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Just F.I.N.E. now.

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Wed, 2013-01-16 08:49 — New York Built

As the medically minded of the members here on Men Who Knit know, the answer to the question, "How have you been?"

tells a great deal. The query offers a neutral, safe and simple landing spot for an answer. All too often, though, the answer can be a direct social lie.

"I an fine. Thanks for asking!"

Embedded speech is a hallmark of human intercourse. So to my online friends, acquaintances and fellow fiberphiles, I offer my direct, discreet, discrete and honest unpacking of my time away.

Fracked up, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional. F.I.N.E.

What could be so distinct, more human and less dishonest?

Glad to be here. Been doing a lot, can't wait to catch up with you all.

"So, how are you?"

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Sun, 2013-02-03 12:01 — chicquette
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Best definition of FINE I

Best definition of FINE I have ever seen. You made my day. Fits me perfectly.

Louis

Tue, 2013-02-05 13:42 — New York Built
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Spoken like a passionate

Spoken like a passionate knitter. Thanks for making me smile!

NYB

Wed, 2013-01-23 11:38 — mrossnyc
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Welcome back, I've also been

Welcome back, I've also been away for a while.

Tue, 2013-02-05 13:40 — New York Built
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Great to see you, too,

Great to see you, too, Michael. I have moved from your nabe' and joined the smug Park Slopers. The other side of the river has more knitting groups per cubic centimeter than I knew was possible. Feels good!

Mark

Fri, 2013-02-08 16:46 — mrossnyc
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Glad to hear it! I've been at

Glad to hear it! I've been at FIT studying Menswear Design for almost 2 years now and will be finishing up in May. That's what's been keeping me busy lately. Have learned tons and looking forward to finishing. Hope to see before too long.

Fri, 2013-01-18 17:11 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Posted on a more recent blog

Posted on a more recent blog to say, "Yaaayyy!" But want to make it official...Glad to see you back.

Sat, 2013-01-19 07:26 — New York Built
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Joyfull reiteration, Joe,

Joyfull reiteration, Joe, makes your greeting even sweeter. thanks.

Sat, 2013-01-19 11:35 — Joe-in Wyoming
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You are most welcome. Thank

You are most welcome. Thank you for the kind reply.

Wed, 2013-01-16 23:16 — WillyG
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I'm popping my head in from a

I'm popping my head in from a long time away, too... good to see you here again.

Fri, 2013-01-18 14:15 — New York Built
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Thanks, Willy.

Thanks, Willy.

Thu, 2013-01-17 02:22 — AKQGuy
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Great new pic... Even if your

Great new pic... Even if your a bit off your waffle.

Thu, 2013-01-17 11:34 — New York Built
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Thanks, Quinton! Indeed, I

Thanks, Quinton! Indeed, I did not waft my offal, either. Too nauseous.

NYB

Thu, 2013-01-17 12:06 — AKQGuy
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Well if I weren't nauseas I

Well if I weren't nauseas I would be after wafting my offal. There's a funny story there but it's better in person regarding wafting.

Wed, 2013-01-16 11:17 — ronhuber
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Good to see you again.

Good to see you again.

Fri, 2013-01-18 14:13 — New York Built
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Thanks Ron. Your sock drawer

Thanks Ron.

Your sock drawer must be astounding by now. Makes me want to be the axolotl on the wall in your abode.

M

Fri, 2013-01-18 20:55 — ronhuber
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Have never seen an axolotl

Have never seen an axolotl here but many garden variety "lagartijas" sun themselves on my patio. Still knitting a pair of socks every month and have been thinking of a Fair Isle Sweater and of course, thought of you. Glad you are back as you (and all the others) inspire me. Take care, Mark.

Fri, 2013-01-18 21:32 — Bill
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you both know we're going to

you both know we're going to search to find out what an "axolotl" is....
I just think of them as salamanders...but then, I lead a very ordinary life....

Fri, 2013-01-18 21:59 — ronhuber
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Hahaha. Bill, I don't think

Hahaha. Bill, I don't think you can fool any of us into thinking you lead an ordinary life.

Wed, 2013-01-16 11:08 — knitmaniac

Glad you are back. I have

Glad you are back. I have missed your your lovely ramblings. I am a couple of steps beyond F.I.N.E. Get well soon.

Fri, 2013-01-18 14:13 — New York Built
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Christine... Steps beyond

Christine...

Steps beyond F.I.N.E.? Yikes. I have deep gratitude for your kind words. Only the best wishes.

M

Wed, 2013-01-16 10:58 — AKQGuy
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Hope you're better than

Hope you're better than F.I.N.E soon. Missed seeing blogs from you.

Wed, 2013-01-16 08:52 — Bill
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Welcome back! ...saw you on

Welcome back!
...saw you on ravelry a few times...so knew you were still alive...

Wed, 2013-01-16 08:58 — New York Built
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Thanks Bill. Good to see you

Thanks Bill. Good to see you here. Been keeping Ravelry as a library and reference resource.