It hardly seems possible, considering the week I've had, but I actually completed a few small knitted items for the market. C. do you recognize your variegated alpaca in the wrist purse? I held it double with the camel yarn. It made a very interesting fabric. Thanks!! The little green bag is a prototype. I've cast on the second one already with modifications. I'll let you know if there's going to be a number three or not. Kinks need to be worked out! The weather people keep SAYING we are supposed to get rain. But all we have so far are clouds and promises. The rain would be very nice. Around here in the summer, rain is almost ALWAYS nice. Okay, back to the needles...