I saw a sample of this scarf made up in Austin, TX at Hill Country Weavers. They had it displayed by their register holding scarf pins and I just had to make one for myself for the same purpose. (My scarf pins just lay around in a basket and I forget about them). Hill Country provided the free pattern of a simple two row repeat on #11 needles and it took only one skein of Katia Ingenua.
This is what golf is all about. Laurie snapped this pic of me playing at Paa-ko Ridge and it was so beautiful. There were lots for sale on this course and I could so see myself living there ... but if I only had a million dollars. By the way, we both cleared the trees below. Laurie got hers onto the green and mine came pretty close. It was a spectacular morning.
Drive an egg-shaped rental car for over 24 hours, over 1,600 miles
Shop the Square in Albuquerque
Drive to Santa Fe for more shopping on the Square
Down to the last two classes that focus on silkworms and cocoons. Who knew you could purchase silk worms and with their help cultivate your own silk. Guess I never thought about where this fiber actually comes from. Creepy factor again as the cocoons rattle from the dead worm inside. 
Nancy provided us with some prepared silk to spin and next week we'll be unwinding the cocoons and checking out those dead worms.
Add yet another Harley to the family. This time for my darling neice, Amy. Husband and I went with her to pick it up and he rode it home for her. She was so cute practicing riding it up and down her driveway. I get to feeling over-protective thinking about her riding but I've got to remind myself I was just about her age when I got my first bike. She's one cool teacher now!
Today's the day to thank your momma for all the special things in life. Mine shaped me in to the person I am and gave me the gift of optimism and adventure. Without that, my life would be very dull indeed. Thank you mom for spending so much time with me and for teaching me not to fear anything all the while being happy in my own skin. It is your fault I have a gypsy soul and want to do everything I can in life. I love you with all my heart.
Our class met at the Mercer's Naked Pines Ranch in Mulvane, KS for their annual public sheep shearing. (Nancy also sells her fiber at Twist). I can tell you that caring for farm animals is not for the weak of heart. I experienced seeing a one year old sheep collapse from stress, animal blood and drimmel teeth filing as well as all the animal moans that come with it. But it was educational and no animals were harmed in the process - just the kinds of things that need to be done for their well-being. On the happy side, we got to purchase raw fiber from whichever animal we wanted.
I wrapped up my client meeting in downtown Austin and spent the afternoon on Congress Avenue. Bought a t-shirt at the Knitting Nest and the makings for yet another shawl from Hill Country. 
Then walked down to the Congress Avenue bridge to knit and wait for the largest urban colony of bats to take flight at dusk. They came out by the thousands and headed down the river. It was a cool sight to see. I like bats and have fond childhood memories of swimming in my Aunt Blondies' pool while the bats swooped down for a drink of water. Even as a kid, I found that fascinating.
I got home yesterday only to unpack and repack for a business trip to Austin, TX for a couple of days. My knitting friend, Dee, asked if she could catch a ride with me and stay with family. It was nice having company to make the travel time fly by. I dropped her off outside of town and rolled into Austin by 5:30 p.m. I'm hoping to unwind and get a good night's sleep.
The constant rain prevented us from seeing as much of Nashville on our bikes as we would have liked, but it was a good trip with Karen's family, friends, shopping and country music. What's most important is that we had a wonderful time together all the while enduring the elements and made it home safe from our 1,500 mile road trip. Ride On, Rough Riders!
The bikes are parked and we hit three shopping malls and two knit shops today. Bliss Yarns 
provided me with an opportunity to purchase some Ashford spinning supplies and Haus of Yarn had an incredible display of Noro yarn and samples and the biggest display of Koigu I've ever laid eyes upon. I walked away with a shop designed shawl kit in turquoise and inspiration for a few other things...