Sticks & String Website http://www.sticksandstring.com.au A podcast by an Australian bloke who knits Show 125 - A convenient fiction http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=125 Show 125 - A convenient fiction<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> Thanks to everyone who has been in contact over the past week, and don't forget to ask some questions..<br/> This week's show sounds a little different due to the lack of carpet in the room, and the changed recording set up - back to normal around 9 April.<br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Aoteoroa Mens Knitting Retreat (New Zealand)</a> See below<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition</a> <br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/modica' class='ShowMusicArtist'>David Modica</a> <a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/modica-native/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Falling leaves</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Other</span><br/><i>Dale Knitting Patterns</i>from Dale of Norway(<a href='http://www.dalegarn.com/index.php' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/modica-native/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Native%20Intuition%20:%20David%20Modica"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/modica-native/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Native%20Intuition%20:%20David%20Modica" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/modica-native"><b>Native Intuition</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/modica"><b>David Modica</b></a> </font><br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 124 - Thinking small http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=124 Show 124 - Thinking small<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> Thanks to everyone who has been in contact over the past week, and don't forget to ask some questions..<br/> This week's show sounds a little different due to the lack of carpet in the room, and the changed recording set up - back to normal around 9 April.<br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Aoteoroa Mens Knitting Retreat (New Zealand)</a> See below<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/voicesofmusic' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Voices of Music</a> <a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Vivaldi - Concerto in G for 2 Cellos and Strings (</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Other</span><br/><i>Symphonie Interchangeable Crochet Hook</i>from Knit Pro(<a href='http://www.morrisandsons.com.au/catalog/multi_info.php?cPath=21_439_1618&multiID=1618' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><i>Kindle</i>from Amazon(<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0015T963C%2F&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Concerto%20Barocco%20:%20Voices%20of%20Music"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Concerto%20Barocco%20:%20Voices%20of%20Music" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto"><b>Concerto Barocco</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/voicesofmusic"><b>Voices of Music</b></a> </font><br/> AOTEAROA – NEW ZEALAND MEN’S KNITTING RETREAT MARCH 4th – 7th 2010<br/> Fancy a bit of fibre fun in the Wellington region at the tail end of the Southern Summer?!?<br/><br/> I’ve got a great line up of events planned for you including a trip to Experience Stansborough, a working sheep farm, a local yarn manufacturer, and Craft 2.0 a modern craft event. You’ll also get to take part in workshops led by Men, a knitting themed quiz night, go on a yarn crawl and still have plenty of time to just and sit and knit in the company of other Men.<br/><br/> Our venue is the Silverstream Retreat Complex nestled in the Hutt Valley which is only a short drive along the Hutt Motorway from Wellington City. More specifically we’ll be staying in the Stonewall Lodge (I don’t expect there to be a riot but we should be able to manage some riotous fun!). The complex was originally built for the United States Armed Forces stationed in New Zealand during the 1940’s and 1950’s. It is a substantial complex which is currently being renovated but the great news for us is that the Stonewall Lodge renovation is already complete and features comfortable share twin accommodation which overlooks the beautiful Hutt River and Manor Park Golf Course.<br/><br/> How much will this cost I hear you say… well here is the fee price breakdown per person<br/> $250.00 – Share twin accommodation and meals from Thurs afternoon to Sunday morning<br/> $ 23.00 – Admin Fee (for planning and execution time)<br/> $ 22.00 – Experience Stansborough entry fee<br/> $ 10.00 – PayPal Fees (this is fee is 3% and is charged when you transfer money via PayPal)<br/> $ 5.00 – Teaching stipend (It’s only fair to compensate instructors for their efforts)<br/> $ 5.00 – Sundry supplies (binders, paper, pens, etc)<br/> $ 5.00 – Printing fees (Handouts for classes) <br/> ………………………………………… <br/> NZ $320.00 GRAND TOTAL (does NOT include air fare, petrol, shuttles, etc.)