Sunday morning we woke up and the first thing he said to me was "Want me to take you to Rhinebeck, baby?" I told him how I was afraid my knee wouldn't hold up and I don't like crowds blah blah blah. He said we should go anyway and see how it feels and that, if need be, he'd push me around in a wheelchair.
So we went. Hollah!
Glenn, Patrick and I went leaving the sullen, teeth sucking, eye rolling but generally good kid, Glenny, home alone because he had zero interest in going. Boy did he miss out!
We got there and it was pretty cold and damp but that was fine. We talked to some people at the gate who told us that it had been packed the day before and you could barely get into some of the buildings. I was a little anxious about that but when we got in it was perfect. Not crowded at all. I don't know if that was because it was the second day or because of the weather. We walked and shopped and watched llamas leap which was Patrick's favorite part. The only disappointment was not being at the Ravelry get together. But I had the best companions in my husband and son and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Here are pics
This was the sign on the way that Glenn insisted on photographing.
Cool pumpkin carvings.
Loot!
Lovely basket.
My loot consisted of three skeins of Socks That Rock, Aussi Sock, The Book of Yarn signed by the very sweet Clara Parkes and a lovely basket which I couldn't resist.
The food was killer. Lamb sandwich, lamb & barley soup and kielbasa was shared by all. Glenn took an interest in the spinners and he and I are thinking of taking a class together! All in all it was a great day for us all. There was something there for everyone. Even Glenny who got fudge out of the deal. I can't wait till next year. We're going to try to make it both days.
Oh and my knee held up really well. Good thing too. Glenn said there was no way in hell he was gonna push me around in a wheelchair in the mud. Ha!
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One word. Jealous!! I'm so glad you got to go!!!!! My knitting friend and I are trying to plan a trip in April to festival/thing in Atlanta. Neither of us has been to one before...very excited!! Love your basket...I have one almost like it and it holds soooooo much yarn!!! :)
What a sweetie Glenn is and I'm so glad your knee held out. We have the chilly, wet weather going on here and it makes my joints crickety...if that's a word!! Have a good one!!!
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a fab day had by all!
Sounds like you had a great time! The pumpkin carver! He had some pretty amazing work. I wonder if that guy is as obsessed with carving as we are with knitting. hehe
My personal favorite though, were the wine glass slings or holders... did you happen to see those?
It looks like you had a fabulous trip and you got some great loot too! I am quite jealous! Maybe next year I can talk DH into doing a fall trip out that way on the premise of seeing fall colors and then squeeze in a stop at Rhinebeck. LOL!
Glad you were able to get out to the festival!
Perhaps next year we should plan an entourage!
Oh my I love those pumpkins! So sad they'll rot, they are truly works of art.
So nice that you were able to go - Glenn sounds like a great guy! Beautiful yarn and love the basket...
Glad you got to go. I love those pumpkins too. Thanks for sharing your loot. Looks like a fun event!
Glenn's a keeper, for sure! Looks like you had a great time. Jealous! I had to go to #imaginaryrhinebeck on twitter; that's as close as I got.
i love reading about Rhinebeck. So jealous. That's so great you got to go and had such a great time!
Is Aussi yarn australian? I just looked on Rav and it doesn't seem like it. Just wondered!
I'm sorry I missed you. We went Saturday and it was crowded but not as much as last year. Next year we go together!
I'm so glad you went! And that loot looks mighty good!
I was the people by the gate! teeheehee lol . Sunday was much better than Sat. in the way of less crowds! I was so glad to meet your family. Can't wait till next year....btw very glad your knee held up and a good time was had by all!
I didn't see the pumpkins - they're cool!! And I'm drooling over your Socks that Rock - nice colourways! Doesn't it suck that we have to wait a whole 'nother year 'til we can go back!?!?!
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