Sunday, May 09, 2010

Bonne nuit ~ Au revoir

For the bonne nuit part...I am home from the NH Sheep and Wool Festival and as always it was just a great show. The weather was challenging with driving rains on Saturday, leaky roofs and an overall damp feeling. Today it was dry but a gray sky loomed with a cold wind. However that is the best conditions for us fiber folk who love wool! It may sound like a broken record but I love seeing you all....just the comraderie, hugs, smiles and happy faces work for me! Is this a pair of happy faces or what?

They came down the isle by my booth and I just couldn't resist this baby face, or the Mom! 5 months old and just so happy she was, as was her mom on Mother's Day today.

There were a couple of difficult moments in my building...Josie and Tom had to close yesterday as she was rushed to the hospital with a medical problem and then Lars Garrison's wife, Gail, suffered a heart attack late yesterday and her prognosis is unclear. I spoke with Lars this morning and he was more than concerned for her recovery. Please say a prayer for them all, they are mainstays in the New England fiber community.


As for the Au revoir part....I depart for France tomorrow for a 2 week journey with Earthues and friends working with two French natural dyers along with days of sights relevant to the natural dye world. Very exciting and a once in a lifetime trip!

Because I enjoy your company on my blog and would wish you could take this same trip with me I am doing the best next option....

I will be posting blog entries here and there entitled "Where's Nanette?" I will show a photo and a clue as to where I am. It will be your job to determine where I am in France. The first correct entry posted on the blog post will win a token gift from the area in France I am located.

This is for the fun of it....it will take a few days for me to get settled and of course the internet connection challenge exists. If all else fails I will still post the game on my return. The geography challenge exists! Good luck and be well!
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5 comments:

  1. Theresa5:57 AM

    How flippin exciting is that!!!! Oh have a wonderful time Nanette.;-)
    Glad the show was a good one and what a smile producing pic of Baby and Mom!
    Sorry I missed you, next year maybe and picking up some lovely yarn. We'll talk about that when you come back.
    Prayers for all the fiber folks and esp. Gail.
    Safe travels.

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  2. Anne P8:35 AM

    Have an awesome, safe, fun, exciting trip! (I feel sure you will!!)

    Lots of good thoughts for all the fiber folks. :(

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  3. Anonymous8:45 AM

    ... SAFE TRAVELS!!! I'll be heading further west as you are westward/homeward bound. you can count on me NOT participating in your Fun "Where's Nanette?"! (I'm clueless about France) ~ we'll have LOTS of catching up once we are both back. ~ m.

    ps .. was thinking on you during this less than pretty weekend, BUT .. COLD SELLS WOOL :)

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  4. Laurel11:38 AM

    Gee, Nancy. I certainly would have carried your luggage for you -- you just needed to ask! :o)

    Laissez le bon temps roulez, mon amie! (Let the good times roll, my friend!) Also: Ou est le salle de bain, s'il vous plait? (Where is the bathroom, please?) This one is *very* handy! Hahahaha!

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  5. Manise10:51 PM

    Bon Voyage Nancy! Have a wonderful time. Hope the ash cloud doesn't hamper travel.

    I am so sorry to hear about the emergencies in your building. My thoughts and prayers go out to them and their families.

    Wonderful seeing you as always despite the cold and rain.

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