Packing Up
Tomorrow I leave for a long 3 weeks, but Gerry and the kids will be joining me partway through for a week at Cedar Point and Mackinaw City, so it's not as long away as it seems!
I'm doing my last minute scheduling, checking the teaching dates, etc., and it was pointed out to me that I never listed or publicized my final gig in Pittsburgh, PA!
This is quite an omission - I LOVE Pittsburgh (I used to live in Squirrel Hill, where this shop is) and I'm really looking forward to being back in town for a short bit on my way back to NJ from TNNA. Here are the details of the Pittsburgh Engagement:
Knit One
2721 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-421-6666
Combination Knitting
Tuesday, 6/13/2006
1 o'clock (3 hour class)
Cable Mania (Look Mom, No Needle!)
Tuesday, 6/13/2006
6:30 o'clock (3 hour class)
For reservations call 412-421-6666 which is a frighteningly easy phone number to remember. Hmmm, I wonder if she delivers...
I realize one is a mid-day class and the other a mid-week evening class, and these are hard for some folks. But on the other hand they're much easier for others, so it's aways a crap shoot figuring out what days to hold a class. I hope if you're in the area you'll give Stacey at Knit One a call or email her to reserve a space in the class. The last I heard from her they were going pretty fast and we'd like to keep the classes to a manageable size!
Blue Bell
I had the nicest time yesterday down in PA, out in the wilds of Blue Bell, amid the road construction with a bunch of wild knitters and one adorable baby! You KNOW you're among friends when one older woman comments drily, "Oh, she's a screamer..." after a particularly loud "woohoo!" of mine. I do love to woohoo
I ran them through their paces, took them into the wilderness of colorwork and back out through the misunderstood swamplands surrounding finishing, and they kept up! Bravo, ladies!
Lunch was delicious - give my compliments to the chef at Costco - and I left happy with a beautiful day to drive home in a fun car along winding country roads. Who could ask for anything more?
Load 'em up! Move 'em out!
Today I pack the car. Books, books, yarn, tools, books, handouts, books, clothes, personal sundries, books, a pillow, and some more yarn. And some books on tape. I need to stop by the library and my pharmacy to get the necessities before I go, but all in all I feel like it's a drill that I've memorized. Then tomorrow morning as soon as the kidlets are on the bus, I scoot off to Cinncinnati (eta is 7:00 pm, lets see how I do!) and a big block of teaching at Lambikins Hideaway. Rollin, rollin, rollin -
I'll be careful about the speeding - for many reasons - but high in my mind right now is the ticket my husband got the other morning as he was driving to work at 3:30 am. He was going 42 in a 25 mph zone. The damage? $483. Yes, you read right, $483. NJ has a $250 surcharge on every ticket to raise money for our thin coffers. When he told me he said, "I know, you have one word for me - Minnesota."
I'm doing my last minute scheduling, checking the teaching dates, etc., and it was pointed out to me that I never listed or publicized my final gig in Pittsburgh, PA!
This is quite an omission - I LOVE Pittsburgh (I used to live in Squirrel Hill, where this shop is) and I'm really looking forward to being back in town for a short bit on my way back to NJ from TNNA. Here are the details of the Pittsburgh Engagement:
Knit One
2721 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-421-6666
Combination Knitting
Tuesday, 6/13/2006
1 o'clock (3 hour class)
Cable Mania (Look Mom, No Needle!)
Tuesday, 6/13/2006
6:30 o'clock (3 hour class)
For reservations call 412-421-6666 which is a frighteningly easy phone number to remember. Hmmm, I wonder if she delivers...
I realize one is a mid-day class and the other a mid-week evening class, and these are hard for some folks. But on the other hand they're much easier for others, so it's aways a crap shoot figuring out what days to hold a class. I hope if you're in the area you'll give Stacey at Knit One a call or email her to reserve a space in the class. The last I heard from her they were going pretty fast and we'd like to keep the classes to a manageable size!
