Estate Sale Yarn Romaxe 100% Wool

Estate Sale Yarn Romaxe 100% Wool
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I bought all this yarn for $1.50! There are 2 different shades of green (6) and different dye lots of brown (3). I have washed it all and it has joined the stash. I am thinking that I this will be come a sweater! I may have to alternate rows to account for the dye lots, but I see a top down vintage inspired sweater. The yarn is not at all scratchy and would be great for my cold office!

Coffee @ Lynn's Paradise Cafe

Coffe @ Lynn's Paradise Cafe
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If you are every in Louisville KY you must go to Lynn's Paradise Cafe. It is a great breakfast- I had the wild mushroom scramble, fruit, and fresh orange juice. I am not a biscuit fan, but there are exceptions- It is a cornmeal and white biscuit mix. Very Yummy!

On the running front I am super excited to get started with the Run with Donna group on Saturday! I have a cute new running skirt and hat. It is like the first day of school.

Fancy!

Fancy!
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I saw this shoe box in an antique store and just loved it. I wanted to bring it home, but the shoes were a size 6. I just love the idea that someone had written Fancy Sandals!

Life never slows down. I have been avoiding the computer lately and opting to knit, run, or cook. I got a call from my mother in law that Joe, Seth's brother is in the hospital and is very sick. It was such a shock as we spend the long holiday weekend with him.

Life is to precious not to wear your Fancy Sandals!

Protien Pancakes Video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58whZ6dlIKU&feature=PlayList&p=2F5AB6FD6134B403&index=9

If you read my blog or know me-then you ,I always struggle with weight and exercise. 8 weeks ago I started back at Weight Watchers. Things are going good- 10lbs so far. I just felt as if a piece of the puzzle was missing. An EXERCISE PLAN!

So, I am trying Body for Life. So far so good this is the end of week 1. I could barely walk after my first leg exercise. I have been consuming massive amounts of info on exercise and metabolism.

I found that Body for Life might be a good idea! I eat 6 meals a day and it is very balanced. I am combining it with Weight Watchers to make sure my total calorie consumtion is correct. I feel like I have been eating to large of portions and BLT (bites, licks, and tastes) are killing me.

So, my thoughts on week 1. Starting weight 203lb -End of week 202lb

1 lb, My body is weird and will hang on to weight and then drop a large amount 2 to 3 weeks after the work. I feel stronger, never hungry, love eating 6 times a day.

I made these pancakes this morning and thought the were great. More like a crepe- I filled my with fruit and topped it with a dolip of cool whip.

I like watching this guy- I think he is a cutie! He has lost a ton of weight!

More treasures!

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So these are more of my purchases! From left to right-
* The trailers I blogged about in the prior post.
* A great the little pin cushion is the floral item.
* A few buttons.
* Old motel keys
* Sock blockers mens L- XL
* A bobin full of yarn- more to come later.
* Old postcards
* Knitting needles
* A wood item labeled NO-Darn - It is for ironing on reinforcing patches in the heels of socks???
* Metal advertising signs- It reminds me of my dad- He loves hot dogs!
* Magazines .25 each.

I had so much fun finding these items. I hope you enjoyed seeing them!

Looking backward

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This is a look down the hill at Reininger's. It was wall to wall booths. This was the center isle at the top of the field. Booths were off both sides. I also posted a picture of the horse trailer I bought for my toy Tonka truck. I think the colors are a great match. I just love the idea of this realistic well worn (loved) toy. I guess Seth was jealous so he bought a Jeep and a small U haul trailer. I use the tuck on my dinning table to hold fruit.

Meet Betsy....

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This past weekend Seth and I traveled to central Florida in search of treasures. We went to Reininger's in Mt Dora on Sunday and Webster on Monday. Both are large antique markets setup in fields. They estimate between 60,000 and 70,000 people were at Webster.

So here are my treasures
Betsy- is the name I gave my new dress form. She is foam with a cast iron base and cotton slip. Cost $20.00

Looking for motivation

I have not been running much lately. There is no specific reason- just missing mojo. I am planning on running a half marathon in February, but I have got to get my butt in gear. I have not run over 6 miles in a while. I run for me in a lot of cases, but I have helped causes in the past.

This year I hope to cover my running shirt in ribbons. The ribbon does not have to be for a individual who has been effected by breast cancer. I will also sew on ribbons for a person you choose to honor- a person who has encouraged you or is a personal hero. That is what I need to do honor the people effected by breast cancer and find my inspiration to run.

So I am asking for a little accountibility. You can post a comment or email me a person you want to remember, honor, or thank for encouraging you. You will be assigned a number to correspond with the ribbon. I will then sew your ribbon on and photograph it along the way. Please title your email- Jodi get your but in gear!

