I'm Running Fast to Catch Up

7/22/11

Another northbound trip, stopping first at Starbucks in Sandhills.  I met Bruce, who claimed I’d bit his neck (I am not a vampire).  It was only a small hickey. 

 In Charlotte, we dropped off 3 machines to be serviced at Charlotte Sewing Center II.  T.H. and I got to ride the purple totes into the shop. 

On to Mary Jo’s, where she posed with me and my gang.

After going to Sew Much Fun, where Beth located a new dogwood fabric (I love the wild side fabrics), they had lunch without me! 

On to pick up the sewing machines, visiting QBee Quilts, and a stop in Rock Hill at that Starbucks.  I wasn’t allowed in the store because Bruce had called ahead and warned them of my deceiving, toothsome smile.  Rats!

130 miles this trip

More Later from Roada F. Tripp.

Trying to Catch up--I have been soooooo busy!!

7/13/11 Carolina Shop Hop 2011
Beth, Deb, Mary and Helen took me to the Five Points Starbucks (finally, a new one!) before heading northwest on an abbreviated Shop Hop. Somebody wasn’t watching Mapquest, and we overshot our first Greenville exit. After much finger pointing (no, not that finger) at 60+ mph, we got off I-85 for the next shop, Bernina Sewing Center. On to Central for lunch and Heirlooms and Comforts.

 Back to Greenville for Judy’s Sewing and Viking Sew ‘n Quilt that we’d missed on the first pass. We got to Stitches in Laurens just before closing. Then I was “outed”, since the shop owner noticed I had a different earring than when “I” was thru there on Monday. I had to admit that I was Rhoda, and that I had been cloned because Roada couldn’t keep up with all of her appearances. I decided to donate to the Humane Society, under the supervision of a very stern rooster (who keeps a rooster at the register??), to keep my identity a secret for a little longer.

A very quiet trip back home….. 296 miles today

Meet Rhoda Q Tripp

As you saw in my last post, I now have a twin and her name is 'Rhoda'--Rhoda Q. Tripp. She really can't be all bad though since she wears a Tiger Paw earring. Beth is responsible for Rhoda's behavior and Joyce is responsible for mine. Wonder who has the biggest job?
Any how on to the antics of Rhoda Q. Tripp. Remember, that I was in Knoxville at this time and am not responsible for any misbehavior by my sister!!

July 11, 2011

Beth wanted to have her 2 Berninas serviced, so we left early to be at Branum’s Sewing and Vacuum in Augusta for her machines’ 9am appointment.  Nick carried the machines in from the car, and Kim helped me shop.  Among other things, found a cute penguin pattern, and I posed with new Christmas fabrics. 

Then on to Jeff’s Sewing and Vac, where Beth picked up a really elegant black with tan batik.  After a stop at Starbucks (she actually waited this long!), the machines were ready and back to Columbia. 

168 miles so far today.

Next up was a visit to Devine Quilters. I snuck into the meeting and met my new friend, T.H.

I made friends with "T.H.", aka Traveling Hedgie, who lives with Sue and Jodi along with 3 Africa Pygmy Hedgehogs.

Add an additional 31 miles

Total Milage to date:  199

More later, I need a nap: