It is here!

428 Responses to “It is here!”

On January 24th, 2008 at 11:15 am Lindsay said:

JEALOUS!!! Now I’m going to have to stay away in fear of seeing something I don’t wanna see. Last year I was all over the spoiler pics b/c I wasn’t in the club. This year I need to be careful:)

On January 24th, 2008 at 11:39 am Amanda said:

Looks like it - congrats!!
That’s hilarious, since Tina just posted that all packages are officially out today. Hmm…how long till they make it to the East Coast?

Can’t wait to see - I’m so glad you like it!

On January 24th, 2008 at 12:06 pm Tiana Fearl said:

Beautiful! I love it am casting on right away!

On January 24th, 2008 at 12:13 pm Tan said:

Wow, they must have mailed western US before today, then. Maybe I have hope for the weekend.

On January 24th, 2008 at 12:36 pm Twinkerbell said:

Holy Cow! Lucky lucky girl! That’s positively amazing! Here’s hoping that mine makes it soon as well :)!

On January 24th, 2008 at 12:57 pm Sarah Kain-Porter said:

You lucky duck! I’m so jealous. I hope mine shows up by the weekened!

On January 24th, 2008 at 1:57 pm Michele said:

Lucky you! I’m only 1 hr south of you and my mailbox was empty My mail carrier knits, so maybe it went astray LOL! (J/K of course)

On January 24th, 2008 at 2:06 pm Ann Baker said:

I’m so jealous!!!!! Going to rush home tonight to see if I’ve been that lucky!!!

On January 24th, 2008 at 3:07 pm Virginia G said:

I just got mine, in Lowell, Oregon. so quick. Want to cast on right now, but should I finish the Salish Sea Socks first???

On January 24th, 2008 at 3:38 pm Karen Hohndel said:

I just got mine, too. I’m in Portland, Oregon.

On January 24th, 2008 at 6:12 pm JP said:

Waiting, Waiting, Waiting (In Australia it might be a while yet).

On January 24th, 2008 at 6:50 pm Michelle Rhodes-Gloor said:

That’s it, I’m definitely moving to Portland. I probably won’t see mine until Monday (Chico takes a couple of extra days in transit)

On January 24th, 2008 at 7:22 pm Regina said:

Looking forward to yarn in the mail! **yaaay**

On January 24th, 2008 at 7:45 pm Melisa Berry said:

Ooh, I can’t wait. Mine is going to take forever, I’m on Sanibel Island, FL.

On January 24th, 2008 at 9:01 pm Amy said:

OOHH! I’m across the river in Washington State, so maybe tomorrow for me! Fingers crossed . . .

On January 24th, 2008 at 9:37 pm Hattie said:

Me too, I’m in WA, and I’m going to the post office tomorrow! Just in case…

On January 24th, 2008 at 10:34 pm RaeDean said:

WA here too. Wonder if the kits were shipped in priority bags or boxes for returning members. The bags fit in my locking box out on the main road but the boxes don’t. The mail truck can’t make it up our lane without getting stuck since the last wash-out, so she usually calls from her cell phone with a “meet me at the bottom of the hill if you want your yarn today message.”

Everyone was talking about mailbox cozy covers, but I’m thinking about knitting a well deserved hat for my mail lady. We live 2/10ths of a mile off the main road, and up a steep hill. We really appreciate her, and miss her on her days off.

Happy knitting everyone. Glad to see all the familiar names back for another year, and to the newbies - WELCOME- and hope you enjoy the great yarn and the rockin socks as much as I do.
The character of the club is an added bonus.
RaeDean

On January 24th, 2008 at 11:41 pm Kathie said:

The post office must have mine also! Not here yet in St. Helens!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:07 am Diane Schnebli said:

another one here waiting in australia……

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:49 am Laurie said:

New to the sock club…salivating and feeling like a kid on Christmas Eve…I don’t know if I can wait this long!!!!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 5:27 am Tina said:

Hey RaeDean If you did not order a binder they went out in the usual Priority bags, if you did order a binder it went out in a box. All of them went out within a 48 hour period.

The knitted mailbox cozies could be put on the mailboxes when the shipment is expected, it alerts the postal carrier that there is a “excited” sock knitter waiting ever so patiently.:)

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:29 am Pam Kanthor said:

RaeDean, Instead of a hat how about giving the mail lady a pair of socks?

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:41 am RaeDean said:

She got socks at Christmas.

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:47 am Cecelia Braun said:

I can’t WAIT! I saw a spoiler on the color… and let just say I CAN’T WAIT!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 7:20 am Dominick Sciusco said:

Darn thoes west-coasters…. Everytime I hear a truck pass the house, I’ve been running to the door. Nada so far… I hope it gets here before the weekend.

On January 25th, 2008 at 7:22 am RaeDean said:

Hey Tina, I didn’t order a new binder this year, so guess mine will be in the bag. yeah! I got the whole mailbox cozy thing but my mail lady knows all about my yarn club thing and she understands that I have a yarning (get it?) and she enables me quite well. However or whenever my shipment gets here, I’ll be ready, and my needles will be a humming. There is always room for more Blue Moon here at GooseHollow. It’s colder than _______ outside, but it’s warm and toasty in here, just the perfect environment for that yummy yarn. Have a great weekend. RD

On January 25th, 2008 at 7:29 am Carole Ogram said:

Mine arrived in New Jersey today. Gorgeous!! I just cast on Salish Sea, but these are next.

On January 25th, 2008 at 8:04 am Chrissie said:

Mine’s here in Kentucky today!!! I’m beyond thrilled with the color…it’s amazing. The pattern is beautiful, too. I can’t wait to start these.

On January 25th, 2008 at 8:24 am Jocelyn said:

I’m in CA, still waiting patiently. Maybe today? My mailman already thinks I’m nuts, I’m sure he won’t be surprised to find me standing in the rain, staring intently down the driveway when he arrives…Maybe I should move to OR.

On January 25th, 2008 at 8:36 am Felicia Ryan said:

Oh, my! I’m in PA - didn’t even know the mail had came yet. And didn’t expect my package yet. Guess what was waiting on my porch?

Now to go drool over every thing.

On January 25th, 2008 at 8:36 am Cricket said:

Well, if it’s hit New Jersey, maybe those of us in New England will get lucky today or tomorrow…? I’m in NH, two hours north of Boston. My husband and I are supposed to go away today to Maine for the weekend— do you think he’ll understand if I tell him I want to stay home by the mailbox? Hmm…!

