Tag Archives: geek

Plans Afoot

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Karie

Early next year I am getting a sewing machine and I am so excited. I have been trying to figure out which machine to buy and so far the Janome dc3050 is the frontrunner. I have tried it and I … Continue reading →

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It’s in the Air

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Karie

IKEA’s Christmas 2010 wrapping paper and Christmas cards include Selbu motifs. Very cute. Clearly I had to buy a roll of wrapping paper. Other recent shopping include a trip to Granny Would Be Proud, a fairly recent addition to the … Continue reading →

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Attack of the .. WHAT?

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Karie

Last night I discovered that my wonderful father-in-common-law (aka D’s Dad) will be starring in a low-budget spatter film set in Aberdeenshire. Ah, The Geekiness It Runneth in The Family. I uncovered a few videos and found this one to … Continue reading →

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Book Cover Versions

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Karie

A good friend of mine wondered if she should read Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go (coming later this year to a multiplex near you). I warned her that I found the book unbearably bland, despite its good premise. “If there … Continue reading →

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Changing

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Karie

Ever played the casting game? You take one film or TV series and try to recast it using a specific criteria. One of my favourite ones was the “Lord of the Rings gone Hollywood bad” challenge. That one had Dolph … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Obsession

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Karie

People who lived through a certain obsession of mine will get a kick out of knowing I have found a pattern for Moulin Rouge mittens. Yes! Mittens with cancan dancers and a big red windmill! My life is complete! Maybe … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Things To Come

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Karie

In time you’ll recognise that love is larger than life And praise will come to those whose kindness leaves you without debt and bends the shape of things to come that haven’t happened yet One of the loveliest things ever … Continue reading →

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The Other Things In Life

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Karie

First of all, a huge thank you to Fineskylark and Paula. Ms Fineskylark sent me these gorgeous oak buttons (made in her part of Canada) and Paula has given me the official (and very cute) Ravelympics 2010 pin starring Ravelry’s … Continue reading →

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The Little Things In Life

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Karie

First, the obligatory “It is Spring!” photo. Of course I am convinced we will soon see a return to snowy gloom and doom, but I do enjoy being able to walk outside wearing less than five layers. Secondly, a sock. … Continue reading →

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Confessiones

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Karie

When I started university many, many, many moons ago I fell in with the wrong crowd. Looking back, I can see how it happened. The nice girl living next door to me in student hall invited me in for tea … Continue reading →

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