Snow at the Ponderosa

My Hubby, many years ago, put a sign in our front yard. It says--Tyjeski's Polish Ponderosa. So here is the snow we got in the last 2 days. These pics were taken this morning pre plowing and we have gotten more since then.

I know that it has been a long, long time since I posted. I remain in remission which is a good thing. Hope to show you some knitting soon. Even though I have not posted--I do read your blogs. Happy knitting to all.

Yes--Some Knitting

The little bag is made from a pattern called The Gelato Bag by Fiber Trends. It is made from Paton's SWS Color Natural Denim. The striping is very subtle, but it is there. Ravelry Link

The sweater is called Mandarin Jacket from the book Knitting Simple Jackets. It is made from Cascade Ecological Wool color #9451 a green heather. Ravelry Link.

So between not feeling too well there is knitting getting done. I also knitted a few things I gifted before taking pics, alas.

My chemo was postponed till next week d/t low blood counts, but things are looking good. Happy knitting to all.

Update

I know, I know--it has been way too long since I updated. So--here goes. December was not a good month. I got radiation twice a day for 3 1/2 weeks--Nov and Dec. Went to the hospital twice with really low blood counts and dehydration. One was a 4 day stay and one was a 1 day stay. Radiation is done and I am doing much better now. I have only 2 rounds of chemo left to do. For now, things are looking good--but will not know for sure how effective everything is until after the chemo is done and they do another CT Scan. Please keep up all the thoughts and prayers. They continue to work. And thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers. BTW--the holidays were great!

We are getting way too much snow--right now we have about 2 feet on the ground with tons more expected by the end of the week. And it is cold, cold, cold. And I am getting some knitting done--will post about it later. Some were gifted before I took pics. Happy knitting.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all--and happy any other holiday you are celebrating. May your holiday season be blessed and full of love.

Update

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday I became very weak and tired--and of course attributed it to chemo and radiation--which it was--but I should have been a little more diligent and been checked out sooner. On Sat. Nov 28 I took an ambulance ride to the ER and was admitted with all sorts of critically low blood levels. I received 4 units of blood and 5 units of platelets and many other meds and was in there until Wed Dec 2. I am home now and feeling a tad better--actually a lot better, but of course not 100%. I will resume radiation on Monday Dec 7 and will probably also resume chemo some time next week--that depends on my blood work. I am staying away from all but family right now due to the really low immune system and not wanting to catch anything. Please keep up all the prayers as they are continuing to work and they are really appreciated more than you know--thank you all so much. Will update as I can. The treatment BTW is working!!

Update

I know that I have told you all that I would keep you updated as I could. I do have good days and some not so good days--but no super super bad days as of yet. I got my second round of chemo this week which finished up on Wed. and will continue to get that 3 days in a row every 3 weeks for 4 more rounds.. I also started radiation this past Monday and will receive that 2x daily for 3 1/2 weeks.

I did get a good report from the radiation oncologist as he reported to us that the tumor has already begun to shrink, which is very good news this early in the treatment.

Last week I felt pretty yucky--white blood count was low and received daily shots of leukine for that. Then I slept the whole weekend away and when labs were drawn on this past Monday it was found that I was anemic with a hgb. of 9.8--since my insurance pays for procrit I was give a dose of that--and felt great by that evening--it works well and fast.

Of course I no longer have hair--and darling hubby took me today and we purchased a cranial prosthesis aka a wig. Insurance will pay for that. It is a little lighter than my real color, and I have a feeling that when my real hair comes back it may get dyed to this color as I like it very much.

All in all for the most part I am holding up pretty well--Our God is taking good care of Dave and I.

Dave also is doing well and is such a great support to myself and I don't know what I would do without him.

I truly hope that I remembered to tell you all everything that I wanted to--if not until next time.

Little Lucy Felted

Well here she is Kel--your little lucy felted and I just love her. Thought I would post pics so you could see her. I will try to either have her lined or to have the lining ready by Monday. Have a lot going on so we shall see. See ya Monday. Happy knitting to all.

My daughter Kelly knitted this bag.

Picture Heavy--Word Light

This is what we did for my 60th Birthday--the day after on June 8--and we did it again last Monday without the presents. Can't wait to do it again.

some knitting and crocheting

Hi everyone--it isn't that I have lost interest in blogging--life has just been very very busy this year. with weddings, graduations, showers, open houses, doctors, etc. What more can I say. DH is going the 22 of this month for testing of his heart function to see if he is a candidate for an implanted defibrillator and pace maker--let's all keep our fingers crossed. I had 2 grandkids graduate high school this year--so hard to believe. Where has the time gone. And DH's grandson is getting married the 26th of this month. Going to try to post more often, but with all that is going on--no promises.

I have made about 16 of the necklaces in the pic above. They are truly instant gratification knitting and are lots of fun. They can be found in the 101 Designers One Skein Wonders book. Ravelry link.

The afghan is a wedding gift for Dave's grandson and the bride to be. Ravelry link I made it with leftover acrylic yarns. Please don't moan--it will get a lot of use and many washings I am sure--so acrylic is the way to go.

So until the next time--Happy Knitting!!

Happy Birthday to Me

Yep it is the big six-o. Never thought I would live this long. And I am so grateful to be here. Even with all its aches and pains--my life is so full. Three lovely daughters--and their spouses--and they have graced me with 10 grandchildren ages 19 months to 18 years--2 graduated highschool this year. Wow! I still have my Mom and am married to a wonderfu man who spoils me rotten. How good does it get?

What's For Dinner

Almost 17 months old. How time does fly. I got my invite to ravelry the day before he graced us with his presence. He is truly loved. Grandkid #10 and loved like all the rest. How good does it get.

