I'm back from MSWF...earlier than I had hoped to be, but I still got a WHOLE DAY, and WOW! Ten years of waiting and planning and hoping were SO worth it. We're under a thunderstorm/tornado warning so I have to keep this short, but PICTURES tomorrow, okay? You won't bee-lieve who I got to meet! Jump up and down and squeal is usually not my style, but I gotta confess I did it ALL day, running to HUG somebody who I KNEW...but in actual real life, 3D...wow! I WAS WITH MY TRIBE!
I'll just mention that I have never in my life been in the company of so many fabulous, wonderfully talented, beautiful, NICE women....and we were surrounded by gorgeous animals and amazing fiber and OMG...it will take me a month or so to process it all.
We drove seven hours to get to the Daughter's College visit....an absolutely beautiful campus with a very strong program...now the paperwork begins! Another six hours to get to Maryland, but as soon as I drove in to the parking lot and saw my best friend and her daughter jumping up and down and waving and crying, I forgot all about how long the drive had been and just how HAPPY I was to actually BE There.
Next year I'm going for ALL the days! Just thinking about it makes me GRIN.
Best bumper sticker of the Festival? "HONK IF YOU GET GAUGE!"
Yipes, Thunder and lightning have started...better shut this puppy down!
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I am so happy and yet sooooo jealous that you had a wonderful time. I'm hoping next year will be the charm for me. I can't wait to hear who all you met up with and what all you bought.
Posted by: Cathy | May 02, 2004 at 06:08 PM
It was so amazing, G! AMAZING!!!
Meeting you was the highlight of the day!
MWAH!
Posted by: Christy | May 02, 2004 at 06:11 PM
Glad to hear that it was amazing. I can't wait to see the pictures.
I can't access my cell phone messages. Aaargh! I will be calling customer service first thing tomorrow morning because I can't wait to hear your message. :)
Posted by: annie | May 02, 2004 at 06:19 PM
For some reason, the temper tantrum I just threw did the trick ;). I was able to listen to my messages! Loved hearing your voice, and Christy's. Thank you so much for calling :)
Posted by: annie | May 02, 2004 at 06:28 PM
Hey Greta,
It is Rachel. I miss you already and I can't wait to see you again. I had sooooooooo much fun at the festival and I can't wait to see the pictures.
Posted by: Rachel | May 02, 2004 at 07:37 PM
OK, that's it -- I'm going next year! (I know you'll be there, right?) For now, I'm so excited to start hopping from blog to blog to read all about it and see photos!
"Honk if you get gauge" is the BEST.
Posted by: alison | May 02, 2004 at 10:26 PM
I think I'm gonna have to start saving now to go next year. And I can't wait to squeal, jump up and down and hug you in person!!!!!!
Posted by: Nathania | May 03, 2004 at 01:48 AM
TOTALLY - the TRIBE thing!!! It was so amazing to have so much goodness goin' on with so many kindred spirits...
It was wonderful meeting all of *liners* who blog - out in the country, with yarn and spindles, and our other tribe: the SHEEP!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Bonne Marie | May 03, 2004 at 06:47 AM
Welcome back! I'm sooo pleased to hear that you had a good time. I'm living vicariously through my blog friends these days when it comes to travel! I'm definitely looking forward to photos!
Posted by: Christine | May 03, 2004 at 08:34 AM
Honk if you get gauge...I love it!!
So glad you had a fabulous time!
Posted by: Kim | May 03, 2004 at 08:48 AM
Glad you had such a great time at the college and the festival. Very disappointed that I didn't meet you but I know I will on LI. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | May 03, 2004 at 09:52 AM