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June 13, 2007

By The Numbers

Number of days on vacation: 3
Number of yarn stores visited: 3 - so far here, here and here.
Number of bloggers I had an impromptu meet-up with at Artfibers: three - Cookie, Hannah and Jeni - LOVE you guys! Thanks for coming out! (And hi Matt! Great to meet you!)
Number of yards of yarn purchased: 3064
Number of rows I've knit since I've been on vacation: about five
Number of gorgeous Offhand Designs knitting bags purchased: one - it was on sale AND it's fucking fantastic!
Number of wines we tasted: four
Number of boxes of pockies we bought in Japan Town: one - green tea
Number of times we drove over the Golden Gate Bridge: one
Number of times we drove over the Bay Bridge: two
Temperature in Sacramento: 99 degrees
Temperature in Lake Tahoe: 65 degrees
Amount lost at craps table: $85
Amount won at craps table, all while I was the shooter: $100
Amount I'm ahead at craps: $15. Yeah money!
Number of pounds of camera equipment I lugged across the country: 25
Number of photographs I've taken since I got here: 0.00

Guess the number of pictures I will take by the end of my vacation and win some kind of fabulous prize. I haven't figured it out yet, but I'm sure it will be FANTASTIC. Leave the number of pictures in a comment on this post and the person who gets closest without going over will win. One entry per customer. Contest ends 11:59 PM EDT Saturday, June 16.

Number of Curious George Riding a Bike T-Shirts that say "Divine Love" purchased on the street in Berkeley, CA: one and it's priceless.

See you Sunday! We're having a blast!

Posted by Cara at June 13, 2007 01:25 AM
Topics: Contest ~ Vacations

Comments

729

Keep having fun. It sounds like a blast!

Posted by: Country Mouse at June 13, 2007 02:28 AM

With luck like that at craps, I know the winner of this contest will receive something wonderful. Makes me feel a bit sad that my guess of 47 is going to be way wrong.

Posted by: Sarah at June 13, 2007 02:38 AM

i am sure it will ba number some how divisible by 18 :-)

18 is my guess.

Posted by: heatherly at June 13, 2007 02:41 AM

Have fun! I'm going to guess 60

Posted by: Abby at June 13, 2007 02:42 AM

Isn't it amazing how much cooler it is at my house! (Lake Tahoe) All the flatladers (Sacramento) are jealous.

Posted by: Jenn at June 13, 2007 02:44 AM

333?

Posted by: Swapna at June 13, 2007 02:55 AM

73 and I can't wait for a photo of the bag...

Posted by: Kellie at June 13, 2007 03:00 AM

hmm... I'm gonna say 87.

Posted by: monica at June 13, 2007 03:05 AM

I figure you for the type of person who, once you break the camera out, winds up taking a squizzillion shots and keeping only a dozen. But they're faaaaaabulous.

Since I only figure you're going to break the camera out once, I will say... 214.

Have fun!

Posted by: Thorny at June 13, 2007 03:07 AM

186 Glad you're having fun!

Posted by: JessZ at June 13, 2007 03:08 AM

How can you not take loads of pictures here in CA! Welcome...Golden Gate Bridge..Napa (if you went wine tasting)...Lake Tahoe (so many to take there!!)....if you get to Yosemite...well then who knows what you will do!

So I'll say... 380 (I don't know..I'm a peninsula girl...hwy 380 connects 101 and 280...I can't imagine you'll take just 80 pictures...you'll spend a lot of time on Hwy 80). Enjoy the golden state!!!

Posted by: carrieknits at June 13, 2007 03:18 AM

189.

Love the 'by the numbers' post and the links to all the fiber stores. Hope you have a great trip!

Posted by: Elisa at June 13, 2007 03:23 AM

I will guess 234. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!!

Posted by: Jennifer at June 13, 2007 03:25 AM

I'm guessing 45. Have a great vacation!

Posted by: Heidi at June 13, 2007 03:33 AM

I would have to say that you probably took your camera out a lot seeing as you are a wonderful photographer my guess would have to be about 650 pictures to make sure that you got the perfect shot.

Glad to hear that you are having fun!

Posted by: Heather at June 13, 2007 03:42 AM

Ooh, some of my favorite knit shops, and some of my favorite bloggers -- AND you won money? Good, good times!

I guess 199 photos.

Posted by: pamela wynne at June 13, 2007 03:48 AM

Will you be going to the redwoods at all? Love it out there. The number of photos you'll take depends on whether you use a digital camera or film. I'm much more discriminating with my film camera than my digicam. But since you haven't taken any yet, my guess is film. I dunno. How about 144?

BTW you should check out Kozo Arts (http://www.kozoarts.com) They have shops at Union St. and Market St. They make the most beautiful hand bound photo albums covered in Japanese fabrics.

Posted by: Jen at June 13, 2007 03:51 AM

237.
i highly recommend the drive up highway 101 if you have time.

Posted by: mims at June 13, 2007 04:26 AM

Hi Cara!
I am guessing 121 photos. Have a great vacation!

Birgit from Vienna (Austria): Yes, you've got fans all over the world :)

Posted by: knitting rat at June 13, 2007 04:27 AM

I'm going to say...5.

have fun!

Posted by: bunchkin at June 13, 2007 04:30 AM

52

I was going to say 5, but bunchkin did. I think your attention will be too divided and you lack the structure of projects to photograph for the blog.

At least, that's what I experienced on the days we were traveling during our recent trip to California. When we were in one spot, I did OK.

I'll be flying back down on Thursday for a Friday nephew-in-law high school graduation in Davis, right next door to Sacramento. I'm betting we'll break 100 about the time we have to 'dress' for the event. Stick to the Bay Area, if you can.

Posted by: KarenJoSeattle at June 13, 2007 04:54 AM

362

Posted by: Anne at June 13, 2007 05:21 AM

53. Somehow it just feels lucky...

Posted by: Gaile at June 13, 2007 05:23 AM

Enjoy the rest of your vacation!

(hmmm... 425!)

Posted by: Lene at June 13, 2007 05:24 AM

Enjoy your vaca - I'm going to say 78.

Posted by: Chrisitne at June 13, 2007 05:50 AM

I'm going with 37.

Posted by: Camille at June 13, 2007 05:51 AM

I'm going to guess 57. Have a great trip!

