What a beautiful weekend it was in Virginia! When we left early Thursday morning the temps were cold and we heard of the impending snow storm that was heading in with an expected snow fall of 18 inches. We went back and forth a bit wondering if we should leave, but in the end decided to go.
The weather in Virginia was absolutely delightful. Warm daytime temps in the low 70's with a warm breeze. Such a tease it is to visit a warm climate when you know you have to head back to winter, isn't it?
Sure enough as we left to go back home, we hit some snow squalls along the way, hinting at what was waiting for us at home. Yikes!! 18 inches of new snow ontop of the 20 we had received the previous week and this morning it was colder than it has been all winter. The winds have been howling non stop and the temps have barely risen above 0. Ugghh.........I want to go back to Virginia!
While Ken and Hannah enjoyed Colonial Williamsburg, I stayed and enjoyed the dog show both days. Little Miss Cleo did very well on her first outing at a CKCSC,USA show. Friday night, her first time out in the ring, she was Best Senior Puppy Bitch and placed in the top 4 the other 2 days (2nd one day and 3rd the next). She was in a class with some lovely girls, so we were thrilled with her placements. I think she enjoyed herself as well!
A Special Swap
Waiting when I got home were 2 boxes addressed to me. Now who doesn't like to come home to that? The smaller box was from my Special Swap Pal, Kathy. Does this girl know me or what.....just look at that bottle of wine, and the mountain colors yarn is just gorgeous. Kathy also included some lovely alpaca yarn, Stephanie's book and some other pampering goodies.
Go take a stroll over to her blog and say hello :-)
This was what was in the bigger box.........can you guess what I will be doing for the next few weeks? Wheeeeeeeeeee
Holy crap! Thatsa a lotta roving!
Congrats to Cleo. Good girl. scritch scritch scritch
Posted by: Marcy | Thursday, March 08, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Oh... that's a whole lotta sheep. So, when's the dyeing going to begin? gonna be 50 deg this weekend here in Boston. :)
thanks for the soap... itchy skin good bye! 1 week is all it took. I've been meaning to blog about it, but i'm "down" with an ear infection this week. :( But, i'm not itchy!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot even tell you how happy this makes me.
Congrats to Cleo... how many extra cookies does this get her? (Pumpkin wanted me to ask... she's trying to find new ways to earn cookies)
:) kate w/ 1200 hats... well, 500... 700 have been distributed. :)
Posted by: Kate | Thursday, March 08, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Ooh, I can't wait to see what you do with the roving!
Posted by: Cheryl | Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 04:32 PM
I want to win an award for being a senior bitch :-)
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 02:57 PM
Oh I would die to have one of those puppies!! I live in Canada, are you aware of a wonderful, good, ethical breeder here?
I can't take a dog right now, but someday I intend to own one of those beauties!!! Congrats to her, (please give her a scratch and cuddle for me) on her wonderful placement in her first time out!!
Posted by: Susanne | Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 11:37 AM
How wonderful to get a break from winter. I know you enjoyed it. Probably gave you a boost to make through the last cold days of the year. Great to hear that Miss Cleo did so well.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 09:15 AM
Sounds like an awesomely fun time! Of course, Virginia is not so nice in say..... July and August when the humidity and heat are killer...but this time of year... PERFECT!
Congrats to Cleo!
Posted by: Anne | Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Congratulations to Miss Cleo. Such a sweet face!
Your virginia trip sounds perfect. Wish you could have brought some of those warm temps back with you. :0)
Enjoy,
Debi
Posted by: Debi | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 08:46 PM
Glad Miss Cleo had fun and placed well.
Ooooo pretties! You're going to be busy!
Ruinwen
:)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 07:57 PM
What a darling face! Glad you are home safe and sound. I think we're on the down side to spring here...but it will be awhile. Last week we had over 80" in the mountains!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 06:44 PM
I am so glad you got both packages! LOL, my daughter helped me package everything up and we forgot the ribbon!! Cheers!!
Posted by: Kat | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 05:58 PM
Yay for the puppy!
Okay, seriously. Can I have a special order dye? Of everything? Fiber, yarn. The whole thing. And, wait-this could be fun-I could come up and see how you do it one day. I don't mind the drive, and I promise not to help and ruin it all. :)
Posted by: Teresa C | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 05:35 PM
I love coming home to pressies - hope you enjoy them all (especially the wine!).
Posted by: Ali | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 04:13 PM
Ahhhh - nothing better than a successful dog show! ;)
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 03:50 PM
Dye, dye, dye baby.
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 03:46 PM