It's a cold morning today [ -13* and falling ] with some light snow flurries. A good day to stay in and cocoon.The forecast isn't looking wonderful going into the new year but I think we feel that way because we have had an easy winter so far.
I did get the dog sweater done just in time as ED picked me up and we went into the city . She was on the hunt for a couple of special pillowcases and bells with which to train the dog to ring to go outside. No bells were found, but we did buy a book on beer for YS's birthday. ED had organized a beer Advent Calendar for 24 people which was a big hit. I also managed to pick up some liquid hand soap that we like from a dollar store and a fabulous piece of jewelry --$2.50 !! LOL
Supper was a quick affair of leftover turkey and salad as the Canadians were playing their second game against Germany. I watched some more of The Newsroom.
Today we have YGS as is usual. He's waiting for Grandpa to get up as they usually have poached eggs and toast soldiers on Sunday mornings . Today is also the day he is allowed to 'deconstruct' his gingerbread house. However his uncle says he has to wait for him ! While YGS is watching tv, I'm madly working on the scarf. I've already been playing around with my mom's knitted squares. So many different sizes ! I think I'll use up some more of my odds and ends to crotchet them close to a standard size before I join them. One will be going into ED's car for sure to protect her seats from little puppy prints.
I am so lucky that people give me their leftover wool and material, knowing that I will use it up ! I cleaned out my knitting needle drawer, and oh my I've been given a lot of those as well ! I have made many afghans, hats and preemie sets to donate to homeless shelters and hospitals. I've also used the materials to make gifts for my family, often making up my own patterns to suit the material. I always need a project to do as I cannot sit and just watch tv. When we travel I always have something to do in the car and in the evenings sitting outside. I have two projects in mind right now. One I'll have to do a little googling to find what 3 patterns to use while making a 'triple' scarf for myself.
One of the fun things ED and I did was to do some of our Christmas shopping at Value Village. She found a pure silk scarf with the original price tag !, amongst other things. Her brother loves the tie ! LOL I found two pairs of pants for my husband, one of them is a Carrhart, never worn ! Also picked up magnetic activity centre with letters for my YGS which he loved :) We had suggested doing some of our shopping like that, but the others were aghast ! What they don't know, won't hurt them !
I ventured down into the freezer and it is packed ! Good thing the weather is so cold and we were able to put a cooler outside to put the hunk of beef I bought. Later on in the week I'll bring it in to laugh and then cut into steaks, roast and stewing beef. Tomorrow perhaps I'll venture down into the basement again and 'organize the freezer. I don't often go downstairs because of my knees. The left is ready for another knee replacement... but I am not ready for that yet ! Hated the physiotherapy.
No dusting was done yesterday, so maybe I'll get around to it today. We'll see
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