Posted by: Annie at June 13, 2007 06:15 AM

131 pictures!

Posted by: Kelley at June 13, 2007 06:19 AM

Hmm....I'm going to say 132.

Posted by: Amy at June 13, 2007 06:52 AM

So glad to hear you're having a great trip. I'm going to guess 36. Have fun!

Posted by: Melissa at June 13, 2007 06:57 AM

Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Pocky, Artfibers, wine & Curious George - does it get much better that that?

My guess: 87 - that is if you get around to pulling out that camera at all. Of course SF & Tahoe are too beautiful not to snap a few.

Posted by: Kirsten at June 13, 2007 07:04 AM

91 pictures. :)

Sounds like an awesome vacation, Cara!

Posted by: Laura at June 13, 2007 07:15 AM

I'm going to guess 8. You seem to almost be having too much fun for knitting OR pictures! Sounds like a great trip - enjoy your time out West!

Posted by: Emily at June 13, 2007 07:31 AM

It looks like you're having too much fun for photographs. I'll guess 21.

Posted by: Donna at June 13, 2007 07:34 AM

Have fun! My guess is 242.

Posted by: Carol at June 13, 2007 07:36 AM

Sounds like fun! No Busman's holiday for you: 33.

Posted by: Bobbi at June 13, 2007 07:38 AM

I will guess...145. Sounds like you're having a fabulous time!

Posted by: Jenn at June 13, 2007 07:40 AM

Tahoe will bring out the camera. Sounds like you're having a fabulous vacy!!

Posted by: margene at June 13, 2007 07:47 AM

I'm guessing 365 (popped into my head when I read the challenge)... I'd thought that was a lot, but I see I'm not alone, and I'd maybe take about that many once I got going.

I'm hoping to see your goodies as well -- have a blast on the rest of your vacation, and hope you meet some more friendly faces along the way!

Posted by: Christene at June 13, 2007 07:49 AM

I'm going to guess 99, just 'caust I like the number. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!

Posted by: Sarah at June 13, 2007 08:04 AM

My guess is 84. Sounds like you are having a great time!

Posted by: Beverly at June 13, 2007 08:07 AM

251. Have fun & start snapping that shutter.

Posted by: Lisa at June 13, 2007 08:10 AM

My guess is 167. Hope you have a fabulous time!

Posted by: Stephanie at June 13, 2007 08:11 AM

Think of me if you get to Emerald Bay - that's where Mike and I got married last October! :)

Posted by: elisa at June 13, 2007 08:13 AM

243 - the first number that came to mind...

Posted by: Jen at June 13, 2007 08:16 AM

Woo hoo for fun and relaxing vacation (AND for winning $$ at the tables!)

My guess is 257!

Posted by: knittingnurse at June 13, 2007 08:23 AM

123. You'll find something that catches your fancy and go nuts.

Have fun!

Posted by: bookgrump at June 13, 2007 08:23 AM

I'm glad you're having such a great time! Let's see, I took 200+ pictures on my vacation of a week, and since you are a professional photographer, I'm going to say you are going to take 589 pictures!

Posted by: Bea at June 13, 2007 08:25 AM

You must have a digital (and I've been to the fabulous places your're going) so I'm going to say 759.

Posted by: ck at June 13, 2007 08:29 AM

hmmm - hard to say if the camera will remain packed away for the whole trip or if you will drag it out.

I am going to guess 143.

Posted by: Kris at June 13, 2007 08:29 AM

Your carrying around 25 lbs of camera crap, sounds like my husband, so your serious about it, once you get started. I have seen my hubby click up to a couple hundred in just one afternoon so I will guess once you get that puppy out it will be 'click,click,click' all the time. So guessing

940

hehe

Posted by: kellie at June 13, 2007 08:33 AM

I am going with 142- have fun!

Posted by: carla at June 13, 2007 08:33 AM

my guess: 46

Posted by: Michelle at June 13, 2007 08:34 AM

I just now saw the post above me - Honest!

Posted by: carla at June 13, 2007 08:34 AM

I guess 222. Have fun!

Posted by: ann at June 13, 2007 08:34 AM

I am going to guess 235!

Posted by: Miki at June 13, 2007 08:40 AM

I'm guessing 95 snap shots.

Posted by: Pauline at June 13, 2007 08:42 AM

I couldn't decide between 12 and 22 but since Ann guessed 222, I'm going with 12!

Posted by: P-la at June 13, 2007 08:42 AM

I guess 147. :-)

Posted by: Wendy at June 13, 2007 08:44 AM

I guess 333. 3 is the magic number.

Posted by: Trish at June 13, 2007 08:44 AM

I'm guessing 89. Can't wait to see the pictures!

Posted by: Natalie at June 13, 2007 08:47 AM

Glad to hear you're having such a great time! My guess is 123.

Posted by: jenfromri at June 13, 2007 08:49 AM

I'm guessing 545.

Posted by: Jo-Anne at June 13, 2007 08:50 AM

I say 58.

Posted by: Elinor at June 13, 2007 08:52 AM

my guess is 38

Posted by: Wanda in Ar at June 13, 2007 08:55 AM

40? Sounds like you're having a great time. Enjoy the trip!

Posted by: Jenna at June 13, 2007 08:59 AM

I'm going to guess 482. Enjoy your trip!

Posted by: Katie at June 13, 2007 09:02 AM

I live in Sacramento!!! I would of loved to have seen all of you even if was just a quick stop at the local Starbucks.

Posted by: Janice at June 13, 2007 09:09 AM

I'll say 298. And I do feel like I'm low-balling it. ;)

This feels like The Price is Right. haha

Posted by: Brittany at June 13, 2007 09:09 AM

230 is my guess cause ya sure love you some photos.

Posted by: Sarah at June 13, 2007 09:12 AM

I'm going to guess 192. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Posted by: laura b at June 13, 2007 09:18 AM

143

Have fun!

Posted by: Nia at June 13, 2007 09:21 AM

529, and we want to see them! xox

Posted by: Aara at June 13, 2007 09:21 AM

Aw, man! Somebody already took my number. No, I can't pick another one, because I'm sure that number is right.

Have a wonderful rest of your trip, hon!

