Praise the Lord

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I finally found the stocking pattern from my Grandma.  She made stockings for all the family members over the years.  One of the last stockings she made was for my sister’s oldest son and you can tell she was not her normal excellent knitter.  At some point before she died, she sent me copies of her pattern.  When she died, I tried to find her original pattern, but failed.  I was so excited to find that copy – but then I misplaced it again.  But I have it now!!

So, now to learn how to do it – I’m a bit nervous but excited too!  I’ll keep you updated! 🙂

What is a podcast?

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For Julie – who’s asked twice and I was sure I answered, but I can’t find my reply! Sorry Julie!!

Check out this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast

Basically it reminds me of a radio program…but one you can download into your computer or MP3 player. For me, it’s allowing me to have something to listen to during my workouts. I’m really enjoying the knitting podcasts and audiobooks I’ve found online.

Uh, oh – this could be addicting!

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Thanks to my Dad’s calming presence – I am NOT going to turn into a screaming crazy-woman in front of him!! – and a few phone calls to my techno-savvy/beer-making brother I can actually use this d%&^ MP3 player now!! And, man….it’s fun!!! 🙂

I did make a choice at Audible.com – the Bible!  Duh!  It’s the perfect classic!  I was planning to keep my membership longer than the free month but then I discovered the world of Podcasts!!

This addiction to podcasts really can all be blamed on Roe – who discovered them about 6 mos or more ago and causally mentioned them one night at our knitting group (She knits – she crochets – she’s awesome!  Sadly she got a newish job and we rarely see her anymore :-().  I  logged the podcast information away for “someday-when-I-have-time” and instantly forgot about it!
Then, a few weeks ago when my site went down I found time!  I found two podcasts on Lost (love that show) and enjoyed them online.  But then yesterday my brother explained to me how I could download them into my player and listen at my convenience!!  Woohoo!

And, I found oodles of goodies for knitters!  Check these out:

http://www.cast-on.com/ – my favorite! Well, to be honest…the only one I’ve listened to so far! 😉 A beautiful essay by a homeschooling mom (!!) and knitter that should not be missed!   Also, a fun song called “I hate you” – which as a coverted left-hander (long story) made me laugh out loud!

Here are some others waiting to be listened to:

http://www.knitcast.com/

http://www.pointysticks.org/

http://sleepyeyesknitting.blogspot.com/

And the one I’m most excited about:

http://www.time2knitpodcastblog.blogspot.com/

which is a wonderful gift to knitters – audiobooks for knitters!

Check them out – and let me know if you know of any good ones I’ve not found yet! 🙂