It’s almost March

March, it’s a big month. For starters-it’s my birthday! But secondly, it’s the Iditarod

Which always reminds me of when I first moved to Alaska in 1986 or so. Because the Iditarod started right after I got there, which also means it must have been right around my birthday. I had never heard of this race before but I know it now. It’s a sure sign of spring. There are all sorts of Iditarod themed things-on Ravelry it’s the Iknitarod 2011. What can I say? My favorite song-“I did, I did, I did the Iditarod trail”

Besides that, this week I went to two yarn stores-

I finally went to Yarnology in Winona

It was snowing. Again.

After that, we went an d picked up Blaney at his apt-

That’s his balcony on the second floor.

And here’s the living room. I could put up more pictures but seriously, enough of the apartment.

Sunday I met up with my Ravelry friend Jill. We went over to Cannon Falls because it was half way between us. We had a little brunch and cruised over to What in Yarnation, where I March’s Trekking Yarn for next month’s KAL

Here we are. Jill was a little resistant to the picture but I made her anyway.

We also cruised over to the fabric store for a look-see. I didn’t need too much but did pick up a little something. I had a lot of fun.

So, speaking of next month’s KAL, here’s the finished product for February

Fingerless mitts on the snow.

I got a few more Vegas pictures from Debbie

 

Not sure what we are thinking about, but we hung on that reclining couch for quite a while. Sweeeet.

Lastly,I meant to post my orchid. It’s been blooming. Graampa’s bloomed too, but it isn’t quite as purple.

My orchid

Graaampa’s orchid.

Next to the Iditarod, it makes me feel like spring is almost here.