The morning after

What a great day!  There was lots of laughter and a competitive spirit—sort of.  We are developing our own competitive style, that is for sure.  Now that everyone knows that there be prizes no matter what, it takes the pressure off first place (as in … DON’T come in first place).

This year was a series of firsts.  It was the first year that I thought … we can fit everyone into one spot.  We don’t need to have people sewing in the tv area.  That led to the first ever power outage.  I guess 8-9 machines on one circuit is too much.  It was the first year we had a DNF when Mary Ann’s machine balked under the pressure.  We are all sending positive thoughts her way as she takes it to the spa on Monday. It was the first time we had one extra prize bag and one orphaned sewing machine at the end of the day.  It was the first year we had dancing and the first year Ruth wasn’t stressed about a late finish. It was the first year to have some folks posting and commenting on the blog (Ruth’s prodding has finally paid off).  As many have also pointed out, it was the first year that the topiary did not make an appearance.  I wonder what that could mean?

All in all, it was a great race.  I agree with Ruth—it gets better every year.  Thanks everyone for being such great sports and for all of your enthusiasm.