Episode 30 - Freestyle!

Booted by Blip

I just logged into my blip.tv account, where Holding the Sticks is hosted, only to find out that they've changed their terms of service and my show no longer fits in with their business model. My account there is cancelled as of today (although it appears they have allowed me to upload a short episode to explain today). Those of you who watch the show here or on YouTube won't notice the change at all. However, if any of you have subscribed through iTunes or Downcast, the show will no longer be updated there.

After the first of the year when the budget will (hopefully) allow, I will look into other iTunes compatible hosting for the show. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Time stamps: 1st Period - In the Zone - Fiber Arts 3:48

                     2nd Period - Off Ice - Chatter and Fitness 12:07

                     3rd Period - Hockey Talk - 24:02

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Episode 28

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Episode 27

Podcast News:
Switching to a more flexible schedule. Will podcast when I'm
able - hope to be once every 1-2 weeks. 

Wearing Multnomah by Kate Ray with Noro Kureyon Sock finished in 
2010

First Period: In the Zone
  Developing Play:
                1. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats and Clark with Red Heart
Soft yarn. US 8/5mm needles. Finished 2 more squares. 
                2. Freja by Emmy Petersson. Knit Picks Palette. US size 1/
2.25mm.
                3. Granville by Fiona Ellis using Knit Picks WOTA 
roving in Merlot, handspun 3-ply and US 6/4mm needles. 
For Rhinebeck
                4. Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku using Hippie Penguin
Podcaster Sock Yarn; 100% SW Merino in the Holding the
Sticks colorway. US size 1/2.5mm needles.
  Spin-O-Rama:
Finished Miss Babs Wool/Sea Cell blend on spindles.
1st half spun on Trindle; 2nd on my DragonCraft spindle. Plied on a
          homemade spindle.


  Equipment Room: Bandana bag, Socktopus!

  Rec League:
Warm Hands Hoe-down!
Finish any gloves, mittens, or fingerless mittens by Sept 30, 
2013 for a chance to win a $25 Etsy gift certificate. Must be 
a member to win; winner will have 1 month to claim prize.
If no contact is made, I'll draw a new winner (original 
winner forfeits prize)

Second Period: Off-Ice
  Training Room: 
-My race is next Sunday! Blue 5K hosted by the Carolina
Hurricanes. Fox is running with me and I'm so excited!
-Joined a race training group on early Sunday mornings. 1st
2 were great - intervals and pick ups. Hurt myself a little 
over a week ago so I may not make it back before I get my-
self sorted out.
-Was working on consistently running 4x/week, 3 mi each
but having to scale back until my knee feels better.

  Chatter: 
-Work renovations make life interesting. Busy busy busy not
only with my work but with some data entry.
-Birthday trip - Fleet Feet and Ikea. Also stopped at Mary Jo's
in Charlotte. Like the WEBS of fabric!


Third Period: Hockey Talk
-32 days 'til the Hurricanes host the Red Wings on opening 
night at PNC Arena! 32, People!
-Preseason starts in something like 12 days. I don't get to 
follow as most preseason stuff is not televised or on radio.

   Hockey101: 
      Minor Penalties continued. These are the goalie penalties:
1. Leaving the Goal Crease - a. goalie can't leave the general 
vicinity of his crease during a fight. If the fight is near his
crease, the referee will direct him to a neutral place to wait.
b. Goalie can't go to the bench during stopages in play with-
out referee's permission unless it's a time out.

2. Participating in the Play over the Center Red Line - A goalie
can't play the puck or check another player on the wrong
side of the center red line.

3. Restricted Area - Goalie can't play the puck behind the

goal line outside of the "trapezoid."

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Update

Hi all! I just wanted to pop in here to apologize for not recording the last couple of weeks. Life has been getting in the way. I had every intention of putting an episode up this week but am unexpectedly having to work lots of extra hours doing data entry this week and possibly next. If I can I'll record later this week. If not, I will be back to it as soon as I can.

I have a lot to share with you, especially on the fitness front since I've started working with an experienced runner who hosts a ladies running group early Sunday mornings. I've learned a ton and upped my weekly mileage. It's fun and exciting! And of course, I've made progress on my knitting and spinning projects too. That Miss Babs fiber I was spindle spinning turned out So pretty! :)

Thanks for hanging in there with me! I appreciate all of you who watch.

