Come on down to the Toronto Art Expo, in which Pirkko is participating (see a sneak peek at some new drawings here, and see some paintings here). I'll be there for the opening on March 16, and the Expo runs from March 16 - 19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
This is one of Pirkko's more recent paintings (and it's also currently my wallpaper on my PC at work). I don't understand how, but it's pink, and I hate pink (no really, I hate pink a LOT!), and still I love this painting. I tell you, the woman's a genius.
Hey Ken, Your sweater looks great. I can only knit small things. For some reason I need small goals, where there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel. For that reason, socks are perfect for my personality. I'm a teacher and I've started a knitting club at my school. Alas, only girls joined up. Can someone please start a
consciousness raising movement to convince boys that it's okay for them to knit too? Thanks, Ken, for being a guy who knits.
Happy Birthday, Ken! :)
Posted by: Kelly at March 3, 2006 1:22 PMWow, Pirkko does do wonderful work. Thanks for showing her to us. Don't worry about hte pink. THink of it as expanding your horizons. :-)
Posted by: Erica at March 3, 2006 3:39 PMHappy Birthday, Oh Wonder-Tech Wizard!
Posted by: S.Kate at March 3, 2006 4:00 PMHappy Birthday! Hope somebody is making you porkchops. Belated thank you for all you did to help with the Olympics.
Posted by: Evelyn G at March 3, 2006 4:00 PMHappy birthday Ken
Posted by: Diane at March 3, 2006 4:04 PMHey, happy birthday, Ken! Thanks for giving Stephanie a blog - that was such a totally awesome make-the-world-a-better-place action. I stagger at the thought of all the karmic excellence you got from that.
Posted by: Dena Shunra at March 3, 2006 4:08 PMDude-happy 40th!!!
Posted by: Teresa at March 3, 2006 4:10 PMHappy Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Amanda in GA at March 3, 2006 4:14 PMHappy Birthday, Ken! Things keep getting better at 40 and beyond! Love your Durrow (and nice butt, by the way!)
Posted by: Sharon at March 3, 2006 4:15 PMHappy Birthday!! Thanks for everything you did in the Kiniitng Olympics, too...those of us without much of a real-life knitting support system really appreciated having the online version.
Posted by: Judy at March 3, 2006 4:16 PMHappy Birthday!
Posted by: Christine H. at March 3, 2006 4:16 PMHappy Birthday Ken from the middle of England. I love the cable sleeves.
Posted by: Rachel at March 3, 2006 4:18 PMHave a great birthday Ken!
Posted by: Nancy at March 3, 2006 4:19 PMHappy Birthday Ken!! Hope it's a fabulous one! (It's always a good start when your bday lands on a Friday :)
Posted by: Jackie at March 3, 2006 4:21 PMHappy Birthday to Ken,
Happy Birthday to Ken,
He knits his own sweaters
And so should other men!
(Sorry... :-) have a great day!)
Posted by: bluecanary at March 3, 2006 4:21 PMHappy Birthday to you, Ken! Many thanks for the behind the scenes tech-stuff for Steph. I hope you have a wonderful day and a great year ahead.
Posted by: Cassie at March 3, 2006 4:21 PMThanks for being the technical wizard of oz that brings Yarn Harlotry to the world.
Durrow is truly gorgeous.
Happy birthday!
Posted by: mamacate at March 3, 2006 4:26 PMHappy Birthday Ken! I hope you are having a wonderful day!!!
Posted by: Jackie at March 3, 2006 4:26 PMHappy Birthday!! I hope you have a great day!
Posted by: Lisak at March 3, 2006 4:26 PMHappy Birthday to you Ken! 40 is a wonderful age to be. I remember it fondly.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend (because birthdays are supposed to last longer than one day - really)!
Posted by: Sandy at March 3, 2006 4:26 PMHappy Birthday!!!! 40 can be kind of depressing, but just remember that you are now old enough to ask for what you really want and people can do with it what they like! LOVE the olympic sweater- my daughter does Irish dancing and I have been contemplating a sweater with their school's braid pattern on it- you have inspired me that it can be done!
Posted by: Cindy at March 3, 2006 4:27 PMHappy Birthday!! 40's not THAT old.....
Posted by: Andrea at March 3, 2006 4:27 PMHappy Birthday Ken! Go get spoiled by Team Harlot!!
