good morning sunshine
Wow.
That's all I can write about Clara's review of our book over at Knitter's Review. I am awed to see our work written up on her pages, and could not have imaged a more thoughtful or positive critique.
Just when things get so tough and unrelenting and...noisy...that you think you need to go for a month to a special ranch, all of sudden a whole bunch of people are nice all in a row and it makes you feel good to be alive.
First, Martin very suddenly sent me for a night at the Grand Lodge. A lovely, lonely getaway that I could reach by TriMet bus and luxuriate in for a mere $50 for my queen room, so it was guilt free. We've been there a few times before, primarily for the fabulous soaking pool and frisbee golf course. Except, don't go there, because it was so nice being in that pool alone. ;-) Right above my head, in a fir tree that was intermixed with a blooming magnolia, two birds were making a nest. Hot tub plus nesting was super relaxing.
Then on the way home I found out about Clara's review when our book went to #1 in knitting on amazon.com! And I needed a ride to Tigard for the Tigard Knitting Guild meeting and was escorted totally happily by my friend's husband. Andres was a star, carrying crates of books, moving heavy tables, charming the ladies, and even commenting thoughtfully on all the show-and-tell finished objects.
The Tigard meeting was lovely, and I just hope I did not bore them to tears. There were about 50 people there - a very well organized and well attended guild. And they bring snacks! We did a flower technique together, from the Eden Scarf, and I think a few people really liked it.
Now for a little home cooking and cleaning. Our own little nest needs some mending. It's sort of out of hand. Yesterday Martin edited the toy box (hero!) and today I think I will get the kitchen completely good for a moment, before it starts going downhill again.
Maybe I'll even make wiggly noodles. (Super simple recipe here.)
Oh he edited the toy box? What a serious champ!
You deserve the good press, the book is a wonder. How could we imagine knitting life without it?
Posted by: Heather | 2008.05.16 at 08:56
Congrats on the review, you earned every word! I think I could use that tub. right. now.
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | 2008.05.16 at 08:57
Congrats on being #1!!
And for getting some well-deserved time away. It sounds lovely.
Posted by: Risa | 2008.05.16 at 08:57
Congrats on #1! I finally got my own copy a couple of weeks ago, and I just adore it.
Posted by: TheAmpuT | 2008.05.17 at 11:00
Yeah for you! I am so bummed I missed the guild meeting. I wasn't feeling so well and thought that spreading my germs was not a good thing! I am sure they appreciated your presentation!
Posted by: Tammy | 2008.05.17 at 20:05
What a great review! I've been meaning to tell you how much I like the book. I must admit that I bought it for the Entomology patterns from Adrian, but I was super-excited to find all the other great stuff. I called my mom right up to tell her about the book because I knew she would dig the blanket patterns. She bought it, and we're planning blankets for all of my cousins who will soon be married!
It's not often that you want to knit every pattern from a knitting book, but yours in one where I love all the patterns! But more than that, I find I want to pick it up to read it. Even though I've read it all already. Thank you, thank you!
Posted by: Mandy | 2008.05.18 at 07:44
Congrats on the great review!
I clicked on the link to the Grand Lodge. What a nice treat. I think I've been to one of the pubs before while visiting my friends. Maybe Blue Moon? It sounded familiar anyway.
Posted by: Knittripps | 2008.05.18 at 08:07
"edited the toybox"- love it!
Congrats on all the sweet success! Enjoy the fun times.
Happy knitting-
ali
Posted by: ali | 2008.05.21 at 06:57