Episode 52: Do You Wanna Melt a Snowman?

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Warm Thanks Dept:

Knitwish for some good insights into the Eastern Sierra region and Turbogal for enjoying my excitement as I drove.

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What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

2021 Halloween Socks

In Progress:

Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, on the last edge—progress made, a few more repeats but a change of yarn, alas. Waiting to wind the lovely nyam yarn to finish this.

Harvest Blueberry Waffle Socks —celebrating Thanksgiving in Socktober!

Twinface’s vest -- back on the needles and back is finished

Temperature Blanket—Caught up to October 22

Noro Hearts Scarf--Gemma learns intarsia

I’m currently wearing...  

My Boy Lollipop sweaters and always my socks.

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Managing anxiety: the next right thing (small) and Frozen 2

Put a Lid On It: 

bone broth and pumpkin spice cake adjustment 

Aw Shoot!

Fitdesk mileage: 

zilch

Rock climbing: 

Nope. A week of rest 

Fluffy Books: 

Picture Miss Seeton—finished

By Heron Carvic

God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen

By Rhys Bowen

Miss Seeton Draws the Line—finished

Witch Miss Seeton—finished

The White Magic Five and Dime

by Steve Hockensmith and Lisa Falco 

Something I Really Like:

Harry Potter: Knitting Magic (vol 2)

Meghan Regan on Ravelry

Blather:

Embroidery project: no progress yet

Booster for COVID 

Glasses exam

And Minerva gets the last word:

AT LAST!

Episode 51: Leaving Bishop

Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

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Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

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Warm Thanks Dept:

Chris H for a delicious Ko-Fi. Thank you for the great kindness in that note and for hanging in with me for so long!

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What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

2021 Halloween Socks (see next episode)

In Progress:

Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, on the last edge—progress made, a few more repeats but a change of yarn, alas.

Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) Not yet, but soon. 

51 back on the needles

Temperature Blanket—Caught up to October 14

I’m currently wearing...  

All the woolies!

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Journaling for self-evaluation and reflection

(Screen hours change to between 9AM to 9 PM.)

Put a Lid On It: 

Restaurant reviews: Mammoth Lakes—Jimmy’s Taverna (nope) and Good Life Cafe (enthusiastic yes!)

And for coffee houses, skip Starbucks. I highly recommend Black Velvet coffee house-superb service

Aw Shoot!

Hiking the Town Loop trail—Mammothtrails.com is a GREAT starter site

Fluffy Books: none this week

Something I Really Like:

Sierra Cottons and Wools in Bishop, CA

A very worthwhile stop for knitting, crocheting, quilting, and embroidery- especially kits

Blather:

Embroidery project: no progress yet

Mammoth adventures

And Minerva gets the last word: Except she doesn't this week.

Episode 50: Off to Mammoth Lakes

Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.

Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.

Warm Thanks Dept:

Stay tuned for 51.

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What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope, but it’s catching up time!

In Progress:

2021 Halloween Socks

Sock #2! On the foot! 

Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, on the last edge—progress made, 10ish repeats  to go!

Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) Not yet, but soon. 

52 back on the needles

Temperature Blanket—Caught up to October 7, awaiting yarn delivery

I’m currently wearing...  

Socks! 

Francis Revisited sweater and Sunnybank Socks

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns- thanks for the Rhinebeck sale!

Purchased: Nyam and polwarth-silk

Webs for supplies

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

A break for some stoic philosophy: wisdom, justice, courage, self-control

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

Journaling for self-evaluation and reflection

Screen hours change to between 9AM to 9 PM.

Put a Lid On It: 

Nope.

Soup season returns—get going on the bone broth supply!

All Day Long I Dream about Low Carb site by Carolyn Ketchum

Aw Shoot!

Fitdesk mileage: 

zilch

Rock climbing: 

One time last week for a rewarding 30 minutes. Topped out on 5.6 path with a brain!

Fluffy Books:

Picture Miss Seton—at very start

By Heron Carvic

Murder Most Pemberly- finished. No characterization.

by Jessica Berg

God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen

By Rhys Bowen

Something I Really Like:

Weekend road trips to explore your own region

Sierra Cottons and Wools in Bishop, CA

Blather:

Embroidery project: no progress yet

Stoicism experiments--limiting screen time, getting up early, memento mori, wisdom, courage, justice, self control

And Minerva gets the last word: "I'm not really in this one."

Episode 50: Off to Mammoth Lakes

Shownotes can be found at cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com or on our group on Ravelry.

Check out this episode!

Episode 49: Petting the Alpacas

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Check out this episode!

Episode 49: Petting the Alpacas

Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.

Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.

Warm Thanks Dept:

Deborah N for a delicious Ko-Fi.

Janne for a delicious Ko-Fi.

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What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Handspun Mad Skills Brick—and it's exactly right! About petting the Pacas, though...

In Progress:

2021 Halloween Socks

Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, on the last edge—progress made

Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) Not yet, but soon. And also, the Thanksgiving Socks:

Temperature Blanket—Caught up to October 4.

I’m currently wearing...  

Socks! 

My new sweater! My latest shawl!

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies--I bought more size 9, 40 inch Addi needles--arrived!

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: 

Managing anxiety—breathing, timing

Put a Lid On It: 

Adding 1 tbsp almond flour to chaffles for oil absorption 

Aw Shoot!

Fitdesk mileage: 

zilch

Rock climbing: 

2x this week--finally topped out on the scariest 5.6 for me with Son screaming encouragement

Fluffy Books:

Ambush or Adore--finished

By Gail Carriger

Miss Seeton Sings—a comedy of misinformation--finished

By Heron Carvic

Murder Most Pemberly—nope 

by Jessica Berg

Something I Really Like:

Masterclass on Calm app--Dr. Adam Alter talking about screen addiction

The general trend towards online adult classes (Masterclass, Skillshare, etc.)

Blather:

Embroidery project: no progress yet

Is it boredom?

And Minerva gets the last word: dogs and cats

Episode 48: Earthquake in a Cake

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Check out this episode!

Episode 48: Earthquake in a cake

The unbaked version—pumpkin spice earthquake cake

Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.

Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.

There will NOT be a CFR (Cogknitive Fiber Retreat) this year.

I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.

Warm Thanks Dept:

Turbogal and Prairiepoet —wonderful comments!

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Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷! thanks, Betty HS!

https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nada

In Progress:

2021 Halloween Socks

Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, on the last edge

Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) IT'S HOME AGAIN WITH ME!!

Temperature Blanket—Caught up to mid-September

Handspun Brick—separated for arms and finishing the silver stripe of silk-BFL

I’m currently wearing...  

Socks! Inexpensive yarn  Serenity Sock from Joann's due to bamboo content that keeps feet cool

My Two Favorite Resources:

Lisa Souza Yarns

Webs for supplies--I bought more size 9, 40 inch Addi needles--arrived!

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com

3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress

Strategy: managing hypersensitivity and assuming the best

Put a Lid On It: 

Remember last episode’s recipe? pumpkin spice earthquake cake;

And for this week:

Aw Shoot!

Fitdesk mileage: 

zilch

Rock climbing: Sigh. Quarantine, followed by a slow comeback:

I topped out!

 

Fluffy Books:

The Royal Secret—finished

by Anthony Taylor

Comedy of Terrors—finished

by Lindsey Davis

Ambush or Adore

By Gail Carriger

Something I Really Like:

Unidragon puzzles

The Pandemmy Awards—go vote!

Blather:

Covid quarantine:

Covid mandates:

Embroidery project:

 

HPWU:

And Minerva gets the last word: communicative cats