Posted by: jodi at June 13, 2007 09:23 AM

Have a blast durring the rest of your vacation! Ok, I'm guessing...well, it was going go be 18, but someone already guessed that...so..how about 118. :)

Posted by: Tammy at June 13, 2007 09:25 AM

I guess 78. I love it out there! Enjoy.

Posted by: Jennifer at June 13, 2007 09:27 AM

Glad you're having a good time! I'm going to guess 258 pictures.

Posted by: Nichole D. at June 13, 2007 09:28 AM

I'm going to guess 23. I hope that you have a great time!

Posted by: Maria at June 13, 2007 09:28 AM

I'm going to guess an even 400.

Posted by: Lynn at June 13, 2007 09:29 AM

I'm guessing 32, sounds like you're having fun. It's been 25 years since I was there!

Posted by: Jeannie at June 13, 2007 09:30 AM

121

Posted by: Jessica at June 13, 2007 09:30 AM

Lucky 13. Ooh, I've been mooning over some Offhand Design bags myself. Your endorsement may push me over the edge!

Posted by: Kathleen Fivel at June 13, 2007 09:31 AM

Hmmm. No pictures yet? I will go with 43. But for you, I really hope it is more!

Posted by: Stacey at June 13, 2007 09:31 AM

375

Posted by: Wannietta at June 13, 2007 09:33 AM

512.. and I can't wait to see them!

Posted by: J.P. at June 13, 2007 09:33 AM

I am going to say 83, because that is the number of comments posted so far.

The bay area is so cool. We went for New Years and had a blast, but I didn't get to any yarn stores. :(

Posted by: bea at June 13, 2007 09:36 AM

172

mmm, Pocky! Bean and I went to the Japanese dollar store on Monday and I found the rare and desired "Men's Pocky" which is bittersweet chocolate!

Posted by: liz at June 13, 2007 09:38 AM

you've got the numbers!

i'm so glad that you're having a good time.
yarn, knit bloggers, winning money, and great fun? how can you beat it.

hmmm... how about 111?

Posted by: lyssa at June 13, 2007 09:41 AM

Hmm... I just came back from my weeklong vacation with my digital camera, and I know how many photos I took...
However, 3 days without taking a single shot is knocking the total down a bit I think...

540 is my guess!

Posted by: Sarah at June 13, 2007 09:42 AM

76
have fun

Posted by: Christy / Not Hip at June 13, 2007 09:43 AM

427

yeah- that's it.

But if i knew how big your memory card was......2 gig? 1 gig? Multiple cards? I'll stick with 427

Posted by: Tracey at June 13, 2007 09:43 AM

sounds like a fantastic vacation.

it's hard to know whether you're the type to take zillions of pictures (i could take hundreds in a single afternoon) or if you're more deliberate about it (being a professional and all).

but i've gotta make a guess here - the challenge is calling me - so i'm gonna say...111 pictures.

i do hope you take the camera out for a spin, since you've lugged all of that equipment with you!

hope you have fun either way.

Posted by: emily at June 13, 2007 09:44 AM

I would say your going to take 364. Have a good time!

Posted by: Barbara at June 13, 2007 09:44 AM

My guess for the photos: 143. :) Horray for holidays!

Posted by: May at June 13, 2007 09:45 AM

68?

Posted by: Karen at June 13, 2007 09:57 AM

well, i guess that if you carry 25 pounds of equipment, it has to be worth it in the end..
825 photos?
enjoy the rest of your vacation !

Posted by: Line at June 13, 2007 10:01 AM

Let's say 47. More than one roll, not quite a second (the third one is rolling around in the bottom of Zelda!). Enjoy the rest of your time. Don't give us another thought!

Posted by: Gretch at June 13, 2007 10:03 AM

I'm glad you are enjoying your vacation. Of course I'm a little jealous too - it sounds fantastic. I'm going to guess 34 pictures.

Posted by: Karen at June 13, 2007 10:03 AM

248 pictures is my guess!!

Posted by: Nachaele Olson at June 13, 2007 10:03 AM

Have a great time.

My guess is 125.

Posted by: Tonia at June 13, 2007 10:04 AM

45 photos

Can't wait to see Curious George.....LOVE Curious George on a bike!

Posted by: Jenny Raye at June 13, 2007 10:04 AM

213 fabulous pictures.

Posted by: Emily at June 13, 2007 10:05 AM

OK, I figure with the gambling, the wine, the yarn stores and the meetups...and of course just alone time with G. you will take 642 pictures. Will they all be up to your high standards?? probably not but hey you are on vacay...enjoy

Posted by: Susanne at June 13, 2007 10:07 AM

Jeez - these all seem low to me!! I say 1250.

Posted by: Jody at June 13, 2007 10:07 AM

OK, I figure with the gambling, the wine, the yarn stores and the meetups...and of course just alone time with G. you will take 642 pictures. Will they all be up to your high standards?? probably not but hey you are on vacay...enjoy

Posted by: Susanne at June 13, 2007 10:07 AM

Bob, I'm gonna guess a dollah. Oh wait I mean One. One Photo.

:-)

Posted by: margaux at June 13, 2007 10:09 AM

You only bought one box of Pocky?!?! Wow. I must say that I absolutely admire your restraint. I probably would've tried to buy every flavor they had.

And I'm going to guess 31 pictures. Have a great rest of the trip!

Posted by: julieanne at June 13, 2007 10:15 AM

My guess is 321.

Missing you and your regular blogging. *sigh* Have a wonderful rest of your vacation!

Posted by: Kristina at June 13, 2007 10:26 AM

I'm a photographer, I know how many digital pictures I take on trips.... so I'm going to guess 1601. (I've taken more than that in 4 days in Vegas...!)

Posted by: Robyn at June 13, 2007 10:29 AM

You will take 234 pictures.

Have a wonderful vacation!

Posted by: Mandy at June 13, 2007 10:30 AM

My guess is 102 (I don't think it's taken yet?)

Posted by: otismurph at June 13, 2007 10:30 AM

Hmmmm...I'm going to say 99. And have fun, no matter how many you take!

Posted by: Rachel at June 13, 2007 10:35 AM

A hundred and one! Have a great time!

Posted by: kelly at June 13, 2007 10:36 AM

I am going to go with 67. Have a great time!

Posted by: RandomRanter at June 13, 2007 10:36 AM

Yay, you're in my neck of the woods! It's a great place to vacation, can't wait to see your purchases. I'm going to guess 147 pictures.

