The Rest of the Visit

Our time in Helena was cut short by a snowstorm. We didn't want to be driving in it and couldn't stay longer than we had planned, so we fled Montana ahead of the 6-12 inches of snow. We were lucky as Interstate 90 through South Dakota was closed on the day we would have traveled across the state.

We did see plenty of wildlife...

in Helena.

A mule deer took command of the swingset in the back yarn (click to enlarge for a better view of it's rack)




People shoo them from their front yards like they're shooing cats out of their flower beds.




Non-fiber related activities included snowshoeing at a local golf course and swimming in 2 outdoor pools here. Oh, how I wish there were hot springs close to where we live!

I left DH and his family at home while I went to the nearest gas station to fill up the tank, wash the salt and grime off the windows and headlights, and then took a little 2 mile detour to Sweet Grass.







Patti has wonderful items and a tempting room full of yarn, books, and patterns on sale. She is also a vendor at events all over the country - a schedule is listed on her website.

There is also a lovely looking shop in the downtown area called Spun Mountain that looked lovely (and has open knitting on Wednesday evenings) but I was with family and, more importantly, an active toddler, so I didn't go in. It's located on Last Chance Gulch Street. (Love the name of that street.)