Nudge Nudge Wink Wink

I've been nudged by Tutley Mutley to complete this one.

To participate you
Link to the person who tagged you.
List seven facts about yourself.
Post the rules on your blog.
Tag seven more people to do the same and link to them.
Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
Let the tagger know when your entry has been posted.

I have to say that I always have problems with them because I never seem to think of anything witty to say but here goes nonetheless.

So the seven facts about myself are

1. I ended up working in a hospital about a mile up the road from the maternity hospital I was born in. I'd not actually known it at the time.
   
   
2. I gave my parents the shock of their lives when they were watching a Dracula film. My brother and I were sleeping in the front room as our bedroom was being decorated. I chose the exact moment to wake up and sit up in bed as did one of his victims. As a result the film remains one of my favourites.
   
   
3. MM and I lived in similar parts of London at similar times many years before we knew each other so could quite easily have walked past each other in the street.
   
   
4. I have memories going back to when I was 4
   
   
5. I used to be able to reach and bite my toenails and dread to give it a try now.
   
   
6. I've only been out of the country twice since I was born.
   
   
7. When I was a wee kiddie winkie I thought the characters on my pillows used to pull my hair.
   

My seven tags

I'm cheating here. If you are interested in taking part have a go ;-)

Harrogate

Well I've just sorted through all of my purchases from the course of the four days and other than "Stitch In Time" and some circular purple buttons everything else it turns out is for my Secret Pal!

As a result I only have one word to say "moths!"

A Rough Day

Today was somewhat of a rough day. I was out and about lunchtime (not unusual) when I spotted something in a shop window. I thought to myself that I could buy that for my brother, then I realised :(

Secret Pal & E-Card

Dear SP

Have you sent me an e-card as I've got something lurking in my spam email and if it's not from you I will ignore.

Thanks :)

Missing again

Time seems to have flown by recently. I've been on the Relax & Knit stall at Harrogate for the past couple of days. For some bizarre reason doing this particular show always feels like coming home. I know its my local and only live 24 miles away but I put it down to the fact that it is the first show I ever did.

I've been leaving shows this year somewhat empty handed but this I think was more due to the fact that I don't actually need anything. However, when I heard over the PA that a certain stand was selling signed copies of this then I couldn't help but go and purchase a copy.




I am looking forward to being able to sit down one night after work next week and reading it in peace and quiet (and hot chocolate)!


And just to prove it is a genuine and not a screen print thought you'd like to see the signature page. I'm not going to show any photos of anything further in as I know that will spoil your enjoyment.

My Next Project

I've decided that my next project is going to be a cardigan for me. Now all I have to do is find a pattern and the yarn to go with

Rememberance Sunday

Today I've been thinking of all of those relatives who have gone before me and not just those died during service. The last member of the family I am aware of who died in service was a great-uncle. My great aunt never married afterwards and it is hard to comprehend how she then spent another 60 years in widowhood.

Last Sunday saw myself and the family attending a memorial service for Monster. It was an emotionally sore time but something he would have expected us to do. I also dread to think the racket if I'd not gone. Judaism tradition identifies people as mourners for a full year following the death of a spouse, sibling or parent. This is definitely something I can relate to as it is that first year that you have to go through and marking occasions without the person in question, first birthday, Xmas, etc. I am aware that life will never be the same it is just how we all come to terms with the situation.

Secret Pal 13 - The Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I'm not really too fussed about type of yarn although I don't like eyelash types.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I've got a couple of sets which I keep in their cases and all of the others are just jumbled in a Really Useful Box at the moment till I sort out what to keep/get rid of.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I think its 27 years this Christmas and it came as a result of pestering the Mumsy. In terms of skill would say intermediate - advanced.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No. I rarely use Amazon never mind wish lists!

5. What's your favorite scent?
I like Rose, mint and citrus - although not necessarily together.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Hmmmmmmmmmmm chocolate (and mint - theme running here).

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I knit and crochet. I'm just about to start lacemaking but that's the extent. I've also got a lucet and know but its not something I'll be progressing in a hurry.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Very much of a mix bag and nothing in particular

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Green without a doubt as anyone who knows me will tell you although I don't have much green in my wardrobe bizarrely enough. After that its a case of jewel colours rather than pastels.

Pink (in all of its various combinations) is a complete no no.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
One OH (don't think I'd want more than one as that's enough), 2 rats, 3 cats (including a 22 week old kitten who is teething).

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Other than ponchos from time to time. Never wear ponchos.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
At the moment I'm into lace shawls.

13. What are you knitting right now?
In contrast to #12 I'm doing a cable jumper as I've been asked by a friend.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
:)

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
If its a needle I can knit with that suits me.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Both. Although they're a bit dusty from lack of use at present.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
The only UFO I hold in my possession is a glove that was made by my grandmother. I try to make sure now that I start it so I finish it.

18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?
I love Christmas although not as much as I used to. Something about it harks back to childhood when things were more sweet and innocent (not me as I've never changed ;-))

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Yarn! I used to collect a number of things but now I only collect those momentos that have a meaning to them. The old style Paddington Bear is good at the moment.


20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Not that I can think of.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I'm a bit spoilt in that I know everything I've wanted to know.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I have to admit I'm in the peculiar situation that knitting socks just doesn't do anything for me. I've knitted several but they don't give me any real sense of accomplishment.

I'm a UK 8. I'm not sure what that equates to on the international sizing.

23. When is your birthday?
24 July. Its the only way MM remembers it (i.e. 24/7).

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
Yes. KnittyFred.