What a week

It's turning out to be one of those weeks.  A week where every day is spent running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.  Monday Robbyn and me were doing satisfaction interviews and the usual errands. 

Yesterday we were at a meeting an hour away for the morning to come back and do more satisfaction interviews, attend another meeting, and dash off for a quick dinner and glass class.  We were on the run for 12+ hours.

Today we were at the same location as yesterday for yet another meeting.  We'll be there Friday too.  Tomorrow will be spent in Hartfors and ducking out for a doctor's appointment.  Next week is a little calmer, but still a bit wacky.

Knitting Away

I've been knitting away on a Christmas present for my roommate.  She knows what it is and all.  I had her come with me to pick the yarn out too.  The part I'm not looking forward to is the lining.  I know it's going to be easier that the last time I lined a purse, but I'm dreading it just the same.  The last time I lined a purse which was also the first time I hand did it and it was denim.  Who knows what I was thinking. 

One scarf that I'm working on wasn't going so well so it got frogged and is enjoying a new life with a new pattern.  Hopefully this will be the last time.  Once these 2 get done I'll be back to my weaving as I still need to do the mantle scarf.

Definitley Not Quiet

I forgot how much mischief and mayhem a kitten brings.  Also how much laughter.  I have loved this little ball of fur since I set eyes on her.  The past few days have been quite an adventure in getting to know her, kitten proofing the place, getting everyone used to each other, and trying to carry on with regular life duties. 

Little Elphie we have discovered definitley has a thing for the computer.  She loves to walk across the keyboard and watch the screen.  If there is anything moving on the screen be it a flashing cursor, moving mouse, or who knows what else, she is right there trying to get it.  It actually has taken me twice as long as normal to get this post typed due to removing Elphie from the keyboard.  It's quite cute in a way and you just can't help but laugh.  She definitley brings a smile to my face.  It's time for me to go and try to get some rest now while it's semi quiet around here. 

Elphie

Below are some pictures of Elphaba.  Ok, Elphaba is her real name, but we call her "Elphie."   She's fitting right in. 

Playing Peek-a-Boo

Being held by Robbyn

Playing in the crinkly tube

Hanging out

Playing

Exploring

Scarf Travels

I got the 2nd section to k nit on for scarf travels today.  I'd work on it now if I wasn't so tired.  I'll work on it tomorrow while Robbyn is at the dentist.  The yarn is all picked out.

Cliona & Elphaba

About 2 weeks ago Cliona started peeing on the floor. Wednesday night I got home and she had peed on shorts that were on my bed. I put her in the carrier as a way to tell her "NO". When I took her out she attacked me. She had attacked Robbyn a day or so earlier.




We told her if she peed on the floor again or attacked either of us again we were going to have to find a new place ofr her. Thursday she peed on my foot not 5 minutes after getting home from running an errand. She went in the carrier and we started a 3 hour trip to find a new home for her. Noone would take her. Not even the humane society. We cane home to restrategize. While taking the carrier out of the car it opened and she got out of the carrier. She ran out into the road and got hit. I miss her dearly, but don't miss the peeing everywhere.



We do have a new kitten now though. Hey I need a cat plus it was decided between us that if Cliona had to go then we'd get a kitten to replace her. Her name is Elphaba & we are calling her Elphie for short. She's about 10 weeks old and adorable. She's black & white with a touch of orange.

Cliona

The blasetd cat is on her last life here.  She has taken to peeing at the foot of the stairs over the past week.  Now today when I get home at 10:00 p.m. I discover she has peed on some things on my bed.  I put her in the carrier and Robbyn and I ran out for a few monutes.  When we got back I put the litter box in my room and went to show it to her.  That did NOT go well.  the danged cat attacked me and left me with several scratches on my arms and bit me.  In the past hour we have had to yell at her several times for wanting to pee in other places in the apartment.  If she doesn't straighten out she's finding a new home.  Gahhhh. 

I love her, but she just can't be doing this.  There's actually tears in my eyes thinking about getting rid of her.

Happy Tuesday

I love Tuesday nights.  Especially now that things are back to normal at my friend's store.  On Tuesday nights she has her glass fusing class.  Robbyn and I are now in it.  Such things as that can make ones day and it makes mine.  I'll have to post some pics sometime of some of the pieces that I've made.

Working Out Is Exciting!

Well, I can't say that working out at my local curves is ever boring.  For starters the owner is a wonderful, caring, and energetic person.  Secondly everyone that goes there is just as wonderful, caring, and energetic.  Then there's what happened today. 

I'm on one of the machines and I happen to look out the window.  Across the street s a bank.  I happen to notice a police car across the street. Before any of us knew what was going on the area had tons of police both local and state.  It turns out the bank was robbed and there was a bobm threat made.  After a little while the tellers came out.  it was quite crazy and exciting though.  Thankfully everyone is ok.

Potpourri

my scarf section went off for the Scarf Travels. The NAMI state conference online registration is up and running. It was a good day at the store. We had a couple customers and I got to make a few pieces of jewlery with the new glass. Now for the rest of the weekend.