Serendipity was having a birthday sale so, naturally, we had to go. I left the house at 9:30 thinking I’d easily be there by 10:00. No such luck. I’m a few miles out when I thought to look at my gas. I had less than 1/4 tank nd I knew there was only one gas station and they always charge more than anybody. I turned down a side road and got out my GPS. I only had to drive three miles to save $0.16 a gallon and it was still along the way. But I was about 15 minutes late. I tried calling Maria, but she didn’t answer and her phone was full. How does voice mail fill up like that? I was going to beat her when I saw her, but I forgot. I knew it was useless to try Betty. She seldom even turns hers on. All that nonsense wasn’t even worth it. They were late too.
We had a great time. Everything was 15% off. They had various demonstrations going on and Maria’s favorite, free snacks. It is really hard not to get overwhelmed by so many beautiful fabrics, patterns, books, and kits. Somehow. I managed to get out of there with one pattern, on kit and three pieces of fabric.
And then, it was on to Sea Needles. They are only a few miles away. It would be stupid not to go. I was happy to see the new Noro magazine. Two of the on-line stores I use were sold out. Betty will become a first-time grandmother in December and I found some yarn that we both can agree on. I have a lovely pair of socks in Panda Silk so I know I’ll enjoy knitting with it.
Afterward, we had a very nice late lunch at the restaurant across the street. I finally made it home by 5:00, tired but happy. There is nothing like spending the day with friends, doing what we like to do.
Tags: birthday sale, Panda Silk, Sea Needles, Serendipity
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 
June 24, 2012 at 12:22 am
A day with friends is one of my favorite things. I managed to grab up the new Noro book A dream on book Knit on!
June 25, 2012 at 7:10 pm
It still amazes me how much nicer everyone is here. I am so glad that I moved.