tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200783242024-03-05T01:57:57.458-05:00The Yarn Monkey ChroniclesA Softwear Designer Lives in BrooklynAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-69070366090473816922014-03-22T00:59:00.002-04:002014-03-22T01:30:41.445-04:00Taming the Deep Forest Evlen Scarf<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">top of hood, rope and braided cables over double seed ground </td></tr>
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Here’s a peek at my Deep Forest Elven Hooded Scarf for Ms. Megan Kenny. It’s a lofty garment fit for an elegant Elven queen, such as Mz. Kenny.<span class="fbPhotoCaptionText"> </span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotoCaptionText">This hooded scarf uses as much yardage as a large
man’s sweater, about 2000 yards. This is made from worsted-weight
Shepherd’s Wool, a Michigan company, purchased at <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=66119433941&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/StitchTherapyBrooklyn">Stitch Therapy, A Fine Yarn Shop</a>. I love this deep shade of oxblood (</span><span class="fbPhotoCaptionText"><span class="fbPhotoCaptionText">Berries</span>).</span><br />
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This pattern part of my original series <i>Elven Anthropology</i>, knits inspired by the books of J. R. R. Tolkein, the fantastic art of the Brothers Hildebrandt, and of course the cinematic wonders of Peter Jackson.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hood folded to match seams </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">turning the hood</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The gusset capelet adds an aesthetic stability.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seams are grafted in Kitchener stitch; the band is turned and ticked.</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-38961671735692624162013-12-29T15:42:00.001-05:002013-12-29T15:43:55.910-05:00Dog-gone Cute!Who’s that pretty girl in the sweater vest? That's Diamond. My brother Vince and his wife Ro have the smartest and cutest dog I’ve ever met... if not the best dressed. But you can’t go wrong with a basic black turtleneck and a golden Italian merino shawl collar vest. You might say it’s fetching.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-54748877407347093662013-12-14T10:00:00.002-05:002013-12-15T23:48:06.632-05:00Buy A Cat Sweater Vest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Get the purrfect gift for your feline friend. Buy a <b><a href="http://theyarnmonkey.blogspot.com/p/store.html" target="_blank">Cat Sweater Vest</a></b>. These hand-knit cat togs are made with fine wool fibers. Stock is limited, act soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-2444605454845380822013-12-14T09:53:00.001-05:002013-12-14T09:54:59.185-05:00Christmas Cats 2013<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe21ppegvJ7cDjkpiUx4KLQl4sGfEc6KWY7VgpF32cjO5OrKWUAchePhy8dRO8MV7nL7HfL4f_NPMhnFIgR3C4b7oCl186ENOUeLnhZM0gctZHwX4k3no7vv0jKxFmSCvyPXr/s1600/IMG_1254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe21ppegvJ7cDjkpiUx4KLQl4sGfEc6KWY7VgpF32cjO5OrKWUAchePhy8dRO8MV7nL7HfL4f_NPMhnFIgR3C4b7oCl186ENOUeLnhZM0gctZHwX4k3no7vv0jKxFmSCvyPXr/s400/IMG_1254.JPG" width="400" /></a>This little beauty is Rizzo, a cat who we were fostering for <b><a href="http://www.anjelliclecats.com/" target="_blank">Anjellicle Cat Rescue</a></b>. After two months she found a new home with a lovely couple in Mnahattan. Rizzo now residies over Bowery Whole Foods... lucky cat. I took posterity photos of Rizzo and our cats, Phillip and Chela, in their Holiday togs. Congratulations Rizzo! We’ll miss you.<br />
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Cats like Rizzo are saved from <i>kill</i> shelters through the kindness of organizations such as <b><a href="http://www.anjelliclecats.com/" target="_blank">Anjellicle Cat Rescue</a></b>. Have a heart and adopt or foster a cat. For more information visit their website: <a href="http://www.anjelliclecats.com/">www.anjelliclecats.com</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-8883534721719332082013-12-05T14:17:00.001-05:002013-12-07T12:41:22.847-05:00Share that Warm and Fuzzy Feeling!Here’s a YouTube link to our cats lounging around in their Holiday togs. Feel free to share: <a href="http://youtu.be/w3960fNXOHA">http://youtu.be/w3960fNXOHA</a><br />
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Seasons Greetings from my family to yours! I wish all you crafty primates a safe, warm, wonderful holiday! BTW I’ll have ten ready-to-wear sweater vests for purchase through this blog by December 1.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-54105439647990639172012-11-10T20:32:00.001-05:002012-11-14T00:25:35.945-05:00Dust Off Those Needles...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2012 draws to an end, a year of extremes from politics to weather. Barack Obama remains president for four more years. A grueling presidential race brought out how polarized we Americans have become—culturally, ideologically and monetarily. Can Barry pull it all together in four years? We’ll soon find out.<br />
