I've made my bed...

...and it isn't anywhere near this one (nor is it as well appointed).  Originally posted here, this is our bed at The Benjamin in NYC after I availed myself of the pillow menu for a couple of nights.  It was my second-ever trip to NYC in June 2005, the first that was nearly all for fun -- wait, I think it was ALL FUN!!

I went to NY again in October that year to go to Rhinebeck, as I did the following year, and again the year after that.  I'm not going this year.  That's a major mistake, I think; a big miscalculation several months ago when I decided that I'd be okay with that.  I'm not.  But I made my bed, and so...

I'll be very busy at a kids' Halloween party on Saturday to keep my mind off of things.  Chocolate and candy corn will help.  It won't be the same as Artichokes French or a Chicken Pot Pie... wearing my nonexistent Rhinebeck sweater (but I woulda), sitting under red maples, watching the people and llamas and spinning wheels go by...

Hugs to all.

Comments

[Carole]

I hadn't asked you about this because I had a feeling you weren't coming and I didn't want to know. I'll miss you!

[Kathy]

I've only been twice and you've been there -- will miss you!

[deb]

Let's go together next year - wanna???

[Mary Beth]

One of my favorite hotels ever...it's just peaceful after walking the streets of Manhattan...

[Mary in Boston]

I'll miss saying hello! It's always nice to turn around at Rhinebeck and find you there.

[Suze]

We're in the same boat. I thought about going but I didn't...i'm not ok with it. I guess there's always next year (but I think I'll be ok saying that next week. not this week.)

[KarenJoSeattle]

Oddly, so far I'm noticing everyone else being off at Rhinebeck less this year than i did last, when I threatened to host a Not-at-Rhinebeck-along this year. I have a sister visiting this year and will be at my nephews college football game on Saturday, so I don't think I'll notice the empty space in blogland.

But, then, I've never yet been so I only have visions of what I'm missing.

[Cara]

I will miss you my Rhinebeck roommate! More than I can say!!! (Although I'm thinking Meli might have to wear the sweater you knit for her - you know - like you're there too!)

[Nancy]

I'm not making it either. I'm basically ok except for missing the socializing. That part bothers me.

Next year!

[Kirsten]

I won't be there either and am feeling much the same way.
Next year!

[Kay]

Bummer. Next year!

[Ruth]

I'm not going, either. The 13-month-old is much less sheep festival weekend friendly than she was as a five-week-old.

Next year (and maybe then I can leave her at home with her dad!)

[Manise]

I am not going either. And feel somewhat bereft about it. DD has her Parent's Weekend and there are 2 sick dogs to care for at home too. So either way it wouldn't have worked. Very sad for both of us.

[ann]

we miss you! I am commenting from the Courtyard in Poughkeepsie ..... so far things seem much quieter than previous years. We got a table right away at the Coyote Grill -- there was plenty of seating in the hotel lobby .... what gives? People heard you weren't going to be here and they threw in the towel!

[Lucia]

I hope you had a great weekend! We missed you.

[Birdsong]

I didn't get to go either... commiserating with you.

[Celia]

I was there and would've so loved to meet you there! I'm sure it's in our future, though, and will have that to look forward to.