But let's begin at the beginning. I don't even remember how all this started, but I got involved in a Day Out with friends. KD and I headed to the wilds of Burbank (Toluca Woods? Really??) to meet up with CBM for lunch, coffee, and knitting at Romancing the Bean, a website-less spot in the aforementioned Burbank. After much knitting, noshing, and general jollity, the gleesome threesome made their way to Unwind for some yarn fondling. Yummm. Then KD and I headed out to Studio City for (of all things) buttons. Yes, Pea Pod needs buttons (still) and the hope was to find some charming and appropriate buttons for PP and for KD's pink-and-red sweater. Results? Mixed. KD got some, I didn't. But wow, what an experience La Knitterie is! For true yarnaholics, I think this is probably the equivalent of a three-day-bender with associated memory loss. Wow!
Do you think I got to rest? Ah, no. It was also the night of the quilt guild's annual Holiday Dinner. More festivities, more food, great company and presents! presents! If I remember I will take pics--well, I can't exactly photograph Lisa's contribution, since it was in a gold See's box and said "Eat Me!"
Work continues to be busy and I have to say, I am enjoying it. I love setting up a nice display and then having it disappear into people's hands. I am such a book pusher. Love those books! And, yes, a number of them have made their way home with me. Wanna know what some of them are? Sure you do! (Partial listing, ok? Don't wanna short out Blogger!)
1. Lisey's Story. I don't normally read Stephen King (except that I love love love his nonfiction books on writing) but the theme of this one is appealing to me.
2. The Shape Shifter. I really like Tony Hillerman's style.
3. Deadly Slipper by Michelle Wan. A new (to me anyway) mystery writer.
Okay, off to re-examine the latest Knitty. C'mon, Sknitty, let's dish!
6 comments:
How funny...Simon is the "thin" version of my Big, Fluffy kitty! Perhaps he could send some excercise tips?
Having worked in the horror genre for so long, I think SK sometimes gets a bad rap. He is actually quite adept at character development, even in the stories that don't work quite as well IMHO. He's worth a read. His work has changed dramatically since the accident, but I think that's just what happens after life changing events.
Glad you had such a great Knitters Day Out! It sounds like so much fun!!
Sounds like a perfect knitter's day out! Wish I were there to join you for it, I had to go looking for buttons all by myself, and didn't have much luck either.
"Wilds of Burbank"? Hmmm. Actually you were in the Magnolia Park area of Burbank, and area well-known for its antique shops.
But we did have fun, and I enjoyed meeting you and your Lady Eleanor. Gorgeous!! Looking forward to seeing you and KD again.
And Simon is so elegant!
This post just cracked me up. Especially the thought of you being a book pusher, foisting literature on unsuspecting children and their parents...watch out, Mehitabel's got a YA novel in her hands! Folks, she's dangerous!
Gleesome threesome in the wilds of Burbank. Heh.
Oh, and I checked Joann's for peapod buttons, and they didn't have any, either. Drat.
See's...mmm....
Sounds like it was a fun day and I'm sorry I missed it! Was that you that only got 2 balls of Encore at Unraveled? Shame shame shame!
At this rate the little pea isn't going to fit in the pea pod sweater. He is growing too quickly! D3
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