I'm a daddy's girl through and through. I adore my dad, and he adores me (ok, and the other four kids, too) right back. My father is one of the most gentle and ethical persons I know, and he has a heart as big as...well, the universe. His favorite gifts are little treats, so this year, it was "straight up" rhubarb pie.
A big, happy thank you to Kirsten of Through the Loops. I discovered her blog through Dye-O-Rama and have enjoyed getting to know her...and when I won a contest for the 100th comment on her blog, she sent me this lovely.
Wonderful colors, and the card has a recipe for chocolate cupcakes--yumsters! Kirsten was also gracious enough to post her original Sunkist Cardi pattern--I can't wait to make one for myself.
I'm happy to report that I just finished sending out the last of nearly 200 e-mails for the KSKS participants. I felt badly taking longer than I had promised, but I can sleep well tonight knowing that's done.
Finally, have you heard about Mama-E's Sea Socks 2007 Cruise? It sounds like Noelle is thinking of going, and spending time with her and Mama-E is enough to entice me! I don't have my dissertation defense date yet, and it's bound to be sometime in April, so I can't commit to it. There are rumors of a Fall '07 East Coast cruise, which I will be on if it's a go!
I'm getting off the computer now. I've been attached to it for too long over the last few days and need to finish up some knitting (gasp--did she say knitting?).
Cute picture of your Dad and y'all! I am excited about the prospects of a knitting cruise... any cruise. Don't know if the finances and time will allow for it, but I can fall asleep dreaming about it until I know otherwise. Speaking of dreaming, the yarn from Kirsten is gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you make with it. Cheers!
Posted by: Heide | June 18, 2006 at 08:35 PM
You knit?!
/dies of shock
Posted by: Cookie | June 18, 2006 at 10:10 PM
Rhubarb pie! Yum! Glad you like the yarn! :)
Posted by: Kirsten | June 18, 2006 at 10:58 PM
My father is one of the most gentle and ethical persons I know, and he has a heart as big as...well, the universe.
Well, that explains a lot!!!
Miss you.
Posted by: carole | June 18, 2006 at 11:06 PM
I love the "hold up the camera and see what kinda picture we get" pose. Congratulations on getting everyone their pal!
Posted by: Ramona | June 19, 2006 at 10:04 AM
Thanks for all your hard work organising the kit swap. It will be great fun! I love your photos :)
Posted by: mrspao | June 19, 2006 at 03:51 PM
Thanks for the link to Through the Loops--the Sunkist cardi looks very cute! Please post your progress if and when you start it. And, what a lovely tribute to your dad. He must be quite a guy. :-)
Posted by: Bossygirl | June 19, 2006 at 03:57 PM
Hope you get some good knitting time in. You deserve it after all the hard work you put in to the swap! That cruise sounds like so much fun wish I could go.
Posted by: Kelly | June 20, 2006 at 07:45 AM