my favourite purchase!

Well, today I managed to spend lots of money, though it's my fav purchase so far- that's right, I bought myself a new spinning wheel! I actually went to where the wheels are made, in Ashburton, so now I can say that I bought my wheel directly from the company (Ashford). Mom and I have been trying to figure out if it made more sense for me to buy here or in Canada, and though we found a place to buy them in Canada, they weren't too helpful, so I decided to buy here. The ladies at Ashford craftvillage were super helpful, and made the experience enjoyable. I was able to get the wheel at a sort of discount (no GST which is 12.5% here) and they also through in the wool I was planning on buy and some extra parts 'just in case'. I ended up with about $30 of free stuff, and am super excited to try out my new wheel. Now before anyone asks, the price isn't important- I really wanted the wheel, and that's all that matters! At this time, the wheel is en route to Eastend Sk, and this in one thing I don't have to worry about mom getting into- she can't spin! Well, I am going to head out- ran into some friends from Queenstown a while ago, and I am going to hang out with them for the night- good thing my flight isn't early tomorrow!