Let me just say, nothing changes. The laughs were just as loud, the antics just as crazy, and the company just as awesome. The folks at the Sandbar who take care of us and make our knitting possible were given their Christmas gifts. Though next time I knit for a guy I’ll steer clear of a pattern… no matter how cute it looks on the boy in the pictures.

The ladies practiced their Angry voices tonight… there were also possessed voices and lewd and lascivious voices. Who had the best… I think that prize goes to the original, the same person who also gets the prize for best laugh and the prize for person most likely to earn her own wing of an old folks home.

The highlight of the night would have to be Aurora’s miming, though, hands down. I’m honestly not sure what story she was telling, but I can only guess. It definitely caused the most hysterical laughter of the night.

Want to take part in the side-splitting good time? Come join us!!!

Fact or fiction: Kellz was the first to go to the restaurant and warn her bartender friend what he was in for and later               received a  call from him asking: What the hell happened to the sweet old ladies I imagined you to be knitting with…didn’t expect the wild bunch packin needles!

Fact or Fiction? Melissa lost 300 lbs today.

Fact or fiction: Aurora is the fastest learner on the planet (she’s making something with lace and cables and a picot edge) and wrote the karma suutra in her free time in another life.

Fact or fiction: Tonight a new association for knitters was initiated and celebrated. requirements for membership .. Extreme cursing, loud laughing, table banging and general rowdiness, all the while knitting and carrying on/keeping up with  6 different conversations at the same time. It’s very secret. We might let you join if we see symptoms of this disorder…

Fact or fiction: A trolley is not just a form of public transportation.  Furthermore, everyone should not be allowed to steer one in public places due to murderous intent!

Fact or fiction: “Oh, My wallet” “where’s my wallet?” ” It can’t have disappeared” “It’s HUGE” everyone’s looking around, under tables and in bags for a big clutch style bag/wallet.  Annette looks on the chair next to her where the alleged huge wallet is sitting. (pause)… Is this it this little thing? (embarrased grin) oh! ya there it is. (in her bag)).  This HUGE, can’t miss it wallet is the size of a check book cover. You wanna see a REAL wallet? Annette wins with a large wallet heavy enough to qualify as a brick. It’s really a weapon! I think it’s secretly used to smash the glass on red fire pulls just for fun! This little scenario  illustrated that size matters!

Fact or fiction: Someone in our little group had…correction…still has a piercing  laugh that brings dogs from surrounding neighborhoods and helps ships around the world  find their way through the fog/storms.  (I said this is fact or fiction. We got have a little fiction,right? or…)

Fact or Fiction: Someones lovely grandmother has a red,cushy beautiful red sofa perfect for knitting that is forever free of bedbugs.. not mentioning any names ..woodlinds… That will NEVER get those nasty bugs cuz she said so… So there! and besides, it won’t smell like an old lady either, so double there!!! It’s mine , all mine!

Fact or Fiction:ROTFLMAO watching Christopher Walken speaks lady gaga’s “My poker face” on an I phone

Fact or Fiction: Everything discussed in knitting always degenerates into sex talk. (ooh, if you don’t answer this question correctly, you’re going to get such a beat-down!)  This practically a give away.

Fact or Fiction: Dont’ go the the hospital. It’s full of germs! Also I’ve heard working in a hospital is not just a job, its a getaway destination from relatives.

Fact or Fiction: “You lookin at me?” “I said: Are you lookin at me?” uh-oh, why are those scary people looking at us? maybe they like our knitting or friendly group :-) …mm maybe not?  As scooby-doo would say ruh-roh! I don’t think they like us knitters.  Oh-no, you didnnn’t just start mean muggin us…I got needles and know how to use em!

Fact or Fiction: “Nobody fuKx with my Noro.

Fact or fiction: We saw someone in this group dressed as a sexy lady in a robe with rollers her in hair, a cigarette, and a beer in hand.

Fact or fiction: New bumper sticker that says ” I love my kids more than I can say, but somebody distract them. so I can get away!

Fact or Fiction: We know a published designer!

Fact or Fiction: Someone’s husband is gonna get it good when she gets home. Don’t go there people! (see fact or fiction above).  I meant take away treat (stop it!) you know a burger and fries. Sheesh Kellz was right about you guys!

Fact or Fiction: Multiple personalities can mean multiple fun!

Fact or fiction:You all wish you were here tonight. We do too!

