Not much progress in the rib department. It is a slow area of the body to heal as they don't get any rest due to the need to expand when breathing and occasional bodily induced setbacks such as sneezing and coughing. A workweek in Toronto, complete with 4.75 hour flights and luggage lifting, slowed the progress. Enough whining. Thanks to all for the good thoughts.
A fair bit when it comes to project progress. Those 4.75 hour flights helped with the growth of Seraphina, now halfway done:
Progress? After thirteen years without TV in the house, not sure what possessed me, but we've joined the rest of the world.
I know what did it. A call from the cable company, explaining that for the same price we pay for phone and internet, we could have all that plus cable with free equipment including PVR. Further temptation was six months of a 50% discount that could be used to buy a fancy shmancy TV.
Negotiations regarding placement in an unobtrusive space produced a TV room in the back of the house. C is in heaven, he has his video valium back. ME? I'm guarded. The one who doesn't appreciate the drone and flashing lights, still has a quiet house despite the intrusion of progress. I do have to admit though, I was an eager participant in watching the hockey game.
Love the shawl! I love the time we didn't have a TV on purpose.
Posted by: Monika | June 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM
The shawl looks lovely! I hope your ribs "get with the program" and heal faster...
Posted by: Allison | June 12, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Beautiful shawl, I find much enjoyment watching a show while I knit, but then I'm used to a lot of background noise.
Hope your ribs continue to heal and the pain decreases quicker than expected.
Posted by: Rebekah | June 13, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Very pretty shawl! There are days when I think getting rid of the TV would be a good thing, but we're pretty good at self-limiting. We hardly ever turn it on once summer gets here (by the way, when IS summer going to get here??).
Posted by: Lorette | June 13, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Seraphina is beautiful. Is it the same as the free Herringbone Rib Pattern you're offering? If so, I'd love it. If not, I'd love to be directed to whatever pattern it is. (You get the picture, I'm sure.) TV is definitely an asset if you like sports -- and knitting is a great accompaniment. Happy healing.
Posted by: Luise | June 13, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Looks good! Glad you're healing well!
Posted by: Kimberly | June 13, 2011 at 07:40 PM
I see where the shawl got its name; it does look like angel wings.
If we ever get a TV again, it would be my husband's doing. I do like to watch shows of my choice on dvd while knitting, and am happy not to be assaulted by commercials and unwanted junk.
Posted by: Kristen | June 22, 2011 at 09:31 AM
So pretty Li. Wait, seriously...you haven't had a tv in your house for 13 years?
Posted by: Lynne | July 09, 2011 at 05:03 PM