Sad Day

Had the sad news that one of my favourite bass players/singers died last week, Kelly Groucutt from old ELO, and not so old ELO part2 and The Orchestra. I, and my family, have been lucky enough to see ELO in various incarnations live quite a few times now, the last time being 2008, as a treat for my birthday, the best part being that they were in Peterborough, so only up the road and not a long journey like all the other times! My condolences go to his family and friends, this will see the end of The Orchestra touring, maybe? Maybe they will go on, but it really won't be the same without their driving force, the life and soul of the party, R.I.P. mate! You will be missed.

Knitting, what else is there?!

I am shortly going to continue (again!) with the first of, hopefully, many blankets for premature babies, which will go to 2 local hospitals. I first cast on a blanket on Saturday night, but my sparkly Pony needles decided they didnt like the yarn, and one of them broke in half! Now, I wouldn't mind, but I had only done 5 rows, so it's not as if it was that heavy! I re-cast it on, using bamboo, but the particular yarn of my choice didnt want to move along the needle very well, so frogged it once more! Tonight, I have cast on yet again 109 stitches, on new metal 4mm needles! I have got another pair, but they have a UFO on them (as do quite alot of my needles!). 4mm will always come in handy, so now have 4 pairs, 2 long and 2 short! Which means if I get fed up with one of the many Ufos lurking, I can be really naughty and cast another on!!

Knitting, for a change!

I've been casting on a fair bit lately! I have just finished a pram cover for my friends daughter who had a little boy nearly 2 weeks ago, and what a lovely visit I had too, such a gorgeous baby! I have around 3 large-ish projects on the go for me, correction, 5! I never seem to find the time (sometimes the inclination) to get to doing more on them, and then I had to look at Kemps Woolshop site! Bought some lovely Wendy Fusion and a pattern, for me again! On the other needles, there is a lovely baby set, consisting of bootees (finished), hat (half done) and jacket, left front and back done! I started with the jacket back and then did a bootee, the front, started the hat, finished the front and did the other bootee, just to break it up, now I must get a move on and get the rest done! Have already picked out a few patterns that I would like to do for Xmas presents! Then at least if I get stuck for a birthday pressie, I may have something already knitted and waiting! May, being the operative word! And I have started to knit some premature baby things for the hospital as well, my friend said after all the things I made for Christmas it was about time I made something for myself, I can do that anytime, and fit in the rest of the things I want to do around my stuff, hopefully it will get so warm I won't need any knitted things! Fat chance!!

What did today bring?

Today brought me an alarm call at 6am! Yuk! Had to phone the hospital to see if a bed was available, and it was! Good or bad news? Good- meant the offending teeth would be removed.
Bad- anaesthetics and pain afterwards!
Got to the hospital by 7.30am, and got my daughter settled in, nice and sunny at least, if a bit cold! Took some knitting with me, but managed to stuff one item up, so went onto the easier stocking stitch project!
My girl went down to the theatre around a quarter to ten, so OH and myself went for a drink and something to eat, we didnt have anything earlier as our girl couldn't, so we joined in so she didn't feel awful seeing us eat and drink!
After about half an hour, she was in the recovery room, after having spat her cotton wads out on waking up! She didnt remember this, but thought it was funny! After some water and a bit of food, we were allowed to come home, so daughter is now lighter by 2 teeth!
Did a bit of knitting tonight, getting on with a pram cover that will be needed soon, baby being induced on Thursday, so better get on with it! Will be pleased when it is finished, although easy, the pattern calls for 48 little squares, getting soooooo fed up with them now!
Hopefully my girl will have a better day tomorrow, her throat is sore from the tube being down it, but all dental stuff is out if the way for now, yippee!!

What will tomorrow bring?

Hopefully tomorrow will bring a much awaited trip to the hospital for my daughter to have 2 teeth out! Not that she's that looking forward to it, but it's got to be done! She has been suffering for quite some time now, and had to have a few days off school to cope with the pain in her head and ear, and last week I was fed up with seeing her in pain so I rang the hospital, to see whether there was any chance of an appointment in the near future, she was told it would be 6-8 weeks, and 2 weeks had passed, with alot of pain, so imagine my surprise when the bookings lady said there was an appointment free Tuesday 3rd Feb, the only downside being we have to be there by 7.30am! Ugh, but worth it for my girl!
The next hurdle will be in the morning, before we go, the phone call to see if there's still a bed free, oh please let there be!!! Cant imagine how crushed she will be if theere isn't one, she wants an end to alot of months worth of discomfort, as do I!
Will update as necessary!!