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Last week Hurricane Sandy carved a devastating trail through most of the East Coast. Houses washed away liked shoes boxes, downed power lines strewn about as tidal waves pushed inland—many are still in the dark or homeless. I'm amazed the subways came back so quickly after I saw how tunnels and lowland areas flooded.<br />
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I never underestimate the damage that water and flowing currents can wield. I felt fortunate that we didn’t lose power as so many did. Quite a few of my friends have lost their homes and cars.<br />
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It’s been a while since I picked up a pair of needles. I’ve been busy with another project; my <a href="http://kimcheelicious.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kimcheelicious</b></a> eCookbook is going well. I have 30 recipes out of 60 fully tested. I have now made over 180 pounds of Napa cabbage kimchee over the course of this project thus far. I’ve met many folks who are interested in the book and am developing some products based on my research. I’m even giving a food demo and lecture at the <b>Bowery Culinary Center</b>. I’ve also developed quite a following on <a href="http://kimcheelicious.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>... but this is topic of another blog.<br />
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On November 5th, I started this scarf at our <a href="http://www.meetup.com/KnitPH/" target="_blank"><b>Knit PH</b></a> meetup at <b><a href="http://hungryghostbrooklyn.com/" target="_blank">Hungry Ghost Café</a></b>.
I think we all needed to get out after being cooped up through the
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This black Mobeus scarf was actually inspired by Hurricane Sandy. It’s a
haphazard arrangement of reversible cables that start off and end in
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On the news we watched in awe as growing streams turned into raging rivers taking cars and houses along with it. Over social media we read as friends announced they were evacuating their homes. Familiar city streets turned into river banks in empty canyons of buildings. Sandy was the great equalizer for the monied and the have-nots. I watched people were evacuated from coastal and lowland areas. Many were left with nothing. And yet again we just got through a Nor’easter.<br />
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I sewed the open ends of this scarf together to create a seamless Mobeus strip that traveled through a river of cables and met at simple ribs. As the city recovers and people try their best to reclaim their lives, we are all due for better weather.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-27085169084472508922012-06-12T13:09:00.000-04:002012-06-12T18:23:28.123-04:00Are You Kimcheelicious?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kkakdugi: pickled Korean radish salad</td></tr>
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I haven’t blogged in a while. Someone even messaged me and asked if all was OK. I’ve been busy exploring a healthy obsession: Kimchi. I’ve become quite the <i>fermenteur</i>. <b>Kimcheelicious</b> is a project that I’ve been developing—soon to launch as a Kickstarter campaign. Side dish or part of the main meal—my mission is to explore and document ways of making this Korean pickle a part of the American table and grill.<br />
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Kimchee is the unofficial Western spelling, as opposed to <i>kim chi</i> (<span class="st">김치</span>). My <i>Kimcheelicious</i> project will not convert the un-converted but it will give those who appreciate it’s complex flavor more ways of enjoying and sharing a meal. Aside from varying degrees of spice, Kimchi has a deep savory complex flavor that some call it “umami.”<br />
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I’ve been making great meals with my kimchi I’ve made. Aside from traditional BBQ Beef and dumplings I’ve made stuffed meatballs (Lion’s Head), pork sliders, grilled kim-cheese sandwiches, seafood stews, patty melts, pork fajitas... you get the idea. Kimchi it already on the American table and grill. <br />
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Kimchi and other fermented foods have been touted as some of the most healthy foods one can have in their diet. These foods restores probiotics into our digestive system, and through the process
of fermentation makes other nutrients and vitamins more available. But I just like the way it tastes.<br />
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My goal is create an app and a series of iBooks that you can call up in the kitchen on an iPad. I’ll be hosting some tasting to promote Kimcheelicious before I launch my Kickstarter campaign to raise angel capital. For now you can follow me at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Kimcheelicious">http://www.facebook.com/Kimcheelicious</a>, and <a href="http://kimcheelicious.tumblr.com/">http://kimcheelicious.tumblr.com</a>. The website will be up soon... meanwhile back to the knitting.<br />
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I went to a class reunion although it wasn’t mine. Stephanie and Sonya went to their Columbia University class reunion. I had a reunion with Jim, her husband, and the twins, Otto and Marta. I did join everyone on Saturday for an evening under the stars. As demonstrated in these photos, evening galas with swing music always resemble that capsized scene from the nautical disaster movie “The Poseidon Adventure.”<br />