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:02 am Trish T said:

ohhhhh… I can’t even find a spoiler. Have any Canadians had their shipments arrive yet? I am in Alberta and excited as I can be…

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:15 am Nicole said:

Mine just arrived in West Chester, Ohio!Oh my gosh it is gourgeous!I can’t wait to cast on

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:30 am Diane said:

I’m in Central Florida and Mr. Mailman just brought it to the door! I’m an RSC virgin! Diane

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:32 am Regina said:

Oh my gosh….Ohio, New Jersey, PA…so close and yet not here!!! I am in Virginia, maybe there is still time today!

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:53 am Laurie said:

I’m back to reading who has the yarn…like that will speed up the mail….I’m curious too about whether any packages have crossed over to Canada…I’m in Halifax.

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:56 am Cecelia Braun said:

YARN. WANT IT NOW!

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:56 am CurlyBrunette said:

I read above that it arrived in NJ so I thought that it was here in CT. I went out to check my mail and (boo-hoo) its not here! I have a feeling that it will be here tomorrow. I just have an itch to cast on for something today!

On January 25th, 2008 at 10:02 am Sid said:

I’m in DC and nothing but junk mail here today. I’m hoping we have one of those weird days where we get the mail multiple times, it does happen sometimes!

On January 25th, 2008 at 10:04 am LauraVeevers said:

TO FELLOW CANADIANS…
Don’t you know that there is a ton of knitters that are Custom Officers? That is the only reason I can think of as to why its slow to cross the border. Our yarn is being fondled….so the answer is this Vancouver BC knitter has not received, so its sitting at the Peace Arch Border Crossing being fondled….

On January 25th, 2008 at 10:06 am Amanda said:

I’m in the DC area like Sid, but I can’t check my mail until after work. I’m not optimistic, but - you never know.

SQUEEEE!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 10:18 am Angelia said:

I’m having an incredibly bad day…STR yarn would help that!

On January 25th, 2008 at 10:42 am Twinkerbell said:

The anticipation is killing me…I can hardly wait! Has anybody from Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, etc. gotten their packages yet?

On January 25th, 2008 at 10:58 am Lise said:

Woohoo! Another Portland arrival! This newbie is psyched! The yarn is beautiful and the dyers notes are really interesting. The baby is sleeping and it’s time to go cast on…

On January 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am Barbara said:

Mine was in the mail today…hip hip hooray! I cast them on two at a time on a long circ and have knit over an inch so far. Whahoo.

On January 25th, 2008 at 11:21 am Barb said:

I got mine in CT and it is gorgeous. I can’t wait to start this pair. I am knitting each pattern this year. I don’t know why I have a fear of using the sock club yarn. I know that there is more, so this year I am knitting each pattern. Right after I finish the socks on the needles these are going on.

Happy knitting…..

On January 25th, 2008 at 11:23 am Patti said:

I came home for lunch today. Boy am I glad I did. Once again you ladies at BMFA have put together an awesome kit. A little bit of sunshine on a cold dreary day!

On January 25th, 2008 at 11:26 am Diane V Carlson said:

Boy, are we knitters an impatient group or what? I’m in Los Gatos CA near San Jose and haven’t received mine yet - hopefully it will be there when I get home today and I can hardly stand the suspense (I’m a newbie so really excited to see what is included in a shipment) However I have 3 WIP for a new grandbaby that is due any day so can’t cast on until I finish those. So why am I so impatient - just because.

On January 25th, 2008 at 11:49 am Amy Boatright said:

yippee! I’m a newbie and my first long-awaited package was on my doorstep in Denver today. I love the emergency yarn…a definite essential.

On January 25th, 2008 at 11:54 am Beth Goza said:

Seattle-ite here. I think I’m starting to feel a little under the weather… maybe I should go home and “rest” on the couch until the post arrives Can’t wait to see what’s in the box (my first year, so I ordered a binder)!

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:00 pm Naomi said:

You guys are killing me! West Coast, East Coast…some have it, some don’t. I’m in Seattle and the mail usually doesn’t get delivered until after 3pm. I hope there is something for me when I go out to get my mail!

For those of you that have it…enjoy!

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:05 pm Nadine Blair said:

The suspense is killing me. I live across the river from Portland Or and 3 blocks from my post office–but——the mail doesn’t get here until after 4pm-close to the last stop before the end of the delivery day. BooHoo—-I could go downstairs to Starbucks and sip a latte while looking out the window for the mail truck. alas life is really tough sometimes.

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:09 pm Seapixie said:

Our mail is so slack, I’m in WA and I’m almost always one of the last ones to get the package. I have company coming this weekend so I DON’T want it and it’s probably up there waiting for me. Sigh… back to cleaning the house and not checking the mailbox.

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:11 pm Cabledguy said:

Just got the shipment today. Great colors, although definitely not my colors. That’s alright though, my wife will love her new pair of socks. I wanted to get into last years club, but found out about it too late to join, I’m looking forward to see what this year brings.

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:33 pm Lisa said:

Tina-

Are we checking the backs of our labels this year? No box here yet, but I girl likes to do some guessing before hers arrives……

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:33 pm Karen Sobel said:

Am here in CT - still waiting - can only hope it arrives as a separate package from the rest of the mail as it clearly didn’t come with the regular mail. There is always tomorrow

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:35 pm Naomi said:

I spoke too soon. My mail carrier just rang my doorbell. Yay! A package with my installment.

As soon as I submit my comment….off to wind the yarn!

OOOHHHH! Happy weekend ahead! THANKS BMFA!

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:49 pm Sue said:

Touchdown in KY!
Tina and BMFA, Sockateers, and Scappoose postal crew- Thanks for the super fast delivery!
S’wonderful.

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:54 pm Amanda said:

It’s here!! Received today in Southern MD. I’ll admit, I cheated and looked at a spoiler this afternoon - my initial thought then was that I wasn’t sure I’d like it. The color is one that I’m really picky about the shade of…but then I opened the package, and…

*gasp*!

It’s much more beautiful than the picture I saw, and I think I’m going to love knitting the pattern, too.

As soon as I finish the pair of Solstice Slip I’m working on, LOL!

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:54 pm Carol said:

The shipment is in Alexandria VA. And I love love the colors (so excited about the colors that I had to post immediately and haven’t even looked at the pattern yet!)

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:57 pm Amy said:

Touchdown in upstate NY as well. Stunning work, ladies!! I really love the colors & pattern combination. These are definitely next in queue, to be cast on just as soon as I finish the Salish Sea socks.

