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Welcome to ‘The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’
Join us in this episode for:
1. (1 min 17 secs) “Welcome”  
Dan the baby predictor 
Filming in the rain 
Leo Sayer and Risk Astley 
We mentioned Episode 1 of our Radio Show https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com/e/episode-1-perspective/ 
 
2. (12 mins 59 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000 
Kay was knitting : 
The Fairground Socks new design coming in August 2023  Find out how Kay designs patterns in her monthly ‘Design Diary’ series https://bakerybears.com/knit-along-with-kay/ 
Watch Kays Quest for Sock Yarn series https://www.patreon.com/posts/quest-for-new-18938938 
Watch Kays Butterfly Heel tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/53486899 

The Reading ShawlWatch Kays Pixie Yarn Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/knit-along-with-33521863 

My Favourite Blanket Prototype Download the latest My Favourite Blanket pattern here https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-82839099 

 
Dan was knitting :     
Windschief https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/windschief Watch Kays ‘Avoiding Ladders’ tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/5492001 

Staka https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/staka Watch Dans garment knitting show https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-beginning-24-79687112 
Watch Kays Three Needle Bind Off tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/tutorial-special-27043542 
Find all Kays Garment Knitting tutorials https://bakerybears.com/garment-tutorials/ 

 
3. (56 min 44 secs) “The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries” Episode 5 “St Godric & Finchale” 
Watch the special editions of the show here https://bakerybears.com/adventures/ 
 
4. (1 hr 24 min 31 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925 
The Land of Spells Hat launching on the 1st June 2023 Access the Platinum Collection here https://bakerybears.com/platinum-collection/ 

 
5. (1 hr 27 min 51 secs) “The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries” Episode 5 “St Godric & Finchale”
 
6. (1hr 48 mins 09 secs) “Endy Bits!”   
Listen to our Radio Show https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Kay gives you an update on the Trekking XXL yarn and how it has worn….
Join our Summer of Stitching with the Beachcomber Socks course https://www.patreon.com/posts/picking-up-part-82506384 
Watch our Patron Exclusive Show from Sunday the 28th May 2023. Find out how to join the fun here https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-83422855 
 
HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 290 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, Dan’s Garment Knitting shows, Kay’s review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/ 
For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay’s patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Thank you so much for watching, we’ll see you in two weeks with our next ‘Video Show’ which will feature ‘My Favourite Blanket’!
If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-podcast/id1051276128?mt=2
Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears 

Welcome to ‘The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring My Favourite Blanket’
Join us in this episode for:
1. (1 min 16 secs) “Welcome”  
Star Trek Strange New Worlds https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12327578/ 
Ed Balls Day https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/ed-balls-day-2023-twitter-tweets-b996793.html 
Download the up to date 'My Favourite Blanket' pattern https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-82839099 
2. (11 mins 43 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000 
Kay was knitting : 
The Reading Shawl  

Find out how Kay does the knit front back increase https://www.patreon.com/posts/knit-front-back-42555003 
Find out how Kay chooses yarn for projects https://www.patreon.com/posts/choosing-perfect-59669261 
Watch Kays Pixie Yarn review https://www.patreon.com/posts/knit-along-with-33521863 


Birthday Mittens in Moo & Mouse Bag   https://folksy.com/shops/mooandmouse 

Learn to knit fingerless mitts with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/knitting-2021-to-52530100 
Kay mentioned https://bakerybears.com/dynamite-mitts/ 
Watch Kays Chiagoo Mini Twist Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/9835517 


Dans Socks in Malabrigo Ultimate Sock 

Start knitting the Beachcomber Socks now here https://www.patreon.com/posts/introduction-on-81788818 
Watch our Malabrigo Ultimate Sock review https://www.patreon.com/posts/malabrigo-sock-71742107 


Dan was knitting :     
Hadrian’s Cowl

Watch Kays ‘Ripping Back Your Work’ tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/6642738 
Find out how Dan works colourwork in this tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-dan-works-72685179 


Roosty Tank Top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roosty-tank-top 

Watch Dans garment knitting show https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-beginning-24-79687112 
Watch us seek our first garment https://www.patreon.com/posts/it-is-finished-39556850 


