Knitting Frenzy - lol. . .

Smucksville, I have not posted here for some time...I have been in a knitting frenzy.  Slippers for my sister-in-law, potholders, dishcloths, new born baby sets ~ I must get a life.  lol

Actually, it passes time for me and I know people to whom receive my knitted gifts do enjoy and use them.  Warms my heart.

On the mountain side, the weather has been extremely warm for this time of year.  Snow is melting rapidly and many birds are arriving.  

Before you know it, I will be planting my container garden.  With the price of vegetables, I will be planting more and freezing the vegetables for the winter of 2017.

Knitted Set for Newborn Baby

I made these two sets for my girlfriend.  A new baby boy will be arriving soon, a welcome addition to her family.

Such a snap to knit.  If you are interested check out on google - Gina Michele, Easiest Baby Booties Ever - knitted pattern.

I am currently making a couple of sets for a member of my family, baby due in April.  I will post those when I am completely finished.  A set is a baby bath cloth and baby booties.  So cute they are.

Pileated Woodpeckers

Pileated Woodpeckers

Never had two on one tree, a rare occurrence.  I was thankful the camera was close.

John Prine - Fish & Whistle 2016 Tour

Here we go, Folks.  John Prine Fish & Whistle 2016 Tour.  

2016.07.09 ~ Vancouver, B.C.

Got my ticket and I am so looking forward to getting off the mountain to Prine.  

After I got my ticket business done on the presale, I was so happy with myself...I had never done that before.

I started then to check into accommodation.  Holy smucksville, did my eyes near exploded out of my head as near my brain did.  I knew Vancouver was explosive with housing prices, I did not take into consideration hotel prices would be the same.

I was near to sell off my ticket, I cannot afford a hotel room in Vancouver.  I checked out the Bed and Breakfast situation.  Lordy, all are near located outside of the venue region.  Once the concert is over, I am in the dark in downtown Vancouver trying to travel 20 miles.  It will not happen.

I voiced my opinion to a Prine acquaintance of mine.  I said I am near to sell off my ticket, I cannot afford the hotel Vancouver, hotel anything in downtown.  My acquaintance said, you can stay with my wife and I.  We have a home, we can concert together.  This is so Prine people, that is what Prine people do.

Good Prine Smucksville, if Prine ever came to the mountain side, I would accomodate all my Prine friends.  I would bake until the cows came through...and yes, they do.

I do feel this will be this last time I will Prine, Vancouver.  I cannot see John coming back - he usually does Vancouver every 4 years or so.  He will be 74 by that time, as will my Noisemaker.  I tend to think after the John Prine ~ Fish & Whistle 2016 Tour, John may settle for a few years, reflect - perhaps catch a few fish with Fiona.  

After that a spark will ignite and he'll think to himself...I want to road again...before you know it you will have Ladies and Gentlemen - please welcome  - John Prine, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Young!  Could you imagine!

To note for Prine - Vancouver ~ the t-shirt posted on the back does say - Vancouver, B.C. 

I'll be Prinein'

John Prine - Vancouver

Yes, he will be there!  Yippee and Holy Smucksville.  The Vogue July 9th, 2016. Good luck for all who receives tickets.

My New Whistle...(no fish)

My seasonal neighbor, Bob recently went on a South American cruise.  The gentleman he is, brought for me today, a gift.  It is a whistle, from Nicaragua.  Beautiful.

It works, I tried it immediately - and we laughed.  Bob replies, I knew you would like it.

It is a special moment in life when folks think kindly of one, remember, and friendship lingers on...

John Prine - Family Photos

John Prines' parents - William and Verna Prine.

John Prines' Grandparents.

Thank you Sandra Tabb Bruce for the photos.

So fortunate to have old family photos ~ a treasure indeed.

Knitting Ensemble

A gift for my brother, the retired mailman. 

A pair of slippers, a beer koozie, and a dishcloth.

I hope he enjoys all.

My brother and I ~ September 2015.

Another Day in Paradise...hmmm

The trees look beautiful with the heavy frost we received last night and the fabulous sunshine we have this morning.

I await summer. . .

Our country road...some would say it is paradise or almost heaven.  

Warning. . .

Oh, my, my...folks - warning - Never go cleat dancing in the snow.  These are cleats

One should never try to tap dance in the snow with the above.  One should never sing.  It will not be a hand clapping event.

Trust me, it will not work.  Thankfully, the snow is of a soft landing nature and no broken bones were had.  

Life goes on. . . as does Prine...and life on the mountain side...

Christmas 2015 ...Part Three

Throughout the years of past, I have made letters from Santa for my grandchildren.  My grandchildren no longer believe in Santa, however, a friend of mine, Janis - her grandchildren do!

I took to making those children a letter from Santa this year. Oh my, how special the letter was received.  Janis (Naj) her grandchildren are still on the side of - oh I believe, in Santa.  

Smucksville - from the video Naj sent forth, it was priceless to see the eyes of a child grow big.  The smile of Santa knows me, was precious.  

I hope you all had a safe, warm, Christmas.  With food on your table and a roof over your head.

...Christmas Days have come and gone... ~ John Prine.