Although there are those certain bloggers who find it hard to believe, I have never been to the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool festival before! It's like this: New Hampshire is always the weekend after Maryland. We will probably always be going down to Maryland (if not the Sheep and Wool) because we now have a grandchild down there celebrating a birthday that weekend, or close enough for government work. Maryland is about a 4-4 1/2 hour drive for us and we were shocked to find that the Concord area of New Hamshire takes about as long! Granted it's a much prettier ride (gosh, how I hate New Jersey roads) but two weekends back to back has always been a problem. This year, however, as you all know, I had one coming and New Hampshire was it.
Great festival....I think it's my favorite! The Big Guy knows it's his favorite.....that Apple Crisp is at least as good as his mother's, and some, cough, might say even better! He said the Buffalo burger wasn't half bad, either. But, these festivals are not about food so much (for me, anyway) but about the wool and the animals and the toys and the people. Others will probably paint the verbal picture better than I can, so I'll just let the photos (and I did take a few this time) speak for themselves. Well, there might be a caption or two....
My first purchase: a Golding Ring Spindle, with silver ring and real turquoise stones!
This cracked me up in the Farm Implements Museum!
Dropped the antique wheel off here, at the Merlin Tree. Love Dave's kilt!
Dale, Carole and Judy
Needless to say, this barn was empty....so why do I have a sore throat and chills today?
My new ravatar? Love this guy!
Is this little one just too cute for words? Made a sound like a bike horn!
A little Jacob lamb fleece that followed me home.
I heard these were good....I had a lobster roll that was awesome!
Manise admiring Norma's red Vintage Cardigan.
I have no idea what Laurie is doing!
Kim in the middle.
Terry's GORGEOUS blue shawl!
This pretty much sums up that which is a Fiber Festival: look at the kid in the wagon, passed out! Undboubtedly, all those wool fumes!
See you all in Cummington!
This is a great recap and I love seeing all the pictures you took.
Posted by: Carole | May 11, 2009 at 06:47 PM
LOve, love the last photo! It does sum it up- a super time had by all! Great seeing you and meeting Himself.
Posted by: Manise | May 11, 2009 at 09:41 PM
What a wonderful recap! That spindle is gorgeous!! It's so nice to see the faces of the grrls I adore!
Posted by: margene | May 12, 2009 at 07:32 AM
Glad you had such a great time - it was wonderful to see all the familiar faces I've missed!
Posted by: Anne | May 12, 2009 at 08:09 AM
It was GREAT seeing you if only for a few moments. It looks like you had a good time too. :)
Your new spindle is purty!
Posted by: Kim | May 12, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Sounds like it was a great weekend! I've never been to this festival. Maybe next year. I am looking forward to Cummington!
A turkey leg breaker??
Posted by: Karen | May 12, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Looks like a very enjoyable festival-friends, fiber and food! Are you going to process the Jacob yourself?
Posted by: Shelley | May 12, 2009 at 09:24 AM
I have no idea what I was doing either. Love your photo montage, since I had virtual camnesia except for once. See you in MA!
Posted by: Laurie | May 12, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Looks like a great time!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 12, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Thanks for a great recap. Makes up a small bit for all I don't get a chance to see.
Posted by: Judy | May 12, 2009 at 02:14 PM
What a small blogisphere! While looking at your great pics of NH I spotted myself! I'm the one making the weird face behind Dale!
I got a jacob fleece from the same place as you. I love it. She's such a nice lady.
So glad somebody took pics that day cause my camera stayed in the bag since I was too busy shopping... baaaaaddd me
Posted by: Donna | May 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Almost as good as being there! I love your new spindle.
Posted by: Birdsong | May 13, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Great photos! Looks like you had a grand time! Much more fun than painting old cupboards....
Posted by: Marcia | May 14, 2009 at 04:23 PM