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Lissa's Journal   We had Thanksgiving dinner over at my folks' place. After last year, when Eric brought LOTS of dessert, Mom specifically said he didn't need to bring five pies again. He allowed as how he would not, in fact, bring five pies. Well...he didn't. :) I have silly family!  *sigh* Long hours in the studio today, and not much to show for it. I did manage to get one set of socks done...but they aren't quite right. We'll see if they're wearable tomorrow when Kevin gets up. The pair in the picture didn't work at all, since I ran out of yarn halfway down the second foot. I was using my larger cylinder for the first time, and it eats up yarn much faster than the smaller one does. And this yarn doesn't stretch as far as the other stuff I was working with. And it isn't as snuggly soft. And it doesn't want to stay on the needles. (Lost track of the number of dropped stitches I fixed!) Anyway, I ripped out that pair entirely. On the plus side, I got to use my automatic ball winder. This is such a cool toy! I just hold the sock, and it winds it back up into a center pull ball of yarn. Need to find a different source of yarn.  When you're coming to our home, this is how you know you have the right place. Give the appropriate greetings to the various Guardians of the Entryway, and they'll probably let you right on by.  I was working at GCC tonight, modeling for the evening life drawing class. Now, when I post shots of the drawings, Photobucket pulls them off line because they violate their terms of service. No nude charcoal studies for you, even if they are appropriate to hang in a museum. So instead, I snapped a shot of the life drawing classroom, after most everyone had already left. That is Kevin Kibsey in the front, still critiquing the painting he just did of me. I've posted shots of his work before, because his talent just floors me sometimes. Ok, most of the time.  Sunday brings us to SCA fighter practice. This week was our monthly court night, where everyone dresses up, the Baron & Baroness hold court, and a tournament takes place. This afternoon was the annual 'Burning Ship Tournament' for the rapier fighters, which is always great fun to watch. I didn't get any pictures of it, because I had taken my sock machine out with me and I was fighting with the new yarn. (Ran out of yarn halfway through the foot on the second sock. Grrrrrr.) But here is a shot taken during court, of Michelle's boyfriend getting his very first SCA award. This one is for service. He's the sort who just kind of jumps right in and helps out, and it got noticed. What can I say...he's a good guy, and my daughter has good taste. :)  We stopped by to visit my folks today, then took the back way home to avoid construction on the freeways. That put us going by the rose fields on the west side of Phoenix. Eric stopped the car so we could all inhale for a bit, and so I could snap this picture. Is this not a perfect example of what art teachers call the vanishing point? If you ever want to learn to draw in perspective, this would be a great spot to set up your easel! Hey all, It is that time of year again! I am gathering the numbers and information for who will be camping at the Hearth for Estrella this February. If you're interested in going, and might want a place by the fire, please drop me a line.  I spent the day hand dyeing sock yarn. I can't wait to crank up the sock machine, and see what I get! I gave in today, and picked up a new camera. So here is the catch up to bring me up to date. A shot of the sock machine perched happily on a Black & Decker Workmate portable work bench, and the three pairs of socks I've made. I'm having a ball with this! ( Read more... ) *sigh* My camera is broken. Pictures to resume after I get it fixed or replaced. |
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