Thank you!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 12:59 pm Shannan said:

Mine arrived (in Maryland) today, too. I love the color and the pattern!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:00 pm Monet said:

My son called and mine is in Williamsburg, VA!!! I can’t wait to go home and open up my package. I’m sure that it is just as wonderful as the ones from last year. This is my 2nd year in the club and after my first installment last year I was ready to sign up for this one. I just have to be a part of it…it’s like…AIR!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:05 pm Sock Junkie said:

The Yarn has landed in good ole Memphis, TN. Looks like a sleet/ freezing rain kind of week-end. Bet you cant guess what I’m doing!! The colors are just what we freezy Memphians need.
Gotta Go!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:05 pm Lisa White said:

The yarn has made it to Pittsburgh! I think I startled my poor mailman — I heard the rustle of a package and bolted to the door. I love the yarn — it is wonderful. Time to swift!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:36 pm Mary said:

I’m on the East Coast (western MA) and I got mine today. I love it!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:36 pm Chaya Mushka Davey said:

HEY, KNITTERS!!! Edmonds, WA here!!! We (myself, my mom and neighbor) just got our delivery!!! My mom ran out in 29 degree sunshine to meet the postman and grabbed it from his hands!!!! WE just couldn’t wait any longer WOWZA!!! WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!! GREAT YARN, pattern and EXTRAS!!!!! LOVE the binder…. thank you very much BMFA!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:40 pm Deb said:

I’m just barely a couple of miles east of Edmonds in WA and i just got my delivery too ! Yarn, binder and more! WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW! Scrumptious colors and worth the wait. What a fabulous way to end the work week!

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:42 pm Regina said:

Maryland!?!?!? You are just across the river from me! Alexandria!?!?!? Only 40 minutes from me in Leesburg!! Why is our mail always so slow out here….I could DRIVE down there and get it….oh, well, maybe tomorrow…

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:48 pm Fara Sanchez said:

I live in NJ too but think my mailman forgot our mail today, darn, well there is always tomorrow, enjoy and can’t wait to see everyone’s socks.

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm Otter said:

It’s here!!! It’s beautiful, they’re next in the queue after last summer’s grasshoppers (which aren’t quite finished).

On January 25th, 2008 at 1:55 pm Theo Rike said:

WOW. Thanks, Tina.

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:23 pm Suzane said:

Sigh. No yarn here in Indiana. Here’s hoping for tomorrow!

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:36 pm Marcela Hanford said:

Yarn in Central New York!Happy dancing, I love it!

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:38 pm Stephers said:

Nothing in today’s mail here in Newport, Rhode Island. Here’s hoping for tomorrow!

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:38 pm Jean said:

Still hankering for that first shipment here in Kalamazoo.

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:52 pm Liesl said:

Nothing here in Grand Rapids, Michigan yet either - I’m keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow, since I have 7 hours on an airplane on Monday that would be best used to cast on new rockin socks!

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:53 pm Debbie said:

another in new jersey and no yarn today. i can’t wait to get my mail tomorrow. hope it’s there.

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:54 pm Leslie Holeman said:

I am a newbie and think I sent my response to the wrong place–notorious sock knitters. I need to read more about this blog since I have never blogged before. I am in Vancouver WA (Hazel Dell) received mine today.! I’m off to wind the skein and knit my swatch.

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:56 pm knitter@mac.com said:

Arrived in Yuma, Arizona!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 2:56 pm Patty said:

Delivered to Denver! Very pretty colors, going to roll it up and cast on tonight. Amy where in Denver do you live, I live in the Applewood area of Lakewood.

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:00 pm Gwen Field said:

I had the worst day in the whole world and I came home and it was sitting on my doorstep. It made my day.

Arrived in northern, Virginia.

Gwen

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:06 pm Frieda Zuerner said:

None in Texas. Maybe tomorrow.

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:08 pm Melisa Berry said:

Didn’t get mine today although I read someone farther north in FL than me got theirs! So maybe tomorrow… of course, I’m not working tomorrow and thats where the package is headed! Guess I’ll have to wait until Monday… of course, there are still many many WIPs to finish before I *should* cast on… but if its as awesome as I’m anticipating, the other projects may have to wait!

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:09 pm Nancy Leong said:

WooHoo! Arrival in Salem, Oregon; can’t wait to cast on!

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:14 pm Tanya Murphy said:

cool, i may be right behind ou then as i am just in wa state…oh pleaswe~ sorry, doped up from surgery yeaterday. must stop typing!enjoy! i can’t wait as this is my first year as well, missed last year!

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:16 pm Margaret Johnson said:

Now I never expected I would get excited about belonging to a Sock Club–I’m a newbie–but I am and the yarn is wonderful and the pattern will be fun to knit. I’m just down the road in Salem.

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:18 pm Amy said:

Vancouver, WA chiming in too! I absolutely love the colorway-it is as Tina read my mind! Going to wind and swatch this weekend! This is gonna be a great year!

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:35 pm Gretchen said:

Nothing here in Wisconsin yet. I am bereft. I hardly ever get packages on Saturday, so it’ll probably be Monday. I’m pouting. Okay, maybe I stamped my foot a little…

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:43 pm Jill Packard said:

Nothing here in Los Angeles yet. Need something bright and cheery to chase the rain away!

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:51 pm Kathryn Chieffe said:

Another Pittsburgh arrival! What a wonderful way to end the week and START the weekend!! Plan change! Must shift gears and jump in…..

On January 25th, 2008 at 3:56 pm Stacie said:

Another Arizona package received! This is my first year, I’m so excited…and the yarn was just beautiful!

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:00 pm Linda Schaefer said:

Touchdown, NE Wisconsin. Yay!!!!! Gorgeous color, intriguing pattern - I’m excited!

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:07 pm Debra Durkee said:

My sweetie just called me here at work and mine is waiting for me!!! (CA)

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:09 pm Kati said:

Yeah!!! Package arrived in Western NY today. I’m a sock club newbie and am so excited. The colors are right up my alley and I’m enjoying all the info and goodies taht came along. I can’t wait to get started.

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:23 pm Annette Lemmons said:

Got mine here in Aloha OR. I had to wait until I got home from work Good thing I can leave early It is so gorgeous! I had to read everything right away! This is my first year in the club, I only started knitting in April of ‘07.

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:28 pm Angela Aragon-Henslee said:

Got mine here in Hillsboro, OR. The mail was late and I was about to give up hope for today. But made one last trip down the block to the mailboxes and there it was!!! Happy weekend for me!

