If you know Ruth already, then you know about the amazing visit we had on my trip home from the Island. We planned to travel home through Whistler, instead of the usual highway that we take up north, both because we'd never been there before, and also because Ruth lives there. Ruth and I have come to know each other over the last year and a half or so, through our blogs. I can't remember how I first stumbled across her site, but I know I stopped to have a read because she lived in Saskatchewan (then), and I'm always interested in other Canadian knitters. What I discovered, though, was not just a fellow knitter, but an amazingly creative woman, who I am so pleased to now call a friend.
Ruth and her family were incredibly welcoming; the kids all got on like a house on fire (and at times sounded a bit like, well, a house on fire). Rob prepared the most amazing meal, which we ate outside:
Because it was chilly, and I had planned poorly, I had the special honour of wearing the Noro sweater during my stay - it was wonderfully warm and comfortable, and now I think I'll have to make one of my own, one day. Funnily enough, the plan had been to cozy up and knit together, and this didn't really happen. We did, however, have wonderful knitting conversation, looked at WIPs and stash, and tried to ignore the men muttering asides in the background when we discussed the different techniques. I consider myself blessed indeed to have made such a friend, and all through the wonders of blogging.
How absolutely delightful! No kidding, I read your post then went to Ruth's (great photos of you two very lovely ladies!) and read hers.....very blessed. Indeed!
Posted by: marianne | August 29, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Charity, your trip sounds wonderful!
Posted by: Karen | August 29, 2007 at 01:02 PM
It sounds like a fabulous trip! My grandmother is from Swift Current, Saskechewan.
Posted by: Carrie K | August 29, 2007 at 02:14 PM
It is amazing how this blogging thing connects people. (I choose to believe that it is more wholesome than internet dating.) Now that I know that Ruth feeds visitors, I'm planning. Charity, do you feed visitors? I could do a whole B.C. trip and only eat with other knitters!
Glad you had a good trip. Off to visit Ruth's blog.
Posted by: Judy G. | August 29, 2007 at 02:17 PM
How did Ruth know that your t-shirt would match perfectly with the Noro sweater? Smile!
That is what friends do, invite you to a nice meal, have children for your children to play with, loan you a sweater that matches your current shirt and discuss knitting. What wonderful memories!
Posted by: Peg | August 29, 2007 at 07:57 PM
That sounds like a very nice trip. That is indeed a very beautiful Noro sweater.
Posted by: Hasbu | August 29, 2007 at 11:56 PM
This sounds like such a wonderful meeting - and a wonderful friendship indeed! I can't help but being impressed constantly by the friendships that develop via blogging, and it's even so much better if one has the chance to meet for a chat and a little knit then too! I adore the Noro sweater by the way, it's stunning!
Posted by: Dipsy D. | August 29, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Oh what a lovely trip and the Noro cardigan is beautiful too.
Hope you enjoy the Nigella Lawson books.
Posted by: Rebecca | August 30, 2007 at 01:34 AM
That does sound like you and Ruth had a great time! It is nice when you can meet up with a fellow blogger.
Posted by: KnitPastis | August 30, 2007 at 03:27 AM
What a gorgeous Noro sweater, it definately suits you Charity, and such a great thing to meet up with likeminded blog friends!
Posted by: jo | August 30, 2007 at 06:37 AM
I thought that looked like Noro! Lovely colors - and looks as though you had a great time!
Posted by: Laura | August 30, 2007 at 06:41 AM
Sounds like a great visit! I've meet many good, new friends through the blog (some in person, some not). Isn't it great?!
Posted by: Julie | August 31, 2007 at 04:37 PM