Fact or Fiction: All kids are property destroying, noisy,manipulating little strategists who pit parents against each other and were born to remind parents about the perks of a single life. They can also be cuddly and cute when they’re not driving people crazy! Oh don’t get all defensive now. We’renot talking about your kids. We’re talking about US! We might’ve reminisced about ourselvesas kids. We were little buggers…fact or fiction… 

Well as you can see it was another night of fun randomness.  Hope everyone had fun with our little quiz or are curious enough to ask what we were upto tonight when we meet next!

HAPPY THANKGIVING TO ALL!

First off let me say that it has become quite clear to many of us that Wednesday nights have become almost mandatory. The idea of hanging with the ladies and laughing, or being silly, or even sitting back and just absorbing everything provides us with a real break from the rest of our lives that just feeds your soul. How do I know this? Well Julz came without knitting this week – just to hang – fear not, I corrected the situation by promptly tossing my clapotis at her and telling her go ahead knit a row or two. Coming without knitting is not unusual anymore. Face it, we’ve all discovered that working on anything complicated while we make each other laugh is just a recipe for tinking and frogging when you get home….so time and time again we prove that its about the group dynamic. I’m thinking SnB is therapy…with a little knitting thrown in.

I cant remember too many of the specifics from Wednesday – and some were just too innuendo laden or outright crass to blog….we were in particularly rare form…I’m guessing we’ve gotten so good at knowing how each others minds work that it was almost funnier to let the straight lines just hang…that in and of itself seemed to keep most of us in near hysterics for the evening.

Each week several of us will have a story to share – some knitting – some not. The act of sharing is after all a bonding experience, not to mention it always makes you feel better about your own life when other people deal with crap that is either embarrassing, frustrating or just ridiculous. So in that spirit, I share with you here in cyber snb land – perhaps knowing what you are missing will serve as inspiration to get you to the Sand Bar on a Wednesday – (or make you run for the hills)

I will begin by saying that I have been working on my sherbert modified clapotis feverishly – purchasing the yarn last year at Rheinbeck, I really wanted to use it for something. It’s totally neon – I believe Melissa termed it carebear on crack colors. I modified the regular clapotis pattern to make it a little thinner because I only had the one skein and happily knit away.

Thursday night is one of my favorite TV nights – good knitting time dont you know. I got home from work on Thursday and got dinner started – freak out time – none of the electric starters on my gas stove were working. Well this isnt good – I’m all about cooking and now I had to light the burners by hand. OK, no panic, until I went to turn the fan on. Nope thats not working either…WTF?? Quick call to Jennair customer service. I spoke to a very cool woman named Leylani no not Hawaii …..from West Virginia, freakish name / accent combination but I digress. I discover that unlike for example a garbage disposal there is no reset switch. Well this blows but I’ll call the appliance repair guy in the morning and I manage to pull of this amazing chicken with chive sauce for dinner.

Friday morning I call the local appliance place and discover that there is no central internal fuse in the cooktop. They tell me it is suspect that both the starters and the downdraft are out. Yes I’ve already checked all the circuit breakers last night. Smart appliance people say – try plugging a hair dryer in the cooktop outlet and see if it works – nope it doesnt – thanks Ray’s appliance for saving me a service call by helping me figure the problem has to be electrical.

Next call to the electrician. The regular guy doesnt have any time til next week, well that does not make me happy. I’m now all about googling to find someone who will come out the same day. Yay, and success, they’ll be here this afternoon. Dont worry – I’m almost at the end…and the moral

Remember Thursday night is good knitting night and I finished my clapotis (with I kid you not 1 inch of yarn left – and it is not because I was skillful at estimating).

So proud of my accomplishment I set out to block my new creation. I pull out a towel and my iron and plug it into the kitchen outlet right next to the cooktop. Whats this???? The iron isn’t getting hot? The outlet isn’t ground fault – hmmm but the one next to it is….click…reset… The iron goes on and my brain starts to race. It couldnt be that easy could it? I plug the cooktop back in and turn the fan switch Woooossssshhhh on it goes. Try a burner next…click click then it lights. Woo freakin hoo…its all working! Quick call to the electrician to explain and manage to cancel the service appointment in time avoiding the fee. Mind you that is two avoided service calls today which I could easily translate into found money and a justified yarn purchase. All is well that ends well….and what the hell is the moral of the story you ask?

Simple – ALWAYS block your knitting!

