Oh, Virginia

Hello friends , a very fine 'dry season' we are having (this month , anyway) here in the Kimberley.
It is so nice to be able to sit outside ! Most of the year, for us anyway, its just not possible. Too hot.
But right now, the temps are ranging from 17C at night up to 30C daytime. Sometimes a wee bit cooler, which means that while the kids build and run and play, I can sit outside and knit ! And look up at the beautiful blue skies and dream. Let my mind be clear and my thoughts wander where they will. Often a plane to pass overhead or a wedge-tailed Eagle in flight. But on this day, when I looked up, I saw .... a wolf !

Now I realize that cloud gazing is a bit like seeing someone's imaginary friend - but i really do see a wolf ! he is facing West , eye, mouth, nose, ears, running back leg out tail up. By the time Jack and I pointed and talked and watched this dear wolf evolve as clouds do , I decided to get up and get the camera. Clouds move, however, and this is what was photographed. At this stage, the wolf had faded, though visible still i do believe. Imagine how very clear it was when we saw it !

Beautiful blooming Frangipani blossoms from the trees, everywhere. The scent is euphoric, quite like a gardenia, but stronger. When picked and placed in a room, truly aaaHHH.

Our beautiful Lucy dog, which I do believe I have never blogged before. Dear Lucy dog, who is so so good with my children, who keeps us safe in many ways. You are very special to us !

Some knitting that even though I have been hard at it for two weeks now after a mild hibernation - well, I do believe this is not moving !  I keep saying to myself ( out loud as you do ) that if I can just.get.to.the.arm.dividing.part things will pick up . Fingering sweaters ! ( It's my ochre )
And pictured below ... my very first Wollmeise lace project !
I did have an oopsey just in the beginning, which set my rows all off by one stitch.
Nevermind that ! I tend to appreciate what is right instead of what is wrong, especially with
a first time lace shawl . Lace knitting isn't all that easy, and I am patting myself onthe back for giving this
a go ! :)
The yarn is as divine as I knew it would be , and I am in my first mystery knit-along.
It is fun to get a small 'clue' each week, and to knit this shawl without a picture of the finished product.
It 's the Thru the Loops Mystery KAL here on ravelry which I am doing with my pal.
Clue 3 to be released tomorrow !! We should see some intricate lacework next I imagine ...
I wish a very happy day to you all !