I got a few minutes and thought I'd mention my first spindle.  Yep, I finally went and did it.  Since it's "officially" a souvenir, hubby hasn't objected...yet!  (No pics yet, because while I remembered the camera, I forgot the silly cord that is the essential bridge from the camera to the computer.  Pics posted upon our return.)

We visited a neat little place called the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm yesterday, and there in the gift shop was this cute little spindle packaged with a bit of fiber and it was in my hand and all rung up before I could blink.  Since today is a "sitting around the camp" day, I figured I might try my hand with it later on.  Wish me luck!

 Oh, and a quick question (wherein I reveal incredible ignorance) as I try to figure out the instructions on how to use my new toy:  Is the hook supposed to be on the long part or the short part of the spindle?