I’m finally feeling about 90% back to normal. That flu really kicked my ass. I’ve been sick for the past three weeks! Hopefully that’s all behind me and I can just move forward.
All I could really do while I was sick was work on the Damson.
You see all those stitch markers? You see them? I used them to count stitches. And you know what? The stitch count was completely off. Completely. Utterly. Totally. Irreparably. Off.
So.
I frogged that sucker.
I figured it’s only garter stitch and it’s a small shawl. It shouldn’t take me too long to get back to speed.
At least that’s the optimistic point of view.
Another bright spot is the lovely birthday package that came in the mail this week from Cookie.
The pink in the background is the underside of the best part of the package.
Is that not the cutest box ever? I coveted that box back when she used it as a photo prop way back during the Tour de Fleece. She has an amazing memory, our Cookie. Whereas I have the most dismal memory ever since she told me she’d get one for me for my birthday and I completely forgot.
At least it made for a lovely surprise. :)
The yarn in the package is some yummy Pagewood Farms Hand Dyed Sock Yarn in Denim. It’s a Merino Superwash/Bamboo/Nylon blend.
It’s so soft and blue. I love me my blue. I think it might make a pretty Swallowtail Shawl.
You know what else was really great about the package? The birthday card. This card has got to be the best birthday card ever. I adore mermaids. I have a huge print of a mermaid painting in my bedroom. I also collect mermaid art cards, so this card will probably end up being hung in my room as well.
Isn’t she pretty?
So.
Despite the fact that I’ve had the flu and the fact that I like saying “so” a lot, I’ve had a pretty good week. I’m on my way back to healthy and I had a great birthday. I’ve never felt more special or loved by friends and family.
So.
Thank you to all of you out there that took the time to wish me a good one. :)
Have a great weekend!
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
glad you’re feeling better and that you had a great birthday!
sorry about the damson, but yeah…hopefullly the 2nd time around will go smoothly.
cute box and love the card!
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I’m sorry about the lace, sweetie, but I think it’s for the best.
You are most welcome! I’m so glad you like your goodies. Btw, my Tour de Fleece box is white with pink and green dots. :p
xo
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Happy Birthday! And I hope you are all better very, very soon!
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Happy Birthday! I’m glad you’re feeling better. yeah, I’m a loooooser, I’m not so good at getting things out on time. Ask Cookie. And Joan. Oh, and Carrie. /sigh
I’m sorry about the shawl. I can’t tell you how many time I ripped Icarus.
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Aww you’ll get that knit back up in no time. ;)
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
So.
So glad you’re feeling better!
October 23rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Arrrrgh, Damson! Such a cute shawl, but she gave Barb fits, too, I heard. I like that Denim colored yarn. That’s a very soothing blue.
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Belated happy birthday wishes. Glad you are finally feeling better too.
The flu stinks!
October 23rd, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Glad you are on the mend! Happy Belated Birthday!
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Happy Belated Birthday! Glad to hear you’re feeling better. Love that blue yarn. Can you make a shawl with just one skein (or whatever you call that)?
October 23rd, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Woot! on being almost better. Maybe you’ll be back at 100% once you cast on for Damson again.
And Happy Birthday!
October 23rd, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Glad you are feeling better. Thanks for the Navajo plying demo!
October 24th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Happy Belated Birthday! That is a great gift from Cookie.
Sorry that the knitting got ripped. At least you get to do more knitting with that yarn, if that is any (small) consolation.
October 24th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Frogging that makes one happy is always good for the soul.
Hugs!
October 25th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Belated Birthday greetings! I hope this year is filled with joy and blessings.
You’ll have that shawl back on track in no time at all.
Yay, gifties!
xo
October 26th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Happy belated! If I wasn’t so bad with the FB games, I would actually come up for air every now and again.
Wonderful gifts – and I am so glad you are feeling better!
Another swallowtail with that blue would be gorgeous!
October 26th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Happy Happy Birthday!!!
October 26th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Well, I think I’m late on wishing you happy birthday, but the sentiment is as strong as if I weren’t!!
What a lovely package – but I love most the yarn for your Damson…so pretty!
(((hugs)))
October 26th, 2009 at 7:38 am
I’m still giggling at you being irretrievably and utterly off your count with all those stitchmarkers. Thank heaven it’s not just me.
What great Birthday Gifties!
October 27th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Such a lovely shawl and yarn. I’m sure you’ll be back on your game in no time.
Speaking of being off ones game, I’m a bad friend for missing your birthday. Sounds like it was a happy one – especially with you feeling better. Happy (belated) Birthday!
October 28th, 2009 at 6:39 am
I so enjoyed looking at your wonderful birthday gifts. I understand why you frogged Damson and just finished re-knitting my Berroco sox. I love your markers, they are my absolute favorites!