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Getting to know my friend, the sock..

Yes, I finally did it! I got one sock complete! A very special thanks to Sue @ my LYS, she helped me figure it all out.

If you remember way back when, I did take a sock class.

I really tried to like that sock, we just didn't have too much in common at that point. I never understood it and the more we tried to get to know each other, the more we realized that maybe this friendship was not meant to be. Then the sock and I got in a huge fight, didn't speak for awhile, swore at each other, we basically turned out backs on each other. I then put the sock away on shelve and tried to ignore it. I could hear the sock, mocking me from the shelve, taunting me whenever I would walk by.. I just couldn't take it anymore, I needed to take control! I finally took the needles out and showed that sock who was boss. I frogged the whole thing! This is the final post about that sock.

After almost 2 months of the not seeing the sock, talking or even discussing the sock. I was ready to give it just one more chance. Anything worth having is worth working for, right? I have this awesome sock book called Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch. Just look how far I got!

I highly recommend this book for doing socks, it has step by step instructions for dps and 2 circs.. I however, just used the info for 2 circs and did magic loop. Last weekend, the sock and I got along great! I turned the heel, I was in awe on how nice this sock was to me, I loved putting the sock on my feet to gauage my progress. The best is, the sock liked being on my wide foot!! It is so exciting when you meet a new friend, who "gets" you and you "get" them!

Here is my first sock friend,

Now, at night the sock and I sit around while I knit her sole mate. We have this pac, I only put her on while knitting her mate, it helps keep me inspired.

For those knitters who are trying to get their hands on some great deals! I love books on knitting, who doesn't? You have to check out Zooba! You pay $9.95 a month and put your books on a wish list. They only charge $9.95 and that includes shipping. Here is the list of books that I have gotten from them.

Sensational Knitted Socks
Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories
Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
The Yarn Girls' Guide to Beyond the Basics
Bags: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen series)
New Knits on the Block: A Guide to Knitting What Kids Really Want
Hot Knits: 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear

They also keep the list up-to-date with new releases. There is just more than knitting, cooking, kids books, etc.. I have been trying to reach my SP8 both my receiving and giving one. I just can't stand email sometimes, they keep bouncing back!! UGH I got the cutest package the other day. Check it out!
Thank you so much! I just love it all!

It's all about the Butt...

I am sorry that it has taken so long to get my blogged updated. My camera battery charger is MIA.. July 10th-13th we took a trip with Stocks Harley Davidison of Manitowoc WI. There was a total of 64 women riders with Connie & I on the back. It was a great time and the weather was awesome!

Here is a map of how far we went (just under 1000 miles in 4 days)

Until last year, I had not been on a bike since I was about 10 years old. I was such a chicken! Susan has
been riding since she was 16 years old so I knew I was in safe hands. To be honest, my theory is..
When it is your time to go, it's your time to go. Where ever that might be.. However, I trusted Suz 1000% with my life..Even though she has multiple reasons to kill me, I just knew she wouldn't. Love ya girl!

Here we are bright and early July 10th and 50 some degrees. It was cold!!!! I really didn't know what I was
getting into at this point but was excited to be getting away from the kids for a few days.

We left Sheboygan Falls @ 8am and got to Manitowoc @ 8:30am... Our goal for the day was Cable, WI some 360 miles away...

The scenary was awesome and I had never been that far up in WI before. We drove through miles of National Forest, Indian Reservations and I even saw a bear cross the road while we were trying to figure out where to go. Suz only got the bear butt... We got to this awesome resort on a lake around 8pm.. Talk about a sore butt!!! Holy Bear, I thought I had enough padding on my butt to cushion the bumps but
at the end it was like having razor blades on my butt bones.

July 12th..

Thank goodness we only had 100 miles to go! Then we were off to go tubing down the Apple River. That was one of my favorite parts of the trip, just us 4 girls, beer and floating down a very lazy river.
We then had dinner at Wendy Lou's put on by the New Richmond Dealership.. However, it was just a mess! 68 women, only 2 cooks, 4 servers.. Lets just say, it didn't turn out well.

This is my fav photo of the trip..

July 13th

Only 360 miles home! Yeah, right with temps in the 90's.. We only made it to Wausau, well what is one more night away from our children? Who knew that sheepskin could help your butt so much? Thanks June!

July 14th

We took our time and finally got home around 3pm.. The temps were in the 90's again and was hot!

Here are all the photos I took on the trip . There are not many. 

Overall, it was a great time. I finally "got" the Harley Thing.. I just now need to get Mike to "get" it too and we will be all set.

Till I find my charger..

PS. Thank you SP8, I love the book (Yarn Harlot), the bear knitting (just perfect by the way) looks so cute on my desk and I love the body products. I will post a photo once I have that charger! She has been a great SP...

Asparaglicutty was a bad choice

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. It was one busy weekend! Kate and Andrea came out to the camper for most of the weekend. We had a huge group of friends out there on Sunday night and it was an interesting night! We started off trying to feed 24 people with one fire, not an easy thing to do. Then we did manage to put 9 adults on a golf cart and got a tour from Tour Guide Barbie of the campground. Our Tour Guide(Kate) ended up winning shake of the day. Note to self: Do not eat asparagus and drink Dr. Mcgillicutty it can lead for a rough night or morning in my case!

Since I like to share photos, here is one of Andrea, me and Kate.