Friday, December 30, 2022

December 30 I'm okay!


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Episode 110: Romjul at last


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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Episode 110: Romjul at Last





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

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.

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 :
Chrissah and CutiefulChristina for joining the Romjul KAL! I will add a KAL thread on the Ravelry group! KarenRS75 is looking at the Eliina shawl. TwinsetEllen—doing her Romjul thing! Sustainablelivin is doing the donations and thus is with us spiritually.
KnitOnePugTwo-sorry about the ASL sources
Everyone who has sent good wishes in response to my illness

Covid: I haven’t got it! AND I’m FINALLY getting better!
But we all have RSV.

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷!

Get your kids their shots!

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

Thanks to DCAlaneKnits for advising me that you can order another 4 free Covid tests.

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nada.

In Progress:  

Now cast on and working on the short rows for the neckline.

Romjul plans: glorious blues, KAL—report your plans, progress, etc here or on our Ravelry group, please!

Romjul KAL: The Rules:

  1. start your sweater any time before Dec 25.
  2. Donate some old woolens to a shelter or donate wearables made from your leftover yarns.
  3. Make any sweater you like from your leftovers.
  4. Drink good tea and eat good food
  5. Finish your sweater early in the New Year.
  6. Spend time with friends.
  7. Use any pattern you like, even if something other than a sweater and other than knitted.
  8. Deck your Halls.
  9. Give $5 minimum to the homeless.
  10. Fa-la-la-la. La La la la LAH!
Ripping out the Twinface brick and letting go of failure. Thanks for the help, Jasmin Knitmore, via texts!

Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!

Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward! Seaming experiment — 3 bottom rows are seamed, joined, and ends are woven in.
The miracle of time and yarns relaxing.

19 x 19 blocks! Romjul planning to seam.
18(19) squares=361 squares on about Dec 26. Doing the final square!

Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Stalled for ASL class

Lady Eleanor Shawl-- The Next Big Thing. Progress in middle of skein 7/11. 32” long so far.

Alpaca Direct has ChiaoGoo needles. Thanks CreativeLadyOne!

My Favorite Resources:

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com
3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress
A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day
Unboxing the new Nano

Strategy: 

Interpersonal Strategies: Deferred. Holiday strategies: activities can include clean-up: one dedicated time each day but include rewards




Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
                                                                                            
Fluffy Books:


A Brazen Curiosity  by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series (A Sinister Establishment)


Deaf Again by Mark Drolsbaugh—done! Not laying it on too heavily.

Something I Really Like: 

Plum Deluxe Eggnog Oolong
The Big Fluffy Pillow
The New Rocking Chair
Letsdodizz on IG

Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: gemmatastestea on IG continue.
KnitOnePugTwo reports that those flavorless teabags are not biodegradable-thanks! Yes! In fact, they are nylon. YUCK!
Chrissah checks in with a tea-blending brother mixing up her own unique tea. Wow! And she's a sister-Ceylon drinker.


Blather:

This was dedicated to finishing Deaf Again.

ASL:   Readying myself for 102 in February. 5 words a day

Pupdate--  Captain 

Christmas: archeryson, cough med fail, resting, roast chicken feast



Hubsdate: doing well, but starting RSV.

Calendar:

Romjul break: Dec 26-31, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023


And Minerva gets the last word: cat features on Netflix, stormy weather













Sunday, December 25, 2022

Episode 109: Christmas in December


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Episode 109: Christmas in December




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

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.

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 :
Hannah Six and Chris H- for the generous and delicious ko-fi!
Everyone who has sent good wishes in response to my illness

Covid: I haven’t got it!
But we all have RSV.

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷!

Get your kids their shots!

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

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:


 


In Progress:  

Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!

Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward! Seaming experiment — 3 bottom rows are seamed, joined, and ends are woven in.
The miracle of time and yarns relaxing.

19 x 19 blocks! Romjul planning to seam.
18(19) squares=361 squares on about Dec 26.


Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Stalled for ASL class

Lady Eleanor Shawl-- The Next Big Thing. Progress in middle of skein 7/11. 32” long so far.

My needles broke, but the new ones from One Big Happy Yarn Co. arrived + a nice project bag.

Romjul plans: glorious blues, KAL—report your plans, progress, etc here or on our Ravelry group, please!

Romjul KAL: The Rules:

  1. start your sweater any time before Dec 25.
  2. Donate some old woolens to a shelter or donate wearables made from your leftover yarns.
  3. Make any sweater you like from your leftovers.
  4. Drink good tea and eat good food
  5. Finish your sweater early in the New Year.
  6. Spend time with friends.
  7. Use any pattern you like.
  8. Deck your Halls.
  9. Give $5 minimum to the homeless.
  10. Fa-la-la-la. La La la la LAH!

My Favorite Resources:

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com
3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress
A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day

Strategy: 

Interpersonal Strategies: Deferred. Holiday strategies: try to keep with as much normal as possible.




Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
                                                                                            
Fluffy Books:


A Brazen Curiosity  by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series (A Nefarious Establishment)


Deaf Again by Mark Drolsbaugh

The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix

The Lady Emily series by Tasha Alexander

Something I Really Like: 


Wearing my winter “uniform”


Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: gemmatastestea on IG




Blather:


Therapist of the Year

ASL:   Readying myself for 102 in February. 5 words a day

Pupdate--  all is calm, all is bright

Christmas in December: tents, teas, candle kits, a new nano wheel, the award



Hubsdate: doing well, but starting RSV.

Calendar:

Romjul break: Dec 26-31, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023


And Minerva gets the last word:  now on IG as a model.








Saturday, December 24, 2022

YuleEve2022


A short message between episodes. happy Holidays!


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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Episode 108: A Tribute to Editing


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


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Monday, December 12, 2022

Episode 108: A Tribute to Editing






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

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.

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 :
MetroRebecca for your generous ko-fi! Much appreciated and thank you for so kind a message!
Everyone who has sent good wishes in response to my illness

Covid: I haven’t got it!


Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷!

Get your kids their shots!

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

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nothing this week

In Progress:  

Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!

Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward! Seaming experiment — 3 bottom rows are seamed, joined, and ends are woven in.
The miracle of time and yarns relaxing.

19 x 19 blocks! Romjul planning to seam.
18(19) squares=361 squares on about Dec 26.


Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Stalled for ASL class

Lady Eleanor Shawl-- The Next Big Thing. Progress in middle of skein 7/11. 32” long so far.

My needles broke! So this is on hold until the new 10.5 set arrives.

Romjul plans: glorious blues, KAL—report your plans, progress, etc here or on our Ravelry group, please!

Romjul KAL: The Rules:

  1. start your sweater any time before Dec 25.
  2. Donate some old woolens to a shelter or donate wearables made from your leftover yarns.
  3. Make any sweater you like from your leftovers.
  4. Drink good tea and eat good food
  5. Finish your sweater early in the New Year.
  6. Spend time with friends.
  7. Use any pattern you like.
  8. Deck your Halls.
  9. Give $5 minimum to the homeless.
  10. Fa-la-la-la. La La la la LAH!

My Favorite Resources:

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com
3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress
A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day

Strategy: 

Interpersonal Strategies: Deferred. Little Strokes/Fell great oaks. Holiday strategies. 




Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
                                                                                            
Fluffy Books:


A Brazen Curiosity  by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series (A Treacherous Performance)


Deaf Again by Mark Drolsbaugh

A Court of Thorns and Roses—if you like sadism and overdrawn melodrama

Something I Really Like: tools for tea




Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings




Blather:

ASL:  Epilogue: the interview.

Pupdate--  



Hubsdate: doing well.

Calendar:

Romjul break: Dec 26-31, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023


And Minerva gets the last word: wrapping paper bed





Saturday, December 10, 2022

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Episode 107: Let's all KAL



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

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.

