document.write("<script language=\"javascript1.2\" type=\"text/javascript\">function emo_pop() {window.open('http://www.haloscan.com/commenthelp.php','Help','width=200,height=320,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes');}</script><table width=\"97%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MainTable\">  <tr>    <td>    <div align=\"center\"><img src=\"http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n311/laurab40422/haloscan.jpg\">    </div>    </td>  </tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"48245\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=9b6515fea77399a7fa83026313b42126&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />That afghan must have been a wonderful learning experience all around.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Theresa | <a href=\"http://knittingunderway.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://knittingunderway.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 05.15.07 - 5:46 pm | <a href=\"#48245\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"48277\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=7fda77fe7dde1e59207779e088d509c6&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Love the story of the hike and that afghan has a certain sweetness.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           diana | <a href=\"http://bestitched.typepad.com\" title=\"http://bestitched.typepad.com\">Homepage</a> | 05.15.07 - 9:50 pm | <a href=\"#48277\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"48294\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=51bf49c33badd55ee370b4746099714a&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />It is nice to look back and see where you have come from with your knitting and life too.  I love the drunken argyle vest too, and I would do the same on both sides too.  I love the little argyle knit too, just so sweet.  Thank you again for sending me the beautiful yarn too.  I will contact you when it arrives.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Sue | <a href=\"http://mcintyreknits.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://mcintyreknits.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 05.15.07 - 11:44 pm | <a href=\"#48294\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"48418\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=c9fdb485622db4a93161fa1c7bc1589c&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I love your afghan Laura - the construction, various sts and colours, practicality and the story behind it.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Nora | <a href=\"http://black-dog-knits.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://black-dog-knits.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 05.16.07 - 5:05 pm | <a href=\"#48418\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"48443\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=b6f859a20182975c5675c1a20d484125&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I don't think your dad was sadistic! He was teaching you self reliance and self confidence! And it's not like he really left you to fend for yourselves -- he was right there all the time. Not that you sound overly scarred about it, but still, I actually think it was kind of cool.<br><br>I'm so impressed by your afghan, acrylic though it may be! Machine wash and dry is nothing to be dismissed too quickly, as it sounds like you're already well aware.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Rachel | <a href=\"http://www.licketyknit.com\" title=\"http://www.licketyknit.com\">Homepage</a> | 05.16.07 - 9:55 pm | <a href=\"#48443\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"48512\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=90719815819ec48beb85666da9a19ee9&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />The afghan sure looks impressive though.  The hours and effort you spent on it is what will always make it special.<br><br>And I love argyle.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Erin | <a href=\"http://girlwhoknits.blogspirit.com\" title=\"http://girlwhoknits.blogspirit.com\">Homepage</a> | 05.17.07 - 1:20 pm | <a href=\"#48512\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"48675\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=268e15c7b34a8f68daa8a6436991e6ed&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I love the afghan mistakes, acrylic and all-what a neat project.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Kimberly | <a href=\"http://www.thegivingflower.de\" title=\"http://www.thegivingflower.de\">Homepage</a> | 05.19.07 - 12:59 am | <a href=\"#48675\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr>    <td class=\"InputCell\">                  <br /><div style=\"margin: 0 auto; width: 234px;\"><a href=\"http://js-kit.com/?hsad\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/jskit-ad-banner-small.png\" width=\"234\" height=\"60\" border=\"0\"/></a></div><br /><div id=\"newcomment\"></div><form method=\"post\" name=\"addComment\" action=\"http://www.haloscan.com/comments/laurab40422/6321097895811522954/\" target=\"_self\">        <p>    Name: <br />          <input name=\"name\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Email:<br />          <input name=\"email\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          URL: <br />          <input name=\"url\" type=\"text\" size=\"38\" value=\"\" /><br />          Comment:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"javascript:emo_pop()\" title=\"Smiley and tag help\" target=\"_self\">?</a>&nbsp;<br />          <textarea name=\"addMessage\" rows=\"12\" cols=\"38\"></textarea><br /><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"subscribe\" id=\"subscribe\" value=\"1\" /><label for=\"subscribe\">Notify me of followup comments via email</label>        </p>        <p class=\"PSubmit\"><input name=\"submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Publish\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />&nbsp;<input name=\"previewMessage\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Preview\" class=\"SubmitButton\" />        </p>      <input type='hidden' name='user' value='laurab40422' /><input type='hidden' name='comment' value='6321097895811522954' /></form>    </td></tr>  <tr>    <td><p align=\"center\">        Commenting by <a href=\"http://www.haloscan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">HaloScan</a></p>      </td>  </tr></table><img src=\"http://c5.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=561713&amp;java=0&amp;security=01eeff58\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" /></body>");