Terrier Tuesday - Back From New York

Yep, folks, I went home to New York to visit my adorable parents this weekend. I was so happy to see them and it was so much fun, you wouldn't even believe it!  Well, all except that stupid travel bag, the plane, the drive down to the airport, the cab rides, and all those people crowding around me in that noisy city, threatening to walk on me or kick me when we walked down Broadway into SoHo yesterday.  They weren't really threatening to do it purposely.  There are just so MANY of them and I'm so little, they don't even see me and they don't even care.  Good thing A. Alpha and my daddy were with me to protect me.  They carried me for a lot of the way when the crowds got too huge, to keep me safe. That made me feel some better, but HELLO! I really do prefer to be walking like all the other dogs, so they don't think I'm a wimp.    

Other than that.... I love New York. I love it!  We walked and walked, and we went shopping while my mom was reading and studying (A. Alpha and my daddy pretended that I was a purse dog -- as IF! -- and brought me in the stores) and we sat at outdoor cafes and ate and watched the people. I chased pigeons and saw so many other dogs and people, it was crazy! 

When we were having dinner at one restaurant and sitting outside on a heated terrace, I think I inadvertently interrupted one couple's first date, wherein it was most probably revealed that one of the guys is a dog person and the other isn't.  That was awkward.  But I guess it's better for them to learn that now than later; am I right?  Maybe they can rise above the canine issues and get right to what's important.  Or maybe the dog thing is a deal-breaker. Wouldn't you like to know how it all turns out?  I would. 

A. Alpha is a photo slacker, and she really didn't take enough photos on the trip.  The few she did take didn't turn out well at all.  But when we got back to My Country Home, she took a few.  This is the kind of thing we returned to.  Pretty, huh?

 

Kinda cool outside, though.  I had to wear my sweatshirt, and I was still kinda cold, unless I was right in the sun. I'm not sure what the winter is going to be like around here.  Well, I don't even know what that means, but I hear A. Alpha talk about it all the time, and it doesn't sound too nice for a Yorkie.

 

 

OMG, I just realized this looks like I'm doing something indelicate, but I'm NOT! Stop that! I'm just playing in the leaves. 

A. Alpha told me that since I tried to hijack her post yesterday, I have to show you her newly finished scarf today. I don't mind.  Here it is.

 

(It smells OK.)

Pretty, hm?  And the scarf, too?

Pattern:  Palindrome, with modifications.  A. Alpha added an extra cable repeat to make it wider, and she crossed the cables every 8 rows instead of every 5, to make a softer, smooshier, drapier fabric.  She used a size US 8 needle.

Yarn:  Blue Moon Fiber Arts BFL Sport (100% Blue Faced Leicester), one skein (A. Alpha didn't use the whole skein -- those skeins are honkin' huge!) in Just Right Red, which is really closer to orange than red, and it looks so much more beautiful in person than in photos, and it's very soft.

"It's the bestest, most favoritest scarf she has ever made," she said. Her only concern, she says, is that when she wears all black, she hesitates to wear this scarf, as it reminds her too much of Halloween.  

I'm not touching that statement with a ten-foot pole.  

Love and kisses,

Mr. Jefferies 

Comments

[Kristin]

Love the new banner and the photos are gorgeous. That Mr. Jeffries is one handsome dude, the scarf looks luscious and the fall leaves make me quite jealous. Happy Fall, Norma!

[Carole]

Sounds like you had a great visit to the big city. Love the new banner, Norma!

[Manise]

Thank you for shifting back to the middle again. My eyes are grateful :-) You've got quite the mushroom bed there in the last photo. Are they edible?

[gayle]

We woke up to snow in the air and snow on the ground this morning. Our cat is not impressed. Maybe she needs a sweatshirt like Mr. J's?

[Marilla]

Love the new look for the blog. I am enjoying Terrier Tuesday. That Mr. Jeffries is quite the writer.

