And Now A Word From Our Sponsors...

Bob:  Before we continue our coverage of the 2010 Ravelympics, we pause for a few words from our sponsors:

For those times when knitting is becoming overwhelming and you can't decide between a shot of tequila or a handful of chocolates to steady your nerves.....
 It's time for for Anthon-Berry's liqueur-filled chocolates.  Anthon-Berry's--when one vice just isn't enough.

And...they're lean!  They're mean!  They're racing machines!  It's.....
The Racing Grannies RC racers!  Grandmothers--they're not just for knitting anymore!


For that special knitting friend--you know who she is--it's

 the Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure!  Comes complete with green carpet slippers, 6 cats, and a wild look of desperation in her eyes.  (Not recommended for small children or anyone trying to get a date)


Planning a party for a few of your knitting friends and looking for a little ice-breaker?  It's....
 the Inflatable Party Sheep!  For those times when yarn just isn't enough.  (Void where prohibited and in rural parts of Montana)

Comments

Meredith said…
I think I need all of them!!!! I also need some splints for my wrists. Got to go, hope your knitting is progressing just like you wanted.
February 15, 2010 at 2:12 PM
bittenbyknittin said…
Funny, funny, funny, and that's just plain gross!
February 15, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Jillsknit said…
MUST HAVE Cat Lady!
I searched the Grannies and found the ones with walkers. Reminds me of last month with my foot surgery. That might be a must have too! But Chief and Bert would probably steal them from me.
February 15, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Janet said…
Too funny, lol. Toni, you rock with your wit! Hope the knitting is going well, try and get a little sleep, because when you are cross-eyed, you cannot knit, take it from one who knows, lol. I used to try and knit during treatment, but the benedryl would put me out within half an hour, and I just couldn't focus. Keep on knitting!
February 15, 2010 at 7:05 PM
RobinH said…
LOL! Loving the commentary!
February 15, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Ilix said…
LMAO........... where can one aquire the grannies? I am stocked for vices thanks...
February 15, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Cotton Yarn Manufacturer said…
its really very nice and beautiful pictures thanks for sharing this with us...
February 16, 2010 at 2:00 AM
Knitting Out Loud said…
Must have Racing Grannies! The Cat Lady is too close for comfort!
February 16, 2010 at 5:47 AM
tinebeest said…
I more or less grew up with chocolates with booze in all around me (that's being Belgian for you!) but I didn't like them, so that was ok. But the other things- oh my! The racing grannies are just hilarious. Where did you find all this stuff??? Thanks for another fantastic post, this is worthy of appearing in print, I tell you!
February 16, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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