Oodles of time...

It is rare that one faces a long period of time literally sitting on one's arse. Since having an operation on my knee at the start of last week I have been faced with such a scenario. It's amazing how, despite all the optimistic planning and intentions of writing articles and finishing books, one can get incredibly bored pretty darn quick. I've discovered that there really is only so much Miami Ink, Gordon Ramsey (?), Globe Trekker, Family Guy and Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou one can watch. Who woulda thought?

Let me pre-empt this by saying it is not cold. It is only a week into autumn and I am still in singlets and (well, lets not go there...I ain't dressing up). It was therefore pure, unfathomable boredom that has driven me to get the knitting needles out early this year. Too impatient for scarves and keen to learn something new, I have been taught (thanks Stitch n' Bitch) how to make the above mobile phone and iPod holders. They can be made in a few (ahem) hours. How gratifying! And how lucky you all are that you will be getting one for your birthdays this year!