Sadie’s Easter Birdie
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Stacy's slip stitch socks
Stacy’s slip stitch socks
Originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen
This is another set of socks for Stacy to help her feet stay warm ;o)
Isn’t it interesting, the coloring between the 2 socks is so very different! The sock on the right is half the hank of Spunky Eclectic sock yarn and the sock on the left is the other half!
That is the biggest variance in coloring I have ever experienced in one ball of yarn.
The yarn is smooth and wonderful to knit with so I didn’t let the coloring issues get to me. I am sure Stacy won’t mind at all.
My own pattern
Spunky Eclectic sock yarn from Woolgirl.com
Size 3 needles
Stacy's slip stitch socks
Stacy’s slip stitch socks
Originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen
This is another set of socks for Stacy to help her feet stay warm ;o)
Isn’t it interesting, the coloring between the 2 socks is so very different! The sock on the right is half the hank of Spunky Eclectic sock yarn and the sock on the left is the other half!
That is the biggest variance in coloring I have ever experienced in one ball of yarn.
The yarn is smooth and wonderful to knit with so I didn’t let the coloring issues get to me. I am sure Stacy won’t mind at all.
My own pattern
Spunky Eclectic sock yarn from Woolgirl.com
Size 3 needles
Stacy's Cabled socks
Stacy’s Cabled socks
Originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen
These socks I made for my sister Stacy. She had to have yet another surgery on her tear ducts (that makes 3 in the last year). The only thing I can do from a distance is pray & knit for her.
So that is what I do!
My own pattern; toe up, 2 at once, magic loop, short row heels.
Silk Garden sock yarn~ I used just about the whole ball
size 3 needles
Cori's Alpaca Peds Monkey's
Cori’s Alpaca Peds Monkey’s
Originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen
I did finally finish Cori’s Monkey socks. I started them on our Stitches West trip at the end of Feb, set them aside for 2 months & finished them up 2 weeks ago.
Now, if I could only get them sent off ;o)
Paca-Peds sock yarn
Monkey Sock pattern by Cookie A. available on Knitty.com
Size 2 dpn’s
Eco-friendly reusable bags, plus facts & news on plastic bag issue
Eco-friendly reusable bags, plus facts & news on plastic bag issue.
Okay, here’s the deal.
Honestly, I am not one that is all environmentally friendly and concerned about being “green” in the environmental sense.
What I am concerned about is being “green” in the fiscal sense.
I do not see any need to pay more at the grocery store so they can supply plastic bags. I take my own bags. Envirosax are my favorite, they roll up so small I can take 5 in my purse for my entire cart of groceries.
I am looking to now replace the produce bags that are at the store with some I can make or buy relatively cheap. Cotton or mesh bags have been proven to keep your veggies & fruit fresh longer so I save money there too.
I found this site & not only does it have great re-usable items such as grocery bags & water bottles but it has fun things too.
Usable & fun.
2 of my favorite things.
I had to share.
Knitting…ah, I remember
I remember years ago when I posted every day. Most days multiple times.
Now I am lucky if it is monthly. And, I haven’t been taking pictures of projects either. Accept my sincere apologies for that, please!
I now vow to post at least once a week. I will get myself back in to the rhythm of writing and updating.
For now just be happy to know that over on www.Ravelry.com you can see all my projects & stash ;o)
Just sign up, if you aren’t already, and friend me, Firebrunette.
Jesusita Fire update 5/10/09
News Media Contacts:
William H. Boyer
Communications Director
(805) 696-1163
EOC2@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
Nina Johnson
Public Information Officer
City of Santa Barbara
(805) 897-2476
eocpio@sbpd.com.
JOINT INFORMATION CENTER FACT SHEET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SBC-JIC Jesusita Fire 057
DATE: May 10, 2009
TIME: 0900 (9:00 am)
Jesusita Fire Fact Sheet as of May 10, 2009 at 0900 (9:00 A.M.)
Fire Status:
· 8,733 acres burned
· 55% contained
· Damage assessment in progress – initial estimate of 31 homes destroyed, 47 homes
have been damaged and 2 outbuildings destroyed
· Approximately 140 properties evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders); affects approx.
