Me too!!! It’s so nice not to be the only one. 
Funny story: On my very first date, the guy ran into one of his buddies and introduced me as “Melissa.” Needless to say, we didn’t go out again. (He was an octopus too–ew!)
And I always have to spell my name, b/c I only have one “l” in it. (Although the majority of my relatives spell it with 2…sigh)
Who all can make the June get together? I’m getting excited. :woot:
Depends on where it is 
I might be able to convince hubby to make a day trip so i can hang out!
I can’t believe I haven’t checked our North Carolina thread in so long! I’m BAD! :help:
[SIZE=3][B]Our next get-together is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th at 12:00 Noon at [/B][/SIZE][SIZE=3][COLOR=#d11010][B]Dan Nicholas Park[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=3][B] in Salisbury (halfway between Charlotte and Greensboro).
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[B]It will be outside, and we will each bring our own food for a picnic lunch. Everyone is welcome to bring their whole family, and the kids can all play together. That day is World Wide Knit in Public Day, so we’ll be able to knit in public together![/B][/SIZE]
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[/SIZE]Who will be able to come?
I’ll be there. xxx
Well most likely doing this 
I’m opening a LYS in Hickory…
Can’t wait to see you guys…
Laura
WOW!!! You GO girl!!! :cheering:
Let us know when the grand opening of your yarn store is scheduled, so we can all be there!
Depending on when, I’d be up for a road trip to a new store. :woot:
I think that it might be nice to get all the Charlotte knitters to ride together to our get-together. Maybe we can all meet somewhere and carpool. (a mall parking lot?)
If we use my hubby’s car, I’ll have room for myself and 3 or 4 others. I’ll be able to fit 2 people in the front (including myself), and 2 or 3 in the back seat.
Or, maybe one of you has an SUV? We could each pay 5 dollars for gas to the person who drives.
Yes I have only been to Knit One Stitch Too like twice and even though I did not have a bad experience with them, I wouldn’t run back to them either.
I absolutely [COLOR=red]LOVE [/COLOR]Charlotte Yarn 
and that is my fav LYS!
I tried to put my blog address in my siggy but was not successful here it is: www.crimsonpurl.blogspot.com
I more than likely will not be able to make the June 9th Knit in Public Gathering in Salisbury
I just called to reserve a 30 person shelter for us. I hope we get it!
If one is not available, I’ll get us a couple picnic tables, I guess.
http://www.dannicholas.net/picnics.aspx
OK, I realize this is gonna sound silly, but which Hickory? Mapquest says there are 2 in NC (Catawba & Nash counties).
And I won’t be able to make it on the 9th. :pout:
I’m a former Hudson Valley New York girl, but I love NC. I’m living in Durham. Are there any “events” for KIP day in the area?
Sandy thanks for reserving some space. I didn’t even think of that. :doh:
Lookie at all the NC’ers coming out of the woodwork. Welcome. xxx
The only one I know about is our get-together at Dan Nicholas Park!
[SIZE=3]Our next get-together is scheduled for next Saturday, June 9th at 12:00 Noon at Dan Nicholas Park [/SIZE][SIZE=3]in Salisbury (halfway between Charlotte and Greensboro).[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]It will be outside, and we will each bring our own food and beverage for a picnic lunch. Everyone is welcome to bring their whole family, and the kids can all play together. That day is World Wide Knit in Public Day, so we’ll be able to knit in public together![/SIZE]
No problem!! My hubby called this morning and used his card to reserve two picnic tables for us. (Unfortunately, the shelters were all taken) :pout: We have the tables reserved ALL DAY, from 10 AM until 8 PM. :happydance: There is also a grill there if anyone wants to use it. (But you’ll be responsible for manning the grill on your own.)
We will be using Table I (the letter - not the number)
It’s reserved in my name - Sandy Davis
(They say the tables are in the shade, but bring sunscreen just in case.)
I think it would also be a good idea for us to bring some lawn chairs too, just in case we need them. We HAVE to be able to sit and knit! 
Sandy what type of needles to you knit with?
I only use bamboo, but am looking to get an interchangable set. I’m like the Options but I’d want to ‘try’ them out first.
Michelle
Michelle, I knit with whatever I can find, but I seem to have trouble knitting with wood or bamboo. I guess it’s because I am a tight knitter.
I’ve always wanted the Options needles, because they look a lot like Addi Turbos (which I absolutely ADORE!).
Knitting4babybear gave me a set of Denise needles, and I bought some extra cables (pink) for them. I like them because they are lightweight, and SO EASY to put together. You just put them together and twist. And they don’t come loose as I’m knitting. 
I also have a set of Boye Interchangeables that I bought from Kirochka for a song. I like them too, but they tend to come loose sometimes as I’m knitting. I try really hard to tighten the joins, but my tendonitis keeps me from getting them tight enough sometimes. :pout:
So, I guess to answer your question, I knit with LOTS of different needles. But, like you…I want to try the Options. 
I might just need to put those on my Christmas ‘wish list’.
Anyway I can beg you to bring both interchangables so I can ‘feel’ them? 
Catawba, North of Charlotte. We plan to open in mid August…
Hopefully, I’ll remember…but YES, I will bring them. They are WAY EASY to tote around. 