BOYS.  And my boys find BUTTS particularly amusing.

They are  BOY SCOUTS BACKPACKING on BIG BLUE, looking out over BOSTON.

 BIONICLES are cool, especially the giant ones constructed from Legos.

BASKETBALL takes up most Saturdays.

Next time, it'll be "B for Me!"  LOL

I'd been thinking about this "ABC - along" thing, and what I might decide to do for the letter "A".  I was perusing blogland and came across this nifty little quiz, and figured I'd take it.  So, here's my result:

What kind of yarn are you?

You are Acrylic.While you are very versatile, your plasticky countenance can be offputting. You are very good with children but can become a pill if left alone with them too long. You are very flexible but don't give in to manipulation.
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Hmmm...not entirely sure how I feel about this....

Mood:  spacey

Well, not so much that, as I've been in a REALLY whiney mood lately, and I don't really want to whine here.  Wine, sure, along with some really nice cheese, but this crankiness isn't fair to anyone.  So, I'll continue with my attitude adjustments (no wine involved, but if you wanted to buy me a glass, I'd not likely say no...) and try again when I can type without growling...

 And the other thing is that I really need to remember to use the camera!  I made a huge pile of dishcloths for Christmas presents, and didn't photograph a one.  And several pairs of socks, two stoles, a wonderful pair of Fetching mitts for my sister-in-law, and various swap packages all went off without a snap first.  Gotta get my head on straight!  LOL

You'll have to go there and check it out.  I'll wait...

And here I thought that one purchased these items (in additon to toilet paper and Fluff) because they were white, like the snow.  Ok, so around here the eggs are brown, but you get the point, right?

Not a lot of time to write - I'm at the Longaberger Yankee Candle Basket Fest at the Yankee Candle Flagship store in South Deerfield, MA.  If you're in the area, come check it out!  The Basket Fest runs through Monday, December 10.   If you tell me that you're coming, I'll make sure to have a goodie bag waiting for you.

 Make a basket (some walk-in spots still available), shop the Factory Store for retired and revered items, and indulge your candle passion.

Can't make it?  Shop online here.

 Pictures will be posted when the computer and I are on more friendly terms....

Hope to see you in Deerfield!

Yes, actual "handcrafted" content.  First, the lovely Mock Cable Baby Hats I made for my husband's friend's first baby. 

The purple one is made from Mission Falls 1824 wool (100% merino superwash), color #023 Amythest, and the green is Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran, color #300501 (no name given, but a lovely sage).  Whipped these up in no time.

Next up, we have my first real socks.  I'd started these just to try the "Simple Sock" from Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles, by Cat Bordhi.  I loved the idea of using just the two sets of circular needles - less chance for me to drop something while on the train, right?  Well, I started them for me, since I figure it's not really fair to subject someone else to my experimentation, but Gavin saw them and simpy assumed they were meant for him.  Why?  "Mommy", says he, "these socks are camouflage, so obviously they're for me!  Can't fight logic, so here are Gavin's socks:

 Done in Lang Yarns JAWOLL Color (#132.0196).

Then, Connor wanted socks, too.  Same yarn, different color (#132.0204).  I only got a picture of the first one, just after I started it.  He's got his HUGE feet in the pair now, and I can't get a shot..maybe later.

I got a really neat call on October 19, from Trish at RemDawg Nation, saying that IF there was a Game 7 of the ALCS, that I'd won two tickets to go and see it.  IF somehow, there was NOT a Game 7, then I'd be receiving a pair of tickets to Opening Day at Fenway Park in 2008.  Oh, yeah, and either way, dinner for two at Bertucci's in Kenmore Square was included.  I was speechless for a moment, and then I nearly screamed.  Luckily for Trish, I managed to merely squeal in delight!  Long story short, I took my friend Marguerite from church, and here is what it looked like:

Ok, so I forgot to take out the camera BEFORE we ate, but it was obviously yummy!

Our seats were in the Grandstand, Section 16, Row 13, Seats 9 and 10.  This was the view.  The Dropkick Murphys played the National Anthem. "Tessie", and "Shipping Up to Boston", and had some Irish Step dancers to liven up the show (as if any "livening" was needed!).  See the performances here.

Are more words needed?

 Well, there was some camping in Spencer, MA with NAFCA at the Mass. Fall Frolic.  And while there, Connor had a reunion with his People to People leaders and other delegates.  The kids created a "Basket Full of Memories" for each leader.   Each delegate was asked to bring something to put into the basket for each leader, and the kids all signed the custom-designed Longaberger Baskets to create keepsakes. 

Let me tell you, the creativity of these kids was amazing.  Some brought photos and one made an individual album for each leader.  (Apparently, the photos were of some "interesting" moments during the trip.)  Some wrote lovely notes.  Others wrapped surprise trinkets.  One even added a candy bar.  You see, at two different places, these kids managed to buy EVERY PICE OF CANDY available, and wipe out the inventory of the shops while they were in Australia.  Go figure...

Then there was the day I came home to the package full of Alaskan tea and yarn goodness from my Knit One, Tea Two swap buddy, Lisa W.

In October we did some more camping, and had our annual Halloween campout.  I think my favorite part of that is the pumpkin carving contest.  Grant W. always comes up with something tremendously creative, and this year was no exception.  His "pumpkin theme scene" this year was "Fondue", inspired by the club's new-found fascination with all things warm and dippable (is that a word?).

More later - the blog and I are not getting along right now...lol.