Emily

Episode 26

Podcast News:
Streamlining!
Introducing a new 2nd Period called "Off-Ice" which will
  include the Training Room and Chatter segments.

First Period: In the Zone (3:39)
  Developing Play:
                1. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats and Clark with Red Heart
Soft yarn. US 8/5mm needles. Finished 2nd sqaure 4 and
started square 5.
                2. Freja by Emmy Petersson. Knit Picks Palette. US size 1/
2.25mm.
                3. Granville by Fiona Ellis using Knit Picks WOTA 
roving in Merlot, handspun 3-ply and US 6/4mm needles. 
For Rhinebeck
                4. Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku using Hippie Penguin
Podcaster Sock Yarn; 100% SW Merino in the Holding the
Sticks colorway. US size 1/2.5mm needles.
  
  Spin-O-Rama:
Spinning some Miss Babs Wool/Sea Cell blend on spindles.
1st half spun on Trindle; 2nd on my DragonCraft spindle.
  
  She Shoots, She Scores:
Vanilla Socks with my Handspun from ITW Lavinia 
Colorway (Superwash Merino) US size 1/2.5mm needles. 
Using some nylon sewing thread to reinforce heels and toes.
  
  Rec League:
Warm Hands Hoe-down!
Finish any gloves, mittens, or fingerless mittens by Sept 30, 
2013 for a chance to win a $25 Etsy gift certificate. Must be 
a member to win; winner will have 1 month to claim prize.
If no contact is made, I'll draw a new winner (original 
winner forfeits prize)

Second Period: Off-Ice (20:06)
  Training Room:
Hit 2.5 miles this week. Falling short of my 15 min mile on
hilly course, but ran flat yesterday and came in at about 
14:40. Why am I so slow??? Thinking of hiring a running 
coach to work on my foot strike and stride. But am I really
that serious?
Might buy a treadmill for Winter. Anyone ever used a
manual?
  Chatter:
Let's call this the final regular Mom update, shall we? :)
Tests are all in. No sign of cancer! It is gone gone gone! 
Treatments continue. Prayers are appreciated, but I think we
are through the worst of it. 
Mom's going back to work Sept 1. :)

Trip to Spencer NC Transportation Museum for joint bd 
party. We rode the Birthday Caboose!! 

Third Period: Hockey Talk (30:46)
Hockey 101:
  Goalkeepers' Penalties: Goalies don't serve their own pen-
  alties. Their teammates have to do it for them. However, a
  goalie can be ruled off the ice if he racks up 3 majors in a 
  game. He can also be assessed a Game Misconduct.

It's the dog days of summer so there's not much going on. 
Hurricanes have been releasing an interesting web series -
  Open Ice with Ryan Murphy. 
Howmanydaysuntilhockey.com HA! 53 'til the Hurricanes

 host the Red Wings on opening night!

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Episode 25

Wearing: Silk Side to Side Jacket by Sharon Sorken made with recycled yarn

PREGAME REPORT:
-Mom's doing good; getting her energy back; waiting to hear about radiation treatments.
-Super busy work week but fun.
-Date night at Yosefa AntiquiTEA
-CycloVia signs & a shooting star.

1ST PERIOD - IN THE ZONE (7:51)

Developing play:
1. -Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats and Clark with Red Heart Soft yarn. Halfway done.
  Finished square 1, 2, and 3 for 2nd half of blanket. Using US 8/
  5mm needles.
2. -Vanilla Socks with my Handspun from ITW Lavinia Colorway (Superwash Merino)
  US size 1/2.5mm needles. Using some nylon sewing thread to reinforce heels and toes
3. -Freja by Emmy Petersson. Knit Picks Palette. US size 1/2.25mm.
4. Granville by Fiona Ellis using Knit Picks WOTA, handspun 3-ply and US 6/4mm
    needles. For Rhinebeck

Spin-o-Rama
Got out the drop spindle, Trindle, Spinning some Miss Babs Wool/Sea Cell blend

Rec League:
Warm Hands Hoe-down!
Finish any gloves, mittens, or fingerless mittens by Sept 30, 2013 for a chance to win
 a $25 Etsy gift certificate. Must be a member to win; winner will have 1 month to
claim prize. If no contact is made, I'll draw a new winner (original winner forfeits prize)

2ND PERIOD - TRAINING ROOM (24:50)

Hit 200 miles on Runkeeper this week! Also hit 2 miles for the first time this summer!
Talk about phone apps and phone GPSes
Anyone use a GPS watch?

