Ahhh, I Needed That
It was a very relaxing weekend. Saturday knitting ensued ALL DAY. It was heaven. Sunday we headed up to our favorite canyon hideaway...you know where, and had breakfast with Neena, Don and Creed. As has been usual around here this year, there was little precipitation in the valley, but over 7500' the snow came down light, fluffy, deep and constant. The white you see in the window is snow...yes, it is THAT deep. The snow came down so hard we couldn't see a single mountain peak. It was warm and lovely in the 'atmosphere thought to be forgotten'.
Sunday afternoon, along with the rest of the weekend, was spent doing what has become a necessity the past few weekend...resting and knitting. The back continues its slow and steady improvement and knitting time, because of the time spent resting, has been very productive. The shawl last weekend DID take 24 hours and you will see it again when the person who will receive it as a gift is wearing it. Promise.
Monday was warm and sunny and the mountains came out of the clouds. It was an incredibly beautiful day. I didn't take much time for reading blogs but I promise to catch up with everyone this week. My computer at home is dial up (still) and not fun for blogging. It was a relaxing, restful, knitty kind of holiday...the best kind.
Seeing snow that deep and hearing that you have been away in it for a break etc makes me realise how ridiculous we British are when it comes to snow. A slight frosting and people refuse to venture from their houses, do not turn up for work, raid the supermarkets incase of shortages and leave cars in the most dangerous of places. Glad you had a restful time.
Posted by: Tracy | February 22, 2005 at 06:11 AM
Sounds like a lovely warm and cozy weekend! Glad to hear your back is feeling better and that you had a nice time!
Posted by: Kimi | February 22, 2005 at 08:15 AM
I do so love the photos of Utah, thank you. Lived in Logan in the 70's. Best of luck with your back!
Posted by: Sylvia | February 22, 2005 at 08:28 AM
So . . . what did you knit this weekend (she says with faux Jewish-mother inflection).
And, who are you giving the shawl to -- tell!!
Posted by: susan | February 22, 2005 at 08:33 AM
Hi! I've been reading your blog off and on for a few weeks. I am a transplant Utahn now in DC for school. I love all your pictures of the mountains (I miss them so much!) and the snow, and all the commentary on Utah-ish stuff, like KRCL! So I just wanted to say hi, and keep it up! Can I link you on my blog?
Posted by: Mary | February 22, 2005 at 08:01 PM
Your pictures are always just so stunning and I always look forward to them!
I received my wonderful RAOK today and just wanted to say thank you so much! I've been wearing the lip balm all evening and I can't wait to use the cuticle cream.
Thanks again for your thoughtfulness, Margene, you really made my day. :)
Posted by: elisa | February 22, 2005 at 09:19 PM
what beautiful country you live in. the newest shawl is gorgeous!
Posted by: rebecca | February 26, 2005 at 09:39 AM