Miss Rosi

This is our sweet Miss Rosi. She is a rose-breasted cockatoo (Galah), native to Australia. They are considered pests in Australia. She is from a breeder in the United States. Rosi is extremely tame. She talks a little, but if she talks or doesn't isn't important to us. She mostly just wants someone to scratch her on her head, cheeks, and under her beak.

Men are Rosi's favorite people, but she is friendly to women, too. She raises the crest on her head when she is excited. Rock and roll is a favorite and she bobs up and down to the music. Her rhythm isn't very good, but hey, she's a bird.

First ever blog entry

I can't believe I have actually created a blog. A couple of years ago the word "blog" would have elicited the question "What is that?". So, here goes.

In March I became the proud owner of an antique circular sock machine (CSM). It is a Legare 400, though I call him Charles Legare or Charlie, for short. Knitting socks by hand used to take me forever, that is, if the socks were ever completed. Now, if things are running smoothly, a pair of socks takes about 1-1/2 hours.

CSM's were used to knit socks for soldiers during WWI. Now, Charlie and I work together to make socks for soldiers through a wonderful group aptly named "Socks for Soldiers". The group welcomes any and all that are interested in knitting socks and beanies for our soldiers. You can join this great group at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS/

Okay, that's enough learning for now. My brain can only handle so many new things in one day. :)