Retreat memories

Well, the retreat is over.

Another eagerly anticipated retreat has come and gone. This year, 35 people attended. We laughed, learned new techniques, got to know each other better, and overall had a fantastic time. The setting was nice, the woods and the lake were all that we had hoped for. Even the weather cooperated. The lodge was nice, rooms were more like dorm rooms, but we spent very little time in them. The common room was great – lots of comfy chairs and couches. The area for training was set up to suit our needs. The food was good, and the staff was very accommodating to special dietary needs.

Walks in the woods, a bonfire on the beach Saturday night, classes taught on the beach, kayaking (Tanya brought her kayaks), massages, and a member sale. Goodie bags and door prizes, oh my. What more could a knitter ask for?

We learned how to do mobius, entrelac, double knitting, magic loop, way too many to mention.

We did a bit of shopping in Grayling at Parrots Perch on the way home.

The sheep came along, to help us enjoy the weekend.

Here we are with our retreat SWAG. Fantastic hoodies with the BSKG logo!

The dining room was very rustic.

The sheep take a break from their busy day.

The common area was so comfortable. We had many great conversations here.

Harriet teaching cables w/o needles on Sun am.

Tanya and Merritt kayaking.

The beach was so calm. We had class here Sat afternoon, and the bonfire Sat evening.

here's our cake!

May meeting

The May meeting was the end-of-the-year swap/barter/sell meeting. There was a lot of yarn, handmade bags and other handmade goodies, including shawl pins. For the second year in a row my camera died, so we don't have a lot of pictures.

Coffee/tea and dessert was provided by the guild. I loved the mini-eclairs, personally. :-)

If you missed this fun event, be sure you make it next year!

May sheep

We have a lot of Black Sheep celebrating birthdays this month! Have a Happy Birthday: Barb Boren, Marguerite Winer, Kara Hamilton, Kathleen Hearne, Suzanne Huening, Annette Ervin, Linda Seley, Sue Carter, Katy Race and Betty Mathie!

the Traveling Sheep

loved their time in Colorado. At The Modern Ewe they played in yarn and met the knit-shop dogs.

One of their many meals out was at the Fresh Fish Company. No lamb on the menu made them very happy!

They climbed the 13 steps at the state capitol to reach one mile above sea level. Then they checked out the views from that altitude.

The rest of the time they lounged about and went out to eat a lot.

April Raffle

I'm so, so sorry I missed the Sneaky Sheep Swap.... but I'm also sorry I missed another fun raffle.

Sally Pituch, Chris Hamel, Barbara McAuliffe and Dawn Lemon supplied wonderful items won by: Sue Waid - a squeaky pig kit, Rhys Hunter - ribbon yarn kit, Sarah Turner - It Itches, Sharon Hagen - Fabulous Felted Hand Knits, Kathy Pawlik - The Knitting Way and Two Sweaters for My Father, Charli Osborne - yarn and a circular needle, Kathleen [I'm not sure which one] - yarn and books, Sally Pituch - sock yarn, Stacey Totzke - lace knitting kit, and Mimi Lambert - handmade project bag, merino yarn & a 'Soak' sample.

April Showers bring. . .

April Birthdays!
A very happy birthday to our April members. . .
Chris Hamel, Marie Woodcox, Joan LaForest, Barbara Carter, Charli Osborne, Denise Rubenstein, and Andrea Champagne.

and the Sneaky Sheep Swap v.3
Hopefully all knitting and crafting is coming to a close. . .the meeting is Tuesday, April 13, and is bound to be inspiring when you see all that has been created by members for members!

and Retreat Sponsors
If you haven't done so already, check out the retreat sponsor list to the right. . . in our economy, we've been treated to some extremely generous contributions from local, national, and international businesses. Please remember to support those who support us when you're enhancing your stash.