eris_discordia_novel

today is tuesday. i'm at my pc ready for my local stitch n bitch crew to log in.

when i first started going to stitch, it was at a nice enough and relatively central cafe.
i would usually get a slice of cake and a bowl of chai or hot chocolate. and it was wonderful.

time went on.
orders were missed, had to be asked after, were incorrect, the lighting was bad and got worse when asked about, the nice enough cafe was no longer nice enough. still relatively central though.

we moved on.
next stop was a pub that was virtually empty on a tuesday evening. the menu was fairly varied and there were enough things at different price points (and wine) that we were all able to find something to eat.
and then orders were missed, had to be asked after, were incorrect, the lighting started out good and was turned down, the music was turned up.
it was time to move on.

we travelled around a bit, including back to the cafe. another venue was found.
aside from the incredibly steep stairs and the uncomfortable seating, it was ok. for a while.
see above? rinse, repeat.

this process was interupted by the pandemic.
we could get together and eat/drink what we wanted. at home! the lighting was just how we were used to it in our computer rooms, bedrooms or other spaces that we used.
not all of us could use the chosen chat program, but it was used by enough of us that we perservered.

i started forgetting about my knit nights though. i love being able to actually see and hear my friends, i miss the hugging and touching the projects.
knitting, crafting of any kind is so tactile. i miss that kind of interaction.

i raise a glass to everyone. please stay safe and well, stay home if you're feeling ill.
large drop in/out group get togethers like stich n bitch may be a thing of the Before Times. i hope not.