Blending Board/Merino Blended Top Fun/Spinning for Stripes/Plus What's Going On W/Our Channel!

[@kpolchow2524]

Jay was absolutely overjoyed to see the shoutout! We had to watch it twice. He said, “she’s talking about you, Mama!” and he waved at you and gave himself a big hug. Thanks for acknowledging a little fan!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That makes me so happy! I am so glad it was fun for him!

[@the4trents]

Trish, you do this because it's fun. When it causes stress, it's not fun. Thank you for hosting us on lives. Thank you for sharing your process. But, keep it what YOU want and need from it. I'm happy to tag along. Hugs.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks so much

[@aliciazdavis7674]

Your videos makes me smile! 😃 Crafting is what I do for me...to calm me down, to meditate, to relax, to just feel good about me. I love to watch because you seem to do the same; and I'm learning so much, too! Keep doing what you're doing, and know that you bring happiness to many people by sharing what you love ❤

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad!

[@dawnuselto8777]

Trish, you are so amazing and awesome, you just really have no idea how much you teach us just by showing and sharing your spinning and weaving!!! Especially while you are in the process of doing them!!! You are such a generous person and "You do You!" Is the absolute best you can do for us!!!!! You always being kind and so sweet thinking of is amazing, however------you doing your thing is what drew me to your wonderful self and channel in the first place! It's also what keeps me coming back video after video!!!! Don't change anything that you want to do with YOUR channel!!! YOU ARE THE DRAW HERE! Remember that and always remember that WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU TOO! Take care and stay you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Aw, Dawn, thank you! ❤️❤️

[@gerryivkovich1857]

What a great idea! I never would have thought to leave the fiber thick, but I can surely see the benefit. As far as your "discussion", the way you travel on your own journey is what attracted all to us to you in the first place. So just do you! God, family, work is the proper order of life so never apologize for doing it correctly. We are so grateful for your sharing and encouragement and I hope you receive that back from all of us too. Blessings to you both.

[@teacat55]

Yes!

[@joyharris6297]

My goodness Gerry, I couldn’t have put it better myself!! I know I don’t comment very often, but just want you to know Trish that a big part of why I follow your channel is because of you….. your love for us - “your fibre people”, the love you put into all your videos, & all the beautiful things you create. On top of that, you are a great encourager & your happy smiles make my day!!!! I do often wonder, with all the hard work you put into your channel, if there is enough time left for “you”. So pleased that life balance is at the top of your list. I’m so grateful to you for all that you do Trish…… I’ve learned so much from you so thank you so much!!!! Very intrigued & excited to see where this next leg of your journey takes you & I will continue to follow along with you for as long as you are willing to share. I also pray blessings for both you & John. xxx

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks Gerry! That is great advice!

[@tracybarger7822]

Another home run! It is so so so helpful to see you demonstrate the various ways you use fiber. And you make it fun to watch and learn. Thanks so much for all you do. I think the entire tribe supports you doing what is right for you and your family 😁

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@taniamitchell604]

You doing you is why we are here. It's natural. Another great vid. 😁

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes! Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@redmonika10]

Love this technique. The wool becomes softer looking when you blend it. Makes you want to just reach out and touch it. I have a similar story with the public. Spent 8 years doing IT customer service. Never again. Ever. People can be the best, or they can be at their worst when you work with the public. To this day, I tell everyone I am retired. I can't stand to hear a phone ring, and after I got married the second time I would wake up with nightmares from it all. Keep up the great work! ❤

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'd do it again if it needed to happen to pay the bills, but I sure hope I don't have to!

[@avrilp317]

The colours are absolutely gorgeous Trish. I have learnt so much from your videos, not just about weaving but all sorts of things, thank you. I am so glad that you have decided to do what you want, rather than feeling that you have to do other things. I think that one of the reasons your videos are so good, is that your love for what you are doing shows through. Thank you so much 😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@teacat55]

Trish, that IS the content you are creating; your space to explore your journey (with a group of voyeurs lurking) and you get to do it your way on your schedule at your pace. “Keep going! You’re doing great, kid!”

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes! Thank you!

[@technicaltea228]

There's just something so soothing about watching you with your blending board. The colors look great 👍

[@leigholson9480]

I'm happy that you are happy, please , always make you and your family first.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@kimlyne9700]

All of us started watching because you’re doing your own thing, I will for sure keep watching and supporting you. ☺️

[@carlleegamble3744]

I dye,spin,weave,knit and crochet. I am glad I found you. I am not the only person that enjoys the fiber arts. Thank you and keep on going.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You're the best!

[@avocadowitchknits6629]

I absolutely agree with this sentiment! We came here, and stay here because we like it! 😄

[@trinanortham131]

Im happy to watch and learn from you for as long as you are happy to share with me/us. I have already learnt so much from you. Thank you 💙🧶

[@FiberLoveDiary]

So nice of you

[@lgmakes9412]

Such a pretty yarn! I am so happy to hear you are going to follow your star. Be you! Healthy boundaries are the best way to a happy life. 🤗🐑🧶❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I've never been good at them, but it's not too late to learn!

[@elizabethernest]

YAY for you doing your channel your way!!! It's one of the things that draws us to you and keeps us with you-- just you being awesome self!😉 I am so grateful to have found you and a little proud of myself for taking your inspiration to heart and being brave enough (with yours and Carrie's encouragement) to jump in and be a part of this group of fiber-crazy, wonderful, amazing people instead of just sitting by and watching everyone else have fun and grow close. I owe you so much🥰. Also, I'm almost halfway done with my spin of this fiber, hopefully I'll have it done tomorrow🤞

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You don't owe me! WE are all getting something out of this community, and hopefully we are all putting something in too 😉

[@rowenabooth14]

We love you Trish and are happy to watch what ever you feel like doing. Your so natural and that’s what draws everyone to your channel. Thanks for today I really struggle with spinning such beautiful braids and being disappointed with the result.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I used to be disappointed almost every time, so I started experimenting. I hope it helps! ❤️❤️❤️

[@glendasmith7507]

I’m glad you took a stand to stay true to your passion so your light doesn’t burnout for you and then make you sad and make it hard to find your passion again. I do not do Facebook but will continue to follow you here on KZbin and instagram. You have inspired me and taught me so much by you sharing your experiences. I am truly grateful for you.

[@rhondacostanza6133]

About 3 years ago I taught myself to weave by finding things on KZbin. I found you but you had a lot more spinning/dying/knitting videos than weaving. But, like you, I'm an introvert and I found out I loved to watch you do stuff that I don't even want to do. So I watched every video you ever posted. You are a fun, casual, easy-going, humble person and a spontaneous artist and I don't need to learn anything from you or even be interested in your specific fiber arts to enjoy hanging out with you, watching you do your thing. Since I'm 68 years old and not that interested, I don't know what is possible on social media these days or what I'm missing by not twitting and tweeting and meme-ing and duck-lipping, whatever. I just like to see Luther and Gus and John and your house and your weather and the comments from fiber artists all over the globe and feel the sisterhood of us all. Thanks for keeping it up. I miss you when you're gone.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Oh Rhonda, thanks. That is really so nice, and I think it made my day!

[@sheamcintoshford-author5494]

You are a beautiful person who makes beautiful things. You do you and keep yourself beautiful! 💜

[@FiberLoveDiary]

❤️❤️❤️

[@carrietreder8474]

“I found out that I hate working with the public.” YEP. One of the things I love about spinning is that you get to play with *physical* color, change it up, manipulate it in whatever way you want. Figuring out what I need to do with fiber to get the result I want is like playing with a puzzle. ♥️💙💜💕 You don’t babble! You’re real and honest. Thank you. 🤗 I’m glad you’re getting back to what you love.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Because you don't see everything I cut out LOL. I think of it as a puzzle too. It's a good challenge to work on figuring it out.

[@cathyjencks5107]

Your sweater is gorgeous! I so appreciate you taking the time to upload videos for our education and enjoyment. You follow your bliss! Whatever makes you happy should be the criteria for the content you want to share. I’m just happy to be along for the ride! I’ve learned so much watching you. Your great sense of humor is the frosting on the cake! ❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@sylvanwoods5271]

Love how this turned out. Please just be yourself Trish, and do what you need to so that you're happy and doing exactly what you want. I love that you've put yourself out there so we can be on the ride with you, but in the end, it is your ride! Thanks so much for sharing yourself with us!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Laughing.Lioness]

So happy you are going to follow your own star Trish! Gotta be true to you. 💛

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks, Shana!

[@tracybird4547]

I’m sooooooooo glad to hear you say that you’re going to follow your own star!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Absolutely stay true to what you need to do to foster your own creativity. It’s what attracts me to your channel and something I identify with strongly. I’ll still be here if that remains your focus!!

[@juliewatson1110]

Hello Trish. I don’t often get to see your lives as I have fibromyalgia and Sundays are always busy days with my daughter home from work but I watch all your vids on catch up. I’d love to say I love what you do and I’d love to thank you for inspiring me and giving me the confidence to try things I also love and am part of your Facebook page. Your the best jxx

[@kjknitz3306]

I have really enjoyed and learned so much from the FB group, Sunday Live, all of it! Thanks Trish! You're the best! I wouldn't change a thing!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

So glad!

[@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks]

You definitely need to do what makes you happy. Love the plum grey sweater 😍

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes! Thank you!

[@IJRoz]

Love seeing all your different techniques for doing things. This project turned out very nice as usual. 😍

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lisasmith5437]

That bubble gum is gorgeous!! Also, I started watching because I loved watching your adventures! No pressure- you be you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Oh thank you!

[@scriptgoddess]

Always entertaining! Glad you're following your own star - regardless of platform. Keep it up - I love watching!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks so much!

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

I love the way the pre-drafted rolag looked. So much prettier than the original top.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! I might have liked it spun straight off the top too, but I love this!

[@maryarneson5815]

Awesomeness 👌, it's amazing how even as "grown ups" we succumb to peer pressure and push to perform to please others. Bravo, I am proud of you for recognizing it and putting yourself first. It's It's difficult thing to feel like you'll disappoint 😞 , Just remember if you crash and burn and wear yourself down trying not to, you would he missed and many many people would be very sad 😟 and you'd let yourself down. I'm so very glad for you recognizing this and slowing down to be you. That's why we're here, for you, not for what some people may think you should be. 🤍🤍 stay happy, and healthy.

[@teacat55]

I get a thrill whenever I see you spinning on the Minstrel……

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I have really come to love her now that she's finally out of the box LOL.

[@lisasiedenstrang419]

So beautiful!!! So glad you’re doing what is right for you!!! And… sharing your journey with us!!❤️

[@jeanbadeaux1486]

It's like magic watching the colors shift! I am so proud of you for putting yourself first Trish! I for one had no freaking idea how you had time for anything else because of all you were doing for us! This is your journey and thanks to you we get to ride with you. I cant wait to take the classes you talked about. Love you Trish!!🐑🥰🥳

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks, I'm still learning how to be better, but what else was I doing anyway? LOL Love you too! ❤️❤️

[@kellywest2820]

Wow. You blended it so well and spun it it up perfect! Beautiful, fun yarn!

[@jenthulhu]

Ah! Using that kind of swift means you can skip the niddy-noddy stage in the middle! Genius! I need to one of these!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I still use a noddy sometimes, but this way is nice too.

