Normally I am not one to talk about something new here at the Woolen Rabbit. I don't know why I don't but for some reason I usually feel a bit uncomfortable about it.
Maybe it is from earlier blog days when some where criticized for having too many things...and maybe I DO have a few nice toys...but heck I work hard for them, right? Well.... this week 2 new things made their way to La casa Woolen Rabbit and I love each one with the same gusto!
Over the last few years I have lusted for an iphone but given that I live in Verizonland, an iphone was just not an option. I have an older ipod that works fine so when the itouch came out and I was tempted, but I resisted. The kindle came and again I was wildly tempted, but again....I resisted.....but then.......
The ipad came and I'm sorry, this time I could not resist. My kids all teased me saying it was an itouch for old people who can't see, but they were singing a different tune once it arrived. Risa said it best.........."my ipad, I think I could marry it!". I think she could be right. It's a pretty darn nifty tool right down to allowing me to using it for a credit card terminal for yarn sales. How sweet is that?
Next was the long awaited arrival of the new Josh Ritter album......whoo hoo! I actually think it could be his best, although it's a toss up between this one and Hello Starling.
When Ashley was in college she was forever telling me that I should listen to Josh. "Mom, you will love him", "Mom...just listen once", "MOM...I think you should listen....pleease."
Always busy and kind of set in my ways about what music I like I never did find the time to listen to him until one day Ashley popped a tape of his in her car when we were going somewhere.
BAM.........."who is this I say?" "Why Mom....it's Josh Ritter", she says a bit smugly. HA....this child of mine knows me well. Ever since that day I have been a HUGE fan of his and even more so after seeing him in concert this past winter.
Click on this Daytrotter link and listen to a few tunes...you just might like him too. :-)
Pssst....Daytrotter is a pretty cool place....just sayin'
Credit card thingy on the iPad would have been perfect for New Hampshire Sheep & Wool festival this past weekend. I'm usully a lurker, but had to step out of the shadows to encourage you to have a booth at the NHS&W festival next year. Is there a reason you don't show there? Please consider for next year. I'd love to be able to see you and your yarns in person. I can promise that some would go home with me.
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 02:50 PM
I've not gotten an iphone; there's no insurance for it so if it's lost or stolen, it's full price to get a new one.
The ipad looks like so much fun! Enjoy!!!!!!
Posted by: Michele | Monday, May 10, 2010 at 08:46 AM
Kim, my hubby Dave got an iPad for our 23rd anniversary! It just came last Wednesday and he is really loving it! So glad you got one, and enjoy it!
Posted by: Maureen | Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 08:49 PM
My husband calls me 'gadget girl' so I can totally relate to you. Just wanted you to know that after checking out Josh Ritter's music I downloaded the new album. His songs are very interesting, to say the least! Thanks for sharing him with us!
Posted by: Rebecca | Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 04:35 PM
I'm curious what the cost of an iPad is?
Posted by: Julie Petty | Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 09:35 AM
omg, i am SO jealous of your iPad!! i want one it want one i want one! one of those will make my traveling life so much easier . . . maybe in time for knit nation . . .
but if it couldn't be me, i'm glad it's you that has one!
Posted by: anne | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 08:51 PM
iWant, but iDon't Have -- not even an iPod of any kind! My head's been turned, though!! I'd really like to see one in action. Ideally, I'd love to replace my laptop with a desktop and get an iPad for the road. We'll see... I'm obviously not moving too fast with the technology stuff these days. ; )
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Kim- Why should you feel bad about having things? We all need to treat ourselves, and it's great that you like the IPad, because I wasn't sure what someone would use it for.
Now I know.
Posted by: Lorraine | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 10:48 AM
I have iPad envy! You do deserve and you can do so many things with it you can't do with the iTouch. I have a little credit with the iTunes store and Josh Ritter is just the right thing.
Posted by: margene | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 10:02 AM
My husband insists he "needs" an iPad. I'm hoping he'll hold out until November so I can buy him one for his birthday, but that probably won't happen. :)
Posted by: Wool Winder | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Had to go check this Josh Ritter guy...inspired by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Wow...this guy is good!!!
My husband bought an iPod Touch a few months ago. It's a cute little toy, but I'm not overly impressed. Happy with my big honkin' 17" laptop, I am!!
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 08:21 AM
Congratulations on your new toy! And yes you do deserve it!
Posted by: Manise | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 08:16 AM
I think the iPad is cool but I don't actually plan on getting one. Glad you are enjoying yours!
Posted by: Carole | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 06:49 AM
Haha! If you can't do iPhone, then you deserve an iPad. The credit card thing clinches it!
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, May 07, 2010 at 05:56 AM
I love to hear about other people's "toys". I'm envious....the Ipad sounds so wonderful. I saw a demo last week at "Best Buy". Have fun with yours!
Posted by: Joansie | Thursday, May 06, 2010 at 11:52 PM