Carole Knits

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color affection with edge
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Rhinebeck 2007

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There are lots of wonderful things about the New York Sheep & Wool Festival.

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The fairgrounds are lovely.

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The fiber is plentiful.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cheryl did some modeling for us. We are her posse, you know.

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And Laurie and Lorrie were all smiles.

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There was laughter. Lots and lots of laughter, as demonstrated here by Manise, Cheryl and Susan.

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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?

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Comments

  1. Yay Rhinebeck! Boo for waiting a whole year til next time! SO lovely to see you again, you do throw a great Rhinebeck party!

  11. 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

  16. 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’?)

  18. 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.

  20. 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.

  35. This year just looks like y’all had such a blast. Did Margene tell you? About our conversation yesterday? Uh huh….did she!?!?!?

  44. 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???)

  45. 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???)