Expectations Continued
On the way to work yesterday I spotted a woman at the bus stop as she was trying on what surely must have been a hand knit sock. The yarn looked to be a self stripping red, white and blue. The bus was right behind me so she would have been gone by the time I stopped to chat.
The weekend is shaping up. It has even turn into a 4 dayer as the boss finally said it was useless to work when everyone else he knew would be off or only working half a day. Expectations were running high that he'll call it a free day and we are very lucky that he did. (He asked that I keep my cell phone on and that's a small price to pay.)
My Trekking socks have been sorely neglected but, this weekend we expect to take a little Trek of some sort. I didn't expect to have so much trouble with the letter "N", but Smith thought of a great 'thing' and now I can't remember what it was. I expect he will remember and we can find our way to it soon. The TrekAlong Blog has had great participation and many Treks across the country (and world) have been posted. Thank you to all who have enjoyed this summer of the Trek so far.
Tomorrow morning I'll meet up with Shannon (her parents live in SLC and she's here for a visit) and head to Silver Fork and Silver Lake. Our expectations for spotting a moose, or two, are running high. Lisa is also coming through on her way to Seattle and my expectation is that she'll have time to stop. Her expectation is to see a moose (and that's fine if she'd rather search for moose than see me).
As many of you know Stephanie is on a book tour and she's coming to Salt Lake. Vonnie at Black Sheep Wool Company called to let me now and so, expectations are running high that many a SLC knitter will be there. That's one expectation that will surely happen. Mark Friday night, September 8th, on your calender and watch for notice of where the event will be. Don't worry about getting a book as Vonnie will have plenty. The night is expected to be a hum dinger.
Expectations are running high that I'll finish CeCe this weekend. If there isn't time for a photo shoot on the weekend one can be scheduled for July 4th. One way or the other another FO is expected next week (and maybe another pair of socks, too).
You can expect to see me back here Monday and maybe for a quick post Tuesday. Wednesday is iffy as I'd like to hike all day Tuesday. (Any of you Stitch 'n Bitch Grrls want to hike? Smith doesn't have the day off.) I expect to come back to Blogland fully loaded with pictures and some good knitting.
I didn't expect to see July so soon!! Enjoy your weekend and your Holiday!
WOW! We're up to N?!? I'm still on K. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Cara | June 30, 2006 at 05:14 AM
I expect that you will have a fabulous weekend. And I expect to hear all about it.
Posted by: Carole | June 30, 2006 at 05:34 AM
Enjoy the hike! I can't wait to see your pictures, I *expect* they will be beautiful, as always!
Posted by: Zarah | June 30, 2006 at 05:34 AM
I expect you'll have a wonderful long weekend filled with fiber, friends, and family. And I expect I'll see you back here next week with some gorgeous photos!
Posted by: Susan | June 30, 2006 at 05:57 AM
I expected a beauty shot. Next time? :-}
Posted by: Lee Ann | June 30, 2006 at 06:03 AM
I'd love to go hiking, but I'm pretty sure it'd be awful with my kiddo! Have fun!
Posted by: Lauren | June 30, 2006 at 06:05 AM
I hope that all of your expectations for a fabulous weekend are fulfillled and I expect that we will all enjoy the visual representations of it next week. Have a good one!
Posted by: hillary | June 30, 2006 at 06:22 AM
Have a great time trekking!
Can't wait to see CeCe.
Posted by: Sarah HB | June 30, 2006 at 06:47 AM
xtra special xtrodinary xpectations
hey you're at N not x
great long weekends for all; i'm going to a concert with my younger DD
that red white and blue yarn might be Regia; i have some and there might be a photo of my ufo on my blog
Posted by: marie in florida | June 30, 2006 at 06:55 AM
Could I send you my Yarn Harlot books so you can get them signed for me? :) (That is the first thought I had when I read she was going to SLC) I fear treks around here will be a letdown for my Trekking sock after Nawlins.
Posted by: Paula | June 30, 2006 at 07:08 AM
With that much expectation, I expect something unexpected will happen. You can tell us all about it next week.
