wool weekend part duex

kittynh · 17th September 2009, 11:56 AM

So the leaves are changing

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/pdcDetail.asp?p=145!

And wool weekend is coming up. Last year we had 2 non knitters and the left KNITTING (Kochanski is knitting like crazy now!)

Columbus weekend, Friday through Monday afternoon. It's the last weekend the cabin will be open. See alpacas and sheep and vendors and buy wool and whatever else! A lotta stuff and in the evenings movies and pizza and not much else. You can kayak also.

Limited space as it's a one room cabin but does have floor space and indoor plumbing (no out house). Even a warm shower!

It's in Antrim NH on Lake Pierce (google it). We go all over includinng Washington NH where they founded a nutty religion.

It's fun, it's knitting, it's eating and even perhaps an easy hike... and kayaking.

Hamradioguy · 17th September 2009, 08:15 PM

So, several Madame Defarges will be present. Who brings the guillotine?

kittynh · 18th September 2009, 10:52 AM

you may if you would like!

SkepticScott · 18th September 2009, 11:03 AM

I've got a "finger chopper". Would that work?

seismic_cowgirl · 19th September 2009, 08:35 PM

It depends what kind of "fingers" we decide to chop... o_O

I'm game. It's the weekend before a conference I will be going to and I can make the whole weekend this time (last year I only did one day

).

supercorgi · 20th September 2009, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

So the leaves are changing

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/pdcDetail.asp?p=145!

And wool weekend is coming up. Last year we had 2 non knitters and the left KNITTING (Kochanski is knitting like crazy now!)

Anyone know how to spin by drop spindle? I've got one, some wool, and some instructions, but if anyone knows how, that would help to see it. Also, if anyone could show me that would help a lot.

Also, if anyone wants to learn how to use and inkle loom, I could show them, (but it's been awhile and I'd have to brush up on it.)

arthwollipot · 20th September 2009, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by supercorgi

Anyone know how to spin by drop spindle? I've got one, some wool, and some instructions, but if anyone knows how, that would help to see it. Also, if anyone could show me that would help a lot.

Also, if anyone wants to learn how to use and inkle loom, I could show them, (but it's been awhile and I'd have to brush up on it.)

I know a bunch of people who can spin using a drop spindle, but shipping them over to you may turn out to be a problem.

kittynh · 20th September 2009, 08:33 PM

you come! Cowgirl knows how to use that spindle thingy!

Kochanski · 21st September 2009, 09:38 AM

I will be there and will bring the air bed (big enough for two people or three depending on size).

exarch · 21st September 2009, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by kittynh

wool weekend part duex

So, the french word for two is "deux".
Just thought I'd mention that ...

kittynh · 21st September 2009, 02:07 PM

not when you are dyslexic...

Sc00ter · 22nd September 2009, 05:33 PM

I live so close, and Dale will be away that weekend, so I may swing by to say hi and see what's cookin'

kittynh · 22nd September 2009, 07:38 PM

Sure, Mark needs someone to talk trains with (please oh please!)

He wants to do a cook out too.

seismic_cowgirl · 23rd September 2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by kittynh

you come! Cowgirl knows how to use that spindle thingy!

Oh yeah, I do know how to use that. I kind of had to teach myself but I did take pointers from the ladies who spin regularly at last year's wool weekend and this book explaining how to make yarn step by step. I should try to remember to bring that book too.

ricklesgibson · 2nd October 2009, 07:46 PM

Hmm....Skeptics, kayaking, cookouts? Plus South American ungulates? Sounds like a good time. Serendipitously, I wanted to learn knitting and some girls I knew tried to teach me freshman year. Perhaps I'll let my critical thinking friends offer some instruction instead. I suspect they'll fare better. Any preference on what kind of beer I bring? oldesaratogabrew DOT com/brewlistSAR.html and oldesaratogabrew DOT com/brewlist.html point you to what they do year round, but it's likely they'll have a specialty brew going on as well.

kittynh · 4th October 2009, 04:52 PM

brew is good, bring a sleeping bag!

kittynh · 6th October 2009, 08:59 AM

so if you are coming PM me with arrival times and if you need directions. The last 2 roads do not have signs, and googlemaps appears to think I live in the neighbors luxury lakeside house. Do not get your hopes up. I am in the shack at the end of the road.

seismic_cowgirl · 6th October 2009, 08:32 PM

Oh yeah, I've also decided to share my sweet tamales with everyone who makes it to this.

Niggle · 6th October 2009, 09:44 PM

DRAT!!! I'll be working the Connecticut Ren Faire that weekend!

Oh, crap! That's THIS weekend!

Hamradioguy · 7th October 2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by kittynh

Sure, Mark needs someone to talk trains with (please oh please!)

