Author Archives: karen

Rhinebeck workshop and colored leaves

Posted on October 23, 2007 by karen

This is my backyard view, this afternoon. A storm around us; overcast; but still so much green for the last bit of October. (I need to trim some of these shrubs so as to not lose my view of the … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck: Sunday, and spinning wheels

Posted on October 21, 2007 by karen

I returned today, armed with some more cash, but resisted these oh-so-clever wheels, by The Merlin Tree, so easy to carry, so durable, so cute! I didn’t take his card, but Saturday he remarked how he had the least expensive … Continue reading →

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Rhinebeck: Saturday

Posted on October 20, 2007 by karen

I actually got to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival early-ish, so the crowds were not yet thick and impenetrable: (This was  Ellen’s 1/2 pint farm.) I watched some judging; they all looked good to me. I am a novice … Continue reading →

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Trying a variation

Posted on October 7, 2007 by karen

I really really like the patterns of Jane Thornley, of Nova Scotia. They are almost freeform, and allow one to choose yarns and colorways and be a bit adventurous. She sees patterns of colors and textures in nature and is … Continue reading →

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Blogger Bingo at Rhinebeck

Posted on October 4, 2007 by karen

I am going to be a participant, a square even, both days– and I don’t even know how to get the image in my sidebar. What kind of a blogger is that? The link is here. Look for me, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Moore Brook Alpaca Farm and Pokeweed

Posted on October 2, 2007 by karen

I visited this local alpaca farm on Sunday; a lovely tranquil spot with delightful animals, yarn, knitted goods, a sculpture show, and fiber. Here are two lovelys: And these fellas were enjoying the warm day: I’ve known the owner a … Continue reading →

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Yarn and a swamp

Posted on September 25, 2007 by karen

I have put in some bids on eBay; I won’t say who from on the slim chance anyone who is reading this might be interested and snipe them away from me. I have two projects in mind. This is the … Continue reading →

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Happy Trails

Posted on September 18, 2007 by karen

I went out geocaching yesterday, a nearby cache, in a local landtrust area I had never walked in. First time geocaching in almost a year, first time hiking since the beginning of summer. The trail was nice even if it … Continue reading →

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Food and Fiber

Posted on September 16, 2007 by karen

I have been busy making use of the season’s bounty: B and B pickles, plum jam and oriental plum sauce, and two chutneys. I think I am done; the farmer’s stand closed today. Unless my grapes come in in irresistible … Continue reading →

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What’s up up here

Posted on September 6, 2007 by karen

My plum trees have been super productive; many have been eaten and I have made plum jam, oriental plum sauce, and two types of plum chutney. The last of them are ripening this week: I haven’t tended my flower gardens … Continue reading →

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