• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Patterns used: Albert the Mouse by Bubbles and Bongo and Elephant & Piggie by Kristel Koevenig
• Yarn: Sprightly Worsted (from Craftsy)
• Hook: C

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• For: Manny, Juliana and Margaux
• New snowman appliqué pattern

• Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn in the Depths of Space Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5
• Pattern: OMG Heel

• Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

• Kylo Ren pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• For Will

• Admiral Ackbar pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• For Will

• Poe Dameron pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• For Garret

• Pattern: BB8 pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash + unknown white acrylic
• Hook: C
• For: Garret

• Pattern: Lando Calrissian by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps
• Hook: C
• For Oisin

• Pattern: improvised
• Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps in turquoise and gray
• Hook: C

On the Needles

• Yarn: Switzer's Fiber Mill (unknown base/length skeins)
• Needles: US 7 & US 9
• Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli

• Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat
• Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink:
• Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella: 1-4 year old child size.

• Pattern: Turn a Square Hat by Jared Flood
• Yarn: Malibrigo Rios in the VAA Colorway
• Needles: US 5 for brim, US 7 for body
• Cast on 92 stitches (less than called for). I always do stockinette longer than called for. I think 7 inches.
• For my boss for Christmas. He mentioned in passing he needed a hat. Not in a beggy way... can't believe I've never knit for him. Good on the go project.

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Amethyst Stripes Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Realized I had socks for all my usual suspects at Christmas except my BFF. Already had the first of these done from our trip to FL so I cast on the second. Past the heel. Knit on these at Nutcracker which is special and she'll appreciate. Millie also knit on these at Thanksgiving which is fun.

Brainstorming

• To finish up Christmas knitting I need to finish the VAA hat and Patons Kroy socks
• Crochet Greedo
• Emelyn asked for a bunny instead of a sheep this year. This is the pattern I'm using from the 4 Seasons Easter Pattern by Lydia Tresselt.
• Riley asked for more clothes for her Chelsea doll I crocheted for her 2 years ago. I made her some clothes last year too.
• Won't likely be done by 12/1 for Knitmore Girls' Grinch along but I'll be doing it in spirit this year.
• My Indie GAL purchases
  • Vanilla is the New Black Socks by Anneh Fletcher
  • Purchased Ninilchik Swoncho Pattern by Caitlin Hunter
  • Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook

In My Travels

• Meeting Ann and soaking up a bit of her incredible knowledge!
• Nicki, Beverly and I all wore our Lush Cardigans and Electric Slide socks. So fun! Made the day seem even more special!
  
  
• I learned how to steek a sweater!
• I got to spend time with 2 of my listeners in the class. MDQuilter (Beth) and Kaikaknits2 (Kaarina). Photo of Kaarina and me in our half finished sweaters here:
• Lunch: Mount Vernon Marketplace
• Breakfast at 9a at R House with Mary (Kino Knits Designs + Podcast) and Ashley and Tara from Misadventures in Knitting Podcast

• Seeing Nicki's MEGAROW Shawl in person.
• Learning a no-sew zipper installation technique

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon
•  Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen

• Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• November Interception: Travel Knits for the Touchdown (get your entries in before 11/30): Sponsored by Kino Knits
• December Interception: Off Sides Interception Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works

Events

• The Down Cellar Studio Podcast will be kicking off a new year-long KAL for 2018.
• If you're a yarn dyer interested in sponsoring- click here for details!

Life in Focus

• I've left positive reviews from podcasters I enjoy.
• I'm working on a photo/journaling book through Picaboo

Ask Me Anything

• Check out my Crochet Favorites on Ravelry

On a Happy Note

• Yarn in the mail from Anotherhornfrog!
• Reordered tea from Plum Deluxe!
• $1 cards at Trader Joe's . Did you know?!
• Thanksgiving + my friend Laura visiting
• Aila made her debut in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Tune in at the end of the show for audio of she and I talking about it a few weeks ago. (Aila is the black sheep in the center of the photo)
• Black Friday shopping with Mom and Laura. I'm nearly done shopping!