Posted by: Rachel at June 13, 2007 10:40 AM

27 photos!!

Have a great time!

Posted by: Senora Fuerte at June 13, 2007 10:54 AM

I'm guessing 37 photos. Have a great vacation!

Posted by: Sarah at June 13, 2007 11:00 AM

103. Keep enjoying yourself!!

Posted by: Kim at June 13, 2007 11:06 AM

That sounds like a wonderful vacation so far, and I'm jealous! I hope that the rest of it is just as enjoyable for you...My pictures guess is 203...

Posted by: Mandy at June 13, 2007 11:09 AM

29, but I was really tempted to put 0! :)

Posted by: Lizzy B at June 13, 2007 11:09 AM

Looks like you're haviong a great time! And I'll guess 45 pictures!

Posted by: Scribbles & Bits at June 13, 2007 11:10 AM

Guessing 1280 pictures. Know you'll be having sooo-ooo-ooo much fun!

Posted by: Nancy J at June 13, 2007 11:13 AM

179

number just popped in my head and i'm going with it.

Posted by: maryse at June 13, 2007 11:15 AM

I guess.. 3!

Posted by: Purl at June 13, 2007 11:19 AM

I was going to guess 666 because I love that number and all it's hype. I mean it's only a number, right? Then I thought, no, wait, you're on vacation. And so my guess is you'll take 69 pictures.

Posted by: SallyA at June 13, 2007 11:21 AM

237. why? who knows.

Posted by: Sarah at June 13, 2007 11:22 AM

Hope you're having fun in our wonderful (extended) bay area! I'm gonna guess 50 pictures.

Posted by: Jessica at June 13, 2007 11:22 AM

I guese 254. Sounds like you're having a great time!

Posted by: Adriana at June 13, 2007 11:30 AM

48

Posted by: Christina at June 13, 2007 11:30 AM

I'll guess... 263 pictures.

Hope you're having an awesome vacation!

Posted by: mote at June 13, 2007 11:32 AM

Hmmm, I'm going to say 122. Your vacation sounds lovely. Can't wait to see the pictures, regardless of how many there end up being.

Posted by: Jenna at June 13, 2007 11:40 AM

i'll guess 62

Posted by: amy at June 13, 2007 11:44 AM

15 - one for each dollar you won...

Posted by: sandra at June 13, 2007 11:47 AM

I'm guessing 137

Posted by: Margaret at June 13, 2007 11:49 AM

Such a beautiful area of the country...I'll guess 301 pictures.

Posted by: Deb at June 13, 2007 11:49 AM

I guess 79, since my original guess of 78 has been taken, twice!
Janet

Posted by: Janet H at June 13, 2007 11:54 AM

151 pictures.

Have fun, and looking forward to hearing from you next week.

Posted by: PICAdrienne at June 13, 2007 11:56 AM

52 photos!

Posted by: Mary Beth at June 13, 2007 11:58 AM

872

I've always wanted to go to on a yarn crawl when in Northern California. Have fun. :)

Posted by: nikki at June 13, 2007 11:59 AM

42. And isn't Artfibers fantastic? Man, I could have spent days there just fondling the swatches.

Posted by: TheBon at June 13, 2007 12:01 PM

138. punk rawk!

Posted by: Dawn at June 13, 2007 12:02 PM

15 pictures. Hope you are having a great time!!

Posted by: Lisa at June 13, 2007 12:04 PM

437.

Sounds like a fabulous time! Go Cara!

Posted by: elizabeth at June 13, 2007 12:07 PM

68.
Snap a picture of that t-shirt & I'll start crying. I love that little monkey & the Man with the Yellow hat.

Posted by: lola at June 13, 2007 12:13 PM

Vacations are so much fun! Thanks for taking us along ;-)
My guess is 136.

Posted by: Beth at June 13, 2007 12:14 PM

ok, my guess is 168.. no clue why that came to my mind...
Sounds like afun trip. COOKIE A.. cool!

Posted by: kit at June 13, 2007 12:21 PM

My guess is 72. Can't wait to see the pictures!! Have a great time!!

Posted by: Betsy at June 13, 2007 12:21 PM

I will guess 99 pictures. Glad to hear you are having a great time!

Posted by: Amy Jo at June 13, 2007 12:22 PM

276 - don't why - it's just a guess. Sounds like you're REALLY vacationing and you do it (like everything else) so well!!

Posted by: robin at June 13, 2007 12:33 PM

I'll guess 120. Hope you're having fun on vacation!

Posted by: whitney at June 13, 2007 12:40 PM

The numbers are quite entertaining....as for the photo numbers.....183, the same number I took on my recent vacation.

Posted by: Carol at June 13, 2007 12:43 PM

I hope you find plenty of photo-worthy sights to see -- I'm guessing 43 photos come home with you.

Posted by: KimW at June 13, 2007 12:43 PM

725!

Posted by: a.bumblingbee at June 13, 2007 12:46 PM

I guess 27. Glad to see you're having a great time!

Posted by: Anna at June 13, 2007 12:48 PM

177

Have fun!

Posted by: veronica at June 13, 2007 12:48 PM

Hopefully we're talking some digital here, unless you're developing your own! Sorry, don't know the answer to that one...I'm a completely "hooked" January One newbie, having discovered your site just yesterday. That being said, 432!! Love you some San Fran for me...I haven't been in a decade.

Posted by: Karen at June 13, 2007 12:50 PM

I know that when my camera finally comes out, I go nuts with it.

810.

Posted by: Katie at June 13, 2007 01:07 PM

I guess... 85!... have fun!!

Posted by: Claudia at June 13, 2007 01:18 PM

Hmmm I took about 550 on my last vacation and I'm not a photographer. So I'll go with 753 for you.
Have a great time!

Posted by: Louise at June 13, 2007 01:18 PM

I wish for 777 photos and more happy, yarny, knitty good luck with your travel adventures in CA from this former-NJ now-California knitter who loves the monkey socks. I'm naming my first pair GEORGE!

Posted by: Tiffanie at June 13, 2007 01:21 PM

I'll say 216 pictures--have a great rest of your trip, Cara!