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We had such a great time on Saturday. The mini heatwave broke giving us a delightfully cool evening. The kids found a playmate, a woman who sat near us entertained them with stories. Marta shared her gummy Bears in exchange for the glitter stickers that she gave them, Otto danced for her. We slit a six-pack on Columbia’s library steps, sitting above the main event. This
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The night before, on Friday, I joined Jim and the kids for pizza and calamari at V & T. “I didn’t recognize you, you’ve changed quite a bit.” said Otto. <i>Maybe it was the glasses and the Memorial Day sun burn?</i> While Steph and Sonya attended first night of the reunion, Jim and I caught up. His novel “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Victims-Circumstance-Modern-Novel-ebook/dp/B007XZRR4C" target="_blank">Victims of Circumstance</a>” is on Amazon, and sales are moving along. Sonya’s job as a foreign diplomat is taking them to Mexico this summer. The kids didn't seem to excited about it. We have an open invite to the Yucatan.<br />
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I told Jim about my iBook/applt project: “Kimcheelicious—A Korean Pickle for the American Table and Grill.” Jim loves Korean food, he worked as a correspond in Korea and misses all that delicious food that one generally can’t get unless you are totally in with a Korean family. I’ve been working on my Kickstarter.com launch... so much to do. He told me that the kids still love that funny backpack I made for their stuffed moose when we paid them a visit up in <a href="http://theyarnmonkey.blogspot.com/2009/08/impressions-of-maine.html" target="_blank">Maine</a>. They never mention Mr. Magic Lamprey though, not a good kid toy.<br />
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Otto entertained us with riddles such as “What has many branches and leaves but no bark?” My answer was “our congress” but the real answer was “a library.” Marta picked her head up from her Kindle and proclaimed “This is the worst pizza I’ve ever had in my life!” I said “Tell me that when you come back from Mexico.” Crankiness meant bed time and our evening was coming to an end.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-92057082238621790062012-06-10T20:19:00.001-04:002012-06-11T13:17:52.886-04:00A New Star in Our Constellation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Is it summer already? After an unusually mild winter, Brooklyn’s transition from spring into summer seemed rather unceremonious. But our extended family has much to celebrate. Meet the new star in our constellation of friends, Luna Benjoya—what a beautiful little girl she is. I finally delivered my <a href="http://theyarnmonkey.blogspot.com/2012/01/ea-z-baby-quilt.html#links" target="_blank">Ea Z. Baby Quilt</a> to proud parents, Dave and Deike.<br />
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Their cat, Ann Richards, took a liking right away, and so far Luna seems to like it too. Here she is stretching her legs after feeding and a long nap. <i>Don’t you just wanna pinch those chubby legs?</i><br />
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I used a combination of luxury yarns to make this feather-light quilt: blue and gray in Lang “Zoom,” a merino cotton blend; green in Aslan Trend’s “King Baby Llama & Mulberry Silk.” It’s ultra-soft, perfect for a newborn’s delicate skin. <br />
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The modular design was inspired by single-celled organisms called “diatoms”—microscopic <span class="st">phytoplankton</span> encased in walls of glass (silica). Each have qualities that are as distinct and beautiful as cut gem stones.<br />
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This modular quilt grows with the baby. Next year I’ll add another row. I wouldn’t call this quilt reversible, but I did carefully weave in all ends to make the back more presentable.<br />
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Although we’re already into summer <i>Weather</i> or not, I think they’ll get some use out of it. Our evenings have been so oddly chilly after blistering days. Congratulations to Dave and Deike on their healthy, new beautiful daughter.<br />
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Who is this lovely lady behind that high collar? This is my friend Brandi Harper. She’s a talented designer who recently launched <b><a href="http://www.purlbknit.etsy.com/" target="_blank">purlBknit</a></b>, an original line of handknit casual wear. Mz. Harper has a degree in international relations, a passion for public health, and a healthy obsession with fashion and knitting. Self-taught since the age of 14, she discovered crochet and then knitting followed shortly. After spending time abroad, she returned to Brooklyn and took a leap of faith driven by passion.<br /><br />
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Like most fashion-forward people, she designs for herself. “I only
sell what I would wear. I use quality yarns that feel good and flatter
