Some days there just ain't no fish!

A friend of mine used to say that on days when her shop just seemed to be not very busy, or days when you spend too much on re-orders that you feel you aren't getting ahead.

The next two months I expect to have quite a few days with very little fish. Trying to keep busy is a lot harder then being busy all day.

I was remined of the phrase yesterday when The Husband re-counted his day. They did some 'Custom work' yesterday, which means they went to another farm to help put in hay. It took 7 hours to complete the job, which gave him X number of dollars. While they were there they needed a part to help with the job $A, then the big machine they were using needs a huge repair, $B and then one of the trucks ran over a pipe $C that shredded a tire which meant replacing all 4 back tires (they were going to do that any way) $D. Problem is A + B + C + D > X, so you see some days 'there just ain't no fish'.

What we do have lately is a lot of Helmet Liners, but not enough yet. Keep up the good work.

Just to 'warn' you on Saturday, June 5th, King Street will be closed for the day to accomodate the Heroes Highway Ride. I don't have much information about this event. I just know that a lot of motorcylces will be riding from Trenton to Bowmanville, Leaving Trenton at 11:00 and heading here. If you are planning to come, come early.

See you soon, keep cool.

Serena

Serena is a new yarn from the Manos collection, made with Baby Alpaca and pima cotton. Soft drapey and smooth to knit. I chose a little scarf pattern that has the edging knit along the side edge as you go. (Pimpelliese from Ravelry) Great pattern, because I was using 2 different colours keeping track of the pattern was very easy.

I weighed the balls of yarn and when I got close to being half way I started the decreases to finish the shawl.

I love how the lace edge curves around the neck.

Fun knit, garter stitch, my favourite.

You want to know about the pile of mulch? I worked away at it, despite the fact that the wheelbarrow had a flat tire, I have managed to move about 1/3 of the pile. A recycling box holds about 3 cubic feet. Lots of trips back and forth, great workout!

I wish I could say that I have finished 1/3 of my projects.

I have come to the shop to recover!

Overflowing

My knitting bag is overflowing with projects: but now the front yard is overflowing with mulch.

I am tired already! Thanks to The Boy for delivering this at some very early time this morning! (That's 3 cubic yards of cedar mulch, by the way!)

Guess what we are doing this weekend!

Baba Tree Baskets!

June is coming very quickly and Gregory will be back in Canada with a new shipment of Baba Tree Baskets. I would love to order more, to keep him and the basket weavers in production, but looking around the store I have too many to justify an order. In order to create room I am putting the existing stock of Baskets on Sale, yup you read that right, on Sale for 25% off.

If you have been hesitant about getting one of these, for yourself or a gift, come now! There is a good selection. (But only until June 1st)

Startitis

This past weekend I was infected by a serious case of 'startitis' . I brought home a couple of yarns, some I have been waiting to try. What started as a bag made with some of the Mango Moon yarn that's been calling me is now going to be a top using Creative Focus Linen as a contrast. The bag is now being made using a skein of Berroco's Weekend Cotton and Acrylic blend. There is a ball of 100% angora that needs a sample. (Think retro baby hat) Then there is the shawl/scarf I started out of the new Manos Serena.

The Mango Moon recycled viscose is an interesting yarn that I have ripped back 3 times, once because instead of a bag, I was going to try and make a shawl, but it wasn't working for me. Then I thought I could make a summery tank, using the linen contrast yarn as some of the stripes. I measured the gauge did the math multiplied by the finished measurement and then added a 'few' to be sure, only then to rip it back and take out the 'few'.

Last night I worked away at this, I think I am happy with the results, only thing..need more yarn!

A box of stuff just arrived, I think I am going to like this!

See you soon!

Weddings part 2

The Wedding was lovely, tons of kids and babies, well a dozen maybe. They were very well behaved not a peep out of any of them. Then there was a service dog, I didn't see it until the end of the service! A real family celebration, they will have a great time tonight!

Congratulations Bride and Groom and families!

Back to knitting! It's been a rough day! (kidding!)

See you soon

Weddings!

Tomorrow, Saturday, there's a wedding!

The Shop will be closed from 2 pm - 4pm! (Just 2 hours)

I will apologize now for pushing you out the door at 1:55!

I will be back after 4 and will stay until 6 ish!

The weather looks like it's going to co-operate!