Ohhhhh, Tell Mark thank goodness for the model train people. If it weren't for them no one would have gotten the idea for the big trains.

SkepticScott · 7th October 2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Hamradioguy

Ohhhhh, Tell Mark thank goodness for the model train people. If it weren't for them no one would have gotten the idea for the big trains.

I think you've got effect and cause confused again. Although, in quantum physics, "cause" and "effect" are often meaningless terms, so maybe if you made really teeny-tiny train models........

NoZed Avenger · 7th October 2009, 11:27 AM

No "leather weekend" ?

SkepticScott · 7th October 2009, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by NoZed Avenger

No "leather weekend" ?

You don't expect a public announcement of something like that, do you? The "good" weekends are by invitation only!

NoZed Avenger · 7th October 2009, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by SkepticScott

You don't expect a public announcement of something like that, do you? The "good" weekends are by invitation only!

arthwollipot · 7th October 2009, 07:43 PM

Don't worry, NoZed. We'll keep you in mind for the next one.

seismic_cowgirl · 7th October 2009, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by NoZed Avenger

No "leather weekend" ?

Well, besides San Francisco, CA or Provincetown, MA or Las Vegas, NV... I don't know of many places that would be good hosts for leather weekends. Hmm, .... {will think about this during wool weekend}...

17th September 2009, 11:56 AM	#1
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,642	wool weekend part duex So the leaves are changing http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/pdcDetail.asp?p=145! And wool weekend is coming up. Last year we had 2 non knitters and the left KNITTING (Kochanski is knitting like crazy now!) Columbus weekend, Friday through Monday afternoon. It's the last weekend the cabin will be open. See alpacas and sheep and vendors and buy wool and whatever else! A lotta stuff and in the evenings movies and pizza and not much else. You can kayak also. Limited space as it's a one room cabin but does have floor space and indoor plumbing (no out house). Even a warm shower! It's in Antrim NH on Lake Pierce (google it). We go all over includinng Washington NH where they founded a nutty religion. It's fun, it's knitting, it's eating and even perhaps an easy hike... and kayaking.
	__________________ "The Bible is like a person, if you torture it long enough you can get it to say anything" (some minister on National Geographic! I don't know his name but he rocks in my book) WWW.BADALIEN.ORG - not all the buttons work yet, and the science content is coming...but it's ALIVE!

18th September 2009, 10:52 AM	#3
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,642	you may if you would like!
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18th September 2009, 11:03 AM	#4
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,002	I've got a "finger chopper". Would that work?
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19th September 2009, 08:35 PM	#5
seismic_cowgirl Critical Thinker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 298	It depends what kind of "fingers" we decide to chop... o_O I'm game. It's the weekend before a conference I will be going to and I can make the whole weekend this time (last year I only did one day ).
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20th September 2009, 08:06 PM	#6
supercorgi Dog Everlasting Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: State of Confusion, Massachusetts, USA Posts: 2,485	Originally Posted by kittynh So the leaves are changing http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/pdcDetail.asp?p=145! And wool weekend is coming up. Last year we had 2 non knitters and the left KNITTING (Kochanski is knitting like crazy now!) Anyone know how to spin by drop spindle? I've got one, some wool, and some instructions, but if anyone knows how, that would help to see it. Also, if anyone could show me that would help a lot. Also, if anyone wants to learn how to use and inkle loom, I could show them, (but it's been awhile and I'd have to brush up on it.)
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17th September 2009, 08:15 PM	#2
Hamradioguy Pyrrhonist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 2,052	So, several Madame Defarges will be present. Who brings the guillotine?

20th September 2009, 08:22 PM	#7
arthwollipot The Accidental Podcaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On the other side of your screen. Posts: 28,320	Originally Posted by supercorgi Anyone know how to spin by drop spindle? I've got one, some wool, and some instructions, but if anyone knows how, that would help to see it. Also, if anyone could show me that would help a lot. Also, if anyone wants to learn how to use and inkle loom, I could show them, (but it's been awhile and I'd have to brush up on it.) I know a bunch of people who can spin using a drop spindle, but shipping them over to you may turn out to be a problem.
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20th September 2009, 08:33 PM	#8
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,642	you come! Cowgirl knows how to use that spindle thingy!
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21st September 2009, 09:38 AM	#9
Kochanski Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anonymous Unimportant Place (not a secret Scorpion training facility for Shosuro ninjas) Posts: 2,048	I will be there and will bring the air bed (big enough for two people or three depending on size).
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21st September 2009, 10:00 AM	#10
exarch Anti-homeopathy illuminati member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beyond redemption Posts: 7,126	Originally Posted by kittynh wool weekend part duex So, the french word for two is "deux". Just thought I'd mention that ...
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21st September 2009, 02:07 PM	#11
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,642	not when you are dyslexic...
	__________________ "The Bible is like a person, if you torture it long enough you can get it to say anything" (some minister on National Geographic! I don't know his name but he rocks in my book) WWW.BADALIEN.ORG - not all the buttons work yet, and the science content is coming...but it's ALIVE!

