Thursday, April 23, 2009

YPF: Sheep Yarn Shop Company

This is spinning up better than I thought it would. It's lustrous and I'm able to draft it easily. The only problem seems to be that the spindle I'm using isn't heavy enough. I have another, but I need to re-attach the hook at the top. I plan to buy another at Maryland Sheep and Wool next weekend. Are you going?


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I attended a reception at the Italian Embassy a few weeks ago. The architect drew inspiration for this stunning building's design from the landscape of Washington and the austere lines of old Tuscan villas.

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The interior is thoroughly modern.

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Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta made a few remarks and took questions.


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He was asked if he blamed the US for the financial crisis as do many Europeans. He said that he sees the current financial crisis a trade imbalance issue. Clever answer.

2 comments:

  1. Can't tell you are having some problem with that spindle as you are right it is coming out realy nice!

    Have fun at MDS&W!!

    Ha! He was ready for that question! ;o)

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  2. while some of us are having real life experiences with italians, others have to make due with watching Under the Tuscan Sun over and over...

    thanks for the pictures!

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