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The weather at Puerto Rico has been kind so far!

Doggie ice cream social

Every year, our local pet store organizes a fun community event; the annual ice cream social for pets, their parents and the neighborhood in general. There's free ice cream for humans and canines, free sodas and food and loads of free doggie and kitty samples. We've been attending for the last couple of years-- ever since Leo waltzed into our hearts-- and all of us end up having a good time. Its held outdoors for one thing, and any summery outdoor events are fun, and also there's so many cute pups about. Leo gets hyper and canoodles with any pup who gives him the time of day. Last year, my mum and brother were visiting and they also came along. This year it was just the three of us. We had ice cream (peanut butter flavor for Leo and Klondike sandwich bars for us) and the DH and I shared a couple slices of pizza from the local pizzeria and a diet soda. We also picked up quite a few samples, which should make Leo a happy pup.

He refused the doggie ice cream last year so it was amusing to see him going to town on it today. He lapped it up so fast he got ice cream stuck on his whiskers!

What a nice start to the weekend. What have you been upto?

gloooooooom

gloom and doom
boom, boom, boom
what a gasbag this day is. 

WIPW: Serenity

I've been a bad blogger.

I admit it.

But I did knit some...

I worked a few more rounds on my Serenity blanket. So far Myriah and I are pretty close. But she has other projects going on and i'm going to be away (and not knitting) all of next week.

The lace pattern is starting to emerge.

The cabled spine too.

Sending this post to WIPW as usual. 

WIP Wednesday: Serenity

I had an eventful day today. Yes, in my shallow existence the below is eventful.

I met a friend for a mid-morning coffee and played catch up. It was nice to see her again. Then I sat by the blooming roses and chatted with dad on my phone.

Then the more fun stuff...I went to Soho for a haircut! (No pics yet as the DH hasn't seen it and if he totally hates it I will be crushed. Just sayin').

I cleaned the apartment. Yay me!

And now I'm updating you with my current project. I finally finished my Citron so I have something to post on Friday! Now I'm chugging along on the Serenity blanket with my friend M. I'm magic looping on 60" circulars. Or are they? Hmm. Anyway, I like the fabric produced at this gauge.

Progress so far

I used Emily Ocker's circular CO to avoid a center hole. I can never do it using a knitting needle like some people do. I need to use a crochet hook.

Oh- and I updated my blog template to look cleaner. I hope you like it!

Off to Tami now to see what other crafters are upto. 

sparkling ice
cauliflower rice
knitting in the sun, aint that nice?

pumping iron
'fists of fury'
i'll wear my hair down anyway.

tropical getaway
in summer
we go in search of heat.

Sci fi
naked eye
sitting on the couch.

Happy Birthday!

Dear Myriah,

You have been such a good friend to me these past few months. I feel like I have met a kindred spirit in you. Its early for me, but its already your birthday where you are and I just had to wish you! Happy, Happy birthday, dear friend. I hope you have a day that's as extra special as you are!