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I'm really bummed -- NOT OT
For years, not sure how many, I have been attending the Mancuso quilt show
in PA in September with my friend Cathy. Even though she lives nearby, we don't meet or speak too often. We have always made time for the quilt show together. It has been difficult sometimes. There was 2001, when the show 'shrank' due to 9/11. The folks who were there were a testament to wanting life (and quilting!) to continue even in the face of terrorism. There was the year of the hurricane, when the event was flooded. But the tradition continued. Last year, my dear MIL died the last week of August. I forgot about the show, and Cathy didn't remind me. I'm guessing she felt I would be grieving too much, and didn't want to intrude. She was probably right. It was mid-October before I even remembered it was missed. So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. I am so bummed. DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits and sharing the chocolate fudge. Sigh.... In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my frustrations it would be all of you. |
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Go anyway - I'll be standing next to you "oooohing and aaaahing" in spirit.
-- Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes a while to load) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Lisa C" wrote in message ... For years, not sure how many, I have been attending the Mancuso quilt show in PA in September with my friend Cathy. Even though she lives nearby, we don't meet or speak too often. We have always made time for the quilt show together. It has been difficult sometimes. There was 2001, when the show 'shrank' due to 9/11. The folks who were there were a testament to wanting life (and quilting!) to continue even in the face of terrorism. There was the year of the hurricane, when the event was flooded. But the tradition continued. Last year, my dear MIL died the last week of August. I forgot about the show, and Cathy didn't remind me. I'm guessing she felt I would be grieving too much, and didn't want to intrude. She was probably right. It was mid-October before I even remembered it was missed. So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. I am so bummed. DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits and sharing the chocolate fudge. Sigh.... In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my frustrations it would be all of you. |
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Yes, I understand, Lisa. It was not a strong tradition (yet) with me, but I
enjoyed visiting my cousins in Philadelphia the past 2 years. I will be unable to attend this year - I just couldn't work it into my family schedule. I'm dissappointed I won't meet friends there, sad I won't be catching up with my cousins - I really don't keep in touch as well as I should - and bummed I won't be getting a fresh infusion of inspiration. I have promised myself I'll go to the Houston quilt show next year, but I don't know if I can also work in the Ft. Washington show. I'll have to wait and see. But I'll be thinking about this year's attendees! Fondle some fabric for me, and take pics of the quilts, Kris and the others lucky enough to go! -- Cap'n Grainne O'Malley o' the Drunken Tongue http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-STUFF email address to reply "Lisa C" wrote in message ... For years, not sure how many, I have been attending the Mancuso quilt show in PA in September with my friend Cathy. Even though she lives nearby, we don't meet or speak too often. We have always made time for the quilt show together. It has been difficult sometimes. There was 2001, when the show 'shrank' due to 9/11. The folks who were there were a testament to wanting life (and quilting!) to continue even in the face of terrorism. There was the year of the hurricane, when the event was flooded. But the tradition continued. Last year, my dear MIL died the last week of August. I forgot about the show, and Cathy didn't remind me. I'm guessing she felt I would be grieving too much, and didn't want to intrude. She was probably right. It was mid-October before I even remembered it was missed. So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. I am so bummed. DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits and sharing the chocolate fudge. Sigh.... In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my frustrations it would be all of you. |
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"Lisa C" wrote: For years, not sure how many, I have been attending the Mancuso quilt show in PA in September with my friend Cathy. Even though she lives nearby, we don't meet or speak too often. We have always made time for the quilt show together. It has been difficult sometimes. There was 2001, when the show 'shrank' due to 9/11. The folks who were there were a testament to wanting life (and quilting!) to continue even in the face of terrorism. There was the year of the hurricane, when the event was flooded. But the tradition continued. Last year, my dear MIL died the last week of August. I forgot about the show, and Cathy didn't remind me. I'm guessing she felt I would be grieving too much, and didn't want to intrude. She was probably right. It was mid-October before I even remembered it was missed. So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. I am so bummed. DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits and sharing the chocolate fudge. Sigh.... In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my frustrations it would be all of you. And you're right -- we do understand. What a shame this had to happen; it seems life always interferes at the most inconvenient times, doesn't it? But maybe you'll both be able to go next year. Meanwhile, why don't you come to Houston? -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education |
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Lisa, I am hoping to go on Sunday and I may end up there by myself. I would
