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.
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
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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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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! Contact me:
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Monday, July 8, 2013
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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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
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