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I'm getting closer...here's a picture of Fraser Canyon from my vacation to British Columbia last summer. I never could figure out why my own photos wouldn't upload using the standard eblogger method. So I downloaded Picassa which seems to do the trick. Really I will have some knitting pictures soon! 
I'll get these pics uploaded if it takes all day!
uhghh... this is so unprofessional - why is it that I can upload pics off the web, but not my own pictures????? Help!!
OK it's been a rather sad start to my life as a blogger, but I really, really want to do this. So as I say to my kids when things have gone badly, lets have a re-do. I'm so motivated by all the other blogs I read - I think it will really help me to keep motivated with my knitting if I actually participate rather than just being a voyeur. So I have decided to commit to the sock a month knitalong over at knitten' mom. I'm also inspired, yet intimidated by the challenge for Olympic Knitters by the yarn harlot. I love the idea, I love the Olympics - it would be really cool to be knitting like crazy while watching the games - so I'm mulling it over. I'm very intimidated by the Hardangervidda sweater Stephanie is knitting - I was thinking more along the lines of the Hourglass sweater from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, which seems pretty lame by comparison - but I know my limits.
My biggest problem with this whole blogging thing is the technology. I'm just not up to speed. For instance, I did finish the book First Desire ages ago. But it took me forever to figure out how to get that little book on my page, and now that I've moved on, do you think I remember how to do it again? Right. I'm also trying to figure out how to put pics on my blog as I think that is the most interesting part on the other blogs I read - I love getting the little glimpses into other peoples lives. Still having touble getting the pics on-line, hope to figure it out soon! Anyone out there with any advice - books, web sites etc. to help me on my way?
I'm totally disappointed with myself and my complete lack of blogging. Many excuses to be had - the laryngitis cold, zillions of holiday events, mad shopping, and a week long bout of explosive diarrhea for poor Caroline. Yet still I notice that others seem to manage daily posts, I take solace in noting that some of my favorite bloggers seem to be experiencing a bit of a slow down. Still working on the Haiku scarf for my mother in-law, but making pretty good progress. I think I'll be able to finish without a last-minute frenzy. I did get new needles for the lace work and they make a world of difference - Balene's white plastic needles with a fabulous point, and a steal at only $2.80!
hurray...finally got the little book to link to amazon! today is a lovely light snowy day, went for a run with paul and rae. alissa painted a pretty little water color johnny jump up - this will be my christmas present - we just need to get a suitable frame. i'll upload a picture of it as soon as i figure out how. i've been taking a stab at my first lace knitting project. i bought some gorgeous purple mohair yarn at rhinebeck - haiku from alchemy. it's to be a scarf for my mother in-law, but so far i'm not loving the lace experience - i was all excited to use my lantern moon needles with this yarn, but the needles are too blunt to pick up the fine yarn - it's been excruciating. word on the street is that bryspuns might be a better choice. can't wait to get to the woolly lamb on monday - gosh i hope they're open on mondays.
can't think of anything clever to write on my first post, oh my what am i thinking? how in the heck do I edit my template so that i can have a cute little picture of the current book i'm reading that links right to amazon? [see the giant non-linking image below right]
I've been at this for ages, i'm sure it must be easier than i'm making it.
