Squirrel Planning
mountain crumbles
June 22, 2018
13:45 Tokuko: I got on the train
13:48 Meri: yes
13:49 Meri: I'm cleaning my desk today
13:49 Tokuko: Will that mountain finally collapse?
13:50 Meri: It's a magazine I haven't read most of
13:50 Tokuko: There's a mountain separating me and Meri's desk.
13:51 Meri: No more, suddenly the view got better and it felt like we were on top of the Yosemite mountains
13:51 Meri: I can see far
13:51 Tokuko: It's fun. What good have you unearthed?
13:52 Meri: Found an application form for deferred payment of pension
13:53 Tokuko: Weren't you looking for that?
13:53 Meri: It was on order
13:54 Meri: Well, paying for a month or two doesn't make much of a difference in the amount you get.
13:54 Tokuko: That's good. My desk is mostly tidy.
13:54 Meri: That's right.
13:55 Tokuko: But I still have some work to do with the punch needle.
13:56 Tokuko: Recently, my PC seems to be working well, so I don't have much time to wait. I will not proceed.
13:57 Meri: The heavy work is over
13:58 Meri: Speaking of punch needles, we have a prospect of selling cloth and tools as a kit. I'll let you know when it's decided specifically again!
13:58 Tokuko: Yay
13:59 Tokuko: You were looking forward to it, weren't you? with everyone.
14:00 Meri: The cloth has already arrived, so I think I'll sell it first. Some people already have needles
14:00 Tokuko: Let's finish ourselves before selling. I'm thinking about finishing it as a cushion.
14:01 Tokuko: Look forward to the sale!
1 T-shirt
June 21, 2018
09:04 Meri: It's almost done. Because I get up at 5:00.
09:05 Meri: I woke up at 3am
09:06 Tokuko: Even without children, it's always hard to come back. I wonder if I'm back.
09:06 Meri: Envy
09:07 Tokuko: Why the Kyushu dialect! I met my husband last night for the first time in a long time.
09:07 Meri: That was good.
09:07 Meri: Did you give me a souvenir?
09:07 Tokuko: Even though I've been playing around so much, I thought the souvenir was just a T-shirt.
09:08 Meri: Oh. it hit me where it hurts
09:08 Tokuko: But you didn't have it when you bought it. Really.
09:08 Meri: Food at the supermarket?
09:09 Tokuko: I see... let's use that to deceive us next time.
09:09 Meri: How about buying snacks and coffee?
09:10 Tokuko: It's always a bad reaction when I give it to you, but it might be that he was actually happy about it.
09:10 Meri: yes
09:10 Tokuko: Totally annoying.
09:10 Meri: lol
09:10 Meri: Next time let's do a little stacking strategy
09:11 Tokuko: Let's do it. Food is easy!
09:13 Meri: See you on Instagram Live!
during jet lag
June 20, 2018
13:21 Meri : Do you want to do it?
13:22 Tokuko : Good. Eating a salad for lunch.
13:23 Meri : It's been a long time. I just looked at the top page and the date was 5/31
13:24 Tokuko : It's been 20 days. I'm sick and I'm still in America.
13:24 Meri : Oh yeah.
13:25 Meri : And for two weeks, we were together every day from morning till night.
13:25 Tokuko : It's not easy to chat.
13:26 Meri : I never use LINE
13:27 Tokuko : I came back on the day of the earthquake, but the shop and staff are safe!
13:28 Meri : Thanks to you, I was able to withstand the shaking
13:28 Meri : We were above the sky
13:29 Tokuko : You were surprised. I received an email from a customer, but everyone is doing well.
13:30 Meri : When I arrived on Facebook , I found out that my husband was writing about various things. . .
13:30 Meri : Everyone in Osaka, I know it's still hard, but I hope knitting will help you find peace of mind.
13:31 Tokuko : So, I started work yesterday!
13:31 Meri : I feel like I'm pitching with all my might, but my body can't keep up
13:32 Meri : I'm being abused by a 1 year old who has no concept of jet lag
13:32 Tokuko : It can't be helped. All this.
13:32 Meri : Yeah
13:32 Tokuko : I feel like I'm almost there.
13:33 Meri : On the days I danced and dived from 4:00 .
13:33 Tokuko : After all, it's 4 o'clock. I'm with you
13:33 Meri : No, personally I've been hungry since around 2:00 . My husband gave up and got up at 4 o'clock
13:34 Tokuko : Do your best Tanaka family.
13:34 Meri : Great
13:34 Meri : Just a little bit more.
13:34 Meri : Right now, the extension cord is broken, probably because of the earthquake, so I can't use the microwave. The child fell asleep yesterday without being able to prepare the meal.
