It's my birthday I can buy what I want to, buy what I want to...
Let's all sing along - those of you of a certain age will remember the tune: It's my birthday I can buy what I want to, buy what I want to, buy what I want to, you could buy too.... Those were our lyrics on Saturday, Blogless Marsha and I. I didn't really buy too much, but it was fun giving myself permission. Actually, Marsha gave me permission. We were talking, that at 50 something, we still felt special on our birthday.
And special it was, including a yarn crawl of five shops in NW WA. Marsha took me out to lunch at Bellingham's Mount Bakery, named after the local Mt. Baker. Here's a hint: great food, but pass on the iced tea. We both agreed it was nastiness in a glass. We arrived home to dinner, cooked by Chuck, with what has become my traditional birthday cake - Boston Cream Pie with strawberries and vanilla sauce.
I received the most unique present so far - Marsha's Dave gave me new dryer venting pipe. You might think this strange, but understand, I especially appreciate gifts that make my life easier. Our dryer has never worked properly due to too narrow a vent. I'm presuming this "some assembly required" gift comes with installation. That might be a way bigger present than he counted on. Evil female laughter.
Here's the spoils du jour:
A very special Scottie gift from my FL trip from Rosie and her sister, Betsy, our hostess:
And now for the yarn: some Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in Curry for Calpotis #3 and two more skeins of Koigu for a wrap.
Sorry ,your birthday gift sits in my pile of "need to get to when I have a spare minute" mountian on my diningroom table! Hopefully after my gig with the Easter Bunny is up at the mall is over on Saturday I will get if off to you. Did you call Mom?
Posted by: Jane | March 18, 2008 at 02:39 AM
Sounds like the perfect birthday- belated happy birthday wishes.
Posted by: Kristen | March 18, 2008 at 03:13 AM
Happy Birthday! You don't look a day over 40 ;-)
The Scottie is adorable and the yarn, gorgeous! Perhaps it was a good thing that you were late to the Clapotis party?
Posted by: Marina | March 18, 2008 at 03:17 AM
Happy Birthday!!! And Clapotis #3? To think you weren't sure you'd like the pattern... ;) You know my favorite is the Scottie.
Posted by: Beth | March 18, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Well, happy birthday!! Hope it was wonderful.
Posted by: Chris | March 18, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Oh, that is gorgeous!!
and happy happy birthday!!! gorgeous yarn btw too.
Posted by: sherry | March 18, 2008 at 06:32 AM
You would buy too if it happened to you! Happy Birthday. A new dryer vent - I am green with jealousy, although I'd personally opt for the STR.
Posted by: Dorothy | March 18, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Happy Birthday! :D The Koigu is beautiful!
Posted by: Stacey | March 18, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Happy, HAPPY Birthday!!!! ANd yes...ahem....I am of a "certain" age and know the song well!!! LOL!!!
Posted by: Crazy For Yarn In Alabama | March 18, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico!!!
Rosie
Posted by: Rosie | March 18, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Hi, there,
I'd love to have a copy of the Herringbone Rib pattern. How to go about it?
Thanks,
Jan
Posted by: Jan | March 18, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Happy Birthday!! Great treats.
Posted by: Kathy | March 18, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Happy Birthday! Lovely yarn.
Posted by: Awesome Mom | March 18, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Happy Birthday! That sounds all wonderful! I would have like a piece of your Boston Cream Pie with strawberries, that sounds so delicious, I can tast it! The Scottie is very cute, and the yarn looks great too.
Posted by: Monika | March 19, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Happy Birthday! Can't wait to see the Blue Heron Clapotis :)
Posted by: Michele | March 19, 2008 at 06:25 AM
Looks like fun was had by all and Happy Belated Birthday!
Posted by: Melody | March 19, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Hey, look! Different colors! At least for the Clapotis. The Koigu colors look suspiciously familiar.
Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) | March 19, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Happy Birthday! That metallic yarn is going to make a beautiful Clapotis!
Ang
Posted by: angelarae | March 19, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Happy Birthday and many happy returns. Hey, I recognize that Koigu! I have 3/4s of a sock knit with it. I know the "It's my pottie and I'll cry if I want to" version.
Posted by: Daisy | March 20, 2008 at 05:43 PM
Happy belated birthday, Li. I too have 2 skeins of Koigu and I will wait to see the result of yours. Take care
Posted by: Anita Jamieson | March 21, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Happy Belated Birthday! That Blue Heron yarn is lovely!
Posted by: Lorette | March 24, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Happy belated birthday! It looks like you and your loved ones made it very special.
Posted by: Angie | March 31, 2008 at 07:08 AM