Monthly Archives: April 2004

candygram

Posted on April 30, 2004 by mariko

Though today was a sad, sad day because it was Bob Edwards’ last day as the host of NPR‘s Morning Edition, it was a happy day for candy! In the upper left corner is Hershey’s Nuggets–extra creamy milk chocolate with … Continue reading →

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sausage on wheels

Posted on April 29, 2004 by mariko

I live in a small, laughably un-diverse community, but every six weeks, I get a dose of German culture when the German food truck guy comes rolling into town. Yes, this guy drives down from the Bay Area with his … Continue reading →

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body blockin’

Posted on April 28, 2004 by mariko

I am about to journey into sleeve hell now that I have completed the front and back of Split Personality. Here she is a’blockin’: I’m not the most detailed blocker. I just kind of measured, pinned the pieces to a … Continue reading →

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slippermania!

Posted on April 27, 2004 by mariko

Nancy has written up the pattern for her grandmother’s crazy slippers to share with all you knitting fiends out there, so everyone get on board the slipper train! (I’m thinking a pair in cotton might be just the ticket for … Continue reading →

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this and that

Posted on April 26, 2004 by mariko

Woohoo! It’s the beginning of a Crazy Slipper Revolution, people! Join up! Nancy has promised to write down a pattern one of these days, so when she does, I’ll post it here. In the meantime, Elisabeth has kindly shared her … Continue reading →

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crazy knittin’ fun

Posted on April 24, 2004 by mariko

I started this morning off by winning some GGH Goa in hot pink on ebay! Woohoo! Very excited, since I have been wanting to knit with GGH for some time now. After that, I went to San Luis Obispo to … Continue reading →

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phildar arrival

Posted on April 23, 2004 by mariko

Woohoo, today I got these in the mail: I ordered them from Knit ‘n’ Tyme in Canada. I wanted the Famille book because of one of the zip cardies in there, and I wasn’t going to order the spring 04 … Continue reading →

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imagine all the peep-uhl

Posted on April 22, 2004 by mariko

Just as I was fretting over what to blog about, Pete the UPS guy came and dropped off a little box from Lion Brand. The Great Cheap Yarn Fiesta continues! I present Lion Brand Imagine, a mohair/nylon blend: The color … Continue reading →

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the incredible, edible egg

Posted on April 21, 2004 by mariko

I’m talking about the incredible, edible KINDER SURPRISE EGGS, of course. I accidentally ordered some from Germany, and they arrived today in all their ovoid splendor: These things are addictive. Not only is the chocolate quite tasty, but the surprise … Continue reading →

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did someone say caramel?

Posted on April 20, 2004 by mariko

I feel so much better today that I am practically giddy with delight! Thanks for all your well wishes. I should probably talk about knitting, but today I would rather talk about chocolate, okay? Have any of you noticed the … Continue reading →

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