Making the Best of Things

While the weekend was full of fun, frivolity, fiber and friends, it wasn't full of Norma and I missed her terribly...we all did!   Every time I saw a beautiful view or had a great time, I thought of Norma and how she should be here.  We will make up for it when she comes out later, but you were missed so much Norma!!

After we found out Norma wasn't going to make it (Kim was able to cancel her flight) Anne let me know she was still up for some fun on Friday. I was more than willing!  We had breakfast with Cheryl and then headed to Black Sheep for some retail therapy. Susan met us and helped me find a red better suited to the other colors of my EPS. (Thanks Susan!)  It was such a beautiful day all the way around and it was great to spend time with Anne.

Saturday, that wonderful thing called serendipity did come our way as Susan and I met up with Teri at Three Wishes and promptly bumped into Marcia (literally!).  It was fun to fiber shop, laugh and chat together.  (I did purchase some goodies, but they're gifts.) Retail therapy did it's job this weekend as did time with grrlfriends!

Saturday afternoon the SnBer's were invited to Cheryl's for a Holiday gathering. Cheryl knows how to host a party and we enjoyed wearing our crowns of gold from the Christmas Cracker's she had for each of us. The SnB gang now has a signature 'adult' beverage called the Mimsical.  It's the creation by our dear Mim (who apparently does a good job of designing more than knits) and comprises of a G & T with a bit of pomegranate liquor...we call it yummy and festive, too!

Because the guest room went unused there was time to finish plying the beautiful Cosmos singles and now have about 700 yds for a Feather and Fan Stole.  A little quite time here and there gave me a chance to start a new project...more knitting the blues, as I started Véonik’s Woolen Gloves.  Don't you just love the Apple Pie Cornflower Blue yarn?

Smith and I made it to Silver Fork for the first time in weeks and it renewed our frenzied souls.  It was wonderful to be in the mountains with the blue sky and pure white snow.  We also carried off a successful Mitten photo shoot...details to come!  Happy Monday, everyone.

Comments

[Laurie]

It was a good weekend despite your disappointment.

[Carole]

Sounds like you certainly made the best of your weekend. As for the "guest room" don't you mean "Carole's room"? LOL

[Teresa C]

Glad to see you made the best of it, but I know in your mind it was all a little tainted. Better times to come!

[deb]

Wow - you sure know how to make yourself feel better!

[Chris]

It sounds like a lovely weekend, even without Norma - esp the party at Cheryl's!

[Norma]

Oh, Cheryl's party looks da bomb, complete with Christmas crackers!!!! Love it. I had a mopey weekend, but since talking to you last night, I've bounced back. We'll make it happen soon!

[Stitch-n-Snitch]

Thanks for ringing me up; it was fun! ;)

[Anne]

Lovely to see you and Cheryl! Anxiously awaiting your EPS swatch in that lovely Silky Wool!

[scoutj]

I'm glad you had a good weekend despite your grrlfriend not being able to come join you.

[Wool Winder]

I know it wasn't the same without Norma, but it still sounds like fun.

[Danielle]

Sorry that your plans were a bust, but sounds like you found some other things to keep you busy! Your gloves will be lovely.

[marie in florida]

a very nice weekend. and those long gloves, beautiful!

[Erin]

Sorry your plans were changed but looks like you had a wonderful weekend despite it all.

[Hillary]

Those long gloves will be wonderful. sorry your weekend plans didn't turn out as you expected. It sounds like you had a great time anyway.

[Ruth]

Looks like you made the best of a bad situation. It's always dicey flying in or out of snow zones in December ... sometime I'll tell you about the trip that ended our going back to Iowa for Christmas.

[Heather Joins The Round]

It was great seeing you Saturday! I am really excited about the sweater project, and I want to thank you for your encouragement!

[Cheryl S.]

You certainly had a full weekend, and it was great to see you. Those gloves are totally gorgeous!

[Birdsong]

The party looks like a smashing (or better, smashed, thanks to Mimsicals?) success, and I am glad you had lots of holiday fun as a consolation!

[Tan]

I'm glad you made the best of your weekend. It looks as if you had a good time.

[Kim D.]

Sorry that Norma didn't make it. It sounds like you had a lot of fun. The apple pie yarn looks beautiful. I think I'll have to do some retail therapy of my own.

[Rachel]

Happy Monday to you too and the best of weeks to follow :)

[Beth S.]

Oh, I love Christmas crackers! I wish they were better known over here...

And I guess you made some pretty good lemonade (er, Mimsicals?) out of the lemons that Mother Nature handed you this weekend. ;-)

[Sarah]

Glad you were able to have a nice weekend despite the disappointment.

[KarenJoSeattle]

Though nothing could really replace the visit of a friend, your weekend looks wonderful. The EPS yarns look wonderful, too. I look forward to seeing your plan.

[Kathleen]

Happy Monday! If you say so. Sounds like a fun weekend despite the lack of Norma. :(

[Kristine]

What a beautiful snowy mountain vista! Makes me long to get out of the hectic city for some peace, quiet and fresh air!

[Teyani]

sounds like you had a wonderous weekend, despite the lack of Norma... those mitss are lovely - and so is your completed handspun. wow.

[Tonia]

Sounds like you were able to make the best of it.

[Wanda]

I'm sorry the weather wreaked havoc with your plans. Sounds like you were still able to have a good time.