Pandora Knits

It’s 360 days, 17 hours, and 54 minutes until the next PSG.

was awesome!  It was relaxing, and transforming, and tranquil, and mead-laden.  I have new friends, renewed friendships with old friends, and found that bathing in a mountain stream fed by a natural spring is one of the most refreshing ways to start a day.  I might even go so far as to say one could use it in place of caffeine.  Well…almost…

There were wonderful workshops, service opportunities, 18 year olds in need of expert guidance, and lots of mead.  It was hot - 102F a couple of days - but with the stream we were ok.  I napped when I wanted and stayed up when I wanted and had no real pressing responsibilities for a change.  No one wanted my advice on computers, no one had technology questions or issues, and I rarely needed to use my “mom voice.”

Here’s a picture to give you just a hint of the beauty that surrounded us.

Sinking Creek, Salem, MO

  Jeff was even relaxed.  Is he sexy or what???

 I SO didn’t want to come home.

Until PSG.  I’m actually getting to go, against so many odds!  Between money and kids and money and dogs and money and work, I really didn’t think we would be going.  But we are.  Me and hubby - alone - with no kids.  First time in 17 years that we have done anything for more than 48 hours sans offspring.  I’m actually getting excited!  Not only that, but my PSG knitting group is making a donation for the auction at the gathering, and I finished my piece.

It’s roughly 10″ by 12″, in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in a light mossy green - colorway 011 I believe.  The pattern is fern-like with a seed stitch border.  Just short of one skein.  It’s lovely and springy and soft.

Now, on to the serious packing…