13:35 Tokuko : I see. Thank you for your hard work.
13:36 Meri : Mr. Hironaka will get dermatitis, and the effects of the earthquake can be seen in places like this.
13:36 Tokuko : I'm fine
13:37 Meri : All that's left is to put the weight back on.
13:37 Tokuko : Hmm, it was. do one's best.
16th issue now on sale!
May 31, 2018
09:25 Tokuko: Full of school trip students today! I was relieved to sit down.
09:29 Meri: Feeling a little better?
09:30 Tokuko: Okay. But I feel like I'm getting better. Knitted for the first time in a long time last night.
09:31 Meri: Good!
09:32 Meri: We've come a long way in the time I had to sit still!
09:32 Tokuko: I think you should have just shut up and gone to sleep, too, Meri.
09:33 Meri: I slept too much and can't sleep. The day after my fever went down, I couldn't sleep until 3:30.
09:34 Tokuko: That's painful, isn't it? But it was good that we were both on business trips.
09:35 Meri: Really! Imagining stomach and kidney pain in America... it's impossible
09:35 Meri: Thanks to you, we were able to release it safely
09:36 Tokuko: Crackling.
09:37 Tokuko: The price has gone up, but the patterns have increased accordingly!
09:38 Meri: The price is for the larger print and more pages
09:38 Meri: It's amazing to have more pages even though it's only in Japanese, come to think of it.
09:38 Tokuko: So we're tired.
09:39 Meri: So...
09:39 Tokuko: More work than I expected. It didn't end well, and it took longer than expected.
09:40 Tokuko: Well, it was supposed to end today, but something like that.
09:40 Meri: It was hard to submit two separate manuscripts because Canadian and Japanese printing companies required completely different things.
09:41 Tokuko: You took your time at the end
09:42 Meri: It's been proofread for like two weeks
09:43 Tokuko: Also, the data is heavy! That was tough too. I didn't have a job, so I took an air Mac with me.
09:43 Meri: Because we have more pages. All things considered, 130 pages is the limit.
09:44 Meri: Please take a look!
09:44 Tokuko: Please.
Subscription started!
May 23, 2018
09:22 Tokuko: Hope you're feeling well! I just got on the train.
09:24 Meri: I caught a cold. I wasn't just tired
09:24 Tokuko: But you were tired and your immunity was low. I feel sick every time the magazine ends.
09:25 Meri: I see. I'm glad it wasn't just before boarding the plane.
09:27 Tokuko: Really. I was about to become a caregiver again. A cold is something that usually gets worse while traveling.
09:27 Meri: I haven't been sleeping much lately
09:28 Tokuko: I hope it picks up this week. Waiting for the magazine now.
09:30 Meri: We're stuck at nothing
09:31 Tokuko: I'm in trouble! I want to do something this week.
09:31 Tokuko: For the time being, the regular subscription has started, so if you'd like, go there.
09:33 Meri: Oh, if you're wondering if I had a subscription, if you haven't contacted me asking if it's OK in Japanese, then your subscription is over.
09:34 Tokuko: Oh yeah. So check it out!
09:35 Meri: We have contacted all of our subscribers.
09:35 Tokuko: From this time, the format has changed to A4, and it's quite heavy.
09:36 Tokuko: Your photos are beautiful.
09:36 Meri: Japanese is heavier, isn't it? I'm thinking of changing the paper from the next issue.
09:37 Tokuko: Enjoy the new amirisu! As soon as we know the release date, we will announce it.
to new phone
May 15, 2018
08:49 Meri: good morning
08:50 Tokuko: I just realized my new phone won't let me wear earphones. Failure.
08:51 Meri: Wasn't there some sort of adapter?
08:51 Tokuko: Yes, but I was wondering what it would be used for.
08:51 Meri: Sorry. I can't help it today
08:52 Tokuko: We both switched to new iPhones.
08:52 Meri: Are you used to it?
08:53 Tokuko: Okay. I still can't get used to the big screen.
08:54 Meri: I don't think the screen feels too out of place. I don't know how to restart the app
08:54 Meri: Well, maybe you should read the manual
08:54 Tokuko: That's right, I checked it! I'll tell you.
08:55 Meri: Yay
08:55 Tokuko: The reason I changed my phone is because I failed to save Instagram Live.
08:55 Meri: It must have been sad
08:56 Tokuko: I haven't been feeling well since last month because I took too many videos.
08:56 Meri: We also do video and photography.
08:57 Tokuko: Yes. I noticed that for some reason I was working hard with a mobile phone with low specs for my work.
08:57 Meri: You probably didn't have enough space
08:57 Tokuko: I'm looking forward to seeing how well the photos and videos come out.
