Hello and Good Morning!
It is early (5:45 a.m. as I write this), but I couldn't sleep and since I'm planning to go to the office, I got up at 5, took a shower and here I am. My head is cold (still have wet hair), but the coffee is hot and strong. Mabel is already outside - there is no keeping her in now. Although, she does not really show interest in going out late at night...fortunately. Here's my sweet companion as of last night.
Messy table (again), but I like this picture because you can see her little tufts of hair at the tip of her ears. Also, Mabel is becoming quite the mouser! Monday morning she caught a big fat brown mouse on our patio and yesterday it was a rather large vole. Fortunately she just plays with them till they die (not pleasant to see...but better than mice in the house)...she (so far) is not consuming them.
Since it is Wednesday, I am linking up with Kat and her merry band of Unravelers for Unraveled Wednesday. Fortunately there was no unraveling for me this week. The second Holiday Sock is progressing (I got a bit done while Dee and I met up for coffee on Saturday morning).
Next up is the heel flap and turn. I always enjoy that part...I've made scads of socks, but I always find turning the heel to be magical.
On the reading side of things, I did finish The Madness of Crowds and like all of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache books, I enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm still enjoying the essays in No Time to Spare by Ursula LeGuin - I'm more than 2/3 of the way through that. I did not start the Joni Mitchell book as planned because Agatha of Little Neon was available from the library. This is the next "Read With Us" book. You would think between Matrix and Agatha these ladies are on a nun kick...and they may be! But, whereas I found Matrix to be a bit of a slog, Agatha is just plain fun (I'm only 35 pages in or so). I think it will be a very nice counterpoint to Matrix.
That wraps it up for me this morning. Be sure to head over to Kat's space to see what she and others are making and reading.
My office visit should be short and sweet. I have some things to print and overnight to Kevin. I also have Christmas gifts for my brother and sister-in-law in Delaware to ship out. We had thought of getting together, but I don't think that is going to happen with Omicron and what have you. Speaking of which, I ordered our free Covid tests yesterday - believe the government will begin shipping them in late January. In case anyone needs it, here is the link for ordering: https://special.usps.com/testkits
Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday! Happy mid-week.
Mabel is now earning her keep (and she's a delight anyway)! I do love those socks, and it will be so nice to have a pair of holiday socks all ready in December. Agatha kept me reading because I was invested in Agatha and the residents of Little Neon. I ordered tests yesterday also. It might be a case of too little, too late, but hopefully we'll get them and not need them. The post office has trouble delivering the regular mail, so I wonder how they'll do with a big influx?!
ReplyDeletelove mabel and her tufts :) She is beautiful!! Glad the office visit is short and sweet!
ReplyDeleteMabel is such a pretty girl! I'm glad she likes to stay put at night.
ReplyDeleteI ordered our Covid tests yesterday, and was pleased to see the link was not only available, but actually worked!
Every time you post a photo like this of Mabel, I think of how much I would like to have her curled up in my lap -- and I am not a cat person! She just seems like such a sweetheart, and the fact that she is earning her keep by taking care of any vermin she finds around the house only makes me like her more!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that you're enjoying Agatha. I decided not to wait for it from the library and bought the Kindle version, and I'm hoping to start reading later today.
Ordered my tests, too. :-) Love the socks, Vera -- and you're right! Turning the heel is one of the most magical things about knitting. I'm so glad you're enjoying Agatha, and that Mabel is just the sweetest kitty.
ReplyDeleteWe ordered our tests as well! Woo hoo!
ReplyDeletebut Mabel... she is the most gorgeous cat ever, I think!
I ordered our test too yesterday. I'm not looking forward to jamming anything up my nose but if that's what it takes to see the new Grand do be it.
ReplyDeleteI ordered our tests as well. How nice that they were available, and ahead of schedule.
ReplyDeleteMabel looks so sweet and lovable. I'm glad she stays in at night; it's much safer for her that way. And she can help keep you warm and cozy.
Will you rent Mabel out? My lazy turds haven't caught ONE mouse yet. Two Juncos yes... but no mice! (And they ARE in the house).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link Vera. Mabel is so sweet. I just love her and her spots. :-)
ReplyDeleteDennis and Mandy have both read all of Louise Penney's Inspector Gamache books. They both really like them.
It went from 53F yesterday to a supposed high of 12F today. It's an inside day for sure!
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Heel turns are magical! I remember knitting my first pair of socks and seeing it begin to look like a sock once I turned the heel. Much colder today with snow predicted, so I may stay in to knit and sew.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good (and early) day, but I have to say how wonderful that Mabel is calming down and being a (fairly?) good girl.
ReplyDeleteMabel is so cute! We are still waiting for Fred and George to find a mouse. In our old house, it shouldn't be too much longer.
ReplyDeleteI still love to turn a heel, too! Good job on mousing, Mabel!
ReplyDeleteoh that little Mabel is a sweetheart! I do love knitting the round and around parts of the sock because they're easy, but the heel, turn, and gusset are absolutely the most fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the little tufts on Mabel's ears. The sock is very fun. Thanks for the reminder and the link to the test kits. I figure we should have some around the house. They are next to impossible to buy locally.
ReplyDeleteI like my reading to be orderly, but that is constantly disrupted by books becoming available at the library. I guess that's a small price to pay for public libraries.
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