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15k isn't all that far...

READY STEADY GOOOOOOOOOOOO! Apparently there is this thing called Stash Dash. It happens every year. In fact, it's been happening for the last SIX and I didn't know about it... I'm surprised too given (apparently) most of the knitting podcasts I follow have been participating for most of this time. What is it, you say? Stash Dash is an annual virtual do-along challenge to use up one's stash and clear out your WiPs. It was dreamed up by the KnitGirllls  Official dates for this year are 25 May (12:01am EST) to 27 August (11:59pm EST). See here for the full explanation and FAQs. Also, check out the KnitGirlls Podcast on Youtube, they are a hoot. I'm signed up for the 15k+ challenge. Yes I realise that is 15 000 meters of yarn. I wish I could say I thought this was a lot, but I'm having a hard time getting my brain to agree. I am aware that 15 kilometres is about as far as my home to the city centre. Or between the Fremont Troll in Seattle to Bothell (a...