Hello world~

I don't know why it takes so long for me to blog. I really like blogging. It is a great release.

Currently I am still getting over a very bad bout of bronchitis. I'm still feeling very week from not getting enough sleep. However the past two nights have been very restful. :)

I'm getting a few things done that I am crocheting currently. Including a few gifts for online pals that have been promised ... like forever!! They were just on the back burner, but I am rounding up all WIPs and getting a move on finishing them before starting something new. Don't worry I will share.

Ok gotta run, and take a shower. Maybe I'll be able to surprise my husband with a home cooked meal tonight if I make it to the market. He has been so kind in taking care of me, as well as working. The dear guy ordered me to stay in bed all week last week. Only doing what needed to be done with the pets. That's one area he hates. Other than that he did dishes, made soup, or called out, and had to work. I'm very lucky to have him. ;)

Hugs to all!
I hope you are all on Santa's good list.

Yes we can!

I am very happy to live in the USA today! Very!

What does your name mean??

What Kelly Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Shit it's been a long time!!

Ok, I realize I've been a bad blogger. I guess I didn't think anyone really cared, and I started sounding whiney to myself... so I stopped for a little while.

Lot's has been going on in my life. Concerning my kid, my health, and Ravelry... which by the way takes up much of my life in such a good way. Ravelry consumes my mind from thinking about my real problems. Do yourself a favor, and join if you haven't already. My name is Kellycat over there, look me up and just say hi. I promise not to bite! :)

My sweet Chloe (my pup) was sick, and I didn't think her immune system would recover. Well homeopathy, and some tender lovin care has turned my girl around. I'm sooo happy! Also a big thanks to Kenyetta my pal for the brewers yeast suggestion as well. It has been added to Chloe's vitamin regiment, and it has helped in her health improvement all around. I suppose it helped everything else start working faster. Her skin has also improved greatly, and I appreciated the nudging!! :)

I'm currently working on projects for the Ravelympics, and it has made me want to crochet all the more. I'm so happy to have the hook in my hand again. Also hanging out with such a big knitting crowd has wetted my appetite to learn that as well. I really think the two arts can compliment eachother, especially when used on the same project.

Ok back to life, and getting some things done around the house!

Love to all that read~ Kelly/Kellycat

Away to long~

It seems as if no one really bothers with their blogs anymore. I'm sorta guilty of doing this, but perhaps for different reasons. I don't like the idea that Ravelry automatically shows your new posts. I suppose it is for the die hard crafter that likes to blog about projects. Everyone knows that isn't me. This is more of a personal space. Sorry no crafty content today...

I haven't really shared this with many... because hey it just isn't something you want to bum people out about on the holidays. However I will share that my last great crochet teacher has died. My Grandma has gone straight to heaven, and I am sure she is smiling down on me. I'm ok with it, but I will miss her for the rest of my life. She died on the 23rd, of December which is why I haven't shared with anyone. She went in her sleep which is the way that most of us should go.

I will be back shortly to clean up the blog, and to put a winter theme in my picture to the side.

Sorry I didn't wish anyone a Merry Christmas. I hope you all understand now.

I hope that every one has a "Happy New Year", and please don't drink and drive!

Won't you play?

I participated in the PAY IT FORWARD on Serenity Now's (Dixie Red Head's) Blog.

The way it works: I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog for this post. You don't have to be a regular commenter, as long as you can get me your address by e-mail. I don't know what you will be getting yet... but as the rules state, you will receive it within 365 days. Probably after the Christmas rush.

The only thing you have to do in return is PAY IT FORWARD yourself by making the same promise on your blog/site. Come on and join. This will be fun if you love getting presents in the mail.

Won't you join the fun?

Posting.....

Ok I'm getting a lot of flack from a certain someone (won't mention the name) that I don't post enough. Agreed! I just don't have much in the way of crafty goodness to show you lately that is all (as usual). I'm sowwy! Forgive me?



Lots of work is being done on the house. The decisions were made super quick last week, but they were projects that we had planned for a very long time. The siding was ripped off the front of the house, completely boarded up, and of course insulated. Yesterday the rest of the windows with the exception of the attic were installed. Today a big porch roof is being put up, and there are some big strong scarey looking guys outside. With that said I am staying inside. I should be taking some pictures, but they don't speak english very well (Polish), and I don't know if they would like that. I will take some later though, and you can see the bones of my porch for yourself. Oh I can't wait to sit out there and crochet, or surf the net. It will be wonderful! The stress is killing me right now though.

