Saturday, January 19, 2013

Saturday out and about

On weekends I like to get out for a bit. Today I had errands at the mall. Here is a pic of the beautiful merry-go-round at the Danbury Fair mall.


Years ago when I was a wee one this was the same place where the original Danbury Fair was held, very similar to a state fair and also stock car racing. I remember many fun times here with my grandparents and family. And as with most things, they change. In its place is a fancy shopping mall but it is nice that they made the carousel to remind us of years gone by.

So after I did some shopping, I stopped for some lunch and started reading my new book selection, Love in the Time of Cholera.  Have any of you read this one?  It has been on my list for some time now. I have been tempted to watch the movie, as I am a big fan of Javier Bardem, but I know if I see the movie I will probably never then read the book as it never seems to measure up.



Tomorrow I will get to Michael's and get my thread for Ann Grimshaw, the color I have finally decided on was a mocha, dmc 3781.  Yay!! no more thinking about that!  Heading home now to get stitching. I am glad that I have a long holiday weekend. Extra time for stitching on this IHSW weekend! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend full of happy stitches! xxxx


12 comments:

Vickie said...

Mine has been filled with stitches so far. ;) Have a great night Krista!

Elaine said...

Love this book Krista, I read it a few years ago - didn't realise there was a film of it!

Denise said...

No stitching for me yet this weekend but its not over yet!
Happy Stitching
Denise

Giovanna said...

Have a great stitchy weekend!

Chris said...

Wow, memories. I met Rich at Danbury Fair Mall. I worked there for many years.
I hope that you are having a great weekend :)

Margaret said...

I loved Love in the Time of Cholera! Great book! I didn't realize there was a movie. I'll have to watch it. I haven't been to the Danbury mall in ages. How cool that the fair really used to be there! I didn't know that!

Catherine said...

What a beautiful carousel!! I'll have to put that book on my list!

Anne said...

Thank you for sharing the pic of the gorgeous carousal. Amazing how memories come back from childhood when seeing this. Hope you are enjoying IHSW, I am! :)

Nicola said...

I am always after book recommendations and will check this one out.

The carousel brought back childhood memories for me too.

I am so pleased that your have decided on your thread for Ann.

Enjoy your long weekend.

Mii Stitch said...

Curious about the book!! I'll have to add it to my to read list :)
Been stitching all yesterday (well, finishing a little project) & off to do more x now as it is still snowing outside!

Siobhán said...

I'll be interested to hear what you think of the book. I saw the movie & liked it.

Bertie said...

Wonderful to see the old merry go round! The book looks interesting and will have to look it up!