I'm back enjoying my knitting, although the warmer weather is creating havoc at times. Since finishing my HRB I have knitted this.............
a halter top for one of my granddaughters, knitted in Lily Sugar 'n' Creme.
I have also received some goodies from Amazon;
and 
both of which I have wanted for a while.
I have a book on Folk Socks, sent by my lovely SP10 Pal and she also sent me the yarn and needles to knit one of the socks. In Favourite socks I have found another pair, so now I want to knit both of these;
I think both will look best in white or cream.
Some time ago, Gina sent me 3 skeins of Knit Picks Bare 4 ply yarn, too loosely woven for socks but perfect for this
a half circle shawl I found in my new lace book. It's knitting up really nicely, and will be a lovely light shawl, but will give some warmth on a cooler night.
All is going well with my Dad. He is at a rehab facility now, but so far doesn't seem to be getting much in the way of therapy. He is improving though and is now permitted to walk around the ward assisted only by his walking frame. He's still not permitted to go into the shower on his own, and still needs thickened fluids and pureed foods, but hopefully that will change soon.
I loaned Dad my lap top so that he could excercise his brain by playing some games, and it has certainly been good for him. The other day though, a very careless member of the cleaning staff knocked it off the table and onto the floor. All she said was "ooops". Yeah, oops is right, the bloody thing is broken. It turns on, and will run on the battery, but when you put the power cord in, the bracket is obviously bent and the computer doesn't recognise that it on mains power, so I am unable to recharge the battery. I have informed the hospital that I expect them to pay for repairs to the computer as it was the negligence of one of their staff that has caused the problem. We'll see what happens.
Take care folks, and happy knitting.
Geez. Ooops, indeed! Aside from the poor laptop, glad to hear everything is going well and has been a little less "exciting" for you lately! :)
Posted by: deb | November 30, 2007 at 03:55 AM
OOh I would not have been pleased and just the "ooops" honestly!!
knitting looks great...jealous about the new pattern books
Katt
Posted by: Katt | November 30, 2007 at 06:09 AM
Wasn't sure how to contact you but you commented on my doily dishcloth on Flickr. Thanks so much, I appreciate it. The pattern can be found here, and it is free: http://www.jimsyldesign.com/dishbout/kpatterns/doilycloth.html
Posted by: Deej | November 30, 2007 at 06:44 AM
Oh I would make them pay for it too. I love your new books and I have the IK favourites one. So many nice patterns in that one. I am glad that your dad is getting better too.
Posted by: sue | November 30, 2007 at 01:07 PM
That's really careless and inconsiderate of the hospital staff. I hope you get it fixed, replaced or whatever.
Glad your Dad is improving.
Your shawl looks really pretty and will be just right for cooler evenings in the summer.
Cheers Gillian
Posted by: Gillian | December 02, 2007 at 10:09 AM
hope all is well and that the staff have paid for your laptop woes. they surely thought they would have to! maybe living in silicon valley makes me think that way, but a laptop is not a book! Hope the dad is also doing well, and happy knitting, Sue, if you are getting any. ;^)
Posted by: Stacie | December 02, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Glad to hear your Dad is feeling better. I too think you should make them pay for the lap top, they are not cheap to buy or repair. I have the Favorite Sock book too and love all the patterns in it. Can't wait to see your shawl finished.
Posted by: Helen | December 04, 2007 at 09:45 PM