On with the heads!

So-- I've packed my body parts in preparation for Sock Summit 2011.
Went out to Portland Store Fixtures (love to browse there)and picked up 5 stryrofoam heads. I've already got hands and feet and torsos to show off all of the knitted samples of our knitting patterns (at least MOST of the knitted samples).

So we are going to have a pretty full booth (#425). We have Knitting patterns, Bambu 7 cone yarn, Double Bambu, and our new Springy Bambu (Bambu 7 + some nylon/spandex) PERFECT for socks!! I love the feel of the knitted fabric-- it has the Bamboo softness, and the spring-back-ness of the spandex. I had several test knitters try it out before hand, so we have some hints and tips as well.

Also have some elastic yarns, reflective tape, notions, needles and hooks and books. So, being mostly packed, I'm feeling that "good tired" and "almost ready" which I think will last well into the actual event!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there-- oh, and I also have some helpers for the booth-- so I will be in and out and able to run errands/re-stock etc. So happy that this wonderful event is in my home town!

Back Yard Beauties!

Our backyard in Spring has bright spots of color. The first photo is the azalea that lives on the sunny side of the garage/sun room. So saturated with color it was hard for me to photograph.

Next the Vinca. I love this ground cover.. it blooms over and over.

The Daphne lives close to the Vinca.. its just coming into full bloom.

Finally the Hyacinths against the beautifully neutral bark of the Mountain Ash trees.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden's Spring Flowers

One of the first days of really nice weather in Brooklyn this year. We were lucky to be there to attend our nephew's bar mitzvah. Such fun and a gorgeous day!
 
The magnolia was just gorgeous against the blue sky and barely blooming trees in the background. I think just about everyone in Brooklyn was there!
 
I call these Daffodils. Never was sure when to use other names like narcissus... I never saw the labels that matched these.. Still very pretty and fields of them all over. Love Spring!

Victoria - Alaska Cruise 2010

The Princess hotel just before sunset... the the boats-- I love the color of the water here. Then the moon came out. We see it over the government building

Alaska cruise 2010 - glaciers, green roses and totems

The waterfall to the right, and Mendenhall glacier (see that deep blue!) to the left. The leaves were forming and created little green "roses". Also at Mendenhall glacier. The totem poles are in Ketchikan.

Alaska Cruise 2010 - Flora

We hiked outside of Juneau at the Mendenhall glacier. The flowers were pretty and the Alder trees were loaded with buds.


I just thought these leaves were pretty-- with their red-tinged edges.

Autumn Leaves

Beautiful reds on the Paperbark maple in the backyard this year. We were able to save this tree through a temporary move when we built the garage in back. Looks like it loves its new spot!