I left Pennsylvania on Friday and traveled to Poughkeepse on Friday. It took all day to travel what might have taken 3-4 hours by car. I had to fly to Chicago, then to Hartford, followed by a 2+ hour drive to Fishkill, NY where my hotel is. It sounds worse than it was because I took advantage of the shopping and eating opportunities in both the Pittsburg and Chicago airports.
The Pittsburg airport has a sock shop that I was looking forward to visiting. One of the perfect finds was a pair of B/W striped knee socks that I wore today:
Picture these legs with a black, below the knee skirt, a B/W striped t-shirt, and a black cardigan. The ensemble was both cute and memorable. I watched as people first noticed my legs, then me, then my legs again. I expected this reaction. I generally don't dress to be noticed but there are days when I embrace the grins I get. Seriously, you don't put on socks like this if you can't take the interest they generate.
I'm in NY to lecture at the Duchess County Quilt Show and to teach a class tomorrow for the guild. Before today's lecture Judy took me to the Walkway over the Hudson. It's a 1.28 mile bridge that used to be a for trains only.
In 1974 it was 'crippled' by fire (I have the brochure) and 35 years later a grassroots nonprofit began the work to make it what it is today… a really fine walkway over the Hudson River. My socks and I went much of the way across before heading back to the car.
It was a beautiful day. Lots of people, and dogs, out for a stroll.
The bridge starts over land. It's fun to see the houses from above but I'm not sure I would want that many people looking in on me.
There is another working bridge not far away. There is barge traffic on the river but not so much today, a Sunday. All in all, this is a very nice place to visit.
Tomorrow I have class (my last in 2011) and then I fly home on Tuesday. Oh happy day! I've talked to mom most days and she is really looking forward to me being home. Steve is also looking forward to it but I think my mom is more. I'm finding that it is really nice to have my mother nearby :-). Isn't it funny, the turns your life takes…
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Becky,
I wish I’d been able to come to the show-DH Mike had the car all day at work.
When authorities thought Irene was heading this way, they were thinking of evacuating around the Walkway bridge; they were afraid it wouldn’t be able to withstand the winds.
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Becky,
I was in your Color Class today and totally enjoyed it…. loved your quilts!
Thank you,
Martha..
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Love your funky socks! Hate bridges!
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Socks are great, but they are screaming for some “ruby slippers”!
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Becky, I love your blogs and I adore your socks. I covet them. I look forward to every word written by you. Thank you for the tips, the pictures, the travels and all you do.
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You, too, can have a pair of these socks. They are made by Hue. I got the over the knee black and white stripes. I checked the website and didnt see them, but Ill bet with more of a search you can find them!
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Please post a picture of socks + the whole ensemble! I think the walkway looks great – it would be a neat way to get in your exercise if you lived near by.
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I didnt get a photo of myself that day. The next time I wear the outfit, Ill share an image.
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And I love your shoes! Will you share the brand name?
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Sure – they are by Alegria. I love them! They are seriously comfortable. I ordered a black and white striped pair that Ill be wearing once it gets a bit cooler here in Texas.
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