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Got snow?

What do these snowmen need? Yes! Knitwear!!!! What is a snowman without a scarf or hat that is knitted????? A sorry state indeed! See?? A handmade scarf makes all of the difference in the world! Don’t knit? Check out these Etsy sellers… Hand knitted cowls Hand knitted scarves Hand knitted hats Do you knit? Check out these free patterns? From LollyKnitting around here are some luscious knitting patterns ? I love this Burberry inspired neck cowl scarf pattern from The garter Girl! I must be in a cowl mood, here is another one from Elemental Stitches! A free knitted cowl pattern , sweet? -- Knit Fast, Dye Yarn "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass... it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

Let it Snow...

I am off today. They are sending the kids home from school early. We are in a Winter storm watch and it is snowing like crazy out there. Our town has about 4 snowplows, so when it snows here it is an emergency. No one knows how to drive, we don't even own a snow shovel. We just "broom" our snow away.   That tells you how much snow we usually get. It is so fun when we do get it. Our first winter down here, we thought everyone was crazy, a few flurries and a panic sets in, but it didn't take us long to realize why. If no one clears the roads, it is very hard to get anywhere. So it turns into a big holiday for most everyone. With all meetings, churches, schools, etc...shutting down as soon as it starts snowing. Unfortunately I have a job at a hospital, and have to get there. I have been there before when it snowed and ended up "stuck" at work, (we can't leave until our replacement gets there). After a few years, I learned when leaving for work du