May 19, 2010
The Week Before Vacation is Always….
Busy. And crazy. And then you throw in several appointments with yarn reps and a bunch of orders in and out, and getting ready to be gone for a week, and you have busycrazytothemax. That’s what this week has been so far. (On the plus side, I’m seeing and ordering some fun yarn for summer and fall. That’s always good, right?)
I did take time out to watch LOST last night. Of course there is no knitting during LOST. It’s too dangerous. I always end up messing up the pattern in one way or another. I am sad that this show is coming to an end on Sunday night. But on the other hand, it IS fun to see some of the quirks of the show coming together and making a little more sense, now that the end is near. Do you watch LOST? Or have you completely avoided the whole thing? We have watched it from the first season and I’m still not sure how it’s all going to end. It has never been predictable!
Next week, Knitting Daughter and I are going to Germany to visit Claudia, the Wollmeise and her family. We are so excited! We’ve been planning the trip for a long time and if anything like a volcano spewing ashes interrupts this, I will not be a happy camper. She has promised me a visit to her workshop (dye lesson, maybe?), and hanging out at her Wollmeise store next weekend. (Pretty sure I’ll find some yarn that I need. See those red couches? I’ll be sitting there, knitting.) We’ll also get in some shopping and some touring. My grandparents are from a town just a couple of hours from there, so we’re looking forward to visiting that. I’ll take pictures and tell you all about it when we get back. In the meantime, I’m working through this busycrazytothemax week and trying to maintain some semblence of order. I’m not sure it’s working.
Are you having one of those weeks, too? Or are you floating through a relaxing few days and enjoying the peace and quiet?
Sheri whohasacutenewbabysweatertoshowyouonFriday











Cheryl said,
May 19, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
Sheri- Hope you have a great time on your vacation. If anyone deserves it you do for all that you do for everyone else. Happy knitting on those red couches. How much yarn do you think you’ll be able to get through customs? May I suggest a fold up duffle in one of your suitcases? You might need it! I’d ask you to tuck in a skein for me but I’m afraid that might start a riot. Can’t wait to see the baby sweater– but I thought you weren’t working on anything but the Zoe cardi.
Kathy said,
May 19, 2010 @ 6:36 pm
Wow! you lucky dog! Make sure you take lots of pictures. I will cross the fingers to make sure no volcanos get in the way. This week has been interesting, no floating here. Trying to catch up with Rav stash, way behind putting things into it.
Robin said,
May 19, 2010 @ 6:46 pm
I have never watched Lost. I hope you have a great time in Germany. I can’t wait to hear all about your trip.
Martha in DC said,
May 19, 2010 @ 6:50 pm
Sheri,
have a wonderful trip with your daughter. How wonderful to get to go and visit Claudia and see where all the wonderful yarn comes from. Also how fun to visit the area where your family came from.
Hopefully you and your daughter are taking extra empty bags so you can bring back lots of wollmeise. LOL.
I wish I could go also.
DebbieO said,
May 19, 2010 @ 6:56 pm
I am so jealous! You guys are going to have a fantastic time, I am sure. We expect a full report upon your return.
Mary said,
May 19, 2010 @ 7:04 pm
I’m very excited for you and KD!! And jealous, too! I hope you have a wonderful (and SAFE) trip!
As for this week, it’s been insane. My MD came at me on Monday a.m. with both barrels blazing about charts that weren’t updated and inpatient rounds that didn’t get done. Of course, he was wrong…all charts were done and no one wasn’t checked over the weekend. Don’t you just love being the victim of someone’s bad mood!?!? I sure do need some knitting time!
Joni said,
May 19, 2010 @ 7:07 pm
I’m looking forward to seeing lots of pictures from your trip — have fun!
MicheleinMaine said,
May 19, 2010 @ 7:12 pm
What a dream to go visit Claudia and her yarn mecca! You’ll need to sit on those couches – you’ll be so dizzy from the yarn fumes! I am jealous. Have a fabulous time and take a lot of pictures (plus some extra suitcases to fill with wonderful yarn).
katfish said,
May 19, 2010 @ 7:25 pm
Have fun in Bavaria! I just love it there. I am so glad you and your daughter have a chance to do this. I hung out with Animator Daughter at the Japanese Anime convention last weekend and treasured the time.
