Thanks to all of you for your kind words on David’s death. It has been hard for us, but our SnB on Tuesday was very healing. We were able to talk of our memories of him and the reasons for this tragedy and I think most of us came away with a new resolve to let others know how much we value them before they slip away from us.
I have progress pictures of the shawl to show you, but they are on the camera, which is at home (which, sadly, is where I am not). So you get a list today.
1. I’ve switched themes again. While the last one served me well for a good long time, I needed a switch. I really like this one and I’ve had it sitting there and ready for months. I decided to put it up so that I could have a really handy spot to put my Knitting Scout Badges. I’ll probably change that tagline pretty frequently too.
2. I also have added a new plugin (how do I love thee, WordPress), so that I can instantly add wikipedia links into any text. So let’s say I wanted to link Timbuktu. All I have to do is type “wiki” followed by (Timbuktu) and voila! wiki(Timbuktu). Spiffy eh? I don’t have to go search wikipedia for it and then manually link. If you want the plugin for YOUR wordpress blog, you can snag it here.
3. I also added a plugin so I can give ratings to stuff with cute little stars. I give this plugin [rating:5]!
Pictures soon, little muffins.
M
p.s. does anyone know of a place where I can buy The Opinionated Knitter, but pay with paypal? I know I can buy it from a seller on ebay or something, but I’d prefer a shop that comes with a recommendation from one of you. *edited to add* Thanks Siew!! I didn’t know Elann.com took paypal, but now I do and I bought the book as well as some yarn to knit the Cinnabar Pullover.
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I’ve missed emotions about spreading anything as gospel…you know? LOL
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 10:21 AM ¶It was so wonderful to be together on Tuesday. We have such a fabulous group. LOVE the new theme.
I love the new theme!
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 10:46 AM ¶Elann.com – that’s where I got mine and wahoo at checkout. i had enough vouchers to get the book for free that I didn’t even know about!
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 11:26 AM ¶i’d suggest ordering it from meg swansen at schoolhouse press, but i don’t think they take paypal. they do take credit cards, though, and they have superfast shipping.
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 11:33 AM ¶I like the new theme a lot! Very soothing.
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 11:36 AM ¶I like the new theme. I am off to see about those little stars
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 11:51 AM ¶Love the new theme! And I’ve been considering upgrading from WordPress.com to WordPress.org, just for all the extra neat features that they allow.
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 12:17 PM ¶I love the new look! I was trying to figure out my own interpretations of your Knitting Scout Badges… and I decided it meant that working on a pattern from IK while drinking martinis and trying to do the math to change the gauge will result in bizarrly knitted objects meant for non-humanoids.
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 12:29 PM ¶Oh, thanks for the wiki plugin link!
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 1:47 PM ¶I love your new theme! And those plugins sound great
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 3:28 PM ¶I like the new theme too!
Posted 23 Aug 2007 at 8:21 PM ¶Hey, Mim,
I tried to comment on the post about David, but at the time I think the blog was undergoing the changes I now see…really pretty!
I’m so sorry about David. It’s hard to know when someone’s that troubled, and how much to step in. I’m glad you all are finding some healing together around this tragedy.
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