3RD PERIOD - HOCKEY TALK (34:20)

Hockey 101 - Minor penalties
-Kneeing - initial contact of a hit made with the knee. Can be minor penalty to
  suspenions, depending on severity, intent, and injury.

-Leaving the Penalty Bench Too Early - gotta serve your whole time before you get
  out of the penalty box. Only exception - end of period.

Hurricanes signed Nathan Gerbe, formerly of the Buffalo Sabres this week to a one  year
 2-way contract.
Gerbe stats: LW 5'5" Shortest player in the NHL with a rep for being a pest on the ice.
 Feels like he has something to prove to the Sabres, so should play with some fire.

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Episode 24

1. IN THE ZONE (9:24)

Developing Play
-Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats and Clark with Red Heart Soft yarn. Halfway done. 
  Finished squares 10, 11, 12 and cast on square 1 for 2nd half of blanket. Using US 8/
  5mm needles.

-Vanilla Socks with my Handspun from ITW Lavinia Colorway (Superwash Merino)
  US size 1/2.5mm needles. Using some nylon sewing thread to reinforce heels and toes

-Freja by Emmy Petersson. Knit Picks Palette. US size 1/2.25mm. 

Spin-O-Rama!
SCORE! Greenwood Fiberworks 4 oz Polwarth wool in Calypso colorway. Forgot to
count yardage.

Equipment Room
-Puck This Prize Pool; Madeline Tosh Sock
-Red Heart Soft

Rec League: Warm Hands Hoe-down!
We have a couple entries so far from Pretty (PKJewelry).
Craft-Along Ends Sept 30, 2013
Finished object pics and chatter all go in the same thread.
Must be a member to win.
Prize is a $25 Etsy gift certificate

2. TRAINING ROOM (23:47)

3. HOCKEY TALK (28:18)
Hockey 101:

New NHL Divisions!

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Show notes:

In the Zone: 
   
  Developing Play: Knit Samper Afghan by Coats and Clark knit with Red Heart Soft yarn. Squares shown today used Grape, Teal, and Berry colorways. Vanilla Socks from memory with some handspun (see below in Spin-o-rama).

  She Shoots, She Scores!: Vanilla Socks from memory with Wendy Happy sock yarn in the Aquarius colorway. Vanilla Socks from memory with Patons Stretch Sock in the Plum colorway. Lacecap by Adrienne Robson with Wendy Happy sock yarn in the Aquarius colorway. I.t.t.o. by Kitman Figueroa with Bamboo Pop yarn.

  Spin-O-Rama: Finished: Into the Whirled 4oz Superwash Merino in the Levinia colorway. Navajo-plied for 500 yards of fingering weight yarn. In Progress: Greenwood Fiberworks 4oz Polwarth in the Calypso colorway. Will be a true 2-ply.

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Episode Delay

Hi folks, I'm in the happy position of having to take care of several things and pick up a new car this week, so no podcast will be forthcoming. That makes 2 weeks in a row, I know, but just need a little time out for now. I didn't want anyone to think I'd disappeared or anything! In the meantime, I hope you'll all get outside and enjoy nature, watch some playoff hockey, and finish up those projects started before April 15th, 2013 to enter into the Finish-Along! You have 'til the end of the month to qualify for the prize. Thanks for hanging in there with me, y'all! :) Emily

Episode 22: Memorial Day

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Episode 21: My Equipment Room Overfloweth

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Episode 20: Flying by the Seat of my Pants

Summary: In the Zone: Vanilla Socks, Knit Sampler Afghan, Spring Garden Tee. Training Room: Been working out! Running and weight woes & trying to eat more whole grains. Hockey Talk: What "Depth" means, the Charlotte Checkers' season ends, and some general NHL talk. Post-Game Chatter: Mom update, work stuff, and a reusable shopping "bag" I really love!

