Well my laptop and flickr aren't talking well to each other so here's my knitting bag as per my SP8 Hostess's request.. inside is the unfinished cardi which the pattern is wrong for and Simply Knitting is not helping me out with..

 

 

 

 

 

2. If your pet(s) wrote a paragraph about you to describe you to us what would they say? (If you have no pets then just pretend you husband or best friend wrote it! This is a 3rd person writing exercise that is always fun.)

Our Mommy spoils us. Everytime she says no, she really means yes, Yes to cookies, yes to letting us up on her lap, yes to a walk. But she really hates it when we fight and she can get really loud. She also doesn't like us messing around with her yarn. Josie got into so much trouble when she brought some outside to play with.  Her and Daddy kept us outside all day while they cleaned up the mess (You didn't think we just played with the yarn did you?) Mommy spends alot of time at work and silly Mommy sleeps during the day when the sun is out. We love her though, especially when she makes steak! 
3. What is your favorite hurricane supplies snack?

I'm big on granola and trail mix. I like the trail mix with M&M's. I'm at work for most storms so it has to be portable.

4. Do sock patterns normally fit you "as written" or do you usually modify them for size in any way? (other than foot length)

I have never made socks for me. I know I know, but Jeff needed them more! Based on what I have done though, women's medium socks would fit me fine.

4a. What are your foot measurements, not just shoe size? (Measure the length of your foot from heel to toe, then the ball of your foot. )

My foot is 9.25 inches long, 9 inches in diameter around the ball and the ball of my foot is 3.5inches wide.

5. What one city abroad would you visit and why if money was no object? (and terrorism was non-existent)

Oh hell. We've been to Australia and loved Sydney and Melbourne, loved them to bits. I'm actually going to say London or Dublin. I love all things English, especially BBC television. I would also like to see Rome and Vienna. Maybe Venice as well. Jeff wants to get to Japan and I'm all for that as well!

6. Do you wear socks all year round or just during the winter? Do you prefer them tall or short or regular height?

I really prefer shorter socks most of the time. I wear Dansko closed back clogs at work which are heavier, but require thicker socks, tall socks would just make my feet too hot. But having said that I wear boots alot and those need taller socks. So in other words, I'm not really picky, but would say shorter socks.

7. The last time the power was out during hurricane season (or bad weather of any kind) did you knit by lantern or were you lucky enough to knit to the humm of a generator? Or did you knit at all?

Hmm I was home and knitting during the day, a bit, but it was getting pretty warm so I don't remember doing much knitting. I really didn't knit much until after last hurricane season, so I'm sure this year will be different.

8. Make a wish for your favorite sock yarn that you've already used once. What would it be? ? Don't be shy about listing an exact colorway or two if you'd like.

Ok, I've only made two pairs of socks, but have started two other pairs. I really loved what I've done with Lorna's Laces. I don't like Opal much. Can I say I don't know enough to know?

9. What is it about sock knitting that keeps you wanting to knit more and more socks?

What's cooler than a one of a kind pair of custom fit socks????

10. Make a wish for a sock yarn that you are dying to try but haven't bought for yourself yet. (be specific,even colorway if you'd like)

I really want to try Austermann Step. A friend at work made a pair and they are soooo soft. I like the jeans colorway.

11. What size needles do you knit socks for YOURSELF with the most? Are they circular or bamboo needles? What brand?

I've done socks on dpns and double circs. I like the double circs. I use addis or Inox. I HATE bamboo needles.

12. If you could only take 3 yarn related books and one previously knitted project that you love with you when you evacuated what would they be?

I'm taking my Alice Starmore that I procured recently. I'd also take Sensational Knitted Socks and Holiday Knits. What project? Easy, it would be my Noro Iro knitting bag. It is my pride and joy.

13. What knitting notion do you wish you had that you just keep putting off getting for yourself?

I keep saying I'm getting lace blocking wires, but still haven't. I also want to get a set of Knit Klips.

14. What is your favorite tv show?

Hmm I love House, L&O SVU, Grey's Anatomy, Dr. Who, Battlestar Gallactica. That's it, but all I watch.

15. Do you want a lacey sock or a "solid fabric" sock from your hurricane sister?

Huh, I don't know. Just as long as it has short rows. I really REALLY hate knitting gussets. I have a really hard time picking up stitches.

16. It's midnight and the power has been off for two days, its hot, and you have a craving for something sweet! What would it be? (This is a FOOD related question ladies! LOL)

Dark Chocolate. No brainer. Oh and mallomars. We don't have em for the most part in Florida, it's too damn hot.

17. Tell us a story about any of your hurricane weather related experiences.

Geez. There's been quite a few. I grew up in NJ, and had to ride out a few storms up there before moving to Florida. First two hurricanes where when I was really young. I remember my folks watching the weather channel at 2am to see the storm track. The streets flooded a bit, but nothing bad. We rode a storm out down the Jersey Shore once. No storms for awhile until Hurricane Floyd came through. I got stuck at work, watched cars float away and get covered by flood waters in the hospital parking lot. Came home to find my apartment complex being flooded. Woke up in the morning to a guy kayaking though the parking lot. I was very thankful I lived on the 2nd floor. A year later we moved to Florida and moved into our townhouse during a tropical storm.  We've been in Florida since 2000 and rode out Charlie, Jeanne and Francis. Since we bought the house we've learned all about Hurricane fortification. It sucks. I did have to ride out another storm while I was in the Air Force and slept in a very uncomfortable hospital bed. And why do we live here?

18. What was the one thing you wish you had remembered to get last year for hurricane supplies that you swore you wouldn't forget this year?
Um I'd remember alot more water. And a weather radio.

19. What color sock would you like to receive from your sock sister? (if you don't have a pref just say so otherwise give us a hint!)

I like blue, but really anything is good.

Ok, that's it. I'm heading to knit maybe. Or just veg. I'm beat. No more posts until Wednesday, my next day off.

 

 

 here's a closer picture: