Thursday, February 10, 2011

Episode 78 - No Make-Up Me



On the Needles
Mom's Shipwreck
Cattywampus Hearts
Round the Twist socks

FO of the Week
Starving Artist

Various & Sundry
New videocasts!
-90% Knitting
-Knittin' on the Fly
-Any others?

Signature Needle Arts circulars

Revolution stitchmarkers from Rycrafty
-CONTEST!!!!
-Leave a comment here on the blog telling me the geeky significance of a license plate reading WOLF359 to be entered in the drawing for a full set of (12 large, 12 small) stitchmarkers from rycrafty!

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69 comments:

  1. CarlaFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    It is a red dwarf star- I admit to using google - not that kind of geek sorry

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  2. ShellyFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Well, to me it appears you found a Trekker in the wild! How much you want to bet the car has a starship nickname from the owner? Maybe the Saratoga?

    For the uninitiated, WOLF359 probably refers to The Battle of Wolf 359, where the Borg destroyed 39 Federation ships thanks to Picard having been assimilated.

    And now I am hoping having a major Star Trek fan as a husband will pay off. Although I recognized it without having told him, which means after thirteen years I may have been assimilated!

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  3. PeriFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Tis either a Red Dwarf Star or it is from Star Trek - a fictional battle with the Borg.

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  4. Celestial SirynFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Star Trek & the Borg - Resistance is Futile

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    i had to look it up. i have not yet succumbed to trek tv. are you referring to the battle of wolf 359? one of the most destructive battles in federation history prior to the dominion war? according to the website listed below.

    p.s i love the starving artist hat on you! and yes, i do remember the "old" strawberry shortcake. my sister was a HUGE fan.

    http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Battle_of_Wolf_359

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    star trek and the battle with the borg where Picard got assimilated - one of the best episodes

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  7. KnittingArchaeologistFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    If Ohm is less than 1 then resistance is futile!!! Sorry, bad joke... its the battle with the Borg from Star Trek: TNG.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    I think for you it's the star trek reference. (And yes, I googled! ;) )

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Star Trek-Battle of Wolf 359.

    I love the slouchy hat, it makes me want to spin bulky. And I just don't do that!

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  10. LeslieFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I totally didn't google as I'm a huge TNG, DS9, and Voyager fan. Resistance is futile (unless you're the federation).

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    It's a dwarf star! Also it is a battle that took place in star trek!

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  12. RainloverFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I started a videocast at the beginning of feb as well, which you should at least watch part off, because I am using the awesome handspun I won from you :) - its at http://www.rainloverknits.com


    another great ep, as always here :)

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  13. YarnivoreFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Okay, I'm going to guess that it's the Star Trek reference, it was a big battle that happened.
    Oh too early for my inner geek to say more than that.
    Live long and prosper.

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  14. KARINFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I think you are referring to the Star Trek battle. Got to love a Trekky!

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  15. babyboxermomFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YOX9ke4aRY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Trekky Alert! A battle from The Next Generation! Fun!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Trek. No, I didn't have to google it. The second you spelled it out my geek-tennae went up, though I've never actually RP'd as an Andorian... I am, and always will be, a trekker (http://www.teslastation.net -- my Trek RP).

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  18. MaireFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Carin!

    Wolf 359 is where the Federation and the Borg first battled, if I recall correctly. It's been awhile, but I'm a New Gen Trek Geek going way back. Was young enough when it first came out that Wesley Crusher was less an annoyance than "Oh, hey, kid my age on the deck. Take THAT, Dad!"

    Of course, it would have never happened if Ripped Shirt Kirk was on the bridge. Just sayin' ;)

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  19. Darth KnitterFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Yep, the Star Trek reference (although I never watched any other than the original). BTW, thanks to yours and the Knit Girllls' inspiration, I've just converted my podcast, The Proverbial Knitter, to a videocast. :-)

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Of course it's a Trek reference :) That's the battle where Captain Sisko lost his wife during a Borg attack. It was on the pilot of Deep Space Nine

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  21. Sarah-potterknitterFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I would have never known, but I had to come over to the comments to satisfy my curiosity!

