So Long for Now
Yesterday was so beautiful and I caught this shot just as the clouds slipped away from the mountains. See the new snow? Brrr, it was a cold day.
The trip has begun and we'll be in the East by 4:30 EDT. Just to show you how much I love you, arrangements have been made with two very nice Stitch 'n Bitch grrls (both blogless) to guest blog while I'm away. Karen, who is an excellent knitter, dyer and spinner, and who is also helping with the Twisted Knitters, will be sharing her beautiful knits and some spinning (at least that's my guess. She's full of surprises.
Val is also an excellent knitter (don't let her tell you otherwise) and she has a new grandbaby grrl which she'll surely brag about (and show a picture or two). Val may have a story or two to tell too, as she has a great imagination. Go for it Val!
I appreciate both Val and Karen for their willingness to show off their talents and take over the helm. The comments will still go to my email address so they will not be able to answer your questions, but both are determined to get as many comments as they can (because they've been challenge by Susan). They will both be paid in fiberous goodies from Rhinebeck.
One purple sock is finished. The second should be done before I arrive at Rhinebeck! Yarn for a simple stockinette sock is packed and so is my other knitting. The Buffalo scarf turned out beeoootifully...oh, it is so soft. Pictures of it in action will come later.
You were all so helpful with suggestions on flying, which doesn't sound as daunting as it did. Thank you, thank you. Norma said I could blog from her place, but I think I'll let her do the blogging and take a break while the guest bloggers are in charge. You may spot me on her blog and in the 'after Rhinebeck' reports. I promise to make a full report as soon as I can, as soon as I get back to dealing with real life. It may take a few days of short posts to tell you everything.
If you want to join the Twisted Knitters and join in dyeing, spinning and knitting, you can still email me at TwistandKnit at gmail dot com, BUT I will not be able to add you as an author, or to the side bar, until I return after the 25th. Thank you for your patience. Karen has added a tutorial on crock pot dyeing and there are some good links for dyeing info on the sidebar, thanks to Marcia.
See you on the 26th of October and to the rest of you who will be at Rhinebeck....see you soon!! Yee Haw!! (Eh, Vicki?)
Travel safe, my friend. See you in 3 sleeps.
Posted by: Carole | October 17, 2006 at 04:56 AM
Have a safe and fun trip! See you Saturday I hope. :)
Posted by: Karen | October 17, 2006 at 05:23 AM
Yee Haw, indeed!! Oh, I just can't wait.
And good luck with that "few days of short posts" thing to tell the story upon your return. A few days of LONG posts or SEVERAL days of short posts, is more like it! ; )
Here's another one for the road: Yee Haw!! See you in a couple of days! (Get that? "SEE you"!)
Posted by: Vicki | October 17, 2006 at 05:28 AM
Have a safe and fun trip!
Posted by: Alison | October 17, 2006 at 05:39 AM
Have a great trip M!! And I can't wait to see you return with Flat Scout!
Posted by: scoutj | October 17, 2006 at 05:54 AM
Just remember, what happens at Rhinebeck, stays at Rhinebeck. ;-)
Posted by: Cara | October 17, 2006 at 06:01 AM
We look to welcome you to the Least Coast!
Posted by: Laurie | October 17, 2006 at 06:05 AM
Have a great trip! See you soon!!
Posted by: Kathy | October 17, 2006 at 06:24 AM
Have a safe and fun trip, Margene! I shall enjoy your guest bloggers and look forward to your Rhinebeck report upon your return.
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | October 17, 2006 at 06:59 AM
Have a safe trip! Hopefully I'll see you at Rhinebeck!
Posted by: Kelly | October 17, 2006 at 07:00 AM
Have a lovely trip!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 17, 2006 at 07:21 AM
Have a wonderful trip. I hope to meet you at Rhinebeck!
Posted by: Nancy | October 17, 2006 at 07:23 AM
Hve a great trip and I'll see you soon!
Posted by: Risa | October 17, 2006 at 07:43 AM
Have a great trip! How clever of you to get Karen and Val to blog while you're gone. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they have to say.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | October 17, 2006 at 08:25 AM
Am I allowed to up their comment count by commenting shamelessly and repeatedly even if I have nothing to say? I can't wait to see you at Rhinebeck.
Posted by: Lucia | October 17, 2006 at 08:26 AM
Beautiful photos - the sock and scarf are SO YUMMY! The mountain chill sounds SO SNUGGLY! I seriously MUST make myself an everyday-type cardigan.
Have the very best time at Rhinebeck and hug Norma and Carole and Jessie and everybody! See ya when you come back. Safe travel to you and Mr. Smith who will surely be the star attraction. But oh wait, he'll have some competition if Dale goes! heh Have fun! :)
Posted by: Laura | October 17, 2006 at 09:14 AM
I wish you safe travels and tons of Rhinebeck fun.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | October 17, 2006 at 09:21 AM
Have fun! Wish I could be there (It's not looking like it's going to work out for us to come, but I'll think about you and Isela having fibery fun all weekend!) and I hope you have a fabulous time! Looking forward to the guest bloggers, too. I've met both of them once or twice and I know what talented girls they are!
Posted by: Kim | October 17, 2006 at 11:04 AM
Oh, I love the Whitby pattern. I've made it twice, with great results both times.
Have a safe trip! I'll see you in a few days.
Posted by: Ruth | October 17, 2006 at 11:20 AM
So jealous. I hope you enjoy it and document it down to the tiniest detail so I can attend vicariously.
Posted by: Carrie | October 17, 2006 at 11:58 AM
Have a safe trip! Hope to see you at Rhinebeck.
Posted by: Christina | October 17, 2006 at 12:19 PM
Hope you have a safe trip and a wonderful time at Rhinebeck!
Posted by: Susan | October 17, 2006 at 12:20 PM
Have a great time and make sure you use that new camera a LOT. I love the glimpse of the scarf - I really want one!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 17, 2006 at 01:13 PM
Have a wonderful time and a safe journey!
Sharlene
Posted by: Sharlene | October 17, 2006 at 01:19 PM
Your knits look so at peace together.. and full of winter promise! I am looking forward to the guest bloggers and already sent off bon voyage and shopping list... but I know you will be having lots of fun hugging everyone.
Posted by: Birdsong | October 17, 2006 at 02:19 PM
I know you'll have a great time! I can't believe you're coming all the way out east, and I won't get to see you...
Posted by: Sneaksleep | October 17, 2006 at 02:39 PM
Have a great trip, see you there!
Posted by: Ann | October 17, 2006 at 02:58 PM
Have a great trip!
Posted by: Nonnahs | October 17, 2006 at 06:52 PM
Have a great trip. I always look forward to guest bloggers - you just never know what they'll say!
Posted by: Theresa | October 19, 2006 at 12:07 AM
Have a safe journey and enjoy the trip!
Posted by: Wanda | October 19, 2006 at 02:21 PM
Have fun in Rhinebeck!! Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back.
Posted by: Chris | October 20, 2006 at 07:15 AM