I have been away so long due to two reasons - my love of my dog RhiRhi and my fiber addiction.

The first - my dog RhiRhi has been battling heart worm for a couple of months now and we are taking special care of her.  She is doing very well with the treatments.  But, trying to keep a 6 year old black lab quiet for three months is a job and half on its own!

As to the fiber addiction - I have joined the 6700 worldwide members of the Mystery Stole 3 mailing list on the web that is working on this incredible beaded lace stole.  This is my first attempt at lace and beaded knitting.  As a result of it, I have also started another blog out in the mundane world at http://www.dkinitting.blogspot.com.  Below is an image of it thus far.  A number of the mailing list members are trying to figure out the theme of the stole.  Myself - I am very happy with the fact that I can knit this beautiful stole.  Everyone have a wonderful evening.