Alicenoneland

I worked and worked on it, and finally it finished. It’s not a large project just enough to learn a new stitch on. I sure need work on my crochet tenique. Crocheting is not my favorite but I do like the snappy colors that you can use to make an interesting print. This stitch was fun it’s called the  “puff spike”  I liked it but thought it looked more like cactuses which appealed to me.  Crocheting uses a lot more yarn than knitting, that’s fine for store bought but not my hand spun! Gads! I’d faint.  You can see how I crocheted the ends to be round I had to think it up on my own, but it didn’t turn out to badly.  The opposite end I left open half way so I could stuff the pillow into and remove to wash when needed. All in all it was a fun project.  I think my next stitch will be the box stitch and I’ll make a handbag Ha Ha let’s wait and see.  Toodles for now,  Alicenoneland 

 Yesterday was pie day. I haven’t made pumpkin pie in a really loooong time. I looked up several recepies and finally decided I better stick to the traditional Libby’s recipe because we were taking it to dinner to eat Thoth others. I have a tendency to want to experiment with recipes and it’s not always a good thing. I usually like it but it could be to “far out “ for others. It came out really well and everyone did like it, so it was a success.  Baking is so much fun for me. I’ve expanded into cooking dinners as an outlet also due to the fact that now that I’m older I can’t eat the baked goods like I would like to. But just being in the kitchen is pure joy, the smells, planning the timing, and anticipating the final product.  I can’t wait to start using the new computer, I had planned two more pictures but it limited me! So frustrating.  Yum Yum for now,  Alicenoneland 

The two ends of technology. Firstly I went to my clan mothers meeting last Wednesday which was hosted by a member in Vermont.  The host chose to teach the group how to make a dream catcher. I’ve always been curious about how the string was woven to look like it dose, so this was a very satisfying.  It was also nice to get together with the other ladies whom I don’t see but only once a month. It’s always fun to do a craft with friends.  Happily we ordered the chrome book yesterday and arranged to have it delivered to a neighbors house in Florida. I was checking on my list on amazon and noticed the price had gone up $30 in four days!!!  Christmas is coming and I suppose this could drive those type of items up in price due to demand. I know that used to happen when I was  buying Filofax planners. It’s amazing how seasonal purchasing influences the market, so needless to say I could not wait any longer to order. I can’t wait to use it.  Tap ...

 Please excuse the font size. I’m going to get a proper laptop next week to write these posts due to the fact it is nearly impossible to easily write using a phone or pad due to the communication between the device and the blogger program, UGH.  I’ve washed and spun enough wool this summer that I’m pretty sure I don’t need to bring my wheel to Florida it’s just to risky it would get damaged. I can’t even think about loosing it after so many years without one. I’ll take my Navajo spindle just in case, but I’m sure I won’t need it. Gosh I’m tons ahead on the wool production, I’ll have to hook and hook to use it up. Next spring I’ll come home and spin some more.   In the photo below I’m using the Navajo spindle to spin the dog fur project I worked on this summer. The spindle gives me a lot of control on a difficult fiber making sure I can do a secure spin for a durable yarn, and the fiber did turn out well and easy to knit! A successful experiment.  ...

What a beautiful day. The colors are still amazing, I’m astounded at the redness of this bush it looks so good against the blue sky and clouds. I clicked this on my way to spinning, I even pulled over and stopped the car it was so pretty.  Today was spinning day but I chose to crochet and watch my friends spin. We had a new lady and she was learning to use her wheel, which can be frustrating process, so being with others to give suggestions is very helpful.  Later in the day I went to a grandmothers meeting for the clan mothers group I belong to.  The leader this month taught us to weave a dream catcher! I was fascinated how all the threads come together. I love to learn new things, so today was a success.  Ta Ta my friends, Alicenoneland 

Aren't these the cutest darn things you've ever seen? Who can resist  a chubby hamster? Happily for my husband these sweeties were at the pet shop not my house, although I would love to see their funny little faces every day. Probably the hamsters were so cute because my daughter and I had just come from the yoghurt shop an were high on yummy frozen yoghurt, and cheerful chatting.  I had a mix of different sorbets instead of the yoghurt I love tart flavors better.   Just before I left to meet my daughter for the yoghurt it had rained terribly, as you can see the leaves had plugged that street drain and all the water had pooled up.  Farther up the road in a dip I felt like I had to cross the Mississippi river! I don't like crossing deep water in the road because of all the warnings they give you on the news, but I could see the road under all the water and went very slowly.  It was still...