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Well, there they are. The Kiwi's new owner and his Mom.... I mean, the Kiwi's new owner and her son. Or something like that. Frankly, they both seemed so excited by the prospect of having a spinning wheel, it's hard really to say. (grin)

Kim and Liam couldn't stay all that long, because he had baseball practice to get to, but still, we had a nice little visit. I showed her how the wheel worked, gave some tips on drafting and such, and then off they went, with me waving good-bye. I might not have used the Kiwi in over a year, but still, we've had a nice time together since she moved in at the end of 2004.

She'll definitely be in good hands, though I would have liked to have been able to have given Kim a more thorough lesson, but what with the time constraints and our silly, over-excited pair of boys, well . . . maybe it's better that she sit and play on her own for a while.... And anyway, I know for myself that I learn better when I can focus without an audience.... Besides, I told her to let me know if she had any questions . . . and there's always the S&B at Modern Yarn on Thursday nights, where Risa and Ina could help with questions, too.... But, yes, Kim--let me know if you need help! It's not like we're too far away from each other....

Oh! And Kim brought my prize from her 100th-comment contest. Two skeins of Claudia Hand-Painted merino in the "A Walk in the Woods" colorway. So, so pretty--primarily a soft, medium blue, but with hints of greens and browns and reds and . . . oh, it's just gorgeous. Definitely colors that I love, so it's a great prize. They even brought a box of treats for Chappy, too, wasn't that nice of them?? Thank you, both!

Now--I need to go console my Lendrum. It looks a little lonely in its corner without its pal the Kiwi . . . Maybe I'll have to start storing the Little Gem over there when it's not being used. You know, so neither will feel too lonely. . . And I could probably bring the Journey Wheel up from the living room now, too, huh?

No specific Saturday Sky picture today, but please feel free to go back and look at those sunset pictures I took last night . . . I mean, how could I top that?

Comments

[Kim]

I am so happy with Kiwi! Thanks. time was short, but you live so close by we can get together and spin (or knit) very easily. I will definitely call if I have any questions. Liam loves the Kiwi too and maybe I'll teach him once I learn. Hi Chappy! It was great meeting you too!

[Jessica]

Yay! They all look happy... except maybe that lonely Lendrum. ;) That was so sweet that she brought Chappy treats too. :)

[JessaLu]

You might not want to put the wheels next to one another...you know how they have a tendency to multiply ;o)

[minnie]

i'm sure kiwi will be perfectly happy at kim's. that's cool that her son's name is liam! i wonder how many women who spin have sons named liam? i know of two now! her & me!