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Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 17:24:38 GMT

Ok, I'm done here. I fixed the comment section over at the new place so it would be easier to find. Everything is tranferred. Please change your bookmarks, I'm gone!

www.cassknits.com

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 11:33:16 GMT

You know what? I talk a lot. I. TALK. A. Lot. And I take lots of pictures, too.

I have transferred my baby ticker, my buttons and the posts from June 2004 through January 2005 over to my digs.

Did I mention I talk a lot?

Oh! you wanna know where I live now? Check this out: www.cassknits.com

I'm told that this will make it easier for readers to comment, saving them the hassle of signing into xanga and all that. I hope to finish moving today. But go ahead, click the link, check it out, and let me know what you think :)

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 13:41:35 GMT

This website will be moving. More info when I have it :)

Monday, August 01, 2005

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:41:38 GMT

Some people just should *not* sit at the computer. Sigh.

You Are 22 Years Old

22 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Slow and Steady

Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment. They expect you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then usually decide against it.

How Do People See You?

How You Life Your Life

You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside. You're laid back and chill, but sometimes you care too much about what others think. You prefer a variety of friends and tend to change friends quickly. You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable.

How Do You Live Your Life?

CASSANDRIADARROW
C	is for	Complicated
A	is for	Active
S	is for	Silky
S	is for	Shy
A	is for	Arty
N	is for	Nutty
D	is for	Delicate
R	is for	Revolutionary
I	is for	Ideal
A	is for	Artistic
D	is for	Dorky
A	is for	Alluring
R	is for	Rich
R	is for	Revolutionary
O	is for	Openhearted
W	is for	Whimsical

What Does Your Name Mean?

You Know You're From North Carolina When...

You've gotten used to the smell of cow manure on a car trip to Raleigh.

Saying "y'all" isn't just a cute expression; it actually means something.

There are big labrador retrievers in the back of every truck.

You give directions using KFC and Waffle House as landmarks.

You still see Dale Earndheart tributes on cars.

You can't imagine life without Bojangles' sweet tea

Your annual church fundraiser always deals with bbq and potato salad

You have a sunburn from May to October

Your 'heavy winter clothing' consists of some turtleneck sweaters, a fuzzy jacket, and your daddy's boots

Your family has fried chicken once a week

You can tell the difference between cotton fields and tobacco fields while driving

One of your neighbors has a confederate flag hanging on their front porch

Those "damn yankees" are taking over your school/church/workplace/neighborhood...

You've been "properly raised", and yankees love it when they hear you say "ma'am" and "sir"

You get your carbs from biscuits, rolls, pancakes, and grits

You know the difference between a "redneck" and a "hick".

You own at least one surf shop or seafood restaurant shirts.

No matter what those people in ohio say, we are still "first in flight"

The Coca-Cola 600 is as big as the Super Bowl

You prefer Chick-fil-a to KFC

You know pastry is a chicken stew, not a dessert item.

Every time you visit someone you?re offered something to eat and a glass of tea.

Your granddaddy always wore overalls and your grandma always wore an apron.

In summer you have home-grown tomatoes with every meal.

When it rains and the creek rises, everyone gathers to see how high it rose.

You know that "chunk" the ball means to throw it.

You've had a burger "all the way" - chili and slaw on it.

You can recognize a copperhead and your heart drops when you see one.

You have at least one relative that raises collards.

Your folks have taken trips to the mountains to look at leaves.

Your school classes were cancelled because of a hurricane.

You know Krispy Kreme makes the best doughnut.

You have an opinion about UNC. You went there and loved it, or you hate everyone who did.

You know the best BBQ is found in Lexington

You would rather eat at Bojangles's than McDonald's

You have actually uttered the phrase "It's too hot to go to the pool"

You faithfully drink Pepsi or Mt. Dew everyday of your life.

You have your own secret bbq sauce.

You or your neighbors have more hunting dogs than you have family members.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from North Carolina.

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Your IQ Is 120

Your Logical Intelligence is Exceptional Your Verbal Intelligence is Genius Your Mathematical Intelligence is Exceptional Your General Knowledge is Above Average

A Quick and Dirty IQ Test

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to obedience and warmth.

In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored.

You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.

You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.

Your ideal relationship is traditional. Without saying anything, both of you communicate with your hearts.

Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.

You think of marriage something you've always wanted... though you haven't really thought about it.

