Two Canadian Search and Rescue choppers to stay in Boston area
Last Updated Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:37:23 EDT
CBC News
Two Canadian Search and Rescue helicopters will stay in the Boston area until at least Friday.
The two Canadian choppers were sent to help the U.S. Coast Guard off Cape Cod because American officials sent most of their aircraft to the Gulf Coast area to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Canadian Forces Capt. Doug MacNair said Wednesday that U.S. officials will re-assess their needs before deciding whether the Canadian helicopters will be sent back to their bases at Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L., and Bagotville, Que.
MacNair said the Canadian air crews have taken part in two search and rescue missions since they were sent to the states.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
News
Looks like US resources are stretched pretty thin:
Miscellany
Boy, am I ever glad I'm not having to rely on the "official US aid". (Link found at Bitch Ph.D..)
On NPR this morning: natural gas prices expected to rise over 70% this winter (gee... I'm thinking Weasley will be getting plenty of use! And I had better finish that wool afghan!!!), Schwarzenegger vows to veto same-sex marriage law in Califorinia (stupid jerk), and, of course, more death and destruction from Katrina.
I need to find a better place to sit while waiting for the bus... yesterday and today a bunch of teeny-tiny ants started crawling on me... and some of them bit me! Grrr. I liked sitting on the low wall because it was still in the shade, but got a breeze which the seat in the bus shelter didn't. The ants are a distinct disadvantage, though.
I'm scheduled to give blood at 2:45. Must remember to go. And I should run a few errands afterwards while I'm down that way... I'm completely out of stamps, and I need to talk to the people in Fetzer Gym... I signed up for a weigh room orientation, got an e-mail asking me for a schedule of when I'm free, and they haven't responded to any of my e-mails saying when I'm free. I've sent two so far, and since I'm not taking classes, I should be a really easy person to book an appointment for. I'm not sure if I got lost in the system due to the start of classes, or Katrina, or something else, but I'd like to have my orientation. I've got a tummy that needs working off!
I knitted lace last night! I think my stitch encyclopedia calls it "feather lace". It's really pretty. I'll post a photo when I've finished my test swatch, probably tonight. I'm only half way through... a friend who's having problems (much worse than mine) came over to talk, and then later there wasn't any decent tv to knit to. I've knit the swatch in grey merino for my blanket. Next is the lovely qiviut! Qiviut is sooooooo soft! And soooo expensive! This one tiny sale ball will be my entire experience with it... at least until I find a way to be "rich". ;) I think the tiny neck scarf I'm making will be a Christmas present for B, since he's the coldest person I know. If there's not enought o make a tiny neck scarf, I'll make a pair of ear warmers for myself. My ears get cold... but ear warmers are less interesting than pretty lace. Don't worry... the lace pattern isn't "feminine", so I think B will still be fine with it. (I hope B hasn't started reading my blog... he rediscovered it recently, but I think he still hasn't started reading it.)
I think my mom will get a Branching Out scarf from some Silky Wool in my stash. With my current cash crunch, I think a lot of people will be getting "stashbuster presents". I have a nice quality stash, started back when I actually had an income. ;)
Speaking of income... its looking like I'll get medical, and maybe another $2667 this term. (That's the minimum they have to pay me for me to get medical.) $2667 is *much* better than $0. Heck, $2667 is 3.73 months of rent! (Um, of course, there's already that bit of money they already paid me in August... so my remaining pay may be less than $2667.)
Hmmm... I wonder if I can survive until Christmas on what I have down here, plus $2667 (or whatever I get)? It'll be nice not to have to transfer savings from Canada. (Well, until I have to pay for spring tuition, that is.) Hmmm... that will be my goal... live off of what I have here plus whatever I get paid, and if I *do*, I get to reward myself with enough Noro Silk Garden to make a Klaralund.
That reminds me... I still need to check with my bank whether there'll be any problem depositing Canadian cheques.
Okie... back to the allosteric transition of GPb.
On NPR this morning: natural gas prices expected to rise over 70% this winter (gee... I'm thinking Weasley will be getting plenty of use! And I had better finish that wool afghan!!!), Schwarzenegger vows to veto same-sex marriage law in Califorinia (stupid jerk), and, of course, more death and destruction from Katrina.
I need to find a better place to sit while waiting for the bus... yesterday and today a bunch of teeny-tiny ants started crawling on me... and some of them bit me! Grrr. I liked sitting on the low wall because it was still in the shade, but got a breeze which the seat in the bus shelter didn't. The ants are a distinct disadvantage, though.
