It was another weird weather weekend here in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We've had regular rain showers throughout the past week, which is pretty typical for this time of year and has been great for the flowers and the grass we're trying to grow on the front lawn (we had a bunch die last summer due to drought). But we also went from a high of about 83ºF on Saturday to the low 40s on Sunday morning, and the meteorologists were predicting we might get some snow moving through early this morning (as I got this post ready on Sunday afternoon, I can't tell you yet whether or not that actually happened). So I guess we're not quite done with weather that can't decide if it's winter or spring. At least we got some sunshine both days, and both days I encountered some neighbors I don't often see while out walking:
I saw these two while I was out walking Ruthie after breakfast on Saturday; she was much more interested in the Golden Retriever ahead of us on the sidewalk to even notice them.
On Sunday, when I was out by myself, this one seemed to be enjoying the quiet of the yard where the kids from the nearby church preschool usually play:
I know seeing deer is no big deal for many of you, but you have to understand that I live in the middle of the city where there is a lot of traffic, so this is pretty unusual for me! I guess they've all gotten used to being around people because they barely seemed to register my presence, and I hope they all made it back home safely.
The cooler weather is certainly more conducive to sweater knitting, and I'm happy to say that I'm in the home stretch on the body of my Speculoos Sweater. I tried it on yesterday to make sure the fit was still good -- please excuse the poor mirror photo.
The bottom is obviously rolling up, so it's a bit longer than it looks -- probably around 8 inches below the underarms. I've got a good amount of positive ease so that I can comfortably wear a long-sleeved tee underneath, so I'm glad I decided to go for a slightly larger size. I hope that I can finish the body this week; that seems reasonable given how much I've knit in the past week.
We've got an interesting week ahead of us. The Mister has a quick work trip, Molly has her spring Glee Club concert on Tuesday evening, and the city is going to be a mess because the NFL Draft is happening here starting on Thursday. I'll note that while we do live in the city, we don't live in the downtown, so thankfully most of the mess won't be too close, but I expect traffic to be snarled most places. I only have to go into the office on Tuesday (everyone has been encouraged to work from home Thursday and Friday), so that's at least one good thing to come out of it. I'm hoping all the people coming for the draft spend lots of money while they're here to make it worth it!
It's pleasantly sunny here this morning but we're only supposed to have a high of 50, so it's nicely cool here, too. Much more conducive to knitting of all types than hot temperatures. Your sweater is looking good and so are your "town deer". We're in a small, "ruralish" town with loads of deer, but drivers are still surprised to see them crossing the street.
ReplyDeleteIt was a topsy-turvy weather weekend! Those deer... sigh. We have them here as well and, while they are adorable, they are excellent at mowing down growing things! They have yet to find my hosta's this year... but mentioning them probably cinched that they will find them! Steve's office is a block from the stadium on the north shore... and with all the road closures they decided to close up shop beginning Wednesday. So a very short work week for Steve this week! (although this morning he was taking an alternate, alternate, alternate route in to work... and it seems everyone had the same thoughts... it took him forever to get there!)
ReplyDeleteI see deer here occasionally but only at a distance. I hope the draft isn't too disruptive and that it brings good business to Pittsburgh!
ReplyDeleteYour sweater is just lovely, Sarah. And I love the fit you're going for! It will be great sweater to layer. Lots of deer around here, too. Yours look quite comfortable posing for photos. ;-)
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