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Category Archives: Under the Paw
Typing + tiredness = not working
Since I’m extremely tired today (I have new medication which is making me drowsy, hopefully just for the adjustment period, and every time I sit down somewhere relaxing I drop off!), I’m not going to say much again. I haven’t … finish reading “Typing + tiredness = not working”
Posted in Bipolar Disorder, NaBloPoMo, Photo album, Spinning, Under the Paw, WIPs
Tagged crosspost, depression, gap year travels, medication, nablopomo nov10, photos, spinning, xander
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O is for Oh Dear
Ugh, I’ve lost almost all of today – I made the mistake of vegging out on my bed this afternoon to read… and apparently fell asleep at some time not long after lunch. Actually, that was probably why. Shouldn’t have … finish reading “O is for Oh Dear”
Posted in NaBloPoMo, Under the Paw
Tagged alphabet meme, knit groups, nablopomo jun10, sleep, xander
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32 – Thwarted
So much for that plan: as soon as I got comfortably settled on the sofa, the Xandermog jumped up and forcefully reminded me that I haven’t provided his required amount of Fuss and Adoration over the last 15 hours. But … finish reading “32 – Thwarted”
26: Xandermog strikes again
Ah… oh dear. Look who found my empty dinner plate: At least I was finished with it! Should have remembered to take it out the the kitchen when I did the washing up!! —————- Listening to: Candie Payne – i … finish reading “26: Xandermog strikes again”
3: A yarny post
As I said the other day, I’m not only going to be talking about bipolar, but also about the knittng and spinning that I’m doing. I’m even hoping to get some spinning done during the event (because if I sit … finish reading “3: A yarny post”
Posted in Blogathon, Knitting, Spinning, Under the Paw
Tagged blogathon 09, photos, spinning, wips, xander
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Project 365, 22nd March – 4th April
I meant to post these weekly, but I’ve gone and slipped up already. So here are another two week’s worth of Project 365 photos. They’re also up at Flickr in my Project 365 ’09-10 set and in the Project 365 … finish reading “Project 365, 22nd March – 4th April”
Posted in Knitting, Project 365, Under the Paw
Tagged damson gloves, flat, food, forest canopy, lace, plantlife, shawl, sock pentathlon, socks, wfs, xander
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Still around!
Since I haven’t posted in a million years (or four months, which is the same thing in internet-time), I thought I’d mention that I am still here! Alive and kicking, and all that. Mostly accidentally kicking the cat, actually, but … finish reading “Still around!”
Posted in Festive BloPoMo, Memes, Under the Paw
Tagged christmas, family, Festive BloPoMo, friends, internets, resolutions, xander
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Project 365 #8, Days 52-67: 1st – 16th March
Stiiiiiiiill catching up: here are days 52 to 67 of my Project 365 photos – the first half of March. I’m going to post them in chunks of half a month at a time until I get caught up, now. … finish reading “Project 365 #8, Days 52-67: 1st – 16th March”
Posted in Project 365, Under the Paw, WIPs
Tagged clothes, family, fingerless gloves, flat, food, knitting techniques, leaving the flat, mdms, photos, Project 365, scenery, sock pentathlon, socks, urban scenery, xander
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Project 365 #6, Days 35-44: 13th – 22nd Feb
Since I’m still playing catch up, here’s yet another picdump: days 35 to 44 of my Project 365 photos. If you want to see all the photos so far, click on the Project 365 category link, or check out the … finish reading “Project 365 #6, Days 35-44: 13th – 22nd Feb”
Posted in FOs, Project 365, Under the Paw, WIPs
Tagged computer, damson gloves, fetching-esque scarf, finished objects, flat, mdms, photos, presents, Project 365, tv, wildlife, wips, xander, yarn
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Project 365 #2, Day 7-11: 16th – 20th Jan
Here are the next five days of my Project 365 photos. If you want to see all the photos so far, click on the Project 365 category link, or check out the Project 365 folder in the photo album. On … finish reading “Project 365 #2, Day 7-11: 16th – 20th Jan”
Posted in Geeking, Project 365, Under the Paw, WIPs
Tagged fandom, fannishness, fireworks socks, knitting techniques, photos, Project 365, tv, wildlife, xander
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Project 365 #1 – Day 1-6: 10th – 15th Jan
I mentioned in my last post that I was thinking about doing Project 365. A couple of days later I decided that if I was going to do it, then I’d better just start before I started thinking about it … finish reading “Project 365 #1 – Day 1-6: 10th – 15th Jan”
Posted in Bipolar Disorder, Project 365, Under the Paw, Webby Admin, WIPs
Tagged fandom, fannishness, flat, manic, photos, Project 365, ravelry, socks, xander
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Zooooom
I’ve had THE most awesome final / “reveal” package from my SP11 pal, Janey. THANK YOU JANEY! :-D I shall write more and post pics later. And email Janey to gush a lot. Yes. Due to Circumstances Beyond My Control, … finish reading “Zooooom”
Posted in Bipolar Disorder, FOs, General Rambling, Knitting, Swaps, Under the Paw
Tagged destashing, manic, sekrit knitting, sp11, swaps, web design, xander
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Under the weather…. but presents cheer me up!
Oh, ick. I’ve been somewhat under the weather (physically… my mental health is still good, hoorah) for the last few days, and I thought I had a cold. But now I have the sneaking feeling that it might be something … finish reading “Under the weather…. but presents cheer me up!”
Posted in General Rambling, Photo album, Swaps, Under the Paw, Yarn & stuff
Tagged food, health, presents, sp11, swaps, xander, yarn
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SP11 Package #1! :-D
So! My first SP11 package came! …. A week and a half ago. I’m a bad blogger and totally failed to post about it til now, but I did email my pal and gush a lot. *g* Also… I now, … finish reading “SP11 Package #1! :-D”
Posted in Geeking, Photo album, Swaps, Under the Paw, Yarn & stuff
Tagged food, knitting needles, photos, sp11, swaps, yarn
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Gratuitous Catspam! (And SP11 things)
Xandermog! So! Cute!! In SP11 news, I’ve been having lots of fun. Both my upstream and downstream pals are lovely (*waves to Miss.Teri*) and I’m told that my first package should be with me tomorrow. *bounce* I really hope my … finish reading “Gratuitous Catspam! (And SP11 things)”





