To Friends

Sale! 25% off Yak Yarn

The sale is over but do take a look at the most beautiful yarns ever..

Back in September, After 20 yrs. my cousin and friend , Jan was looking at blogs...guess what she found me.
We lost touch after my many back surgeries and my moving to Florida....

We used to ski and really be the best of friends. I thought of her often and
wondered what she was up to. Well now I know...she's knitting like me. So as in the past we speak almost daily.

She is a nurse now...and doing private duty. Gosh, missed out on alot....
We have caught up very quickly..I of course sent her to http://www.ravelry.com/. then she told me about
this specialty yarn she purchased....Mink and Cashmere.....wow.


I didn't know about it..so a few days later I go and get the mail and yes, she sent me that
beautiful 70% mink /30% cashmere from http://www.greatnorthernyarns.com/
. I do not need to tell you what a surprise and thoughtful gift from an old lost friend.

It just seems that we have connected right where we left off. Older, wiser (well???) and can't wait
to drink some tea together.

Thanks Jan..cause I have really missed you.....as Sly used to say, "We are family".......

To you,
darla

Virus Protection

I have not run away...honest!!! Have to figure out how to get my CA virus protection on my laptop, Mediacom...It's not downloading or helping me at all.

Came to library to ck. out some emails..

I shall return!!!!!

Peace,
Darla

A Short Write

It's one os those curl up and read or knit days. I did cook a roast beef, potatoes and
brussel sprouts (brussel sprouts in oven with purple grapes) oooh good.

It's not usual that I cook a real dinner for myself...really not fun to cook for yourself.
Well today was the kind of day to cook for real.

I'm knitting a neck warmer with some Lion Brand Homespun yarn that Linda sent me.
I need a large button to use for closure....It's really cute. Will take photo tomorrow.

Oh the movie "Salt" was really dood. Did enjoy the girls' night....it was alot of fun..

Have a great start to the week to all....

Peace,

Darla

Frogging And New Face To My Blog -2011

So I did great with the first slipper but I got busy blogging, tweeting and checking
out  the other bloggers that are kind enough to follow & post replies that QUESS
what! I screwed the other foot up (no kidding), so I have frogged (for none knitters
it's to take it OUT) the entire thing.
I have now restarted knitting and hope to complete it tomorrow...cause I am
blogging, tweeting & everything else. I need a computer that I can dictate to.

Oh, by the way I did get a chance to purchase some SALE yarn yesterday.
January is a very important month for great stash building....

Alright, time to go as I need to check out FB and make some replies!!!

Tatting Memories

http://tatknot.blogspot.com/

As a child I remember my Mom sitting at the table or a comfortable
chair. She had this funny looking thing with lots of string. She
seemed to enjoy what she was doing. Lots of concentration with
what she was doing.

A few days later I watched as she hung her beautiful piece that
she created to the shades. Oh, it was to pull the shades down.

For me it's just one of the great memories of my childhood.
How I wish she were here to watch me knit and how much I enjoy it.

I've thought about tatting but couldn't give up my knitting
to start something new (too big a stash now). So I was looking
at blogs and found this great one on Tatting. She has plenty
to get you started and to continue with this craft.

So go to the above blog and enjoy, hopefully you have memories
that will come to mind in your childhood.

How I wish Mom had showed me to tat...

Peace,

Darla

A Contest

So here I am for just a short quick blog. As I was checking out my Groups on
http://www.ravelry.com I found this contest for "KnitPicks DPN's".

I immediately entered and if you wish to please go to the following
blog(which is great)and enter,[http://gardenlynn.blogspot.com/].

All the rules of entering a pretty simple so go for it...

Peace,
Darla

A NEW YEAR - 2011

 It may seem late to send New Year wishes to you all but I have really been very
busy.

I made a resolution to be more active on http://www.ravelry.com/. I have changed
some of my groups and taken some away. I will have to work hard at being
attentive to my Fiber Friends. I don't know how thesee women do as much as
they do everyday.

 I made and completed many knitted gifts this year but.......
still no photos...that's the next item I need to complete! I don't take great pics
so I could practice. Just lazy I guess...

The next : to get in the habit again of writing my Blog, change up my template
(needs to be upgraded) and replying to others blogs and not just reading them.

So far I'm on track and hope I can continue......

See you tomorrow,

Darla

Just In Time!!!!!!

helloo everyone....I really had a bad time without a computer so I jusst
knit like a crazy person.

So NOW I have a new laptop as my computer died a horrible death..
Eight yrs old....that's old in computer years.

I've missed so much not having a computer but it is here now for before
the bad weather arrives.

I have alot of catching up to do on Ravelry...you guys were reaally missed alot!!!
Also not being able to read the blogs I follow..wow has our world changed.

I am back and am not alone anymore...

Peace,
Darla

SURPRISE!!!!!!!

Okay so my computer has been down FOREVER.....had a new harddrive and more memory put in.
Also got a wedcam and Sype, but do not know how to get it all working as yet.

It's been a crazy summer but I am still loving my knitting.

I will play catch up and read my friends blogs soon. Just frustrated trying to put it all
back together,


Peace,
Darla

I really am here....

http://blog.andrescampos.com/

Check this blog out as it is a friend of my son. Andres is quite the photographer and great on information for some of us not so talented.

He is on his way to South Africa for work this summer at the World Cup.

I can't wait to see his pics.

Planting seeds and waiting for them to grow...still knitting and trying to read.

