SPA 2008
Honeybees depend not only on physical contact with the colony, but also require it's social companionship and support. Isolate a honeybee from her sisters and she will soon die.
The Queen Must Die and Other Affairs of Bees and Men
I know I have posted this quote before, but somehow it was appropriate again for this weekend.
Winter in New England can be interminably long. The days are short and the long cold nights seem endless at times, so when SPA rolls around in February the grrls(and Dave) are ready to spend some long awaited quality time together and have some fun....and fun was had by all for sure!
I did managed to get Oh!Canada blocked and ready for her SPA debut and she was very well received. Anne's pattern flew off of the table and it's easy to understand why. The pattern is such a relaxing and rewarding knit...each and every stitch is a joy. I was sad to finish this stole but I am looking forward to finally wearing her!
As usual, I didn't get many pictures as I was much too busy chatting away with the grrls. I know, it's hard to believe.....:)
Going back to that sisterhood thing, I have to say that I was completely blown away by the generosity of my sisters in the various ways that they looked out for me this weekend. Treats from Starbucks.....offers of help when unpacking and packing.... and when I was frantically looking for ones and fives for change, the grrls were there to help me out.
Fiber people are by far the most generous of all souls that I have ever met in my various walks of life!
My dear friend Terry, made sure that I had some fabulous, out of this world, yummy hot tea throughout the weekend and I swear, she may just convert this life long coffee drinker. She has some of THE most fabulous teas ever! Thank YOU Terry!!!
As the weekend was winding down, and the booth was packed back into the car, I snuck down for one last visit with the grrls.
I think this pictures sums up the whole weekend.
Love you grrls!!!
oh Canada is stunning !
Posted by: Teyani | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 09:58 AM
It was great to see you as always! And my mind refuses to have anything to do with what it should be dealing with (read: work) because it's too busy pondering what to do with your beautiful laceweight.
Posted by: Lucia | Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Kim- That's it- I'm starting my Oh! Canada, it's absolutely gorgeous.
I got hooked on that Cinnamon tea when I worked at Williams-Sonoma.
Posted by: Lorraine | Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 10:15 AM
This is so gorgeous! I absolutely love the color! Sounds like a fun weekend.
Posted by: tiennie | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Oh Canada is gorgeous! Is this SPA open to the public? Like...I could check it out next year? ;-)
Posted by: Patty | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 01:25 PM
So glad to see you (and your fibers!). Terry may just make me a tea drinker yet.
Posted by: Danielle | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 12:40 PM
LOVED spending time with you. It looks like I'm trying to read a secret message in the roving! Maybe it's saying "spin me!"
Posted by: Kathy | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM
It was a great weekend, though I do agree that it didn't seem like there were knitters and spinners everywhere like in previous years.
Glad to be a tea pusher. I see I'll have to up my game for next year, Cheryl may be younger, but I'm training!
Posted by: Teresa C | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM
oooh, i'll have to check out those teas . . . i like tea all year round though i still have to do the coffee ritual too.
oh!canada looks spectacular! thank you for making my pattern look so wonderful!
Posted by: anne | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Hmm, one paltry Starbucks run certainly can't compete with Terry's persistent tea pushing. I can see I'll have to up my game next year. We coffee drinkers get very nervous when people talk about leaving our ranks. Maybe I'll bring a french press next year so I can intercept Terry more quickly.
Posted by: Cheryl | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Nothing quite like the sisterhood is there? So lucky to be part of this wonderful hive! Love the photo of Kathryn!
Posted by: Manise | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Oh Canada looks great! Maybe I will finally get to SPA next year....
Posted by: Kat with a K | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Sounds like you had a great time - although I'm sure you were Busy Busy Busy!
Posted by: Anne | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Oh! Canada is stunning. What a great design and yours is beautiful.
Posted by: Beth | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Thanks for sharing your fun time! I'm envious! The shawl is so beautiful. Your yarn really complimented Anne's pattern. What did you bring home?
Posted by: Debbie | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 09:14 AM
I'm so jealous! Oh,Canada! is beautiful!
Posted by: Jean | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 09:09 AM
I just love it when I can get together with my girlfriends. It renews the female spirit! I love Harney and Sons teas. My DIL got me hooked and I order them in the one pound bag every time. It doesn't take long to go through that bag. I drink about two pots a day in the fall, winter and early spring. During the summer I go back to the old faithful...water. I need to find a nice brewed cold tea to drink in the summer from Harneys. A coffee drinker can make that change. I did.
Posted by: Vickie | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Gorgeous stole! I think another reason the pattern flew off the table was because you did such a good job on this one.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 08:57 AM
It was great to see you! I wound my opulence for the scarf last night. I am thinking this would be a quick lacey knit. :)
SPA was...different this year. My friend and I couldn't find anywhere to Knit!!!! no one was around, knitting and spinning, like last year. We shopped more than anything. And yes, my itchy skin is thanking you for the lavender soap. I smell like france today!
Posted by: Kate | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 08:50 AM
It is a fabulous bunch, but then you are pretty special yourself, y'know. Love the picture of the Knitigator. I missed y'all.
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Awww, sweetie. We love you, too!
Posted by: Carole | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Terry's tea, loads of friends, lots of fiber and yarn, with added loads of laughter. It sounds like heaven (and it is because I've had the good fortune to be in a place like that). Hanging with grrlfriends is the best thing for any soul.
Posted by: margene | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Welcome back, sorry I missed it!
Posted by: PumpkinMama | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 07:25 AM
I wish I could have been there! It would have been nice to meet you in person.
Oh, Canada! looks fantastic. The yarn is gorgeous for the pattern.
Posted by: Kirsten | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 07:18 AM
It was lovely to see you, Kim, and thank you for your kind and knowledgeable words! It meant so much.
Posted by: heather | Monday, February 25, 2008 at 07:01 AM