Orcas or Bust!!

On Friday, we all set off on our journey to the Anacortes ferry terminal to begin the Knot Just A Weekend. It was soon to be dubbed "Knitmas" - but that's another story that shall come later in the weekend update. Here's a shot of Filbert all buckled in and ready to go (You really didn't think we'd leave him BEHIND, did you???)

We caught the ferry without incident, though we were worried a bit about Dee and Maria. Dee had flown out from her home in Michigan to spend the fiber weekend with her daughter, Maria. I called Maria on the cell phone and she was still a couple of miles away as we were settling in on the ferry, but they made it!! Here's another shot of Filbert, with his friend Melanie on board the ferry. Mel is sporting a Muench hat to be donated to charity, and her fabulous new Knot Just Yarn tote bag...that Just Happened to be filled with all sorts of wonderfulness! The bright pink bags gave us a great point of reference over the weekend - during our shopping excursion the islanders gave us updates on where the "pink bag ladies" had been spotted. When we arrived on Orcas we drove over to the resort and checked in, got settled and headed to the Rosario lounge for a quick bite to eat. Filbert was a hit with our server, who at first seemed overwhelmed when our group settled in at several tables and asked for dinner menus. He managed to keep the orders sorted out (well, kinda) but was a good sport. Then it was back to the suite for a bit o' needlework and a Very Berry Martini (or two!)

There are lots more photos and much more to report, but I'm going to close for now. There will be another report on the weekend coming soon...and wait until you see the pics of the snow that we woke up to on Sunday.

'til then,

Becky