Today we are up early and out the door for breakfast before we head up to Lake Solitude. Since it has long neglected, the Trek Sock is along for the hike. Details later.
Saturday was too hot to spend much time out doors (104), so I spent time in the house and worked on my Bitchin’ Mittens. It took awhile to come up with a fun unique idea and my little bit of hand spun helped with inspiration. After gathering other supplies I started and finished up my pair. Details later.
Saturday afternoon was spent spininng. Every spindle full is more consistant and my satisfaction with the product grows. Reading the book Spinning in the Old Way helped my understanding of the process of high whorl-spinning. P. G. Roberts speaks the language of the spindle so well and captures in words the fascination of spindling that has held me in its grasp. 
All the questions that came to mind while reading other publications were answered in this book. Every beginning hand spindler should rush to this book for help, answers and inspiration. Saturday I also went shopping for my Yarn Aboard Fiber Pal and ordered yarn for my YA Sock pal. It is fun to hang out in the LYS 3 Wishes as she carries mainly spinning supplies. (I may have bought another spindle for myself and ordered a Lizzy Kate.) Details later.
The Vintage Victorian sock grew nicely, but then spent time in the frog pond. Chalk it up to the arrogance of knitting without referring to the pattern as you think you know what you're doing. (Sunday morning the sock was once again waiting for the heel.) I even spent a little quality time with Jóhö has Smith had to work late Saturday night. Details later.
Sunday morning I worked on the bag for my KSKS pal. It turned out well and I even made a small bag to go inside for notions and tools. I didn't have a margarita or G&T, as it was before noon, but I did think of Lisa and her like efforts as I worked. Details later.
Smith and the boyz enjoyed a day of relaxation and quality time together and then we went to the James McMurtry concert (he WAS playing with the Heartless Bastards). Smith fell head over heels for Hot Tuna. Details later.
Please head over and give Katy a
BIG Happy Birthday!!
Aww...thanks Margene. I don't know what the deal is with bloglines. We have all become so dependent on them...anyway...sounds like a terrific w.e. that continues on today. Lots of "details later"--a real cliffhanger of a blog entry. I love that photo of Smith and the boys. :) Have a great day today. BTW, bag looks great!! Nice straight lines.
Posted by: Kathleen | July 24, 2006 at 04:41 AM
I really like seeing Smith covered in dogs.
Posted by: Laurie | July 24, 2006 at 04:55 AM
when I get back from the wilderness trip I'll get that spinning book. thanks for the recommendation. and aren't all three of your boyz so cute!
Posted by: caroline | July 24, 2006 at 04:59 AM
Boy, you were busy this weekend! Have fun on your day off today, too!
Posted by: Carole | July 24, 2006 at 05:36 AM
Have a great day off!
Posted by: Cara | July 24, 2006 at 05:57 AM
Oh, YOU! You accuse ME of going on and on. You have all these cliffhangers. Mwahahaha. The doggies look like they're blissed out.
Posted by: Norma | July 24, 2006 at 06:08 AM
Looks that you had a great weekend! I love the fabrics you chose for your bag.
Posted by: Kelly | July 24, 2006 at 06:26 AM
Lovely notions pouch!
Posted by: beverly | July 24, 2006 at 06:29 AM
Love the bag!
I also loved Tiny's shoulder bag tutorial.
Posted by: Sarah HB | July 24, 2006 at 06:48 AM
Wow, you're able to pack a LOT of fun into a weekend, girlfriend! I'm curious about that spinning book---spindle spinning is not my favorite. I'll be sure to bring along my top whorl and my Turkish spindle next weekend.
How can it be Monday already??
xoxoxo
Posted by: Kim | July 24, 2006 at 06:53 AM
Have fun at Lake Solitude!! Smithy looks great with the pups. :)
Posted by: Laura | July 24, 2006 at 06:55 AM
what a full details later weekend!
Posted by: marie in florida | July 24, 2006 at 07:29 AM
Whoa...you NEED a day off after all that. When you get back, I need some help with CeCe!
Posted by: Marcia | July 24, 2006 at 07:30 AM
What a sweet photo of your boys. Sounds like spinning has really taken ahold of you. I would love to hear what you think about the Lizzy Kate after you've had some time to play with it. I've contemplated getting one, but haven't made up my mind. Enjoy your day off!
Posted by: regina | July 24, 2006 at 07:42 AM
I'm going to have to check out that spindling book! I need the help.
Posted by: Jennifer | July 24, 2006 at 08:46 AM
It'll take you a week to write up so many "details". hee!
Handspun mittens! Lizzy Kate and a new spindle! How exciting!
Posted by: Beth S. | July 24, 2006 at 09:52 AM
What a busy weekend! Enough to blog about for a week, I see. Checking back for details later.
Posted by: wool winder | July 24, 2006 at 09:59 AM
Wow, that's a lot of details for later!!
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs | July 24, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Smith and the boyz look very comfy on the sofa. What a lovely little family you have!
Waiting for all those details...
Posted by: Snow | July 24, 2006 at 10:43 AM
My oh my...I think "productive" is an understatement! Care to send some of that energy my way?
Posted by: Teri S. | July 24, 2006 at 11:12 AM
Great boyz & Smith picture!!!!
Posted by: christine | July 24, 2006 at 11:23 AM
ah--look at those cuties. all three of them.
Posted by: green-eyed grrl | July 24, 2006 at 12:22 PM
Sounds like a great weekend! I hope you are enjoying your day today as well.
It is kind of funny because I sewed a pink bag this weekend too! Too, funny!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | July 24, 2006 at 12:36 PM
Kudos on so much knitting while it was so hot out! It was miserably HOT in L.A., too. I managed to get some knitting done, but not a whole lot. The heat is so draining! Also if it makes you feel better about having to frog your socks, I had to rip back a good portion of my shawl. It wasn't too pretty, but I'm good now. ;)
Posted by: Nonnahs | July 24, 2006 at 01:15 PM
What a productive weekend! I feel a little worn out just reading about it. :) That picture of Smith & the boys is great.
Posted by: Chris | July 24, 2006 at 02:16 PM