coyotes

The coyotes have moved in closer.  Maybe it’s been the explosive sound and flashing lights of the fireworks all weekend.  But, for the past couple nights, I have been wakened just before dawn by the yipping of a pack of young coyote pups.  I hear them run through the woods behind the house, never sounding like they are in pursuit of anything, but noisy just the same.  It must wake Zak, too.  A minute later, I’ll feel him nosing my hand or tapping me on the head, asking for a head scratch.  I’ll check the clock, sure enough, 4:30am.  Damn early.  At least the cats are in the house sleeping.  I go back to sleep.  I saw another coyote in the orchard recently.  They are coming in. 
Another night without much knitting.  I got a few rows of the second sock done, and started the pattern sequence.  That’s it.  I think I’ve finally gotten a handle on the office stuff.  At 11pm last night I called it quits.  This morning, I’m wrapping it up.  Knitting starts up again.   Tonight is the Tuesday group at RI Handspun, I’m ready! 
I think I’ve also gotten the hang of the ipod thanks to Beth, her DH and other blogging pals.  It’s really too early to say, I don’t want to jinx it now, but there is music on the thing, it hasn’t been thrown through the window (tho’ it came awfully close) and I am getting stuff together to load onto it.  See how optimistic I am?  After reading entries into ipod chats, I am not the only one.. what’s up with apple?  why no directions??