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Quince
by Beth Almond Ford & Leslie Shelor
Two mountain girls talk about knitting, handspinning, books, postcards and life in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Episodes
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Episode 67 - This Land Is Your Land - National Parks
Leslie and Beth are finally back after, well, life: surgery for the fella, travel, lots of work and fun. Today's theme was National Parks: Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates National Park Service. Visit your national parks! And if you're not happy with the care of the parks by the...
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Episode 66 - A Saunter Through Our Hills
Irish Hiking Scarf Ganja Green Soolla Studio Bag Artist's Vest Our terrific hiking group. Photo by Aida Chappell
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Episode 65: Pull Up a Chair; Join the Community
Beth and Leslie wrangle over the meaning of community and how the sense of community survives. Community Blanket Community Blanket by Natalie Selles Mary's Beautiful Baskets at Poppy's
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Episode 64: It’s All Beautiful
Things going on in Meadows of Dan: Support Team Dinner, new business, beautiful walks: A country walk And secret treasures: Masquerade by Kit Williams Hometown Hustle, Season 2, Episode 7 Parkway Threads In the knitting world: Popular on Ravelry, The Elena Pullover by Claudia Quintanilla of…
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Episode 63 - The Elusive Mary Magdalene
Beth and Leslie have been AWOL for awhile so there's some catching up to do and some books to discuss. Then they tackle the main subject, the mysterious Mary Magdalene. Smithosonian Magazine: Who Was Mary Magdalene?
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Episode 62 - The Soul of Food
Many food related activities happening in Meadows of Dan! Happy Cooking Hotpad Sweet memories of cooking, family, adventures and more!
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Episode 61: Why We Are Meadows of Dan
Mountain weather; Spring is in the air Running cedar and Easter Lilies Mayberry Presbyterian Church Ash Wednesday Service Greater Good website for clothes River Dance Knitted Shawl by Lauren Rene Dan River in Meadows of Dan history
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Episode 60: A Curious Encounter
Meadows of Dan News: Snow, the Super Bowl and Beth's beach vacation. Huntington Beach State Park Brookgreen Anna Hyatt Huntington A visit with the young folks of Holler Creek School at Mayberry Presbyterian Church Knitting Notions: EZ PZ Gauge Ruler by CrazyCatLazerDesigns Today's Topic: A…
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Episode 59 - PoemsAre Footprints in the Mind
Trees by Joyce Kilmer I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose...
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Episode 58 - Grandma’s Hands
United States Census will be available to the public on April 1, 2022, depending on COVID affects on the work. Old Christmas, 12th night, George and Martha Washington's anniversary. Old Christmas Quince episode Smithsonian Crossroads Exhibit Meadows of Dan Website Cascade Blanket Knit-a-long Bill...
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Episode 57 - The 100 Year Community
And after a long COVID virus hiatus, we're back, finally, with another episode. A Little Sweet... Leslie and a friend invested in an Addi King Express knitting machine. A Little Tart... Blue Ridge Parkway by Beth Almond Ford Cabins near Rock Castle by Beth Almond Ford Leslie has been taking part…
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Episode 56 Change
Beth and Leslie talk about the changes they have seen in life on the mountain and beyond because of COVID-19 and other issues of the day.
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Episode 55 - Life in the Time of Corona
Learning to live with the new normal in rural Appalachia
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Episode 54 - Stay Put, Stay Well
We tried something new to try to upgrade our sound quality, so there are some things that are a bit rough here and there with the podcast. Bear with us; we'll figure it out! Our episode this time deals with isolation due to social distancing and the corona virus. Beth has several great quotes…
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Episode 53 - Tragedy in Appalachia
Weedeater by Robert Gipe Special guest Anita Puckett, Appalachian Studies professor at Virginia Tech, discusses the powerful and challenging book, Weedeater, An Illustrated Novel, by Robert Gipe, which centers on the problems with poverty and opioid addiction in the Appalachian region. Music...
