2006-11-23 16:50:42

Man! I'm still shocked! Today I did it like good ol' Eminem and went cleaning out my closet, and what did I find? A bad surprise! Remember the rosé-sweater that I did a while ago? In my photo gallery you can see it on the first 5 pics - well, I love this sweater dearly and have worn it quite a couple of times. What I didn't think then was that I should take care of the make-up I'm wearing... I tend to wear foundation now in autumn and winter when I go out - in summer I get a natural tan quickly, even in the shade as I found out this year, but in winter I'm frighteningly pale - and to prevent people from asking me if I'm sick and also to feel better with myself I wear foundation. Yeah, big deal. But - foundation and rosé-colored sweaters don't get along, that's what I found out today. See:

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Ain't it a nightmare? That's the neckline of the sweater, and this must be a make-up stain. Duh. DUH!!! Now - the yarn I was using is 100% cotton, so I smashed the sweater into the washing machine, "wool-wash cold", 30 degrees - the sweater came out nicely washed, fitting even better than before - but the stain is still here! I'm frustrated! Chances are that it's pretty much invisible when I wear the sweater, my hair will mostly hang over this spot - but I know it's there and it bothers me big, big time! Does any of you perhaps have an idea or any experiences with such make-up-stains, do you perhaps know a trick how to get rid of that - or make it at least a bit less visible? I'd be ever so grateful, ladies!

Dublin is coming closer - in 2 days at this time we'll be in the plane, nearing the British Isles, hallelujah! I was quite busy these past days preparing everything - it's just a short trip, but there's still a lot to do, like cleaning this place spotless so that my MIL won't have a reason to complain about my housewifey abilities when she comes over taking care of our kitty - and well, in the evenings I was pretty knackered, to say the least ;) But, I still did a bit of work on the Boho-sweater - voilá, the first sleeve is done:

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I haven't yet blocked the back part to see whether it's too tight or not - but it better not be, I have exactly 2 skeins of this yarn left which will be enough for the second sleeve, crocheting around the edges and the sewing job, but nothing more - so no ripping and re-knitting in case it doesn't fit. Okay, I could get hold of a couple more skeins of this yarn, it's still available in stores, at least in Germany - but well, let's see what a bit of good blocking can do. The front was done a bit wider, so I think I can make this work out - otherwise I'll just have to lose a couple kilos ;)

A while ago I hit it big at Ebay and received two lovely packages in the mail yesterday - some really cheap and yummy yarns! Seems like an early XMas for me, it's so much fun and so exciting to receive yarn in the mail, don't you think so too? Here's a sneak peek into the parcels:

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And here's the yarn in all its glory:

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This is "Acapulco" from Lammy, a Dutch company - I got 10 skeins á 50g of it and it's a cotton mix, seems to be perfect for a light summer top - something lacey pops up in my mind ;)

This turquoise yarn kicks me big time:

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I almost jumped with joy when I saw it, it's so much more intensive in color than it was on the EBay-pic - yay for that! It's called "Bingo", 100% mercerised cotton - very gorgeous stuff! The Ebay-seller was kind enough to add 3 skeins of "Picnic" by Online as a gift -

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- it's a fancy effect yarn - you know that I'm not particularly keen on that, I mean, I wouldn't knit a whole sweater out of it - but it seems to fit the turquoise yarn so perfectly, it's really as if it's been made for it. And mind you, I will find a pattern that combines these both yarns, and if I don't find one, I'll design one ;)

On Sunday CM and me got our lazy butts in gear and did a bit of hiking - we had one more gorgeous Indian Summer-Day - I wonder how long this Indian Summer will last? Hopefully till spring? Okay, no way unfortunately, but it's supposed to stay as nice and warm as it has been these past weeks for at least one more week - then we have December and I guess we're all ready then for a bit of winter weather. Unfortunately that warmth doesn't seem to have hit Ireland as well, the weather forecast for Dublin says rain, rain, rain and a pretty strong wind - oh well, we'll cope with that, that's for sure! I hope the wind won't blow us out of a pub, or, worse, blows my Guinness away from me? Heaven help!

