at last the clouds have burned off

When I woke to the whines of the alarm cat this morning, the skies were heavily overcast, and a light mist was drifting down. But eventually, things have burned off, and now I can show you a rose in the sunshine -


And the apple tree -




And the dogwood tree trying to blend in with the clouds.

On the knitting front, I am having MUCH more success . Amazing! Knitting the sucker the way it was written makes SUCH a difference. And, for the first time ever, I am using lifelines. I was half done and dropped one little stitch . . . The tencel slithered down so fast I couldn't begin to catch it. Enough of that crap. I ain't as hot as I thought I were and I'm not messing with that crap again!

Here's the pattern, highlighted every five stitches and rows. It's on a metal tray, and I'm using a straight-edge refrigerator magnet to keep my place. Oh. gosh, wish me luck!




The bicycle's girlyness is important, but that wide cushy seat is vital! I'm trying to figure how to take the deposit bottles back to the store on the bicycle. If I can get into bike shape, I can save a bit of gas and every little bit helps.