Miss you all...I do read your blogs to stay somewhat with all of you.


Thanks & peace,
Darla

Just A Quick Look

Okay, so here is Sister Mary Merlot tap dancing.....

I will catch you up on my experiences this last 3 months or so.
Who could've guessed this would be me.....

Have a great day tomorrow!!!!!

Peace,
Darla aka Sr. M. Merlot

I Shall Return

Promise to really post with pics and all.

Have to do make up for our last show....bittersweet....

Peace to all,
Sr, Mary Merlot aka Darla

I Promise I Am Still Here..

I am missing blogging and being a knit fanatic!!!!

Being "famous" is hard. I have rehearsal from 7-9 pm and sometimes 10pm. I then have to practice & stretch these old muscles I haven't used in decades...I actually fell asleep on the sofa
about 8:30 the other night (that's different for me) and woke when the Westie was standing on my chest....

I have been having fun and this is definitely a learning (relearning) process for me.
That old saying "If you don't use it you WILL lose it", is appropriate here for sure.

Knees are now wrapped as tap dancing and slamming the ball and heel of your foot does hurt your knees afterwards. But as usual I am hanging in..I love it..and hope the other Community Plays will be something I can do...

I am loud enough that I don't need a microphone, as you that know me will attest to.

I am Sister Mary Merlot and cannot wait for the 5 shows.

Love and Peace to all,
Darla

I can't wait to tell you more & have pics for you...

Very Busy ..Still Knitting

Alright, I now am starting to take some photos for my blog.

Tonite is the beginning of rehearsal hell.....every day except Wednesday. My muscles hurt in places I had forgotten about at least 15 yrs. ago.

I am still working on the shawl. Now I see why it takes so long to knit one...lots of yardage and
little stitches. So I am cheating..,SURPRISE!!! I began with size 0 then size 2....again to 3.5 and then 5us and now I am on 7 circulars (didn't like that one as my needles were too slippery. So I have put the stitches back on to a size 8 straight needle...

I know I will eventually have to go back to circulars ( unless I am knitting for my dog), because of the number of stitches involved (and boy are they!).

So have a great Thursday and will try to post in the next few days....

"Keep tapping cause you can't stop laughing" by Me

Peace,
Darla

I missed My 1st Anniversary!!

I missed January 24th....my first whole year of blogging...

This makes my 121st post and I promise to work harder

this year.

I was going to have a contest but I totally screwed that up...

well how about maybe a contest on April 18th,2010..*********

My birthday. In this way I won't forget & I can really

work out a great contest after the play has had its run.

So put it on your calenders..APRIL 18th, 2010 contest!!!!!!!

Sorry guys,

Darla

Start of 2010 Resolutions

http://tricks-for-new-bloggers.blogspot.com/

This is a great blog as it gives you very EASY information on how to change up your blog.

This is something I have wanted to do for a while..change up my template to one that is definitely me. I like being able to control (oh, that's me) my destiny, okay maybe just my blog....

Now that I am on Facebook, which I am enjoying connecting with old and dear friends, I also can use this as a medium for my art, knitting and blogging.

I have alot of time but it never seems to be enough for when I want to vacuum, you now what I mean...vacuum or knit??? No contest here..knitting comes first.

I will stop for now as I want to look at the above blog for MORE info before I change it up...and must finish the throw rug that I started..

Peace to all & good health & wealth 2010,
Darla

V.I.P. MESSAGE TO ALL.....
Also need to get to http://www.ravelry.com/ and communicate on my groups. If you haven't checked it out do it for yourself this year....We are a GREAT group of people with so many talents.......

My Best Friend

Okay, I know it seems funny this little old man of mine but
Humphrey Bogart is my bud! He just had his 12th birthday
and this pic is a year old.

Yeah the boots & coat are funny but I didn't want
to run around in the ice either.

I will post later as going to start laundry!!!!

Peace,
Darla

So Little Time & So Much To Knit....

I went to Facebook for more traffic and found myself connecting with some long ago friends of mine and my grown children.

I went to one of my son's friends blog, it's wonderful..he has a photography blog http://blog.andrescampos.com/, check it out. What a talented young man he is.

When they were all together playing soccer and eating I never imagined that he would

grow into such a talent.

It's been fun catching up with some of the boys (now men) who were with my son

always. They were a great group of kids....

Oh, don't forget the contest....http://www.deepinsidemissy.com/...GO SEE MISSY!!!!

Have to finish knitting gifts for birthdays coming....

Bises,

Darla

13 Days of Halloween.....

http://www.deepinsidemissy.com/ Okay here is another day so

check it out...

So I made homemade fudge today with pecans....it's in the fridge waiting to

chill then I will enjoy. I'm sending it out to family (birthdays) so they can

also enjoy them.

I started knitting a purse for my youngest grand daughter today..I am using

tee-shirt yarnl upcycled. It's coming out great.

And Lou Lee if you read this "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to you...just finishing your gift to

mail..miss you..

Peace,

Darla

4th Day of Halloween.....

It is now the 4th day of Missy's "13 Days of Halloween" contest.
Double click and get there so you can be a part of the fun:http://www.deepinsidemissy.com/

It's fun watching all the new prizes for the day.




It's cloudy & yucky again here...good day for knitting all day. Not that I need an
excuse.

I have these very large knitting needles which a friend made with me. The problem I'm having is finding a book that will haelp to combine different yarns to make something. Have done alot of swatches and frogging.
Will research online again....

Peace,
Darla