An email conversation, or why I was not at Sock Summit

Lynn:  So what are you going to do with yours [Spunky's Thunderstorm BFL] once it's spun up?

Etherknitter:  Have yarn.   Srsly, though, it is calling to be thin and beautiful (*sigh*).  I'm thinking two ply to not muddy the colors.  So thin and two ply sounds like it wants to be a scarf.

Lynn:  cough You could weave with it, which is what I'm planning on doing.

Etherknitter:  So far, in my next life.  Piano tuner, after working on the piano (She loves inspecting my wheels):  "I hope your spinning hasn't cut into your piano time." 

Etherknitter:  *cough* Of course *cough* not.

Lynn then sent me this:

Abby Franquemont:  I hope your piano playing hasn't cut into your spinning time.

Laurie:  *cough* Of course *cough* not.

Garden Club president:  I hope your spinning and piano playing hasn't cut into your gardening time.

Laurie:  *cough* Of course *cough* not.

Trainer at the gym:  I hope your spinning/piano playing/gardening hasn't cut into your exercise time.

Laurie:  *cough* Of course *cough* not.

Boss at work:  I hope your spinning/piano playing/gardening/exercise hasn't distracted you from real work.

Laurie:  *cough* Of course *cough* not.

Mr. Etherknitter:  Hi, I think we've met before.  I hope your spinning/piano playing/gardening/exercise/work hasn't cut into your commitment to this relationship.

Laurie:  *cough* Of course *cough* not.


The FiberRevival on Saturday, August 15th marks this knitter's revival as a human being.  It is the time of year when the new residents appear.  The task takes most energy, all available time, and complete patience, just like knitting.

There actually IS an FO.  Pictures have not yet been acquired.  Calibrachoa (Million Bells) will serve to distract until I can put it all back together.


 


 
 

Comments

[Caroline M]

You can hire people to do the garden but the rest I'm afraid is down to you. I'd suggest ditching the piano for a nice floor loom but then that's ne projecting (it's got pedals and makes a nice noise - no-one will spot the difference).

You need something for that cough - honey and lemon perhaps?

[kmkat]

LOL! If you come across a day-stretcher, you will let me know, won't you?

[Ruth]

I'm sorry to be missing the Revival this year. I'm feeling in need of a bit of rejuvenation/restoration myself.

Have fun!!

[Lynn]

Hee!

[pumpkinmama]

That seems to be my current problem - too many "hobbies" on top of "real" commitments. See you Saturday!

[Kim]

I think we all know exactly what you are discussing here. ;). I know I need some rejuvenation as well, but I am not sure if I will make it down to Revival this year.

[Cheryl S.]

LOL!

[margene]

Works gets in the way of so much living!

[gayle]

Which do you need worse, longer days or more cough drops?

[--Deb]

I was going to leave a comment anyway, but then I saw Gayle's about the cough drops and completely forgot what I was going to say!

You're too funny, Laurie!!

[Melissa G]

Oh dear: spouse, dog + children, work/volunteer, reading, knitting/spinning, designing patterns(trying),garden, exercise. 24 hours? Oh yeah, sleeping and eating are important too. Cheers to multitasking!

[Diane]

Just like everything else, they're not making days like they used to. Much shorter than when I was a kid :P

[(formerly) no-blog-rachel]

You're a funny person (as well as talented); I wish I knew you in person!

[sarah]

Yup. Life is too short and (dammit) it's getting shorter every day. I briefly debated the calorie-restricted diet to gain more time... but that wouldn't be a life worth living :-)

[Kim]

SOOO glad it's not just me!! :)

At least I'm in good company.

[Lucia]

My vacation preempted both Sock Summit and Fiber Revival this year. Look at my last two blog posts and make an informed judgment as to whether I care. (Well, I do. A little. Kind of. I wish I had a Time Turner.)

[Carole]

I'm sorry to have missed the revival. It always falls when we're on vacation - which is a drag.

[Teyani]

darned if life doesn't get in the way of all our hobbies. (hah hah)