I spent a lovely day on Wednesday sunning myself with one of my best NY girlies by the beautiful Hudson River. After enjoying the lap, lap, lap of the waves and the rustle of a breeze in the trees, we packed up our picnic and went home to get ready for a second picnic, and my favorite event of the summer: a visit to Boscobel for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.
I’ve been going to the HVSF for over ten years now, and I’ve never left disappointed. Not only are the grounds at Boscobel spectacular for a relaxed picnic, but the plays are always innovative and fun. I don’t write about my obsession with Shakespeare much, but the many times I’ve been fortunate enough to see productions of his plays have been among the most fulfilling of my life. I won’t blather on about this, but I adore Shakespeare, even more when I’m seeing him outside.
On Thursday I picked up a few boxes of quilting supplies that I’d stored in 2000 at the barn on my ex-in-laws’ place. I had a nice visit with my ex-SIL’s new baby (and her four-year old daughter, and of course, her), then I stopped at Wondrous Things in Croton to pick up a baby shower gift (I didn’t finish the project I’ve been knitting) for my former co-worker. After lunch with my Mercy pals, we sat back and watched the adorable mom-to-be open her gifts. The shower was book themed, which I thought was a great idea. Can’t start reading too early!
I headed to Danbury to meet the lovely Hat City Scissor Squad. I wish it wasn’t such a long drive, because I’d be at their knit night every week–what a fun group! I learned something really cool–one of the places they meet has karaoke. You may not know this, but I’m a karaoke virgin. I don’t intend to be by the time summer is out. I’ve even got my cherry poppin’ song chosen. Yeah, baby! 
I was able to purchase these beautiful stitch markers before they went up on Etsy, too. Kitters, you may want to contact Mary about some for your kit!
The Scissorinas rock…Sarah, Mary, Michelle, and Anne, thanks for a fun night!
I knew it! Out having a life. *L*
I’m so glad you had a good time and found some goodies. And, yes, stitch markers are on my list.
Oh boy, sometimes the similarities really freak me out…I tend to sing in the shower (for real) and the car and the house and I have the world’s worst voice ever (for real) but one of my two favorite songs to sing is that one! The second is Billie Holiday – G-d Bless The Child.
Glad you’ve settled in, send my regards to sis and neal!
Oh yeah – one more thing that I can’t possibly put on my own blog. While knitting with a broken hand really hurts and doesn’t quite work, sewing ain’t too bad. I got my first machine and am teetering on the edge of a very steep and very slippery slope though. I need a new hobby like I need a hole in my head. Oy and vey!
Miss ya…
Aw, Shakespeare in the park! I always love that. I haven’t been to one in years.
Sounds like you had a wonderful time! That Hat City Scissors Squad looks like a fun group!
I agree with Sheila, the sewing/fabric thing is a very slippery slope. (as I sit looking at my growing pile of fabrics!)
Wow sounds like you had great time. The Hat city sissors squad sounds like it was a blast! Love the stitch markers.
**Brandy… you’re a fine Girl… What a good wife you would be!**
🙂 We’ll be eagerly awaiting your debut!
Glad to hear you’re getting comfy and making new friends :o)