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:40 pm Marcy aka knittinggolfer said:

Oh yeah uhuh oh yeah uhuh!! *insert little dance, sort of like a Pats touchdown dance* Struck gold today Tina! i remain in awe of your colorful ways! you rock…and those bm elves are unbelievable! you guys are fast! What is MOOSE MUNCH though? Will it help me knit faster????

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:43 pm Liz said:

Very sad here in SC. Been reading all the arrivals and got breathless with excitement!! You go guys and all enjoy! Got home and saw a package on the table and almost passed out - dumb checks I had reordered! The weatherman is threatening “light flurries” for us. Better not mess with the mailman!! Tomorrow, tomorrow….!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:44 pm Suze said:

I am home from work sick today and mine arrived (Oroville, CA) this morning. I was so thrilled with the color and pattern I got out of bed, wound a ball, did my gauge swatch, cast on and knit the cuff ribbing already. This year I’m striving to start every sock when it arrives. Hope I’m not home sick every time, though! On to the leg…

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:45 pm KaarenB said:

Got mine in Portland, Oregon around noon today. I am very, very pleased with the whole package. It was worth the wait. All two days of it.

Thank you BMFA.

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:45 pm KateM said:

Mine came! I’ve read the dyers notes and looked everything over. The blank charts are very neat; will there more of we fill them up? I really love the emergency keychain. (I think that was what put me over the edge, after a month and a half of dithering. You guys could totally sell those for your regular colors too.)

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:46 pm Suze said:

MMmmmmmmmmmm. Moose Munch. Popcorn, chocolate, caramel, nuts. Sticky finger for knitting, though.

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:53 pm Leslie Marken said:

It’s here and I am in Southern California! It’s beautiful and I can’t wait to get started. I might just have to leave the poor little socks I had just started on the needles for awhile!

On January 25th, 2008 at 4:58 pm Deb Accuardi said:

I received mine in Portland, Or today! I love the colors! Exactly the colorway I’ve been wanting to work with. And the pattern is great too. I’ll be starting this weekend!

On January 25th, 2008 at 5:10 pm Kristina said:

I got it today in Colorado! I really love it and I especially love the pattern… I can see the pattern becoming addicting like the monkey socks (by Cookie A) were for me.

On January 25th, 2008 at 5:10 pm Trista Davis said:

This my first ever club package. I thought of some spy show from TV history while I was opening the plain sealed paper packet-”your mission, should you choose to accept it…” went through my head! It of course contained the pattern, dyer notes and sock camp info. Everything is delightful, and I plan to start just as soon as I finish the 2 pairs I currently have on the needles- but they are close to done!! How many of us are there in this year’s club?

On January 25th, 2008 at 5:11 pm Maryse said:

i’m in central mass and i received it today too. lovely.

On January 25th, 2008 at 5:16 pm Amy said:

Hey- has anyone read the inside of your skein label? Mine has a little extra word-how about yours? Betcha they’re not all the same! Shall we compare notes? Maybe in the SPOILAGE section of the Blog . . . . . 8>)

On January 25th, 2008 at 5:37 pm Sara said:

Here in Boston. Beautiful colors. Can’t wait to start. If anyone is interested, Llamalady on Ravelry has already cast on and has something to show on her stash page

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:06 pm knit chick said:

It made it through the bitter cold to my mailbox in Chicago. Love the colors. Until I decide on a pattern, the skein shall be put to use as insulation during this winter!

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:13 pm Rebecca said:

got it here in NYC - it’s delicious.

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:24 pm Theresa Spink said:

I got mine today in WA and I love the colors and the patterns can not wait to start.

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:27 pm Laurie said:

Mine is here too, in Longview, WA. This is my first shipment and I am super-excited!

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:35 pm Rosa said:

Woohoo…I got mine today too (northern va)! This is my first year and I am hooked so far! I know I will be taking my skein with me to work tomorrow! lol

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:44 pm Jenny said:

I got mine in Milwaukee - yay! I’m not the last one in North America this time!

Do I have to finish December’s socks first? Because they’re the only one from last year that I haven’t finished yet.

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:49 pm Teresa in OK said:

WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

NOTHING IN OKLAHOMA

On January 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm Kamilah said:

My yarn arrived in AZ today!!
So beautiful!

On January 25th, 2008 at 7:10 pm Michelle Rhodes-Gloor said:

Touch down in Chico, Ca. What beautiful colors!!! The pattern also looks like fun. I’ve already cast on.

On January 25th, 2008 at 7:33 pm Tammie said:

What about Eugene, Oregon?? Anyone yet??? Not me, I’m hopping for Sat, I have Monday off : )

On January 25th, 2008 at 7:57 pm Beth Goza said:

Happy in Seattle! I’m hoping I’m skilled enough to tackle the pattern - because it’s really stunning - thanks BMFA gang!

On January 25th, 2008 at 7:59 pm Yodagirl said:

Seattle, WA is confirmed - and the yarn is even in my favorite colors!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:00 pm Suzanne Beckley said:

Friday 1/25 - waiting for me when I got home from work. I’m so happy!!!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 9:21 pm Hope Cooner said:

I got mine today in AZ. I love, love, LOVE it!!!!

On January 25th, 2008 at 10:43 pm patw said:

I got mine today in Sacramento CA It actually made me forget about all the wet wet rain we are having - - the color just warmed me up so nice an cozy can’t wait to cast on - - wheres my swift -

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:40 am Ute said:

*gnag* the postmen is away without leaving a package. Now I have to wait too.

And I am here again! :o) It is my second club year, because itis a wonderfull experience and the yarn is a very special thing for me.

One question: Are spoilers in the own blogs allowed and is a hint to that spoiler allowed. By the way, I love peeking :o)))

Ute

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:43 am Leslie said:

I got mine today (well, technically it was yesterday, since it is now 1:20am in the morning!) and I LOVE this kit! I still love my Salish Sea kit from last shipment, but I believe this one is getting kicked ahead of it. More because I think Cat’s pattern will require a bit more “think” time and I want to get these done!

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:31 am Margaret Marquis said:

Mine arrived yesterday! (Richmond VA) It’s beautiful as always. Thanks BMFA ladies. Half a sock to finish and then I can cast on. Oh why don’t I just buy another set of addi ones?

Leslie, Cat’s pattern doesn’t require any real think time - once you get going it makes up real quick (quicker than other patterns from last year). Watch the YouTube demo on the cast on which breaks it down in simple to follow/easy to get directions and you are off.