Stitch and Bitch for me has become my weekly escape. I get to stay for about an hour and listen to the ladies gab while I knit a couple rows of my Anney, if I’m courageous, or of my strap for Tal’s quench if I’m just itching for the feel of yarn an needles. It’s a really long, beautiful cable, but it’s taking me forever!

The big topic this week was a wedding Helene attended the weekend before. She was showing off pictures of everyone all spiffed up. Her dress was beautiful and she made sure to tell us that it was a testament of true friendship that she put Tal through, and she passed with flying colors. Tal hemmed Helene’s dress not once, not twice, but three times and they are still talking

There were many knits being worked on… the Bayerische sock KAL is still going strong. I haven’t joined in yet… but I am learning a lot from the complaints the woman are making as they go along. Cheryl’s got a good amount done and it does look beautiful! I’m looking forward to being able to start it.

We also discovered that Aurora must have a Magic Vajajay… not only did her husband find her a knitting group to join, but he was so upset that she wouldn’t be able to find yarn to finish her last afgan that he was out searching for it for her. Where did this man come from?? Where can the rest of us get one??

That’s all I’ve got for now, but I’m sure I’ve missed some great knits or better stories. Come join us next week!!

Only five stitchers remained, but they kept the spirit of the group lively with difficult projects and the interrogation of a new member! Wendy and Heléne worked on Tal’s hat, Kelly had some beautiful rainbow mittens going on teeny tiny needles and told tales of a knitting Mecca that she found in Maine, and Kat tackled the viney chart of Anney, which is terrifying to look at but not at all hard to knit!

The new member who got the interview spotlight tonight was Aurora, who found the group from the website. She taught herself to crochet with videos and then bought books and her husband decided she needed to get out and meet others who could help her out, where she’d have time for herself and have a few laughs as well — cue collective “awwww.” She has one step-daughter and three children. She was working on a beautiful baby blanket. She’s also a huge fan of True Blood, so she’ll fit right in to this quirky little bunch.

The knitters were also sad to learn that Kelly, one of the two regular waitresses was going to be leaving her post to pursue some other opportunities to do what she enjoys best – teaching dance. But, they weren’t too sad because this new development frees her up to knit with the group as a member now!

This sleepy little group looks forward to next week when the rest of the group comes back, and Aurora returns for her newcomer yarn and more laughs. Maybe the full moonish behavior of crazy people all around will go back to normal. Or maybe some folks will just pull a Steven Slater and remove themselves from the craziness – the knitters think he’s a hero! However it happens, they will go on happily ever after… until next week anyway!

before we continue…a brief interruption just to make Kat laugh:

Even snark leads to support ok in our own way…with group encouragement I finally finished my fairhope for summer cardigan – 3 skeins of rayon metallic! Photos soon – its too damn hot for anything with sleeves right now! We also supported Annette as she fearlessly frogged an entire sweater while sitting at the table…see how alcohol helps your knitting!? The one thing we all agree on is dont bother working on it the way it is if you’re going to hate the finished project!

Casey was visiting this week thanks to her mom and summer vacation. She was working hard on her fantastic pot holders. This caused our discussion to turn to Karen’s latest class offerings at KG Krafts coming up – which included macrame…which led to a discussion of crafts, and our desire for a retro crafts evening! Macrame plant holders, woven clothes hangers, gimp lanyards, scrapbooks…it’s unanimous, we have all been crafting in one way or another since we were kids. Of course we also turned to games we played when younger too – like paper fortune tellers, mad libs and something I had never heard of – a mash up?! Cranky expertly had me list boys I liked and didnt like; places I liked and cars etc…and then did this counting thing with circles that was totally foreign… you’ll all be thrilled to know that I am going to marry Steve, live in vermont, drive a porche and have 8 children… I just want to know which one of you would like to tell my husband and children of this development?

And now one more word from a beloved knitter tool – if only we could get them to be a sponsor!!!

A final note – Heather and her crazy hat society are moving to PA….what a total loss for us! We’ll miss you more than we can say! We all know you never really leave Taunton SnB though – you just take a little break so we’re looking forward to the day that you come back for a visit!

Remember – we love newcomers and visits from those who havent been for a while….treat yourself to some fun and come join us!

