HollyM Posted January 30, 2005 Anyone going? <a href="http://www.sheepandwool.org/index.htm" target="_new">www.sheepandwool.org/index.htm</a> I've never been before, but from what I've heard it's one of the biggest and best festivals out there. They haven't updated the class/event schedule yet (what's listed there was for last year). I'm going for sure this year. I have a few fibery friends that live in the general area so we are going to get a hotel room and have a no-kids, gab session, fiber filled, relaxing weekend! I told DH that the hotel room & spending $$ can be my Mother's Day present <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/angel.gif" /> Holly<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheep.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheep.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheep.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheep.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheep.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheepjump.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheepjump.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheepjump.gif" /><img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheepjump.gif" /> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted January 30, 2005 wow that sounds like alot of fun and not tooo far from here.. i m ight have to check it out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyM Posted January 31, 2005 It really isn't too far from NC, maybe you southern gals can start a carpool (psssst Julie, got a car smiley????) I was reading some of the event descriptions. There is one called From Sheep to Shawl. You have to have a team of 5 people, 1 shearer, 3 spinners and a weaver. Oh, and your own sheep You have 3 hours to shear the sheep, spin the wool and weave a shawl of specific demensions <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/faint.gif" /> Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted January 31, 2005 omg.. no way.. but i would liek to go to get some fleece and stuff.. and it would be an experience! maybe i can round up a few ppl and we can come!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyM Posted January 31, 2005 Oh, I'm not entering it! It would take me 3 hours just to catch the darn sheep <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/sheepjump.gif" /> I bet it's a hoot to watch though! Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted January 31, 2005 i bet it would be.. i know how slow i am with my little spindle.. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Posted January 31, 2005 Oooh, that is tempting! That's my stompin' grounds, ya know. Well, not exactly, but close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted February 1, 2005 ok Donna you hop in your car and pick me up on the way up LOL...i know lots of fun car games!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Posted February 1, 2005 careful and tell us all about it!! ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted February 1, 2005 julie you can come too .. come to my house donna can pick you up too !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyM Posted February 1, 2005 Hehehe Thanks Julie <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/steeringwheel.gif" /> Georgia isn't *that* far from MD <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" /> Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Posted February 1, 2005 Oh man... is this that 'peer pressure' I grew up hearing about in school? You guys aren't going to make me smoke too are you? ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted February 1, 2005 only a cigar if you want LOL .... as i see it GA isnt that far from NC and NC isnt that far from MD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyM Posted February 1, 2005 Smoking?? You are worried about smoking??? The real dangers lie in the bad girls that spin...and needle felt...and buy yarn off of ebay :::muahhahahahaha::::: I've heard rumors there are even people out there that...weave.....<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/wha.gif" /> Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Posted February 1, 2005 That sounds pretty good, Elizabeth! (Except the cigar part! ! No cigars in my truck, k? :rotfl ) I'm seriously tempted, but I'm toying with the idea of going to the CGOA Spring Regional Conference in PA, March 31 - April 3. I don't think I could justify two trips within one month of each other. :thinking1 Let me think about it! :sherlock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RebeccaVelasquez Posted February 1, 2005 hmmm, all of it's a bit far from Texas.... BUT - there is a wool festival coming up in new mexico - that's not too far. i have a big fat suburban... if i take the 4 car seats out (yes, all of my children are still in car seats :eek2 ) and vacuum up the petrified french fries... i can comfortably seat 8! who's coming my way??? :tex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Posted February 1, 2005 Truth to tell, IF I'm able to get away from home for a weekend, I'd best visit my parents and sister in Florida before I do anything else. However, it is VERY tempting, plus I'd get to hang out with you guys. ) I will definitely keep it in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyM Posted February 1, 2005 Rats! I'll be in FL when the CGOA event is going on. My sister is getting married...again (she's getting into Liz Taylor territory)<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/oops.gif" /> Otherwise I'd be there for sure, it's only a little over an hour from here. If you are even considering going to the MD show, I'd suggest making a room reservation now, I've heard some hotels are sold out already. Make sure it's one that is cancelable though! You have to watch the online rates, sometimes you can't cx. I got a good rate here <a href="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sb/1/en/hd/balco" target="_new">Staybridge Suites</a> with AAA. $106 a night for a 1 br suite which is 2 double beds in a bedroom and then a seperate living room area with a pull out couch plus a kitchette. It's 12 miles/15 minutes from the fairgrounds per mapquest. Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xantha Posted February 1, 2005 I'm planning to go; it's only about 40m from where I live. I think I might pick my mom up (she lives in MD) and drag her along since I infected her with the spinning bug this past weekend and she loves sheep anyway! <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/rotfl.gif" /> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted February 2, 2005 Donna.. i promise no cigar in the truck.. i cant smoke them going down the road.. ......makes me sick LOL besides a cigar is to be savoured and enjoyed.. and in a car driving isnt the ideal enjoyment factor to me! I would love to go and I am planning on it.. it would jsut be fun to have some one go with.. and Donna.. you can always come get me and I can drive my toy car LOL that way there is less room for temptation.. like bringing home a sheep! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Posted February 2, 2005 So, Elizabeth... you are definitely planning to go? Are you going to make hotel arrangements? Because I need some more time to decide if I will go... I'm not ready to commit to it, LOL! I'm waffling. I probably should make hotel arrangements but if I wait I guess it will be too late. I also have friends and family in the area I might be able to impose upon for somewhere for me to crash, but I kinda don't know if I want to do that. And if I am your ride, I don't want to be too far away from you. What do you think, Elizabeth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threeolivemartini Posted February 2, 2005 its not a total definate yet.. but probably by the time i get back home from my family trip i will have a solid answer.. I will be making hotel arrangements.. i am waiting to see what one more person says.. hehe.. i am trying to make this a big group can you tell? .. and Donna if worse comes to worse .. we can just convoy.. i dont mind driving ...just want this to be totally fun! will keep you posted on hotel.... cause i would have to make reservation that is one thing i will not fly by the seat of my pants on LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Posted February 2, 2005 I hear ya... I do not want to fly by the seat of my pants on lodging arrangements either. Driving together would be more fun. Of course, if I go up to MD, I would have to visit my mom... so I may need to have my own transportation. *sigh* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollyM Posted February 2, 2005 Yay!! Looks like we'll have at least a few C'ville members there <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/bounce012.gif" /> Now, if the Cafe Press store is up before then...we can all wear C'ville buttons!!! And put our purchases in our C'ville tote bags......<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/Loco.gif" /> Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna Posted February 2, 2005 Oh, yes! The C'ville store will be up very soon! I'm workin' on it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
