I (finally) finished my last batch of roving. Crown Mountain Farms Superwash Merino in “Good Vibrations.” As usual, the fiber was beautiful and a delight to spin, but I’ll admit the finished result isn’t really my cup of tea. A little too pink-y green for my taste. Lovely, don’t get me wrong, and I’m not complaining at all, just . . . not “me.” Maybe I’ll use it as a prize for a contest or something . . .

Next up? CMF’s Corriedale Pencil roving in “Crown Jewels.” I’ve got 8 ounces, which I just divided into quarters to make two, 4-oz, 2-ply skeins. I love the sunny colors in this roving–primarily yellow and blue, but with other touches tossed in.

Today’s weather wasn’t as lovely as they had SAID it would be, but still, Chappy got another walk in the park today. A short-ish one, since his grandma still isn’t feeling up to par (I did mention her cold the other day–luckily, it was a “light” one).

But do you know what we saw while we were at the park?

In this little corner of flooded field from all the rain we had the other day?

Look closely . . .

A turtle!

At first, we weren’t sure. We thought it was a rock . . . but, no . . . rocks don’t have eyes. (Last time I checked.)

Of course, Chappy mostly ignored the turtle, choosing to concentrate instead on eating the grass along the path. Mom and I were enthralled, though. I’ve never seen one this large outside a zoo. (And even then, do you know how long it’s been since I was at a zoo???) By the time we finished our mile-or-so walk around the park, though, he was gone. We’re thinking he didn’t like having the camera flashed in his eyes.

Now. The plan for tomorrow, my last “official” day of vacation? (The rest, if it’s not obvious, is “weekend.”) Liz is coming! (Shelley, unfortunately, couldn’t make it.) But Liz could, and she’s coming up tomorrow, and then the two of us are heading up to Rhinebeck together on Saturday. Woohoo! I don’t know which I’m more excited about–all the fiber and goodies for sale at Rhinebeck, all the bloggers meeting at Rhinebeck, or just the chance to spend a couple more days with Liz again. It all sounds good. (Not that I’m trying to brag or gloat or anything. I only gloat in December.) It’s supposed to rain tomorrow, but the forecast for Saturday is looking good–56 degrees and sunny. I can definitely handle that. It’ll even be cool enough for a sweater . . . whatever will I wear?? (All I know is that I’m carrying my newly-finished bag. The actual clothing, other than jeans? I’ll be figuring that out on Saturday.)

I WAS going to go to Stitchy’s book-signing in Montclair tonight, but when it came time to leave . . . I was just too tired and lazy to get out the door. I’m simply not a night person, and even though we’re talking 7:00 . . . it’s a 40-minute drive to Montclair, and I’ve been busy all day, and darn it . . . she’ll be at the blogger meet-up on Saturday anyway, right?

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