November 2003 Archives

A story about a year ago heard on NPR mentioned that the military was looking into creating a 'digital bugle' which could be used at a military funeral when they can't find a bugler. A listener (and both my hub and me!) was astonished, and decided to do something about it. Especially now that they are unfortunately needed almost daily.
Listen here: NPR : Electronic Bugles Incite 'Bugler Backlash'

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Some progress on the bearlyknits fair isle:
I am still not sure about the colors though... I know I don't have the vision, and usually have to depend on others to know what goes together. I just don't grok the rules.

I have mostly been working on the shawl, after about 180 rows I finally got the rhythm and only have to consult the chart when starting after a long pause (like overnight. ) These are the rows that range from 10-15 stitches long, depending on where you are, and I just wasn't getting it until about Monday night when it became natural instead of a struggle.