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May 26, 2006
Randomness
Thank goodness it's Friday. I am really ready for a nice three day weekend. I haven't made a lot of progress on my knitting projects this week, but I'm hopeful that the weekend will provide some quality knitting time.
I'm still on the first Hourglass sleeve - I just started the increases.
I still really like this pattern and the yarn, and I can't wait to see the finished sweater.
Other random news: I finally received my Wendy Knits book.
Funny story about this book. I ordered the book from Amazon right about the time it was released and had it sent directly to Cindy because she went to Wendy's book signing at Knit Happens on April 29th. Cindy got my book signed
and put it in the mail to me. When I got the envelope a few days later, there was no book. Just an empty envelope. I was crushed. My book had been lost in the mail! Cindy and I were sure we'd never see it again. But, a couple of weeks went by and it showed up in Cindy's mail box. She had left the Amazon packing slip in the front of the book with her address on it as the ship to address. So, the post office repackaged it and sent it back to her. How awesome is that! I honestly take back every bad thing I've ever said about the post office. So, Cindy, bless her heart, repackaged the book, taped it up like Fort Knox, and sent it back out to me. And it arrived safe and sound! Fate. Oh, and the book - I love it. Of course. I haven't had time to read the whole thing yet, but it looks really good.
Let's see, what else do I have for you? Oh, Basil and Abner's Critter Charity Drive. Rebekah is doing a charity drive for her local animal shelter. She's collecting dog and cat toys and blankets and she's giving away fabulous prizes. She has some links up on her sidebar for patterns, which are great little projects for those little bits of yarn left over from projects. So, if you have a few minutes, make a little something for a critter in need and send it to Rebekah. It's for a good cause.
Comments
What a story! I'm glad (and surprised!) that the post office managed to recover your lost book. I just finished reading this book myself, and I loved it. Enjoy!
Posted by: Carolyn at May 26, 2006 10:22 AM
People complain about the USPS often but they do go above and beyond when they can. Your book was meant to arrive safely. Enjoy it!!
Posted by: margene at May 26, 2006 10:51 AM
That's funny about your book, I'm glad she left the amazon shipping slip in it.
Thanks for mentioning my cause! I really appreciate it.
Have an amazing weekend, hope you get tons and tons of knitting done.
Posted by: Rebekah at May 26, 2006 10:57 AM
wow. you and that book were meant to be together! I bet we'll see the sleeves attached to hourglass by the end of the long weekend :-)
Posted by: Diana at May 26, 2006 11:08 AM
Wow! You really have good book karma don't you? Enjoy!!
Posted by: Wendy at May 26, 2006 11:15 AM
I'm amazed that the book turned up! Just when I've completely lost faith in any sort of mail service - it's nice to finally hear a story with a happy ending.
The hourglass sleeve looks nice... perhaps you will have a finished sweater by next week?
Have a great long weekend!
Posted by: Cyndi at May 26, 2006 11:26 AM
Enjoy the 3 day hiatus from the law..........
I so love the color of the yarn you're using for your hourglass..........
Posted by: christine at May 26, 2006 11:39 AM
Wow, it's great to read a story about USPS going above and beyond the call of duty. Hope you have a great long weekend!
Posted by: caitlyn at May 26, 2006 1:42 PM
Beautiful color on the hourglass...glad your book found its way back to you!
Posted by: quenna at May 26, 2006 3:14 PM
Wow, that's a great USPS story. You know, it's easy to complain about them, but they really do provide a good service, and really, pretty cheap for 39 cents. That was definitely above and beyond the call of duty, though. Maybe it was either raining, sleeting, or dark-of-night to make them feel extra inspired?
Posted by: --Deb at May 26, 2006 4:07 PM
Wow, that is totally awesome! That may have restored my faith in usps.. maybe.
Posted by: Angela at May 26, 2006 5:22 PM
Well, that is a nice and surprising story regarding the post office. I am reading Wendy's book right now. I read a chapter before I go to bed each evening (and some carpool reading too). I really like her stories and I might knit something from the book someday as well!
Posted by: Stephanie at May 26, 2006 8:24 PM
I think I did a little dance when I saw that it had been sent back to me. So glad that it arrived safe and sound!
Posted by: Cindy at May 27, 2006 7:12 AM
The Hourglass sleeves take so long! I remember ;) I can't wait to see this one done and modeled though!
Posted by: Lolly at May 29, 2006 6:04 PM
Hourglass is looking so beautiful - WOW what a drama about your Wendy Knits book! So awesome that you got it back!! - Yay for Jaywalkers that fit, and your Circle of Friends blanket is just beautiful - lovely colors you all chose to make it from. :)
Posted by: Laura at June 1, 2006 12:07 PM
