Long Leaf Pine

We got two long leaf pine seedlings from Mama's several years ago.  This one grew about two-thirds of its height this year.  I think the lovely rainfall helped.  We have another that isn't more than half this one's height although we planted them at the same time.  We ran over the other one with the gator and it has taken a while to recover.

Scarf Cache

My scarf cache I'm accumulating in preparation for the Christmas season has five in it so far.  I had to look online for directions on binding off as I'd forgotten how in the space of the several months break.

Not Charging Well

My fitbit isn't charging well and isn't holding well.  I don't really know how to improve it.  I left it charging overnight and it didn't charge all the way.

Twisty Scarves

I sold scarves at the hospital gift shop last Christmas season.  I've started knitting them again for this season.  I think I'll wait until after Halloween to take them in.  I don't know if they'll do as well this year because they were very popular and a lot of people started selling them.  But I found sashay metallic and sequins which are different from the yarn that I've seen at WalMart so they may be a welcome addition to people's scarf collections.

Mating Praying Mantis Pair

Mating Praying Mantis pair

Spider/Praying Mantis

We found a spider with a lurking praying mantis.  We couldn't decide which was the predator but the clue I was using was the spider was in its web and the praying mantis was nearby.  We checked a little later and found they had called it a draw.  The praying mantis had backed off and the spider was fine.

Soda Stream Update

My soda stream's gasket came loose.  I can put it back in order to use the soda stream, but it won't work without it.  I was worried about losing it so I went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond to get several additional gaskets.  The manager asked if I'd bought it there...I had.  He said to bring it in and they would replace the whole thing!  Wow!  Great service!