https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spin-me-your-yarn--5703146enSociety & CultureCopyright Spin Me Your Yarnhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c4cb512c495c1966b271e66f93427605.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spin-me-your-yarn--5703146Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:15:06 +0000Ann MackechnieSpin Me Your Yarnspinmeyouryarn@gmail.comThe podcast that asks guests to share their most humorous, eclectic and character-building life experiences.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-finale--56764284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56764284Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieAs ever thank YOU SO SO much dear listeners!177clean37bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e9-hannah--56764098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56764098Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieHannah 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...4477clean39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e8-daniel--56602478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56602478Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieThe 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...3834clean38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e7-sarah--56520962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56520962Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieSo 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...3020clean37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e6-jess--56454167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56454167Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieMy 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.2565clean36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e5-dan--54515709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54515709Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieCousin 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...2758clean35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e4-cass--53543194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53543194Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieCass 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...4044clean34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e3-robs--52862854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52862854Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieRobs 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,...5822clean33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e2-cait--52811417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52811417Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieIn 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...4357clean32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e1-liesl--52740585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52740585Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieLiesl 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...3461clean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-finale-india--53543164https://www.traveltalktours.com/ for tour options!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53543164Tue, 16 May 2023 04:05:01 +0000Ann MackechnieIndia 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...https://www.traveltalktours.com/ for tour options!]]>3713clean2bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e9-first-jobs--53543031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53543031Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:01 +0000Ann MackechnieEclectic first job experiences from firing yourself to working in a job that no longer exists.316clean29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e8-online-shopping-fails--53168688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53168688Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieAnyone 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...438clean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e7-house-sitting--52862595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52862595Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieIn short if they have dogs maybe say no to the house sitting gig.569clean27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e6-kitchen-mishaps--52862537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52862537Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieMulberry, toilet paper and double baked cakes- the littler known and respected members of the cake baking canon.1538clean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e5-running-late--52740095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52740095Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieWalk-runs when in a hurry are crucial and somewhat instinctual.665clean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e4-car-troubles--52740569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52740569Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:01 +0000Ann MackechnieRefer to Instagram (@spinmeyouryarn) for a picture of Margie's deceased tweezers.1900clean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e3-exercise-fails--52740092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52740092Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:00:01 +0000Ann MackechnieExercise proving to also be an exercise in character development too.438clean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e2-airports--52740090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52740090Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieI 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!2061clean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e1-accommodation--52740088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52740088Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieThanks 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.1241clean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-finale--52333591All the best
Ann]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52333591Tue, 03 Jan 2023 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieThank 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...All the best
Ann]]>206clean1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e9-mark--52224560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52224560Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieRecounting 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.3955blowntyres,car,characterdevelopment,chatting,decisions,funny,hilarious,indialogue,laughing,learning,memememe,monsoon,nighttrain,orangejuice,roadsideassist,school,shared,southafrica,stories,thailandclean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e8-erin--52224559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52224559Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieWhen being mutually disliked by a lecturer turned into a friendship, eventful road trips and realising that our achievements shouldn't define us.2737badtests,characterbuildding,extreme,firstyear,friendship,funny,humbling,inconversation,learning,listening,narrative,reflective,roadtrips,shared,southafrica,speaking,stories,thinking,uni,waybackwhenclean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e7-eli--52036487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52036487Tue, 13 Dec 2022 04:00:03 +0000Ann MackechnieBuilding 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.1589bara,bridges,characterbuilding,doctor,friends,funny,groupwork,healthcare,highschool,hilarious,johannesburg,memories,oncall,sharedstories,shift,southafrica,stories,throwbacks,tomandjerry,wemoveclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e6-joe--52036486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52036486Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieHaving 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...2670adventures,berlin,brothers,carbs,characterbuilding,concerts,drinking,flooding,funny,germany,jazz,krakow,lost,narrative,poland,scared,shared,stories,theatre,travelclean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e5-claire--51861237
Ravenscroft (Claire’s Band) :

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Ravenscroft (Claire’s Band) :

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Margie’s YouTube Mathematics Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC-vbBS4fVSK0yiZFrio3G8g]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51861238Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:00:02 +0000Ann MackechnieWe loved Cairo’s airport music especially the acoustic flute covers (correction: the cover we mentioned was indeed Ronan Keating but the song is titled “When You Say Nothing At All”). Margs proved to be a budding entrepreneur at the age of seven. I...
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