Amazon and The Tales of Beedle the Bard

I don’t know how I feel about this. I would love to own a copy myself and it does seem a little odd that J.K Rowling would only market her book of Fairy Tales only to those who can afford to pay $1,000,000 for a copy (like amazon). I hope they publish copies of the stories soon, does anyone know if this is in the works or not? I have to say though the pictures of Amazon’s copy are amazing and the discussion boards are interesting.

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I will try to post more knitting and vacation photos after knitting group tonight but BGF is coming over and Carl and I have to take down the Christmas decorations (saddest thing we have to do all year) so I don't know if I will have time.

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I'm plugging along in Emma and having a wonderful time reading and knitting and discussing the book. I can't wait till the stockings are done. I will feel very regency-like when I can finally wear them. I promise I won't take my Jane Austen obsession too far. I promise I will not start dressing up like characters and going to fan conferences or anything...at least not till I'm a little older so people will think I'm eccentric and not just a kook!

HP Shockers and Socks!

There was an article in the UK Observer yesterday which reports the Dumbledore is gay. In an interview JK revealed that this beloved character was gay. What a shocker but then again who cares…but it is some incredible news!

Last night I started my first sock. I’m just using the basic pattern in Ann Buud’s Getting Started Knitting Socks and its ok. There was a little bump in the first couple rows but I’m just going to keep going. This is my practice sock so mistakes are ok. The only big problem is that I’m using super fine yarn and size one rosewood needles. Oh and the yarn is sort of rosewood colored but that’s only because I couldn’t find my green sock yarn in my basket and the redish one came out first. I don’t think I was thinking when I bought all my supplies. This just means it’s a challenge and I accept said challenge. I have the entire plan ride to Chicago on Friday to devote to socks (and not flipping out). I’m hoping I can get to turning the heal by then so I can spend the flight working on the more labor intensive part.

Wish me luck!