Why to Knit in Public and Be Proud of it!

I found this on Simply Knitting and thought I would pass it on.

Ten good reasons to knit in public
World Wide Knitting in Public Day is tomorrow, Saturday 14 June, so in case you're hesitating here are ten good reasons to get your pins out in public, whether it's solo, with a friend or with your whole knitting group.

Always want more time to knit? Use these odd moments on the bus or in the doctor's waiting room to full advantage.

Multitask. Women used to knit while watching their kids, but you can also knit while chatting to a friend, watching a football match or even at a music festival.

No tasks. People are less likely to ask you to do things when you're knitting – although you can always volunteer.

Take your mind off it. If you find crowded trains or your morning bus trip stressful or boring, a pair of silk and cashmere lace socks will take your mind off it in the nicest way.

"I used to knit..." You'll hear this one a lot – and seeing you knit, might encourage dormant – or brand new – knitters to take up their pins.

"Wow, that's gorgeous. You're so clever to have made that!" We hope you'll hear this one a lot too!

Meet new people. With all the knitters out and about tomorrow, you might find enough stitchers to start a group.

Something to talk about. It's suprising, but all kinds of people are fascinated by knitting, and have memories of doing it at school, or watching their mum or granny knit.

"Is that a sock I see before me?" Having your needles out in public makes it a lot easier for fellow knitters to spot each other.

Let people know you knit. Now they'll know what to get you for your birthday – or who to call when they unearth a stash of silk in their attic. (Hey, we can dream, can't we?)And, of course, it's rather a nice way to enjoy your favourite hobby – particularly when it's sunny, and you can find a spread out a blanket in the park, grab a table at a pavement cafe or meet some friends in a pub garden.

Kniting bring me peace and joy

Has nothing to do with Brent or my bags but I just wanted to share with the blogging world.

the following.....

I can’t believe that this would ever happen to me. I am going to be featured in 2 issuses from now in Simply Knitting. Below is the email they sent me. you can see Ms.Kandy Korn in my projects area!
Hi Katrina,
We liked your mouse so much she’s being featured in issue 61 of Simply Knitting. Please can you send me your postal address so I can send you your copy of Patons Woolcraft and Prym bamboo needles.
Yours,
Miriam McDonald Production Editor, Simply Knitting

Until Then,

K.U.

Great News!

Brent went down to Tucson today and Doc. Ong said that Brent's ct looked great and his blood count was great too! So he is "clean" once again. He will have to go down again in two months.
Until then,
Katrina

Maybe Tonight, Maybe Tomorrow

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This brought to my attention from a friend,Shareef Dajani, I have known since 2nd grade, many moons ago. He lost his sister to cancer and almost his mom too. He cycles in the Live Strong Events in S.F.
The last time he cycled he had Brent's name on his shirt with others who's lives haven been effected by cancer.
Please pass on this message of Hope.
Until Then,
K.U.

From Brent

Hi
Posted Jul 28, 2009 8:37pm
Hi to all. As most of you have read from posts from Dagney(thanks to her for the help). I was released yesterday after surgery. Mom and Dad gave us thier room at the Westin La Paloma, so we didn't have to make the drive last night. It was quite a shock before the surgery when Dr. Ong told us if all goes well we could go home that day, especially, after our consult with him telling us 5 to 7 days. I guess after being able to look at my previouse scans and the tumor only being 2 centimeters. he was pretty confident he could use micro ablaision to destroy the tumor without resecting it. He also took biopsies of 2 nearby spots and they came back as scar tissue. Hopefully the rest of all of those spots are scar tissue as well. Needless to say I'm pretty sore, and the oxycodone doesn't help a whole lot, but I am moving around ok. All in all things are going as good as could be hoped for. Thank you for all of your prayers, and I ask you keep them up, they really do help.
God Bless,
Brent

Day of Surgery Update.

Transcribed from Katrina...Hello, this is Katrina's sister Dagny.Katrina wanted everyone to know that Brent had his surgery at 11:29this morning, and is currently being prepped for post-op whereKatrina will be able to visit him.I will be updating with more information as she updates me.
More from Katrina via Dagny....Brent is out of surgery. Katrina is waiting to hear when she can go back to see him. There were 49 spots on the liver which might be cancerous or scar tissue. There were too many to biopsy all of them, but Dr. Ung biopsied two which were negative.Dr. Ung ablazed (sp?) the active tumor and fixed a small hernia near his belly button. Dr. Ung was able to save his gallbladder. Brent might go home tomorrow if his pain level is low.The next step is to meet with Dr.s Ung and Dragovich to discuss what should be done next.Brent and Katrina want to thank everyone for praying for Brent and all of your continued support!

Operation Info

For all that like to pray for people when they are in surgery, Brent's Starts at 10:45 am
Thanks
Katrina