Ball game, yarn, Tupelo honey and a movie

Last night I went to a ball game. I love the Spikes. The atmosphere is great. The people sitting around us are usually very nice; lots of fun at the park! Last night was no exception even if we did lose. The one pitcher walked the based loaded and then walked one home.

As if to try to make up for it, the Spikes rallied in the 9th but still lost by one. I won't mention which "one" that was.

Sometimes I take my knitting to the park with me and I knit while in a line or while waiting for the game to begin. Once I knit during a game while I was trying to finish off a pair of baby socks. I don't have to look at them much while I knit so I really don't miss any of the game.

I'm glad I didn't try that last night. Pop fly fouls kept coming in our direction. Even near the concession stands it wasn't safe. I was in line and a guy yelled "HEADS!" We all ducked because we had no idea where the ball was. It hit the roof of the stand, so yeah, close enough!

This weekend I'm going to a yarn shop but I actually have an ulterior motive. There are new yarns in the store but I'm really going to that area for the tea shop next door. They carry Tupelo honey. I've been jonesing for that since I was at Ag Progress Days earlier this week. Something about standing around hives, looking at all the combs of honey, gave me visions of Tupelo, dancing through my head.

Tomorrow afternoon I've decided to go see Julie & Julia. Looking at the theatres around here it was decided we have three choices: District 9, G.I. Joe or Julie & Julia. I'm betting J & J will be leaving first so I'd best see it before it's gone. The other two aren't going anywhere any time soon.

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Yarn and movies

I can't think of a better combination!

Saturday I went to Delightful Ewe with a friend. What a wonderful day! It started with a stop at Sheetz for latte. The drive was nice and the weather was good. Partly sunny/cloudy at first. Then the sun would break through and it was beautiful.

Ruth had just gotten her car back. It was all nice and fixed and painted.

The next stop was the yarn store. We browsed; we knit; we bought. Like I really need any more stash? And your point is? Besides, 15% of all sales went to Relay for Life. I bought the needle I need for the Magic Loop. I have 2 different colors of sock yarn I can use so I'm all set.

We went to The Meadows for a custard sundae. Heaven or just short thereof! I love that custard stand. While we were in there the sky opened. A total downpour for just a couple minutes. As we came out I noticed the plant shop beside Sheetz is open. I think I'll have to bring mom down there to take a look.

Then we went to a tea shop next to the yarn shop. My second beverage passion, right behind coffee. I got two types - Earl Grey Winter White and Ice Wine Black. I just had a cuppa Earl Grey. Nice -- but not for the first drink of the day. I'd especially enjoy it in the afternoon or evening, I think.

The trip home was likewise lovely. We still had to leave the windows down a bit because of the paint smell but it wasn't bad.

I was home for about 1/2 hour and had to leave for the movie. A'ndrea and I decided to see Angels & Demons. Ruth was possibly going to meet up with us.

Another good movie! Star Trek last week; Angels and Demons this week. The only thing that really bothered me was the use of the Presence Lamp. Freaked me out and creeped me out! There were some minor continuity problems, mostly between Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons and nothing much in the movie itself. I will probably rent it on video because I really need to see the Hadron Collider bit again. The one possible continuity problem that did bother me in the film was during that part. Talk about "things that make you go -- HUH?"

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Mad weave socks

I'm almost finished with the socks! One more repeat and I'm ready for the toe. I can't wait! I love the color and the stitch but I hate the heel and toe instructions. I did the heel as the pattern said but I'm doing my own toe. My toe pattern fits much better than the one in the instructions. I tried that toe with the other sock, ripped it out and did it my way. I'm not doing that again. I see no reason to redo work without good cause.

The next pair I think will be with the yarn A'ndrea got for me.

At the moment I'm between chick-lit books so I'm reading "Charlie Wilson's War." The movie was excellent as is the book, but the book is more detailed. I'm enjoying the read.

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I Can't Wait!!!

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince   Looks like this is going to be cool but I have to wait until July. Damn WB!

I saw "Australia" last Saturday. It was good. All the aboriginals were magnificent! Very well cast! Hugh Jackman was brilliant AND droolworthy.  I'm not a big Nicole Kidman fan. She's a very adequate craftsman but not a brilliant actress. However, she kept her British accent amidst the Aussies. That's very difficult considering she's originally an Aussie.

Continuity left much to be desired.

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