Oscars?

baystateapple

Does anyone here watch them?  By yourself or do you have/go to a party?

 

Do you have any predictions?

 

What do you eat while watching them?

 

Archel

Yes I will watch them - yay Ann Hathaway!!  My friend will watch with me, but no official party.

I predict that The Social Network will take home the usual that it's been winning, unfortunately.  I really want Inception to get some recognition! 

What do I eat?  Umm...nothing in particular?  Haha, is this like the Superbowl for women? What do you all eat?

raangoli

I will watch them, mostly because like Archel, I am an Ann Hathaway fan.

No real predictions, I just want to see what the Academy thinks is good and worthy of awarding.

I don't really watch it with others, but I guess this year hubs will watch a bit of it with me? Maybe we will have snacks? I predict we will continue to eat the leftover candy from our candy buffet at the wedding. Hahah!

ETA : @Bay - I am totally jealous that you know how to knit! I want to learn, did you teach yourself or did someone show you how to knit?

temurlang

DH really likes the Oscars, so we will probably watch.  We've had people over in the past, but not this year.

I don't really see a lot of movies (hence not very interested), but I'll have to second Archel on the Social Network since it seems to get a lot of awards.  BTW, is it actually good?  It seems kind of boring.  Maybe because we live in Silicon Valley a film about a website seems a little bit passe.

If people are coming over I'd make sure to have drinks and desserts.  I also usually make a flavored olive oil dip if we have guests.  But like Archel said, do people eat specific things for the Oscars?

baystateapple

Raangoli -- someone taught me how!  But it's wicked easy once you get the hang of it.  I wish you lived nearby so I could show you! 

raangoli

baystateapple:

Raangoli -- someone taught me how!  But it's wicked easy once you get the hang of it.  I wish you lived nearby so I could show you! 

That's so sweet of you! I have a friend who was learning years ago, not sure if she ever kept up with it. She's pretty crafty, I should ask her.

Any good beginner websites you'd recommend? Sorry to jack your thread

baystateapple

Honestly?  Youtube.  I'm serious.  There's really nothing like actually watching what you're supposed to be doing, so if you don't know anyone who can teach you to knit, I recommend going on Youtube and typing in "how to make a knit stitch", "how to make a purl stitch", etc.

My mother in law gave me the Everything Knitting Book, which I would also recommend.  The patterns are kind of boring, but they have great visuals for learning how to knit, which is how I learned how to purl. 

Also, start on worsted-weight yarn and medium sized (not too big or small) needles.  Pick up a pair of size 8 needles and some Red Heart yarn at Wal-Mart (seriously the best prices for beginning knitters), and you'll have a much easier time than if you pick up chunky yarn or tiny needles.  Good luck!

raangoli

Thanks! I didn't even think of youtube, but you're right, it makes a lot of sense to be able to watch someone do it and then follow along.

I would never think Walmart for the yarn, etc, but that makes sense, too! 

It'll probably take me a while to get into it, but I'll let you know how it goes

Thanks again!