The Knitting Scotsman » Totally off topic

The Flu

Jim — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:39:48 +0000

Yep, I’ve got the flu. Not a bad cold, not the kind that makes you live in the bathroom, good old-fashioned influenza. It sucks, really. I’m achy, tired, cold, then hot, hacking, coughing, sneezing. I’m a NyQuil commercial. I went to the doctor, and he said, “Yep, influenza, here’s a prescription for Tamiflu.” One stop at the pharmacy later, and I’m once again glad for my medical coverage. A pack of 10 pills, $113.99! That’s $11.40 per pill!

Geez.

Well, I’ve just about completed my first sock. It’s a simple ribbed sock using Aran weight yarn, so it is going super fast. That’s good, because I don’t have a whole lot of focus right now, and I can’t seem to do more than a couple rows at a time. I’ll post some pictures when I feel good enough to get the camera, and the card reader, and the laptop, and my sock, all at the same time.

We’re now Gravatar 2 Enabled

Jim — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:36:36 +0000

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Little Tree Lost

Jim — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:31:26 +0000

This is strange, and totally off topic.

We had crazy strong winds yesterday. One time, I looked out the window, and there was a fresh-cut Christmas tree on my front lawn. I watched it blow around a bit (yes the winds were that strong). I had to move it off my driveway when we left to do some shopping. It was still there today when we got up. The owner never came to fetch it. So, in helping it fulfill it’s destiny, I decided to put it up and decorate it. The Griswold’s it is not, but a string of lights, some crepe paper, and viola a happy Christmas tree.

A little side project

Jim — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:42:54 +0000

I haven’t been able to devote much time to knitting over the past few days. I’ve been working on a side project for my wife. It’s a non-paying project, but you know how that goes. I do a favor for her, and maybe, she’ll do a favor for me.

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