So the Leopard release was quite spectacular. I was one of the first 20 people in line (and was actually in line with some of the same people from the Apple Store opening!), so I did get a t-shirt, and my copy of Leopard. I was glad I went early too, since half and hour before the store opened, the line went all the way around the block!
It was certainly worth it too, because Leopard is pretty sweet. I’d highly recommend it if you are on the fence about upgrading. I also gave into the siren song of the iPod while in the Apple store, and picked up a shiny new toy. *I’m so weak.** ;)
I’ve been iPod less for a while now, and the combination of a big screen, WiFi with Safari, and the ability to banish my car radio turned out to be too much to handle. Maybe someday I’ll get an iPhone, but for now, the iPod Touch is close enough for me. It’s a bit easier on the wallet too, especially since I barely ever use my phone.
Oh Apple, why must you exploit my weakness for shiny things?
In other news, I just sent all these lovelies off to The Loopy Ewe today. Phew! Look for it sometime soon, in one of Sheri’s infamous sneak ups. Keep an eye out too, because the last batch went crazy fast! (who knew nerdy yarn could be so popular?) There’s a few new colorways in there, and all the yarn is my new 850 MHz Merino sock yarn.
Between finishing up the yarn dyeing and other things this weekend, it was pretty crazy. I ended up spending an hour cleaning up black yarn dye on Sunday, after tipping over one of the containers I was using all over the floor and onto Dallas, who happened to be laying right under the table. The poor guy jumped up, sending yarn dye flying all over the creation. Luckily it didn’t really damage anything, and after a long scrub Dallas was no longer all black (good thing I didn’t spill warm water and vinegar on him too!), but it was quite the detour from my dyeing plans that day.
I also had a big family occasion this weekend, as my Grandparents celebrated their 60th Anniversary. I admire my Grandparents profusely, and hope that someday I can have a marriage as strong as theirs. It’s not always easy, but they’ve stuck by each other through everything for 60 years, and I think that’s so cool. So Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa, I love you both!
Well, that’s about it for me peeps. I need to get to bed before it gets too late, so I’ll catch you later. Next time I can show you how I just re-organized my office with a yarn shelf. Yup, I have a yarn shelf now…it’s a slippery slope.
Oh, and beware of those Apple stores!
Happy Anniversary to your Grandparents! Mine have also been married 60 years! Look at all the apple and yarny goodness!
What a lovely couple! When I’ve been married for 60 years (only 59,4 to go) I hope I look as happy!
I adore the yarn picture… so much goodness at one table… YUMMM!!! (not being an apple fan - yeah I know I’m on thin ice here - I much prefer the yarn goodness)
Wow… u got that much more yarns! Mum has a weakness for Apple stuff too!
your grandparents are beautiful people! mine just celebrated 62 years weekend before last! congrats to them!
A shelf? A single shelf? That’s it? Really? Amateur. =P
Happy Anniversary to you grandparents! They look so happy. Apple is constantly tempting me with their shiny goodness. :)
Happy anniversary! I remember the party for my grandparents’ 60th… such a wonderful wonderful occasion.
(And we’re going to the Apple store today to buy Leopard. We’d said that was it, but now you’ve got the hubby thinking about an iPod Touch, too!)
Happy Anniversary! They are some very lucky people.
That is a lot of delicious looking yarn, adam. You really are moving up in the fiber world quite fast!
Happy Anniversary to your grandparents!!
The only thing holding me back from the iPod Touch is the tiny tiny memory. My 20G is on its last legs, and I’m hoping it holds out for the next Touch generation - with hopefully more memory.
Sigh, I can’t upgrade for a while because Adobe Acrobat Pro needs some kind of full upgrade to work with Leopard… and it won’t be ready until January 2008. It’s probably a good thing though b/c I know I’d walk out of the store with an iPod touch too :)
Happy anniversary to your grandparents - great picture of them, too!
What is the name of the colorway that is in the front middle of the screen? It’s gorgeous! I am thinking that I might have to stalk Sheri a little more than usual…
WOW, that yarn looks good enough to eat! The colors are beautiful. Sure was a great anniversary party…it’s encouraging to know that there are still some good solid marriages out there that we can look to for an example! Love ya Mom
Bless their dazzling little hearts! Happy Anniversary, Grandmere et Grandpere! I hope hope hope that I’m that lithe, agile and sharp when i’m their age! (We have a splendid marriage, but as we married when I was over 40 I doubt that we’ll have a 60th; still, we’re doing all right! I do hope you take a few minutes now and again to ask them about their wedding day - their courtship, their childhoods. Those stories are your heritage, their legacy, and more precious than anything on earth. (That yarn is eye-wateringly beautiful, by the way.)
Happy anniversary to your grandparents! Apple stores are very dangerous, indeed. Do you think that leopard is worth the upgrade? I’m considering it, mostly for the easy peasy backups…
My husband bought an iPhone for me about a week ago. I was a little annoyed that it doesn’s support MMS (Muli Media/Pics) via text msgs. My friends send me pics of their knitted goods all the time. Instead, it refers me to an AT&T site that requires a user id and password to view the picture. Booo!! Other than that, I like the features of web access, the iPod, calendar and all the other good stuff smart phones have. I still miss my Treo sigh.
Happy Anniversary to your grandparents. They smile with their eyes; they are happy people. Shiny things with flashing lights are difficult to resist and apple know it! Great yarn, excellent colour combinations.
Oh my gosh!
I want both yarns in the upper left. The orange and blue and the green and something one below it.
Stupid yarn diet.