ROAD TRIP!
The Castoffs went on a road trip to Linda’s lake house on beautiful Shelter Bay – Flathead Lake. The day was perfect – sunny and in the seventies. We took potluck salads and ate on the deck (the upper deck, that is – the house has four decks). The food was fabulous, of course.
Barely got a photo before we dove into the meal.
It had rained earlier in the week, but the day was absolutely gorgeous. Linda must have arranged it that way.
Here’s a toast to knitters everywhere!
Linda had set the cushions out to dry – all except for one – which she sat on. Honestly, we didn’t plan it that way before she sat down!
Wet-bottom girl.
Linda served a delicious ice-cream dessert. I really liked it and so did everyone else. I’ve included the recipe below the photo.
Yum, crunchy ice-cream.
The view across the bay to Shelter Island.
And some of each other.
Then we shared our projects for a while.
Mary is making good progress on Aurora’s tutu.
Carol’s entre-lac scarf is growing, as is Julie’s sock.
Here’s a good look at Linda’s beautiful house.
Linda and Marylane had both had mishaps, spraining their ankles. Linda fell down on slippery tiles in her bathroom and Marylane slipped while on a hike (Siyeh Pass). They both rested and iced their feet while we knitted.
Ouch! Icing the sprained ankles.
When we had knitted for a while, Linda asked if anyone had brought their swimsuits – three of us raised our hands and sprinted up the steps to change. No. I didn’t take photos of the swimming. Nobody wanted to put that online, thank you very much. Suffice it to say that Julie, Carol, Linda and I did pretty good imitations of mermaids, dipping in the cold lake and sunning ourselves on the dock. The temperature was perfection. Marylane, Joan and Mary declined. Mary might’ve gone in, but she forgot her suit and didn’t want to skinny-dip. Maybe next time.
We enjoyed the afternoon so much! Wished the other Castoffs could’ve joined us. Thank you, Linda for inviting us and for being such a great hostess. Next week we’ll be back in Woodland Park at the regular time.
In the meantime, Castoffs, keep those needles blazing and here’s a parting shot of knitters on Linda’s deck.
Castoffs under the umbrella.
