1. Marrije is teaching me to curse in Dutch. The Dutch are apparently masters of profanity. The best so far? Lul de behanger. I won't tell you what it means because I don't want to attract Google searches any stranger than those I already get. Go ask a Dutch person. It's really damn funny.
2. I ventured into Chicago yesterday to hang out with my darling Carolyn and my formerly imaginary friend Pippy. Pippy exists in the real world! And she's super cute, as one might have expected. And you already knew how cute Carolyn is, so... I didn't take any pictures. I'm a crappy blogger. I think I've already lowered your expectations enough that you won't hold this against me, though. We ate food. We looked at yarn. We looked at Carolyn's high school memory books... (Holy crap, the eighties hair! The big glasses!) I did buy a bit of yarn. One skein of Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere, 2-ply, in the Silver Fern colorway. I've been ogling this stuff for a long time, but this color was too good to pass by. A photo would be good, right? Not today. Soon. I think I'll make some kind of lacy scarf with it. Any ideas?
I...uh...also bought a set of dpns. I know. I don't use dpns. I'm socks on two circs girl. But I want to be able to knit socks on the flight home in November, and if security makes me leave my knitting behind, I sure as hell am not tossing two pairs of Addis. So I picked up a set of Size 0 Crystal Palace bamboo toothpicks. I've actually never used dpns, so that'll be an adventure of sorts.
3. Oh yeah... and Dream Agent said yes. The book will start to go out to editors next week. Or rather, this coming week. Eek!
Posted by cari at October 23, 2005 12:48 PMCongratulations on Dream Agent! YAY! Good luck!
Posted by: CaraI have to admit that I tried to Babelfish your dutch profanity and came up with nothing. I'm always intrigued by languages and Dutch is one that I have zero experience with, aside from several flights in/out of Amsterdam. Congrats on Dream Agent and Good News re: going out to editors! Can't wait to read your book!
Posted by: Karmagreat news about your book, Cari! also, WRT Silver Fern, I bought that color last year at Stitches and made an incredible beaded scarf out of it - nothing lacy, just very ribby - and beady - it is a fabulous color - there must be some kind of "fern" lace pattern out there in the cyberworld.
best to you!
Holy Crap!! I'm so happy about Dream Agent!
Posted by: JackieCongratulations on the agent That's really exciting.
Posted by: JessicaCongrats on Dream Agent - really. That is super news.
Posted by: amandamonkeyCongratulations!!
Posted by: Lauren. . . so apparently, paper-hanging is a very disagreeable profession in the Netherlands?
Congrats on landing the Dream Agent.
Dream Agent,
Dream Agent,
Will you be mine . . .
I am bummed that I'm not going to get to see you at Ragdale. :-(
Posted by: DavidYESSSSSSSSSS!
Posted by: RachaelHurrah! What great news!!
Congratulations Cari!
Congratuations! We knew you could do it :-)
Posted by: janineTold you she was loving it! Hooray!
Posted by: spaazliciousWoot, woot! Big mazel-tov to you!
And oh my, that's just too funny and filthy.
I would bet that circs would cause less trouble on an airline than DPNs, which always seem dangerous to me in the itsy bitsy sizes. I've always flown with circs and had no problems whatsoever. Denise circs, though, so I didn't have much to lose.
Posted by: mindycongrats congrats congrats! I hope your days are less rainy then they are here and wish you luck with the dpn's; after a few adjustment rows the flow really does take over.
Posted by: KristenHooray for the Dream Agent!!!!! And more importantly, hooray for you!!!!!
Posted by: MichelleCongratulations, lady!!!! I'm so excited for you.
Posted by: JennWow--that is super news about Dream Agent!! Congratulations!! If you can do that, you can SO master DPNS....
Posted by: DebI'm just gonna jump up and down. A lot. And buy you an enormous bunch of flowers sometime end of November :)
Posted by: AlisonYES! CONGRATULATIONS CARIDOLL!
...mmmmmm...LOVE that brand new book smell
Oh my! That's wonderful! Congratulations.
And we're glad to hear you're enjoying yourself.
-N* (loyal lurker)
First, dpns rock. Just be careful the wood ones snap easily (ask me how I know).
And Dream Agent!!!! Hoor-fucking-Eh! That is fantastic news.
