tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post113777425133878006..comments2024-03-18T20:56:05.132-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: You Call This a Knitting Blog?Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1138495667391792392006-01-28T19:47:00.000-05:002006-01-28T19:47:00.000-05:00Anybody suggested arnica? The ointment, the massag...Anybody suggested arnica? The ointment, the massage oil, and the per-orem? Stuff works. Health foody places that sell homeopathic remedies. Couldn't hurt.<BR/><BR/>My mother swears by DMSO but it makes me itch.<BR/><BR/>All better soon< LauraLauraJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903583499215247315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1138117696024924812006-01-24T10:48:00.000-05:002006-01-24T10:48:00.000-05:00I can actually go a coupla days without knitting, ...I can actually go a coupla days without knitting, usually after I finish a customer order where I have to knit fast and continuously. It's really hard on public transit though, especially if I don't have a book.<BR/><BR/>How do you feel about acupuncture for your shoulder? I have a good acupuncturist, who did wonders for my shoulders in ONE visit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1138045537278282362006-01-23T14:45:00.000-05:002006-01-23T14:45:00.000-05:00I second the osteopath recommendation. I would try...I second the osteopath recommendation. I would try and find one who does myofascial release. My life has been changed by this therapy!M-Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409916623998907121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1138028319486119452006-01-23T09:58:00.000-05:002006-01-23T09:58:00.000-05:00Can you stand another suggestion for Panopticon me...Can you stand another suggestion for Panopticon merchandise?<BR/><BR/>Valentines.<BR/><BR/>If you hurry, you can get them ready before the big day. <BR/><BR/>Hope your shoulder is better. I miss seeing your knitting.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137994338594899002006-01-23T00:32:00.000-05:002006-01-23T00:32:00.000-05:00You poor thing! I hope your arm feels better soon...You poor thing! I hope your arm feels better soon. I know what it's like to fall asleep with sweater patterns dancing in your head, and to not be able to just get up and knit them must be awful.kyliepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06557504661708741197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137816758733031502006-01-20T23:12:00.000-05:002006-01-20T23:12:00.000-05:00I was thrilled to learn in your cranky Thursday po...I was thrilled to learn in your cranky Thursday post that I might be able to commission a sheep picture as a gift for a fellow Panopticon-lover. But since he/she reads the blog (yes, it might be YOU, you lucky thing) I don't want to reveal myself here. Could you post a location/business address where such a discussion could be carried on in private?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137815253666890132006-01-20T22:47:00.000-05:002006-01-20T22:47:00.000-05:00does this mean you won't be competing in the knit ...does this mean you won't be competing in the knit olympics? aw, shucks, franklin! it would be fun to see what you would consider a challenge (you with the first sweater with WORDS on it!)dragon knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876200889552460658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137808593873846792006-01-20T20:56:00.000-05:002006-01-20T20:56:00.000-05:00I'm afraid I'll have to pass on the Knitting Olymp...I'm afraid I'll have to pass on the Knitting Olympics too. Since I find knitalongs anathema, particularly when there's a deadline. <BR/><BR/>I would guess that the Yarn Harlot gets a lot accomplished the same way I do--she doesn't go out to work. I find that not working has increased my production plenty. If you don't work, you've got those extra 12 hours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285597626042261061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137801266657268792006-01-20T18:54:00.000-05:002006-01-20T18:54:00.000-05:00Yonkele:600 mg of ibuprofin every four hours.Hot s...Yonkele:<BR/><BR/>600 mg of ibuprofin every four hours.<BR/>Hot soaking baths twice a day.<BR/>Chicken soup qid via IV<BR/>And who knows, if the reputable massage doesn't help, maybe one of those disreputable massages might just do the trick.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry you are feeling puny. But you must put all of your effort into getting better. We need you on Tuesdays, bubbelah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137798657977335032006-01-20T18:10:00.000-05:002006-01-20T18:10:00.000-05:00Is it any comfort to know that I burst out laughin...Is it any comfort to know that I burst out laughing -- a genuine bleating guffaw -- when I saw that tall-fleeced sheep? :)Ranahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041247235612040796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137797918262078332006-01-20T17:58:00.000-05:002006-01-20T17:58:00.000-05:00Oh my dog ... are you going to have to miss ... TH...Oh my dog ... are you going to have to miss ... THE OLYMPICS???