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Episode 52 - It's a Jungle Out There
Our great friend J. C. tells all about house and pet sitting across the country and the world! For more information check out: House Sitters America Trusted House Sitters
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Episode 51 - The Blessing of Trees
Noodle rodeo, hot weather, swimming in the pond, annual chicken liver pie birthday celebration, delightful visitors. Buffalo Mountain Zipline, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway A Little Sweet... Mary Locke's lovely bags at Poppy's Lenny Mud Yarn Bowls at Poppy's Phoenix by Hooked on Sunshine A…
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Episode 50 - Special Songs, Special Meanings
Things are busy in Meadows of Dan. Leslie is busy at her shop, Poppy's and Beth has been working at the Reynolds Homestead featuring the Bushels and Barrels Festival and the annual book sale. Leslie also demonstrated spinning at Solitude at Virginia Tech for the Crooked Road Homecoming…
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Episode 49 - Women and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Poppy's in Meadows of Dan Catching up on all the news. Leslie's new shop, Poppy's, at 10 Concord Road in Meadows of Dan. Beth has been busy including a trip to West Virginia for a sister's birthday celebration. Hat making at the Reynold's Homestead for Mother's Day. "Merry Widow" Hats…
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Episode 48 - A Good Day for Ducks
Catching up on Reynolds Homestead and other adventures. A Little Sweet... Jemima Duck Soft Toy Knitting Pattern Duck Yarn Bowl by KidAnMePotteryAndArt George Magazine A Little Tart... Duck postcards Spirit animals, especially ducks, and animals as signs, robins and killdeer as signs of spring....
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Episode 47 - Life a Story
Welcome to Quince! The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson A Little Sweet... Mary Maxim Head Hugger Vintage Pattern Faux Fur Pom Poms Lost in Time Shawl A Little Tart... "The world isn't just the way it is. It is how we understand it, no? And in...
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Episode 46 - Catching Up
After being AWOL for three months, the girls catch up with all that has been happening. Reynolds Homestead Victorian Christmas Lots of cancellations in the area because of snowstorms and ice storms. Kindle On Deck to the rescue after a long power outage. Valerian and the City of a Thousand…
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Episode 45 - Sacrifice and Grace
Meadows of Dan and Reynolds Homestead happenings. Shearing a rabbit, yard sales, gynecologists, hurricanes, flood memories and guardian angels. The true story A Little Sweet... Crocheted Blanket Pattern by TheHatandI Leather Wrist Ruler by Ilovehandles A Little Tart... Inspired by the anniversary...
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Episode 44 - A Mix and a Madness
Catching up on the news. Beth's memoir classes. College for Older Adults at the Reynolds Homestead. Meadows of Dan Folk Fair and Story Space. Way too hot in Meadows of Dan this week. Guests Ruthie and Amy. Rainbows and skunks. Vintage Tony the Tiger doll that Beth bought for herself when she was...
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Episode 43 - Whimsey and Wisdom
Adventures for Beth at Chataqua Institution, whimsy and wisdom. Leslie's adventures in swimming. A Little Sweet... Black tri Australian Shepherd stitch markers "I Like Big Balls" AC/DC song Inca Trail by Svenlana Gordon A Little Tart... A discussion of salesman samples inspired by Reynolds...
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Episode 42 - The Electricity of God
Memorial Day and Amazon Echo's Alexa singing the National Anthem. Meadows of Dan happenings: yard sales, new stores, nice customers. Reynolds Homestead Book Sale and History Around Us talk on the Melungeons (June 6 at noon) A Little Sweet... Addi Flexi Flips at VanKlikStudios on etsy Professor…
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Episode 41 - Catching Up in Meadows of Dan
Spring scenes (Cows by Beth and apple tree by Leslie) Baton twirling, elder care, problems with the Veteran's Administration, a long hard winter A Little Sweet.... Betty's Beauty by Kathleen McGrew Baby bracelets A Little Tart... Signed copy of Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon Taking a...
