Spin Me Your Yarn

As ever thank YOU SO SO much dear listeners!

Hannah and I may have confirmed that we're obsessed with skincare even more so than make up. Although Hannah's make up skills far outstrip mine (it doesn't take much) as she is a budding make up artist having just recieved her qualification. We had a chuckle about children in theatre, the saga of my lost debit card and the need to make those difficult life decsions and be brave in pursuing what yo...

The second Daniel to be featured on the pod this season! Daniel is the fourth Mackechnie brother and I was so touched that he made a space to record the pod on his recent trip to South Africa. Daniel is thoughtful and fun which makes this episode a treat for the ears as he unpacks being a social chameleon, his passion for people and how he holds fast to relationships as a true marker of success.

So chuffed to have got Sa onto the pod! She's a joyful delight with such a great sense of humour and the most incredible ability to laugh at herself. From bonding after many years apart, our mutual lack of direction and name recalling and learning to extend grace to others this pod is rich in its array of topics. Also I'd happily throw glasses to protect your belongings anyday of the week Sa xx

My cousin Jess Cat recounts our shared tour experience down a Polish salt mine that left us feeling rather salty with a new found appreciation for the outside world, a con artist cat going by the name of Tabatha and planning a wedding amidst a pandemic.

Cousin Dan recounts his numerous travel experiences travelling with yours truly and he doesn't hold back as our relationship includes roasting each other until we think we may need to apologise. I couldn't give him the introduction he deserved in person as it wouldn't be on brand for our friendship so I shall do it here and see if Dan notices. Dan is incredibly detail orientated which consequently...

Cass is such a dear friend to me and it was always my goal to have her on the pod as she has been its keenest advocate since the start. My girl Friday coming to you on this fine Tuesday! Her zest for life is contagious and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. It was a true pleasure to take a trip down memory lane with one of my best friends. I will so treasure this recording- can'...

Robs was a joy to have on the pod! Beware there are many tangents to be enjoyed in this episode for example a ten minute analysis about the grape juice and bread used in commuinion. A rich array of topics ensue including sugar daddies, being set up, recycling, remeeting each other as adults, plot twists, weird hugs, love languages, facial expressions and more Egyptian travel stories (for more refe...

In short this epsiode zones in on the many highs and lows of our trip together to Greece last July. It was shared, funny and character building in the extreme from flight dramas, piano concertos accompanying deep stress, learning to drive a boat in three minutes, almost dying multiple times on a bus driving on narrow roads, dinners with the army, seasickness, a blasing hot sun, sleeping pills and...

Liesl is one of the wisest and kindest people I know. She is someone who celebrates victories with you joyously and grieves with you in your sufferings. This epsiode is a trip! From car dramas, sayings that are now entrenched and learning to love others better. I hope you delight in hearing a snippet of Liesl's heart for people.

India was a trip indeed- please enjoy this bonus episode and I'll see you soon for Season 3 where individual guests will return with their numerous stories! Also thinking of booking a holiday sans the admin? See https://www.traveltalktours.com/ for tour options!

Eclectic first job experiences from firing yourself to working in a job that no longer exists.

Anyone for some velcro Slazenger flops? Go and peruse the goods on Instagram @spinmeyouryarn. Also I eat my word my Shein order did in fact arrive albeit late- and the reviews for my items held true and they're all wins. So yes Shein is better than Wish on that front although they surely both rely on exploitation and promote fast fashion. I'll keep thrifting I suppose but a fun experiment to try o...

In short if they have dogs maybe say no to the house sitting gig.

Mulberry, toilet paper and double baked cakes- the littler known and respected members of the cake baking canon.

Walk-runs when in a hurry are crucial and somewhat instinctual.

Refer to Instagram (@spinmeyouryarn) for a picture of Margie's deceased tweezers.

Exercise proving to also be an exercise in character development too.

I love airports but they don't love me lol. However tragic these stories were they were all endured at the expense of knowing exceptional holidays lay after the trauma. So worth totally worth it and a sighting of the Northern Lights to boot!

Thanks to Eli, Katy and Margs for contributing to this episode. Contrary to popular belief as predicated by this very podcast- I sometimes stay at nice places when I travel.

Thank you so very much for listening and check you soon for Season 2 which will have a bit of a twist from Season 1. Also apologies for my weird accent- that's the voice I use when I'm talking to myself and it's unfortunately stuck so we move. All the best Ann

Recounting our Thailand tour from overpriced orange juice to braving monsoons on a speed boat. An extreme road side assist situation which 10/10 wouldn't recommend and making formative split second judgments.

When being mutually disliked by a lecturer turned into a friendship, eventful road trips and realising that our achievements shouldn't define us.

Building bridges in a group may not be our strong suit- so feel free to laugh at our expense. Running around on call and being compared to Tom and Jerry is frankly hilarious and working in healthcare is character building to be sure.

Having to sit through terrible theatre is a time. Force feeding your friend a loaf of bread and a mouthful of gum in a foreign country isn’t recommended. Losing a sibling overseas can be fairly traumatic- that is until they’re found. And most importantly carbs are life!