That stupid rotten nasty bastard Murphy. His laws really truly STINK. I didn't say "suck" because you hate that word and you don't need any more pains in your ass right now. Am I right? Hee.

XOXO

P.S. I went awwwwwwww several times in this post!

Ooops. That is a sad story, Sandy.

Hi! Deb (Chappysmom) alerted me to your identity. Apparently, you are in one of my Rhinebeck photos. I kinneared Harlot and she must've been saying something very interesting because you have the greatest surprised/shocked look on your face. Maybe, we'll meet in person next year.

I feel even luckier that I ran into you (however briefly) considering that I missed not only Norma, but Soap Star Ryan as well.

YAY Philosopher's Wool! I was tempted by one of their kits--dunno what it was called, but it was red. And pretty.

Poor old fridge. I'm with Erin, stick your yarn in it! ;-)

That's a bummer about the fridge. But the Philosopher's kit was SO worth it! I bought their Aran kit and it is thisclose to being finished!

That riddle has me laughing and crying at the same time. But the sweater kit isn't returnable, is it? What a shame. And it does do a good deed as a Christmas gift.

I had to wait till Sunday before I was able to get my artichoke fix. I guess all the artichoke talk made that place crazy!

I missed meeting you, but there's always next year.

I hate how money likes to disappear out of the wallet in droves at times. Best of luck on the fridge hunt. I would like to second Carole's stay away from Sears, don't even go there.

Did your refrigerator make a death pact with my freezer? ;o)

I like Erin's idea - store the yarn in there!

It was great to meet you!! :o) Does the DVD work?

bummer about the fridge.

what?? you went back and bought that sweater kit?! naughty naughty Sandy!

after our talk about how we weren't needing anything etc. ...... I suppose to be fair I should tell you that I ended up buying a fleece!

Ya know, we *did* meet at the very first ever Yarn Harlot book signing at Willowbooks way back when. I was the geeky one passing my camera down with a rainbow photo on it for you. ;) My condolences on the fridge, when it rains it pours. Just hope it's not contagious as the fellow who came to fix the furnace last winter said it was on it's way out soonish.

Aargh! Don't say that! I just spent too much at Kim Hargraves' site, and my fridge is definitely on it's last legs. It has to last just a little bit longer!!

Hi, Sandy -
I read your blog all the time and love it! I lived and worked on the north shore of Boston for years until moving to southern Rhode Island (drop dead beautiful beaches!) several years ago. I always read the "Boston blogs"...even though they make me homesick sometimes!

A good cure for dried hands...rub liquid vegetable oil (Wesson, Crisco, etc.) all over your hands (stand at the sink to do this!)- sprinkle a liberal dose of white granulated sugar and "wash" your hands for several minutes. Run under warm water when done (no soap) and finish with hand cream. It's magic - you'll want to do your entire body...trust me!

Many thanks for sharing your knitting and the Northshore. Hope you and your hands have a stress-free cold weather season!

Happy knitting!
Maureen

Those three really are beautiful.

I'm sorry about the fridge, honey. That just sucks. Doesn't Home Depot have a no interest for six months thingy going? Small comfort, right?

I'm so glad you had a good time over the weekend.

Um, well, the cold weather SHOULD be here any time now . . . maybe you can get away without a refrigerator for a few months?

I had SO much fun on Saturday, and so did Mom! It was great seeing you again, even if only for a short time.

Oh, and Chappy just likes to call us "Mine!"

ACK!!! I just read Carole's comment and had Carole on the brain.

Norma is a SANDY HOG!!!!

Jeesh, where is my brain?

I'm with Kate, rent indeed. :)

I didn't get to spend any time with you this weekend, Norma is a Carole hog. I walked by when you were all in the Philosopher's Wool booth and saw that look of acquisition. That look would have gotten me to purchase something as well, so I kept on a-walkin'! I say knit it now. Have it wrapped and under the tree, you'll get to wear it sooner.

sounds like a good time to start charging rent. :)

Really, though? Home Depot had the best prices on fridges... at least when we looked.

great meeting you too! and.. i actually like that photo of me!

So that's all I gotta do to get a new 'fridge? Buy more yarn???

It was so great to see you. Next time, we've got to hang more. I mean it.

So sorry about the fridge. One piece of advice - don't buy a new one from Sears.
So much fun this weekend, we have to get together again soon!

Aw, crappers. (Yes, I picked that one up from Ravelry!) Good to see you this weekend, but sorry to hear about the fridge. Just remind yourself -- when cared for properly, a wool sweater costs less that a new fridge and will last much longer. In fact, it's a bargain compared to the fridge, since it doesn't require electricity. Your husband should thank you for purchasing it!

You have a way with a story, Sandy my dear. How fun to see Rhinebeck through your eyes. I remember last year you shared fun pictures, too. Missed you. Can't wait to see the new sweater AND get a new fridge with the freezer on the bottom;-)

That blows about your fridge, but at least you have the warm memories of time spent with your homies! Right? Right?

But you can store yarn in the old refrigerator! Air tight , no moths... no additional purchases for large furniture pieces! Looks like you had a great time. :)