I would like to introduce you to Sammy – Sammy Snail

I would like you to meet my friend Sammy Snail. The smallest car in the whole world. I have spent the last 10 days driving from one side of The Netherlands and back. North to south, east to west I think I have covered most of the country and sometimes just crossing the border into Germany.

This little car has taken me through the wind, the rain and of course the snow. I have had many a worried moment and probably shed a tear or two when that "B" in the box (Satalite navigation) has sent me on a wild goose chase in the dark and the snow. But I knew Sammy would get me there eventually.

I woke this morning to this. Poor Sammy. I almost couldn't find him.

Sammy fits 1 suitcase, 1 laptop bag, 1 stack of quilts a handbag and a bottle of water. Oh yes and of course me. Too bad if someone wants a lift 'cause it ain't going to happen.

I cleaned him up and set off for my last day at The Log cabin.

We had another great day, a little quieter because of the snow but it was good.

I have another friend I would like you to meet. His name is Chikko. He has a few issues but he is so cute don't you think. He belongs to Jacqueline but I think he needs a little coat. Maybe I could leave him my hat.

I think he is very loved.

I have just travelled north to Den Haag where I will spend tomorrow at The Quilter's Palet. I know that there are approx 90 people attending during the course of the day so it will be a big day.

On Monday I will spend the day with my friend Guute and then fly home on Monday night. I will have a 9 hour lay over in Singapore and I am heading for a massage and a few other luxuries.

I have had a wonderful time here in the Netherlands and Germany and I will be sad to leave this Winter Wonderland. BUT I will be back soon. The plans are under way for my next visit and I think it is going to be a much bigger trip. Next time I will not be alone.

I hope you have enjoyed my trip with me as much as I have enjoyed having you along.

So good night, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite.

Sue ( exhausted) x x x

sue

Rebecca says:

February 1, 2010 at 5:31 am

That has got to be the funniest blog entry for a very long time Sue.

Julz at Simple Stitches says:

February 1, 2010 at 6:27 am

sounds like you have had a wonderful time, and thanks for sharing your trip with us…take care on the return, and have a lovely stop over in Singapore.
cheers Julz

Caro says:

February 1, 2010 at 7:55 am

Hi Sue,
Iloved your show-and-tell, gave me a lot of inspiration. bye bye Caro (The Hague), there are some pictures on my blog (about 81): Caro’s blog

Marion says:

February 1, 2010 at 8:53 am

Hi Sue,
It was very nice to meet you in Den Haag. I enjoyed the trunk show, your quilts are so lovely, and dinner with you and Guute was a lot of fun, too! Your enthousiasm about english paper piecing must be very infectious, because I suddenly want to start paper piecing a new quilt! But what pattern? Hmm, I’ll let you know when I figure it out 😉

Lynette Anderson says:

February 1, 2010 at 10:19 am

Just love what Sammy Snail looks like, good job you didnt take all your quilt samples or Sammy would have had to have a trailer!

June Dieckmann says:

February 1, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Hi Sue,
I have enjoyed following you on your adventures back and forth across Holland. You are amazing. I am guessing a big rest when you come home.
Take care and thank you for taking us along with you on your adventure.
June

Silvia says:

February 1, 2010 at 4:54 pm

Chikko is so funny and adorable!!! I hope you have a nice trip!

Isabella says:

February 1, 2010 at 7:29 pm

Hi, I found it very nice to meet you last Saturday. Your explanation was really perfect.
I hope you have a nice day today with Guute.

SuzK says:

February 3, 2010 at 11:09 pm

Looks like you’ve been having an amazing time. I am so impressed. I have a small car, but nothing as small as that, and I’m a nervous wreck driving in it in snow and I’ve been driving in snowy weather 1966! This must be so much fun for you!