Moderate Monday

For me trying to be moderate is like telling a bird not to fly. I'm trying to be good but yesterday the temptation of doing something more than laying around like a beached whale was too much. I took a shower, by myself, I cooked dinner, all ingredents were on the program and had loads of tea (herbal and English Breakfast), today all those things caught up with me. So laying on the couch knitting was all I could really do. I finished the Stone Scarf that is so warm I can hardly wait until my Oregon Christmas visit.
Today it's warm and clear. My stomach hurts and lunch didn't sound good, so a banana was it. I have dinner under control for tonight and with Steven's help I think we won't starve. I won't starve for sure.

The completed scarf "Stone". 5 Skeins of textured Cashmere. It's warm and cozy.

My spinning wheel is calling to me it misses me, I miss it. I try not to worry about all the yarn I'm not making, and while laying doing practically nothing I wonder what I would be doing if I didn't have Tanglewood Fiber Creations. What do people do when they aren't worrying about yarn? How can one just sit watching TV and not knit or spin. I understand this is temperary and I'm glad and grateful.

Restful Sunday

I'm enjoying yet another bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and have started the Hand Candy pattern...
I will be doing light work today, hoping to do some plying maybe. I'm feeling worlds better after having my dressings redressed. I'm on the upswing of feeling better.

These socks are hand knitted gift from Alexandra. They are a wonderful color, prefect fit and warm. Even though it is warm during the day my feet still take a chill. These are a thoughtful gift! Thanks Alexandra

This is the pillow nest is my hang out.

These are Eyphillium and Chilli plant. I have to harvest the chillies for Becky. Steven will be going for the lovely Thanksgiving, we are going to John and Cynthia's for a quiet celebration closer to home.

Ozzie looking like a Moses double, he brought me a present yesterday

My present....

These are the roses yesterday in the garden! Val and Pete came over and we made a delicious salad totally on my program we all had seconds and thirds....

Mr. Lincoln rising up to the sky


Ozzie the Lover, Cryuss let's Ozzie groom him until Ozzie decides to make it into a biting game

More Roses


This is one of the two Lemon Grass bushes we have growing!


More roses

My resting out side place


The Sunflower that has just gone crazy!

A close up of things to come

My knitting. I thought that this looked so much like a rock bed that it would be fun to knit in a path in the Cashmere/Silk in Stone. So I picked up stitches and knit crazy stuff and then when the pain tablets wore off so did the idea, so back to basic's this top part has been taken down and picked up more stitches so it is a more even width, in keeping with the bottom bit. It still looks like a rocky river bank to me but I'm not talented to make the path along it's edge and through the middle.....

My SIL called me this morning. My brother John in Ireland is going to be having his Gall Bladder out probably tomorrow and has been in Emergency all day today. He has a fever and blood so we are hoping that his gall bladder didn't somehow explode. He blames me of course.... Sorry John.

I'm also writing the Hand Candy pattern today which is long over due. I'll try plying as well. Make it a good day!

Doctor Day

Lisa Hoffman sent me this picture today (I love pictures instead of flowers LOL) of the Vogue Eyelet Cowl;
Dear Trish
want to show you the neck warmer I made with the beautiful Newport rocks I got at stitches (see attached). I combined it with a solid camel color, also cashmere/silk, and it’s gorgeous the way the color changes in stripes throughout. Just an easy pattern I think similar to the one in vogue knitting, alternating stockinette with stripes of yo/k2tog. I am getting so many compliments….still thinking of what to do with the camel yarn with beads.
Get well soon
Lisa



I'll be sending Lisa a $10 coupon for this picture! Thanks Lisa!!!

Today I'm hoping to get all the tape off the 4 sites of entry into my inners, as it is itching like the dickens.
I really had no time for knitting yesterday as we had a problem in the production room (which is the very small front room while I'm in LA. Mike just shakes his head as he clambers over all the yarn).
A case of; "Where are the Missing Skeins"? Nothing could go anywhere until these problems were worked out. On and on it went numbers and more numbers, sometimes I think we kept picking up the same skein, over and over again. Steven finally got the yarn shipped out yesterday afternoon and missed school. Bummer.
As anyone that knows me knows I love making yarn but I don't like counting it. Steven said it had to be done, so I did it. We did a great job which gives me hope that I might find someone (ok no one will be as good as Steven but close I could hang with close) in Oregon that could count skeins, and know the colors (Steven has only got 16% of his color vision and can tell the different colors-ways!!).

I did finish Neil's Birthday scarf, better late than not at all. He needs it too as the weather has been terrible in Oregon. This is the basket weave (mostly I'm easily distracted and this has been a distracting time for me) in Fireworks, it's great to work with and "recyled" yarn. IT's GREEN!-no I know it's black but it's recyled-oh heck forget it.....


So this is how long my scarf was before I added the ball of smaller texture Cashmere-Stone. I went down to a size 11 and that was the trick, however this "paddle" wasn't long enough.....

