I was all set to take the boxes to the post office yesterday but we had pretty horrific weather all day so it was a no go. They actually had tornados in Westchester which isn’t so close to me but close enough. The lightning across the swamps was INCREDIBLE. Sustained huge bolts. Scary stuff. And while it took a little while in the day for the rains to come, the thought of trying to load 24 boxes into my car then take them out of my car at the PO with the threat of rain was too much! Today is the day. I have laundry to do too and lots of clothes folding and then tomorrow bright and early CHICAGO!
Last night I started folding the clothes in the bedroom and we had a really really really bad storm – much worse than anything we had during the day – and I started watching this movie Birth. Has anyone seen it? It’s that controversial movie where Nicole Kidman gets naked in a tub with a little kid and kisses him. Although she doesn’t kiss him when they’re naked in the tub. Whatever. He’s supposed to be her reincarnated dead husband. I get kind of in to it and I’ve stopped folding clothes and G keeps walking in the bedroom asking questions and I keep telling him to shush so I can watch and then it ends and I turn to him and say, “My god that movie sucked.” Why? Why can’t we turn away? Why do we feel compelled to see something through to the end like that? Especially when Nicole Kidman looked so bad it was uncomfortable and Lauren Bacall is looking decidedly Planet of the Apes. I could’ve had all the clothes folded. Or I could’ve watched three episodes of Another World which just got really really really good because now Ryan is on the scene and I’m surprised that Anne Heche was still playing Vicki when Ryan showed up. Now THAT’S entertainment! Incidentally, I found it pretty funny that Anne Heche was also in Birth.
Then I had a dream that I started knitting my top down v-neck Calmer pullover. What do you think that means? (THANK GOD for archives because I couldn’t for the LIFE of me remember what size needle I used on my swatch and it says right there in internet black and white that I used size 8s. Which seems really wrong because the stitches are small, but that’s what I’m going with. I need to talk with MJ though because she did the whole thing top down and that’s what I want to do. Her sweater came out PERFECT and I want one JUST LIKE IT!) I’m thinking this will be my 2006 Rhinebeck sweater. Yes. I said it. It’s July 13 and I’m invoking the R word.
I’ve been thinking about socks too.
I’m not sure how much blogging I’ll be doing while I’m away – we get back Monday night. Look for an update on Tuesday for sure. I’ve decided that I’m definitely going to the Loopy party tomorrow night. I will have had a pretty full day by that time and I’m thinking I can sit and knit and meet other knitters without having to worry about much. So come sit by me! Hope to see you in Chi-town! Have a great weekend everyone!
L, C
hey, we’ve had our rhinebeck plans in place since april!! 2 friends and i are renting a house in the catskills for 5 days and we CAN’T WAIT
I thought the movie Birth sucked right after I finished it, too, but then I realized that I hadn’t understood the ending. Then I realized that I really liked it since the ending wasn’t what I thought it was. That seems to happen to me a lot.
It is never to early to invoke Rhinebeck! I am already trying to persuade my husband of the virtues of upstate new York in the autumn. 😉
I cheered when I saw Ryan on horseback!! I totally love the Vicky/Ryan storyline!!
NB: I haven’t seen “Birth.” But at first I was going to say that if you couldn’t turn away, maybe the movie did something right. Then I remembered “Dr. T and the Women.” I found that one mesmerizing because I couldn’t believe a movie could be so bad (esp. with that cast). So now I think we watch just out of sheer amazement, and to see what ridiculous crap they’re going to pull next.
SOCKS! Yes, I miss your socks. I’m making jaywalkers and I owe the obsession to you!
Not going to watch Birth. I wasn’t sure but if you thought it sucked then I’m content to pass it over. We did watch Capote the other night (finally) and that was terrific.
And I dreamt of knitting Trellis last night. I have no idea why. Must be something in these thunderstorms that make us dream about knitting.
Have a blast in Chicago!
I got home last night and my mother in law was freaking out because of the tornados in Westchester. They were pretty far from us but still too close.