<br/> That equates to approx US$ 220.00 or AUS$ 270.00 on current exchange rates. (21/Oct/09)<br/><br/> Check-In Time will be from 3pm on the Thursday and Check Out will be lunch time on Sunday. As an optional extra (and if you just don’t want to say good bye just yet) after we check out you’re welcome to travel to Greytown where I live and attend a Men’s only meeting of the Sunday KNIT-Tea knitting group in the garden at my home, Scarlet Oak Cottage. You will have plenty of time to sit and knit, check out J.O.Y. as well as the other shops in Greytown before heading back to Wellington. To confirm your place at the Retreat I need to receive your payment in full by February 6th. I will be required to pay a sizeable deposit to the venue within the next month so don’t hesitate to register and pay ASAP. If you have paid but have to cancel you can get a full refund provided you notify me of your cancellation by February 6th 2010. After that date the accommodation and meal costs are non-refundable but I will be able to refund you the balance of the fee which will be NZ$70. <br/><br/> If you need any more information about the Retreat or have any questions just reply to this thread or you’re welcome to contact me directly through Ravelry (KiwiJames) or by e-mail jamesherbison(at)gmail(dot)com <br/><br/> I’m excited already and I hope you will be too! Testosterone and yarn are a great match.<br/> (Kiwi) James <br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 123 - Ding http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=123 Show 123 - Ding<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> Thanks to everyone who has been in contact over the past week, and thanks for the Valentines.<br/> This week's show sounds a little different due to the lack of carpet in the room, and the changed recording set up - back to normal soon, I hope.<br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Aoteoroa Mens Knitting Retreat (New Zealand)</a> See below<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/voicesofmusic' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Voices of Music</a> <a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Concerto Barocco</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Books</span><br/><i>Yarn Magazine Issue 17</i> by Yarn Magazine (<a href='http://www.yarnmagazine.com.au/' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Concerto%20Barocco%20:%20Voices%20of%20Music"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Concerto%20Barocco%20:%20Voices%20of%20Music" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-concerto"><b>Concerto Barocco</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/voicesofmusic"><b>Voices of Music</b></a> </font><br/> AOTEAROA – NEW ZEALAND MEN’S KNITTING RETREAT MARCH 4th – 7th 2010<br/> Fancy a bit of fibre fun in the Wellington region at the tail end of the Southern Summer?!?<br/><br/> I’ve got a great line up of events planned for you including a trip to Experience Stansborough, a working sheep farm, a local yarn manufacturer, and Craft 2.0 a modern craft event. You’ll also get to take part in workshops led by Men, a knitting themed quiz night, go on a yarn crawl and still have plenty of time to just and sit and knit in the company of other Men.<br/><br/> Our venue is the Silverstream Retreat Complex nestled in the Hutt Valley which is only a short drive along the Hutt Motorway from Wellington City. More specifically we’ll be staying in the Stonewall Lodge (I don’t expect there to be a riot but we should be able to manage some riotous fun!). The complex was originally built for the United States Armed Forces stationed in New Zealand during the 1940’s and 1950’s. It is a substantial complex which is currently being renovated but the great news for us is that the Stonewall Lodge renovation is already complete and features comfortable share twin accommodation which overlooks the beautiful Hutt River and Manor Park Golf Course.<br/><br/> How much will this cost I hear you say… well here is the fee price breakdown per person<br/> $250.00 – Share twin accommodation and meals from Thurs afternoon to Sunday morning<br/> $ 23.00 – Admin Fee (for planning and execution time)<br/> $ 22.00 – Experience Stansborough entry fee<br/> $ 10.00 – PayPal Fees (this is fee is 3% and is charged when you transfer money via PayPal)<br/> $ 5.00 – Teaching stipend (It’s only fair to compensate instructors for their efforts)<br/> $ 5.00 – Sundry supplies (binders, paper, pens, etc)<br/> $ 5.00 – Printing fees (Handouts for classes) <br/> ………………………………………… <br/> NZ $320.00 GRAND TOTAL (does NOT include air fare, petrol, shuttles, etc.)