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October 10, 2007
Spinning Wheel Got To Go Round
Julia posted first and she got the best title, so I won't repeat it. But you may want to go take a look at her post because her photos are better than mine, too.
As you have now surmised, on Saturday I gathered with several other spinners at Laurie's house. We were ostensibly celebrating Cheryl's purchase of a Reeve's Norwegian from Teyani but I think Lorrie's wheel got a bit more attention than any of the other wheels. That Lendrum Saxony is a beauty. Just saying.
You won't be surprised to hear that we had a fabulous time. We ate (and ate!) and spun and talked and laughed and had a wonderful afternoon. There were babies to be held and yarn to be purchased and we even held a mini fiber swap.
Thank you, Laurie, for organizing and hosting this gathering. I am blessed with truly genuine friends. And they have excellent taste in spinning wheels, too.
Posted by Carole at October 10, 2007 6:15 AM
Comments
What a fun day for you all! And what beautiful wheels.
Posted by: Ann at October 10, 2007 7:20 AM
funny...and they have excellent taste in spinning wheels. :) Glad you had fun.
Posted by: Kathleen at October 10, 2007 7:26 AM
Looks like a great day! I am building up such a head of wheel lust, and such bad timing I have...
Posted by: Lucia at October 10, 2007 8:01 AM
It looks like you had a great time. That's a lot of wheels in one place! :)
Posted by: Beth at October 10, 2007 8:03 AM
It looks like you all had a wonderful time. My spinning wheel needs some love! Missed you and I'm glad to be home (sorta) ;-)
Posted by: margene at October 10, 2007 8:05 AM
Now *that's* the kind of afternoon I'd like to have!
Posted by: marianne at October 10, 2007 8:06 AM
Looks like everyone had a great time!!
Posted by: Karen at October 10, 2007 8:09 AM
Now I am really sorry I couldn't make it, although my Symphony would have looked a bit like the poor relative in that exalted company! Glad you all had such a good time!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at October 10, 2007 9:16 AM
Looks like a great time!
Posted by: Julie at October 10, 2007 9:28 AM
So sad to miss it. But, I missed it for a good reason ... I was picking up my new wheel that weekend :)
Posted by: Danielle at October 10, 2007 9:28 AM
I have to try to organize something like that here - us spinners are so spread out we never get together.
Just entered the Rhinebeck Bingo. How fun!
Posted by: michaele at October 10, 2007 9:39 AM
How fun! I bet you learn a lot about spinning from each other at these events.
Posted by: Wool Winder at October 10, 2007 9:54 AM
Wow! I would have loved to be with you all. It looks like so much fun!
Posted by: Leah at October 10, 2007 10:38 AM
So much spinning porn! *swoon*
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at October 10, 2007 10:51 AM
and i wasn't invited.
(oh you knew i'd whine -- it's ok)
Posted by: maryse at October 10, 2007 11:17 AM
I live in southeast Iowa, and I was lucky enough to buy my Reeves Saxony wheel from Rick about three months before they shut down production. I was going through a really rough patch on my job, and I needed some grace in my life to help me turn a corner and move on. After I bought the wheel, I had to find something to feed it and learn how to use it, and that lead me to my spinning friends. At that point in my life, they were just the lifeline I needed. Spinners/knitters/weavers are the best---we share such a wonderful community.
Posted by: Brenda at October 10, 2007 11:55 AM
Looks like such a wonderful day! Makes me REALLY, REALLY, REALLY miss all my Boston gals!
Posted by: elisa at October 10, 2007 1:27 PM
Awesome pictures - I love the sun shining on all of you! What a great way to spend the day ...
Posted by: Deb at October 10, 2007 1:29 PM
Sounds like a wonderful day!
Posted by: Kelly at October 10, 2007 2:39 PM
It sounds like it was great fun! I wish I could have been there with you all!
Posted by: Kim at October 10, 2007 8:32 PM
Wait ! More new wheels! Lucky girls!!
Posted by: Heather at October 10, 2007 9:21 PM
YOUR pictures really captured the autumn light on those fine wheels the best. Just saying.
Posted by: Birdsong at October 10, 2007 9:49 PM
Beautiful wheels! Sounds like lots of fun was had by all :o)
Posted by: JessaLu at October 10, 2007 9:58 PM
aweseom!
I wish I was there too, just to get to see all those beauties gathered together ;-)
Someday.... I'll have another "big wheel" (smile) in the meantime, I will enjoy Cheryl's enjoyment of it - and that is so totally wonderful!
Love the photo of you and Cheryl on Julia's blog.
Posted by: Teyani at October 10, 2007 10:54 PM