Blue Bell
I had the nicest time yesterday down in PA, out in the wilds of Blue Bell, amid the road construction with a bunch of wild knitters and one adorable baby! You KNOW you're among friends when one older woman comments drily, "Oh, she's a screamer..." after a particularly loud "woohoo!" of mine. I do love to woohooI ran them through their paces, took them into the wilderness of colorwork and back out through the misunderstood swamplands surrounding finishing, and they kept up! Bravo, ladies!
Lunch was delicious - give my compliments to the chef at Costco - and I left happy with a beautiful day to drive home in a fun car along winding country roads. Who could ask for anything more?
Load 'em up! Move 'em out!
Today I pack the car. Books, books, yarn, tools, books, handouts, books, clothes, personal sundries, books, a pillow, and some more yarn. And some books on tape. I need to stop by the library and my pharmacy to get the necessities before I go, but all in all I feel like it's a drill that I've memorized. Then tomorrow morning as soon as the kidlets are on the bus, I scoot off to Cinncinnati (eta is 7:00 pm, lets see how I do!) and a big block of teaching at Lambikins Hideaway. Rollin, rollin, rollin -
I'll be careful about the speeding - for many reasons - but high in my mind right now is the ticket my husband got the other morning as he was driving to work at 3:30 am. He was going 42 in a 25 mph zone. The damage? $483. Yes, you read right, $483. NJ has a $250 surcharge on every ticket to raise money for our thin coffers. When he told me he said, "I know, you have one word for me - Minnesota."
12 Comments:
Gerry beat me too it - a $250 surcharge is out of this world! GAH
WOO HOO!!! Annie I signed up for BOTH!!!
Can't wait for you to come to Pittsburgh!!!!
Hey I will see you in Ohio! Cables class.. if ya need anything.. let me know! Three weeks is a long time!! Longest I have been away from my kids is 1 week!
Denise
knitchat.com
It was great fun having you with us in Blue Bell, Annie. Thanks for your kind words, although, I'm certain we wore you out.
We enjoyed being able to examine & try on your fabulous circle-shrug and corset tank. I'm sure we all picked up some new ideas and techniques. You're an amazing teacher and designer.
All the best in your teaching-travels. We'll be on the lookout for the new book.
I was recently at Lambikin's Hideaway. What a fantastic shop! It's what I consider to be the perfect yarn shop. You'll love the dog/greeter!!!!
I heard about your blue bell experience through a guild member; this member is also part of my SnB group. beverly enjoyed herself and thinks you are wonderful.
WOOHOO from a fellow screamer! enjoy your trip!
anne marie g.
That's one hefty surcharge! I suppose bookings are up, as this would appear to be a blatant revenue raising exercies. BTW you haven't unsmalled after your Pittsburgh engagement section - the rest of the blog is in small font.
remind me i don't want to drive in new jersey. sheesh! can you imagine an itty bitty ticket for, say, parking, and a $250 surcharge? thin coffers, my great aunt fanny! as many people that live there, and pay taxes, and they wanna do this crap too? oy!
I hope you enjoy your trip here to Cincy! There so many great yarn shops that you should have a blast! Plus we have lots of great sights to inspire your new creations. Be sure to come down from Hamilton and visit the east and west sides of the city. Can't wait to hear what you think! Please, If you need anything feel free to drop me a line!
$483, ouch! Yup, MN Statutes state that cost of the same ticket here would be $142. Not that Gerry is planning any more speeding tickets, but just in case, he should remember that one word.
I'm sorry about the speeding ticket, but it may appease (?) you to know that some of that money goes to spinal cord research and support since most such accidents are suffered in driving accidents.
And where and when did you live in Squirrel Hill? I lived on the corner of Forbes and Plainfield from 1942 to 1957, then on a small street on the top of Negley Hill until I went off to college (and never looked back. But it wasn't a bad place to grow up. Hope you get a great reception there now! Luise at lmerdmannataoldotcom
I'm taking the afternoon class, so glad you are coming!! almost talked hubby into making a trip to MD. to see you. Love Stacey's shop.can't wait.
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