Bye for now! Thanks K for caring to remind me to post once in a while~

:P

Ravelry Pressure!!!!

Ravelry is worth the wait people! Trust me on this one. The place is amazing as many of you already know. There is just so many things that make you want to move those hands with some nice soft yarn sliding between them. It's amazing. Get on the list or else you won't get in. Please all Crocheters out there JOIN! We have to keep the number even with the knitters, till we all can do both.

Among all of the projects that people are making/designing/showing off... there are just so many great people on there. Making life a pleasant co-existance with all of your familiar friends. All the big shot groups are all in one place, making it easy to keep current with your favorite group as well.

I know... I know just another person tooting the horn for Ravelry, but it really is a very creative place to be. It's also highly addictive, and hard to get off of the computer so please be cautioned!

Happy Wednesday Eve to all~

Is there anybody out there??

Hello All~


So sorry that once again I have been a bad blogger. As many of you know my life is hectic in strange ways, so please excuse my ignorance of my blog lately. Frankly I don't know why any one of you would want to read it, but hey I do get some responses, and that is worth something.


I'm starting to feel a bit better about my world. :) I think that is a good thing. Naturally being a woman I don't feel so great about my body lately... but heck most of us don't so why bother dwelling on stuff that we can't immediately change. My husband who is normally skinny as a bean pole, and in my opinion still is has the same issues. He is terribly congeous of his little beer belly. I guess it is because he doesn't drink. Who knows? I'm thinking that since we are the same age that probably has something to do with the whole weight gain thing. Now atleast I may have a live in partner where weight is problem. You have no idea how frustrating it is to be on a diet and watch your husband eat anything that he wants without worry. So now we just laugh.


Believe it or not I'm still working on potholders over here in Jersey! They are nice and quick to make, and I plan on giving them as gifts with some food items for Christmas. Sugar and Cream is now on sale this week at your local A.C. Moore for $1.19!!! Woo hoo..... just wish that I could find some freaking orange! If anyone has any give me a holla will ya?


My puppy is doing ok. I can't seem to get rid of the mange (not contageous) completely on my own. I'm still trying though. Funny thing is she is getting use to getting lots of baths now, and kinda looks forward to it. Isn't that weird for a dog? I know I have my kitties still, and I love them dearly but dogs are just so heart tugging. I don't want to leave the house for long periods of time. It really sucks! In a good way.... I think.

I don't know if I blogged about it, but I was considering for some time trying to have another child. That friggin clock was ticking really loud for some reason when I hit 40. Then I got the dog, and said hell no! This is enough kid for me! I've been through the diaper thing already, now the baby (dog) occasionally pees on the floor. Thats ok with me, as long as I don't hear screaming in the middle of the night. Wow now I'm remembering.

My daughter Chris is still sitting on the fence about whether or not it is working out with the bf. We really are going crazy with this situation. My Mom is playing games, and I don't want to get into it.

Other than that life is good.... because Andy Pettitte hit 200 last night in Yankee Stadium!!! haha Karen!!! Besides that we are now not worried about that stupid wild card anymore.

Bye for now all~

Bad blogger!

I'm sorry to anyone that has checked in on my silly blog and has seen how bad I have become once again with blogging. Bad me!

Thank you for all of your comments on my chicken. Finally I had the guts to show you all that I really do crochet with something silly, and you all were nice enough to say hello. Even some of you that I never met before. My hat is off to you! Thank you! The flowers... well they fell off the door and the dog ate some of them. Most came back up, but they weren't pretty anymore. lol

Lots of things have been going on in my house, as some of you may know. My daughter moved back!!! Yah - Then my daughter moved out!!! :(

Things have been crazy over here in Jersey. Can't get much done with my head in a cloud, so I am at a stand still right now. I have been enjoying visiting all of your blogs whenever my butt gets to sneak online. I have been pretty good about leaving comments and such, so know that you are all in my thoughts. Some of you, more than others, as you are having some really difficult times right now. I'm always here to email!!!

It seems like something is always going wrong for me, but I am keeping my chin high, and I am not feeling sorry for myself this time. I do feel incredibly bad for my daughter. I really feel that I must kiss and makeup with her, but I also think that she needs to learn a lesson about the hardship of life. Not the life that your parent's continually protect you from. I'm not sure which way to go on this one. Any advice from other parents of semi-adults would be nice. :)

Bye for now. I will be good, and post something fun shortly. No matter what my mood!

P.S. Those pot holders are addictive to make!

