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October 2, 2006
Meet Marco Polo
I'm nupping, yes indeed, I'm nupping . . .
Oh, Hi! You're here! I was just doing a little singing along to Fats Domino. Can you guess what's on my needles right now? Sigh.
And as long as we're playing guessing games, would you like to guess who arrived at my house at the end of last week?
Yup. Mr. Marco Polo himself in the form of a Yarn Aboard Box from the very generous and super sweet Cynthia.
When I tell you I was completely spoiled by what Cynthia sent me, well, I mean it from the bottom of my heart. There was fiber and chocolate and candles and goodies and Jacquard dyes and . . . here, let me show you.
Baby Camel and Silk (from Crown Mountain Farms, of course) and more silk. Clearly, Cynthia thinks I'm a more talented spinner than I am if she's sending me silk. But I'll do my best by the silk.
And look at the colorful stuff from Canada! There's Fleece Artist and other Canadian fiber, too. And the most gorgeous beaded orifice hook I've ever seen. And chocolate. Because what's a swap package without some fabulous chocolate, eh?
So many good things, all for ME.
Well, me and Mason, apparently. At least he left the fiber alone and just went after the tissue paper.
There was also a very thoughtful and kind note which really touched my heart. Thank you so very much, Cynthia. Amanda sure did right by me when she hooked me up with you.
And now, Mr. Marco Polo has left Chez Carole Knits for the next leg on his adventure. I wonder where he'll turn up?
Posted by Carole at October 2, 2006 7:00 AM
Comments
What a fabulous package! I wonder if Mason and Gabby are distantly related. She's always more interested in the bubble wrap. In fact, obsessed might be a better world. :)
Posted by: Julie at October 2, 2006 7:08 AM
Awesome! Look forward to seeing it spun up!
Posted by: Kathy at October 2, 2006 7:08 AM
Lovely, lovely....you are going to have fun with those dyes!
Posted by: Kim at October 2, 2006 7:43 AM
So pretty! I can't wait to see it spun.
Posted by: Karen at October 2, 2006 8:03 AM
Ooooo! What a fabulous package. You will have hours of wonderful spinning. Is the chocolate gone?
Posted by: margene at October 2, 2006 8:06 AM
What a great pal! Lovely stuff Carole. Now all of us spinners will be waiting with bated breath to see it all spun up.
Posted by: Leah at October 2, 2006 8:07 AM
Wow! Major score!
Posted by: scoutj at October 2, 2006 8:09 AM
What is it about cats and tissue paper? My dearly departed Mimi just adored it.
And that's quite a nice fiber haul you have. I have a silk/cashmere bump in my fiber stash and I also feel hesitant to spin it up for fear of destroying it.
Posted by: susan at October 2, 2006 8:16 AM
How big was that box? What great stuff!
Posted by: Heather R. at October 2, 2006 8:31 AM
I can actually feel how soft that cashmere/silk is through the screen. Truely. And the stuff from The Black Lamb I've fondled in person and know exactly how soft it is. Can't wait to see it spun up.
Posted by: Rachel H at October 2, 2006 8:38 AM
lucky girl
Posted by: maryse at October 2, 2006 8:41 AM
WOW! You ARE very spoiled! What a great package.
Posted by: Julie at October 2, 2006 9:03 AM
Dang girl - now THAT is a nice box o' loot. Enjoy spinning all that up.
Posted by: Anne at October 2, 2006 9:14 AM
What fabulous gifts!! Arent you lucky!
Posted by: Debi Leshin at October 2, 2006 9:16 AM
Wow, what a package! That's awesome.
Mmmmmm green and blacks. That stuff is goooood!
Posted by: Jes at October 2, 2006 9:19 AM
wow, I'm drooling!!!
Posted by: Jen at October 2, 2006 9:27 AM
Ooh La La Carole :) I bet you can't stop petting the silk, huh? I love me some silk yarn, but there is something about silk roving that makes you NOT want to spin it. I could pet mine all day. That and the alpaca, OMG the alpaca. Even better, the silk/alpaca blend *swoon* :)
Have fun dyeing! What a great package!
Posted by: Carla at October 2, 2006 9:29 AM
That is a wonderful package! You are in for some fun spinning. I can't spin silk yet; I keep trying but haven't been able to accomplish it yet.
