Updates!

Ahh...we're a little behind on updates. A couple things of note:

1.  SC makes a multi-configuration dress.  By hand.  It's main attraction is that it only has one seam.  Otherwise, it's quite unprofessional.  But jersey is forgiving and it looks alright.
2. Another French bread iteration; turned out much like the 2nd attempt (so it's not the flour, it's the yeast and/or rise time).
3. Another clementine/lime meringue pie; still runny on the inside despite chilling ~12 hours in the fridge. Also, I think we have sufficient evidence that the meringue turns sticky after a few days. I wonder why...
4. We buy a sewing machine!
5. We buy yarn! SC makes a scarf and fingerless gloves (for her gloveless fingers). The yarn is acrylic (PMMA, melting point 160°C), so I'm wary of wearing it when there's any risk of  fire (i.e. always).
6. We buy 100% cotton yarn! I learn to crochet and make miniature hats for miniature cats (hat says: where is my cat?) and an ursine Black Knight (ala Monty Python).
7. We plant seeds! Thai basil, sweet basil, green peppers, and an orange tree to accompany our mint, garlic, chives, and avocado.

Projects currently under way

1. Another dress! SC wishes she had taken a topology class in school.
2. One step closer to the fish tube! An illustrated history of the fish tank (which is, after all, the other half of the title) will follow soon.
3. Windows 7 RC is about to expire! And I can't install my retail version over the RC, so I'll find out how useful the Windows backup utilities are...