Patricia April 2nd, 2007

You know, almost a year ago, I thought April 2007 was FOREVER away. I didn’t think we’d ever be so close to this trip — in fact, I’m beginning to do my standard “Pre-Cruise Clothing Shopping.”

I thought briefly of posting here yesterday an April Fool’s Joke, but I don’t like April Fool’s Jokes — so you all were spared.

Now, Miss Amie (you remember, the one with the packing questions?) well, she was wondering about the materials list. And since a few e-mailed or called, I’m going to try to answer the questions here.

Materials:
The complete list is in your documents packet. I have sent ALL of them out, but there are about 9 packages on my porch waiting for the mailguy — so I’m thinking by Friday of this week, you’ll have them in your hands.

The single biggest question is about the requests for “Worsted Weight” yarn. There’s 50 grams requested for Amie’s classes and a second request for odd balls of yarn for the color class.
1. The reason for the worsted, and not sock weight, is because Amie is going to teach the WHOLE sock in one class and thus a small version of the big one to get through the techniques. (Be gentle with her, she’s already drinking heavily because there will be near 40 of you in each class.) I’ve had a few people mention they don’t have worsted weight and I’ve offered that they might double or triple strand something if they wanted to Forget that. Like Amie says in comments — a single ball of worsted weight is CHEAP (even if you are a snob like me) — I’m just the information chick — Amie knows best.

2. The reason for the odd balls and scraps is for the color theory class. Might I suggest we put Erin’s color skills to the test and find the biggest range of colors you can find. I’m bring a bunch of worsted weight yarn, but the more odd colors the better.

Other materials you’ll want to bring:
1. Needles. You are going to want a range of needles.
2. Things to show off or want some help with.
3. Your sense of humor.

Now, from Aunty Nin:
She wants to know how to avoid the camera people — because she doesn’t like a camera in her face all the time.

This is such a fair question. I’ve been able to avoid them exactly ONCE. I’ve seen some people just walk right past them. I’ve seen others be a little rude about it. I suggest the simple, “I’m sorry, I’m really not interested.” Approach. The sad part is that you will be standing in the line to get past them.

Also from Aunty Nin:
So, the ship sails at 6pm and we won’t know if the bags made it until 8pm???

Not quite true. The luggage will begin being brought to cabins as early as about 2pm — I’ve known very few people who wait as late as 8pm for their bags…but I like to warn people you may not have them until after dinner. The luggage system is amazing to watch, but yes, make sure you have the basics in your carry-on.

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