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Kat with a K at March 3, 2006 4:29 PMHAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!!!!!
The sweater is very classy. Good job!! Enjoy that cheesecake, and thanks for all you do to keep the Harlot on the web.
Another voice from the crowd wishing you a happy celebration and a good time with the Harlot. Make your own special music, and keep being a light in somebody's life.
You rock big time!
Posted by: inky at March 3, 2006 4:32 PMHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
ENJOY YOUR DAY
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy at March 3, 2006 4:32 PMBon annivers... okay I can say it but my french spelling lessons just failed. Happy Birthday!! in any language. And welcome to the club.
Posted by: Lori at March 3, 2006 4:33 PMHappy Birthday!
Posted by: Mindy at March 3, 2006 4:34 PMHappy birthday, Ken, and many many more!
You never fail to inspire me.
Have a great one!
Carma
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KEN!!!
Posted by: Yvonne S. at March 3, 2006 4:35 PMHappy Birthday! Thanks for sharing The Harlot with the rest of us.
Posted by: lee at March 3, 2006 4:38 PMHappy Birthday Ken, and love the sweater
Posted by: hayden at March 3, 2006 4:41 PMHappy Birthday, Ken. Great looking sweater, and thanks for helping the Harlot with her blog!!!
Posted by: Nancy at March 3, 2006 4:41 PMHappy 40th!
Posted by: Gina at March 3, 2006 4:41 PMHappy birthday, Ken!! For what its worth, I never would have guessed 40.
The sweater looks fabulous--better than the one on the model. I might even want to make one myself.
many blessings,
b.
Hoppy birdday two ewe!
Posted by: Chelsea at March 3, 2006 4:44 PMHappy Birthday, Ken. 40 isn't nearly as bad as folks say it is. Just watch out for 50! Many thanks for helping The Yarn Harlot with her blog and the Knitting Olympics! You are the greatest!
Posted by: Carol at March 3, 2006 4:44 PMHappy birthday Ken!!
You're durrow is fabulous, and you looked grat in it in the closing ceremony party. Now I have to knit one for my husband! :)
beautiful. i love the way she used the swirls and squigglies; how warm and similar all the hues are.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: meowgirl at March 3, 2006 4:45 PMKen! Dude! Have a super fabo wonderful 40th birthday man, and thanks for being the tech behind all the Harlotry. You rock! :)
Posted by: Laura at March 3, 2006 4:46 PMHappy birthday, Ken! GREAT sweater!
Happy Birthday, Ken! I turned 40 six months ago and it's not so bad. Enjoy yourself!
Posted by: Carole at March 3, 2006 4:49 PMI love the colors in the painting. It's wonderful! A very big Happy Birthday to EWE!!
Posted by: margene at March 3, 2006 4:51 PMHappy Birthday! I'd sing you the birthday song, but I like The Llama Song better!
Posted by: roggey at March 3, 2006 4:56 PMHappy Birthday to You, Happy birthday to you. I sure love it when the Harlot talks about you and your knitting adventures. Have a great birthday. Mine was on Monday and I had a blast I hope you have a great time.
Posted by: Kate Robertson at March 3, 2006 4:56 PMHope you have a wonderful birthday! I bow to your technical genius -- and your unfazed participation in the summer bicycle vacations.
Posted by: Rhonda from Baddeck at March 3, 2006 4:59 PMHipy papy bthththdy! (if you were properly brought up you'll recognize the quote.) You are a tech wizard and knitting mystic - FAB sweater and you looked to happy knitting it (perhaps you were punch drunk near the end, but that's OK.) Many happy returns of the day!
Posted by: mardi at March 3, 2006 5:02 PMHappy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday dear Ken,
Happy birthday to you.
And many more!!
Happy Birthday Ken x
Posted by: kirsten at March 3, 2006 5:06 PMForty is the new black. Getting crowded in here -- pass a drink this way and we'll toast getting past the awkward years. Mwah.
Posted by: rams at March 3, 2006 5:07 PMHappy Birthday Ken! I hear 40 is a lot of fun.
Posted by: Angela at March 3, 2006 5:07 PMKen - Happy BD to YOU! Thanks (from all of us I am sure) for helping Stephanie with the KO and all other things technical too. Love Durrow, it is stunning. I wonder how it will look with pants (ha-ha). Have a great day, eat a little too much cake. Big Huggs
Posted by: tree at March 3, 2006 5:08 PMHappy Birthday!! You're gonna get so many hits - it's like a giant spanking machine! Fantastic!
