Since I last posted on November 2nd, or two weeks ago, I have put on many miles on but few of them on my loom unfortunately. This getting ready for an operation is crazy busy! Since I last wrote I have seen:
- my surgeon (who gave me x-rays to do.)
- an internist (who gave me blood tests to do.)
- had a four hour education class on joint replacements (who gave me more blood tests to do...)
- had special 'templating' x-ray and (surprise!) various blood tests.
- visited the Red Cross loans to work out what I will need at home post surgery.
- and had a consult with an Anaesthetist, (who scared the crap out of me.)
I also fit into the schedule:
- a movie with a friend and hubby ("Fury" with Brad Pitt.... which made "Saving Private Ryan" look like a pleasant walk in the countryside. )
- a pedicure (no nasty feet!)
- had a dinner out with friends for their anniversary early.
- got all my Christmas cards done, several letters and all the Christmas shopping done, which was simplified this year by using gift cards.
I found out that I will have yet more tests to do later this week and I also have a date with the hairdresser (got to look good... and who knows when I can go again!)
So weaving seems to have take a back seat lately. Its unlikely that the new scarves I put on will get done as its rather fine weaving and it takes a lot to make an inch. I have started making a list of things to do post recovery:
- read all the Handwoven's from the last six months
- read all the Complex Weavers Journals
- read my Vav magazines
- arranged for some easy knitting to do for winter lace scarves and also miniature beaded bags.
- have my inkle looms loaded and ready to weave
- Fiberworks is warming up on the laptop for some design work
- and I have Netflix on stand by and two full seasons of HBO's Rome to watch again.
But the reality will be:
- many physio appointments and exercising.
- more Doctor visits.
- another x-ray or three (blood samples too I suspect.)
- waiting for the staples to come out for a nice full shower!
- some reading, a movie or three .....and some napping.
I did weave a bit (sleep is overrated by the way...) and I changed the weft yarn to a black fine 30/2 silk and I like it better. There is more pattern definition. So now its just a matter of sitting down for short periods and getting some inches done and chip away at it. Meanwhile I'm trying to think of what weft and colour to use on the second scarf. I think I will dig deep into the stash and see what I can find. When I have some free time!
As you can see there is better definition of the 'boxes' and I think the subtle colour changes in the warp help. Its not a difficult twill run but it does challenge my cranky hip on one side and a bum knee on the other, so I take it slow. But I'm weaving!
The coming week has: an eye specialist visit, a visit to the family doctor to discuss anaesthesia , a hair appointment, some shopping for more comfy clothes, and a visit to the Red Cross loans. Oh, yeah... more blood tests and another x-ray. After that, time will be running short!
As you can see there is better definition of the 'boxes' and I think the subtle colour changes in the warp help. Its not a difficult twill run but it does challenge my cranky hip on one side and a bum knee on the other, so I take it slow. But I'm weaving!
The coming week has: an eye specialist visit, a visit to the family doctor to discuss anaesthesia , a hair appointment, some shopping for more comfy clothes, and a visit to the Red Cross loans. Oh, yeah... more blood tests and another x-ray. After that, time will be running short!
