Author Archives: Carrie

Shell Socks

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Carrie

Finally finished!!!  I started these socks (Ravelry link) two years ago this month.  No, it doesn’t take two years to knit a pair of socks.  But it does if they’re for yourself and other projects keep coming along to steal … Continue reading →

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Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Carrie

Yet again, Mother Nature delivered a fabulously sunny day for hiking.  And yet again, I took advantage of it. I decided to head for the Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint at the end of the Preston-Snoqalmie Rail-Trail.  This there-and-back hike was about … Continue reading →

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Mercer Slough Nature Park

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Carrie

Monday woke to clear, cold weather and I decided to shift my workout plans for the week to accommodate.  Instead of the two mile exercise video in my living room, I opted for the two mile hike through Mercer Slough … Continue reading →

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Stevens Pass

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Carrie

Last weekend we decided to play in the snow on a different mountain in the area.  Stevens Pass is about two hours northeast of us in the Cascades.  Most of the drive is a very gradual climb with the mountains … Continue reading →

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Practicing Creativity

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Carrie

Today’s theme seems to be about creativity.  It seemed like everywhere I clicked on the interwebs or each blog feed I read had something to say on the subject.  I tend to sit up and take notice when something keeps … Continue reading →

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December Projects

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Carrie

Here are the things I made in November and December.  Pardon the delay for the November objects – you know I couldn’t reveal them until after they had been gifted at the end of December. Hats!  Hats!  Hats! A lacy … Continue reading →

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Getting there

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Carrie

The countdown has begun and I’m right on target.  Yay!!!  I have now finished all but the largest gift.  I’ve turned the corner on that one and the end is in sight.  The finished ones are calmly waiting for me … Continue reading →

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Just pics

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Carrie

I don’t have anything of importance to post today.  Just some lovely snow scenes from our trip back up to Crystal Mountain for snowboarding on Saturday. I was still sore and nursing some blisters on my feet from breaking in … Continue reading →

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First Day on the Snow

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Carrie

I went for a refresher, all-day snowboarding lesson yesterday at Crystal Mountain.  In short, I survived my first day on the snow this season.  I’m in recovery mode today. I had a good time.  It was a Thursday, so pretty … Continue reading →

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November Wrap

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Carrie

Whew!  The last half of November was a whirl of activity, hence no posting.  Fear not, dear readers, it was also productive.  On to the bullets, if you please. I finished unpacking the home set-up and hosting essentials and got … Continue reading →

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