[AnnaMarie]

It's just started snowing here so Mr. J is going to need a hand knit sweater soon. Maybe leftovers from the scarf so ya'll can match!

[gale (she shoots sheep shots)]

Mr J is not the only one who thought he'd get trampled on Broadway in Soho, on Saturday. What was up? It was like day-before-xmas-at- Macys-with-a-sale out there.

[Kym]

Mr. J. -- you are just so stylin' in your little sweatshirt. Love. It. Stay warm, now!

[Debshepknits]

The new banner is great! Love the photos and the colors. I always enjoy Mr. Jeffries input on the blog.

[Patty]

Mr. J glad your weekend was great. Tell A. Alpha the banner is fabulous!

[margene]

Perfect new look. Mr. Jefferies is quite the model! Maybe you could hire him out.

[marianne]

Oh, You Handsome Lad, Mr. J! So glad to hear you had such a fantastic time this weekend past! and yes, I agree with AnnaMarie regarding a sweater to match A.Alpha's scarf, which is GORGEOUS!!! it would be soft and warm and you'd love it.
ahem... just playing in the leaves? xoxox

[Mary Fran]

Goodness, I leave for a few days and you go and change up the whole banner. Looks lovely! I can just imagine poor Mr. J. on the big city sidewalks. I love that he's a country dog and a city dog - so wordly! We were in another big city for the long weekend - my sweet home Chicago. My husband said I didn't leave my heart there, I left my stomach. Not enough meals to eat all the food we wanted. Back to Boston, now - went apple picking out west yesterday. I agree, the leaves are stunning this year!

[Renee]

'Are you a dog/cat or both person?' should be pre-requisite on all first dates.

You've got that scarf modeling thing down pat Mr Jeffries, Vanna couldn't have displayed it any better. Maybe ask that awesome knitter Norma to knit you a sweater for Christmas. Red, of course.

[Linda M.]

Love the new banner and layout, Love Terrier Tuesdays, especially love the fall photos. As an ex-pat New Englander stuck in the very deep south (over 20 years now), I think I miss fall the most.

I love the scarf, I bought the same yarn to make the sweater in the current Twist. Hope to start it this winter.

[Diane H.]

Love the new look - banner is great! Also love the scarf - smooshy for sure.

J-Man: You jet setter, you! Where will you venture next??

[Joannah]

Mr J!
Glad you had a good time in the city.

Me personally, I think you would look fabulous in a red sweater, especially if you paired it with a person wearing a matching scarf. Just saying...

[Trista]

I would think that lovely scarf would be amazing with olive green, browns and anything in the Mr. Jeffrie's hair color palette. Really lovely!
Mr. J is adorable in his sweatshirt pic, the top one that is!

[Anne]

Glad you are home safely, Mr. J - after all that wild travel to NYC!

[lyssa]

If Mr. Jeffries can't makes someone love dogs, it's hopeless.

[kmkat]

I love terrier Tuesdays even though I am not fond of terriers. Mr. Jeffries is a hoot!

[Adelaide]

The new banner is great. Did Mr. Jefferies offer suggestions?

[Cookie]

You're going to be one cold little man very soon, sweetie. Better start practicing that helpless look now.

[beverly]

Maybe A Alpha could knit you a new sweater for winter?

Love the new banner!

[Birdsong]

Lovely scarf! Mr Jeffries, you might need to spend a lot more time indoors.

[elizabeth a airhart]

mr jeffries mid life for humans

is the time when one stays

out of the way

my alpha changed all the

the light bulbs in town

one night said pink lights

were more becomeing to her
skin tones love lil ol pudding pie

[DebbieB]

Lovely new banner, adorable little granddog. Life is good.

[Kelly]

Love the new banner and photos. We too just got the last tomato from the garden in mid-October! Not as far north as you, but still!

[Carrie K]

You performed a valuable marital service on your NY outing, Mr. Jeffries.

Nice scarf A Alpha made!

[abigail]

omggggggg this post made me DIE. Too cute. TOO CUTE. I miss him already. and love the new look!