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  22. LoriAngelaFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    That a Star Trek Battle between the Borg and the Federation from TNG and DS9. My husband has all the series and we've watched everything except the original.

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  23. BetsyFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I didn't know what it meant either. So, I read what everyone else posted and got the answer.

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  24. JuliaFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I didn't know this, but my boyfriend overheard the question and blurted out that it's from Star Trek (and apparently it's also a real star!). I know some ST stuff, but obviously not all of the random info has sunk in yet. XD

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  25. MeganFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Borg vs Federation Battle. Not one of my favorite subplots but I know it got a ton of critical praise. Give me a good Q episode anytime though!

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  26. EloFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I absolutely googled.. The red dwarf star....

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  27. LouiseFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    The red dwarf star! Google for the win! My initial thought was bad wolf, still geeky though.

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  28. Dragonfly7673 (Vicki)February 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Borg versus Federation for sure!!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Yep, Star Trek NG. My lovely SIL loaned me the whole series, but I can't knit while I watch it.

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  30. LeahFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I'd love you to do a bonus episode with your mom!!! :D

    The "Battle of Wolf 359" is a fictional space battle in the Star Trek universe between the United Federation of Planets and the Borg Collective in the year 2367.

    Also "Wolf 359" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 7 November 1964, during the second season. The title is derived from a star of the same name located relatively near Earth.

    Info taken from wikipedia.org. ;)

    riversedgestore (AT) gmail.com

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  31. CarynFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Despite having seen probably every episode of Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Enterprise, I didn't know it was from that. I mostly watched with my dad, but evidently didn't absorb very much.

    I originally assumed it was a Doctor Who reference, but of course, was wrong on that.

    And you looked fine-no one would have noticed (or at least said anything) about you going makeup-less :) Awesome episode-I'm jealous of the Signatures....

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  32. OrghlaithFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Star Trek - Battle of WOLF359 which is a real red dwarf star found in the constellation Leo. And Yes I really am an astronomy geek.

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  33. solitaryknitterFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Oh Oh Oh I know this - it is a red dwarf star as well as a Star Trek battle between the United Federation and the Borg. Oh my gosh I love all things Star Trek. Last year when travelling in California we happened on a Star Trek exhibit in San Jose. I heard about it from the Knit More Girls Podcast and managed to talk the other 5 people that I was travelling with to go out of our way to visit the exhibit. The costumes were amazing, the textile so interesting and the experience was most memorable. So - pick me pick me - I am a Star Trek fan who watched the original series on TV as a kid and who has watch all of the rest - movies and TV. Plus I am an obsessed knitter and better yet - I live in Canada so it will be so easy in terms of shipping of the markers.

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  34. LaLaFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Star Trek FTW! Thanks for your positive comments about the Starving Artist! It's so much fun to see other people's versions.

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  35. SabraFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    The Battle of Wolf 359 - Star Trek battle between the United Federation of Planets and the Borg Collective

    Rav name Sabrab

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Had no clue..had to google!! Found two answers:
    Wolf 359 is a red dwarf star that is located in the constellation Leo, near the ecliptic. Wolf 359 is a star, a red dwarf, 7.8 light-years from Earth.
    &
    The Battle of Wolf 359 is a fictional space battle in the Star Trek universe between the United Federation of Planets and the Borg Collective in the year 2367.

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  37. Happy Knitter VTFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    wolf 359 is when star fleet encountered the borg in Star Trek TNG. God I love Star TREK :-)

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  38. Emma ScrimgeourFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Well when I first saw it I was thinking Doctor Who and Bad Wolf, but on seeing everything else here it has to do with Star Trek, not only that my husband recognized it, he's the true Trekke
    Cyancomet

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  39. BettyFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    You could be referring to the red dwarf star located in the constellation Leo which is 7.8 lght years from Earth. Or it is also the fictional space battle in the Star Trek Universe which was between the Borg Collection and the United Federation of Planets. What a great question for us. The stitch markers look like a great creation.

