tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52230481447460016042024-02-06T18:35:19.132-08:00Tres DivineKnitting, crochet, and whatever else strikes my fancy. I've been a blog stalker, infrequent commenter, and now I'm out there, baby!CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.comBlogger429125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-36468391090262123902021-08-18T14:39:00.002-07:002021-08-18T14:39:43.453-07:00Just like old timesI can roll through the kitchen & dining rooms from either doorway. I'm going to try restraining the damaged cabinet drawer fronts and doors, if we ever have a few days without storms. Pretty sure I can handle it.
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
I've been a bit puny lately, having chills most afternoons. Maybe the anemia? Just to gather data, I thought I should take my temp the next time the chills set in. As usual,CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-4792908983487499182021-08-09T15:03:00.000-07:002021-08-09T15:03:21.105-07:00Huzzah!!Back in January, the Plaidman accidently destroyed our built-in oven. It was a mess, and had to be replaced. Measurements were taken, but failed to account for overhanging lips of the countertop. We spent almost 1K on a very nifty oven. that can even connect with our WiFi. but which could not be pushed back against the wall. This elephant sat in the middle of the kitchen. cutting off my CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-79942097895753869732021-06-09T19:47:00.000-07:002021-06-09T19:47:41.664-07:00GET GOINGThe last time Disco had her eyes examined, she bought the ugliest frames in the shop. They were the cheapest, made of horrible black plastic, and they never fit! How in the world did the optician let her leave the store in kid-sized frames? I don't donate my frames or throw the away, figuring I can have prescription sunglass lenses in them. I went through some storage, andCeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-7497199285429213542021-06-04T20:47:00.000-07:002021-06-04T20:47:24.562-07:00total(ly glacial) recallOne of Disco's birthday gifts was to be driving lessons, from a professional instructor. When we contacted him in May, he was still booked up with classes in the local high schools. We are to contact him this month for her private lessons. She will need better glasses, as the ones she got fall off her face constantly. I gave her a pair of my old half-framed glasses, so we CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-4417517553196088382021-06-04T06:23:00.000-07:002021-06-04T06:23:27.938-07:00I'm educatedI was a bit disappointed in the very loose stitches resulting from the P1B instruction in the Clingman's Watch Cap. So I frogged it back to the brim, an operation that evoked dread, but worked well. Since then I've worked 10 rows of the stitch pattern, and guess what!? That looseness is necessary to create the diagonals in the design. The lesson here: Follow the CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-81063723004394109782021-05-26T13:30:00.001-07:002021-05-26T13:30:42.073-07:00That worked.Usually when I try to put a lifeline in place prior to frogging just part of a project, I can't put the line into the same row the whole length of the row. I tried with the Clingman's Dome Watch cap, as the first four pattern rows had some very loose stitches. But the stitches on the line were in different rows, as usual. Nothing for it but to start pulling out the life line &CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-20954276337647320822021-05-21T22:01:00.001-07:002021-05-22T18:23:57.501-07:00a little sloppyI got 4 rows into the texture stitches of the CLINGMAN'S DOME HAT, & saw some really loose stitches. I'm done frogging those rows & will pick them up again, as soon as I feel up to the frustration of not getting all the stitches on the lifeline.CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-47789240249598568532021-05-19T02:47:00.001-07:002021-05-19T02:47:49.756-07:00receiptI need to get a receipt here so I can use it elsewhere.
CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-62287457690658503242021-05-16T06:52:00.000-07:002021-05-16T06:52:09.953-07:00Riverine dreamsI don't know what triggered it, but I've been carrying an ear worm for the past 3 days. It is Billy Joel 's River of Dreams. So I pulled it up in You Tube, and I listen to it several times daily. I can't decide if I want it as part of my memorial service. So far, I've picked I'll Fly Away and Will the Circle Be Unbroken as musical selections for that day. I'm not&CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-26275886598370807302021-05-09T20:04:00.000-07:002021-05-09T20:04:43.195-07:00mail call5-9-21 ETA: The ribbed brim of the Clingman's Dome Cap is now 3.25", needing only .75" before I start the texture pattern.* * * *5/2/21Got a phone call from someone with a strong Indian or Pakistani accent, saying he was calling from UPS. He asked (I think) if I had received a box of cards (?). I just could not figure out what he said; we have a lot of scam calls from people whoCeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-59314931611324847522021-04-28T20:38:00.000-07:002021-04-28T20:38:02.246-07:00can you spell reliefI went to a periodontist weeks ago, for relief of jaw problems associated with cancer treatment. The doctor found some necrosis around the back molar, which has been a long-standing issue. He proposed treating it with laser ablation, so I saw him today for that. Of course, I had to take 3 numbing injections into a very sore area! I squealed like a stuck pig; oral CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-8296781403576879622021-04-21T14:08:00.001-07:002021-04-21T14:08:14.557-07:00EstatesThe state where Brother & his late wife resided is not a community property state. Even if it were, the wife owned that house before she married Brother, so it wasn't aquired during their marriage. Her kids are not fond of Brother, and they have been anxious to acquire their Mama's estate. And I don't know why I'm so concerned for Bro's future; he's a smart guy & has CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-44018808913129489652021-04-20T20:09:00.000-07:002021-04-20T20:09:19.676-07:00RIPPlaidman's sister just called, to let us know Plaidman's SIL passed away last night. SIL was not super close to P-man's family, but Brother D loved her very much. Her kids from 1st marriage will inherit most of her