Another enervating ASO concert, the second this year in their Matinee series. From my seat in the front row l’ve recovered from examining the shoes of the performers and moved to watching body movements and facial expression. It’s really interesting that most violinists really move their bodies into the music. Elizabeth Layton in particular uses every muscle in her face as well as her body, to signal both her joy and signals to the other players.
I enjoyed the program, especially the first item. It's a pleasant way to spend a morning, with and easy ride each way on the city loop bus.
It was raining enough for me to carry an umbrella, something I rarely need to do in Adelaide.I didn't need to use it.
I had been up early that morning to finish the Berwick cardigan, so I could wear it to the concert. At the last minute I decided I would be too hot - a wise decision. You can read all about it in my embroidery blog if interested.
The temperature has dropped and I have worn it almost every day since. It's very big, wraps around, is easy to take on and off, and stays with the help of a brooch.
I was, however, determined to use up the left-over wool, which included a full 50gm ball of the dark green, 43 gm of Pale Oak and around 25 gms of Blossom and Russet. I figured that might make two JusticeNet beanies so began with the full green ball. It worked well, using up all but about 60cm of the green yarn, which went into the pompom. This result meant I would need to improvise to use the Pale Oak for another beanie.
I managed it by knitting the band in the contrasting Blossom. As you can see, this is a subltle contrast and will only appeal to someone wanting to blend in! The pompom is made from some 4ply in the same colour that I had left over from a previous project. The scales are clearer in reality than the photo - but they don't stand out boldly.
To further the clean-up of left-over yarn, I finished the beanie from the yarn spun for the first Chapter and Skein Book Club. There is still a bit of yarn left which I am working that into a small bag. I'm now thinking that this set of items might make a raffle prize for a charity.
In the early part of last week, over three nights, there was a close alignment of Venus, Mercury and the Moon, visible to the north-west just after sunset. I looked out for it but each night there was complete cloud cover. As I parked for dinner on Saturday evening I glanced up and saw it! They had moved farther apart but were in a straight line. Venus is just disappearing towards the horizon over the roof of the house on the far left (a tiny dot level with the top of the pink marker line), Mercury is the clear dot about an inch above and to the left and the blurry moon is in the top corner. It's not a spectacular photo, but I'm very pleased to have seen it.
On Sunday Katherine and I had an Adelaide Chamber Singers concert, a program of folk music at Ayers House. I caught the City Loop bus there and back. We had front row seats in what proved to be an intimate experience with the conductor within touching distance.
Much of the early program was familiar, although I hadn't heard Gravedigger. The Ingrian Evenings nor Three French Chansons. We both enjoyed the concert. I liked the liveliness and sense of fun as the program progressed. A lot of work had clearly gone into creating a very integrated presentation.
I have kept up the antiseptic spray on my re-opened ear piercing and refrained from swimming. I'm considering going to the pool on Friday to walk up and down a lane, which I can do without getting my head wet.
Today, in the time I would have been swimming, I visited the Mac Centre at Norwood to discuss replacing my iPad Mini which is on its last legs. A Book Club member had said they offer trade-ins. They were very helpful, but I left in a quandary. They are carrying no stock of Minis, because there is a new version due in September. They will offer no trade-in. I can go to the main Apple Store in the city and buy a current same-capacity model, with trade-in, or I can wait for the new model (the Mac Centre staff recommendation). I could probably get higher storage if I do that. I doubt my current one will last another three months. I do have a regular size iPad as well. Thinking about it.
Later in the day I walked to the Post Office and back rather than waiting to call in when I was out driving tomorrow. A small gesture of exercise replacement. Ironically, the parcel I picked up is a cake of shampoo and one of conditioner, which I bought to use when showering at the pool!
These evening I have given myself a break from knitting and begun stitching a Corinne Lapiere mouse. It's nice to hold something completed in an evening. There are, however some accessories to come.
There's more music to come this coming weekend - and, no doubt, knitting!
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