Bits and Bobs

1. A few more inches have found their way onto David's sweater. This is only the back, mind you, with the front and two sleeves left to go, but I LOVE.THIS.FABRIC!!!!! 

Reminder: It's Father's Grey Peace Fleece sportweight, a most awesome yarn.

2. I can't say the same for the plarn tote bag. Here's my swatch.

In case you are wondering, I pulled it out of the trash in order to show you. I loved my friend's bag -- I really do quite covet it -- but OMG, is this ever hard on my hands. I could see myself in two arm splints if I kept on working on this. Great idea, but not worth it. 

3. Mr. Jefferies and I are working on peeing and pooping on command, using that guy's advice. Mr Jefferies has got the peeing down pat. (Yip-peeeeee!) The pooping, not yet. He's close, though. It's only been a few days that I've been shooting for this, and we're still working on it. As for me.... I still can't do either on command. In fact, if you want me to pee on command, that's about the only time I can't. Perhaps more treats.....

4. I am not a fan of the checkout pressure that I see happening more and more lately. "Would you like to round up your purchase to help the...." The latest took the cake:  "Would you like to add a dollar to help the homeless pets over the holidays?" No, no, no, no, NO.

5. I totally did not know that Gwyneth had this in her -- not just the singing, but the dancing and acting. Mind you, one of my criticisms of Glee is that I suspect all the voices are too studio-modified and perfected, and that leaves, for my taste, a lot of the songs falling a bit flat -- way less alive. BUT though I have a lot of respect for Ms. Paltrow, I've always felt she was a bit too subdued and, though good, too much the same in all her roles. I've always thought she was anorexic-and-hungry-looking and weak, with no muscle tone, not that I'm harsh or anything.

Until this episode, I have never seen her look so alive, full of energy, and so out of her mold. I loved it, and that was a huge surprise to me. Bonus points that I was hip enough to be able to tell David that the REAL lyrics of this song are not "FORGET you." Heh. Kind of a stupid and annoying song, but I love the beat and the music and the attitude. ForGET about the lyrics just a little bit.

Anyway, I think this version is waaaaaay better than the original. And their Singin' In The Rain mash-up finale -- fun! I wanted to watch it over and over and over again. Wish that video were online somewhere, but I can't find it. Glee seems to be getting better and better. And can anyone wait for what we saw in the previews with Carol Burnett???? Not ME!

Makes me yearn for some Broadway -- I have not had enough in recent years, and I must get more plays into my life again. "ForGET" that Abigail is not performing in them! And "forGET you," too!

Comments

[Lissa]

The Umbrella/Singing In The Rain mashup is posted at the GleeOnFox YouTube channel! I went there to watch it when Hulu coughed up a hairball.

[Sarah]

Get back to the sweater-knitting that you love, and don't look back at the plarn that hurts. Sorry that one did not work out for you.

[Grace]

The peacefleece is knitting up beautifully! and I don't knit so much with cotton anymore since knitting that hurts too much (if only I had that problem with cashmere, drat!). Anyhoo, I love glee! I'm keeping the entire season on my dvr until I can get the dvd's (last year's safety dance was my favorite!). And, even if you don't like country music, look for Gwyneth's performance at the Country Music Awards...she looked nervous but sounded great!

[Patty]

Gwyneth did hit it out of the park didn't she? Fun episode. I'm headed to NYC to see Promises Promises on 12/4 after a long dry spell. I'll let you know!

[margene]

Didn't think the bag idea would last. It's just looks hard on the hands and arms. Love David's sweater. The Peace Fleece Sport looks to be the way to go.

[noonie]

weeps pitifully.. still waiting for this series in UK.. dammit... Bones we get the same week.. Stargate we get the same week but not GLEE... waaaaahhhh thanks for the glimpse...

[Seanna Lea]

Goodness. I don't think I ever thought about training Victor to pee and poop on command, though that might be the most useful thing I ever managed to teach him for our walks (2 miles isn't bad right now, but it was abyssmal in January).

[Lucia]

I'm glad you posted that plarn pic, because it is a really cool idea, but actually sitting down and doing it didn't appeal to me. Ah, well, so many ideas, so little time.

[Becca]

I thought Gwyneth looked healthy and vital--which is a nice change from pasty and scrawny.

[Elisa Campbell]

Instead of crocheting your plarn tote, try knitting it. There are some really interesting stitches in the new Knitting Brioche book that would look AWESOME with your green yarn and plastic. And one of the nice things about knitting it, it will take a lot less yarn and plastic bags - so less cutting :)
Thanks for posting the Glee video, it was great.

[Cookie]

Now tell me what you really think. ;^)

[Katherine]

Bigger hook.