Yarn! Yarn! Yarn! Finally, after 1068 miles and three failed attempts we finally found yarn! Yarn! Yea for yarn!
This little store is CDA Yarn and Fiber. I spent a good 30 minutes in here wandering around and eavesdropping on the little knitting group that was chatting away. The conversation was just a touch bawdy, in the most rated PG sort of way. It could've been the Missoula knitters, you know, except for the fact that I didn't know any of them and we weren't in Missoula. I couldn't leave without some Fleece Artist Trail Socks yarn (colorway Stone) and some Boku wool/silk blend (it's similar to Noro, but less pricy). The owner couldn't have been more helpful or friendly.
This little gem is Harmony Yarn Studio. The shop is gorgeous (to a knitter at least), and it was another 30 minutes well spent.
Tater Tot seemed to enjoy the table and chairs. Maybe she'll look through some patterns with me next time. Here I bought three skeins of Ella Rae Classic wool, to use with some hat patterns I got at the Big Sky Fiber Fest a few weeks before. I'm also ordered the Tulip Cardigan sweater kit (you can see it in my queue over on Ravelry). Again, the staff was a dream! She was so helpful and kind, and even gave us a free sticker, "Knit Happens", that will eventually make its way on to Gertie.
Now, I'm not trying to be mean, but Melissa and I were talking about Ludwig and how happy we are that he keeps up just fine with sane highway traffic, and how not all bus owners--particularly those ≤1971 owners saddled with Beetle engines--can say the same. For the skeptical, here is proof that Ludwig can easily break 70mph; he had some pedal left at this point.
In Nebraska, you'll see a deer crossing sign with the tag below, "Next 4 miles" or some small number like that. Montana allegedly has six deer for every citizen, and the signs out here say things like, "Deer, Next 160 miles". I think this sign gets it right: You're in Montana, so watch for wildlife. Period.
Tater Tot relaxing with her new shoes, bought at Fred Meyer in Coeur d'Alene. Finally, shoes that don't fall off.
This little store is CDA Yarn and Fiber. I spent a good 30 minutes in here wandering around and eavesdropping on the little knitting group that was chatting away. The conversation was just a touch bawdy, in the most rated PG sort of way. It could've been the Missoula knitters, you know, except for the fact that I didn't know any of them and we weren't in Missoula. I couldn't leave without some Fleece Artist Trail Socks yarn (colorway Stone) and some Boku wool/silk blend (it's similar to Noro, but less pricy). The owner couldn't have been more helpful or friendly.
This little gem is Harmony Yarn Studio. The shop is gorgeous (to a knitter at least), and it was another 30 minutes well spent.
Tater Tot seemed to enjoy the table and chairs. Maybe she'll look through some patterns with me next time. Here I bought three skeins of Ella Rae Classic wool, to use with some hat patterns I got at the Big Sky Fiber Fest a few weeks before. I'm also ordered the Tulip Cardigan sweater kit (you can see it in my queue over on Ravelry). Again, the staff was a dream! She was so helpful and kind, and even gave us a free sticker, "Knit Happens", that will eventually make its way on to Gertie. 
Knitting porn
And that's it for yarn on the L & G blog until my next birthday (which will no doubt coincide with Maupin).
Now, I'm not trying to be mean, but Melissa and I were talking about Ludwig and how happy we are that he keeps up just fine with sane highway traffic, and how not all bus owners--particularly those ≤1971 owners saddled with Beetle engines--can say the same. For the skeptical, here is proof that Ludwig can easily break 70mph; he had some pedal left at this point.
In Nebraska, you'll see a deer crossing sign with the tag below, "Next 4 miles" or some small number like that. Montana allegedly has six deer for every citizen, and the signs out here say things like, "Deer, Next 160 miles". I think this sign gets it right: You're in Montana, so watch for wildlife. Period.
Tater Tot relaxing with her new shoes, bought at Fred Meyer in Coeur d'Alene. Finally, shoes that don't fall off.
Piney-fresh
Home at last: Missoula. Our house isn't too far from those in the foreground.
(click for map→ miles 221,523-221,701)
3 comments:
As someone who has yet to make an extended trip in their bus, I like the details you guys give. Crossing state lines, going over mountains and meeting up with 70 other buses is a bus story us bus fans want to hear. Very enjoyable stuff. Perhaps, if we make it to Maupin next year, it will mark Blue's first outside-California trip since our ownership began.
Thanks for reminding us it's not always about picking a campsite for the weekend. Sometimes it's just about hitting the road...
What a great way to end a trip....yarn! Can't wait to see pictures of your stash enhancement. E was probably looking for a project to start on. :)
Ludwig, Mitch, Melissa and Ms. E, everyone had a great experience this trip.
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