Quince

Quince episodes:

• 09.19.2023

  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...

  
• 06.24.2023

  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

  
• 05.13.2023

  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  

  
• 04.27.2023

  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 EweKnit...

  
• 04.13.2023

  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?

  
• 04.02.2022

  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!

  
• 03.09.2022

  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  

  
• 02.19.2022

  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 Curious Encounter William Least Heat-Moon    

  
• 01.29.2022

  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...

  
• 01.08.2022

  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 Withers, Grandma's...

  
• 06.11.2021

  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...

  
• 09.25.2020

  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. 

  
• 06.08.2020

  Episode 55 - Life in the Time of Corona

  Learning to live with the new normal in rural Appalachia

  
• 03.19.2020

  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...

  
• 01.06.2020

  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 Attributions:   Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx

  
• 09.16.2019

  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

  
• 07.21.2019

  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...

  
• 06.30.2019

  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...

  
• 05.24.2019

  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...

  
• 03.11.2019

  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.   Return of the Bird...

  
• 02.17.2019

  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...

  
• 01.16.2019

  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...

  
• 09.28.2018

  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 of the 9/11 tragedy, the topic...

  
• 08.22.2018

  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....

  
• 07.11.2018

  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 Homestead Tidbits of History. Many types, including...

  
• 06.04.2018

  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...

  
• 05.03.2018

  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 friend to a...

  
• 01.28.2018

  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 ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389

  
• 01.04.2018

  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!

  
• 11.15.2017

  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.

  
• 10.25.2017

  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.

  
• 09.27.2017

  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...

  
• 09.06.2017

  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 ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 CC Attribution (3.0) Drops of H2O ( The Filtered Water Treatment ) by J.Lang (c)...

  
• 06.23.2017

  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   "The love of learning,...

  
• 05.04.2017

  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 yarn   Beautiful yarn...

  
• 03.17.2017

  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 Recollections" by...

  
• 03.03.2017

  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 Year   In Pursuit of the Common Good   The Voluntourist:...

  
• 02.01.2017

  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 situation where they...

  
• 01.06.2017

  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 and materials for aching and aging...

  
• 12.14.2016

  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 Sweet...   Cheerful...

  
• 11.25.2016

  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 Sheep Brooch byDanielleVGreene    A Little Tart...     Great books that...

  
• 10.17.2016

  Episode 26 - Boobs in Space

  Pancake Days in Meadows of Dan Reynolds Homestead Activities A Little Sweet... Alpaca Spinners WPI GaugeGreat little handspinner's tool by GirlOntheRocks. Mermaid Tail BlanketPopular on Ravelry: Mermaid tail blankets for children and adults. Angora single plied with merino single handspun yarnNot much knitting for Leslie, but she has been...

  
• 09.28.2016

  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...

  
• 09.14.2016

  Episode 24 - Southern Revolutionary War History and Collecting Bookseller's Labels

  About commemoration: 9/11 and more Chautauqua  Beth's Chautauqua postcardsBeth at ChautauquaChautauquaLeslie'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 E. S. German Sunday School Book Store, Harrisburg, PA Collecting bookseller's labels http://www.sevenroads.org/Bookish.html http://www.booksellerlabels.com/ A...

  
• 09.14.2016

  Episode 24 - Southern Revolutionary War History and Collecting Bookseller’s Labels

  About commemoration: 9/11 and more Chautauqua  Beth's Chautauqua postcardsBeth at ChautauquaChautauquaLeslie's Chautauqua Press books Reynolds Homestead Bus Trips A Little Sweet... <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RabCu9vSifI/V9mica-MBiI/AAAAAAAAExE/azCgcoJeY68BVrA4dBKUWxNKYS5vjLLNwCLcB

  
• 08.22.2016

  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 projectA clever knitting tool: Increase Decrease Knitting Stitch Marker - Size US...

  
• 08.01.2016

  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 Peacock Sock yarn in colorway Gummi Shark Reyna shawl (picture)...

  
• 07.18.2016

  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...

  
• 07.05.2016

  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,...

  
• 06.15.2016

  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...