[linda09]

What a beautiful shawl!

Thank you, Bonnie.

 

[linda09]

.....and a beautiful one :sm24:

Thank you, Norma. This has been one of those patterns that absorb the attention. It is big but I did a little every day and it seemed to knit itself.

 

[tamarque]

I guess I'm just too much of a farmer to feel bad about killing a rat, those disease infested buggers are fair game as far as I'm concerned! Yuk. We even have municipal rat control officers here that provide baits to keep them down.

thanks for that support. i hate killing animals but rats are so damaging and can spread diseases as well as proliferate to quickly. don't think i ever had one in the garden before.

 

[tamarque]

Such a shame your produce is being attacked, Tanya. You are right growing stuff is a challenge. I have to say I wouldn't be happy to think there was a rat around. Where there is one, there will be lots more.
Glad your knitting mojo is returning.

Hope you are right about the knitting mojo.

 

[tamarque]

I can't say I blame you. I take it this rat is not native to your area.

Not sure about that. I think they may be around here but would have to look up to see if they are native. We certainly do have rats.

 

[tamarque]

3 wips finished this last week. Here is the big one; Elizabeth's First gift. Yarn- Juniper Moon Farm Findley, shade malachite. A hugely enjoyable knit, I thought.

This looks beautiful and soft. Great color and such nice yarn.

 

[tamarque]

I guess I'm just too much of a farmer to feel bad about killing a rat, those disease infested buggers are fair game as far as I'm concerned! Yuk. We even have municipal rat control officers here that provide baits to keep them down.

I'm with you on this.

 

[tamarque]

Look what I just found. It is pricey but we know someone who will really want this pattern

https://www.etsy.com/listing/46270060/a-dazzle-of-dragonflies-pdf-pattern?source=aw&awc=6220_1471811866_596bfd2587e63cb99545c0e6895ac73c&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=234273

 

[Lurker 2]

3 wips finished this last week. Here is the big one; Elizabeth's First gift. Yarn- Juniper Moon Farm Findley, shade malachite. A hugely enjoyable knit, I thought.

Beautiful! You are such a good knitter, Linda!

 

[triciad19]

thanks for that support. i hate killing animals but rats are so damaging and can spread diseases as well as proliferate to quickly. don't think i ever had one in the garden before.

But do you have a cat now? You have mentioned having cats before.

 

[tamarque]

But do you have a cat now? You have mentioned having cats before.

Not anymore--My last cat, Tiny, transitioned 2 yrs ago--can't believe it has been so long. I still 'see' him around here and one of his buddies still comes daily. But no more feline companions.

 

[triciad19]

It's lovely, Tricia, and your model is being very patient with you. :sm02:

Actually Abner was over there and I wonder if she is asking "what is he doing", "shouldn't he wear this?" Or "what is he doing back there?"
On the other side just out of the picture is 18 yr old Freckles, blind and trying to find out what is going on. Looking for some food to steal.
Every time I would get it positioned, she would move so it slipped down.

 

[triciad19]

Not anymore--My last cat, Tiny, transitioned 2 yrs ago--can't believe it has been so long. I still 'see' him around here and one of his buddies still comes daily. But no more feline companions.

It might help. Maybe even the scent of one in the garden would help keep the rats away. Wonder it you can buy cat scent like doe scent? Probably would not fool them long though.

 

[Belle1]

3 wips finished this last week. Here is the big one; Elizabeth's First gift. Yarn- Juniper Moon Farm Findley, shade malachite. A hugely enjoyable knit, I thought.

Linda -- gorgeous, gimme, gimme, gimme. Really like this one and the color is wonderful too. Nicely done.

 

[Miss Pam]

3 wips finished this last week. Here is the big one; Elizabeth's First gift. Yarn- Juniper Moon Farm Findley, shade malachite. A hugely enjoyable knit, I thought.

It's beautiful, Linda! Well done getting those WIPs finished. :sm24:

 

[tamarque]

It might help. Maybe even the scent of one in the garden would help keep the rats away. Wonder it you can buy cat scent like doe scent? Probably would not fool them long though.

The garden is so big that buying anything like that is very costly. Even buying blood meal was getting costly by the time it was the 3rd bag. I think the poison is the next step, that and the peanut and traps. But that is a good thought about the cat. Perhaps that is why I never had rats before as this is the first time in over 30 yrs I am catless.

 

[annweb]

Beautiful pattern of dragonflies Tanya .Can you buy lion manure ? It is sold here to discourage household cats from coming to your garden but wonder if it deters rats or is it the fact of seeing a cat which deters them .
Oh Linda ! That is absolutely lovely and you must have had sparks coming off those needles .

 

[tamarque]

Beautiful pattern of dragonflies Tanya .Can you buy lion manure ? It is sold here to discourage household cats from coming to your garden but wonder if it deters rats or is it the fact of seeing a cat which deters them .
Oh Linda ! That is absolutely lovely and you must have had sparks coming off those needles .

Have no idea about lion manure but they sell lots of predator animal scented products for lawn and garden but they are expensive. One thing in you have a small planter or little raised bed, but not when you have a 2000 sf garden. And that stuff needs regular replacement as it soaks into the soil with rain and watering. I use a deer repellent that will work for some time but needs replacement as plant grow. It is why I love homeopathy as a single dose will last 2-3 months. And it is so inexpensive. But not finding what might repel rats yet.

 

[Babalou]

Ronnie, it's almost depressing to think summer will soon be over, the days are really shortening up already.????

We are invited to a potluck supper so I better get moving & get things made.
Friends have built a western town n their yard, a general store, trappers cabin, log house & now a saloon. There are plans for a church & more. I think the plan is eventually to have a bed & breakfast. They have lots of antiques & all the buildings are set up. So far there have been lots of people go there for photos & a couple of weddings. It's a real community affair so should be fun if the weather cooperates.
I think I will make Japanese coleslaw to use some of my excess cabbage & a lasagne type dish clawed Cheese & Pasta in a pot.

That sounds like a fun place - have a good time!

 

[Babalou]

3 wips finished this last week. Here is the big one; Elizabeth's First gift. Yarn- Juniper Moon Farm Findley, shade malachite. A hugely enjoyable knit, I thought.

That is a beauty!