The Charm

Third time's the charm, so they say, so . . . here's my third try at plying the same bobbin's worth of yarn.

Much better to look at, for sure, but I think I'm going to let it sit on its bobbin for a little while before winding it off and giving it a bath to set its twist.

Yes, so I'm a little cowardly....

Today was a rough day for Chappy. See, yesterday my Dad left for his annual golf trip to Florida. Okay, well, Chappy's not thrilled when any family members pack up a suitcase and leave, but his Grandpa does take trips from time to time, so . . . okay. He was dealing with that.

But then,this morning, my Mom left. She and one of the other wives of the golf-buddies decided that they would take a trip, too, and so they left this morning for Martha's Vineyard. (Yes, in February; yes, it'll be cold; but it's Martha's Vineyard, so Mom's happy.) I brought her suitcase down last night, and they left a little after 7:00 this morning, and well, after that, Chappy didn't leave my side. He followed me very closely as I was getting ready for work . . . I think he was worried that I was going to disappear next.

All of which means that he's really quite tired. All this worrying about disappearing family members can wear a boy out, you know? Dogs like to keep their packs in one place, you know?

On the plus side, he'll be much happier tomorrow because I took the next two days off from work. I have to run out to the grocery store in the morning, but otherwise will be home pretty much all day. AND there's some extra fun later in the day. We're having a guest for the weekend! I predict lots of fun, lots of laughs . . . and, oh yeah, I'm sure some spinning and knitting will be in there as well. It's just a shame that absent friends won't be able to join us.

Comments

[Chris]

Lucky Chappy that he'll have you around all day for the next 4!! Hopefully he recovers quickly from worrying whether you would come back today... That's a great picture of him.

[michelle]

Chappy is too cute! The yarn looks great now, I just saw yesterdays post, and wow what a difference. Have a great weekend.

[minnie]

enjoy your two days off! there's parent teacher conferences next week (what idiot decided it would be a good idea to have them in the MIDDLE of the quarter?) so the kidlets will be out of school thursday & friday, ugh. that, and while they refuse to make any kind of prediction as to amounts, it's supposed to snow monday, and the snow word was much bigger on monday's than it was on tomorrow's or saturdays (we are going to be so blessed, sigh)

[Laura]

The yarn is looking *much* better now. Whew.

Poor Chappy. The boy did have a terrible time of it today, didn't he? He'll love having you home for 4 days in a row, though! Lucky dog.

[Jessica]

Awww poor puppy. Simba gets the same way when she sees suitcases. At least he will have you for the next two days though.

[Carole]

You and Chappy have the house to yourselves! Awesome. No wild parties, now. ;-)

[Paula]

What a cute pooped puppy shot. The yarn looks good, but what do I know from plying? :) Or spinning, either.

[Rebekah]

Awww poor chappy. It's never fun with the family leaves. Good he'll have you around more. time alone is fun too.

[Kim P]

Cute picture of a pooped-out pooch. Glad to hear you had better luck plying the third time. Have a great long weekend!

[margene]

Chappy looks so funny! What a dear. Your plying looks fabulous. It just takes so much practice, eh? Liz if FULL of great spinning tips...ask me how I know! Have fun.

[Risa]

Poor Chappy. Better than Stripe, one of my late cats used to do. Any time he saw a suitcase, he'd pee in it. Made for interesting packing.

[Christine]

Poor Chappy! He sure looks exhausted!