Debbie Macomber Blog
28 March 2008
London, England!

In the UK they say “brilliant” instead of wonderful.  I’m having a brilliant time here in London.  I met with my U.K.publisher and visited their offices in Surrey.  Today was the Stitch and Craft Show in Olympia, which was fabulous.  I was surprised at the number of people acquainted with me and my books and was delighted to find the auditorium where I spoke to be standing-room only. 

At the Craft Show I was surprised to find possum yarn (a blend of wool and possum fur) and immediately purchased several skeins.  I was first introduced to possum yarn when I visited New Zealand and have been searching for it ever since.   More so than knitting, the hottest thing at the show was needlepoint.

Last night I was treated to the play The Sound of Music.  I’ve seen it many times, but this production was truly brilliant.  It was so well produced that I had tears in my eyes many times. 

Tomorrow I'll be on the Eurostar (underground train) on my way to Paris for a few days of fun.  I’m so looking forward to that!

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Re: London, England!
Does Wayne get to go with you when you have all this fun?
Posted by vbf794 on March 28, 2008 at 2:16 PM

Re: London, England!
wow, again, I am so excited to hear about the wool and possum yarn. When I lived in Alaska they had the musk ox yarn which is so light and airy, yet warm as can be. You must be having a brillant time. Of to gay Pariree, what a great town, hope the people are friendly as when I was there. I love the breads and coffee and cocoa, you can walk it off easily in that town. Take care, enjoy
Posted by marciaelaine on March 28, 2008 at 2:34 PM

Re: London, England!
The Sound of Music--Awesome. I would so enjoy that.
Posted by cksongbird on March 28, 2008 at 3:20 PM

Re: London, England!
Get ready for the chocolate pastries in Paris! I think I made my husband stop at everyone we passed just so I oculd go in and look. They are forms of art! I am just so jealous Debbie. I loved Paris even more than London. By the way, I'm on my 3rd read through of all the Blossom books so far and "chomping at the bit" to get the next one. :- Your Spokane friend.
Posted by betsy on March 28, 2008 at 3:35 PM

Re: London, England!
This trip sounds so wonderful. I only wish I could be with you to enjoy all the sights and sounds.
Dorothy
Posted by dot2bet on March 28, 2008 at 6:11 PM

Re: London, England!
First the Ireland now London and then Paris I can only dream of these trips The wool sounds interesting I was in New Zealand only for an 1 1/2 hrs on the way to Brisbane Australia back in 9/2001 so I didnt get the chance to sightsee or shop I would of loved to purchase yarn there I am in the process of relearning to knitt and crochet so your patterns I look so forward to doing from Back to Blossom St and the other books Please keep posting in this blog I oh so want to hear all Hedy from NY
Posted by whisper on March 30, 2008 at 2:50 PM

Re: London, England!
WOW! SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT TRIP; WHEN I WAS LAST IN BRITISH ISLES, I WASN'T INTO KNITTING; (MY KNITTING IS LIMITED TO WINTER SCARFS); I WOULD LOVE TO VISIT THERE NOW AND CHECK OUT ALL THE DIFFERENT YARNS THERE THAT YOU'RE DOING NOW. FIND SOMETHING AWESOME & "STRANGE"....
Posted by sabre on March 31, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Re: London, England!
London AND Paris? How cool is this??? Have fun practicing a few "bons mots" (good words), have a glorious time, dear lady, and come back "across the pond" to us, safely!
Posted by plsunnybee on March 31, 2008 at 1:38 PM

Re: London, England!
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time in Europe, glad to hear you found some more possum yarn. I have almost completed the vest from your Knitting Club in possum yarn for our winter down under. I am off to London in August to meet my new grandchild, I hope I find some good yarn stores there and in Paris.
Posted by lynnie003 on April 1, 2008 at 2:59 AM

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