2008 Stashbusting CAL Game (winners posted #1835)

[CLLinda]

I used up a skein making a baby bunting, so another +2 for me.

 

We overslept this morning, so no shopping for us. Unless we find Michael's before noon for their sales.

 

I hope everyone enjoyed their turkey!

 

[walker1021]

Was able to finish up a granny ghan and get it mailed off. And my granddaughter's Christmas afghan is almost completed. Finally starting to feel like some things are being accomplished.

WTD +8

[CLLinda]

Used up a skein of Vanna's Baby on the trains yesterday. Went from the south side of Chicago all the way out to Crystal Lake. Went up the Sears tower as a side tour.

 

Fun day for my son and I.

 

[Ellie 13]

I made 2 penguins, used 3/4 a skein of black and rolled the rest down (+1). I used up the last ball of green making wreath pins (+ 1). I'm finally out of the negatives . 0 is positive, isn't it ? Now to start making Christmas stockings.

WTD Score: 0

Ellie 13

[basjordan]

I finished a skein on the dragon shawl. WTD +4.

[CLLinda]

I'm posting early. Doesn't really feel like a Saturday to us here.

 

So for the week, my score is:

 

 

+12!

Not too bad for a crazy week.

But next week, when the big brown truck drops off my box, I will be in the negatives for sure!

[hseger]

Finished up my ball of gold thread so another +2.

 

WTD +9

 

Just finished off 2 little balls so updated my score.

 

Ok last time I update tonight one more ball gone.

[dragonpuck]

Finished my lapghan, now for my last Christmas gift(s)

 

 

+17 WTD

[econ-nerd]

WOWZERS I had a good week and got some busting done!

 

WTD: +18 YTD: -54

[darski]

Well it's not as bad as it could have been but that moon is sure looling purty tonight.. I'm thinking

 

This week -14 ...

 

this year -134

[Tia]

wtd +7

[basjordan]

I can't believe I finished a skein of microspun in one day. My WTD is +6. My YTD is -132

[DreamsOfYarn]

Hope I'm not too late. Having major internet problems this week.

Was able to bust some stash.

My totals are:

WTD: +12

YTD: + 280

[KellyA]

+10 wtd

[basjordan]

What an awesome week! Lots of big scores going on here. We all did well. We busted a lot of yarn this week. Now on to the scores:

 

+21 jeannie1205 GOLD MEDAL!!!

+18 econ-nerd SILVER MEDAL!!!

+17 dragonpuck BRONZE MEDAL!!!

 

+12 CLLinda

+12 DreamsOfYarn

+10 KellyA

+9 hseger

+8 rlanto

+8 Walker 1021

+7 Tia

+6 basjordan

+2 itzhunic

+1 Marzee

 

0 appy lover

0 Ellie 13

 

-14 darski SHOOT THE MOON!!!

[Amethyst Mist]

I recently moved and realised exactly how much yarn I have that I haven't used.....my stash, while not as enormous as some stashes, is still rather impressive.

I think I'm going to have to start busting throguh some of it somehow.

I know its the beginning of December tomorrow, but I might as well be a late start than never, right?

[dragonpuck]

What an awesome week! Lots of big scores going on here. We all did well. We busted a lot of yarn this week. Now on to the scores:

 

+21 jeannie1205 GOLD MEDAL!!!

+18 econ-nerd SILVER MEDAL!!!

+17 dragonpuck BRONZE MEDAL!!!

 

+12 CLLinda

+12 DreamsOfYarn

+10 KellyA

+9 hseger

+8 rlanto

+8 Walker 1021

+7 Tia

+6 basjordan

+2 itzhunic

+1 Marzee

 

0 appy lover

0 Ellie 13

 

-14 darski SHOOT THE MOON!!!

 

Congratulations to us all:cheer:cheer:cheer:cheer

[basjordan]

I'm going to start off the week going in the wrong direction. I bought two skeins of yarn. I think I may need them to finish the shawl I'm working on. WTD -4. Goal for the week: finish with a positive score!!! It doesn't take much to get shoot the moon with this group any more!!!

[darski]

I think we should all be proud of ourselves. We have some very good stashbusters fer shure when we are getting such low scores for Shoot the Moon. (And I speak with some experience - it must have been tough when I was on crochet vacation - guess y'all just had to take your turns eh? )

 

Congrats to all.

[DreamsOfYarn]

I put myself on a yarn buying freeze so I could use up some of my stash. And boy, have I used up some of my stash. +280 for the year is pretty good

 

I have been doing so good and then today, I fell off the wagon

I bought 4 cones of P&C for an afghan for a Christmas present. Those cones take a long time to bust through. And in case you all didn't know, the cones are now 14 ounces, not 16. And the price went up.

 

So, I am starting off the week in the negative

-8

[Tia]

Congrats to all the winners! :cheerWe had a great week.

[darski]

I put myself on a yarn buying freeze so I could use up some of my stash. And boy, have I used up some of my stash. +280 for the year is pretty good

 

I have been doing so good and then today, I fell off the wagon

I bought 4 cones of P&C for an afghan for a Christmas present. Those cones take a long time to bust through. And in case you all didn't know, the cones are now 14 ounces, not 16. And the price went up.

 

So, I am starting off the week in the negative

-8

 

could I just mention something - speaking from the side of someone who travels behind the wagon at best

 

Don't let this purchase - which makes perfect sense - set you on the wrong path. You have done so well, I would hate to see you lose your focus at this point.

 

You are doing great and you will need to add to your stash occasionally but try to avoid the mess that I am now in. I buy yarn just so I have something to do on the bus ride home and I never buy just one skein to make it home.

 

:hug:hug:hug:hug

[DreamsOfYarn]

could I just mention something - speaking from the side of someone who travels behind the wagon at best

 

Don't let this purchase - which makes perfect sense - set you on the wrong path. You have done so well, I would hate to see you lose your focus at this point.

 

You are doing great and you will need to add to your stash occasionally but try to avoid the mess that I am now in. I buy yarn just so I have something to do on the bus ride home and I never buy just one skein to make it home.

 

:hug:hug:hug:hug

I still have a big stash, but it was getting out of hand, so that is why I have not been buying yarn. I do OK as long as DD is with me, but when I am shopping alone, I have a hard time resisting. I do my best to stay away from craft stores unless I need beads and jewelry findings, since those items aren't close to the yarn. If I see yarn on clearance, I feel it is my duty to rescue it and give it a good home

 

I have a feeling I will fall off the wagon big time after Christmas. I wasn't thinking and I asked my DS for a gift card to Hobby Lobby. Maybe I will wait till the first of the year and buy yarn then.

[hseger]

great week everybody!

 

I just busted a skein +2 I'm trying real hard to bust another one while finishing this spiral ghan.

[darski]

And she does it!!!!

 

Ok, it was only one skein but it still feels mighty good for this wayward crocheter.

 

+2 for me

 

:jumpyay:jumpyay