<br/> That equates to approx US$ 220.00 or AUS$ 270.00 on current exchange rates. (21/Oct/09)<br/><br/> Check-In Time will be from 3pm on the Thursday and Check Out will be lunch time on Sunday. As an optional extra (and if you just don’t want to say good bye just yet) after we check out you’re welcome to travel to Greytown where I live and attend a Men’s only meeting of the Sunday KNIT-Tea knitting group in the garden at my home, Scarlet Oak Cottage. You will have plenty of time to sit and knit, check out J.O.Y. as well as the other shops in Greytown before heading back to Wellington. To confirm your place at the Retreat I need to receive your payment in full by February 6th. I will be required to pay a sizeable deposit to the venue within the next month so don’t hesitate to register and pay ASAP. If you have paid but have to cancel you can get a full refund provided you notify me of your cancellation by February 6th 2010. After that date the accommodation and meal costs are non-refundable but I will be able to refund you the balance of the fee which will be NZ$70. <br/><br/> If you need any more information about the Retreat or have any questions just reply to this thread or you’re welcome to contact me directly through Ravelry (KiwiJames) or by e-mail jamesherbison(at)gmail(dot)com <br/><br/> I’m excited already and I hope you will be too! Testosterone and yarn are a great match.<br/> (Kiwi) James <br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 122 - Best eaten peeled http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=122 Show 122 - Best eaten peeled<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> Thanks to everyone who has been in contact over the past week, and thanks for the birthday wishes.<br/> This week's show sounds a little different due to the lack of carpet in the room, and the changed recording set up - back to normal soon, I hope.<br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Aoteoroa Mens Knitting Retreat (New Zealand)</a> See below<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://download.magnatune.com/artists/daniel_estrem' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Daniel Estrem</a> <a href='http://download.magnatune.com/artists/albums/estrem-bachvol1/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Sleepers Awake</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Books</span><br/><i>Men's Knits: 20 new classics</i> by Erika Knight (<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMens-Knits-20-New-Classics%2Fdp%2F0307460495%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1266140833%26sr%3D8-2&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/estrem-bachvol1/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=JS%20Bach%20on%208%20string%20guitar%2C%20vol%201%20:%20Daniel%20Estrem"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/estrem-bachvol1/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=JS%20Bach%20on%208%20string%20guitar%2C%20vol%201%20:%20Daniel%20Estrem" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/estrem-bachvol1"><b>JS Bach on 8 string guitar, vol 1</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/daniel_estrem"><b>Daniel Estrem</b></a> </font><br/> AOTEAROA – NEW ZEALAND MEN’S KNITTING RETREAT MARCH 4th – 7th 2010<br/> Fancy a bit of fibre fun in the Wellington region at the tail end of the Southern Summer?!?<br/><br/> I’ve got a great line up of events planned for you including a trip to Experience Stansborough, a working sheep farm, a local yarn manufacturer, and Craft 2.0 a modern craft event. You’ll also get to take part in workshops led by Men, a knitting themed quiz night, go on a yarn crawl and still have plenty of time to just and sit and knit in the company of other Men.<br/><br/> Our venue is the Silverstream Retreat Complex nestled in the Hutt Valley which is only a short drive along the Hutt Motorway from Wellington City. More specifically we’ll be staying in the Stonewall Lodge (I don’t expect there to be a riot but we should be able to manage some riotous fun!). The complex was originally built for the United States Armed Forces stationed in New Zealand during the 1940’s and 1950’s. It is a substantial complex which is currently being renovated but the great news for us is that the Stonewall Lodge renovation is already complete and features comfortable share twin accommodation which overlooks the beautiful Hutt River and Manor Park Golf Course.<br/><br/> How much will this cost I hear you say… well here is the fee price breakdown per person<br/> $250.00 – Share twin accommodation and meals from Thurs afternoon to Sunday morning<br/> $ 23.00 – Admin Fee (for planning and execution time)<br/> $ 22.00 – Experience Stansborough entry fee<br/> $ 10.00 – PayPal Fees (this is fee is 3% and is charged when you transfer money via PayPal)<br/> $ 5.00 – Teaching stipend (It’s only fair to compensate instructors for their efforts)<br/> $ 5.00 – Sundry supplies (binders, paper, pens, etc)<br/> $ 5.00 – Printing fees (Handouts for classes) <br/> ………………………………………… <br/> NZ $320.00 GRAND TOTAL (does NOT include air fare, petrol, shuttles, etc.)