Toni is the only one I know who loves the mountains (and knitting) as much as I do. Since we both have annual memberships it was off to Grouse for a full day of knitting adventure. Lots of pics and little about knitting.

I was thrilled to see that we still had snow, and it meant knitting on the cushy couches in the lodge.

This is where we were knitting. Altitudes Bistro has an exciting view of Cleveland Dam as well as Coal Harbour and Stanley Park.

We planted ourselves in the far corner and enjoyed the view of the tram travelling up and down the mountain. This is the original tram line. The journey is 12 minutes up or down the mountain. The newer tram does the same journey in 8 minutes. Hey, that’s 4 extra minutes of knitting, skiing, or skating…..PROGRESS.

Toni was working on a beautiful knit chevron scarf . Apparently she has about 5 of these on the go and switches to whatever colour she fancies at the moment. What a great way to pick what to knit. Me, same old thing —–and I was (as usual) trying to finish a mountain of work.

After several hours, it was clear that the waitress was hoping we would move on. Every once in a while we would see her circling like a shark. She was polite enough, but once the knitting starts piling up on the table, it’s pretty obvious that I’m not going anywhere. She did have a point though, we had both eaten enormous cheeseburgers, so it was time to get off our butts.

First off to the bear habitat. Forgive my picture of a bear through an electrified fence. This is Grinder one of the two orphaned grizzlies in the habitat.

Apparently this guy is a huge fan of bears.

Toni was trying to talk me into the lumberjack show…You were joking, right Toni? Fortunately we ended up at the Birds in Motion show.

This is a 10 week old owl.

This is a 2 year old falcon …what an amazing creature….Not as attractive while it is snacking on pulsing warm on mouse bits. I’m sure it would not have been thrilled about my charred burger choice either….Who am I to judge?

Knitting and Nature

Knitting isn’t just about the experience of knitting. It ties you to other things. It’s a sensory connection. It allows inclusion if you desire, or let’s you be separate. It’s hard to explain the feeling to a non knitter, but it gives you something wonderful. Why did I bring my shawl here to photograph. Not exactly sure, then again, who needs an explanation.

The next time Toni and I head to Grouse it will be to do the Grind and to test out the new Zip Trek opening at the end of the month. Maybe we’ll take knitting. I would love to be photographed at 100km an hour in a harness heading down the mountain with needles in my hand. Now that would be a sight!

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Carmen on June 23, 2008 at 6:18 pm

Miss 376—I bumped it up a notch by going to Whistler, more north, more chill and a fireplace for knitting. If you’re ever in the neighbourhood.

Will travel….I’ve been tagged, now off to your blog to find out what this is. I’m not so smart!
Miss 376 on June 20, 2008 at 6:01 am

What beautiful surroundings to knit it
will_travel_for_yarn on June 20, 2008 at 4:55 am

Knitting on a couch during cold weather?? I am SO jealous!! I hope it is okay..I tagged you for a meme =)

A Mountain of Knitting on the Mountain.

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