Bad To The Bone
Is it hot out here, or is it just us? Susie's in front, I'm in back. Photo by Patricia Duff.
One of the delights of my vacation last week was being interviewed by Patricia Duff of the South Whidbey Record. Susie and I saddled up the ponies to meet Patricia and took her for a wee joy ride, Dreadful Damsel-style.
It seems that there aren't too many women motorcyclists living on the south end of Whidbey Island, WA, so intrepid reporter Patricia set out to meet us and find out what makes us tick. Slow news day not withstanding, we had a lot of fun telling her stories of how we learned to ride, and how forming our own motorcycle gang changed all the other parts of our lives.
The best part of the interview was when Patricia learned that I'm a knitter and designer: Watching her try to square that image (and the piece of knitting I brought out to show her) with the woman in front of her in the very tall boots was a scream. Books and their Covers, man - don't try to judge!
The weather was breathtaking, and Patricia was a great sport, blithely hopping onto Susie's passenger seat for a trip to the beach and back. While we were stopped at the beach, Patricia took a turn in the drivers' seat, where she learned to balance the bike and understand its mass (this is the first lesson in MSF training). I'm pretty sure we recruited her for future Damselhood.
In other news, I am pleased to report (and maybe even a little smug) that I've been on a Finishing Jag. In addition to the Red Faery, I completed my secret Winter Retreat project for Madrona 2010, and (get this!) TWO WHOLE SOCKS. I know. Blows the mind. I might even consider retiring as a knitter, just because for once I could actually say I quit while I was ahead. I credit my success to being on vacay, and to my bangin' new Signature DPNs. Those babies can really move some yarn. Of course, if I did retire, people waiting in lines with me might be in real danger, and you might never get the Frog Prince pattern. I have a feeling that one or two of you might come looking for me if I don't make good on that promise...
Ready, Set, time to Rock the Frog Prince!