This is the moment of embarking.
All auspicious signs are in place.
In the beginning, all things are hopeful. We prepare ourselves to start anew. In order to start, we must make a decision. This decision is a commitment to daily self-cultivation.
Den Ming~Dao
Auspicious: Giving promise of success, prosperity, or happiness; predicting good; as, "an auspicious beginning."
This year my resolutions are not really resolutions, but a desire to become fit……..in body, mind and spirit. I am knocking on "50’s" door and I want to enter those years as "fit and whole" as I can be, so that I can enjoy not only my life, but the lives of my children and grandchildren. Here’s to a new and exciting year!! Cheers!
"A" is also for "Angels Pride Edinburgh"
Remember last week when I mentioned that crazy trip to Boston? Well, this 9 month old young man was the reason for that trip. "Eddy" is from Germany, bred by Tanja Engels of Angels Pride Cavaliers His mother is a girl from the UK that almost came to live with us here, so I am very excited to have this young man here.
However, as excited as I was to have him…….the trip into Boston was dreadful!! I grew up outside of Boston, but I never get used to driving in the city. Eddy came via Lufthansa airlines and was scheduled to be picked up around 1:30 pm. I showed up at the airport, only to find out that I needed to go to the Cargo area. The girl at the desk, not having a good command of English, sent me on my way. After 2 trips thru Sumner Tunnel (have I told you how afraid I am of tunnels?) I finally found my way to Cargo, which is almost in Revere, not Boston. At the desk, the woman…..who also had very little command of English (sensing a pattern yet?) reprimanded me for being early. It was now 2:00???? Eddy finally came in around 2:30 and then I was told that I needed to go to Customs in East Boston to have him cleared. Remember……..this girl does not speak very good English and her directions were sketchy at best. This time it was 2 trips thru the Williams Tunnel…..(eekkkkkkk!!!). We finally arrived home in NH sometime around 6:30pm. Although it was a frustrating day in Boston, the frustration was well worth it. Eddy is a calm, sweet gentle boy that I am looking forward to getting in the show ring this year!
"A" is also for" Accidental Mistakes"
It seemed that everything I have picked up to knit since Christmas has been a bust. The NE socks with the pointy toes……now fixed, then the Morehouse Merino Cardigan that needs to be completely pulled out, as somehow I messed up on the very simple, easy raglan sleeve increases and River.
After fixing the toe on the socks, River was the easiest thing to fix next, so I decided that she would be the focus of my attentions this week. I think part of the problem is that I am itchin’ to start something new, but I really want to finish these WIP before starting something else………so I will plug along, although the Cardigan may wait now until Spring, while I contemplate what may be the next thing on my needles….
The Woolen Rabbit 
After all that tunnelling, I’m so glad you have that sweet face to look into. He’s really got a soulful look in his eyes.
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After all that tunnelling, I’m so glad you have that sweet face to look into. He’s really got a soulful look in his eyes.
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It once took me 2 1/2 hours to get to a restaurant near the Aquarium…there was a branch point that took me onto I93 completely against my will, and into the Callahan Tunnel, all in the middle of rush hour traffic. I knew then that I did not have any form of aneurysm, because nothing had burst by the end of this trial.
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It once took me 2 1/2 hours to get to a restaurant near the Aquarium…there was a branch point that took me onto I93 completely against my will, and into the Callahan Tunnel, all in the middle of rush hour traffic. I knew then that I did not have any form of aneurysm, because nothing had burst by the end of this trial.
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Sorry about the Boston mess but Eddy is adorable! Happy New Year, Kim!
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Sorry about the Boston mess but Eddy is adorable! Happy New Year, Kim!
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Oh, he’s adorable! He has such soulful little eyes 🙂
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Oh, he’s adorable! He has such soulful little eyes 🙂
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What a pretty face – you do come up with some real beauties in the dog world! Hope the knitting starts flowing for you!
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What a pretty face – you do come up with some real beauties in the dog world! Hope the knitting starts flowing for you!
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Oh, Kim, ANOTHER sweetie! How do you keep it all together?! I am always horribly fearful of the idea of shipping pets through the cargo hold of planes. How do you dare?
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Oh, Kim, ANOTHER sweetie! How do you keep it all together?! I am always horribly fearful of the idea of shipping pets through the cargo hold of planes. How do you dare?
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You’re a brave soul for doing all that tunnelling, but the end result was clearly worth it. I’ve lost count of how many adorable pups you have now. 🙂
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You’re a brave soul for doing all that tunnelling, but the end result was clearly worth it. I’ve lost count of how many adorable pups you have now. 🙂
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Oh my goodness, that face……..Eddy is adorable!!!
I screwed up on the River too…had to frog a few times before I got it right. Seemed so simple; maybe too simple…..or perhaps I was just simple-minded….;)
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Oh my goodness, that face……..Eddy is adorable!!!
