As I mentioned on Monday, the Meanderthal Shawl languished for a little while because I couldn’t think of what to do for the edge. However, after much futzing around, I have come up with something a little ridiculous - but which I like tremendously :)
So, not completely finished yet, but barreling down on it :)
In other good news, yesterday I was given another 2 month reprieve from chemotherapy. For the time being, things are stable, nothing unwanted has shown up (nothing more, that is) and the numbers are excellent. This was excellent news and Myria and I about collapsed on one another in paroxysms of giddy relief. Of course, on the way home, the windshield was struck by a stone thrown from the truck in front of us. It left a chip about a centimeter wide and a star of fine cracks and (of course) the license plate on the truck was too mud-encrusted to be read.
Still, if this is the universe extracting payment for another 2 chemo-free months...I guess I can deal :)
I have decided that I don’t want to wait until September to re-open Chatters. I miss it and I miss talking with you good folks. I am going to change the time to Saturday night, as that seems to sit well with most and does, I think, enable a few more who would have liked to drop in but couldn’t manage Thursdays.
I’ll provide the official times in Friday’s post :)
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That shawl is seriously gorgeous and congrats on the chemo free months! Woohoo! That IS good news.
Bummer about the windshield but you’re right - in the face of such monumental news, it’s no big deal. :)
Hey! I was the first commenter (commentator?)! That hasn’t happened in awhile. I wonder if it’s a good omen for the rest of the day??? hehehe
First, HUGS!!!! Great news about the treatments. Let’s hope that continues.
Second, I like the edging… good idea! It’s really coming together nicely and the colours look fantastic.
Third, I’m looking forward to chatters. TTYS :)
That was a great edging you chose for the shawl. Just perfect. And great news about the chemo. In fact, wonderful news!
Great shawl! Great news! Rock on!
Bron - I certainly hope the #1 position (and the #2, come to that) confer luck, blessings, silliness - whatever strikes your fancy :)
Ev - Hugs back atcha :) I am ridiculously pleased at the way the ripple pattern is working for the edge - at first it seemed so...I don’t know...counterintuitive?
I am also looking forward to chat - I’ve missed you guys a lot!
Joan - Many thanks :) I wracked my brain trying to think of a way to get down to your little soiree next month but it’s not going to happen this year.
Maybe next = God willin’ and the creek don’t rise?
Amaryllis - LOL! In any group, I would be the least likely to rock on - but I have always loved the expression and it’s cheerful exuberance. Thanks :)
whee!! we’re doing the whole ‘dancing queen’ thing here about your good news!! (think sounds of ABBA bouncing through the airways)
i like your shawl edging- of course, in the light of your other news it does take second place though-
congrats again- must go call dana and spread the word-
oh, that Barb and her ABBA! lol! Congrats on another 2 months! That is good news indeed!
Barb - Well, that just goes to show where your priorities lie - see how you are? LOL!
Nat - Thank you sweetie :)
I LOVE that edge on the shawl—nice choice. And I am super glad to hear the news about the chemo.
Rob - Thanks :)
I officially finished the shawl last night and added a little border. Tune in tomorrow for the final results!
The shawl is beautiful! I’m glad you got good chemo news. Yay on Chatters coming back. Now I just need to remember to go.......
What a great edging idea! It looks fabulous. And *hugs* 2 months reprieve! Yay!
Lisa - It will be nice to see you again!
Opal - I’m glad you think it works. The whole thing weirds me out a little though. The entrelac shawl took me 6 months between conception and the finished object.
This one? About 12 days…
Go figure!
I love the edging. You’re so ingenious!
I always wanted to do chatters, but I work evenings. I get every other weekend off, though, so I’m hoping to make the Saturday chatters.
Your continued good health is great news.
The shawl is absolutely lovely. That edging is perfect. I think you’ve pushed me into trying to make one for my sister. There is nothing as cozy as a shawl!
Marcy - It would be great to see you there!
Lydia - I agree - there’s nothing so cozy as a shawl but what I find especially interesting is that a shawl seems to be cozy to the heart and spirit - as well as to the body!
