PODCASTS!
I've been listening to a lot of podcasts lately. It helps me get through the work days and sometimes the bus rides home. Unfortunately the Grey's Anatomy podcast doesn't seem to be happening yet really my list is dominated by knitting/spinning. Here are some that I highly recommend (all can be found on iTunes or with a quick search on the ravelry forums):
SpinDoctor - I can not recommend this one enough! She reviews fibre, fibre processors, indie dyers, all kinds of spinning equipment, books, DVDs...the list goes on and on! Great to listen to and very informative.
Knitmore Girls - A mother-daughter knitting production. They are awesome. They talk about spinning and knitting. Go check them out now!
The Knit Wits - A husband-wife team. Its relatively new. She knits, he doesn't but has a background in radio and voice-over work. Its super awesome. I listen to them when I'm having a bad day and it cheers me up. My favourite bit is the apologies at the end. Can't get enough.
Electric Sheep - A podcast done by a woman in London. Its funny, informative and a really great listen. Don't know how to describe it in a way that would do it justice. I started from the beginning and am working my way up to the most recent episodes.
WOODSTOCK FLEECE FESTIVAL
I went with my very good friend to the Woodstock Fleece Festival today. I think I came out with a pretty good haul. I got my first ever fleece. Its a 3.1lb pure Canadian Shetland lamb. Its first sheering. I bought it from Chassagne Farm booth. The woman there was very nice, helpful and knowledgeable about her sheep. The price was excellent and I saw no reason not to buy it!
I also got 4oz from an alpaca fleece. It was so pretty and so soft! I would have bought more if I didn't think I would have gone over budget. I can't wait to spin this into something!
Ooooh, I'm a little jealous. So sad I missed the festival this year. Maybe I'll be able to make it next year. :)
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