A Big Thank You To Raymond, Whoever You Are

Tonight's entry is brought to you by Raymond Vineyards:

As in, I had my last day of work for 2 weeks and Mr. Raymond decided to fuel my packing expidition. Of course, I attempted to stretch happy hour as long as possible but is it my fault that my companions have to work tomorrow? I think not. Please excuse any excessive ramblings/phrases that don't make sense/misspellings since I will probably not be editing this for a few days.

So, this is most likely going to be my last entry for awhile. I realized that this will be my first trip back to Fresno (hometown!) since I ditched A-O-Hell for a wireless DSL setup, so I can't dial in from home base anymore. What I am going to DO with my life besides knit up a storm? Wait, did I really just say that......... Well, Jacqueline is challenging everyone to post old family photos. If I can gain access to that elusive 'internet connection' while I am home, I will definitely have some doozys for your enjoyment. I really was an UGLY 13 year old. So speaking of that trek home: fueled by Mr. Raymond, I packed WAY too much for the next 13 days. Since my mom/sister have turned my room into storage, I am not quite sure where I am going to put all of this. However, note the entire bag devoted to knitting supplies. Must have that! Here is what I am bringing home:

1. Merino Frappe for the Caplet
2. The Noro Knitting Bag
3. Cascade 220 in the Brown/Blue Blend
4. Peruvian Wool for a Top-Down
5. Blue & Gold Wool for a CAL hat for pops
6. Lion Brand Landscapes for a scarf or something of the like
7. The Mock Lace Scarf

I think that should keep me busy. WHOOPS, did I mention that I have a trip planned to 2 of Fresno's LYSs tomorrow? That happen to be across the street from each other, I might add.

Is this the point in time I should realize that I have an addiction? Or was that yesterday when I was at the mall in Bebe, joting down notes about how to constuct some of their 'designer knitwear', i.e. a long knit rectangle with sleeves. A sales lady actually had to ask me what I was doing - TWICE. And since when did cheap acrylic-blends cost $70?

But I do have an FO to report! I managed to finish the IHS for step-bro Matt. After I got the boot from Happy Hour, I came home to watch the Comedy Central 2004 Special and finish off this bad boy. I literally cried with this quote from Kathy Griffin: "Brittany is the new Liza". I could NOT have put it better myself. Anyway, the finished scarf:

Then the time to get packing. After 18 years of packing on a weekly basis, you'd think I'd be better at this. Clothes flying, frantic folding, not an inch of space on my bed. Through this entire alcohol-induced frenzy, Viva has chose to hang hide out in the living room on her favorite red couch. Ball O' Cat, anyone?

Oh no, I have disturbed the princess. Viva Sez: "SCRATCH MY BELLY NOW, DAMMIT!"

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And Finally, a totally random thought for tonight: A coffee mug makes a FANTASTIC yarn bra.

Yarn Latte, Anyone?

Everyone have a FABULOUS next few days, and I'll catch you on the next trip around the sun!