We stopped on the way back from the Retreat to meet a new friend Mia,
who overwhelmed us with her generosity.
Here is the PRIZE I won for correctly guessing the flower on her blog.....
Wanna see what's inside?
AMAZING, isn't it?
Let me just say for the record
that Knit bloggers are an amazing bunch.
AMAZING.
I returned from the retreat with something more than just a weekend of workshops....
not sure if it is Allergies or a Wicked Cold,
but I'm a Nyquil commercial...
sniffly,sneezy,fever,achey, not getting any rest
kinda thing.
Only had enough energy yesterday to drag myself into and out of the shower,
get dressed...
and then had to lie down for more than an hour
to gather up enough strength to go
see the boy bird and get bagels.
Tried not to breathe on him....
Dropped him back at his nest
and fell back into bed.
I so rarely get anything like this
that I know
I should pay attention.
Not sure I have enough energy.
Hopefully by Monday
typing won't seem like such a
Herculean feat
and I'll be a little more coherent.
Just wanted to say
THANK YOU, MIA!
Looking forward to seeing you
at MSWF
if I can coordinate it with
dear Daughter's schedule
and Mother's Day festivities....
Gonna go lie down now.
wonderful gift! the kinder eggs are great! they have a surprise inside too!
i hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: allena | February 18, 2005 at 09:07 AM
Please, please, please come the MS$W! I'll be there. And then I can put my arms around you for real! Meanwhile I'm sending you super power get well soon vibes.
Posted by: Nathania | February 18, 2005 at 10:26 AM
Oh, poor baby! So sorry you're not well. But I'm so happy that you're back home safe if not sound. The gifts are lovely. Hugs to you and the birdies.
Posted by: Larry | February 18, 2005 at 10:43 AM
Greta, you managed to pick up the crud that is going around Maryland right now is all. If it hangs around more than 4 days go and see the doctor. I know too many people who have waited too long. I hope boy bird enjoyed his treat. I hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: mia | February 18, 2005 at 12:18 PM
What is it about group activities that prompts the crud? Feel better. Nyquil really does work, but if not go straight for the codeine.
Posted by: claudia | February 18, 2005 at 12:37 PM
Don't you just hate those "souvenirs" you so often bring back from foreign climes? I'd so much rather bring back yarn. I hope it doesn't hang on too long and you feel much better soon. In the meantime, rest and read or sleep. And without a guilty conscience! Hugs!
Posted by: Joan in Reno | February 18, 2005 at 01:25 PM
KINDER SURPRISES! Nifty! I picked up a few of them on a school trip to Italy last year.
I've been reading for a while and had to pipe up when I saw the chocolate eggs. I quite enjoy your blog, being a fellow Apple fan and mild knitting addict. The stories of your children are quite charming, and your pride indeed positively pours through the screen.
When I was reading your past writings, I had just started listening to the Blue Man Group's Complex album for the first time as I was reading this entry (http://gretaknits.typepad.com/lifelong_knitter/2004/08/imaginary_frien.html ) (I assume they're the Blue Men you were referencing) 'twas quite the surprising coincidence.
Thanks for sharing some of your experiences and thoughts in your blog! May happiness flourish in your garden forever, and may your illness soon be gone!
Posted by: Trevor | February 18, 2005 at 11:11 PM
Aww, crap. I have been putting up a valiant fight against something for the latter half of this week. My poor immune system is getting a run for its money. I know the guy who did it -- a lawyer I worked with on Tuesday who was SICKER THAN A DOG. I told him if I turned up sick in about three days I'd know who was the culprit and I'd send him a bill. No word yet on whether he'll pay it!
Posted by: Norma | February 19, 2005 at 06:49 AM
Phew, you need a big bowl of homemade soup! Hope you're on the mend soon. That yarn is beyond heavenly.
Posted by: Pubah | February 20, 2005 at 07:35 AM