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Hedwig in Taos

Hedwig and the Angry Inch was playing as part of Taos Gay Pride. I love Hedwig and of course wanted to support Taos gays so I had to go. But two of my friends canceled out on me. Thebes couldn’t go because they serve popcorn when showing movies.

Going out to events alone is one of my biggest social anxiety fears. I get all nervous, my stomach knots and I often cry. But I was determined to see Hedwig. So I put on my big girl panties, grabbed my knitting and headed out the door.

Hedwig flyer

And I did it! I had the typical stomach butterflies but I did it. I even saw a couple people I knew at the event. My favorite aunt gave me a necklace of my Uncle Marvin’s when we visited during our Midwest vacation. He died of AIDS when I was a little girl. Though I didn’t know him long he had a huge effect on me. He was a gay man so I wore his necklace to Hedwig in his memory:

Uncle Marvin's necklace

I brought along my Sugas Lotus Blossom top to work on. Two women came up to talk to me about it. Knitting in public is a great conversation starter. Knitting really helped calm my nerves while sitting all by myself.

Sugar Lotus Blossom top

Hedwig was awesome to see on the big screen. The drag show beforehand was fun as well. Yay for Gay Pride in Taos! My friend Bevin said they may play Rocky for next year’s Pride and I said I am so in. Thebes said he’d buy a gas mask to come for that, bless him. (The popcorn in the air makes his throat swell up.)

If you haven’t seen Hedwig I recommend it. I laughed, I cried, I sang along. Goddess I love this movie!

1 comment August 23rd, 2010

Yada Yada Yarn

While in Silver City Thebes and I stopped at the local yarn store Yada Yada Yarn.

Yada Yada Yarn

This was a nice store and they had great customer service.

Yada Yada Yarn

I bought some Noro lace yarn. What will I make with it? I have no clue. But Noro lace yarn? I had to have it in my stash.

If you visit Silver City definitely check them out.

Add comment July 29th, 2010

Silver City

After El Paso, Thebes and I drove back to NM.

Silver City trip

There’s some fun gas stations in this state.

Silver City trip

We had heard Silver City was a cool town and decided to visit.

Silver City trip

Northern New Mexico was still snow covered in March so we were looking forward to warmer temps in the southern part of the state.

Silver City trip

Yeah I know!

We still had a fun visit. We went to some art galleries.

Silver City trip

And visited some thrift stores. This jacket was super groovy and reminded me of my friend Ellen:

Silver City trip

It was quite the arty town.

Silver City trip

This cabin was by the visitor center and was used in a movie that was filmed there.

Silver City trip

After Silver City we drove back home.

4 comments July 27th, 2010

Knit day at El Gamal

A gang of us met at El Gamal for lunch and knitting.

El Gamal restaurant

I had heard good reviews of their food. I had an eggplant sandwich, a side of baba ganoush and a drink of lemonade with mint. Inspired by Ellen’s great restaurant reviews I took a picture of my meal.

El Gamal restaurant

It was delicious and I look forward to trying more of their menu.

Meredith and Abbey posed for a pic.

Meredith and Abbey

Laura joined us too but I didn’t get a picture of her. The four of us had a lovely lunch.

Meredith brought along some of her spinning. Isn’t it lovely?

Meredith's yarn

2 comments May 23rd, 2010

Las Cruces Roadrunner

In March Thebes and I went on a road trip. We drove down to El Paso so he could get dental work in Mexico.

On the way down we drove through Las Cruces, NM. One of the rest areas has a giant roadrunner made of trash.

Las Cruces Roadrunner

A close up of the head.

Las Cruces Roadrunner

It’s quite large. Definitely over ten feet high.

Las Cruces Roadrunner

A view of the back wing:

Las Cruces Roadrunner

I loved it! It’s so funky and cool.

Las Cruces Roadrunner

Thebes took a picture of me taking a picture.

Las Cruces Roadrunner

The roadrunner was so big Thebes could stand underneath it.

Las Cruces Roadrunner

More info about the roadrunner can be found at Roadside America.

Bigger pictures can be found at my NM TX Road Trip Flicker set.

Add comment May 2nd, 2010

Gorge walk

Last month I wanted to take Sieben somewhere new. There’s a nice trail by the Rio Grande Gorge rest area. Here’s a classic shot:

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

Sieben strikes a pose:

Sieben posing by Rio Grande Gorge bridge

On the walk we encountered some tourists who complimented Sieben on his handsomeness. That’s my boy!

There was some spring snow in the Gorge.

Gorge spring snow

We had a fun walk. Then we drove to the Taos Cow and shared a sandwich and chips.

Add comment April 19th, 2010

Wool Fest goodies

I figured I’d buy a mix of fleece and yarn at this year’s fest. Instead I bought lots of yummy fiber and no yarn at all.

