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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: Pooter on March 27, 2009, 06:23:42 am
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Everyone,
I opened my mailbox this morning to get the mail from yesterday (very busy, long story) and guess what I found inside?
(http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq87/bdcphotobucket/Hat-post.jpg)
How's THAT for a pretty sight to wake up to?!
I feel very honored to have received a one-of-a-kind Steve Original!
Thanks a million Steve!
Regards,
Brian
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Aye! You look like a sailor, Matey! Swab those decks! Nice work again, Steve. Such a Santa Claus. You warm our hearts.
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Nice looking hat there Pooter!
Where does Steve find the time to post on these forums???
Does anyone else think it would be funny to get Steve a new book, like "How to build a nuclear reactor with knitting needles"?
Ernie
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Wow, another creation by Steve! Looks great on you, Brian!
Ernie... :D
Cindy (I need a "rain" hat down here today...actually a whole rain suit...Steve???)
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Brian,
You play guitar? (i notice these things in the background)?
Keri
nice job, steve!
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them knittin' fingers are at it again, eh? Where is Rosie Greer? Didn't he knit, too?
Oh, my Pooter, you look as great as can be! the new hat looks fab on you!
Nice job Steve, you sneaky devil! Sending hats to all....
*looks at own avitar and purple hat* :)
Just love your work!
Phyl
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Hey, nice hat! I love good mail days!
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AWESOME Brian and Steve!! Welcome to the club! Is it black??
K
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Looking good Brian!
Steve you are really a knitting king! Hmmmm this could be good for our economy ....STEVE'S HATS I can see it now "You too can own one of Steve's original hats for only $ ..." People will be lined up for miles. You may have something here. :D :D
Michelle :P
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We should probably start a fund to keep Steve in yarn. Everyone wants one of his hats! Hey Steve...tells us what kind of yarn to buy and we can send it to you.
Priscilla
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I tried that - he said he was still able to pay his cell and cable bill!!
K
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Brian,
That's great! You and Steve have shown that his "originals" look good on guys, too!
(OK, since Keri pointed it out - it looks like a steel string and an electric - do you play nylon string, as well?)
And Steve - Someone needs to start a gallery of your work! ;D
Nancy L
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Okay, just have a minute so let me answer some questions real fast.. First, it's Navy Blue, not Black but the lighting wasn't very good for the picture. I'll post another after my camping weekend. Second, I was learning guitar up until diagnosis, so I do play kinda.. I actually play accoustic (ironic, eh?) but what you see in the background are my guitars for Rock Band.. Jenni and I LOVE playing that together but rather than fight over who plays guitar (I STINK at drums), I got another so we can both play. She's actually really good at drums, but likes the guitar (on Rock Band). I've vowed to pick up my real accoustic again soon since I haven't picked it up since surgery (with some prodding from Cheri that is). ;)
After looking at the picture again, I look like quite the mountain man in it..
I'll post more pics that better show the color, but for now I'm off to camp with my daughter for the weekend! Pray for no more rain for us! With any luck, I'll be horseback riding for the first time since surgery. Yea! :)
Regards,
Brian
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Enjoy your camping, Brian. Hope the weather does cooperate - the rain is starting to get to me a bit here...
Can't wait to hear how the horseback riding goes! Perhaps a picture of that as well???
Cindy
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And Steve - Someone needs to start a gallery of your work! ;D
Nancy L
Hey Nancy,
Steve has... noted in his "sig line"
My Knit Hats are here: http://stevegerrard.home.comcast.net/Hats
Phyl
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NICE HAT, Pooter ;D
Looking good!
Hope the rain stay aways from your camping weekend. Every time I've camped I've had to deal with rain - must be that little black cloud that keeps following me around ;)
K -
I offered to pay Steve for my hat too. If not the yarn, and labor, than at least the postage. He wouldn't hear of it - just suggested I buy him a drink at the symposium. When I get a chance, I plan to make a donation to the ANA in his honor. (Don't worry, Steve, I'll still buy you the drink)
Jan
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Brian:
Nice hat, sailor! :)
Unfortunately, I look terrible in a hat of any kind - and absolutely ridiculous in a knit hat. My wife has made this abundantly clear to me, many times, breaking out in loud laughter whenever I've worn even a baseball cap. She tells me that "I just don't have the face for a hat". Remember, this lady loves me and we've been married for almost 39 years. Well, after seeing photos of myself in caps, I agree. Thus, I haven't requested one of Steve's creatively knitted chapeaus for that reason, since he has so many requests from folks who look good in and can really appreciate his handiwork....like you. :)
Jim
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Brian -
Looking good! ;D I'm sure the hat will come in handy for your camping trip this weekend!
Jim, maybe Steve can make you a scarf. Or earmuffs? Maybe socks?
Lori
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Hmmm, socks. Now there's a thought.
Steve's Original Hats and Socks.
I like the sound of it ;)
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Brian,
Congrats on the hat! I hope your camping trip is great!
Steve is just amazing!!!
