This is what it looked like in SLC on Friday, gray and theatening. And to make matters worse we had no Internet at work ALL day? Friday is a slow day anyway, but with no one around AND no on-line entertainment, you can bet is was a snore. It was a good thing that I had Alice Munro's new book, Runaway, with me (and that is was a great read!). It was THE most deadly dull day in a very long time as I didn't have a single blog to read or pal to email. It was late when I came home from dinner and found loads of comments from many, many others of you who couldn't go to the land of bloggers and fibery goodness, MSWF. Miss Julia had rallied the troups and launched a plan to have everyone gather together and share what the few, the sad, who were left behind were doing while awaiting word from mecca.
So here is what a Saturday is like at my place. Smith and I try to eat as well as we can during the week. But, on Saturday morning (and Sunday) we have coffee and croissants in bed. (We have cookies after dinner, too.) It's a real treat and a way to make the weekends special. This is a quiet Saturday, as I don't have to teach my needlepoint class or do anything much, except make it to the gym. That means a day to relax and knit and check out blogland, while spending some time with all of you. There is nothing quiet like hanging out with friends....dont' you think?
Mmmm...now I want to head into town to pick up some croissants! Better make mine chocolate. :)
Posted by: Liz | May 07, 2005 at 05:40 AM
That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate a weekend. Thanks for posting - I'll get mine up today.
Posted by: Laurie | May 07, 2005 at 05:54 AM
That sounds like a fabulous way to kick off the weekend.
I'm not at MSW, so I'll be lounging, knitting, and cleaning. It may not be exciting, but it will be relaxing.
Posted by: Dawn | May 07, 2005 at 06:28 AM
Rainy Saturday here in Rhode Island. Since I won't be at the MSW,I'll be making my own fun. Today I'll ply some singles to test swatch for my daughter's wedding stole. Of course,I'll finish my Opal Rodeo socks as well. We must not be too sad missing all the fun at MSW. Love your pic of SLC even if the weather is threatening.
Posted by: Cindy D | May 07, 2005 at 06:35 AM
Croissants - yummy!! Happy Saturday, Margene.
Posted by: Jackie | May 07, 2005 at 06:54 AM
You're a woman after my own heart...I'll be picking up the croissants and pain au chocolat after little person's dance class...except I think I'll be eating mine while I work at the computer :-( However, pastis and a little afternoon snack will be served on the balcony. Who needs Maryland?
(sniff...)
It's a gorgeous day here in Montréal, finally, so I will enjoy my day right where I am. Thanks for posting, Margene, and happy weekend!
Posted by: Lee Ann | May 07, 2005 at 08:09 AM
Oooohhh. That sounds like fun. Can I join you guys? I'll bring the jam! ;)
Posted by: Wendy | May 07, 2005 at 08:54 AM
We've been doing the special food treat on the weekends too. It's fun to look forward to it!
Our local Farmer's Market opens today, so I'll make a stop there before work.
Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Melanie | May 07, 2005 at 09:23 AM
SLC's gray and threatening is MUCH more picturesque than New Haven. It's just gross here.
Posted by: Lauren | May 07, 2005 at 09:47 AM
I'm thinking I'll make some croissants this afternoon ... That is, if it isn't sickly humid again. Can't do much baking when you're wilting.
No MSWF, but at least I've got the Guild. Off to try learning to spin!
Posted by: Sara* | May 07, 2005 at 09:57 AM
Woo Hoo, Margene! Par-tay! I'm off to run errands, but check back with me later in the day. Not Bitter here in California, either.
Posted by: Celia | May 07, 2005 at 11:34 AM
You can see more of the mountains where you are. They are covered with clouds here in Layton. I hope to have something posted on my blog by the end of the day. Happy knitting :)
Posted by: Kim | May 07, 2005 at 12:30 PM
I'm not in MD, either, but I did score with some nice sale yarn from a local shop that's closing. So at least my stash is having a good day! Our weather cheered up, too--it didn't get too far above 60, but the sun came out in the afternoon and we didn't get as much rain as we could have, so that's something!
Posted by: Deb | May 07, 2005 at 04:45 PM
coffee and croissants sounds wonderful. love the picture of the mountains too.
Posted by: michele | May 07, 2005 at 06:44 PM
I decided to post my Saturday night activity, instead of being bitter... thanks again for the Not In Maryland support...happy weekend :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann | May 07, 2005 at 09:13 PM
Hey Margene, hello from the Happy Place!
Posted by: claudia | May 07, 2005 at 10:18 PM
Claudia can't resist the nose rubbing, even though it's only Saturday. Well, just for that. I'm posting tomorrow too! Pass me another croissant. . .
Posted by: juliafc | May 07, 2005 at 10:36 PM
Ah, I'm not in Maryland either, and I just figured that I'd have a great weekend anyway. (Of course, I got a wheel for mother's day, but I'm sure that doesn't figure into it at all...) I've been thinking about your post from the other day (bitter), and contrary to the idea that it's not very zen to be bitter, if you think about it as just part of the balance, then it makes more sense. You can't be really happy about something unless you also can feel really bad about something in the same measure. So go kick something and self-medicate with chocolate! Yea, you!
I'm just bitter that I lived in Baltimore for 2 years prior to moving down here, and never knew MS&W existed while I was there. Darn, I'm a doofus. ;-)
Posted by: Jenny in NC | May 08, 2005 at 07:38 PM