Ravthlete 2012

Having finished my maillot jaune for Le Tour in a record 20 days for me, I turned my attention to the Ravelympic Ravellenic Games. I entered 3 events. And I have medals for 3 events. Hooray! My lovely Bandana Cowl: My finally(!) finished Kells sock from Janel Laidman’s Sock club (aka Skellig, were finally wrestled … Continue reading »

21 Days to go…

Hello my pretties. Time has flown, and there is some to talk about. July has definitely been a month of sport and sleep deprivation – Le Tour was as stunning as always. A few surprises and Wiggo leading from the fore – but Van Garderen and Froome were absolute revelations! And in my TdFKAL2012 maillot … Continue reading »

Train Tracks*

I’m having a brain break at the moment. Getting all the paperwork done before finishing this chapter of 2011 and starting my next job on Thursday sees me at work on a Sunday afternoon and staring at a computer screen for hours while a gorgeous day wanes outside my window. This is my current view: … Continue reading »

Shmeh.

As I may have mentioned a few posts ago, the Black Dog and I are in a little bit of a stand-off at the moment. Seriously – think of the 9 minute guns-drawn-eyeballing-each-other-stand-off a la The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. As is always the case, things have to change. And are. The spring … Continue reading »

More News from Somewhere…

What a chaotic week. Between being exhausted and having wonderful friends help me fend off the Black Dog, it’s great to be able to put my feet up, savour some lovely roasted veggies, knit and read. (Short stories this time, something I haven’t done in years and the last lot of short stories I read … Continue reading »

My trip to Sydney. Or. How Knitters are still Terrorists.*

I have to rethink my stance on Sydney. After years of preferring Melbourne, I think this city has finally grown on me. Or, at least the northern suburbs and the ‘Gong anyway… I’ll be brief. And write more when I get my thoughts in order. So, I went to Sydney. DrK did a fantastic job … Continue reading »

Brother Pele’s in the back, sweet Zina’s in the front

Cruisin’ down the freeway in the hot, hot sun… I remember listening to How Bizarre in my last year of primary school in South Africa. It still is a very catchy song. So it was sad to hear that the front man Pauly Fuemana died this morning. So young too. Just watched the music video … Continue reading »

What would Audrey do?

My mojo is back, it slunk in last night and is currently hiding in a corner. I’ve been trying to coax it out with pieces of chocolate and promises of foot massages but so far, it’s not budging. I think DrK is right the mojo will soon be replaced with the desire to just have … Continue reading »

Yesterday, Today, and a Long, Lacy Summer Ahead.

I’ve finally got the camera out, and the sun’s made blocking and photographing some FO’s possible. So enjoy! I’m also proud to present my Valerie’s Miracle Scarf (in Knittery Cashmere Sock, customed dyed in Bruised Bloodwood), and my Tinúviel (in Malabrigo lace, Alpine Pearl) – a recent FO from last year’s Lazy Lacy Summer. I … Continue reading »

Kia Ora i Aotearoa!

Well, we’re in the Bay where it’s freezing cold, but settling in nicely. The snow on the mountains, you see, is dipping the temperature with a biting wind, but the sun is quite lovely. Mom’s garden is looking lovely – the Jacaranda tree hasn’t even thought about flowering yet (odd), and a number of roses … Continue reading »