Show us a great pumpkin.
Here's last years Jack-O-Lantern, carved by Joe. He's headed out shortly to purchase this year's pumpkin.
Do you listen to podcasts? Are there any you'd recommend?
Inspired by Alex.
You bet I listen to podcasts, I love them! The majority of those I listen to are knitting podcasts, which I love to knit to. Some of my favourites are:
Pointy Sticks
Lime and Violet
It's a Purl Man
Knitwit, Rantings of a Rabid Knitter (great storyteller)
and of course Cast-On
I also listen to a couple crafty but non knitting podcasts.
First of all, CraftSanity is a very well done podcast by a journalist Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood. The format basically has the host interviewing a crafter about their art and how they became involved in it. All of the episodes I've listened to so far have been very interesting. Several times, when I've initially seen the topic on the blog, I've thought I might not be too interested, however I always end up listening very intently until the end. A new show comes out weekly, and I've probably been listening for two or three months now.
Another non-knitting crafty cast I really enjoy is WeaveCast. I don't weave, but this enjoyable podcast has piqued my interest in the fibre art, and it is very conceivable that I may one day become a weaver.
Finally I listen to a a few non knitting non crafty podcasts as well. I really like Chub Creek (great music and skits) as well as Island Podcasting, which I enjoy because it is produced closer to home, right here on Vancouver Island. The host Ted Reiken goes on lots of "soundseeing" trips. Of particular interest were a Lantern Festival in Victoria, and the host's vacation in Cuba (where I now want to go as a result).
Should also add that there is a fairly new Video Podcast I've been enjoying, Let's Knit2gether. I'd be interested in recommedations of other Video Podcasts, crafty or otherwise.
Looking forward to catching up on my favourite shows this weekend!
Give us artsy fartsy.
Submitted by Meg.
I loved the pretty vibrant colour of this flower, and had to snap a picture. I "arted" it up a bit tonight in my Photo Impression program.
This next picture is the same bridge I showed you here:
What's your favorite thing to shop for?
Submitted by JadedButterfly.
Those of you who know me well know that I love to shop, so of course I had to answer this question. Whenever possible, I try to plan my business trips around lunch time and quitting time shopping. My favourite things to shop for our clothes, shoes, bags, and yarn. I prefer clothes shopping in spring and summer though as I love summer skirts, dresses, capris etc. In the fall and winter, I still love to shop, but not quite as much. It's all relative though! For the best shopping, one has to be in the right frame of mind and have lots of time available. I also think that it is somewhat better when one doesn't have a specific purchase in mind, as for me, this often leads to disappointment.
What do I NOT like to shop for? Groceries, ugh! Funny enough, my sister hates shopping overall, but enjoys grocery shopping. Go figure!
What was your very first job?
Submitted by Laurel.
My first job was at McDonald's at the end of grade 12. It was very hard work, and really helps you to appreciate future employment. Whether slogging over hot grills in the kitchen, or dealing with demanding customers at the front counter, both can be difficult work. It was however great job experience. I do that McD's has a lot to offer to people new in the job market. The train their staff well, at least they did back then. And I believe it to be an efficiently run business. to this day I believe that they have the most well run drive through (which I go to far too often as I'm addicted to their Breakfast Burritos).
I worked at McD's again after my second year of college. The 80's recession had hit, and jobs for unskilled young people were few and far between. Several of my friends were too proud too work in the fast food industry, and ended up not working at all that summer. At least I made more money than they did!
Show us your favorite animal.
Inspired by the Emporer.
I guess my favourite animal would be the cat, specifically, my two tabby cats. I am however a reformed cat hater. I admit that I used to hate cats. I was a dog person, not at all interested in cats. When we bought our house ten years ago, Joe wanted a cat. I figured it was his house too, how could I say no? We picked out a cute grey kitten at the SPCA. The day we were to bring him home, I was grumbling at work about how we had to go get this stupid cat. Then we brought him home, and took him out of his carrier. I was in the kitchen, and he walked right up to me. I was in love. I've never looked back since. Sadly, just over a year later, this particular kitty was hit by a car and killed. I was devestated. We now have indoor cats, our street is just too busy. Our cats are very happy inside.
I thought of posting just a picture of my kitty Buttons. Sadly, we had to have our beloved Bambi put to sleep in May. I'm still very raw about this. Bambi had been an adult cat rescued from the SPCA. We grew to love her very much. When we lost her, we brought another adult cat, Frisbee home. He's a lovely cat with a great fun personality, but we just aren't attached to him quite yet in the way we were to our Bambi. I know it will come though.
I guess I'm kind of off topic here. Here's Frisbee and Buttons:
Show us your favorite place to get a cup of coffee.
Submitted by danatmedog.
What's the best way to spend a rainy day?
Submitted by Vee.
Here's an easy question for me!
We get lots of rain here on the West Coast. In fact, typical winter weather is lots of rain, very little snow. Any snow is usually quickly washed away by the rain! Of course some of the rain falls on work days, in which case I have no choice but to go out in it. But ideally, a rainy day will occur when I don't have to leave my house. I can then stay inside and knit, read, listen to podcasts, watch a good movie, surf the net, or a combination of the above. All of course enjoyed with a hot drink. Oh, and a nap may fall in the mix too, ideally with a kitty cuddled up to me.
Thanksgiving here in Canada, so I would like to wish a happy one to any fellow Canucks reading here. The turkey is in the oven, making the house smell great. Another hour or so and dinner will be on the table, yum!
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