My Chicken!

Ok this is Miss Little Innocent Chicken, her funky twin is soon to come! My husband doesn't understand the funky thing so I made a regular one for him since he supplies my yarn demands. See I really do crochet... lol

Something else that I worked on yesterday I'd like to share with you. I knew that I had to get this done before the flowers started to wilt outside. Every year I make one, and if you have a nice big hydrangea bush outside you should try it. I actually think I have around 8 because they have been my favorite flower since I was a kid. Anyways here is somewhat of a tutorial in pictures.

These are the cruddy, dusty ones from last year. They usually don't look this bad, but the husband smokes in the bathroom where they are... so... they look cruddy!





Here are my new beauties that I cut and striped of their leaves. The bugs are ugly so please shake outside well.








Now we all know we have a bunch of these twist ties hanging around the house. I love to use these with all things plant related. Yeah they sell them, but you don't see them anyway, and it's always good to recycle! Right?







You kinda play around with the stems, and align your colors the way that you like them. Speaking of color I use coffee grinds in the spring before blooms to make my blues more blue. Just sprinkle around your bush... ummm you know what I mean! BTW... that is my ugly tatooed hand there.

Find your most secure or prettiest flower and secure that to your nail, screw, or in my case towel hanger. If you fight with them enough, and twist enough... (no don't dance) you may soon have something that looks like this. A bow is needed but you get the point.

It's like having a bouquet of flowers in the bathroom. When they begin to dry some of them just don't make the cut. Usually the pink ones go first. Just keep adding to them till the summer is over. The blue, and purple always last through the year. There are many ways to flower dry, but I find the upside down method the best for me since it is the easiest.

When I vacationed in Nantucket, MA years ago I met a vendor with a cart on the street selling dried hydrangeas. She bundled them up with fancy ribbons holding them together. They looked so cute, and she was making a lot of money (I was watching stunned). Not being shy I asked her how she dried them. She said that she held them over a candle which absorbs the water, which dries them up quickly. I have never tried it, but if you do let me know how it goes. Please just don't burn down the house!!!

Have a great weekend all~

Beach Day!

Going to the beach! Woo hoo! The weather is beautiful here today I hope that the beach isn't overly crowded like a few weeks ago. I think I'll have to find a new beach soon. Maybe Deneen can suggest one!

I wonder how many other's are having problems with bloglines these past two days. I don't know why but I'm showing lots of new posts for blogs that I visit regularly. I know that someone hasn't posted 22 times in one day. Yikes I hope they get this bug fixed soon.

I'll post again tomorrow. I have some crochet goodness to share finally! :) Lots of hugs friends.

How to Wash A Cat - By Bud Herron

There is something very strange about this video. Don't let the humans watch it!

Drumroll Please !!!!

Edited to remind you gals to copy the award to your blogs! Oops!

The wonderful, and extremely talented Ms. Stacey of no other than: "Serenity Now" has awarded me with this most coveted new award that is being passed around. I know my blog isn't really up to par like most that I visit daily, but I will accept it just the same. Thank you so much Stacey! Anyways here goes with the rules!!!

If I've nominated you, please be nice, play along, and nominate 5 other really cool blogs that you enjoy. Here are my nominees without Stacey, cause she already has the award. Darn it!

Ms. Jane Brocket - @ Yarnstorm

For sharing the most stunning pictures, her country, and her shear intelligence. If you haven't been there you must visit this site. I am sure she won't find this, nor does she know who I am. Go enjoy her blog!

Karen- @ Karen's Knitting & Crochet

A day doesn't pass by when I don't wonder what Karen is working on! Her clothing skills are incredible, she makes it look easy.

Chie- @ Chie's Crochet & knitting

You all know her, just go on over and visit. She has some fabulous photos of her trip home to Japan. Hurry!

Kenyetta - @ Knitty Kitty Kat

Wow I don't know how this girl finds the time to knit! I know her, and believe me she has no time. She must do this in her sleep.

Faye - @ Crochet by Faye

Ohhh the inspiration! I love looking at all of her crafty goodness. It makes me want to get me butt up and move!

So there you have it, in no particular order. There are other's I would have also nominated, but you have all gotten the darn nomination already.

Once again thank you my dear friend Stacey! Your to sweet for words, and your talent with thread goes unsurpassed in my book, and many other's books as well.

Peace out my friends!

I'm not cleaning!

It's to hot to clean, I'd rather just lay here all day. Do you think I have to do everything?

Happy Birthday Chris!

