Here's an example of getting ready for something to happen and then nothing! I carved the pumpkin, from our garden, naturally, set out the bowl of candy, turned on the porch light and waited for the trick-or-treaters that never came. Not one. Last year we had about 20 kids show up, but this year with Halloween arriving on a school night, I think parents were keeping their kids in, in this neighborhood, anyway. I may have to find a new home for the candy, though. It's so tempting.
The weeks have been nice and warm lately, so Master Gardener, D, has put in the winter garden from seeds. And what do you know, Mother Nature has graced us again. The seeds are coming up. The nights have been very cool and today it's drizzling rain. Now the test will be if these little plants can withstand the colder weather.
The strings are for snow peas to climb up on.
The roses seem to like warm or cold and are producing buds. Here's another perfect bloom in yellow. Bare root rose plants are available in January, so we're hoping to find some with exotic colors.
Elk Creek High School has called me to substitute a few times lately, and I finally remembered to take my camera. This photo is of the school barn. Later in the year the barn will house mostly pigs, sometimes a couple of sows and their piglets that are so cute and pink. Or there will be young pigs (or hogs) that students buy and raise to adulthood to be sold at the Glenn County Fair. Yes, Virginia, that's where pork chops and ham comes from. We've also had goats and sheep. I love to see the animals, but I try not to think about their end result.
Right now, three horses live in the pasture. Part of their fencing runs parallel to the path students take to and from the cafeteria up the hill at the elementary school. So naturally, as I approached to take pictures, I was checked out up close and personal for food.
Next time I'll have some carrots or an apple in my pocket. Here's a more pleasing picture of mr. horse - he seems to be posing for me. These horses belong to people that live in the neighborhood. What an easy life.
No matter where I go, I take my knitting. Here are a few more items I have ready for the craft bazaar. This is a bulky hat, which will be nice and warm. I used two skeins of worsted weight yarn and size 11 needles. This is a free knitting pattern: Lion Brand Tweed Stripes Rosy Ribbed Hat #L10534.
I also knitted another "three ribs with cable on the side" scarf. The first one went to my sister, C. Love this yarn with the flecks in it. I think it's a Red Heart Super Saver brand.
This is a neck warmer that started as a scarf. It has two cables with seed stitch edging. I shortened it, of course, and made two buttonholes. I'm not satisfied with the brown buttons, though, so I'll look for some that are a little brighter and bigger. The yarn is from the Deborah Norville collection - Serenity - worsted weight - walnut is the color. I like the texture, softness, and weight of this yarn. I'm using for a hat, also.
Today is definitely a day to stay in and knit. So after I put a roast in the oven, I'm going to do just that. Knitting with the prospect of good food for dinner, yum. So until later, knit and crochet on. GG
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