The crowd is on their feet ~

When I used to run races, and train for running races, I had a trick to get to the finish line. As soon as I was in the last mile, I would start to imagine A Big Race, with tons of people along the roadsides. I imagine that I can see the balloons of the Finish Line, I can hear the crowd cheering, "GO GO GO" and I pick up the pace. I hear the announcer stating that a world's record could occur right now, in front of this crowd. The crowd is electrified, they are on their feet and stamping and clapping and yelling, "Whoo Hoo ~ Go Go GO!" and I kick in for the sprint to the Finish Line, past the arch of balloons, past the crowd of photographers......and there is the Finish Line under my feet, behind me.... and I've finished and I'm so-very-happy to be done and exhilarated at my finish.....

Only 5 more rows to knit for mum's blanket ~ I can hear the crowd stomping and cheering!

I'm so close to being done!!!!

Monday Night Packers ~

Packers on Monday Night Football ~ time for some great football knitting. Here is some inspiration of other Packer knitters...

these socks and little buddy was found at this link ~ they are so cute!

This darling alpaca (with scarf) is at this link ~ how cute is this?! Knit On ~ Go Packers!

Holiday Break ~

This weekend was the 50th anniversary of our church. So there was a big celebration and lots of sparkles.

I didn't get in any knitting today..... I really need to get back to mum's blanket....

Gator Break ~

Another break in the knitting of mum's blanket. This break is called the Gators' game today.

The Gators did not win ~ rather amazing....

Wonderful break, but I need to get back to knitting on mum's blanket.....

Right now.....

Before and after ~

As I was reviewing my pictures, I found these two to be such fun in comparison. The first picture is taken on our driveway at home.

This one is at our church's anniversary celebration.

Yes, the people are the same in both...don't they all clean up nicely? (P.S. This is my brother, for whom I knit the Gators hat ~ shhhhhhhh! it is a Christmas surprise!)

S...is for Speechless ~

Wonderful celebration at work today, where the 200+ employees honor those that have worked at our City for 10 years, 15 years and 20 years. Here is what my co-workers said about me, in celebration of my 20 years at the City:

Words that describe Trish:
Appreciated
Balanced
Competent
Dependable
Energetic
Friendly
Giving
Helpful
Information (as in full of)
Joy
Knowledgeable
Listener
Mom (at home, at work, at the Planning Commission)
kNitting {How cool is this one! They Noticed!!!}
Organized
Planner
Quaker Oats (Healthy)
Runner
Sparkplug
Thoughtful
Unimpeachable
Valued
Wonderful
X-men (she is a superhero)
Young (When she started work with the City. Now, young at heart!)
Zookeeper (See Mom)

Basketball break ~

After knitting so brave and true on mum's blanket, I am fantasizing about all other sorts of knitting. I have even stooped into the realm of getting crochet books out of the library.... Those watching me can see I am in need of a big diversion. Enter Michigan State Basketball, thanks very much... you're just what I needed tonight. If you need a refresher on MSU's fight song, click here.

So we watched Tom Izzo (another Northern Michigan University alumni) and his boys finish a heart wrenching game with North Carolina...losing by just a few points....

I knit on Sweet E's socks...what a feeling to be knitting on socks...how joyful are these socks! How light in my lap, how easy to turn them....almost done with the gusset....

OK team, break is over ~ back to mum's blanket....