« Recovering | Main | Blogless Sharon's Shawl »
February 26, 2008
SPA 2008
I can sum up SPA 2008 in one word: perfect. See, the great thing about SPA is that it's all about doing whatever I want. And last weekend I wanted to hang out with my friends, spin, eat, and drink.
I did 'em all last weekend - some of them simultaneously! And I have photographic proof.
Cheryl and Diane spinning on their Rick Reeves' wheels. I think Diane's wheel is the cutest wheel I've ever seen.
I just love this picture of Julia. I took it at The Jameson Tavern on Saturday night. Twenty of us had dinner there and it was terrific. I'm not doing a link fest but I can tell you that it was a case of rounding up the usual suspects. I'm grateful for every person that was part of this dinner.
I brought my Reeves wheel, too, and spun up a Crosspatch Creations Paint Pot and this "kaleidoscope" roving from Dave. I love how colorful it is. Don't get all excited - Dave wasn't there - but spinning his roving made it seem like he was. You know?
It was Lucia's birthday. We got her a slice of blueberry pie with a candle and we sang. More good times.
It wouldn't be any fun for me without Blogless Sharon. That's her on the right, spinning with Martha.
There were wheels everywhere. It's so great to be among my people.
Does that give you an idea of how perfect it was? I may not have a lot of pictures but they are certainly representative of the good times I had. Next year seems like a long time away!
Posted by Carole at February 26, 2008 7:00 AM
Comments
It WAS perfect, wasn't it? I can hardly wait until next time. Maybe by then I'll not be so overwhelmed! LOL
Posted by: Chris H at February 26, 2008 7:26 AM
Wow, all the cool people were there! I would so love to spin! We had a wheel at our meet up last night! We all gathered 'round to watch~I lingered...
Posted by: Carol at February 26, 2008 7:35 AM
I'm glad you had such a fun time. Last night I had a dream in which my husband and I visited a new place. Just as I was fed up and was getting ready to leave, I came upon someone spinning. Weird - or maybe I'm supposed to take it as a hint to start a new hobby. :)
Posted by: Beth at February 26, 2008 7:41 AM
it looks like a great time Carole --- and all those gorgeous wheels!
Posted by: ann at February 26, 2008 7:41 AM
Sigh...sighing with envy for all the fun, for seeing all the grrls, for spinning all weekend, and for smelling fiber. It sounds like a perfect time!
Posted by: margene at February 26, 2008 7:46 AM
It WAS fun, wasn't it? I just love these little weekends here and there when we all can get together.
Posted by: Kim at February 26, 2008 7:55 AM
Weekends like this are the best!
Posted by: Wool Winder at February 26, 2008 8:09 AM
It would be fun to have an inventory of the wheels that were there. It was hardly a representation of traveling wheels.
Posted by: Judy at February 26, 2008 8:17 AM
You got some great pictures. It really was a perfect weekend.
Posted by: Julie at February 26, 2008 8:21 AM
Simply brilliant!
as we all know, the years seem to be flying, it'll be here before you know it, eh? "^)
Posted by: marianne at February 26, 2008 8:28 AM
Simply perfect indeed, though the absence of certain friends was palpable.
Posted by: Manise at February 26, 2008 8:35 AM
That is a great shot of Julia. Looks like there was a lot more room for wheels than in Portland, no?
Posted by: PumpkinMama at February 26, 2008 9:04 AM
I didn't take a single picture! I think I was too busy eating. Seems like every time I turned around it was time to eat again.
Posted by: Cheryl at February 26, 2008 9:10 AM
Almost like being there. Almost.
Posted by: susan at February 26, 2008 9:17 AM
Those are some big honking wheels to be used for travel wheels! I so missed being there. It sounds as if you had a perfect time.
Posted by: Laurie at February 26, 2008 9:19 AM
Oh, yay for spinning with friends!! I am taking 6 units of cont. ed this semester and really missing my spinning time.
Posted by: Birdsong at February 26, 2008 9:22 AM
Look at all those smiles! I KNOW you had a good time.
Posted by: Robin in VA at February 26, 2008 9:25 AM
Oh, that does look like fun. That's a whole lot of wheels in one place.
Posted by: Hillary at February 26, 2008 9:32 AM
I've never had a better birthday, and I don't think I've ever been sung to by that many people, much less in public. Thank you!
Posted by: Lucia at February 26, 2008 10:20 AM
Now I'm starting to miss Madrona. There really was something fun about being in a room with 30 spinners, and 25 different kinds of wheels. Sniff!
Posted by: michaele at February 26, 2008 10:22 AM
You may not have a lot of photos, but the ones you have are great. (I looked at my camera when I got home and it had one photo on it, and I didn't even take that one!)
Posted by: Danielle at February 26, 2008 10:31 AM
I went to a spin-in once and it was great! I just love getting together with other spinners/knitters. It's one of my favorite things in the world!
Posted by: Erin at February 26, 2008 10:40 AM
That sounds heavenly! I hope you're feeling a bit better today!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at February 26, 2008 10:43 AM
I so wish I was there with all of you. Maybe next year. Glad you had such a good time.
Posted by: Linda at February 26, 2008 10:53 AM
It was fantastic -- can't wait for next year!
Posted by: Kathy at February 26, 2008 11:12 AM
Yep, we were all that happy. Still am over here. It was wonderful to spend the weekend spinning next to you. Thought of you all during the Oscars.
Posted by: julia fc at February 26, 2008 11:22 AM
It looks and sounds like you all had a wonderful weekend. I hope you're feeling better today.
Posted by: Cookie at February 26, 2008 12:19 PM
Wow - what fun times! What does SPA stand for?
Posted by: Deb at February 26, 2008 1:23 PM
So jealous! Glad you had fun!
Posted by: elizabeth at February 26, 2008 1:35 PM
Looks like Utopia to me! Glad you had a good time. :o)
Posted by: JessaLu at February 26, 2008 1:59 PM
there's nothing quite as wonderful as spinning with friends.
Posted by: Teyani at February 26, 2008 2:44 PM
Now that I have my wheel, I love hearing about your adventures at SPA even more. It looks and sounds like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for always sharing such great photos of your adventures.
Posted by: ~Kristie at February 26, 2008 2:57 PM
It was great to meet you 'in the flesh'! And it was also great to talk with Blogless Sharon for a bit. Did you see how 'your people' tempted me???
Posted by: lisa at February 26, 2008 6:44 PM
I only wish I was able to make it up for Friday too. Thanks for the decent photo, and I'm in my new favorite shirt bought that day at Eddie Bauer outlet.
Posted by: Diane at February 26, 2008 8:10 PM
I want a weekend like that.
Posted by: Alarming Female at February 27, 2008 1:42 AM
That looks like so much fun! Glad you had a good time.
Posted by: Kelly at February 27, 2008 8:35 AM
