I’m very happy to report that my rescheduled birthday was fantastic. There was a very very late breakfast (I hesitate to call it brunch at this place) at the Hotcake House. Billy took us there for breakfast on the first morning I ever woke up in Portland, back in May when we were in town so I could try the city on for size. I love the Hotcake House. There are plenty of great places for brunch (though we aren’t really brunchers, you know?), but sometimes you just need a big plate of pancakes…er…hotcakes, I mean.
We had dinner at Old Wives’ Tale. Thumper likes the play area, and Billy and I like that they don’t mind that half of Thumper’s food ends up on the floor. Kid-friendly doesn’t begin to describe this place.
And between the two meals, there was a fibery treat at Twisted. Ah…Twisted. I hadn’t been there before, and … well… I have found my LYS. They have the best sock yarn collection I’ve ever seen. Seriously. The very best I’ve seen in a brick and mortar store. And I can walk there. So that’s kind of dangerous… I bought the green yarn there, pictured above. It’s Dream in Color Smooshy Sock Yarn in the Good Luck Jade colorway. A new yarn to me. I’m looking forward to trying it out.
Also pictured, though not bought at Twisted, is my November yarn for the Indie Sock Club of one. (Yeah, I started early. You knew I would, right?) It’s Monkeypal BFL Ultra Sock Yarn in the ’57 Chevy colorway, from Michele’s Etsy shop. The photo does NOT do it justice. It’s a true screaming red. Screaming. And the BFL is a nice addition to the sock yarn stash, as I mostly have Merino yarns.
The Waffle House mug? Well, that was just a bit of nostalgia with my coffee this morning. No…they don’t sell them. While we were on our road trip, I told Billy I really wished I could have a Waffle House mug. At a Waffle House outside of Dallas, Billy gave the waitress five bucks to let him take one for me.
So yeah…a great day with my guys. I would have liked to spend more time at Twisted, but Thumper in dire need of a nap and was gearing up for a meltdown, so I grabbed some sock yarn and got going. We’ll walk over there one day very soon for a longer look.
Good to hear you had a good resheduled birthday. Great yarn! Bummer your yarn shopping was cut short, but I guess it gives you time to ponder the possibilities for next time!
Glad Utopia also has a great LYS!
Posted by: Sharon
Glad to hear you had a wonderful time. Warm food and yarn treats are always good!
Posted by: Anna
Sounds like a great birthday. And those yarn are beautiful!
Posted by: Jenny
an LYS with an amazing sock yarn inventory? That’s a great find, especially on your (rescheduled) birthday. I have the exact same Smooshy – Good Luck Jade. It is lovely, isn’t it?
Posted by: Sandra
I love that idea of a sock club for one.
Posted by: claudia
Good to hear you had a good resheduled birthday. Great yarn! Bummer your yarn shopping was cut short, but I guess it gives you time to ponder the possibilities for next time!
Glad Utopia also has a great LYS!
Posted by: Sharon
Glad to hear you had a wonderful time. Warm food and yarn treats are always good!
Posted by: Anna
Sounds like a great birthday. And those yarn are beautiful!
Posted by: Jenny
an LYS with an amazing sock yarn inventory? That’s a great find, especially on your (rescheduled) birthday. I have the exact same Smooshy – Good Luck Jade. It is lovely, isn’t it?
Posted by: Sandra
I love that idea of a sock club for one.
Posted by: claudia
how have i missed twisted?!? oh man!! find out when (if) knit night is…
i love close knit over in NE on Alberta as well. the store is warm and inviting.
Posted by: shannon in oregon
walking distance? Oh, that’s dangerous.
Happy, happy birthday observed.
Posted by: Juno
Sounds like a great birthday. And the tale of Billy bribing the waitress to get the mug is somehow very touching. That’s true love, right there.
Posted by: Lizbon
Awwww, that’s great!That Billy is truly a keeper.i’m glad it was such a marvelous day. xo
Posted by: regina
Hotcake House! Oh yeah, baby, Billy is from my generation. Happy belated birthday, ha!
