There are finally a few moments to give mad props to a couple of folks.
First, Amy, got me a two fantastic birthday presents:
These were both on my list, and are each inspiring in different ways. Thank you so much, Amy!! She just celebrated a birthday herself, and has been a great (knitting) friend for a couple of years now. Though we don't keep in touch as often as we should, I am very lucky we are still friends.
Also BBE kept the pressies coming for weeks! He got me a great bag that is my new carryon...

As well as a great Gama-Go wallet and an amazing contact lens case (no pics).
Oh, and a couple of weeks ago?

I beat last year's time by 7:27.
I have been knittng as well as enhancing ye olde stash at some of my favorite haunts, but I will blab about all that next time.