Anyhoo, we went hiking, right on through the woods, over sticks and stones up onto the mountain - not totally up, but halfway up. In the meantime we bought ourselves a bit of hiking/trekking gear - as Tyroleans we do have our "good" shoes, you won't ever find any of us going uphill with "incorrect" shoes - but now we bought ourselves Trekking poles, and my gosh, they are amazing! Some of you may remember CMs and my walk downhill a couple months back where we spent almost a week in heavy pain afterwards - walking downhill seems to be pure hell for bones, muscles and especially for the knees, that's what I learned later on, and mind you, we felt that. Ouch! Now, with these poles I think I could walk downhill for days and days and wouldn't feel much pain except for the basic sore muscles - and the hiking uphill goes so smoothly with that too! Biggest recommendation - if you're walking/trekking/hiking a lot, get such sticks for yourselves!

We hiked up through the woods, there were a lot of leaves on the ground which made for a quite slippery path, but these poles do give a real feeling of security, you can smash your whole weight on them and just feel safe. And they make it very easy to walk really fast! I'm usually a pretty fast walker, when we stroll through the city or wherever I often find myself a couple steps in front of CM and then have to wait for him - I'm used to walking quickly it seems, have always done that, heaven knows why. So, now with these poles I was almost running up the hill, and - surprise - CM did so a long time as well, he also feels such a positive effect through the trekking poles! Goodie, we sure burned some calories - which was a good thing because afterwards we did a break in a restaurant up there and had lunch - and oy, of course I had to smash a huge "Topfenstrudel" into myself - with whipped cream! Argh! I think I didn't have whipped cream for, like, 7 years or so. The first spoonful tasted like heaven, but then I almost puked, way too fat it is!

With this perfect weather we just had to do a couple pics for you girls - enjoy!

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This is part of the city of Innsbruck - basically the center of town without the outer areas. At the very front, pretty much on the left, you can even see where I live - I put a little white spot there. In the back you can see something like a big bridge, this is the motorway to Italy - on the left of it there's a big building, that's our soccer stadium, the "Tivoli" where the Europe Cup will be held next year - and the building in the front of it is where I basically live in winter - the ice arena ;) On the upper right side you can see right into Italy - on clear summer days you get to see much farther, a truly breathtaking view!

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This is one of the typical old houses over here, they can be still found basically everywhere, especially in villages in the mountains, nicely renovated - this is typical Tyrolean style. I wouldn't necessarily want to live in such an old house, but I admit, it's nice to look at.

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And here you can see the eastern part of Innsbruck, mostly residential as well as industry areas - and the river is of course the good ol' "Inn".

I hope you enjoyed these pics a bit - somehow I have the feeling that the next ones that we'll take will be ones with lots of snow ;)

I'll be back from Dublin Wednesday, and I guess my next blog entry will contain heaps of pics...

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Ladies, enjoy yourself to the fullest and - don't eat too much ;)

 

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michelle posted at 2006.12.02 - 13:28:48
you always have the most gorgeous views of the scenery!!

Schrodinger posted at 2006.11.29 - 15:28:12
Just catching up with blogs, sorry about the really late comment. Really sorry to see the stain on your rose sweater, any chance you'll be able to get it out? I love seeing your outdoor pictures, it really does send me back to childhood, such stunning views. Hope the trip to Ireland was a LOT of fun.

auntgerry posted at 2006.11.29 - 2:10:13
I love all the pictures of your city and really love the old houses. It is very beautiful there. Good luck on getting the stain out.

Sourire11 posted at 2006.11.28 - 19:17:59
Oooooh new yarn is fun! I can't wait to see what that turquoise looks like knitted up... and as always your mountain pictures are breath taking. Have a wonderful trip!

Kelly posted at 2006.11.27 - 23:25:54
I wish I had some advice for your stained sweater but I don't. I hope your able to get it out. The hike sounds great and what beautifu pics. Oh and the yarns are great too!

sarina posted at 2006.11.27 - 17:58:15
hope you are having a great vacation. i love seeing pictures of your city, it is hard to imagine austria with such warm weather but your photos prove it. it is always fun to see other peoples surroundings. happy hiking.

