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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Fellow #Canadians, Please take the time to sign this petition to make U.S Ambassador Pete Hoekstra "persona non grata" in #Canada. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... #CanadianPolitics #CanadianPetition #OhCanada #ManyThanksFromANastyCanadian

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Current spin is a hand-dyed natural grey merino. Such a smooth easy spin. Just lovely. I have 3 @ 115 grams to make a 3-ply. Aiming for fingering to sport. It will be interesting to see this plied. #handspinning #chaoticfibres #EEW6 #handspun

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Finished two quick spins. I love them both. Fibre is hand-dyed by my nikkislipp on Etsy. These are awesome, fun 4oz. combos. Both almost the same yardage @ 267yds & 260yds. Both sport weight. I'm thinking they will knit up into nice simple cowls. #handspinning #handspun #EEW6 #fibre #handspunyarn

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

A little spinning is beginning to happen again. This handspun is a 2-ply @ 487 yards/200grams. Fibre is South American Wool/Viscose Blend purchased on Etsy from Sparrows Reach. #handspunyarn #handspun #handspinning #EEW6.1 #onthemend

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

This past Thursday I had 20 staples removed and only some of the stitches. Doc decided that the centre section needed more healing and put me on antibiotics. The swelling is still incredible, but it's only been 2.5 weeks since surgery. I do feel like #handspinning now, though...maybe even #knitting

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I was really looking forward to this year’s #tourdefleece but I broke my stupid leg last Saturday. A tibial plateau fracture, no less. Had surgery late Tuesday night. 1 plate and 2 screws, I’m told. Non weight bearing for 6-8 weeks. 😣 Have fun fellow spinners. #handspinning #tourdefleece2025

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I spun a sample weighing 27 grams @ 16wpi and approx. 92 yards (which should give me approx. 1,545 ypp) to swatch for the sweater intended for this fibre. A fingering two-ply (one ply of Ashford merino/silk Sorbet and one ply of Ashford merino/silk in Vanilla) I wanted to avoid possible muddiness.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Note to self. Tour de Fleece starts Saturday, July 05, 2025 and runs until Sunday, July 27, 2025. Before the event starts: Finish the tweed spin your sister has laid claim to. Swatch the sweater spin (10g each colour) to make sure it's a go.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I need to say this because it's beyond irritating from several comments I've read. The new Pope isn't about the USA. It's about the Vatican choosing a spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church whom happens to be American. He serves all.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

A certain person knows how to make me feel like a worthless human. My life was destroyed in 2024. I'm trying my best. Sorry it's not good enough. I know what needs to happen. Instead of reminding me of why it needs to happen, offer me some encouragement and emotional support. I'm all alone in this.

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mww @mww.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

LOL...good one! BTW: Where's Rudy? He's one of best examples of the cost of being a Felon Trump loyalist until your brand of loyalty is no longer needed.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

My first EEW 6.1 spin. 2-ply @ 604 yards & 262 grams. Northern Lights roving, colour Grape Jelly that sat in my stash since 2008. 😬 I didn’t know if I would like spinning on an e-spinner, but I love it. #handspunyarn #handspinning #eewspinning #espinners

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

A new tweed spin on this rainy Saturday morn. Fibre purchased on Etsy from Sparrows Reach. #handspinning #handspun

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Kotonaknits @kotonaknits.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

There is a testknit call open in my Ravelry group. Would you like to testknit my shawl pattern? www.ravelry.com/discuss/koto...

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I have three spinning wheels. An Ashford Traveller DD set up for plying. My main wheel and baby, a Majacraft Suzie Pro and my newest to the family, an EEW 6.1. Why am I eyeing Turkish spindles? 🤨 #handspinningrabbithole #handspinning #spinningtools

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Maybe I will start my sweater spin as part of the Tour de Fleece. 👍 bsky.app/profile/tour...

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Decisions, decisions. Start a large sweater quantity spin or a couple of quick spins? I'm a Libra. I can hem and haw on this for the rest of my life. 😂 I have Ashford Merino/Silk for my sweater spin. Each to be plied together. Resulting yarn to be held together with Estelle Yarns lace weight

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Done and so pleased! 3-ply fingering weight. 204g/520 yards @ 16wpi. Fibre is SW Merino. Purchased from Nikkislipp on Etsy in the colour Reaching Across the Universe/Gradient. Pre-set photos. #handspinning #handspun #handspunyarn #fibrearts

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KW🇨🇦 the Proud Canadian @idontwanttogotousa.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

No one knows why the tariff from the USA exist. PM Trudeau is right, this is an attack on Canadian sovereignty. At a minimum, it is a test. At most, it is an all out economic assault to weaken our will for annexation. Let me put it in a word that Trump and team will understand.

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a man in a suit and tie is surrounded by rain drops and the word nyet is written in red

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is surrounded by rain drops and the word nyet is written in red

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Trudeau's statement on the coming tariffs and counter-tariffs. #cdnpoli

Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified
U.S. tariffs against Canada

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March 3, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister’s Office

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada:

“Today, after a 30-day pause, the United States administration has decided to proceed with imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy. Let me be unequivocally clear – there is no justification for these actions.

