Back Log
I have a ton of old business to catch up on this here blog. We have the Naming Contest, The Knitted Gifts, The Shower of Love, The Slumber Party, etc.
But first some new news:
Ravelry. Many of you are likely hip to this by now. Cathi’s post reminded me that I had yet to offer my rave reviews and glowing comments about Jess and her husband Casey’s new baby. Jess, who I feel lucky to know in real life, first mentioned this project to a group of us at Jackie’s house during her swatching madness project. I was especially interested in this idea as it speaks to my Type A heart in a special whisper. It reminded me of a LibraryThing for knits. A great thing indeed.
I have spent a bit of time on the site and am incredibly impressed. Casey built this site during his free time (he has a full time job). They are in the process of adding more Beta Users. (For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term Beta as it is used here it is simply another term for test users. The site is not quite ready for wide release. Beta users give the developers (in this case just Casey) an opportunity to get feedback about bugs and solicit input regarding changes and organization). Jess, being the sweet knitter she is, is concerned that peeps will get frustrated because they have queued up and haven’t been added (I think the list is at like 3,000 now?!). The plan is to keep the site smaller and slowly add users as Casey and Jess work towards tweaking it to perfection. The tweaks will increase it’s usability. At that point it will be open to the public much like other sites are. Everyone will be welcome.
Having said that I have one invite left. Anyone out there want it? First come first served. The more time you have to devote to the site the better. ETA: It’s been taken….
On to other things.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool. Any of you headed up this weekend?
For those of you who think Sophia looks like me…I give you….her father….
aka: Daddy and Mini Me.
And lastly..
Robby and I are headed to a wedding this fall in the Berkshires, specifically Lee, MA. Does anyone have any suggestions for Inns or Hotels? We’re not really into the B&B thing. It’s too “I’m staying in a strangers house” for me.
OK … I’m going to be first. Glad to see you’re back blogging! I hope the back to work thing is going well and that you’re getting enough rest. I salute you, mama (my horns are in storage for a few more months yet, LOL)
I always thought she looked like Daddy … just wait until she gets some more hair though … then you just never know
09 May 2007 at 2:12 pm
She just get’s prettier and prettier!
09 May 2007 at 2:28 pm
She’s gorgeous, Wendy! Am I first to ask for the invite? I’m waiting patiently for them to get to me…
09 May 2007 at 2:32 pm
Oooh, lucky you - The Berkshires! I like the Red Lion but it’s pricey.
09 May 2007 at 3:12 pm
Thank you so much, Wendy. Whew!
That picture is just too much- that knit dress is precious. awww.
Yes, I am gonna try to make it to NH sometime this weekend- maybe… plans are sorta up in the air at this point. We have to be in NH on Sunday anyway.
09 May 2007 at 3:24 pm
it’s funny but the three of you look alike. if i imagine you bald
09 May 2007 at 3:26 pm
Haha! Bald babies are the best. I’ll be up at NHSW this weekend!
09 May 2007 at 3:52 pm
People may be frustrated about being on the wait-list for Ravelry, but that’s only because it’s so dang COOL, and the demand should make Jess and Casey happy that their little project has turned out to be such a huge success.
I was really excited when I got my invite email the other day, and I’m sure any frustration that people are feeling will wear off as soon as they get their emails, too. Besides, good things are worth waiting for, right? And Ravelry is most DEFINITELY a good thing. 
09 May 2007 at 4:37 pm
Hello :o) I’m coming out of quasi-lurkage to tell you that I happen to live in the Berkshires AND I’ll be coming to NH this weekend - if you’d like I can find some touristy booklets and bring them up. I’m also happy to help you find a good place to stay - Lee is sick with motels as is Lenox but the best place to stay depends on where you need to be during the weekend…anyway, happy to help…
09 May 2007 at 4:40 pm
NH Sheep and Wool - the jury is still out, and if I do head out it’ll be a last minute decision. Will you be at Cummington?
S is beautiful - and R looks like a pro holding her. (in a suit - with no visable spit-up!)
I’m officially “off” for the next few weeks and can finally get to the post office - be on the lookout for mail.
It’s great to have you “back” - I’ve missed you!
09 May 2007 at 4:43 pm
Wow! For a while little Phil looked like a mini-daddy, but lately (with the introduction of his wicked grin) he’s started to look a lot like me. Yay for mommy!
Hoping to get to NH this saturday, but we shall see.
10 May 2007 at 9:14 am
Welcome back!
I love the range of expressions Sophia has. I wonder if that’s how she manages to look so much like you both…
10 May 2007 at 3:03 pm
OMG! I’ve been lurking for a bit, but I must say lil Sophia is so adorable!
My husband Seth’s parents live in Lee (his dad is the proprietor of townoflee.com)…I assume the wedding will be downtown in the church with New England’s tallest wooden steeple?
Anywho, I’ll ask them for some recommendations. Prolly should get reservations soon tho; leaf peepers swarm the place every fall. Seth and I stayed at the Old in on the Green for our engagement (www.oldinn.com).
Too bad you’re not interested in staying with strangers. If you bring Sophia, you could probably stay with my in-laws forever;)
10 May 2007 at 10:55 pm
she is so freakin cute. i can’t wait to see her again (oh…and you too) in a few weeks. glad that the transition back to work is going well. have you put in your request for the big bucks yet.
love you
juli
11 May 2007 at 12:19 pm
I’ve been away from blogs for a while (finishing grad school) and somehow missed Sophia’s birth. Congratulations! She’s beautiful.
15 May 2007 at 3:56 pm
O yeah, he can’t deny that chile,
HE IS SO YO BABY’S DADDY !
16 May 2007 at 2:26 pm