Posted by: Lucia | June 30, 2006 at 07:32 AM
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Martha | June 30, 2006 at 07:40 AM
Oh, what a wonderful gift from your boss! I've got the same thing, but I was planning on going to Steamy Hell's Kitchen -- I mean NYC -- to bring Abigail down to move in with the boyfriend. Now I've got a sick or hurt doggy that might keep me at home.
Posted by: Norma | June 30, 2006 at 07:41 AM
Sounds like a great long weekend you have planned! And now I can't wait to see what creative thing "N" will be!
Posted by: Anne | June 30, 2006 at 07:50 AM
I expect you'll have a great weekend and holiday. And thanks for the information on the dp needle stitch holders. I expect I'll be ordering them soon.
Posted by: Lisa | June 30, 2006 at 07:52 AM
I *expect* to truly enjoy all the photos and knitting reports next week! Have a wonderfully fun and safe holiday weekend Margene. :)
Posted by: Laura | June 30, 2006 at 08:59 AM
Sounds like some great expectations! ;-)
I hoping to get a few treks in this weekend as well and my sock is flying now that I've focuse my attentions on it.
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | June 30, 2006 at 09:11 AM
Have a great weekend. Lots of expectations out there, but I imagine you'll manage to meet them all.
Posted by: Stephanie | June 30, 2006 at 09:11 AM
what Great Expectations!
(Sorry, couldn't resist!) :) Have a great long weekend!
Posted by: Aija | June 30, 2006 at 09:14 AM
have a splendid long weekend!
Posted by: regina | June 30, 2006 at 10:08 AM
Have a wonderful long weekend, Margene! :)
Posted by: Nonnahs | June 30, 2006 at 10:18 AM
Have a great time!!
Posted by: Starry | June 30, 2006 at 10:20 AM
Sounds like fun weekend plans -- have a great time.
About Stephanie coming to SLC, did you mean on Friday, the 7th or Saturday, the 8th? I would love to come meet her; however, the 7th is my birthday and my entire "crew" is taking me to see Pirates. Let's see, Stephanie, or Johnny Depp, hmmmmmmm. Gotta' go with Johhny!
Posted by: Kristy | June 30, 2006 at 10:34 AM
Ooops, disregard that last post. I just figured out it is Sept 8, not July 8. So, so sorry!
Posted by: Kristy | June 30, 2006 at 10:36 AM
I expected cheese and crackers with that whine.
Oops, sorry, wrong blog. lol
Posted by: Dave Daniels | June 30, 2006 at 10:46 AM
Enjoy your weekend. We'll await the pics
Posted by: Isela | June 30, 2006 at 11:08 AM
I love a woman whose vocabulary includes the word "humdinger." You just don't hear it enough anymore.
Have a wonderful weekend, Margene. I will be side by side with you in spirit, working on Most Boring Sock in Existence #2 (having finished MBSE #1 last night). :)
Posted by: Bakerina | June 30, 2006 at 01:14 PM
Well have a great surprise 4 day weekend!
Posted by: Rebekah | June 30, 2006 at 02:31 PM
Wishing you and yours a relaxing weekend!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 30, 2006 at 02:59 PM
have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: mrspilkington | June 30, 2006 at 05:24 PM
Wow, you have a lot of expectations going there, grrl, but it does sound like you will be having a fun-filled weekend....I hope to have a FO by the end, too. Have a great time wherever you hike, and I will be looking forward to pictures. What about Saturday Sky? Look for thunderheads over at my place.
Posted by: Birdsong | June 30, 2006 at 05:49 PM
I xpect that we shall see lots of pictures next week, because I xpect that you will have lots of fun. Have a safe holiday!
Posted by: Pat K | June 30, 2006 at 06:38 PM
What Greaat Expectations, Margene! And you are right in the MY expectations for seeing a moose or two are also high....perhaps I can see a moose AND run across you on the trail :)
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs | June 30, 2006 at 08:39 PM
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend that's meeting at least some of your expectations.
Posted by: Chris | July 01, 2006 at 04:59 PM