<BR/><BR/>*thud*<BR/><BR/>Oh do come join us. I'm going to knit lace.<BR/><BR/>And drink.<BR/><BR/>You know the results will be horrible -- but think of the posts!Rabbitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666335853812810456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137791340629394462006-01-20T16:09:00.000-05:002006-01-20T16:09:00.000-05:00Oh my God that is such a Baltimore hon sheep. And...Oh my God that is such a Baltimore hon sheep. And if you don't know what that is, you'll have to come to S&W and then detour into the Hon Cafe in Baltimore. There is a reason John Waters is from Baltimore....In fact, you may have to send that in to next year's S&W logo contest with a new caption.....<BR/> "It's MARYLAND S&W time, Hon...."<BR/>As for not knitting...it's a bummer, eh?<BR/>I did that by breaking my fricking hand and going to rehab for months. Once the pins were out the PT was happy to hear I was itching to knit (I did a fair isle hat on tiny needles) to get the hand back working again. <BR/>Rest and heat for the shoulder, hon.<BR/>Get out your design pad and work out some<BR/>designs and have them ready to spring off<BR/>the needles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137790060312457472006-01-20T15:47:00.000-05:002006-01-20T15:47:00.000-05:00You are not alone, I fall asleep mentally knitting...You are not alone, I fall asleep mentally knitting my latest design before it is even on the needles. It is mazing how many mistakes you can avoid by virtually knitting something :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137786242512265492006-01-20T14:44:00.000-05:002006-01-20T14:44:00.000-05:00When the Harlot couldn't knit, she crocheted a pon...When the Harlot couldn't knit, she crocheted a poncho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137783680758485572006-01-20T14:01:00.000-05:002006-01-20T14:01:00.000-05:00I thought I was the only one who knit myself to sl...I thought I was the only one who knit myself to sleep . . . <BR/><BR/>-BeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137783322061756692006-01-20T13:55:00.000-05:002006-01-20T13:55:00.000-05:00I can relate to how you are feeling - thankfully a...I can relate to how you are feeling - thankfully after 6 weeks of non-knitting I found a brilliant cranial osteopath and can now do a few gentle rows.<BR/><BR/>I think the pain caused delusions - I've signed up to the harlot's challenge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137783267802500352006-01-20T13:54:00.000-05:002006-01-20T13:54:00.000-05:00I feel for you, not being able to knit. I really ...I feel for you, not being able to knit. I really enjoy your posts and drawing, so you are not depriving US of anything.<BR/><BR/>Take care and I hope you feel better son.<BR/><BR/>Jo <BR/>in Sydney, OzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137780274035143962006-01-20T13:04:00.000-05:002006-01-20T13:04:00.000-05:00gansey mantra; that's all good. use using a therm...gansey mantra; that's all good. <BR/><BR/>use using a thermacare heating pad? the self sitcking kind? i love 'em. <BR/>i carry my knitting whereever i go, so i get ya. hurry up health and return to FranklinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137777428419053602006-01-20T12:17:00.000-05:002006-01-20T12:17:00.000-05:00It's good to know that there are other people who ...It's good to know that there are other people who feel ... wrong .. when deprived of knitting.<BR/>It's disturbing to know that another knitter's shoulder is behaving that way. Hope yours gets better SOON! I'm giving in, and going to call the professionals to see if I can get mine repaired.. that twingy thing with teeth in it has GOT to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137775953514254542006-01-20T11:52:00.000-05:002006-01-20T11:52:00.000-05:00I always laugh out loud at the vaguely startled lo...I always laugh out loud at the vaguely startled looks on your sheep's faces...Anonmoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283010096967244807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137775268143192512006-01-20T11:41:00.000-05:002006-01-20T11:41:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear your shoulder is still bothering you...Sorry to hear your shoulder is still bothering you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-1137775158061110862006-01-20T11:39:00.000-05:002006-01-20T11:39:00.000-05:00I hope you can find the time to come to Argo this ...I hope you can find the time to come to Argo this Tuesday. Looking forward to meeting you.the fiddlin' foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139395792905529041noreply@blogger.com