Monthly Archives: May 2008

WIP report

Posted on May 28, 2008 by cheryl

Artichoke Socks – slow but steady. I’m almost finished with the heel flap. Myrtle Leaf Shawl – another slow-but-steady. It’s hard to work on because of the dark yarn. The pattern isn’t that hard, but it’s patterning on both sides, … Continue reading →

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Tour of Tuscany – The Winery

Posted on May 28, 2008 by cheryl

One of the really fun things we did was to visit Fattoria Il Poggio, where they make both wine and olive oil, for an awesome Tuscan dinner and wine tasting. The winery is located in Montecarlo, which is very close … Continue reading →

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Tour of Tuscany – Cinque Terre

Posted on May 27, 2008 by cheryl

In which there is even some knitting content. One of the most scenic tours we took in Italy was the trip to Cinque Terre. This is a group of five towns along the coast of Italy, connected by a series … Continue reading →

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In the Garden

Posted on May 26, 2008 by cheryl

Because Norma shamed me into inspired to start working in the garden yesterday (well, OK, the sunshine had a lot to do with it, too), I got out and started the huge task of weeding. Yes, I should have covered … Continue reading →

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Tour of Tuscany – Pisa

Posted on May 25, 2008 by cheryl

Our next stop was Pisa. This, of course, is what everyone goes to see in Pisa – the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tower is open (you can see some people at the top in the photo), but we … Continue reading →

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