Winter

I'm surviving my first winter in 6 years pretty well though I've learned that there are several essential pieces of information I've picked up.

First: layers- the more layers the better these include: land's end long underwear- the best thing ever...: turtlenecks and tanktops for under shirts- another layer is always welcome...: sweaters for over shirts- the previous comment applies: puffy down vest: fantastic under the jacket on especially cold mornings...: Hat, scarf and gloves- any exposed skin at -10F is bad- very bad

Second: snow boots with miraculous traction- they appear not to shovel sidewalks here so you need TRACTION so you don't fall on your butt (I've already fallen twice and now wear my last season's style boots ALL THE TIME)

Third: don't put mascara on until you get inside- if your eyelashes freeze on the way to the bus the mascara runs when they thaw and you look like a raccoon- if you haven't guessed, I learned this from experience....

Last: underground tunnels, though confusing, are our friends...

A Note

As you can tell I finally got my butt in gear and published some (alright, quite a few) new posts. I think there are 4-5 of them so just keep scrowling down till you see something you recognize! I'll see lots of you soon for Els's wedding and Christmas!

Autumn

No pics just yet but SOON there will be pics of leaves changing color!!!! I'm so excited I can barely contain myself! FALL IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! The heat broke earlier this week and it is fall for sure. The sky is deep blue, the air smells crisp and fresh and the summer flowers have gone to seed. This is my first autumn in 7 (count them 7) years and I'm going to enjoy it. I've worn a coat two mornings in a row, my morning coffee doesn't make me hot and sweaty, there are winter squash at the farmers market and I have turned the AC off and opened the windows!
Hurray for 4 seasons!

Descending into the Depths of the Knitting Obsessed

It is official- I have gone off the deep end with the knitting.... There is a knitting group of young women who meet at a coffee shop just a block from my house on Wednesday evenings called the Knittinkittens. I went this past week and everyone is quite nice. I have also found a yarn store that is dangerous beyond belief for my checking account- Needlework Unlimited. In addition I have signed up for Ravelry- it's like Facebook for knitters. I'm currently on my third baby gift and watch out for those Christmas presents! There are great yarns and patterns for socks, hats and scarves (I'm not up for whole sweaters yet)!

There's Something in the Water- still....

The count is up to 5 close friends/family plus 2 more not as close friends/acquaintances. I just thought I'd share!

There's Something in the Water

Well, I now have 4- count 'em- 4 pregnant friends who are all due late fall/early winter. If you are one of those pregnant friends I am extremely happy for you and can't wait to meet the new addition to your family! If, on the other hand, you are of child bearing years and not pregnant I'm issuing a warning- be careful of the water you drink. I believe that it may be contaminated with some magical pregnancy-inducing compound. That is the only way I can figure out how so many of my close friends are expecting all at the same time! I have begun a massive knitting campaign. It is going well and keeps me out of trouble during most of my bus rides and evenings... I can't wait for pics of the babies!