I screwed up on the River too…had to frog a few times before I got it right. Seemed so simple; maybe too simple…..or perhaps I was just simple-minded….;)
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Considering your comments on fitness, I thought you might like to read this article from the magazine that my health club puts out. It’s really good, about maintaining health and fitness at ANY age.
http://www.lifetimefitness.com/magazine/index.cfm?strWebAction=article_detail&intArticleId=273
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Considering your comments on fitness, I thought you might like to read this article from the magazine that my health club puts out. It’s really good, about maintaining health and fitness at ANY age.
http://www.lifetimefitness.com/magazine/index.cfm?strWebAction=article_detail&intArticleId=273
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Me too on the tunnel thing. How auspicious for the little guy to come at the first of the year. Your perseverance in completing past projects will be worth it in the end. A new project will be the perfect reward.
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Me too on the tunnel thing. How auspicious for the little guy to come at the first of the year. Your perseverance in completing past projects will be worth it in the end. A new project will be the perfect reward.
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What a gorgeous little puppy face! Well worth the (harrowing!) trip through various Boston tunnels, I am sure!
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What a gorgeous little puppy face! Well worth the (harrowing!) trip through various Boston tunnels, I am sure!
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Eddy is too cute. Any plans to knit him a sweater?
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Eddy is too cute. Any plans to knit him a sweater?
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Ooh, very clever with the use of adjectives to meet the “A” requirement. I like it. I think I’ll use the idea. Come to think of it, adjective starts with an “A” too…
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Ooh, very clever with the use of adjectives to meet the “A” requirement. I like it. I think I’ll use the idea. Come to think of it, adjective starts with an “A” too…
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Love the face on Eddy. Hope to get a CKC some day. I’ve had the same troubles with my knitting lately, can’t seenm to get anything done. Doesn’t help having kids home today as a snowday.Don’t like tunnels either. Hang in there…Come by for a visit?!
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Love the face on Eddy. Hope to get a CKC some day. I’ve had the same troubles with my knitting lately, can’t seenm to get anything done. Doesn’t help having kids home today as a snowday.Don’t like tunnels either. Hang in there…Come by for a visit?!
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Aww what a handsome young man!! And at my house all mistakes are accidental. 🙂
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Aww what a handsome young man!! And at my house all mistakes are accidental. 🙂
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What a beautiful boy! I’m terrified of driving in Boston; did it once long ago and have never ventured that direction again! Glad you made it home safely with such a terrific new friend!
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What a beautiful boy! I’m terrified of driving in Boston; did it once long ago and have never ventured that direction again! Glad you made it home safely with such a terrific new friend!
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River looks gorgeous. And the little Angel…. how in the world can you get anything done with those puppy eyes looking at you all day??
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River looks gorgeous. And the little Angel…. how in the world can you get anything done with those puppy eyes looking at you all day??
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did Eddy make the long journey by himself? I’m sure he was glad to get out and run around after meeting up with you!
(is it awful to say that I’m glad the pointy toed socks are fixed? they were a tad bit scary to me… as for your other fixes, I hope they are quick and painless and I thank you for sharing them because it makes me feel not so bad about similar mistakes.)
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did Eddy make the long journey by himself? I’m sure he was glad to get out and run around after meeting up with you!
(is it awful to say that I’m glad the pointy toed socks are fixed? they were a tad bit scary to me… as for your other fixes, I hope they are quick and painless and I thank you for sharing them because it makes me feel not so bad about similar mistakes.)
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Your Eddy is adorable!! and I love your previous CKC addition also! When we went out to the Midwest last May I slept as we bypassed Boston and woke to greet the sun as we drove through the Berkshires. Most times, if I am able, I ‘insist’ our route take us through northern NH and Vermount. I dread to bypass Boston; let alone go into the city. To my mind, it’s safer in the hills. 🙂
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Your Eddy is adorable!! and I love your previous CKC addition also! When we went out to the Midwest last May I slept as we bypassed Boston and woke to greet the sun as we drove through the Berkshires. Most times, if I am able, I ‘insist’ our route take us through northern NH and Vermount. I dread to bypass Boston; let alone go into the city. To my mind, it’s safer in the hills. 🙂
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Oh Kim, as always, you are eloquent and engaging. Eddy is a cutie and I’m sure that not only was he worth the trip, he will be a stunner in the show ring.
May good fortune smile on you and yours this year.
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Oh Kim, as always, you are eloquent and engaging. Eddy is a cutie and I’m sure that not only was he worth the trip, he will be a stunner in the show ring.
May good fortune smile on you and yours this year.
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I think I’d travel anywhere to have a little pair of eyes that looked at me so adoringly. I can see your halo glowing from here as you crack on with your WIPS. You are a good girl, give yourself a pat on the back.
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I think I’d travel anywhere to have a little pair of eyes that looked at me so adoringly. I can see your halo glowing from here as you crack on with your WIPS. You are a good girl, give yourself a pat on the back.
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