I'm scheduled to give blood at 2:45. Must remember to go. And I should run a few errands afterwards while I'm down that way... I'm completely out of stamps, and I need to talk to the people in Fetzer Gym... I signed up for a weigh room orientation, got an e-mail asking me for a schedule of when I'm free, and they haven't responded to any of my e-mails saying when I'm free. I've sent two so far, and since I'm not taking classes, I should be a really easy person to book an appointment for. I'm not sure if I got lost in the system due to the start of classes, or Katrina, or something else, but I'd like to have my orientation. I've got a tummy that needs working off!
I knitted lace last night! I think my stitch encyclopedia calls it "feather lace". It's really pretty. I'll post a photo when I've finished my test swatch, probably tonight. I'm only half way through... a friend who's having problems (much worse than mine) came over to talk, and then later there wasn't any decent tv to knit to. I've knit the swatch in grey merino for my blanket. Next is the lovely qiviut! Qiviut is sooooooo soft! And soooo expensive! This one tiny sale ball will be my entire experience with it... at least until I find a way to be "rich". ;) I think the tiny neck scarf I'm making will be a Christmas present for B, since he's the coldest person I know. If there's not enought o make a tiny neck scarf, I'll make a pair of ear warmers for myself. My ears get cold... but ear warmers are less interesting than pretty lace. Don't worry... the lace pattern isn't "feminine", so I think B will still be fine with it. (I hope B hasn't started reading my blog... he rediscovered it recently, but I think he still hasn't started reading it.)
I think my mom will get a Branching Out scarf from some Silky Wool in my stash. With my current cash crunch, I think a lot of people will be getting "stashbuster presents". I have a nice quality stash, started back when I actually had an income. ;)
Speaking of income... its looking like I'll get medical, and maybe another $2667 this term. (That's the minimum they have to pay me for me to get medical.) $2667 is *much* better than $0. Heck, $2667 is 3.73 months of rent! (Um, of course, there's already that bit of money they already paid me in August... so my remaining pay may be less than $2667.)
Hmmm... I wonder if I can survive until Christmas on what I have down here, plus $2667 (or whatever I get)? It'll be nice not to have to transfer savings from Canada. (Well, until I have to pay for spring tuition, that is.) Hmmm... that will be my goal... live off of what I have here plus whatever I get paid, and if I *do*, I get to reward myself with enough Noro Silk Garden to make a Klaralund.
That reminds me... I still need to check with my bank whether there'll be any problem depositing Canadian cheques.
Okie... back to the allosteric transition of GPb.
Silly Quiz
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Qiviut
Qiviut
This is my tiny little 25g ball of qiviut. The qiviut knit-along started yesterday. I haven't. I think I'll be brave and botch try some lace. I think I'll do a learning test in some less expensive fibre first. ;) In fact, I think I'll do the test swatch in superwash wool, that way I can add it to my afghan in progress. Two birds with one stone. ;)
Knot
Ouch... I have a killer knot in my shoulders, just below and to the right of my neck. To bad my masseuse buddy graduated a few years back. :( Hey... do any of you blog friends have telepathic masseuse skills? ;)
Sparkly Sophie
Sparkly Sophie
Last night I finished sewing the "sparkly" on Sophie. Here she is, all finished! (Unless, of course, I decide to put a zipper in her some day.)
Here's the history of Sophie:
Before she was felted, she looked like this:
After first felting, she shrunk a bit:
I ran her through the wash again at home, and boy did she ever felt up! I think mom's washer must be better than mine. Here she is for size comparison:
Weasley Progress
Weasley Progress
Yes, I'm sure you're all dying to know how Weasley is coming along... ;)
I'm about 5cm away from starting the neck shaping.
Fleece Artist Blue Lagoon
Fleece Artist Blue Lagoon
Isn't this pretty? I love the colours, and how the green is making a narrow spiral up the sock. Now that I've made the pre-heel increases, the spiral has broken up (not shown), but I should be able to get it back for a bit after the heel. (Until I do the calf increases.)
I took this photo last night. Current state: half way through the heel.
Organic Style: Plastics
Organic Style: Plastics
This article is the one reason I'm happy I got a free subscription to Organic Style. The rest has been pretty disappointing. However, this article is quite informative on the different plastics. (Click for biggy view.)
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