Toni is quite the driver as in Mario Andretti or more recent Dale Erndhart. You don’t follow Toni, you eat her dust! And She has the protection of the Govt. and a few good moves…just in case. It’s quite funny, but we did manage to keep close tabs on each other and arrived at Black Sheep safely and all lined up in a row.  Black sheep has been a favorite since our first visit there over a year ago. Now there are five new owners and what was already a great LYS is even better! It has been rearranged making it seem larger and easier to maneuver. They have lots of lovely yarns to choose , books, and accessories. Like kids on a field trip, we quickly went from one orderly  group to all out separation as everyone ran (almost) to check out all the yarns.  The ladies who now own the store were very helpful, friendly, and made us feel welcome.  They had ideas to share and suggestions for yarns and patterns. Tal did a little modeling for us!   She spied a really cute fall/winter wrap that looked great on her.  I asked her to clarify whether it was considered a wrap or a poncho,  because if you didn’t know before, you know now- I’m deathly allergic to ponchos!  It’s a wrap (phew!).  She loved it enough to buy the pattern!  One of the owners was nice enough to show Tal a part of the pattern that could be tricky because of the wording.   While Tal was reading, what was everyone else doing? Kelli was looking at cute knitted baby clothing; Helene was checking out yarns and talking computers with owner’s husband.  He’s their IT person.   Cranky and Julz sat at the table knitting/crocheting and talking Malabrigo. I swear they have their own yarn code language!  Meghan joined in and then Darcy. I think Tal and Julz will win the marathon knitting award. They could be found knitting everywhere went!  Good thing neither of them drove. Who knows where we would have ended up.   Cheryl could be found dreaming of lace and fondling cashmere. In the meantime, the rest of us were spending money!  What was baby A. doing? Learning all about yarn. Doesn’t she make that yarn look cute?

It was now time to say good-bye to Black Sheep Knitting in Needham and head to Island Yarn in Waltham for the next part of our knitting adventures.  Outside of Black Sheep we synchronized our watches, GPSes and counted heads. Yep everyone is ready to go, but wait! Meghan was leaving at this point because she had to get home and ready herself for Bon Jovi. Enjoy!

We stayed in contact by phone as needed.  I did wonder why some of us needed 20 minutes to get to the next destination and others got there is 5 minutes (It seemed like it though I could be exxagerating a bit…not!)

By the time we got within the vicinity of Island Yarns, Kelli’s group (Julz riding shotgun, Cranky and baby A.)was outside of a Dunkin Donuts. We’re all suprized by that! After all Cranky’s in da house.  Toni was at Island yarns already and in the door with her hands in the yarn and Darcy’s group (Helene- shotgun and me, Kat and Tal ) was at CVS waiting for Tal to get some sunglasses.  Do these sunglasses look good with my hair (new haircut)?  In the meantime, Mario Brothers theme music …Julz calling..anyone want coffee? We met at DD and decided we’d rather eat first before decending upon Island Yarn.  Tal went into Island Yarns to let Tone in on our plans when… BOOM!!!!!!!!!  ZAP !!! POW!!! Toni was hit with Jet Lag and the need for a nap. So, she’s heading home.  Our group has shrunk to ten.  Mexican food got the final vote and we went to a restaurant in Waltham called Marguritas (I think or may I had to much tequilla ).  It was very cool and the food was good! While waiting for a table , we had a few minutes to chat and explore the scenery. Hi everyone we miss you!  Cheryl and Helene are catching up. For anyone who hasn’t met Cheryl, she’s our traveling SNBer. Her job takes her around the world ! Yah, our table is reading!  We raised a toast to all of us and our knitty friends . While Kellis baby took in the scenery and had her own commentary about yarn crawls.  Her cute yawn says it all. Yarn crawls take lots of energy!  She was sharing a moment with one of her aunties (Helene). Kelli has the best baby. She barely fussed and if she did there was a reason. Once her needs were met…she was good to go! Even her protests were minor.   I may be biased, but she was the cutest and most well behaved baby in the restaraunt. Definitely not exercising her lungs the way the baby behind us did.   I did get a picture of Baby A. checking out the cute hair bow on the other baby (what a girly-girl 8-> ) or maybe it was just an excuse for a little snuggle time!

