I'm not going to downplay the good times on Saturday morning, much much fun was had. We got to have beer before breakfast and when that happens, fun! Plenty of folks came out. From as far as Dallas to as close as, well...South Austin. (Some of us don't live that far from the bar) Meg, Kristin, Julia, Amy, Ellie, Angie, Nanc, Chris...there were others, but I haven't found my notes. *cough*beerbeforebreakfast*cough* We took pictures of each other taking pictures of each other, shared manybeers, gossiped, lunched and engaged in all kinds of shenanigans. (I still have lavender in my purse!)
There was one distraction for me that morning. Technically two. Of all days, we chose animal rescue benefit day to share with knitting blogger meetup day and I came thisclose to going home with two of the cutest kittens. We already have two cats in our house, not to mention that after a year and a half they still hate each other, and I was seriously tempted to bring these liddl'uns in as ambassadors. Enablers that my knitting pals are, they even fed me lines of what I could say to the Husband if I arrived home with a basket of wee orange kitties. "It'll be easy Caro, just tell him you found them under the car in the parking lot. Who could leave kitties under a CAR? They're so small and tiny and cute! It would be heartless to leave them behind."
This plan made so much sense to me that I had to phone home and own up to the untold lie. It was HARD. Do you see the cute? I left them behind, but I've been thinking about them ever since.
I will not bring two new kitties home.
I will not bring two new kitties home.
I will not bring two new kitties home.
I will not bring two new kitties home.
I will not bring two new kitties home.
There had better not be kittens at Kid N Ewe!
You are a strong woman. Looking at those pictures just made my heart hurt. So. Friggin. Cute.
Posted by: Kristin | October 16, 2006 at 16:26
ooooh! Me wants! they look ever so much nicer than my own evil feline.... yeah, right. He'd probably eat them. I have such bad cat kharma it's not even funny.
Posted by: Rete | October 16, 2006 at 16:55
oh such cute wee orange ones.
that grew up to be hissy bastards that pee on my husband's clothes ;)
Posted by: maryse | October 16, 2006 at 18:12
Oh hell, you could have taken the kittens home, hey, you had a good excuse...you had beer before breakfast!
Thankyou for the help with linking. It worked, I'm amazed!
Posted by: Becky | October 16, 2006 at 19:19
fft. those pictures are just too much. i couldn't even make it over there for fear of leaving with them both. i just watched from afar. thankfully!
Posted by: meg | October 16, 2006 at 19:51
Aw... How could you leave those two bundles of fluff behind! Just pretend that they are fiber animals and you are going to spin from their coats.
Posted by: Hazel | October 16, 2006 at 20:23
kitties. It burns with a fiery cuteness.
Just remind yourself that you can knit in peace, without a kitten snacking on your Noro. Unlike someone I know.
Posted by: Amy | October 16, 2006 at 21:41
Agh, I would I have been a goner for sure! I'm sorry I missed going, though...I definitely want to hook up with y'all if you get together again. Um, that Boerne thing? Must go check calendar...
Posted by: Olga | October 16, 2006 at 22:02
It really is a good thing I couldn't come. I probably would have come home with kittens!
Posted by: janna | October 16, 2006 at 23:06
I seriously have to run in the other direction when I see baby animals. Else I will cry when I leave for I know they cannot come home with me. The rest of my zoo would be unhappy with yet another critter and would likely leave me unpleasant presents when I leave the house.
Posted by: Sachi | October 17, 2006 at 01:37
Pink ears and pink tongues and pink paw pads and little straight tails! I want to hug them and sniff them!
I'm so sorry I missed the get-together, but I'm glad I spared myself the torture of witnessing the bring-me-home-with-you faces.
Beer before breakfast? Good times.
Posted by: S t a c i | October 17, 2006 at 09:19
The idea of me having to sleep outside with the winter coming is all that kept me from taking any kittens with me. Saturday was such fun. I can't wait for Kid & Ewe. It will last almost all day, or until some of us pass out from all the uh, fun.
Posted by: Julia | October 17, 2006 at 11:25
Freaking adorable!
Posted by: dixie | October 17, 2006 at 11:25
So adorable! Did you go back to get them yet? They want you!
Beer for breakfast? No problem! Our rule is no beer before 8 am and no hard liquor before 10 am.
Posted by: Sharon | October 17, 2006 at 14:18
oh, and of all kinds, ORANGE krattins? that would have killed me... all that fuz?
we brought home a fuz ball ourselves this weekend, but of the canine sort... have you ever snuggled with a mini schnauzer??
I am so jealous, beer before breakfast, knitting and kittens would have sent me over the edge, my face would have hurt from smiling I am sure.
Posted by: NessieNoodle | October 17, 2006 at 16:16
mmmm, Beereakfast!
I sooo wanna visit Austin. It's like a cooler version of the East bay (CA)
Posted by: Bonnie Beer Bitch | October 17, 2006 at 17:09
Why must you post the cuteness that is the orange ones? I avoided posting kitty pics, people. I am not the evil one here.
It was soooo cool to meet you this weekend and I cannot wait for our next get together. I am so wanting to go to Kid 'N' Ewe now. Must...see...knitty...friends....arg! Hee!
Posted by: Stalker Angie | October 17, 2006 at 18:12
You are extra strong, Caro - I am not allowed to play with adoptable kittens or puppies since I have a tendency to adopt them while in total denial of the teensy square footage of our house. Plus, I still have the meanest cat alive to answer for. Grrrrrrrrrrr - good thing she's still cute.
Posted by: FinnyKnits | October 17, 2006 at 19:36
Not a huge kitty fan, but those certainly are sweet!
Posted by: Kelli | October 18, 2006 at 16:40
Ha! Cute will get you every time. That's how I wound up with the toe~attacking kitten. We walked right through the front door and made himself at home. What could the hubby say to that?
See you at Kid & Ewe!
Posted by: Kim | October 19, 2006 at 08:46
HAHAHAHA! I also almost went home with those kittens! I had to call the Hub and tell him there were babykitties there so that he would specifically ask me to please not bring them home.
Can't wait for Kid-n-Ewe!
Posted by: chris | October 25, 2006 at 16:27