Peggy's Blog
I thought since this is my first blog I would tell you about myself which I know I have told Pieces of this already. I am married with three boys in there 20's one works for the school system doing computer stuff, one grad with a psy, degree and is hoping to go to school to be an xray tech. and one is still in college he wants to be a teacher, I have been married to my husband 29 years with its ups and downs. I have always stayed home since my boys were born about two years after I got married. I luckily didn't have to go back to work and have no desire to. By the way I am almost 55 birthday in July. We have liked in beautiful
colorado Springs for the last 19 years and I love it snow in May and all.
I belong to two twelve step programs Al anon and overeaters anonymous. I spend alot of time now giving service to my overeaters(OA) taking phone calls and doing other things to
support my abstinence. I wasn't really that much overweight but had all the isms worried about my weight, was always snacking even though it was just carrots. I am on a food plan and have a connection with God that supports my food plan and life and has turned my life
around. I share this because it is a part of me and one that has made me very happy.
I have only been knitting since December I have learned a couple times but not stayed with it
the way I am now.
I love having friends a on this board it is so much fun. Right now because of my bi-polar and getting the meds right again I am isolating alot and this board really helps. I think I am somewhere near my 30th square. Well thats all for now. thanks ahead of time for all
your responses
Peggy
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Permalink Reply by Enid Mary Shaw on
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Hi Peggy,
what a nice intro'. I wish you well with your programs. I don't have the first problem, but Oh Boy! do I have trouble with the second.
Only been knitting since December? and 30 squares? That is an average of 6 per month. Great progress.
I'll pop in again, soon
xx
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Permalink Reply by peggy Sack on -
actually I have done this in the last three weeks I try to do two a day need to start reading more so might have to aim for one a day I just want to get my first 40 done to send to planet Pearl.
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Permalink Reply by peggy Sack on
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Well I am one blog from 100 ok I am a person of numbers. I don't mean to be competive.
I am getting ready here to watch a movie 500 Days of Summer someone told me it was really good. Hey what are some of the recent movies out on dvd that are good I like feel good light hearted movies. Not into action or too high drama movies. Thanks again for all your compliments and encouragement on my squares. Now I have to package them and get them sent. I guess I will put bubble wrap around them to keep them clean hopefully we have some.
For now on I will keep the bags I get clothes in when I order them on line which I often do from Pennys there are a few brands there that fit me well. I just ordered to pair of pants to
wear to church in the summer. I f any of you remember me telling you about the green jacket I bought last week well its going back decided I could probably get too nice shirts of some type for church. I always look at what others are wearing in church to get ideas what to wear.
Well thats my blog for now
Take care
Peggy
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Permalink Reply by gayle DeGroot on -
Hi Peggy.....did you get your box sent off today....sure did like all your pictures that you posted...I had a good day, didn't get home til 3.30 pm....but it was all good...brought home a lot more flannel...have about 6 or 8 peices enough for 5 blankets or so in the washer soaking...we always make them wet and dry them in the dryer...some people put soap but I don;t do that...takes enough away from the newness the way I do it...so now another round of making receiving blankets and burp cloths...Ok..hope you had a good day..g
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Permalink Reply by Sue Gillman on -
Peggy bubble wrap can be a bit costly because of its bulk. Sqashing them flat in to bags might be cheaper or even wastefully I wrap some of mine in glad wrap/clingfilm which reduces the bulk a bit. Others might have some better ideas. I don't know how it is for you but we pay on measurements of parcel/box as well as weight, and less costs more so sending a few more as you have done works out cheaper. I've gotabout 80 something to go with the box at bursting point. There are some items slipped in. We sometimes say that pooh bear has been into the parcels. In my parcel I got some childrens books for $!. I have to select soft covers where I could but even if they don't read English the pictures can be talked about. Jeanne will tell you about Pooh and his antics.
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Permalink Reply by peggy Sack on
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I love your idea of the children books why did you get soft covers is there a reason??
We have a good will here which if you don't know what that is (aren't) you from outside the USA. It is a store you can get books for a one dollar of less that people have donated in fact I have donated alot of kids book myself there. I love pooh if you are talking about Winnie the Pooh maybe you mean something different.
Love the idea of cling wrap do you know the squares only weigh an ounce of less. Some one told me to use a prepaid box from the post office I am thinking I might be able to find a regular box and do better. Who knows I just hope I get them off soon I am such a procrastinator especially if what I do takes a little bit of work love the knitting not all the details. Shipping being one. Maybe once I do it I will figure out its not so bad. Just want to find the cheapest way to do it.
