{"id":3064,"date":"2015-01-09T15:28:36","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T15:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/?p=3064"},"modified":"2015-01-19T15:05:19","modified_gmt":"2015-01-19T15:05:19","slug":"preparing-for-a-nomads-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.argoknot.com\/?p=3064","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for a Nomad’s Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well, it’s full on winter now, so we have cast off the moorings of our safe warm home and headed south for better weather, but rougher living! \u00a0Our boat Pandora<\/em> is on land up the St. Marys River in Georgia. \u00a0Bob left her there in October and she had her hull buffed to a gleaming shine, and she had some mechanical work done as well. \u00a0Now we are provisioning her and getting ready for the trip down the coast of Florida and possibly over to the Bahamas.<\/p>\n

It’s not unusual for the temps to dip below freezing in winter in southern Georgia and northern Florida, and that is exactly what has happened. \u00a0When I realized this was going to happen I decided it would be an excellent opportunity to wear the Wool People 7 sweater “Merle” (designed by Amy Christophers) before I lost this opportunity. \u00a0If not now, I wouldn’t wear it ’til next fall. \u00a0I only had 1 1\/2 sleeves to go, and it went quite quickly. \u00a0I am now happily wearing it!<\/p>\n

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I’ve got a number of projects to keep me happy while we are away. \u00a0This is the first year I’ve brought a lace pillow onboard. \u00a0I have a little book of lace hearts and I’d like to make 2 or 3 of them. \u00a0I am on the last bit of my first heart, and it has been an easy project. \u00a0Whew! \u00a0I was beginning to feel that I was never going to gain any proficiency at making lace. \u00a0It does help to work on beginner projects!<\/p>\n

I also have about 8 very small knitting projects on board. \u00a0A pair of gloves (almost done with the first glove), a pair of mittens, two pairs of socks, a moebius scarf, knitted slippers, and a small handbag….hmmm…that is only 7, so I have forgotten the last one.<\/p>\n

I also have five sweaters onboard this year. \u00a0The first one is the “Merle” which is finished (shown above!)….so that leaves the other four. \u00a0“Arabella,”<\/a> \u00a0another Wool People design by Anne McCauley, which I am knitting with Cascade Yarns Venezia sport, which is a blend of merino and silk.<\/p>\n

I also have with me the wonderful boatneck sweater by Carol Sunday called “For Irene”<\/a> which I am knitting in Phildar Cotton 3. \u00a0I’ve got Alice Starmore’s “Mary Tudor” with me, which I’ve neglected for over a year, so maybe I will make some good progress on it. \u00a0And the last sweater is a casual sweatershirt type design that I picked up at Halcyon Yarn the last time we were in Maine….possibly more than 3 years ago now.<\/p>\n

I’ve got two tapestries with me too. \u00a0I’m not sure I have the proper yarns for them, which is a big worry. \u00a0I also forgot to bring any bobbins! \u00a0I know I could weave without bobbins, but it wouldn’t be pretty and I do want to do the best work I can. \u00a0A good friend from the Wednesday Group has sent me a package of bobbins! \u00a0They have arrived at the local cruising station, and I will get them today. \u00a0What a good friend!<\/p>\n

\"AnnaByrds<\/a><\/p>\n

Pandora will go in the water on Saturday or Sunday, depending on temperatures rising and no rain! \u00a0Then we will be off living like nomads. \u00a0Today I am provisioning food and household staples for the next 4 months. \u00a0Wish me luck!\"\"<\/p>\n

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