I am supposed to be leaving today, but have yet to pack a thing. Josh took his truck to work, which I think means he is making me leave after he's done with work, which was my plan anyway. I am at work right now, but intend to go home so I can finish winding my sock yarn into cakes for easy knitting a transporting while in MN.

Next stop is the library and maybe the Java House. I still have to stop at Target and Sam's, but they are both on the way out of town.

Have a good week!

The Burrow toe

The Burrow toe
Originally uploaded by chelsealynnw.

Liz is letting me test knit some yarn she dyed. This colorway is called The Burrow. So far it's toe-up (obviously) on two circs. I may do something different for the leg; I haven't decided yet. I haven't decided what kind of heel I am going to do either. I have never done a short-row heel, so that's an option, or maybe Wendy's gusset heel. I really like how this stuff is knitting up so far.

I can't wait to get out of here and go to the cabin. I am looking forward to sitting by the lake reading and knitting with my feet in the water. I hope the water is high enough for me to sit with my feet in the water. That was not the case last year. Anyway, I want to start a fire in the fireplace and roast marshmallows for smores. I am hoping for a good thunderstorm because they are fun to watch as they come across the lake.

I know Josh is going to get lonely while I am gone. He has told me as much and he has already requested I make a loaf of Irish soda bread before I leave. I may make some zucchini bread to take with me and maybe my scone recipe.

Iced cold press coffee

Iced cold press coffee
Originally uploaded by chelsealynnw.

This plus a blueberry scone and a juicy peach is not a bad Tuesday Eve breakfast.

Sunday Morning Scones

Sunday Morning Scones
Originally uploaded by chelsealynnw.

Baking in the morning, when you have the time, is fun. This cookbook produces some of the best results for almost everything. This is not the scone recipe I usually use, but I had all the ingredients for it, so I decided to try it. I was not disappointed. A slightly sweet biscuit filled with blueberries is not a bad way to start a Sunday morning. Add a cup of coffee with a dash of Kahlua and you are set.

I am going to get some ice cubes started so I can have iced coffee tomorrow morning. It's going to get hot and humid again. It's a good thing I am leaving for more northern parts of the country soon.

I am a sock knitter

I am admitting it. I have knit toe-up, baby size, cuff-down and am working on some sideways socks. It's not a lot of socks by any means (7 total socks), but other things don't scream at me to be knitted right away. Sock yarns suck me in and I can't help but stare at them. when I get bored or have extra time at work I stare at sock yarn on Etsy or at all the sock patterns on Ravelry and the Sockapalooza socks. I have never knit a sweater or gloves or mittens or... Ok, so there are a lot of things I have never knit.

I am currently working on two pairs of socks, both of which have been frogged at one point. I joined a sock club at my LYS and just joined another sock club from a favorite Etsy seller because her yarns are gorgeous and so soft. I plan to make socks for Christmas gifts this year, therefor I am not buying sock yarn and knitting for myself all the time.

I am leaving for a week long vacation to my family's cabin (I will get outside pics when I am there)in northern MN in one week. I am planning which sock yarn and patterns I will bring a long and lining up audiobooks to put on my iPod so I can spend my days on the dock knitting socks and listening to books. I am also bringing regular books, a couple swim suits and some running shoes so I have something to do when my wrists and hands get sore. I also must have my camera so I can take some pictures of the sunset on the lake and any sock progress.

My mom and Lex are leaving tomorrow for the cabin and I really wish I was going with them. It is best for me to wait until next weekend to leave due to current work obligations, but I want to get out of here. Sadly, Josh isn't coming with me since he needs to stay to teach tkd since I am leaving. He is being too nice to me.

I will miss the arrival of my new HP book and the opening of The Simpson's Movie but I can always catch up when I get back. I don't think Josh will wait to go to the movie with me though. He called me today and sang a song from the trailer and I think that was pretty much the only reason he called me.