My great-grandparents
This week we remember Harry Patch and enjoy the genius of Blackadder. Plus some impressive facial hair, a look at some new knitting patterns and crafty websites, and a knitted fish or two.
Radiohead – Harry Patch (In Memory Of)
Blackadder Goes Forth (final scene)
Rowan 46 (via Xtreme Knitting Blog)
I don’t know who you are, but your podcasts are absolutely wonderful! I’ve just “discovered” your podcasts this weekend and have downloaded all of them, and so far have listened to the first four. Not only do I enjoy them, but my husband and children have enjoyed listening in, as well. (All of whom knit, btw.) Your voice is lovely and the production quality is quite professional. Thank you for a wonderful new British podcast. Do keep it up!
Hi Lauri,
Yes I’m the rather less well-funded/hi-tech/angst-ridden version of Bruce Wayne with my secret(ish) identity!
Thank you for your message, lovely to hear from you. I’m so glad you and your family are enjoying the show.
All I can say about those beards is OMG!!! They are crazy!
They’re special, aren’t they?! I think it’s proof that some people have a lot of time on their hands. Maybe they should try knitting instead? Especially the guy with the woven beard…
I sooooo want the pattern for them lemmings, they are awesome, and the step builder guy, always had 1 block! My favorite used to be the basher guy that would kind of wind mill his arms through walls. And of course the OH NO! God i’m sad!
Glad I’m not alone in the lemming love!
I am new to your podcast and I adore your subjects, opinions and humor. Thank you for all of your hard work creating this spot of genius.
TheaMidnight (Ravelry, of course)
Thank you, that’s very kind! Welcome to the Sheep, hope you enjoy the other episodes as much!
I’m running an episode or two behind in listening so only just heard Harry & The Boys today (listened during my daily walk; my preferred time with your podcasts) and it was such an excellent and moving essay. Still a big fan and happy I found your podcasts.
I loved your story about the last WWI veteran, Harry Patch and I would love to tell you another story, a story about Betty. Over twenty years ago, my family and I moved to a house in an older neighborhood. There we found that our next door neighbor was a retired WWII nurse who served aboard Navy ships during WWII. During the years she told us war stories and baked the most unbelievable desserts I have ever tasted. My dogs used to crawl under the fence and spend the afternoon sitting with Betty in her backyard. We only found out that they were doing that when they received homemade dog biscuits from Betty for Christmas. The years went by and Betty succumbed to senile dementia, eventually having to go into a convalescent hospital. The end of the story is the end of all our stories. We found out that Betty had died. She will be buried with full military honors at Fort Rosecrans, a national cemetery. My family and I will be attending her funeral, and I will probably cry, but not for Betty’s death, but that such an unique personality is gone and we will never see her like again. As with Henry Patch, the world has lost something unique and special.
Thanks Sonja!
Hi Marie. Thank you for the story about Betty, she sounds like a wonderful person and I’m sorry for your loss.
This is my favorite episode so far (and that’s really saying something). The essay was so moving—really excellent stuff! And I love seeing other people’s old family photos. Your great-grandfather definitely had a kind face!
Hoxton,
I just listened to this episode and immediately downloaded the Radiohead song. Thank you for honoring Harry Patch, and in so doing, honoring all who have served, suffered, and perhaps fallen in the name of…what? Peace? We can only hope.