String Thing

December 2008!

The holiday party was a blast! You guys are all just too awesome for words.

Katherine did an amazing job managing the ornament swap – very much like herding cats. Talented, creative, crafty cats. Not to mention helping me with my ornaments right up to the last minute! She really sticks to it! :) (In-joke reference to the last minute gorilla-glue incident.) She did a fantastic job.

The ornaments were gorgeous – *everybody* did a fantastic job! The dreidel was obviously possessed by whimsical spirits, the food was amazing and abundant, and we even remembered to do a couple of fireworks right at the end.

Happy Holidays everybody!

(ETA: Sometime this spring we should do a Halloween party.)

During the month of November we moved inside – which got our numbers back up from the 8-12 range into the 15-20 range again. Fortunately we’re all masters of the group dynamic of table-and-chair arrangements. Parker & Otis was a fun location but (ahem) got a little too crowded.
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Katie gets the Speaking Truth to Power prize for this week! Parker&Otis asked us to scoot because they were totally out of table space. It was understandable, if unfortunate. On the other hand, as Katie pointed out to the owner, there were plenty of other lingering large groups who didn’t get the boot. He apologized and gave us a huge sack of brownies. Thus, there is no ill-will.
Hope everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving – we’ll see you all in turkey rehab (someplace) next Sunday!
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Well gang, it looks like we’ve got ourselves sorted out for this Sunday! The Fiber Loft will be open and we’re invited to meet there. (Many thanks!) After knitting time at the Loft, I propose we grab take out lunches on Ninth St and then stage a little impromtu housewarming trip to welcome our newest Durham Resident. {Congratulations, Lisa! It’s about time! :)} Holler for directions. And Happy Thanksgiving – in case I haven’t mentioned it lately, I’m very thankful for all you guys.