Intertubes at work are still blocked - randomness

[mamadeb]

So. I played a lot of spider and looked up a lot of phone numbers. That was my day. Mindnumbing is a mild term.

In other news - we are now prepared for the Nine Days. This means we have sufficient underwear and socks to last us until Tisha B'Av, and we had meat for dinner in preparation for no laundry and no meat (except for Shabbat.)

I've been using 5" birch Brittanys for the second pair of socks (I can stop any time I want to. Really.) and I really liked the shorter length. But one snapped. I think I hold them too tightly, and the bamboo is more flexible - so I'm back to the 7" bamboo ones. Ah, well. I now have cable needles. Or something. Or I'll learn to hold them more lightly and buy another set so I have extras. One or the other.

How's everyone else been? Hugs flist. I've missed you *all day*.

And for those who care - http://mamadeb.vox.com/, although it's mostly just staking a claim.

Comments

[gnomi.livejournal.com]

I've got those same needles. I haven't snapped any yet, but I know I will one of these days.

And, yeah. I prefer the bamboo, as well, but I haven't been able to get them in the shorter lengths that I like for socks.

[mamadeb.livejournal.com]

You know. They *are* wood.

Maybe some sawing and sharpening...

Failing that, perhaps a letter writing campaign to Clover or Crystal Palace?

[mamadeb.livejournal.com]

Also, I saw you knitting with them at the open house,and you gave me the name of the needles.

And until I broke one, they were fine. :)