Posted by: Karen at October 2, 2006 9:35 AM
What a great package! (am I the only person who giggles a little when they read that?) ;o)
Posted by: Jess at October 2, 2006 9:41 AM
Wow - what an excellent package! I am waiting - not very patiently - for the explorers to show up at my doorstep.
Posted by: Lisa at October 2, 2006 9:45 AM
Wow - incredible packages! What fun!
Whenever I get a package with tissue paper Topaz goes bananas for it. Plastic bags too. I think it's the sound!
Posted by: jillian at October 2, 2006 10:29 AM
Molly The Dog goes insane over tissue paper. That and toilet paper tubes. Of course, being a dog, she's more into eating the paper goodies than laying on them.
She'll also steal paper napkins out of your lap - you have to be on guard at our house during meals!
Posted by: liz at October 2, 2006 10:42 AM
That's one very cute cat you have. Awesome package too.
Posted by: Ruth at October 2, 2006 10:59 AM
Wonderful goodies! Have fun spinning!
Posted by: Alison at October 2, 2006 11:15 AM
Beautiful! That Marco Polo sure knows how to treat a girl, right, huh?
And, Chappy adores tissue paper, too...
Posted by: --Deb at October 2, 2006 11:16 AM
May I point out to you that it's Monday? You're only supposed to make me drool on Fridays.
Posted by: Lucia at October 2, 2006 11:37 AM
How very, very fun! This has been a great adventure to watch...
Posted by: Birdsong at October 2, 2006 12:15 PM
So, you making Swallowtail?
Posted by: Martha at October 2, 2006 12:22 PM
WOW. Lucky you!! Hee hee - Chaos loves the tissue paper best, too.
Posted by: Chris at October 2, 2006 12:49 PM
All that and toys for kitty too? Nice!
Posted by: Carol at October 2, 2006 12:53 PM
What a wonderful box of goodies! Isn't the baby camel just the softest thing you've ever touched? I hope you're having a great time playing with it all.
Posted by: Cookie at October 2, 2006 1:29 PM
Wow. What a great package. The minute I saw Cynthia's name, I knew it would be. ; ) She's a peach.
Posted by: Vicki at October 2, 2006 1:41 PM
What wonderful package. I'm drooling over all those gorgeous fibers!
Posted by: Kelly at October 2, 2006 3:10 PM
Heh, you just need to EMBRACE the nupps. After the first dozen you kind of get numb to the whole experience.
I just finished Lily of the Valley on Saturday. No more nupps for me! (for at least a little while)
Posted by: BigAlice at October 2, 2006 3:44 PM
I am so glad you loved the loot Carole; you totally deserve it! The silk was on your wish list and I thought that what us pals were supposed to do...LOL. And I can tell you I sure don't feel ready for silk but I know you will do a great job...dig in!
Posted by: Cynthia at October 2, 2006 4:04 PM
Wow, what a fabulous package! Nothing like new lovely fibers to get you spinning up a storm!
Posted by: Monica at October 2, 2006 4:56 PM
What a wonderful package! Silk is so much fun to spin.
Posted by: Susan at October 2, 2006 8:18 PM
what a great package! We had no idea when she ordered that it was for you :-) What a fab goodie box - and that orafice hook is gorgeous.
Go for it with the silk - you might just love it!!
Can't wait to see how those fleece artist fibers spin up - their colors are lovely.
Posted by: Teyani at October 3, 2006 10:26 AM
Ooh! What fibery goodness from your pal! And camel-silk just sounds so luxurious -- I can't wait to see what you make from it.
Posted by: sprite at October 3, 2006 4:03 PM
Well, I know what you're nupping! I hope it's going along smoothly.
That package looks wonderful. Isn't it great being spoiled by pals?
Posted by: Kirsten at October 3, 2006 8:06 PM
Oh my good gosh what a generous package from Cynthia!! FUN!!! :)
Posted by: Laura at October 3, 2006 10:34 PM
I'm sure that a beaded orfice hook is a perfectly innocent tool, but it sounds to me like an instrument of torture. :)
Posted by: Rachel at October 5, 2006 9:17 AM