Having filled our bellies and quenched our thirst it was time to head to Island Yarns.  The constrast in stores was in layout only.  Black Sheep was open and full of light, while Island yarns was smaller with more ambiant light. She offered a good variety of yarn brands and types and some new ones we hadn’t seen yet. In fact, Helene bought one of the newer yarns and I can’t wait to see the shawl she’ll be making.  The reception at this LYS was very welcoming. She was friendly, helpful and obviously enjoys having a LYS.  Her excitement over yarns and knitting is contagious.  She made kits with her dyed yarn and pattern for anyone spending over 50.00 in the store. You know how what kind of shoppers we are!  A few of us left with our purchases and free kit in hand.  I spent time  with the baby while the others shopped.  My head stuffed with visions of yarn, books and the need for coffee. So I sat this one out. I did buy a booklet of summer patterns that I really liked.  Here’s a little view of Island yarns.   There was something there for everyone.  Tal was attracted to the more bulky yarns and some of the newer yarns. Madeline Tosh was calling Kat.  Cheryl was checking out lace yarn (the girls fallen hard for laceweight!). Kelli was exploring all kinds of yarn and we know Baby A. is going to look scrumptious in all her future handknits.   It was time to leave for our last store of the day.  We all still had energy to  shop. We do believe in the shop till you drop method.   Remember I said driving and rules of the road were a recurring theme. Well… here’s more of for you.  We discovered that Darcy is a secret city driver, even though she claims to not like city driving. She really knows how to maneuver and get where she’s going despite the fact her Phone GPS refused to join in the fun! I think its mad at her for removing the phone cozy. We suggest a phone cowl. that way she can still use the touch pad and keep the phone in good condition at the same time.  Well we don’t need no stinkin GPS. Here’s some modified rules:1.  when going around an island to get on the right side of the road, it’s acceptable to go to the the left of the island diagonally if no ones coming toward you. It saves time and gets your where your going.  Red means -STOP, Green means -Go and Yellow means HAUL ASS. Got it? good. Just watch out for any smokeys (cops for the new kids on the block er.. younger ones).  Helene pulled out her GPS  to tease Darcy’s into cooperation.  Just as we get on the highway towards brookline…no way…can’t be…something doesn’t sound right 8-( . Darcy pulls over to the breakdown lane and peeks under the car. See Darcy’s face.  See Darcys frown and scrunched eyebrows. This car is about to get an ass-kicking!  Tal says:” let me take a look.”  YUP, the muffler’s detached. But, its not hitting the ground and except for the noise, we’re good to go. Darcy gets the takes a licking and keeps on ticking award for today!  and we’re off to a Good Yarn!  The owner of the store couldn’t be there today, but the staff there were helped us find what was needed and pointed out all the sales and discounts (whoopee!). Tal could be found up to her elbows (literally ) in the discount yarn bin.  She knows how to scope out all the good yarnns (aslan trends, rowan, cashmere…) . There were lots of sweater samples around the store so people can see how yarn looks knitted. Julzs found some books and yarns to browse through. Kat discovered the buy one get one free (or half off)shelf. While Julz found a basket of free disontinued booklets.  There were some knitters hanging out knitting and getting knit help and thought it was cool that we got together to go yarn shopping. So there was some chit-chat with local knitters.  Again there was something for everyone at this store too. I managed to leave with the latest summer rowan book and some get your sunglasses out yarn. Kat found yarn for a sweater (abby) and there was other yarn buying.  I bet your wondering what’s going on here? Why it’s the Koigu yarn summit. There was lots of koigu yarn in varigated and solid colors. I have to say another of today’s draws at all the stores was the large selection of buttons. Darcy found buttons for a hat she’s making. Finally it was time to head home for show and tell and a bit of knitting to wind down from our busy day. We made it home safe and sound with visions of knitting dancing in our heads. (sorry damn X-mas in july themes on tv and radio this past weekend- stop it already!)   I do have one little aside about driving that made me chuckle. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Helene levitate in a car and I don’t think I’ve ever been speechless, but both happened when Darcy took the exit to Helene’s.  Remember the rules of the road are only a suggestion.  When we got back to Helene’s everyone was pretty wiped out and many headed home. Helene , Kat and I hung out for a little show and tell of our purchases and had a mini SNB.  Thanks everyone for a fun time and those of you who couldn’t come today, we missed you and hope you can join us for the next one!

Yarn crawling is thirsty work!

Tonight was another great Wednesday, filled with snark and laughs. Cranky sent out a mayday on Ravelry for yarn and patterns help for a crochet garter. Supportive knitters that we all are, we showed up in droves with bags filled to the brim with yarn and patterns perfect for the best wedding garter. But was Cranky there? No! She dared to ditch us again, our guess as to why – the rain. We analyzed Cranky’s pattern of absences and realized she skips knitting when it rains, is too hot, too cold, is PMSing, or when Charles is making something Tastefully Simple. Let’s just say it, we’re feeling neglected. Cranky, come back!

