Hello all! Sorry I haven’t been more diligent in posting….I really should get into the habit of writing something – no matter how insignificant- every day! I am going to make that my goal for the next month….I will write a post – even if it is only a sentence or two- every day, starting today. Now that I have made this public declaration of my intention, I just hope that I can follow through with it! Okay, enough about my slacker blog-posting ways….onto the wheels!
Over the last week – you know, while I WASN’T posting – everyone (mom, dad, hubby and I) got wheels! Mom, Dad, and Hubby all got wheels of the automotive variety, and I got – well, at least PURCHASED, and am now patiently awaiting the arrival of – a new-to-me spinning wheel! And I have continued to spin everything in sight while I still have possession of the loaner wheel. I will show off some of my latest spun goodies tomorrow.
I know that Dad got a car, but I haven’t seen it yet, and I am not certain what it is, so I really can’t say much about his new wheels. I do know that Mom feels much better about his daily commute (almost an hour each way) now that he has reliable transportation.
Mom got a gently used, low mileage beauty, which I covet! I suppose that my (and the Hubby’s) many years of praising the Volkswagen has actually made an impression on her because Mom bought her first import, ever, a Volkswagen Jetta station wagon. Isn’t it pretty? I am so happy for her!
Hubby surprised me with his purchase. It was a surprising in several ways….first of all, he has been talking about selling (or keeping) his car for about 3 years, now. He was constantly changing his mind, so I really wasn’t prepared for him to buy a new (to us) car, especially so spontaneously. Friday morning, he mentioned that he was going to be going to see a Volvo wagon. Even though he said something about it, I still didn’t expect him to BUY it, at least not without talking to me first! It is a general rule around our house that if one of us is going to spend over $100 we consult the other…..well, I guess Hubby was so excited about this car, that he forgot about that little 
detail! Lucky for him, I like the car, it is really pretty, and it is a wagon – hooray! (I had a wagon several years ago, and I LOVED it! Unfortunately it was hit by a drunk driver – it was parked at the time – and was totaled….I was so sad!) I think that the Hubby is worried that I am going to commandeer his new car, so I have not been invited to even sit in it yet! The honest reason for my not being in it is that the A/C needs to be charged, and I have chosen not to drive/ride in it – I like to be comfortable – not hot and sticky! But, I really do love my car, so I don’t think he really needs to worry, too much. Besides, my plate would look rather silly on a Volvo, considering it is “hello” in German!
Now for the really exciting wheel – MINE! Oh, I cannot wait for it to get here – it should take about 2 weeks – it is coming from Holland. Hubby bought me a Louet S10 – like the one I am currently borrowing. It also comes with a skein winder, and a set of brand new hand carders. I cannot wait for it to get here! I can guarantee that I will be putting some major miles on it!
While searching for the “right” wheel – that means the lowest price when dealing with Hubby! – I was fortunate enough to make a local connection. I have learned there is a local spinning and weaving guild, and I am looking forward to joining them. The guild does take the summer off, though, so I will have to wait until September for a meeting.
With all this talk of wheels, I feel it is appropriate to share my favorite part of the drive to work. I pass this sign daily, and each and every time I see it, I just have to laugh. I find it ironic that these have been posted together, since there has never been a buggy that can move that fast!
How exciting that you've bought your spinning wheel!! Wishing you many happy hours on it. :-)
PS I didn't 'get' your number plate until you mentioned German, NOW I get it - very good!
Posted by: Dy | July 19, 2007 at 08:07 PM
hehe, how funny that we all have those yellow signs and yet ours have kangaroos on them and yours have horse and buggys! =)
YAaaay for the wheel, how did I know that was going to happen eh? hehe, are you going to decorate yours too?
I'm answering your email today, I promise! =P
Posted by: littlemissmeshell | July 19, 2007 at 09:34 PM
Woo Hoo I'm not a spinner but, would like to give it a try one day. Great to here you have your wheel. I came across your blog and wanted to tell you that I have a board and would like to invite you to the board. My board is called Crafty Chicks its for all kinds of hobbies. So check it out and hope to see you on the board if you have any questions. Lesalicious is my username. http://craftychicks.proboards52.com/index.cgi
Posted by: Lesaliciouis | July 20, 2007 at 08:42 PM