[@dawanariley4183]

I work with public until I retired. I dislike people who think they are entitled. Lol tell someone No! Watch them have a meltdown. Love how the the fiber turned out Beautiful 😍. I will have to try this.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Love that!

[@jenm4721]

You have to listen to yourself and do what's best for you and your family. I love that your sharing your journey! I appreciate it and you! You give so much, remember that you have needs too!! And it's ok to say no!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@MOLLIMEDIA]

I love this “fauxlag” idea. Paradise Fiber’s color-blended top is gorgeous, but I don’t want to completely blend it. I would prefer to preserve bits of each of the separate colors. So awesome… thanks!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Great idea!

[@sandrahageman9955]

I really like the watercolor effect/technique from the mixing board. I will probably give it a try since I have yet to spin my PF fiber yet. Glad to hear you are regrouping to realign to what feels right. You have been such as inspiration over the last year plus.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I have been thinking about it as realigning. It can be tough to stop something you put a lot into, but tougher to just keep going when you realize it's not your path.

[@ronjakristensen5868]

You inspire so many❤ my soon to be 5 yo wanted to try the blendingboard today. He wanted so make Shadow-yarn. Shadow is a carracter from sonic and his colors are black , red, and gold. So we made some rolags. You are awesome Trish 🫶🏻

[@candyquilt]

It made a lovely watercolor yarn and I look forward to seeing how the grays turns out. Take care of yourself and don't let others' stress make you do anything that will hurt you.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@lorikula8227]

O trish, so not a babble. Si glad you do what you do ! I appreciate you! I love the blending board idea. I never would have thought of it can't wait for classes ( whenever they happen or not) you have inspired me more then you will know. Thanks💕

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@jgordy4840]

Glad to hear you're following your star! You are so fun and natural on camera. Carry on!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@coriesoderman7155]

I have just recently discovered your WONDERFUL channel ! The other day i saw a video where you said "follow your river of creativity" i loved that so much. Thank you. And.... work on what you want to work on as far as your channel goes. It is just a joy watching you create !!! Your new Utah friend. 😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Welcome, and thank you! I do think of it as a river. Sometimes there are five different ways to end up at the same place, sometimes there are blind alleys, but it never stays the same!

[@tinka4243]

I love these rolags 😍They drafted out so beautifully! The finished yarn is awesome. And for your future plans: do what YOU like however YOU want. It is your journey and we are happy to follow along in YOUR pace! Love your chanel 💖

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@sharonweitendorf1712]

Hello, just discovered your channel. I’ve recently been intrigued by spinning. I don’t know how to spin yet. However, I’ve been learning so much by watching your channel as well as other spinning channels. I learned how to knit about 4 years ago. When I first learned that people still spin their own yarn, I thought why in heck would anyone want to do all that work to make yarn when they could just buy it. Plus, when I’ve watched knitting channels that talked about spinning, it seemed like a lot to learn. I see, know, what all the excitement is all about. Keep the videos coming. 💜💜💜

[@kimbryan2014]

that is so interesting....learn something every time I watch your vids

[@StephSario]

Thank you for this! I wasn't crazy about the bright blend they sent for Feb but prepping it like that was a transformation! Now I'm excited to pull it out and experiment! Thanks for the inspo!

[@mindyspoon720]

Always walk to the beat of your own drum. 💕

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Whenever I try to do something else, I don't feel right. I should know better, but I'm still learning!

[@lisaml7411]

I started watching your channel because you followed your own path and you inspired me. I look forward to continuing watching where you go!

[@disaplays1890]

I was so excited to see this because I put the Bubblegum PF top on my blending board, too! I blended it with white and then red to make a "Candy Hearts" rolag colorway.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Great idea!!

[@valeriegeorgevitch3876]

Trish- I enjoy being a voyeur on your journey and encourage you to do what makes you happy and satisfies your creativity!! I learn so much from you and appreciate you sharing concepts and techniques. I still need to ply my Jan PF and now you have added another option for processing Feb PF - yours is so gorgeous!!!

