crafty crusader

crafty crusader, a photo by Pixiefarts on Flickr.

I finally got a decent picture of my new tattoo.

It's a Crafty Tribute.

The banner reads "Crafty Crusader"

I got in while in Austin on vacation for my birthday. It was done by Debi at Mom's Tattoo.

The scissors didn't come out that great, but I can't fly to Texas to get a touch up. Oh well, I'll go see Chris and have him add to it!

On a side note:
I am now plying my Rue Fiber. Love

I harvested some compost last night after work. My lettuce seedlings sprouted. I am going to plant snap peas tonight.

87° today. Record high for Michigan in March.

The Games Have Begun!!!!!

Rue, a photo by Pixiefarts on Flickr.

I may have mentioned this before. I am participating in a Spin-Along over at http://www.etsy.com/shop/storiedyarns. Storiedyarns also has a ravelry group. Stephanie recruited me at spinning one night.

My package came in yesterday. 4 oz of SW Merino in Rue Colorway! Along with the package came some stitch marker goodies and pretty gold powder.

I couldn't wait to start spinning. I am going for a 2ply. I'm using my larger whorl and spinning my default thickness for a single. I've spun an ounce so far. It spins like butter! Oooooooooo

Non Update

I have pictures to post.
Review of my trip
Blah blah blah.... I'll get to it this week.
I need more structure. haha


I move the fence this weekend, I now control everything from the garage back to the privacy fence.
I turned some beds, mix in some poop. Lots of worms. We had a mild winter.

I let Boykin & Freckles "Play" together while i was out in the garden. They will get together again tonight.

The wire snapped on my favorite bra. I am not happy. 
I bought some groceries, jeeeze o petes.... Prices went up.

Hunger games sal

i'm participating in Storied Yarns Hunger Games Spin a long!

I am super excited about this

http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/storied-yarns/1948886/51-75

I picked the Rue colorway in Superwash Merino. I have no plans yet,

February baby sweater

February baby sweater, a photo by Pixiefarts on Flickr.

Isn't it cute!

I knit this a while back for an easy project to finish. I gave it to our friend, since she had her little girl on Ground Hogs Day. I told her to shoot me a picture when she is big enough to wear it.

I started my own FLS (feb. lady sweater) in December. I am to the chest part and I am running out of room on my circulars.

Next week, I'll be in Texas for my birthday.
I am getting so excited!!!!!!

Dinner is Served

Yesterday, I posted my recipe for rabbit tacos. I cannot believe how awesome everything turned out!
After 8 hour on low in the crockpot; I strained the meat from the liquid. The kitchen smelled so good, hints of cinnamon & cumin. I pulled the meat from the bones, saving the liquid for later use. I put the meat into a frying pan, along with a little bit of liquid. This simmered on the stove while I did my chores (feed buns & dogs). I cranked the heat on the meat to get some crunchy's on one side.
My sister came over for dinner. When she heard what I was making, she couldn't pass it up. We fried shells, topped with fresh limes & cilantro. Dicky made up some re-fried beans. I bought Spanish Rice from my local taco joint around the block. I'm terrible at making Spanish rice.Anyone have a good recipe with chunky of tomatoes?

What a great midweek dinner.
I think this dinner won DH over on my meat raising hobby.

First Rabbit Butcher

First Rabbit Butcher, a photo by Pixiefarts on Flickr.

Saturday I harvested my first rabbit. Dicky got a picture of me slicing the belly open. I'd have to say that was as easy as cleaning quail!

The parts are in the Crockpot today.
I'm making Rabbit Carnitas.

I made a dry rub:

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Other stuff in the Crock:
1 Rabbit
2 bay leaves
2 cups chicken broth
peppercorns
orange (1/2)
I sprinkled the dry rub on the parts. Added a couple whole peppercorns & 1/2 a blood orange. Covered it with chicken stock. Low. I started it at 7:15am. I get home at 5, so I'll see how it tastes then!