A new phone

I'd put off ordering my new phone in the hopes that the price might have dropped in November; went onto the Telecom site this morning and it had!   The phone I wanted was originally $349 before taking any discounts for 24 month contracts; $249 after that.    When I went in this morning it had dropped down to $199; so I was expecting to pay $99 to get the phone.   I went to set it up with the 24 month term and it was free!
This is what I'm getting:

It's the LG Optimus One P500.  It has everything I need including a semi-decent battery life; a good camera for a phone (better than an Iphone) and I know people on The Nappy Network forum who have it and like it.  Not having to pay for it (aside from the monthly fees) also means I can start saving up for a new camera as I really want a DSLR as the point and shoot we currently have doesn't really cut the mustard for good project shots for my knitting and spinning. 
I've got some knitting done today too, Sheep has his legs attached now, still needs head, ears and fluff on his head.

He won't stand up, but that's ok; he's having a rest.  Maybe I should decide he's a she and do a wee lamb; what do you think?

Oh, and this is my 100th post this year!  I think that's pretty good.   Tomorrow I might do a book review of my latest arrival; keep you all on tenterhooks.

What's coming up

There will of course be more family stuff on the blog in the coming year.   Ian's starting in room 6 which is Year 2 this year.   He will still have the same main Teacher Aides (Wendy and Michelle), but is going to be full time after about 3 weeks.  Wendy will not always be available as she's starting to do teacher training; a full year with Ian didn't put her off and she still thinks he's lovely (he is, just a little challenging at times).

Sewing:    I'm going to be doing more of this in the coming year.   I've got one more skirt to make and I need some bike shorts as well.   Thomas needs more trousers and I think the boys could do with a couple of pairs of shorts too.   I'd also like to work on a costume piece at some point as well, maybe even something practical like a long skirt with bloomers underneath that I can still actually wear.   I think the Elizabethan costume might have to wait a while.

Knitting:  I've got 4 projects on the needles at the moment which need to be finished.   Whisper Cardigan, Central Park Hoodie, Spiral socks and One Side vest.   I'm going to finish Whisper first as I need that right now, then the socks.   At that point I will finish a cardigan not on the list that Mum did most of, but doesn't suit her; only got the button band to do.  Then One Sided will be finished and I can cast on something new.   I'll be casting on my Bug Out mittens, and a shawl, probably the Evenstar or Citron.  Maybe both.  I want to get at least 3 more pairs of socks finished this year and am aiming for 12 cardigans/vests/jerseys including some colourwork.

Spending:  I've got to pay back for my new bag and pay for the old one to be fixed, then I'll be saving for a bike rack that can fit all 4 family bikes on it.  That way we'll be able to go places as a family and bike around. Should be great fun!

Ok, that's all for the moment.  Wish me luck!