I finished up the crocheted afghan that I started for our friend Stuart more than a year ago. Stuart owns the condo and treats us to a beach visit every year. I'm so glad to have this finished to show him how much we appreciate him. I'm going to leave it draped over the back of the sofa so he'll see it right away when he comes in Thursday afternoon.
I love crocheting ripple afghans, but this might be my last one. It makes my fingers numb and my arm hurt now. As has been said frequently, getting old ain't for sissies. Heck, getting old isn't even for old people, if you ask me.
Ben (Vann's baby brother) and his GF Susan arrived yesterday. And we're expecting our son Phillip and his wife Carrie today (they're on their way as we speak--er uh, type).
I'm sad because the rest of our kids can't be here (including Sophie), but on second thought, there wouldn't be room for everyone in this condo. Everyone would have to sit still. Next year, we're bringing Amy and Andy since they didn't get to come this year--and maybe Cait and Kathryn if they can make it down from RI, and Sophie, of course, oh and Jesse.
I gotta go. Everyone is yelling at me to let's go buy flip flops. Wish they had waited till I was finished here to get flipflopitis.
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On 05/12/2009, Nicole said ...
What a gorgeous afghan! My grandmother tried to teach me to crochet, but I just never did catch on. I sure wish I could do it. Glad you are enjoying your vacation.
On 05/12/2009, Mary on Lake Pulaski said ...
Beautiful Beachy-gan!! The colors are awesome.
On 05/12/2009, Debbie said ...
Beautiful! Hope you're having fun!
On 05/12/2009, Anna said ...
Lovely lovely afghan- such pretty colors and pattern- It looks perfect to cuddle under for an afternoon nap.
Hope you are having a lovely time,
Regards,
Anna
On 05/12/2009, Molly said ...
Ripples do that to me too so it isn't your age! I think its the way you have to hold the work, my fingers get numb every time. It is GORGEOUS, by the way!! Goes great with that lovely couch.
Sounds like you are enjoying your vacation!
Molly
On 05/13/2009, Andy said ...
Beautiful afghan! You are so talented.
On 05/13/2009, Clare said ...
Beautiful! - I have been going to make a ripple afghan to use up some of my yarn.
Hope you are having fun!
On 05/13/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
What a thoughtful, beautiful, and useful gift you've made for Stuart! Well done! Just imagine how delighted he'll be when he sees it! Hope you had one of those "handmade for you by ..." labels to sew onto the afghan.
Hugs!
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