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Episode 40 - Memories Are Made of This
Blue Ridge Story Space Beth's beautiful photos from her "Emerging Artist" show at the Reynolds Homestead A picture of mountain serenity by Beth Dr. Kirk Treible Kirk holding Beth with the pony Family photo The photo that provided the missing clue Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx...
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Episode 39 - So What Are Bitcoins?
Special Guest Felix, Leslie and Beth Our special guest, Felix, talks about life as an expatriate college student and explains bitcoins, so frequently in recent news. He and Beth also talk about new trends in dating!
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Episode 38 - The Boys Are Back In Town
Special guests Chris and Cliff talk about growing up in New England, their adventures as roving pet-sitter and musician and share some wisdom about life.
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Episode 37 - Aussie Girls Speak Out
Great show featuring Beth's Aussie sisters and their wonderful revelations about growing up in Western Australia and the differences they see in health care and wages between America and Australia.
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Episode 36 - What We Learned from Nancy Drew
We enjoyed having K and Amy as our audience! Reynolds Reunion at Reynolds Homestead Leslie's dogs have a new kitten A Little Sweet... Lovely ponchos on Ravelry Paula Reversible Shawl made by Leslie Yarn Bowl Yarn Box on Ravelry by ideasinwood Meadows of Dan Craft Show finds A Little Tart.... What...
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Episode 35 - Out on a Limb
Recent eclipse and happenings in Meadows of Dan. A Little Sweet... What the Fade? mystery knit-along Mystery yarn boxes A Little Tart... Risky business A Little Unexpected... Our dark and risky secrets Music Attribution Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx…
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Episode 34 - Author, Author!
A Little Sweet... Crochet Stitch Markers Teamoy Organizer Case for Circular Needles Crochet Hook Set Knitters Pride Interchangeable Cord Variety Pack Summerleaf Shawl by Nim Teasdale A Little Tart... Mark Twain and his bed Authors found on antique postcards. "For Auld lang syne" - Robert Burns…
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Episode 33 - Words We Love to Hate
Greater Roanoke Postcard Show Olde Liberty Fibre Faire Courthouse Tragedy Play Easter weekend in Meadows of Dan High school students get a visit to Virginia Tech A Little Sweet... Leslie's OLFF Loot Steampunk spinning wheels by Terry Clark Beautiful bags by Twisted Yarn and Fiber Uluru Queensland...
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Episode 32 - Perceptions of Worth
Virginia Association of Museums Conference Chasing the Powhatan Arrow by Michael Abraham Martinsville, Virginia A Little Sweet... Leslie made a baby blanket, modifying the pattern Cluster and Shell Baby Blanket by Sharon Frazier A Little Tart... Russia (The Old Regime) 1903 - 1919 "Personal...
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Episode 31 - Lending Hands and Hearts
Strange February weather Subject is Volunteers Great Volunteers in Meadows of Dan Reynolds Homestead's incredible Volunteers A Little Sweet... Volunteer knitting and crocheting A Little Tart... Lots of quotes on volunteering A Little Unexpected... Granny D: Walking Across America in My Ninetieth...
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Episode 30 - Old Age and Eldercare Are Not for Sissies
Ferrum College Honoring Reynolds Homestead volunteers Great Books and Great Conversations Pearl Buck A Little Sweet... PussyHat Project by Kat Coyle 6-Day Kid Blanket by Betty McKnit A Little Tart... Living as caregivers to aging parents "I believe that most caregivers find that they inherit a...
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Episode 29 - Breaking Up Christmas
Holiday happenings: friends, games, and Beth's loot! A Little Sweet... Grazzka's Andrea's Shawl Most favorited pattern on ravelry for the year. Andrea's Shawl by Kirsten Kapur. Babaruda's Mandala Madness Mandala Madness by Helen Shrimpton Leslie talks about knitting needles; varieties available…
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Episode 28 - Photographs and Memories
Adopting pound dogs. Spay and neuter Farm Dogs: A Comprehensive Breed Guide to 93 Guardians, Herders, Terriers and Other Canine Working Partners by Janet Vorwald Dohner Reynolds Homestead Victorian Christmas Mayberry Church Live Nativity, December 16 & 17, 2016 Singles Dinner and Bingo A Little...
