May 9 - Fairy Shrimp

"Delicate things endure because they adapt."

~ Margaret Atwood

Fairy Shrimp are more like sea monkeys/brine shrimp than typical shrimp.

These are the little guys who hatch in puddles and seasonal pools. Their eggs can survive for decades, lying in wait for the next good rain.

They swim upside down on their backs, fluttering their feathery legs.  A fact I am just learning now ... Let's go ahead and imagine when a tiny pig is riding them like a surfboard, they swim upright.

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March 20 - Iso Shrimp

"Shrimp are the unsung heroes of the sea. They work hard, taste great, and never ask for credit."

~ Andrew Zimmern

The plan was simple, really, and it combined two of his greatest loves -- shrimp and bubblegum.

The Bubblegum Shrimp Corporation now holds the record for the shortest-lived business in history. The first (and only) investor popped a piece in his mouth, chewed once - then immediately went silent and off-color. He later described the experience as "existentially regrettable."
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The shrimp design is one from Isopresso's YouTube channel. I had avoided it thinking the weave would be complicated, but it was very straightforward and the shape makes it very forgiving.

 

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