...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.
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!
Posted by: Carole | October 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM
I've only been twice and you've been there -- will miss you!
Posted by: Kathy | October 16, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Let's go together next year - wanna???
Posted by: deb | October 16, 2008 at 01:15 PM
One of my favorite hotels ever...it's just peaceful after walking the streets of Manhattan...
Posted by: Mary Beth | October 16, 2008 at 04:21 PM
I'll miss saying hello! It's always nice to turn around at Rhinebeck and find you there.
Posted by: Mary in Boston | October 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM
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.)
Posted by: Suze | October 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM
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.
Posted by: KarenJoSeattle | October 16, 2008 at 11:16 PM
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!)
Posted by: Cara | October 17, 2008 at 08:01 AM
I'm not making it either. I'm basically ok except for missing the socializing. That part bothers me.
Next year!
Posted by: Nancy | October 17, 2008 at 09:17 AM
I won't be there either and am feeling much the same way.
Next year!
Posted by: Kirsten | October 17, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Bummer. Next year!
Posted by: Kay | October 17, 2008 at 03:06 PM
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!)
Posted by: Ruth | October 18, 2008 at 06:08 AM
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.
Posted by: Manise | October 18, 2008 at 07:50 AM
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!
Posted by: ann | October 18, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I hope you had a great weekend! We missed you.
Posted by: Lucia | October 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I didn't get to go either... commiserating with you.
Posted by: Birdsong | October 22, 2008 at 06:54 PM
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.
Posted by: Celia | October 28, 2008 at 05:57 PM