Nudu Nation
Guess what I finished yesterday? Yep, the latest Nudu cap order. This one was requested in gray and is being sent off to Illinois later today.
These really do take me about two months. By the time I get the yarn, knit the cap and then knit and sew the nubs — I am happy to see it mailed off. I am even happier to receive payment. I’m splurging a bit and buying a new pair of Spring Birkenstocks. Going with yesterday’s theme — I am not buying 10 pair of Payless sandals, as I have in the past. Instead, one great pair I’ll have for years. Last year I bought these and have lived in them. I love this style and they are kind to this runner’s arches.
Also, I wasn’t clear yesterday. My school loan isn’t yet paid off. I’ve got another six months to go, maybe less if the Tax gods are kind this year. Fingers crossed.
~K
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That is hilarious. I just purchased the same shoes about a month ago and am sooo waiting for winter to go away so I can wear them. I’m pretty close to bringing them with me and changing into them at work. Congrats on the hat. So fun!
If you want them in black or brown, I recommend going to shoe carnival. They are around $70, but if you have a friend with a need for shoes you can get another pair for 1/2 off and split the savings…
February 27th, 2008 at 8:09 amI don’t where you find the time! What a great way to earn extra money. I am trying to consume less, yet I’m tempted to order my first pair of Birkenstocks-Oiy!
February 27th, 2008 at 8:43 amI love those shoes..I’m with you on buying one really good pair and living in them, too..I wear my Sperry’s pretty much every day..
February 27th, 2008 at 8:58 amYou’ll love those sandals! I can’t wait until it’s warm enough to wear mine!
February 27th, 2008 at 8:58 amThat cap(?) is just a riot. I can only imagine how time consuming it is! And I’m with you - I’d so much rather just have one or two quality items rather than a bunch of stuff.
February 27th, 2008 at 9:20 amStill…6 months is VERY close! Love the hat!
February 27th, 2008 at 11:21 amYour newest Nudu hat came out great, Kelli! I’m sure the person who ordered it will really enjoy it. And what a great way for you to fund new sandals.
I finally paid off my grad school student loan last year so I know exactly how it feels. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for a great tax return.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:34 amIt was a great feeling when I paid off my student loans!!!
I came to the same conclusion some years ago…buy 1 good pair of sandals you wear to death instead of 10 pairs that hurt your feet!
Love the hat….looks like a lot of work!
February 27th, 2008 at 12:48 pmYou rock! Thanks for always making me smile _and_ think!
February 27th, 2008 at 2:08 pmSounds like a plan! I am currently wearing a pair of Nine West sandals that I splurged on in my twenties when even Nine West was a real splurge. Anyway, that was ten years and two trips to Europe ago. Just now they are showing some cracks in the soles. But good shoes can be repaired!
February 27th, 2008 at 2:59 pmYou’ve inspired me…I am getting these: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/1586601/c/9876.html
I will not fall victim to another pair of shoes from Target!
February 27th, 2008 at 4:03 pmLove the hat. Great sandals too
Your feet should be happy.
February 27th, 2008 at 4:12 pmOh my gosh! That hat is a hoot! And it sounds like a PIF (paid in full)Party is in order about 6 months from now, cartwheels and all.
February 27th, 2008 at 5:12 pmThat’s pretty neat! They remind me of those dogs with the big, mop like hair. So cute!
February 27th, 2008 at 7:54 pmOh yeah, and totally with you on the shoes (clothing too), I would much rather have fewer better made pieces than a bunch of junky pieces. Cute shoe choice!
February 27th, 2008 at 7:55 pmTotally with you on the gizeh sandals. I LOVE my kelly green pair, and want more. They really are fabulous. Quality shoes really are something that I’ve been looking into.. do you happen to know anything about the Keen sandals? Those are in line for my next purchase
February 28th, 2008 at 9:00 amvery cool hat. i have never seen anything quite like it. where did it originate? maybe you’ve addressed this before in your blog, but i’m a new reader.
i might have to try a pair of those sandals–they look great! i hear ya on the student loans, too. i’m hoping mine will be done by the end of the year! woo!
February 28th, 2008 at 9:59 amIf you ever have a catalogue, you have to use that photo. I like how the light makes an exclamation point on the wall.
February 28th, 2008 at 12:23 pmI may possibly be the only person on earth who finds Birkies uncomfortable. But if they work for you, go for it. Truly you can’t beat them for quality and longevity. And nothing is more uncomfortable than bad shoes!!
February 28th, 2008 at 4:48 pmYou should go look at this scarf:
http://whipup.net/2008/02/29/alt-craft-month-ravelry-goodies-5/
February 28th, 2008 at 7:52 pmoh… that seems too complicated… how on earth is it done!
February 29th, 2008 at 4:47 amThat hat is so funny!
February 29th, 2008 at 6:36 amAnd looks like so much work!
Tax God? I knew you would join me in becoming polytheistic!! I’m more worried about the golf god and the fishing god personally. (Even tax gods don’t have the power to take money from someone that has none to give)
February 29th, 2008 at 7:34 am[…] Dear Fin, Oy vey, oy vey, oy! What a ridiculous week of disasters it has been. First off, remember that nudu hat? The gray one that the minister in Chicago ordered and I finished lickity split? Well, I didn’t sent it with delivery confirmation because I’ve never had anything get lost in the mail. Before. Yep, I had to start over after the hat never arrived. I’m sure whomever received the hat found themselves tickled pink by their new gray dreaded accessory. Alas, this left me scrambling to fill the order again and I’ve thankfully just dropped this baby off in the mail. I kinda like it better in black anyway. Hopefully so does the customer. Fingers crossed this baby arrives in no time and the remaining fee comes my way pronto. […]
March 22nd, 2008 at 6:02 amDo you sell your Nudu caps?
March 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 am[…] I’m not sure what this yarn will be used for, but I can tell you distinctly what it will not be used for: nudu caps. Alas, the last two I made (for the same man who claimed he didn’t receive the first) were never paid for. I actually managed to lose money in the deal thanks to taking his word that he’d pay the remaining fee. Instead, this minister from Joliet, IL refuses to return my email now and it makes me cranky. I hate being taken advantage of more than anything else. I considered posting his email address or the photo he emailed me of himself “to best match my skintone,” but it is just too petty. Instead, no more nudu for anyone who doesn’t pay the entire fee beforehand. […]
May 9th, 2008 at 9:20 am