I had a wonderful time last Saturday with my knitting group at the Great Lakes Fiber Show.  We saw some awesome alpacas...

bunnies...

yarn...

and some roving...

Know what I didn't see?  Any dark wood crochet hooks that didn't cost $20 each.  So you know what I brought home?  These pictures.  And some super great memories of hanging out with my friends.  I rode down to the show with Meg, whom I always enjoy talking to at group, but have never had a chance to talk to outside of knitting group.  I enjoyed our ride immensely, and am glad I got to know her better!  We had Stacey and her fiancee in the car on the way down, and it was fun talking to Adam about zany celebrities (he works at a Theater).   A few of us got to have lunch, too, though we sort of separated at the show and had a hard time finding everyone when we were ready to go get lunch.  It was a pretty great day, even if I didn't increase the size of my stash!

Today, my knitting group is attending the Great Lakes Fiber Show, a local 'sheep and wool' held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, OH.  I have attended this show for about 4 or 5 years, and each year, it grows.  This thrills me to no end as there is such an interest in knitting/spinning/crochet/weaving that it warms my heart.  I love seeing other people who love the things I love.  However, I don't need yarn!  I believe last year, when I attended with my friends Mary and Andrea, I bought a niddy noddy and a 40" size 8 needle.  I can't remember any yarn coming home with me.  That will probably be the case this year, as well.  What I really want - and TOTALLY don't need - are some beautiful crochet hooks.  I'll be on the lookout!

No matter if I need yarn or not, my reason for visiting this show - or any fiber-related event - is the camaraderie! I seriously have one of the greatest knitting groups on the planet.  These ladies (and gentleman) are funny, charming, intelligent, and just all-around wonderful!  My Wednesday nights would not be the same without them.