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 Went to the  semi annual spinning weekend in Merritt  October 19-20, was  an   exceptional  get together.  The usual crowd  plus maybe 6 new spinners. Held this  year  in the  senior center instead of the swankier place that raised the rent so high we couldn't  afford  it anymore. Senior center worked out perfect.

Gail and I with our Maggie bags, both hauled loads of stuff to many  spinning weekends and mine with me to Virginia a time or two.




First 2  pix  are finished  projects,  Monsters socks, the reach in the bag  and  knit  with whatever comes out kind.  Second pair bed socks  going to Kamloops for Judy W.  Last pr are  similar  to the  bingo  socks  I did last spring for the "lady"in Banff that ended up not liking the way I put the colours she picked out together.

And  last pix is one that makes me smile every time  I  see it.l





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  1. AnonymousNovember 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM

    Love that picture! And I do love that first pair of sox, the monsters. Really amazing how well the colors blend. It was good to see you and Gail, and glad the spinning weekend was able to find a new venue and get some new spinners. And it's always good to hear from you.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 14, 2024 at 8:01 AM

    Thanks for writing and showing us the great pictures! Always enjoy your blog.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 14, 2024 at 5:38 PM

    Always good to see, after hearing of that sojourn. Stellar products as per usual. Dig and grab, great outcomes!

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  4. Sharon in SurreyNovember 20, 2024 at 11:12 AM

    Wow - great shot of you & Gail!!! I sure do miss the whole group at the Spinning Weekends even though I was only able to go a few times!!! I thought I'd go more often when I retired . . . . . sigh. Glad to see someone keeping up appearances. Love your latest 'scrappy' socks & keep up the good work.

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  5. NicolaNovember 21, 2024 at 1:10 AM

    Oh i do love your socks. Every time i see a new pair here i am inspired to go and make my own monster socks.

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