An Interview

I was reading Grace's blog, and my blog has been kind of boring lately so I allowed her to supply me with some blog fodder. I have allowed her to interview me. She is a really great knitter and makes the most beautiful shawls. She is also a kind and generous lady, and I love reading her blog.

So--here is the interview:

1. I know you live in Ohio, what do you find delightful about the area you live in?
Well--I live in a small farming community and it is quiet, peaceful. and really very pretty. We have a private lake on our property-and my kitchen sink overlooks it so it is always enjoyable to wash the dishes. Lots of wildlife--And in lovely N.E. Ohio you just never know what the weather is going to do.

2. What is your favorite knitting yarn and why? Right now it is Dream in Color Smooshy because it is so soft and smooshy. Not splitty and really a joy to knit with. That could change as I experiment with other yarns.

3. Are there any knitting techniques you would like to learn but haven't yet? I want to become proficient in lace knitting--and then make shawls like you, Grace. I plan to start this year with scarves and hopefully a shawl by the end of the year.

4. What is your favorite holiday and what makes it so special? Christmas, Christmas, Christmas--simply because it is the only time of the year I really get to see my whole brood all at the same time. There were 29 of us at my house this year and it was great. Only 1 was missing--my grandaughter had to work. Family is what it is about to me. And of course also the reason for the season.

5. It's been very cold lately, everwhere, what is your favorite, chill chasing supper time recipe that is loved by all??? Why of course my homemade chicken noodle soup.

For those of you who might want to be interviewed, here are the directions:

1. Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.”
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. (I get to pick the questions and I will need your e-mail.).
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

Thank you Grace for offering me the chance to be interviewed and seeing some of the things that I have to be grateful for.

Thx for the Fun Grace

You Are Mashed Potatoes

Ordinary, comforting, and more than a little predictable You're the glue that holds everyone together.

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?

I have to say thx to Grace for this little survey. Once again--happy Thanksgiving to all.

On No Here's The Snow!!

And this is why I wouldn't want to be going to Knitting On The Square in Chardon, Oh today. One week later this is what we got up to today in the secondary snow belt--and yes this is Lake Effect Snow. For those of you who don't know what Lake Effect Snow is--it is when the winds blow across the not frozen waters of the Great Lakes (for us Lake Erie and sometimes from Lake Huron) and voila--snow is created. This is not the worst snow storm I have ever seen--but it sure is early in the year for this much snow. We have at least 7 or 8" total out there and are expecting more.

The awful part is I have to work today and get to drive on those awful roads--not to mention how much I hate cleaning off the car. We do have a huge pole barn--but it is filled with antique cars--tractors etc.

As far as knitting and crocheting goes--I am trying to finish my Grandson's afghan and am working on a pair of socks and a NovemberWrap. This is a ravelry Link--if you are not signed up go to ravelry.com and sign up for an invite. This is truly the best knitting community in the world.

Well that is about it today. Happy knitting to all.

Hello

Just thought I'd drop in and say hi to all. Got back from Myrtle Beach Tuesday and haven't stopped since. Lots of health issues, dentists, plus I picked up a lot at work this month. Hope to be back to blogging soon--at least in the next week or so. Happy knitting.

Blogaversary

Wow! I whooshed right by my one year blogaversary. My very first post was on August 23, 2007. Didn't think I could do this, but let my daughter talk me into it and I have had a ball and made many new friends. Thanks Kel. And thanks to my blog I am a member of Ravelry--a great knitting and crocheting on line community--I never would have found this site without my blog. So--Happy Belated Blogaversary To Me and happy knitting to all of you. Sorry--no contest--no time.

You Make My Day

GraceY honored me with this YOU MAKE MY DAY award. She has a really great blog so wander on over and see her.

The rules say I am to bestow this on 10 others. So here goes.

1. This is my daughter one of the loves of my life.

2. One of the sweetest gals I've met in the blog community. Keep on trudgin April

3. Gnat will be getting married soon. Shares so much with all of us. Thx Gnat

4. Met this one through my daughter's blog. She was one of the first to comment on my new blog in August. She is also a new knitter and doing very well. She is also a N-E-W Knitter--meaning northeast Wisconsin.

5. Amanda has a little boy and a new baby girl. Her knitting is beautiful--though I wonder how she finds time to knit and spin. Gotta go visit her too.

6. Jane is a lovely school teacher who knits. She has some very athletic grandchildren and always brightens my day.

7. Sue here knits and quilts--has had a rough winter--and is planning a wedding with her daughter. What great fun.

8. Leslie knits some beautiful items and very quickly I might add. You should visit her flicker site. She is also a great photographer.

9. I love visiting this blog. There are lots and lots of great hat and scarf patterns that she has designed. If you are really into knitting this is a great place to go.

10. Tienne has a really pretty knitting site and lots of links to other blogs--of course all the blogs have lots of links to other blogs. Tienne's knitting is beautiful and she knits lots of great stuff for her family. Love to read her blog.


Now there are many of you who I read who have already received this award--so please don't think I skipped you--I didn't. I also read many other blogs but there isn't time or room to list them all. And after all the rules say 10. So go visit my friends I listed and have a great day. Happy Knitting.

Test

Something was changed in my settings. Don't know how that happened. There was nowhere to post comments on new posts. When I post this we shall see if I fixed it. When I went in to fix it I had a devil of a time getting the allow comments on new posts to stay. Hopefully it works.

Template

Well as you can all all see I have changed my template. The side bar on the other one cut off a lot of my pics, this one doesn't seem to do that--I think I am going to like it. I have also added a meez from meez.com. I made a nurse. Kinda fun. I have sure learned a lot of cool stuff since I started blogging. Thank you Kelly