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Episode 27 - Those Powerful Influences
Reynolds Homestead activities. Fort Caswell CoastalRetreat and Conference Center. Print by Cindy Howe, RagtopDesigns Rustic Cabin Life onFacebook Herrera Vineyards, Dobson, North Carolina A Little Sweet... Chicken Hot Pad Slow TV from Norway for knitting along. Frieze Shawl by Lisa Hannes Yarn...
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Episode 26 - Boobs in Space
Pancake Days in Meadows of Dan Reynolds Homestead Activities A Little Sweet... Alpaca Spinners WPI Gauge Great little handspinner's tool by GirlOntheRocks. Mermaid Tail Blanket Popular on Ravelry: Mermaid tail blankets for children and adults. Angora single plied with merino single handspun yarn...
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Episode 25 - Achieving Your Bucket List
Crooked Road Cafe 41st Annual Meadows of Dan Women's Club Craft Show Enchanting little bag by our friend Ruby Boyd Asbury, found at the craft showA Little Sweet... Millennium Falcon Knitting Needle Gauge by MythWorksUK Dragon Scale Gauntlets by Stephanie Soikkeli It's all about dragons on Ravelry...
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Episode 24 - Southern Revolutionary War History and Collecting Bookseller's Labels
About commemoration: 9/11 and more Chautauqua Beth's Chautauqua postcardsBeth at ChautauquaChautauqua Leslie's Chautauqua Press books Reynolds Homestead Bus Trips A Little Sweet... Types of spindles and how handspinning came to be Pandamonium HatA Little Tart... Foyles, Charing Cross Road, London...
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Episode 23 - One Year Anniversary
About confusion and clarity A little sweet... Leslie is still working on zick-zack Popular on Ravelry this week: Caramel by Isabell Kraemer 1861 projects Also on Ravelry in crochet: Jordan - sleeveless pineapple top by Vicky Chan 253 project A clever knitting tool: Increase Decrease Knitting…
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Episode 22 - The Importance of Post Offices
Elizabeth's Pizza in Patrick Springs, Virginia Beautiful little dishes with vintage style insect prints from Mattie B's. Mattie B's Shop in Stuart, Virginia Home Comforts, also in Stuart Reynolds Homestead activities Floydfest A Little Sweet... Completed Reyna Shawl, made with Unplanned Peacock...
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Episode 21 - A Passion for Paper
A Little Sweet... Old Shale Variations by Mary Spanos A lovely collection of the Old Shale lace stitch pattern and one of the stitches used in the hap shawl. The Delmar Sweater, a 1920s crochet pattern. Gauge 19 stitches = 2 inches, 4 rows = 1 inch. probably a light fingering weight yarn. Pattern...
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Episode 20 - Fortitude
Word of the Day - Fortitude Synonyms for fortitude West Virginia floods of 2016 A Little Sweet... Quill Shawl, finally completed by Leslie! New project for Leslie: Reyna Shawl Reyna Shawl, pattern by Noora Laivola. Yarn is Unplanned Peacock Studio's Peacock Sock in the colorway Gummi Shark, from...
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Episode 19 - Reading
Word of the Day - Reading Definitions of reading. Lots and lots of talk about books, books and more books, fortune telling readings, inspirations for our reading lives, reading or not reading, literacy in America statistics. “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”― Lemony…
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Episode 17 - Color
Word of the Day - Color Our word of the day was suggested by Beth's sister, Ruthie, also our very special guest for this podcast episode. Ladybird Johnson's wildflower legacy A bit about color and dye workshops, dyeing techniques. The claim that ancient people did not see the color blue. “On and…
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Two mountain girls talk about knitting, handspinning, books, postcards and life in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
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Beth Almond Ford & Leslie Shelor
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