Like many others we haven’t been able to do much recreational travel over the last few years, but we were finally able to complete a trip to England which we originally booked in February 2020. We started planning this trip during the early months of 2020. We even booked our flights and a hotel room,
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Garden State Sheep & Fiber Festival: Sheep, yarn, and fiber friends.
We had a great time at our first Garden State Sheep & Fiber Festival, an event with a small-town and agricultural focus. Big thanks to everyone who came by to say hello and chat with us – it’s nice to be able to do that at some of these smaller shows. Links to the organizations,
Portland, Maine – Music, Makers, Museums, Meals, and mmm Beer
Aside from lengthy European getaways, our favorite vacations are 2-day trips that we can make within easy distance of the homestead. Last weekend we went back to Portland, Maine, to revisit some favorite sites, hear one of our favorite bands, and of course, sample some great craft beers. We had an excellent time, and discovered
Questions & Answers – November 2018
It’s our one-year YouTube anniversary! To celebrate we asked for your questions and in this episode, we answer them. Resources Beer and Food Vermont Brewers Association – More than 50 breweries in the state, with a map and links to more information, so you can plan your own trip. Brocklebank Craft Brewing – Tunbridge nano-brewery
New York Sheep & Wool Festival 2018: Part 2, Plans and Purchases
In Part 2 of the 2018 Rhinebeck recap, Kristen Judkins of Gilead Fiber Farm joins me for some fun stories, and tips for attending the New York Sheep & Wool Festival (or other large fairs). We also show more of our purchases. Check out my previous interview with Kristen. People and businesses
New York Sheep & Wool Festival 2018: Part 1, People
It was Sarah’s first year at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival (aka, “Rhinebeck”) and there’s lots to share. Join us for the first of two videos featuring the fiber community: other YouTubers, podcasters, makers, and designers. Update, July 14, 2019: In this video from 2018, I mention Nathan Taylor aka, Sockmatician. Over the
Off-season fun in Westport, Massachusetts
This weekend, we hopped in the car for a quick getaway to Westport, Massachusetts, for some off-season fun, and to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Westport may seem an unlikely destination for a vacation, but if you like the beach (and especially if you’re fond of seafood) it’s a fun getaway with plenty to see and
Spinning and Shopping at the Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival
Sarah’s mother (and Chief Fiber Arts Enabler) Nancy Hart joins for a chat about the 30th Annual Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival. The Vermont festival is always our favorite of the year. Held in our home village of Tunbridge, this medium-sized festival attracts vendors and fiber fans from around New England and beyond. This year
Montreal 2018: Road Trip Wrap-up
Our latest excursion to Montreal was a belated birthday get-away for Sarah. Her only request was to surprise her. *gulp* No pressure from her, but plenty from myself. I did my best to keep my plans from her, but I decided to let her know about at least one of the places, a new-to-us knitting
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival: Fiber and friends
The Maryland Sheep Wool Festival is a huge event on our calendar. We had a great time at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this year, with our Vermont Natural Sheepskins booth. We had a fantastic time meeting new fans, saying hello to some of our Instagram friends, and connecting with some other fantastic makers.