Sunday, January 28, 2007

Sheep, Sheep Everywhere

But not a yarn to knit. Lots of yarns being spun here in Elko, Nevada, where I'm hanging out for the week. I'm working as a folklorist at the 23rd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, so don't expect to hear from me until next week. I'll be listening to Cowboy Poetry, herding kids, and interviewing folks at the Sheep Camp. I've been helping in the gallery, which has some great videos and a working jukebox full of cowboy songs. I'm a little tired of cleaning glass and plexi, but the cases are going to shine tomorrow when the gallery is open. Things get into full swing on Tuesday, I think. I can't wait. I've seen more cowboy hats than I ever imagined I would. I can't imagine how many I'll see by the time the week is over. I may even splurge on some fitted-for-me cowboy boots, if I can find the time.

I'm working on the something for Jen, and a Dream Swatch in some bamboo that I bought for the trip. I hope something will be finished by the time I'm back in the city. Until then, please visit the Western Folklife Center's website and virtually join me at the Gathering (there are even a few blogs you can visit).

3 comments:

aimee said...

omg. i LOVE that you're at a cowboy poetry gathering. love it.

i want a hat.

Anonymous said...

Yippee-i-ki yodel. I grew up with gene autrey and roy rogers and that sounds like a LOT of fun to me! Have a great time, and definitely, get the boots. (I wore mine for years!)

Anonymous said...

Yay, sheep!

Oh, you have to post some Cowboy poetry today for St. Brigid's Annual Blogger Poetry.