Another retreat is finished, and I think it was the nicest yet. I know I say that every time, but this time? I really mean it. I’m too tired to do more than show you pictures, but here they are. It. Was. Fantastic.
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Can’t wait to hear the stories! The picture may be worth a thousand words, but they prompt at least a thousand questions!
Too tired or too cold!! Welcome back to the windy city. I have those wee Christmas (cable) trees to decorate my piano. I plan to make a forest. The photos are great – looking forward to the stories.
We had a wonderful surprise workshop in Sunday night, with hunky firemen, and one fantastic woman firefighter. We got to pretend to put out a stove fire, and what it would be like to be in a house when a hurricane hits. It was pretty awesome, and the firefighters had great senses of humor.
It’s too much! I can’t decide what I want to read about first… The tray of white wine.
The hunky fireman…
The cork covers…
This does look like the best. Time. Ever.
How much wine did you all consume to mistake the oven for a fireplace? Wow! The flames are rising through the burner and you all stopped for a photo op? [Shaking my head, laughing].
Fire in the hole!
Seriously though, it all looks awesome, especially the scenery, the vendors’ tables, the yarn bombing, etc., etc., but I gotta know…if it’s not soap, what is it?
(That’s a treble clef, BTW, not a music note.)
Looks like Judith actually put at least 5 spinning wheels in that vehicle, along with various miscellaneous paraphernalia. A tetris master, indeed.
I swear I’m going next year! It looks so wonderful. I missed this year because we had a trip planned from California to Boston and New Youk to see family. It coincided with the “Polar Vortex” or, as I’m thinking, “Canadian weather”. I’m struggling with the cold. You all are clearly hardier than me… Welcome home. Save me a spot next year.
That looks like a wonderful time! I am curious about the stove photo with the fireman. Can not wait to hear all about it and the time spent with Judith!
OK. I get the lovely tray of wine, but I’m really concerned about the stove with an oven in what appears to be flames, and NO ONE is concerned. Then the Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue arrives. So I wonder what the morning report is like: “Well, Chief, it was a knitting retreat. Yes, sir, I did say knitting retreat. Well, sir, it was like this….” Looking forward to YOUR report.
Answer to #2: It was an homage to the chef at Port Ludlow, who always makes sure the vegetarians in the group have wonderful things to eat and that we aren’t singled out as having to have a special meal different from everyone else. You can find the patterns in Amigurumi Knits by Hansi Singh (except for the basket, which was done one the fly — literally on the plane on the way there)
Welcome home. Hope your travel was safe and easy. It does look wonderful – wish I could go home and pull out my stash to knit up my own fruit and veggie basket. Who is the spindle vendor in your photo? That array gave me palpitations. Some day cyber media will advance so we can all “attend” a gathering like that, even if we can’t feel the fiber, whirl the spindles, or smell what’s cooking (or burning – I hope the Fire Department was there to buy yarn, fiber, and spindles, and not because something burst into flames).
Greensleeves Spindles! Elizabeth couldn’t be there herself, so Julie & I represented her in the market place (we’ll do this again, next time, because it was fun).
It was the 911 retreat, focusing on how to correct mistakes and survive. Nuff said. It went by very fast. I am full of wonderful memories and ideas. Next year in Port Ludlow.
Chuckling at the Manly firefighter. Yes. So the Not Soap was…? And was that Debbie at the end? And and and. Wish I’d been able to come. So glad everyone had such a good time!
So smiling & looks of gleeful anticipation- notice Judith’s clasped hands- in front of a flaming appliance? Wouldn’t a fire outside have been easier? – or maybe a fireplace? At least you’re having fun.
Oh! You have your “Birch” back! Yay! Did you make a new one or find the original ?
PS your lovely description inspired me to try making one (scarlet) – thank you! Most unpicks and frogs and unravels ever, but it’s stunning and perfect and finished. Thanks again for the inspiration
I wondered the same thing when I saw the photo. I have a feeling that someone from The Blog knit a replacement for Stephanie’s sorely missed Birch and sped it on its way to her doorstep . . . insured, in case it, too, became missing.
Stephanie I currently have the Knitting Rules in the car for reading when my boys both fall asleep, and it’s just too funny! I’m starting to get odd looks from people walking past me rocking the car with laughter parked on the street outside my house! Thanks for the laughs x
My oven did that once, and I thought a hellgate had opened up in my kitchen. I was not nearly so calm about it. (I think I may have levitated across the kitchen. Too bad I wasn’t paying any attention to how I did it!)
Smokin’!! And truly, the confidence to wear the word “Manly” on your butt, (even if it is his name), is seriously great. Admirable, in fact! Can you imagine wearing either your own last name or “Womanly” across your own backside in huge script?!?
