I keep saying I am gonna be a good blogger and while I may not post everyday i will keep my blog current. Heh, so much for that. Well, I guess I should just stop fighting it. I will blog when I can “hopefully” more than I have been. I’m on vacation for a few days. Off and running to my daughters High School orientation this am, school shopping, & Dr. appointment for her this afternoon. Oh and our County Fair opens today and she shows ayrshire Cows, DH is dealing with those this morning. Think I’ll grab a spindle on my way out the door. Have a great day!!!
Is it me???
February 3, 2009 at 1:22 am (Uncategorized)
Yeah yeah yeah it’s been a long time. Whatever. I think the season is finally getting to me. I am so TIRED of cold and snow and dreary. I seem to have found myself in a foul mood today and well this funk that has had me down for a couple of weeks. I just hate this weather. I have also come to a place in my life again where I am questioning EVERYTHING> Anybody else feel that way or is it me???? I’m not in love with my job though it is a good job and I should be thankful for the job security I have especially when so many others don’t. I question my relationships, my hobbies, even my beliefs???? I don’t know what this is but I don’t like it. I’m sure my friends think I have lost my marbles. Not sure I can even explain it so they understand. Has anybody ever felt this way and when does it end???
Well on to other things I have been doing some spinning and recently sold my Alvin Ramer Super mini combs because with DH on disability cash is tight. but I did manage to squeeze out a small amount for a little retail therapy. I have a Namaste Zuma bag on it’s way in the new Eggplant color. Maybe that will brighten my mood.
Hope all is well in blogland! Stay tuned…..
M
Bad Blogger & I actually WON!!!!
November 30, 2008 at 2:12 am (Uncategorized)
Yeah okay it’s been a month since I have posted. I am still here buzzing along. I have been spinning but no photos yet. Next time I promise. I have also been knitting on and off and the last couple days I have been playing with a bit of crochet. I think I like it but the jury is still out.
And now to explain the “I WON!!!” part. I never enter blog contests i spend alot of time reading many of the awesome blogs out there but I never enter those blogger contest post because I never win. Usually they involve being drawn at random and well I guess my “Random” karma isn’t so great. Early last week I was over checking out www.thepaintedsheep.com and her etsy store and also linked to her blog. She had been doing some dyeing and had new colorways that needed names and so one of the names I suggested was chosen!!!! She is sending me a gift certificate for her etsy shop I am soooo excited!!! So if you have time check out her store and blog!!! I can’t wait to check out her gorgeous fiber!!!
Other than that we had a FAB Thanksgiving and will be moving on to the Christmas decorating next. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and I promise pics of the fibery sort next post.
Thanks for stopping by,
Melissa
Stash Acquisition!!!!!!!!!!!
October 22, 2008 at 12:47 am (Uncategorized)
Hi All!!! Rhinebeck was fabulous beyond words!!!!! I double and triple checked that the camera was packed so I could have a few pics of the food, fiber, and friends. Then it seems I was so overcome by the sights, the sounds, the fiber, the yarn, etc etc etc…. Ah I’m just gonna say it! I got nothin!! carried the darn camera around all day long and never took it out of the bag!!!! So now for you viewing pleasure the camera came out and I do have proof of new STASH!!! Among them a spindle from Hatchtown, A Butterfly girl designs spindle from Janet at The Wheel Thing, a Plying Paddle from Down in the Country, a cherry Shawl pin from Glimmerglass Alpacas, some Coopworth lambswool from Hatchtown, and what I think is the softest fiber I have EVER touched some lovely bright white Suri Alpaca from fellow raveler Alpacas d’Auxvasse that I boought at the Hillcreek fiber booth. Finances were an issue this year but i am very happy with my selections and I can’t wait to enjoy all of it’s fibery goodness! Love seeing the other updates on Ravelry.
Enjoy the pics!!!!
RHINEBECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 15, 2008 at 12:34 am (spinning)
I just can’t wait until Saturday. DH and I are off to Rhinebeck to enjoy a day for the two of us in honor of our anniversary. For thoseof you that don’t know this year is especially important to us since it was our 20th but even more so since we were seperated for about nine months from June 2007 thru febuary 2008. We are enjoying taking time to appreciate eachother now, Something we never did before. I am so ready to see a fiber fest. When my life collapsed I had missed Mass sheep and wool for two years and then missed Rhinebeck last year. I have been spinning on my Forrester spindles the last couple of days to get back in the groove for testing spindles at Rhinebeck. I posted a photo for proof. WooHoo I can’t wait until Saturday!!!! Hope to see you all there!!!!!!
Anniversary suprises and PHOTOS!!!
October 15, 2008 at 12:24 am (family news, spinning)
I promised pics of the wheels around here. The newest is the Fricke or “Willow” we are still getting to know eachother but so far we are getting along fabulously. The four skeins on the far right were spun since her arrival. The Ashford Traveller is “Miss Amelia” and then there is The Hitchhiker. I wouldn’t trade any of them as they each have their own strengths. I have been working on some Cashmere/silk on the traveller for the better part of a year and I can’t wait to finish. The finished product will be laceweight. I started with about 3 oz and split the roving. I am almost done with the second bobbin.
Last but not least I have included a pic of the gorgeous roses that arrived for me at work back on Sept. 24th. DH and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. Our day at Rhinebeck this weekend will be our getaway day together and maybe a couple more suprises!!!!!
Enjoy the pics!!!
Yes I’ve moved!!!
October 7, 2008 at 2:15 am (Uncategorized)
Well, after coming home and finding that Blogger had disabled my blog for some un-known reason I have moved my home on the web here to WordPress.com. Please bear with me while I’ll learn my way around. I have pics on the camera and will get them uploaded soon I promise!! Leave me a comment let me know you stopped by!!! Have a great day!
Melissa
Hello world!
October 7, 2008 at 2:00 am (Uncategorized)
Welcome!!!!!
Hi and Welcome to my cyber home. Why “String Lingo” you might ask? Well dear fiber friends because it’s all about the string. It’s what we do. It motivates us all to accumulate humongous of amounts of anything resembling fuzz that we might create said “string” out of. Websters dictionary defines “lingo” this way;
lingo
Pronunciation: \ˈliŋ-(ˌ)gō\ Function: noun
: strange or incomprehensible language or speech: as a: a foreign language b: the special vocabulary of a particular field of interest c: language characteristic of an individual
Strange and imcomprehensible language, huh?? Don’t agree just ask a few of your non-fibery friends and family!! And so, we create string but for what purpose?? Well my friends that is where the “lingo” comes in. Whether you call it knit, crochet, naillbinding, weaving, kumihomo braiding, etc, etc, etc….. I suppose our individual prefences could be referred to as different dialects of our language hmmmm…
As for me i am obsessed with the creation of the string but have yet to find which particular dialect fits my style. As time goes on I will continue to create string and at some point will twist it with sticks, or a hook, or weave them together or maybe just tie KNOTS!!! LOL!! Until then I will be happy to pet each and every skein and puff of fuzz and hope that all of you who speak my language will stop by and introduce yourselves. Until then have a great day! I will try to get some pictures of “string” in progress on the various wheels and spindles and post them for you to see! Thanks for stopping by!!
