Rhinebeck Bingo Primer on Yours Truly
Stitchy has sent out the Bingo cards and I applauded with glee when I saw the list of bloggers I now have permission to walk right up to and say by way of introduction that will go something like this:
"Dude! You're a Square!"
And the rules of engagement have been suspended in so far that they cannot fairly react by running away nor by laying a few blows about my head and shoulders.
Let the stalking begin.
In the spirit of the game, I have been checking around looking for recent pictures of the bloggers I am not so familiar with, and took note of the few who can only be there one day, but also have not a clue on their blog as to what they look like, nor what they intend to wear. Geez. Doesn't seem fair, does it?
So if you are a Bingo player dropping in looking for clues, First let me say, Welcome. Take a look around if you like, I just reorganized the photo albums and baked a cake. Now, Brass Tacks.
This is what you need to know to spot me in a crowd. I am tall. I have shortish auburn hair. I laugh a lot. I am polite and will likely let you into a booth before me if I think it looks like you really need to be there more than I do. However, there is one booth where all bets are off and nope, I'm not telling which one. Just know that if I mow you down while you're fondling the fiber, that's the booth. And this is what I look like, on a good day. I am likely to be carrying a pink and gray barkcloth purse and wearing (depending on the weather) a wide-brimmed beige hat and navy mackintosh, a black Magpie sweater, or a tshirt and a corduroy skirt.
And I won't bite. Even if you call me a square.
How funny ... I would think of you as having longish hair. I guess it's all a matter of perspective, since mine's a bit shorter than yours, though you'd have to go back to Sept 14 to find my face on my blog -- but that's ok with me, since I'm not a square. In fact, not even going to Rhinebeck. Whinge.
Posted by: Danielle | October 18, 2006 at 01:26 PM
So true. I'm not sure I could actually identify half the people I'm dying to meet this weekend. If only everyone would wear nametags. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | October 18, 2006 at 01:38 PM
excellent idea.
i should probably do the same.
Posted by: maryse | October 18, 2006 at 01:54 PM
You are so pretty. And, that sweater is wonderful; I adore the color and classic simplicity of it.
I wish I could be at Rhinebeck to meet you and all the other bloggers/ fiberistas/vendors.
Posted by: Maia | October 18, 2006 at 02:01 PM
I'm really very frustrated with many of the bloggers on my card because they apparently NEVER post pictures of themselves. The occasional foot-modeling-a-sock picture, but that's it . . . hardly seems fair, does it?
I'm so looking forward to Rhinebeck!
Posted by: --Deb | October 18, 2006 at 03:06 PM
Have a ball! I am, per usual, insanely jealous. I can't wait to hear about it!
Posted by: liz | October 18, 2006 at 03:16 PM
I would describe you as a total babe with an amazing joie de vivre vibe. And, of course, sporting lots of fab knits.
Posted by: Kathy | October 18, 2006 at 03:21 PM
yummy sweater ;)
wish I could go to rhinebeck this year: look forward to seeing what you come back with!
Posted by: jess | October 18, 2006 at 03:54 PM
You're on my card. I hope I will recognize you. ;-)
Posted by: Carole | October 18, 2006 at 04:09 PM
You've got me wondering whether I should wear my hiking boots for comfort, or my steel toed boots for safety.
Posted by: Rachel H | October 18, 2006 at 04:36 PM
Is the sweater a hint for which booth?
Posted by: Laurie | October 18, 2006 at 07:26 PM
Oh boy....I need to read up on the rules fast...haha! I see that you are on my card, so there's one face I know...LOL!
See you soon!
Posted by: Kim | October 18, 2006 at 11:51 PM
and you'll be walking around with me, who will be sporting a very fancy green hat I just bought myself in honor of my 30 years on this earth and my very first trip to Rhinebeck.
Posted by: kate | October 19, 2006 at 12:40 AM
Fat chance, hon. I will be standing between you and Linda, arms piled high with batts and credit card in hand, before you know what hit you.
Posted by: Lucia | October 19, 2006 at 09:17 AM
Not going to Rhinebeck so I won't be calling you a square...but I have to tell you that I love the sweater you are wearing...just got back from looking at it in your FO album. Sweet. Have to but that on my 'to do' list.
Have fun this weekend!
Posted by: Teresa | October 19, 2006 at 09:20 AM
Love that sweater. Hahaha, calling each other a square will not get old for me.
Posted by: Monica | October 19, 2006 at 01:27 PM
Yay for Rhinebeck bingo! I love that you describe your hair as being shortish and I would describe my hair as being longish...and yet they're both the same length ish. Does this mean you've spent more of your life with much longer hair?
Posted by: emmajane | October 19, 2006 at 02:02 PM
Good luck at bingo. I'm rooting for you. Oh, no, that's right, I'm rooting for Judy from Circles because she READS ME, hmph. But good luck beating Lucia to the booth. I spoke to Linda at the Fryeburg Fair & told her I had seen the picture of the merino ram on the web -- she said it must have been here on Moth Heaven.
Posted by: DeanB | October 19, 2006 at 02:43 PM
I was so excited to see you on my card. Now I get to meet you and thank you for your help with mittens!
Posted by: Lars | October 20, 2006 at 09:29 AM
I am one of those elusive Saturday only squares - I will try to be conspicuous!
Posted by: meg | October 20, 2006 at 04:37 PM
Dude! Hope to see you on Sunday - you're on my Bingo card!
Posted by: Ina | October 20, 2006 at 10:30 PM
Enjoy Rhinebeck!
Posted by: Michelle | October 21, 2006 at 08:26 AM
So glad to meet you at Rhinebeck! And I did make a beeline for Wheel Thing and Fox Hill on Sunday morning, and came home with cormo/silk blend and a Forester spindle. Yum! Excellent enabling.
Posted by: Anne | October 22, 2006 at 07:07 PM