<br/> That equates to approx US$ 220.00 or AUS$ 270.00 on current exchange rates. (21/Oct/09)<br/><br/> Check-In Time will be from 3pm on the Thursday and Check Out will be lunch time on Sunday. As an optional extra (and if you just don’t want to say good bye just yet) after we check out you’re welcome to travel to Greytown where I live and attend a Men’s only meeting of the Sunday KNIT-Tea knitting group in the garden at my home, Scarlet Oak Cottage. You will have plenty of time to sit and knit, check out J.O.Y. as well as the other shops in Greytown before heading back to Wellington. To confirm your place at the Retreat I need to receive your payment in full by February 6th. I will be required to pay a sizeable deposit to the venue within the next month so don’t hesitate to register and pay ASAP. If you have paid but have to cancel you can get a full refund provided you notify me of your cancellation by February 6th 2010. After that date the accommodation and meal costs are non-refundable but I will be able to refund you the balance of the fee which will be NZ$70. <br/><br/> If you need any more information about the Retreat or have any questions just reply to this thread or you’re welcome to contact me directly through Ravelry (KiwiJames) or by e-mail jamesherbison(at)gmail(dot)com <br/><br/> I’m excited already and I hope you will be too! Testosterone and yarn are a great match.<br/> (Kiwi) James <br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 121 - Little things http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=121 Show 121 - Little things<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> Thanks to everyone who has been in contact over the break, especially Thea, Tabitha, Julianna and Susanne, it was great to hear from everyone.<br/> The rummbling noise throughout this week's show is Tiger who was purring, luckily he didn't begin snoring.<br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Aoteoroa Mens Knitting Retreat (New Zealand)</a> See below<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition</a> Get your entries in!<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/harlan_williams' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Harlan Williams</a> <a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/harlan-glass/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Under the Iron Heel of Pagan Rome</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/harlan-glass/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=The%20Glass%20Desert%20:%20Harlan%20Williams"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/harlan-glass/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=The%20Glass%20Desert%20:%20Harlan%20Williams" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/harlan-glass"><b>The Glass Desert</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/harlan_williams"><b>Harlan Williams</b></a> </font> AOTEAROA – NEW ZEALAND MEN’S KNITTING RETREAT MARCH 4th – 7th 2010<br/> Fancy a bit of fibre fun in the Wellington region at the tail end of the Southern Summer?!?<br/><br/> I’ve got a great line up of events planned for you including a trip to Experience Stansborough, a working sheep farm, a local yarn manufacturer, and Craft 2.0 a modern craft event. You’ll also get to take part in workshops led by Men, a knitting themed quiz night, go on a yarn crawl and still have plenty of time to just and sit and knit in the company of other Men.<br/><br/> Our venue is the Silverstream Retreat Complex nestled in the Hutt Valley which is only a short drive along the Hutt Motorway from Wellington City. More specifically we’ll be staying in the Stonewall Lodge (I don’t expect there to be a riot but we should be able to manage some riotous fun!). The complex was originally built for the United States Armed Forces stationed in New Zealand during the 1940’s and 1950’s. It is a substantial complex which is currently being renovated but the great news for us is that the Stonewall Lodge renovation is already complete and features comfortable share twin accommodation which overlooks the beautiful Hutt River and Manor Park Golf Course.<br/><br/> How much will this cost I hear you say… well here is the fee price breakdown per person<br/> $250.00 – Share twin accommodation and meals from Thurs afternoon to Sunday morning<br/> $ 23.00 – Admin Fee (for planning and execution time)<br/> $ 22.00 – Experience Stansborough entry fee<br/> $ 10.00 – PayPal Fees (this is fee is 3% and is charged when you transfer money via PayPal)<br/> $ 5.00 – Teaching stipend (It’s only fair to compensate instructors for their efforts)<br/> $ 5.00 – Sundry supplies (binders, paper, pens, etc)<br/> $ 5.00 – Printing fees (Handouts for classes) <br/> ………………………………………… <br/> NZ $320.00 GRAND TOTAL (does NOT include air fare, petrol, shuttles, etc.)