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About
I was born and raised in New England, left the north to live in Florida for 27 years, then moved back to the Northeast in 2005. Long story short, bad things happened and I ended up living with my youngest son. But we lived in a wonderful area. I began writing this blog to share photos of the beauty of the Monadnock Region. I loved having a small town life. I had missed watching the seasons change. I went outside as much as possible and always took my camera. I didn’t have a smartphone.
I greatly enjoyed sharing my stories of life in New Hampshire on this blog, but once I no longer lived there, the blog seemed pointless. It sat idle while I tried to figure out what to do with it.
Since I am a New England girl at heart, and it is where I learned to love knitting, I have decided to write about my new adventures in knitting. Even though I now live in a sub-tropical climate, I knit sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens with the hope that one day I’ll live in a better place. Yes, I consider the north to be better.
As I explore a pattern, or knit a project, I hope that my posts may help other knitters. I certainly have a lot to learn. I hope you will feel at home here as we navigate this fun hobby together.
Thank you for reading.
Pam
The best place
New England's Narrow Road 
so it seems this site is ddown…..I had started the Hidden Gems shawl probably working off my phone without saving the pattern. What to do now???? I’m hoping Pam might see this ( or another reader) and share the pattern with me.
Does anyone out there Have it???
Another Florida knitter. Tia
B.Rose
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Hello, My site should not be down, it is alive and well. The Hidden Gems shawl pattern is available for free, so I will be happy to share the link which goes to Ravelry.
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Another New England woman here born and bred who loves to knit. Thank you for your blog and the patterns,Pam. I enjoy reading it. I have searched everywhere for the Hidden Gems shawl pattern. The Ravelry link was a dead end. Does anyone have this pattern.? Thank you,
Jean
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Thank you for the comment. I have searched for the pattern in my printouts and don’t seem to have it. If I come across it, I will gladly share. In the meantime, there are lots of other shawl patterns to knit. Maybe you can find something similar.
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Pam I just found you and so happy I did .. share so many wonderful ideas… you are not alone . I grew up in beautiful Connecticut and also lived in Boston. Have 2 adult children. I am in Memphis 😝where my grown up grandchildren heading to college I hope to leave one day. Reading your blog brings me joy thank you for sharing..I will be your follower and enjoy you info and blog. Thank you for sharing..Any great baby girl knitting you know of? Thank you. Annette Franklin
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Hi Pam, You are not alone. I am from the Midwest but have been in the South a long time. But here I am in Tallahassee, Florida and yes, I knit! I learned to knit at age 11 or maybe 12 and I am still that beginner knitter. Found your blog and am going to try the hat and scarf in Malabrigo yarn. Thanks.
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Hello, nice to meet you createsoullife. Now that my kids are grown I have tons of time to knit, and with the help of YouTube I’m learning something new all the time. That hat and scarf are super easy, but I am going to update that post with similar, washable yarn. Rasta has to be hand-washed and that won’t make for good gift-giving for some. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Please let me know how the projects turn out.
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Pam, I’m glad to find your blog! The photos are lovely, as is your knitting. I landed in Florida from the Midwest, and don’t know very much about New England, but am glad to know you are here too.
I’ve found some Florida groups through Ravelry, but havent been able to meet with those in my vicinity. So for now, I’ll say, it’s very nice to meet you, and look forward to seeing more of your work.
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Hello Cloudy, I am thrilled you found my blog and left a sweet comment!! I only recently began to change it into a knitting blog simply because I didn’t want to get rid of it… and thought it would be a good place to share my knitting journey.
I’ve never been to the midwestern states. I miss New England. I live on central Florida’s east coast. Very nice to “meet” you!
I’m still learning Ravelry, but was happy to see a Florida knitting group. It seems to me that no one here knits… 😦
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Please keep giving updates! It will end soon and I look forward to some beautiful pictures… I hope to move up there when my kids go to college it is breath taking to me!
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The northeast is a beautiful place to live, if you can afford it. Between the taxes and oil bills, I am staying quite poor..! This winter has been horrendous and it’s taken a toll on my house. Until this year, I did not mind winter.
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It’s very fun and exciting to have stumbled upon your blog! I was searching for a way to identify some shells I have been collecting and making some wreaths with, and decided to do some research regarding them. Not only do I find photos on your blog of the exact shells I have been collecting (pink and purple scallop shells), but then find out you live in the area I was born and lived in for 40 years, and still have children, friends and family there – Peterborough! Definitely a small world.
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Hi Whitney,
It’s good to hear you have found the seashell info you were looking for. I’ve been very busy this summer and need to update this blog. I love living in the Monadnock region of NH. It’s a beautiful spot.
Thanks so much for visiting and commenting on my blog.
Pam
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You are a great writer, my friend!
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Thank you. I appreciate that you stopped to read.
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Welcome home, neighbor.
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Really nice photographs.
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After reading your comment on my blog I had to do a little more digging and found your blog, which by the way, I thoroughly enjoy. I have a soft spot for New Hampshire. My wife and myself honeymooned there and left with lots of fond memories. You’ve just been added to my “favorite blog” list. Thanks.
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Hey, thanks very much. I enjoyed reading your blog too and will have to add it to my list as well.
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Hi Pam,
I wanted to get in touch with you on behalf of Ames Hotel in Boston, designed by renowned design team The Rockwell Group. Open for less than a year, Ames has already garnered many awards which have been given on account of the design team finding a happy medium between the building’s historical roots & its newly born modern additions.
Three distinct art installations honor both the old and the new. The original mosaic, barrel-vaulted ceiling in the hotel lobby was restored to its original state. London-based artists, Sophie Nielsen and Paul Knudsen, created the “Mirror Chandelier,” composed of thousands of individually cut metalized discs suspended from the Romanesque-Byzantine ceiling. At no point during the day will you find the same reflection illuminated on the mosaic ceiling. The wall behind the reception desk features hand cast porcelain pieces as a constant homage to the building’s exterior. Finally, in the tradition of New England curio cabinets, the on-premise Woodward restaurant and bar present the “Cabinets of Curiosities.” Each glass box contains a New England inspired object, such as a wooden carved Patriot or a Victorian birdcage, lending an almost ominous feel to a time gone by. I’ve attached a few images of the hotel to this e-mail.
We’re reaching out to you today because of your interest in design, specifically New England design and would love to extend an invite for you to stop by for a personal tour.
If you’re interested in learning more about the design and style of Ames Hotel, please let us know ASAP and we’ll work to coordinate. We hope you’ll join us!
Warmly,
Kate
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Thanks Tom, I appreciate that!
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It’s always fun to visit this place, Pam. I really enjoy your beautiful New England photos. The classic boat show you’re spotlighting this week is similar to the Woodward Dream Cruise held every August here in suburban Detroit. Boomers from all over the country come here to VROOOM up and down Woodward in their classic wheels. Wish I had your eye and your camera. It might make a good blog subject.
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