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Episode 19: Playoffs!

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Episode 17: Finish-Along

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Episode 16: Making Some Minor Changes

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Episode 15:Really...?

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First Period: In the Zone (3:38)

 Developing Play

  1.  Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix)

  2.  Sock Yarn Slouch Hat by Sandra Bichlmayer with handspun Knitty in Color Grapes of Wrath

 Equipment Room

  Hippie Penguin Yarn! 100% SW Merino in the Holding the Sticks colorway! You can get your own here!

 March Mad Hatter KAL/CAL

Second Period: Training Room (13:54)

  Fitness Update 

  Shoes!

Third Period: Hockey Talk (22:56)

 Minor penalties: Elbowing, Goalkeeper Interference, High Sticking.

 Hurricanes/Checkers news

Post-Game Chatter

 Mom update

 Etc...

Episode 14, In Which You Find Out how Crazy I Really Am!

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No show notes today except for a link to Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay which I'm knitting with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix) and a link to patpatshats!

This episode doesn't follow the usual format, though fiber arts stuff comes first; then a recap of my vacation.

Episode 13: Hitting the Road

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Thanks to Fifikins for gifting me the Lavender hat by Georgie Hallam!
Thanks to HippiePenguin for gifting me the Lattice Cable Hat by Hilary L. (HippiePenguin)!

First Period: In the Zone (6:32)
 Developing Play:
   1. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats & Clark with Red Heart Soft, this week's square is in Grape.

 Spin-o-Rama!
   1. Finished the Friends in Fiber; 4 oz of BFL/Silk blend in the Bollywood Bash colorway. LOVE!
   2. Started spinning the Alpaca Yarn Company Baby Alpaca Top - 8 oz Color 435. Will 3-ply it.

 She Shoots, She SCORES!!!
   1. Race For Life 2009 Chemo Cap by Erica Downs in Cascade Cherub DK in color 34
     Modification: added 4 rows garter st at the beginning.
   2. The Not-Just-For-Chemo Reversible Cloche by Mary Keenan with Bernat Satin in Plum Mist Heather.

First Intermission: Rec League (20:51)
   March Mad Hatter KAL/CAL! See the Ravelry group for details. Prize announced!
   One idea for donating hats: Bundles of Joy group on Ravelry

Second Period: Training Room (24:42)
   Fitness update, new water bottle, weaning myself off of the blood pressure medicine.

Second Intermission: Around the League (30:13)
  Check out the Sock Bunny Knit and Fit Podcast!

Third Period: Hockey Talk (32:42)
 Hockey 101: Player safety and safety gear.
 Checkers/Hurricanes update.

Post-Game Chatter (43:37)
One minute Mom update.
ATL here we come!

Episode 12: March Mad Hat-Along

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First Period: In the Zone (3:36)
 Developing Play:
   1.  Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix)
   2. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats & Clark with Red Heart Soft, this week's square is in Navy and Grape.
   3. The Not-Just-For-Chemo Reversible Cloche by Mary Keenan with Bernat Satin in Plum Mist Heather.

 Spin-o-Rama:
   Friends in Fiber; 4 oz of BFL/Silk blend in the Bollywood Bash colorway. One Bobbin done - 200 yds Navajo plied and one more bobbin to go!

 She Shoots, She scores!
   1. Soft Light by Suvi Simola with Knit Picks Simply Cotton Sport in Golden Heather
   2. Plain Rolled Brim Hat by Kraemer Yarn Shop with Cascade Cherub DK in color 512.

First Intermission: Rec League (18:20)
   Valentine's YAL winner announced!
   Announcing the March Mad Hatter KAL/CAL! See the Ravelry group for details.

Second Period: Training Room (22:50)
   Fitness tracking has resumed!
   Tips for hand, arm, and shoulder health.

Second Intermission: Around the League (35:25)
   Check out The Fat Squirrel Speaks!

Third Period: Hockey Talk (37:48)
 Hockey 101: Minor Penalties continued... Cross-Checking and Delay of Game
 Waaaahhhhh my two favorite players are hurt!

Post-Game Chatter (51:27)
 -Quick Mom Update
 -Talk about my upcoming trip to Furry Weekend Atlanta

Episode 11: Life is Like a Box of Chocolates... And Some of Them are Really Vile.