the body.” Her attention to detail truly makes all the difference in
creating an heirloom handknit. Rich textures, flattering colors, sleeves
that flow like water, soft delicate lace, whimsical collars — no two
items are alike. Words can't describe her work enough, look at these photos that I took for
her Etsy store. Cheers Brandi! I think you’ll do well.<br />
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To see more of her work, visit Etsy and her blog. <br />
Etsy Shop: <a href="http://www.purlbknit.etsy.com/">www.purlBknit.etsy.com</a><br />
Blog: <a href="http://www.purlbknit.com/">www.purlBknit.com</a><br />
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PH didn't meet in February, that gave me more time to finish the poncho I made for designer
Ying Su. The crocuses are up, the daffodils are ready to set bud,
a few star magnolias have already spent their bloom, it’s a perfect spring day here in Brooklyn... what's wrong with this
picture? It’s supposed to be winter yet it’s been phenomenally warm since the fall. So far this millennium has proven to be a mysterious era for weather.<br />
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Ying Su’s classic A-line poncho evokes a by-gone era — espionage, fast cars, and mysterious women. Knit from top-down, I ran two colors of lace-weight wool with Paton’s
Ram's Wool (4 @ 140 yds), and Karabella Merino Superwash (4 @ 91 yds)
to create a marled stone texture. Alternating two shades of superwash white gives it very subtle stripes. I imagine Nancy Kwan throwing this on while making her get-away from Matt Helm with a stolen attaché case stowed beneath the passenger seat.<br />
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front has an original fern leaf pattern flanked with twisted
columns that travel from the turtle neck collar down to the hem. The back has simple 3 X 1 ribs. The fringe adds weight to the hem and an early '70s elegance. <br />
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I
didn’t realize how big this poncho grew until I washed and blocked it — large enough to conceal a large dagger. I had to
use a bigger box than the one I bought. Now all Ying needs is a pair of white rimmed sunglasses, driving gloves, and a gun. Well... I hope we actually get a
real winter soon, this poncho is very warm. <br />
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Who is that heavenly Havanese in the soldier blue gansey? It’s Timba and she looks fetching in her new sweater — owners Mary Ann and Kathy approve. They have <a href="http://theyarnmonkey.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-dogs-life.html#links" target="_blank">Phillip the Cat</a> to thank for acting as Timba’s fit model while she was away at her lake side cottage in Florida. It fits her perfectly! <br />
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Broad ram’s horns and twisted columns travel down the back over a single rib ground. A single cable travels across the shoulder from cuff to cuff. I made a dog measurement chart to ensure an exact fit.<br />
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The body is shorter in the under carriage than on the back allowing more freedom to move about and to answer nature,... when ever she calls. Most of all it just looks just right on her. No pooch of leisure should be without a weekend sweater. <br />
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<i>“Dan, how long is the baby?” “15 inches, why?”</i> Washed, blocked, and pressed — this baby quilt is done and done! I wanted to make make sure it was big enough before I caught the G train for a visit. Ea Zarathustra Davis is the man of the hour and what a handsome little fellow
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This is the “Ea Z. Baby Quilt,” a <a href="http://theyarnmonkey.blogspot.com/2012/01/quilt-for-new-womb-mate.html" target="_blank">modular hexagonal knit</a> that’s surprisingly simple to make, <i>although it took me a few collective weeks to design and knit.</i> It’s soft and durable, made from Lang Cashmere Tweed and Cascade 220 in shades of pumpkin and tangerine. It’s about 30" at it’s widest point, but since it’s modular it can be made larger.<br />
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Wardrobe is very important to a growing baby. As soon as he outgrows his AC/DC T-shirts, he’ll have a new Pantera onesie pressed and waiting for him. I'll also have some hats ready for him by then.<br />
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More late nights are ahead for Dan and Carrie, and there will be some adjustment for Casandra the cat. But this little trouble maker is worth all of that. <i>Maybe Casandra needs her own quilt.</i><br />
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A moist delicious meatloaf and a salty waitress — these are some fond memories of a college road trip and a truck stop diner. I love meatloaf, especially when it’s made with potato chips. The best part is having enough left over to make sandwiches the next day. I’ve heard the life span of a good meatloaf is four days, but there's rarely enough left over to find out.<br />
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The tangy ketchup sauce is very important, it keeps everything moist as it bakes‚ I call it the protective ketchup barrier. Although people balk about using Liquid Smoke, I think it gives this meal an extra BBQ flavor that kicks the cold out of a chilly evening.<br />