Posted by: Melissa at June 13, 2007 01:23 PM

187 pictures. Sounds like a wonderful vacation! I've been knitting my first pair of Monkey socks and been thinking about how every single word you've said about them is true, true, true!

Posted by: Patty at June 13, 2007 01:25 PM

I was going to calculate the odds in honor of the craps win but I'm lazy. So I'm guessing here...5.

Posted by: Tanya at June 13, 2007 01:26 PM

4

Posted by: Tracy at June 13, 2007 01:26 PM

I'm going to saaaaay......72

Posted by: Gem at June 13, 2007 01:29 PM

281
I'm glad you're enjoyed our beautiful Bay Area! Have a great vacation!

Posted by: AmyG at June 13, 2007 01:33 PM

Well, I'll guess.... 74!

Posted by: Amy at June 13, 2007 01:33 PM

153. I'm actually hoping you will take LOTs more than that as I love seeing your photographs...

Posted by: Lynn at June 13, 2007 01:33 PM

124. Wooo! Have fun!

Posted by: wen at June 13, 2007 01:34 PM

i am guessing 115!
have a great vacation. cassidy

Posted by: cassidy at June 13, 2007 01:34 PM

Im gonna say....72 photos

Posted by: ange at June 13, 2007 01:35 PM

I guess that you'll take 1442 photos.

That's how many I took on my last holiday and you're a much better photographer than I am so you'll probably want to take fewer photos as finished pieces but take a whole bunch of each composition to make sure you get a great shot.

Plus I just like the numbers 14 and 42.

Posted by: Arianne at June 13, 2007 01:37 PM

I'm going to guess 127 - have fun!

Posted by: Kary at June 13, 2007 01:42 PM

Ok, according to my calculations based on a formula involving all the numbers provided in your post, I'll go with 386 (rounding down the final result of 386.6 in order not to go over!). That being said, take that camera out only if it's going to be fun for you! Enjoy the rest of your vacation!

Posted by: Josiane at June 13, 2007 01:43 PM

636 pictures. Yup, that sounds like a good number.

Posted by: Annette Fettig at June 13, 2007 01:47 PM

I say.......31

Posted by: Anita May at June 13, 2007 01:54 PM

I usually take quite a few, but seeing that you love taking pics, I'll go 207. :)

Posted by: marydotmusic at June 13, 2007 01:55 PM

I'm gonna guess 30. It's all the prevalence of 3s.

Posted by: Phoe at June 13, 2007 02:00 PM

I'm guessing...37 photos.
and um, **nervous** was that you at the Berkeley/Oakland WWKIP Day on Saturday? I wasn't sure and I didn't want to be an obnoxious blogger fan but o.m.g. i thought you looked familiar but i wasn't sure from where and i remembered you said you were going on vacation but... okay. i'm going to stop blabbering now.
thanks for coming out and kip-ing with us in Berkeley! :o) ek.

Posted by: kelpkim at June 13, 2007 02:01 PM

i vote 11 photos, because that's about how many i usually manage to take in one "shoot" (ie, moment that i suddenly remember that i haven't taken ANY, CRAP!)


99 in sacto? noooooooo i am driving up there today. booooooo!

Posted by: al at June 13, 2007 02:07 PM

I'll guess 23.

Posted by: Jenn at June 13, 2007 02:21 PM

I'm delurking to guess 39.

Posted by: Rebecca A. at June 13, 2007 02:21 PM

Hi Cara... glad you're having a fun vacation. I'm putting in my guess for number of photos:

394

Posted by: Kris at June 13, 2007 02:25 PM

What a perfect sounding vacation... I vote 564 photos.

Posted by: Michelle at June 13, 2007 02:29 PM

So glad you're enjoying yourself while you're in my neck of the woods. Makes me dream about a vacation of my own, as soon as I figure out where I want to go. Since Lake Tahoe is gorgeous, you have to take some pictures. I'm hoping that you're having more than 0! With a digital, you have a digital, right? I'm going to guess 241 pictures.

Posted by: Evelyn at June 13, 2007 02:34 PM

i guess 17 pictures. i always bring my camera, and end up taking hardly any pics, so i'm hoping you're like me! have a great time :)

Posted by: tigerlilith at June 13, 2007 02:36 PM

144. Sounds like a great trip!

Posted by: Angela at June 13, 2007 02:45 PM

I'm gona say that just for the sake of saying you DID take photos, you'll pop a camera out and take 1

Posted by: SandyK at June 13, 2007 02:48 PM

I'm guessing you'll take 82 photos! Have fun in CA - I know all of those places. Well, I've only been to ArtFibers for the yarn shops, but I know of the others.

Posted by: Kim at June 13, 2007 02:53 PM

29

Seems like a good number.

Posted by: Juliet at June 13, 2007 02:53 PM

My guess was 31, but someone else already guessed that amount; so, I'll guess 30.

Posted by: Melissa at June 13, 2007 03:12 PM

I'm guessing 362. In spite of the slow start.

Posted by: Stephanie at June 13, 2007 03:12 PM

I'm not even going to look and see if anyone else has guessed my guess, there are just too many. I guess 65.

Posted by: Janelle at June 13, 2007 03:18 PM

hmm, my guess is that the last day you will go snap happy - I say about 32

Posted by: Amy at June 13, 2007 03:26 PM

126! Have fun!

Posted by: knit_tgz at June 13, 2007 03:26 PM

have a great vacation - my guess is 239 photos.

Posted by: Barbara A.M. at June 13, 2007 03:36 PM

It's always cool to see kooky little Berekeley (my current home) get mentioned in the blogs! I hope you are enjoying california!

Posted by: Megan at June 13, 2007 03:38 PM

24!
Sounds like fun. I love SF. I was hoping to get there for my birthday in October, but we're doing so much other travel between now and then, I think I might just wanna stay home!

Posted by: Carrie at June 13, 2007 03:47 PM

Ooh, tough guess....considering you're at 0 right now...I'm going with 16.

Posted by: Kate at June 13, 2007 03:48 PM

I'm going to say 64. Have fun!!

Posted by: Romy at June 13, 2007 03:53 PM

Ahh, the Bay Area! I wanna be there! :)
Glad to hear that you are having fun, Cara girl! I guess 432.

Posted by: Lolly at June 13, 2007 03:57 PM

256

Posted by: Tracy at June 13, 2007 04:01 PM

Hope you are having a great vacation - my guess is 186

Posted by: Samantha at June 13, 2007 04:04 PM

ummm..... 35.

