I have been so down about work that I can’t drag myself to do much of anything else. After a mini breakdown Monday, I have been working at a quieter store and have had a chance to learn the computer system (insurance) a little more. There is just too many things going on at the store I work at. So many problems. Only 2 or 3 people that know how to deal with the insurance. That backs everything up! Hopefully Monday will be better. (Boy is that an oxymoron- Monday-Better. Makes me laugh!)
There has been knitting. I had started my Easy Raglan (Green Mountain Spinnery Pattern) (Ravelry link) on size 7 needles. I had about 11.5/2 inches. I think I’m using US size 9’s now. Gauge is a lot closer. So after ripping out the much too tight stitches and starting over I’m about back where I started. 
There has also been knitting on another Toe Up Sock. 
There has no been a lot of knitting on this. I’m using sort of big needles. I think size 2 or 3 and I’m not sure if I like the looks of the fabric. I just might end up ripping it out (again). This is the 3rd attempt at this particular sock. It’s starting to get to me.
Last Saturday or Sunday I finally spotted the Pileated Woodpecker. I have been looking for this bird for close to 20 years now! I could hear him, but never spot him. I even got a picture, click to make it larger and click on the box on the photo.
This bird is about 19 inch long. They make a lot of noise but are hard to spot. It’s a relatively shy bird that refers large tracts of woodland. So needless to say I was really excited to finally see him!
The snow is finally melting here is our little corner of the world. Today is suppose to be warm, in the 40’s I think. It has been bitter cold the last few days, with a north wind. Glad that’s subsided.
And I have to share a picture of 2 plants I have growing in the house that I have not killed yet! 
I tend to forget to water plants. These guys are right in front of me every morning so far I have not forgotten to water them and have not over watered them. I think because I need to have something alive and green. It’s been a long winter. And spring is taking it’s time. getting here. Did I mention we still have snow? And it’s not pretty snow, it’s the old, melted down dirty stuff.
Well that’s enough from me for now. Hope everyone one have a great weekend. It’s 30% off at CVS for the employees and I have to get dressed and go to town and do a little shopping.
Happy Knitting!
your knitting looks great mom! I love how the sweater is coming along, and those socks look great.. hmmm.. wonder if they will fit me
I’ve seen that bird before! The one tree of the deck (not my tree but near it) that has all the holes in it. Glad that you finally got a picture of it!
Yay for not killing the plants! The Christmas cactus still alive?
My parents get pileated woodpeckers at their house, too. So much fun to watch!
Sorry to hear that work is not going well. I hate learning new systems and hate it even more when I have to do it “on the job.” It’s the worst way to learn anything…too much pressure! But a 30% discount isn’t too bad. And when Easter candy goes on sale, you’ll be sitting pretty!
Hooray for your perseverance! Usually when I rip something out that many times, I get so frustrated I put it “aside”. The socks look great and I love the color of your raglan!
I know what you mean about the dirty snow, we still have a ton of it in our yard and although I’m looking forward to it being gone and spring coming, the thought of dealing with all of the mud that will be left behind and tracked into the house by the dog, makes me cringe!
I hope you do have a “good monday” this week and that peace once again reigns at work!
I have the same problem w/plants. It’s why I love the one on my desk at work. It refuses to allow me to kill it.
Better Monday – total oxymoron! Although today was so crazy busy w/clients and calls, I actually got a lot of computer time. Never had much of a chance to get to the paperwork. Alas, it waits for me.