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June 19, 2007
I need a pep talk
I was going to post a picture of the yarn I brought with me to Nashville, but needless to say, I've been to busy to take any pictures, much less upload them to the blog. So, close your eyes and imagine this: 8 skeins of knitpicks Sierra in grape, one lovely skein of Fleece Artist in a red colorway (for Baudelaire, back when I was dreaming I'd actually get to do some knitting in Nashville), and one skein of Yarni (a locally hand-dyed yarn) in a yellowish greenish. The last one is what I finally picked for my sock pal.
Why so much yarn? Well, it's obvious: the Fleece Artist because I have visions of Baudelaire AND I'm taking a wonderful class at the Yarnery this week, but I'm missing it since I'm in Nashville. The Heathen Housewife is the instructor, and I'm thrilled to meet her. The Yarni for my sock pal, well that's clear, right? I'm keeping the pattern a secret for now, but it's turning out nice.
So, what's up with all the Sierra? That, too, is a secret, although nothing so special as a design secret. It will be revealed later in the summer, so stay tuned.
With all this yarn, why do I need a pep talk? If not getting to knit much isn't enough, how about being an "expert" for a public hearing that's entered into the federal register? Yep, my words are going to be memorialized somewhere for everyone to see. I "became" an expert last week, I guess, but I sure don't feel like one. So wish me luck.
And please enter my contest. There's still time. A few points of clarification:
1. The Twin Cities are in Minnesota. Minnesota is in the north central part of the US. It's cold in the winter and hot in the summer. We're the land of 10000 lakes and infinite more mosquitoes.
2. You don't have to write about Minnesota. Write about anywhere. But, if you've been to Minnesota, lived in Minnesota, wished you could visit Minnesota, I'm curious what you like. But write about anything.
3. Or, just include your name and email address. I'll include you in the drawing. Free Fleece Artist, people! If enough people enter, there might be free Claudia too. So tell your friends. You'll be glad you did!
Posted by chri1010 at June 19, 2007 10:11 PM | Because knitting rocks my socks!
Comments
well, me and my friends were going to drive up to minnesota this summer as part of our "OMG WE GRADUATED" trip, to go visit the spam museum and go to Tater Daze in Brooklyn Park, but gas around here reached 3.60 a gallon and we all said "uhhhhh.....how 'bout next year?" so if i could go to minnesota, i would go to the spam museum and go to Tater Daze! yay!
Posted by: Leigh at June 20, 2007 7:35 AM
I've never been to Minnesota, but isn't that the setting for the books about Alex Delaware? I may be thinking of the wrong set of books, but one group I've read was set there and I've wondered about all the Scandanavian influence. We moved to Pennsylvania from Tennessee last fall. Knoxville is directly East from where you are (by several hours). It's just what you think a southern college town would be. Football, football, UT football and women's basketball. The accents are true south. The people are really friendly and usually polite. The food is good and Nascar also rules. We were surprised to find that there really was a Calhoun's restaurant and a 'body farm' in the area as mentioned in Patricia Cornwell's books. She even got the zip code right for a street we lived on. What a fact checker she must have! Geeze, what a wandering mess. That's pretty much all I know about there, but if you're within a day's drive it is worth a little visit.
Posted by: Terri at June 20, 2007 8:15 AM
Here's my entry for your contest:
I have been thinking about Minnesota all week. I am kind of afraid I may not get to spend as much time there as I hope to. My family has a real log cabin, including outhouse, on Cass Lake in northern MN. I have gone there every summer since I was born. I have so many memories of spending time with my family, building sand castles, fishing with my grandpa, and eating my granny's fried fish. Due to work obligations I may not be able to spend as much time as I hoped at the cabin, but I am going to go no matter what!
Posted by: Chelsea at June 20, 2007 2:17 PM
I've only been to Minnesota once and that was to go to Mall of America and only for the day. The Mall was cool and big and that's all I can remember. Geez, I guess Minnesota didn't make that much of an impression on me! If Minnesota is anything like Wisconsin, make sure you have a/c for the summer and bug repellent and you should be good to go.
Posted by: Ana at June 20, 2007 2:30 PM
I've never been to Minnesota, and haven't travelled much in the Midwest at all. My father-in-law is from St. Paul and speaks quite highly of it.
I believe Annie Modesit just moved to the area. I'm sure you'll see her around at the yarn shops, teaching classes and the like.
Posted by: Lauren at June 20, 2007 3:12 PM
Congratulations on your Expert status! I've already entered the contest on a previous entry, but I am still here to give you a pep talk. I hope you are able to find some time to enjoy Nashville. It is a fun city. We like to get up there when we have a chance, but it has been awhile since we've been able to do Nashville the way we would like to.
Posted by: Sarah at June 20, 2007 4:18 PM
I used to live in Minneapolis. I am from Houston, TX, and my husband and I recently moved back here. I moved to Minneapolis in 1992, and I was absolutely miserable at first. I didn't know anyone there, and I hated my job. But I forced myself to get out and enjoy the city. I began making friends and found a better job. And in 1996 I met my fabulous husband. So the Twin Cities are one of my favorite places. I really miss the Yarnery and Crafty Planet.
During my first birthday there, I was utterly miserable--bad job, no friends. My birthday is in January, so you know how terrible it can be. A long-distance friend recommended that I take myself out for a glass of wine and to buy myself a treat. I lived near uptown, so I headed in that direction. As I was driving down Lake Street, I thought something must be wrong with my headlights. I pulled over and discovered that the snow was falling so quickly that my headlights rapidly covered up with snow!
Posted by: Lisa at June 20, 2007 4:27 PM
When I was younger we lived in Southern Iowa. My mom would come home from work and yell "We are going to the lake!" We would pile into the unairconditioned car and ride for 25 agonizing minutes in the blazing heat. Iowa has mile after mile of farm land with no trees. At the gate of the State park the trees lined both sides of the road and for the last 1.5 miles we would drive in beautful cool share to the beach.
Last June I moved up to Minneapolis. For the last year I have lived in a perpetual State Park. We are surounded by lakes and trees no matter which direction we head. The beauty here is breath-taking.
Posted by: Karen at June 20, 2007 7:22 PM