MV 2007.3
So, remember the other day when I said I was picking my Claudia Hand-Painted "Walk in the Woods" yarn for my next pair of socks because it most reminded me of Martha's Vineyard Colors?
Well--take the plummy-browns and greens of sea grass, add in the blue-greens of the water and, here you are.
Practically perfect, really.
(And, isn't it nice to see that I've been doing more than just reading and walking around with Mom and Chappy? Real knitting progress!)
It's been another lovely day today. Blue sky, temperatures around 65-70. The breeze has kicked up, so it got kind of windy this afternoon, but . . . who cares? It's beautiful.
We did a bunch of shopping today, along with spending a fair amount of time sitting along Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs, enjoying the day.
We haven't headed up-island at all--we've been sticking near the three town centers. Tomorrow, if it's not too cold and/or windy, Chappy wants to romp at the beach. He does enjoy splashing in the waves!
And yes, Chappy ate his breakfast AND his supper, and looked longingly at the hamburgers Mom and I ate. Nor was he nearly as cranky as he was yesterday--although we're noticing that he needs more-frequent naps than he used to. At almost 6 years old, he's not an old dog, but he's definitely reached the middle-aged demographic. He likes his comforts these days.
Still, though, he thinks it unfair that, as a four-legged person, he's not allowed into the carousel. I mean, it IS the oldest one in the country.
I also have some Walk in the Woods in my stash, so I'm looking forward to seeing the sock's progress. Looks as if you're all having a terrific time!
Posted by: Mary | May 14, 2007 at 07:17 PM
Sounds like a wonderful day.
Posted by: Carole | May 15, 2007 at 06:53 AM
Are the colors great? I'm thinking of making a shawl with my little collection of Walk in the Woods. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
Posted by: Susie | May 15, 2007 at 08:20 AM
That is some gorgeous sock yarn! A perfect choice!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | May 15, 2007 at 09:15 AM
It looks absolutely lovely there... Pretty sock bits!
Posted by: Chris | May 15, 2007 at 09:21 AM
I am So. Freaking. Envious! (of both the MV vacation AND the beautiful sock yarn!)
Posted by: chris | May 15, 2007 at 09:25 AM
That is a great beach sock yarn. Should be called A Walk in the Dunes. Looking forward to more sock pictures and MV photos. I'm a bit jealous!
Posted by: Kim | May 15, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Lovely socks! Couldn't he just stand on his back paws and pretend to be a kid??
Posted by: Deb | May 15, 2007 at 12:54 PM
I made a shawl for someone out of that yarn and color and had a hard time giving it away because it was so pretty I wanted to keep it for myself!
Posted by: monica | May 15, 2007 at 03:04 PM
Lucky, lucky you, on vacation in such a beautiful spot! :-)
I sympathize with Chappy. I used to get carsick too. ;-) When I was a little kid I was all but guaranteed to start retching at around the 1.5 hour mark on any car trip. And I still can't read in a moving vehicle, either. (Knitting's okay as long as I take frequent breaks.)
Hope you're having an absolute blast!
Posted by: Beth S. | May 15, 2007 at 03:08 PM
It looks like a wonderful Mother's Day! What beautiful scenery. Chappy looks like she enjoyed the getaway.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 15, 2007 at 10:16 PM
Love the sock colors!
If you lucked out and the operator of the carousel were blind he might be able to get on... ;o)
Posted by: JessaLu | May 18, 2007 at 10:21 AM