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 :

Gayle T--wear that luscious Lady Eleanor! Love to Rosie.
Annknit--sorry I messed with you! Drop dates are Saturdays.
Sustainablelivin has  a podacast! But she's on break...!
Knitonepugtwo--Haha! Got you hooked!

Covid:

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷!

Get your kids their shots!

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

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nothing this week

In Progress:  

Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!

Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward! Seaming experiment — 2 rows in!

19 x 19 blocks! Romjul planning to seam.
18(19) squares=342 squares on about Dec 8.


Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Stalled for ASL class

Lady Eleanor Shawl-- The Next Big Thing. Progress in middle of skein 6/11. 32” long so far.

Romjul plans: glorious blues, KAL

Romjul KAL: 

  1. start your sweater any time before Dec 25.
  2. Donate some old woolens to a shelter or do plate wearables made from your leftover yarns.
  3. Make any sweater you like from your leftovers.
  4. Drink good tea and eat good food
  5. Finish your sweater early in the New Year.
  6. Spend time with friends.
  7. Use any pattern you like.
  8. Deck your Halls.
  9. Give $5 minimum to the homeless.
  10. Fa-la-la-la. La La la la LAH!

My Favorite Resources:

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com
3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress
A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day

Strategy: 

Interpersonal Strategies: DEAR MAN: N is for Negotiate 




Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
                                                                                            
Fluffy Books:


A Brazen Curiosity  by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series (A Treacherous Performance)


Deaf Again by Mark Drolsbaugh


Something I Really Like:

Advent box by Purly Shell Fiber Co.



Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings



Blather:

ASL:  Week 16:finishing up

Pupdate--  Bedmates


Hubsdate: doing well.
Car bash

Calendar:

Romjul break: Dec 26-31, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023


And Minerva gets the last word: 
Cruel games with ornaments and yarns


Monday, November 28, 2022

Episode 106: Living room time capsule

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

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.

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 :

Sustainablelivin--WHoa! A link for moth traps! Thanks!

Covid:

Vaccinated in California?  Get your electronic COVID card 😷!

Get your kids their shots!

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

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Hailing Frequencies Hat— In DK super wash from Dizzy Blonde Studios. Magical pooling.


 


In Progress:  

Lanesplitter Skirt- I’ve turned the first corner and I’m on the straight-away--32 inches along!

Don't Know Yet--a year in blocks-- onward! Seaming experiment — 2 rows in!

19 x 19 blocks! Romjul planning to seam.
18(19) squares=342 squares on about Dec 8.


Wrapped in Tiny Chains crocheted cardigan- back is done. Use measurements, not gauge. On to the second front panel! Stalled for ASL class

Lady Eleanor Shawl-- The Next Big Thing. Progress in middle of skein 6/11. 32” long so far.

Romjul plans: glorious blues, KAL

Living room time capsule!


My Favorite Resources:

Dizzy Blondes: 

Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com
3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress
A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: spinning hankies, 1 per day
Finished (for now): 1 ounce silk hankies from Red Fish Dye Works:





Strategy: 

Interpersonal Strategies: DEAR MAN: A is for Appear Confident 




Help Ukraine from President Obama
More ways to help from Lovecraft
                                                                                            
Fluffy Books:


A Brazen Curiosity  by Lynne Messina—the Beatrice Hyde-Clare series (A Treacherous Performance)


Deaf Again by Mark Drolsbaugh



Something I Really Like:

Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix


Put a Lid on It:

Pumpkin pudding/pie filling! No bake!




Blather:

ASL:  Week 15:finishing up
Pupdate--  Training to walk nicely
Hubsdate: doing well.
Thanksgiving!


Calendar:

Romjul break: Dec 26-31, 2022
Grand Canyon: June 5-9, 2023
Sunnybank: August 17-21, 2023


And Minerva gets the last word: Thank you!