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February 09, 2006
Sports report
“Good evening! My name’s Clive Steek, and I’m delighted to be reporting to you live from the Olympic village tonight. It needs no introduction: the single most important date in any knithlete’s life. With me is Ron Fairisle: Ron, you’ve spent the day with British Team as they make their final preparations. At this point, I imagine it’s all about maintaining focus?”
“Definitely Clive. These knithlete’s, as you can imagine, they’ve been working towards this for years – it’s the culmination of all their hopes and dreams. And I tell you what, there’s one who could do with a little focus if she’s going to come through this with her dreams intact.”
“It’s been a rollercoaster ride to the Olympics for this particular English hopeful, wouldn’t you say Ron?”
“Certainly has, Clive. As recently as four days ago, Amelia Raitte wasn’t even confirmed on the team! Her coaching squad were obviously unsure of her place, and they’re not giving much away about their reasons. She arrived just this evening to join her team-mates: now that’s what I call cutting it fine!”
“So what do we know about this competitor Ron? Is she one to watch?”
“She’s shown some ability on recent outings Clive. On paper, she’s in with a chance and there’s been some buzz about the British team this year. But to be honest, I’ve still got questions about her stamina.”
“Tears before bedtime, Ron?”
“It’s a distinct possibility Clive.”
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Thank you there is no need to point out the mistakes.
A slight departure this from all the recent trim shapes. An easy fitting jumper to wear on the beach in summer (anyone who has holiday'ed in England knows that beach days often end with goosebumps and blue lips). I was forced to swatch with this teal colour due a scare over supplies: but an emergency sprint to Peter Jones nabbed the last six balls of Rowan Wool Cotton in shade 911 Rich in London. There is such thing as too much cheese... I am withholding judgement for now.
PS: The invocation of 'sleek hair' in my recent post was entirely from the fash mag, not me. I say, let your locks flow wild and free, and hang the consequences.
Posted by Anna at February 9, 2006 09:30 PM
Comments
Hilarious! I canna wait to see your jumper.
Posted by: Christina at February 9, 2006 11:32 PM
Oh, I forgot to ask you, Anna: do you remember I e-mailed you about my coming to London? Well, that is in just four short weeks and I wanted to ask if you would like me to bring you any American goodies. Many of my knitterly Brit correspondents express a longing for KnitPicks yarn. If you'd like me to get anything for you, I'd be more than happy. Cheers!
Posted by: Christina at February 9, 2006 11:36 PM
Hi Anna, I'll be in your backyard next month, too! I'm visiting my sister in Salisbury March 9-20, and I've already gone and invited myself (through Anoushka) to Knitting Hill on March 13th :) I'm also happy to bring goodies from this side of the pond if you need anything--one of my suitcases will be mostly empty on the way over to England (so that I have space to pack up all my favorite English chocolates on the way back home!).
Love the swatch! However, I am no good at gauging what constitutes "too cheesy". I love cheese.
Posted by: parikha at February 9, 2006 11:51 PM
You're making me laugh! Good luck!
Posted by: --Deb at February 10, 2006 03:34 AM
Let the games begin! Can't wait to see what you are training for....
Posted by: kim at February 10, 2006 05:13 AM
Clive Steek...bahahah! That's hilarious!
Posted by: Leisl at February 10, 2006 05:16 AM
This made me laugh.
You can do it!
Posted by: Avivah at February 10, 2006 06:07 AM
Bring home the gold, Anna!
*Waves flag*
Posted by: Noo at February 10, 2006 09:37 AM
I just had to comment because your post was too funny! I burst out laughing.
Posted by: Sherry at February 13, 2006 08:10 AM