Solidarity

This photo was taken on one of my last day trips around my local area (in Queensland), in the last weeks before moving to Victoria.

While taking some time to compose the shot, I thought of many things.

I remember the only sounds where of the water and the occasional motorcyclist speeding by, this particular road is a favourite amongst bikers.
I know as I used to be one of them.
The people in this photo, I don't know.
But I was completely envious of their solidarity in harmony with nature.
When I look at this photo, I note that the couple are not actually touching, but they are probably close enough to feel and hear each others breathe.

It speaks of comfort and space at the same time.
I do remember wishing I had someone to share moments like these with, I still do.

I also recall feeling a little like an intruder and apologising to them for interupting their meditations.
She had an expressive, warm face with deep lines. A faint hint of a smile around her lips, her reply was "beauty is for everyone".
He had a twinkle in his eye, but remained silent.

I left feeling 'lost'.

So, here I sit at 9.15 pm Sunday evening, killing time waiting for the tiredness to kick in.
I can't go to sleep until my eyelids are dropping. Otherwise I lay in bed thinking about things like this couple or dwelling too much on loneliness.

Finished

Finally, this scarf was becoming a little monotonous. Endless rows of garter stitch, create mind numbing boredom.

But, I love it.
I love its texture, colour and most importantly its warmth.

I am particularly pleased I continued with its finished length, so many times I had to stop the urge to cast off earlier.


Next on the needles will be Moss Rib Sweater using te darker colour above (Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed) 85% wool, 10% silk and 5% cashmere.

Cleverly creative

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HXUhShhmY

If you have a couple of spare minutes, click on the above.

I would love to know how to directly link to 'you tube', can anyone help ?

itouch

An early Mother's Day gift.
I am completely addicted to WordFu and Solitaire. The kids and I spent most of the night downloading games, applications and music.

They are so impatient with my lack of net savvy, every question was met "sheeeesh, why don't you know this".

So I have been visiting itunes all morning and can safely say "I AM THE MASTER", just you kids wait till you get home and see what I can do.

Busy

I adore how much these two love each other.

Coen ran a cross country yesterday. He finished in the top 1/3.

This one is for me, Long Textured Scarf is knit with Silkroad Aran Tweed (85% wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere) Rare Comfort Infusion Kid Mohair (80% kid mohair, 5% wool, 15% polyamide) and Rare Comfort Kid Mohair (80% kid mohair, 5% wool, 15% polyamide).

It measures 25 cm in width and will probably end up around 2.1 metres in length.

It is also the first project I have knitted for myself.

A wedding gift in the mail for Phil and Anna.

Green scarf has been knit with Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran, 85% wool 10% silk and 5% cashmere.

The pattern is "Sinfully Ribbed" obtained via Ravelry and is approx 2.1 metres in length.

I added a small fringe which has given this scarf a Doctor Who'ish look about it.

A joy to knit (love this yarn).

The steel grey coloured scarf is a revisit of a favourite pattern, using same yarn as previously used on Christmas gift.

Patons Merino Totem DK, I knit this scarf to a length of 1.8 metres, the pattern Sailors Rib Scarf.

Finally a bath that fits the void.

Just waiting on longer length rails which are holding the shower curtain in place.

A couple of coats of paint, skirting board and lighting are all that is left.

At least now we can bathe inside.