"I will honestly admit I was not prepared to take a college exam."
~ a post written by Sean H., one of the OFA students you are helping by knitting a scarf or sending in a donation to the Red Scarf Fund for Foster Youth.
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Yesterday I had the most delightful day being entertained by Cheryl (you rock the interpretations at Mount Vernon, Cheryl!), chauffeured around by Tracey F. (thank you, Tracey!), and regaled with hilarity as usual by Lynn from the OFA. We all went to Mount Vernon, where Cheryl works, to have a fun tour, a grand luncheon, and take a few photos of red scarves.
It was pretty brisk out there, but that didn't stop us from having a great time. I took responsibility (I have broad shoulders) for bringing the frigid northern temps with me, but the sky was blue and the setting was gorgeous and educational and the company was wonderful. Oh, that Lynn and I, we are a dangerous duo -- and I rather think that our superpowers were enhanced by Cheryl and Tracey -- making us a rather formidable foursome.
Cheryl was strong-armed by one of her fellow interpreters to take over his job in the great Mount Vernon main dining room, so we were privileged to see her deliver a little of her stuff. She is delightful, as was the whole of the tour. We weren't allowed to take photos inside the main house, but we managed to lay out our scarves and shoo people out of the background so we could take photos on the front porch. Cheryl once again saved the day and very diplomatically asked people to move -- blaming it on "that lady" (me) who is "artistic and difficult to work with." What a blast. I had the best day!
Tracey, Lynn (lugging her bag o' scarves), and Cheryl
All I can think of is how much I'd love to see you in one of those Martha W. bonnets.
Posted by: Mel | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:51 AM
How fun!
Posted by: Carole | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Love the statues decked out in scarves!
Posted by: gayle | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Wonderful fun! Cracking up at Mel's comment!
Posted by: Manise | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 07:28 AM
My favorite is the one with you and the statues. What are the counts up to?
Posted by: Mary Fran | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Very glad I have a job to go back to today, what with all the exploits from yesterday!
How wonderful to have met you, Lynn and Tracey...come back anytime.
Posted by: (no longer blogging at) a simple yarn | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Oh those are wonderful! especially love Norma & the Washingtons out for a stroll in scarves shot. Looks like fun!
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Boy I wish I could have been there! I live nearby!
Posted by: Bev | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 08:35 AM
OMG, can I hug the kid that wrote that quote? Actually, I don't have time, I have to go finish my scarf.
Posted by: Carrie | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Norma - you rock! You personify the saying that "in giving you receive" - because it looks like in giving of all your hard work and dedication to the Red Scarf Project, you received the best day (dare I say "mini vacation?") What a rewarding project. I'm already thinking about next year's scarves (which may actually be the scarves that I didn't finish for this year). Keep up the fantastic work! Yeah! Go Norma! Go Norma!
Posted by: Jennifer | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 08:48 AM
You look fabulous out for your stroll with The President and Mrs. Washington, Nellie and Jackie. Their scarves are quite marvelous!!
I truly love Mount Vernon!
Posted by: Becky | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 08:53 AM
I hope you gave all the interlopers dirty looks and then a good ole fashioned "Do you MIND??!!" And then told them you were from out of state and THAT is why they should move out of your photo pronto, baby!
I know you did. You learned that Gloucester lesson.
:D
xoxoxo
LOVE all of those photos. Love. And you make a fine statue! LX
Posted by: sandy | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Red scarves and red scarfed people walking all over Mt. Vernon. I'll bet Mr. Washington never imagined something like that happening.
Posted by: margene | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Looks like some mighty fine scarves will be going to some mighty fine students.
Posted by: Joannah | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Did you see the shop, Nellie's Needleworkers? That was founded by my SIL's mom and run by her for many years. In fact, the Mathieson ancestral home is on the next point downriver from Mt V and is now on the market if you are interested. A mere 13 mil. Great photos!
Posted by: Marcia | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:36 AM
How wonderful!
Posted by: Cookie | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Those photos totally rock! (heh, get it? rock? rocking chairs? yeah, I crack me up)
World, listen up: The Norma is a force to be reckoned with.
Posted by: kmkat | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:40 PM
pictures... Love (1,000,000)
Posted by: LauraG | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Fun!!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 01:04 PM
That is fantastic. Love all the scarves and dude you look fantastic. Love your hair! :))
Posted by: jessica~ | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Such great pictures! And, the Washingtons look so cozy and warm ... just think how lucky THOSE recipients will be, getting scarves worn by the first First Family...
Posted by: --Deb | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Great photos!!
Posted by: Renee | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 04:44 PM
the first family would have loved
haveing warm christmas knitting
to wear crossing the delaware
it was mighty cold and we would not be
americans knitting for red scarf 2009-10
great pictures thank you all
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Cute cute pics! Cheryl looks great, I must say. US life must be agreeing with her. (You, of course, look fab, as per your usual.)
Posted by: Anne | Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM