Fred and I were watching the Super Bowl - surrounded by all sorts of wonderful snacks.

The game was exciting - my story was on the coffee table.

So?

Well Fred got so caught up in the excitement of the moment that instead of grabbing a Buffalo chicken wing, he grabbed my story.

Before I could point out his error, he ate my story!

On a positive note, it must have been a great story - Fred thought it was very tasty.

Fred, don't worry, it will all come out in the end.

Today is Super Sunday!

A day when all knitters join up for Super Knitting Sunday!

Are you ready for some knitting!!

What’s that Fred?

Today is a national holiday dedicated to… football??

Oh… Well for those that are into football, we at Dizzy Central hope you have a super party and your team wins.

And if you are not into football – or even if you are – we hope you spend at least two football hours knitting something super!

Fred, will you hold the football while I run up and kick it?

Sure Charlie, er Dizzy!

Now hold it steady Fred - I'm going to kick that ball out of the park! 

AAUGH!!  WUMP!!  Fred!!

Twinkle, twinkle, sparkly yarn,
How I wonder why you are.
Up above the shelf so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, sparkly yarn,
How I wonder why you are!

When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then I knit throughout the night,
Knitting, knitting, all by light.
Twinkle, twinkle, sparkly yarn,
How I wonder why you are!

Then the knitter in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark;
She could not see the row to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
Twinkle, twinkle, sparkly yarn,
How I wonder what you are!

And why Fred insists on putting you on the highest shelf so that those of us that are vertically challenged need to get a ladder!

Fred!!

Way to go Phil - I'm not sure Winter is even here yet, but still, I am ready for Spring!

Thoughts of warm weather and fields of clover are filling my head!

OK, Phil – you predicted six weeks of Winter – let’s see, February 2nd plus 6 weeks is March 15th.  Holy Ides of March!

But you know, Phil, NOAA's National Climatic Data Center says you’re not that good at predictions.

Folks, if you want to know more about this infamous event and cast of characters, check out this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration page: Groundhog Day.

Actually I like Fred's prediction from yesterday: at least six more weeks of great knitting!  We all know that's true!

Hmmm, this Classic Elite Giselle is so light and airy - reminds me of a fluffy cloud.

Yep, there's my shadow and you know what that means...

The sun's out!

And forget that furry rodent Phil and winter.

Take it from Fungargoli Fred, I predict at least six more weeks of great knitting!

Enjoy!

beetsie, thank you for writing in our Blaaag™.  Marshmallow was glad to hear that yesterday's story brought some joy to the start of your day.

The comment reminded me that part of our mission statement is to bring happiness to the world, one knitter at a time.

What's that Fred?

There are 24 million knitters in the world?

Well - I guess we have our work cut out for us!

By the way Fred, where did you get that number?

Google search you say - well then it must be true!

So...

“23,999,999 knitters to go!”

“You make one smile, you count one down!”

“23,999,998 knitters to go!”

Everyone join in!

“You make one smile, you count one down!”

“23,999,997 knitters to go!”

“You make one smile, you count one down!”

“23,999,996 knitters to go!”

[A Dizzy Classic]

I'm gonna ship that yarn right outa the store,
I'm gonna ship that yarn right outa the store,
I'm gonna ship that yarn right outa the store,
And send it on its way.

If a yarn don't understand you,
If you knit on separate rows,
Waste no time, make it bright,
Get the yarn right off our site.
Wait just a bit for the mail
And knit it into your dreams.

Sorry, sometimes I get carried away and sing in the shower. My apologies to anyone familiar with the movie, “South Pacific” or the Clairol commercial from the 1970’s.

You see, after working in the yarn mines all day: stocking and shipping, shipping and stocking, I sometimes need a superwash.

And of course I always use Hare Garlic Shampoo.

Guaranteed to make a bunny clean and it repels vampires!

Available wherever sold.

Back last October I received this photo of my nephew.

He’s a cute little fellow, but I couldn’t think of a caption for his photo.

Thanks for the suggestion JagandChip.

I think it's a perfect fit!

I wasn't a bit nervous about my recent dental trip thanks to Kamaor's encouraging Blaaag and my experience back in October of 2010 .  She took me to work, to a dentist's office:

I was excited to go to work with Kamaor and help her set up for a patient. Just look at all of those neat tools! And of course, there's the classic blueish green drooly bib.

The patient ended up running late, so I was lucky and had my teeth checked. After my fear of the veterinarian office, you might think I'd also be afraid of the dentist. I practice good oral hygiene though and have never had a single cavity.

I started eying the very fun looking dentist drill which made everyone very nervous, so I was taken back to the lab to see the creation of teeth.

I asked if I could have a few extra teeth installed, you know, for extra chewing power, but I don't think anyone took me seriously.

Who wouldn't want more chewing power??

Thanks to my dentist my tooth is all better now!

Well a visit to my friendly endodontic specialist took care of my toothache.

My tooth was really painful before I went.

I've always been asked to relate pain on a scale of 1 to 10.

But here is the Dizzy Pain Scale that I personally use:

1. What pain?
2. Only if I think about it
3. Sometimes hurts
4. Always hurts
5. It's become a distraction
6. It's become a major distraction
7. It's impacting my ability to function
8. I am non-functional
9. Shoot me.  Please!!
10. Again!!!

Before my dental visit I was at an 8.5 on the Dizzy Pain Scale.

After my visit, a 1.5. 

It's amazing!

I am functional again!

What's that Fred?

You doubt that I've ever been functional?

Thanks Fred.