Friday, April 1, 2011

A surprise and not an April Fool's

As previously mentioned, work has been busy lately so  I decided to take a vacation day today.  After Wednesday I thought if I have to look at another spreadsheet I'll lose it for sure.

So this morning I decided to do a few random errands.  Because I was on vacation I headed out in comfy clothes and no make up.  A decision I would soon regret.  Lol.  After a few stops I ventured towards Deanne Fitzpatricks Rug Hooking Studio.  She recently posted pics of some new pillows she created and I wanted to peek at them. 

I'm chatting and browsing and three ladies walked in the door.  I looked at one of them and recognized her right away.  It was Julia from Of Petals and Wool.  We have been blog buddies for awhile but have never met.  I said "Julia, its me, Kim".   It was so much fun.  She grabbed me and hugged me.  Nobody else knew what was going on but after we explained everyone had a good laugh.  She was travelled to a Fiber Retreat with her daughter and a friend.  I think her daughter thought we were crazy for a few seconds.

Then, of course, she and Deanne got their camera's out.  Ladies......never leave the house without makeup !   You never know who you might run into who is going to post your picture on their blog.  A lesson I learned today !  I'm sure Julia will post them after her weekend retreat.  I warned her not to post any that looked "troll-ish".   Hahaha

It's so much fun to meet a fellow blogger and especially so unexpectedly.  It was a last minute decision to pop into Deanne's but I am so thrilled I did.

Oh, and Mother Nature has a nasty sense of April Fool's humour.  It is snowing and freezing rain mix.  We are supposed to have 7-10 inches of snow by morning.   Not funny at all Mother Nature !

20 comments:

  1. That is so cool!!! How fun!!

    I almost left the house this morning with no makeup. As a last second resort, I put on foundation and left. I arrived to work and realized what a mistake it was. Ugh.

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  2. Oh Kim,
    How fun...It really is! and I'm certain you were beautiful even without makeup; your personality is what brings out your natural beauty!
    I hop eyou enjoyed your day!

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  3. Oh, I love this story! How fun to meet like that! There ought to be a blogger friend reunion!
    Courtney

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  4. I for one cannot wait to see pictures. I have thought about it all day and I wish I had been there, such a sweet surprise. So sorry about the weathers April Fool snow. :)

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  5. Well, I know why you knew Julia, but we all think you look like Millie,:-) how did she know YOU??!!! (No pics!!)
    I, too, am looking forward to Julia's post just to see you!! That'll be fun! I know what you mean about no make-up though. EVERY time I don't do it, I see someone and wish I had it on!!
    Julia's last post was about NOT posting till she got back...so funny you met. Small world!!

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  6. Kim ~
    What fun!!! I know there is one photo of you lurking on your blog, but I think that's about it. I'm sure all blogland hookers will be reading Julia's post...lol!
    Bad Mother nature :(
    Pug hugs :)
    Lauren

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  7. OK Donna, Lauren is right - there is one photo of me on the blog http://milliesmats.blogspot.com/2010/03/im-on-strike-today.html

    Maybe when I get my braces off I'll appear in every post! LOL Not gonna happen.

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  8. Kim that is so cool that you ran into another blogger! That is just the best thing :) Pictures will be good! I am going to check out your link to YOU! Sorry you have that snow coming :( You know that if you leave the house without gettin' all duded up you are going to run into someBODY!

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  9. Thanks for telling me Kim!!! That picture of you is wonderful,...you are beautiful!!! I see why you don't wear make-up ...you need more pictures!!!
    PS....Now I really can't wait to see Julia's post!! Thanks for the hint!!!

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  10. How fun was that!!! Can't wait to see the pics!

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  11. Kim I love that picture of you! You are a very pretty gal! It is so fun to see who I am reading now and see who that great sense of funny belongs to :)

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  12. Oh Kim, what a great surprise meeting Julia. Certainly proves it is a small world. I know it must have been thrill for both of you. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. It must have felt really nice to meet some one who isa a blog buddy in real life. Wow

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  14. what a fun morning! I am looking forward to meeting courtney as we are going to the same hook in. I never post pictures of myself. I hate them. Looking forward to seeing Julia's pictures and post.
    Cathy

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  15. How fun is that!!! I'd love to meet you, too ~ and if it was in Deanne's shop, I would be ecstatic!! It's on my 'to-do' list!!!!

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  16. How fun to meet a fellow blogger! I doubt that will happen to me, but I always carry my camera so watch out fellow bloggers! Just ask Donna!

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  17. Hi Kim, How fun to meet Julia.What a fun story.I know what you mean about leaving home without make up. Every time I run to the store I make sure I have makeup on because that has happened to me. We had 80 degree weather for two days now were cooling down again. Weird weather. Cheri

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  18. Kim honey they would not let me in a place of business without my makeup. Trust me if I ever leave this ole farm house without my make up on I am not the one driving the vehicle. hahahaha
    How fun to meet a friend on here. I do wish I could meet you my sweet friend....one day!
    I do not want to share this with you but it was in the 90's today and I thought I was going to have a heat stroke. Just can not imagine you still having snow. Oh I wish your weather would stop for you.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  19. Kim,
    I love how you and Julia met and at Deanne's shop! Even better! I can bet the camera's were clicking! You are so lucky to be close to a blogging buddy!
    Hope the sunshine catches up to you soon! I'm still waiting here too!
    Hugs!
    Cathy G

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  20. How nice to come upon a fellow blogger that way. Must be very exciting.....And at Deanne's.....Wow!!!

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