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For this <a href="http://www.gardenfork.tv/truck-stop-meatloaf-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Truck Stop Meatloaf</b></a> recipe and more, visit <a href="http://gardenfork.tv/">GardenFork.tv</a><span id="goog_1765499854"></span><span id="goog_1765499855"></span>.<br />
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I better get more coffee going, I have to get this thing out sooner than later! The baby arrived a week early and I’m a few weeks behind. Two days before Christmas, Dan and Caroline’s son, Ea was born, You might say they gained a new womb-mate.<br />
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This baby quilt is a hexagonal modular knit made in varying shades of Lang Cashmere Tweed, a very soft, warm cashmere and fine merino blend. I made it a bit larger than infant size, Carrie can use it as a lap warmer as he outgrows it. This would also make a great pillow sham.<br />
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At 6 lbs. 12 oz and growing, he's a handsome little guy. Just look at that smile. I think orange will suit him fine. Christmas has passed, the New Year is here, and I'm still picking broken glass ornaments out of my foot. Hang in there kid, Uncle Tony is already half way there.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-31902857895126687492012-01-01T19:16:00.001-05:002012-01-04T14:08:58.952-05:00New Year’s Day 2012My friend Paul James said something <i>T-shirt worthy</i> the other day: “If you've survived 2011, you win.” <i>The Year in Review</i> reminds me that 2011 left behind a wake of challenge for so many people: world wide natural disasters, the repercussions of global financial collapse, political unrest, the ravages of war, a weak job market, record unemployment. It’s difficult for most to look up and see stars when there's so much garbage afoot.<br />
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But today the sun set beautifully over Coney Island on a chilly New Year’s day. With a new year comes a breath of hope and a fresh start. A woolly blanket of clouds pulled over a clear turquoise sky as stragglers on the pier waited for the first star to appear. With hands in the pockets they looked up to make a wish before they headed home. The sun winked its copper eye and sunk into the ocean, then all bade Coney a sweet good night. Coney Island, you are the unpolished jewel buried in a drawer in a second hand store.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nathan’s still stands on the corner of economic change.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The masters of the sky look for a stray hot dog bun on the boardwalk.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stragglers and gulls comb an empty beach for treasure.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Polar Bears were here...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boardwalk stalls were closed...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">but Ruby’s celebrates an extended lease on life.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sun set quickly over a raging tide. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some gathered on the pier waiting for the first star to appear.</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-13729767620244959132011-12-28T11:38:00.000-05:002012-01-01T18:42:35.382-05:00The Ebb Tide Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It’s always a bit difficult naming something, I think that’s why some
great works of art are left untitled. Sometimes I employ a loose organic process to jog my brain. First I come up with names that I
would never use: Sandy Ripples... sounds like a stripper; Tsunami...
too soon; <span class="st">Duin-hir (River Lord)... I’ll get sued by the Tolkein Foundation; Esoteric Waves... too esoteric... etc. </span>And when I’m done laughing, I think of more realistic possibilities for names.<br />
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For now I’m calling this pattern <i>Ebb Tide</i>. This winding, seven foot long scarf is a gift from Clive Baillie to his wife, Dawn. This original pattern is part of my <i>Eleven Anthropology</i> collection.<br />
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Much like the ribbed impressions left in the sand as the tide pulls away, Ebb Tide reminds me of a bygone day.<span class="st"> With every twist and turn, it walks me down a familiar shore past the remains of sand castles, listening to the echo of crashing waves. I can almost feel the wet sand crushing between my toes.</span><br />
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<span class="st">This scarf is made with Aurora 4 (Karabella Yarns), a DK weight super washed merino. It’s very light and warm, perfect for chilly evenings on the beach. It has such an elegant drape — it unfurls like silken strands of seaweed.</span><br />
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If this sweaters seems a bit big in the chest, that’s because this is actually a sweater for a dog named Timba — my friend Jenn's mother’s Lhasa Apso. Phillip the Cat is just my fit model. I wanted to make sure the sleeve placement was directly below the body.<br />
