Posted on August 1, 2007 22:02
Ok, at 1st I thought it was the pet fur and part of me still does. The top picture, for sure. BUT....you DID mention that Hubby has a beard. Could it be? Could that 2nd picture possible be Hubby beard?? Since I've never met him I'm guessing blindly but taking your sense of humor in consideration I thought, yes, it could be!
Posted by Phyllis | August 2, 2007 8:06 AM
Posted on August 2, 2007 08:06
I heard the new VK came in super flimsy plastic? But I'm betting yours was either on top or bottom of the stack when they bundled it, and when it got thrown around it got half destroyed. By the time your carrier got it, it was probably already like that, but something could have happened to it between the post office and your house, too. We have to deliver every piece of mail with a legible address, no matter how bad the condition of it. Frankly, I think it makes us look bad to do that. Especially the carrier, since they're the last one to touch it before you get it.
Love the Mooz, I'm going to do up a batch to give away at SAFF.
Posted by jenifleur | August 2, 2007 9:01 AM
Posted on August 2, 2007 09:01
I want to make a guess :)
The first is from your huppy dods and the second is from your husbands beard.
If it's not your husband's beard, I can give you some just like it, only a little more blond, next time I trim my beard.
I just noticed Phyliss probably beat me to the punch... So, I second Phyliss' guesses.
Posted by Doug | August 5, 2007 7:11 PM
Posted on August 5, 2007 19:11