Knitting News
There is very little in the way of knitting to discuss.
KN, Item #1: The red Sophie bag is progressing. It is going somewhat more slowly than the first, of course. Ya'll know me so this isn't news.
KN, Item #2: I started my Grandmother Purl square. Actually, I got about 3/4 through my Grandmother Purl square. Then I decided I didn't like it so I ripped it out. I started it over and I'm about 8 rows in on the new one. We'll see if I like this one any better.
KN, Item #3: I have another little something I am knitting on. If it works out to be worth talking about, I'll tell you about it then.
In Non-Knitting News...
It has been a funny week. Actually a funny couple of weeks. With a nod to Dr. B, some of these fall under her favorite category and mine: overheard.
NKN Item #1: Last night I went to pick up dinner for my flu-infested husband. (Apparently mashed potatoes from KFC are the balm that soothes a tempermental tummy.) The guy who took the order? His name was "Math-you".
Sidenote: And before you ask what I was doing at KFC by myself: I can drive left-footed. It isn't easy and it isn't pretty but it will do in a pinch.
Item #2: In the doctor's office waiting room, about to have x-rays, I saw an elderly couple in a heated conversation. (I think they thought they were whispering.) I only caught the tale end of it but this is what I heard:
Him: You can't tell him that. He will think I don't satisfy you.
Her: (in a kindly voice) You don't, dear.
Item #3: Again at the doctor's office waiting room, this time with my husband, I saw a little boy playing with a littler girl. He took her blocks and she started to cry. He said, "Stop crying. You act just like mom." A now-sheepish Mom made him return the stolen blocks.
Item #4: In my job as a secretary, I take lots of calls from telemarketers. Yesterday I finally had the great pleasure of speaking to a realistic one. After telling him that my boss was in a meeting, I said, "Can I take a message and have him return your call?" He said, "No thanks. We both know that he doesn't really want to talk to me anyway so let's not waste the paper."
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I want to talk to that telemarketer. We could have a long, real conversation. Sigh.
Now I'm curious about the little somethin' somethin. I'll wait politely.
Oh, the things that happen in life. :0)
Did you mention KN #3 just to torment us? Come on, give!
I look forward to knit item number two. Non-knit item numbers two and three cracked me up! Number four is the first realist I have ever heard of in the phone spam that seems to be escalating. Can anyone really afford to give $269.00 or $130.00 to a charity? Seriously!
A quick question. My newest square (the late '70's thing in today's post) is one full inch too wide. Damn gauge bit me in the arse again. I can't bear to rip the chenille again. Have you gotten any squares that are too narrow? If not, I'll figure out how to carefully sew the sides a little to narrow it that way.
I am a substitute teacher and have to call the roll from a written list in each class. So far this week, I have seen Azia (pronounced Asia), Tiphani (Tiffany) and Sean (a girl, but at least pronounced as usual). There were a lot more, but those are the ones that stand out (maybe I should be taking notes)!
The telemarketer call cracks me up! He actaully sounds like a real person.
Its good to see all the squares coming in! That is going to be one big hokin' sewing up party!
That's hilarious! All of it. I love it when telemarketers are realstic. ALMOST makes you want talk to them :) I must get started on some squares for you...sounds like you've got quite the collection :)
sounds like you have had a very entertaining week in the very least!
Yes, yes!! You are right. I do love the overheards. It seems they're harder to come by when you're looking for them, but then, when you least expect it, GOLD! Thanks for this!
Telemarketers! I love them. I actually get excited now when I see one pop up on my caller ID. It's fun to talk to them and try to get them off their "game."
You were at my house the time I got the best one. It was that girl telemarketer that wanted to talk to my hubby. Remember? I asked her if she couldn't just talk to me and she said "no, I just need to talk to the "man of the house." I told her that sounded like sexual harassment and she agreed! Remember that one? Okay, yeah, I am crazy!!
Oh, it's me again. About that KFC trip....you didn't get "Eduardo" this time? THE FRIGGIN IDIOT THAT MADE ME SPILL MY PEPSI IN MY LAP?? Seriously, I just wanted some chocolate chip cookies and your apple pie. I can't help it that he made me be rude by not having chocolate chip cookies and your apple pie. Yes, yes, I am still pissed about that (stop laughing Krist-I). I told Kat-I about stupid Eduardo and she thought it was funny too. However, I am still holding my grudge and I am plotting revenge....evil evil revenge. Sttoooppppiiiiddd Eduardo!
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OMG I'm so far behind but "You don't, dear" just about made me spew my coffee!! hehe Too funny.
I'm sorry I was a square knitting failure and didn't get one made for your project. It sounds like you have received a goodly number of squares though. :)
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