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Click on “File” (you may have to set your iTunes to show the menu bar & I’m not sure how to do this.)
Click on “Subscribe to Podcast…”
A box will come up. Type (or copy and paste) http://blip.tv/holdingthesticks/rss/itunes/ and click OK

First Period: In the Zone (6:27)

  1. the beekeeper's quilt by tiny owl knits with scrap yarn

  2. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix)

  3. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats & Clark with Red Heart Soft, this week's square is in Navy
  4. True Love by Chrissy Gardiner with Knit Picks Stroll Kettle Dyed in the Wine colorway.
  5. Soft Light by Suvi Simola with Knit Picks Simply Cotton Sport in Golden Heather

Spin-o-Rama
 Friends in Fiber; 4 oz of BFL/Silk blend in the Bollywood Bash colorway.

First Intermission: Rec League (18:08)
  Valentine's YAL ends Feb 28th - get your photos posted! Must be a member of the group to qualify for the prize drawing.

Second Period: Training Room (20:02)
 Getting back into fitness after being sick. Blood pressure check-up went GREAT! And I finally bought my new pajamas!

Second Intermission: Around the League (28:36)
Check out the Knittin' on the Fly Podcast!

Third Period: Hockey Talk (30:15)
 Hockey101: Minor Penalties continued. Charging, Clipping, and Closing Hand on the Puck.
 A little Hurricanes and Checkers talk.

Post Game Chatter (37:51)
Spring is coming, we did our taxes, and our Atlanta trip draws nearer!

Episode 11 Postponed.

I’ve had a nasty head cold for the past several days. Although I’m feeling better, you really don’t want to see or hear me like this! So, I’m going to take the week off from the podcast. Holding the Sticks will return on its regular schedule next week! :)

I hope all of you are doing well & staying out of the penalty box! ::pointed look:: ;) But seriously, be kind to one another & keep on crafting!

Emily

Episode 10: Hockey High

Contact me:
  ShanthiDragon on Ravelry
  Emily3022 on Plurk and Twitter
  Join my Ravelry Group!

The video is also available on YouTube.
If you would like to subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, you can do so manually with the following podcast URL: http://blip.tv/holdingthesticks/rss/itunes . Here's how:


Open iTunes
Click on “File” (you may have to set your iTunes to show the menu bar & I’m not sure how to do this.)
Click on “Subscribe to Podcast…”
A box will come up. Type (or copy and paste) http://blip.tv/holdingthesticks/rss/itunes/ and click OK

Thanks to all of you who watch, participate in the Ravelry Group, and interact with me on social media!

Thanks to HippiePenguin and HeartlandKnits for mentioning me on your podcasts.

I'm wearing my "Storm Warning" Sweater:

Melrose Peacoat by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Superwash Bulky in Red Wing

No rose motif on back and used shaping to make it a-line.

First Period: In the Zone (8.11)

Developing Play:

  1. the beekeeper's quilt by tiny owl knits with scrap yarn

  2. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix)

  3. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats & Clark with Red Heart Soft, this week's square is in Navy 

Spin-O-Rama/She Shoots, She Scores!!!

  Finished: 11 skeins of three ply spun from Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Roving in the Merlot colorway!

  Here's a video of Jeff Skinner scoring with a spin-o-rama in honor of this feat! ;)

First Intermission: Rec League (17.53)

  Valentine's Yarn-a-Long! Details on the Ravelry Group.

  I'm going to cast on on Valentine's Day:

  True Love by Chrissy Gardiner

    You can get it for free from her Ravelry shop with the code TRUELOVE.

    You can get any pattern in her shop for 20% off with the code LOVEIT.

    Both are good until Feb 14, 2013.

  Thank you Chrissy!!!

Second Period: Training Room (21.38)

  Fitness: Another 10+ mile week featuring lots of bike time and ice skating with the Charlotte Checkers :)

  I'm not sure about this tracking and rewards thing.

 Self-Care: A little off-topic. My reaction to Splenda and my encouragement that you don't have to eat diet foods to lose weight. Little bit of a soap box here.

