S'N B Rundown

Sweater Grrrl

All right, I am excited.

We had about 20 people show up at Sequoia Brewing Co. last night. Great turnout, we actually had to abandon our original room and move out to a bigger table in the main dining room (much to the interest of the people at the bar.) The staff was really accommodating, and cool with a bunch of crazy women (and Dave) waving knitting needles (and one crochet hook!) around. We even had a waiter who said he’d accept mittens or a beanie in lieu of a tip. (We tipped him in the usual manner, however.)

I had a blast. Met a whole bunch of new people, and realized that we had some friends and acquaintances in common. We made pacts (What’s said at Stitch N’ Bitch….stays at Stitch N’ Bitch!) My only regret was that there were so many people I didn’t get to talk to in depth- I tried to make it a point to talk to everyone, but it’s difficult to knit and circulate at the same time!

We discussed a potential change in time- I was leaning towards Wednesdays, but since that is a busy night at Sequoia (all-you-can-eat ribs and Jazz) it’s probably a better idea to stick to a Tuesday or Thursday. It seemed like Tuesdays were better for almost everyone, so I think that’s what I am going to try for the next time. I think the next meeting will be Tuesday, February 8th. I just want to check with a couple of people first, but that’s what I’m shooting for.

I did take some pictures, and I am going to try to get those onto the web page this afternoon. I actually got up early this morning to work on it, but for some reason my FTP software was on the fritz, so I will have to upload everything tonight. I want to update the site as well, to make sure to emphasize that ALL stitchers are welcome- knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, crewelwork- you name it. As long as it’s portable, bring it on!

It was hilarious when I got home. You’d think I had been gone for weeks. The dogs were rampaging and snuffling all over my knees, the parrot was hanging upside down and saying “Hellooooo” and whistling, and the cat was twining all around my ankles. The husband, on the other hand, was at the computer and didn’t bother to get up. But I forgive him, since he was writing a history paper that was due at midnight last night. Plus, he’s taking me out to Thai House for lunch today (Hooray for Thai Food!) I guess this means I can be bribed.

YAWN. I had to be at work at 6AM today, along with Dave and all the graphic artists. I am soo tired- I got up even earlier than usual to update the website and get ready to come in here. However, I do get to go home early. So I won’t complain too much! Hopefully FTP will be working again by the time I get home. Hmmm…..perhaps I will swing past Ancient Pathways this afternoon! (seeing as I will have a little extra time on my hands….)

Two more rows, and the dog sweater will be ready for buttons and the appliqué to be sewn on. I think I am definitely ready to move on to a new project!