Getting ready, inspiration, new techniques

1.  I feel I'm making some progress with my to-do list at work at last... just as well when I'm going to be on holiday next week :o)

2.  I bought a couple of books with my birthday money, and they arrived today.  One in particular looks fab:
The Knitter's Life List.  Full of interesting ideas and inspiration about knitting-related things and much bigger than I'd expected.  I'm looking forward to browsing through the lovely pictures and ideas.

3.  The Snug baby jacket is growing nicely.  I'm half-way through the 2nd sleeve which means it's now a recognisable jacket.  I'm enjoying the almost seamless design and looking forward to the next stage - picking up the front stitches and casting on for the hood.