[@melaniereising5661]

Do what you need to do! We love you and your work whatever you do!

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

Everything you have just said about your channel is the reason I took a step back I got too overwhelmed with what everyone wanted and I couldn't cope so now I'm doing me again and once again enjoying it love and light trish xx

[@AmyAmandas]

Such pretty colors, I just got a blending board for Christmas! Yes, watercolor like.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Have fun!

[@LDSVenus]

that spin turned out really pretty! I will be fine with whatever you need to do to make your life work for you, I just enjoy the ride. I’ve learned so much. Nice color work sweater too ;).

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@b2b2ba]

Watching/listening while I work on some weaving and plying. I so enjoy your videos and the warping board I bought from you has been a godsend to getting better tension on my rigid heddle looms. I relate to so much of what you chatted about, from the yarn stash to figuring out your next right thing. Do what is best for you. Just hearing that someone else is facing the same challenges is heartening. Also, I am off to make some rolags from some merino/stellina I got in a Paradise Fibers subscription maybe March 2021 that I am struggling to spin. I think your idea about self striping it might just be the ticket.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope it works out well for you!

[@SmallFossy]

Love the colours and such an interesting technique, thanks for sharing! Also love your grey and purple sweater!

[@krankywitch]

You make everything come out so pretty - my first port of call for eye candy 😍

[@teresac.m.355]

I love the way it blends together

[@FiberLoveDiary]

This one was perfect for this!

[@dmbrown240]

Beautiful spin! 💙💜 Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenkropf2087]

Thanks for these awesome tips using the blending board! I can’t wait till I can tackle my fibre room and start playing again

[@beateervin1772]

I love what you did with the fiber. I spun mine chunky and kept a lot of the brightness. I love how yours turned out. I kind of want to do it now with the blending board.

[@prairiefirebird9902]

What gorgeous colors and they spin up so beautifully!

[@christinazook593]

Thank you - this video is so interesting! Now I have new plans for my blended top. 🙂

[@janatherton9194]

Just catching up on posts. I love how this turned out, I have a few lovely bags of a blue and teal blend that would work well for this. I hope you and John are both well. I think you are right about the podcast, it has to feel right and enjoyable if you are going to continue, it always shows when people try to feed the algorithm, or they are working on something they are no longer enjoying as much. I hope Jay loves spending time with his Mum making and blending fibres, my son Ewan always loved to help me dye fibres with food colour when he was about 4 , or 5 and he likes to try out my blending board and wheel now and then too.

[@debrajohnson6774]

Beautiful yarn! Thanks for the video!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you like it!

[@Rowanstarr]

I added some of the glittery fiber from the January PF box. It turned out so cute.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I considered sparkle. Hope I don't regret skipping it!

[@elizabethscott3218]

I managed to get my taxes done yesterday too! The yarn looks lovely!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm still not done, but I'm working on it again today

[@melaniehuhta8853]

I found this video particularly helpful. I normally do not gravitate to the blended roving. See how you can change it and keep the colors somewhat separate is so interesting and has changed my mind about them. But now I have a problem. Now I was to by a blending board. 😀

[@michelleb1539]

Thank you for the reminder that it’s ok to put ourselves first! I really love this technique- I’ve got this same combed top, but the colors are a little too bright for me. I was afraid if I carded it it would be too muddy, but this rolag option turned out so nice! Preserved to lovely colors, but took away the starkness. Thank you for this!

[@dorykoszewski3162]

When I first started making rolags I made them really tight. But found out how hard they were to draft that way. Yours turned out beautifully.

[@tronald42]

Thank you for this. Gave me some new ideas for the Feb PF bag.

[@deborahcherry1735]

Fairly new to spinning so the drafting of rolag was brilliant as when I have spun from them in the past I get clumps.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Keeping them a little bit looser will help with that too. I didn't like them for quite awhile because I got clumps until I tried some different things.