Jacksonville Chalk-fest

Jacksonville Chalk-fest
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Some time this past week the city had a chalk fest downtown at The Landing. In walking to Starbucks from work I got to see all of these great works of art. It made me think- How sad that all of these wonderful works of art will go away.

It was kind of sad until I thought about the fact that artists must create. If I only had one sweater worth of yarn for the rest of my life would I knit it only once? NOOOO! I would make a sweater enjoy it for a while - rip it out and go at it again. I can not imagine my life without creating something.

My question to you is if you had only 1500 yards of one yarn for a year of knitting what would you choose?

Caution: craft room under renovation:

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Caution: craft room under renovation:

We have a room off of our dining room that we have never quite figured out a use for it. It is to close to the living room to be a TV room. The opening to this room is very large and no privacy is provided.

Ok, so as an aside - I don't believe in formal living rooms. I pay the bills at my house and if I am not company enough for the good stuff than who is. We use the good throws, burn the good candles, eat and watch tv in living room.

It is also a weird shape- it was obviously an enclosure. It is the only room in our house that has panelling( Ugh!). We have used it for a couple of parties as a bar room, but this seems to be such a waste! So I have taken over half of the room as a craft area. My area includes a drafting table- I keep my yarn below it, a card catalog, and a folding table.

I have just bought new curtains to girlie up the space. Here is a picture of the pattern from the curtains. I am not normally a purple girl, but $12 curtains- I could not pass these up at the thrift store. More to come- I will wash and hang them this weekend!

Doing things the old way.

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I find myself lately clinging to the old ways. Simple dinners, buying meat from a butcher shop, sewing, knitting, and slowing down.

It just makes me think that there is a purpose in these things. A satisfation from using fresh eggs gathered in an apron you made.

Share with me something you do the old way.

Angora Bunny

Angora Bunny
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So I have this picture taped to my printer and it makes me giggle! This bunny was at Rhinebeck. I have had a really tough week and just needed to stopped and laughed this afternoon.

Life is to good! Headed to the fair in a bit photos to be posted soon!

basket before stain

basket before stain
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I found this basket at the flea market, but it was the wrong color so I stained it. Now it matches my floors!

Merino Frappe

Merino Frappe
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From purplish fluff to fall lush! Thanks to Chris for giving this yarn a dye job! This was yarn up for trade and now it is up for keeps!

The yarn is Crystal Palace Merino Frappe- Aran wieght and I have 420 yards.

The best dinner

Steak
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Everything pales in comparison to this steak dinner. Filet, grilled eggplant and salad.

The salad is roasted tomatoes with garlic, green onion, lettuce and avacado mixed with oil and vinegar for a creamy dressing.

Vintage Placemats

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I made this project bag from two vintage placemats. The ribbon was out of the stash. This is so much better than a plastic baggie! This was a very fast project as little to no seaming and the edges were finished -so no lining needed. I hope to make a couple more for Valentines day this year.

Last weeks Crockpot Meatloaf

I made a double batch of meatloaf and used the leftovers 2 ways. So we got three meals total.

*Night 1
Meatballs (golf ball size)

* Night 2
A topping for pizza. I sliced them into coin size pieces and froze them. I used them a week later.

*Night 3
Pasta Fagioli - I used a quart size baggie of coin size slices.

Here is my basic meatloaf:
1/2 shredded cheese
2 egg whites
1 lb meat - I use 2/3 97% ground beef and 1/3 ground turkey
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/3 chopped onion
salt and pepper

Drop the meatballs into the crockpot. My crockpot is 6 quarts in size . Meatballs were on top of each other and cooked just fine.

I cook on high for 1 hour then low for 4 hours.

This coat is so last season!

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I saw this guy at Rhinebeck and he had just been sheered. They gave him the coat as he has just lost his. The animal barn was amazing! Sheep, alpaca's, goats, and bunnies. I loved that aspect of the day and seeing each ones personality. More to come check back!

Orphan Cotton

Orphan Cotton
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I got 4 skiens with 300yards a piece for $16.00. These were test batches on the colors. They were not put into producition. I am thinking I will learn to make a scribble shaw with these!

I am going to try again .....

I am going to try to blog on a more regular basis. I need to get my ramblings on paper- well I guess at least the web.

I think setting up a format will help: On the report front:

Running- Sunday I ran for around 40 minutes- nice and easy, I had my watch set up for a 1:1 ratio. 1 minute of running and 1 minute of walking. Today I took a Pilates class and walked for 25 minutes. I am so looking forward to chili tonight! I am starved.

Knitting- I am working on the end paper mits and my circular shrug. Pictures of the mits to come soon!

I am hoping to work on the shrug tonight I want to have it ready for my trip to NY in October. Well on the report front that will do it.