OT: Gillian's Progress

I hope she has a chance to stop in at Shepherd's Bush - they are in Ogden, Utah - just north of SLC. It has lots of goodies, including exclusive kits not available at other retailers.

I had a wonderful time when I visited in 2001 and bought more than I should have -despite having to find space to pack it on the motorcycle.

Marg

Did you add it to her list when she called for suggestions ? If so, I know she has it with her. I will mention it to her in case anyway.

How did you carry it all! LOL

Cheryl

You'd be surprised at where you can find a corner for a few skeins of silks,some GA overdyes, a couple of packages of R&R linen, two (no, three!) exclusive shop kits, one of the collaboration patterns (the ones done by three dfferent designers), and a few other odds and ends. SB carries not only their own patterns, but a wonderful assortment of other designers, plus fabrics, embellishments, etc, etc, etc. I spent about an hour (while the DH went and washed the bikes).

That's the beauty of having my own motorcycle - the DH can't complain about what I carry!

Marg who can truthfully say she has gone 1800+ miles for S.E.X.

Ah - you weren't on one of those tiny things that are currently buzzing NH for Laconia's Bike Week.

I wonder if next time DH goes to Salt Lake City if he'd make a stop at Shepard's Bush for me! LOL

Cheryl

If she is coming this way, I have a newly updated list of which LNS in my region have reopened, and what their hours currently are.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.

Plus, most places will ship things home for you -- a word to the wise....

I've only been to Laconia once - back in the early '70s. I prefer quieter venues. We do go to Daytona occasionally - but stay out of town, away from the constant racket.

I have a 1974 R90/6 BMW (900 cc)with almost 400,000 kms on it. It helps that the DH is a BMW motorcycle mechanic. I have a large tankbag on the gas tank (for the stuff like gloves, glasses, camera, that need to be readily accessible) and two 22 litre hard-sided saddlebags. The DH has basically the same set-up, plus he carries the tent, sleeping bags and thermarests on the back of his seat.

I love the looks we get when we stop somewhere for the night, and after we get set up, I pull out the needlework......

Marg

If you ever come back this way, let me know!

Anything like the ones I get pulling it out while waiting at the mechanics.

Cheryl