We’re Back!!

61 Responses to “We’re Back!!”

On April 26th, 2008 at 12:03 pm IrishgirlieKnits said:

Well its taken me at least the week to recover from camp! I can only imagine how long it will take you and the Sockateers to recover!! It was an absolutely fantastic week and I thank you again for letting me be a part of it! Sock camp survivor buttons sound like a great idea! And I’m so glad the “list” is now up! I will wait patiently for the “list” t-shirt or sticker hehehehe!!

I miss everyone but the pictures are fantastic and I can’t wait til next year!!

On April 26th, 2008 at 2:42 pm Alice in the Heartland said:

Just remember we decided the snow was Stephanie’s fault not Tina’s and having just off loaded my DD at the airport I can now work on recovering from camp so I’m a week late even trying to get it back together. Nice having her home though. I know some of the campers are already plotting when they can get together during the coming year (like MS&W, Stitches MW, and Reinbeck) and I’m already thinking about what pre and post camp activities we might pursue next year. Enjoying the new additions to the stash, Alice

On April 26th, 2008 at 6:56 pm Meg said:

No amount of Harlot’s blogging or Chickenknittle’s talking about last year’s Camp could have prepared me for the feast that was 2008 Sock Camp. Holy cow! (Or should I say, holy monkey?)

It was weird, it was fun, it was fantastic, it was both exhausting and exhilarating, it was a great learning experience, it was ‘way too much and yet not enough! More! Want more!

Can’t wait until next year’s festivities!
- Meg

On April 26th, 2008 at 8:36 pm Tina said:

Meg that is the best description of it I have yet to see.

You nailed it!!

On April 27th, 2008 at 7:51 am Robin Cadmus said:

Thank you for sharing Sock Camp with us all. Almost as good as being there. Looking forward to being a camper next year
Robin………….

On April 27th, 2008 at 8:18 am Tan said:

Now, Tina, you know it’s all your fault, don’t you? (heh heh heh)

On April 27th, 2008 at 8:38 am Tina said:

I certainly do.

On April 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am Kathryn Chieffe said:

I wasn’t lucky enough to go — what fun that looks like!! Will you be sharing the mini sock monkey pattern? It is so absolutely adorable!! I’d love to give one a try myself….

On April 27th, 2008 at 6:47 pm Cathy-Cate said:

Must be my memory going, or maybe the “Ghost of Alice” cocktails, but I don’t remember ANYTHING we learned about that was Tina’s fault!

(Other than the names of the colorways, I guess; those are probably Tina’s fault! I think it’s hilarious that we have a KAL going on Ravelry to knit Monkey Poop socks! [Monkey socks in the Kaw Kaw camp colorway).

On April 27th, 2008 at 7:42 pm knitter@mac.com said:

This was the most fun that I remember having anytime in my adult life! Far exceeded my expectations. I feel like we were all part of something much bigger than just sock camp. It’s amazing that you can go somewhere remote with a bunch of people that you don’t know, from all walks of life, and connect with them. This was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much Tina and the Sockateers for making this such a great success. And the whole monkey experience, I can’t say enough about it! I am so glad that Friday was a giant S&B day, otherwise our monkeys would have been naked. Nothing quite so creative as a room full of knitters with time on their hands! Hats off to Blue Moon! When can I send my deposit for next year?

On April 27th, 2008 at 7:56 pm knitter@mac.com said:

Is there a link to the Ravelry KAL?

On April 27th, 2008 at 8:45 pm Cathy-Cate said:

Well, it’s just part of this lively thread here:
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/socks-that-rawk/136944/251-275
start reading at post 267 then onward & upward!
(or downward or whatever; you know what I mean!) Those who weren’t at camp, Raven Clan Monkeys were suggested too, as an alternative. We don’t want anyone to feel left out and lonely.

Not that I can cast on a single ‘nother thing yet, nope, nope.
Not till I finish some of what’s on the needles, including Leafling. But when I do, some Monkey Poop Socks are definitely in order.

