On a VERY hot day, the Castoffs met on Julie’s patio, sat in the shade of big umbrellas and, uh, cast off all notion of knitting. Not a stitch was stitched. Not a knit was knit. Not a purl was purled. Instead we sat inert, rousing ourselves only to sip wine and eat Julie’s deicious homemade ice cream. Oh. My. God. It was excellent!
Best ice cream I’ve ever had, Julie.
Francy came riding in on her new hobby horse. Not really, but she could’ve. She showed off the hobby horse that she made for her granddaughter, Grace, who will be staying at her house (with Francy’s daughter Betsy, of course) for FOUR WEEKS. Francy is over the moon to have them for such a nice long visit. The horse turned out so cute and, although Francy didn’t say, I’m sure that Grandpa Harry made the stick.
Grace will love this stick horse!
Francy was soliciting advice about how to make the reins. Finally Deb showed up and told her. I guess none of the Castoffs ride much.
Linda is excited about her son’s visit this week and, out of respect, we are cancelling Mojito Monday next week. That’s quite a sacrifice, ya know. We’re all moms, so we get it.
Deb and Linda in the shade of the giant umbrella.
Carol came by for a little while to update us on her son, Duncan’s, new job in Flagstaff. Carol is so happy to know that he will be closer than Alaska. Not to mention a lot warmer! Carol will be able to see her granddaughter Mabel and the new baby who is due in a couple of months. Carol had just slammed her finger in a door (OUCH) so she was carrying around an icebag. She looks happy though, doesn’t she? Well, she IS a newlywed.
Julie is admiring Carol’s modelling skill in spite of her finger injury.
I took out my entre-lac scarf that I am slowly knitting. I love the way Noro yarn blends their colors. It’s going to look great when it’s finished. I might have to buy a new coat to match it! My husband didn’t seem too surprised when I told him my plan.
Beautiful colors and I love the pattern!
After a little more lackidaisical chatter about summer plans, hikes and family stuff, we decided it was just too damn hot to continue on. Mary and I were sitting on a rocking chaise and as the sun crept closer to me on one side, I kept inching closer to Mary on the other. We decided it was too hot for me to crawl up onto her lap, so we called it an afternoon.
Next week we meet at Leslie’s house where we look forward to seeing photos of her new granddaughter, Mira. Maybe it’ll be cooler then…right. Until then, Castoffs, stay out of the blazing heat and at least think about using those needles.