Posted by: samantha at June 13, 2007 04:05 PM

Enjoy! 24 pictures

Posted by: Dawne at June 13, 2007 04:07 PM

15

Posted by: Reve at June 13, 2007 04:08 PM

16

Posted by: Jacqui at June 13, 2007 04:13 PM

Sounds like you are having a great time. If you are ever in the Los Angeles area let me know.

My guess is 365.

Posted by: Michelle at June 13, 2007 04:13 PM

I think you'll start working the camera eventually. Let's say 366!

Posted by: Beth S. at June 13, 2007 04:13 PM

Dang, 78 is taken. 77.

Posted by: E to the M at June 13, 2007 04:18 PM

128 is my guess.

Posted by: Cindy at June 13, 2007 04:25 PM

I say 143. Have Fun!

Posted by: Laurie at June 13, 2007 04:35 PM

i was going to look through and make sure i didn't guess a number that someone else has already guessed, but there are way too many comments for that...so my guess is...162

Posted by: chancy at June 13, 2007 04:42 PM

Woo Hoo! Another contest?! You're too much:) Hope I'm not, my guess is: 267

Posted by: Carol at June 13, 2007 04:44 PM

sounds like you're having fun! I guess 35 pictures.

Posted by: kelly at June 13, 2007 04:47 PM

101-keep having fun (totally intentional)

Posted by: nova at June 13, 2007 04:49 PM

I was going to say 30 - but that was already taken. So, umm. I'll say 309.

Posted by: Anastacia at June 13, 2007 04:52 PM

i'm guessing 100

Posted by: irina at June 13, 2007 04:54 PM

81
Keep rockin your vacay!

Posted by: the rachface at June 13, 2007 05:13 PM

61?

Posted by: Jen at June 13, 2007 05:14 PM

Sounds like a wonderful time! My guess is 47. I hope you continue to enjoy yourself!

Posted by: Jennifer at June 13, 2007 05:32 PM

I guess 167. :-) Have fun and start shooting.

Posted by: Stacie at June 13, 2007 05:33 PM

568 pics?

Posted by: Tanis at June 13, 2007 05:36 PM

I'm going to guess low.... 25.
have fun on the remainder of your vacation!

Posted by: Amber at June 13, 2007 05:38 PM

120, a seriously cool number.

Posted by: Lucia at June 13, 2007 05:57 PM

81 pictures.

Have a great time!

Posted by: Stacy at June 13, 2007 06:08 PM

Try JimmyBeans in Truckee (at the train station) and loopy at the village at northstar if you're vacationing on the north side of Tahoe.

Posted by: Catie at June 13, 2007 06:14 PM

241 - Just a wild guess. My trip to California isn't until August. Have fun.

Posted by: moirae at June 13, 2007 06:20 PM

I'll go with 127. Sounds like a great trip!

Posted by: Ruth at June 13, 2007 06:21 PM

My guess is 76. Enjoy the rest of the trip!!

Posted by: Anne at June 13, 2007 06:28 PM

I'm guessing 71 :)
hope the vacation was fantastic!

Posted by: Stephanie at June 13, 2007 06:42 PM

I guess 67 :)

Posted by: Lauren at June 13, 2007 06:42 PM

it's like guessing the weight of a halloween pumpkin! hmmm......123.

Posted by: carolyn m at June 13, 2007 07:04 PM

145

Posted by: Mia at June 13, 2007 07:05 PM

I can't decide between 98, which popped into my head, or 629 because it's my birthdate...

Just have fun!

Posted by: Jeanne B. at June 13, 2007 07:13 PM

I'm going with 109... just 'cause.

Posted by: Marty52 at June 13, 2007 07:15 PM

58 - my current age ...

Posted by: margaret in manhattan at June 13, 2007 07:16 PM

I'm going to guess 97, because that was always my favorite test score. Why not a 100? Because then you become an overachiever.

Posted by: Thea at June 13, 2007 07:16 PM

My guess is 82.

I'm so glad you posted from the road! I swear, I was having january one withdrawls! Have a great rest of your vacation!

Posted by: Tara at June 13, 2007 07:17 PM

I'm guessing 49. Way to go on the craps!

Posted by: BethC at June 13, 2007 07:18 PM

Sounds like lotsa fun! :) I'm going to guess 523, you can never take too many pics. And with a digital camera, it is way too easy to take every one that will fit on your memory card :)

Posted by: Hannah at June 13, 2007 07:35 PM

321. Have a fun holiday!

Posted by: Lee-Fay at June 13, 2007 07:36 PM

I'll go with 77 - the year I was born...

Posted by: Cassandra at June 13, 2007 07:41 PM

Hope you are having fun on vacation!

I think that you will take 112 pictures. So, if you could please take 112 pictures so I can win, that would be awesome. :)

Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Posted by: Jen at June 13, 2007 07:43 PM

17 pictures

Posted by: Nancy at June 13, 2007 07:51 PM

What timing! Article Pract's got their big sale going on.

And I'm going to guess 24 pics. Simply 'cause I like the number.

Enjoy the rest of your vacation!


Posted by: C. at June 13, 2007 07:53 PM

178.

Posted by: jeannette at June 13, 2007 07:59 PM

I hope you take 422 pictures on your vacation!!!

Posted by: Joanne at June 13, 2007 08:05 PM

I'm going to guess about 134 photos. Have a great rest of vacation!
I finished one monkey sock after being inspired by you. It moves very fast! LOVE the pattern.
Tammy

Posted by: Tammy at June 13, 2007 08:15 PM

Ummm...I'm going to guess 122. Can't wait to see them!

Posted by: kma at June 13, 2007 08:26 PM

153.

I too have let your monkey socks inspire me and I love mine! Thanks for the great idea.

Posted by: Elizabeth at June 13, 2007 08:29 PM

i am thinking 105 pictures to be taken while you are on vacation!

Posted by: Lindsey at June 13, 2007 08:52 PM

i'm going to say 134... you'll get bored and want to take some pictures at some point! :D have fun for all of us! :D

Posted by: tammy d at June 13, 2007 08:52 PM

595?

Posted by: Terri Lynn at June 13, 2007 08:59 PM

My guess will be 33. Have a great vacation!

