kim is my total hero.
i ran out of yarn around 2:45 this morning—which was fine, because i had to stop and go to bed at some point. and not 7 hours later, the mail carrier arrived with another skein in hand.
just look at that match—kim is a wizard.
she even added a little present to the box—a skein of bambino in wood rose and a beautiful hand-sewn project bag.
for anyone who has been wondering or asking—and can i just say how cool it is that you have SO much faith in us, based on two blobs??—yes, indeed, there will be a kit for the Bee Blob Thing (it will have a real name) available through the woolen rabbit shop as soon as we can share all the details (probably mid-september). i believe it will be offered in three colorways: my color (which needs a name!), bodacious blossom (which is the color kim is knitting with), and her new sea dreams colorway.
so yeah—we need to name this colorway here; kim has left it up to me.
unfortunately, i’m not coming up with much; i liked someone’s suggestion that is looks like squash blossoms, but that’s kinda close to kim’s color name
and you are always so helpful with this
leave suggestion in comments (try to avoid links if possible, since that sends your comment into moderation). we’re looking for a fun, cheery, name, related to the color in this photo (such as, if anyone knows a slang phrase for “squash flower”, that might be cool).
in other news, first thing this morning a big truck pulled up outside and ejected several hunky men on our front walk. along with a bobcat.
it’s finally time for us to get new front steps—i thought i’d never see the day.
our steps have lots of character, but they are a hazard, especially with people coming here regularly for class. they are also very difficult to shovel and de-ice, being so uneven. the stoop and walk have been high on my list of things to fix for some time.
it’s been a really interesting journey to this day—we started shopping for estimates about a year ago for this job, making appointments with probably ten to twelve contractors. maybe four of them showed up to get measurements; only two actually gave us estimates and just one was someone we felt very good about.
why do contractors make appointments and not show up? or come to take measurements but send no followup or estimate? it just seems that, aside from wasting my time and putting a bad business card out there, it’s a total waste of their time to come out, look at a job, and not follow up. if they don’t have time, why do they waste it this way?
anyway, we did find someone we like (through a good friend who is a great builder) who is competent and courteous AND who—most importantly—started the job today.
(david has bobcat envy—he was totally glued to the upstairs window while they pulled the old concrete out)
they got all the old stuff pulled out today and the ground leveled (we have problems with tree roots). everything looks like it’s just about set for the concrete to be poured.
it’s been a satisfyingly noisy and productive day. now they’d driven off somewhere and it’s quiet, at least for a while. i think i’ll go make my acquaintance with that new skein of yarn.
after some lunch, that is . . .
105 thoughts on “friends don’t let friends run out”
Name the skein a “Taste of Honey”
Thanks Gaye
Apricot Nectar
How about Sundrop? Maybe Butter Cream? Or what about Limoncello?
Butter breath….LOL
I’d name it “What’s up, buttercup?”.
But that’s just me
How about “Pooh’s Passion”
How about “Spun Sunshine”?
I vote for Orangina.
Sunny Side Up! 🙂 Congrats on the new sidewalk-in-progress. We need to repair our wooden front steps–it’s always something, isn’t it?
Hahahaaaaaa………Ken has Bobcat envy too! I keep telling him that he must not have had enough time playing in the sand box when he was little.
How about “Bee My Honey”?
Saffron blossoms/Saffron petals?
Hmm…. I like the sound of Spun Sunshine that was already suggested.
You know, I thought you meant a real bobcat for a minute and couldn’t figure out what a crew would use it for!
Spun Sunshine sounds good to me – my summer has been devoid of much of it!
It’s always a good day when there is yarn in the mail!
Calabaza?
I don’t know if you’d run into trademark issues, but it looks like a Creamsicle to me.
I think that in keeping with the bee shawl, the colourway should be Wild Honeysuckle (or just Honeysuckle). Can’t wait to see it all done!
I don’t know about slang terms for squash blossom, but the Greek name is kolokythanthoi (with the accent on the last syllable). I’d call it A drop of sunshine!
What about flor de calabaza (squash blossom in Spanish!)
I just love to say this squash name: Patty Pan. How about Patty Pan Blossom?
On a totally different note, I favor “cheese fondue” as a name for the yellow yarn. I know, it has little to do with squash or blossoms or bees, but it looks like melted cheese blend to me.
What about “courgette blossom”? Another name for zucchini.
Pollen?
Ducky?
Redon Yellow (after Redon’s painting, Woman with a Yellow Bodice)?
Getting away from the garden and into the orchard, I think it is “Perfect Peach”.
Sunmist… or MornShine
I thought limoncello but someone said that already, or lemon smash (British lemonade)
Bee Happy?
Sorbet Swirl?
New steps – so exciting!
SunSmile because it makes me smile just to look at it
Calabaza Amarillo – yellow squash. Beautiful in any language.
Lemon Drop or Butter Creme.
I see someone else had my second suggestion, but I came up with it before clicking to see comments.
Mango banana smoothie?
What, Bee Blob Thing isn’t a real name?
morning sunshine?
sunshine on squash-blossoms?
Lots of great names already, but the color totally reminds me of the old-fashioned, messy kind of double narcissus that my grandmother had in her garden: “butter ‘n’ eggs.” I’ve always loved both the name and the flower.
I always think of squash blossoms in Italian (delicious Roman pizza)…how about fiori di zucca/fior di zucca, or some variation thereof?
How about “Honey Sunrise” for the name of the yarn? It makes me think of the all the beautiful colors of the sun as it rises in the morning. I’m anxious to see the “blob” all done up, you’re such a tease – hehe!!
Also I can’t wait to see your steps all completed. I bet you’ll be so happy.
I must be ready for dessert… it looks like a butterscotch sundae to me! 🙂
The yarn reminds me of Golden Roses.
What lovely yarn. From the first peek at the bee thing, I thought it looked like sunshine, so I’m with the commenter who suggested Spun Sunshine.
I’m sure it’ll be the next colorway I try to get into my stash.
I dont know if, in the USA, you have a sweet/candy called ‘barley sugar’ but some of the colours in the yarn remind me of my favourite childhood sweetie. ,
I think it looks like Squash Sunbeam. The botanical name is Cucurbita pepo. You can see a picture at KingseedsDotCoDotNZ. It’s a seed company in New Zealand.
Patty Pan Petals!
that truly is a gorgeous colorway, but i have no idea what it should be called…
a construction project you don’t have to do yourselves, how fun! i find it surprising you had such a hard time getting estimates, especially in this economy. maybe concrete guys are in high demand, but i’m pretty sure everyone else is dying out there right now…
Lucky you – get to read through all these comments! I thought of two names:
Squashoms
Mellow Yellow
Name? “Like Buttah”, of course!
Soleado – per the Google – Sunny 🙂 (helpfully translated from English to Spanish) I like how it rolls of the tongue – something I think would grab a persons attention to remember later.
Love that Sunshine
Buttercream (icing)
It’s really pretty (and a shade of yellow I could actually wear, I think!)
Yeah her sea dreams colorway…yum, I want! Honestly it’s looking very peachy to me on my monitor, like orange juice, or a Fuzzy Navel drink. 😉
Orange Creamsicle
Bee Mine
Marmalade
Coyote Melon
Well, OK, it’s late;so, maybe these are a bit lame!
New entry will be wonderful…and fun to landscape!
How about Honey Blossom or maybe Dandelion Delight!
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