As far as knitting goes, I have been working like a madman on my Men's Knitting Retreat Sock!  (yes, we have our own sock pattern!) - beautifully designed from one of our supporters Marlowe Crawford (Marlowec on Ravlery) - the pattern should be available for purchase after the fall retreat.  I'm almost done with the first sock... see??  I really like the way the pattern moves across the foot... and this yarn?  you love this yarn? well, it's from one of our sponsors....and the yarn is called Fibernatura Yummy! - the needles were a gift from Joe (one of the organizers) and the main stitch marker was a gift from another attendee.... and believe it or not, I am enjoying the proces