Thanks for your comment Cindy! I have too much to say to let the blog sit quietly by!

Definitely! And I can always email you some photos! I have been walking him 3 -4 times this week, the longest walk was 2 hours. He was pooped! But his legs and waist are looking trimmer! And if I am lucky, then mine may also! ) The DIY dog bed is still holding up, although the kitchen twine is giving out slowly. Are you on Facebook? Hugs to you and the pooches! Nat xx

That is very sad news to hear. I wish you all the best through what will be no doubt an awfully difficult time

Thanks Cindy! Lets hope that something turns up soon that Tony and I can agree on ... It was ever thus, I am afraid. Being hot and cold is all a question of degree and what you are used to! I could only brave Tassie in the middle of summer, Im afraid! Best to you and the hounds! Nat xx

HI Robbyn! Great to hear from you! I dont need superwash, as I usually hand wash all my woollies! Any pattern recommendations though? And arent you proud of me knitting some things for myself? I am backwards and forwards with work between Brisbane and Cairns, and that is a bit stressful of itself unfortunately. I am trying to look at some open houses during the week, and missing out on time at work, and then my time there is very pressured as Im not there all the time ... Im going through the classic 6 - week in downturn in motivation at work - its well studied, and things will pick up again shortly I am hoping. All that storming norming forming stuff, you know? Ive missed you too! I thought Id have more time to blog, but as its turned out so far, there has been less... I had that ball of sock yarn out to send to you but Ive lost track of it now... Will get it to you when I get a chance, I know you understand, Hugs, nat xx

Hi Lynne My DD aged 4 looks for a cardi if the temp falls to 25 degrees with a breeze! She is going to find the change very cold ...

You would really like this book Robbyn. I Was thinking about all the people that would love this book as I was reading it, and all the people who would receive it for their next gift!

There is no doubt Cindy that they are both ready for school - and they both have wonderful teachers which is very reassuring It is very very hard to take a good photo of the pup right now, its true!

Holy crap! Now I feel old too (and I mean in relation to Em!)

It was fun, the only trouble is now Sunny is creating havoc in the garden! AAAArrrgh! hugs, nat xx

Hi Katt thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I have made the effort to work out how to rectify the blog, and the lack of updates - my blog entries should appear in Ravelry soon! Thanks for pointing this out, I did not think this was happening nat x

Thanks Cindy and pooches The pattern is written for a linen blend (Naturlin)but I am using Rowan Calmer - the photo shows about one and a half balls knitted up. Sunny got my knitting this afternoon and had a chew, not sure of any damage. (not brave enough to look) I woke up this morning to my 4 yo trying to get one of my knitted cardis (Twist) off the dog, so it looked like a tug-o-war. So you could say I got out on the wrong side of the bed. But a trip to the gym and dinner and I am a happy camper once more. Sunny is going to get T-bone bones at bedtime tonight to keep him occupied. I am getting better at reading his cues, but this puppy raising business is a learning experience - thanks for all your wonderful advice. I will be heading to the shop for some plain white vinegar tomorrow! Sunny sometimes asks to go out, but mostly doesnt ask to go to the toot; but I do think that sometimes he is holding on and waiting for an opportunity to go out

Awww thanks Lynne!

thank you Bells - thats a real compliment, given how much taste you show when choosing patterns for Alice!

thanks JEanne! She is growing up faster than we realise at times!

would you like the blue-y purple or the pink? On 28/10/2009, at 7:34 AM, [email protected] wrote:

certianly - Robbyn. Your wish is my command! On 27/10/2009, at 10:49 PM, [email protected] wrote:

Thanks Jeanne! I was just thinking - "I could post another picture after last night's knitting efforts, but it would still look the same, except I know that it is a size smaller" On 20/10/2009, at 10:07 AM, [email protected] wrote:

I just put on my big girl panties, ya know, and took a deep breath ... hehehehe great to see you blogging again - I just noticed that when I hovered over your avatar in Ravelry in my friends that a new image flashed up. I thought to myself "hello, what have we here?" So I checked your blog, and there you were! I am so pleased! Hugs, nat On 19/10/2009, at 12:40 AM, [email protected] wrote:

yes I did - commiserations all round, I think ... On 18/10/2009, at 5:02 PM, [email protected] wrote:

you're welcome :o) On 12/10/2009, at 8:59 PM, [email protected] wrote:

Thanks Cindy - she has perked up no end during the day, ate some dinner and was quickly to bed tonight nat On 12/10/2009, at 4:12 PM, [email protected] wrote: