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#41
Quote:Andrew, I took her to those eateries and she was a little astounded that the ‘front house’ waiters are outside trying to hook you in to their restaurants...
Hiya Karen, 

Sounds bad, they've been doing that in Europe for many years now.  Some traits are best kept where they originated I think.  That would be quite embarassing for some people to be 'pulled' or 'coaxed' into sitting down to eat where they normally wouldn't.  Last time I was there I do recall waiters waiting outside some of those places and trying that on me, though I never thought much of it as I walked passed them and went to the place I wanted to go.  Thinking about it now I would say that this is a good indication as to which places NOT to eat at.  The places I go to have no such frills inside or outside.  Their food speaks for itself and they don't need to excercise such underhanded methods.  But I can understand why you'd be alarmed by it - not nice.

Quote:...and yes I am feeding her well food is the core of my house, no one ever leaves my house hungry, I can tell you many funny stories about people, my house and food and the odd times that the kitchen has been pumping. We have eaten out more regularly the past few weeks I must say. Kaz is like part of the family, I love having her around, and everyone adores her.
Good one Karen, I'm glad to see you like her, it means you no doubt have made another good friend.  But don't get me wrong... what I say about feeding her etc is just a joke.  As I've said so often in the past... its a pity we can't see the person expressing themsleves on forums as we can in the flesh.  What is so often meant as a joke can be taken in the wrong light.  But that's just an inherant limitation with communicating via keyboard, and doing it fast.  Not to say that you have misunderstood me, but just in case.  I'm too humble for that kind of thing Karen, if you know what I mean.  A person's worth can never be measured by the size of their pocket or the wealth of their house.  I know we both understand that clearly.

Quote:Lucky for me Andrew, she does not like clubs, pubs or shopping, because I also do not like those things, I only shop for purpose it actually gives me a headache! She loves outdoor stuff, nature and everyday things so that has been an easy request to fulfill because we live up the bush!
You both sound like good homely people Karen.  I gave up going out nighting long ago.  Nowadays, if I do it, I do so only as a result of being dragged out to it by others... and even that I would not allow happen more often than once every few months.  Resturants and eat-outs are the main thing I go to nowadays, not nightclubs and the like. 

Good to hear you like Kaz so much.  I hope she's decided to organise to come and stay here permanentlly sometime in the very near future because if she can get a foothold here then it would make it even easier for Rick and DT to follow suit... no?:) 

C'mon Rick, we have so many fish we need to catch up on, and so many things we need to do.  I'm still waiting for you mate.icon_knuddel
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#42
Andrew,
I know you are joking, I have a good sense of humor and understand the aussie way of talking, it is a very rare occurrence that I would take offence, I know what you mean, with some people you have to walk on egg shells. I am sure we will get DT and Richard out here one day! he will be all fished out!
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#43
Hey what about me, Andrew? I'm the one who likes to fish...I even have a left-handed fishing pole.  icon_poke
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#44
Enough fishing already! 

Anyone have a good crochet pattern for socks?

 
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#45
I do Gertruda Rose.
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#46
Yeow Karen ;)

Quote:I am sure we will get DT and Richard out here one day! he will be all fished out!
icon_prost

DT... of course I meant you too... with your left handed reel, not pole.icon_rolleyes lolol  You can be my leading deck hand when we go out on my boat... Rick will be under your supervision and a fine 'mate' he shall be... and no, the name of my boat is not S.S. Minnow.icon_lachtot 

Quote:Enough fishing already! 

Anyone have a good crochet pattern for socks?
Sorry mum!!!icon_bussi 

DT, post up your design if you can.  Crotchet is a hobby after all and it does belong here. 

Here GR, I found these online, I hope they help...

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir..._socks.php

http://www.crochetandknitting.com/mensock.htm

http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat54.htm 

A girl I knew once made me a crochet sock... but it was only 'a' single sock, funny looking, and wasn't meant for my feet.  Kept me warm on very cold nights none the less - true.

LOLOL!!!
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#47
I'll have to look them up first before I can post them.

And hey...if I hold the pole in my left hand, then it is therefore a left-handed pole, no?

So, was that 'sock' for your nose?  icon_group3g
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#48
Quote:So, was that 'sock' for your nose?
Ummm... no... it covered another pretruding part on my body.icon_2irre  Made it look like it was gift wrapped... silly friggen thing it was.LOLOL!!!
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#49
Well, I am looking for a man's sock...but I was really hoping for something in a pair, you know, for feet?!
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#50
CROCHETED SOCKS FOR MEN

Sue's CrochetandKnitting.com
http://www.crochetandknitting.com


If you are having problems printing out this pattern, CLICK HERE for a Text Only Version with links to the pictures that you can print out separately.
NEW! Here is a template for making adjustments for different sizes.

This sock will fit a foot length of 10 to 10 1/2 inches.
NOTE: If you use sportweight yarn you get a lighter sock
to fit a women's shoe size 8. Thanks to Norma W. for
discovering that.

MATERIALS 2 - 50g balls of 4 ply knitting worsted - for main color.
1 - 50g ball of 4 ply knitting worsted - for toe and heel.
If you prefer, you can make these socks in one solid color.

Hook - 5.00

Gauge: 3.5 sts = 1 inch. 3.5 rows = 1 inch.

Andy has done a great job on crocheting these socks. Click here to visit his blog. He has photos showing the socks step by step as he progressed.


Abbreviations used:


st - stitch
ch - chain
ss - slip stitch

sc - single crochet
beg - beginning
tog - together

SOCK TOP
Ch 30 to begin.
ROW 1 - 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end. (29 sc)
ROW 2 - 1 sc (through the back loop of st only) in each 29 sc, ch 1, turn. (Note: do not count the ch 1 in your stitch count on all rows throughout the pattern.)
ROWS 3 to 40 - Same as Row 2.
ROW 41 - (Joining row - Be sure to do all stitches on this row through the back loops only, too.) ss to join Row 41 to Row 1.
Turn inside out.
You now have a tube shape of ribbing. To start the foot of the sock, with right side facing you, ch 1, 1 sc at base of ch 1, 1 sc along each end of ribbing rows, ss to join to first sc at beg, ch 1, turn. (40 sc)
ROW 15 - 1 sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc tog twice, fold heel in half with wrong side of heel facing you, (See picture on left.) ss the next sc to the 7th sc on this Row, ss the next sc to the 6th sc of this Row, ss the next sc to the 5th sc of this Row, ss the next sc to the 4th sc of this Row, ss the next sc to the 3rd sc of this Row, ss the next sc to the 2nd sc of this Row, ss the last sc to the 1st sc of this Row, change to blue yarn, ch 1, turn heel to the right side. Note: If you are still having a problem with the heel, Click Here to see a hand drawn illustration on how to do it. It is for the baby socks, however it will still show you how it's done.

CONTINUE WITH THE REST OF THE FOOT
RND 1 - With wrong side facing, space 15 sc evenly along edge of heel rows, 1 sc in next 20 sc, place 15 sc evenly along edge of heel rows, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (50 sc)
RND 2 - 1 sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc tog (twice) 1 sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 13 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (46 sc)
RND 3 - 1 sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 12 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (42 sc)
RND 4 - 1 sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 11 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (38) sc
RND 5 - 1 sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 10 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (36 sc)
RND 6 - 1 sc in each sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (36 sc)
RNDS 7 to 26 - Same as Row 6.
RND 27 - Change to white yarn. 1 sc in each sc, ss to join, ch 1 turn. (36 sc)
RND 28 - *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc tog*, repeat from * to * 6 more times, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
RND 29 - 1 sc in each sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
RND 30 - *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc tog*, repeat from * to * 6 more times, ss to join, ch 1, join.
(24 sc)
RND 31 - 1 sc in each sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
RND 32 - *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc tog*, repeat from * to * 4 more times, ss to join, ch 1, join.
(20 sc)
RND 33 - 1 sc in each sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
RND 34 - *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc tog*, repeat from * to * 4 more times, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
RND 35 - 2 sc tog 8 times, ss to join, ch 1.
Cut yarn leaving an 8 to 10 inch tail, pull tail through loop of last ch 1. With darning needle, sew up toe end and fasten off. (You can sew up toe end by weaving the yarn through the last 8 sc and pulling the yarn tight.) 
 

http://www.crochetandknitting.com/mensock.htm
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