<br/> That equates to approx US$ 220.00 or AUS$ 270.00 on current exchange rates. (21/Oct/09)<br/><br/> Check-In Time will be from 3pm on the Thursday and Check Out will be lunch time on Sunday. As an optional extra (and if you just don’t want to say good bye just yet) after we check out you’re welcome to travel to Greytown where I live and attend a Men’s only meeting of the Sunday KNIT-Tea knitting group in the garden at my home, Scarlet Oak Cottage. You will have plenty of time to sit and knit, check out J.O.Y. as well as the other shops in Greytown before heading back to Wellington. To confirm your place at the Retreat I need to receive your payment in full by February 6th. I will be required to pay a sizeable deposit to the venue within the next month so don’t hesitate to register and pay ASAP. If you have paid but have to cancel you can get a full refund provided you notify me of your cancellation by February 6th 2010. After that date the accommodation and meal costs are non-refundable but I will be able to refund you the balance of the fee which will be NZ$70. <br/><br/> If you need any more information about the Retreat or have any questions just reply to this thread or you’re welcome to contact me directly through Ravelry (KiwiJames) or by e-mail jamesherbison(at)gmail(dot)com <br/><br/> I’m excited already and I hope you will be too! Testosterone and yarn are a great match.<br/> (Kiwi) James <br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 120 - True knitting http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=120 Show 120 - True knitting<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> The show's going to be on a break until February 2010 (details in the show) so thanks so much to every one who has helped out with the current series.<br/><br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Aoteoroa Mens Knitting Retreat (New Zealand)</a> See below<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition</a> Get your entries in!<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/fernwood' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Fernwood</a> <a href='http://download.magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Kalyan</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Books</span><br/><i>Wacky baby knits : 20 knitted designs for the fashion conscious toddler</i> by Alison Jenkins (<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWacky-Baby-Knits-Knitted-Fashion-conscious%2Fdp%2F0399535039%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1257670782%26sr%3D8-1&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Sangita%20:%20Fernwood"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Sangita%20:%20Fernwood" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita"><b>Sangita</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/fernwood"><b>Fernwood</b></a> </font><br/><br/> AOTEAROA – NEW ZEALAND MEN’S KNITTING RETREAT MARCH 4th – 7th 2010<br/> Fancy a bit of fibre fun in the Wellington region at the tail end of the Southern Summer?!?<br/><br/> I’ve got a great line up of events planned for you including a trip to Experience Stansborough, a working sheep farm, a local yarn manufacturer, and Craft 2.0 a modern craft event. You’ll also get to take part in workshops led by Men, a knitting themed quiz night, go on a yarn crawl and still have plenty of time to just and sit and knit in the company of other Men.<br/><br/> Our venue is the Silverstream Retreat Complex nestled in the Hutt Valley which is only a short drive along the Hutt Motorway from Wellington City. More specifically we’ll be staying in the Stonewall Lodge (I don’t expect there to be a riot but we should be able to manage some riotous fun!). The complex was originally built for the United States Armed Forces stationed in New Zealand during the 1940’s and 1950’s. It is a substantial complex which is currently being renovated but the great news for us is that the Stonewall Lodge renovation is already complete and features comfortable share twin accommodation which overlooks the beautiful Hutt River and Manor Park Golf Course.<br/><br/> How much will this cost I hear you say… well here is the fee price breakdown per person<br/> $250.00 – Share twin accommodation and meals from Thurs afternoon to Sunday morning<br/> $ 23.00 – Admin Fee (for planning and execution time)<br/> $ 22.00 – Experience Stansborough entry fee<br/> $ 10.00 – PayPal Fees (this is fee is 3% and is charged when you transfer money via PayPal)<br/> $ 5.00 – Teaching stipend (It’s only fair to compensate instructors for their efforts)<br/> $ 5.00 – Sundry supplies (binders, paper, pens, etc)<br/> $ 5.00 – Printing fees (Handouts for classes) <br/> ………………………………………… <br/> NZ $320.00 GRAND TOTAL (does NOT include air fare, petrol, shuttles, etc.)