Monday, July 28, 2008

Arrivee a Paris

I made it into Paris. Safely. I dragged my body around the country following the riders with my knitting needles, over the undulating foothills of the Pyrenees to the snow-capped peaks of les Alpes.

Now I can sip champagne and wear mon maillot jaune.

And I think my golden fleece is a little bit more stylish than Sastre's.

Somedays I needed a suitcase full of courage to keep at the gull lace stitch when I really wanted to knit some socks. But I did it. In less than 21 days. I have to say I'm pretty darned proud of myself.

I'll miss my friends Paul and Phil. A Bientot my boys.

So, just like a lot of the cyclists, I'm now heading for Beijing. This time as part of Team Edmonton in the Ravelympics in the event of the Scarf Stroke (why do I do this to myself?). I guess I'd better get off the bike and into the pool!
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9 comments:

  1. J.July 28, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    I'll cheer for you at the pool if you cheer for me on the field! I'm doing the Sockput and the Designer Discus. Who knew I had any upper body strength?

    Lovely sweater! It looks great! Don't you want to knit yourself another one?

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  2. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Oh, T. I love the sweater! The color, the fit, everything. Looks spectacular.

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  3. AmandaJuly 29, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    Very stylish! See you in the Ravelympic Village.

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  4. DevorahJuly 30, 2008 at 4:05 AM

    Yea! Congrats on le malliot Juene! It looks fantastic.

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  5. SarahJuly 30, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    Ooh just catching up - this looks fabulous - by far the most stylish maillot jaune I've seen

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  6. adrienneJuly 31, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    your february lady came out gorgeous and looks to be a perfect fit!!! it's on my list of things to knit one day.

    i am opting out of ravelympics. i am a wimp.

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  7. knitseashoreJuly 31, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    Your maillot jaune is gorgeous! And now you are joing the Ravelympics? There are a couple of cyclists doing the same thing, so you'll have great company! Bonne chance!

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  8. MegJuly 31, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful maillot jaune! I would not be surprised to see the podium lasses wearing this style at next year's KAL!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 3, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    The sweater looks utterly fantastic on you. Congratulations on finishing with such a lovely object!

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