Hello everyone!
I am told that it is snowing in Petro already, but I have purchased a large, heavy coat. I am hopeful therefore, that I will be warm and happy. I may also purchase a furry hat, as I am told that they are the height of fashion in the winter. I am also told that -40 C is, indeed, very cold. It won't be that bad during my visit next week, but there should be some opportunity nevertheless to see snow at last, and hopefully walk in a snowy wood.
I am having much trouble and travail finding good yarn, which is not something I had expected. The best I have found so far is some really thin 50% wool stuff from China. It is reasonably inexpensive, and when doubled up is comparable to yarn of reasonable quality, though it will be a while before I can evaluate its warmth.
When I and my host mother came to the yarn stall, the guy behind the counter couldn't sell us anything since he was just watching the stall for his fiance. She had gone to show somebody something, and we expected her momentarily. We ended up waiting for 15 minutes or so for her to return, but I did get a reasonable price on the yarn.
Time is still compressed. Going now.
My phone number is 8777 165 1439. I am not charged for incoming calls, though of course it is quite a long-distance call for all of you. Please keep in mind the time difference. I get up at about 7 here, and go to bed at 10 or 11.
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2 comments:
good sir, you need to tittle your posts or the few of us on RSS feeds wont be able to look at your posts.
thanks!
hey! it's erica. greetings from swaziland. I just wanted to say I'm enjoying your blog. it's funny how totally different out sites are. you have -40 degree weather to deal with, while I have 45 degree weather to deal with. oh, the joys of peace corps.
although, I have the same problem with yarn. it's everywhere, but thin, cheap and ugly. boo!
well, hope all's well!
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