What IS that smell?

It's Thursday morning. The sun is shining gloriously after the last couple of days of rain and cloudiness. And I have today off; it doesn't get much better. However, I'm sitting here at my computer and I'm smelling something. It's not unpleasant, per se, almost like a strong after shave or men's cologne. Either that, or bug spray. I'm sensitive to strong odours; they can, and have, triggered migraines. Therefore, I'd really like to find out where the scent is originating. I can smell it here, in our bedroom, and in the bathroom, just down the hall. It's quite strong in the bathroom, but I can't figure out what it is. Odd. It's a mystery and I WILL figure it out!

Last night, I had a wonderful opportunity to take some great pictures. A storm rolled in over the lake from the south and after it dissipated somewhat, the sunset broke through from the west and created a glorious rainbow that came and went. Some of the time, we could only see a piece of the rainbow, other times the whole rainbow. The colours ranged from a vague hint of colour to a bright, complete spectrum rainbow. So, why am I describing it rather than showing you? Well, I took the camera to the store yesterday, intending to take a couple of pictures of the crochet class I'm teaching (only two women out of the seven registered showed up) and left the camera (and my much-needed sunglasses) there. *sigh* Figures, doesn't it? Perfect photo op and I leave the camera at work.

I'm still knitting like crazy, but nothing's close to completion yet. The flower basket shawl needs another 30 or so rows, I think, before doing the edging, so that's probably the project nearest completion. After finishing the Audrey top, I started another Elsebeth Lavold pattern for myself (Ljod .. I think... from her Viking Collection). It's a sleeveless top with a "four knot" knitted into the front (looks kind of like a celtic knot). I'm into the armhole shaping on the back. I decided to work it in Sirdar Breeze, a blend of cotton and acryilic, in buttermilk, a nice soft yellow. I love the feel of this yarn and the stitch definition is really nice. I have a feeling I'm really going to like wearing this one.

Hmm... either the smell has dissipated somewhat or I'm getting used to it. Either way, I think I'm going to go downstairs, make myself a mug of tea and go sit on the deck for a while with some knitting. And laundry.