Life is Good

This could easily be the last word on Rhinebeck. Please bear with my belated posting. With unprecedented rainfall of Noah's ark magnitude this month, I have to admit I was a little worried about Rhinebeck this year.  Not worried in the way that could make me consider cancelling plans mind you, but the kind of concern that made me think about packing parkas, boots, mittens, galoshes, and any other gear that would allow me to admire yarn for as long as possible. But joy of joys, the rain stopped and the sun burst out from behind the clouds.  Sara, Heather, Gi and I hit the road bright and early for the pilgrimage northward. Upon arrival in Rhinebeck we came across a slew of familiar faces - Cassie, Valentina, Cassie, Juno, Jackie, and other giddy knitters who quickly drew us into the fray. Not only was there success in our quest for yarn, but being the enablers that we are, several knitters were seduced by the hypnotic twists of the drop spindle and behold, new spinners were born. In classic form, I forgot my camera, but I'm sure there are enough Rhinebeck photos to be found elsewhere. Driving back into the city with a full moon over Manhattan, complete with the knowledge that B had prepared a home-cooked dinner to serve upon my arrival, made for a perfect end to a perfect day.  Needless to say I slept like the proverbial log. 

The aftermath. 

The haul included some dyed locks and 2 skeins of Licorice Twist from the Spinners Hill, the subject of some jealousy as I got the last of the bunch. The Fold offered up some lovely teal wool for spinning and Socks that Rock yarn in green and black, blue, purple combo to make ........socks of course. I'll finally be a member of the Clapotis club now that I picked up this blue and green Brooks Farm Harmony (a mohair, silk, and wool blend). I finished off the loot with some burgandy merino lace weight; kiri here I come. Add all this to a belly full of lamb chili, fried dough, lamb ravioli, apple cider, and more friends than I can accurately count, and you have a very, very, very good day.

Comments

[valentina]

No, seriously, if you don't like the Licorice Twist all that much, I'll gladly take it off your hands. No need to keep it if you don't like it, you know. ;p

[juno]

You've got potential yarn thieves lined up for that twisty yarn, don't you? If you should decide you don't need it and Valentina is unable to fulfill her responsibilities, I'd be happy to be the 1st runner up.

I'm generous that way.

[yooper mom]

I think I should be first in line by virtue of my lofty status. I think I need to find a festival.

[jess]

is there no one who escaped rhinebeck without succumbing to brooks farms? i think not :) can't wait to see your kiri.