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SPA Recap 2014

March 3, 2014 By Carole

spa spoils 2014

I feel like I could just copy and past the post I wrote about SPA last year. And the year before. And the year before. Etc, etc. Because, truly, SPA is always a fantastic time. And truly, what else could it be when you put together great friends and a shared love of the fiber arts in a town with excellent shopping and dining opportunities?

Here are just a few of the reasons why it’s so awesome.

I get to share a room with the best roommates ever, Sharon and Jo-Ann. As Sharon would say – we travel well together. No muss, no fuss, no drama, just lots of laughs and stories.

I get to spend time with people I see only rarely and that time is often spent spinning and chatting. It’s the perfect chance to catch up and relax.

I get to plan our dining excursions. It requires some effort and some organizing but, you know, I like to be in charge and I enjoy doing it. I hit a home run on Saturday night for sure when I got us a private room at the Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro – from the rabbit to the braised short ribs to the scallops, everything was fresh and flavorful and delicious.

I get to shop. There are my favorite fiber vendors, of course, but there are also outlets. And L.L. Bean. Enough said.

I get to knit and spin and relax.

I get to have the time of my life.

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  1. claudia says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Sounds like a fantastic, joyful time!

  2. margene says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:25 am

    And I get to be envious. Truly, it’s wonderful to hear you had a fabulous time with all your peeps!!

  3. Patty says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Wonderful! The food sounds to die for! (I’ve been envious from your posts all weekend!)

  4. Judy says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:41 am

    That went quickly!! Can’t believe it is over.

  5. Donna says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Wow what a beautiful batt. I’m glad you had a great time with friends and got to spin. I’m making a plan to go next year – finally!

  6. Mary says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:49 am

    I love those colors! two of the bouquets on the table next to me are purple, green and white … shouting spring!

  7. Geri says

    March 3, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Beautiful batt and yarn! Freeport is so wonderful! And no snow drama this weekend, yes?

  8. Marilyn says

    March 3, 2014 at 10:33 am

    It sounds like a wonderful weekend! Fun, food, friends and fiber! 🙂

  9. Jo says

    March 3, 2014 at 11:29 am

    So jealous…Colorado Knitting Camp was cancelled this year and I am definitely jonesing for a weekend with knitting homies. Seriously, I am so glad that Spa was a wonderful, relaxing time–you deserve it!

  10. Ruth says

    March 3, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    One of these years ….

  11. Jo-Ann says

    March 3, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    It was a spectacular weekend! Counting down until next year …

  12. Martha says

    March 3, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    It was great to see you guys! Hope it’s not another year…

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