I went down the rabbit hole.

No willingly mind you - typically autumn ratchets up dramatically from the more genteel summer pace. This year has been a bit more challenging than most. The harvest has been challenging since that magnificent September gave way to a wet October. The winemakers say aromatic whites will be great - Bordeaux reds...jury's still out. These are the vintages that separate the men from the

Speaking of elements -the boys started college and Twin A has a pretty heavy load of sciences and maths. He's studying the environment. I was a science major (back in the day) so I've been dusting off my Chem 100...aka killer chem skills in an attempt to help him out. When I took that damn course I said to myself "Self: you will never use this on the job." Little did I know it would come in handy as a parent. Perhaps the most important aspect of a good education is that it helps your offspring obtain...a good education.
We finally got a break in the weather to get the new roof on. Here are the before and after shots (it looks much better under a sunny sky). I love the way it looks. It's amazing how 12 men arriving at 8:20 am can create such a mess yet leave the place spotless by 5:00 pm.
On the knitting side, finishing Bi

In the midst of the Autumn chaos, I did run away for a few hours to the Toronto Knitting Guild October meeting. This guild boasts Fiona Ellis, Robin Melanson and Barbara Gregory as members and this particular meeting was a fashion show featuring sweaters from The Twist Collective. These garments are even more beautiful in person and while I want to make them all - the Vine Yoke Cardigan, Pas de Valse and Maire are calling to me. I'm

With a little luck - I'll be able to show you a completed Roam soon.
That is - once I get through my midterm exams.
1 comment:
In my little corner of the world the harvest is amazing but a lot of it is rotting on the vine. There just aren't enough buyers. :(
Hard to believe your kids are in college now!
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