On April 27th, 2008 at 9:43 pm Tina said:

I love the monkey poop socks, too funny. Certainly in line with my intentions for this colorway. Cookie will love it.

So I was thinking of putting the Kaw Kaw colorway up soon. Unless there is a problem with campers on this. It seems to me it is a way to include those that could not be there that is pretty easy and well easy.

let me know your thoughts

good night!

On April 28th, 2008 at 3:39 am Cathy-Cate said:

We’ll share! I feel guilty when people ask about the Kaw Kaw yarn, given the Rare Gems, mill ends, Kaw Kaw and Knitters without Borders, among other lovely fiberly things that just arrived Friday in a big box from Washington (Thanks ever so much, Lisa, for mailing them for me!).
So it’s totally up to you, Tina, but I think we should share some of the Camp Crows Feet love & spirit whenever you’re ready for the deluge.

And BTW, all, I’m going to be doing something special with one of my two Knitters Without Borders skeins, see my blog tomorrow for details….

On April 28th, 2008 at 6:21 am Marcy aka knittinggolfer said:

MUST have monkey poop!
NEED monky poop!
FEED ME!!!!!!
Please Tina!!!! wink!
New NSK behavior…monkey see, monkey do!

On April 28th, 2008 at 7:54 am Tina said:

Yeah, the monkey thing was just a given. How could it not be insanely wonderous. I remember when I told the sockateers that I wanted to make sock monkeys on Camp craft day. It only took a few seconds and the lights just went off. And then cockeyed ran with it. It is so very wonderful working with women whose brains are as over twisted as mine.

We will be putting the Funky Monkey pattern, kit, Kaw Kaw, and Knitters without Borders all up on Wednesday.

On April 28th, 2008 at 8:51 am Jack said:

Where are the photos of all the men?

On April 28th, 2008 at 9:19 am Marcy aka knittinggolfer said:

So Tina, does that make you the MIC, monkey in charge??!!!
thanks for sharing the Love!!

On April 28th, 2008 at 10:00 am Tina said:

I guess it does Marcy. A title I will happily wear.

Jack there was one dude, Steven. I will find some pics of him and post them.

On April 28th, 2008 at 11:31 am Alice in the Heartland said:

Tina, there were a lot of male monkeys but only one male knitter. Did you get pictures of all the anatomically correct monkeys? That’s a shot I’d like to see.

On April 28th, 2008 at 1:07 pm Sharon said:

PLEASE PLEASE WE NEED THE KAW-KAW SOCK PATTERN AND YARN.
WE ALSO NEED THE SOCK MONKEY PATTERN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE TINA…VERY SOON!!!!!!!

On April 28th, 2008 at 1:59 pm Tina said:

wednesday!! I am off to the photographer this afternoon and the then to the wed-dude.

I am not monkeying around on this !!

On April 28th, 2008 at 2:38 pm missmalice said:

I’m suffering post-camp blues! thanks for everything. Crazy lovely and hilarious. Can’t wait till the next one. Thanks Tina, Tammy, Etta Mae, Rosie, Hotflash & Cockeyed (have I missed any sockateers? I hope not!!) & all the counsellors. It was truly awesome.

And yay for Kaw-Kaw! I can’t wait to see all the monkey poo poo socks on the KAL.

On April 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm Nartian said:

I’m another one suffering post-Camp blues, mainly ’cause the laundry seems never ending and people at work are running around like chickens without their heads. But laundry & sucky work - NOT Tina’s fault.

All that fun? - totally Tina’s fault. Totally.

On April 28th, 2008 at 7:42 pm Marcy aka knittinggolfer said:

TINA TINA TINA TINA TINA

On April 28th, 2008 at 7:42 pm IrishgirlieKnits said:

Yay for Monkey KawKaw for everyone!! Tina you rock!! So, by putting it on the web, does that mean maybe, just maybe, it will be available in heavyweight….yippee!!! Of course, I’ll wait a bit before ordering it, just good to know its out there!

