Get Knitted
What can I say? A wonderful day.
Carol and I were at Paddington bright and early, thanks to Toby's offer of a lift. Meeting up with everyone else was complicated slightly by the fact there were two ticket offices, so half of us were waiting in front of one and half in front of the other. Jacinta did her own thing and waited for us on the train, very wise I thought.
The trip up was a blur of chat and knitting, although the police armed with semi-automatic firearms at some of the stations on the way was a sobering sight.
Jill and Jacinta making productive use of the journey time.
Sue had arranged transport from the station for us when we got to Bristol, there was even a sign made up!
Once we got to Get Knitted, then the serious business of shopping could begin.
Getting down to business.
One corner of the showroom proved particularly alluring for many of us, not surprising considering it contained Koigu, Lorna's Laces, Cherry Tree Hill - sock and lace yarn and lots of other goodies. Here's Fi trying to withstand the lure of the yarn.
Eventually we were all done (except Dawn!) and settled down to a lovely lunch laid on by Sue, followed by tea and cakes (baked, Kiwi style of course, by Carol W) and plenty of time to chat and knit.
Sue, Jacinta, Carol and Jill.
Of course, given that there were 4 bloggers there, plenty of photos had to be taken.
Dawn and I in a photo shoot out.
I got to meet the lovely Tracy in person at last, as well as her Poetry.
Look at that work!
At the end of the day we were driven back to the station, considerably more laden down than we had been when we arrived and made our way back to London, tired but happy.
Thanks to Sue, Carol and Tessa for the warm welcome. Thanks to everyone who came along. Kerrie, we missed you. The only thing left to say is, when can we go back?
I really, really wanted to be there yesterday but I have enjoyed your post very much. Maybe we'll meet at GK the next time?
Posted by: Kirstie | July 10, 2005 at 07:51 PM
What a fantastic day, one I shall remember for a long time. Do you think Sue has got anything left ;)
Posted by: Tracy | July 10, 2005 at 09:11 PM
who's the 4th blogger? There seemed to be an awful lot of cameras out there. I'm surpriesed we have any knitting friends willing to come along and be photographed!
A lovely day, but I won't be buying anything for a while now!
Posted by: dawn | July 10, 2005 at 09:25 PM
You all look so lovely and so very happy !
What did you buy ?
Posted by: Emma. | July 10, 2005 at 09:47 PM
what an amazing looking day! i really want to go to a gk day now!
Posted by: becks | July 10, 2005 at 11:19 PM
It looks like a great day. Next time, I promise!
Posted by: kerrie | July 11, 2005 at 09:03 AM
Oh wow. That place looks amazing...
Posted by: Daisy | July 11, 2005 at 09:05 AM
Looks like great fun - did you walk away empty handed though? (I'd be surprised if any knitter could - what a treasure trove!)
Posted by: Anita | July 11, 2005 at 11:24 AM