Quiet for a little while. . .
This is the project that I'm going to be taking with me this week on my somewhat unexpected trip to South Carolina. A very close friend of our family is in her final days and we are going to be with her so that we can say our goodbyes and hopefully make her last bit of time here a little bit more cheerful.
The socks are for Pete and this is the third time that I have started them. This heavyweight Socks that Rock is throwing me for a loop! I ended up knitting them with US 4's and did 48 stitches around. Needles to say, they are knitting up quickly at that gauge.
I'll be back late next week, but may not be posting until the following week, depending on my level of physical and emotional exhaustion. Please send my friend good thoughts for a peaceful and graceful exit from this world -- she was a crafter at one time too. . .
Warm thoughts for all. Socks are a good project for a trip like that.
Posted by: jillian neary | Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 10:20 AM
Have a safe trip, girlfriend. I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by: Theresa | Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 11:35 AM
Safe travels to all of you and big hugs from all of us down here. You are in our thoughts.
Posted by: Vikki | Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 12:46 PM
Hey - warm thoughts and hugs.
Posted by: Nicole | Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 08:29 PM
Oh, I'm sorry . . . sending hugs your way.
Posted by: --Deb | Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 08:56 PM
My thoughts are with you and your friend.
Posted by: Bronwen | Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 12:58 AM
Julie,
I am so sorry about your friend. Hopefully things will go easily for her. When you get Pete's sock all figured out, I would really like to see your numbers. Maybe I would actually knit hubby some socks for his huge feet with the str heavyweight. ;) I live near Raleigh, NC. So close and yet so far. Please take care of yourself. *hugs*
Posted by: Maryann | Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 06:31 AM
Oh no J. I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: Scout | Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 09:00 AM
nice colorway. i've wanted to make mansocks for a while, but all the yarn i find is more appropriate for women.
Posted by: bekka | Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 09:22 PM
Oh dear...I hope you have a good goodbye with your friend and that she has an easy passing. My thoughts will be with you.
Posted by: Marie | Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 11:57 PM
I'm so sorry... I hope the best for you and your friend. Have a safe trip and I wish you well.
Posted by: tiennie | Monday, August 28, 2006 at 12:33 AM
Thinking graceful exit thoughts for your friend...
Posted by: claudia | Monday, August 28, 2006 at 08:34 AM
My thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Posted by: Imbrium | Monday, August 28, 2006 at 10:23 AM
Safe trip! And that yarn is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Tania A | Monday, August 28, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Hope your trip goes well. It is so hard to see our friends sick. I hope you get some really good time with her.
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10:01 AM
Wishing the best for your friend and her family. We just recently lost a family member that was one of those honestly good people, and she will be greatly missed.
Posted by: Nanc | Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:12 AM
Sorry to hear about your friend. I wish you and your family safe travels there and hope that your friend finds comfort during this difficult time.
Posted by: wanda | Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 06:32 PM
So sorry about your friend. I'll say a prayer for all of you.
Posted by: Dorothy B | Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 08:13 AM
Julie--I think it is wonderful that you will be with your friend at the end. It is so important for your closure and her comfort. Safe trip.
Posted by: Deb | Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 12:34 PM
I check your site from time to time b/c I think you are so neat...
Safe travels to you and good thoughts for your friend.
Posted by: Laurie | Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 03:30 PM
you and your friend are in my thoughts. i am sure you will all be such a comfort to your friend.
Posted by: delia | Friday, September 01, 2006 at 07:49 AM