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October 23, 2007
Rhinebeck 2007
There are lots of wonderful things about the New York Sheep & Wool Festival.
The fairgrounds are lovely.
The fiber is plentiful.
And the food is delicious. I ate my spring rolls and artichokes before I even thought of taking a photo but at least I got a picture of the all-important beer booth.
You know what I'm going to say next, don't you? The truly wonderful thing about this festival is the friends I see there. There were many, many at the Blogger Meet Up but I only have one picture to show of that.
Rachael and I. I was so thrilled to finally meet her. We hugged and laughed and then I pointed her in the direction of the beer both.
And there were friends at the booths, too. Like Dave who was getting help in his booth from Judy.
I feel really lucky to have had so many of my friends gathered in my hotel room -- shared with Blogless Sharon and Susan, the worlds most perfect roommates -- on Saturday night.
Cheryl did some modeling for us. We are her posse, you know.
And Laurie and Lorrie were all smiles.
There was laughter. Lots and lots of laughter, as demonstrated here by Manise, Cheryl and Susan.
And hugging. Happily demonstrated by Manise (boy, she got in every photo!), Di and Kathy.
There were many other wonderful friends in my room that night who didn't get photographed. Lucia and Ruth, Chris, and Martha were there, as was Kellee and Kate Gilbert and Julia and Michelle with her entourage of New Yorkers. Kim and Terry, Stitchy and Maryse, Judy with her sister Linda, and Cindy, just to mention a few. There was also pizza and beer, and the Red Sox and we all got to try Kim's new wheel. It was a really fabulous night.
Now I am home and it's over for another year. It just makes me wonder, how long 'til SPA?
Posted by Carole at October 23, 2007 7:00 AM
Comments
Yay Rhinebeck! Boo for waiting a whole year til next time! SO lovely to see you again, you do throw a great Rhinebeck party!
Posted by: Julia at October 23, 2007 7:22 AM
I LOVE that picture of Laurie/Lorrie -- I want to write "the Loris," but how to spell it?!? It was so fun.
Posted by: Kathy at October 23, 2007 7:31 AM
It sounds like a perfect time. Any time you have loads of laughter with good friends is a good time.
Posted by: margene at October 23, 2007 7:40 AM
It was a fun weekend!!! Thank you for having us all over for a party..........I can't wait till next year!
Posted by: Kim at October 23, 2007 7:59 AM
I know, I can't wait until spa! And thanks for being such a good friend this weekend!
Posted by: Cheryl at October 23, 2007 8:01 AM
Oh Man....looks like a WONDERFUL time!!! I hope to make it next year!
Posted by: Robin in VA at October 23, 2007 8:14 AM
Wow! Did all of those people fit in your room at one time?! What a great time you had!
Posted by: Beth at October 23, 2007 8:17 AM
Great photos. I've seen SO many photos of you on various blogs. You sure do get around!
Posted by: Dave Daniels at October 23, 2007 8:28 AM
Ha, I have an entourage! Rumbeck was so much fun--I always look forward to having some hang time with you all!
go Sox!!
Posted by: Michelle at October 23, 2007 8:29 AM
Fun fun fun! Looks like a great time, welcome back.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at October 23, 2007 8:32 AM
Hi Carole,
What is the best hotel to reserve for Rhinebeck. I AM going next year. I have read the reviews for years and want to see it first hand. Do you know the dates next year? Love your blog.
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia at October 23, 2007 9:16 AM
You namedropper you!
Posted by: Deb at October 23, 2007 9:19 AM
So nice to meet you in person, and I'm sorry to have missed the party :( I hear that you are the hostess with the mostess.
Posted by: Danielle at October 23, 2007 9:33 AM
And a Red Sox win to boot. It was great!
Posted by: Chris at October 23, 2007 9:42 AM
I'm SO glad to see you got a photo of Susan...I was beginning to wonder if she made it after all! Looks like you all had WAY too much fun!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at October 23, 2007 9:42 AM
Lots of good photos... hope the letdown is comforted by lots of emails and spinning your new fiber (hey, wait, where are the photos of your 'finds'?)
Posted by: Birdsong at October 23, 2007 9:50 AM
Rhinebeck went by too fast this year! It was nice seeing you on Saturday.
Posted by: Kelly at October 23, 2007 9:51 AM
Looks like all the action happened in your room! Everyone looks so happy (hmmm, alcohol involved?). Wish I could have been there; next year for sure!
