rainy north carolina

I'm back from my 1200 mile whirlwind tour of North Carolina and Virginia.

It was great to visit my older brother's new home for the first time.

My nephew was away at camp but his dog Joey was a great cuddle bug!

D is safely back in Florida...the apartment is quiet.

There was a lot of rain but that didn't deter the hummingbirds.

Such a beautiful countryside all lush and green.

The farmers' market was busy on Saturday morning 

and I picked up some delicious honey.

Letters need to be written and packages sent...so much to do before

I leave on a business trip to Chicago next week!

Morning Walkabout

doorstop

dried flowers

pink shadows

Walking around the apartment this morning, 

trying to see the usual things in a new way.

"It's a matter of never giving up before one has

managed to re-create the first impression..."

-Pierre Bonnard

Rhinebeck

border collies catching frisbees

Yesterday a friend and I attended The New York Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY.

The day was bright and unseasonably warm as we explored the barns full of fiber.

My beautiful, albeit shy, friend and I learned how to use a spinning wheel.

Time to start saving those pennies!

We were so busy and our hands too full to take many photos.

I spoiled myself and purchased one ball of long desired Qivuit in a soft, mossy grey color. 

And my yearly skien of cashmere which is eggplant and not the blue it appears to be.

Some of my bounty from left to right:

Persimmon Tree Farm mohair/wool blend

Springtide Farm Cashmere 

Windy Valley Muskox

Hatch Farm Holly Nostepinne

Heaven's to Betsy rug hook

Black Walnut lucette

It was a wonderful event made even better by sharing it with my friend.

Unit next year!

ps. Thanks Mom!

Random Wednesday

Dogwoods for Coco!

Took my knitting to the park before going into work.
It's the first time I've ever knit a seamless raglan from the top down.
Nothing to sew up later!
: )

And my beloved Norwegian Elkhound, Elgin.
My handsome gentleman who loved to camp, hike and chase turkeys in the woods.
I miss you, Pooh Bear.

Friday

Photos from my bulletin board at work.

While stopped in traffic on my way home I saw this homeless
man sitting in the park, looking at the trees.

Still working on the books.
On my way to the table now.

Have a great weekend.
j

St Patrick's Day Parade

I had intended to go shopping in Downtown Bethlehem today
and was surprised to find there was a parade on Main Street.

I've not been to a parade since I was a little girl.
There were festively adorned police horses, bagpipes, kilts,
plenty of dogs and high school marching bands.
I do have a soft spot for men in kilts!

It was a beautiful and fun day.
A happy accident.