08:58 Meri: It might make a difference at the show this week
08:59 Tokuko: I don't know! I will do my best not to fail next time.
08:59 Meri: Enjoy!
It's in the middle of GW
May 05, 2018
09:03 Meri: Yes! While eating pancakes.
09:03 Tokuko: You look great in the morning.
09:04 Meri: But I'm building from scratch so this is the time
09:04 Meri: My husband.
09:04 Tokuko: As usual.
09:05 Meri: Yes.
09:05 Tokuko: The world is still on holiday, but we are driving normally.
09:05 Tokuko: Meri has been working intermittently for several weeks now.
09:07 Meri: Yes. I want to take a weekend off soon.
09:07 Tokuko: I wonder if I can rest tomorrow.
09:07 Meri: So many things I want to do.
09:08 Meri: There's also a punch needle.
09:09 Tokuko: I use that when my PC doesn't work.
09:09 Meri: instant frustration relief
09:10 Tokuko: We start suddenly when we can't type text at all with synchronization and writing.
09:10 Meri: Forget about work
09:10 Tokuko: It's a strange company when you think about it. Pretty interesting!
09:11 Meri: At my previous company, I was treated like a problem child. good for my company
09:11 Meri: Speaking of punch needles,
09:12 Meri: Bookhou bags are now on sale
09:13 Tokuko: You don't know when you'll be able to sell this next time.
09:14 Meri: I bought it under the guise of a workshop
09:14 Meri: Looks like production can't keep up.
09:14 Tokuko: That's right! The staff are also colorful and cute.
09:15 Meri: After all, everything is handmade in the workshop. Did I mention that the couple works until 4am every day?
09:16 Tokuko: Oh yeah! That's why the price is so low.
09:17 Meri: He said it was cheap too
09:18 Tokuko: I got a pouch and a rollup. I will use it carefully.
09:19 Meri: I also have a bag. I really wanted a project bag, but I put up with it
09:19 Tokuko: Get your favorites as soon as possible!
GW Tokyo store
April 27, 2018
09:25 Meri: Good morning! I prepared earlier
09:25 Meri: I have to pack too
09:26 Tokuko: I'm in Tokyo from today.
09:27 Meri: Yes. Bookhou WS and pop-up from tomorrow
09:27 Meri: You haven't had a weekend off lately
09:27 Tokuko: I'm doing my best until Golden Week.
09:28 Meri: I'm thinking of taking a rest after GW is over. I'm short next week
09:30 Tokuko: The Tokyo store on Sunday is Meri, and the Hironaka combination is the store manager, a rare case.
09:30 Meri: Yes
09:30 Tokuko: Please come and see my face. There are quite a few of me, Tokyo store.
09:31 Meri: Sure! Expect a great day.
09:32 Tokuko: No no. How about that.
09:32 Meri: Knitting while looking after the shop after a long time is wonderful (dream)
09:32 Meri: Okay, everyone, come hang out!
sold out
April 21, 2018
08:58 Meri: Have fun knitting.
08:59 Tokuko: I was able to ride properly after a long time
09:00 Meri: Yes. But it was tough. Itsuki is in a bad mood and can't get ready to go out.
09:00 Meri: I didn't have time to dry my hair
09:01 Tokuko: You're not an artistic bedhead like me, so it's fine.
09:02 Meri: You can't imitate that sleeping habit!
09:02 Tokuko: So it's art.
09:03 Meri: It's true
09:03 Meri: We were horrified by the response to Parade
09:03 Tokuko: Some colors were already sold out! excuse me.
09:04 Meri: Still more to add. Some colors were not delivered in time
09:04 Meri: And it's in the Tokyo store, right?
09:05 Tokuko: There's more. If you are in the Tokyo area, please visit our Tokyo store.
09:05 Meri: Atelier Brunette fabrics in stock now
09:06 Tokuko: Lately, I've been trying to place more orders.
09:07 Meri: Well, I think I'll be able to buy it again when the rest are in stock. please wait for a moment
09:08 Meri: I have some fabric threads that I haven't dyed yet.
09:09 Tokuko: We are still preparing new designs using Parade.
09:09 Tokuko: Look forward to it.
it's hard to dye
April 19, 2018
09:01 Meri: Good morning. i just got home
09:01 Meri: It takes 45 minutes round trip.
09:02 Tokuko: Are you in charge of the morning today? good work. I wish I could ride a bicycle.
09:02 Meri: You got on it
09:03 Tokuko: Oh, that's a tricky tradeoff.
09:04 Meri: I need a bicycle to pick me up in time. Well, it's a good exercise, and it's not hot yet, so it's okay
09:05 Tokuko: I still don't like trial knitting patterns, so I took a bath late at night and thought about it, and a good idea came to me.