love to ooh and aah with you. I'm ok going by myself, but there's nothing better than going with a friend. -- Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/ "Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack "Lisa C" wrote in message ... : For years, not sure how many, I have been attending the Mancuso quilt show : in PA in September with my friend Cathy. Even though she lives nearby, we : don't meet or speak too often. We have always made time for the quilt show : together. It has been difficult sometimes. There was 2001, when the show : 'shrank' due to 9/11. The folks who were there were a testament to wanting : life (and quilting!) to continue even in the face of terrorism. There was : the year of the hurricane, when the event was flooded. But the tradition : continued. : : Last year, my dear MIL died the last week of August. I forgot about the : show, and Cathy didn't remind me. I'm guessing she felt I would be grieving : too much, and didn't want to intrude. She was probably right. It was : mid-October before I even remembered it was missed. : : So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. : Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. : : I am so bummed. : DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but : it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits : and sharing the chocolate fudge. : : Sigh.... : : In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would : throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my : frustrations it would be all of you. : : |
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Lisa C wrote:
snip So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. I am so bummed. DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits and sharing the chocolate fudge. Sigh.... In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my frustrations it would be all of you. Maybe you could go, take lots of pictures, buy some chocolate fudge and plan a nice visit with Cathy when life gets back to normal for her. Oohing and ahhing over pics won't be quite the same but it may be a good way to stay connected. |
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Ohhhhh Lisa..... I feel your pain. There are just certain "things" that
you associate with certain people, and when "things" go sideways and the tradition is interrupted, it's like an empty space. But...... I agree with your DH - you should go. Any other gal pals available that are into quilty "things"? Hugz Patti |
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How very sweet, Alice. I hope you two get to attend together. Katrina took
my quilt show buddy and I wouldn't even dream of going to a show without a friend to share with. We didn't just ooh and aah. We did some muttering about the judge's character and qualifications and once started a protest demonstration about the Viewer's Choice being totally dismissed by the judges. And would we like to judge a show? Heck, no. There's a yellow stripe running down my back. I just like to complain...and share. "AliceW" wrote in message . .. Lisa, I am hoping to go on Sunday and I may end up there by myself. I would love to ooh and aah with you. I'm ok going by myself, but there's nothing better than going with a friend. -- Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/ "Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack "Lisa C" wrote in message ... : For years, not sure how many, I have been attending the Mancuso quilt show : in PA in September with my friend Cathy. Even though she lives nearby, we : don't meet or speak too often. We have always made time for the quilt show : together. It has been difficult sometimes. There was 2001, when the show : 'shrank' due to 9/11. The folks who were there were a testament to wanting : life (and quilting!) to continue even in the face of terrorism. There was : the year of the hurricane, when the event was flooded. But the tradition : continued. : : Last year, my dear MIL died the last week of August. I forgot about the : show, and Cathy didn't remind me. I'm guessing she felt I would be grieving : too much, and didn't want to intrude. She was probably right. It was : mid-October before I even remembered it was missed. : : So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. : Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. : : I am so bummed. : DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but : it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits : and sharing the chocolate fudge. : : Sigh.... : : In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would : throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my : frustrations it would be all of you. : : |
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Lisa - you might consider going and finding another quilting friend.
There's always someone who goes to these shows alone because that's their only choice - and though some of them prefer being alone - many more would appreciate a new quilting friend. I'm sorry Cathy can't attend. I hope you let us know what you decide and if you go, what happened? |
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OH Alice!
That sounds splendid. I'm feeling so much better now. Will email you with the details, in case you want to meet up. "AliceW" wrote in message . .. Lisa, I am hoping to go on Sunday and I may end up there by myself. I would love to ooh and aah with you. I'm ok going by myself, but there's nothing better than going with a friend. -- Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/ "Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack "Lisa C" wrote in message ... : For years, not sure how many, I have been attending the Mancuso quilt show : in PA in September with my friend Cathy. Even though she lives nearby, we : don't meet or speak too often. We have always made time for the quilt show : together. It has been difficult sometimes. There was 2001, when the show : 'shrank' due to 9/11. The folks who were there were a testament to wanting : life (and quilting!) to continue even in the face of terrorism. There was : the year of the hurricane, when the event was flooded. But the tradition : continued. : : Last year, my dear MIL died the last week of August. I forgot about the : show, and Cathy didn't remind me. I'm guessing she felt I would be grieving : too much, and didn't want to intrude. She was probably right. It was : mid-October before I even remembered it was missed. : : So, I was REALLY looking forward to this year's show. : Now Cathy has called and life interfered and she cannot attend. : : I am so bummed. : DH said I should still go, and he even offered company bless his heart, but : it just isn't the same without my friend oohing and aahing over the exhibits : and sharing the chocolate fudge. : : Sigh.... : : In the big scheme of things, it is not even a ripple. But I thought I would : throw my feelings into cyberspace to share. If any folks could understand my : frustrations it would be all of you. : : |
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