 
3. (51 min 31 secs) “My Favourite Blanket” Episode 6 “Himalayan Blue Poppy” 
Watch the special editions of the show here https://bakerybears.com/adventures/ 
4. (1 hr 20 min 20 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925 
Stargate Socks based on https://bakerybears.com/clementine/ 

Watch Kays How Socks Wear Review Special https://www.patreon.com/posts/sock-report-2017-15829160 


5. (1 hr 24 min 31 secs) “My Favourite Blanket” Episode 6 “Himalayan Blue Poppy”
Watch the previous episode of My Favourite Blanket here youtu.be/YIEbXCQ7rZI
Download the latest edition of the pattern here https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-82839099 
6. (1hr 47 mins 00 secs) “Endy Bits!”   
Read the latest issue of Knitability https://bakerybears.com/knitability/  
Watch all our Patron Exclusive Shows here https://bakerybears.com/pop/ 
Listen to our Radio Show https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Kay showed yarn from https://freckledwhimsy.com/ https://www.fabfunkyfibres.shop/  https://theyarnbadger.com/ 
HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 280 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, Dan’s Garment Knitting shows, Kay’s review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/ 
For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay’s patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Thank you so much for watching, we’ll see you in two weeks with our next ‘Video Show’ which will feature ‘The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’!
If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-podcast/id1051276128?mt=2
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Welcome to ‘The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’
Join us in this episode for:
1. (1 min 16 secs) “Welcome”  
Huge summer announcement!! Find out all about this special event here https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-of-2023-81789991
Download the latest My Favourite Blanket Pattern here https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-81449594 
Watch Kays Design Diary here https://bakerybears.com/knit-along-with-kay/ 
Find out how to watch our Summer of Stitching Launch Show https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-82030204 
Learn to make bags with Kay https://bakerybears.com/sewing/ 
 
2. (14 mins 15 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000 
Kay was knitting : 
Socks for Dan Watch Kays Malabrigo Ultimate Sock review https://www.patreon.com/posts/malabrigo-sock-71742107 
Learn to knit garments with Kay https://bakerybears.com/garment-tutorials/ 

Mitred Square Blanket Runner  Kay mentioned the Jelly Roll Blanket https://bakerybears.com/jelly-roll/ 
Watch the Stitch in Time tutorial series https://bakerybears.com/blanket-knitting/ 
Kay mentioned https://bakerybears.com/stitch-in-time/ 

Stargate Socks Kay mentioned the ‘Always’ colourway which you can learn to dye here https://www.patreon.com/posts/after-all-this-6-70284518 
Kay mentioned her Clementine Socks 

 
Dan was knitting :     
Aran Harpa Gansey https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harpa-aran Improve your colourwork with our Knitting University https://bakerybears.com/knitty-u/ 

Cable & Twist SocksFind our getting out of trouble tutorials here https://bakerybears.com/trouble/ 
Watch our Knitpro Cubics review https://www.patreon.com/posts/knitpro-cubics-51395540 

 
3. (49 min 12 secs) “The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries” Episode 4 “Peter & Jervaulx” 
Watch the special editions of ‘Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’ https://bakerybears.com/adventures/ 
 
4. (1 hr 25 min 02 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925 
Hobbity CowlBased on this free pattern https://bakerybears.com/angel-hat/ 

The Beachcomber Socks  Download the pattern free on the 2nd May as we start the ‘Summer of Stitching’ 
Kay mentioned the ‘Moonstruck Socks’ series https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonstruck-socks-65629763 

 
5. (1 hr 31 min 18 secs) “The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries” Episode 4 “Peter & Jervaulx”
6. (1hr 54 mins 29 secs) “Endy Bits!”   
Read the latest issue of Knitability https://www.patreon.com/posts/knitability-43-82024094 
Find out how to watch our Patron Only Show on Sunday 30th April https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-82030204 
Listen to our Radio Show https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
 
HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 280 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, Dan’s Garment Knitting shows, Kay’s review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/ 
For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay’s patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Thank you so much for watching, we’ll see you in two weeks with our next ‘Video Show’ which will feature ‘My Favourite Blanket’!
If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-podcast/id1051276128?mt=2
Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears 

