oh, my.

Okay, people. Sit down. No fidgeting.
You're gonna want to see this.

Oh, and Steph? We had ABSOLUTELY NO FUN. But we did miss you.

Last night, Team Canada celebrated the opening ceremonies of the Torino games at the Duke of York. They were mighty fine to us at the Duke, and we did our best to leave a lasting impression. Now, a brief photographic record for your enjoyment.


Denny arrives in true Canadian fashion, wearing suitable headgear, an Einstein coat and her new Canada vest [from the controversial HBC collection]. Notice that knitting doesn't stop.



Kelly, the founder of Team Canada, shows off her limited-edition hockey jersey with pride.



This was the theme for the evening: knitting and beer.



Jen, co-organizer of Team Canada belts out raffle ticket numbers with such force that walls shook. People won amazing prizes!



This is a progress photo of my Tuscany shawl. Art direction by the lovely Barbara Gregory. I finished a whole repeat last night, thanks to what was clearly the most coveted accessory of the evening...my headlamp. I may have started a new fashion trend, wearing it around my neck. Someone has a picture, maybe?



I loves my Denny.


Good god, Wanietta knits fast.


And then this happened. Unless the two women involved want their faces revealed, I'll leave them hidden for now. Look at the stickers. Look at where these women placed them on their bodies. Can you come up with the two-word phrase of the evening?


Yup, the Duke won't soon forget us. They've actually invited us back. Can you believe it? Denny, none of us will tell anyone about you and the automatic paper towel dispenser in the bathroom. Promise.