Over
Yep, my vacation is over. Back to work tomorrow!
On the plus side, look at the lovely little new bag I’ve got. A brand new bag Stitched by Jessalu.
The fabric is actually from the pillow my sister made me for my birthday last year. As much as I like the fabrics Jessalu uses, I really liked this fabric. So, I asked my sister if she had any leftover and since she did, sent it to Jess and … voila! My own lovely little bag. I just need to be careful not to leave it on the pillow or I might lose it…
All in all, it’s been a quiet vacation. Mom, Chappy, and I went up to Pennsylvania to visit my sister on Wednesday. Milford is a lovely little town and Chappy was delighted to see it. The yarn shop was less than friendly, though. Not the MOST unfriendly LYS I’ve ever been to, but not as friendly as it could have been. The two people in the shop called a hello with a “let us know if you need help” when I walked in, but they didn’t bother to look up when I browsed my way back there. It was a coolish day, too, and I was wearing my lovely new cabled cardigan. What kind of yarn shop owner ignores a person browsing in such a beautiful handknit? (Spoken with all due modesty.) Isn’t it easier to make a sale if you, oh say, strike up a conversation instead of keep your eyes on your computer screen?
Oh, and they had a dog in the shop–a poodle, I think–but wouldn’t let Chappy come in. So… humph.
Otherwise? I’ve been writing on my page-a-day challenge, and well, after the $1,000 on car repairs last week, I’m not really spending a lot of money at the moment.
Did you know my favorite shepherd has gotten behind Norma‘s favorite Red Scarf Project charity?
I don’t drink very often, but one of these days I really MUST try this Magic Juice stuff. It sounds absolutely wonderful.
I totally agree with Quinn–I simply do not understand the fashion industry.
Do you ever watch the TED videos? They’re inspiring and amazing. Like, say, this one from Elizabeth Gilbert on creativity. It’s wonderful.
Then there’s this wonderful poem, “If I Controlled the Internet.”
I hope you all have a great Monday.
And–don’t forget to watch the TWO HOUR Chuck season finale on Monday! (Don’t forget, it’s two hours.) I know I can’t wait…
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Oh Deb I am so sorry you had a disappointing experience at Jill’s. That is one of my LYS’s and I am always receive a a warm welcome. It makes me want to complain because I don’t like it when my friends are not treated nicely! Perhaps they were having a bad day. The poodle is never there without the owner, Jill, so I can’t even say it was hired help either. And for them to ignore your beautiful new sweater is just plain outrageously IGNORANT!
It’s funny that you were in Milford on Wednesday because I was in Lake Hopatcong on Wed. visiting my Mother-in-Law. I took Sarah and Sophia and they swam all day.
There used to be a yarn shop on Rt 15 in Lafayette that I pass on the way down to Lake Hopatcong called the Yarn Loft. The sign is still up but I didn’t get a chance to go in. Have you ever been in there?
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Ouch, always sad when you do not have warm feelings i a yarn shop, kind of the opposite of the industry really. Love that you have a personally special bag now!
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I love your new bag! JessaLu makes the best bags that I have ever had. I have three of them and love each one.
I’m so glad you love your bag – and I’m glad you finally have a JessaLu bag!
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