knitfish: did ya miss me?

knitfish (

knitfish) wrote,
@ 2007-08-01 16:18:00

did ya miss me?

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I'm back from my lj break, some of you may be wondering where I went to, why I wasn't at

bitchybees last night, why no updates or comments. Well I have been submerged under a load of studying and assignments, tests and essays to study for and papers to write. I have just now been able to get my head above it all! I still have miles to go before the end of semester and a real break, but this weekend is a 4 day weekend so I should be able to get lots done...

In fact, I am getting really excited for the fabulous Canadian holiday "Knitter's Day"! Have you heard of it? It's arguably the 3rd most important holiday in Canada, right after Christmas and Easter, and falls on the first Monday in August. Never heard of it? Created from the most ambiguous holiday of the year, and you may have heard of Knitter's Day refered to as Saskatchewan Day, Civic Holiday, New Brunswick Day, Simcoe Day, Heritage Day, Natal Day, British Columbia Day, and if you are unfortunate enough to live in Newfoundland, Labrador, Quebec, or the NWT you will have heard of it refered to as any other day (because you don't get this holiday, poor you!).

So I figure that since this is really just a random, name-it-what-you-will holiday that exists simply because our government decided that they wanted a long weekend in August, that I will be done with BC Day (I live in BC) which is nothing special as it is many other provinces day too, and rename it KNITTER'S DAY! Wow! Time & a half, or a stat day off especially for us knitters! So enjoy your Knitters Day, and if you're lucky you're getting paid to stay home & knit! :-P

And for your viewing pleasure, some baking I got done this past week during my study breaks...

homemade peach pie with organic peaches picked from our tree about 1/2 hour before they became a pie. I love it because it's not too sweet, I hate fruit pies with too much sugar, and this one is just right.

and vegan mince tarts... really it's just a raisiny filling.... I had a jar of this filling from last christmas. A friend's mom gifted it to me, it's her homemade filling, yumms!

Well that's about all... I did get some knitting done on my french vanilla tank top while studying, but alas! I forgot to photograph it! Oh well, you'll have to wait and see~

I hope you all enjoy Knitter's Day, and get some relaxing in this long weekend :-)

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paranee
2007-08-02 01:29 am UTC (link)

eee! your cat's nose is so speckily cute that I could die! Very adorable!

and I really thought I was full from eating a steak sandwhich at the fish place a bit ago, but your peach pie made my mouth start watering. I will definitely come to Canada for Mary's berry picking and then we can drop by your place and have us desert. What a grand plan I have already thought out :).

Enjoy your knitters day, all that work with essays is just plain ick. Unfortunately, my college time is just starting. Say it with me: "eww"

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	knitfish 2007-08-02 05:32 am UTC (link)
	eeew. but then again, I think of working retail and that's definitly worse. At least in school I feel constructive & my mind is constantly stimulated. It's weird now when I have time off, I get bored quickly unless I'm learning something new, or doing something exciting. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	knitfish 2007-08-02 05:39 am UTC (link)
	oh, also eew was not for your coming to Canada. I would love to have you come visit us :-) Shall we set a time, oh say maybe tomorrow around 6:30? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	puffingrrl 2007-08-02 04:13 am UTC (link)
	i will celebrate knitter's day! here in ontario its simcoe day or civic holiday. depending on who you talk to. you only get paid if you are in a union or government. i am getting paid because i'm taking vacation at that time. so, i think i'll work on my second sock. i love your cat's pictures! they are just too cute! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	knitfish 2007-08-02 05:34 am UTC (link)
	he he thanks :-) yea my cat is just about the only tabby I've met with nose freckles :-P Enjoy knitting your second sock! I love sock knitting, I have so many balls of sock yarn in my stash it isn't funny. One of these day's I'll have a drawerful of socks, hopefully in time for fall! ~Nessa (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sylascione 2007-08-02 05:09 am UTC (link)
	I have to say i was worried!!! I was checking and checking and i thought you were studying (that's why i didn't call). That peach pie looks delicious and i like the idea of the Knitter's Day (even when I'm half crocheter and half knitter). Have fun and hope to see you later Syl (Reply to this) (Thread)

knitfish
2007-08-02 05:37 am UTC (link)

there really are no strict rules for Knitting Day, and I'm sure the knitters would concede to share the holiday with other fiber artists such as crocheters, since it's already being shared with a number of other holidays :-P
Sorry to worry you. I thought to phone Mary, but I didn't think anyone would be too concerned. ;-)
Sorry I missed it, we'll find out how worthwhile it was to skip when I get my grade back next week.

~Nessa

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	marydotmusic 2007-08-02 04:41 pm UTC (link)
	Awe, your last kitty picture with his feet are sooo cute! I'm away next week in the Okanagan, so if you're at knit night, remind the gals that the week after (the 14th) is beer knit! :) See you then! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	knitfish 2007-08-02 09:34 pm UTC (link)
	ok! I have that DVD & comb for you! Do you want me to give them to you before you go on vacation? ~Nessa (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	marydotmusic 2007-08-02 10:41 pm UTC (link)
	Actually, yeah, that would be a good idea! What are you doing tonight? Or tomorrow night? Want to drop by or I can drop by? I have that baby sweater pattern I can return to you too and you can see my new magazine and sock book! :) (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	knitfish 2007-08-03 03:00 am UTC (link)
	lets do it tomorrow night. I promised Rick I'd watch the Simpsons movie tonight. what time is good? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	marydotmusic 2007-08-03 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Any time after 7pm. Call me when you're free. We'll be home packing. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	knitfish 2007-08-03 04:21 am UTC (link)
	ok! I'll phone you tomorrow then :-) I can't wait to see your books, and I'll bring the lantern moon knitting bag & yarn with me of course! (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	marydotmusic 2007-08-03 04:18 pm UTC (link)
	Great! And I was just thinking too, do you have a copy of Interweave Winter 2006? I think I remember you getting it for Christmas from Jeff... Could you bring that too? I want to copy a cable pattern from there. :) Thanks! (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	knitfish 2007-08-03 05:20 pm UTC (link)
	ok I'll try & remember to bring it :-) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	wolof 2007-08-03 05:52 am UTC (link)
	your cat is adorable! and oh my goodness, those baked goods... makes me want to go out and bake. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	knitfish 2007-08-03 07:44 am UTC (link)
	the only bad thing about baking is that then youre tempted to eat it all up! (Reply to this) (Parent)

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