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I love this tweedy blue yarn, it’s dog-worthy. The sweater is knit up to the neck and down the body from a central back strap. This design has a lot of opportunity for applying patterns.<br />
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The back strap has simple 3 X 3 cable that travels from sleeve to sleeve. The neckline is turned at the chest for a better fit, ending in a reinforced mock turtle collar.<br />
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Broad ram’s horns and twisted columns travel down the back over a single rib ground. The body itself is shorter in the under carriage (than on the back). This allows more freedom to... do what dogs naturally do. The garter stitch hem give it more elasticity and stability.<br />
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Washed, blocked and pressed flat — this sweater was delivered. Oddly enough it’s going to Florida for now. Maybe I should have made Timba a Guayabara, I don’t know how I would have finished this without Phillip’s help. He’s such a good sport. Thanks again Phillip, there’s a bag of treats with your name on it.<br />
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Knit PH met at Prospect Perk Café to knit and nosh. The weather lately has actually been warm for December, 62° to be exact. Luise was there first — just off from work. I promised I’d give her a quick tutorial on my <a href="http://theyarnmonkey.blogspot.com/2011/11/quilted-cat.html#links" target="_blank">Cat Blanket</a> before the year came to an end. I predict that 2012 will be the year of the cat quilt. Chrystal made it all the way from Bushwick by bus. I have to admit that I don’t know where they go on a regular basis. I actually get a little motion sick when I try to read on the bus...stopping... starting, stopping again... etc.<br />
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I’ve been working on a new scarf pattern for my <i>Elven Anthropology </i>collection. I was inspired by the soft ribs of sand left behind as the water recedes at day’s end. For lack of a better name I call it <i>Ebb Tide</i>, at least for now. As the temperature steadily drops I’ll need something to remind me of a warm day at the beach.<br />
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Christmas will soon be here, yet most haven’t even started shopping for gifts. You have to wonder what posses someone to make their own gifts this
late in the game —yet every year we all do it. I know I’ll be running late (again) with a few home-spun gifts; Pat
dropped in with her new scarf in progress; Lisa finished her husband’s
Hunter Green house slippers — complete with snow-flake pattern. <br />
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Adrienne needed a little help finishing off a few things for their daughter, Bird. I helped her through instructions for attaching an I-cord to a baby bonnet. This is an excellent way to clean up raw edges.<br />
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These itsy-bitsy booties will keep Bird’s feet warm all winter, until she outgrows them. The safety pin gives you an idea of scale and skill. But Adrienne brought a show-and-tell item which left us all laughing — the <i>Boob-Hider</i>. It’s worn by the baby when nursing in public. Chrystal added “Everyone knows what you’re already doing... so y’know.” She’s also a lactation consultant.<br />
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I finally used up the last of the chickpea flour. I made Socca, a type of flatbread or crêpe from Southern France. The ingredients are simple — everything came from my local grocery store. You’ll need a cast iron griddle or a large cast iron pan.<br />
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Bean flours are super nutritious foods that are high in protein and fiber and low in fat. They are essential to vegan cooking. Bean flours are also a great alternatives for people who can’t eat wheat products, such as pasta and breads. But when combined with grain, they create a complete protein.<br />
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I’ve used the Bob's Red Mill brand, but if you can find it, use Indian Besan. It has a finer mill and makes a smooth thin batter. Socca is typically eaten as street food in the open markets, stuffed with savory things like potatoes and goat cheese. I just ate them fresh out of the oven — socca has a subtle sweet flavor when it’s made fresh.<br />
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For this <a href="http://www.gardenfork.tv/socca-a-flat-bread-recipe" target="_blank"><b>socca</b></a> recipe and more, visit <a href="http://www.gardenfork.tv/socca-a-flat-bread-recipe" target="_blank"><b>GardenFork.tv</b></a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-51587979759141628402011-12-13T13:00:00.000-05:002011-12-16T19:21:02.252-05:00Dälahast — How Swede It Is!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Julälsningar</i> to my Scandinavian readers. That's Swedish for <i>Season’s Greetings</i>. The Dälahast (a.k.a Dala Horse, or Dalecarlian Horse) is a wooden children’s toy traditionally carved over cold long winters in the province of Dalarna. It has become the unofficial symbol of Sweden. <br />
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Several types of Dälahast are distinguished by locality.
