Tonight's game took another 10 years off my life. A 13 round shoot out! THIRTEEN! The Rangers won. WHEW!
BTW, we have a prize donation! So get knitting and post those pictures. You have to have at least one FO for charity to be entered in the drawing. The drawing will be the first Wednesday of November -- which happens to be November 1, too.
If you want to offer a prize donation, email me at groved7291@mypacks.net. Just a skein a yarn, or a couple stitch markers, would be great. (And maybe a little Miss Clairol so I can get rid of these grey hairs that multiply like bunnies during long shootouts!)
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Saturday, October 07, 2006
A win and a loss
Congratulations to Michele and her Habs as they beat MFB's Leafs in the 4th round of the shootout. Of course the Habs have my ex Avalanche goalie Aebischer minding the net!! I forgot he was traded in March.
Our Penn State Icers won their first game of the regular season against Washington/Jefferson tonight, it's an away game and I decided not to travel. I've been watching the Leafs while listening to MFB's broadcast on the internet. It's hard to knit when your ears are listening to one game while your eyes are trying to watch a game and watch the needles. So far I only had to fix one mistake. LOL
Driving home from dinner last night I remembered my satellite radio has hockey coverage, so I found another place for hockey and knitting (if MFB is driving of course).
Tomorrow is game two for Penn State, the Leafs are off and Vancouver visits Denver to take on the Av's. Ahhhhhh, hockey - isn't life great??
Hope everyone's teams is doing as well as Michele's.
Our Penn State Icers won their first game of the regular season against Washington/Jefferson tonight, it's an away game and I decided not to travel. I've been watching the Leafs while listening to MFB's broadcast on the internet. It's hard to knit when your ears are listening to one game while your eyes are trying to watch a game and watch the needles. So far I only had to fix one mistake. LOL
Driving home from dinner last night I remembered my satellite radio has hockey coverage, so I found another place for hockey and knitting (if MFB is driving of course).
Tomorrow is game two for Penn State, the Leafs are off and Vancouver visits Denver to take on the Av's. Ahhhhhh, hockey - isn't life great??
Hope everyone's teams is doing as well as Michele's.
Oh Those Boys!
Another shoot out! Another victory! If this keeps up, my husband will have to learn CPR before the seasons through.
And ... another little hat, but my camera is at the office, so a photo will have to wait.
ps Oh Twig -- guess whose team is coming to Buffalo next week? Wanna have a little friendly wager? See who can knit the most during the game?
And ... another little hat, but my camera is at the office, so a photo will have to wait.
ps Oh Twig -- guess whose team is coming to Buffalo next week? Wanna have a little friendly wager? See who can knit the most during the game?
Friday, October 06, 2006
New Here!
Hello hockey fans!!!
I guess I'll start off with a bit about me ... I'm a Canadian living in the USA & I'm a HUGE hockey fan & knitter .... my dd is a totally AWESOME goalie and has a bright hockey future ahead of her. I do a lot of knitting at her practices, I can't really knit at her games since I am a goalie Mom & I'm to busy freaking out if the players get in her crease - lol. She plays for CSI - Colorado Springs Independents, we are a brand new team in a new league (and we're looking for sponsors - lol)
I have two boys as well, but so far neither of them play hockey ... dh still plays hockey too ... I only play in the driveway now - lol.
* Sherri
I guess I'll start off with a bit about me ... I'm a Canadian living in the USA & I'm a HUGE hockey fan & knitter .... my dd is a totally AWESOME goalie and has a bright hockey future ahead of her. I do a lot of knitting at her practices, I can't really knit at her games since I am a goalie Mom & I'm to busy freaking out if the players get in her crease - lol. She plays for CSI - Colorado Springs Independents, we are a brand new team in a new league (and we're looking for sponsors - lol)
I have two boys as well, but so far neither of them play hockey ... dh still plays hockey too ... I only play in the driveway now - lol.* Sherri
Still searching for a charity
I'm way impressed to see how quickly all of you managed to find a charity - and some of you have already finished the first projects, wo-how! I can't believe what a difference there is to charities overseas and ours here - here they'll collect clothes and stuff too for various reasons, but as I saw it on their webpages, they're not particularly interested in self-knitted items. Huh? Why not?
Then I contacted our local women's shelter if they're in need of something knitted - and would you believe it, the mail that I got back wasn't very friendly indeed. They said they'd need money, not anything knitted - sh**, they made me feel like a dumbo.
