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SAFF Rules
Posted on | October 24, 2007 | 14 Comments
After my shameful behavior last year, I decided to make a list of rules for myself for SAFF.
1. I will not leave my friends standing in my dust just to seek out an elusive fiber vendor.
2. I will focus on the conversation at hand, be it with friend, blogger (new friend) or vendor, and not divert my eyes and attention to the pretty fiber surroundings while pretending to listen to what they’re saying.
3. I will repeat to myself this mantra: I will NOT die if I do not buy this fiber/spindle/yarn rightnowthisveryinstant. I might need this on a loop tape.
4. I will embrace the Meant-to-Be attitude. If purchasing the object of my desire will force me to eat Ramen noodles for the next month, I will make at least one round of the festival grounds before making said purchase. If it’s still there, it’s Meant-to-Be. If it’s not, it never was.
5. I will not proudly proclaim, “I made this!”to anyone there. They are knitters and spinners and weavers - much more talented than I – and it’ll be obvious to them that “this” is handmade. I am just one little fish in the sea of handmade.
6. I will try not to make a fool of myself.
Not even for this guy.
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October 24th, 2007 @ 9:55 am
I’ve decided to forgo rules so I can’t be a disappointment to myself for not managing to follow a single one of them. Other than the one about not bringing home any more animals. But that isn’t my rule, that’s B’s rule.
October 24th, 2007 @ 10:27 am
Ummmm, ya right.;-) It’s good to be discretionary but don’t go overboard with it!
October 24th, 2007 @ 10:35 am
Darlin’, there is no place else in the world (with the possible exception of another fiber fest) where the behaviors you’re trying to avoid would be excused as easily. Let yourself go. It’s a festival, you’re supposed to be a little bit wild. (Just don’t hurt anyone diving for fiber.)
October 24th, 2007 @ 11:08 am
I think we’re all guilty of #2.
October 24th, 2007 @ 11:20 am
Just for the record, I don’t like any of those rules. I vote that you toss ‘em. And kiss those fuzzy lips – is there any more adorable face out there? And there’ll be lots at SAFF – pucker up!
October 24th, 2007 @ 11:25 am
funny thing, i’m always able to control myself with the fiber/yarn/vendors at a fiber festival. i think i’m too overstimulated that i can’t focus and can’t decide what to buy.
October 24th, 2007 @ 12:28 pm
Tag! You’re it! http://www.abbysyarns.com/wordpress/?p=171
October 24th, 2007 @ 12:54 pm
I have a similar reaction at festivals to maryse. Sometimes it is overwhelming and I end up with nothing. But I always enjoy looking. Wha t is working in my favor this time is that I’ll be able to be there for more than one day.
I never thought about brining home an animal! My husband will be mortified just at the possibility. I’ll have to mention it tonight at dinner for fun!
October 24th, 2007 @ 5:42 pm
I’ll back you up on this one. This is my first festival and I am taking it easy.
October 24th, 2007 @ 7:24 pm
Well.
Those of us attending vicariously don’t have much to look forward to now, do we?
October 24th, 2007 @ 8:20 pm
Just have a wonderful time!
October 24th, 2007 @ 9:10 pm
Ummmm yeah, I won’t hold you to those rules. ;)
October 26th, 2007 @ 12:37 pm
I would say the only rule you might want to keep is #6, Don’t make a fool of yourself, although really, that one is entirely optional, too. Have a great time!
October 28th, 2007 @ 6:11 pm
Sounds like you might be taking all of the fun out of the festival for yourself. Don’t be too strict with yourself – they are all knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners and they totally understand your *bad* behaviour!