Author Archives: Carrie

There’s Nothing Like a Deadline…

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Carrie

There’s nothing like a deadline to really kick you in the pants and get your rear in gear.  Seriously. I have two to speak of at the moment.  They happen every year.  I don’t know why I procrastinate every single … Continue reading →

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Redmond Watershed Park and Preserve

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Carrie

Yesterday was sunny again, so Fiancé encouraged me to once again play hooky and get outside.  I didn’t need much prodding to abandon an afternoon of cleaning the house.  Who does? After consulting my handy-dandy guidebook again, I elected to … Continue reading →

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O. O. Denny Park Trail

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Carrie

It was sunny today, so I gave myself a break from the computer and knitting needles to get outside for a while.  I picked up my hiking guidebook and selected another trail.  This time it was a short, easy loop … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Hat

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Carrie

I also finished my friend’s mohawk hat in super-duper purple and black.  It went very quickly once I got started again.  And I have to admit that I giggled quite a bit while creating it.  Fiance thought I was losing … Continue reading →

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Blue Leaves Finale

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Carrie

I finally finished the Blue Leaves shawl/scarf.  Yay!  I really think I’m liking it as a wide scarf, now that I’ve worn it several times.  (And no, it’s not even blocked yet.) This is definitely my new favorite.  And of … Continue reading →

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October Projects

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Carrie

Here are some of the things I worked on in October.  Some are finished, many are still in progress. My Blue Leaves shawl, still in progress but the end is now in sight.  Just a few more repeats… A cable … Continue reading →

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Look Out Below!

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Carrie

Seriously, look out.  Because now I’m dangerous and enabled.  I have gear.  It’s all Fiancé’s fault…and a tad bit REI’s.  You see, the nearest REI store was having their member-only garage sale today and I just happen to be a … Continue reading →

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Multnomah Falls

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Carrie

This spot is so beautiful, it deserves its own post.  We arrived at Multnomah Falls in late afternoon on our way back to Portland from Mt. Hood.  (see Mt. Hood post for those pics) There is a viewing platform at … Continue reading →

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Mt. Hood

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Carrie

Fiancé and I decided to take a quick trip to Portland and the Mount Hood area this weekend.  He has been snowboarding several times at the major ski areas on the mountain and wanted to show me around.  The minor … Continue reading →

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Striped Hat

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Carrie

One of my coworkers came to me with this project several months ago.  She has a non-average-sized head and has trouble finding fun hats off the shelf that actually fit.  And she loves to wear fun hats.  She’s the type … Continue reading →

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