22nd September 2009, 05:33 PM	#12
Sc00ter Scholar Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hillsborough, NH Posts: 108	I live so close, and Dale will be away that weekend, so I may swing by to say hi and see what's cookin'

22nd September 2009, 07:38 PM	#13
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,642	Sure, Mark needs someone to talk trains with (please oh please!) He wants to do a cook out too.
	__________________ "The Bible is like a person, if you torture it long enough you can get it to say anything" (some minister on National Geographic! I don't know his name but he rocks in my book) WWW.BADALIEN.ORG - not all the buttons work yet, and the science content is coming...but it's ALIVE!

23rd September 2009, 08:00 PM	#14
seismic_cowgirl Critical Thinker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 298	Originally Posted by kittynh you come! Cowgirl knows how to use that spindle thingy! Oh yeah, I do know how to use that. I kind of had to teach myself but I did take pointers from the ladies who spin regularly at last year's wool weekend and this book explaining how to make yarn step by step. I should try to remember to bring that book too.
	__________________ Q: How do you play religious roulette? A: You stand around in a circle and blaspheme and see who gets struck by lightning first.

2nd October 2009, 07:46 PM	#15
ricklesgibson Student Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 34	Hmm....Skeptics, kayaking, cookouts? Plus South American ungulates? Sounds like a good time. Serendipitously, I wanted to learn knitting and some girls I knew tried to teach me freshman year. Perhaps I'll let my critical thinking friends offer some instruction instead. I suspect they'll fare better. Any preference on what kind of beer I bring? oldesaratogabrew DOT com/brewlistSAR.html and oldesaratogabrew DOT com/brewlist.html point you to what they do year round, but it's likely they'll have a specialty brew going on as well.
ricklesgibson Student Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 34

4th October 2009, 04:52 PM	#16
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,642	brew is good, bring a sleeping bag!
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6th October 2009, 08:59 AM	#17
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 20,642	so if you are coming PM me with arrival times and if you need directions. The last 2 roads do not have signs, and googlemaps appears to think I live in the neighbors luxury lakeside house. Do not get your hopes up. I am in the shack at the end of the road.
	__________________ "The Bible is like a person, if you torture it long enough you can get it to say anything" (some minister on National Geographic! I don't know his name but he rocks in my book) WWW.BADALIEN.ORG - not all the buttons work yet, and the science content is coming...but it's ALIVE!

6th October 2009, 08:32 PM	#18
seismic_cowgirl Critical Thinker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 298	Oh yeah, I've also decided to share my sweet tamales with everyone who makes it to this.
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6th October 2009, 09:44 PM	#19
Niggle Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 307	DRAT!!! I'll be working the Connecticut Ren Faire that weekend! Oh, crap! That's THIS weekend!
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7th October 2009, 10:24 AM	#20
Hamradioguy Pyrrhonist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 2,052	Originally Posted by kittynh Sure, Mark needs someone to talk trains with (please oh please!) Ohhhhh, Tell Mark thank goodness for the model train people. If it weren't for them no one would have gotten the idea for the big trains.

7th October 2009, 10:51 AM	#21
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,002	Originally Posted by Hamradioguy Ohhhhh, Tell Mark thank goodness for the model train people. If it weren't for them no one would have gotten the idea for the big trains. I think you've got effect and cause confused again. Although, in quantum physics, "cause" and "effect" are often meaningless terms, so maybe if you made really teeny-tiny train models........
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7th October 2009, 11:27 AM	#22
NoZed Avenger Bitter Whiner Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,793	No "leather weekend" ?
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7th October 2009, 12:15 PM	#23
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,002	Originally Posted by NoZed Avenger No "leather weekend" ? You don't expect a public announcement of something like that, do you? The "good" weekends are by invitation only!
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7th October 2009, 03:44 PM	#24
NoZed Avenger Bitter Whiner Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,793	Originally Posted by SkepticScott You don't expect a public announcement of something like that, do you? The "good" weekends are by invitation only!
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7th October 2009, 07:43 PM	#25
arthwollipot The Accidental Podcaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: On the other side of your screen. Posts: 28,320	Don't worry, NoZed. We'll keep you in mind for the next one.
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7th October 2009, 09:31 PM	#26
seismic_cowgirl Critical Thinker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 298	Originally Posted by NoZed Avenger No "leather weekend" ? Well, besides San Francisco, CA or Provincetown, MA or Las Vegas, NV... I don't know of many places that would be good hosts for leather weekends. Hmm, .... {will think about this during wool weekend}...
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