Comments on: Fiber Friday: End of An Era

By: barelyknittogether

barelyknittogether — Sun, 24 May 2009 04:52:06 +0000

Aren’t they soft? They do make fab dustrags, but I just think they should be used for something better. But I have something of a clutter problem, so I’m going to have to at least pare down.

Thanks for stopping by, Mike! Hope to see you again.

By: mike

mike — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:30:30 +0000

When I was a kid, my mom recycled old cloth diapers as dustrags. Too bad she didn’t have the crafty gene and recycle them into quilts or baby blankets cos they were soooo soft and cuddly.

By: woowoomama

woowoomama — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:04:19 +0000

i am having a really hard time processing the emotions that arose when you informed me that there would be a day when i would have to pack up and get rid of my cloth diapers and woolies. are you kidding me? i am going to melt into a little blubbering puddle in about three seconds. no more babies here…and although i know we can’t handle another one just thinking about it makes me feel all weepy. but, add on the dynamic of saying good bye to my dipes and i might seriously fly off the handle (which i have been clinging too so tightly recently). take it back. You Can’t Possibly Mean It For Real.

By: alantru

alantru — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:31:06 +0000

Hahahaha… I figured there had to be another meaning that I didn’t know about. Hence the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council of West Yorkshire, England, reference.

The first time I heard the word craven was in a Looney Tunes cartoon… “I may be a craven little coward, but I’m a greedy craven little coward…”

By: barelyknittogether

barelyknittogether — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:42:40 +0000

Jamie – I knew you were brilliant, but this is great! Why didn’t I know this? So all this time I’ve been sitting on stuffed bunnies and piggies? Too funny.

And yes, my talents are for hire. Whenever you’re ready to quit (which I suspect will be in just a few more months, right?)

By: barelyknittogether

barelyknittogether — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:22:26 +0000

And I must say I’m relieved that you clearly had to look up this word yourself. I’m not sure why I thought it meant something different. Perhaps I was thinking Wes Craven?

By: barelyknittogether

barelyknittogether — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:17:34 +0000

Dear Mr. Alantru,

It has come to our attention that Ms. Barely Knit Together often confuses the meaning of words because, while she is perhaps the most well-read person on her block, she rarely actually speaks to people.

So we are hereby issuing a retraction of the word “craven” from your description. We shall substitute instead the words “delightful,” “wise,” “marvelous,” “beautiful,” and “charming.” We also have you down as a man of exceptional taste in blog reading material.

In order to prevent any future litigation, we make this declaration public and resign ourselves to the inevitable ribbing and humiliation to follow.

Respectfully,
Eat Crow Begrudgingly, Esq.

Void where prohibited. Must be used by Cinqo de Mayo of the year 2010, except where otherwise noted and only if it falls on a Monday. Cannot be combined with any other apologies. Use caution while driving or operating machinery (the title fits in nicely with the Olivia Newton John references of the previous post). Use only as directed except when directed otherwise. May cause bloating of the ego.

By: alantru

alantru — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:10:58 +0000

That was me trying to express my admiration for you in four syllables. I should have gone with “I am giggling.” Next time.

I’ve never been called craven before… Just so I’m clear, when you say ‘craven’ you mean the electoral ward in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council of West Yorkshire, England…?

(Please say yes)

Years ago I was in a car that drove past the town of Craven Saskatchewan. (Really!) We kept driving.

By: barelyknittogether

barelyknittogether — Sat, 23 May 2009 03:13:25 +0000

I would have edited it for you, ya know. But now it’s funnier because of the clean up comment. How about the “you so funny” line? Are you trying to sound like an ignorant hick from around here, because I really have enough of those. Just be yourself – smart, funny, craven. We all like you.

By: alantru

alantru — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:43:03 +0000

*sigh*

…filled WITH stuffed, rutting, plush rabbits…

Clean up on Aisle 5!