tracywearswool day 69 out of 100 — And today was like Christmas!!

I got to Portland and there were two packages. The larger was sent by my Sister in the Wool, Lois Ann.  She was destashing  her clothes, and would I be interested in some of the Items.  YES I WOULD!!

And here is what she sent:

A cotton kimono from when she and her daughter were in a production of Mikado, a linen apron, some socks, and the best selection of tights that I could ever ask for!!  Holy Moses!! So much fun.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

It also dawned on me, that while I have cleverly titled all my posts for songs I love, I have been cheating you all out of actually hearing the song.  So I give you…

What’s in store today:

In Portland now — waiting for the cold weather to start — supposed to be in the 30s tomorrow — but I will be super snuggly in my new tights!!

Still working on my hat…. going to make it a super-slouchie version! Sign up on my mailing list for GYPSYWAGONKNITS and I’ll notify you when it comes out.

I think these are my favorite… but she sent along about 6 pairs, some solid, and some with fabulous stripes.  You will be seeing all of them in the coming days, I am sure!!

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tracywearswool day 68 out of 100 — and again, we have torrential rain and howling wind.

But that is how it is on the Southern Washington Coast.  Just yesterday, I was proclaiming the wonderful presence of the sun.   here, the weather changes every hour, or so.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Since I finished my sweater, I’ll be taking it to Portland for blocking and photos.  I am hoping it’ll be the #ood for tomorrow.

And I started the long-overdue hat for a thankyou present. Have not come up with a name yet, but I will — I’ll get that pattern written up and put it on a page for you knitters out there.  Sign up on my mailing list for GYPSYWAGONKNITS and I’ll notify you when it comes out. 

But here is a sample:

And yet the Dude flattens his ears back and hides when he hears that camera come out.  It’s my cell phone — but he knows… especially when I get the tripod!

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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tracywearswool day 67 out of 100 — what a great day it is to be outside.

I just love the spring.  It is not quite warm enough to be out in short sleeves yet, but warm enough to plant seeds.  And not quite warm enough to go barefoot but warm enough to hike down to the beach. Of course, here, it is warm enough to hike to the beach anytime… the sun just makes it a whole lot nicer! And nice enough to want to take the dogs out for a walk, and wave to other people who are out walking, too.  The world warms up, and people warm up.  

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

My last lesson through the Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Academy was today. We will have a graduation party next weekend, and before that, I will be posting videos of what I have learned this week. All in all, it has been a wonderful experience that I hope to continue on. And, I have met some really great people that I would love to stay connected to.  Heck, I’d like to put Kentucky on my travel plan once the lockdown is all over… and the world opens up again.

All my old photos of myself used to look stiffed and posed… mostly because they were.  I think just doing impromptu shots helps convey the fun that I am having — and I am having a lot of fun with this challenge!

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:

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tracywearswool day 66 out of 100 — and this challenge has definitely been a KICK!

It is so much more than just wearing the same dress over and over for 100 days.  For me, the dress — an iron-gray swing style — becomes the background for a whole range of creative ideas and styles. Some of them I never thought I would be comfortable with.  But this challenge allows you to go out of your comfort zone…  if you will let it.

At 66 days, I am 2/3 of the way down the road. And I have used up most of my creative ideas for outfits.  Time to get creative.  I have the support of hundreds of other people doing the challenge.  We share ideas, feelings… and even clothes, sometimes.  It is nice not to be doing it all alone. And a part of my morning routine is to check-in and see how the others are doing.  It might just be on Facebook, but the expressions of warmth, caring, and friendship are genuine. are most certainly genuine.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

I finished my sweater… so I’ll post a photo below — you are the first to see.   I will probably be wearing it soon as part of my outfit of the day. And I should be writing up a pattern soon… You can see more about my 12 SWEATERS IN 2021 personal challenge…. HERE!

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And, yes, I tied my t-shirt up again.  My daughter called and told me that “the 90s were calling and they wanted their shirt back”…. but I think I will just ignore her…

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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tracywearswool day 65 out of 100 — and I thought I would finally try the t-shirt thing!

There is a person in our Facebook Group that always looks so put together, and she frequently wears a tied-up t-shirt. (I feel I shouldn’t divulge her name in this blog – because it is a private group!) But if you are in the group… you probably know who she is!

This is my first attempt, and I was not sure if I was doing it right, or if it worked.  But heck, it was comfortable. And it was nice and bright purple against the gray haze of the Portland sky.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Knitting and planning my morning while in bed predawn with the dogs.  It is getting to be a habit — but only in Portland. My RV has a murphy bed… so not so well set up for coffee in bed.  Better when I have a couch and table.  pretty much hung around the house, knitting, podcasts, and catching up with friends on the phone. I did meet with someone over Zoom about my back and she is going to help me with a specific plan to help strengthen and support my lower back… so I can keep dancing, gardening, etc.

And… down to the last sleeve of my sweater.  (This video is in reverse — taken with my cell phone… so if my knitting looks like some strange lefthanded continental business….)

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Well, you won’t lose me in a crowd, that’s for sure.  I will to remember this when all the covid nonsense is over, and I can travel to some music, or yarn festivals!

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:

Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:

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tracywearswool day 64 out of 100 — breath of spring.

I am thinking about now I could use a little breath of spring.  Really, Living in the Pacific Northwest, the rainy season can just seem to drag on and on.

But look at the bright side… You don’t have to water.  And you don’t need to mow the lawn if there is no sunshine peeking through.  And you can wear rain boots pretty much all year if you want.  And it keeps a lot of tourists away…and relatives who DO visit… don’t stay long. So, there’s always that.

In anticipation of an epically long growing season this year, we are continuing on with the epic garden re-do.  Out with the grass, and in with the giant planter boxes and walkways.  I can’t wait!! Progress so far…

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Rain and more rain in Portland.  And I did s little something to my low back yesterday…. either dancing too long, or sitting too long…. or maybe both.  So I have to lay off dancing, for today, at least. After a brief trip to the market, and a lovely nap in the afternoon, I pretty much hung around the house, knitting, podcasts, and catching up with friends on the phone.

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As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:

Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:

JOIN ME ON TWITTER!