Have sock will travel

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To Cornwall for a couple of days and then me Mammy and I are off to see the delights of Cardiff for the Bank Holiday weekend.

A 5 day weekend now why don't they come round more often?

Can't beat a sock as a travel project and if I don't pack anything else I should have a shiny new pair of socks to present to the other half for his birthday on Monday.

Thank you all for your lovely words about my little peg dolls - any suggestions for other literary country girls I should base the next one on? I have three more blank faces to illuminate.

Comments

Kai said…
Yay for travelling socks! :D

Hope you have a fabulous break with your Mum.

Also, how about Scarlette O'Hara? Or Elizabeth Bennet? Two different extremes, but two very strong females. :)
29 April 2008 at 18:39:00 BST
florencemary said…
Have a lovely time with mumsie! Looking forward to seeing the finished socks...

How about Tess (of the D'Urbervilles)? A feisty lass, but with a sorry tale to tell - perhaps in her happier moments with Angel? (Thomas Hardy is one of my fave authors of all time).
29 April 2008 at 18:55:00 BST
Marianne said…
That's some Very lovely green yarn you're knitting socks with.

Have a Fabulous holiday!
Hee.. yes, Scarlett and Tess!
29 April 2008 at 19:58:00 BST
raining sheep said…
Have a great time on your mini-getaway...I love the amazing green yarn of your sock. Socks truly are the most portable project.
29 April 2008 at 20:21:00 BST
Terrie D. (StarSpry) said…
Enjoy your loooooong weekend! Those socks are going to look great :)
29 April 2008 at 20:34:00 BST
Charity said…
Have a wonderful time away, and bring lots of pictures home with you! My hubby is from Wales, and I'm always longing for a better look. :0)
29 April 2008 at 22:03:00 BST
Rose Red said…
Long weekends are always good! Hope you have a lovely time.

Now, for country heroines...I'd definitely do the Bennett girls from P&P, or the Dashwoods from S&S, or even Emma (although I'm not overly fond of her myself)!
29 April 2008 at 23:21:00 BST
Bells said…
Catherine Earnshaw! So wild! And Jane Eyre.

Have a fabulous trip. What a lovely lot of places to go. Looking forward to photos of the west country!
30 April 2008 at 05:29:00 BST
terri said…
oooooh, have a lovely weekend!!!! I miss out on Bank hopliday weekends as I'm normally working:-(
30 April 2008 at 09:52:00 BST
Linda said…
have a great time in Cornwall.
1 May 2008 at 07:25:00 BST
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