Posted by: Amy Jo at March 3, 2006 5:10 PMHappy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Freddie, oops, there I go again!!! :-),
Happy Birthday dear Ken,
Happy Birthday to you!!!!
Ps. I have a Kenny, your name rocks! :-)
Happy 40th!!!
HApPy bIrtHdAy :)
Posted by: Janine at March 3, 2006 5:16 PMHappy Birthday oh Knitter of Fabulous Sweaters!!!!
Posted by: Caren at March 3, 2006 5:17 PMHappy, happy birthday, Ken, and thanks for all you do for the Yarn Harlot and her fans! This is my first time over here, and I think I already have a crush on your sweater. Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Trope at March 3, 2006 5:19 PMHappy Birthday, and many more! Thanks for putting the Harlot on blogland!!!
Posted by: Sally from Florida at March 3, 2006 5:25 PM"Happy baaaahday to you, happy baaaaahday to you, happy baaaaahday Dear Ken, happy baaaahday to you." This song brought to you courtesy of the sheep at the farm I drive by every morning. I decided today to stop and take their picture, as they looked sooo adorable with little lambs gamboling about. For some reason, they all came up to the fence by the road and started going 'baaah'. Now I know why. They were singing!
Posted by: Shel in Philly at March 3, 2006 5:31 PMHappy Birthday to you!
Posted by: Kathen at March 3, 2006 5:32 PMHappy Birthday! Awesome painting.
Posted by: Stephanie at March 3, 2006 5:33 PMHappy Birthday, Ken!
Verrry nice Durrow, even nicer cheeks (^)!
The 40's rock so welcome to the 40+ gang!
Posted by: Cortster at March 3, 2006 5:34 PMDude, happy birthday!
Yes, I did have to click on the mask-free picture. It's clear that you vacation on your bike. ;-)
Happy Birthday Ken!
Thanks for all you do to keep the Harlot site running! And the pink Pirkko is stunning -- I think it's the pink & the greeny yellow, in the color dept.
Posted by: Pam at March 3, 2006 5:46 PMHAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Have a super day!!
Posted by: rho1640 at March 3, 2006 5:48 PMHappy Birthday!
Posted by: Jen at March 3, 2006 5:52 PMHappy birthday, Ken!
And dude, you asked for that click. Nice...Durrow :-)
That painting is astonishing, and I, too, truly despise pink. I've had to knit with pink (yeah, ewww...) thanks to seven-year-old. But this is somehow really cool and not retinally damaging at all.
Posted by: Lee Ann at March 3, 2006 5:57 PMHappy Birthday Ken!!!! Big 40! I hope it's absolutely wonderful.
Posted by: Tresstiford at March 3, 2006 5:59 PMHappy Birthday! May there be a whole bunch more!
Wonderful work on your Durrow sleeves.
Also many thanks for getting Stephanie her blog. You have ensured many wonderful moments for those of us who read her blog daily.
Happy Knitting!
Lana
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one :)
Posted by: maggie at March 3, 2006 6:04 PMHappy birthday, Ken!!! You have a really nice butt for an old man.
Just kidding. (I am almost old enough to be your mom.)
Posted by: Judith in NYC at March 3, 2006 6:04 PMHappy Birthday, Ken!
Beautiful sweater.
Posted by: Ellen-Mary at March 3, 2006 6:21 PMHappy birthday, Ken!
Why you no like pink??? Pink is great, as long as I don't have to wear it.
And I really shouldn't have clicked on that photo. I really shouldn't have.
Posted by: Norma at March 3, 2006 6:33 PMEnjoy your day!
Posted by: Kathleen at March 3, 2006 6:34 PMHappy Birthday to YOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUU!
When the Harlot suggests, the Minions listen. Thanks for helping make the Knitting Olympics possible.
Posted by: Chris at March 3, 2006 6:34 PMHappy Birthday Ken! Your sweater looks awesome!!
Posted by: robyn at March 3, 2006 6:35 PMHappy Birthday, Ken!!!
Thanks for all your help keeping the Harlot keeping me in stitches (both knitting, and laughing) every day.
