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A snoot full of smoke
Jan. 24th, 2006 09:42 amEvery time I put my coat on yesterday, the smell of woodsmoke drifted up. I love the smell of woodsmoke. It reminds me of my favorite things.... particularly Pennsic, camping, friends. It's the last thing I want to wash out of my hair or clothes whenever I get back from Pennsic each year.
This weekend I did something a little uncharacteristic of me - I went on a quick, solitary road trip. My friends from the Chalkman held their annual Midwinter party. They live in Pittsburgh - about a 5 hour drive from here... After giving my hubby![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lapsedagnostic a sleep in morning (since he was giving me the rest of the day and next day off - thank you babe!) I left about 11:30 or so. The drive was beautiful, the clouds were dark, but no actual rain to contend with. Besides a quick call with my wife, the lovely ani_moore I didn't really talk to anyone. Which for me is unusual because whenever I'm alone (especially in the car) I have that need to call *someone*. Not this time. Instead I blasted the music until I got bored with it, and then plugged in the Ipod and listened to "Memoirs of a Geisha" ~unabridged~. I arrived at Joe & Kelly's around 5 ish. The gallant svandevander came down to help with my overnight bag and sleeping bag. The beautiful wilfulcait woke up from a nap and gave me the best hug ever ;)
mellyflori rolled in with the guys from running errands ...Then I got to hug everyone else including lilithfalling and new mommy ebullientjenn,wizardglick & Geoff, Concord, Cedric, Kelley. Hell, it was worth the drive just for the hugs! The party picked up a bit later, with a good mix of the usual Pennsic suspects and lots of Kelley's friends from work/university. There was food (including this incredible pierogi casserole ~yum~), and lots to drink (cider, what cider? here, I'll get you another one) and lots of laughter. Outside on the porch there was a chiminaya with a fire to stand against. Jeff kept things burning and warm, and Mmmmm, the smell of woodsmoke. Later there was Euchre and the requisite obnoxious drunk (who didn't/couldn't play, but had to comment on everyone else). After a cider (or 4), I realized I was quite happy and done and curled up on the couch to sleep, during the last round of cards. The party ended around 4 or 4:30, I think .. hard to tell since I'd been dozing on and off.
The next day dawned bright and beautiful. I hated to leave around 11am - but I wanted to get home before teaching class on Sunday night. The drive back was just as quiet, no phones, good tunes and then more book. I got here promptly at 4, greeted by my horde of giggling girls.
Normally, when I get a weekend like this, it just ends up making me want more. But this time, this weekend, it was just enough.
This weekend I did something a little uncharacteristic of me - I went on a quick, solitary road trip. My friends from the Chalkman held their annual Midwinter party. They live in Pittsburgh - about a 5 hour drive from here... After giving my hubby
lapsedagnostic a sleep in morning (since he was giving me the rest of the day and next day off - thank you babe!) I left about 11:30 or so. The drive was beautiful, the clouds were dark, but no actual rain to contend with. Besides a quick call with my wife, the lovely ani_moore I didn't really talk to anyone. Which for me is unusual because whenever I'm alone (especially in the car) I have that need to call *someone*. Not this time. Instead I blasted the music until I got bored with it, and then plugged in the Ipod and listened to "Memoirs of a Geisha" ~unabridged~. I arrived at Joe & Kelly's around 5 ish. The gallant svandevander came down to help with my overnight bag and sleeping bag. The beautiful wilfulcait woke up from a nap and gave me the best hug ever ;)mellyflori rolled in with the guys from running errands ...Then I got to hug everyone else including lilithfalling and new mommy ebullientjenn,wizardglick & Geoff, Concord, Cedric, Kelley. Hell, it was worth the drive just for the hugs! The party picked up a bit later, with a good mix of the usual Pennsic suspects and lots of Kelley's friends from work/university. There was food (including this incredible pierogi casserole ~yum~), and lots to drink (cider, what cider? here, I'll get you another one) and lots of laughter. Outside on the porch there was a chiminaya with a fire to stand against. Jeff kept things burning and warm, and Mmmmm, the smell of woodsmoke. Later there was Euchre and the requisite obnoxious drunk (who didn't/couldn't play, but had to comment on everyone else). After a cider (or 4), I realized I was quite happy and done and curled up on the couch to sleep, during the last round of cards. The party ended around 4 or 4:30, I think .. hard to tell since I'd been dozing on and off.The next day dawned bright and beautiful. I hated to leave around 11am - but I wanted to get home before teaching class on Sunday night. The drive back was just as quiet, no phones, good tunes and then more book. I got here promptly at 4, greeted by my horde of giggling girls.
Normally, when I get a weekend like this, it just ends up making me want more. But this time, this weekend, it was just enough.
