Oops...I Almost Forgot to Blog Today!
Mother Nature tried another fake out on Friday and Saturday by showing off how beautiful the blue sky of February can be. However, it was still cold and hard to stay outdoors long enough to enjoy it. 
Sunday we waited and waited for an approaching storm, portended by a stiff wind that made being outdoors even a short amount of time uncomfortable. By the time the Super Bowl started, it was snowing heavily (finally!). It seems every Monday morning we've had the commuter special snowstorm. As it stands, even the weather people are sick of predicting more snow and have promised the storm coming on Wednesday will be our last for awhile. We can only hope, eh?
The weekend was busy and didn't offer as much knitting time as I'd hoped to have. However, I came very, very close to finishing Spring Things. The tropical punch color did help to warm my spirit and I can tell it's February! When 5:00pm comes there is still daylight and I know within the next week the temperatures will start to rise. I'm keeping the faith.
Your Spring Things shawl reminds me of tulips! I too am enjoying the longer days.
Posted by: Manise | February 04, 2008 at 04:53 AM
spring Things does look like a breath of warm air. You winters remind me of our summers, long and too hot to enjoy being outside. This year will prove especially challenging.
Posted by: Carol | February 04, 2008 at 05:22 AM
It does look like spring with the pretty pink!
Posted by: Sarah HB | February 04, 2008 at 05:31 AM
It's great that the days are longer, I agree. Now bring on the warmth!
Posted by: Carole | February 04, 2008 at 05:39 AM
It's still pretty cold up here....but January is gone and the days are getting longer :-)
Your shawl is so cheerful looking!
Posted by: Kim | February 04, 2008 at 05:47 AM
I love the colors of the shawl. It's so uplifting. Another good point is that we are already on the 4th of February. Only 25 more days!!!!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | February 04, 2008 at 06:11 AM
So far we have had none of the bitter cold we are used to, and last night I saw a Boston-area weather man say we just have a warming trend ahead of us. Knowing me, I'll be out there planting seeds way before it's time, and the seedlings will freeze. I seem to do that every.single.year. It's like a part of the process or something. ;)
Posted by: Norma | February 04, 2008 at 06:17 AM
We got dumped on again this weekend--it's fabulous! Love your mountain photos, grrlfriend.
Your Spring Fling shawl is so lovely. What a wonderful color.
Posted by: Kim | February 04, 2008 at 06:22 AM
In spite of the longer days come February, in our part of the world that's when we usually get our bad storms, so it's a mixed blessing. You should be getting a bit of a warm-up by next weekend, but meanwhile you have that gorgeous shawl to keep you warm!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | February 04, 2008 at 07:33 AM
I'm so sick of snowy weather!
But it's finally February!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | February 04, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Wow, it didn't snow until Sunday afternoon there? We got a good foot (more by now) yesterday and woke up to at least 6 inches!!! We are all praying for Spring up here too!!!
Posted by: Kim | February 04, 2008 at 08:47 AM
They're predicting temperatures near 70 here tomorrow. I know that must sound nice but, since we haven't had a big snow storm, it feels premature to me. I'll trade you!
Posted by: Hillary | February 04, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I'm going to be slightly saddened when you finish Spring Thing. It's a burst of cheerfulness when you post about it.
Posted by: Stacey | February 04, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Lovely shawl! And it was nice to finally meet you in person on Saturday. :)
Posted by: Andrea | February 04, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Oh, that is such a pretty shawl - you'll be stylin' for Valentines. :) We're having snow this morning, too.
Posted by: Chris | February 04, 2008 at 09:37 AM
You sound happier. I like that. :-)
This shawl seems like a very quick knit! Didn't you just start it? ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | February 04, 2008 at 09:46 AM
You've whipped out the Spring Things. It really does brighten up a dreary February day. Any plans for what's next on the needles?
Posted by: Kim D. | February 04, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Our house is (well, will be) surrounded by azaleas just the color of your shawl. What a nice preview of Spring!
Posted by: Margaret | February 04, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I do love that pink. Happy Imbolc!
Posted by: Lucia | February 04, 2008 at 10:17 AM
I don't know how you keep up with all the posts you do ! :-)
Spring thing is so lovely.
Posted by: Teyani | February 04, 2008 at 10:26 AM
DH and I remarked the same thing about it being light out at 5:15pm.................spring is coming. At least you have a lovely shawl to combat the winter blues.
BTW...............the pic of the mountains and sky provide two great color choices for a knitting or dyeing project.
Posted by: Cindy D | February 04, 2008 at 10:37 AM
What a contrast between the two mountain pictures. I hope you have more blue sky than gray this week. The shawl is so pretty. I can't believe you're almost finished.
Posted by: Wool Winder | February 04, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Gorgeous! Sorry about the snow...but it's only 6 more weeks till spring!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | February 04, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Yeaah for your tropical punch version of Spring Things... we can THINK warm, even when we don't FEEL warm. It has been nippy, hasn't it?!
Posted by: Birdsong | February 04, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Well, um..all of that snow melt will do wonders for the water level!
:D
(ever the optimist!)
Posted by: sandy | February 04, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Spring Fling will keep you going. You can have any winter you want once I leave SLC.
Posted by: Laurie | February 04, 2008 at 10:00 PM
hah! it's not getting any warmer here, sigh. it was -2 last night. i'm sick of winter. can we cancel the rest?
Posted by: minnie | February 15, 2008 at 11:35 AM