On January 26th, 2008 at 6:07 am Allison Henning said:

here in Florida, Love the color, it is my favorite color also and looking around the house I may be starting to do the same thing to my kids!

On January 26th, 2008 at 6:28 am Julie said:

Oooooh- I am in a small town in VA and the mail has already come for today and NOTHING! Sometimes the mail takes longer to get here for some reason! I am jealous of all of you and waiting, waiting until Monday…

On January 26th, 2008 at 7:03 am Deb Leary said:

My package arrived in Rochester NY yesterday. I am stunned given the recent unreliable mail service here. It’s wonderful! I really appreciate the record sheets and the encouragement to check gauge - it’s one of my weaknesses - I’m way too anxious to see results!
Urbangrandma

On January 26th, 2008 at 7:08 am Christine Moore said:

I got mine yesterday. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color. Very cool.

On January 26th, 2008 at 7:50 am Julibeth Corwin said:

Hi all, arrived yesterday here in Rhinebeck,NY. I ran into my postman on the walk to the bus stop, he said, “I have one of those package you get so excited about. What is it?” Love the color and the pattern. Nice way to kick off the new year and inspire the knitting.Enjoy!

On January 26th, 2008 at 8:10 am Patricia Anne Campbell said:

How perfect that it arrived (So. Calif.) on a Friday - in time for the weekend! Beautiful, and the goodies are so much fun. It’s amazing how excited everyone is. So glad I was able to join.

On January 26th, 2008 at 8:12 am Knitter Kitter said:

Mine arrived in Central New York this morning!! The only bad thing was that my husband got to the mailbox before I did, so I got the “What’s this Rockin’ Sock Club Thing?” I politely blew him off and dove right in I’m so excited since this is my first year also. I too felt like a secret agent when I was opening the unmarked packet inside LOL My husband just didn’t find it as humorous. Oh well… Anyway, both the yarn and the pattern are beautiful and I can’t wait to dive in!

On January 26th, 2008 at 8:28 am Eileen said:

Mine got here yesterday! I’m in Vancouver WA. I told myself I needed to finish one of the 2 pairs of socks I have on the needles before I cast on, so I better get busy!

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:03 am Melissa Gaul said:

I got mine yesterday, and there was another yarn order in the same mail that was almost the same color! So much XXXXX yarn (color redacted).

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:18 am Phoebe said:

Got mine last night when I got home. New York City. Thanks, Tina and the USPS! Sorry to the Canadians. When I lived in Toronto, it routinely took 2 weeks for a letter to make it to my door from California. And trust me, no customs agents were fondling those letters!

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:32 am Vicki said:

I am in Southeast Massachusetts and my package arrived today. What beautiful yarn and a great pattern!!! Time to go cast on. LOL!!! Thanks BMFA ladies

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am CurlyBrunette said:

Its here in Southwestern CT!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous colorway!!! I love it! Thanks BM ladies and Tina for all your hard work.

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:55 am Rachel said:

I received mine today, I’m in VT.
Really GORGEOUS!!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:57 am Sid said:

I got mine in NW DC today! I was feeling left out as I saw all the other DC Metro area people getting their packages. I think I’m going to wait till the 1st of February to cast on my socks, since it’s a “new heel” and will qualify for the February Sockdown Challenge in the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry. Anyone else going to do this?

On January 26th, 2008 at 10:29 am Julie said:

Just got it - binder and all! I love the color. Can’t wait to get started.

On January 26th, 2008 at 10:41 am Beth said:

Continuing the DC area trend, mine arrived in N. VA today. Now to read…

On January 26th, 2008 at 10:46 am Marilyn Wichnovitz said:

I’m in Central NJ and it just arrived. This is my first year, tho I am not new to STR. Love the color. Can’t wait to cast on. Binder is great.

On January 26th, 2008 at 10:57 am Vera said:

another happy central jerseyan with my first STR shipment evah. i lurves it! i think the colors are gorgeous

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:00 am Stephers said:

It’s here today in Rhode Island! Wooohooo! So happy. This is my 1st year as a member and I’m excited to get started knitting it up. Love the color!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:03 am Jeanne Michael said:

Yahoo from the Sierra Foothills in California… just finishing the last socks of 2007 today, so will get to enjoy the firey goodness of these extremely HOT socks within the week!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:06 am purplechick said:

It arrived in Brooklyn on Friday 1/25! Yay! Hoping to cast on today.

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:06 am Joann Erfer said:

Got my pkg on Thursday, 1/24. It was exciting. Am now knitting something that looks totally unlike the picture. Guess I’ll have to frog and try again. I’m a newby so I hope this post reveals nada.

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:10 am MegT said:

It arrived today. I must say this. The colorway in person is much more enticing than it was on the spoiler that I saw on Ravelry. I can’t wait to start.

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:14 am Anne Roza said:

Well add my name to the list! It’s made it to Tennessee! Will start later this evening!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am Amber said:

It’s here and it’s GORGEOUS!!!!!! Oh, my goodness. I love dragons and I love STR. What could be more perfect?

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:20 am Marga said:

Upstate NY, got mine today, and as a first timer I am especially excited (love the binder)!!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:25 am Jill--starstruckcat said:

Yay– my package arrived in Indianapolis today! We got back from running some errands right after lunch, and as we were pulling into the drive, I noticed a box leaned up against the front door, and I JUST KNEW it was *THE* box. The husbeast was pulling into the drive WAY TOO SLOWLY, so I screamed “STOP THE CAR!”, jumped out, grabbed the box, ran into house, and ripped into it. This isn’t only my first Club shipment, it’s my first STR. I’m feeling like a lucky lucky girl because I love the pattern, and it’s my favorite color. Thanks, ladies.

Looking forward to seeing everybody’s beautiful socks!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:32 am Carol said:

YAY Its here in CNY!!! I got it today… I am so excited, and so glad I got the binder - as a frosh it makes me so happy to have an place to put all my special str stuff!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:37 am Sara Bench said:

Mine came yesterday and I love the color and color NAME. It’s so me. I’m sure these will be fun to do but I can see where I’ll be one of the last to finish.

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:53 am Mary Willard said:

I got mine today. This is my first time in the Sock Club!! How fun to get presents in the mail!! I love the colors! And I can’t wait to cast on the sock!!