Second Intermission: Around the League (31.26)

 Check out the Backhand Shelf Podcast and Blog! WARNING: they curse a LOT. 

Third Period: Hockey Talk (34.26)

This is where I go long, folks. 

I went to a Checkers game and got to skate with the team after. It was awesome and I wanted to tell you all about it! :)

  Hockey 101: Penalties

     1. Boarding

     2. Broken Stick

Post-Game Chatter (57.20)

Work & Valentine's Day Couples Massages

I took on extra data entry work this week. =P

Been feeling overwhelmed and a soap box about depression.

 PLEASE understand that when I say there are certain things I have to be vigilant about to keep my depression at bay, sometimes it doesn't work and the depression gets me anyway. Depression is NOT a character flaw any more than cancer is. It's a terrible, awful disease that kills people every day. :( I didn't want anyone to take what I said the wrong way.

Episode 9: Little House in the Snow

Pre-Game Report:

Contact me:
  ShanthiDragon on Ravelry
  Emily3022 on Plurk and Twitter
  Join my Ravelry Group!

The video is also available on YouTube.
If you would like to subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, you can do so manually with the following podcast URL: http://blip.tv/holdingthesticks/rss/itunes .  Here's How.

Thanks to all of you who watch, participate in the Ravelry Group, and interact with me on social media!
Thanks to  Vicki (dragonfly7673) for mentioning me on Dragonfly Soars last week.

Adding 2 new intermission segments to the show this week!

First Period: In the Zone (4:43)
 Developing Play
  1. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix)
  2. the beekeeper's quilt by tiny owl knits with scrap yarn
  3. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats & Clark with Red Heart Soft, this week's square is in the Navy colorway.

 Spin-o-rama
  2 oz of singles. KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Roving in the Merlot colorway

 She Shoots, She Scores!!!
  1. Headband - my own design, in Lorna's Laces Sportmate in the Desert Flower colorway.
  2. Brain Waves Beanie by Liz McQueen in Red Heart super saver, black; and Plymouth Encore 0215

First Intermission: Rec League (16:48)
  Valentine's Yarn-along is going on! See the  Ravelry Group for details.

Second Period: Training Room (18:19)
 My fitness week.
 Epsom salt baths

Second Intermission: Around the League (23:16)
 Overview.

Third Period: Hockey Talk (24:07)
 Zach Boychuk and Zac Dalpe chatter.
 Hockey 101: Stopages (including icing and off-side!)

Post-Game Chatter (38:37)
 It rained! Then it snowed!
 I had an iPhone fail.
 I want to give DPN's another try.

Have a great week everyone!

Episode 8: Hat Trick = Surprise Drawing!

-Thanks to all who watch, all who are members in the group, and all who participate in the group! :)
Thanks Sillyfru for mentioning me on Sassypants Knitter!
And thank you for your patience as the saga of the iTunes directory continues! Still working on it, but you can manually add my podcast to iTunes or Downcast. Here's How. This is the URL to use when doing it: http://blip.tv/holdingthesticks/rss/itunes/

-Knit-a-long - Cast on any time starting now & finish your Valentine's themed project before Feb 28th for the chance to win some rose quartz stitch markers made by me. You must be a member of the Ravelry group to win.

1st Period: In the Zone (9:47)

Developing Play
  1. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay
  2. Running headband - just plain garter stitch.

She Shoots! She scores! - I got a Hatty!
  1. Brain Waves Beanie by Liz McQueen
  2. Owl Cable Knit Coffee Cozy by Crystal Lybrink
  3. Pick a Pocket Cozy by Julie Tarsha
 Hat Trick! Hat Trick! I'm buying someone a hat pattern! WOOHOOO!
   The lucky winner is...................
    lovezombie! :D
  4. Maks Hot Water Bottle Cover by Linda Johnson

2nd Period: Training Room (21:48)

Fitness: Completed Day 1 of Eowynchallenge.net. I get new jammies! Next prize I get will be in 28 miles. I'll buy myself the pattern, fabric, and notions needed to make myself a sweater bag.

Massage Stuff: checking out CEU courses.

3rd Period: Hockey Talk (29:45)

Checkers Update
Hurricanes Update
  LEOPOLD!!! clip. If you don't want to watch the whole episode, the "Leopold" part is at 4:45.

