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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 · 07/10/2025

My condolences on your loss. I'm glad you have a good support network. It helps so much. Take care.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Sometimes that's all it needs. 🤞🙂

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

How long did you rest your singles? This has happened to me when my singles had a lot of energy. I wet block to see how the finished ply acts. If it's over or under-plied, I just run it through the wheel again. I notoriously under ply, though I check my balance as I go. Nature of the beast. 🤭

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I've had singles rest from 1 day to 2 years. 😂 When I finish the last bobbin on my current spin, I'll most likely ply the next day or the day after.

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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

The teal skein is BFL SW and the Peachy skein is Eco-Superwash 20.5-Micron Merino.

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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 · 25/08/2025

Yes, I finally watched and this is why I find the world is depressing. It's just about money. Besides crafting supplies, they have infiltrated veterinary services, etc...

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

I'll also start physiotherapy soon. Still a long road of healing ahead, but at least I can be more productive.

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

My leg is tolerating being in a sitting position for short spurts and I'm able to spin again for about one hour increments. I need to elevate my leg regularly because the swelling becomes painful. I was given the okay to start partial weight bearing of 25% of my body weight this week. 👏

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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 will be a really fun spin for you. I can't wait to see it spun up! 🤩

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

I also learned that bone doesn't start healing until the 6 week mark, whether you're young or old, hence the no weight bearing until after that point.

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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 · 16/07/2025

Mine was out from 7:30am. Just came back around 9:30am

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

I'm the same. Seeing other's progress/FO's brings me joy. 😍

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

Thank you. 🙂 Still crazy swollen. The odd twinge, but meds help. I'm on blood thinners because of being immobile. Just overall yuck.

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

I have one. I'm just currently really uncomfortable to spin anything consistent.

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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 · 27/06/2025

I adore the pinky orange, but you can't go wrong with any of your choices.

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

That is hardly boring! It's very creative and exciting. You have a goal. That's what matters. ☺️

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

Very subtle colour variation that is hard to capture in a photo. I like it and it's what I was aiming for. I wanted to see how the yarn would look knit on it's own, so the bottom half of the swatch is with Alpaca Whisper and the upper half is without.

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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

Tour de Fleece goals: 1: Your life is absolute shit. Take this time to have fun. You're allowed. 2: Spin that sweater's quantity of fluff and have fun doing it, dammit. 3: You got this. Let's hope my EEW6.1 holds up to the challenge. #tourdefleece2025 #handspinning #2025handspinninggoals

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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 · 08/05/2025

This is my first spindle spun yarn. We all started the same way. 😅 Keep going. It gets better! 😁

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MJM @alwayscastingon.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

What I noticed was when Carney addressed strongly about Canada never being for sale and Trump looking irritated. Then with the suaveness of a thousand trotting Arabian horses immediately injected how "Trump has revitalized..." You then see the red in Trump's face soften back to his orange glow.

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

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I hope everything works out for the best. I have a feeling we're all in for a rough ride for the next little while.

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

I only have my sick mother and my sister. I don't speak to my brother. That's it. I thought you were my family, but you see me as an outsider. It's really demoralizing.

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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 · 24/03/2025

I want a F🍁ck Poilievre flag. I'm tired of their crap.

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