Back from the Lakes, and from Woolfest, and from the in-laws, and...(Picturetastic)

So I finally made it to Woolfest. I've been trying to go since it started and I finally made it on its fifth birthday. And it was great! But something rather strange happened. There I was, almost knee deep in the good stuff, and yet I only came away with this...

The closest I got to yarn is sock blockers - which are absolutely beautiful.

They've got painted tops - so pretty! I also managed to stock up on buttons. I am getting really into buttons nowadays.

My favourite part of the day was the sheep auction. The auctioneer was the one who usually does the animal auctions there and was brilliant.

I bid on a number of things but struck lucky with these.

Aren't they amazing? I forget now who made them but I absolutely love them. More than £1000 was raised for the nominated charity and most people looked as if they were having as much fun as me. There were also some actual sheep. I couldn't resist taking a photo of this one - with a centre parting.

There were also lots with amazing horns.

As well as the usual amazing knitting on display...

....there were also traditional crafts....

...and traditional music and dancing.

Plus the most awesome ewe milk ice cream. Phew - that stuff was divine.

I think that's enough for today - I'm going to finish off my post tomorrow. Just to say - those signed up on Secret Pal the partners haven't gone out yet. Will be a little while longer but stay tunes to the blog for updates.