Cathy posted at 2006.11.27 - 15:17:28
The turqoise yarn is so pretty! And the yarn lady was right, the fancy yarn matches perfectly. I hope your trip is going great. I can't wait to hear about it.

hege posted at 2006.11.26 - 20:21:19
Hope you are having a grand old time!

Hasbu posted at 2006.11.26 - 19:59:49
Have loads of fun in Dublin! I'm soooo jealous!

Rhonda posted at 2006.11.26 - 15:24:38
Try Lemon juice from a fresh cut lemon & then throw it in the wash. Or if you can get "Shout", try that. Love the pictures of your home town area. Beautiful view of the mountains. No wonder you love to hike. Once you get to the top, what a restful and lovely view you get. BTW, have a wonderful trip. I wish I was going to Dublin also. Always wanted to tour Ireland's countryside also. Have fun!!

NORA posted at 2006.11.25 - 23:39:08
Ooooh Ang, have a FANTASTIC time in Dublin - I'm sooo envious! Can't wait to see the pics! xx Re foundation: dry-cleaning perhaps?

amisha posted at 2006.11.25 - 18:53:20
thanks so much for the nice comment on my blog lovely pictures of your hike! sounds like a wonderful time... enjoy your time in dublin too!

Joanne posted at 2006.11.25 - 17:17:09
I haven't been here in a while - LOVE the new blog format, colour, everything! It is much easier to read and very cheery. Hope your quitting-smoking effort is going well - be strong!

lobstah posted at 2006.11.25 - 13:19:28
Looks like a lovely day. And that turquoise yarn is yummy looking. I think I need to make something turquoise, maybe in the spring!

Charity posted at 2006.11.25 - 9:07:52
Look at all your nice yarn! That's a great haul! :0) Sorry to hear about the sweater stain - have you thought about dyeing the whole sweater a darker colour?

Sydney posted at 2006.11.25 - 7:09:27
Sorry to hear about your sweater. I've never been very successful at getting stains out but it looks like it won't show. The Boho sweater is moving right along. Have a great trip!

Lucinda posted at 2006.11.24 - 20:20:09
I'm thinking that hiking poles like that will be my DH's & my first anniversary presents to each other. We went hiking in the mountains on our honeymoon & really wished that we had some then. Have a great time in Dublin. I can't wait to see more of your pictures!

Dorothy B posted at 2006.11.24 - 18:28:26
I love to see pictures of Innusbruck. It is so beautiful tucked into the mountains like that.

Maggan posted at 2006.11.24 - 18:11:08
So sorry to hear about those stains :( And even more sorry that I don´t have any tip for removing it ;) Though my friend used to put plasters on her collar to avoid foundation stains... expensive I know.... and not very efficient... Lol. Have a great great trip to Ireland! I´m soo envvy you!!! Big hugs from Sweden

angelarae posted at 2006.11.24 - 18:05:02
Love the new look of your blog! Nice work to whomever did it Sorry about your sweater. Wish I had a tip or do, but I don't. Have fun in Dublin. Love ya' Ang

Paula posted at 2006.11.24 - 17:20:59
Sorry about your sweater, I use SHOUT too, it gets out all stains. Wow love the wool you got. You live in such a beautiful place. Have fun in Dublin.

Sophia posted at 2006.11.24 - 16:59:32
Wow! What a gorgoeus place you live! Thanks for sharing the pics; they're lovely. Congrats on your ebay buy - those yarns are indeed yummy! For stains, I use this thing called "Shout". It's a stain remover that comes in a bottle (or in small wet napkins for travelling). It works really well; you put some on, leave it in for a while, then wash it out. I don't know if they sell it where you live...let me know.

Karen posted at 2006.11.24 - 15:45:03
I wish I had a good tip for your sweater, but I have no idea what to put on a stain like that. I hope someone else has left you a great idea. Your hike sounded great (especially the dessert!!), and thank you for the beautiful pictures. You always make me feel like I'm right there in Innsbruck with you!! Have a wonderful holiday in Dublin - I can't wait to see all the pictures of your adventures there.

gray la gran posted at 2006.11.24 - 14:55:05
i'm a big fan of hiking poles! i don't hike w/o them. i also like having something for my hands and arms to do ... it feels more like a real workout. i have had seasons where i hiked so much, that i had strap marks across the backs of my hands imbedded as a tan line. i like the new look of your blog. i can read the text better thanksgiving was good. the combination of turkey and wine put me napping on the sofa by 4pm!