09:05 Meri: There's something like that
09:05 Tokuko: After all, the bath can bring out something!
09:06 Tokuko: Well, that's fine. I'm talking about parade dyeing.
09:06 Meri: yeah yeah
09:06 Meri: In a word, it was hard.
09:07 Meri: Well, I asked too much.
09:07 Tokuko: I didn't know it would take so long. But that's what it's like to make something that doesn't exist.
09:08 Meri: Starting from scratch.
09:08 Meri: They say they will do hand-dyeing that the dyer has never done before.
09:08 Tokuko: Our common sense and the dye shop's common sense don't match at all, so that's a big deal!
09:09 Meri: It was a lot of trial and error, starting with the unevenness.
09:10 Tokuko: Because there is no image of unevenness. normally.
09:10 Meri: What is Mura? From a place like
09:11 Tokuko: It was difficult to explain how to judge the quality of dyeing!
09:13 Meri: I wrote a long email about hand-dyed yarn. But you're a professional. The finish is great!
09:13 Tokuko: When the last lot arrived, the two of us, this and that! yelled.
09:14 Meri: Yes! It's finally here! Like.
09:14 Tokuko: The exhilaration of that time! No, I'm glad. in time.
09:14 Meri: I can't say enough about the colors. Read more on today's Instagram Live.
09:14 Tokuko: Look!
Unveiling at last!
April 18, 2018
13:16 Meri: Finally! It was long!
13:17 Tokuko: About half a year?
13:17 Meri: Maybe more. Because I thought about it from the composition of the thread.
13:18 Meri: We got samples from people and built the bass from scratch.
13:18 Tokuko: It's a rare bass in the world.
13:18 Meri: Yeah I don't think it's the exact same thread after all
13:19 Meri: Yarn otaku was put to good use
13:20 Tokuko: 50% wool with linen, cotton and silk.
13:21 Meri: Wasn't it 60%?
13:21 Tokuko: Ah, yes. I can't remember.
13:22 Meri: But I feel like cotton linen. It's easy to knit because it contains wool, but it's a very refreshing wool. Soft and cool to the touch.
13:23 Tokuko: Knitting feels like wool. Easy to knit!
13:23 Meri: Oh yeah. feels good
13:23 Meri: I love it. I got a really good yarn!
13:25 Tokuko: I like the color too. See you next time.
13:25 Meri: My name is Parade!
13:26 Tokuko: There were twists and turns. Come to think of it, it's a very turbulent thread.
13:27 Meri: Because I have a strong attachment to it.
13:29 Tokuko: Really! That's why I want everyone to try it.
13:29 Meri: Nice to meet you!
Blossom
April 14, 2018
08:54 Tokuko: It's a little chilly today, so I'm wearing a Fair Isle vest.
08:54 Meri: It's still the season for haori and things like that, isn't it?
08:55 Tokuko: Yes. For some reason, thin cardigans are very popular this year.
08:57 Tokuko: Why didn't I buy this before! And I'm secretly knitting it for next year.
08:57 Meri: I wear layers this time of year.
08:57 Meri: What have you been wearing all this time?
08:57 Meri: Spring means cardigans.
08:58 Tokuko: I can't remember... but I didn't wear a shirt. before.
08:58 Meri: Your body type looks good in a shirt! Because I don't like front-opening shirts.
08:59 Tokuko: I don't know why. I don't know myself.
08:59 Meri: I started knitting Blossom, though. Yay.
08:59 Tokuko: Ah, finally!
09:00 Tokuko: Kits have been on sale since the day before yesterday.
09:00 Meri: The first row was hard, but now I'm having fun knitting it again
09:01 Meri: Maybe Nomad is easier to knit. Because TML doesn't grow
09:01 Tokuko: That's right.
09:02 Tokuko: You've known Mr. Sawada, the designer, for a long time. We first met at Starbucks.
09:02 Meri: Is that so?
09:02 Meri: Why?
09:03 Tokuko: You used to run an amirisu knit cafe in Tokyo, you rented a place.
09:03 Meri: yeah you did
09:04 Tokuko: Before heading there, I was at Starbucks near the station, and people stared at me a lot. I wondered who it was, and it was Mr. Sawada who came to the knit cafe!
09:04 Meri: Hey!
09:04 Meri: And we've been together for a really long time.
09:05 Tokuko: That's right. And finally a designer! Congratulations.
09:05 Meri: You're busy, but you're amazing
09:06 Tokuko: I think it's a good example that you can do anything if you have the motivation, even if you don't have time.
09:07 Meri: Really. I have to emulate!
09:08 Tokuko: Blossom is very nice, so please check it out. Please join KAL too!
09:09 Meri: Samidare has started