I'm still waiting for an answer from the local hospital, perhaps they'd need some little hats and stuff for babies born too early (once more I don't remember the correct english word for it). If I get one more answer like the one from the women's shelter, then I'll be molto-frustrated and will be heading for one of your overseas charities. If they don't want my stuff here - to hell with them ;(
Thanks for reading my rant, I needed to get that off my chest!
Onto a happier topic - my boys played against one of the "biggies" last night and totally messed up the first 40 minutes - it seemed they were non-existant, they were back 2:0 and no one would have given a dime on them anymore.
Then the last period started and voilá - our new darling Canadian Christian Sbrocca (he's a singer too, having released 2 CDs in Canada already) showed what he's up to - goodie! They scored 4 times in 2.22 minutes and won the game - hallelujah!
Then I contacted our local women's shelter if they're in need of something knitted - and would you believe it, the mail that I got back wasn't very friendly indeed. They said they'd need money, not anything knitted - sh**, they made me feel like a dumbo.
I'm still waiting for an answer from the local hospital, perhaps they'd need some little hats and stuff for babies born too early (once more I don't remember the correct english word for it). If I get one more answer like the one from the women's shelter, then I'll be molto-frustrated and will be heading for one of your overseas charities. If they don't want my stuff here - to hell with them ;(
Thanks for reading my rant, I needed to get that off my chest!
Onto a happier topic - my boys played against one of the "biggies" last night and totally messed up the first 40 minutes - it seemed they were non-existant, they were back 2:0 and no one would have given a dime on them anymore.
Then the last period started and voilá - our new darling Canadian Christian Sbrocca (he's a singer too, having released 2 CDs in Canada already) showed what he's up to - goodie! They scored 4 times in 2.22 minutes and won the game - hallelujah!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Yay! Nice opening game
The big news isn't that we won, but that we have a captain! Last year, the Rangers went the entire season without a captain. Mark Messier retired, but his number hadn't been retired yet and was planned and I guess it just seemed wrong to have a new captain before The Captain was officially said goodbye to. Tonight right before the game, the C was sewn on to Jaromir Jagr's jersey.
I wasn't sure how I'd feel about Brendan Shanahan coming to NY. I've spent a long time not liking him because he played for "the enemy." After watching the game tonight, a combination of Jagr, Shanahan, Nylander and Prucha on one team is going to be pretty deadly. After having lived through 8 years without going to the playoffs, I was in heaven last year when they made it -- even though they got knocked out in the first round. Dare I say it? This year, I think the Rangers will have the wherewithal to go farther.
In knitting, I've completed the first item for CIC. I actually started it last night while I was watching other games and completed it tonight.
I wasn't sure how I'd feel about Brendan Shanahan coming to NY. I've spent a long time not liking him because he played for "the enemy." After watching the game tonight, a combination of Jagr, Shanahan, Nylander and Prucha on one team is going to be pretty deadly. After having lived through 8 years without going to the playoffs, I was in heaven last year when they made it -- even though they got knocked out in the first round. Dare I say it? This year, I think the Rangers will have the wherewithal to go farther.
In knitting, I've completed the first item for CIC. I actually started it last night while I was watching other games and completed it tonight.
New member
I saw the link in Michelle's blog and couldn't resist *g* I'm a Leafs fan, and will be knitting (and crocheting, yes I said the c word ;)) for Warming Families, Dulaan and the Chatham-Kent Women's Shelter (my hometown - my aunt works there).
(And any Ottawa fans can just stay quiet about last night's game *LOL*)
(And any Ottawa fans can just stay quiet about last night's game *LOL*)
I'm a Sabres fan too! :)
Hi everyone!
Thanks so much for letting me join the group. My name is Jessica and while I'm currently living in central NJ I am a totally rabid Buffalo Sabres fan! :) After living near Buffalo for four years during college, you just can't help but be converted. After the performance last night (despite the fact that I'm not too sure about the new uniforms), I'm hoping for another awesome season.
I haven't done any charity work in a while, and I figure this is a good excuse to start. The local chapter of Project Linus is fairly active here and I hope to contribute to them either through squares toward a group afghan with the local SnB, or an in shop knitting day that is approaching soon. My all time favorite charity however is Heartmade Blessings. I used to be much more active with them, so I hope to get a few squares (is "crochet" a dirty word here?! ;) ) to them soon.
I'm looking forward to being part of this group! I hope to make it around to all of your individual blogs soon. In the meantime, happy knitting and Go Sabres!!
