Yarnjeannie's Crochet Cache

Sorry I have been off my game, and not had time to crochet lately.  I finished my business course (with an A - yippee!).  And now I have time to get back to my hook and yarn.  I just finished my first pair of socks.  They aren't the kind you wear with shoes.  These socks are for wearing around the house this winter.  I like barefoot, and this is close to it. I made this pair without a pattern - just winging it and trying on as I went along.  They aren't the best looking things in the world.  Now that I've finished them, I can see some things I would do differently next time.  I've been intimidated by trying to make socks.  Don't ask me why.  I've been crocheting for over 30 years and I've made dolls, toys, blankets, vests, sweaters, doll clothes and kitchen items.  Lots of different things.  This is a first time for socks though.  I used 2 skeins of Deborah Norville Soft Worsted yarn - the color is called Toasted Ma...

1.  to be thankful that all we lost was electric power, and that family, pets and property are still with us. 2.  that my hairdryer is my best friend and I miss it... 3. that the thump in the night is probably one of the 3 cats... 4. that I am a Facebook addict... 5. that my 4G mobile device is my best friend... 6. that in spite of the difficulties, I was able to finish my online college course because... 7. Panera Bread offers wireless internet at 6:00 am... 8. that my washer/dryer is my best friend and I miss it... 9. that we don't need a house phone and I don't miss it at all... 10. that I can survive without TV (until Sunday when The Walking Dead comes on...) 11. that my dishwasher is my best friend and I miss it... 12. that T-Mobile is not my best friend - everyone else has signals and we have diddly-squat... 13. when running around looking for D-batteries, stop at the place called Batteries Plus first, not last... 14. that my coffee maker is my best friend a...