It's all in the wrist....

A month or so ago, and I can't remember where I'd heard about it, there was a pancake offered for sale on eBay. Not just any ordinary, run-of-the-mill, plain-jane pancake, but it had an IMAGE in it. A religious image. I think it sold for over $20 (boy, wouldn't that cover the cost of a box of mix??), then for some reason, was re-listed, with the reason they wanted to accept paypal only. Not sure of the story behind that part...
I just had to show it to my husband. All the signs around us everyday that no one pays much attention to, so apparently God had decided he would put an image on a pancake. Risk having someone hack this miracle into pieces, chew, swallow, digest and...well, we'll just leave the digestive process here. However, this sign was not destined for such a fate. Evidently, it was destined to be sold on eBay, boxed up, sent across country (uh...time sensitive stuff in that box!), where the recipient...well, how on earth do you display a pancake? Even one with a religious image cooked into it???

Now, I said to my husband "I could make one of these". We didn't have pancakes for a few weeks, then last weekend while making pancakes, I remembered this eBay listing, and thought I would try for a sign of the season. The winter season. A snowman. However, after I flipped my creation, I noticed that he (she?) kinda looked like an angel.
My husband and I looked at this pancake. What to do? List it on eBay? Perhaps write out the instructions and offer PDF's for sale??? So, we ATE it. Put it to its best use.

I am NOT saying the 'original' religious pancake was purposely created, just saying that it is possible to do it. And saying that it's probably best not to pay a lot of money for a religious pancake that could, possibly, NOT be a sign from God, but a sign from the eBay seller that they need money.

How to do it? Well, my batter was a little runnier than I usually make it, so it flowed a little faster than I wanted, and I used a large spoon (an icing bag would have been better--more control). Simply drizzle the batter into a shape you want into your prepared, pre-heated fry pan, let sit for just a few seconds to let this 'set' a bit, then pour the pancake batter on top. From the top, you will now have your ordinary, plain-jane pancake, but flip it over....

Wow. No PDF, no $ involved. Now for a little note: I do believe in signs, I do have faith, so please don't think I'm a satanist, or an atheist, or that I'm poking fun at religion. I just have a hard time believing the pancake bit. Or the grilled cheese sandwich a while back...another item, I just have to ask: HOW DO YOU DISPLAY IT????

And the winner is...

I put all the names of those who entered into a 'Santa Hat' and asked my 10yo to draw a name. The winner is: Debi! And as soon as Yahoo will let me open that email message, I'll be able to reply to it to let her know. Debi, if you read this, please email me with a different subject line, anything but contest. Seems 3 messages with 'contest' as the subject line are un-openable right now, although I was able to open them when they came in! Aaargh.

The names of the patterns, as listed on my site:
Sugar Cookies
Sandy Plumberry the Elf
Elf Gift pouches (actually have no name on my site)
Snowman Gift Tote (no-name)
Animal Ornaments (two ornaments)
Lion Stocking
and Jack Frost (free pattern)
and Sweetie the Snowflake (free pattern)

I thank those who entered, and hope for even more entries next time!

It's raining, it's pouring....

And yes, last night, the old man WAS snoring.

Last night, I taught a class. A crochet class. Beforehand, I was a little nervous, and a little excited (okay, more than a little excited) at the thought of meeting other crocheters face to face. This was a new concept for me, the face to face thing!
I had a great time last night, I hope the 7 women did, too. And there is a strong possibility that we'll be able to continue meeting at the library monthly, which would be...well...awesome. And maybe our little group will grow to include young, old, experienced, beginner, male, female...

Later today, it'll be off to work for me. I just love getting pages from cashiers asking for price checks, because someone said the sign said one thing (99 cents for example) when, if they would have read the actual words on the sign, they would have realized there was no sign for the item. I had it on my cart with me about to put up. What amazes me is they didn't look at the sign immediately to the left or right of the item, but one that was farther down. One that read clearly Romaine Lettuce. NOT parsley root. I don't mind, though, really, just find it rather humorous.
Not as humorous as some of my co-workers, but far more so than spat out cherry pits.

For those on Ravelry, I'm there too, look for CrochetSal...

And don't forget the contest I talked about last post...you have till November 30. Finding the names of the patterns shouldn't be hard, they're all listed on my site (hint: Christmas patterns, some free, some for sale) NO PURCHASE is necessary.