Rhinebeck!
The hardest part (other than getting up so early) was tearing myself away from Chappy for the day–not only because it’s the most we’ve been apart since my vacation started last week, but because he hasn’t been feeling well and he gets clingy when he’s not feeling well.
But, still, it was Rhinebeck, so …
Mom and I went anyway!
It turned out to be a gorgeous day, too. Maybe a little on the cool side, but there were times when I was too warm in my (newly, if badly, mended) Aran cardigan and orange wool cap. There were also times I was too cold, too, so really, I figure I hit the clothing layer lottery just about right.
Ramble had a great time–he met Bob (really http://ysolda.com/) at the Ravelry meet-up.
He also got to congratulate my favorite, newest pair of newlyweds, Jessalu and RR.
(This isn’t to imply that I’m any less thrilled for Jessica and HWJF. It’s just that we didn’t manage to see them yesterday. And, besides, their wedding was two weeks ago now … old news.) (grin)
Ramble enjoyed the Juniper Moon Farm meet-up, too. One thing I’ve noticed about him, on this visit during his rambles? He’s grown to LOVE being the center of attention! (And, thank you Susan for letting me use your picture.)
I know–your next burning question. What did I buy?
Well, what with the $450-and-counting in vet bills the other day.. TWO blood tests, with another to come tomorrow, which will be at least $100 more…. I didn’t buy much. In fact, this is the first Rhinebeck EVER that I came home without any new spinning fiber.
I DID buy three skeins of really pretty blue Acero yarn from Brooks Farm, though. It’s about exactly my favorite shade of blue, kind of a Wedgewood blue, the color of my old Saturn, and the perfect shade to wear with jeans. I don’t know what I’ll turn it into, but it’s lovely.
I also bought a couple bag handles from Homestead Heirlooms. It’s good to be prepared for the next time I decide to knit myself a bag, right?
And … that was it. (Other than some apple crisp, coffee, and a pretzel, but those don’t count, right?)
As to Chappy? The vet called Friday with the blood test results. His organs and blood sugar, all that, are normal, but his blood platelet count is really low. Normal is (I think she said) 140-400, and his is 67. This can lead to spontaneous bleeds, which is obviously bad, so the first need is to get his blood count back up to normal which she says is done by suppressing his immune-system because it’s presumably working in over-drive mode. (Either because of a genetic thing like ITP whose full name I also don’t remember, or a tick-related disease that didn’t come up on the test for the 3 big ones.) So he’s now on prednisone and an antibiotic for just in case this is a tick-related disease that didn’t come up.
Meanwhile, his eye is looking healthier (thankfully), he’s drinking a lot and therefore going to the bathroom a lot, and is generally still happy to SLEEP, though he enjoyed his walk this morning. (The first real walk he’s had since Tuesday.)
Tomorrow? Back to work, followed by Chappy’s follow-up vet visit. (Sigh.)
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I’d say you did very, very well with the Brooks Farm Acero. I learned, after I went nuts a few years ago at my first Rhinebeck, that quality over quantity is what matters.
Hoping Chappy is feeling better soon.
It does look like you had fun! I’m sorry to hear about Chappy, and I hope the prednisone helps and they figure out what he’s got soon (and with not too much more cost).
Oh NO poor Chappy!!!!!! Tell him we are thinking about him….if he needs anthing just bark.
It was great to see you!
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Immune system chews up the platelets too quickly. Hoping steroids help. It was good to see you and Mom. I, too, bought Acero, but the teal colorway. Yummy stuff.
What beautiful yarn! A very good selection.
I hope Chappy gets to feeling better here soon. (Oh, and did you hear that Chuck’s been picked up for an additional 11 episodes? That makes me happy!)