All I want to do is come to this retreat and ABSORB the magic. I don’t want to knit or spin or do anything creative. I just want to absorb. I need this!
Can’t wait to hear the stories! The picture may be worth a thousand words, but they prompt at least a thousand questions!
Too tired or too cold!! Welcome back to the windy city. I have those wee Christmas (cable) trees to decorate my piano. I plan to make a forest. The photos are great – looking forward to the stories.
Would you mind passing on a link or other info for the patterns for the wee trees? They are adorable!
Here it is – a free pattern, too!
http://www.simplynotable.com/2012/pint-sized-pines-in-a-cork-forest/
Ooooh! So glad to see that our Pint Sized Pines pattern made an appearance at your retreat! Wish we could have come along! 🙂
Thanks so much for the link, and thanks to Simply Notable for sharing your patterns with us all.
Love the little Christmas tree tops for corks, but, holy cow, what’s happening in that oven?!?
WE gotta hear about the fire! And poor Manly as well.
We had a wonderful surprise workshop in Sunday night, with hunky firemen, and one fantastic woman firefighter. We got to pretend to put out a stove fire, and what it would be like to be in a house when a hurricane hits. It was pretty awesome, and the firefighters had great senses of humor.
Oh, you lucky dogs!!! Sounds entirely like something I’d have enjoyed.
It’s too much! I can’t decide what I want to read about first… The tray of white wine.
The hunky fireman…
The cork covers…
This does look like the best. Time. Ever.
I can not keep up with sea planes, wine, computers, spinning, knitting…wow…
Ironically — I thought all firemen were pretty “Manly” to begin with. The bunkergear just proves that I was right 😉
Looks wonderful as usual – can’t wait to read about all the happenings!
It looks like so much fun, and I can’t wait to hear more about it!
But on a serious note, what do I need to set on fire to meet that handsome fireman?
Preach, sister. 🙂
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Love all the photos – and just found a link to the pattern for those cute little trees – looks like a fun little project!
http://www.simplynotable.com/2012/pint-sized-pines-in-a-cork-forest/
Thanks for searching that out. I hope they know their site is burning up today because Yarn Harlot mentioned it.
I always think about that when she posts something and then I go look at it. That yarnharlot is good for business 🙂
I have never seen people so delighted to be near an appliance in flames.
How much wine did you all consume to mistake the oven for a fireplace? Wow! The flames are rising through the burner and you all stopped for a photo op? [Shaking my head, laughing].
Agreed! They all look very pleased with the nuclear fission occurring in the stove.
The yarn art seems to get better every time–that bowl of vegetables!!!
sigh… who are you fortunate souls who get to partake in such glory? The gods have surely smiled upon you. 🙂
Fire in the hole!
Seriously though, it all looks awesome, especially the scenery, the vendors’ tables, the yarn bombing, etc., etc., but I gotta know…if it’s not soap, what is it?
Ummm. Fire?
Ohhhh the little trees…and the veggies. And the fireman? Oh my, the possibilities…
Just what I was thinking! I WILL be there someday….I hope the firemen will be there too. And the wee trees
(That’s a treble clef, BTW, not a music note.)
Looks like Judith actually put at least 5 spinning wheels in that vehicle, along with various miscellaneous paraphernalia. A tetris master, indeed.
Just what I was thinking!
Oh, you sooo need to explain that oven incident!
I swear I’m going next year! It looks so wonderful. I missed this year because we had a trip planned from California to Boston and New Youk to see family. It coincided with the “Polar Vortex” or, as I’m thinking, “Canadian weather”. I’m struggling with the cold. You all are clearly hardier than me… Welcome home. Save me a spot next year.
Looks AMAZING! And so lovely to see some of my smiling friends. 🙂
Hey! Why wasn’t fireman S*** on his knees for us??!
That looks like a wonderful time! I am curious about the stove photo with the fireman. Can not wait to hear all about it and the time spent with Judith!
OK. I get the lovely tray of wine, but I’m really concerned about the stove with an oven in what appears to be flames, and NO ONE is concerned. Then the Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue arrives. So I wonder what the morning report is like: “Well, Chief, it was a knitting retreat. Yes, sir, I did say knitting retreat. Well, sir, it was like this….” Looking forward to YOUR report.
This post has been up for at least eight hours and Presbytera hasn’t weighed in with one word about the fire nor the fireman. What’s up with that?
Sorry to leave you hanging; too much wine led to a popcorn fight. Had to clean up.
So. Anybody notice that it’s Stephanie who is closest to the fire? Barking mad, all of them, but she’s clearly the ringleader.
What didja all blow up in the oven, lol? 😉
Manly – check.
