I saw "The Bucket List" this weekend

You have to see this movie. It's funny, it's poignant, it's REAL!

I absolutely love Jack Nicholson, and this movie is one of his finest. Morgan Freeman was also great and it was a pleasant surprise to see Sean Hayes, of Will & Grace fame.

My favorite quote form the movie is, "There are three things to remember when you are old; never pass up a bathroom, never waste a hard on and never trust a fart".

If you see the movie, let me know what you thought about it. And don't forget to see my bucket list posted below.

Regarding the Bobby Awards on Ravelry

I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON - I WON -


lol!

I am so stinking excited!!!

LMAO@ME!!!

When walking into work the other morning, it was FREEZING and pretty icy. I came upon the large containers that they have at the entry way of work that always host really pretty flower arrangements year round. Because of the time of year, they currently have Pine branches and other branches with red berries all over them. I was awestruck by how beautiful they looked because there was ice all over the berries. See below...

So, as I walked into work, I thought how wonderful and beautiful the world is. :)

Fast forward to this morning, not so chilly.....the berries still had the same AMOUNT of ice on them. So, I bent down for a closer look and reached forward and touched them. THEY'RE PLASTIC!!!! Ice and ALL!!! LOL

MORON.....

Are you on Ravelry?

If so, can you help? I am knitiot over there.

I was nominated for a Bobby Award for funniest Ravatar.

I am in the lead, right now but the margin is slim. If you think it's funny can you please go on over and click on agree under my Ravatar? It's number 45 at http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bobbys/63865/26-50



This is it...


If you already voted for me, THANKS SO MUCH!!!

(I would be so happy to win this title!!!)

UPDATE - It's Wednesday night and I have over 500 votes (HOLY COW!!!). Thank you all so much! Please keep the votes coming. 2nd place is only 20 votes behind me last time I checked! YIKES!

Kris - I will blog soon. Been busy with work, etc. Lost another two pounds this week and my knitting group is up and off the ground with quite a few wonderful women. I couldn't be happier (even though I turn 37 on Friday!!!)

Courtesy of my good friend Pam...

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

1. If you're choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.

2. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold while you chop.

3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink.

4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a timer.

5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you'll be afraid to cough.

7. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

8. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

9. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

Winter Wonderland

This is what I woke up to this morning. This is what it looked like out my front door....



...and this is what it looked like out my back door. Look at that tree! GORGEOUS! and the fence to the left and the right of the tree is a metal chain link fence. It's completely covered.



This is what my dog Lila looked like when she came in after a romp in the snow. She bounds around the yard in it. It's hilarious to watch. (she's affectionately known around here as Wiwa woo-woo)



Then, it was even more hilarious to watch her try to eat the snow off of herself. hehe

tried a Cactus Pear tonight

Cactus Pear is the fruit of the cactus plant. The flesh is BRIGHT fuchsia! Boy that was unexpected. Isn't it beautiful? It has a bunch of seeds in it, that the web says are edible but they were like trying to chew on tiny pebbles so I didn't try too long. The flavor reminds me of watermelon. It was very wet with very little taste, so maybe they are "off-season". I'll try again in the summer, BUT AT LEAST I TRIED IT! Can you say the same?

Cast-ons Bind-Offs and Knitting Stitches

(if you have any suggestions for things I should try, please comment)

Cast Ons

Conquered
long tail (aka Double Cast-On or Continental Cast-On)
backward loop (aka Single cast on)
italian tubular
knitted
cable
turkish
provisional crochet


Need to try
Old Norwegian Cast-On (aka Twisted German Cast-On )
Alternate Cable Cast-On
Magic Cast-On
Moebius Cast-On
Braided Cast-On
Circular Cast-On
Lace Cast-On
Aloha (toe up socks)
Judy's Magic Cast On

Bind Offs

Conquered
Sewn Bind Off

Need to try
Russian cast-off


Stitches or Stitch Patterns

Conquered
garter
stockinette
rib
cables
twisted rib
simple lace
twisted stitch
slip stitch
dropped stitch
textured stitch patterns
stranding
intarsia
Lace
entrelac
double knitting

Need to try
smocking