Summer So Far

So this summer has been very mellow up until now. I've quite enjoyed it. Lots of bonfires in the backyard and grilling and chilling with my coffee. Yes, I have officially started drinking coffee. It's good. But I don't know what all the hype is about. I can take it or leave it. Now tea....that's just divine!

I have a couple projects going on right now. Of course I am always knitting. But I am also making a skirt out of t-shirts which I'll probably only wear on laundry day, but it's a fun project. I used 2 t-shirts for the cloth and both t-shirts together cost 67 cents plus tax at the thrift store. A very economical craft project!

I have some new yarn so I'm knitting washcloths (love them!!!) and planning another sweater. And last but not least I am on the search for the best 'Huevos Rancheros' in Arcata. It's a fun project that Doug and I have begun. Three more restaurants and our taste tests will be complete. Who knew there were so many restaurants that serve it in town ?!?

Back to the knitting...I finished another hat that I will keep for myself. I just need to crochet a pink flower and attach it to the side and it will be totally as I envisioned it. I also finished a sweater that I started back in June 2009 when I was in Alaska. That project had many hibernation periods. It fits me weird, but I don't care. I made it so I will wear it and I'll like it!!!

OH! and I've also picked up some workout videos from my thrift store excursions. Oh the gems you can find at the bottom of a thrift store bin!!! My favorites are: "Jane Fonda's Step Aerobics" circa 1992 and "MTV The Grind workout hip hop aerobics" circa 1995. I swear the Jane Fonda one looks more like it was made in 1985. And after I'm done mastering the hip hop aerobics choreography???? Well, I'll be a dancing queen!

Fun stuff man. Fun stuff.

 Wildlife sighting: A molting sea lion. Alive. Not dead.

 Mushroom seating. Perfect for a morning beverage.

 One of my favorite sights: a bonfire.