Even after 27 years (today), we're still a good team. The romantic dinner for two will have to wait till the campaign is over. Instead, there will be a very unromantic roast beef dinner at a school, but you know, that's just how it goes sometimes.
After weeks of what can only be characterized as unsubtle hinting (heh), and with the not-so-evil assistance of Jim and Ellen at Yellow Dog Farm, David presented me this morning with a gorgeous Vermont maple yarn bowl, hand-turned by Jim.
Stunning! And very special.
The campaigning is stressful and annoying and should not be necessary in a fair world, BUT our best qualities as a couple are coming to bear. We truly are a good team, and if we remember to parse it out from the stress, we are having a great deal of fun, too. My creative energies are being challenged in ways they've never been challenged before (that's a good thing), and we are meeting lots of great new people, reacquainting ourselves with others, and finding strong support in places we never expected.
It's all good. Well, you know, except for the BAD. But today we won't go there.
David's gift is [read this as "the check is in the mail"] in the bowl. I had hoped to have his sweater done by now, but I'm making slow progress. Still, when it's done it's going to be gorgeous. I can't recommend Father's Grey sportweight Peace Fleece yarn enough. It is just so gorgeous and unique: Charcoal grey with the most subtle flecks of a surprise color -- forest green! -- and some off-white and a tiny bit of brown. I just love it, and you know how I love Peace Fleece just in general anyway.
This morning we joked that we may have to hold up David's funeral so that I can finish the sweater so we can bury him in it. "Wait, wait. I'm just about done with the sleeves!" All of a sudden, we've got an image of the perfect Irish-Jewish funeral.
Dark Humor R Us. Another reason we're a good team.
And now that I have this beautiful work of art in which to put my yarn as I'm working, maybe I'll get the sweater done even before the funeral.
wow whee beautiful ! when my grand daughters aren't here i use their yellow plastic easter bucket....LOL...
__M___
Posted by: marie in florida | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Love it! Happy Anniversary -- our is on Monday. I wanted to go to Yellow Dog this summer, but we ran out of time. Next time!
Posted by: Kathy | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 10:43 AM
What a gorgeous bowl - it's got it all over the old stainless steel bowls from my long dead Sunbeam Mixer!
Posted by: ellen | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Happy anniversary! And wow - the bowl is gorgeous, as is the yarn.
Posted by: (formerly) no-blog-rachel | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:17 AM
I lust after your bowl. Take that as you may.
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Kayten | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:19 AM
What a pretty thing! Pity I have cats, or I'd be making plans to buy one ASAP.
Posted by: Erika | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful bowl! I just now realized that it is wood! (DUH) I thought it was pottery before. I Love it with the peace fleece someday sweater in it! (heh)
I think it's good to have something holding up your funeral. I mean, why rush to die when the funeral cannot POSSIBLY happen now, yanno?
:D
Happy Anniversary to 2 of my FAVS!!
LXLXLX I wish you moist roast beef tonight!
Posted by: sandy | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Like Sandy I thought it was pottery. I think it's beautiful.
Posted by: Gillian | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Happy Anniversary, you two! That bowl is gorgeous and you gave me my first out loud laugh today. Thank you!!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Renee | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful gift, and how clever of David to get your not so subtle hints. Dark humor is one of my favorite kinds. I have all kinds of widow humor that I have to use carefully-not a lot of people get it.
Posted by: Marilla | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Happy Anniversary! Gorgeous bowl! However, when I go to Jim's web site or his Etsy store, I don't see any info on the yarn bowls.
Posted by: Joansie | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Happy anniversary !
A most beautifully turned bowl. Gorgeous graining. Nice that it's practical too, so you can admire it in use, rather than just put it on a shelf.
Finish that poor man's sweater !
xxx
Posted by: Emma | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Happy Anniversary! The bowl is a real beauty. And the sweater will be too.
Posted by: Paula | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Happy Anniversary!! And that yarn bowl is downright decadent. Gorgeous! (And so deserved)
Posted by: Elaine | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Oh, that bowl is gorgeous! I was looking at some hand thrown pottery yarn bowls, but was concerned about the possibility of breakage. This is the perfect solution. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Kristin | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 01:33 PM
That yarn looks wonderful in that bowl. Do not let this stop the yarn from becoming a sweater!
Posted by: Joannah | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Congratulations! Our 27th was Friday, Oct. 8th. Like you and David, my David and I make a good team, too.
And, just so you know, I am so envious of that beautiful yarn bowl.
Posted by: Connie G. | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 02:18 PM
Happy Anniversary Norma and David! That bowl is GORgeous! at first glance I thought it could've been carved stone but ahhh, wood, Lovely!!!!
The Dark Humours, of course (seriously, is there truly any other? ;^)
Cheers to The Good Team!
ps you're singin' to the choir about that fabulous Peace Fleece :^D
Posted by: marianne | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 04:19 PM
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful bowl!
Posted by: Konna | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 05:08 PM
You better and Mazal Tov :)
Posted by: Rachel | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Happy Anniversary! Ditto the bowl envy!
Posted by: Rosemary McN | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 06:25 PM
Beautiful post, Norma--and gorgeous bowl!
I'm of the Arianna Huffington school of political thought that elections (at least for POTUS, but maybe all) should be publicly funded.
Happy anniversary to you and your sweet husband.
Posted by: Alarming Female | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 06:31 PM
That settles it I need to visit Vermont to touch that bowl. It looks smooth as silk, it's stunning. Am jealous, maybe you should both commune with the bowl daily. That has to be calming, good luck.
Posted by: Noonie | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 07:31 PM
lovely writeing
many happy returns
happy 27 years to you and david
&
llile ole pudding pie woofs you
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 07:47 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Happy anniversary! I envy you that bowl.
Posted by: Ruth | Saturday, October 09, 2010 at 11:54 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful marriage! What a gift!
The yarn bowl is truly stunning - I am a sucker for art that is also useful or begs to be touched (which is why I have a collection of hand-made kaleidoscopes).
You are seriously tempting me to try that yarn - and I don't need any more yarn! It sounds scrumptious!
Posted by: Susan B | Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Happy Anniversary! You've got me by 7 years, you child-bride, you.
Posted by: claudia | Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Sarah | Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 02:26 PM
Great!!
Posted by: Sha | Monday, October 11, 2010 at 01:30 AM
You're not old enough to have been married for 27 years. Good grief. The carving in the bowl is beautifully done and the whole thing a work of art in which to hold the substance of your work of art. It's a good mix. Happy Anniversary to you and David from both of us!!
Posted by: margene | Monday, October 11, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Happy Anniversary ( a bit late). Jack and my 27th anniversary was Friday. You and I have been been living parallel lives, I think...we were born the same year and got married a day apart! It is a small world.
Posted by: Doris | Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 02:13 PM