Ahh Spa
so like a lot of new england knitters/spinners i too went to freeport, ME for the Spa, Knit and Spin event sponsored and organized by the New England Textile Arts group. it was my first time (*blush*) and i'm so glad i went because i had a wonderful time.
despite the snow.
so what did i do while i was there? well judging by the pictures i took you would guess that ...
i hung out at *$ with friends and took really flattering photos of them with my wide angle lens. (yes, caro and adrian are not three times bigger than danielle and the temporarily blog-less mafia)
and that i shopped for fig cake and cheese.
and you would be right. because i did do those things (i might have eaten some cheese too).
but that's not all. i enjoyed some wonderful meals with great friends. i knit despite the fact that i kept forgetting my knitting in the car thereby having people call me a poser for not being a real knitter because i don't carry my knitting with me everywhere i go. i did do a little shopping and i might have had a cocktail or two but not nearly as many as some people. *cough*
what i didn't do? i didn't spin. the wheel never made it out of the car. and other than these random photos here, i didn't take any pictures. so i'll just have to get those blackmail photos next year. oh yes, you read that right. I'LL BE THERE NEXT YEAR!
as an aside, i'd just like to again tell you all how much i love my little car. BECAUSE MY LITTLE CAR GOT ME SAFELY TO MAINE AND BACK IN THE FRIGGIN' SNOW!!! it even got me up the uncleared scary ice and snow covered hilly driveway of the hotel. (i also must say that i'm very glad that j insisted that i get my brakes fixed BEFORE going to maine despite the fact that the costs of the brake redo was equal to the price of an extremely nice wheel.)
How did I totally miss SPA? I didn't even know it was going on. dang.
Posted by: haddy | March 03, 2008 at 04:15 PM
I live in upstate New York, and people are asking me all the time how my Mini does in the snow. It's great! that sturdy little car just goes and goes. Why would I drive anything else?
It looks like you had a fantastic time!
Posted by: Tracy WW | March 01, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Great fun - can't wait till next year!
Posted by: chesley | March 01, 2008 at 10:38 AM
working breaks + winter snow + maine = good idea
Glad you had a fab time!
Posted by: heather | March 01, 2008 at 09:24 AM
In your cheese photo, do you see "Reblochon"? I live in Reblochon land! It's some of the stinkiest cheese EVER! :)
Looks like a great time!
Posted by: Emily | March 01, 2008 at 03:17 AM
Temporary might be permanent. Just sayin'. And don't I still get a link? Geez.
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | February 29, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Oh my god. I totally forgot about drunk dialing Elisa, but Cheryl's right. We did! I vaguely remember hauling ass down a hotel corridor to get someone that I knew would want to talk to Elisa. It felt so important in the moment, but I can't remember who it was. Whoah. Clearly it was a good weekend.
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | February 29, 2008 at 06:38 PM
There weren't many pictures, but they were good ones (I'm a fan of wide-angle distortion).
Posted by: claudia | February 29, 2008 at 06:09 PM
The one year I don't go and you are there. So pissed that I missed you!!!
Posted by: FiberFeverKate | February 29, 2008 at 05:09 PM
looks so idyllic!!
Posted by: Mintyfresh | February 29, 2008 at 05:08 PM
one of these days I hope to join you--it sounds lovely!
Posted by: Jen in CT | February 29, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Sounds like a swell time. And, while expensive, brake work is always a good thing!! We can't spend all our funds on yarn and wheels. (or can we?)
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube | February 29, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Maybe I did have a few too many cocktails. I vaguely remember drunk dialing Elisa. . .
Posted by: Cheryl | February 29, 2008 at 04:17 PM
mmmm, cheese :)
Great photos.
Sounds like you had a terrific time.
I love your car and I haven't even met her/him :)
Posted by: kat | February 29, 2008 at 03:48 PM
I just realized I also saw your damn car in the parking lot and STILL didn't know it was you. *lol*
Posted by: Sara | February 29, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Sounds and looks like a great time! And I'm very glad that J insisted on the brake thing.
Posted by: Chris | February 29, 2008 at 03:18 PM
You may only have a few photos but they are still wonderful.
Posted by: Carole | February 29, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Um. My god. The cheese shop? Ou est, s'il te plait?
Must.Know.
Posted by: Kellee | February 29, 2008 at 03:10 PM
That cheese picture should be on one of your notecards, if it isn't already. Just looking at it makes me hungry.
Posted by: Beth S. | February 29, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Pfft, brakes are over rated, I would have bought the wheel. ;)
Sounds like you had a great time.
Posted by: Tracey | February 29, 2008 at 02:51 PM
That J's a smart man.
Posted by: colleen | February 29, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Maybe I'll be there with you someday!
Posted by: margene | February 29, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Ohhhh, it sounds like such a nice weekend! I need something like that.
And alcohol would so definitely be involved.
Posted by: rita | February 29, 2008 at 02:09 PM
I had a great time and I'm totally in for next year.
And I didn't get any blackmail photos either. In fact, I barely have any pics with humans in them. I suck!
Posted by: caro | February 29, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Okay, dude - the cheese looks aweseome. Super duper awesome, in fact.
Posted by: elisa | February 29, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Is it too early to book a hotel room for next year?? And, yummmmm, cheese.
Posted by: Danielle | February 29, 2008 at 01:59 PM