Sally left today after a whirlwind weekend. I mean, a crazy busy, out-of-control weekend! Sally put up with all of my cranky moods and as she left said, “I’m your sister…I will just forget all about it.” That’s why I’m cryin’ in my brewski! 
Miss my sis!
We did have a lot of fun in between all of the nervous break downs and speeding tickets!
Thursday, April 15
I picked Surly up at the airport and made a quick stop at The Yarnery. Sally bought yarn.
Then we went to my knitting group. Beth shared her beautiful Boxes Drape Vest from Swing-Swagger-Drape so we could try it on and admire it yet again…everyone wants one!
Here’s mine so far:
Boxes Drape Vest in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted, Color #709 Hermosa
Friday, April 16
We tried to cram a week into one day! We went to Lila and Claudine’s as our first stop.
L&C is a fantastic shop — you really need to get there just to see it. They describe it as Alice going down the rabbit hole and it is the truth. Plus, the people are super nice. We hung out with Kirsten and other notables and had a great time. Sally bought yarn.
Then off to Darn.Knit.Anyway in Stillwater, MN. Again, a great shop with wonderful staff. Susan bought yarn (but it doesn’t count because it was just an extra skein for my Boxes vest 🙂 )!!
We needed to pick up stuff for Yarnover and then we stopped by Hopkins High School to do some set up.
Saturday, April 17
YARNOVER ARRIVES!! Up before dawn and off to the races! Great day. Everything went very well. We saw a lot of knitting friends, both old and new. We both bought yarn.
That evening we were able to dine with knitting royalty. We sat next to Jared Flood, Beth Brown-Reinsel, Cookie A., and Romi Hill. Let me just say that Jared is adorable…absolutely adorable! I also got to schmooz a little with Meg Swansen — I shared some of the rave reviews I had heard about her classes. She was thrilled and so humble! It was a wonderful way to end the day.
Sunday, April 18
We spent the day with family…but somehow managed to find another knitting store! We visited the lovely Tangled Skein in St. Peter and resisted the urge to buy more yarn. I know. It’s hard to believe!
Monday, April 19
We returned the rental stuff for Yarnover, had a great breakfast and then hit a couple more yarn shops: Borealis must have the best selection of sock yarn in the city. And then back to the Yarnery. Sally bought yarn.
If you happen to be keeping score, Surly bought WAY more yarn than I did. 
It was fabulous seeing you two! I only wish there had been a bit more time to hang out. Whirlwind indeed! 😀 xoxo!
btw, Susan, I’m glad you didn’t read my blog first; I had a great time just chit-chatting! 🙂 Mwah!
Comment by Romi — April 20, 2010 @ 1:02 am
*Waves to Romi*
But I’m NOT keeping score. Or letting my husband read this entry.
Comment by Surly — April 20, 2010 @ 8:05 am
Sounds wonderful!
Comment by Wendy O'C — April 20, 2010 @ 8:10 am
It is so wonderful when we get to share the weekend with a sis. I’m so glad yours was wonderful! And thanks for all you did for Yarnover.
Comment by twinsetellen — April 20, 2010 @ 8:18 am
I loved meeting you guys! And it’s fun seeing Yarnover weekend through your eyes too. Now I’m trying to catch up like a mad woman! (Yet I want to just GO KNIT!!)
Comment by twinsetjan — April 20, 2010 @ 6:57 pm
It was so great having you BOTH at the shop. Felt like Knitting Royalty was with us if I do say so. Thanks for all the laughs and for coming to see us and for introducing the “Shopping Moebius.” Come back! Can’t wait to see you. 🙂
And then the bonus….Yarnover. Very fun, saw LOTS of people and enjoyed it so much. Thanks for all your hard work.
Comment by Kirsten — April 22, 2010 @ 5:17 pm
Wow! Sounds like a wonderful, whirlwind weekend. So glad you got to spend it together!
Comment by Kym — April 23, 2010 @ 4:17 pm
Lovely yarn shop!!!
Comment by knittingoutloud — April 23, 2010 @ 7:33 pm
So, what about the speeding tickets?
Comment by Ellen — May 10, 2010 @ 5:32 pm