Not Quite Enough...Week ending 19th January 2024

Hello.
I’m Lesley, presenter of the “Not Quite Enough Yarn” podcast, which is all about yarny things and posted on the last weekend of each month.
This is a vlog uploaded every week. Thanks for being here.
Please say hi, if you would like to, in the comments below.
Take care and keep safe.
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[@stitchitch7010]

I'm sure your friend would've been happy with sharing a meal and fellowship, the shawl was an added joy! Ah, Princess Heidi has trained you well, she gave a backward glance to be sure you would attend to her every wish 🐾 Take care dearie😘

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hiya. Yes, the friend was delighted that so many of us were there for her birthday. As for Miss H - she trained us a long time ago! Thanks and take care xx

[@marywanamaker2700]

Hello, that stinks you forgot the gift home, it happens. Glad you had a nice time with your friends. It’s nice to hear your dad is doing well.. I got a whirly whirly machine and just made 2 hats.. this is going to be fun. Have a nice weekend

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Mary. Glad you are enjoying the whirly whirly machine - they are good fun to play with, aren't they? Thanks so much and take care xx

[@judystone3645]

You are looking so pretty in your outfit. I love the sweater color! Your evening out for the birthday celebration sounds so nice. Bar tending and all. 😂 I can't tell you how many times I've gone to some get-together and managed to leave stuff at home. Sigh... Heidi is such a lovey. Your idea for the battery packs is genius! ❤

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Ha! Glad it's not me who leaves stuff at home. Ah well, another opportunity to see the friend. Thanks and look after yourself xx

[@ShellyString]

I would do exactly the same thing (and have done so many times over the years) with leaving a handmade gift at home when visiting the recipient. I hope your friend didn't mind too much, but I'm sure the joy of receiving a hand knitted shawl made up for the belated receipt 💜💜💜

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Shelly - I'll let you know - she still hasn't had her gift yet! (I am rubbish at life stuff) Thanks so much and take good care xx

[@heathertucker7056]

Had to smile at you and your Dad snoozing and missing the snooker! In my case it’s me and my husband doing the same and missing most of it! Take care and keep warm x

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Heather. Trouble is, we were warm, comfortable, and had just enjoyed a cuppa and a doughnut. It doesn't matter how good O'Sullivan is - you just can't beat a nap! Hope all is well with you. Thanks and take care xx

[@angelaholcroft4515]

Hi Lesley. Hope that you're well. Power recliners are super comfy. Great for snoozing! Hope your dad's doing well . Xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Angela - it's a very "up and down" thing with Dad (and I'm not talking about the chair!) but we are all just doing what we can. Hope you are both doing okay. Take good care xx

[@lindas.patton7552]

The snow is mostly gone and the rain is here, but today ended up being a pretty afternoon. See you tomorrow!😊

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Linda. Hope the prettiness continues. Thanks and look forward to seeing you on the Zoom xx

[@joelwilliams5634]

Glad you had such a good time with your friends. Apparently you only take your dad to the best places too. Glad to be in good company there. Stay well.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

You know me - always classy! Thanks so much and hope you are both well xx

[@TheDaneYard]

Hi Lesley! I did post a hat that I am doing. Nothing fancy. It was a request. My avatar is a Fawn Great Dane and my Ravelry name is Spyder. I did put Marie Pickard in the notes.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Marie- that's great - thanks for taking part, I shall seek out your pic. XX Hope all is well xx

[@jaimesantiago8273]

I my heart dropped when you said you forgot the gift. That would so have been something I would have done as well.

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Jaime. It's so easy to do. Xx

[@FirnMamaMakes]

💙💙💙

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thank you xx

[@pip-woollycwtches]

Hi Lesley. Please can you give my excuses again this month for the zoom. We are in Edinburgh and will hopefully be out enjoying the sights still. Take care and hope you have a good week xxx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Pip - will do - thanks so much and hope you are enjoying Edinburgh (and that the weather is treating you kindly). Take good care xx

[@janedaniel7288]

Hi Lesley, not just me who does that then!. Had made Mum a cover for her tissue box, she had asked me. Went to visit Tuesday afternoon and got half way up the M6 and realised. To be honest i was more concerned about the snow and ice. Our way was bad, with no critter as the bus service has been ended. So the council do grit. Have a fabulous week. xxJane 🐑🌼

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Jane - glad you were there and back safely - I'm sure Mum just pleased to see you. Take good care - snow going and wind and rain in it's place, I believe. Nice! Thanks and all the best xx

[@NadineTouzet]

Hey Lesley, just for once I’m knitting! I started a poncho in exactly the yarn it was meant for, a yarn I already had and this is the 3rd project I’m starting with it, having had to unravel the first 2. 😂 It seems like this one is THE one. How conventional. I’m also barely recovering from the cold of the decade, all immunity gone during covid I think. Glad you’re doing well and having fun. Keep well xx

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Nadine - sorry you've had such a rough cold - the bugs are particularly nasty this year. Wishing you a speedy recovery and enjoy your knitting. Thanks and take care xx

[@recreationalknittingpodcast]

Lesley, i’m sorry you’d forgotten your gift. Get used to it. It won’t get better. I’m about 10 years older than you and 62 seemed to be the change where my locked steel trap of a mind rusted out. I’m blaming Long Covid now. 😂 Glad you had a great time in spite of it. Did you knit the blue sweater in the car? it’s lovely. I think all my projects are modified! I used to call them mistakes but I like your word better!😂😂

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Hi Karen - thanks so much. Yes - I expect things to get worse - the annoying thing was that I left the parcel near to my keys in an attempt to remember it. Ah well - it's another opportunity to see the friend. Yes, I did knit the blue sweater (it's a cardigan, but I had the top buttoned). I pulled it out of the cupboard yesterday morning, trying to work out why I don't wear it more often! Modified, design features, personal adaptation, completely messing it up - all of these words and phrases are interchangeable! Thanks and take care xx

[@LindaNixon-ws4ge]

The background sounds like ocean waves

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

I'm glad it was something soothing - we were about five miles from the nearest beach, so that wasn't what you heard, but it's good to know that it was a happy noise. Thanks and take care xx

[@suzanrudulph4141]

😊

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thank you xx

[@lindapollaerts5168]

Heidi is the cuttest❤

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Thanks Linda - she is a sweetheart. Hope all is well with you xx

[@carolroy5435]

If anyone looks at your strangely for "talking to yourself", just look back (with a very troubled expression on your face) and ask, "You can see me?!???" 👀 😅

[@janedaniel7288]

Brilliant! 😂

[@NotQuiteEnoughYarn]

Ooh - I like that! Noted and will be used! xx Cheers and hope to see you tomorrow xx

[@flameandfiberpodcast3162]

See you this afternoon!! And everyone talks to themselves in their cars!!😂😂😂❤