PS: Props to my husband for taking the hint and getting The Sock Club for me for Christmas!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:54 am Jennifer Greenlee said:

Got mine today (Little Elm, Texas)! I was at the Mall and my husband called to tell me I got the box I was waiting for. I couldn’t get out of the Mall fast enough!

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:56 am Sue Corkill said:

Whee!!! I can join all the other happy sock knitters.
Checking in from Nebraska where the snow is melting and the postman delivered the box today. First timer here; so enjoying all the enthusiasm shown by everyone. Red is my ‘power’ color, so these socks are sure to become favs.

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:14 pm Lydia said:

I just got my package! So cool!

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:16 pm Amy M Filak said:

I got mine today! I’m in Indiana! My husband did a little dance for me with the package. I’m so excited. I’m running to my friends house to wind it up tonight.

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:22 pm Twitchy Knitter said:

My oh-so-lovely package arrived here in south Mississippi today! My husband was even excited for me!

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:30 pm Nartian said:

It’s in the SF Bay Area! Tapmouse/Leslie got hers yesterday in SF and I just got mine today across the Bay from her.

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:33 pm Kelly Nowicki said:

Got mine in Tampa, FL today! I love the colors! So gorgeous! It’s my first time in the club, but I have been buying STR yarn for about a year now!

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:34 pm Jen said:

I got my package this afternoon in Tucson, AZ — lingered over lunch reading the Dyer’s notes and then organizing my notebook. I might not get to knitting this for a little while but it’s really lovely and I love Tina’s musing on the color, **********! A really nice kit. Thank you! (BTW, I am Smaug!!! — which is great, actually, as Smaug and Puff are the only dragons I would have recognized!)

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:42 pm Janna said:

Got mine today, too, in Iowa City, IA!

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:45 pm Teresa in OK said:

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!

Just gorgeous colorway!
Love all the “extras” too!

This is my first year and probably won’t be my last!!

WHEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks BMFA for doing a great job!
I am greatly impressed!
What a value for my well-earned money
and a pleasure for my eyes and heart!!

….Teresa in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:48 pm slightlyofftopic said:

I got mine today in So. Cal. - what a pretty colorway! I don’t know who had more fun, me while opening the package or my husband while watching me open the package (the membership was a Christmas present from him) with appropriate ooohing / ahhhing.

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:50 pm Shawneen S said:

Our mail service is pathetic! I live 100 miles from Denver and I’m still waiting! Wah! I should have expected this…I try to never pay for Priority Mail ’cause it’s just a waste of money. Thanks for letting me vent…feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Should I peek at the spoilers or not??

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:56 pm Jessica said:

I got mine yesterday and have started my first sock! Kennewick, WA

On January 26th, 2008 at 12:57 pm Marga Mueller said:

I got my package today Jan. 24th. I love it… Love it……..

I live in Boerne, Texas

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:08 pm Mary L Davis said:

I goy my package today too. I’m so excited about it. It’s beautiful. I’m in Indianapolis, IN.

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:14 pm Patricia Dixon said:

Whoopee!! Just what I needed Sunshine and RSC package..
Love it, loveit..It is here in Texas..

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:18 pm Suzane said:

Wow, a few packages landing in Indy today. Hope it’s there for me when I get home (crossing fingers).

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:42 pm Elizabeth said:

Hi from Westfield, NJ…just got mine - opening it now - so exciting!

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:43 pm Melinda said:

Mine came today in a box with binder and yarn and cute cute extras and I am on the EAST COAST!!! WOO HOOO!!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:44 pm Hattie said:

Mine showed up today in northeast WA!!! I am so excited! Love the colors and can’t wait to knit it!

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:45 pm Regina said:

Another KY gal here. Got it Friday before we headed out of town. Sooo excited! This is my first year. I told the husband that he was gifting this to me for the Holidays. Poor man asked, “What the hell kind of gift is that?”. LOL He learned all too well how happy yarn in the mail can make a gal yesterday when the Goodies arrived!

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:47 pm Melissa Renfrey said:

Mine just arrived today- I am in Arizona. Tina- you have done it again! What a fabulous way to start RSC 2008. This is my second year in the club, and honestly, I become more and more in lurve with Rockin socks with each skein I receive. The color is just so beautiful. I should be finishing many other projects (including knitting and spinning) before starting these, but there is no way I can resist! Casting on now…

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:48 pm Mars said:

*squeee*

Mine has arrived. I’m so excited!

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:51 pm Jana said:

Wahoo! My first package!!! This is my first year in the RSC and I’m soooo glad I joined. What a wonderful Christmas gift to myself. Now we’ll see if I have the personal discipline to finish my other projects before casting on the dragon. (doubt it!) Glad to meet everyone too. Happy knitting

On January 26th, 2008 at 1:56 pm Penelope said:

Got mine! I have a sock to finish for my sister-in-law’s late holiday present which I casted on this morning, but I’m at least going to check gauge for this design today….I normally don’t wear a lot of red, but this design looks really beautiful.
YAY socks!

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:00 pm Ellgee said:

Arrival in Texas! What a gorgeous olorway. I think I may just have to eat it. Bwahahaha!

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pm Julie said:

Arrived in Vermont! I signed up for a sock class this month too, so my heels will look better. (At least I hope they will.)

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:08 pm Jennifer West said:

The kit has arrived here in Lousiana. Gorgeous!! Typical, I don’t have the size needles that the pattern calls for. One day I’ll have them all. Soon as I get them, I’m going to get started. Look forward to hearing about everyone’s progress.

Is anyone else in LA?

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:10 pm Keely Brelsford said:

Got mine today here in baltimore. The color is very cool and very outside the box for me. I love it! It was so exciting

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:12 pm Lisa Ide said:

Got mine today in Central Texas! And wow…I think I hyperventilated a little bit…*bg*

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:14 pm Lisa said:

just arrived in decatur, ga. it’s just gorgeous!

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:30 pm Zina M said:

Arrived in Blue Ash, Ohio today… very excited!

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:33 pm Sharon said:

MIne arrived today, I live near Poughkeepsie, NY. This is not a color that I would ever have picked if I saw it online, but it is just beautiful, I love it. The pattern looks really fun too. I will be starting as soon as I get the pair I’m currently working on off the needles! (Also STR yarn). I’m a newbe to the club, and I’m really glad I joined!

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:35 pm Kel said:

Here! In Hawai’i! And I am usually last! Preeeetttttty!

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:38 pm Kimberly said:

Still waiting in California….

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:44 pm Sarah Mccall said:

I got mine

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:45 pm Barb L said:

The red flag on our mailbox was up and beautiful yarn was waiting inside! I’m another newbie to the club and looking forward to a great year of sock knitting.