If I may:
for the plane-”Mennonite in a Little Black Dress”. This book is purely heartwarming and funny. My husband is reading it because I was roaring as I read.
for food-Bavaria at this time of year serves Gemischter Salat. Always different and yummy.
for beer-If you can get Post Braurei beer-try it. Lovely and light.
Have a wonderful time and please give the Wollmeise Claudia a hug from me.
How’s my week? As VP of the Aquarium Society, I am in charge of the monthly speaker. He is flying in noonish tomorrow. I pick him up from Lambert, get him lunch, take him to fish stores. Drop him at hotel. Go home, feed dogs, fish, chickens. Pick up speaker for dinner with club at Bandana’s. Get him, a projector, screen, laptop to the meeting on Dorsett (which is under construction). After meeting-back to hotel. Friday-get ready for speaker’s second talk which takes place in Sappington-projector, screen, laptop. Back home to pack for Silver Dollar City trip early Sat. Instruct Gamer Son on care and feeding of chickens (he is an old hand with dogs and fish)-and make a list for him. Y’know what? I am grateful for the strength, time and money to do all this.
BTW- a chicken will fly into a lap, on top of a laptop, for attention.
Siew said,
May 19, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Its bitter sweet, the end of Lost. I’m dying to find out what happens in the finale but then at the same time sad that its all coming to an end.
And a trip to Germany sounds pretty exciting too. To see where Wollmeise is made is quite a treat!
Lisa said,
May 19, 2010 @ 7:47 pm
Color me jealous! I’m not sure I’d be able to handle the awesomeness of that much Wollmeise! Have a wonderful trip.
Karen said,
May 19, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
Sheri – so very jealous – can’t wait to see all the pictures – please give Claudia a hug for me – I so missed seeing her at the Fling
Kay said,
May 19, 2010 @ 8:09 pm
We are dodging tornadoes and taking cover from hail! This is April weather in May. Ugh. Your trip to Germany sounds delightful! Hope you have a great and fun time.
Michelle said,
May 19, 2010 @ 8:20 pm
I’m so torn on wanting to know the ending for Lost and having it actually end. I think I know what is going to happen so I’m curious if I’m right. Germany should be fun. I went a few years ago and you need to make sure to get a buttered pretzel from a snack cart. I stayed in a hotel in Munich the night before we left and there was cart just outside and next to the subway entrance making for a yummy breakfast. We were mostly in Garmisch but also traveled around on the train which was quite easy. You’ll have a great time!
Jenn C. said,
May 19, 2010 @ 8:21 pm
Definitely one of those weeks, capped off by losing two days to food poisoning. Yeah.
Hope your vacation is wonderful!
Lynne E. said,
May 19, 2010 @ 8:21 pm
This household lost interest in LOST during the first season, but we do follow FRINGE. Most of the time, we don’t know what’s going on in FRINGE, but Mad Scientist Walter is always a treat. Boo to pesky volcanoes. Have a great trip1
JaneB said,
May 19, 2010 @ 8:46 pm
I am so jealous. I am going to be in Claudia’s neighborhood in July but sadly, not on the weekend. Think she would open the shop just for me? LOL You and knitting daughter enjoy every minute of your wonderful trip!
notsocrafty said,
May 19, 2010 @ 8:48 pm
Oh that’s going to be such an amazing trip, enjoy!
Linda said,
May 19, 2010 @ 9:08 pm
I am also so very jealous, but know you will share your experiences (and WM ?) with all of us. I traveled to London, Dublin, & Paris with my son two years ago, but he wasn’t much into quality tourist time with Mom. I am sure you and KD will have a fabulous time. Looking forward to your pictures and stories. I have cousins in Germany that I have written to, but never met, I guess I just better get there.
Sherry said,
May 19, 2010 @ 9:36 pm
CRAZY week here!!! too many kids things going on!!! I have taped Lost but haven’t watched the last few weeks.
Sarah said,
May 19, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
my husband and i have watched Lost since season 1. It’s “our show” because it started right around the time we started dating. <3 i am very sad that it is ending, but also glad that they are going out with style instead of most shows that go on and on forever!
Olivia said,
May 19, 2010 @ 9:55 pm
Oh lucky you Bavaria is a lovely corner of the world. I visited in November and though I don’t speak German I found it very familiar and homey. If you get a chance go into the department stores there and check out the stationery section. Cute little project bags galore. Also most department stores carry yarn too and the yarn stores are wonderful. Germany is very knitter friendly so I’m sure you’ll have a blast.