On April 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm Tina said:

Yes to the availability in other yarns. It will be “out there”. Just for you Carrie.

kaw,kaw,kaw,kaw,kaw,kaw,kaw

On April 28th, 2008 at 9:29 pm IrishgirlieKnits said:

I heart Tina!

On April 28th, 2008 at 10:25 pm Cathy-Cate said:

After everyone had had a chance to buy some Knitters Without Borders STR yarn at Camp, I picked up a second skein, and am about to give it away as one of several awesome prizes for a Blogiversary Raffle on my blog (I’m asking people to donate to Doctors without Borders, or Lou’s Knitters for Knockers team, or the House that Yarn Built). Each $5 donation earns a chance in the drawing May 12th! Sock Campers may not need another KWB skein or another signed copy of Steph’s book, but even they may want to check out the other prizes….

Take a peek here!
http://hitherandyarn.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/blogiversary-with-a-cause/

On April 29th, 2008 at 8:08 am Virginia G said:

I had such a good time. It’s like a very vivid dream and when I wake up I’ll have another fun filled knitting day - not more laundry or cleaning - just more knitting. I think Tina’s got some new names for a color, Not Tina’s Fault or It’s Tina’s Fault. Oh what colors would that be! Thanks to everyone for all the fun.

On April 29th, 2008 at 11:00 am Tina said:

right back at you Carrie. hey we need to start our support group when Debbi returns from Panama

On April 29th, 2008 at 12:09 pm Carole Ogram said:

missmalice, you forgot Sockateer Debra. (She was hiding behind the Rasta Monkey)

On April 29th, 2008 at 12:15 pm IrishgirlieKnits said:

Oh Tina…don’t you worry! I already found some things for our support group at cafepress.com! Hint….new yarn name… “Got guilt?” hehehehe

On April 29th, 2008 at 2:06 pm happystasher said:

Like others have said, sock camp is not for wimps! It took me a week and then some to recover - caught a cold - I was rundown from having an abundance of fun :o)

Thanks, Cathy-Cate for the promo of http://www.knittersforknockers.com!! We are soooooo close to our goal and I just know we can beat it.

I’m on for making Monkey Poop socks too but I will hold off casting on if I can until my Leaflings are done (1 done). And making big funky monkeys is or I hope is addicting because I’m going to attempt to make one for each of my nieces and nephews — that’s 9 monkeys!!!!!!!

On April 29th, 2008 at 6:11 pm JustJen said:

So far, I haven’t managed to get sick (thanks, Lou, for taking that on for me!) but DANG, making monkeys (and socks, and swatches) is a whole log funner than being back at work.

Miss you all, and oh! so glad there’s camp again next year!

All best,
JJ

On April 29th, 2008 at 6:20 pm JustJen said:

I forgot to mention that *I* thought Tina, the BMFA staff, and the Sockateers looked remarkably refreshed and alert at the Yarn Harlot event in Portland, a mere three days after Sock Camp ended.

IF they were faking it and were still dead on their feet, I’d like to know their secret. (If they weren’t faking it and were actually that alert and perky, I’d REALLY like to know their secret!)

On April 29th, 2008 at 7:23 pm Tina said:

Then it would not be a secret would it Jen?

You should have seen me the next day after 2 hours sleep.

NOT a pretty sight I assure you. My biggest secret is that

my boss is a bitch and I am a wee bit scared of her. Oh no,

here she comes. gotta go!

On April 29th, 2008 at 8:47 pm Tina said:

Perfect Carrie!! That was one of those magical moments when you look around and realize everyone is coming form almost the exact same place.

On April 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm IrishgirlieKnits said:

…coming from the exact same place and then we all end up at sock camp!! heaven!

On April 29th, 2008 at 9:47 pm Tina said:

too funny!

good night and sweet dreams!

On April 30th, 2008 at 6:57 am Tan said:

Hey, I’ve been checking the website every day for “Doctors,” “Kaw Kaw,” and “Eggplant.”

