Remember this from December 31, 2006?
Now it looks like this!
I LOVE IT!!! The snow is so deep that it’s over our dog’s back — she’s a large Yellow Lab. She “swims” through the yard to do her thing.
Debbie Downer (aka, my husband) went off to work, so we are alone to have the kind of fun described by the commenters of yesterday. I had already told my youngest that it would not be all fun and games if we had a Snow Day — that she would have to shovel out her room, etc. But it did bother me that John did not let them savor the moment, ever so briefly!
I am going to be knitting, eating, drinking copious amounts of coffee, talking to Surly on the phone, watching TV (either live, or movies) and doing some fun things with the girls. And I plan on running through the snowbanks like a young girl, flopping into the snow and getting thoroughly doused.Â
On the knitting front: I have been working on Oregon and will probably finish the second sleeve this weekend. I still cannot figure out how Marina finishes two sleeves in less than a week! I am at the point where I am doing my decreases every 3 rounds instead of every 5, so it is getting smaller much faster. Once you get to the Large Leaf Border, it seems to go faster, too, because it becomes more interesting — then there is the ribbing :(. And the front bands. And the neckband…..aaaaaaaaaarrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhhhh!
Re: Eris — this is what I pick up when I need a break from Oregon. It has been progressing slowly and will speed up once Oregon is finis!!Â
I must knit! TTFN
PS — by 11 am youngest daughter had shoveled her room — now we need to do a mountain of laundry!!
I LOVE the snow pic! We lived in Iowa for 4 years in the early 1990’s while my husband did a career change and went back to school at the U of Iowa. I loved the seasons and the snow. Now that we have returned to our native California I only get rain in the winter. Going to the mountains to snowboard or ski is not the same. Fun, but not the same as looking out a window at your beautiful winter wonderland. Enjoy and happy knitting.
Comment by Alison — March 2, 2007 @ 12:49 pm
Oh, that sounds like a good fun time. Oh wait, you said Doused, not Soused.
Comment by Kim — March 2, 2007 @ 4:22 pm
As someone who lives where it doesn’t get cold, I really wish we had snow days! That’s a great photo of your front yard. I’m looking forward to seeing Oregon again. Your sleeve changes posting was greatly appreciated!
Comment by Charm — March 2, 2007 @ 5:59 pm
There is nothing quite like a snow day. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed. And pooh! on the killjoy that is Downer Debbie — clearly he does not grasp the essence of joy that is A Snow Day.
Comment by kmkat — March 3, 2007 @ 1:32 am
Wow! You and the kids have been busy! And you even got to knit 😉
Comment by Marina — March 3, 2007 @ 9:07 am
Susan- I agree wholeheartedly- snow days are for fun! It’s like finding money in an old coat- a bonus.
We’ve had several already this year in Toronto, then March Break, then Easter- whoooohoooooo!
Comment by Lorraine — March 3, 2007 @ 11:36 am
I hope you all had a great romp in the snow! It looks like it would have been fun.
Comment by Gale — March 5, 2007 @ 9:29 am