Quote of the Week

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• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
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• KAL News
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Piggie

• Pattern: Pippa Pig by Bubbles and Bongo on Etsy
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• I'm modifying it to make it look like Piggie from Mo Willems books
  • Elephant and Piggie Amigurumi Pattern available on Ravelry

• Pattern: Zipzip Bunny by Elif T (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (gray)
• Hook: C

• Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Garret asked for knee socks that are in two pieces. Worked top down two at a time on two different needles, magic loop. US 1.5. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf.
• Shortie socks also cast on 48, did OMG heel and 7 inch foot.
• Decreased down to 10 sts per needle for toe

On the Needles

• Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat
• Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink:
• Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella:1-4 year old child size.

Brainstorming

• Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin French
• Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook
• Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter (check out the Google Sheet where you can test out colors). I bought Cloudborn Highland DK from Craftsy for this.
• Pavement by Veera Valimaki
• Morning Hugs Hat
• Tilted Cowl by Jenny F

From The Armchair

• Before you tune in, I invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin's website.
• This week I reviewed Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. I encourage you to check out her podcast, Happier.

Crafty Adventures

• I am working on my annual family photo calendars that I create and order through Picaboo. Last year they ran amazing deals on Cyber Monday so check them out.
• This year's process was easier because my photos are in Google Photos and are searchable. New to Google Photos? Check out the Heart of Photo Fabulous Class to learn about it (it's free!)

KAL News

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• Crafty Adventures
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

• I helped my friend Nicki with bind off her MEGAROW shawl (my new shawl design that will be published soon). She taught me how to use a crochet hook as your right needle when doing a bind off it! It was so much fun, I did most of the bind off for her.
• Here's a link for a tutorial that looks similar to what she taught me.

On the Needles

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: FLK Heel

• 3 more under way: 5 of 6 pieces done. Really thought all 6 were done until I went to block.
• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

• Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: Andre Sue Sock Blank
• Needles: US 1 (2 mm)
• Pattern: TBD
• Started before 2016 rhinebeck. Didn't fit so I ripped back and brought it with me this year. I am using 64 stitches on US 1 seems to work best for me for sock blanks.

• Yarn: Switzer's Fiber Mill (unknown base/length skeins)
• Needles: US 7 & US 9
• Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Brainstorming

• Aila Giraffe= done
• Millie: Elephant and Pig for Millie (she also wants a person)
• Emelyn: sheep
• Riley- not sure what she wants- I made her legwarmers already
• Will, Oisin, Garret- Star Wars guys (Garret also wants more Ninjas so I may do one or two of those if time allows.) Patterns from: Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Poppy Hats for Ella and Carina

Crafty Adventures

Knitting in Passing

Tune in to hear about some funny reactions I've gotten when knitting in public.

In My Travels

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.

• Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

Pigskin Party KAL

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• November Interception Travel Knits for the Touchdown! Sponsored by Kino Knits

Events

• I'll be taking three classes
• Off the Charts: Master Using and Creating Charts with Tin Can Knits-Friday 1/12 at 9a
• Grab Bag of Easy and Impressive Lace Stitch Patterns-Sat 1/13 at 2p
• Shawl Shapes on Sunday 1/14 at 9a

On a Happy Note

• Photo shoot with Emily. Tune in to the end for audio that Riley and Millie asked to record
• Halloween! Mom is surprising Millie who said she should be Luna girl (to Millie's Owelette)
• Mom's eBay store is so busy she's looking for help with listing. If you're looking to earn money on commission, email her at shopcreationsunlimited at gmail dot com
• Audio at the end of Emelyn and I discussing her Marie Antoinette costume back in September

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• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Yarn: The Periwinkle Sheep in Witch’s Cauldron Colorway and Woolbearer’s Gradient Set in Magenta (leftovers from my new crescent shawl).
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)
• Pattern: Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure

On the Needles

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in Amethyst Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: FLK Heel

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

• Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Brainstorming

• Aila is going to be a lamb in Nutcracker. Ornament keepsake. Suggestions?
• Millie wants pig and elephant from Piggy and Gerald- crochet pattern suggestions?

