By popular demand (okay, one person), I'm re-posting this from my old blog.
The other evening, weather.com's forecast read "thunder possible." I think that's a great phrase, don't you? Very majestic, and full of promise.
Look at this cute little guy. He jumped onto my ankle while I was sitting on the ground pulling out a bee sting from my toe. Sister Jane tried to kiss the frog, but when I moved my hand closer to her face the frog startled and jumped away. We were at Daddy's, you know, before my fateful drive home.
My accident happened on the I-65 overpass at Columbus (IN), near where Rob and Matt's ThreadBear shop used to be. My thanks to the FedEx driver and to Chris the truck driver/paramedic who were the first on the scene. So I'm still pretty sore, and have this incredible set of seatbelt-shaped bruises. If you are squeamish, or don't want to see some bruising, don't click here or here. The bad news is that I can't sit at my torch to make beads. The good news is that I *can* knit.
I completed two pair of socks, meeting my September SAM2 goal. First are the anklets I made with the wool Ruth dyed for me for Dye-O-Rama. I love the way these turned out!
Second pair is the anklets made using Wool2Dye4 Supersock, dyed using my patent-pending kettle/sprinkle/microwave-steam method. I like it because there's no pattern, just lots of lovely random yellow, red, and orange-ness. I used the same method for Dave's KSKS yarn as well as for Jill's August Birthday Swap yarn, so I'm looking forward to seeing how their socks turn out. Of course, Dave can't start his until he takes a *proper* photograph of the yarn. I wonder, will it count if he uses the photo he took when he received the yarn?
Also over the weekend I finished the first Undulating Rib Cashmere blend sock, 
using some of the yarn I got from Dave in my KS Kit. This sock feels incredible on, and will be a very welcome addition to my sock wardrobe.
Finally, I started my socks for the Mystery Sock KAL. I'm using the Lavender Wildfoote from my birthday package from Joan, and the lacysocks pattern posted to the KnitList in 1997 by JP. It's a simple lace pattern, but quite nice.
OH MY!! Just read the account of your accident, saw your bruises - and thanked God for you wearing your seatbelt!!!
What a shame to total the tracker though :(
Posted by: Dorothy | September 13, 2006 at 02:11 PM
I love the new look of your blog. And I love that you're knitting with your birthday yarn. I knew you'd like that color. Hope the bruises are healing up.
I need to start my Mystery Socks soon.
Posted by: Joan | September 13, 2006 at 09:42 PM
thunder...dun-nun duuun-naaaah...thunder...dun-nun duuuu-naaahh...THUNDER! THUNDERSTRUCK!
AC|DC is the bomb diggity yo. just thought i'd share. you know, since you mentioned thunder and everything. :)
Posted by: keohinani | September 13, 2006 at 10:23 PM
Gah! Just read about your accident - how scary! I'm glad you're okay and hope you don't end up with any long-term ill effects!
Posted by: Chrissy | September 17, 2006 at 01:14 PM
Terrific socks! You've reached your SAM2 September goal and it's only the middle of the month. I expect we'll see you surpass your goal :o)
Posted by: Tanya | September 17, 2006 at 06:52 PM
Like your socks! Especially the orange/yellow ankelets!
Posted by: Silja | September 18, 2006 at 02:20 AM
How to Clean and Care for your Pandora beads and Bracelet
Let's face pandora beads and bracelets
you are wearing your bracelet to be noticed, so you need to keep it clean and sparkling ready for any close scrutiny.
Cleaning Your Pandora
There are two finishes to the beads and charms on these bracelets - solid silver or silverplate which can be bright silver or oxidized silver.All silver will oxidize over time.(Some prefer the muted look and highlighted detail and buy them already oxidized). Standard liquid or paste silver polishes can be abrasive and will remove much of the oxidized detail and for silverplate charms it could even remove the plating.So it is a definite NO, NO!
The safest and cheapest way to clean is to dismantle the bracelet and soak all parts in warm water with dish washing detergent added.Use a soft toothbrush or an old mascara wand to give extra dirty crevices and core holes a light scrub. Rinse in cold water and dry with a soft cloth. A buff with a soft jewellery cleaning cloth will add that extra sparkle. Clean your bracelet where you are not going to damage beads by dropping them on a tiled floor or where they may roll down the plug hole.It will happen!
Removing Oxidation
Line a small china bowl or cup with aluminium foil.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of water softening powder (or baking soda).
1. Then add some hot (but not boiling) water.
2. Stir to dissolve the powders.
3. Dunk your silver items in the solution. It usually takes only a few minutes for the silver to brighten up.
However, if an item is very tarnished this cleaning method will not make your jewellery perfectly clean and looking like new.Additional polishing may still be needed.
This is how it works.Silver sulphide is what makes your silver look greyish over time.This process is called oxidation.When immersed in the baking soda/salt solution, the aluminium reacts with the sulphide pulling the sulphur atoms and "plating" them onto the aluminium as aluminium sulphide.The silver that remains from the reaction is redeposited onto the silver.
Caring For Your Pandora
Bracelets, beads and charms are relatively quite strong, but like most things, if you abuse them they may be damaged.It is not recommended to wear them swimming, showering, playing sports, gardening or cleaning the house.Chemical and physical damage (such as loosening of the glue holding any gemstones) can occur to your precious jewellery during these activities.
When not wearing your bracelets it is a good idea to wrap them individually in a soft cloth to minimise sctaching and scuffing.
After caring,pandora beads and bracelets are more fashionable and better to wear.
Posted by: xiaoqianxx | January 04, 2010 at 03:57 AM