Oh My Gosh! The quilty peeps, MeMum and I had a great shopping trip today and the absolute highlight of the day was meeting Sharon. We met at 10 a.m. at The Back Door and we had a plan. We decided to go in one at a time — if we went in all together, it would be too obvious who we were! Jewels and MeMum went in first. Then I came in. The shop was fairly crowded, but I spotted Sharon right away — she was standing near the door and next to Jewels. I dashed behind a barrier and waited for Junie to enter. When she did, I waved her over by me. I couldn’t get Jewel’s attention, so Junie and I donned our Sharon masks and headed her way. POOR Sharon!!! I was worried that perhaps she thought this might be some sort of Jason re-enactment!*
L to R: Jewels, Me, Sharon, and Junie, or
Sharon, Sharon, Sharon, and Sharon LOL!
Really, I think I was laughing too hard to figure out what she was doing (not to mention the fact that those masks were pretty hard to see out of.) We had to take a picture — isn’t Sharon just the CUTEST??? She’s every bit as adorable as you think she is from reading her blog. (And what the heck — look how tall she is — I totally didn’t notice that when we were there!) We stood there by the door and visited for an hour. An HOUR!!! It seemed like 5 minutes. I’ve read about other blog meets and sometimes they say there are awkward silent moments. Ha! There was NO chance of that happening here. Poor Sharon — I hope she didn’t think we were putting her through the Spanish Inquisition. We kept asking her questions — and Sharon, I didn’t even get them all out! I really want to know about you and flying with your sewing machine!
After awhile, I started to feel guilty that poor little Boo was outside waiting in the car. I’d given Sharon her PIF** and she was going to run it out to the car so she could shop without having to carry that package around. (She probably just wanted to let Boo know that she was still alive.) I convinced her to let me run out there. I put my Sharon Mask on and ran out to the car. I couldn’t really see his reaction, but I do remember him saying “That’s hysterical.” I mean, after all, his giant-faced mother is running toward him! Anyway, he’s a cutie — and a real sweetheart to sit and wait on his mom!
When I came back in the store, we decided we better get some shopping done. So, we all split up. Yeah, like that lasted very long. Pretty soon, I was standing next to Sharon, yacking again. (Sorry it took so long Boo — I just couldn’t help myself. You get to know people through blogs and it’s like getting together with an old friend!) We found a bolt of Holly‘s fabric and posed for a picture.
Look, Holly Look! It’s your daisies. (Sorry for the Wilson pose — I have work issues. Hoping not to be found out, if you know what I mean! And what the hey — someone has waited a little too long for the dye bottle!) After that, I seriously began to feel guilty about poor little Boo, so we really did split up. (And there’s another question — Sharon, did you outshop me? I didn’t get much, so you must have!) I think it was close to noon when we got out of there — it went so fast. Sharon is such a cutie — she gave everyone a hug and then left. She probably ran to the car and pleaded with Boo to get her out of there — Fast! LOL.
We spent all of our time allocated to the south side of town at The Back Door, so when we left, we headed to the north side of town. We went to our old favorites, Quilts Plus and The Knit Stop. And we ended up at a fun little restaurant for Linner — by then it was three o’clock — a little late for lunch and a little early for dinner. Then we barely made it to a new shop, Always in Stitches, just before they closed.
We had a great afternoon, but somehow, it just didn’t compare to our exciting morning. Thanks so much you quilty peeps and MeMum for going along — it just wouldn’t have been the same without you! Sharon and Boo — you two are the best! I hope you’re having a fabulous time together and Thank You Thank You Thank You for sharing some of that precious time with us!!! I’m telling you — I’ll be on cloud 9 all week — I still have a smile on my face just thinking about our fun morning. And to all the rest of you — I sure wish we could all have a big ‘ol fun Meet ‘n Greet!
XOXO,
Anna
P.S. HEL-LO! Sha-ron!!! You forgot to take your souvenir mask along! Not to worry — I have your address!!! ROFLMAO!!!!
* Do you recognize the mask? That’s Sharon when she made her pie. You really should go check it out — her original picture is much more flattering — enlarging the picture sort of dorked it up a bit!
**In case you’re new here, PIF = Pay It Forward. Read about my PIF here.
I think that was the cleverest thing I’ve seen in years!! You totally cracked me up!
P.S. Sharon is the greatest, she came by and met me one day when I was working, she and her husband are super sweet and friendly, no awkward moments at all!
Too funny! I can see you’re a practical joker, Anna. How fun!…and not fair. But maybe if you put another photo of the lower half of your face in a future post, we can piece together what you look like.
Anna, you are correct! It was a wonderful day, we had so much fun. Sharon you are a sweetie and it was a pleasure to meet you. :) Jewels
I haven’t stopped laughing…I laughed last night when I read Sharon’s post and I’m starting out my day laughing at yours. That is probably the best meet and greet I have ever experienced…I feel like I was there. What a FUN day!
OMG Anna you are killing me.ENOUGH with my big old face! LOL!!!! Boo just said to me, what is in your mouth mom? ROFLOL!!!! He and I are still laughing. It was soooo nice to meet all of you and I will never forget it. It truly was a great day!!!! I love all of you!!!!!
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Oh what a giggle, what fun to read about your little prank.
Sounds like you had loads of fun! Lucy x
How fun! You are so funny! Sounds like a great day.
I love Quilts Plus… it is my favorite quilting shop!
Thanks for letting me lurk on your great blog! So inspiring!
Looks like a great time was had by all!!
What fun.
What a crack up! I love it! Hey, have you considered selling Sharon Masks on Etsy or straight off your blog? I bet a lot of us would buy one! LMAO!
That was just hilarious! I want to be in your group!
thanks for that post Anna. You sure made me laugh. I am so glad it all went well – the Sharon masks would’ve broken the ice no matter what!!!
I met Lululollylegs like that – at a quilting shop – we had a very similar experience to you guys. Afterwards I still had all these questions I wanted to ask her. We are meeting up this month – we are going to allocate a bit more time though.
I will have to go and check out Sharon’s blog now.
What a scream! Looks like you guys had a ball.
Themanofthehouse must be a pretty good guy if he’s bringing home new starbucks christmas mugs!!
That is so funny! I bet you all had a delightfully fun time! I wish could ride my broom over and play with you!
I have to ask where is the new shop Always in Stitches? I live in N. IN and come to Brownsburg to see my DS & family. I love Quilts Plus and The Backdoor. Tell me quick about the new shop.
Linda in Plymouth
This post has left me smiling!
What a wonderful time. You are so much fun to have around!
Take care Anna.
OMG! I’m cracking up so hard I have to pee! STOP IT!
I love it! What a great idea! I wasn’t sure if it was the pretzel episode or the pie one! Now I know! That is too funny! Thanks for sharing!
OMG, I’ve got tears running down my face! You got her big time! Sharon had better watch out. You never know where those masks might show up again!
I’m soooooooo jealous! Two of my favorite people in the same place! Love the masks – they are just the best!! It sounds like you girls had a wonderful, wonderful time together. The rest of your day was pretty special, too! Good for you, Anna! Everyone deserves a day like that – I’m certainly ready for mine.
I know Sharon loved the masks, too. And, I recognized the photo right away! Too funny, Anna!