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?
Yay Rhinebeck! Boo for waiting a whole year til next time! SO lovely to see you again, you do throw a great Rhinebeck party!
I LOVE that picture of Laurie/Lorrie — I want to write “the Loris,” but how to spell it?!? It was so fun.
It sounds like a perfect time. Any time you have loads of laughter with good friends is a good time.
It was a fun weekend!!! Thank you for having us all over for a party……….I can’t wait till next year!
I know, I can’t wait until spa! And thanks for being such a good friend this weekend!
Oh Man….looks like a WONDERFUL time!!! I hope to make it next year!
Wow! Did all of those people fit in your room at one time?! What a great time you had!
Great photos. I’ve seen SO many photos of you on various blogs. You sure do get around!
Ha, I have an entourage! Rumbeck was so much fun–I always look forward to having some hang time with you all!
go Sox!!
Fun fun fun! Looks like a great time, welcome back.
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
You namedropper you!
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.
And a Red Sox win to boot. It was great!
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!
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’?)
Rhinebeck went by too fast this year! It was nice seeing you on Saturday.
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.
i’m sorry i missed the party and only arrived at the end. but next year is another year.
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.
Good times spent with friends and fiber. What could be better!
It looks like a great time!
Great pictures. It’s a good thing you did some spinning down before you went eh? 🙂
Spinning with my mouth while dialing the cell. Wonderful shot Carole, gee… thanks! lol!
Fun fun!!!
Now, when do we get to see what came home with you?!
What fun! Next year, I may have to come to New York.
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…..
Soooo jealous! What a wonderful time you all had. I really have to try to go next year.
What a wonderful sight with all those smiles and laughter!
Oh my. I wanna go! It looks so wonderful. 🙂 Glad you had a great time!
Forget the beer…
How were the pretzels?
What fun! Good times with great friends are the best fun!!
It looks like you had a great time. It was good to meet you at the noontime get together.
*Way* too short, and *way* too long until SPA. But what a blast! Thanks for the party, and… everything.
This year just looks like y’all had such a blast. Did Margene tell you? About our conversation yesterday? Uh huh….did she!?!?!?
SO FUN! You are definitely a true friend by pointing out where to get the beer!
I love lookin’ at everyone’s pictures. It was great to see you again, Carole.
what could possibly be better than good friends, lots of fiber and a good beer ? (big grin!)
Rhinebeck really was wonderful wasn’t it?
What fun! I’m resolving that next year I’m really going for real.
I’m so bummed I missed you (again?! How did that happen?!?) but it looks like you definitely had fun. 🙂
Thank you SO much for hosting us on Saturday. It was a bang-up good time.
(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)))
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???)
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???)
It sounds like it was great fun!
Wow! It looks amazing! It also looks like it could be dangerous in the best sort of way!!