Episode 111 is Live

I have lost my wonderful friend of the past 6 years. Artemis died quietly of unknown causes at the age of 12 years. I have lost the beloved friend who ran up the road every evening to greet my car as I returned from work. She takes a big piece of my heart with her.



The 2011 CogKnitive Fiber Retreat continues to be open for sign-up for the wiaiting list. The Retreat is scheduled for October 1 (believe me, it will be here before you know it). IF you have signed up for the first attendees list and been accepted (not the wait list), your payment is due!


The wait list is at 8 as I type this, but we seem likely to lose a few people to Vogue Knitting, so do not give up hope!

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What's On My Hook/Needles/Spindle:

Finished:

20th Anniversary One-Row Scarf, done in my handpsun from BeeMiceElf SW Merino in colorway Shopaholic:

Still in Progress:

TwinFace's 2011 Holiday Afghan, themed after the Third Doctor of Classic Doctor Who. *wheeze*

Mother Bear Project Bear #10. They look so pathetic at this early stage.... This is due for finishing the scarf.

4x4 Sweet Tortie Socks, being made in SWM from FatCatKnits, colorway is Sweet Tortie. Very soft and luscious, but too scrambled to look good as anything but a good pair of socks. I can't wait to wear these babies!

Dizzy Blondes:

So it's plying time again...
2 bobbins of BeeMiceElf merino in lovely pinks and purples...



Judy's Novelty Wool in Corriedale Mendocine/Blues, sportweight, N-plied:



Strategy: Letting go by understanding that life must flow.

Something I Really Like:

Yes, I finally got a Kindle!

Blather:
CFR 2011 news and general information.
The new website is here: www.cogknitive.com
I am at Week 8 of Couch-to-5K
Saying farewell to Artemis.

Episode 110 Notes

Yes, this is a VERY late posting of this episode, mainly because we took a few days to return to the site of our wedding on Mt. Shasta as a way to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. It was fantastic!

The 2011 CogKnitive Fiber Retreat continues to be open for sign-up for the wiaiting list. The Retreat is scheduled for October 1 (believe me, it will be here before you know it). IF you have signed up for the first attendees list and been accepted (not the wait list), your payment is due!



The wait list is at 8 as I type this, but we seem likely to lose a few people to Vogue Knitting, so do not give up hope!

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

We have a webiste at http://www.cogknitive.com/. You can find older episodes there.

What's On My Hook/Needles/Spindle:
Finished:

Multnomah Shawl--

Blocked and simply gorgeous! Oh, I adore using my own handspun!



Mother Bear Project Bears--Number 9.  A little on the short side, due to a yarn that pretends to be worsted weight but certainly cannot be.

Wristers: Finished! #1 is a little tight, but certainly usable, as I have discovered on a few early morning runs.

Still in Progress:

TwinFace's 2011 Holiday Afghan, themed after the Third Doctor of Classic Doctor Who. Pray I have the grit to continue!

Dizzy Blondes:

It's Tour de Fleece, so I am working away on my wheels again....

2 bobbins of BeeMiceElf merino in lovely pinks and purples...


Judy's Novelty Wool in corriedale Mendocine/Blues



Strategy: Okay, I DO say a little more about passive-agression, but, really, this is about...Breathe out your ass!

Something I Really Like:
Popsicle maker. A simple way to summer joy for young and old.

Blather:
CFR 2011 news and general information, mainly about being on the waiting list.
The new website is here: www.cogknitive.com
Blankets and I do obedience classes.
Running is on pause, but I WILL get back on that particular horse!

Listen here!

Episode 109 Notes

Jeri Bear enjoys a quiet moment before shipping off to Minnesota.

The 2011 CogKnitive Fiber Retreat is open for sign-up if you attended last year. If you did not attend last year, the general sign-ups open July 1st. The Retreat is scheduled for October 1 (believe me, it will be here before you know it).

To sign up, first contact me through Ravelry saying that you want to attend. I will contact you as soon as I know I can give you a space. You then have 7 days from my contact to go to http://www.cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com/ and pay by hitting the Paypal link at the upper right of the page.

First come, first serve,starting at 12:01 AM, July 1st.

Add yourself to our CogKNITive Listeners Map.

What's On My Hook/Needles/Spindle:
Finished:

Multnomah Shawl--

It still needs blocking, so no good pics yet. But it is very pretty and a bit sophisticated looking, perhaps because of the unusual colors. Made from my handspun, I am please to say.

Mother Bear Project Bears--number 6, number 7, and number 8. All of a sudden, I just got the bug to make these...



While visiting the Knitmore Girls, I sent Bear #6 on a mission into Jasmin's fiber stash. We would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for those meddling kids...

Still in Progress:

wristers: One done. I have not yet successfully started the second. Blast!.




TwinFace's 2011 Holiday Afghan, themed after the Third Doctor of Classic Doctor Who. Yes, that center square in blue was designed to look like the windows on the outside of the Tardis. This one is about hald finished, so I need a bit of oomph! to get back to it as those rtows get longer and the weather gets hotter.




Dizzy Blondes:

The wheels are silent this week, and Retzlaff Winery postponed their spinning event. But I got to hang out with the Knitmores anyway, so I had a GREAT TIME!

Strategy: About Passive-Aggressive People--Passive does not mean passive aggressive, and, sadly, vice-versa.

Something I Really Like: Yoga Tune-up balls. Get them here!

Blather:

We have a webiste at http://www.cogknitive.com/. You can find older episodes there. I am still busily uploading them, though. Please be patient.

I got a weekend at Knitmore Central! What a blast! I even got Yoga tune-up balls and a great class in Los Gatos. I also enjoyed the northern CA gloom (I really did!) and the excellent company. I came home richer by some fantastic recipes, a glorious cookbook, and some tasty pickled goodies. Meanwhile, I search for jobs, work on prepping and freezing fruit until I decide what to do wirh it, and train Blankets.

Amish Friendship Bread

Here you go, Everyone. Blog entry with recipe for finished loaf and for starter. Now start passing it around.

Here are my variations:

1: Add 2 cups mashed, steamed squash or pumpkin. Add 1 very ripe and mashed banana. Use banana cream instant pudding. Reduce sugar by half and oil by 1/3 cup.

2: Add 1 very ripe and mashed banana. Use banana cream instant pudding. Reduce sugar by half and oil by 1/3 cup.

3: Add half of 12 Oz bag chocolate chips. Use cookies and cream instant pudding. Reduce sugar by half and oil by 1/3 cup.

4: Add half of 12 Oz bag chocolate chips. Add large, very ripe, mashed banana. Use chocolate instant pudding. Reduce sugar by half and oil by 1/3 cup.

I think you could probably take out the sugar all together.

Reposting: Episode 16

Episode 16 has been reposted. Shownotes can be found under the "Archives" section--I think we are still in Nov 2008 here.

Reposting: Episode 15

http://cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com/2008/11/episode-15-is-live.html Reposting Episode 15.

Shownotes are here.

If you'd like to listen right here and now:

Reposting: Episode 14B

Reposting Episode 14B, as Itunes seems to have dropped the file.

Shownotes can be found here

If you need to listen now:

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