Yes, I'm Still Here

Apparently when I write, "I'll give you a real post this weekend," it really means "I'll give you a real post eventually."  But you knew that, didn't you? Let's catch up a little, shall we? 

Last Monday was Patriots' Day, which is a holiday here in Maine and also in Massachusettes {and no Patti, it is not to celebrate the football team ;-)}.  I decided to take the Friday before it and the Tuesday after as vacation time so that I would have a nice loooong weekend; kind of a mini-vacation.  I figured I'd sleep in every day and I had a list of things I wanted to accomplish.  So, what did I do?  I woke up every morning by 6 or 6:30 (even 4:30 one day!), but at least I wasn't waking up to the obnoxious sound of the alarm clock.  I didn't do a single thing that was on my list either. 

In other words, I did what I felt like, when I felt like it.  It was WONDERFUL!

I started my mini-vacation by taking a trip with Patti to Yarn and Fiber for their Friday Night Knitting Club led by the wonderful Gina.

What a great way to kick off a vacation; it was a really good time.  Of course, knitting with a group of friends is always a good time; knitting with this group of friends always makes my face hurt from all the laughing.  Here are a few pics:

 
The Gang
(Sorry Ericka & Chris; I seem to have only captured the backs of your heads)

 
Lora (with her gorgeous new do) & Heather with Stitches
    


Melissa brought Rusty and he actually let me take his picture!  Any other time I've tried to take his picture, he's run away from me.  I guess that means he likes me now :-)


Of course, he had no choice about this  picture; after an evening of romping around the store with Stitches, he was pooped right out!

Naturally, there was yarn purchased.  I went with the intention of picking up some yarn to crochet another shawl like this one.  For that, I picked up some Silky Wool.

  The yarn feels wonderful and it's just the color (or lack thereof) that I was looking for.  I started the shawl that night and have only worked on it at Chicks with Sticks on Tuesday night.  There's not much done yet, but here's a shot of what there is.

I also picked up 2 balls of Kauni Effektgarn

(Yes, the one on the right really is that bright!) I'm thinking smallish wraps or shawls out of both of these.  Time will tell.

That's how I began my mini-vacation; can you guess how I ended it?  Why, by knitting with friends on Tuesday night of course.  Tuesday was an extra special Chicks with Sticks night.  It was school vacation week here in Maine and when it's school vacation, a certain Sheep must knit with others (really, it's the law).  Not only was the Sheep there, but Melissa joined us again and Mel was also there (while Mel is a regular, he has been very busy lately and we haven't seen much of him, so it was a treat to see him).  Melissa, of course, brought Rusty who amazed us all with his drinking water from a bottle capabilities.

(Too bad my camera wouldn't cooperate and take a clear picture; sorry about the blur.)

So, I started and ended my mini-vacation with good friends and spent the time in between spending more time than usual with the world's sweetest baby, 

 

 

and enjoying just doing whatever I wanted to do (or doing nothing). 

What could be better?

Comments

[dana]

Sounds like a marvelous vacation to me! It's nice to kick back and breathe now and again - - glad you took some time for yourself to do just that. :)

[Jeanne]

A truly marvelous vacation! Looks like you had loads of fun.

[trek]

Oh, nice shawl beginning!

[Gina aka Sleepy Eyes]

Ah! I'm still behind on ANY blogging myself, so I totally sympathize. We had the BEST time when you and Patti visited and wish you were there every single week. (a dream...) I know we're planning on coming up this summer. Either June or July. I MUST hug that Clover!!!!

Your crochet is soo pretty - isn't that yarn amazing to work with? Just the right blend of crunchy silk and soft wool. Mmmm....

Have you knit with the Kauni yet?? It's great! Love ya!

[marianne]

Making good times for sure! I'm so glad for you, I know you needed that time, it's always good to spoil one's self now and then :^)
I need a new do... usually I end up with 'new do voodoo' though...
Would ya just look at those big blue eyes!!!

[Sara]

Sounds like a great long week-end! Glad you were able to relax and enjoy yourself.

[Sheepish Annie]

I am so very glad I made it last week. Because I got to see you, Patti, Mel, Melissa...and a dog drinking from a water bottle. That is the stuff that dreams are made of!

I am trying to train the BFK to use a water bottle. It is not going well. Not well at all.

[Chris]

Sounds like a fabulous break! Love the Kauni.

[Amy]

Glad you got a very long weekend to recharge. Clover looks beautiful as usual.

[brenda]

I love those kind of vacations, sounds like you had fun.

[Lora]

Oh Julie it was GREAT seeing you and Patti! I just think the world of you two.
Thanks for the comments on my new hair do!!

PEOPLE, I really didn't have to pee in that picture!! I was just being, well... MYSELF.. GOOFY!

[Lisa]

I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation. We all need time like that once in a while, to do whatever the heck we want!