Oooo more updating

Hey guys!

This has been a pretty nice week for me, lots of time out in the fresh air just tossing the ol' Quaffle around. I'm working hard at my Spoilee's hand knits, I have a feeling judging by people's reactions to the ________ I may be making more in the future. My Step Father was kind enough to try on one of the items to see it would likely fit Eugene. It fit him well  so I think I'm in the clear!. I will have to use this yarn again, it knits up so well! I'm still looking around for fun things to throw in the package along with the hand knits and yarn for his project

Speaking of yarn I scored big time at a little junk shop today, hidden under ugly fun fur I found 3 skeins of Angora all from the same dye lot for $4.99. it's pretty light brown color. My mother has already decided that it should be used to make her a Christmas present.:) I've never knit with Angora before but it feels lovely.  I probably shouldn't have spent the money but I couldn't just leave it.... :)

In other good news I reached my fund raising goal for The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Walk . My friend Mel  was diagnosed with ALS a little over two years ago. It has been a tough fight, but she has fought with a kind of courage and humor that you don't see every day. There is not a lot that can be done for ALS right now, so in order to help find a cure for others who have this disease, and to give back to the GA Association that has helped Mel and her family during this time. I'm asking if you could support me, and in turn the ALS Association by donating to this great cause. It doesn't have to be a lot of money. Any amount will help. I greatly appreciate what you can do. I've been torn about mentioning it on this blog because in some ways it didn't feel right to ask for donations from my fellow swap buddies but on the other hand it can't do much harm just mentioning it this once. Click this to go to my donation page.

The walk is this Saturday and I'll be wearing my Phantom of the Opera costume during the walk which goes though Downtown Atlanta. Last year, as you can see on the donation page, I wore my Hogwarts robes.

updating is fun

Hi guys,

woo I've had a long day filming for Top Broom, and then cleaning up my room. But now I've got my nice clean room, a good story and a bowl of Kale soup, or Caldo verde. It's a lovely cold weather soup with broth, potatoes, onion (just for flavor),chouriço ( a type of sausage) and kale. The is also some garlic and bacon in it for flavoring. Yum yum!

I've been enjoying working on my Eugene's knitted items, and after speaking with other quidditch players I'm pretty sure he will like the items I've picked as well.

Today is my Sunday (I have Wed. and Thur. off) I don't want to go back to work tomorrow, I want to stay home and knit, watch tv.

Alright I'm about to hit the showers.

Night all!

Just a quick note

Hiya guys,

sorry but Qidditch practice has been getting in the way of posting, I'm hoping thought that tonight I might be able to make a video post which I'll try and have up by tomorrow with a little teaser for my spoilee. Off to crave pumpkins now!

byes

You won't see me in the forums much this week, my Grandmother passed away so I'll be away at the funeral.

-Quietus

p.s On the up side I've got the yarn for my spoilee. :)

WITWIW

Did you guys see the letter from Winnie? She's in London right not at the MoM. I wonder if she went to visit the ministry of magical games and Sports?

Quidditch practice 1

1. Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one).
Wisteria Lovegood and I have both done the Jaywalker socks

2. Someone who was born in the same month.
Helena Lovegood and I where both born in April

3. Someone from a different country.
Eugine Nigeno is from Australia and I am from The United States

4. A new HSKS Quidditch player.
Ginny Lockheart is new

5. A player who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps.
Fleur Sweeting has been in 7 HSKS swaps

6. A player who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so!)
Pandora Phelps has a bigger stash then I do


7. A player who both knits and crochets.
Intarsia Bindoff knits and crochets

8. Someone who has the same favorite color as you.
Andromeda Finch-Fletchley likes Purple too

And I have commented on one project of each of these fine Quidditch players. woosh I'm tired time to hit the showers, I have to test a new racing broom for QQS tonight.

Wish List

Hello everyone so this is a wish list/getting to know me post. Most of this information is on the side bar but I’ll repeat it here and expand on it a bit

Yarn-
I love just about any yarn, although I do give an extra squee for sock yarn. I would really prefer not to get any acrylic yarn. (if what you make me is in an acrylic I don’t mind at all but I have so much of the stuff in my stash as it is I’d prefer not get any more of it to knit myself. If you must do then I do like Vanna’s choice).

Needles-
I'm always open to trying new needles, I prefer metal to plastic but I haven't tried wood yet. I like straight and DPN's.I have trouble with circular needles because I have difficulty holding them to knit so I’m not a huge fan of circulars, but maybe I haven't met the right kind :)

Colors-
Purple is my favorite color but I also enjoy cool and neutral colors. I'm not really a fan of oranges, yellows or reds (I work at a Target and I see enough red on a daily bases). Of course my house/team colors are always welcome!

Foods-
I LOVE tea, but only black tea's (Lipton's, PG Tips) I drink a hot cup every day.
As far as foods it's easier to say what I don't like: hot things or fake cinnamon (like red hots.) black licorice (I do like the red kind though) and coconut.I am very fond of candy from Europe(If you have English smarties I will love you for life). Chocolate is always a safe bet as are cookies or scones.

Wish List
I do love stitch markers and I'd love to have a set of Harry potter themes ones, although any fun stitch markers would be wonderful!

Anything in my house/team colors and anything from Harry Potter would be great. I'm also a big Doctor Who fan so anything from that fandom is always welcome.

I always love getting books or music, you can look at my Amazon wish list (that has more then just stuff from Amazon) on it to get a better idea of my likes and fandoms. I never mind anything used. (I use the list primarily as a way of reminding myself of things I want; because when ever I get gift cards I can never think of what to get, having a list helps)

My cats say any toys for them would also be welcome. They are so pushy (Quick story: During the first swap I did my spoilee had a cat so I put in a cat for toy him, well during the night I heard this ripping and scratching, I turned on the light and one of my cats had ripped open the package and was dragging the toy out, it’s one of his favorites, I think because he “picked it out as it where.

As far as things I collect there are a few things: 8x10 glossy photos of actors/favorite characters. Masks, and Harry Potter books from around the world: I have French (1-3), German (1-4), British (1, 4), and Czech (1)

Other things of note; as far as which kit I’d like most I’ll take any of them, truly you can pick out which ever one would be most enjoyable for you to knit up and send.I’ve put some items on my favorites on rav. just to give you a direction to start in. Anything in my queue is also far game.

I also have a Livejournal If you’d like know what’s going on in my real life. The profile page is a great place to see stuff I like and am interested in.

I hope this helps!