And the Race is on....



That's right it's the start of the Tour de France, and the tour de fleece competition. I missed most of yesterday's due to the fact that only one station is carrying the coverage and of course I don't have that station in my package. Sigh. Hubby, on the other hand, called our provider and ungraded so I could watch it. Sweet truly he is. It just pisses me off to no end that we had to do that. Anyway, I really love watching the tour even though I don't get much spinning done while I'm watching due to the fact that a)I love the scenery and b)I get caught up in the action. Any ways, I have been working on some spinning and knitting some gifts for a niece that is getting married in August.



The mauve color in the middle is superwash merino. The Romney is yellowish purples is called Pansy. A very fitting name, and the last is Shetland called Selfish. All are singles of different weights. Pretty. I think I'll just leave them on the desk and pet them for awhile.

Comments

Tempest ina Pot of Tea said…
LG is very sweet. And television provider not so much.
July 5, 2009 at 4:13 PM
CraftyGryphon said…
Aw, that was sweet of your hubby!

Next year, I'm going to be ready to try the Tour de Fleece!!
July 6, 2009 at 8:34 AM
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