<br/> That equates to approx US$ 220.00 or AUS$ 270.00 on current exchange rates. (21/Oct/09)<br/><br/> Check-In Time will be from 3pm on the Thursday and Check Out will be lunch time on Sunday. As an optional extra (and if you just don’t want to say good bye just yet) after we check out you’re welcome to travel to Greytown where I live and attend a Men’s only meeting of the Sunday KNIT-Tea knitting group in the garden at my home, Scarlet Oak Cottage. You will have plenty of time to sit and knit, check out J.O.Y. as well as the other shops in Greytown before heading back to Wellington. To confirm your place at the Retreat I need to receive your payment in full by February 6th. I will be required to pay a sizeable deposit to the venue within the next month so don’t hesitate to register and pay ASAP. If you have paid but have to cancel you can get a full refund provided you notify me of your cancellation by February 6th 2010. After that date the accommodation and meal costs are non-refundable but I will be able to refund you the balance of the fee which will be NZ$70. <br/><br/> If you need any more information about the Retreat or have any questions just reply to this thread or you’re welcome to contact me directly through Ravelry (KiwiJames) or by e-mail jamesherbison(at)gmail(dot)com <br/><br/> I’m excited already and I hope you will be too! Testosterone and yarn are a great match.<br/> (Kiwi) James <br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 119 - Dangerous http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=119 Show 119 - Dangerous<br/>Lots of Uni stuff to be done and not enough time knitting.<br> <a href='http://www.morrisandsons.com.au/catalog/main.php' target='_blank'>Morris and Sons</a> have their sale on.<br/> There are free things over at <a href='http://knittingdaily.com/' target='_blank'>Knitting Daily</a>.<br/><br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://magnatune.com/artists/fernwood' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Fernwood</a> <a href='http://download.magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Hobbs Bay</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Books</span><br/><i>The Diamond Age</i> by Neal Stephenson (<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fsearch%3Frh%3Di%253Adigital-text%252Ck%253Adiamond%2Bage%2Bneal%2Bstephenson%26keywords%3Ddiamond%2Bage%2Bneal%2Bstephenson%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1256462004&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Other</span><br/><i>Kindle</i>from Amazon(<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0015T963C%3Fpf_rd%5Fp%3D495025551%26pf%5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-1%26pf%5Frd%5Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3D507846%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D0HYNQ9FKZPT0ZK90407S&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><i>Rams 3 Sock Club</i>from The Unique Sheep(<a href='http://theuniquesheep.com/Clubs/ramsclub3.html' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Sangita%20:%20Fernwood"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Sangita%20:%20Fernwood" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/fernwood-sangita"><b>Sangita</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/fernwood"><b>Fernwood</b></a> </font><br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 118 - Smorgasbord http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=118 Show 118 - Smorgasbord<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> <a href='http://www.morrisandsons.com.au/catalog/main.php' target='_blank'>Morris and Sons</a> have their sale on.<br/> There are free things over at <a href='http://knittingdaily.com/' target='_blank'>Knitting Daily</a>.<br/><br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Studio 49 Retreat</a> 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Studio 49 Retreat</a> 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Books</span><br/><i>And another thing...</i> by Eoin Colfer (<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnother-Thing-Eoin-Colfer%2Fdp%2F1401323588%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1255856147%26sr%3D8-1&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/allmeadowcostlow-switchon/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Switch%20On%20:%20allMeadow%20and%20Rob%20Costlow"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/allmeadowcostlow-switchon/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Switch%20On%20:%20allMeadow%20and%20Rob%20Costlow" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/allmeadowcostlow-switchon"><b>Switch On</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/allmeadow_remixes_costlow"><b>allMeadow and Rob Costlow</b></a> </font><br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 117 - Successful knitting http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=117 Show 117 - Successful knitting<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> The 2010 Calendar of Hope, which supports breast cancer research is available <a href=' http://knitpink.com/products/calendar_of_hope_2010.html' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> There is some wonderful music <a href='http://www.myspace.com/vasen' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> And WonderMike's newest podcast venture is <a href='http://fiberbeat.libsyn.com/' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Studio 