surprise!

I've been trying to finish projects or at least get them started today. And trying to figure out if I need anything for xmas either for our business or for our family and still trying to find the perfect gift for a very professional lawyer friend... and running out of time! Anyway, I went out to get the mail...keeping my fingers crossed so that there wouldn't be a bill and I got a card from my Secret Pal from SP9.
I was so surprised. Its a beautiful atumn card with three bags of tea inside...Now here's my question, How did she know I love tea? Did I mention that here and just don't remember? Anyway, that reminded me that she'd asked me which books I was looking at to learn to knit and I never answered her. But I have noticed that that she is keeping up with this humble blog so I'll answer here.
Knitting basics by Betty Barnden -good pics but not much help. I've been using web videos more than anything. I also checked out Crochet 20 Simple and Stylish Designs to Wear by Jane Davis. I am also returning that one to the library, probably tomorrow. I really liked The Encylopedia of Knitting by Lesley Stanfield & Melody Griffths. I'll keep that one longer. And I am drawing my inspration to keep learning from The Baby Knits Book by Debbie Bliss. Then there's the Creative Knits Magazine I got from the International Tote Exchange and my partner Sherri (Thanks!)
That reminds me of Daniel's sweater I still have to start. I want to finish up my small stash so that I can enjoy working with new types of yarn and plus, I want to start working on my dress. Motifs, lots of flower motifs. But still not the perfect motif.
Anyway, I am almost ready for work on Fri. I ran out of material and am waiting for it to come through the mail. My dad said he wouldn't be able to help us out anymore...I'm thinking mi mama bullied him into not helping. If we don't have money, maybe I'll come crawling back to her. She hates the fact that I have a better life with my Dani than with her. So, I'm back to working at the Swap Meet. Just have to figure out how to keep my babies warm and safe while there. Five or Six hours isn't too bad. But on Saturday, if we still have material left to sell will be tough, 10 am to 11 pm. If the package doesn't come before Fri I doubt we'll be going on Sat. I can't honestly say I missed the Swap Meet these past 3 months, but I did miss the people. I can't believe I just said that. I missed the people. My regulars. Those that arrive sad and tired and leave happy and refreshed. I miss them. I'll be happy to see them on Fri.