STILL TOO HOT

Chicago was fun but just as hot as here. Rainy too. They are having some serious flooding. Work went well but only got a little knitting done. At least it was mostly mistake free.

Two friends and I went to see Second City Comedy. We had front row seats and I do mean front row. I could see the hair on the female's legs! I also was in the wet zone which I was given no warning of. The show was hilarious and well worth it. We had a very good time.

They were having an 80% off sale at the jewelry store at the hotel so I bought some things. May be good for Christmas gifts. I also bought two pair of croc sandals. When I was boarding the flight to Chicago I was trying to buy the sandals but had to board and therefore lost wifi. Got to the hotel and there was a croc store in the hotel. I got the same sandals in two different colors and the second pair were 50% off. Gosh, I love a bargain!

Got home and went to visit a friend in Havre de Grace. We went to Cal Ripkens stadium in Aberdeen for an all you can eat crabs. Our other friend, Karen, was supposed to join us but she couldn't make it. I missed her. Spent the night and drove home after shopping a bit in Havre de Grace. They have an adorable downtown. Bought some more Xmas gifts.

It was a tough weekend. One of my daughters was making a very difficult decision and I think I struggled as much as she did. Although I was as supportive as I could be, it is very difficult for a parent to deal with a child in pain. Adult or child, it hurts me as much or more than it hurts them. Whatever her decision, I was behind her but I could only hope she believed that. All is well now but it put a dent in my productivity for the weekend.

I skipped knitting on Saturday and did much of nothing all day. On sunday I talked myself into a pedicure/manicure which always makes a woman feel better! I treated myself to the deluxe. The massage is fabulous!

So, back to work on Monday. Lots of work to catch up on which makes the time go fast. It has gotten hotter every day but it is supposed to cool off this weekend. Yesterday I hit a deer on the way to the bus. The damage looked like nothing so imagine my surprise when the repair estimate came in at over $2,000! Still arguing with the insurance company.

Fiber tour this weekend with Eleganza Yarn Shop. We get to see the inside of Sanguine Gryphon, where they dye Bugga! I may be weakening with my resolution of no new yarn. My daughter wants me to buy all I want since she inherits whatever is left when I kick the you know what! Then we go to Blue Heron and I may really weaken there.

Here's the deal - I can only buy worsted weight yarn. No sock, no lace and no really thick, bulky yarn. I have plenty of that but no worsted. I will stick to that!

Took my first Namaste order to Panera's last night and offered to make another order. I left with an order of over $500 in merchandise. Amazing. Too bad I'm not making any money on this deal. I think I even lost a little on the first order!

We are looking at the Vogueknitting Live in NY in January. So far I know of 5-6 of us interested. Lynn thinks she can get us rooms at a NUNNERY! Is that a riot? This will be so fun. It's only two weeks after I get back from the cruise so I will wait awhile before I mention it to DH.

Well, time to hit the heat. When will summer be over? NOT SOON ENOUGH!!!!!