Welcome to ‘The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring My Favourite Blanket’
Join us in this episode for:
1. (1 min 17 secs) “Welcome”  
Download the latest My Favourite Blanket Pattern here https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-81449594
Easter with no more eggs 
Reeses Pieces https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese's_Pieces 
The Indiana Jones Films https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Jones 
 
2. (10 mins 44 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000 
Kay was knitting : 
The Land of Spells Hat - New design launching 1st June 2023 

Kay mentioned the Magic Faraway Mitts https://bakerybears.com/magic-faraway-mitts/ 
Find out this story behind the design in this episode of ‘Kays Design Diary’ https://www.patreon.com/posts/collection-in-30-80287522 
Enid Blyton’s book editing https://www.eliteediting.com.au/grammar-in-enid-blyton-“-jolly-good-”-said-dick-“-just-wait-till-i-get-it/


Stargate Socks inspired by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_SG-1  

Learn to knit socks with Kay https://bakerybears.com/sock-tutorials/ 
Kay mentioned https://bakerybears.com/clementine/ 
Learn to knit the Umbrella Toe with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/mastering-toe-6-35468835 


Hobbity Cowl 

Watch Kays ‘Premium Acrylic’ review here https://www.patreon.com/posts/wendy-with-wool-80327736 
Find the Hobbity Socks here https://www.patreon.com/posts/75872429 


 
Dan was knitting :     
Roosty Tank Top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roosty-tank-top 

Find out how Kay chooses the right yarn for a project https://www.patreon.com/posts/choosing-perfect-59669261 


Equinox Mittens

Learn how to avoid ladders with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/5492001 


 
3. (48 min 06 secs) “My Favourite Blanket” Episode 5 “Ranunculus” 
Watch the special editions of ‘My Favourite Blanket’ here https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-favourite-1-76113593 
 
4. (1 hr 21 min 38 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925 
Hobbity Angel Hat 

Based on this free pattern https://bakerybears.com/angel-hat/ 


Rainbow Shorty Socks in https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreaLienDesign 

Find out how Kay blocks her socks https://www.patreon.com/posts/blocking-socks-56151076 
Watch Kays investigation into ‘How Socks Wear’ here https://www.patreon.com/posts/sock-report-2017-15829160 


 
5. (1 hr 28 min 44 secs) “My Favourite Blanket” Episode 5 “Ranunculus”
If you need help closing your gaps watch Episode 2 of the series www.youtu.be/D8bnDBDo1rQ?t=5142 
Bakery Bear Patrons can download the latest edition of the blanket pattern FREE here https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-81449594
6. (1hr 52 mins 49 secs) “Endy Bits!”   
Kay showed yarn from https://www.woollychicdesigns.co.uk/ 
Find all our product reviews https://bakerybears.com/reviews/ 
Find ALL issues of our magazine https://bakerybears.com/knitability/ 
Listen to our Radio Show https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
 
HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 280 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, Dan’s Garment Knitting shows, Kay’s review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/ 
For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay’s patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Thank you so much for watching, we’ll see you in two weeks with our next ‘Video Show’ which will feature The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’!
If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com

Welcome to ‘The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’
Join us in this episode for:
1. (1 min 16 secs) “Welcome”  
Download the latest My Favourite Blanket Pattern here https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-80099830 
Watch the special editions of Walking the Wall https://bakerybears.com/adventures/ 
Kay mentioned https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_Then_There_Were_None & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Murder_at_the_Vicarage 
 
2. (11 mins 37 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000 
Kay was knitting : 
Grandmacore Hood https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grandmacore-hood Watch Kays Blacker Swan DK yarn review https://www.patreon.com/posts/blacker-swan-dk-72630860 
Learn to knit lace with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonstruck-socks-65629763 

Rainbow Shorty Socks in https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreaLienDesign Learn to knit socks with Kay https://bakerybears.com/sock-tutorials/ 
Find out which Planners & Pens Kay uses in this review https://www.patreon.com/posts/planners-diaries-61764406 

Hobbity Angel Hat Learn to make a project bag with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/8675760 
Pattern is based on https://bakerybears.com/angel-hat/  
Find the Hobbity Socks here https://www.patreon.com/posts/75872429 

 
Dan was knitting :     
Aran Harper Gansey https://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/aran-harpa-pattern-c2x31850694  Watch the Self Contained Knitter here https://www.patreon.com/posts/plan-to-knit-23-77316892 

