Today I couldn't face making and sending pictures to the HOA, but I did make an interesting lunch.
And I think this is a thistle
I believe they're good for various pollinators and butterflies so I'll leave it alone. Unless a person who knows better tells me it's a dangerous wild thing.
The sock is coming along. This is nice yarn to work with
Misfits arrived, Ramon in charge, in a nonpink van, but the food is fine
Before he left, he spent a minute checking his great new do in the side mirror of the van!
Small order this week, because I'm well stocked. Cans mostly for the food pantry, lovely Envy apples, strawberries and yogurt to go together, plenty of sardines for my favorite supper, sardines on seedy bread.
Bananaz, for shakes and other exciting things, chunked mangoes, which I like better than taking my chances with fresh, diced chicken breast, which I'll roast all at once and have available for salad and sandwiches.
Red lentils, now a staple. Some will be a soup with carrots and pumpkin puree, some probably tofu. Maybe flatbread, depending.
Now for afternoon tea and a lace cookie. One's enough, they're rich, very buttery.
Happy day everyone, remember to do your bit for May Day, support the worker against the billionaires.
But first, remember it's okay to support artisans, including lovely Sally Pointer, the Stone Age researcher and reenactor of textiles and other daily use items.
You're too late for this great Stone Age sewing kit! Bone needles, natural threads, clever Stone Age tools.
See you Saturday.
The sock is looking great! No plans on spending anything tomorrow and no plans to go anywhere (even though I do have a book I need to pick up at the library).
ReplyDeleteRegia is a very nice yarn to handle. Good for not spending! Starve the oligarchs!
DeleteThistles are kind of prickly when you touch them, but otherwise I don't think they're dangerous.
ReplyDeleteThat's my take, too.
DeleteThe new sock is so colourful and cheery!
ReplyDeleteI think someone's going to like them
DeleteThistle spines are sharp (and painful) and the plant is extremely invasive. However, they’re great for pollinators and thistle roots are edible. Also, I think the flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like the leaf shapes, too. Edible roots? I didn't know that, now I'm going to learn more.
DeleteNon-pink is almost disappointing. Just doesn't seem right. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree. But as long as it's the regular driver and delivery, I guess I'll live.
DeleteI am loving all this cheerful yarn and the resulting socks.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Happy First of May! We will be celebrating Jessie here today who was born when the magnolias were blooming as they are now.
Lovely day to be born.
DeleteMy pastures are full of thistles in certain areas. I mow them but the don't care. I had a mare who would delicately pick the flower off thistles a treat! We have Canadian thistle which gets tall. My favorite apples are Cosmic and Envy!
ReplyDeleteThistles aren't easily deterred. Probably why the Scots use the thistle as an emblem! I haven't tried cosmic because of the crisp in the name. That usually means too tart for my taste.
DeleteThey aren’t tart, Boud. I also do not like tart apples which is why I was so happy to discover these.
DeleteOne day I’ll be brave and try using the Double ended needles and make a sock the traditional way.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on may day. We are all with you in spirit
Make sure you use bamboo dpns, not metal. They're much friendlier.
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