Posted by: StephCongratulations! The agent news is wonderful. I just know your book will sell soon. Chelle
Posted by: ChelleCari, that is the best news I've heard all week! (the dream agent part, although the other stuff sounds like a LOT of fun too!)
I will be waiting with bated breath for you to come sign some books in Seattle :) I'll bring the coffee, and show you the yarn scene!
Posted by: LibbyA million congrats on the Dream Agent! I can't believe that was number three (but then again, I don't know what lul de behanger means . . . ).
I didn't realize you are close to Chicago. Which yarn shop(s) did you visit?
Enjoy the rest of your time!
Posted by: BeccaDream agent said yes, eh? Info cleverly tucked at the END of your post as if you are rubbing your literary little toe in the dust, looking bashful.
HOT DAMN, GIRL -- this is news to celebrate. If you were a dog you'd be opening Dom Perignon -- oops, I forgot you need opposable thumbs to work the corkscrew. Well, okay, you'd be drinking out of the toilet. Here's to you -- SLURP.
And you'd be wagging your tail. Very fast. WOO HOO.
Woo Hoo! Yeaaaaaaah!!!
xx
Oooooh, mazel tov on the dream agent!
And W00t!
And all that!
Well done!
I'm grinning here, so happy for you.
Congratulations!!! I, too, want to know what that Dutch phrase means...
Posted by: Lee AnnYay for the agent! I'm so happy for you!!!
Posted by: AmberCongratulations on your dream agent, that's spectacular, I'm sure an editor/publishing house won't be far behind!
Posted by: FaithCongratulations!!
Posted by: KathySeems everyone's already said it all, but let me add my congrats anyway. You deserve to have a Dream Agent! :)
Posted by: SneaksleepWoo Hoo! You will be coming to my library for a book signing once it's published, right?!?
Posted by: CaroleYay for #3!
Posted by: susanwow congrats on the Dream Angel!
:D and as I am dutch, I know what it means :D But I won't spill the beans!
and my favorite is huppelkut lol
Posted by: SylverHon, that just rocks my socks off. I'm so happy and proud.
Posted by: EmWay to bury the lede. Congratulations. I'm curious why she's your "dream agent," but maybe you discussed it earlier.
Posted by: suttonHooray for Thing #3!!!! And you will get hooked on dpns, you will get hooked on dpns, you will...
Posted by: bettinaOh, joy!!!!!! What wonderful news! Any editor worth his or her salt will be thrilled to have you.
BTW, look for a package from me on Wednesday. It contains nothing knitting related.
xxxxx
Posted by: reginaWhew hoo! Congrats there girlie...eh hem...soon to be published novelist!
Posted by: ShelleyFelicitations on your book! I can't wait to read it. By the way, where can I find a swearing Dutchman (or woman)? My curiousity done been piqued.
Posted by: SarahWhat great news! I'm so happy for you and the book. Now I'm going to have to google that Dutch curse...
Posted by: VickiCongrats Cari! So happy for you.
Casting on with dpn's is a particular pain in the ass, in my opinion. I recommend getting your sock started with 2 circ's, then do the switcheroo to avoid the need for cursing in any language.
Posted by: sarah g.Congratulations!
Posted by: eyeleenCongratulations on the agent, Cari! :D
Posted by: MandyCongratulations on the agent, Cari!!! :D
Posted by: MandyCongratulations on the Dream Agent Cari! I love it how you left the best news till last.
I've been a lurker, loving your blog for such a long time now.
Keep enjoying your time at Ragdale,
All the best to you.
I agree with the casting on bit, and congrats on the book thing! I can't wait to see it on a shelf near me someday.
THAT IS SO AWESOME! I swear, you are going to be so famous.
Posted by: claudiaCongrats on the book work!
BTW, I bought a pair of teak, size 10.5 (US), 14" long knitting needles during my recent Canada trip. These buggers have the mother of all extreme-pointed ends on them. I really thought TSA at Customs was going to yank them from me, but they didn't... The flight crew didn't even blink when I pulled out my laceweight cashmere yarn and knit the 3-hour ride home on my lace muffler. Plus, I saw several women with DPNs of various sizes and shapes, as well as Clover and Addi circs. Print out the TSA allowable sheet and take it with you (http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1012.xml), but I don't anticipate you having one wit of difficulty with your knitting supplies - just don't take pointy scissors.
Posted by: roggey