49 Retreat</a> 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Studio 49 Retreat</a> 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='https://magnatune.com/artists/allmeadow_remixes_costlow' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Rob Costlow and allmeadow</a> <a href='https://magnatune.com/artists/albums/allmeadowcostlow-switchon/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Reconstruction</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Books</span><br/><i>Folk Bags: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World</i> by Vicki Square (<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFolk-Bags-Knitting-Patterns-Around%2Fdp%2F193149925X%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1255257754%26sr%3D8-1&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/allmeadowcostlow-switchon/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Switch%20On%20:%20allMeadow%20and%20Rob%20Costlow"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/allmeadowcostlow-switchon/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Switch%20On%20:%20allMeadow%20and%20Rob%20Costlow" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/allmeadowcostlow-switchon"><b>Switch On</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/allmeadow_remixes_costlow"><b>allMeadow and Rob Costlow</b></a> </font><br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/> Show 116 - Keeping up appearances http://www.sticksandstring.org/?page=Show&id=116 Show 116 - Keeping up appearances<br/>If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click <a href='http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sticksandstrings' target='_blank'>here</a>. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.<br/> Franklin Habit's blog is <a href='http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/>Here's the YouTube video<br/> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zSgiXGELjbc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zSgiXGELjbc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br/><br/>What's happening<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch</a> Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)</a> 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Studio 49 Retreat</a> 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Studio 49 Retreat</a> 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA<br/><a href='' target='_blank'>Sydney Sity Klickers</a> Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown<br/><br/>This show's music<br/><a href='http://www.magnatune.com/artists/robert_rich' class='ShowMusicArtist'>Robert Rich</a> <a href='http://www.magnatune.com/artists/albums/rrich-cowell1/' class='ShowMusicTitle'>Cowell Piano</a> (<a href='http://www.magnatune.com'>Magnatune)</a><br/><br/><span class='ShowSubHeading'>From the bottom of the knitting bag</span><br/><span class='ShowSubSubHeading'>Books</span><br/><i>The Best of Interweave Knits: Our Favorite Designs from the First Ten Years </i> by Ann Budd (<a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBest-Interweave-Knits-Favorite-Designs%2Fdp%2F1596680334%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1254048204%26sr%3D8-1&tag=stickstrin-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325' target='_blank'>link</a>)<br/><br/> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,0,0" width="150" height="140" > <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"/> <param name="movie" value="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/rrich-cowell1/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Cowell%20Theater%20CD1%20-%20Live%20Archive%20Vol%205%20:%20Robert%20Rich"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <param name="bgcolor" value="#E6E6E6"/> <embed src="http://embed.magnatune.com/img/magnatune_player_embedded.swf?playlist_url=http://embed.magnatune.com/artists/albums/rrich-cowell1/hifi.xspf&autoload=true&autoplay=&playlist_title=Cowell%20Theater%20CD1%20-%20Live%20Archive%20Vol%205%20:%20Robert%20Rich" quality="high" bgcolor="#E6E6E6" name="xspf_player" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="center" height="140" width="150"> </embed> </object> <FONT FACE="Verdana, Arial, utopia, sans-serif" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><br> <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/rrich-cowell1"><b>Cowell Theater CD1 - Live Archive Vol 5</b></a> by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/robert_rich"><b>Robert Rich</b></a> </font><br/><br/>You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or<br/> podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au<br/> I'm on <a href='http://www.ravelry.com' target='_blank'>Ravelry</a> as DavidReidy.<br/> My Amazon wish list is <a href='http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=1TZPADF6UOCWX' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br/> I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't.<br/><br/>