How fast the year has flown by!  This time last year I was about to set off to the small island of Tanera Mor for the first Ripples Crafts / Summer Isles fibre retreat.  And on Saturday I will be heading off on the Patricia on the short crossing to the island again, to be joined but 10 other knitters/crafters for a wonderful few days on the island.

Here are a few memories from last year's trip:

[caption id="attachment_6720" align="aligncenter" width="640"]The Patricia arrives with retreaters The Patricia arrives with retreaters[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_6721" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Sunset on the first evening, looking towards Assynt's iconic hills Sunset on the first evening, looking towards Assynt's iconic hills[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_6726" align="aligncenter" width="640"]A generous gift of Scallops from Sharon. A generous gift of Scallops from Sharon.[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_6722" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Stac Pollaidh in profile, with Cul Mor behind Stac Pollaidh in profile, with Cul Mor behind[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_6727" align="aligncenter" width="640"]We achieved the trek to the top of the highest peak during the 2nd retreat We achieved the trek to the top of the highest peak during the 2nd retreat[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_6724" align="aligncenter" width="640"]Wide open spaces and fresh air Wide open spaces and fresh air[/caption]

I'll be back on Friday 13th, and I will be without internet access while I am away, so please forgive me if you don't get a speedy response to emails.  Stevan will try and process orders while I am away, but he may hold some until I get back.