Carol posted at 2006.11.24 - 12:36:30
Thanks so much for stopping by and for the nice comment! I definitely have to read yours, great yarn, great photos! Thanks for sharing. I don't know how to get makeup out, but I do dress before I put it on, so I don't get it on the clothes.

Brigitte posted at 2006.11.24 - 10:48:16
Oh, the pics are lovely! I'm seriously considering going back to Austria next year. Hmmm...not sure about the makeup. You may need to treat it first with detergent, or try a baking soda/water paste. Have a GREAT trip to Ireland! Can't wait to see the pictures.

Miss Scarlett posted at 2006.11.24 - 9:52:27
Have a great trip! Thanks for the pics - such a gorgeous place where you live. Did you try making a paste with water and baking soda on the foundation? Try that and maybe a little bit of detergent. Can't wait for your post when you are home!

Zonda posted at 2006.11.24 - 6:45:18
Wow, lovely pictures from your hiking trip! Hope you can find something to get your stain out (do you have a brand of oxiclean or something there?) Good luck with your Boho sweater! Have a great trip!

Barb posted at 2006.11.24 - 5:52:51
Have a great trip to Dublin! Can't wait to see the pictures. Your town looks really wonderful with all the mountains around. Hope you figure out how to get the stain out of your sweater.

Monika posted at 2006.11.24 - 5:22:04
Now you are just trying to make me homesick with your pictures and mentioning the Topfenstrudel! I can't take it anymore. Well, have a wonderful Trip! ;o)

Sheri posted at 2006.11.23 - 23:03:34
Have a great trip! Take lots of pictures, looking forward to seeing them. (I never get anywhere so I have to get enjoyment from other people's vacations!)

Marina posted at 2006.11.23 - 22:24:50
Have a great trip & take lots of pics!

Carla posted at 2006.11.23 - 21:31:23
I love the pics you took while hiking!! You live in a gorgeous place. I live in the pampas... nothing but plains around here! I'm so sorry about the foundation stain on your lovely sweater... I wear foundation all year round. I remove all make-up stains with the laundry detergent (I apply a little bit of the liquid on the stain and then I put the clothes in the washing machine... that works for me)

Maureen posted at 2006.11.23 - 20:42:20
Your pictures make me want to go back there. We breezed through in a day on our way through the Brenner Pass to N. Italy. I love the old Tyrolean style house!! Have a spectacular trip!

twig posted at 2006.11.23 - 20:15:16
The boho sleeve is great. I sure hope it fits you after all this work. However, if it doesn't, from the waist up I look anorexic so I'm sure it would fit me. heheheh Have fun in Ireland.

Barbp posted at 2006.11.23 - 20:14:18
Your sweater is still beautiful and it sounds like you may be the only one to know it's there. Your Boho sweater is just steaming along!! It's exciting. Thanks for your pictures of the city and country. Enjoy your trip to Dublin, and Happy Thanksgiving my friend.

Jennifer posted at 2006.11.23 - 20:13:24
happy thanksgiving and have a wonderful safe trip, angie! can't wait to see those pics of dublin!!!!!!! drink a few guinness for me : ) ps - the pics of innsbruck are just amazing...much be so great to live somewhere so breathtakingly beautiful!

Vik posted at 2006.11.23 - 20:04:37
Happy Thanksgiving to you and CM, Angie! I would try Woolite, and then I would put in in the sun. A good sun bath... Have a nice and safe trip to Dublin, my friend!

kathy in juneau posted at 2006.11.23 - 19:52:59
Bon Voyage, Angie! Have a wonderful trip!

Dawn posted at 2006.11.23 - 19:22:41
Too bad about the foundation on your sweater. I hope you enjoy your trip to Ireland!!!!