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures 

Mom, Megg, Emelyn and I made progress on Emelyn's epic Marie Antoinette costume for Halloween.

In My Travels

Dan and I visited with family in Largo, FL. I also visited these yarn shops:

• Stash, St. Petersburg
• A Good Yarn, Sarasota.

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• Announced this year's 10 Grand Prize Packs
• Announced Kick it Off with Color- Sept Interception Winners (thank you to sponsor Yarn Love) and September Huddle/Instagram Winners
• Don't forget about our Ornament Interception which runs through 10/31. Thank you to Sponsor: Knitters Brewing Company

 Events

• Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY
• Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y.
• NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY

Life in Focus

• Ironically too busy to focus on this. Have been really focused on using my Evernote for GTD system. Reviewing it regularly and making sure I know what I need to do; it has definitely helped me keep my sanity.

On a Happy Note

• Woodchopping Weekend- tractor rides. delicious fall foods. 
• Dinner for Dad’s birthday at a great new local restaurant.
   
• Florida Trip highlights
   
• Millie sleepover!

Quote of the Week

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• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn: Main Color: Baah Ja Lolla, Gradient set from Woolbearers, Border in Periwinkle Sheep
• Pattern: a new design I have out to testers now. I hope to release it in October.

• Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl
• Hook: J-6.0 mm
• Yarn: Jill Draper Makes Stuff- Hudson (worsted) in the Raspberry Beret colorway (2 skeins- 480 yards)
• My 1st crochet shawl
• I need to wash an block it and will do a citric acid soak. Details on how to use Citric Acid to set your yarn on the Knitmore Girls website.

On The Needles

• Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: TBD

• Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

• Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Holly Jolly colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

• Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat
• Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink:
• Carina: 5-10 year old child zie
• Ella:1-4 year old child size.
• Both hats done. Earflaps on. Ears made. Need to sew on. Wash them. then will add eyes and hair

From the Armchair

• I talked about this article: What The Health Review
  • Bottom line: the What the Health Documentary cites sources that aren't reliable research studies and is, if nothing else, at least cause for a second look.
• Check out this great new audio podcast: (mis)adventures in knitting- Audio Podcast hosted by Ashley + Tara, based out of Baltimore, MD
• In the next episode, I am going to talk about the Four Tendencies Book by Gretchen Rubin and nd knowing our own tendency can help us accomplish our crafty goals... Invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin's website before the next episode so you know your tendency.

Crafty Adventures

• I bought a dress and petticoat from Goodwill for $20 to make Emelyn a Marie Antoinette halloween costume for her last year of Trick or Treating.

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP that you started June 30th or earlier but haven't yet finished within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO
  • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• Monday Night Scavenger Hunt
• Reminder about September Interception sponsored by Yarn Love Shop
• Announced the October Interception sponsored by Knitters Brewing Company. Details can be found here.

Life in Focus

• I learned a lot from making my first crochet shawl.
• Trying the FLK heel was a great learning moment for me. I want to try another heel in the near future. What do you recommend? Vanilla is the New Black?

• Goal: Look at ways I'm wasting time and energy & reset.
• Think hard about what I do. Ask "why" more often. When I have an automatic thought- don't just act on instinct. See what really makes sense. Get off auto pilot.

