maryland sheep and wool

[starfallz]

More photos in the Flickr set.

Went to the Maryland Sheep and Wool with Rachyl last Saturday and we had a wonderful time. We did some major fiber shopping, but stayed within our budgets, didn't splurge on new wheels or drum carders, and most notably, didn't buy ANY yarn. Wore Melusine a bit and got many compliments. Wandered the sheep barns and got offers of freshly bagged merino (I swear it was like a drug deal, back in the shadows of the barn). Glad to meet up with some friends, although I missed others (and the Ravelry meetup and the sheep dog demos). By the end of the day, my feet were aching (and I think I bruised the top of my instep) but I was happy.

Note to self: do this again with Rachyl next year.

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[unmutual.livejournal.com]

[mauricia.livejournal.com]

You guys would have to DRAG ME AWAY from the sheep dog demos. Border Collies working sheep are just stunning to watch.

I may be biased.

Wish you guys could come up for the local sheep and wool festival in two weeks!

[unmutual.livejournal.com]

Amusing that she'd be pushing so hard and yet not have a business card, a pen, a piece of paper or anything on which she could have given us contact info. "Are you a spinner? Do you like fine wools? Have you ever knit with... MERINO? Touch it, just a little bit. Isn't that tempting?"

I agree. We absolutely must do this again next year.

(i lack a sheep icon)

[synnabar.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a lot of fun! :D LOL @ "offers of freshly bagged merino" XD

Thanks for the photos - I love all the curious noses and big, dark, soft eyes. :)

Re: (i lack a sheep icon)

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

I love the dreadlocks on some of the longwool breeds. They need little rasta hats or something. I think some of them look like pulli or komodor dogs.

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Yea, we got a little distracted. :D Will you be going to the local sheep and wool?

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

I been Phil Spectored, resurrected.
I been Lou Adlered, Barry Sadlered.
Well, I paid all the dues I want to pay.
And I learned the truth from Lenny Bruce,
And all my wealth won't buy me health,
So I smoke a pint of tea a day.

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Yea, a business card would have been helpful. I would have maybe come back to her then.

[unmutual.livejournal.com]

he's so unhip that when you say Dylan,
he thinks you're talking about Dylan Thomas.
Whoever he was.
The man ain't got no culture.

[amarafox.livejournal.com]

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[(Anonymous)]

That sounds like it was a great time! Wish I could have been there. Maybe I'll luck into going once I get back to the States! Glad you had a great fiber-filled time!

Leah