While the weekend was full of good times, the "must do" weekend stuff was compressed or eliminated. This makes the first of the week hard to face. Monday's work day turned out to be fine, but the brain just didn't want to get into work mode. The brain also wanted to knit, something it didn't get enough of over the weekend. The brain wanted to do more spinning, but very little of that happened, either. This weeks after work hours this will be cram packed with "must do" stuff and time at home will (hopefully) be full of knitting (and laundry and grocery shopping). The third sweater of MoDo must be finished this week and that's still doable (I think). Plus, I need to find buttons for said sweater and that's just one more after work errand to add into the multiple after work errands. I'm tired already.
Five days from now, March 1st, will be my 5th Blogiversary. The last five years has comprised of over 1400 posts, over 46,000 comments and nearly 200 finished projects! About half way through the 5 years I learned to spin, but only recently has spinning become something I need to do and something I want to continue doing, learning and pursuing.
The biggest bonus, the best gift, from the last five years as been the friends I've made face to face and across the miles. Some friends remain "imaginary" and others are very real, but both are dear to me. Every known and unknown one of you has become an integral part of my life. If I blogged only for myself I would have written a personal, private journal, but I do this for the interaction, the camaraderie and community. I'm honored and humbled that you come here 5 days a week to read and participate in my knitting life.
The packages from the last contest are almost ready to go out (I am behind) but that isn't going to stop me from offering even more prizes for the Blogiversary. This time you must make a guess as to the yardage on my newly spun bobbin of singles. The wpi (wraps per inch) is 17 (that's around fingering weight), the bobbin is a Lemdrum (and it's packed FULL), the fiber is a wool/mohair blend. It will likely be knit into a shawl or stole. That info may or may not help you make a computation, but in any case, just stick your neck out and guess! What have you got to lose? I'll wind it off onto a niddy noddy this week and report to you on Friday who the winner is and what the yarndage is. I'm dying to know, too!
You have until Thursday, Feb. 26th at 5:00pm MST to leave your guess on this post. Friday I'll annouce the winner. Good luck!
Well I think you know that I know about as much about spinning and yardage as I do flying a plane..and trust me, I'm not a pilot..but congrats on your soon Blogiversary, spinning and that you take the time from your very busy, hectic schedule to communicate to us. I'm grateful!!
Hmm..I'm guessing 828...because I do fly by the seat of my pants most of the time..
Posted by: Dianne | February 24, 2009 at 06:22 AM
Absolutely clueless about the spinning, so I'm just going to let my fingers fall where they may: 872.
You have been, most definitely, one of my favorite morning visits for the past five years, and you've become a treasured friend as well.
Posted by: Vicki | February 24, 2009 at 06:22 AM
Happy early blogiversary!!! Um, 817?!
Posted by: Chris | February 24, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Happy Blogiversary! Since it would be unseemly to enter again so soon, let me mere say about the yardage, "Not enough!" That is gorgeous stuff and I am sure I would want more, More, MORE!
Posted by: Robby | February 24, 2009 at 06:26 AM
My favorite number is 716 (I don't know why!), so that's my guess! Happy early blogiversary! Thanks for keeping it going when so many others (mine included) seem to be fading!
Posted by: angela | February 24, 2009 at 06:34 AM
I usually get 2 oz on a Lendrum bobbin, but if you've packed it full, maybe 3? So I'll guess about 350 yards if you're at fingering weight.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 24, 2009 at 06:36 AM
567 yards
Posted by: sprite | February 24, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Happy Blogiversary! It's a pleasure "knowing" you. Your projects are inspiring. :D
I'm gonna guess 718 yards.
Posted by: karen w | February 24, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Congrats - it's been a joy to watch you chose projects and to see them completed. You've inspired me to knit lace - thank you!
My totally uneducated guess is 575 yds.
Posted by: linda-kay | February 24, 2009 at 06:59 AM
I don't spin, so I really don't have a clue. This guess is really a shot in the dark -- 610 yards. I have enjoyed your blog for several years. I look forward to it every morning. Thanks!
Posted by: Nancy | February 24, 2009 at 07:09 AM
I love how you make each sweater 'your own'. You always fit to 'you' and seem to get it right!
I don't spin, so will throw a random guess of 590. Happy Blogiversary!
Posted by: marissa | February 24, 2009 at 07:12 AM
I'm not a spinner at all, but maybe 729 yards? I've been faithfully reading for at least three or four of your five years... and I've learned so much and been inspired by the scenery and the knitting you share with us. So happy Blogiversary and thank you and I wish you as many more years of good blogging as you want to continue.
Posted by: Linda M | February 24, 2009 at 07:15 AM
I'll guess 882 yards.
Posted by: Wool Winder | February 24, 2009 at 07:16 AM
Rarely do I leave a comment (my bad) but I always read and enjoy, I even send my sister links so she can see your FOs.
That surely is some beautiful singles.
654 yds.
Posted by: marianne | February 24, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Too early in the morning for maths, but I'll guess 390 yards. Congrats on the five years and ALL THOSE COMMENTS! Mercy! (And I was excited about approaching 2500, sheesh.)
Posted by: Marcia | February 24, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Congratulations on 5 years! I always enjoy your writing and your projects - and the handspun projects are often my favorites. I'll guess 420.
Posted by: dana | February 24, 2009 at 07:27 AM
721
I'm glad you blog!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | February 24, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Let's see, I think I'll go high and guess 1,245 yards. I am really, really bad at figuring out yardage w/o some way of measurment!
Congrats on your blogging anniversary, and thank you for being such an inspiration!
Posted by: Kristin | February 24, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Five years, I'm justing trying to make it to one year. But I have really enjoyed reading your blog and getting to know you. I have no idea how many yards there could be but I think I will guess a nice round number of 500 yards!
Posted by: Jewel | February 24, 2009 at 07:48 AM
I have absolutely no clue, so I will guess 500 yards. Thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: Kat | February 24, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Whatever the yardage is that fiber is just bbeautiful. I'll guess 590 because I truly have no clue.
Thanks so much for being so inspirational. Your blog always brightens my day.
Posted by: Hillary | February 24, 2009 at 07:51 AM
1000 yards, a nice round number making easy pickings for beautiful lace shawls! And those singles are definitely going to make a very pretty one!
I love stopping by and reading your blog! Just the other day, I realized I was going through a "monkey mind" and had to smile when I realized where the term came from! Contrats!
Posted by: kelly | February 24, 2009 at 08:03 AM
My guess is 624 yds!
Happy Blogiversary!!!
Posted by: Maria | February 24, 2009 at 08:04 AM
First, congratulations on all your accomplishments. Please know that you are on my list of "favourites" to read every day! Love your blog and what a great contest!!
I will guess 702 yards of wonderful yarn!!
P.S. I love your "Freudian" slip when you said at the end of your post, "I will let you know what the 'yarndage' is! I remember Sandy saying she was going out to see what her "yarn was like" when the snow melted one Spring...we laughed about that one too! Oh the yarn, the knitting, laughter and all the friends, wonderful isn't it??
Posted by: Susanne | February 24, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Happy Blog-iversary! I enjoy reading your site :)
And since I'm not a spinner I'll make a safe guess. More than 10?
Posted by: Denebir | February 24, 2009 at 08:14 AM