Hippo Redux

The new Hippo Toe Sock. The last one was pretty, but it just wasn't working out - I was only a pattern repeat in when I started worrying about running out of yarn, and then I made a mistake which even Purplexity and Yarnivorous were powerless to rectify, then I realised that going down two needle sizes from what the pattern recommended was going to make the sock (surprise, surprise!) way too small. So, I frogged and went stash diving. Now I'm using Lorna's Laces in Purple Iris, and going back up to the recommneded needle size means that I can use my funky purple sock needles. So very Project Spectrum-esque! Now I'm almost finished the heel flap and feeling much happier about the whole project.

But wait... what is the Hippo Toe resting on?? Hmmm.........

Friday night I had a great time - I went to Gibbering's house and we ate takeaway and crafted and were incredibly fortunate in two regards. Firstly, we caught the Australian Premiere of Paris Hilton's video clip. Wooo. Much hilarity ensued. Then - Lithuanian Honey Wrestling. No, I'm not kidding. This is a real show in Lithuania. And we watched it. It was strangely compelling. The contestants (who, obviously, competed in bikinis) had names like Sly Chameleon, Country Bouncer, and Dark Blonde, and they wrestled in a wading pool about six feet across which was filled with honey. It turns out that enough honey makes a light-coloured bikini go transparent! You learn something every day.

Good thing for the day: Lithuanian Honey Wrestling. That it even exists is enough to restore my faith in the world.
Bad thing for the day: It's Monday morning. You do the math!