Spinology

[altivo]

Much of the day spent spinning. A couple of skeins of nice creamy white Leicester, and a skein of honey colored tussah silk. Also time putting a used spinning wheel back into working order, more or less. It was donated by a library user, used to belong to her mother, and she wanted it to go to someone who would use it. I don't need another wheel, but I'm sure I can find someone who needs it.

Farrier was expected this morning but rescheduled for Thursday.

Spent some time making a recording that may never see the light of day, but it was interesting.

No rain, in spite of predicted thunderstorms. And that's the news.

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[fandt4.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, this is pretty pointless, but I read the title of this entry aloud as "spine-ology"... then started reading it and died laughing, that I had messed that up so bad.

...But, enjoy the spinning, anyway.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

It's a very peaceful, calming thing to spend time on. I like it when the weather is nice and I can take a wheel outside and have birds for music.

Plus it produces something useful.

[songdogmi.livejournal.com]

Now for sports: The horses ran around their enclosure for a while. Two rams headbutted each other in play, and the match was declared a draw. And that's it from the world of sport. Back to you.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

*snicker*

You got it almost right. The ducks engaged in their usual quacking contest in the morning, with the champion runner hen winning as usual on both volume and persistence.

The major head butting competition in the sheep enclosure these days is usually between Baa-baa-Louie and his own mother. I'm guessing it might be part of the weaning process or something, but they headbang each other with considerable force and persistence. Ouch.

[songdogmi.livejournal.com]

Ah, Little League headbutting. Or maybe more accurately a cross-division rivalry.

I guess the little one needs to learn that skill, and it doesn't hurt them too much to butt heads. Either that, or it's a situation of no brain, no pain. (Not that your sheep are dumb, mind you.)

[altivo.livejournal.com]

My sheep are dumb. Might as well call an empty head what it is. Most sheep do live up to their reputation in that respect. They are smarter than chickens or turkeys, but I'm not sure they could beat out a goose or a squirrel on an IQ test.

As for the head butting thing, yes, they are apparently built to take it. Very thick skulls, I imagine, and small brains that are well anchored and have some kind of shock absorber to keep them from getting the full brunt of the blows. When two adult males, even the wethers, get at it you can hear the "CRACK!" noises from inside the house sometimes. Watching it, I wonder sometimes that they don't get neck or spinal injuries. I guess it's all built to tolerate that kind of punishment though.

Sort of like watching a woodpecker chiseling away and wondering why he doesn't get a massive headache...

[cabcat.livejournal.com]

For a little while I didn't know what you talking about :3 show's how much I know about spinning. I'm always fascinated by the "language" of any hobby/interest/industry there's always a specific language ^.^

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Oh good. I'll describe the repairs in detail then:

Rear bearing broken off in the maiden, had to replace it with a piece of harness leather cut to shape, which is probably more durable than the original wood anyway. Double main drive band was missing, fabricated a new one. Mother-of-all was binding on the backbone, dismantled it to free it up where it was stuck, so that tension adjuster works normally. Still needs lubrication and some tightening up. I think I may shorten the footman a bit to improve the treadle action and keep it from hitting the floor.

[cabcat.livejournal.com]

That sounds naughty XD
When ever I need a laugh I imagine I'm in a sex ed class when someone is giving me an explanation like that.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

It does sorta sound that way, doesn't it? ;p

[cabcat.livejournal.com]

Try it with anything, makes the most boring lectures amusing

Interested in a spindle loom?

[bladehorse.livejournal.com]

My aunte gave me a spindle loom to work with since she had 3. I made a belt, and found it wayy too much work for the effect. (I would love a jaccard loom but i also want to eat:p ) Anyways this has been gathering dust for over 9 years now, and id love it to go to someone who could enjoy, and use it like its supposed to be. Its all maple and about 2.5'long. If not, i guess ill ebay it. I wanna get going in pottery again tho!

Re: Interested in a spindle loom?

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Well, I confess I don't know what a spindle loom is. Inkle loom maybe? Do you have a photo? I own four looms, but none fit the dimension you give. Two are large 8-harness floor looms, one is an ancient Union loom for weaving rugs, and the fourth is a small table-top loom of the sort called a rigid heddle.

I'd be interested in an inkle loom, if that's what you have, yes. Show me a photo and let me know what you might sell it for. :)

Re: Interested in a spindle loom?

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Forgot to say you can use direct e-mail for this if you like.

altivo at livejournal.com