November 19, 2007

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I'm very happy to report that my rescheduled birthday was fantastic. There was a very very late breakfast (I hesitate to call it brunch at this place) at the Hotcake House. Billy took us there for breakfast on the first morning I ever woke up in Portland, back in May when we were in town so I could try the city on for size. I love the Hotcake House. There are plenty of great places for brunch (though we aren't really brunchers, you know?), but sometimes you just need a big plate of pancakes...er...hotcakes, I mean.

We had dinner at Old Wives' Tale. Thumper likes the play area, and Billy and I like that they don't mind that half of Thumper's food ends up on the floor. Kid-friendly doesn't begin to describe this place.

And between the two meals, there was a fibery treat at Twisted. Ah...Twisted. I hadn't been there before, and ... well... I have found my LYS. They have the best sock yarn collection I've ever seen. Seriously. The very best I've seen in a brick and mortar store. And I can walk there. So that's kind of dangerous... I bought the green yarn there, pictured above. It's Dream in Color Smooshy Sock Yarn in the Good Luck Jade colorway. A new yarn to me. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

Also pictured, though not bought at Twisted, is my November yarn for the Indie Sock Club of one. (Yeah, I started early. You knew I would, right?) It's Monkeypal BFL Ultra Sock Yarn in the '57 Chevy colorway, from Michele's Etsy shop. The photo does NOT do it justice. It's a true screaming red. Screaming. And the BFL is a nice addition to the sock yarn stash, as I mostly have Merino yarns.

The Waffle House mug? Well, that was just a bit of nostalgia with my coffee this morning. No...they don't sell them. While we were on our road trip, I told Billy I really wished I could have a Waffle House mug. At a Waffle House outside of Dallas, Billy gave the waitress five bucks to let him take one for me.

So yeah...a great day with my guys. I would have liked to spend more time at Twisted, but Thumper in dire need of a nap and was gearing up for a meltdown, so I grabbed some sock yarn and got going. We'll walk over there one day very soon for a longer look.

Posted by cari at November 19, 2007 10:29 PM
Comments

Good to hear you had a good resheduled birthday. Great yarn! Bummer your yarn shopping was cut short, but I guess it gives you time to ponder the possibilities for next time!

Glad Utopia also has a great LYS!

Posted by: Sharon

Glad to hear you had a wonderful time. Warm food and yarn treats are always good!

Posted by: Anna

Sounds like a great birthday. And those yarn are beautiful!

Posted by: Jenny

an LYS with an amazing sock yarn inventory? That's a great find, especially on your (rescheduled) birthday. I have the exact same Smooshy - Good Luck Jade. It is lovely, isn't it?

Posted by: Sandra

I love that idea of a sock club for one.

Posted by: claudia

how have i missed twisted?!? oh man!! find out when (if) knit night is...

i love close knit over in NE on Alberta as well. the store is warm and inviting.

Posted by: shannon in oregon

walking distance? Oh, that's dangerous.

Happy, happy birthday observed.

Posted by: Juno

Sounds like a great birthday. And the tale of Billy bribing the waitress to get the mug is somehow very touching. That's true love, right there.

Posted by: Lizbon

Awwww, that's great!That Billy is truly a keeper.i'm glad it was such a marvelous day. xo

Posted by: regina

Hotcake House! Oh yeah, baby, Billy is from my generation. Happy belated birthday, ha!

Posted by: Mariko

Tussie Mussie looks fab, darling. And of course, you do too... :) I'm starting to be jealous of the Portland scene. Anytime you wanna be reminded of the noise here, just ask. :)

Posted by: john

Happy rescheduled b-day! It sounds like a perfect day. And, you're within walking distance of Twisted? That IS dangerous. My mom and I went on a yarn crawl of Portland over the summer, and that is one fabulous shop.

Posted by: amber

Oooh, so glad you like the yarn :) And Happy Birthday To You! I need to go visit Twisted, but then again, my budget would be shot ;)

Posted by: Michele

Happy belated, rescheduled, bday! Just got back from nyc and have it out of my system for a good while. Hope your mom liked pdx and so glad you loved Twisted. How did I not know about the Hotcake House!? Does Billy remember QP?

Posted by: Helen

told ya, told ya about twisted. glad you found it.

Posted by: k

That sounds like a good day to me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by: knittripps

Cari, I am so glad you had a good birthday celebration. I can't believe I forgot to ask about it when I last saw you. I have yet to visit the Hotcake House. I've heard so much about it. Some day...

Posted by: Tereza

I LOVE that red yarn. I'll have to pay that Michele a visit! I can see why you liked that cup, too. What a nice birthday for rescheduled birthday!

Posted by: Kathy

ooo I can't wait to check out twisted- did you know they have movie night!? how cool is that. I love Old Wives Tale - they have food I can eat on my stupid restricted diet, and they're really nice about it. Can't wait to move down to portland this spring - i'm so glad it's welcoming you! :)

Posted by: gaile