Okay, this is going to be a fairly short post because my eyes are burningly tired. Not so much tired, really, as feeling dry and, well, burning from all the wind, fresh air, smoke and such floating around today. Which means they don’t really want to be looking at a computer screen, but how could I not??

And, of course, apologies to anybody who’s name I’ve forgotten. If I saw you and talked with you but didn’t mention you, just chalk it up to fatigue, please, and–while you’re here–leave me a comment to boost my tired memory, would you?

Naturally, click on the photos to see the bigger versions.

Despite the pouring rain last night–it was still coming down hard here in NJ at midnight–the day dawned clear and lovely. The weather today turned out to be great. About 70 degrees, sunny, with a breeze . . . a little on the warm side for those who made handknit sweaters for the event, perhaps, but a beautiful day.

The blogger meet-up may actually have been a little smaller than last year, but top-notch in quality. Here’s me with Carole (blinking, sorry about that) and Rachel, who seems to be having a great time here on the east coast. I don’t know how I missed getting a photo of Jessalu. Or Susan. I thought I did, but apparently not!

Here’s Jessica and Kim, whose sweater looks just fabulous in person. I also bumped into Monica and her husband about six times, but neglected to get a single photo. (Sorry, Monica!) And, every time, she’d tell me, "I just saw about three people who were looking for you for their bingo cards." Obviously I was very popular in absentia. I met Kristy, another Jersey Girl, too, but didn’t get a picture of her . . . or the person who was handing out "Jersey Represent" buttons from the NJ Ravelry group, either. (I didn’t even catch her name, which makes me feel terrible–but thank you for the button!)

Here are Cheryl and Beth. (And, oh, Cheryl’s "Imogen" was just gorgeous in person–absolutely perfect for her.)

Here’s Sandy, someone I know but whose name is totally escaping me at the moment (Duh! Stitchy herself! I so knew that! Thanks, Anne), Norma, and then somebody else about whom I’m experiencing brain freeze. (I’m so, so sorry. That’s Ruth.)

Claudia and her sister Silvia.

  I totally went chasing after Claudia when I saw her so we could commiserate about our Autumn Roses.

Mom and I also met Debby. And Kim, who was helping out Robin by watching his booth. And Judy. And Julie. And Wendy (and baby). I missed Laurie, though, though I looked for her. And still don’t know if Cate finished her Autumn Rose yet since I didn’t see her either. Nor Stephanie (though she might be nursing her cold, maybe?)

There sure were a lot of knitters there, though.

But, you know, a still photo just doesn’t do the scene justice. So, here:

That should give you a better idea!

Okay, my eyes are killing me and I’m sniffling and sneezing and I think I really need to go take a shower and get whatever allergens are on my clothes OFF my clothes. (So much for a SHORT post!)

Oh–and to whomever it was who asked about my Moo Card holder? I got it right here.

This pretty Rhinebeck sky was worth it, though! Mom and I had a fabulous time.

Although, that means you’ll need to wait until tomorrow for a break-down on what’s in here:

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