The most typical carvings are painted bright red with graphic details in
white, green, yellow and blue. They stand anywhere from 6" to 36" tall, but the largest Dälahast in the world can be found in Avesta Municipality in Sweden. This concrete monument looms above trees at over 42'. <br />
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The Dälahast that I made for <a href="http://store.tretorn.com/?gclid=CKunyPjN_6wCFUTc4AodHUBp_w" target="_blank">Tretorn Shoes</a> is 6'3". Henrik is made entirely of Papier Machier, this Swedish steed graces their store front in Soho eagerly greeting Holiday shoppers. <br />
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The decorative method of applying two colors on the same brush is called <i>rosemaling</i> — a skilled freehand craft. Rosemal patterns often adorn their woodwork and ceramics. I’m a very big fan of Scandinavian design — traditional and modern. I especially am fond of the graphic patterns and motifs found in their knitting, and of course the organic nature of their furniture — all of these borne of Scandinavian innovation.<br />
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But how does one make something so large in a small Brooklyn living room? I mapped out the structure and created a hollow modular pieces. Each piece assembles together precisely. <br />
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My assistant, Phillip the Cat, inspected the interior for structural
flaws — he approved. The interior of the head and body is a small
engineering marvel, built with interior struts to hold its shape and
support its weight. The head and
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The entire horse is covered in four to six layers of paper and glue, primed with two coats of gesso, two
coats of orange under coat, and a red top coat. These layers of paint
give the Dälahast the deepest red. Each piece is decorated separately.<br />
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In 1891 Tretorn was founded by Henry Dunker in Helsingborg, Sweden. Although this company is known for fine tennis products, rubber soled boots and sneakers, the company originally produced high quality rubber for tires. Tretorn’s long history of rubber production evolved from tires to tennis balls in 1902 and, later, a complete line of rubber soled sport shoes in 1934. I particularly love their rubber boots. They are exemplary of Swedish design and innovation. <br />
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I have to say I’m very proud of Henrik, it was hard to set him free. He’s a handsome fellow, no? Swing by Tretorn if you’re in Soho and say <i>hej</i> to Henrik.<br />
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<b>Tretorn</b><br />
<span class="st">150 Spring St (bet W B'way & Wooster)<i></i></span> <br />
<span class="locality">New York</span>, <span class="region">NY</span> <span class="postal-code">10012</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370376003430488517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20078324.post-72117954133710461192011-12-11T13:11:00.001-05:002012-03-05T13:47:04.761-05:00The Multi-directional Scarf — a Short Row ExplorationI recently hosted an instructional knitting circle at <b><a href="http://www.headroomdigi.com/" target="_blank">Headroom Digital Audio</a></b> for executive producer Jennifer Hunt’s clients. I introduced the group to the <i>Multi-directional Scarf</i>. This technique lends itself handsomely to scrap yarns, and yarns of variegated color or <a href="http://theyarnmonkey.blogspot.com/2011/10/multi-directional-scarf-misnomer.html">varying thickness</a>.<br />
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<b>Introducing the Multi-directional Scarf</b>
This
garter stitch scarf is 24 sts wide, but you can use any reversible
pattern as long as it uses an even number of stitches. It’s made in sections that
meet obliquely at perpendicular angles. The components are the first and
last triangles, and a modular short-row section which you’ll repeat to a
desired length. <i>Short row</i> is a method of increasing an area in the
middle of your work by turning on a stitch and changing direction
—a.k.a. “Wrap and Turn” (W&T). Combined with a series of
increases and decreases it gives the usual straight path a diagonal
orientation.<br />
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You’ll need:<br />
- Worsted weight yarn (400 yds or more)<br />
- US# 6 or 7 SPN<br />
- 1 stitch marker<br />
- Tapestry needle<br />
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<b>First Triangle</b><br />
Cast on 2 sts and work flat. Knit 1 front and back (k1fb), k1, turn.<br />
*K1fb,
knit to end of row, turn. rep from * until your triangle is 24 sts
wide. Congratulations, you got through the first step.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">”Knit 1 Front
and Back“ (k1fb) is a type of increase that can be made on every row.