In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

Sunday, July 31, 2005

Sun, 31 Jul 2005 13:24:30 GMT

Excerpts from blog conversation with dd17:

~~~~~

She had blogged, indicating her intention to stay in CO, and work on a relationship that she had abandoned when she moved here.

Me: you know, I have been chewing on this all morning. Thinking, chewing, stewing. You know, we missed so many years..............you went from little girl to almost grown-up. Can you understand how hard it is for me to adjust to that change? I mean, for you, I've always been "Mom", and that has not shifted. I have not changed for you like you have changed for me, see?

You know I want you to come back here. Your being here makes me feel right as a mom, that all my kids are with me. But, then I got to thinking this morning. And..........you came here desperately in need of something. And whatever I gave you, it was enough to give you courage to pursue this dream you have. To regain your own person-hood after the nightmare that living with your dad became. That's not a bad thing. Right? I don't have to like the result (your possible leaving) to be able to admit that I am so very glad I was able to give you what you needed.

It's just that...........well, you are 17, see. And we really only have a couple years left............and I want them. I want them, and I can't help wanting them, and it's normal to want them, and I'm not ashamed of wanting them. I'm the Mom, that's what I am. It's who and what I am before anything else.

Her: You did help me, Mommy. I was thinking the other day. Looking back on stuff I would have done and said a few months ago versus what I do and say now. And it's all so much... prettier now. The world is a good place now. And you did that.

You're right. I am 17. But it's not like I'm going to be die at 21. *knock on wood* This is the tail end of my teenage years. But not at all the end of my growing up. I want you to be there to see all my kids arrive. I want you to sit down and tell me this long list of things I should and shouldn't do in order to be a good mom. I want you to hug my kids. I want them to know what you smell like when you come in from outside and it's cold. Because that's what Mom smells like to me. I want my husband to get to know you. To learn embarrassing things about me through you. I want you to have a part in my life forever. Because we did get all that stolen from us. But this is not the end of fixing it. It's just the beginning.

~~~~~

So there ya have it. She's not coming back. And while I don't like it, I realize that in spite of all the obstacles put in our way throughout her life, I've been a good mom to her, am a good mom to her. With God's help, in 6 months I gave her roots, and wings.

Fly well, little bird, and fly far. Don't forget the *annual* *seasonal* migration! But if you change your mind, that's good too! There will always be a place for you here.

Saturday, July 30, 2005

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 13:32:59 GMT

So all that is left in my basket to be done is finishing up this cone of cotton into squares for the blanket. Time to think seriously about the next batch of projects. Ergo, a list:

1)add a ball of yarn to my sweater
2)make second sock for sockapal2za
3)sweater for ds
4)clapotis for dear friend
5)add squares to blanket, and complete the build up of a corner
6) sweater for charity
7) Abby's baby blanket

And of course, biz knitting.

For the visually oriented:

Think that will keep me out of trouble for awhile?

Mama, look here at the yarn I was talking about: http://www.sock-yarn.com/opal-yarn/opal-sock-yarn.php/yarn/84

Saturday, July 30, 2005

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 04:31:22 GMT

Big knitting day here! Finished these custom pants ~~this~~ Friday morning:

And tonight, this!

This could use a bit of blocking. But I don't have a blocking board, nor do I have t-pins. Guess my first lace caught me unprepared, eh? I'm *very* pleased with this piece.

Friday, July 29, 2005

Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:09:14 GMT

Had a moment of panic last night when I counted the stitches on the lace cape. I calculated that the bottom edge was now an astounding 172 inches, according to the gauge given on the ball band of the current yarn. I yanked it off the needles, in preparation for ripping it back to the neckband. I threw it over my shoulders as a lark, and it was *not anywhere near* that wide. I picked up all those 476 stitches again, and all is well.

The moral of the story: You can't always believe the yarn band. Sometimes, it's not even close.

Thursday, July 28, 2005

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 12:20:11 GMT

I started Abby's blanket yesterday, from the TLC Cotton Plus. I'm giving the yarn a thumbs up. Feels fine, Easy to work, Nice shimmer. The acrylic content keeps it light enough that a baby could actually move under it. I'll be using it again.

What's that? You wanna see it? But I feel guilty about it. It's on the list for the next batch of projects, and should technically not be started yet. You agree I was entitled to work on what I wanted since it was my b-day yesterday? Ok, here's the pic!

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 23:15:06 GMT

Remember when you were a little kid, and someone always made sure you had an awesome cake? No? Me either. But, now that you are an adult, someone gets you a cake, right? No? Well, then I guess I don't feel so alone then.

I make sure everyone here gets their favorite meal, and the cake/pie/dessert they want for their birthday. And I have to report that I am just a wee bit ~~furious angry mad~~ upset that once again my birthday has come and gone with NO STINKING CAKE!