Went to the dentist last week Thursday for a periodontal cleaning; while I was there hubby headed to a job and was going to pick me up when done. I don't mind this as I am near Ninth and Broad St. in Durham and there are lots of cute shops even a tiny yarn shop, Cozy. Well hubby's company vehicle ended up with a flat and he was at a tire shop that was not an authorized dealer for his company. They had the tires off and once off they cannot put back on because they were too bad. I ended up spending like 3-4 hours in Durham LOL. I don't mind though I am use to things coming up, since I don't drive and have to rely on others I have learned this. I always have knitting and my iPod with me, sometimes a book or magazine also. So I went to Cozy and bought some yarn for my DS1's hat as he requested me to knit a hat since he is getting dreads again YUCK!!!!! Then it was off to Regulator the bookstore where I picked up Piecework and walked down to The Bean Trader coffeeshop. I sat read, knitted and listened to Pride and Prejudice from Librivox (free check them out) until he was done and picked me up.
Friday was a lovely windy day, great for hanging clothes on the line, so I stripped the beds and did all my linens. Went to bend over to pick up the gallon of vinegar and BAM!!! PAIN!!! Threw my back out. Quickly went into the whirlpool with epsom salts it helped but not 100%. DH has been taking care of me; back rubs, putting pillows under my legs at night to sleep and sleeping on the couch while I have the bed. It is not too bad now it still hurts but I can get around.
Saturday we get a call my sister's husband Russell had a minor heart attack and is in Kingston NY hospital. On Monday they will do a catherization and if he needs a stent or open heart they will transfer him to Albany. On Monday the transferred him, put in the stent, he was 99% blocked in one artery. He is home and doing well now.
This is the hat I am working on for DS1 is the Reasonably Hip Hat and it is a wonderful, easy, fast knit. If you do it be careful though there is an errata, after you cast on and knit one round you TURN before you start the W&Ts.
AK - I want you to know I love you, I am here for you and please never hesitate to lean on me.
Hugs!!!
Namaste!!!!
Oh woman, I love the way your life rolls. What yarn are you using for ds's hat? Okay, I'll have to be honest, dreads have always fascinated me. Maybe it's due to my thin/baby fine hair and total jealousy of things I cannot do!
I'm glad you're back is getting better. Over VINEGAR of all things.
I thought of you today when I bought a cone roller for my pizelle maker....So I can make my own ice cream cones. I know, pathetic, but we all must start somewhere!
My eyes are itching too.....all I can say is HELLO benadry!
Posted by: kadezmom | April 08, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Wow, hope your back is much better now! Glad you posted all of that as it is hard for me to make out the time line on -----, wasn't sure if the events were current or old, afraid to comment. So glad everyone seems to be healing better now!
hmmm, need to dig out my old pizelle maker, gran baby due soon :) need to get back to knitting him something ..... ;)
Posted by: Terry Temple | April 08, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Thanks Cat, sounds like a good day even with the unexpected.
Posted by: Aunt Kathy | April 09, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Dreads! Oh my goodness, hurry with that hat!!! lol
I am itching to get my clothesline fixed...I love to hang my bedsheets out...after the pollen subsides that is. :P
Glad you're feeling better.
Hugs!
Posted by: lilknitter | April 10, 2009 at 01:49 AM
Sure hope by now your back is feeling much better! Looks like you really roll with the punches.You never quite know what life will throw at you...hugs!
Posted by: hakucho | April 11, 2009 at 06:44 PM