Reading your comments on the lace saga post, I realized that I had not accurately conveyed my current situation. The lace has simply FLOWN off the needles since I wrote that post. I finished the body of the shawl late last night and will start the border later today when I am fully caffeinated, alone, no distractions, no interruptions. We will meet up with BGFE and #2 Son tomorrow in the Black HIlls, and I am delighted that I will be able to show her a nearly-completed shawl. Keep your fingers crossed for the border :-)
Happiness reigns!