(P.S. I thought of you all as I walked past MSG today and all the crazy Rangers fans were milling about listening to a live band, waiting for their first game to start. I may have to take my life in my hands and go see the Sabres there this season! ;))
Thanks so much for letting me join the group. My name is Jessica and while I'm currently living in central NJ I am a totally rabid Buffalo Sabres fan! :) After living near Buffalo for four years during college, you just can't help but be converted. After the performance last night (despite the fact that I'm not too sure about the new uniforms), I'm hoping for another awesome season.
I haven't done any charity work in a while, and I figure this is a good excuse to start. The local chapter of Project Linus is fairly active here and I hope to contribute to them either through squares toward a group afghan with the local SnB, or an in shop knitting day that is approaching soon. My all time favorite charity however is Heartmade Blessings. I used to be much more active with them, so I hope to get a few squares (is "crochet" a dirty word here?! ;) ) to them soon.
I'm looking forward to being part of this group! I hope to make it around to all of your individual blogs soon. In the meantime, happy knitting and Go Sabres!!
(P.S. I thought of you all as I walked past MSG today and all the crazy Rangers fans were milling about listening to a live band, waiting for their first game to start. I may have to take my life in my hands and go see the Sabres there this season! ;))
Admin type stuff
- I'm turning off word verification until we start having a problem with spam.
- If I don't have the name you would prefer on the sidebar with the teams represented let me know and I'll change it to your preference.
- If I don't have your personal blog linked, it's because you have more than one and I didn't know which one to choose or I don't know your blog's URL.
Caps to the Cup!
Here it is -- the first cap in the Sabres' quest for the Cup. Hmmm, maybe I could knit some in silver yarn?
Count me in too!
This sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks to Barb for telling me about this knitalong, to Twig for starting it, and Michelle for the button, which I'll add to my blog as soon as I can.
I'm cheering for my local team, and obsession, the Colorado Avalanche.
My charity knitting will be chemo caps for the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion of the University of Colorado Hospital.
Also... if you're in the area, on Friday, October 13th, A Knitted Peace in Littleton will be having a Mammoknits Night. We'll be making knitted breasts for the cancer center at Swedish Hospital. It's from 5 - 9, and there will be live music and snacks. Call the store to RSVP and for more information: 303-730-0366. Bring dp needles, yarn will be supplied.
GO AVs!!
Joanne
http://www.rjconklin.com/keeptalking.htm
I'm cheering for my local team, and obsession, the Colorado Avalanche.
My charity knitting will be chemo caps for the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion of the University of Colorado Hospital.
Also... if you're in the area, on Friday, October 13th, A Knitted Peace in Littleton will be having a Mammoknits Night. We'll be making knitted breasts for the cancer center at Swedish Hospital. It's from 5 - 9, and there will be live music and snacks. Call the store to RSVP and for more information: 303-730-0366. Bring dp needles, yarn will be supplied.
GO AVs!!
Joanne
http://www.rjconklin.com/keeptalking.htm
Go Sabres!!!!!!!!!!
3-2 over the Cup Champions in a shoot out! I love those boys.
And I love knitting! Right now I'm doing "Caps to the Capital" for my charity project -- it's through "Save the Children" -- you knit preemie hats and they get sent to the White House to educate GW on the needs of third-world, our world, undernourished and health challenged babies.
One cap per game is my goal -- hmmm, maybe in team colors?
PS Twig -- my butt has been on trial. But (hee hee) it's back now!
And I love knitting! Right now I'm doing "Caps to the Capital" for my charity project -- it's through "Save the Children" -- you knit preemie hats and they get sent to the White House to educate GW on the needs of third-world, our world, undernourished and health challenged babies.
One cap per game is my goal -- hmmm, maybe in team colors?
PS Twig -- my butt has been on trial. But (hee hee) it's back now!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Woohoo
Glad to see folks signing up. I wish I could claim the idea of a hockey knitalong by myself, but it was Knitting Jones' idea first. Now if she would get her butt in here!
I haven't quite decided what my charity knitting is going to be, but I have until 7 pm on Thursday to figure it out. I'm going to try making a catnip mouse and if that turns out, I'll probably make a gazillion of them for the local animal shelters. I also think I'll be knitting for Children in Common.
I haven't quite decided what my charity knitting is going to be, but I have until 7 pm on Thursday to figure it out. I'm going to try making a catnip mouse and if that turns out, I'll probably make a gazillion of them for the local animal shelters. I also think I'll be knitting for Children in Common.
Hi all, I'm in!!
