A picture can say a thousand words, eh?
The rainbow that I posted this weekend was the perfect ending to a lovely day. Saturday morning, I headed down to Massachusetts to a spin in hosted by Alpaca Kathy and the owners of Parker River Alpacas, Olivia and Dave Sanderson.
I had a chance to put a face on some of the fiber friends, I have come to know over the last few years thru blogging, but had never met in person.........Carole, Cheryl, Kathy, Pumpkinmama to name a few and old fiber friends....heck, I even got to meet "Blogless Sharon"!
How much better can a day be.....spinning amongst the alpacas with friends and sipping wine out of plastic water bottles....LOL! After a hairy ride home thru a scary lightning storm, I was treated to a gorgeous rainbow......a fine day indeed!
Birthday, smirthday
Today is my birthday and I have learned over the years to be sure to give my DH a want list.....otherwise the gift could be something I need.....Shudder.
This year he didn't disappoint :-). Waiting for me is the new options set of circular knitting needles from Knit Picks. I had heard such wonderful things about them, and am excited to give them try :-)
Even though I should be working, I have chosen to spend my birthday doing some of the things that I love best........dyeing and playing with fiber. Here is a little peek at what is coming out of my dye-pot :-)
Enjoy your day, where ever you may be and bow your head for a few minutes in remembrance of our fallen Americans.
Happy birthday, unbelievably late. I'm glad you did something you enjoy. I've taken my birthday off recently, and I heartily recommend the practice.
Posted by: Laurie | Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 07:10 PM
Happy Birthday late, and waiting for the loo should be a contest entry somewhere. Hysterically funny.
Posted by: kathy | Monday, September 18, 2006 at 09:11 AM
Happy birthday. Great llama-potty picture!
Posted by: jessie | Friday, September 15, 2006 at 06:07 AM
OH! I forgot your birthday! I"m so sorry, Kim? What can I get you...I have it narrowed down to that trip to Disney, a vacation home in Utah or the Harley...which would you like?
Posted by: Lynne | Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 07:21 PM
Hope you had a great birthday! Taking the day off on your birthday is a must in my book.
Posted by: wool winder | Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 10:00 AM
Hi, Kim! It was great to meet you too. Happy birthday, slightly belated.
Posted by: Lucia | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 11:04 AM
Happy belated birthday!!! Darn, I'm sorry I missed it.
That photo on the top is PRECIOUS.
Posted by: Norma | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 09:49 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to you Kim! I was so nice to meet and laugh with you on Saturday. Remember the scene of the dogs barking on cue to our "Who let the dogs out"? I'm still smiling.
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 09:29 AM
happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jen | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 09:51 PM
Happy Birthday! It was nice to meet you Saturday.
Posted by: Monica | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 08:35 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim! I do the same thing near my birthday - I start emailing DH links for things I'd like.
Posted by: Donna | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 08:08 PM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: --Deb | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 06:41 PM
Oh, and I also wanted to say, it would have been a perfect day on Saturday if only for the lines for the bathroom weren't so damned long. ;-
Posted by: Carole | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 05:42 PM
Wow! Two of my favorite people share a birthday? You and my good friend/coworker, Sue - and come to think of it, you two are very much alike! Happy happy birthday!
Posted by: Anne | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 05:30 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim!!
Posted by: Liz | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 04:07 PM
Happy birthday! Looks like the dyepot is working it's magic. . .
Posted by: Cheryl | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 03:38 PM
Happy Birthday Kim! Indeed, it sounds like a delightful time spent with fiber friends. And I love the photo of the alpacas waiting their turn!
Posted by: Julia | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 02:59 PM
Happy Birthday! Enjoy!
Posted by: donna | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 02:46 PM
Happy Birthday! I'm glad you didn't get anything you "need".
Posted by: PumpkinMama | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 02:40 PM
I've seen a few other photos from this event and I can't imagine a more fun time! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Beth | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 02:40 PM
Oh grrlfriend! Happy Birthday to EWE!! I remember now your post last year about how hard it is to have a birthday on 9-11, but that you have decided to celebrate as it is your day, too! What a great idea to spend the day doing what you love. Hugs to you and I can't wait to meet you in person!!
Posted by: margene | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 02:35 PM
You sly thing, you never said a word on Saturday about today being your birthday. I'd have stuck a candle in one of those brownies, you know.
Happy Birthday, my friend. My real life friend!
Posted by: Carole | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 02:35 PM
Awwe heck! I wish I'd known it was your bday! Happy Birthday, Kim!!
Posted by: Jean | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 02:03 PM