Having a busy week here myself. Got keys to my new house Tuesday and an offer on the first house Friday. So it’s go go go for me. S’all good though got my trusty dog sidekick to help.
Tschuss!
southparknitter said,
May 19, 2010 @ 10:26 pm
I started watching Lost in its 3rd season after renting the first two to catch up. I began to be a little lost in Lost last season and was very thankful for the enhanced episodes to help me figure it out. If they weren’t ending it this season, I probably wouldn’t watch another season. I am glad it’s all coming together.
Have a good trip to Germany. Has the Passion Play started at Oberammergau and will you be seeing it if it has?
Dorothy said,
May 19, 2010 @ 10:29 pm
Have a fantastic trip. I’d suggest, if you are stranded due to volcano problems, be sure it occurs when you are on one of those red couches surrounded by all that gorgeous yarn.
TMTTYRR said,
May 20, 2010 @ 12:09 am
I am SOOOOO sad about Lost!!! Whatever will I do without my Hurley quotes???
I’ve missed the last two weeks, so I have some catching up to do before Sunday. REALLY glad for that internet streaming episodes thing.
Enjoy Germany, tell Claudia I said hi (she probably doesn’t remember me from last year, but tell her anyway), and see if you can talk her into sending some lace weight. I need some lace weight.
Tammy said,
May 20, 2010 @ 6:55 am
How exciting! Have a fabulous trip!
I’m completely jealous, and I agree that you need to bring back some WM lace for me, too. Red, of course.
Jody said,
May 20, 2010 @ 7:07 am
Have a wonderful time with Claudia and the Wollmeise!! I’m envious just looking at the pix of the “Wall of Wool” as we call it. My husband’s family is from Germany, but we have never had a chance to get there. Maybe if you brought back one skein for those of us who have never tried it – : )!
Samoofish said,
May 20, 2010 @ 7:14 am
There is definitely no knitting during LOST! I’m very excited for Sunday’s finale.
Have a great time in Germany!
I’m having a tough week, but it’s almost over
Kathy said,
May 20, 2010 @ 7:37 am
what a fantastic trip! hope you have lots o laughs, knitting time and fun. There is a town in Germany, not sure where, w/my surname (Blumenstock) someone sent my parents a pic of a street sign once, always wondered what the place is like.
re “Lost” ever since I was assigned to write a story about it during its first season (a polar bear? a baby? did no one have a boarding pass?), I have dodged it. Too many crazy storylines and people (trivia point: one of the exec producers, Carlton Cuse, was also responsible for Don Johnson’s post-Miami Vice series “Nash Bridge.”)
im just lori said,
May 20, 2010 @ 8:18 am
Don’t watch Lost–missed too much to get into it at the middle, so I’ve been having to content myself with Castle and Glee. Oh, the torture!
And this week? I’ve been floating through it in a haze, but really shouldn’t. The knitting has suffered. Ah well.
Laurie said,
May 20, 2010 @ 8:32 am
How fun to be going to see Claudia and to be able to sit among all that gorgeous yarn and knit! Hope you and KD have a BLAST! Keeping my fingers crossed that the ash stays away during your trip and that you both have a wonderful time!
I never watched “Lost” – Not much TV time for me!
Mary Beth said,
May 20, 2010 @ 8:37 am
I can’t believe that LOST is coming to an end. I’ll miss it!
Have a nice trip!
Theresa in Italy said,
May 20, 2010 @ 8:47 am
Sheri! How wonderful! (And you’ll be in my time zone for a few days!) Hope you and Knitting Daughter have a fantastic trip! Give my regards to Claudia and her beautiful yarn!
Cindy said,
May 20, 2010 @ 8:50 am
You are two lucky ladies. Kids in a candy store! Enjoy and have a safe and uneventful trip. My week is calm, lots of rain and knitting time.
Christienne said,
May 20, 2010 @ 9:44 am
Hi Sheri!
I’m getting married next weekend – and my inlaws are German so I had fun reading the directions on how to get to your friend’s knitting shop. Have a safe trip and make sure you post pix of you and Knitting Daughter smiling in your lederhosen!!! : ) lol
I’m so excited for you!!
xoxo
Kim B. said,
May 20, 2010 @ 10:32 am
Have a wonderful and safe trip. What a terrific experience for you and College Girl! I bet you find some cool local yarns in the shops….perhaps since you are visiting Claudia you need to take along an empty suitcase…just a suggestion! Take care.
