Madame Purl » Saturday Sky

Maiden Voyage

Madame Purl — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:50:42 +0000

So remember last week when I was contacted by CSN stores to review a product. I was given a very generous gift certificate that I could use to purchase a product from one of their 200 stores. Well, since they have a pet store – All Pet Furniture, it was easy to find a product I wanted. Once I had my product in mind, I compared prices from this store to other stores, I found they were really competitive and free shipping always seals the deal for me. So once I made my choice, I put my order in. I got an email early on Monday that it shipped and it arrived by Thursday afternoon. I broke the box open and had it put together in about 1/2 hour. The wheels were the trickiest to put on, but I managed it by myself.

DH came home and looked at it and he asked what the button on the handle was for – well it’s to fold it down. Of course we didn’t know that because we never had a deal with a child’s stroller.

We first took a spin around the house. The girls seemed ok with it and even Madison liked it. Coco wasn’t 100% sure, but gave it a whirl also. Once it cooled off a bit, we headed out on the maiden voyage.

Jasmine sat up and looked around. Sweet Pea laid down and watched me out the back window the whole way. We were fine through the whole neighborhood even around the man cutting his lawn. However, they both got skittish when we had to walk by someone smoothing out gravel with a front loader. I think that was an extreme circumstance though and they just laid down to the back where they could see me. I think Coco would have been very skittish as well with that big noise. I just took the girls this time, because I wasn’t sure I could manage the dogs and them at the same time. I think I may be able to manage them all on short stints, so we’ll give that another go tomorrow.

Overall the AT3 pet stroller by Pet Gear is a quality product. I looked at a cheaper model in the pet store and I wouldn’t waste my money on that one. This one was very sturdy and I felt safe rolling the girls around in it. I found it to be good size and easy to push. It’s easy for me to handle and I’m about 5′ 2″.

I did a lot of research before hand and knew that the zipper could be tricky and the drink tray was not square, so I focused on getting those right. My zipper works fine and the mesh is all in place. I could take or leave the tray. It was a good holder for my garage door opener. The drink cups are a little small. The inside seems comfy, but not plush. I would probably put an extra pillow when the weather cools down. I could easily walk down to the post office with packages or to drop off books at the library, with the carry bit underneath. Overall I’m extremely happy with this purchase.

Saturday Sky

Madame Purl — Sun, 23 May 2010 02:03:48 +0000

We had a gorgeous, albeit humid day here.

It was $5 a bag book sale day at the library and I got a bag full. I think I’m going to have to donate some back before the next sale as space is always a premium around here. I’m in a romance mood, so I picked up quite a bit of romance… for study purposes of course with my writing, which I’m still working on and getting in my 250 words a day.

So after much research I decided to go with the red AT3. It should be here next week or so. I can’t wait to get out and use it.

Cold but Clear

Madame Purl — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:31:07 +0000

So winter has for sure come upon us — it’s very clear and cold today. At least we are getting some sun today.

I started a Coco sweater – the cold weather has urged me on since squeezing her into her old coats don’t seem to be an option this year.

Unfortunately last night’s work is about to visit the frog pond since I couldn’t get gauge and this is going to be smidge too tight. At least this works up quick.

Saturday Sky and Spinning

Madame Purl — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:48:34 +0000

We had a beautiful Saturday today and I managed to get out to the Rock ‘n Knitter’s group knitting group.

Bev got a picture of me in my La Novia – handspun yarn. I had to have my own pin with it and I love how it turned out.

Finally I finished up my Grafton Batt. About 300 yards of lace weight yarn. Yum.

Also in future spinning news – I’ve been brushing the girls and look what I’m saving. I’m thinking a future shawl. It’s so much like bunny fluff.

A Blissful Saturday Sky

Madame Purl — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:25:20 +0000

A lovely foggy day morning that turned into a gorgeous day.

Finally Some Sun

Madame Purl — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:02:45 +0000

So after several dreary days of rain we are actually seeing the sun.

So I have been serious big by the Waterman bug and couldn’t resist this shimmery pink fine point Waterman Hemisphere. Isn’t she lovely? She writes so smooth. I inked her with J. Herbin’s Violette Pensee, which is now another new favorite ink.

My other new favorite is the Clairefontaine notebook I am writing in. I bought several Clairefontaine notebooks on my trip – some small and some medium size. I love this smooth paper and this little size is really handy to carry around as a to-go notebook.

Here are some other goodies I picked up on my trip.

Fall Silly Sock Swap

Madame Purl — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:06:29 +0000

It’s time again for another silly sock swap revel. Julie was my pal and did a fantastic job. Everything is gorgeous. She did a butterfly theme and included this print out of this story, which I never had heard before now. It’s a beautiful story.

Now talk about being spoiled. Look at the beautiful, personalized butterfly socks.

Gorgeous plates. Perfect for tea time.

Lots of beautiful goodies. Look at the gorgeous yarn. I can’t wait to knit something with this yarn.

A butterfly cookie cutter – which I was thinking of using for a butterfly felting project.

Then these gorgeous bags of various sizes. The big one is perfect for a sweater project I want to get going soon.

Thank you so much Julie!

Here’s our Saturday sky today. A overcast, cool, rainy-day for the first Saturday in October.

Saturday Sky

Madame Purl — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:03:36 +0000

The first beautiful fall Saturday Sky of the year.

A Lovely Day for Apples

Madame Purl — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:29:46 +0000

It’s not quite fall yet, but it was a lovely day to get out to the apple orchard.

They didn’t have our favorite in season yet, but we still had good time.

One little goat was busy hopping and jumping and having quite a nice time. His twin was sleeping off to the left.

Again…

Madame Purl — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:04:24 +0000

Well, I’m starting to wonder what I’m doing with my time that I’m not posting.

One thing was I was getting ready for a writing class I signed up for at the community college. Unfortunately I got a call on Friday it was canceled. I have to say I’m totally bummed. I signed up for 3 all day ones and now I’m wondering if those will go as well. I guess only time will tell. Well it won’t deter me that is for sure. I’m still writing and working on my poetry. I’ve found an online class that looks interesting and has gotten good reviews from Rav members, so I’m thinking I may like that starting in January. I guess it’s a lot of work, which is good, but I don’t want to get in over my head with Rhinebeck on the horizon.

Poor Max was sick this week. I had to take him to the vet and he just had a little bug. Seems right as rain now…as the vet predicted.

Finally my sock is nearly done – just the toe and then the second one. Should have my pals sock done next week if all goes well, which I expect that it will.

It was a beautiful day here, but I’m off…I have a splitting sinus headache. Ugh… I’m having a hard time shaking this one and it’s in my right eye… off the computer for now.