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How about a Daybook post. Outside my window... The sun is shining, but the air is thick with smoke. Most of the smoke is coming from wild fires in Oregon. I am thinking... that it's been a very stressful month. My husband lost his job when we returned from our camping trip earlier this month. He's now looking for a new job, which is going to be difficult because of his age. He's home 24/7 now, which I am not used to. He's putting a cramp in my life style. Added to that is the fact that my cat, Chenille, is seriously ill. I took her to the vet 2 weeks ago because she's lost an enormous amount of weight-for her, that is. She usually weighs around 10 pounds but she's only 6 pounds and looks so thin. She hasn't been eating hardly anything.The vet wasn't able to determine exactly what is wrong. Maybe cancer, or kidney problems? The blood tests don't say exactly. Just that something is seriously wrong, so we're kind of winging it as far as treatment go

We went to the North Idaho Fair yesterday and I found out if I won any ribbons. I did. I won 3 blue first place ribbons, and 4 second place ribbons. Blue ribbons first: The doll dress. Asa was the model. I put a short hair wig on her so it would be easier for the judges.  I actually debated entering the little fairisle mittens because I didn't think the workmanship was all that good. I guess I'm too hard on myself because they won a blue. My one and only beading project I got done this year won a blue too. Penn's Star Trek sweater won a Red ribbon. So did my stranded knit hat, The yellow baby set (cardigan, hat, and booties), and the denim blue baby booties. The denim blue jacket and hat set did not win a ribbon. I kind of expected that. So, that is this years results. Live long and prosper. \\//

This summer has been absolutely insane. I have been so busy. Life has just not let down for a minute and the summer is flying by. I can't believe it's already the middle of August and fair time! Yesterday I took all the items I've gathered from KnitWits and my own projects and hauled them to the fair for entry. KnitWits had more entries this year than last. I'm quite pleased about that. I am also surprised by how many entries I was able to come up with that I've made this past year. Here's what I've entered: Beaded Twisted Triangle Necklace It's the only beaded item I've managed to finish. I entered 2 knitted doll items. Asa's pink dress and Captain Penn's uniform sweater. I've entered a stranded knit hat. Also the fairisle children's mittens. All of the pieces of this layette set, except the blanket, are entered. I've entered the jacket and hat together as a set. I entered the booties as a separate item. I've also entered thr