Mag said,
May 20, 2010 @ 12:19 pm
Have a safe, happy and colorful trip!
Lulynn Foster said,
May 20, 2010 @ 12:40 pm
Have a wonderful trip! Germany is very nice in June- a little on the cool side. Take lots of pictures to post.
Crazy week- don’t really want to talk about it!
Seanna Lea said,
May 20, 2010 @ 1:42 pm
I feel like I’ve been having one of those months!
I don’t really watch much television, so while my FIL raves about Lost all of the time both my husband and I just look at him blankly. In a lot of way, my lack of television makes me feel like I’ve dodged a bullet. I can imagine how little I would get done if I watched television every evening!
Joannah said,
May 20, 2010 @ 1:46 pm
I hope you all have a wonderful visit!
This is definitely one of THOSE weeks. Thank goodness it’s almost over!
DonnaW said,
May 20, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
LOST! I am a huge fan and cannot believe they can wrap this all together in a pretty bow and call it done in 150 short minutes. And I agree, knitting is dangerous during this show.
Brianna said,
May 20, 2010 @ 3:19 pm
Crazy. Busy. Crazybusy. Busycrazy! My DH and I are going to Italy from this Saturday to next Monday (Milan, Florence, Venice, Rome), so we’re keeping an eye on the same volcano cloud too! It hardly feels like we’re going on vacation, though- our reservations aren’t all completed yet, and I’m so busy at work the days are flying by. There will be plenty of time for knitting once we actually get going, though!
Debbie in Kirkland WA said,
May 20, 2010 @ 3:29 pm
My huband and I decided the only way to watch LOST is to get the DVD sets. No commericals and you can reply when you want!
Caro said,
May 20, 2010 @ 4:40 pm
Have a wonderful time in Germany!
Never got in to LOST, but I understand what you mean about a show being dangerous to knit through — I’m that way with Doctor Who, especially the finales. I still remember shouting at the television at the end of “Stolen Earth” and any show that causes me to do that is not a show I should try to knit through!
And, yes, one of those weeks for me — just moving into a new position in the department, so things have been quite hectic. That made the arrival of the Sock Club Light package on Tuesday very welcome and I should have another box from you guys waiting for me at home this evening (another for the “Want to Start” column).
Gwen said,
May 20, 2010 @ 4:42 pm
Hi Sheri,
I hope you have a lovely vacation, but don’t spend too much time visiting with Claudia. She needs to be dyeing yarn 24/7 so that she can send more over here! Just kidding!
Have a great time!
Gwen
Lisa in Los Angeles said,
May 20, 2010 @ 5:27 pm
You get to have meetings with yarn reps?
SIGH………………………
You are SO lucky!
Visiting Claudia will be amazing, but your day-to-day routine includes hanging out with yarn reps? WOW.
Loretta Barrett said,
May 20, 2010 @ 5:40 pm
Have a great time on your trip. And how wonderful you can share it with your daughter…….We’ve watched LOST from the very beginning,too. And I’m sorry to see it end. No knitting for me while watching. I’ve tryed. It’s not pretty. I don’t want to miss anything. A strange look from Kate to Jack (meaning something totaly deferent than what was said) or somethingin the background, or Sawer with his shirt off & that brewding look…..Yes, so sorry to see it end.
Marla said,
May 20, 2010 @ 5:41 pm
Sheri: what a wonderful way to spend your vacation, looking at all that yarn and all those colors. Plus, the weather should be great this time of year. Enjoy – look forward to your pictures when you return – or during your trip….
Carole (from Houston) said,
May 20, 2010 @ 5:50 pm
I’m a major LOST fan from the very beginning; will miss it very much. And I keep my knitting in my hands for commercials. I do sometimes sneak in a few stitches, but then I have to replay the episode.
Trip to Claudia’s sounds so wonderful. Have fun. Luck-y.
Hariamrit said,
May 20, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
Wow, I had planned on being in Germany this time of the year with my Granddaughter, but alas I am moving instead and not to Germany but Texas.
I hope you and knitting daughter have a fabulous time and please give Claudia a hug for me.
Safe journey.
Hugs
Marji said,
May 20, 2010 @ 7:15 pm
Have a great trip and I will look forward to reading about it all on your blog.
