Wednesday was one of those BAD days. We all have them. B.A.D. It was one of those days that made me want to work for someone else, let them have the responsibilities, the problems, complaints, employees… whew! The day more or less ended with my little finger of my knitting hand, the right one, slammed in the car door. Ugly looking, and man did it hurt. Maybe it didn’t end there. I didn’t get my walk posted. It was another walk through the very snowy woods. Everyone is probably a little bit tired of seeing snow by now. It was still as beautiful as ever.. more that most ever… and probably the last really great snow for the year. Lets get onto Thursday.
I was a little gun shy about answering the phone after Wednesday, so when it rang in the office at 8:15 and I was still on my first pot of coffee, I picked it up with reservation. The day had taken a turn! Elton John was performing in the evening and could we bring BIG plants for his dressing room, the usual arrangements… and comp tickets. Great comp tickets! Sure thing!
A little office work, yada, yada, and the mail lady left me a package. Wanda and Ed, of Fiberjoy & Jenkins Woodworking had a drawing last week for a number of beautifully crafted fiber tools that Ed makes. I won one of his Osage Orange Turkish spindles. If you don’t remember how much I love these spindles you can refer back to this previous post. This one is a beauty. I don’t think I’d ever seen this wood before. I grew up with the trees, the knobby fruits scattered on the ground, but not knowing that the wood held an inner flame. Gorgeous color!
It spins like a dream. Also, Wanda had enclosed her book on spindling with a Turkish style spindle. This book would be a perfect start for any novice using any spindle. She covers all the points, with pictures.
After dinner, C and I went into town for the concert. At 60 (this weekend), Elton is still rockin’. Terrific, the man never stops..no breaks. Really, after almost 2 1/2 hours straight, he left the stage to go back to NY and prepare for the Big one this weekend, says he.
and Sammy.. my boy???
well… it’s all good!
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Don’t you just love it when things go from bad to fab over night!?
I’m sorry that Wed was bad but it sounds like Thursday more than made up for it!
Oh, not your knitting hand! 🙁
You’re so lucky to have seen Elton, though. Comp tickets, wow!
oooouwie…hope the little digit is feeling better..I didn’t get my walk posted this week either …and I remember an Elton concert long ago, where they threw yellow bricks (foam) at the audience…
Congrats on winning the spindle! Its beautiful!
What a nice turnaround! But slamming a finger in a car door….ouch!
Auw !! Sorry to hear about your finger, hope the spindle and concert made up for it 🙂
Glad to hear the week turned around for you. That spindle is fantastic! I was just asking around for spinning book recommendations, so maybe I’ll try Wanda’s, too.
Things are looking up! What a great evening. So sorry about the pinky though — isn’t it crazy how much we use those little things?!
Elton John…..I just love that man! What a nice change of events for you and C!!
Ouch, poor finger! That really hurts.
Elton John though, that’s energy and fun.
Beautiful spindle and roving. Love the colour.
I’m so glad things turned around for you! That spindle is so beautiful!
HI Judy, Sorry Wednesday was so bad but sure glad Thursday was so much better. Thanks for your help the other day. Ouch poor finger.
Oh, your poor finger! Hope it heals super fast!
We saw Elton John about 5 years ago. Can he play that piano! And SING!
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Thanks for the pics!!! How wonderful to see Elton………
I really dislike those BAD days..and they do happen-thanks for sharing…and Sammy just wishes once to be on the other side of the glass!!!
I’m so sorry about your finger. OUCH.
Comp tix are great. I manage a couple of Red Sox games per year. Same ting.
Yeowch, sorry about your finger :o( Totally cool about Elton John, though ;o)
I completely understand about the bad day. Really and truly.
Love the spindle – I drooled over it at her blog and laughed when I recognized your name. I have osage orange branches on hand for hangings – friends from MO mailed a bunch to me – some male, some female (some with and some without thorns). I love the color.
Hope your finger is better by now!
Did you still want some llama fiber? If so, toss me an email and we’ll work out the particulars. dank_miasma AT yahoo DOT com
Wow, a day that went from bad to great! I envy you! I love EJ! Looks like the birdies are waiting for spring too.
wow wow wow! loks like lady luck is finally shining on you! gorgeous spindle 🙂
What a fantastic 24 hours that was! Woo hoo! New beautiful spindle AND a concert. Can’t beat that. Glad things picked up for you. 🙂