350 people
· More than 3,850 properties under evacuation warning; approx. 9,625 people affected
· Residences threatened – 3,500; commercial properties threatened – 100
· 4,543 personnel on scene: 509 engines, 109 crews
· 5 air tankers and 15 helicopters
· 18 firefighter injuries to date
· Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
· Air quality warning remains in effect
· Estimated costs to date $7.4 million
· Expected containment 5/13/09
JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS:
THE UNIFIED COMMAND TEAM HAS DEVELOPED A PLAN FOR THE SAFE, STRUCTURED
RETURN OF RESIDENTS TO THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES. ALL PREVIOUS
EVACUATION WARNINGS ARE NOW LIFTED.
AS OF MAY 10, 2009 (10:00 A.M.) – THE CURRENT MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS
IN EFFECT HAVE BEEN DOWNGRADED TO AN EVACUATION WARNING EXCEPT FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
· TUNNEL ROAD NORTH OF MONTROSE, PALAMINO ROAD NORTH OF WILLIAMS
WAY, SAN ROQUE ROAD NORTH OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT,
· EAST AND WEST CAMINO CIELO,
· GIBRALTAR ROAD NORTH OF EL CIELITO,
· THE AREA BORDERED BY HIGHWAY 154 NORTH ON PAINTED CAVE, TO CAMINO
CIELO, CAMINO CIELO TO HWY 154, HWY 154 TO PAINTED CAVE.
EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE SPECIFIC AREAS RESIDENTS OF THE PREVIOUS
MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER AREAS MAY RETURN TO THEIR HOMES AND
BUSINESSES. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT AN EVACUATION WARNING STILL EXISTS IN
THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
· HOT SPRINGS NORTH EXTENDING TO CAMINO CIELO, EAST VALLEY TO
SYCAMORE CANYON, SYCAMORE CANYON TO STANWOOD, STANWOOD TO
FOOTHILL, FOOTHILL TO HWY 154 CONTINUING ON CATHEDRAL OAKS TO
PATTERSON AVE. PATTERSON AVE. PATTERSON AVE TO SAN JOSE CREEK
EXTENDING TO CAMINO CIELO.
RETURNING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED TO REMAIN
AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EVACUATION ORDER ON SHORT NOTI CE.
HWY 154 BETWEEN CALLE REAL AND PARADISE ROAD REMAINS CLOSED EXCEPT
FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE TRAFFIC ONLY.
THE UNIFIED COMMAND IS CONSTANTLY EVALUATING THE SITUATION TO
REPOPULATE AFFECTED AREAS.
Road Closures:
· Highway 154 is closed at US Highway 101
· Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
· www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
Evacuation Shelter Location:
· Multi-Activity Center
UC Santa Barbara at Mesa and Ocean Roads
Key Phone Numbers:
· County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
· Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
· Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
Everyone is advised to conserve water.
Public information kiosks have been set up at the following locations:
· Santa Barbara
o Paseo Nuevo (State and De La Guerra Streets)
o Loreto Plaza (State Street and Las Positas Road)
o Scolari’s Food Co. (222 North Milpas Street)
o Lazy Acres (302 Meigs Road)
· Montecito
o 1400 Block of East Valley Road (Lower Village), Montecito, CA
· Goleta
o Starbucks @ Camino Real, 7030 Camino Real Marketplace, Goleta, CA 93117
Animal Shelter Locations:
· Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real – Santa Barbara
· Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
The Internet:
· City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
· County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
Television:
· CityTV Channel 18
· County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
· KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
· FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
· AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
· Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
# # #
Long avoided
I have avoided posting for a while.
No reason really, just laziness & not a whole lot to say.
Life is “normal”. Kids are “normal”. I am anything but normal ;o)
Knitting is going well, classes are stacking up nicely. I am busier than I thought I could be teaching. That is a good thing!
Yesterday I finished the Whisper cardigan from Interweave Spring ’09 out of some beautiful EcoButterfly Cotton, lace weight in Cinnamon. I have yet to take pictures so you’ll just have to be patient. A big photo post will come soon. I have finished so many things in the last couple months & posted nothing about them.
So for now, read my words & be patient.
Aquarius by J-41 at Zappos.com
So, I went to the Magnolia Thrift store today just to see what they had that I needed. Those shoes I needed!
$4.94
They look like they have never been worn. That makes me ridiculously happy.
Unfortunately there was not any amazing yarn or needles to go along with the shoes. That was a bummer.
Aquarius by J-41 at Zappos.com.