So while we were doing inventory yesterday I pulled two more skeins of the textured cashmere, pulled out all the smaller textured knitting and have begun to add the second of the big textured kind here. See on the right where the needle is? This points out where I started the new skein. I think then to add the smaller textured Stone as like a bridge between the two "paddles" (as that what it looks like, a paddle off an oar) on the end. I think it will be very soft, showy and a great way to wear this interesting yarn


So no inventory today YEAH! If I get my tape off I may try plying but maybe I'll just rest. Everyone says to but then in the next breath asks for something (well except Steven and Mike, all they ask is what I want!)
So off to knit before I go to the doctor! Cheers...

Another Day of Sitting

I started a new project as my arms are not as sore from all the invasive activities of the Hospital. I was suppose to go for a recheck today but they had no opennings today, so tomorrow is soon enough to be savaged by the needle.
I decided to make a scarf of Textured Cashmere and started a Seed Stitch pattern, I used size 19 needles so it went fast. This is a whole ball's worth

This ball is thinner than the last ball. Since it was already balled and knitted in I have decided to knit on a smaller needle-size 17 and try to continue the Seed Stitch, I might have to add stitches to make the scarf look OK, but I have nothing but time.....


Sending the yarn to Knitterly today. Yesterday we got over half of the inventory process done when I started to flag, so Steven called "Time" and I knit instead watching the new Star Trex movie. This morning has dawned early and I'm sore so going to have some food (food! I love food) and slowly get back to work. Make it a great day!

Recovery

I'm home in Lakewood CA! I'm feeling sore and a bit woosy but much better than did yesterday.
The ride home was short which was good. I'm not going into be riding in the car again until tomorrow, when I have a check up, and then again next week, another big outting to the Surgeon's office. It's amazing how hard it is to get the little things like moving to the bathroom or standing in the shower completed and how winded you feel after what is normally an easy task.
Yesterday Steven dropped me off and then went to school.
He tried to get me comfortable but it was Mission Impossible. Alexandra came by about that point and sent a grateful Steven away and briskly sorted me out making a comfortable nest of pillows and arranging things within easy reach. She then made a special cup of tea (White Wedding Tea Time Garden, Bonnie Rose's newest blend) and sat knitting until Steven returned home loaded down with approved groceries in preparation for Mom detail.
Mike took the night shift and showered me and washed my hair and tried to do a Pedicure. It was heaven to have my hair washed and the nails trimmed. Maybe next week I'll go for a more professional job but I'm thankful for what he did!
Dad has the "Trish Minding" detail today. He's picking up more Sushi and bringing special drinks. I've broken the rules today and enjoying a real cuppa, hope I don't have to pay too dearly for that one.
Meanwhile things move slowly here. I've "moved around the house" fussing with the things that don't require bending or heavy lifting, until Mike called warning me "that it was time to take a break", (does he have a Nanny Cam?) so back to my nest for a "rest" then lunch.
It's a glorious day here, Mike is fetching me a lounge chair so that I can soak up the healing rays of the sun. The garden is in full bloom and the air is fresh and slightly cool....
These are the Roses that Mike brought on Friday to the hosital. So fragrant that they scented the hallway too

This is what they look like today and still adding their heavy scent along with the lavender from the Trunk Show boxes.

This is a view of the garden i'll be sitting in later today

Thanks for all the healing thoughts and best wishes. The yarn will be going to Knitterly this weekend and staying until after Thanksgiving. If you want Good Yarn call Shelli! Remember to take time today to see the wonder of your world. It is food for your soul!

Happy Birthday Becky

Happy Birthday my first born. It seems strange to be laying in a hospital bed 28 years after having labored in one having you. I'm listening to the new babies crying thinking about the first time I heard you. I couldn't believe that I could do anything as wonderful as give birth to you. I think your Dad was as surprised as I was and how glad he was that you were a girl. How amazed we were when you fit easily in one of his big hands. How serious your face was, all thoughtful, reviewing us as we looked on in wonder.
It doesn't seem so long ago until you are the one taking care of me. One day I hope you will know this joy. You are amazing then as you are now. I'm so proud of you and even though we are apart this time we are truly never parted. I'm always surprised at how smart you are and love that I can count on you no matter what. I'm really Lucky and Grateful to have you in my life. I love you my sweetheart. Make it a great day!
Ps have a huge piece of cake for me!!!!!

Going home today

Just to let you know I'm getting out of the hospital tomorrow. I'm at that fussy stage were you still feel bad but aren't bad enough to stay in the hospital.
I'm grateful to have been here but feeling sorry for myself about being here. My ear buds for my iPod have seen better days but got me through this trip.
I'm not sure what I'll be able to do or not so as far as going to trunk shows I won't be until maybe after Thanksgiving. If the powers to be see fit. However this whole thing has freaked out the family and they are going to make sure I'm not foolish.
I'm grateful
I have great insurance
I have a supportive family and friends
I only had a gall bladder problem
I've had lovely roses to look at
I only have to take care of myself
Sometime in the future I'll be able to eat a wider selection than now and want to
I'll be at home this morning and maybe be well enough to sit out in the garden
yes I'm grateful

It's over

I'm now missing a gall bladder and successfully motored to the bathroom with help. They say I'm going home tomorrow but I'm not convinced I want to.
No spinning for awhile though as sitting is not comfortable. Just a short line to keep you updated. I'm grateful for pain drugs!