Guess where I went last weekend....
The picture that cause marital disharmony... honest, I didn't see the sign that said no photos on the Verazano Narrows Bridge.
Soon, we were on the other side, heading south.
We got hungry, though and hunted for a place to eat... exiting in Jamesburg, we drove around until we ended up in Englishtown.
Greeted by a sign like this, how could we not stop.
The place was packed. The food was good, the portions generous and the waitress, ever so friendly. I wished the portions were a little smaller so that ther would had been space left to try the ice cream which looked fantastic.
We managed to squeeze ourselves back into the car, and pointing the are sourthward, we were soon on another bridge (and I checked about the photo polices before snapping these).
Isn't it just gorgeous? I think that we were in Delaware at the the time.
I knew that we were staying in the right hotel when we pull up and saw this.
The next morning, I could hardly contain myself ...
Since it was a sheep show, there was sheep.
There was also judging for knitting and garments. I took lots of photos because the stuff was beautiful. Even the stuff that didn't win, place or show boggled my mind.
Hope that you enjoy these pictures. More to come as I download and resize, but so many bloggers were there, that you've probably seen all those photos.. so I'll have a prowl before my next posting. I love, love, LOVE this show ... and the hubby for taking me this year.
Wow, I was standing next to you while you took some of those photos. If I had known that was you, I would have introduced myself as one of your frequent lurkers. Y'all come back when you can stay longer, y'hear?
Posted by: Leslie, Richmond, Va. USA at May 13, 2006 02:29 AMKrunchy Carmel Fudge Breakfast? Yum! I probably would have just spent the night there. Great photos!
Posted by: Daniel at May 11, 2006 01:00 AMYou are so sly, I had no idea you were planning to go to MSW. Wish I'da been there, but then again I had just received a large shipment of excellent yarn. xox Kay
Posted by: Kay at May 10, 2006 03:36 PMI love the little sheep in the sweater! Great photos.
Mama Bear
Posted by: Mama Bear at May 10, 2006 12:46 PMWow. It looked like a brilliant tour. Thanks for the great photos - wish I could have gone. Did you buy anything?
Posted by: Ling at May 10, 2006 11:33 AMSo, I am standing in the Main Barn and I see a lady and think;"Wow! That really looks like ATU Polly. Nah- couldn't be. She is in England!" I should have trusted myself and just said something! Glad you had such a great time.
Posted by: KT at May 10, 2006 10:25 AMWe meet wice in one month! I`m so glad I bumped into you at the festival. Sounds like you had a great time! Now show us your new stash...
Posted by: Louise at May 10, 2006 12:53 AMSounds heavenly, you have a very nice man in your life. What show are you going to next polly?
Posted by: Anne at May 9, 2006 07:17 PMWOW, you went all the way there??
I'm beyond envious. Can I follow next year? ;D
thanks for all the photos!
Posted by: janet d at May 9, 2006 05:26 PMOh man!!!! I am beyond envious. Even you got to come all the way across the pond for this event. I will have to content myself with the Wisconsin sheep and shearing show in September.
BTW--any experience with Iceland, the Faroes or Shetland? We are thinking of making our vacation this year a journey that begins in Iceland and ends in Glasgow with stops in all the above listed places. Of course, mama wants wool!!!!!!
Posted by: Darinka at May 9, 2006 04:33 PMPolly
What a fun photo post. Thanks, I felt like I was there with you. Great idea for a friend who is making a baby blanket, to use the alphabet over simple wraps. Im very hungry now after reading your breakfast experience....off to make some pancakes!
Posted by: kathy b at May 9, 2006 02:28 PMPolly - I haven't seen any photos like yours! Thanks for sharing. Too bad I couldn't go this year!! It would have been marvelous to meet you. Best -
Posted by: Dana at May 9, 2006 04:21 AMGreat pictures - thanks for sharing. So glad to read that you could coincide your visit with the MSWF.
Posted by: Carol at May 8, 2006 11:22 PMYou came all the way to the US, and didn't warn any of us??? I probably would have gone to MD just to meet you!
You do have one great hubby!
You were in the US and you no visit us?
You no behavin!!
Posted by: elisabeth at May 8, 2006 07:46 PMyou my dear have a keeper. I hope you both enjoyed the trip and cant wait to see your haul cause I KNOW you didnt go and not come back with anything :)
Posted by: stinkerbell at May 8, 2006 07:33 PMThat looked like so much fun. And I love Sean the Sheep!
Posted by: Francesca (Stuntmother) at May 8, 2006 06:42 PMwow! I am jealous! What did you buy?
Posted by: jess at May 8, 2006 06:18 PMWhat an amazing trip! How sweet of your hubby to embark on such an adventure. It looks like it was an amazing experience, but you know what we want to see... where's the yarn?
Posted by: Charity at May 8, 2006 05:27 PMOh my goodness. All the way from London! I wonder if you win some sort of "farthest distance traveled" award? :-)
Posted by: Beth S. at May 8, 2006 04:47 PMPolly! What a fantastic tour. I so wish we had been there. Your travelogues are hands down the BEST. I just love seeing all the incredible handknits. And sheep. And bridges.
Posted by: Ann at May 8, 2006 03:49 PMWow, hope that you enjoyed the whirlwind trip.
Posted by: colleen at May 8, 2006 03:44 PMAlmost as good as going there myself....and a lot cheaper! You certainly have James very well trained - what did he do while you were looking at all the fibres/sheep/stuff? Waiting to see more pictures.......
Posted by: Jill at May 8, 2006 03:43 PMI saw you wandering around the fairgrounds Saturday am, thought about shouting hello, and thought better of it. It was a beautiful day for the event -- you did a much better job of looking around than I did. Me, sadly, I just shopped.
Posted by: Anmiryam at May 8, 2006 03:31 PMI didn't know that you couldn't take pictures of some bridges. How strange! Nevertheless, it's a beautiful picture. The others are great too, thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Maryann at May 8, 2006 11:50 AMThank you for the virtual tour of America and the showground, I'm in awe of your wonderful photography. The bridges look great, so glad you didn't get the camera confiscated. ;)
Posted by: Louise at May 8, 2006 11:47 AMI'm turning green over my coffee here! Does you husband give lessons to other husbands on how to treat your knitting wife?
Posted by: Mary at May 8, 2006 08:22 AMCrikey and I womble on about driving to Bristol! Do you loan your husband out????
Posted by: Tracy at May 8, 2006 07:57 AMHow cool Polly!!! And I thought coming from Florida was far!!
Posted by: Debi at May 8, 2006 07:49 AMGreen with envy. Sigh.
Posted by: Amelia at May 8, 2006 07:31 AMWish we'd known you were there! It would have been a treat to meet you. You definitely did better in the picture taking department than I did! I think I've got 5-6 pictures from the whole event since I was too busy looking for fiber.
Posted by: Theresa at May 8, 2006 06:13 AMYup, that second bridge picture most definitely looks like the one on the Delaware Turnpike. I love paying $5 for the privilege of spending 15 minutes in Delaware. Hurray.
*sigh* I wish I could have been to all the sheepy goodness in MD... But no, my friend is in the state NEXT week.
And there's something just so delightfully ironic about a knit sheep. Oh, look, I have a felted knit sheep. :)
Posted by: Jessica at May 8, 2006 05:34 AM