Clinched!

Need I say more?

ETA- Yes, I guess I do. Did someone say best record in baseball?

Oh, and I thought this was too funny (from Boston Globe Extra Bases):
Francona ended his media availability with this gem, "If he wasn't, I'll make sure Manny's aware that we won today."

Ugly Scarf

I have had a major case of "starter-itis" lately. My knitting bag is completely overflowing, plus I have lots of plans for projects I want to start soon:

• A pair of socks
• The knitting bag I saw on Knitting Daily
• A MagKnits sweater
• A triangular shawl

Plus the projects I already have started or lined up:

• My super-soft blue/green shawl (about halfway there)
• A multi-colored stole
• A green stole (just need to sew the seams)
  
• Lace scarf
• Lace curtains for my kitchen

So what does this have to do with an ugly scarf? Well, I decided that I really need to start getting some projects done so that I can start some of my other projects. This scarf was a good candidate because it was almost complete and I have hated it since almost the day I started.

When I bought the yarn online, it looked like it would make a nice heathery, ski-bunny-esque scarf. When I received the yarn, it wasn't what I had expected. It wasn't very soft, and the colors were harsher than what I had envisioned. Still, I wanted to see if I could make anything of it. After a couple of inches, I realized the rib pattern was much too masculine for that yarn. This would not be a problem if I had a male acquaintance to give the scarf to, but none of them wear scarfs. I figured I might as well continue on because I did not have a better idea for the yarn, but as it got longer, I grew to hate it even more. Finally, I decided tonight that it was done, just so I could get it out of my knitting bag. So I present to you, the ugly scarf:

Phew

I feel much better after the Yankees lost last night and the Sox won.

Look what I'd found. I'd forgotten about this. I don't really like Schilling, but it really is funny.

And this one is just too cute, especially Beckett's "inspiration"

Birthday Presents...

... are so much fun.

Don't you agree?

Casino!

Four of us went to a casino last weekend. The two and a half hour drive was totally worth it. The guys left right after lunch to go gamble. What did us two girls do?

Went to the spa and got pedicures, of course!

We also went to the bar and got yummy drinks from Mike the bartender. He said we were 28 and 26 (grr...) but made up for it with the drinks and little chocolates. I have a cute picture of the drinks, but I need to get a photo editing program on my new computer before I can post it.

I know you are asking if we even gambled. Yes, we did. We played black jack, and even won $20-25 each.