Got THREE cool things in the mail on Saturday… from my browsing on Ebay. Just love Ebay. I like getting out and looking around, but nothing beats looking for cool old things in the middle of the night when you can’t sleep. And the prices are usually WAY cheaper than say an Antique Mall or something like that. Maybe not as cheap as a garage sale, but around here, it’s too cold for garage sales, so Ebay fits the bill. And you can be a little more selective. Save a little coin by not getting sidetracked by goodies!

The first package that arrived was our little hand mixer. We were looking at the different appliances and such that we use and Maggie brought up our electric power mixer. We do like to use that for baking. So I got to thinking it would be cool if we had a crank operated one. Just partially for fun and also because it would be useful. I found this old Ecko brand from the 50’s and it works great! And it was only $6.00. Can’t wait to give it a whirl soon!

Second was a quart-sized milk bottle from the Meadow Gold Dairy in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. That’s the dairy that my grandfather Roy was a milkman for and then worked as an adult. He was very proud of that place and I remember him talking about it fondly. He passed away last year and I was just looking around at glass milk bottles and found this! How neat was that. I’m not sure if we’ll use it or not, I’m searching around for a cork to cap it off. If I find one, I just might put it back into service! I’ve been buying my milk in the cardboard cartons to avoid the plastic and it would be really nifty to be able to use this old milk bottle. I have been saving the cartons for seed starting.

Last little treasure was a pair of bamboo connected knitting needles. They are short, only 12″ long, and I’m going to use them to knit soft wool footie tube socks! And maybe ferret sweaters.

I got a little bit of yarn on Thursday, because I actually ran out! I made myself a promise, no more yarn until I use what I have. I will admit, I have a very bad habit of gearing up for a hobby and then not doing the hobby in question. So I said, no more. I only get supplies for something I am actively working on. So I finally got through my stash and it was time to go and pick out a few yarns for the last of the cold winter nights. I put a figure on my needs and said, no more than $20. I went and had a lovely time snooping around and I found a lot of discounted and low priced, very nice yarns!

I got enough for two pairs of long fuzzy wool socks… a couple skeins for a baby blanket that I’m making for my buddy Rob and his wife (gotta getter done in about 4 months or so…) and then some to finish this crazy crocheted lap throw afghan I started a awhile back. It’s about 65% done. When I get those projects done and run out of wool, then I can go and get more. Until then, I think I have enough for a good month or two of knitting.

The green is a little brighter on the computer than in person.  It’s a nice cheery green, and I hope it’s good for girl or boy!  It’s super duper soft and all.  Should be just a sweet little snuggly blanket for little baby!

I had to get started on a pair of socks, especially because I got the softest alpaca yarn I’ve felt in a long time. And a nice dark charcoal grey color… nifty! And I started knitting while watch the dvd 3:10 to Yuma. Not a bad cowboy flick. A lot of folk died in the end, but well, that happens in those things now and then. I enjoyed the film though, and by the time I was done, I had knitted a beer cozy!!!

Of course, this was not quite the look I was trying to make, but it did kind of look like a can holder! HAHA… Those are going to be some strong socks when they are done. Actually now, they are a little longer and won’t do that anymore. I’m about half way done with the first sock!

Well that is the story of the Ebay packages and my little yarn gathering adventure!