SPA will be here before you know it; I can't wait.
Posted by: Julie at October 23, 2007 9:53 AM
i'm sorry i missed the party and only arrived at the end. but next year is another year.
Posted by: maryse at October 23, 2007 9:54 AM
Rumbeck was a blast and thanks for being such a wonderful hostess yet again! I don't think Rhinebeck would be the same without a "Carole/ Sharon" party on Saturday night. It was great to laugh with you all....... and spin on Kim's wheel.
Posted by: Manise at October 23, 2007 10:16 AM
Good times spent with friends and fiber. What could be better!
Posted by: Wool Winder at October 23, 2007 10:25 AM
It looks like a great time!
Posted by: JessaLu at October 23, 2007 10:39 AM
Great pictures. It's a good thing you did some spinning down before you went eh? :)
Posted by: Karen at October 23, 2007 10:52 AM
Spinning with my mouth while dialing the cell. Wonderful shot Carole, gee... thanks! lol!
Posted by: Judy at October 23, 2007 11:03 AM
Fun fun!!!
Now, when do we get to see what came home with you?!
Posted by: liz at October 23, 2007 11:04 AM
What fun! Next year, I may have to come to New York.
Posted by: elizabeth at October 23, 2007 11:22 AM
It was great seeing you! And I'm so glad that you weren't blinking in the picture that I took of you and Rachel.....
Posted by: --Deb at October 23, 2007 11:30 AM
Soooo jealous! What a wonderful time you all had. I really have to try to go next year.
Posted by: Hillary at October 23, 2007 11:57 AM
What a wonderful sight with all those smiles and laughter!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at October 23, 2007 12:07 PM
Oh my. I wanna go! It looks so wonderful. :) Glad you had a great time!
Posted by: Romi at October 23, 2007 12:13 PM
Forget the beer...
How were the pretzels?
Posted by: Cookie at October 23, 2007 12:17 PM
What fun! Good times with great friends are the best fun!!
Posted by: Wanda at October 23, 2007 12:53 PM
It looks like you had a great time. It was good to meet you at the noontime get together.
Posted by: britt at October 23, 2007 1:31 PM
*Way* too short, and *way* too long until SPA. But what a blast! Thanks for the party, and... everything.
Posted by: Lucia at October 23, 2007 2:17 PM
This year just looks like y'all had such a blast. Did Margene tell you? About our conversation yesterday? Uh huh....did she!?!?!?
Posted by: scout at October 23, 2007 5:16 PM
SO FUN! You are definitely a true friend by pointing out where to get the beer!
Posted by: ~Kristie at October 23, 2007 5:18 PM
I love lookin' at everyone's pictures. It was great to see you again, Carole.
Posted by: Vicki at October 23, 2007 5:22 PM
what could possibly be better than good friends, lots of fiber and a good beer ? (big grin!)
Posted by: Teyani at October 23, 2007 6:02 PM
Rhinebeck really was wonderful wasn't it?
Posted by: Erin at October 23, 2007 7:49 PM
What fun! I'm resolving that next year I'm really going for real.
Posted by: Rachel at October 23, 2007 8:02 PM
I'm so bummed I missed you (again?! How did that happen?!?) but it looks like you definitely had fun. :)
Posted by: Jessica at October 23, 2007 9:29 PM
Thank you SO much for hosting us on Saturday. It was a bang-up good time.
Posted by: Laurie at October 23, 2007 10:08 PM
(wistful sigh)
It looks like the most wondrous of times and I'm so green!
lol
I'm glad it was so much fun.
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana at October 23, 2007 10:15 PM
It looks like the best time, Carole! I'm really hoping to get there next year. JR and I talked about going last week, and my work schedule changed, so I couldn't get away for the weekend. Isn't it the best time when knitters get together? Oh! And we know Dave and Kathy, too! (maybe I already told you this???)
Posted by: Lynne at October 24, 2007 7:33 AM
It looks like the best time, Carole! I'm really hoping to get there next year. JR and I talked about going last week, and my work schedule changed, so I couldn't get away for the weekend. Isn't it the best time when knitters get together? Oh! And we know Dave and Kathy, too! (maybe I already told you this???)
Posted by: Lynne at October 24, 2007 7:34 AM
It sounds like it was great fun!
Posted by: Chris at October 24, 2007 1:59 PM
Wow! It looks amazing! It also looks like it could be dangerous in the best sort of way!!
Posted by: Tina at October 25, 2007 2:42 PM