Wendy
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. First, it's Navy Blue,
After looking at the picture again, I look like quite the mountain man in it..
AAAAARRRRRRR Ye scurvey Son of a Bilge Rat Ye! No mountain man ye! A fine swabbie ye be in a fine watch cap! Which part of Navy blue don't ye get--the Navy part? Which watch do ye want, 2 bells or 4 bells or 6 bells or 8 bells? AAARRRR!! I always liked the dog watch cuz I got to watch the sun come up over the ocean whilst at the helm, AAARRRRR. A bit chilly then even in the tropics so thet fine watch cap will come in handy aboard the PBW on her next voyage. Stock up on the beans, Pooter! Off we go!!
Yer Dear Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-4.gif)
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First, it's Navy Blue.
KnitPicks calls it Admiral. ;D
(http://stevegerrard.home.comcast.net/~stevegerrard/Hats/Images/hat3.jpg)
I think it looks darker in ordinary light than it is in this picture.
Steve
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Hey Nancy,
Steve has... noted in his "sig line"
My Knit Hats are here: http://stevegerrard.home.comcast.net/Hats
Phyl
Hey Phyl,
Thanks for pointing that out - I completely missed the new addition to his sig line!
Steve - Great knitted hat homepage - complete with directions AND a photo gallery! ;D
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OK, so how do you get on the "knit list"? ;D
Pink is my color!!
Cathy
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OK, so how do you get on the "knit list"? ;D
Pink is my color!!
That works. The line is getting longish, though. I hesitate to say this to an AN patient, but you'll have to be patient. ;)
Steve
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Hey Steve,
I have learned a lot about patience in the past 6 months, so sign me up for cranberry. I know there are lots of well deserving people ahead of me. I'm good for the wait!
Priscilla
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Well, I'm happy to report that I didn't get trampled over the weekend and didn't fall off the horse. I made it through like a champ. My daughter, who never ceases to amaze me, did something called the "Screamer" (among many other things). If you can imagine being harnessed in and attached to a 50 foot rope, then hoisted to the side (still attached to the rope at the top) and then you let go when you're ready to swing; like a big pendulum. She held on and swung from 50 feet! Not one, but twice! And, then, she swung for part of the time with no hands holding on the the rope to which she was attached! She did a great job!
My feat was hoseback riding for the first time since surgery. Here, you can see a photo that I snapped just before getting on the horse. Some of you have asked for a close-up photo to show my progress. Well, here it is..
(http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq87/bdcphotobucket/brian.jpg)
It was a busy, but fun weekend.. We shot .22 rifles, bow and arrow, made homemade candles, crafts, the screamer, and horses.. All on Saturday! Somewhere we fit in breakfast, lunch and dinner in between those things..
Regards,
Brian
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Brian -
sounds like a really fun weekend. Sign me up! But please delete my name from the horse list - I had a bad incident as a child and refuse to get on one since then. I think I'll pass on the screamer also ;)
Glad you and your daughter had a great time. It's so nice to hear of life after an AN ;D
Jan
PS - did I notice Syl sporting a Steve original in her latest profile picture?
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That works. The line is getting longish, though. I hesitate to say this to an AN patient, but you'll have to be patient.
Well, until then...I'll just "visualize". LOL... ;)
(http://www.cmbolson.com/Pic/Me4.jpg)
Cathy
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Whoa! :o
I did a sputtering double take on that. "but..but...I never knit a hat that color...did she knit that?"
Great "visualization" ! :D
Steve
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How on earth is Steve knitting all these hats so fast??!! I'm only just finishing my second scarf and hat combo! Granted there's been a bit of lay time with the old brain surgery and all... but jeez! He's a machine! I think he should enter a speed knitting competition!
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Ya know, I'vew been away for awhile and now that I am back, everywhere I turn I see these kick-butt knit scarves! Which can only mean that Steve is hard at work! Steve, I want a roll cap in blue, please!!! Pretty please? I will wear it to the symposium (a knit cap in August in Chicago - am I crazy???)
Really nice work, Steve!
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I did a sputtering double take on that. "but..but...I never knit a hat that color...did she knit that?"
Ahh...the magic of PhotoShop! ;)
Cathy
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I plan to make a donation to the ANA in his honor.
I received an acknowledgment of this today. Thank you, Jan. It is a great idea, and flattering to me at the same time. :)
Steve
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Well, I was basically doing a good deed to reward the good deed of another ;D
And my good deed is tax deductible which is always a plus :D
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I couldn't even remember to pay my dues for over a year (finally have) so I hope you are happy with the PM I sent you!! ;D
K
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I hope you are happy with the PM I sent you!! ;D
I am, and I am even happier with the photo you posted. :)
Steve
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K -
I'm not sure of this - because I'm getting older and forgetful - but I think the ANA will tell you when your membership is up.
Is this true, Steve? Or did I just make that up?
Jan
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Jan~
I meant for the FIRST time!! :o Even with your reminders, I still forgot! I hope they remind me!
K
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Well, if they don't - I will.
But only if you want me to :)