Posted by: Brenda at June 13, 2007 09:14 PM

84

Posted by: Joan K at June 13, 2007 09:14 PM

Briana says one hundred and seventy seven. 177. That is my guess.

Posted by: Briana! at June 13, 2007 09:17 PM

39
just a guess.....

Posted by: sharon at June 13, 2007 09:45 PM

my guess is 311 pictures (hopefully no one guessed that already...that's a long list of guesses to get through!). Hope you are having fun in CA.

Posted by: Rachel at June 13, 2007 09:57 PM

447? Heck knows, just so glad you are having a great time.

Posted by: larissa at June 13, 2007 10:00 PM

103.

I am happy to hear that you are enjoying yourself.

Posted by: Iris at June 13, 2007 10:10 PM

How about 23?

Posted by: Jessica at June 13, 2007 10:38 PM

83. eighty-three. An 8 and a 3. Both lovely round numbers.

Yes, I'm odd... and so is 83. :^)

Posted by: Kyle at June 13, 2007 10:49 PM

164

Posted by: Jody at June 13, 2007 10:52 PM

I hope the press is the green tea pocky. and I hope I win. 237 photos.

Posted by: Tracey at June 13, 2007 11:03 PM

Prize, not press. I'm an idiot.

Posted by: Tracey at June 13, 2007 11:05 PM

156 would be my guess! Good to know you had fun :-)

Posted by: aBookworm at June 13, 2007 11:08 PM

Enjoy your vacation! did you like the green tea pocky, I'm not that fond of it and I've got a couple of boxes...

I guess 624!

Posted by: eyeleen at June 13, 2007 11:24 PM

What a great post!!

I suppose I better guess too eh? Um... 159.

Enjoy the rest of your trip - and many more yarn stores :)

Posted by: Schrodinger at June 13, 2007 11:33 PM

Oh for pete's sake. Forgive me for not scanning to see if this number is already taken, but I'm going with 214.

You and Curious George keep on rocking! Happy vacation!

Posted by: Dr. B. at June 13, 2007 11:53 PM

I'm going to guess 37.

Here's to hoping that the rest of your vacation is fabulous!

p.s. I just picked up some STR in Watermelon Tourmaline today after seeing your latest monkey sock. Thanks for the early-summer-sock inspiration!

Posted by: Amy M. at June 13, 2007 11:56 PM

I'll guess 191 -- have fun!

Posted by: Pam at June 14, 2007 12:30 AM

I'm going to guess 116 pictures, cuz it's my oldest daughters birthdate and I couldn't think of anything more original!

Posted by: Amanda at June 14, 2007 12:41 AM

Hey, you were right in my 'hood, visiting my 2 favr LYSs!! How did you like Artfibers? I have to limit my visits to keep from bankrupting myself....

Posted by: Amanda at June 14, 2007 12:45 AM

I adore your blog.
I'll guess 203


I started a pair of monkey socks. You're my inspiration.
I doubt I'll win but we'll see.

Posted by: Rachael at June 14, 2007 01:10 AM

I'll say 56.

Posted by: emicat at June 14, 2007 01:20 AM

My guess is 467. Enjoy your time in Northern CA.

Diane
Northside Knitter
San Jose, CA

Posted by: Diane at June 14, 2007 02:33 AM

I guess...63. Have a great time. I wish I could go to Japan town again.

Posted by: Berni at June 14, 2007 06:43 AM

122

Posted by: Keri at June 14, 2007 07:16 AM

This is a really fun guessing contest. Hmmm, I love taking tons of pics so I'm gonna guess 375. Hope your are have a lot of fun and enjoying the amazing surroundings. :)

Posted by: Jennie at June 14, 2007 07:52 AM

My guess is 25. Hope you enjoy your vacation. Sure sounds like your having fun.

Posted by: JenW!~ at June 14, 2007 07:53 AM

225!

Posted by: Meg McG at June 14, 2007 07:59 AM

I guess 52. Sounds like you are having a great vacation!!

Posted by: Lisa at June 14, 2007 07:59 AM

Photos: 228 HOPE YOUR VACATION WAS GREAT.

Posted by: Loretta at June 14, 2007 08:08 AM

Vaca photos? I'll say 129. Sounds like a knitters PERFECT vacation.
Glad you are having so much fun!

Posted by: Linda B. at June 14, 2007 08:37 AM

114. That is a lot, by my standards!

Posted by: Kay at June 14, 2007 09:03 AM

It 'just came to me' 17!
Keep having fun!

Posted by: Annette at June 14, 2007 09:05 AM

452 :-)

I can take 400 picture easily if on vacation... hehe

Posted by: ashley at June 14, 2007 09:19 AM

I think you will take 184 pictures! Have a great vacation!

Posted by: Susan at June 14, 2007 09:39 AM

If you're anything like my husband when he takes photos, you'll easily make up for lost time once you do crack out the camera again! My guess, 244.

Posted by: Alison at June 14, 2007 09:45 AM

52?
Have fun!

Posted by: Michelle at June 14, 2007 09:49 AM

318, but you better get started.

Posted by: Tan at June 14, 2007 09:59 AM

Hmmmm... I can shoot 200 photos if there is a good sunset... and you're in California, God's country. Except it really depends where you are and you kept that a secret, except you said No.CA. So, I say 777.

On a side note, I've never knitted socks, and since you are the sock queen, I was wondering if you might suggest a pattern that is easy enough to understand, and gives a good foundation for foundation and structure. I'd like to try one and see what all the fuss is about!

Enjoy your travels!

Posted by: Sydney at June 14, 2007 10:51 AM

Let me see.............64.

Posted by: Kris at June 14, 2007 11:06 AM

672 :D

Posted by: Jessie at June 14, 2007 11:09 AM

369! Let's try that one. :D

Posted by: Kate Finn at June 14, 2007 12:36 PM

85 is my guess. Have fun can't wait to see some of the 82 (subliminal messaging alert) pictures.

Posted by: Nubiancraftster at June 14, 2007 12:39 PM

Yeesh. I'm gonna go with 48.

Posted by: mobishobel at June 14, 2007 12:41 PM

Um, 13?

Posted by: Jenna at June 14, 2007 01:09 PM

With that much yarn and fun going on, I'm guessing 459. :-)

Posted by: Kimberly at June 14, 2007 01:09 PM

I'll guess 43.

