Monday, January 28, 2013

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.

Monday, January 21, 2013

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! ;)


Monday, January 14, 2013

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:
  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

Monday, January 7, 2013

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!