Sue DeB, Somers, WI, USA
Happy Birthday, nice-butt/great sweater guy! If Stephanie loves you, obviously you are among the top 1% of the people in the world. Many you have many long, happy, healthy years!
Posted by: Leslie at March 3, 2006 6:41 PMI'm not all that fond of pink, myself, but if it is hot pink, and comes with orange, that is another story, imh.
Happy Birthday! (Mine is tomorrow, but I'm a lot older than you. :-) Come to think of it, my aunt's is the 5th, and she's a lot older than I am. There we are, lined up, 3, 4, 5, in order of our ages.)
Thank you for helping the Harlot with the Olympics and with her blog. She has really made a lot of ripples in the world -- thank you for your part in that.
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
-- Vicki in Michigan
Posted by: Vicki in Michigan at March 3, 2006 6:48 PMHappy, Happy Birthday Ken! I hope your years are full of love and laughter. Great sweater, by the way.
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs at March 3, 2006 6:53 PMHappy Birthday!!
Posted by: Karen at March 3, 2006 6:59 PMHappy Happy Joy Joy -
Those cables rock!
Posted by: Childe at March 3, 2006 7:05 PMHappy Birthday! Hope it's the best one yet!
:)
Happy birthday, Ken!!!
Posted by: Lucia at March 3, 2006 7:29 PMHave a WONDERFUL birthday Ken! Awesome sweater, and honestly, how could we NOT click????
Posted by: Mindy aka Puff (the Magic Rabbit) at March 3, 2006 7:35 PMHappy 40th Ken! Enjoy!
Posted by: Molly at March 3, 2006 7:37 PMHey Ken,
My son has art at that show too. peterharris.ca check him out too. I love your Durrow. I think I will make one for Peter. If you meeet him at the show you will see that his physique is similar to yours.
Congrat on being 40. From one who wishes she still was .
Happy Birthday, Ken. Thanks for making Stephanie available to all. Do you ever accompany her on her speaking tours? If so, you are also invited here next time she comes west.
p.s. I have 2 40-ish daughters you could teach to knit.
Happy, Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: cathy at March 3, 2006 7:58 PMHappy birthday, Ken! 40, huh? Life begins at 40 and all that. No, wait, it really does. With an eye towards Shel in Philly's comment up there, we once were driving eight hours down the California coast, and passed a flock of newly-sheared sheep. All was silent, the kids were engrossed in their books--till suddenly the youngest, 8, whined, "We're not STOPPING, Mo-ommmmmmmm!"
Never stop. Keep up the good work. And thank you for taking care of Stephanie and Lene!
Posted by: AlisonH at March 3, 2006 8:08 PMHappy & Blessed Birthday!!! Your Durrow was gorgeous, and yep, I clicked on the butt, and it's not too shabby either! 40 is treating you well ;).
Happy 40th Ken. And remember, life Does begin at forty - unfortunately, that is also when the warrenty runs out!
(Frank and Ernest cartoon from tooo many years ago)
Try to have a happy day!
Happy birthday Ken! Congrats on the big 4-0! Welcome to this side of the hill.
Durrow is fabulous. And a gazillion thanks for being Stephanie's web guru. Do you take on others who can't figure out how to run a blog (she says hopefully).
Posted by: dee near Berkeley at March 3, 2006 8:36 PMHappy Birthday and many more, you youngster you. I loved being 40. Since I hadn't visited your site in awhile I was cruising through old posts and have to say yours on Ella made me cry. Have a good one.
Posted by: Gail at March 3, 2006 8:36 PMHappy Birthday! Keep on knitting! Congrats from over here!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea at March 3, 2006 8:51 PMHappy Birthday, Ken!
Posted by: Bethany at March 3, 2006 8:55 PMHappy 40th Birthday!! Believe me, it's all good from here on up! And now I have a better reason for drinking this really nice wine -- thought it was just an It's-Friday-After-Five thing, but wtf, it's your BIRTHDAY! So much the better!
Posted by: Lynn S. at March 3, 2006 8:55 PMHappy Birthday, Ken. Life does begin at 40, it really does. Thanks for all you did for the Olympics, it was really fun.
Posted by: Agnes at March 3, 2006 8:59 PMThe happiest of birthdays to you!