On a Happy Note

• Took a Friday off to go Outlet shopping with my best friend, Kris!
• I brought my niece Emelyn to Stitch House during the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl. She knit on her cowl for a little bit before we headed north to go apple picking.
• Met Kris, Matt, Aila and Will for an unseasonably warm day of Apple picking at Applecrest in Hampton Falls NH. Every year they add something- this year it was a sunflower maze. So beautiful. Only regret was not taking photos earlier in the day. They started turning away from the sun as the day went on.
• Congrats to Mom and Dad on their 40th anniversary!
• Finished my first session of Hiit Classes at the gym near work. It was brutal but I definitely feel stronger. I was able to sign up for the 3 out of the next 8 I'm able to go to.
• Ordered 12x12 lay flat photo book Picaboo and love it!
• My grandmother is on Facebook and sent me this cute message the other day! Made my day!
• I got a haircut. Loving this shorter look.
• My niece Aila is going to be performing in the Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker this winter as a lamb.

Quote of the Week

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• Life in Focus
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• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Yarn: Skeindalous Yarn in the Sophia Base (MCN) in the Wesley’s Sweater color way (
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• 64 grams-  256.3 meters

• Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Gris colorway
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• 69 grams-  296.5 meters

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Eclipse Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• 75 grams-  227.7 meters

• 2017 Stash Dash Projects: 6,888 Meters in 19 projects
• 2016 Stash Dash Projects -- 11,351 meters in 40 projects

• Yarn: sock yarn scraps
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

On the Needles

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

• Yarn: sock yarn scraps
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Garret asked for knee socks that are in two pieces. Worked top down two at a time on two different needles, magic loop. US 1.5. Navy Cuff (Cascade Heritage Sock), then rainbow. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf.

Crafty Adventures

• Aila made a memory/memento box out of scrapbooking supplies and a photo calendar
• Riley, Aila and Millie all made tulle tied flip flops: Here's a link to a tutorial that is similar to what we did.
• Aila painted some pottery at the South Shore Pottery Shop
• I am nearly finished with my January-June Project Life Pages!

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP from the first quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

4th Annual Pigskin Party KAL

• Rules
• Pre-Game Chat
• Roster
• The Draft
• Prize Thread + Coupon Thread
• Full list of sponsors will be announced soon but you’ll get sneak peek by looking at the Prize Thread.
• Check out the Exclusive items by our Pro Shop Sponsors.

Events

• Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24
• VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017
• Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY
• Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y.
• NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY

Contest, News and Notes

Life in Focus

My September Plan: Learning 

• I'm thinking about taking a Craftsy class, trying new knitting or crochet techniques, taking out some library books. Do you have any suggestions from me?

On a Happy Note

• We saw America and 3 Dog Night at South Shore Music Circus.
• My friends came to visit for the weekend and we celebrated my grandmother's birthday.
• I enjoyed the Solar Eclipse, but even funnier is this video Total Eclipse of the Heart Literal Video.
• I met up with some knitting friends at Slum Brew in Assembly Row Somerville. 
• We've had lots of summer fun with the nieces and nephews. Sleepovers, crafts, dance camps etc!
• Dan and I kayaked the North River. The first half was amazing. The rest was a struggle but we survived! Ha!
• The kids contracted lice and so kindly shared it with me. Sigh. If you ever have the misfortune, my recommendation is to go to a professional place like this instead of using the drugstore shampoos!
• Signed up for hiit training for 4 weeks with my work friends. We survived!

Quote of the Week

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• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• KAL News
• Events
• Contests, News and Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

• Pattern: Jujuy by Joji Locatelli
• Needles:US 5 (3.75 mm)
• Yarn: O Wool O-Wash Fingering- 3 colorways
• Stash Dash= motivation to finish it!  798.4 meters

• Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Sock in the Joyful colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Used 291.9 meters of yarn

On the Needles

• Yarn: Skeindalous Yarn in the Sophia Base (MCN) in the Wesley’s Sweater color way
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Cast on for our Saco River trip.  First sock finished. Second sock past heel. Will finish before Stash Dash ends on August 20th.

Brainstorming

• Finish Reese Stocking
• Crochet Erik's Stocking
• Lengthen  Construction Zone sweater
• Finish at least 1 pair of socks before Stash Dash ends
• Red Monster for Will

From the Armchair

• Budgets + Cents Podcast: Transforming Your Money Story
• Book: I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam
• She Can Make (a new knitting audio podcast) with Kate and Lindsey. Check them out!

