amberpearl
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Hello from amberpearlHi, this is the first forum I've joined although I've visited some and dipped in on reading various topics, pleas for help, etc...
I've been knitting forever it seems, from when my age was still in single figures and I'm now 52. I've tackled most types of projects, I think but that doesn't mean there isn't something new out there, in fact with forums and blogs I am learning all the time. I learned to knit from my mother, grandmother and an aunt, my mum and gran are no longer with us and I seldom have any contact with my aunt any more as she is very elderly and doesn't live near. My first large project I remember was a knitted top and shorts for my P6 needlework project, whcih would make me about 10 then. I still remember what it looked like and it was all finished successfully but I no longer have it, I'm sure it would be an object for much amusement if I was able to look at it now.
WIPs are too many to list as part of my intro but my active projects include a cotton sweater in Araucania Patagonia, stretchy rib cotton sleeveless top from fitted knits, morning glories wrap in great big sea and current sock in progress is a pair of no purl monkies. There's loads more "resting" projects which pop back into active every now and then. I work full time for a computer software company (I've been in IT all my working life so it holds no fear for me) and help keep my elderly MIL active so knitting time is at a premium. I only wish I could warp time so I could have more knitting time every day.
I'm sure as time goes on I'll remember all the other stuff I should be fessing up to here but that's enough for now. I hope to be hanging around from time to time.
Anne (real name)
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pictish
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Hi there Anne!!! Lovely to see you - it feels like you are one of us already with your long list of WIPs and your no purl monkeys 
Nice to have you here - don't be shy just jump in and enjoy yourself 
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Jobo
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Hi Anne, lovely to meet you and look forward to seeing pics of some of your projects 
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Aknita
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Hello and welcome from me too - 52 is a very good age to be you know 
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Glynis
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Hi Anne, it is lovely to meet you.
As Pictish has said, just leap in there and start chatting 
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Auntie Noo
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Hi Anne - welcome to the forum. Pull up a chair, get the needles out, and I'll pop the kettle on eh? - Biscuits anyone?
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terri
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Hi Anne, nice to meet you
are you on ravelry???
I like to look at everyones projects, I'm a nosey kinda gal
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pictish
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Oooh yes plese Noo!!! I've had an exhausting day working in the Craft Market Need to put my feet up I think
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terri
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It's nearly five........... is it too early for lager 
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Auntie Noo
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and so you have! - ginger nuts or hob nobs?
(By the way Anne you have to watch out for Pictish - she clears out stash every once in a while at bargainous prices, and it's always lovely, and so hard to resist!!! - mind you she's not the only one!)
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Auntie Noo
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and no Terri not too early for lager if you want! - errr biscuit with that? 
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terri
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not fussed with the biccies, I've got tandoori chicken ready to cook when DH gets in from the gym
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pictish
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| Auntie Noo wrote: | and so you have! - ginger nuts or hob nobs?
(By the way Anne you have to watch out for Pictish - she clears out stash every once in a while at bargainous prices, and it's always lovely, and so hard to resist!!! - mind you she's not the only one!) |
Hob nob choccy ones if you happen to have them - need an energy injection
And Anne I buy as much as I destash most of the time - usually more
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GrannySmith
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Hi Anne  hope you really enjoy yourself round here and watch that lot, they tell us to be good and then well I will leave you to find out
Glass of water and as much chocolate as possible please
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amberpearl
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I can't believe how many replies there have been in so short a time.
I'll pass on the tea(bleh) and bickies, much rather have a lager/cider and a packet of crisps but as I've snuck in here at work there won't be any of that. However DH and I are taking MIL out for a meal later as it's her 87th b'day today. I reckon I'll have me a few glasses of red wine to help her celebrate and DH is driving. Woohoo!!
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murdo
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Anne
lovely to see you and you jump right in. It really is a genuinely friendly place.
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craftylady
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I'd like to add my late welcomes. (I'm usually bringing up the rear Anne, but welcome anyway and nice to meet you.
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Fi
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Hello there and welcome, have fun.
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Binty
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gilraen
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Hello Anne! Another Norn Ironer!!! Welcome
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KnittingLadybird
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oops a bit late on the  front but I do hope you'll feel 'at home' with us. 
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Oblonsky
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Hello and welcome.
I used to live in Belfast and loved it!
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