…while you’re all waiting for some finished projects to show up here.  (they will and hopefully will be worth the wait).  Here’s an update on Hubby’s Fallout playing…

more animals

I knit away happily, trying very hard to understand what I was watching but I just didn’t get it.

If someone can explain it to me that would be great.  It was interesting and full of knitting but…

This movie was a much better choice.   Loved every moment.

There has been knitting, it just happened before and after the trip.  Here’s a run down.

Another Baby Surprise Jacket, because….

Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8, Yellow is #575,  the other color is a rich, reddish brown #1313 (this picture doesn’t do either color justice.  Better pix to come)

Just a side note, Karabella must have changed mills.  Has any one noticed how much more loosely spun it is?  Not sure I’m liking it and I’m actually a bit annoyed.  This is one of my favorite yarns.  I’ll let you know.  

A sweater for me, it’s about time, the Drops Jacket, of which there are tons of samples on Ravelry. 

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpaca Worsted in Cranberry.  YUM!!

And this showed up in my mail box the day before we left for FL.  I had about 2 mins to flip through it.  OMG!!  I can’t wait to jump in and it totally motivated me to finish the cowl…Crap I’ve been working on that project just a little too long.

Gotta go knit…I’ve missed it.

Can you believe Hubby is kicking me off the computer so he can play Fallout 3. And this after complaining that I haven’t updated in an age….He probably won’t read this for days since he’s glued to his Pip Boy…

So where the hell have I been you ask?  On a much needed vacation with my hubby and also attending the wedding, the beautiful wedding, of some very dear friends.  This is what paradise looks like, Marco Island, Fort Myers, FL.  Not a bad way to spend your time.  I tried to knit.  I even took it down to the pool/beach with me…it just wasn’t happening.

Yes, those are palm trees…palm trees in November.

Congratulations, you guys we love you both so much.

Can life get any better?  Ok, of course it can but in that moment standing on that beach at sunset I couldn’t think of a single thing.

I know it’s so over used but…”Time spent with friends, priceless”.   This was on our last day.  Back to reality in about 2 hours.

The good feeling was so gone when we got off the plane in 50 degree, wet, miserable NY weather….I told you back to reality.  Considering the bride and groom didn’t even get to have a honeymoon (they arrived the day before us 10/31and were on the plane home with us 11/5)  I can only imagine how they felt.  But none the less an amazing time was had by all.

to an earthy blog near you, KNITTING.  In the mean time…Enjoy the color.

Aside from getting some much needed knitting done I plan to watch this movie.  Has anyone seen it yet?  I’ll let you know what I think.  Have a great weekend everyone.

It is definitely a haul but not nearly as much as I’ve done in the past.  There is so much yarn in my stash I just couldn’t justify adding for the sake of adding.  But these I couldn’t resist.

All Socks That Rock Yarn L to R: Rare Gems (these are one of a kind skeins you grab while you can), Mill Ends (another one of a kind) (both lightweight), Pebbles & Nyame (medium weight).  I saw this pattern in the Nyame colorway and fell in love with it.  Even though it’s blueish I think it would work for a boy or girl right?  I hate that color is so associated with gender…

Green Mountain Spinnery: the two “creamy” ones are New Mexico Organic (so delicious)  and the brownish, reddish, with a hint of yellow one is Mountain Mohair in “Spice”.  That last one is for a pair of Sideways Mystery Mittens for my mum (per her request).

And just as I was getting ready to leave the fair grounds, this little gem caught my eye.  I’ve never heard of the company or seen the yarn before but I just couldn’t leave it.  Acquerello 75% Wool, 25% Nylon about 420 yds…I see socks, do you? 

And this…don’t ask.  My sister saw a sample of this pattern while I was standing on the STR line and said she had to have it.  Yes, those are laces up the back…The things we do for love.  Thank God she only wants the waist corset.  But that’s bad enough….. (I’m so grateful right now that she doesn’t read this.  I promise to show pictures when it’s done and I have no idea when that will be….holy crap am I really going to put this on needles?)

So that’s it yall, not much but I’m happy!

This was the kind of day that one attending a sheep and wool festival dreams about.  Cool/cold weather, clear blue sky, bright sunshine, awesome food, great company, lots of sheep and wool. 

Had to give you a “car shot” because I just had to.  You’d think a person would get used to seeing the colors change year after year but no.  It still moves me and this year was special because my aunt, who’s here visiting from Barbados, was so “struck” by it all.  It was like seeing it for the first time.

This was taken about 11am.   It doesn’t even come close to showing how many people where actually there already.  Now I won’t bore you with pictures of the lines and madness over the STR binging that took place.  It was the same as last year (see the 4th and 5th pix down).  I just can’t believe how nuts we all get over this stuff.

This is the other thing, we/I go nuts over…THE FOOD!  If you ever have a chance to attend the festival, you must try this stuff…no words… (that’s mum and sis waiting patiently).

Deep fried, garlicky artichokes, with fresh bread…OMG!

This was other major attraction of the day.  The Ravelry meet up. 

I can’t even begin to guess how many people where standing on the top of this hill.  Amazing. I’ve said it before…what did we all do before Ravelry?

Here are the very necessary animal shots…all beauties.

This one was my favorite…

Look at that face. Those eyes…All he kept doing was nuzzling up to his handler.

But this is really why I fell in love.  Check out the club my boy is a member of (look in the upper left corner).  Awesome right?

Time for more food.  Yes, that’s apple pie a la mode and that is my dad holding it.  I was the only one who bought pie then everyone (mum, sis and aunt) wanted some.  My dad offered to hold since he is diabetic, there was no chance of him having any.  Do you see the measures I have to resort to just to protect my food.  I just love my family.

We watched the dog competition while snacking…

More beauties.

Day’s almost over but we had to have a family shot…sis behind the camera.

For the observant among you, that’s my aran coat.  I decided today was a perfect day for its first wearing.  At first I thought it would be too much but it was bloody cold up there.

This is the first year that I only attended one day but it was so perfect and full, it should be more than enough to hold me over until next year.  Pictures of “the haul” coming tomorrow.

I wanted to have my pre Sheep and Wool day posts all done.  Debate what sweater to wear, things like that but it just didn’t happen.  Man plans and God Laughs…

So until I can get all my post S & W pics up suffice it to say…(the following is a brief conversation with my hubby this morning)

Me: “Honey…so what’s my limit?”

Honey: “As much as you want”

Damn I feel bad about not getting that sweater done yet?   Is he the best or what?

To all attending today and tomorrow….HAVE FUN AND HAPPY SHEEP AND WOOL WEEKEND!

I have the best husband in the entire world! This is the comment he left for me last night.  What do I say to that but I’ll get right on that sweater sweetie and hope you enjoy the post.

Sweetheart,
You need to post more. I miss reading your blog. Maybe you just need another project to work on and post about.

How about a new sweater for me!? Perhaps the pattern that is located on page 110 of Alice Starmore’s Aran Knitting, knit with Araucania Atacama, 100% Alpaca, Color #528 on Addi #2 circs (i prefer a tighter gauge than the listed #7’s).

Thanks baby! I love you! Not only are you the best wife in the world, you’re my best friend too!!!!!!

Oh, did i forget to mention that it would be nice to have by the sheep and wool festival so I can show it off?

PS. This is the sweater he’s referring to…Na Craga.  I can spit that one out on size 2s in 7 days, no problem.

  I don’t know what moves me more,

1.  He reads my blog regularly and does get “concerned” when I don’t post often

2.  That I’m loved by one person so much

3.  That he understands what gauge is

I just saw this here and laughed, that’s me alright.