Summary: Oh goodness. I'm tired. Exhausted. Ready for vacation. And this episode? It shows. Sorry about that - but I also didn't want to put it off because that would mean that I wasn't even close to doing weekly episodes. Oh, who am I kidding - this one is 3 days late. But it is all wrapped up with a sparkly bow on top, so hopefully no one will notice. The lesson? Don't podcast when you can only think about the things you need to pack. I rambled through the opening. And the rest of the show. I think I have all of the links ready though for the show notes. Here are some of the things you might be looking for: - Faith Jacket - found in Sally Melville's The Knitting Experience: Book 3: Color. Much more adorable in person than in the photos; I'm knitting mine out of the Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran. - The Forest Canopy shawl that I haven't touched in two weeks is being knit out of Schaeffer Anne. - I still plan to make 3 pairs of Fetchings in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran. - Also going in the car for the road trip, the Mountain Colors Bearfoot socks for my mother. - I have finished the first front panel of the Noro Kochoran Lucy Jacket! At last! - Ariann is lovely and swoonworthy - now I just need to lose a few inches so it will fit. I'm ok with that plan. Who is going to join me? - The Kid & Ewe and Llamas Too fiber festival is held in Boerne, TX in November of each year. We had such a good time - I am definitely hoping to be back next year! - We had a large potluck dinner, and we gave out door prizes from the following: Discount Yarn Sale - Hill Country Sock yarn! Fancy Stitcher - embroidered sock knitting bag Hockett Would Work - handcarved drop spindle Split Yarns - card holders, needle case Brooks Farm - yummy Riata yarn! - Katy Blogless, Amy & Kelly said, "No wheel!" (To avoid carrying one back to Houston on their lap.) Jeanne and Staci were kind enough to offer to let me send it back to Houston with them. I resisted the temptation. - Other vendors of note: Heritage Arts, Jojoland and Perfect Buttons - Personal highlight? Meeting Michael of WormSpit.com! Don't forget to enter the contest on Episode 10! It isn't too late! Music in this episode (some from the PodSafe Music Network): - Poke You in the Eye by the Flying Fish Sailors (Amazon) - When I'm 25 or 64 by Jonathan Coulton - American Woman by the Flying Fish Sailors, from the Loch Ness Monster CD - Love the One You're With by the Lager Rhythms, from the Band Gap CD - I Drank Too Much at the Office Christmas Party by The Alice Project (File updated on 12/18, since I left a song out!) Don't forget to enter the contest! Listen to the show for details! DOWNLOAD EPISODE 11 - The Road Trip!
