Chicky and I are on the road again.
This weekend, we’re in Atlanta, which cannot go by the nickname “Hotlanta” cause it’s FREEZING!
When we left home (i.e. Florida) at 6:30am, it was 50 degrees. My phone has a weather application, and I checked it as we traveled.
When we hit Dothan an hour and a half later, it was 47 degrees. Say what? Isn’t it supposed to warm up as the day progresses?
We hit Eufaula awhile later, and it was still hovering around 49 degrees.
Lovely.
We got out to eat in Columbus, Georgia, and the wind was blowing. And it was COLD. We didn’t dawdle.
We arrived in Atlanta around 1pm, and I’m telling you…it felt colder than an hour before. Chicky lives for cool weather, but she commented that while yesterday’s weather was nice (the temperature was just starting to fall), today was plain old cold.
Brrr…
Now, let’s talk about the hotel.
It’s the Courtyard Marriot in East Point, GA (Atlanta Airport West), and it’s FABULOUS! Oh my gosh! When we walked into our room, here’s what we saw…
The little details, such as plants, lighting, and TV/desk areas change a hotel room from passable to uber-comfy…
A nice bathroom is bonus…
Look at the shower! I LOVE the little seat area. It’s great for setting your shampoo bottles on!
Before we headed out to the field, we saw that we had time to relax, so I kicked off my shoes.
Notice anything?
Yep…a hand-knit pair of sock…of course…
These are the Hawaiian Leis Socks I finished in February. I blogged about the details here.
The little bit of lace makes the socks just a little thicker than your ordinary vanilla pattern socks, adding a warmth that I wanted for today. The yarn is super-soft.
When people see me knitting socks, they usually say one of two things:
1) Why are you making socks, when you could buy them cheaper? Well, because this way they fit ME perfectly, and they are much nicer than regular socks. Plus, they are different from any you can buy.
2) Do you really think you’re going to use all the socks you make? You live in Florida. Um, we get cold in Florida too. In fact, Floridians get cold when the temperature drops to 75 degrees.
For tomorrow, I’ll be wearing my Pippi Longstockings socks.
Good thing too. We have to be at the soccer field at 8am. Brrr…
I’m ready for Spring.
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Wow, that’s pretty cold at this time of year, brrrrr… Love the looks of the motel room. Very inviting and stylish. Love your socks, they look warm and give me a fuzzy feeling just lookin’ at them. I want to learn how to make socks, but I don’t like DPN. I want to learn how to make them with magic loop, but I can’t figure out how to divide the yarn on only two needles for them to come out right. Tried it, didn’t work for me.. sceeered me off from trying it again..ha ha
Pat, you should try learning how to knit socks via the Two Circular method. It’s my favorite way. There are some great tutorials out there!! Once you get the hang of dividing your stitches in half, you’ll find you can do any kind of knitting in the round on any kind of needles. Good luck!!
WOW… that hotel room is super duper nice!!!!
I cracked up at the idea people get cold at 75 degrees! 🙂 I do enjoy getting to wear the handmade knit socks during winter here… nothing can replace them… glad you have a pair to keep those tootsies warm while you’re in the cold. And yeah – its 45 degrees here right now too.. brrrr…
Love the room AND the socks!
Seventy-five degree is cold? I would be in heaven!
Have a safe trip…….and enjoy yourselves, too !
I really like the first pair of socks. I have a pile waiting on the dryer for me to handwash. I was wearing wool socks last week when we were in the 70’s, and it was a little uncomfortable. Today would be perfect for them…..maybe after church, I’ll curl up in a pair !
Ahhh…wool socks…so heavenly!!!
Ah, the lap of luxury! Great room, great socks great company! Sorry it’s so chilly though. Hope the games go/went well! Best wishes soccerchick!
Yes, the room provided a relaxing retreat. Chicky’s game was early, so we had lots of time to enjoy it!