Unexpected Gifts

Those are the best kind, right?  But let's back up a minute and recap the weekend first, shall we?

Sick.  Oh, and more sick.  Wait.... yes.. still sick.  D and I were supposed to hook up with Margene to visit with Laurie who is in town for some skiing, but I was still snuffling and hacking and coughing and generally looking like something the cat dragged in.  I opted instead to basically park my keister in the large comfy chair near the fire with a blanket and the cat and some hot tea in hand for 48 hours.  I watched 4 football games and the Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice (again) on DVD.  Oh, and did some knitting.  I was bummed to have missed out on the meet-n-greet, but I'm betting Laurie is happy she doesn't now have whatever the hell this thing is.  Maybe by spring it'll be gone. 

The good news was I did get a lot of knitting done in between cat naps.  I finished up 4 full repeats on the River stole/scarf and I got the heel turned on sock 1 of pair 2 of the Petroglyph socks.  More progress likely on those tonight as there is more football on and that's where I'm headed for the 6:00 p.m. kickoff.

Today in the mail, tho, I got a lovely unexpected gift from Chris, Newman's original owner/breeder.  She thought I could use a little pick-me-up after the unfortunate series of events he had to go through with the whole mink attack thing, and as a thank you for hosting the ABC-Along.  Feast your eyes on this:

Polworth wool, angora bunny and silk roving. It is absolutely scrumptious!  And I love it so much, it's today's 365 Project photo.  (I finally got the link to my 365 Project photo album working in the right sidebar!).  Thanks, Chris!!  You were so kind to think of me.  I'll have to think of something (NOT a thong) to make with it - maybe one of the patterns out of the Arctic Lace book I've been reading....hm........

All for now.....

Comments

[Norma]

Didn't you get the memo from Sandy? You're supposed to drink gasoline (I mean myrrh). I'm so sorry you've been sick. Thank you for not meeting up with Laurie, because then she'd have brought it back to the east coast, and before I knew it, it would make its way up here to Siberia that feels tropical this year, and..... oh, what am I on about? Feel better.

[Sheepish Annie]

Sheesh...you've really been hit hard with this bug! Here's hoping that this works itself out of your system soon.

That roving must offer some healing properties, though! How lovely...

[Birdsong]

I have been reading Artic Lace too, and this would surely spin into a thread equal to quiviut. What a nice cheer-up while sick; hope you are better soon.

[Carole]

Feel better soon!

[Marcia]

Poor baby..I'm almost afraid to tell you that I STILL have it, although it might be the tiniest tad better today. (Just in time to nurse Himself, who came home with it tonight.) You did the right thing staying in, although I am sorry you had to miss Laurie and Mr. E!

[Cathy]

Chris shared some of that roving with me last year - I am saving it for something special... it spins so fine and gorgeous - you will love it. Don't you just love the Arctic Lace book - it's one of my favorites.

I am really sorry you are still sick - coz it reminds me of the crap that took over my life for several weeks.

More snow forecast here Thurs/Friday. I am beginning to wonder if my snow will stop when your cold does.

[Charleen]

I hope your crud leaves soon - just don't give it my address ;-) I think I can actually feel the lusciousness of the that fiber right through my monitor!

[AmyP]

That cold seems to have gone through the blogging universe now (even I've got it!)

[Laurie]

Sure hope you feel better soon. Mr. E and I missed you. I'm doing my best to duck.

Chris has such scrumptious roving. A post by her after a shipment from Still River Mill is a guarantee of stash enhancement. And then spinning it, letting such goodness slip thru one's fingers.....

[Carol]

Hope you feel better soon! Wish I could bring you some chicken soup and a {hug}.

[margene]

Chris sent me some beautiful roving last year and I wonder if it is the same. It will only be spun when I'm better at the craft. Feel better soon! We missed you. Let's plan a SF breakfast when you're in the pink.

[Karen]

Sorry to hear you're still sick...though I am not surprised. If you're at the 2 week mark you should be good to go soon. If you're not close to the 2 week mark and I've just freaked you out. Sorry.
Be well soon!

[Chris]

So sorry you didn't get to join in the fun but I'm doubly glad I sent the fiber if it cheered you in the midst of the crud. And how sweet to read all those kind comments about the fiber - thanks!!