This and That

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Started these socks the morning of the inauguration, got 22 rows ribbing done before the swearing in of Joe Biden, continuing working on them along with another pair, finishing the inauguration socks last night. Now onto the real Monstersocks (grab a colour withut looking from jar), first sock done and about 20 rows past ribbing on #2. I am sure I have enuff of the mixed blue stuff for at least another pair, but not in immediate plans. Want to finished the Monstersock then go to a light gray with other manly colours (not yet decided) in a mans size 11, that will take sone time. The real Monstersocks
Starting tonight Tatlako is due for a prolonged blast of arctic air, with coldest night Wednesday at -38 C or 35° F below zero. In preparation for colder stuff I flipped the comforter on my bed, now have heavist amount of down on side I sleep on. The price I pay for the glorius mountain views. Just saw the big grader heading south clearing the 8 plus inches of snow off the road, hiways takes care of main roads first then what they call side roads next, we usually get serviced pretty quick because of school bus.

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  1. FUZZARELLYFebruary 9, 2021 at 4:53 AM

    Thinking of you as we here in the Midwest US shiver in the single digits. Always love reading your blog and seeing the latest socks.

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  2. Linda 'K'February 10, 2021 at 10:04 AM

    Hi! Been thinking about you. Looks like we may get a little snow in Seattle - which means everyone will freak out. Since many of them are home already hopefully less crazy. Got an appt for your first Vaxx shot! Mine is on the 20th. They’ve already run out to make more new appts. We’ll see. Socks are looking great. Trying to get through probate and find a small studio to live in. 💜

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  3. linnellnickerson@gmail.comFebruary 11, 2021 at 11:49 AM

    That's really cold!! We have cold temp's but nothing like that. Be careful and stay warm. Hope you have a good heating system. Love the socks . They came out nice. Take care!

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