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP from the first quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

• Check out the prize thread for photos and details about prizes

• Rules
• Pre-Game Chat
• Roster
• Prize Thread + Coupon Thread
• Pro Shop Exclusive Items

Events

• Stash Dash KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast runs May 26-August 20, 2017
• Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24
• VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017
• Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY
• Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y.
• NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY
• A Weekend with Ann Weaver: Steeking and Finishing at Neighborhood Fiber Company November 18 + 19
• I am going to see Gretchen Rubin on her book tour on September 12th at the Brattle Theater. To see if the tour is coming to a location near you check out this website. There you can find more details about Gretchen’s new Four Tendencies Book, her other books and her podcast (all of which I enjoy and find incredibly useful).

Contest, News and Notes

• If you like my Tan House Brook or Aila Grace I think you'd like this.
• Kits for this pattern are available on her website at www.yarnandewe.com
• Come over to the Ravelry Group to enter to win a copy of this beautiful pattern.

Life in Focus

• Getting back on track with minimizing our/our home's impact on the environment because that is important to me
  • Began using my reusable iced coffee cup again
  • Set of 8 metal straws from Amazon
  • Made a kit for my purse with fork, knife, spoon, cloth napkin and metal straw. haven’t used it yet, but I’m excited for the opportunity.
  • Talking with Dan about reducing our plastics- buying items with less/no packaging or glass/tin containers.
• Decorating our home and making it feel more homey--- put this on the back burner until fall

On a Happy Note

• I bought gorgeous black lace dress for my cousin's wedding.
• I went to see the Red Sox with my brother. They didn't play because of rain but we had a great night.
• Mom and Dad asked us about going to dinner and we ended up spending 2+ hours with an old childhood friend and her husband who saw us check in on Facebook!
  
  
• Dan and I went camping at the State Park behind our house as a test run for our Saco River Trip.
• Saco River Trip. 3 days/2 nights, starting in North Conway NH and ending at the Brownfield Bridge in Brownfield, ME. About 26 miles. Much of that we didn’t even paddle. Gear all worked great. It was so peaceful, gorgeous scenery.
• Need a laugh? Check out this video by Jim Gaffigan- Seafood

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• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

• Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles
• Hook: C 2.75 mm
• Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color
• Finished last year and brought it to Key West. The bottom trim got stuck on something in my suitcase and unraveled so I ripped back and finished it again.

• Pattern in Spirit Animals Book by  by Jessica Boyer put out by Leisure Arts. $10 ebook copy from their website.
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava and Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C
• This is made in many pieces. Finishing instructions aren't great but the FO is cute!

On the Needles

• Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Eclipse Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• First sock is done.

• Yarn: Cozy Knitter Bliss Sock in the Joyful colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Holly Jolly colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Pattern: Jujuy by Joji Locatelli
• Needles:US 5 (3.75)
• Yarn: O Wool O-Wash Fingering

Brainstorming

• Will wants another crochet monster like Rock n Rolla (aka Binky the Bubbly Monster- free pattern)
• Sunday Slippers; super cute free pattern for Super Bulk Slippers
• Mimic - boxy short sleeved pullover
• Tiles for Miles free crochet Baby Blanket pattern

From the Armchair

• Finished reading Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty
• Crafty Blog post re: 7 Smart Hacks to Crochet Perfectly Straight Edges

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP from the first quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

• Everything you need to know about the Splash Pad Party can be found here.
• Check out the Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop
• Prize Thread
• Questions Thread

The Pigskin Party will start up at the end of August! Interested in sponsoring, get the details and first chance at Pro Shop spots by signing up for my email newsletter and clicking the box to say you're interested in Sponsorship Opportunities.

