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Rare Kitty Observation

Posted on February 17, 2010 by MobymomFebruary 17, 2010

Yes, this is Luna and Jack, sitting together and not hissing and bothering each other. Pretty rare.

It’s not Luna, it’s Jack. He thinks Luna is out to get him. She probably is, she’s a little terror. But she’s queen of the roost and subtle about it and has basically got Jack scared silly that she’s going to hurt him. He’s such a powder puff for the most part. I caught him getting the fluffing kicked out of him yesterday by one of the meanie stray cats and my goodness, he was really in some trouble. I had to break it up, but I suspect he resented his Mom coming to his rescue.

So, normally, he avoids Luna at all costs, and will get nervous when she comes a sniffing and gets too close to him. But every so often, he chills out and I just happened to catch it as they were sitting on the desk watching me for some reason.

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I finished a SOCK!!!!

Posted on February 16, 2010 by MobymomFebruary 16, 2010

Yes… my FIRST SOCK I EVER DID KNIT!

I’m so proud of myself. A real honest to gosh sock. I have to do the other one, but still, getting one done and it fits and is wearable and all that, pretty cool.

It’s a little long… but it’s so warm and comfy cozy… just love it. Been walking around with it on and yes, I can tell you with a doubt that it’s much warmer than a normal old sock. Can’t wait to finish the other one.

I have some purple wool that I want to make another pair, but just refine the pattern a teeny bit. Not quite as long and a little snugger. This one was a total of 35 stitches on a # 8 circular bamboo needle. WIth a alpaca blend wool. I think 30 stitches or maybe even 25 would have been just fine. I’m still learning how to gauge your stitching and all, it’s kinda new and experimental to me still. But I love it. I know I don’t have the patience to do really complicated patterns but yet, this is simple and fun. I really like the calming effect that just sitting and knitting produces. It’s hard to explain. You don’t have to think too hard, you can just kind of enjoy the process. And then you get a warm snuggly thing for your foot or head or weasel.

Yes, even ferrets love stuff you knit.

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We’re Taking Music Lessons!

Posted on February 16, 2010 by MobymomFebruary 16, 2010

We decided that it would be cool to take some lessons in harmony to help us out a bit… we’re just learning and need a little help and confidence… so we knew right to go! An amazing family of southern gospel singers lives right here in Toledo… the LaFontaine Family!!!

We had our first group lesson today and it was fun to meet everyone. We’re going to be teaching some of their children bluegrass and they are going to help us with harmony!!! Love that… bartering is great for everyone!

Here they are at the Opry last year!!! Wonderful people and a real blessing to know!

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