tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125805636877323564.post3214226065013717734..comments2015-09-02T20:21:47.573-07:00Comments on Life at Misty Haven Alpacas: Spinning Faster...Norma from Misty Haven Alpacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09528304751819069504noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125805636877323564.post-10163529087120813102009-11-08T07:23:36.099-08:002009-11-08T07:23:36.099-08:00It's definitely handspun (not foot powered) bu...It's definitely handspun (not foot powered) but all the principles still apply and the hands still control the outcome.<br /><br />BTW - the $##%@L@#! still applies once in a while...just like treadle-spinning...if you hit a poor spot in the rovings and it keeps breaking on you!Norma from Misty Haven Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528304751819069504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125805636877323564.post-16319569286233752682009-11-05T06:24:02.336-08:002009-11-05T06:24:02.336-08:00Hey Norma, looks good and fast and fun now that th...Hey Norma, looks good and fast and fun now that the *@L$@*#@! is hopefully done! Question: does this still qualify as handspun, can't be millspun but if you don't get a calf workout does it still count?marj.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13878342692445604776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125805636877323564.post-59780209344254389082009-11-04T19:30:34.237-08:002009-11-04T19:30:34.237-08:00Actually, it was a pleasant surprise that (once I ...Actually, it was a pleasant surprise that (once I conquered the thing) it is still meditative. I guess just the act of passing it through your hands and keeping your focus on it is relaxing. And really, I can do it longer than if I'm peddlin' to beat the band.Norma from Misty Haven Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528304751819069504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125805636877323564.post-64094716371275463372009-11-04T16:54:27.637-08:002009-11-04T16:54:27.637-08:00The Ertoel Roberta is certainly different from you...The Ertoel Roberta is certainly different from your wheel...is it as relaxing for you as your wheel? I suppose if you can spin more, faster it is worth it to you...technology is a good thing most of the time. <br /><br />CheersAzure Accessorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14909773759269019279noreply@blogger.com