Events

• Fiber Revival: Saturday August 12 from 9a-4p at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm Newbury, MA
• Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24, 2017
• VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017
• Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, 25 Garden St Rhinebeck NY 12572- Legacy Fiber Artz, Andre Sue Knits, Sucre Sucre Minatures (Chelsea), Knit Cahoots (Cori and Megan), Fat Squirrel Speaks (AmyBeth)
• Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y.
• NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY

Contest, News & Notes

Life in Focus

• Played a board game called Spontuneous with my cousins, aunt and uncle. I'm not usually huge into board games but this was fun and I'm glad I chose to say yes!
• We went to a movie night at local shopping center. I love the new Beauty and the Beast. Kids had a blast (Garret spent half the night talking about hand knit socks and coming up with his 2-part sock idea)
• I made it a point to go up to Camp to see my cousin for my great uncle's memorial service. So great to spend quality time with my cousin who lives in Florida.

On a Happy Note

• Kayaking
  • Christi78 reached out to say: " Really enjoyed this episode. Just thought I'd toss out that LL Bean offers great trips, including my favorite - a full moon paddle around Casco Bay. When we went we saw seals and it was a magical date night."
  • Dan and I did about 8 miles of kayaking in NH last week. I love it so much!
•  I've been experimenting with getting at least 70g of protein per day to see if it will help me build muscle and potentially lose a pound or two. Some resources I mentioned
  • My Fitness Pal (app and website
  • Garden of Life Raw Chocolate Protein Powder, 365 Grass Fed Whey Vanilla Protein Powder, Garden of Life Raw Unflavored Protein
  • Protein Pancakes- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1 whole egg, 2 tbsp PB2.
    • Syrup- 2 tbsp PB2 plus some water.

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• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• From the Armchair
• Knitting in Passing
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier
• Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards each
• Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Singin the blues stripes
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beyond the Wall Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: Blueberry Chick Yarn in the Put the Lime in the Coconut Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

• Pattern: Teal Swirl Dishcloth
• Hook: Various H + J (I think)
• Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream

• Pattern: none
• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici colorway: 27304 Lemonade (greens, yellows, blues: self striping)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) & US 2. (2.75 mm)
• Cast on 56 stitches with US 1.5 ribbing for a couple inches. Switch to US 2 and knit stockinette for 1 stripe. Increase by 4 stitches to get to 60 sts. Knit the leg and reverse the shaping on the other side.

New Stash Dash total: 3571.9 meters

On the Needles

• Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Front and back are done and blocked.

• Pattern in Spirit Animals Book by  by Jessica Boyer put out by Leisure Arts. $10 ebook copy from their website. Paperback $12.99
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava and Cascade 220 Superwash
• Hook: C

From the Armchair

• Want to win a set for yourself? Follow Knitter’s Pride Instagram Account then come over to the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group and let me know. While you're there, I'd also love to hear what your favorite Knitter's Pride Product is (if you have one)

Knitting in Passing

• I  met a lovely lady named Beryl at the hair salon last Saturday. She said she was just learning socks. I encouraged her to stick with it. I love the opportunity to chat with kind people, as Michelle of The Actually Knitting Podcast says, #becauseofknitting

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP from first quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

• Everything you need to know about the Splash Pad Party can be found here. Rules, Sponsors etc.
• Check out the Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop
• Prize Thread
• Questions Thread

• Use coupon code AUGUST at periwinklesheep.com From Aug 1-15 to get 15% off your order.
• Congrats to Team Pushing the Purls- winner of the Shuffleboard Tournament
• Tune in for some July chat/Instagram winners

Events

• Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group
• Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24
• VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017

Life in Focus

• We spent the first 5 days of the month in NH with my parents, my best friend, Dan's brother and my niece and nephew. Quality family time that you can hear more about from Aila (8) and Will (10) at the end of the episode.
• I spent quality time with my great Aunt Florence after knee replacement. When she's done w/ rehab for her knee, going to make a date to have her help me with a sewing project.

