Retreat with Ricky in La Veta in May

[idaho]

I had been wondering about you...what fun to see some pics ! Glad you had a wonderful time ! as I thought often
about you and your friends travels during that time !! So very much to see in the West !! Keep the pictures
coming ! :woohoo:

[twiglet]

Wow Lorchen keep posting pics. What an amazing state

Tell us more about the retreat please

[rehak]

It was so wonderful to meet you! I'm sorry I didn't get to meet up with you again at the end of the trip. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time and your pictures are beautiful. I love the piece you made at the retreat!!

[anne1]

Nice to hear from you Lorchen. Looking forward to seeing more photo's and hearing more about your trip, it looks amazing.
Anne

[loise98]

I am so happy to see this post. It's obvious you had a marvelous time. What an amazing trip. I love the quilt you made at the retreat. No question the southwest USA made a beautiful impression on you. Also had a surprise from you while you traveled. Thank you!

[loise98]

Awesome pictures Lorchan, wouldn't mind seeing some more. _{by the way, with this new forum, we are not restricted to only 3 pictures per post.}

[Lorchen]

When we originally planned the trip, I did not realize that the dates would fall beautifully. Sharon pointed out to me that I would actually be in Denver when the Denver Quilt Show was on - a real treat. It was absolutely brilliant to meet Nancy and Sharon. It felt like we have been friends for years and years. I so hope that we can meet again sometime, somewhere in the world. You two rock!!

Rosemary (and anybody else who can meet me), you can look at ALL of my photos..... It'll take some time!

I'm sure there must be areas in the US that are 'average', but the Southwest is rather special. I kept finding myself in places that had a spiritual feel about it (No, I did not suffer from altitude sickness).

I'll be at Festival of Quilts in Birmingham in August and will bring my fotos with me, if anybody wants to have a look.

I have just tried to add a few more photos, but I'm giving up. Over 25 minutes should be long enough to load 3 pictures.

[Lorchen]

Tried again with just one picture........ nothing.

I'm now going to have a little Stranahan's and then go to bed.

[Lorchen]

Lorchen, so glad to hear you had a great time on your trip. Lovely pictures all around.

Margarita

[loise98]

Lorchen, I agree with your statement about places having a spiritual feel to them. I particularly have felt that at the Grand Canyon. It's hard to explain but it was awesome in the deepest, truest sense of the word.From the photos you posted it looks as if you were at the Grand Canyon. I am glad you had such a wonderful time.

[AuntJo]

It must have been so wonderful. Thanks for posting all the pics !!

[genevacarroll]

Lorchen, your photos are beautiful. I agree that area has a special feel. Your quilt is wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

Geneva

[lorra]

Lorchen, thanks for the little package I received from you while you were on vacation. I think it is wonderful. Sorry, camera is broke now. I will need to get it fixed or replaced.
Thanks for all the beautiful pictures. Your quilt is wonderful. It will be a true keepsake of the trip.
Our country is very diverse. The southwest is beautiful, but so are all the other areas. I guess you will have to come back again someday!! Just goes to show who the best Creator is.

[lorra]

Awesome pictures Lorchen!
Thanks for sharing - Barb

[Reetzbobeetz]

Lorchen, thank you so much for taking me to La Veta, you know how much I would like to go on retreat there! What incredible photos. Your quilt is fabulous, will it be done in time for FoQ this year?