Yarn

 I am part of a yarn club that sends out a skein each month. The yarn arrives near the end of the month, and this month's arrived yesterday. I LOVE this colour, and have absolutely no idea what I am going to make with it. Each skein come with a small charm that is a flower, as this year the theme for the yarn is garden society. I only discovered this yarn club last year, and was not disappointed in any of the skeins.  Anyway, here is a picture of the skein that arrived yesterday. The picture does not show the tru beauty of the colour, it is so much better in real life.

And so it continues

 Now the ants are moving into the passage. Will need to sprinkle cayenne pepper down where the floor boards leave spaces. Will this ever end? I am starting to wonder if they are trying  to find somewhere to winter - in our house!!! If I have anything to do with it, that is NOT happening. The house is starting to smell of vinegar, can't say it is very pleasant, but not a lot we can do about it.

Ants and retirement

 So, there is an ant war going on in our house. For some reason that I do not understand, the ants have decided now is a good time to try and invade the house. They are even in the bathroom, which makes me think they may be looking for water? Even so, they most certainly are not welcome inside. We are doing our best to keep on top of the problem, but know that this is only the tip of the iceberg. For that reason alone, I am looking forward to the cooler weather arriving, as I know they don't like it when the weather gets chilly.

I am also nearing retirement age. I turn 65 soon, so have started the process of applying for the pension. The hoops you have to go through is a little daunting. I have given them all the information that I can, and really hope it is enough. I know they won't backpay the pension, so you need to apply early. That way, if there is anything they need, you should have time to get it.

My Log cabin blanket is coming along nicely, and will take a picture of it soon, and upload it here. I don't actually have as much colour choice as I thought I did. Probably because I have used more of it on other projects than I thought I had. I can always go and get some more, that is no problem.

Surprise!!!

 Yes, I am actually writing something today. Not gonna be a long post, as I am fighting the beginnings of a migraine. Hoping it won't turn into a full on migraine. We shall see, I have taken something to fight it off, hence the reason this won't be very long. 

I am trying to be a good girl, and not start something new in my knitting. I am actually trying to work on two projects. The Lakemoor Vest, and my Log Cabin blanket. The Lakemoor Vest is done in two colours, and of course the log cabin in several colours. I will put up a picture of my progress on both later. The log cabin is much further on than the vest, but that is because it is so much easier to knit. I do have several other projects waiting in the wings for me to complete - I am NOT going to admit to how many UFO's I have on the go. Although, fewer than I have had in the past, due to the fact that some have come off the needles.

Winter is on it's way here, the days are starting to get cooler, and shorter. So, I really should get some winter things either started, or finished. I have enough hats, enough scarves and wraps, so maybe I need to look at something different. I am thinking of doing more socks, it has been a while since I knitted any socks. Goodness knows I do have enough sock yarn already. I do want to try two socks at once, on two circular needles. I have different coloured cables that would make it easier to see which row I am on - that is the plan, anyway. But, that is for later. Let's try to get this vest, and blanket finished first. 

Been a while - again

 Yes, once again it has been a while since I last wrote here. Just need somewhere to vent, where I know it won't be read. And I won't be judged.

I am actually feeling a bit down today. Yesterday was really bad with a big ant problem. They were all over the dished on the bench, in the bench top oven, in the microwave, and on the water cooler. I seem to be the only one concerned about the ants being inside. They are also all over the bath, even being near the ceiling!!! I truly don't know what to do about them. The more ant bait that is put down, the more that seem to be appearing. To be honest, I am looking forward to cooler weather, because I know they don't like the winter weather. But once it starts to warm up again, what happens then?

Anyway, back to my knitting. I am making a log cabin blanket out of my nice 4-ply yarn. It is looking quite nice, and I am starting to have a little fun with colour. I actually like working with colour, and a log cabin blanket is just the thing for it.

Of course, I am also reading. I enjoy reading, almost as much as I do knitting. Both keep me going. Even though I actually haven't been able to finish a book in a while. I think I have just been too stressed out about other things. I reach retirement age this year, and have to decide whether to fully retire, or to just be semi-retired. I would like to do only two days at work, but we will see. It is mostly for the social contact, otherwise, I may just end up staying at home all the time, and that really won't be good for me.