Hockey 101: The format of a hockey game.
  Next time I promise I'll cover Icing and Offsides.

Post-Game Chatter (43:36)

Weather again!
Work stuff
Getting ready for Atlanta trip.

Episode 7: Back to My Old Ways

Thanks Fifikins and Sockbunny for mentioning me on their podcasts, A Down Under Yarn and Sockbunny Knit and Fit!

iTunes Update: Still working on it, but you can manually add my podcast to iTunes or Downcast. Here's How. This is the URL to use when doing it: http://blip.tv/holdingthesticks/rss/itunes/

1st Period - In the Zone - Fiber Arts (6:40)

  1. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay
  2. Maks Hot Water Bottle Cover by Linda Johnson
 
Spin-o-rama

 - Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Roving in the Merlot colorway. Finished another skein; 3 more to go!

She Shoots, She Scores!

- Easy Beanie by Tatjana Gunther

Equipment Room

 1. Ice Yarns Tweed DK in green and purple
 2. Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution by Kim Werker

2nd Period - Training Room (24:38)

Fitness: It's a struggle, but I'm getting it done.
Self-Care: Omni Massage Roller (or you can use a tennis or racquet ball) - How to give yourself a forearm and hand massage.

3rd Period - Hockey Talk (33:00)

Checkers new acquisition Luke Pither doing a great job & defenseman Michal Jordan is rockin' the house.
Hurricanes: ... don't want to talk about it... except for Zac Dalpe who played a great game!

Hockey 101: These are the people in the Hockey Game! or Who's that out on the ice/behind the bench?

Post-Game Chatter (45:41)

Weather again with video
Dentist report. BOO HISS!
I'd like to hibernate now! Gimme a good book and some potato chips! ;)

Episode 6 - Rainy Monday

I tried a different compression and it squashed me a little. Sorry guys! I'll be back to normal next time. :)

Intro

  Still working on getting the show on iTunes

  Thanks for participating in my Ravelry group!

  I am wearing my Woodland Shawl, knit with handspun. :)

1st Period - In the Zone (4:13)

Developing Play:

  1. Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits

  2. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats and Clark

  3. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay

  4. Easy Beanie by Tatjana Gunther

Spin-o-Rama

  -Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Roving in Merlot colorway - 3-ply sport-ish weight yarn.

2nd Period - Training Room (16:47)

Fitness:

  Eowyn's Challenge  

  Not allowing myself to play games until after I work out.

Self-Care:

  5 tips for managing stress.

3rd Period - Hockey Talk (28:28)

  Checkers and Hurricanes talk.

  Response to lockout

Hockey 101: Question from zillalatte (Kellie from WA).

 "Why do they swap players around sometimes when they drop the puck?"

Post-Game Chatter (40:21)

  Weather, Christmas decor put away, and sick people!

  Video: Rainy Monday from my front porch

Episode 5 - The Lockout is Over!!!

Intro:

Happy Birthday Laura!
The NHL Lockout is OVER!
My application was accepted at Blip.tv!

Thanks to all who are participating in the Ravelry group.
Thanks also to Holly of the Sheepish Podcast who gave me a shout-out in her last episode.

1st Period - In the Zone: (4:03)

Developing play:

1. Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits
2. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats and Clark
   KAL with the Apple Blossom & Ewe Podcast
3. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay
  KAL with the Knitabulls Podcast

She Shoots! She SCORES!

Fair Isle Mittens by Paton's

Equipment Room

1. Berroco Ultra Alpaca for Mork
   Worsted weight alpaca/wool blend
   6281 Redwood Mix
2. Berroco Vintage DK
   DK weight
   Fennel color
3. Plymouth Yarn Angora
   Worsted weight
   White
All ordered from WEBS.

2nd Period - Training Room (17:35)

Fitness is slogging along so I thought I'd run to Rivendell!

3rd Period - Hockey Talk (20:21)

Raleigh trip was cancelled.
The NHL Lockout is OVER!!!
Worried what this will do to the Checkers line-up.

Hockey101: The Rink. What are all of those lines, circles, and dots?

Post-Game Chatter (35:24)

1. Epiphany
2. The Hobbit

Have a great week everyone!