Posted by: Nicole at June 14, 2007 02:14 PM

I'm going to guess 429 pictures

Posted by: sgeddes at June 14, 2007 02:52 PM

My guess for pictures taken is 470

Posted by: Charlene at June 14, 2007 03:19 PM

15 pictures is my guess...have fun

diana

Posted by: Diana Wessel at June 14, 2007 03:29 PM

Hmm, 138?

Posted by: Angela at June 14, 2007 03:35 PM

353...is the number swirling in my head and no one so far has put their faith in it...i'm sticking with it!

Posted by: Rasa at June 14, 2007 04:11 PM

As a SF Bay Area resident I can assure you there are more than 3 yarn shops here! Have a great time, and I'm guessing 98 pictures.

Posted by: Misty The Kneedler at June 14, 2007 04:53 PM

I'm guessing it'll be 27. I'm hoping that it's that few because you're having so much fun!

Posted by: Jocelyn at June 14, 2007 04:58 PM

I am going to guess lucky number 7. I hope you are having way too much fun to remember to take pictures.

Posted by: Jenn at June 14, 2007 04:58 PM

Welcome to the Bay Area!
Seeing as how I'm not entirely sure how long your vacation is, and the camera crap is probably taunting you, I'm going to guess:
209 picts.
Hope you had fun at our local shops, doncha just love the snow on those mountains still, over there in Tahoe ~neat.
Cheers

Posted by: Christa Z. at June 14, 2007 04:59 PM

137

Posted by: Debbie at June 14, 2007 05:34 PM

I think you are going to get your groove on, and take 133 pictures. Seriously. You've gotta take some Tahoe pix.

Posted by: claudia at June 14, 2007 05:55 PM

629 - please let it be me ;)

Posted by: nat at June 14, 2007 06:52 PM

150 -- first comment, possibility of a prize lured me out of hiding. Enjoy your vacation and your picture-taking!

Posted by: CatAtl at June 14, 2007 07:28 PM

700

Posted by: margaret at June 14, 2007 08:58 PM

163...how many 1GB cards do you have?
Huh, thought I was reading Harper's Index.

Posted by: Patricia at June 14, 2007 09:11 PM

162

I'm so jealous that you're in Cali! :-)

Posted by: Angelia at June 14, 2007 09:56 PM

Am I just being totally ridiculous in saying 1,000??

Posted by: ~Kristie at June 15, 2007 02:00 AM

OMG, People do love a contest, especially knitters. How about 137 photos? I would take that many in such a lovely place, but...you've been dragging your feet if you haven't taken any yet. Your photos are so beautiful!

Posted by: Angeluna at June 15, 2007 04:41 AM

174 photos? I think you'll bring it in on the home stretch.

Posted by: Libby at June 15, 2007 11:23 AM

Well, I was gonna say 666 'cause I'm evil that way. But I realized that was just stupid so I'll go with 110. No real reason.

Posted by: susan at June 15, 2007 11:56 AM

How about 222?

Posted by: Lori at June 15, 2007 12:10 PM

92

Posted by: Jen at June 15, 2007 12:11 PM

24 photos--reminiscent of the days of film.
Enjoy!

Posted by: Cath at June 15, 2007 12:56 PM

118 pictures

Posted by: Lauren at June 15, 2007 01:54 PM

Girl, you sure do love the contests! 115. Have fun!

Posted by: Emily at June 15, 2007 02:32 PM

133 pictures

Posted by: Vanessa at June 15, 2007 02:36 PM

20 pictures!

Posted by: UCFknitGirl at June 15, 2007 02:47 PM

44? Always tough - you've led us to believe you aren't taking pictures, what with the zero so far. I've never been lucky at guessing games!

Posted by: Jenni at June 15, 2007 03:09 PM

How fun! So jealous! My guess is 309.

Posted by: kathy at June 15, 2007 03:31 PM


33 and 1/3.

Happy Vacationing...I will live vicariously through you. Memories of Lake Tahoe living, sniff...

Posted by: Mary at June 15, 2007 04:10 PM

Seems like 3 is your vacation number, so I guess 333. Funny T-shirt - totally priceless.

Posted by: Asaknitter at June 15, 2007 05:22 PM

323! Enjoy the rest of your vacation!

Posted by: Leyna at June 15, 2007 06:23 PM

I'm going to say 569. hope your vacation is spacular ask you make it sound!!

Posted by: lori at June 15, 2007 09:36 PM

17 is my quess. After so many comments, I am not sure if anyone else has chosen that number. Sounds like you are having a fantastic time!

Posted by: Delores at June 15, 2007 11:15 PM

throwing my hat in the ring with a guess of 47

Posted by: Amanda in GA at June 15, 2007 11:24 PM

42

It's the answer to the ulitmate question of life, the univers, and everything.

Have fun on vacation!

Posted by: Jill at June 16, 2007 12:03 AM

i think i might be delurking?

91 photos

hope the trip was great :-)

Posted by: maria at June 16, 2007 12:59 AM

I say 67!

Posted by: Margaret at June 16, 2007 01:14 AM

My guess is 136. No idea why. Have fun on your vacation!

Posted by: Heather at June 16, 2007 01:39 AM

555 pics?

Posted by: chris at June 16, 2007 01:59 PM

217 pics? Only because you haven't taken any yet as of the post, otherwise, that would seem WAY low.

Posted by: Cathy-Cate at June 16, 2007 02:37 PM

I'm guessing 141. Sounds like you have had a great time!

Posted by: Cynthia A at June 16, 2007 03:51 PM

Holy shit. Are you sure you don't want to add a little HAIKU to this contest?
; )

Love you. Hope you're having FUN!!!

Posted by: Vicki at June 16, 2007 04:07 PM

117...have fun!!

Posted by: Becky at June 16, 2007 07:01 PM

312. How will you ever read all of these? The most comments I've ever gotten is 3 I think...and boy was I excited!

Posted by: Juliet at June 16, 2007 07:58 PM

Hope you're having a great vacation!

My guess is 108.

Posted by: Jennifer at June 16, 2007 08:14 PM

That bag is gorgeous!

My guess? 547 pictures.

Posted by: Sheila at June 16, 2007 11:32 PM