KNITTING BLOGOSPHERE (AKP) -- Knitting authorities searching for banned substances found no evidence of doping in an overnight raid on the residence of Team First Sweater's And Knitting at The Knitting Olympic Games.
While the knit police were searching the residences early Sunday morning, the International Knitting Olympic Committee also conducted unannounced, out-of-competition drug tests on one Team Sweater athlete.
"We were concerned something might be going on with And Knitting after we found empty bottles near knitting needles and swatches'' authorities said. A spokesman said later Sunday morning that "...at the moment, nothing of significance has emerged, as the bottles appeared to have contained only performance dehancing substances like prosecco and beer, and that no one had been placed under investigation".
"I am very angry,'' said And Knitting's Amy. "While I admit to knitting while drinking in the past, I've never consumed performance enhancing substances like some other knitters whose names I'll leave unsaid. Right now, if you want to cheat, you can. You do what all those guys do".
The Knitting Olympics feature the most rigorous drug testing in competitive knitting history. Earlier in the week, a suspiciously productive knitlete was expelled from the Olympics after testing positive for an illegal stimulant.
Various and Sundry Links - February 19 2006
- Woo hoo -- Shani Davis! Confidential to Chad Hedrick: You are a dick.
- The Knitting Olympics Drinking Game with commentary
- Halloween on Ice [via]
- Why can't we see all of the Olympics on the Web? [via]
- passenger’s asses fitting into my personal space like a pornographic jig-saw puzzle - Letter from Continental Airlines Seat 29E
- food landscape [via]
- Another way to get your required daily allowance of Guinness
- Beautiful paintings of an abandoned shopping mall
- Here I Am Taking My Own Picture - Angry Knitter makes it to the New York Times
Per your comment on my blog:
That was funny...(ok, i admit after your 2nd comment!)...I was really scratching my head, because my best friend works for heineken...I know I was drunk last night, but not so drunk I forgot where I was! haha!
Gotta stay away from the press after a few drinks, or you'll go running at the mouth!
Posted by: Julsey | February 19, 2006 at 12:07
i have not watched the winter olympics and have not participated in the knitting olympics, either. i think i am a bad person.
Posted by: natasha | February 19, 2006 at 22:39
knitting under the influence is a pretty serious offense young lady. but KUI while representing your country is punishable by law. you are hereby sentenced to a lifetime of knitting with sayelle.
Posted by: kate | February 20, 2006 at 08:01
Because of the way I made those comments it caused a lot of confusion and pain for all those people and obviously that’s not something I want to do so, firstly, I’d like to apologize to them. Obviously, the message that came through was not something that I would promote or what I’m about in any aspect of my knitting career.
Posted by: Amy | February 20, 2006 at 09:13
Hahahahahahaha....I am really enjoying your Olympic troubles. Lost of privacy is the price of fame. Now, you have to be careful of what you throw in your trash.:-)
Posted by: Oiyi | February 20, 2006 at 12:27
Dude. Drunk knitting! Just say no!
Posted by: Aimee | February 22, 2006 at 10:42
I think I spot my favorite Beajoulai Nouveau.
Posted by: Sarah | February 23, 2006 at 06:54
Beaujolais Nouveau is so yummy. I'm always a bit disappointed when the supply is over each year.
Posted by: Amy | February 23, 2006 at 07:09