I just got Soap Net and I have been obsessing over Another World. This is the period where I first started watching the show originally. I loved me some Ryan, yum and Frankie and Cass are the best.
The main reason I left to drive to the airport last night was to get away from bad tv (or the internet). I needed to do laundry, too but there you have it. Have a SUPER GOOD TIME!
Have a great time in Chicago, Cara! 🙂
Isn’t that funny? I watched Birth back in November and blogged about it. I too thought it sucked.
Rhinebeck… Someday I’ll make it to Rhinebeck…
Have fun in Chicago!
Be sure to pack some cool clothing for Chicago, as this weekend promises to be pretty hot and humid! See you at Loopy!
Have a great time in Chicago! DH is going to be down in that area this weekend, but not me. 🙁 I can’t wait to hear all about it — who you meet and see and who sits by you…
Yeah. R!!!
When is Rhinebeck? Oh duuude, you’ll have it done way before then. Let me know if you have any questions, just because I’m blog-aol doesn’t mean I won’t reply to your email! You know I do!
Have a great time in Chicago; tell G I said hello! When are you coming back here?
I have seen Birth…I thought it was really interesting. I actually liked it.
Is Anne really back on Another World? She was the best Vicky/Marley. She so talented, I”m kinda sad to know she went back to doing soaps. Oh well, can’t beat a steady paycheck, right?
Very HOT Chicago forcast for your visit. FYI its Hotter when you get away from the lake, and visit THE FOLD. (If you need any help with that part of your visit I’m out here in McHenry Co. and have free time Sat.) Enjoy your visit to Loopy Yarns, wish I had the time to join you for that.
Have a great trip!
Size 8’s are right for Calmer. It’s so stretchy that you need to use a larger than usual needle in order to get the dk gauge.
Aara
i can ALWAYS turn off nicole kidman. usually before the movie even begins. could she stop whispering please….yuck…
Not sure if you’ll read this before you head here, but I’ll try to make it tomorrow night. Have fun at the Cubs game!
Make sure you get some caramel popcorn from Garrett’s while you ae in Chicago. Yum!!!
Rhinebeck! Rhinebeck is one reason I moved to the northeast. I mean.. kinda.. don’t tell my husband.
I just got back from Chicago this morning – you are in for one HOT weekend! it’s supposed to be in the UPPER NINETIES…and so humid the fog covers the buildings…incredible!
Chicago! So jealous. I love that city–I was there for a VERY hot/humid few days three years ago.
I recived my package today (you sent it priority–that was very kind of you) and everything is wonderful. Thank you.
I’m just the same way. It doesn’t matter how bad it is I like to watch all the way to the end if I start something. My husband, however does not have that problem, so I guess it isn’t totally universal.
Dreaming about your knitting? Definitely a sign.
Hi Cara,
Nice meeting you at Loopy Yarns the other night. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Chicago!
Is it sad that I, too, was watching Another World, and REMEMBERED the episodes from when I saw them air (I was a student at Smith College at the time)?
Hope you had a blast in Chicago! And I’ve already been thinking about Rhinebeck – it’s never too early.
I just ordered some Sock Hop roving. Ideally I would have ordered some yarn also to see how it was spun up but since that’s not possible right now, I was hoping you could gives me some info. Is it about a sportweight? Tightly spun or on the looser side? Any other tips for spinning it? Thanks!
what pattern are you using for your sweater? i bought a whole bunch of sage green calmer on sale and am looking for a project for it–i need inspiration and who better to go to than you!
Hope you had a wonderful Chicago time. It’s a great city!
Rhinebeck?? You mean you don’t have reservations yet? Hee!
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Where are you watching Another World…How can I watch another world? I loved it. Best soap ever. EVER.
(sorry. Bit of a flashback there.)
You could come to Rhinebeck and SEE Chicago at The Center For Performing Arts! I;ve been a reader… but the commonalities finally drove me to post a remark today!