Dinner at the Bistro

We had a delightful dinner with Kevin Rogers and his family.  Kevin is the owner and worked with Jim at Rogers Family Mortuary and they have remained friends.

We ate the Bistro Rialto here in Alamosa.  The restaurant is housed in what use to be the Rialto Theatre, which burned years ago.  The back end was demolished but the front was able to be saved and this is where the Bistro was built.

The entry is very tastefully done with photographs of famous Italian movie stars, known Italian buildings and scenery.  Very attractive.

I really like the interior….how they left some of the building’s original brick exposed. This sitting area is small and intimate with tables and booths.  There is also a larger dining area for groups across the entryway.

The food was wonderful as always.  The pizza, calzones and lasagna are excellent.  As is the pistachio ice cream.

We always like to visit with Kevin and Emma who enjoy camping and the outdoors.

Remember, you are loved.
Read about the story behind the saying HERE

Recent Knitted Projects

I wanted to knit a hooded cowl in wool for my friend, Salai, who goes out and feeds her animals during the –35 degree (yes, minus 35 degrees) weather of Alamosa in the winter. I bought the yarn in Harlingen, TX while shopping with Paula and Jean.  Here’s what I came up with. She liked it!

Salai and I have birthdays a day apart, so we usually meet in July and give each other gifts.  Since I won’t be in this area this summer Salai surprised me with a ball winder for my birthday gift.  She also brought over a swift I asked her to buy for me through her connections. 

 

I was so excited I ended up balling up 14 hanks of yarn.  Now I’m ready for a few new projects.
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I ordered some yarn from Jimmy Beans Wool for a project for another friend.  When the yarn arrived I was surprised to see the package actually was imprinted with a pattern for a scarf!  What a great marketing idea.  I’ll definitely be ordering from them again.

Here’s the yarn I received….isn’t it beautiful?  I love the colorway.  Hay, Merlene, this is the start of your shrug.

I also finished another project from yarn I bought with Paula and Jean in Harlingen.  It’s a shawl but with wristlets so the shawl stays on your shoulders. Thanks, Paula, for suggesting the addition of the red yarn periodically.  I like the effect. This one is for me. It’s warm but easy to drive in or use the computer.  Using all knit stitch it is a fast project … I knitted while watching TV at night.

Remember, you are loved.
Read the story behind the saying HERE