Thanks to Missy (IAB (Identified At Birth) dog) , I am learning new skills. I can now kick a ball while combing out alpaca fiber. I started singing and she thinks that is my signal I want to throw the ball (laughter also prompts her to bring someone a ball, hmm). My hand were full of combs, but my feet were available to send the ball in various directions. She was quite disappointed when I started to spin and both hands and feet were busy.
“Dogs and cats living together! Mass Hysteria!” -Peter Venkman, Ghost Busters
Not really mass hysteria here, just some napping. Missy the dog does have a job: to break up cat fights. She does also likes to chase the cats, but only when they ask her to and only as far as they let her.
“Everybody wants to be a cat, because a cat’s the only cat, who knows where its at.” – Thomas O’Malley, Aristocats
My animals usually follow me around the kitchen, but not usually three at once. Izzy seemed curious about the fuss over fallen cheese. She was not impressed.
The best way to see how a spindle design performs is to use it. I still think the current version of my 3D printed spindle is too large, but I’m giving it a try anyway. I can spin fairly consistent yarn with it, but the single is slightly thicker than I get with a smaller spindle. I spin over a rug to give a little extra protection in case I drop it. No way would I take it on a walk. Spinning in the house also means that Missy presents me with a ball to kick, since obviously my hands are busy.
Although she will occasionally, now that she is two, sleep on her own, Missy still prefers to have a couch buddy.
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