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Years ago, when letters were sent containing declarations of love and adoration, the notes were read and reread many times. The recipient often read such declarations to their best friends and then carefully placed them inside a big empty Valentine's candy box, to be pulled out and savored for many years.  Dearest Darling, When you are away I feel as though I'm missing my very soul. Every time you walk into a room you brighten it with your beauty. Promise me you will never leave again for I would surely die without you..... Now, notes are texted.  Love is declared and immediately fades into cyberspace.                            Translation: luv u 4eva          Love you forever.  <3                     Heart BFN        ...

Today, I received a note from Paula,  podcaster of Knitting Pipeline, her scarf was published today! She announced we could show our test knit - Piper's Journey . The pattern was very clear and easy to understand. Paula's pattern provides either written or a chart for the lace edging. I enjoyed knitting this shawl and look forward to wearing it in the near future. Pattern: Piper's Journey Yarn: Wolf Creek Wools of Montana Colorway: Teal and Buttery Yellow Needle size: US 6 Amount: less than 574 yards

Friday a friend brought me a bag full of her mother-in-law's old knitting pattern books and pamphlets. There were some worth a chuckle but when my eyes lit upon this sweater I knew I needed to knit it before Sadie Lou Who got much bigger! A trip to the yarn shop was warranted and I found some wool/acrylic blend. I didn't forget what The Tiger had told me, "Sadie Lou doesn't like itchy sweaters - but I don't care." It's a beautiful shade of blue, one that I think just shouts out that gray skies are going to clear up, and we need to put on a happy face! Jiffy Petal Cardigan

I don't think the Purl Gurl will mind if I cut and paste her post, it warmed my heart!   Today a package arrived at our door.  A very special package indeed!  Isaac was so excited that it came addressed to him.   He sat down to open it up, quite anxious to see what it contained.  When he finally got the tape undone enough to see what was inside, he quickly grabbed out two bags containing an item very near and dear to his heart...  GRAMMA'S ROLLS!!   A gigantic smile erupted on his face and the two bags of rolls were held in a loving embrace.  He immediately said "All Mine!!" and one was popped right into his mouth!  As I went into the kitchen to get dinner going, I overheard him tell his sister, "The rolls are all mine and if anyone eats one they owe me 100,000 dollars." 

The Purl Gurl’s Relay for Life group has been putting together a silent auction on Valentine’s Day for the several years. She lives and works in a small town so the hubbies have a difficult time coming up with unusual gifts for their sweethearts. These Gals have put together the best baskets over the last few years - ones that would make any wife happy! I’ve contributed felted mittens in the past but this year thought that a hitchhiker in pinks and reds might be fun - if it doesn’t bring in the bucks it will be back to the mittens next year!  I am so proud of The PurlGurl's dedication to this event!  Pattern: Hitchhiker by Martina Behm Yarn: Lorna's Hand-dyed Yarns Sheperd Sock Colorway: Lincoln Park Zoo Needle Size: US 4

Monday and Tuesday were spent in town at a conference. I spent hours knitting on these socks while listening to the speaker. When I'd pause to look around the room I was surprised to see so many people fiddling with their phones/ipods. I just can't see how they could possibly be paying attention! Oops, perhaps THEY are thinking the same thing about ME! Pattern: "No Pattern" Socks , Lala Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks FX Colorway: Cadet Colors Amount: 2 skeins Needle Size: US 2