We moved … I’ve been terribly busy … and I’m homesick. Saying goodbye was so damn difficult that I couldn’t bring myself to say goodbye to the people I’ve met and have come to known. It was especially hard for Nugget, but the people of Erfenbach won’t forget her and have christened her an “Erfenbacher” — no matter where she lives, she’ll always have a home there.
Our life in this part of Germany is … different. It’s country, it’s flat, and I’m having a hell of a time with the dialect. There are a lot of cows, horses, some sheep too, and the surrounding cornfields remind me of Nebraska. During our househunting ventures, I saw a flock of sheep that appears to be Merinolandschaf. I have some of that fiber that I plan to spin soon and if all goes well, then perhaps I’ll contact the shepherd and inquire about their next shearing.
Sadly, there are no yarn shops near me. Not that online shopping has ever stopped me (and you know nothing beats copping a good yarn feel), but we did manage a road trip to Wolle + Design in Jülich-Stetternich that was amazing. They even do workshops and yes, I took pictures!
For now, I must go. I have new assignments to upload and Finals next month. If you left a comment, thank you, and I’ll reply soon :)
7 responses so far ↓
Alexandra // 11.25.2008 at 23:33 |
About time you posted again :-) glad to see you back! I hope it gets easier for you very soon and that you find a nice little yarn shop hidden there somewhere.
Jolita // 11.26.2008 at 20:50 |
Glad You are here and hope to read soon new spinning and knitting adventures from You.
Best Wishes,
Jolita
Dina // 12.30.2008 at 12:41 |
Alexandra: Thanks, Alex. You never know … I’m sure I’ll find a yarn shop somewhere near me!
Jolita: Some knitting, but sadly no spinning … yet. I hope to write about something soon :)
Lainie // 12.31.2008 at 09:01 |
Is this the only way I can get a hold of you? Love your blog.
Dina // 04.11.2009 at 00:27 |
Lainie: Who are you? How did you find me? Just kidding :)
I’m late in replying…I know…real life sucks for me now. I’m too busy to take care of myself. Thanks for the comment, I wish I could actually do these things I write about on the blog! I can’t wait for this to be over! I’ll catch you on Facebook.
Eva // 04.15.2009 at 20:32 |
That doesn’t sound so good – hope things will get better / easier soon.
Take care
Eva
Dina // 05.03.2009 at 13:05 |
Eva: Oh, Eva. Es ist nicht gut für mich. Ich habe das Stricken und Spinnen, aber nicht genug. Nugget ist in der deutschen Kindergarten und spricht jetzt Deutsch. Rock lernt Deutsch an der VHS mit Kanadier, Türken, Italiener, und Ungarn. Wenn ich zum Schluss meiner Web-Kurse, werde ich Deutsch bei der VHS. Im nächsten Monat besuchen wir K-town. Wenn es ein SNB, vielleicht werde ich Sie da!