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:45 pm Kelly Smith said:

Arrived in Columbus Today! Yippee. I have been cravin’ for this color. Well done Team BMFA!

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:54 pm Julia Rodriguez said:

It here in CA. Trying to decide if I should shove my other projects aside.

On January 26th, 2008 at 2:54 pm Pam Kanthor said:

Mine came today too in the DFW area. I’m goming to have to start tomorrow, too much to do today.

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:07 pm Jayne Lalonde said:

I am so happy to report that I have received mine here in Groton, CT

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:20 pm Suzanne said:

Hi - Bakersfield, CA here, and no sock yarn yet. We must live in the boonies.

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:36 pm Karen Schwartz said:

Hooray for the Berkeley, CA post office. Mine came today. Great colors and great pattern. It will have to wait, though. I have too many things on the needles and I want to finish another pair of red socks I’m mostly done with before I start this red pair. Good thing Valentine’s day is coming.

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:37 pm Jennifer Beecher said:

Pleased to report that Ypsilanti, Michigan is officially rocking!

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:44 pm Karen Trown said:

Mine arrived today in Pleasanton, CA. The colors are lovely!

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:46 pm Regina said:

WoooHooo!!! I just got home and found mine sitting on the porch…here in Leesburg, Virginia. I am sooo happy because I leave for the west coast Monday morning and wouldn’t be back until Wednesday - I don’t know how I would have waited that long! It really is just beautiful. Probably not a color I would have picked off the rack myself and so this is EXACTLY what I had hoped to get out of the club (I tend to be ‘color-challenged’). I can’t wait to start working with it.

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:55 pm Shanna Bowman said:

Mine came in the mail today East Bend, NC. I was so excited I could not wait to get off of work and left early just so I could hurry home to see the yummy yarn.

On January 26th, 2008 at 3:56 pm Marcela said:

I looked out the window today and noticed that the mailman left the mailbox door open - and I could see the corner of a package hanging out. So, I promptly bundled my 18 month old and I up and rushed to grab the mail (it’s Michigan and colder than heck ). I love the color and I agree, not a color I would have picked myself, but it is beautiful beautiful beautiful. Can’t wait to cast on!

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:15 pm Twinkerbell said:

Woot! It made it finally! I’m so excited! Absolutely beautiful! I plan on starting tonight. It was so worth the wait! Yay!

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:22 pm Linda said:

I live just north of Seattle and got it today!
I love the bright colors for this gloomy dark cold part of the year. Cheers thing up a bit.
I’m new this year and so far I love it - the added extras inside and the reading info…very well put together.
Rock On in Snohomish, WA

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:23 pm Dorothy said:

I received mine today, just outside of Kansas City, MO!! How cool! And what an enthusiastic letter from Tina!

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:24 pm Crafty Cupcake said:

I got mine today, I’m in San Diego, CA . . . love the color of the skein, this is my first year in the club and I’m very excited!

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:25 pm Ann Valdez said:

Surf is flat and it is raining in So Calif- but who cares…my package arrived today!!! I love yarn, pattern, notebook. All so fun and well thought-out. Thank you, Tina!

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:35 pm Valerie said:

I received minetoday. LOVE!

On January 26th, 2008 at 4:49 pm Fara Sanchez said:

Received today in New Jersey, can’t wait to start,love the color, it is my favorite color, love the pattern and the yarn is outstanding,

On January 26th, 2008 at 5:05 pm KnittingSarah said:

Got mine yesterday. But Bleep-it if I didn’t promise myself I would finish a scarf I am working on for my hubby before I started the socks.

But I am absolutely drooling over the pretties!

On January 26th, 2008 at 5:34 pm Liesl said:

Mine arrived today in Grand Rapids, MI - yay! Love the color and the pattern - already cast on and diving right in.

On January 26th, 2008 at 5:39 pm Donna Finneran said:

ohhhhhhhhhhh got mine today in Maine. I swatched. Have to swatch again. So excited to get started, but travelling for work next week. ahhhhh! Want to knit. Have to pack..

On January 26th, 2008 at 5:47 pm Susan said:

Mine came this morning, in Vienna, VA (northern VA, outside Wash DC). My first time in any sock club, & my first STR! Love the extras/goodies, too!

On January 26th, 2008 at 5:54 pm Susan Billard said:

So California. It just arrived. There must be a sock or yarn person in the Post office!! I often get yarn and knitting mags late and “rumpled” Thank goodness your package is carefully sealed! Susan

On January 26th, 2008 at 6:10 pm Jane Douglass said:

Mine arrived today! I’m in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Love the color!!! It totally fits my “color mood” right now. Thanks!

On January 26th, 2008 at 6:16 pm KHM said:

DC representin’—the eagle has landed with all kinds of delightful extras to boot! What a great package!

On January 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm Dawn Thierry said:

Club yarn arrived in Cookeville, TN. Great to come home from work and find it waiting!!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm Tina said:

PHEW!

On January 26th, 2008 at 6:25 pm lavaknit said:

Sadness befalls the Central Valley of CA…now nothing until Tuesday. The rest of the US will have socks knit by then. Canada and the other continents, I feel your pain.

On January 26th, 2008 at 7:11 pm Heidi said:

Came in this morning’s mail to Massachusetts. Gorgeous colors. I have a long train trip (5 hours each way next week). Great Knitting Opportunity!!!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 7:29 pm Debbie said:

I’m here in southern new jersey…Igot mine today. Came home from my sons basketball game and it was on my porch. This is my first sock club. I can’t wait to get started. Love the color. I am going to knit them using the magic loop. This is new to me so I hope I can do this. LETS KNIT!!!!!!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 7:29 pm Sue said:

RSC rocks here in So Cal–wow, just beautiful! Colors right up my alley. Membership definitely has its privileges. Sign me a very happy newbie.

On January 26th, 2008 at 7:47 pm Ann Baker said:

I am so jealous!!!! I’m in Castle Rock, Colorado, and STILL NO BOX!!!!! I’m afraid I’ll barely be able to concentrate on work Monday. For that matter, until it shows up!!

On January 26th, 2008 at 8:11 pm MaryLee said:

Yay! I was so hoping for the socks to arrive today, and it did! I’m in West Covina, CA. I want to wait for my ball winder to arrive to wind it, but then I want to start gauging, what a dilemma.

