Audrey, you are my new best friend. You have invited me in out of the rain and offered me a warm bath. Today was a pretty bad day, but in the end you have made it all better. My laptop crashed and I spent over two hours on the phone recovering my lost data with a lovely lady tech person whom I will think of as Audrey2, even though her real name was Caryl. Most tech persons are -- well, tech persons, but she was motherly and patient and wonderful. And after it was all over, I thought the whole day was lost. And I feel like I'm coming down with a cold on top of it all, and I got bad news about my work for tomorrow. But you still have the power to soothe: My Calmer came in the mail today, as did my Rowan 35. Instantly I felt warm and calm and in control. In the first few seconds I wasn't sure about the color, but it grows on me exponentially every minute. And it should. Its name is Laurel. And the Rowan 35 is the most awesome pattern issue ever -- at least for today. ;-) And thank you, all you other Audrey friends. Today I needed you, and you came through.
Posted by at April 6, 2004 07:04 PMHooray for fibery happiness. I find Calmer quite soothing to knit with, too. Can't wait to see a good picture of Laurel.
Posted by: Theresa at April 6, 2004 10:37 PMYes, I can't wait to swatch it up, and definitely will post photos ASAP. Unfortunately it probably won't be today, since I have to drive a total of SIX hours today to get to and from work. I'm not a happy camper about that, but at least I know I have Laurel Calmer to come home to. If all else fails, I have another long ride Friday -- this time for a FUN reason - to visit my daughter at college and see her perform the lead in a play -- and we all know that long car rides when someone ELSE is driving is the best excuse EVER to knit -- am I right, people!? Then here's hoping I can get that "good" photo for you!
Posted by: Norma at April 7, 2004 05:09 AM