Hadrians Cowl Find out how we swatch for a garment in this tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/17778047 
Watch our Regia Merino Yak review https://www.patreon.com/posts/knit-along-with-28045777 

 
3. (53 min 07 secs) “The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries” Episode  “Roger & Byland” 
Watch the special editions of ‘The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’ here https://bakerybears.com/adventures/ 
 
4. (1 hr 22 min 36 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925 
Wizardy Socks https://bakerybears.com/wizardy-socks/Kay mentioned Sock Stash 2023 https://www.patreon.com/posts/sock-stash-2023-75869093 

Sophie Scarf https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-scarf-2 
 
5. (1 hr 28 min 49 secs) “The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries” Episode  “Roger & Byland”  
 
6. (1hr 52 mins 49 secs) “Endy Bits!”   
Find ALL episodes of our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/
Watch our latest Patron Only Show https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-80568210 
Find out about our Sock Stash 2023 KAL here https://www.patreon.com/posts/sock-stash-2023-75869093 
 
HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 280 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, Dan’s Garment Knitting shows, Kay’s review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/ 
For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay’s patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Thank you so much for watching, we’ll see you in two weeks with our next ‘Video Show’ which will feature My Favourite Blanket’!
If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-podcast/id1051276128?mt=2
Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears 

Welcome to ‘The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring My Favourite Blanket’
Join us in this episode for:
1. (1 min 16 secs) “Welcome”  
My Favourite Blanket excitement
Wintery Easters 
Wizardy Socks are out now!! https://bakerybears.com/wizardy-socks/
Dan mentioned https://www.trendhim.co.uk/ 
 
2. (11 mins 08 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000 
Kay was knitting : 
The Beachcomber Socks part of ‘The Summer of Stitching 2023’

Learn to knit the Moonstruck Socks with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/moonstruck-socks-65629763 
Learn to knit a cabled hat with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/cabled-hat-part-17821616 


Rainbow Shorty Socks in https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreaLienDesign 

Watch Kays Stitchy U course from the Summer of Stitching 2022 https://bakerybears.com/stitchy-u/ 
Learn to knit socks with Kay https://bakerybears.com/sock-tutorials/ 


Wizardy Socks https://bakerybears.com/wizardy-socks/ 

Find out how Kay chooses the right yarn for projects https://www.patreon.com/posts/choosing-perfect-59669261
Watch Kays Hiya Hiya Bamboo needles review https://www.patreon.com/posts/26567295 


 
Dan was knitting :     
Equinox Mittens 

Learn to knit a perfect thumb gusset https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bear-no-33826097 
Watch Kays Backwards Loop Cast On tutorial special https://www.patreon.com/posts/backwards-loop-57309199 
We mentioned https://bakerybears.com/scrooges-stocking/ 
Watch Kays avoiding ladders tutorial https://www.patreon.com/posts/5492001 


Roosty Tank Top in https://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/ 

Find out how Dan knits colourwork in this tutorial special https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-dan-works-72685179 


 
3. (50 min 29 secs) “My Favourite Blanket” Episode 4 “Japanese Quince” 
Watch the special editions of ‘My Favourite Blanket’ here https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-favourite-1-76113593
 
4. (1 hr 23 min 49 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925 
Birthday Cowl in https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/ 

Kay mentioned the Crunkled Socks https://bakerybears.com/crunkled-socks/ 


 
5. (1 hr 28 min 54 secs) “My Favourite Blanket” Episode 4 “Japanese Quince”
All Bakery Bear Patrons can download the latest ‘My Favourite Blanket’ pattern FREE here https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-my-80099830   
 
6. (1hr 53 mins 13 secs) “Endy Bits!”   
Watch the special edition of The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries Ep. 2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/aelred-rievaulx-79335178 
Watch our latest Patron Only Show https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-79590160 
Find ALL episodes of our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
 
HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 280 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, Dan’s Garment Knitting shows, Kay’s review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/ 
For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay’s patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/ 
Thank you so much for watching, we’ll see you in two weeks with our next ‘Video Show’ which will feature The Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’!
If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-podcast/id1051276128?mt=2
Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears