Coming off the Needles

Well, some projects have been going on the needles. Jeff finished 2 hats and soon 1 more, as I still have mine on the needles. Just something to do I guess.

Turn a Square by Jared Flood

Spiral Rib Hat

Smelling salts anyone?

Yes, for those who are bored and visit my blog I am still around. Seems that WoW took over my life for awhile. I still play it but I am slowing down to breathe. I am in the process of moving most of my characters to a new server, Draenor. This is where the Ravelry group has their toons. I already have one in their guild, and I'm just waiting for 4 of our toons to transfer over. Seems it will take a day. Should have done this on a non-holiday weekend. I am trying to decide what to do about my main toon, "Phaedraa" and hubby's "Theseuss". Should I stay in Shattered Halls or move them? We'll see this next week or so. Should be going into a new guild, and hopefully we can run some heroics.

WoW was good in the fact that I spent so much time playing it, that I didn't have the time to eat. I have lost a total of 100 pds. I am happy!! I don't have to take my medicine anymore because there is no need. Never thought losing weight would make my life better. I can wear all the tee shirts I bought and never could! *LOL*

I actually put some knitting in my hand this morning. Handing you some *smelling salts* Of course it was a dishcloth. *LOL* Got to start back somewhere. I still have the round ripple afghan I started that I need to finish. I love the pattern but the yarn they sent with it is yucky to me. Maybe I should just find some other yarn to make it, but hate to waste this one. Errr I hate indecision.

I finally got a book in my hand that interested me. Haven't been reading much either. Except for the occasional book in the "reading room". I picked up my copy of the "The Thin Man", which I was always meant to read. It's pretty much flowing like the movie. I thought I had a copy of it but I couldn't find. I'll have to check out TMC and see if they don't sell the collection of this series.

Well, nothing much else has been happening around here. Just thought I would let my friends know I'm still alive and kicking.

Also, if anyone local wants to buy a spinning wheel, contact me. I never learned to use it and would like it to go to a good home.

Yes, I'm still here!

Guess I've been sucked in Azeroth! Loving it and having fun. Also have lost 60+ pds!! So something great has come out of my "WoW Diet". To busy playing to eat. Should have started playing years ago if I knew. HaHa.

Made my goal and got to be a Death Knight, Phaedraa. Jeff and I started ours together, and with 3xps we came out at level 60 rather then the 58 everyone else comes out with. Been working on my rogue also. 4 bars till she is 71. Tinked her to be combat spec, not much into stealthing. Been told that I need to practice my sap. I should be able to do this since I have always been sneaky! Found an awesome sight, Roguerogue.com. Been reading up on how to play Stat. Though this site is a Horde rogue, it has great info. Also have a priest (shadow form) who is now 51.

Been trying to get in some reading. No.1 Ladies Detective is on burner right now. Love the show. Catch it if you can.

ttyl! <3

Yes, there is still yarn in the house.....

Just thought I would let you see what I have been working on besides my WoW.


Okay, the truth be told, is the server is down! :(

So I figured that this is a good time to try and work on my afghan. I went back to my crocheting because truth be told I can crochet way better then knitting. Whereas I am "awesome" at gaming I suck at knitting. The vice-versus goes for Hubby. He is way better at the knitting deal.

I saw this pattern in a Herrschners catalog and feel in love with it. I'm not to keen with the yarn that came in the kit, but since I really wanted the pattern I had to buy the kit. So I might as well work it up, then buy the yarn I like and make another. I was surprised that the yarn that came with it was a wool and soy blend. Most of the kits have the "plastic" acrylic yarn. So as my idle hands start the withdrawl, I am putting them to good use.

I found out also on Ravelry that there is a group for us WoW gamers (World of Warcraft). I was just playing around and wrote WoW in the search and there it was! The "World of Warcrafters". They even have a guild on one of the realms, Draenor, for both the Alliance "Dropped Stitches" and the Horde "Twisted Stitches". I started a toon on that realm but I am still more into the realm we started with. I guess I really like my Shattered Halls "guildys". I also like my Hunter and the new one I started, a Druid. Mostly going to build her up to use her when people go into Dungeons and I can resurrect anyone who dies. Patty to the rescue!

So that is what is new here. That and Spring is here!!!!

What I forgot to mention in the last post was that both myself and hubby play together. So its all in the family. The one good thing about playing is that I can type faster! I also can now use my left hand as fast as the right. This I noticed when I was doing the paperwork and used the calculator with the left. Never did that before. Well, at least something good has come out of playing?? Maybe it might help my knitting.

Here is the Death Knight I am working for. Body included!!

WOW ing our time away.

Well for those who read my blog, I'm still alive. Just been somewhat busy having a little fun playing World of Warcraft. Awesome game. Met some really cool people. Made some new friends. Below is a shot of the character I play. Just wish I had her figure in real time! It's been really fun. Though my old lap top died and had to buy a new one. Then my mouse died, had to buy another one of those. Okay, I'm broke! Guess the game wore it out! Here and in the realm.
Some sweetie bought me my ride in the game. I thought that was very nice of him. Thanks Oberan (Shane). Hubby was a little jealous! But like I said the guys are great that we play with. We are in the "Art of War" guild. I'm known as Naidji, a hunter night elf.

Had to take some time out in the real world to do some bill paying and laundry. Sometimes forget to eat. No complaints there. Lost about 30 pounds since the 1st. Doc was happy. Asked how I did it. Told him it's called the Warcraft diet. I don't find myself hungry anymore.
Well I am off to meet up with the crew. I am off to the Badlands!

Sisters

Sisters
Originally uploaded by b5sycop1

Here are the girls modeling the sweaters they got for Christmas. They took them off as soon as they went back in the house!

Frozen water!

Frozen water dish
Originally uploaded by b5sycop1

Okay, all you northerners can have a good laugh here. This is a little water dish we keep on our porch for our visiting Cardinals. Well after getting down into the 20's all they can have is a mini skating pond. Even the windshield liquid in our car froze! I went to clean it and nothing. Fortunately our pipes did not freeze while all our neighbors did. We both enjoyed the cold weather. Everyone in the family got to wear their sweaters.