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Posted by Spike Driver on November 26, 2007, 11:00 pm
Thank you Mirjam
Mirjam Bruck-Cohen wrote:
> Wow Dennis you did quite an amount of stuff
> mirjam
> ..com> wrote:
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>> Spike Driver wrote:
>>> I have been busy recouping from my laminectomy on L3, 4, & 5. It is
>>> doing ok.
>>>
>>> I am working on a crocheted queen size afghan that it smocked to pull
>>> every other row together to make kind of a diamond shape. It has been
>>> on the hook for several month. Millions of ends to be sewn in after
>>> smoking.
>>>
>>> I have made several pairs of socks for friends and family, a couple of
>>> caps and scarves. I made a beautiful scarf for myself out of a wool
>>> tweed made in Germany. It is a sport weight and is super soft. I
>>> made it a little wide, 7 inches. It is 70 inches long. I never make
>>> anything for me.
>>>
>>> I will spend the next several weeks working on scarves, caps, and
>>> mittens for the mission in Rockford, IL.
>>>
>>> A friends 5 year old informed me that she needs a "pink and purple
>>> scarf and hat. I will work that in. I will double crochet the scarf
>>> for speed and knit the cap.
>>>
>>> Some day I will knit the Aaron sweater I have always promised myself,
>>> I have made many for others.
>>>
>>> I need to spend more time on the knitting sheaths Aaron send me, maybe
>>> he will get his video out soon.
>>>
>>> Gail is do alright with the "Lou Gehrigs desease", she is keeping up
>>> the spirits.
>>>
>>> I am sorry I have not kept in touch as much as in the past but, my
>>> life is very hectic at this time and I am doing many things at once.
>>>
>>> Hugs & God bless,
>>> Dennis & Gail
>> Wonderful to make something for yourself....I give all my stuff
>> away...charity or family and friends...my hope is after the Holidays to
>> finish the Adult Baby Surprise for me<G> I have started a lapgan for my
>> niece...it's one of those big granny squares with 4 colors and each row is a
>> different color......I have seen ads for Vanna's Choice Yarn line at
>> Lionbrand and JoAnn's carries it so went to see what all the fuss was about
>> and I was very surprised for a 100 percent Acrylic yarn to find it very soft
>> and springy $2.98 per skein and 170 yards in worsted weight. I give it a
>> thumbs up and hope they add more colors as the current line is muted earth
>> tones.
>>
>> Hoping for a speedy recovery and prayers for Gail.
>>
>> Donna
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