estate, possibly including the house. Brother is a bit old to be house hunting & moving, so I hope her kids will give him plenty of time to move, or maybe just CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-67506183294934885642021-04-19T21:36:00.000-07:002021-04-19T21:36:22.907-07:00just goofin'Two days ago I felt like two or three days of work would finish this hat. So I failed to work on it at all for the past two days. In my defense, we all hied away to the IHOP yesterday, ate like there would be no tomorrow, then went home & napped until the dinner hour. Can't get much done when food coma strikes. That was not my only problem. I'll be seeing the CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-20904920364153977262021-04-15T06:20:00.000-07:002021-04-15T06:20:05.284-07:00Out, out!I started watching Life Below Zero last night, but only got a couple minutes into it before realizing I'd seen two days ago.Back to the channel guide, I see Epix has its own. So I found my current fave, Brittania, and watched two more episodes. Now, I had tried to get the show on Monday, but kept getting a message about the HD definition on our cable box, which I couldn't resolve. NowCeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-70914786257677897972021-04-13T15:33:00.000-07:002021-04-13T15:33:24.216-07:00working on itFour inches of ribbing seems excessive, unless one plans to wear it folded. For the Mountain Hiker hat, the pattern calls for 1.5" of ribbing on the adult medium size. I guess that would be OK for a beanie, but I want it slouchy and more like a watch cap. The 4" of ribbing are done, and I'm working on the texture pattern; there are about 12 rows done. More tomorrow, CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-63117855950666003072021-04-09T21:43:00.000-07:002021-04-09T21:43:32.907-07:00Plumber here..sort ofHe took a look at the disposal, and left to fetch a new one. I am watching Plaidman prepare some Ramen noodles for my lunch. Not sure if I'll nap or knit after lunch.¤¤¤¤¤¤After lunch, I read the paper. Sis makes fun of me reading the newspapers, so does SIL. However, SIL has said she wishes they had a newspaper so she could get coupons. Apparently the CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-34342554086826618642021-04-07T13:19:00.000-07:002021-04-07T13:19:43.021-07:00The pit yawnsLast night Disco called my attention to the wet floor of the undersink cabinet in the kitchen. The Plaidman had already retired for the night, so I left him a note about it - he's always the first up & in the kitchen. So, it's lunch time, and his quick check seems to pin the trouble to a leaking disposal. For once, he's gone ahead & called a plumber without waiting for CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-71914382540455131032021-03-29T13:44:00.001-07:002021-03-29T13:44:10.533-07:00Not fishingIt's called fishing, not catching. I have been fishing through the On Demand on our service, for a show we started watching last fall. I am delighted to say I found it! We here at Chez Plaid are completely underwhelmed by sitcoms and the mostly - scripted "reality" shows. We do watch police drama series, even the ones in syndication. But it's really nice to see CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-14919413132430535982021-03-28T10:16:00.000-07:002021-03-28T10:16:25.258-07:00Done dealThe Plaid Patrol is officially fully vaccinated against the SARS-COVID virus. We celebrated by having dinner at the China Pan! We hadn't been there in almost a year, so it was a happy visit. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆I started the MKAL (at last), and was doing ok, until I tried knitting on it while "resting" between the clinic visit & the supper at the Pan. After supper, I had to CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-59583898317643492702021-03-13T17:04:00.000-08:002021-03-13T17:04:07.323-08:00Almost AncientWhen we added TomTom Tiger to our household, he was about 3 months old. Our "senior " kitty, Miss Hinky Boo, was 15 months. We did the math, and found they had both been born in March, one year apart. Since then we've had the Cat Birthday on the Ides of March. There seems to be some debate as to whether the Ginger Bomber is going to be 19 or 20 years old this month. CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-59432821339777364782021-03-05T15:22:00.000-08:002021-03-05T15:22:23.725-08:00You probably saw this comingLast week we paid a handyman to pull the old oven/range out from between the cabinets. He also laid down a piece of plywood to bring that space up to the floor level. Big box store showed up with our new oven, which is about .75" too wide, but just at the counter top and cabinet facing. I'm about ready to scream. Mr. Handyman has been called, but not yet scheduled. &CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-43189940240695843042021-02-21T22:07:00.000-08:002021-02-21T22:07:11.382-08:00long da÷m weekThis past Friday was the first day with above freezing temps in a week. Our heating is based on heat exchage, which pretty much fails when the heat exchange is covered in frost. We have one small ceramic heater that's placed in the living room; Disco closed the vents in 3 rooms where we don't linger. But Friday & Saturday have worked to defrost the exchage, and the CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-85631709941403694502021-02-12T15:51:00.000-08:002021-02-12T15:51:15.969-08:00in memoriumI watch Alaskan Bush People, followed them for quite a while. I am so sad that Bill Brown has passed. The Wolf Pack has lost their elder alpha. Billy always seemed such a sweet guy, in spite of all the hazards and mishaps of his chosen lifestyle. That may support my theory that hardship tends to beat the meaness out some folks. Yes, a "lucky" few of us actually do goCeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223048144746001604.post-61920584573072086792021-02-09T16:28:00.001-08:002021-02-09T16:28:38.715-08:00further developmentsOur new oven was supposed to be installed yesterday. The handyman sent by the big box home goods store discovered that he could not slide out the old oven, because it has a kickplate, which will require a professional installer's work. I got to thinking that maybe all we need (for the oven) is a new door. I've looked at a couple repair sites, and don't think it would be beyond CeltChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02778598832322453538noreply@blogger.com0