I just erased my entire entry and I was almost done. This is the second time in a row. $#&!(^&:* Grrrrrrr!!!!!!

Guilty for taking soooo long to post from the last time. Guilty for not working on Rouge because of grafting frustrations. Guilty for not visiting my blogging friends sites. Guilty for being lazy. Guilty for being guilty. Is there such a thing?

On the Knitting Front...
I started a new project. The eternal Sophie Bag. Here's proof...

Thanks to Norma, I was finally inspired to do a felted purse (my first one). All of her felted purses are beautiful. I'm using RIO DE LA PLATA knitting yarn that I purchased from the Folk Art Studio Cafe (more about the FAS in a bit). It is just like Manos, only less expensive. As an accent, I'm either going to knit a rose to attach on the purse, Knit a flap...aka Norma and put a pretty pin or brooch on it, or sew a tassel on and put it around a button. I have a front loading washer which I heard is not good to use...but I'm stubborn and I'm going to try it anyway. I'll put the temp on the hottest and however many times I need to cycle though I will. If it doesn't work, then Laundromat...here I come!

Rogue News...
I've been a bad girl...a wimp...sorry Claudia. I have tried for a week to figure out how to graft purl & knit stitches. I tried on & off the needles. Then I put her out of my mind for a little while. Not good! So I decided to check myself in at the Woolstock Knit Shop to get some help. I did not plan to have them do the whole thing...really, but when Leslie started doing it & then showed me, before I knew it , it was completed. Thanks Leslie! I WILL do the grafting of the hood on my next Rogue though (and I will be knitting another one). Here is a pic of her so far...

Doesn't this look kind of like a Darth Vader moment? Scary!!!

I haven't done the grafting on the back of the hood yet. I will be working on her today and tomorrow. I'll have lots of time since we are supposed to get between 6 and 8 inches of snow and my car won't allow me to drive in the stuff. This Rogue will be fitted but that is how I want her.

On the Workout front...
I am happy to say that I have been extremely dedicated to my workouts. Last week I worked out 6 days. Pilate's - 2 days, Cardio - 3 days, Weights - 1 day. This week I have done 2 days of Pilate's, 1 day of cardio and today I plan on doing upper body weights.

Mid Life Crisis news...
As my DH puts it. I decided to get my navel pierced. It hurt like a #@%$^&*. I love it though. No...I'm not going to start wearing extremely low cut jeans and midriff tops. But if I have a tank on that is to short to tuck in and the barbell peaks out every now & then...so be it...that's fine with me.

Flowers of the Week...

Beautiful!!! My DH bought me these for Valentines Day

and I bought these for myself! The green flowers in the middle are orchids. I couldn't resist.

Last but certainly not the least. Last Monday on President's Day, I met 5 fabulous knitters for a wonderful Chinese lunch. Then we went to the Folk Art Studio Cafe. Kathy opened the place just for 6 knitters...

Lauren, Heather, Nicole, Me, Donna and Froggy (on the other side of the camera) It was fantastic finally meeting Froggy and Donna.

I love this pictue of Lauren & Heather. Very cool! Kathy is a DOLL! This knitting cafe is the coolest knitting shop I have ever been to. They also have the best Coffee & Hot Chocolate I have ever tasted! Here is a pic of the coolest lady who has ever owned a knit shop...

That thing on her head is a purse she is knitting. What a goof!

Update...
Uh Oh, I've been Tagged again by Agnes...

1. How much space is left on your TiVO or Camcast box?
I do not have either one. We have Satellite.

2. Have you ever bought a DVD of a TV series and if so which one?
Sex and the City and Queer as Folk

3. What was the last TV show you watched before reading this message?
The Weather Channel

4. List five TV shows you won't miss.
I'm boring...I love lots of shows but there aren't any at this time that I have to watch.

5. Name 3 people you will pass the stick.
Heather, Donna and Froggy

Well that's it for now. Have a great rest of the day!!!