Posted by: Mariko
Tussie Mussie looks fab, darling. And of course, you do too… 🙂 I’m starting to be jealous of the Portland scene. Anytime you wanna be reminded of the noise here, just ask. 🙂
Posted by: john
Happy rescheduled b-day! It sounds like a perfect day. And, you’re within walking distance of Twisted? That IS dangerous. My mom and I went on a yarn crawl of Portland over the summer, and that is one fabulous shop.
Posted by: amber
how have i missed twisted?!? oh man!! find out when (if) knit night is…
i love close knit over in NE on Alberta as well. the store is warm and inviting.
Posted by: shannon in oregon
walking distance? Oh, that’s dangerous.
Happy, happy birthday observed.
Posted by: Juno
Sounds like a great birthday. And the tale of Billy bribing the waitress to get the mug is somehow very touching. That’s true love, right there.
Posted by: Lizbon
Awwww, that’s great!That Billy is truly a keeper.i’m glad it was such a marvelous day. xo
Posted by: regina
Hotcake House! Oh yeah, baby, Billy is from my generation. Happy belated birthday, ha!
Posted by: Mariko
Tussie Mussie looks fab, darling. And of course, you do too… 🙂 I’m starting to be jealous of the Portland scene. Anytime you wanna be reminded of the noise here, just ask. 🙂
Posted by: john
Happy rescheduled b-day! It sounds like a perfect day. And, you’re within walking distance of Twisted? That IS dangerous. My mom and I went on a yarn crawl of Portland over the summer, and that is one fabulous shop.
Posted by: amber
Oooh, so glad you like the yarn 🙂 And Happy Birthday To You! I need to go visit Twisted, but then again, my budget would be shot 😉
Posted by: Michele
Happy belated, rescheduled, bday! Just got back from nyc and have it out of my system for a good while. Hope your mom liked pdx and so glad you loved Twisted. How did I not know about the Hotcake House!? Does Billy remember QP?
Posted by: Helen
told ya, told ya about twisted. glad you found it.
Posted by: k
That sounds like a good day to me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: knittripps
Cari, I am so glad you had a good birthday celebration. I can’t believe I forgot to ask about it when I last saw you. I have yet to visit the Hotcake House. I’ve heard so much about it. Some day…
Posted by: Tereza
I LOVE that red yarn. I’ll have to pay that Michele a visit! I can see why you liked that cup, too. What a nice birthday for rescheduled birthday!
Posted by: Kathy
Oooh, so glad you like the yarn 🙂 And Happy Birthday To You! I need to go visit Twisted, but then again, my budget would be shot 😉
Posted by: Michele
Happy belated, rescheduled, bday! Just got back from nyc and have it out of my system for a good while. Hope your mom liked pdx and so glad you loved Twisted. How did I not know about the Hotcake House!? Does Billy remember QP?
Posted by: Helen
told ya, told ya about twisted. glad you found it.
Posted by: k
That sounds like a good day to me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: knittripps
Cari, I am so glad you had a good birthday celebration. I can’t believe I forgot to ask about it when I last saw you. I have yet to visit the Hotcake House. I’ve heard so much about it. Some day…
Posted by: Tereza
I LOVE that red yarn. I’ll have to pay that Michele a visit! I can see why you liked that cup, too. What a nice birthday for rescheduled birthday!
Posted by: Kathy
ooo I can’t wait to check out twisted- did you know they have movie night!? how cool is that. I love Old Wives Tale – they have food I can eat on my stupid restricted diet, and they’re really nice about it. Can’t wait to move down to portland this spring – i’m so glad it’s welcoming you! 🙂
Posted by: gaile
ooo I can’t wait to check out twisted- did you know they have movie night!? how cool is that. I love Old Wives Tale – they have food I can eat on my stupid restricted diet, and they’re really nice about it. Can’t wait to move down to portland this spring – i’m so glad it’s welcoming you! 🙂
Posted by: gaile