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Let’s all sing along – those of you of a certain age will remember the tune: It’s my birthday I can buy what I want to, buy what I want to, buy what I want to, you could buy too…. Those were our lyrics on Saturday, Blogless Marsha and I. I didn’t really buy too much, but it was fun giving myself permission. Actually, Marsha gave me permission. We were talking, that at 50 something, we still felt special on our birthday.

And special it was, including a yarn crawl of five shops in NW WA. Marsha took me out to lunch at Bellingham’s Mount Bakery, named after the local Mt. Baker. Here’s a hint: great food, but pass on the iced tea. We both agreed it was nastiness in a glass. We arrived home to dinner, cooked by Chuck, with what has become my traditional birthday cake – Boston Cream Pie with strawberries and vanilla sauce.

I received the most unique present so far – Marsha’s Dave gave me new dryer venting pipe. You might think this strange, but understand, I especially appreciate gifts that make my life easier. Our dryer has never worked properly due to too narrow a vent. I’m presuming this "some assembly required" gift comes with installation. That might be a way bigger present than he counted on. Evil female laughter.

Here’s the spoils du jour:

A very special Scottie gift from my FL trip from Rosie and her sister, Betsy, our hostess:

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And now for the yarn: some Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in Curry for Calpotis #3 and two more skeins of Koigu for a wrap.

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22 responses to “It’s my birthday I can buy what I want to, buy what I want to…”

  1. Jane Avatar

    Sorry ,your birthday gift sits in my pile of “need to get to when I have a spare minute” mountian on my diningroom table! Hopefully after my gig with the Easter Bunny is up at the mall is over on Saturday I will get if off to you. Did you call Mom?

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  2. Kristen Avatar

    Sounds like the perfect birthday- belated happy birthday wishes.

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  3. Marina Avatar

    Happy Birthday! You don’t look a day over 40 😉
    The Scottie is adorable and the yarn, gorgeous! Perhaps it was a good thing that you were late to the Clapotis party?

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  4. Beth Avatar

    Happy Birthday!!! And Clapotis #3? To think you weren’t sure you’d like the pattern… 😉 You know my favorite is the Scottie.

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  5. Chris Avatar

    Well, happy birthday!! Hope it was wonderful.

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  6. sherry Avatar

    Oh, that is gorgeous!!
    and happy happy birthday!!! gorgeous yarn btw too.

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  7. Dorothy Avatar

    You would buy too if it happened to you! Happy Birthday. A new dryer vent – I am green with jealousy, although I’d personally opt for the STR.

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  8. Stacey Avatar

    Happy Birthday! 😀 The Koigu is beautiful!

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  9. Crazy For Yarn In Alabama Avatar

    Happy, HAPPY Birthday!!!! ANd yes…ahem….I am of a “certain” age and know the song well!!! LOL!!!

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  10. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico!!!
    Rosie

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  11. Jan Avatar
    Jan

    Hi, there,
    I’d love to have a copy of the Herringbone Rib pattern. How to go about it?
    Thanks,
    Jan

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  12. Kathy Avatar

    Happy Birthday!! Great treats.

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  13. Awesome Mom Avatar

    Happy Birthday! Lovely yarn.

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  14. Monika Avatar

    Happy Birthday! That sounds all wonderful! I would have like a piece of your Boston Cream Pie with strawberries, that sounds so delicious, I can tast it! The Scottie is very cute, and the yarn looks great too.

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  15. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Happy Birthday! Can’t wait to see the Blue Heron Clapotis 🙂

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  16. Melody Avatar

    Looks like fun was had by all and Happy Belated Birthday!

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  17. Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) Avatar

    Hey, look! Different colors! At least for the Clapotis. The Koigu colors look suspiciously familiar.

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  18. angelarae Avatar

    Happy Birthday! That metallic yarn is going to make a beautiful Clapotis!
    Ang

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  19. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    Happy Birthday and many happy returns. Hey, I recognize that Koigu! I have 3/4s of a sock knit with it. I know the “It’s my pottie and I’ll cry if I want to” version.

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  20. Anita Jamieson Avatar
    Anita Jamieson

    Happy belated birthday, Li. I too have 2 skeins of Koigu and I will wait to see the result of yours. Take care

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  21. Lorette Avatar

    Happy Belated Birthday! That Blue Heron yarn is lovely!

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  22. Angie Avatar

    Happy belated birthday! It looks like you and your loved ones made it very special.

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