Sockapal2za for ME!!!
This is just too funny. There are 350+ people in the Sockapal2za sock exchange and how could it be that someone I know (when I don't know that many participants) is my pal? I remember when Beth got the name of her pal and said it was someone she knew. It never entered my head that it would/could be me. I watch knit her Sockapal2za socks and she had quite a saga of patterns and yarn. She finished the socks on Wednesday night! That's cutting it close, grrlfriend. I even made a comment the day she showed the box she was sending out to her pal. So, when I saw THIS on my door step, I knew immediately who my pal was and that the socks were red...a perfect, perfect shade of RED.
Inside the box was a treasure trove of goodies. There were treats for my boyz, postcards from Cincinnati, a lovely letter (you are too kind, Beth), and the left over Twinkletoes from her gorgeous Charlotte’s Web. I see more socks in my future with this lovely yarn as its in my favorite colors. Thank you, thank you Beth for a lovely pair of gorgeous red socks. They will make my winter bright and happy!
LOVE the lace cuff. 
My pal received her Socks and she loves them! Erika is ill at this time and if she blogs about them I'll let you know.
Thank you, thank you Beth! I'm dancing in red socks...woohoo!
It has been fun, fun. I'll play a third time if you decide to do it again, Alison! Thank you!
Lovely socks!
Posted by: Kathleen | September 22, 2005 at 05:23 AM
Sockapal2za sounds like fun! I may have to join if there is a second one :-)
Posted by: Kim | September 22, 2005 at 05:28 AM
So much fun in your life! What lovely socks and gifts.
Posted by: Teresa C | September 22, 2005 at 05:42 AM
I'm so glad you like them Margene!
After all your UT wildflower pictures I felt lucky to find an OH wildflower one to send - and there it is on top in your picture. :)
Posted by: Beth | September 22, 2005 at 06:21 AM
Aren't you glad they're not green?! :) The socks look great!
Posted by: Teri | September 22, 2005 at 06:53 AM
Fantastic socks! You make deadline knitting sound worthwhile! (And I am SO bad at deadline knitting.)
Posted by: Laurie | September 22, 2005 at 07:00 AM
Lovely socks! It was SO MUCH FUN to play, huh? My pal received hers yesterday and sent me the nicest email. I haven't gotten mine yet. Do you think they forgot me? ;-)
Posted by: Cara | September 22, 2005 at 07:06 AM
How cool is that? You received gorgeous red socks knit by someone you know.
Posted by: Bliss | September 22, 2005 at 07:12 AM
Oh, what a wonderful package. The red socks are DIVINE! You're a lucky girl, Our Margene.
Posted by: Norma | September 22, 2005 at 07:41 AM
That's a good one! Very bright, very fun socks. ; )
Posted by: Vicki | September 22, 2005 at 08:28 AM
Beautiful socks and what a great color for you! So glad you liked your socks.
Posted by: Wanda | September 22, 2005 at 09:10 AM
Great socks and what a kick that your pal was you friend! The Sockapalooza exchanges have been so much fun -- do I dare hope that Alison will host another???
Posted by: nona | September 22, 2005 at 09:40 AM
I've been admiring (and coveting) those lovely socks for weeks over on Beth's blog...If they can't be mine, I'm glad they're yours!!
I have a Q...doesn't Smith like hand knit socks? I don't think I recall seeing a "manly" pair around these parts :)
Posted by: Debi | September 22, 2005 at 09:44 AM
Red's my favorite color, too. They look awesome, Margene.
Posted by: Carole | September 22, 2005 at 10:13 AM
That's so fun! And what gorgeous socks too!
Posted by: Sarah | September 22, 2005 at 11:19 AM
That is a funny coincidence. And those are some nice red socks!
Posted by: Kim/Chef Messy | September 22, 2005 at 11:44 AM
They are beautiful! And what a generous pal. :)
Posted by: Liz | September 22, 2005 at 01:17 PM
those are beautiful!
Posted by: marti | September 22, 2005 at 02:06 PM
What a fun package! Love the color of those socks (and love the variegated yarn you got from yr pal).
enjoy!!!
Posted by: regina | September 22, 2005 at 03:47 PM
Margene, you do know that beth used my "freakishly" long foot to measure the length. So...if you decide that you just can't stand those socks, you can send 'em on my way! I know that they'll fit me. LOL! I LOVE that yarn. I bet that it feels incredible on your toe-sies!
Enjoy. They're wonderful.
Posted by: angela | September 22, 2005 at 05:27 PM
Look at all of those goodies...you sure had a special pal :o)
I have not done the sockapaloza yet...
But I think I will jump on the band wagon if Alison decides to go for a three-peat!
Fun post!
Donna
Posted by: Miz Booshay | September 23, 2005 at 11:42 AM