“While less than 1 per cent of the fentanyl intercepted at the U.S. border comes from Canada, we have worked relentlessly to address this scourge that affects Canadians and Americans alike. We implemented a $1.3 billion border plan with new choppers, boots on the ground, more co-ordination, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. We appointed a Fentanyl Czar, listed transnational criminal cartels as terrorist organizations, launched the Joint Operational Intelligence Cell, and are establishing a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force on organized crime. Because of this work – in partnership with the United States – fentanyl seizures from Canada have dropped 97 per cent between December 2024 and January 2025 to a near-zero low of 0.03 pounds seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

“Canada will not let this unjustified decision go unanswered. Should American tariffs come into effect tonight, Canada will, effective 12:01 a.m. EST tomorrow, respond with 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion of American goods – starting with tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods immediately, and tariffs on the remaining $125 billion on American products in 21 days’ time. Our tariffs will remain in place until the U.S. trade action is withdrawn, and should U.S. tariffs not cease, we are in active and ongoing discussions with provinces and territories to pursue several non-tariff measures. While we urge the U.S. …

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Jeremy @floregonian.com · 01/03/2025

Tell me something that brought you joy this week. Any old thing will do. Small joys are as good as big ones—sometimes even better.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

#Handspinning some #fibre on my #EEW6.1 I bought this fibre back in 2008. 😳 The fibre is 250g Northern Lights in the colour Grape Jelly. I'm aiming for a 2-ply fingering to sport weight. #handspun

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

It's like a balm to the soul.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

President Zelenskyy is the definition of a brave, honourable man. #IStandWithUkraine

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Finally finished this fractal spin. 8oz. SW Merino. Hand-dyed by nikkislipp on Etsy. I want to use my EEW 6.1 to ply, but have to finish a bobbin I was spinning on that first. 🤭 #spinningfibre #handspun #handspinning

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Vile demented monster. Keep my country out of your mouth.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Seeing how Trump and Vance are speaking down to #Zelenskyy breaks my heart. It's vile. Stay strong #Ukraine! ✊🇺🇦

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Nat🍁 @nattheawknerd.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Trump and Vance are disrespectful to this country AND Zelenskyy. They’re talking over him, interrupting him, telling lies. Every European country that supports Ukraine needs to denounce Trump and Vance immediately. This is disgusting and we should be ashamed of the WH.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

This man has lied through his teeth for the last seven years and has just be given four more to destroy my Province. 🤦‍♀️

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

#4nationshockey #hockey #Canada CANADA SCORESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS TO TAKE THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WELL DONE!!! 🇨🇦 🥳 Good game, USA! 🇺🇸

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

#fournationshockey #hockey #nailbiter Not the same without my husband, but Canada just tied it up. Go 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🤞🙏

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Official parliamentary petition calling upon the Government of Canada to transition official government communications away from Twitter/X. Don't forget to wait for the confirmation email and click the confirmation link.

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Petition e-5359 - Petitions

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Gorgeous handspun to brighten these dreary days. 🤩

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

"Doug Ford’s positive ratings have declined to 33%, down 4 points, giving him a net score of -10. In contrast, Bonnie Crombie (Liberal) and Marit Stiles (NDP) have seen mild improvements, with Crombie at -4 and Stiles at +4 net favourability." #OnPoli mailchi.mp/abacusdata/w...

The findings show Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives (PCs) still in first place, but their lead over the Liberals and NDP has narrowed significantly compared to earlier in the campaign.

Among all eligible voters, the PCs sit at 33%—a drop of four points in two weeks, and six points lower than their support before the campaign began. The Liberals have climbed to 23%, solidly in second place and four points higher than their previous result, while the NDP remains unchanged at 17%. The Greens hold at 5%. Notably, 19% of voters remain undecided, indicating potential for further shifts before election day.

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Steve Fisher, BFA, CD (he/him) @gracingthestage.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Doug Ford's campaign texted me today to "help (him) stand up to Donald Trump." Instead of replying, "That corrupt influence peddler, who sold off the Greenbelt & Ontario Place, who loves Trump & hates #Toronto? We hate him too!" I simply asked, "Have you cancelled Starlink yet?" (He hasn't.) #ONpoli

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Ontario’s major party leaders take the stage for final debate before snap election

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tammybuday.bsky.social @tammybuday.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

who in the FUCK would TRUST RUSSIA!! oh yeah, the STUPID UNEDUCATED FUCK!!! DONALD TRUMP = TRAITOR TO AMERICA!! and OUR ALLIES!!!!

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Jordan Roberts @corruptario.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Modi is IDU. Trump is IDU. Netanyahu is IDU. Orban is IDU. Bolsonaro was IDU. The fuckwit who just tried to pull a coup in South Korea is IDU. Ford and PP are IDU. And Harper leads the whole shebang.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

As someone of Scottish descent, my personal fave is "orange shit-gibbon." However, I may use "buttplug face" and "toupeed fucktrumpet" from time to time. 😁

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