Posted by: Anita at March 3, 2006 9:21 PMHappy Birthday Ken! Your KO sweater looks gorgeous! :)
Posted by: Leigh at March 3, 2006 9:25 PMHappy Birthday! Your Olympic sweater is very, very nice; love the cables.
Posted by: Diane at March 3, 2006 9:33 PMHappiest of day's Ken. Enjoy that cheesecake!!
Posted by: Beth at March 3, 2006 10:15 PMOMG!!!HAve just figured out how to get anote to you for your Birthday. I've already left one on Stephanies site because I couoldn't figure out how to get in here .LORD talk about computer illiterate!!!! I'm learning haha.I do hope you have a GREAT time at dinner and a Healthy fun filled year ahead . Your sweater makes me look knitting illiterate too It is GORGEOUS. Thank you Ken for all the time and work you went to to keep this KO running smoothly and keep us all in this mahem together. It was a real treat to be part of it .
Posted by: Joan(eau) at March 3, 2006 10:21 PMHi Ken
Just coming your way from down under to wish you a very joyful, happy birthday. Hope you get lots of pressies, including yarn!!! Wonderful sweater! And yes excerise does wonders for the body.
Hope your next 40 are just as happy and fun filled. Enjoy your birthday dinner.
KNit on >^..^<
Posted by: Beverley in New Zealand at March 3, 2006 10:25 PMhappy birthday ken!! 40 was my favorite one so far and i hope it is for you too!
Posted by: anne at March 3, 2006 10:38 PMKen, thanks for introducing me to that artist...what a fabulous piece.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: claudia at March 3, 2006 10:38 PMJust stopping by to fling myself on top of the Happy Birthday Sundae like a big ol' cherry.
Posted by: julia fc at March 3, 2006 10:57 PMYou have obviously been a great and special friend to Stephanie, thank you for introducing her to all of us. Have a wonderful birthday!!!!
Posted by: Spiderlady at March 3, 2006 11:05 PMHappy Birthday, Ken of the cute butt, knitting brilliance and blogtech genious! Hope you enjoyed your 40th as much as I enjoyed mine- and remember, it just gets better from here!
xoxoxofrom NYC...
Ken, have a great birthday! Thanks for being such a good friend to Steph!
Posted by: mellie at March 3, 2006 11:25 PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birdie To You, Happy Birdie To You, Happy Birdie Dear Kennnnnnnnnn, Happy Birdie To You.
Shelley in Alberta eh!
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OKAY - make a wish and blow out your candles!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy 40th Birthday, Ken! May you receive pork chops, and have a wonderful day and many, many more.
Posted by: Leslie at March 3, 2006 11:54 PMHappy Birthday Ken
Posted by: Teyla at March 4, 2006 12:00 AMHapy Birthday Ken
I don't know if that's a REALLY old pic on your blog, but you don't look 40.
Best wishes from Johannesburg, South Africa
Posted by: Jayne at March 4, 2006 12:17 AMA very Happy Birthday to you Ken. I hope you have a lovely year ahead. 40 is a good time to make sure you are where you want to be. A good time to loosen up a bit and relax into yourself. All my 40's were great and there seems to be a new benefit I didn't know existed with each new age period. I keep wondering why my parents never told me how much fun it is at these different ages. I make sure I tell my kids everything so they know how much they have to look forward to. So have some happy 40's Ken. You have no idea how many lives you touch so this is the perfect time to let you know someone in NC thinks you are aces.
Posted by: Jane in NC at March 4, 2006 12:17 AMHappy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Ken. Happy Birthday to you.
I didn't know you and kelly had the same birthday.
Wishing you cashmerey goodness.
Posted by: Jean at March 4, 2006 12:32 AMHappy Birthday! What a stunning sweater, too.
Also, that's not the tush of a 40 year old. Must be all those summer bike rides with the Harlot Clan.
Posted by: freecia at March 4, 2006 12:47 AMThey say it's your birthday. Well, happy birthday to you!
I can do Rocky Racoon if you prefer :)
Posted by: Kathy at March 4, 2006 12:58 AMIn the tradition of my bizarre Polish family...
Here's to Ken, he's our Guy
Here's to Ken, he's not shy
Chug-A-Lug, Chug-A-Lug
Raise those glasses, raise them high
Here's to Ken, drink them dry
Chug-A-Lug, Chug-A-Lug!
