Happy Halloween! I'm very fond of fall and pumpkin decorations as anyone who has looked at my stash of needle punch projects can testify. I also happen to be owned by four cats, of which, (where's my grammar-checker?) three are black. Well, that was random. I guess this will be a random generated post today.
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In the theme of holiday gruesomeness, I've had some mysterious tiny cuts/wounds lately that bleed far more that I would have expected. I suppose they are kind of like shaving cuts that continue to bleed but ewww. I think I'll lay in a supply of Hello Kitty Band-Aids. Because what great amount of blood wouldn't be stopped cold by the goodness of Hello Kitty!? Am I right? :D I thought so.
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However, before the minor gruesomeness set in, I got a bonus visit with Stacey and her honey, Texas! I was in Dallas for work and they made sure they were in Dallas, so we had a very fun Monday evening together. There was excellent food, wine flights for tasting, dessert, fun and unexpected conversation (at least from Texas' perspective, I'm guessing), and the now obligatory texting while, um, well, feeling the effects of the wine and company. I also was gifted with some early birthday presents from our Squish and Texas but I'm saving those for another post. The mysterious Texas and our Squish make a very very cute couple. :D Look, now I'm getting the squish.
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Speaking of texting, earlier this month I had a wonderful time in Taos, NM, with Carrie at the Wool Festival. I'm sure my memories of the festival are colored because we had two days of laughing, talking, eating, and shopping together there, but I do highly recommend going to the Festival. The setting in Kit Carson Park is lovely, the vendors were numerous and friendly, eye candy was plentiful, the food was good, there was live music played throughout the day, and there was even a Ravelry tent set up where we could sit and knit in between shopping forays. Yes, there was actual knitting!
The Bug and Squeak (and their lovely Friday and Saturday babysitters) came along with Carrie. They're delightful and just melted my heart. Baby boy softness and scent are so delicious and Bug's hugs were so sweet. Yes, I could just eat them both up. We really have to work on that transporter beam because face time with friends is so good. [ Carrie, I'll post a trivet photo soon. Really. :D ] Just look at this goodness....although I was a little afraid to touch the fleece in the bag after that look. :D
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Taos is a beautiful although touristy place. Wilson found, caught and released cutthroat trout north of Taos and says he would like to go back again next year.
We also visited the Taos Pueblo. We took the guided tour, enjoyed some fry bread, and purchased some fresh bread baked in the earthen ovens at the Pueblo like those in this photo.
This post is long enough and I think TypePad is going to be a bit obnoxious with the placement of my photos, so I'll complete this will be a (not so) random finish. I'm so fortunate to have Wilson and to have such good friends to share life with. Happy last day of October!
Is it wrong that I perked up for the fish?
Don't answer that.
I am so glad you're out having fun and seeing people we love. And I don't blame you about the fleece. I wouldn't want to get between our Carrie and a fleece, either. o.0
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Sounds like you've been one busy lady. And I certainly don't blame you for not touching that fleece. You might have lost an appendage! ;) Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Jessica | Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Oh c'mon now, you know that look was related to the thought of what Our Cowboy would have done with said fleece...
I LOVE DRUNK TEXTING. /ahem
I totally want to go back to Taos next year. If Squish would quit faking all this illness and get on the boat, we could flatten that lil ol town.
Posted by: Carrie | Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Very fun, all of it!
Pumpkins are fine, but I'm not a fan of the cold wind combined with the idiots who keep ringing the doorbell in spite of the candy bowl set on the front step, blocking the path to the door, posted with a clear "Take 1" sign on the front. Maybe they want to complain about the quality?
Grrr.
Posted by: Nora | Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Looks like lots of fun was had by all. Great photos - I'd *love* to go to Taos someday. Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Joy | Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Good times with good friends! :^)
Posted by: Anne | Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 06:46 PM
I iz still eating cheese curds. YUMMMY!!!! The wine was wonderful. When do you come back to dallas? We totally need to do that again.
Posted by: Stacey | Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 08:45 PM
Fun times! You've sure been getting around, lady!!
Posted by: Vicki | Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Sounds like fun!
Posted by: Carrie K | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Happy Halloween! You really have been getting around.
Taos Pueblo is so beautiful!
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 02:35 PM
hello kitty bandaids! woohoo!
i'm so glad you had so much with carrie and stacey. :)
Posted by: opal | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Now I want to go to Taos more than ever. Bread! and Wool!
Posted by: Angie | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 05:35 PM
The two of you could be sisters. That delights me to no end.
xo
Posted by: joan | Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 10:43 AM