Like all the ladies of Writes of Passage, I'm on deadline. The good news at this moment is, I am on schedule instead of running behind. Still, we all need to get our heads out of the WIPs every now and then. So when you read this post, I will be frolicking in the mountains of Idaho.
Idaho had no snow less than two weeks ago. Our mountains were bare. The ski resorts couldn't open. The specter of drought was lifting its ugly head. Then in one week's time, Idaho got dumped on. Brundage Mountain near McCall (100 miles north of Boise) got five feet of snow in that one week and the mountains are getting more snow every day.
I am not a cold weather person. So I plan to enjoy the snow mostly while looking out the window as I soak in the hot tub in our suite at the romantic hotel where we'll be staying. The McCall Winter Carnival, complete with 30 different ice sculptures scattered throughout the resort town (photo above left is from 2011), opened on the 27th. It is crazy on the first weekend, so we're waiting until Monday to go look at the sculptures. I promise to share photos in a future post.
Back to the title of this post. When Tammy is writing up a storm, she posts pictures of yummy recipes. I relax with my knitting, which means I can never share as many photos. At least not as fast.
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| The funky scarves I made for my brainstorming buddies in 2008 |
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| My first prayer shawl that I started after cancer surgery in 2010 |
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| Another funky scarf for a writer buddy |
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| My second prayer shawl, to a friend who had an accident |
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| My 3rd prayer shawl, to a friend who suffered a loss |
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| The start of my 4th prayer shawl, very different from the others |
I've got both my laptop and my knitting with me on this little jaunt, but I'm not setting any writing or yarn goals while I'm away. I'll check in with you all when I can.
~robin
Robin! I wish you and your hubby, a great holiday in the Mountains,enjoying the ice sculptures.
ReplyDeleteI wish it would snow over here!
The past week has been atrocious temp wise and the humidity brought on by the rain(and we're drought country) except in Queensland and Northern NSW) who are currently flooded!
I like your idea of the Prayer Shawl and also the funky scarves!... Warmth right through from the inner to outer!:)
Again! ...have a wonderful time in the Mountains, dear lady.:0)
I TREASURE my "Robin scarf" just as I do the woman who made it. Blessings on your getaway, Robin. Have fun!! ; )
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the Thomas the Train sculpture, Robin. Be sure and take some photos of this years' sculptures and share them with us--and have a restful and wonderful time!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time Robin, enjoy and relax! Love the Prayer Shawls. I have a friend here at work that makes them ALL the time. I mean that literally, I know she has made at least a couple of hundred in the past 5 or so years. She gave me one to take to my little lady friend in the nursing home. Sometimes she has it around her shoulders or across her bed when I go to visit her. She knows lots of prayer has gone into that shawl. So God bless you Robin for making them also!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift you have! I know those receiving the scarves and especially the prayer shawls treasure them! Have fun on your getaway, and look forward to seeing the pictures of the snow sculptures!
ReplyDeleteOh my! The TALENT you Writes of Passage ladies all have--WOW! Love the scarves and shawls, Robin (and thankfully I can enjoy viewing them without drooling on my keyboard as I do when viewing a certain author's culinary delights*wink*). ~ Have a wonderful time on your getaway! Hugs, Patti Jo :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our precious Judy Miller, who celebrated her special day yesterday (January 29)! --- At least I think it was the 29th? Please correct me if I'm wrong, Judy! ;) PJ
ReplyDeleteRobin, have a great time with your hubby. I love your prayer shawls. So talented!
ReplyDeleteIs it your birthday, Judy? Hope you have a wonderful & blessed birthday! Did Tammy bake something special for you?
Miriam, are you tryin' to get me in trouble or what?! ; ) I'm baking Judy something as soon as this book is done! Judy, get ready, babe! And if the box is ticking, that's just the oven timer. Not to worry...go ahead and open it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin...don't know how i missed this blog. My mom (85 yo) is teaching beginners class to her great-great nieces who are 12, 9 and 7! No prayer shawls or funky scarves yet. Have a great holiday
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. Jerry and I have had a wonderful time, even though the warmer weather played havoc with the snow sculptures so we didn't get any truly wonderful photos. The best news is, we have already made our reservation to return in the spring.
ReplyDeleteJust a few more hours and we'll be on the road and back to our "real" lives.
I enjoyed seeing your prayer shawls. They really are a comfort to folks. I am also not a "cold" person. I more would enjoy sitting by the fire and crocheting or perhaps having Robin help me knit! LOL
ReplyDeleteTammy, who me?? *blink, blink*
ReplyDeletesnickering...You don't cook and work on your deadline? Don't you sing "I can bring home the bacon & fry it up in a pan...cause I'm a woman?"
Judy, if the "gift" is ticking, you better call Castle ;^)