They are going to be there, right???!!!!

On April 30th, 2008 at 7:21 am Tina said:

Today, later today.

On April 30th, 2008 at 9:44 am Nartian said:

I see the RCSG (recovering C support group) was up last night.

Love the “Got Guilt” t-shirt idea! Love it.

On April 30th, 2008 at 9:55 am Deb said:

Are you posting them all under the Rocking Sock Club 2008 group or just available for all customers?! I am so afraid that because I’ll be out this afternoon, I’ll end up missing out on it because by the time I get back, everyone else will have beat me to the little monkey and the yarn!

On April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am Tina said:

Everything will be on the website for everyone.

On April 30th, 2008 at 2:10 pm missmalice said:

And yes Debra!!! Thanks Carole- i knew I was missing one!

Got Guilt - I LOVE that. Surely worthy of a colourway? Though I think Ghost of Alice would be darned cool too. Something wild and naughty. Maybe on a harley? Ciggie in one hand and martini glass in another. It seems she was quite the wild child.

On April 30th, 2008 at 4:23 pm Tan said:

Tina rocks! Tina rocks!
Tina! Tina!
Tina rocks!

On April 30th, 2008 at 4:28 pm Sharon said:

My heart can’t stand much more, Tina!!
Monkey Kaw Kaw, Monkey Kaw Kaw!!!!!!!!!!
Still today or is it delayed?

On April 30th, 2008 at 5:40 pm Tina said:

ok so web-dude is a wee bit twisted and I apologize.

He and I will be doing this until midnight and he says it will be up then which technically is still Wednesday. Nice huh??

And so what have I learned? To be a bit more specific time-wise. This one,sooo my fault!!

On April 30th, 2008 at 6:12 pm Sharon said:

Oh, Tina, don’t feel bad!!! If it can go wrong with computers etc……IT WILL! _ _ _ _ HAPPENS!!!
Thanks for letting us know. Now, to set my alarm……..

On April 30th, 2008 at 7:43 pm Tan said:

I, for one, was going to stay up knitting anyway. Sorry you have to stay up and futz with inhuman devices.

On April 30th, 2008 at 8:16 pm Tina said:

Oh no, we do not tell the MAC that it is not human.

On April 30th, 2008 at 10:26 pm Tan said:

I didn’t say it wasn’t human. I said it was inhuman!

On April 30th, 2008 at 10:49 pm Tina said:

ooops!!!

sorry for the lack of distinction at this point in time Tan!

On May 1st, 2008 at 12:30 am Tan said:

It’s OK; to err is human; to err really big and really fast it takes a computer.

On May 1st, 2008 at 12:50 am Tina said:

ok, I am off to bed. webdude still does not have it all up and there are pics and so on and so forth missing but I am going to pas out, sooo…..

Hang in there with me. please.

On May 1st, 2008 at 2:22 am Lindsay said:

I see the Inside Out and Knee High to a Grasshopper patterns are already up, so I’m happy as a clam:) I was waiting for those to go up before I placed another order so I can now sleep peacefully with the knowledge that I can spend,spend, spend tomorrow!

On May 1st, 2008 at 12:00 pm Knitter Kitter said:

Will “Eggplanted” be available on the site too?

On May 1st, 2008 at 1:58 pm Tina said:

yes!

On May 1st, 2008 at 5:50 pm Marcy aka knittinggolfer said:

Hey Tina, you just rest up and make more colors. we cant possibly use it all up by next week! We will try though! Someone once said, “always keep ‘em wanting more”.

On May 2nd, 2008 at 5:31 pm JustJen said:

(days later…) I’ve just survived four days of off-site training classes (dead butt!), have finished one Leafling, am half-way down the leg of the second (no orphan socks here, dangit!), and have more-or-less committed to monkey poop socks.

I would argue that that’s NUTHIN’ to getting stuff up on the web and May’s club packages out for a mere 2000-and-some [anxious|annoying|adoring] knitters.

You and your staff are still my heroes, Tina

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