Secrets

I'm full of secrets today.  I can't show what I'm knitting right now because it's a surprise for someone and I'm not sure if she reads the blog or not.  I got some great stuff for my Secret Pal today, but can't show that for obvious reasons and then there's this:

Can you guess what's going on around here tonight?  Yellow roses and patriotic ribbon....  these are a little gift for my three best friends here, LeeAnn, Mariana and Michelle.  I feel safe in posting the picture because checking out my blog is the last thing on their minds today.  I'll give you another hint... I'm not wearing mascara today.  The entire community is buzzing with excitement.  I'll have awesome pics for you tomorrow.

Still working on the last Fluted Banister sock.  I was pretty vague on that in my last post.   The pattern is here.  I only used the pattern for the stich pattern.  I used Priscilla Gibson-Robert's Dreamsocks from the Fall 2000 issue of Interweave Knits.  It's also available to IK subscribers on their "Subscriber Only" section.  This is my very favorite fit in socks and I just like they way they knit.  Can't explain it.

My friend, Dodie, brought this to my attention.  There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require  insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy.  It's about eliminating the "drive-through mastectomy" where women are forced to go home hours after surgery against the wishes of their doctor, still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached.  Lifetime Television has put this bill on their web page with a petition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on. PLEASE!!!! Sign the petition by clicking here. You only need to give your name and zip code number.  I just did it and it took less than five seconds.  Literally. PLEASE PASS THIS ON to your friends

I ordered my drumcarder today from Copper Moose.  Bill is awesome.  I went with the Fricke Finest Petite.  I can't wait! 

Comments

[Heather (from elann)]

Jean I'm getting choked up now just thinking of them getting there. I loved when I lived in Bremerton and the ships would get in. Such joy! It sent a buzz through the whole town. Thanks so much for providing the link for the petition. It was really quick! And congrats on deciding on a carder. I hope you enjoy it! Heather

[Miriam]

Jean! Thank you so much for the link to the Breast Cancer Petition. I have posted about it to spread the word. And YAY for the families of the soldiers coming home! Give them all hugs and if you remember give them my thanks for their sacrifice to keep me safe. *hug* M

[Susan]

Yay! Someone's coming home!! I hope they take their time getting reacclimated to life at home. My daughter got a little bit weepy last night because she wanted her dad to tuck her in, and my repeating to her that he was at work but that he checks on her every night when he comes home just wouldn't console her. She's only three, and she gets like that every now and then, but he doesn't get home until about midnight and he can't change that. I feel so sad for her when she goes through these times, but I also am reminded that there are lots of other kids whose dads (or moms) are very far away for a very long time, so at least I can put it in perspective. I bet there are some overjoyed kids tonight!!

[Secret Pal]

Love love the socks! They look great! I know you can't wait to get your drumcarder! How fun!

[Annie]

Great news, Jean. And beautiful socks you're working on.

[Roxi]

You'll love your new Fricke Drum carder. Save all your little bits of yarn and you can card them with wool and make fun, multi-colored roving.

[Wendy]

Fabulous news! Yippy!

[Jean]

I wish it was Jeremy. His unit is out of Ft. Lewis, WA. He still has until next October. It'll be bittersweet tonight. Erica - Your turn is right around the corner, my friend. Hang in there. He'll be home soon!!

[Erica]

That's just so awesome! Please tell your friends that I am sooooo happy for them. Oh, and a big "Hurray" for the boys too!

[Julie]

Oh, I hope those yellow flowers mean what I think they mean. Lots of hugs to your whole family.

[Kim]

Hmm.....are soldiers coming home? Jeremy? You are going to have sooooooooooo much fun with your drum carder!! I just hauled mine in today to start getting ready for our New England Textile Spa Weekend. You will really enjoy that when you come back to the states!