I got so much done this morning that I am sitting my arse right here for a little while. Just a little net nap is all.

My baby girl turned 23 yesterday! I swear that girl is trying to make me older on purpose, and is doing a good job of it as well. I think she should stop having birthdays for a couple of years atleast. Just till my age coordinates with hers, so I don't have to keep explaining my stupid age!!!

Well I'm sure she would like that as well since she can stay younger also. So kiddo next year it's twenty, ok?

(Doesn't Chloe look so happy?)

Pete, and I took her, and her bf out for an early dinner yesterday to everyone's favorite spanish seafood/steak place Segovia's. While typing that I realized just how funny that is since I don't eat either of the two, however I do love their chicken franchaise' with the rice on the side. Oh yum... I still have some in the fridge for dinner tonight.

My girl was sooo happy with the invite for going out. She has been pretty sick for the past two weeks. What we thought originally was just a cold won't go away. Ever since she got a bad sunburn when were at the beach. I thought she was acting at first, but I noticed yesterday that she wasn't. She is going to the Dr. today at 4, and I am sure that some antibiotics will kick it right out of her. I sure hope so anyway.

(I warned her!)

Her birthday gift from her father, and I will be some new contact lenses that she needs badly. This is what she wanted... so be it. She gets spoiled all year long, and it isn't a tiny priced gift either, especially when the girl has astigmatism and needs special contacts. When she was just a kid we would get her a present for every year that she turned a new age. We would hide the gifts around the house, and she knew just how many to look for. It was a lot of fun for anyone who has a little one around the house. I think we stopped this practice when she turned 15 or so. It obviously becomes expensive, and harder to get creative with 15 gifts instead of a few well needed and a little more pricey ones.

(I think I will lick you for saving me)

So Happy Birthday to my Christie Marie! Your older than me when I had you~ Who loves you baby?? You better say me! ... Oh and your father too!

Just to show you how lazy I get we used Christmas plates. I just found them in the wrapper that day. Hey don't judge me alright? LOL Who cares when it is just the four of us. :)

Anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3f3Lw60R08

Can anyone explain to me why someone would do this? I'm starting to thing that Utube is really mind farts sometimes. I mean seriously~ With that said I will also say that there are alot of good crochet videos on there.

Now I'm outta here to call my Mom, cause I have been really naughty and have been neglecting calling her for exactly a week now. I know that I am awful, talk amoungst yourselves... but I really needed a mental break. All she ever wants to do is argue with me for apparently no reason at all, and I totally understand why. She just needs to vent it all out. I just couldn't be the venti for a little while is all.

The frustration that I have been feeling lately with family is working it's way through me, and into my husband. Men really aren't the same as women with emotional stuff, and I really hate taking it out on him. He has really turned his life around and is the greatest, and most understanding person I know. He has been my best friend since we were 17 years old! He just has to stop sticking up for me when my loud mouth can do it for myself.

I'm not a very social person outside of my family at all, and I don't even bother with "them" all that much. Think your secluded? HA! I know that perhaps I should change this situation, but my stubborn Irish side won't allow it. Blah~

I'm crocheting up some pet beds right now, because that is what is needed around here. We have all wood or tile on the floors. With the air on I'm guessing that is why they are all huddled up on the couch. So without further ado I must go call Mommy, and crochet while on the phone instead of arguing. You know that "uh huh" conversation that we sometimes need to do instead of making suggestions. Good bye to one and all. You've been patient with my FO's not showing yet. I promise they are coming.

I lied~

Ok so I said that I was going to post some crafty pictures, and well.... I lied. Yup lied. So I figured I would leave you with one of my favorite pictures of all time.

Bye for now!

Blah Tuesday~

I have so many things to get done today. I just got up a little while ago, and did the usual. Clean up the dog mistake. Take the dog for a sleepy walk. Grab the paper. Feed the cats, and the dog. Clean the litter. Fix a cup of coffee. Try to sit... but no there goes the dog with my yarn! The yarn was in a cake and as fast as I was running, the darn thing was unraveling. Ugh. Finally sitting and drinking my coffee with the computer on my lap. How did I get up two hours ago, and get nothing done yet?? HA!



Oh yeah that study about the first borns... I am one! Surprise, surprise siblings.



Have a great day everyone. I have some pictures to post tomorrow. I promise. Really. I will. Honest.



Bye bye!

2 posts in one day!

Has anyone seen this yet? Click here! Although the store hasn't been doing well in my opinion, I didn't think that this would happen.