Happy Birthday!!
~Suz~
I lurk over at the Yarn Harlot's blog, and wanted to wish you well. And I was a good girl and never clicked on the image to remove the photo-shopping...blush.
Many happy returns on your birthday!
Posted by: Delly Bean at March 4, 2006 1:25 AMHappy Birthday Ken, have a great day.
Posted by: Mary Jo at March 4, 2006 2:11 AMHappy birthday, just a little too late.... (didn't read harlot until today).
Hope it was a really good day.
Posted by: Marika at March 4, 2006 2:20 AMHappy Birthday Ken! Cheers:D
Posted by: Lana at March 4, 2006 5:22 AMHappy 40th, hon! I'm right there behind ya--I cross over in September. Let me know how it goes, eh?
Hope you have super day!!
Happy Birthday!
And btw, that sweater is GORGEOUS!!!
Happy Birthday to you.....
knit one purl two....
you knit a nice sweater....
the bum pic made it better!
Happy to you Ken!
Posted by: Mama-E at March 4, 2006 8:52 AMSo. Dude. Howz it feel to be Harlot linked right when you've posted your butt pic? *giggle*.
Good thing you're not shy. Hope you had a wonderful birthday dinner last night. *hug*
Posted by: Rachel H at March 4, 2006 9:47 AMBy way of the Harlot, Happy Birthday Ken!
Posted by: Z at March 4, 2006 9:50 AMHappy Birthday!! Did you know that you are a hero to thousands out there in cyberspace?? Maybe more??
Posted by: Judy at March 4, 2006 9:53 AMHappy Birthday, Ken!
Happy Birthday, Ken! I hope you have something extra scrumptious for dinner.
Posted by: Julie at March 4, 2006 10:11 AMHappy Birthday!! Hope you have an amazing day!
You Olympic sweater, amazing! You did a fantastic job! : )
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,KEN!!!!
Posted by: Barbara from Nova Scotia at March 4, 2006 10:37 AMHappy Birthday Ken. Thank you for all the help you gave Steph for the Knitting Olympics.
Posted by: romina at March 4, 2006 10:55 AMHappy Birthday Ken! Enjoy all of your birthday treats at the House of Harlot. And thanks for the cute underwear buns shot on my birthday! Your Durrow is amazing. I love the pattern and am seriously considering knitting one for my skinny husband or one of my skinny sons. (I'll probably start with the 11yo and see how it goes!)
Posted by: Tish at March 4, 2006 11:06 AMHAPPY BIRTHDAY, KEN! :)
(Thank you for bringing Stephanie's blog into being... you've enabled so much amusement and friendship for so many knitters.)
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Ken.. the WOnder Tech
Happy Birthday to you
May you always be glad
And never be sad
And have the best birthday
That you ever had...
Happy Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day and year!
Posted by: Kelly F at March 4, 2006 11:58 AMHappy Birthday, Ken!
Posted by: Norah Willett at March 4, 2006 12:39 PMBriefs! I'm married to boxers myself. What I can see of you looks fabulous (full stop), and I love the sweater. Congratulations on joining the fray of the over 40. Many happy returns.
Posted by: Suzanne E at March 4, 2006 2:56 PMHappy Birthday a day late. Hope it was wonderful and more. We all owe you a lot...and because of that, I promise I won't sing!
Posted by: Susan at March 4, 2006 3:05 PMHappy birthday (a few days late), Ken! Your sweater is gorgeous--and you get a lot of kudos from me for ripping it the way you did. I think that would have made me lie down and babble incoherently for at least a few days, if not weeks. Good for you!
Hope you had a great birthday.
--Judy
Posted by: Judy at March 4, 2006 3:29 PMHappy Birthday Ken!
Today is also my brother's 40th birthday :-)
Enjoy!
Happy 40th! Your sweater is great and so are your buns!
Posted by: Jackie at March 4, 2006 4:21 PMRumor has it that it's your birthday. Enjoy your day! I am not talented enough to compete with the food of the Gods, but wanted you to know that you have inspired me. I will knit the Durrow for my husband. You look fabulous in it. I hope mine knits up just as nice. Enjoy the chops!
Posted by: Liz at March 4, 2006 4:22 PMYour sweater looks great and Hippo Birdies to Ewe
Posted by: Maggie R at March 4, 2006 5:06 PMHappy Knitty Birthday to you!