Charmaine said,
May 20, 2010 @ 9:24 pm
You have a a great time in Germany. We were there 1 1/2 yrs ago for the Christmas Markets..it was truely magical. We went to Munich, Nurenberg, & Rothenburg OTD..my family is also from there, near Freiberg. My Great-grandmother was born in Frankfort. Have fun with Claudia.!!
Kerry said,
May 21, 2010 @ 1:29 am
I will be so sad when Lost finishes. I will need to find another Matthew Fox fix somewhere.
Dawn said,
May 21, 2010 @ 4:58 am
Crazy to the max work week, but very productive. Hope you have a great trip!
Melynda Smith said,
May 21, 2010 @ 5:20 am
I will miss Lost, I’ve never missed an episode. I don’t know if that is a good thing, lol. I am looking forward to seeing how they tie it all up. Hope you have a great time on your trip!
Melinda said,
May 21, 2010 @ 7:55 am
I too am a big fan of Lost and don’t think I have missed any of the episodes. I am sad to see it end but then it is getting more and more confusing so I think it is time for us fans to finally see the end. I have been thinking of buying the dvd’s of the seasons and rewatching them this summer.
My husband wants to go to Germany and visit a friend so guess I will have to get that planned in the near future for us.
Have a wonderful trip
Melinda
Nancyk-Texas said,
May 21, 2010 @ 8:29 am
Glad you are going to experience the red couches!!! Germany is one part of the country I would like to see. My heritage is German.
Have a BLAST!
turtle said,
May 21, 2010 @ 9:25 am
have fun on your trip! We just got back from one and now hubby has asked me to head to BC with him for a few days next week, lol, we better see some sun soon so i can finish weeding before i take off!
You know, i have never really watched Lost. What is sad is we lived less than 30 minutes from where it was filmed, even camped one night on the beach with the prop’s of the plane crash site. Maybe someday i will rent the first series and see if i can get interested.
Rasa said,
May 21, 2010 @ 11:00 am
I am so very jealous…I would love a trip to Wollmeise Heaven!!! You might get to see the madness of a saturday grab bag update…the only way some of us have been lucky enough to get our hands on of this wonderful yarn!!!
Have a wonderful trip!
Paulette said,
May 21, 2010 @ 11:05 am
WOW – sounds like a great trip!! Have a wonderful time traveling with your daughter—what a special opportunity! It’s so beautiful in Germany, lots to see and do and eat! That will be very special visiting the town where your grandparents are from.
There really is so much to do before you can leave town — and especially when you have your own business. Very tiring, but then it feels oh, so good to get on that plane and just relax….and knit some! Lots of time for that—-be sure to tell us ALL about Claudia’s shop. I still have not gotten any Wollmeise…someday!!
Clara Arellano said,
May 21, 2010 @ 2:16 pm
Have a wonderful vacation. No I do not watch Lost. I’ve heard it’s great, but just never interested.
Mandy said,
May 21, 2010 @ 5:11 pm
We are LOST fanatics too. I also can not knit during them – it is a recipe for disaster! Can’t wait to see it end on Sunday night, even though it’ll be bittersweet!
Andrea said,
May 21, 2010 @ 6:55 pm
Hey Sheri,
I’m a HUGE Lost fan too, and I rarely (if ever) knit while watching it. If I do, it’s something I don’t actually have to look at. Although if Claire could crochet baby booties while in captivity, I’m sure I could whip something off too.
Have fun on your vacation and don’t get stranded on a deserted island! Although you could take up spinning plant fibres like Jacob and his mom…hehehehe….
Barb in MA said,
May 22, 2010 @ 8:04 am
I’m going to be lost without Lost. just love the show. Between having to wait for Dr. Who, and missing Lost, I guess it will be time to take out all those unfinished knits.
Have a wonderful trip!
Paula said,
May 24, 2010 @ 2:40 pm
I love Lost! I’m so sad that it is ending. We didn’t start watching until the 3rd season, but we rented the first 2 seasons to get caught up.
Enjoy Germany.
Marianne Y said,
May 25, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
What an awesome vacation! My paternal grandmother was all German. Her dad came over from Germany, I think. I would love to see Germany, and to meet Claudia, and see her store, et al, not to mention that I took two years each of high school and college German. Enjoy your trip & I’m sending your positive vibes that no volcanic ash will interfere with your trip! Best wishes! Marianne