On January 26th, 2008 at 8:18 pm Melissa B said:

Just got home to find that mine has arrived in DC. This is my first year in the club, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I LOVE it - can’t wait to start knitting!

On January 26th, 2008 at 8:33 pm Tammie said:

Nothing in Eugene,OR…. Hope the mail carrier knows this is important!! I”m a first time clubber!!!! I guess I’ll have to wait for Monday now….

On January 26th, 2008 at 8:42 pm Jo said:

Got mine today in TX! I’m in LUV with the colorway! Can’t wait to wind it, but it is really late now….sleep, then wind….then knit!

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:38 pm Meg said:

I’m in Moab Utah, and still no box. I even went to the mailbox at 11pm thinking that someone had forgotten to get the mail. C’est la vie, I’m hoping for Monday. Nothing like yarn in the mail to cheer a Monday up, I say.

On January 26th, 2008 at 9:46 pm Penny said:

Got mine today in Tulsa, and I love it. It was really a surprise today too! I was sure it would arrive today, and was stalking the mailbox. My 2 year old and I watched the mailman slowly drive down our street, and when he finally got to our house, he didn’t have a box!

He came back 15 minutes later as I was putting her down for her nap - he said he overlooked it and turned around to bring it back!

On January 26th, 2008 at 10:03 pm Ronni said:

Mine arrived in the SF bay area today. This color is sooo not something I’d have bought for myself or probably anyone I know for that matter, but intellectually it sure is pretty. I believe I’ll try knitting it up in the pattern designed for it. But I may end up giving the finished socks to a friend of mine instead of keeping them. Time will tell… Certainly today with all the rain knitting it seems very attractive.

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:08 pm Blog Mom Alice said:

Hey Tina! Look at how many members are active on the blog this year! We’re over 10% and climbing. Way to go gang! Keep those “it’s here” comments coming. Happy knitting, Alice

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:39 pm uppitypenny@gmail.com said:

It’s here! It arrived about 2 PM on the 26th, and I’ve been petting it and knitting ever since. Mine included the binder, so that may have slowed it up a little. My husband Rich wants some socks with this yarn, too. (His email ID is dancing dragon, and his mother raised her kids color coded…red is for Richard. How soon can I order some for him? He can’t have MINE…

On January 26th, 2008 at 11:42 pm uppitypenny@gmail.com said:

Almost forgot to mention! Inside my label is the little dragon stamp with the name Ramoth. As I remember it, Ramoth is the golden queen dragon in the first Anne McCaffrey Draonriders of Pern book…

On January 27th, 2008 at 12:17 am Tammy Nicolas said:

Alaskan arrival,,,,,,, Its here its here in Alaska!!!!
Love the color way and cant wait to get them finished, I casted them on tonight.

On January 27th, 2008 at 12:21 am Pauline said:

It’s here! Got it, in Cupertino, California! I love the pattern, yarn, and the extras. The package came around 3pm on the 26th but I wasn’t home. It was a nice surprise to see it when I got home!

On January 27th, 2008 at 12:57 am Catherine Dunford said:

Mine arrived yesterday. Quite the exciting delivery - and for once, I actually heard it when the mail carrier knocked to let me know he had a package for me!

Great stuff - So far I’ve only let myself open & read everything and wind the yarn. (I have a big project that I’m trying to move along.) The yarn looks even yummier in cake form than in its putup form.

It’s nice to be here!

On January 27th, 2008 at 12:59 am Catherine Dunford said:

p.s. I’m from San Francisco, Calif. My two knitting groups are Monday Night Knit at the SF LGBT Center’s Three Dollar Bill Cafe and Wed. night at my (almost) LYS: Stash Yarn+Inspiration in Berkeley.

On January 27th, 2008 at 2:44 am Suzane said:

I danced from the mailbox into the house yesterday. Gorgeous yarn, and I love the binder, and everything included in the package! Thank you so much! (from Indianapolis)

On January 27th, 2008 at 3:35 am Alison said:

I got mine yesterday in Clearwater, Florida. So excited about the color, the binder, the pattern, all the information included, just everything! It is all much more than I expected! Thank you!

On January 27th, 2008 at 3:36 am Laura said:

This is my first year with the club and my box came this morning. We have had a lot of packages in the past few days I didn’t realize it was THIS box until I opened it and promptly woke my husband up with excitement. (Who then of course got to go through the box with me - one of those perks of living in a small space )

I have to say I love the color and the justification for the color. I grew up in the SF Bay Area and Chinese New Year was one of my favorite times. While New Orleans has equally colorful, historical, and eventful (that by some strange twist of the calendar happen to be going on now - a.k.a. Mardi Gras) there is nothing like a little reminder of childhood/”home.”

On January 27th, 2008 at 4:46 am Karin said:

Received mine yesterday here in NC. It’s lovely. I recently gave a red sock yarn to a friend for xmas. I’m excited to get a new one.

On January 27th, 2008 at 5:07 am Kelly W Pratt said:

I received mine yesterday after a 11 hour day at work. I waited until all 5 children were asleep to open. This is my first year, I loved all the info and goodies. I did not get any info on “Sock Camp”? Did everyone else get camp info? I love the RED! For those who stated they don’t usually gravitate towards this color–keep the socks for yourself! We all need a kick your heels wild sock in our drawer! I am loving this gift to me/from me!! Grandville Michigan is rockin’ now!

On January 27th, 2008 at 5:26 am rconroyp99 said:

Mine touched down in NJ yesterday on my birthday! After reading posts on Friday, and knowing the the gifts that my husband ordered for me had arrived had been hidden, I thought that he had hidden my STR too. Turns out he didn’t, but the package did arrive before we had to head out for the day. So excited!! I’ve never knit socks before, but am enamored by the colors that BMFA produces. Can’t wait to cast on!

On January 27th, 2008 at 5:42 am Nadyne said:

Mine arrived yesterday in Northern Virginia and I love the color! This is my first year, my daughter gave it to me as a Christmas gift to keep me busy after I retire at the end of the month (Friday), but don’t think I can wait! Hope to start today.

On January 27th, 2008 at 6:52 am Lisa said:

My box of yarny love arrived in Minneapolis Sat afternoon. I opened it on the spot, reached in and grabbed the yarn. Mmmmm. Wow! Wonderful! Amazing! Despite the heatwave, I’m going to be socking at every available moment.

Please, if you’re an International Member, hollar when you receive your package-inquiring minds….

On January 27th, 2008 at 7:03 am Maria Margenot said:

It’s here and it’s fabulous! What a treat after a long business trip away.