First we had a fantastic weekend at the best family-owned Bed and Breakfast in CT. Steep Hollow, as far as I know they don't have lots of guests but when ever we stay there my dear sister and Brother in law treat us like top paying guests. They feed us, entertain us (The red light tour), Make us laugh (that stupid little Keurig) and shower us with gifts. Even our bedroom is done up in holiday decor and comes with towels, and blankets, water and a basket to take home of little goodies. I did forget my camera this weekend but we had such a wonderful time. We went to a restaurant in Simsbury CT where the hostess fawned all over my BIL Scott and forgot the rest of us were there. THe food there was outrageously good and if you have never had smoked gouda on a burger you must try it. Then Scott fixed a very light dinner of Tyler Florence's Ultimate Asian Chicken Salad and a grape and rosemary foccacia with cheesey dipping sauce. Christine made to Pinterest desserts----Paula Deens Gingerbread Spoon Bread in the crock pot and the Peanut Butter Cup cheese ball served with sweet crackers. so so good. We awoke at 8:30 to the smell of Pinterest French Puffs (or dirt bombs) bacon, eggs, pancakes with either blueberries or chocolate chips, Pinterest's rainbow fruit salad and Keurig coffees or Tazo Joy Tea. It was all so good. Their home was still decorated for Christmas and the 59 degree weather was just wonderfulled. One of their fur babies Lappy the bichon, must have hurt himself while we were out because he was quite miserable and appeared to be in pain, even the other pup Missie the Maltese was worried. I just wish we had a place big enough to reciprocate their wonderful hospitality, thank you Sis from the bottom of our hearts!
Our beloved Steelers, well lets just say we will see them in September, this is my last monster honoring them from last weeks win, hopefully more to come next year. Tom says he is done with football for this year but now I will root for the Giants with all of my heart!!! GO BIG BLUE
The trip to Christine is just shy of 2 hours, so I had lots of knitting time and started the Feather and Fan shawl that Kathy B and her friends are doing. I am using Elann Peruvian Alpaca from stash in a very soft grey and instead of knitting the 2nd purl row I am purling it so mine does not have the ridge. I cast on 64 stitches on size 10 needles and am using 5 on each side for a border. I was using a circular all weekend but when I got home I changed it to straights, the unused cord of the circular is driving me totally bonkers.
And I did finish the hat and scarf last week but more on them in upcoming posts. Have a very knitty day
KNIT ON
3 comments:
The steeler monster confused me - he should be crying.. I was totally rooting for them because I have hated the Broncos since the late 70s early 80s.
Glad you had a good weekend!! Getting away was I'm sure just what the doctor ordered.
If you want to do lunch, I think I can't do tomorrow- I'll find out in a bit. And Thur is nail day and they really need it this week. So, I can more likely be on time on Wednesday than on Friday - but I can do either day.
What a great weekend Grace.. you deserved it!!!!
Cannot wait to see your Feather and Fan. I bet the peruvian Alpaca is gorgeous.....I cast on 64 too!
I think we are twins ..
again.
Sounds like a truly wonderful weekend with good family and good food!
Glad you had a great time.
Sorry about your Steelers --- my EAGLES were out early. It was a sad football year for sure. Guess I'll be rooting for the Saints. (Drew Brees was my brother-in-law's brother's roommate at Purdue.)
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