Poncho, poncho and more poncho

Well, Jess just came in to my office and her spanish teacher wants me to make her a poncho, just like the one I did for Jess. Doesn't matter what it costs, just make her one I was told. What a dilemma. I don't like being put on the spot or under pressue to finish something, that's why I normally don't do anything for money; but she's a member of the teachers union that I work for, Jess' teacher and she oogled over the silly thing so guess I will do it. She mentioned this yesterday, but didn't know the teacher was REALLY SERIOUS. Jess did explain to her that I had issues with my elbow and arm and it may not get done quickly...no matter....just get me one. Well, off to the store for more yarn and add another WIP to my list which by the way I hope to be able to figure out how to post on the sidebar soon.

If you receive the Mary Maxim catalog (you can also view online) The latest Spring Sale 2005 (catalog vol.473A) has a beige poncho on the front. It's knitted and I don't enjoy knitting as much, but I looked at it really hard and I'm going to duplicate that with crocheted blocks for Jess. I'm doing several different stitch patterns and we figured we needed about 36 blocks, so she wants 36 different colors - I've finished about 6 I think. We picked out an off white in Caron Soft to edge each one so they're all uniform and it doesn't look funky as I join them. My image of it is really cool - hope it turns out okay. more on project that later...

Some more catching up....

I thought I'd posted my last blog, but oh well....when you get my age the mind starts to slip. :)

I've also been having a lot of issues with my computer at home and don't always have time here at work to update. I did finally get my puter up to date with Windows XP and it's really running great lately. So......I also need to find out how to comment back to someone who comments on my blog. Jenn and Mitzi posted comments and I'd like to say something to them -- can anybody help me please. I'm just not good at this stuff - anyway thanks for all the comments. I'm still here and my arm is doing fine most days. Jenn, if you send me your email I'll let you know the details (yes my whole arm is affected)

I have been crocheting like crazy. I finished the poncho on Monday - it's awesome and I took some pics, will download them to the computer and I've emailed Marvie for her cheat sheets to figure out how to post them.

I'm going to try to post at least once a week. :) I think I'll shoot for Friday's or Monday's when I have off. I can put that on my agenda and take care of it after the girl goes to school at 6:45 am. Hopefully, I'll be able to get on a schedule.

No title, just catching up

I have been remiss in blogging lately. Life gets busy and I don't know how the rest of you find time to write every day. I'm lucky if I get a shower and eat some days. I work part-time outside the home so those days I definitely shower, dress and eat, but the other days, wow, time just gets sucked up by who knows what. I've not crocheted in I don't know how long....weeks.....my "tennis elbow" is feeling much better so I will probably start up again soon. I have many W'sIP - too many actually. I need to finish that lovely poncho for DD, it's about 3/4 done; I've also many small things in the works and my ultimate project; the afghan for my sister from the squares momma left behind; but that's something to share in a separate blog. Will do soon.
I really need to take pictures too.

I'm very jealous of you who can put all that fancy stuff on your blogs. I need to investigate some more or ask the 14 yr. old how. She informed me of the process by which you make the 'buttons' - I was totally blown away. Oh well, I'm sure there's a lot of stuff I know about these 'puters that some of you don't. I just don't know much about the fancy schmancy graphics and layouts that you all create.