[@avalontampsett5023]

Love the colour, whilst on holiday yes I brought some fibre. And visited a farm which mills Dorset down .

[@annettemixon1264]

I love the end result of the yarn. Good for you to stay true to yourself. I’ll keep watching, even though I seldom make it to your live vlog. 🥰

[@FiberLoveDiary]

At least it's there for later if you want to watch!

[@annettemixon1264]

@@FiberLoveDiary so true!

[@debohare674]

I know this is an older video but I just saw it and I loved it. I have been wondering what to do with some funky braids but this is perfect. Thanks n

[@HirschfeldHandknits]

I still haven't used my blending board but this is exciting!!!

[@beckyshook3526]

I don't have a blending board but I do have a carder hand crank type I heard you could make them using the carder....you always inspire me

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I have made them with a carder before too. You can do it!

[@katlynkoester]

That comes out so pretty from a rolag! I like the watercolor reference.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

The way the colors flow together just remind me of it. Thank you!

[@melanierose-hooper8545]

Do what makes you happy! :)

[@locumdo]

So beautiful!

[@jujuridl]

Oh so good! And so timely!

[@danielleh5911]

So gorgeous! I really love how the colours came out!

[@nicolefleischmann1759]

i love color shift

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Me too!

[@spincrochetrepeatrcc8961]

No joke I was thinking about making rolags out of this but I want to put it with black so it's big pops of color. I'm not sure yet if I'll separate the colors from one another... this was fun!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I like to add bright colors to black too. I hope you go for it!

[@SylviaHonigmann-bn9qc]

Wow! Soooo nicccce!❤❤❤❤❤

[@enswann]

This is so cool. I already spun this PF but will try this method soon.

[@WellWoopdidoo]

Came out great, I’ve not tried this technique yet, but I don’t usually buy blended top. I might have to give it a try.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I used to avoid it, but now I like trying to figure out how to get the results I want, or at least something I love if I didn't like the original top.

[@lorim.8136]

It turned out really nice 😊 I’m curious how the same fibre will look when spun up using different prep methods

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I've seen a few different spins so far on FB. I might have to check out the PF Ravelry thread to see if anybody has posted pictures.

[@ronswann3155]

Love this. You do you, boo!

[@ellenklomps6553]

I just received that box as my first month of subscription and a blending board. What you did is what I want to do with this fiber. Planning a plain weave scarf using the striped as warp and lavender for weft. Thanks!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That would be so beautiful! I was thinking about weaving with it while i was plying it But I haven't decided yet.

[@OMGalligee]

Love this idea! When I got this fiber in my bag, I was dreading spinning from the fold because it takes foreverrrrr, but I really want striping as well so I think I’m going to try this! Thanks Trish!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I think it takes forever TOO. But why? It should only take so much twist to spin the same amount of fiber the same thickness. I can't figure out why it seems to take so long, but it definitely does!

[@OMGalligee]

@@FiberLoveDiary For me, I think it’s just the motion of having to continuously stop and pull another length of fiber off the top, folding it over and making sure you’re holding it properly and joining it properly. Combine that with having to make sure to stop and move your hook on the flyer and before you know it, “It’s been 84 years….”

[@mm9374]

Ahhh, that yarn is gorgeous! Love it!

[@darabounds6671]

jeez, i want to spin yarn some day. I will save up for it

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hope you were inspired.

[@darabounds6671]

@@FiberLoveDiary processing and spinning wool has been my hyperfixation for several months. I found your channel not long ago. I LOVE your channel. It's perfect

[@categ50]

Don't know how I missed this. So now I have to get a blending board! Glass things are getting back to normal now so I hope I have time for some weaving. And, you have to do you. You can't please everyone. And, that sweater is lovely! Handmade?

[@michellebelna1132]

Trish, can you add a link for the plastic tags you label your yarn and fiber with? Thanks in advance.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I added it. Thanks for reminding me!