Knit into the first st keeping the loop on the left needle. Insert the
right needle through the back of that same loop on the left needle and
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<b>Modular Triangle </b><br />
<i>R01:</i>
(RS) K1fb, k2tog. Place a marker behind the first st on the left
needle. Bring yarn to the front, sl1, return yarn to back, turn.<br />
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<i>R02:</i>
Sl1, bring yarn to the back, knit to end of row.<i> </i><br />
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<i>Changing the direction
in the middle of your work by slipping and wrapping the yarn around a stitch is known as Wrap and Turn (W&T). Consecutive W&T rows increase a specific </i>working area. This method is called Short Row.<br />
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<i>R03:</i>
(RS) K1fb, knit until 2 sts before the marker, k2tog. Move marker
behind the first st on the left needle. Bring yarn to the front, sl1,
return yarn to back, turn.<br />
<i>R04:</i> Sl1, bring yarn to the back, knit to end of row.<br />
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Repeat
R03 and R04. Stop when you have 24 sts on the right needle. Be sure to
remove the marker on the last row. Turn and repeat these modular
instructions to create as many sections as you want until you have a
suitable length for a scarf.<br />
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<b>Last Triangle</b><br />
<i>R01:</i>
(RS) K1fb, k2tog. Place a marker behind the first st on the left
needle. Bring yarn to the front, sl1, return yarn to back, turn.<br />
<i>R02:</i> Sl1, knit to end of row.<br />
<i>R03:</i>
(RS) K1fb, knit until 2 sts before the marker, k2tog. Move marker
behind the first st on the left needle. Bring yarn to the front, sl1,
return yarn to back, turn.<br />
<i>R04:</i> Sl1, knit to end of row.<br />
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Repeat
R03 and R04. Stop when you have 2 more st to the left of the marker
than on the right on your left needle (11 to the left, 13 to the right).<br />
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<i>R05</i>:
(RS) k2tog, knit until 2 sts before the marker, k2tog. Move marker
behind the first st on the left needle. Bring yarn to the front, sl1,
return yarn to back, turn.<br />
<i>R06:</i> Sl1, knit to end of row.<br />
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Repeat
R05 and R06 until you have 4 sts on the left needle. Remove marker and
finish this section as such: K2tog, k2tog, turn, k2tog. Cut yarn and sew
in ends with a tapestry needle. Wash and air dry flat, There you have
it, the Multi-direction Scarf.<br />
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Poor Sockey, he never stood a chance. His little red eye blinked neath the weight of this vicious sweater-clad killer. A long drawn out pursuit of stalking and hunting stuffed critters has left Phillip worn out. It’s time he took a well earned nap to recharge his batteries... until dinner of course. <br />
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Off the to cat quilt he went with a blue mouse in tow. I have to say this cat quilt was a brilliant idea. Phillip now prefers this to napping on my sweaters.<br />
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This tough guy is getting sleepy, his big cats eyes are getting heavier and heavier. Time to tuck him in.<br />
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Yawn.. stretch... he’s out. What do you suppose he dreams about anyway? Sweet dreams my Brooklyn beast, there will be more things to chase tomorrow.<br />
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Scene from a yarn shop: “Where’s the merino wool?” I pointed the way. “What’s the gauge for making socks with worsted weight?”, “Around 5 sts per inch on #6.” I estimated, but I recommended smaller needles and a finer yarn — which I showed her. “Well, I'm not giving you $60 to make socks!" she baulked. I finally said "Lady, I don't work here.”<br />
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I shopped locally, but on Black Friday shoppers stormed department stores and malls. The news reported of a few macing and tazing incidents between agitated shoppers... I can’t imagine macing someone over an Xbox, but sales and stocks were up over the weekend.<br />
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Meanwhile in Greenwood Heights, Knit PH met at Freddy’s Bar for a quiet post Thankgiving circle. Busy evening, <a href="http://www.daedalusnyc.com/">Daedelus Design & Production</a> wrapped up their Annual Turducken Holiday party to give us the back room. I was offered pie but declined, I was still recovering from Thanksgiving.<br />
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Time to break out those UFOs. We had some new knitting stragglers. Crystal bussed it all the way from Bushwick with her sweater on the needle; Lauren brought her crochet shawl from just a few blocks away. Nancy and Pat sat with us for a bit as a few people walked into the room astounded that people actually knit over a beer or two.<br />
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Tracey is starting a new sweater, but this time not for her dogs; Elena is in mid-scarf; I skeined up most of my hanks. Although “hank” and “skein” are words that are often used interchangeably, they do have specific meaning. A hank is large loosely wound wheel of yarn sold by length. It’s usually sold twisted into itself like a donut twist. A skein is an oblong ball of yarn sold by weight and length. On a commercial level, yarn is sold on cones by weight. <br />
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I always bring the swift and wool winder to the meet-up at Freddy's Bar. It’s a good motivator to get your stash balled up and ready for the next project. As our length of time drew to it’s knotted end we cleaned up and made room for the Open Mic spoken word group. I told everyone to think about the mid-winter yarn trade and pot luck dinner, but I’m sure no one has food on their mind at the moment. Thanks giving has left us, but I'm still thankful for many things, among them great friends and family.<br />
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