Shearing Day was successful beyond our wildest expectations. We had about 200 people attend, with knitters coming from California, Dallas, Maine, Boston, Oklahoma, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C., Indiana and all over Virginia. (Apologies if I overlooked anyone.) The shareholders from our Ravelry group met at my favorite local diner for biscuits and housemade strawberry jam this morning, followed by a quick visit to Chicken World.
People started arriving for the party on Thursday. On Friday we had everyone over to the farm to help get set up for shearing day, followed by a wine and cheese party on Friday night.
Saturday was a chaotic whirlwind. I can’t tell you much about what happened during the party except that everyone said they had a great day and all the sheep were sheared. All told, it was a fabulous weekend. Friends were made, lambs were snorgled, rows were knitted and much yarn was spun.
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Everybody (two- and four-legged) all looks so happy! I’m glad it went so well … and that the weather cooperated!
jealous(1000000)! wish I could’ve been there but glad y’all had a good time!
Beautiful photos, looks like it was an incredible weekend!
So sad I missed it! Looks like a grand time, though!
Wish I could have been there…
Susan, can you please give us an update on Mr. Tiny? It’s been days and I’m really worried about him!
Simply marvelous! these photos are so incredible! (Kinda vegetarian making.) The weekend sounds amazing!
All the snorgled critters look like they are thoroughly enjoying the snorgling. I hope to come someday!
I’m with Betsey, a Tine update would be nice.
Glad it was such a success!! One day I hope to join in the fun in person!!
Susan,
I am so proud of you! What a big success, I glad everyone had a great time. It looks like you were up again last night “birthing babies”. Get some rest!
Love,
Mom
Susie, we had SUCH a good time. I wish we could have stayed longer – but I had a crankypants in my group…*sigh* Should have come alone, but I’m SO glad I made it at all! Next year I’ll know better! Thanks again for haiving us- the whole atmosphere there made it worth the drive from PA!!
I’m waving to everybody! It’s so wonderful to see the aunties gathered at the farm. I’m really glad you had a good day. Such a special event!
Sounds like a wonderful day. I’m so hoping to be there next year!
I can’t believe how many of the people in the group photo I recognize. How is that possible? As far as I know, I’ve only actually met two of those pictured. It must be Juniper Moon magic.
LOVE!!!!
This was such an awesome weekend. Thanks so much for putting it together! Can’t wait to get back down there
It looks like such a wonderful time! Next time,I’m going to try and be there. What a great experience!
Looks like a wonderful day and that all had fun, especially the lambs who were cuddled.