ETA: Guess who didn't update her weather information before posting? I swear it was "scattered showers late" last time I checked. Yeah, well. My only excuse is that I'm in the midst of the Week from Hell, part 2 of 5. Woot. Anyway, here's the five-day weather report for Concord, NH:
Charming picnic weather, eh? Rumor has it there's a set of covered picnic tables near the alpacas. I have only the vaguest memory of this (I was there on a sunny day last year), but let's forget the patch of (soggy) grass. Look for the covered picnic tables covered with huddled, shivering bloggers. Dagnabbit. Who's bringing hot toddies?
Thanks, Jan, for the cool thing.
*clapping wildly*
that's wonderful! so cool.
Posted by: maryse | May 10, 2006 at 06:25 AM
yes i know it's not "real"
Posted by: maryse | May 10, 2006 at 06:25 AM
That was really funny, and I can just hear Carole saying that, too.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | May 10, 2006 at 06:51 AM
AWESOME on all counts! See you in a few :-)
Posted by: Kathy | May 10, 2006 at 07:27 AM
Here's hoping all goes well and I make it there....this time with more than just chips and salsa (I hope). Noah has another Bday party, but maybe Em will come with me this time.
Posted by: amysue | May 10, 2006 at 08:20 AM
Oh man! I was going to use the newspaper post thingy, too! Great minds think alike and apparently not just when it comes to picnics.
I'll post this tomorrow and hopefully we'll get everybody covered.
Posted by: Carole | May 10, 2006 at 08:37 AM
the only thing i can bring to mind after reading that headline is a flock of sheep in a park, sitting on checkered tablecloths under expansive trees, eating watermelon and dandelion sandwiches.
Posted by: wix | May 10, 2006 at 08:47 AM
Hooray! See you on Saturday.
Posted by: The Feminist Mafia | May 10, 2006 at 08:59 AM
Augh! I've been going back and forth and back and forth on going to this - Sheep and Wool in the pouring rain? Not so much.
This is tipping me over the edge....
My mother will be with me though. And I'd have to explain to her about the blog...
Posted by: Cece | May 10, 2006 at 09:00 AM
I'll be stopping by! See you soon...
Posted by: Cheryl | May 10, 2006 at 09:09 AM
That is AWESOME! I'll keep an eye out for you this weekend!
Posted by: wenders | May 10, 2006 at 09:09 AM
Awwww, I'm so sorry to miss it. Any chance of some sort of evening happenings as well?
Posted by: Kat with a K | May 10, 2006 at 09:11 AM
I'll be thinking of all of you on Saturday and wishing I were there! {SAD}
Posted by: Kate | May 10, 2006 at 09:26 AM
Excellent! Who thinks of these things?
Posted by: Cara | May 10, 2006 at 09:48 AM
Yah!
I'll be there, possibly with hubbers. You'll love him in person! ;)
There was talk of dinner. What are we thinking about that now?
Posted by: Bookish Wendy | May 10, 2006 at 10:00 AM
Well, at least it is not going to snow like it did 4 years ago. Which I cleverly missed because I was in Wisconsin celebrating my dear Nonny's 90th birthday.
Posted by: SpindleRose | May 10, 2006 at 02:46 PM
okay, can i just say that i'm so freakin' jealous of all these folks who get to hang out with you regularly???
i'm feeling a deep and somewhat desperate need for a retreat, and have been thinking of making it a knitting one up your way. do you think we could work that out? maybe with sara and co? i'll email you or call soon. i miss you.
marta, who is a total amateur in your company, but who is very happy to have two very old projects off their needles (okay, one isn't really *done*, but it is off the needles....), and a very exciting (in an simple, humble, novice sort of way) project on the needles!
Posted by: mamamarta | May 10, 2006 at 05:47 PM
I like my weather report better than yours: http://tinyurl.com/pu5ge
Posted by: Marcy, Blogless | May 10, 2006 at 05:48 PM
I think every year i went or thought opf going to MA sheep and wool it rained, too! So I'll haul out the rain suit and a spair, and a couple of big zip locs...i have a coffee thermos that could do for toddies or other hot bevvies...whaddya fancy??
Posted by: Knittingboykit | May 10, 2006 at 07:44 PM
The hummus wishes it was going to be there.
Posted by: Cynthia | May 10, 2006 at 07:49 PM
Oh, it sounds fun...
Posted by: Chris | May 10, 2006 at 09:36 PM
Well, I guess David and I will plan on bringing hummus. :-)
Posted by: Mel | May 11, 2006 at 12:33 AM
Hi! I am going to be up there with the elusive PC... a.k.a. my boyfriend Dan. He's a little wary of wet sheep all day, but what the hell... it'll be an adventure! :) We were planning on eating at the festival (PC loves him some sheep meat, me-- the wool is fine).
I will be looking for you all near the alpacas! :)
:)Kate
PS_ does anyone know who will be there for vendors? I'm on a sock yarn mission--- and maybe my 1st drop spindle?
Posted by: Kate | May 11, 2006 at 07:50 AM
Remember, you're all Knitters! Which means there are probably warm woolly sweaters in your wardrobe. One of those and a rain jacket with hood or hat should keep you dry and toasty. Oh, and wear your woolly socks too...keep your feet warm even when wet.
Posted by: Diane | May 11, 2006 at 10:02 AM
Sigh, yet another festabal for me to miss. And the saddest part is, I've tasted some of that yummy food, so I know what I'm missing. Y'all have fun without me, and eat some extra hummus for me, 'kay?
Posted by: Sneaksleep | May 11, 2006 at 03:11 PM