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  40. Lisa B.February 10, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Thank you for the shout out for my podcast! I really appreciate it! :)

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  41. Mim58February 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Wolf 359 is the battle between the Federation and the Borg. Yay, TNG!

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  42. GalenaFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Star Trek battle between Borg and Federation. I must admit though I liked Voyager better than TNG.

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    It stands for The Battle of Wolf 359, between Federation vs Borg, in Star Trek! xD

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  44. GardenknitterFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Star Trek!

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  45. MalinFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Apparently I am a geek to because I also smiled :-) Wolf 359 is a battle in Star Trek, between the Federation and the Borg.

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  46. BeckyFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Star Trek! Borg, Borg, Borg. (That just made me think of the Muppets Swedish Chef! The nerd in me!)

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    It's definitely the battle in Star Trek!

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  48. gwtreeceFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I must be a geek, OMG, because I knew it was a Star Trek battle reference.

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  49. AbigailFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Star Trek battle FTW!

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  50. SuzanneFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I'll admit that I had to google ;-) It is either a red dwarf star or a battle on Star Trek between the United Federation of Planets and the Borg Collective.

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  51. RebeccaFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    It's gotta be the star or the Star Trek battle. I'm guessing it's Star Trek though. :)

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  52. HelenFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I am going with the red dwarf star. :)

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  53. sock2girlFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    this is where the borg attacked with loctus of borg leading the fight I love star trek that is why my email is knittingqueen because like the borg queen i assimilate people into my knitting collective and tell them resistance is futile.

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    The Battle of Wolf 359 is a fictional space battle in the Star Trek universe between the United Federation of Planets and the Borg Collective in the year 2367, duh...OK, I copied that from Wikipedia. I had no idea what it was. I have been meaning to add Star Trek to my Netflix queue though.

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  55. LynnFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Hi Carin,

    I am also guessing that the WOLF359 license plate is a reference to The Battle of Wolf 359 - a fictional space battle in the Star Trek universe between the United Federation of Planets and the Borg Collective in the year 2367.

    Thanks,

    Lynn

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  56. Victorian SenseFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I am so late to this game. Everyone has already told you it is from Star Trek:TNG. Borg Picard makes me cry.

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  57. ShirleyFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Star Trek battle.

    A few video podcasts that I've heard of recently but haven't watched yet are:
    exchangestudentinfiberland.blogspot.com
    thefiberistafiles.com
    mommyneedsyarn.blogspot.com
    rainloverknits.com

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  58. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I don't need to google it! I just cheated and looked at all the other comments. Star Trek?!

    I am geeky, though, so that should count for something. I have Star Trek on my list to watch. I've only seen a few.

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  59. StacieKnitsFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    It's a fictional red dwarf star where the Federation fought the Borg!

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  60. paulahFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I knew it was a red dwarf star, my husband assured me I was wrong, it was a Star Trek battle vs the Borg. After reading the comments I think we both may be right.

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  61. HarperFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Well there is an advantage for downloading late -- although I loved and watched The Next Generation and loved all the Borg episodes I did not recall that the battle with the borgs was Wolf 359, but now I do!

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  62. K2BTiedFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Star Trek of course!
    Another great ep!

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  63. skinouyeFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    A red star or for Trekkies it is the Battle of Wolf 359

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  64. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Awesome catch!!! Star Trek battle between the Federation and the Borg.

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  65. bobbinsFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Star Trek! Battle with the Borg.

    COOL Trekkie sighting.

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  66. DendianeFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    WOLF 359 From Star Trek, battle between United Fed. of Planets and Borg Collective in yr. 2367

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  67. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Well, star trek battle. But I do like that it is a real star.
    The star has a resist hue and is hanging out with Leo.
    Which should be in the sky at night since Leo people
    Are born about six months from now.
    Luarra29

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  68. LoomitFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Watching the Star Trek Voyager episode right now where they reference the Wolf359 battle (Federation vs. Borg) and went SQUEEEEEEE when I heard it!!!!!

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