On a Happy Note

• Dan and I are planning a kayak camping trip in August.
• My friend Devon was back in the US for a visit. She lives in Vienna now with her husband and they are expecting first baby in November. While she was home, she, Kris and I made this corn chowder recipe from Food + Wine. It was a little bland so we added a little cayan pepper and about a cup and half of Fiesta blend shredded cheese from Whole Foods (just what I had in my fridge). Then on Sunday we went to her Shower.
• Enjoying getting back to walking on a more consistent basis.
• Trying out new "recipes" (I don't follow recipes strictly)
  • Spaghetti Squash, Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomatoes Basil, Ricotta (lazy man's veggie lasagne)
  • Overnight Oats: 1/2 c rolled oats, 3/4 c unsweetened almond/coconut blend milk, 1scoop of vanilla protein, cinnamon and blueberries- put in fridge overnight. 6 Weight Watchers Smart Points

Quote of the Week

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• Possible Segments
• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• KAL News
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Needles: US 3 (3.25 mmm)
•  Yarn:  Ellen Cooper's Yarn Sonnet's. Jenny base- 50/50 bamboo/cotton. Colorway is called Driftwood which is perfect for it- tans, grays, blips of peachy/pink. Variegated but almost tonal.
• Pattern: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
• Size: 37 1/4 inch bust- calls for 920 yards
• I had 20 yards less than what was called for, so had to do cap sleeves and 2 inches shorter on the body. I love it!

• Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

• Pattern: 4seasons Halloween by Lalylala Lydia Tresselt (5.50 Euros) for 3 pattern collection (also includes Diego, sugar skull, and Brian the brain)
• Yarn: Cascade 220 superwash/KnitPicks Brava
• Hook: C

• Total: 1945.2 meters to date
• Goal 10k

On the Needles

• Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier
• Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total
• Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm

• Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

• Yarn: Patons Kroy Singin the blues stripes
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

• Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beyond the Wall Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan William

• Yarn: Blueberry Chick Yarn in the Put the Lime in the Coconut Colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Brainstorming

• Lydia Tresselt also has a 4 Seasons Easter Pattern- I'd like to make the lamb.
• Poppy Troll Hats- free crochet pattern. Super cute.
• I want to knit all the things during the 4th of July holiday.
• I'd like to use some stash yarn to knit the Jujuy by Joji Locatelli

From the Armchair

• Talking as Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham (audiobook read by author))
• Orange Is The New Black: Season 5 available on Netflix

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

• Questions Thread
• Sponsor List
• Prize Thread
• Pre-Swim Chat Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Exclusive Products for Splash Pad Participants

1. Craft along that runs from: June 1- July 31, 2017
2. To win prizes, craft something that’s 50-200 grams. For every 50 grams you use, you'll earn 1 entry into the Summer Celebration Thread.  You’ll earn additional entries for using Pro Shop Products (2), Pro Shop Exclusive Products (1), Snack Shack Product (1).
3. Prizes will be given out by using Random Number Generator to select posts in the Summer Celebration Thread.
4. Prizes will also randomly be given to those who chat in the any of the Splash Pad related chat threads and to those who use #splashpadparty17 on Instagram

• Atelier de Soyun
• Blueberry Chick Yarn
• Colorful Eclectic
• Designs of Acadia
• Dragonfly Fibers
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Infinite Twist
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Knit Style Yarns
• Knitcircus Yarns
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Knitty kitty Bags
• One Geek to Craft Them All
• Pearl and Plum
• Plum Deluxe Tea
• Prairie Bag Works
• Skeindalous Yarns
• Sunsoaked yarns
• The Periwinkle Sheep
• Wooly Wonka Fibers

On a Happy Note

• Our surprise dance at my dancing school's 35th Anniversary Recital went well.
• Riley and Millie slept over afterwards and of course we had a blast. They always love Dan's pancakes. Audio of them at the end of the episode.
• Dan and I took our kayaks for a second outing.
• We had an awesome pool day to celebrate Oisin's 9th Birthday
• I've been able to work out more and my heel is nearly healed!
• My friend Dan etched a glass with my podcast logo! SO COOL!

Quote of the Week

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