Since Rhinebeck, I've had much to do away from the screen and a rise in the amount of stuff to do ON the screen, so I'll apologize in advance. Things will even out soon. I am a bad commenter, emailer, responder, etc. But October in New England has always been a month to cram stuff in as the leaves change and the weather stays nice., and I've been cramming.
Here's a little recap of my week since Rhinebeck.
Monday, I shopped, did laundry, put away my new stuff, and managed to do all the other crap that didn't happen on the weekend while I was in NY State.
Tuesday's my day to volunteer at the elementary school, after which 4 kids came over for the afternoon. I got a few emails sent and might have even read a blog. Maybe.
And Wednesday?
Maya informed me that I was a chaperone for the sixth grade's big trip to the Mega Corn Maze. News to me, but hey. At least I had good company. ( You may recognize Amy from previous posts - she's one of my Wednesday knitters, now with a daughter in M's class).
Here was my little team.
And here's a portion of the 10 acre maze. Imagine it full of hundreds of 11 and 12 year olds, which is an awesome sight, and makes for a hilarious day. Our little team finished in 1.5 hours, putting us solidly in the middle. Way to go.
I knit striped legwarmers in the car on the way there and back.
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Thursday, I started the pattern for the Mulled Cider sweater coat while they were in school, and then celebrated my 15th wedding anniversary with Craig at Zoe's 1st grade Open House that night. Afterwards, we had a bottle of champagne, as we should.
Friday, I finished writing the Mulled Cider pattern, helped with the school book fair and shopped for Halloween duds. Then we made cookies.
Saturday, we were off to King Richard's Faire. And for the first time ever, we rented costumes. You haven't lived until you've had 5 oblivious pre teen girls in the costume hut at a crowded fair, in front of the mirrors, for an hour. And that's before they helped ME find an outfit.
They met lovely people.
Here's a little recap of my week since Rhinebeck.
Monday, I shopped, did laundry, put away my new stuff, and managed to do all the other crap that didn't happen on the weekend while I was in NY State.
Tuesday's my day to volunteer at the elementary school, after which 4 kids came over for the afternoon. I got a few emails sent and might have even read a blog. Maybe.
And Wednesday?
Maya informed me that I was a chaperone for the sixth grade's big trip to the Mega Corn Maze. News to me, but hey. At least I had good company. ( You may recognize Amy from previous posts - she's one of my Wednesday knitters, now with a daughter in M's class).
Here was my little team.
And here's a portion of the 10 acre maze. Imagine it full of hundreds of 11 and 12 year olds, which is an awesome sight, and makes for a hilarious day. Our little team finished in 1.5 hours, putting us solidly in the middle. Way to go.
I knit striped legwarmers in the car on the way there and back.
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Thursday, I started the pattern for the Mulled Cider sweater coat while they were in school, and then celebrated my 15th wedding anniversary with Craig at Zoe's 1st grade Open House that night. Afterwards, we had a bottle of champagne, as we should.
Friday, I finished writing the Mulled Cider pattern, helped with the school book fair and shopped for Halloween duds. Then we made cookies.
Saturday, we were off to King Richard's Faire. And for the first time ever, we rented costumes. You haven't lived until you've had 5 oblivious pre teen girls in the costume hut at a crowded fair, in front of the mirrors, for an hour. And that's before they helped ME find an outfit.
They met lovely people.
Then they made sure I met lovely people. Look at the charming knitter they found for my photo opp. They insisted I introduce myself and sit for a spell. Because they are funny kids.
I'm betting you don't even notice the project in her lap, right? Because, yeah, you might be distracted. Good thing those shoelaces were sturdy.
I'm betting you don't even notice the project in her lap, right? Because, yeah, you might be distracted. Good thing those shoelaces were sturdy.
Luckily, we had our choice of beverages all day.
Lastly, on Sunday, I sat at a rainy soccer game, did the shopping, and got a new cellphone so that the next time Amy leaves me a message on Sunday, I may get it before Tuesday.
And then, finally, I sat down to play with my SHELTER.
And then, finally, I sat down to play with my SHELTER.
with a glass of wine from the wine fairy.
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