Posted by: Janelle at March 4, 2006 5:12 PMHappy Birthday Ken! From your former Toronto friend.
Posted by: Cher at March 4, 2006 5:54 PMHappy Birthday Dude... even if I didn't win Fleece Artist (who would have thought she'd make it so easy on us...) For Forty, that's definitely what they call "a great butt"... Not that I was looking...
Posted by: TrickyTricot at March 4, 2006 8:03 PMHappy Birthday, Ken! I love the way your Durrow turned out - nice job.
Posted by: Donna at March 4, 2006 9:12 PMHappy Birthday! Forty is just the start of your life! Enjoy!
Fabulous painting!
Hey Ken,
40 was the best year of my life so far. I hope this year brings you fabulous tidings.
warmly,
Em
Posted by: em at March 4, 2006 11:45 PMHappy Birthday Ken. Durrow is lovely.
Posted by: Aarlene at March 5, 2006 12:50 AMHappy Happy Birthday!!
Fabulous sweater!
Fabulous mirror!
;)
Happy Birthday, Ken!
I love the sweater....mirrored butt isn't too bad either. ;-)
Posted by: Donna at March 5, 2006 12:03 PMHappy belated Birthday, Ken!
I HATE pink, too. However, this artist makes it a bit easier to look at.
Posted by: zee at March 5, 2006 1:02 PMHappy Birthday!
I found you via the Yarn Harlot. Is the Dulaan Project an ongoing project? I would love to contribute, I knit for a local shelter project but San Antonio, Texas doesn't get nearly as cold as Mongolia! And all those beautiful faces puts a "face" to the project.
I think you are interpreting the "pink" in the painting as shades of salmon! (A male interpretation of pink!) :)
Happy (belated) birthday, from one Pisces to another! I just love finding other March birthdays! Mine is Tues, my daughter's is the 12th & there are others in my family who have b-days in March, but I won't bore you with the details. Hope you enjoyed your day!
Posted by: Angelia at March 5, 2006 4:22 PMHappy 40th Birthday! Keep on knitting!
Posted by: Lorri at March 5, 2006 8:15 PMKen! We share a birthday. Happy big one to you. I turned 30 this year - dirty 30! My brain is incapable of thinking of a word to rhyme with 40... sporty forty? warty forty? shorty forty? ;)
Have a good one.
Posted by: Bookish Wendy at March 5, 2006 8:35 PMHey, Ken! Happy belated birthday. (Didn't check the Harlot's blog until today--darn old work gets in the way.) So many wonderful people are Pisces. The Durrow's gorgeous. Have a wonderful year ahead. Forty's not as bad as people would have you believe!
Posted by: Barb at March 5, 2006 9:20 PMhappy birthday Ken, thanks for allowing us to see mirror bum!
Posted by: devin at March 5, 2006 10:18 PMHappy Birthday. 40 is okay. 50 is better.
I looked at your butt. Not bad, especially for forty.
Happy Birthday Ken! We all wish we had you for a best friend! :)
Posted by: V at March 6, 2006 7:42 AMHappy Birthday to you, Ken.
Beautiful job on the sweater and the butt wasn't so bad after all.
Many happy returns.
Posted by: Crabbygal at March 6, 2006 8:53 AMHappy Belated Birthday!!!
Posted by: Allyson at March 6, 2006 10:21 AMHi Ken,
Thanks for all the work you did for the knitting olympics and happy birthday!!! Hope it's a great day. Nice sweater, by the way. (Nice bum too.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
I've been waiting 364 days to say that, since I missed it last year.
Hope you enjoy the potato cheese soup and pumpkin chocolate cheesecake ... Sounds delicious!
Posted by: Sara* at March 6, 2006 1:58 PMHappy Birthday Ken!
Enjoy your dinner at Chez Harlot.
You know we all clicked on the photo, right?
.... wow.
strangely enough, i think i hate pink too...
(it's all in the application)
happy three days after your birthday, ken......
/p.
Feliz Cumpleanos!
Posted by: Amy Lu at March 6, 2006 4:48 PMOh yeah, you reminded me that I want to go to that art show. Thanks! What an awesome painting!
I really like the sleeve on that sweater. I'm tempted to steal that idea for the sweater I'm designing.