This is one of my favorite sayings... really I just mean that I don't even have enough time to see old friends - and I know how much work new friendships take... With that in mind... I think I met a few new friends!
I had been emailing all summer with a Special Education teacher from New Jersey. We met on Ravelry when I commented on her Hooded Susie Sweater. In electronic world - we hit it off. We were sort of "Pacing partners" for each other's work and blogs. She invited me to her Chalk Dust Knitters Group on Friday night at Panera Bread in Edgewater. I was a little nervous going there (I even forgot the pattern for the Argyl Sweater I'm knitting for Terry). When I walked to the back, Carmen jumped out of her chair and gave me the biggest hug. She introduced me to her two daughters, her friends, and their daughters. These women could not have been more friendly. They oooed and ahhhed over my Intarsia (which I swear isn't great)... and showed me everything they are working on. It was just a lovely night of eating, knitting, and getting to know one another. We are meeting again this Friday, and have even planned an outing the week we are off school in November. I believe that there is a reason people come into your life - not always obvious from the outset - and I am glad I met these ladies!
Now... here's my intarsia... lots of strings in the back - believe me... but I'm really getting the swing of it...
Since I took this photo... I'm now 1/2 way up the 2nd Diamond which is Green tweed... It really is turning out pretty nice...
Lastly... I would like to share some new photos of our backyard... In the city - backyards are hard to come by.. this was completely overgrown with weeds when we moved in 6 years ago. The weeds were taller than me... here is our pride and joy - I sit out here every Saturday and Sunday morning and tool on the computer and knit...
and finally... the Hummingbird Windchime ($2.49 on sale) that Terry bought looks beautiful...
Have a great Sunday everyone... and make a new friend!