Peggy
Have a great day we have another beautiful day in Colorado Springs
Enjoy your day
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Permalink Reply by peggy Sack on
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goodmorning, afternoon or evening . Well today I hope to get alot of knitting done most of what I am doing is on 9 needles so takes longer than 10 needles. Still making some square that went to the pastel colored blanket till my yarn is gone in those colors. I was going to go shopping for new yarn always use my 40 persent coupons my yarn from michaels I have 2 this week but can only use one a day so will go probably thurs or friday I will use on then on the way home from work will get my son to do the other. Love those michaels coupons. I wish I liked the colors in the one lbs some yarns offer but many I don't that would be the most bang for my buck. We have another beautiful day in Colorado Springs today. Nice and sunny. I wish I had something really exciting
to say. We have alot of bunnies that come through our yard they are so cute. maybe I will see a deer today. I have such a dull life but I enjoy it and the children in Africa get
to enjoy my blankets because I have alot of time to knit. Have a great day and thanks for all your replys I really enjoy them,
peggy
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Permalink Reply by P. Jeanne Haessler on -
Hi Peggy,
I agree with Enid...that's tremendous progress to do 30 squares so far....they will be SO MUCH appreciated in blankets to wrap around kids and keep them warm, as winter in South Africa is rapidly approaching. I'm just 4 years older than you. I have very low energy levels due to M.E./CFS, plus the asthma and arthritis and hypoglycemia, however I have a friend who sleeps at most 3 hours a night, rather like Martha Stewart, and she gets SO MUCH done it boggles my mind, lol. I feel like it's Christmas when I get a good energy day, hard to know exactly where to spend the energy first but I love sitting and doing some crochet. I can knit but find it really hard on my shoulders, I just tense all up. Dunno why. My mum was an aces knitter, I still use the afghan and vest she made for me. I too have a connection with God that helps me tremendously day to day with the ups and downs of health and other issues. I am overweight due to thyroid and some accidents that stopped me exercising, however I do eat healthy. It's vexing, I'd love to lose some pounds. I wish crocheting burned more calories, LOL!
Jeanne :)
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Permalink Reply by peggy Sack on
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yep connection with God is so important helping me get through this Bi-polar thing till we get my meds adjusted. I don't know what I would do without God. I just have to stay in the gratitude.
Which I have alot to be grateful for now I have you guys to be thankful for. I need to get back to water aerobics but can't seem to get the motivation to do it. They have a warm pool that feels so good. But I just have to get the motivation to leave the house I tend to isolate right now.
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Permalink Reply by Anne Powell on -
Yippeee Peggy - your blog is up and running. Way to go girl!! I have moved it from Forum Guidelines over to Members Personal Blogs where it will get more attention. Now when you want to add things - thoughts, feelings, whatever... just add them as a reply to your own blog. This can go on - day after day - there is no limit to the size of our blogs We will all be aware of the posting and know exactly where to look to answer you back...... and it will all be in one place, which will be so much easier for you than trying to find things in this huge forum. So glad you have become a blogger!!
We are all looking forward to hearing more from you - and as long as you keep sending messages to the KAS group, you will not be isolated. This has developed into an incredible sisterhood and support network.
Like the sounds of the warm pool you mentioned - wish we had one here. However, Peggy, when it comes to snacking on carrots - not sure I can get excited about that... snacking on anything chocolate - now that gets me excited (and it shows). Wish someone would invent a chocolate flavoured carrot. The only ones I've ever seen are the ones they have at Easter... and somehow I don't think they count as healthy eating.
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Permalink Reply by Anne Powell on
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Posted by Peggy, May 15 as a postscript to her blog intro
I forgot to add I have started to read again. Guess what I am reading A fiction book based on Peoples lives and this girl who runs a yarn store. They are very good there are series of four I got them at the library and they are in big print which I like anyways the series is by
Debbie Macomber the first book is called A good yarn. I am also going to read the help with
a friend
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Permalink Reply by Anne Powell on
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Reply to Peggy's blog posting on books from Enid Mary Shaw
great you are reading. you could alternate working, say, 4 rows with reading 1 page.
I have read some of Debbie's earlier books, and enjoyed them. Let us know what your opinion of the stories are.
xx
And from Jeanne
Yes, I agree, Debbie is a very popular author and deservedly so. Sally Goldenbaum, a KAS member, is also an author of knitting mystery books and in her latest one mentions KAS. You might enjoy looking up her books as well. Just a thought. :) You could personal message her to find out the titles of her books or just check at your library. I have been reading all the Harry Potter Books which I find vastly more rewarding than the Twilight Books, which I couldn't finish. It's interesting all the types of books out there and how what one person loves, another doesn't. Takes all types eh?
Jeanne :)
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