This is West by Southwest handpainted wool roving. It’s course wool so I’m thinking some kind of outer wear garment. Maybe a hat? It’s 4 oz. so I’ll probably pair it up with some other handspun.

Taos Wool Festival

The next two bags are from Lonesome Stone. Last year I got to their booth too late and they were practically sold out of their fleece. This year I made sure to get there early.

Taos Wool Festival

Both bags are 90% alpaca and 10% merino wool roving. I’ve started spinning the periwinkle roving and it is heavenly to spin. I love it so much!

Taos Wool Festival

I bought some dyed mohair locks for my mother and green man art pieces. The vendor Marie, from the Durakai Sheep ranch, was very helpful and gave me some great advice about needle felting.

Taos Wool Festival

Sunday I walked around and tried to buy yarn. Here’s what I got instead:

Taos Wool Festival

Llama fleece. It’s such a lovely natural color and feels so soft. I couldn’t resist.

I have so much yummy fabric to spin. I’m really grooving with my spinning wheel these days.

3 comments October 16th, 2009

Wool Fest fun

Every year the Taos Wool Festival is so much fun. What a wonderful weekend.

At the Ravelry tent I met Ellen (and her husband Larry) from Los Angeles. She made this cute crocheted headband.

Taos Wool Festival

This rocking horse from Ellen’s Wooly Wonders had a knit giraffe animal on it’s head. That and the monkey cracked me up.

Taos Wool Festival

Some pretty dried flowers.

Taos Wool Festival

This guy walked by me wearing this awesome hat. I asked if I could take his picture and he gave it to me to try on. It’s a wild one! Warm too.

Taos Wool Festival

One of Merce’s felt skulls.

Taos Wool Festival

A buffalo felt purse. Expensive but oh so pretty.

Taos Wool Festival

Thebes thought this one looked cool. It looks so manly.

Taos Wool Festival

Yarn goodness.

Taos Wool Festival

A knit hat. I need to make one for myself one of these days.

Taos Wool Festival

A pretty spinning wheel.

Taos Wool Festival

Some felt bags in the Lonesome Stone booth.

Taos Wool Festival

A pretty felt bag with dyed mohair locks detail.

Taos Wool Festival

A gorgeous woven shrug.

Taos Wool Festival

This is the biggest skein I’ve ever seen. The vendor told me it was 1,400 yards, enough for a sweater.

Taos Wool Festival

Laura took this funny pic of me.

Taos Wool Festival

She also took this picture of Benk, a spinner and knitter from Santa Fe. She spun this vest all from one fleece.

Taos Wool Festival

Another pic of my ribbon because I’m still excited about it.

Taos Wool Festival

These little goats were so cute. I wanted to take them home.

Taos Wool Festival

These two were cute as well.

Taos Wool Festival

I simply adore alpacas. They are just beautiful creatures.

Taos Wool Festival

Next up-the goodies I brought home.

3 comments October 15th, 2009

More Wool Fest pics

I had such a great time at this year’s Taos Wool Festival. Here’s me and Abbey:

Taos Wool Festival

Abbey and Merce in their booth:

Taos Wool Festival

Merce had some of these handspun woolen bowls.

Taos Wool Festival

What to use them for? Abbey had a clever idea:

Taos Wool Festival

This woman makes groovy clothing. Her name is Lynn and her designs can be seen at her website Lynnie B. Creations.

Taos Wool Festival

Her needle felted poncho won first place. She let me try it on and pose for a photo.

Taos Wool Festival

Not only is it gorgeous it felt great to wear too.

The Ravelry tent was a fun place to hang out. We knit, spun and ate cupcakes. What a great day.

Taos Wool Festival

Here’s the two yarns I entered into the yarn competition, novice category. The purple yarn is Churro wool and the gray is Icelandic wool booth bought at last year’s fest. While I didn’t win any ribbons I did get great feedback from the judges. I plan to enter again next year.

Taos Wool Festival

Thebes and Daniel pose with Aurora. They look so handsome.

Taos Wool Festival

Then we got a group photo. This is one of my faves.

Taos Wool Festival

2 comments October 14th, 2009

More ribbons

Abbey entered her felted entrelac bag into the bag competition at the Taos Wool Fest.

Taos Wool Festival

She won second place.

Taos Wool Festival

Meredith entered her wool 3 ply handspun yarn into the yarn competition.

Taos Wool Festival

She won reserve champion and second place in the novelty yarn division.

Taos Wool Festival

Merce entered a piece into the wall art competition. This piece appeared in the Beyond The Fringe show.

Taos Wool Festival

She won third place.

Taos Wool Festival

She also entered her wool and lichen yarn in the novelty yarn division. (Yup, that’s real lichen in there!) She won grand champion and first place.

Taos Wool Festival

Congratulations you three!

I modeled my sweater and ribbon at the Ravelry tent. Laura took this pic:

Taos Wool Festival

3 comments October 12th, 2009

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