We asked if Manly was his name or his description, and he said, “Yes.”
I saw “Manly” on his coat and thought, “Achievement unlocked!”
These photos inspire so many questions!!! Let’s take the top ones:
1. Why were you all inspired to put the over on “Self-cleaning mode”? (Or, was it “:Nuclear Reaction Mode”?
2. What inspired the little basket of knitted veggies?
3. Can we see a full-frontal (and majorly less-dressed) photo of that hunky firefighter???
Answer to #2: It was an homage to the chef at Port Ludlow, who always makes sure the vegetarians in the group have wonderful things to eat and that we aren’t singled out as having to have a special meal different from everyone else. You can find the patterns in Amigurumi Knits by Hansi Singh (except for the basket, which was done one the fly — literally on the plane on the way there)
ON the fly. Phhht can’t even manage a proper pun this morning.
We have cute firemen in the UK too … and I’m sure you could land a water plane on the Thames … PLEASE COME!!!
Welcome home. Hope your travel was safe and easy. It does look wonderful – wish I could go home and pull out my stash to knit up my own fruit and veggie basket. Who is the spindle vendor in your photo? That array gave me palpitations. Some day cyber media will advance so we can all “attend” a gathering like that, even if we can’t feel the fiber, whirl the spindles, or smell what’s cooking (or burning – I hope the Fire Department was there to buy yarn, fiber, and spindles, and not because something burst into flames).
Greensleeves Spindles! Elizabeth couldn’t be there herself, so Julie & I represented her in the market place (we’ll do this again, next time, because it was fun).
Always looks so lovely. I do wonder though, if non-drinkers would be welcome? And I’m waiting to hear more about the fire department . . .
There’s no rule against getting juice in your wine glass, I’m sure. Or root beer in your beer bottle. 🙂
You’ve got to know that it was a good retreat when the Fire Department arrives.
Oh, I cannot wait to hear the stories!
It was the 911 retreat, focusing on how to correct mistakes and survive. Nuff said. It went by very fast. I am full of wonderful memories and ideas. Next year in Port Ludlow.
I live *so* close to this event and have never gone! I shall put it on my claendar for next year!
And…yeah…what is up with that oven?! You all look strangely calm. 🙂
Yeah – the oven. What is going on there?! And wine cork toppers – Awesome!!! And knit veggies!!!!! I totally want those patterns!!!
Firemen. Mmmm.
What cute pics! Love the veggies!
Ok, who tried to dry their sweater in the oven this time? Not naming any names, but someone does have a history….
One day I will……
there is a jimmy buffet song like that! “just say ‘someday i will'”.
Looks great. Can’t wait to hear the stories.
Chuckling at the Manly firefighter. Yes. So the Not Soap was…? And was that Debbie at the end? And and and. Wish I’d been able to come. So glad everyone had such a good time!
Pictures of yarn AND firemen? Now that is my sort of post..
One day I am going to be at one of those retreats too. Me and my spinning wheel, and my needles!
Wow! I am SO going to do it someday!!!
Pictures of the stove and Manly cracked me up!
Pictures of the stove and Manly cracked me up! Thanks for the laugh.
So smiling & looks of gleeful anticipation- notice Judith’s clasped hands- in front of a flaming appliance? Wouldn’t a fire outside have been easier? – or maybe a fireplace? At least you’re having fun.
Oh! You have your “Birch” back! Yay! Did you make a new one or find the original ?
PS your lovely description inspired me to try making one (scarlet) – thank you! Most unpicks and frogs and unravels ever, but it’s stunning and perfect and finished. Thanks again for the inspiration
I wondered the same thing when I saw the photo. I have a feeling that someone from The Blog knit a replacement for Stephanie’s sorely missed Birch and sped it on its way to her doorstep . . . insured, in case it, too, became missing.
Is that Birch you are wearing?
Stephanie I currently have the Knitting Rules in the car for reading when my boys both fall asleep, and it’s just too funny! I’m starting to get odd looks from people walking past me rocking the car with laughter parked on the street outside my house! Thanks for the laughs x
My oven did that once, and I thought a hellgate had opened up in my kitchen. I was not nearly so calm about it. (I think I may have levitated across the kitchen. Too bad I wasn’t paying any attention to how I did it!)
Smokin’!! And truly, the confidence to wear the word “Manly” on your butt, (even if it is his name), is seriously great. Admirable, in fact! Can you imagine wearing either your own last name or “Womanly” across your own backside in huge script?!?
omg. MANLY. So great.
Is it possible to get the blog in my email box?
I WANT your orange coat!
All I want to do is come to this retreat and ABSORB the magic. I don’t want to knit or spin or do anything creative. I just want to absorb. I need this!