Some Days There Are No Pictures
I wish that wasn't true today, but I am afraid that I made no significant progress on the Habu scarf, either pair of socks, my dad's vest or on the spinning of my moorit CVM. This seems to be the way of getting ready to go on vacation. My time gets channeled into focusing on the tasks that need to get done at work so that I don't have to feel too guilty about not answering most of my email for two weeks, and into trying to get things ready at home to prepare for the vacation as well. This weekend will be all about house cleaning.
About all I have gotten to do today with regards to being crafty was to think about what would be coming with me to Kauai. I've decided that I really want to keep this simple. And with one possible exception, I think I'm on target to do that. What's in my crafty "don't forget to pack" list?
- Two skeins of Sock Hop sock yarn in "Say a Little Prayer" and a set of 2.25 mm double points.
- One skein of Socks that Rock medium weight in "Amber" and a set of 2.75 mm double pointed needles.
- One ball of grey striped Trekking XXL and a set of 2.25 mm double points (yes, I have more than a few sets of these now).
- One 8 ounce bundle of 100% Sock Hop superwash merino in "My Boyfriend's Back", 3 WooLee Winder bobbins, and my Lendrum DT spinning wheel with WooLee Winder flyer, and some miscellaneous equipment for a homemade lazy kate
See, I told you everything but one item would seem pretty reasonable. Normally I wouldn't even think about taking enough yarn for three pairs of socks, but the first two are patterned and so probably won't be good for car travel. The grey socks for John are going to be straight stockinette.
And then there's the spinning wheel. Initially, I was planning leaving the wheel at home. I was. I really was. And then I mentioned this to John, who immediately started to tell me how it would be easy to prepare a safe suitcase for it to travel in and that it really wouldn't be that big a deal to bring it along. Still, I though it seemed like a lot of effort. But John had planted the seeds of doubt in my mind and the more I thought about it, the more I could imagine myself sitting on the lanai of one of the houses we were renting, happily spinning while taking in the island air. And then I thought, "Hey, how often does a girl get to go to Hawaii? Who knows when we'll be back next. Eat dessert first, for once, girlfriend!" So we're going to work out wheel packing logistics this weekend. It doesn't hurt that the Lendrum is, after all, a travelling wheel.
There's also the very distinct possibility that some red yarn for a red scarf will come with me as well, but that is dependent on selecting the yarn and the pattern, neither of which have been done yet.
This will probably be my last post for a little while. Monday is going to be crazy because we leave for Hawaii on Tuesday morning and don't get into Kauai until Tuesday evening. I'm going to have my camera, and both houses we're staying at have internet service, so I'm hoping to share a little taste of our trip with y'all.
Aloha!
Have a restful, fun trip!
Have a great time, and make sure there are photos of that spinning in the lovely island breezes please.
Have a wonderful and relaxing time on your vacation. To take a wheel on vacation is a truly fabulous thing! What a wonderful husband you have!
Enjoy spinning nearthe ocean, that has to be one of the most serene experiences a crafter can hope to ever have. :)
I brought my Lendrum when we went on vacation to the Cape this summer and I was very happy to have her with me. Granted, throwing it in the car is easier than taking it on a plane, but I bet you'll be pleased you made the effort. Spinning in the island air. It doesn't get much better than that.
Have a wonderful time! Aloha!
Theresa have a nice vacation!
When you have time (probably when you get home...) can you share how you pack the Lendrum for the flight? I want to bring mine to Washington in the spring & am getting a bit worried about packing it for the plane.
Thanks & enjoy yourself~
Have a lovley time :-) Hawaii eh? nice.
John is so great to be supportive (enabling) of your spinning to that extent! Hope your vacation is as fantastic as it sounds!
Have a wonderful vacation and go for it, take the wheel! What's one more piece of luggage? Especially when your husband is so good about packing it safe and sound for you. Aloha!
Be sure to label that Lendrum suitcase with your name and address EVERYWHERE, inside and out. Sometimes airlines have a spot of trouble with the baggage, just sayin'.
Have a wonderful time spinning and knitting in the ocean breezes!
Aloha and bon voyage, Theresa! Enjoy the island air for me as well. Safe travels.
What a great partner. :) Bon voyage.
My husband actually requests that I take my wheel on our vacations. I think he finds it relaxing just watching me spin.
John sounds so wonderfully supportive. I hope you have a fabulous time on Kauai. The weather here in Hawai'i has been phenomenal. Perfect vacation weather.
Aloha nui loa!
TAKE the Wheel! Take the Wheel! Put the lime in the coconut!
Have a Great Vacation - ;p
As someone who brings an enormous orange tandem bicycle on vacation, the bringing of a small spinning wheel seems entirely reasonable.
Can't wait for the pix to start....
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