Sounds like a lot of fun. Twig thanks so much for a great idea and thanks to Not An Artist for the great button.
I'm naive about the ways of KAL's as this is my first so if I do something strange, let me know. I see a couple of blog friends here already and I think I know of at least three others that I'm going to email and give them a heads up.
MFB (husband) has a post on his blog today about the history of The Stanley Cup if anyone is interested.
I'm representing the Colorado Avalanche. But I also have to humor MFB who, as Ms. M's Miscellany, cheering on his hometown "Cup-less Leafs". Ours is a home of a Canadian and an American currently living in Pennsylvania. I may also keep you updated on the ACHA team MFB does play by play for, The Pennsylvania State University Icers.
I'll be knitting hats and gloves for some local charities in the area.
Good luck to everyone's teams.
I'm naive about the ways of KAL's as this is my first so if I do something strange, let me know. I see a couple of blog friends here already and I think I know of at least three others that I'm going to email and give them a heads up.
MFB (husband) has a post on his blog today about the history of The Stanley Cup if anyone is interested.
I'm representing the Colorado Avalanche. But I also have to humor MFB who, as Ms. M's Miscellany, cheering on his hometown "Cup-less Leafs". Ours is a home of a Canadian and an American currently living in Pennsylvania. I may also keep you updated on the ACHA team MFB does play by play for, The Pennsylvania State University Icers.
I'll be knitting hats and gloves for some local charities in the area.
Good luck to everyone's teams.
What a Great Idea!
Knitting and hockey are my two "me time" passions and I'm thrilled to see someone has come up with a knitalong incorporating the two.
I will be knitting wash cloths and mini stockings for Canadian troops whilst watching my beloved if Cup-less Leafs.
I will be knitting wash cloths and mini stockings for Canadian troops whilst watching my beloved if Cup-less Leafs.
Hi and Thanks!
Well... it seems I'm here as well - never done such a thing, neither posted on blogger so far, so if I screw anything up now, please bear with me ;)
I'd like to give a very special thanks to Twig for coming up with this most amazing idea, we hockey-knitting-nuts just have to unite! A big thanks too to Michelle for that cool button!
I'll be representing Austria's HC Innsbruck - all the best to everyone's fave team!
Dipsy D.
I'd like to give a very special thanks to Twig for coming up with this most amazing idea, we hockey-knitting-nuts just have to unite! A big thanks too to Michelle for that cool button!
I'll be representing Austria's HC Innsbruck - all the best to everyone's fave team!
Dipsy D.
A Button
Hi Team!
I made a button for us to use on our blog sidebars if we want:
Please feel free to use either button!
(please save to your own server though)
I may tweak the colours later but now its time to sleep.
And I also wanted to say thanks again to Lesley for starting this great Hockey KAL, and wish everyone's teams the best in the upcoming season!
not an artist
I made a button for us to use on our blog sidebars if we want:
Please feel free to use either button!
(please save to your own server though)
I may tweak the colours later but now its time to sleep.
And I also wanted to say thanks again to Lesley for starting this great Hockey KAL, and wish everyone's teams the best in the upcoming season!
not an artist
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Welcome
Welcome to the Hockey Knitalong.
Represent your favorite team. Knit for the charity of your choice. Use the patterns and yarn you want. No one is going to tell you what you can or can’t do. No deadlines except the official end date will be the last day of the regular season. As you get items knitted up, you can distribute them as you wish. Give them to your local battered women’s shelter, homeless shelter, animal shelter, or send stuff to CIC or the Dulaan Project, or….whatever.
If you're interested in donating prizes to encourage participation, email me at groved7291@mypacks.net
Everyone is welcome to join the knitalong whether or not you have a favorite team.
Do you want to join? Email me at the above address and I'll send you an invitation to join this blog as a team member so you can post updates, pictures, and cheer for your team.
Represent your favorite team. Knit for the charity of your choice. Use the patterns and yarn you want. No one is going to tell you what you can or can’t do. No deadlines except the official end date will be the last day of the regular season. As you get items knitted up, you can distribute them as you wish. Give them to your local battered women’s shelter, homeless shelter, animal shelter, or send stuff to CIC or the Dulaan Project, or….whatever.
If you're interested in donating prizes to encourage participation, email me at groved7291@mypacks.net
Everyone is welcome to join the knitalong whether or not you have a favorite team.
Do you want to join? Email me at the above address and I'll send you an invitation to join this blog as a team member so you can post updates, pictures, and cheer for your team.
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