Saturday, May 8, 2021

Episode 26: As Motherly as a Cactus



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

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Warm Thanks Dept:

All of you listeners. Thanks! Jasmin for a wonderful text. Although this “warm, motherly” thing...

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope.

In Progress:

Spectrum Socks—sock #1 is done! On the instep on sock #2!

 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) finished second skein at about 14”. Still not mailed. And the original is utterly frogged.
Temperature Blanket—caught up and we now have Caution--a yellow-orange stripe




Eyeing..the owl post sweater... but also another Agnes

I’m currently wearing...  
Weird spring: Brick and a cowl




My Three Favorite Resources:

Webs for supplies
Mimi's Needlebasket for supplies

Dizzy Blondes:  
my latest Electric Eel Wheel—IT'S HERE!!! And I am finishing the churro!




Churro roving from our local Desert Churros: I finally did some drop-spindling! And then used the e-wheel.



Strategy: 

Willingness versus willfulness, using skills


Put a Lid On It:

No real cooking this week

Aw Shoot!

30 minutes per day; gear from the bottom up: legwear and a loaded GSD

Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

by Jasper Fforde

Sebastian St. Cyr

Something I Really Like:

Picture This app...name that plant!

Blather:
Home at last...
Economic impact payment


FB name change--because the creeps are pestering me!


And Minerva gets the last word: coyotes on the other side of that door!

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Sunday, May 2, 2021

Episode 25: Bakersfield!



 



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, thoughhttps://twiceshearedsheep.com, 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:
potchke for the meditation by @marinaomiart on IG

What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:

Nope.

In Progress:

Spectrum Socks—sock #1 is done! On the foot on sock #2!






 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) finished second skein at about 14”. She sent back the original! Planning to use it....stripes, fairsle, or fade...?
Temperature Blanket—caught up and approaching the warmer colors. At last!




I’m currently wearing...  

Scarf/cowl du jour:
From the CogKnitive Mindfulness Retreat: Camp CogKnitive #2, Dizzy Blonde Studios, “Bella Tramonto” (“beautiful sunset”) Country Cotton Shawl pattern


Pines vest:





My Three Favorite Resources:

Webs for supplies
Mimi's Needlebasket for supplies

Dizzy Blondes:  
my latest Electric Eel Wheel—IT'S HERE!!! And I’ll loving it! Lots of accessories and efficient 

Churro roving from our local Desert Churros: Spinning it on the Eel.





Strategy: 

A return to mindfulness and radical acceptance...

Put a Lid On It:

Blaze Pizza has keto crusts!

Aw Shoot!

30 minutes per day; gear from the bottom up: leg/knee/arch supports and KT tape.

Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

by Jasper Fforde

The Lady Darby series — A Wicked Conceit (reading)
Sebastian St. Cyr

Something I Really Like:

Food apps! Blaze, Habit, et al.

Blather:

Bakersfield trip 
Vacation plans
No Sunnybank this year 








And Minerva gets the last word: Happy third Gotcha Day, my darling!



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Saturday, May 1, 2021

Episode 25: Bakersfield


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


Check out this episode!

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Episode 24: Then I Did 23



 


More bears:





 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, thoughhttps://twiceshearedsheep.com, 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:

CaitlynNLloyd--Welcome! SprinklesNP--yep! We need fluffy books to balance our realities!
 Jane (mystysk), a ko-fi supporter who stoked me up on 3 tips.

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope.

In Progress:

Spectrum Socks—sock #1 is done! Still on the ribbing on sock #2!
 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) finished second skein at about 14”. Gave in and began third skein because she is 6 inches taller than me and MUST have a longer length than I wear!
Temperature Blanket—caught up and waiting for the orange to begin


I’m currently wearing...  

Non-handmade clothes. It's spring here.


My Three Favorite Resources:

Webs for supplies
Mimi's Needlebasket for supplies

Dizzy Blondes:  
my latest Electric Eel Wheel—IT'S HERE!!! And I have not yet opened the box
Churro roving from our local Desert Churros

Strategy: 

IMPROVE the Moment: a different way to manage distress
Encourage yourself

Put a Lid On It:

Garlic-stuffed chickens--Romertopf, slow cooker, stock pot.
grapes, parsley, but most of all LOTS of garlic! I mean 25 cloves minimum!

Aw Shoot!
One last run on the western half of the Alpine Pedal Path:






30 minutes per day; gear from the bottom up:socks

5K apps
Trouble-shooting before you start any exercise program. Check FIRST with your medical doctor.

Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

by Jasper Fforde

The Lady Darby series — A Wicked Conceit
Sebastian St. Cyr

Something I Really Like:

Couch to 5 K apps

Blather:

Vacation developments: home from Big Bear!

Boulder Bay Park:



Climbing Castle Crag:




24 classes of continuuing ed
The end of office working
Family Time Saturday:



And Minerva gets the last word: "I got my hooman back and I am clinging to her".

 



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Saturday, April 24, 2021

Episode 24: And Then I did 23


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Check out this episode!

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

Care Bears Everywhere Bears


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Episode 23: Care Bears Everywhere Bears

 


 



 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, thoughhttps://twiceshearedsheep.com, 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:


Because when you’re stuck at the top of mountainous roads alone...Knitmores to the rescue!

What's On My Hooks and Needles:

Finished:

Nope.

In Progress:

Spectrum Socks—sock #1 is done! On the ribbing on sock #2!




 Wild Lettuce Shawl: on the knitted on lace edging, but not yet at the midpoint
Twinface’s vest (restarted in smaller size) finished second skein at about 14”.
Temperature Blanket—caught up and on a canary yellow binge!


I’m currently wearing...  

Socks!

“Cap’n Tight Pants” from Dizzy Blonde Studios.

My Three Favorite Resources:

Webs for supplies
Mimi's Needlebasket for supplies

Dizzy Blondes:  
my latest Electric Eel Wheel—IT'S HERE!!! And I have not yet opened the box
Churro roving from our local Desert Churros

Strategy: 

IMPROVE the Moment: a different way to manage distress
V for Vacation talk about irony 

Put a Lid On It:

Back to hotel room cuisine from my Instant Pot.



 

Crave Maine
The Himalayan

Aw Shoot!

30 minutes per day; gear from the bottom up:shoes and insoles 

Fluffy Books:

by Ray Bradbury

by Jasper Fforde

The Lady Darby series — A Wicked Conceit—just out!
Sebastian St. Cyr—new book out!
Chronicles of St. Mary’s—new book out!

Something I Really Like:





Blather:
OMG I’M REALLY RUNNING! OR:Why losing 65 pounds was such a fine idea.
Vacation developments: we are in Big Bear!








The return of Lizard Boyfriend 



And Minerva gets the last word: because only a cat can look like this:





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