Tal also showed us a new side, a whiney side, a selfish side. Who’d have thunk it? She vented loudly about false advertising in one of the latest contests she’s entered and we all encouraged her just as loudly. We had some noise complaints from the neighbors. Tal calmed down and explained to us the situation, and we all felt her pain, but we’re sure she’ll be amazing, as always!

Tal also enlightened us all with some very technical designer terminology when describing her newest bag. It is both bumpety and rectangly. Please make sure to use those properly when describing your knitting.

Other highlights of the night — Julz completed a pair of baby booties… as soon as she finds the first booty to truly complete the pair!

Finally, some LYS talk. As a group, we’ve decided to stop patronizing Knitting Treasures in Plymouth. The owner has been rude or unhelpful to several of our members, and the rudeness she showed Julz’s little one, Chloe today was the last straw.

As for happy LYS news — we’re heading on our Yarn Crawl on July 24! We’ll be visiting Black Sheep Knitting in Needham and Island Yarns in Waltham, both have given us 10% discounts. A third stop will be determined next week before we embark on our next great adventure. Be there or be square! Join the discussion on Ravelry and let us know if you’re in!

It was a quiet group aside from Miss Alexis, we tried to decide where we’d go on our Yarn Crawl on July 24 but most of the group was more excited to get out and didn’t really care about where we went. It sounds like we might be headed up to Needham and Black Sheep. Does anyone have any other must sees?

We also learned this week that many of our members are speed demons when we traded our ticket stories. I won’t name names, but come to knitting and you might learn some tricks to get out of tickets!

Come next week and take part in the fun!

It seems as if we have so much to celebrate these days – from the small to the large…perhaps one of the things that really works with our group is that we love to celebrate even the smallest events in our collective lives – which frankly I think is a pretty good way to live your life!

First off and long overdue so my apologies are the celebration of new members
Andrea aka WitchyEditor on ravelry has been with us for a few weeks. She totally has fit right into the group and once again we seem to be pooling in the career themes too. Andrea’s commute right through Taunton on her way from work to home is what got her to us and we couldnt be more thrilled! Also a formal welcome to Toni aka Yarnpimper on ravelry who jumped in with both feet months before moving to Taunton. Just as she is online she totally is a great fit for all our insanity! Welcome to both of you lovely ladies!

Watching Caroline aka Cranky’s wedding was a treat – what was more fun was the total scheming that we were doing while she was partying and making Chuck and honest man in Vegas. Our celebration came together with a fantastic wedding party this week. Our unsuspecting bride took several minutes to see the wedding cake we had for her off to the side! This cake was a group effort from Wendy, Melissa (and Lila) and myself – Wendy and I are very good at watching Melissa expertly handling fondant. I think we did a pretty good job of incorporating the bride and groom theme with yarn dont you?! If I could knit actual shrugs as quickly as the one for the bride on the cake I’d really be celebrating! Caroline and Chuck now have a wedding cake top to freeze and try and eat on their anniversary – brave souls!

Chuck will be celebrating whatever his blushing bride purchases with the little Victoria’s secret gift card we gave her – although I think that will fall under TMI!

Tal created a special bridal hot pink mask for our Cranky…can’t link to this one missy!

Now lucky for us there are many in our group who at one time or another decide its their turn to take a theme to an extreme – and Annette stepped right up this time adding some true wedding celebration hilarity. I will only mention the glow in the dark handcuffs in passing ok. Running with our favorite recurring dirty type theme,

Annette found the perfect shot glasses for the occasion and had them filled before presenting them to the group.

Naughty candies all around – and wouldn’t you know the bride got one with her anniversary on it! How lucky is that?!

For those who want to know just mix 1/4 oz Bailey’s® Irish cream and 1/2 oz amaretto almond liqueur topped with whipped cream – and of course a cherry. Again I will restrain my comments by just saying we have some talented girls in our group!

Deep Breath…..ok…onto a celebration of another kind – tada….a YARN CRAWL! Group consensus is that July 24th is the next date that the largest amount of us can make this happen. We’ve yet to decide where we’re headed so get yourself to SnB to help decide what shops we will grace with our collective presence!

At the end of the day – I dont think I can say enough about what joy there is in having this group of women together on a weekly basis.

Don’t drop any stitches!