Pub/train 47

[The crowned one]

When the train rides these are the Rules:

Just look them over and feel free to ask if you have any questions. At the request of several people, I've included short and long versions of the guidelines.... if you do decide to join us, and you aren't clear about something, please take a moment to read the longer rules below the yellow soundbites. :D


SHORT RULES:
The Trade train is a fast, fun game that allows you to trade a deck you don't need for a deck you do by setting up a series of Stations at which Tarot decks are offered and chosen. :)
Each player is a "Station" we will visit on the trip for a set period of time, according to a randomly assigned order.
You may choose your deck at any time.
First player to choose a deck at a Station moves us to the next Station.
For this train, the Station order is determined by preassigned random order.
You will only offer when we reach your "Station."
Any kind of deck is fair game.
Riders may join the train during the ride (until the last 3 stations), but will not pick til the next offering/Station.
You must complete a trade to keep your chosen deck.
Everyone who trades a deck will pick a deck. It's a win/win.
Each player must have fun.
It is that easy. As others can attest, these trains are fun, hilarious, and exciting.


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LONG RULES:
ITINERARY: From the sign up list of riders, we will generate a random order of Stations. This itinerary will determine the order in which you will post your decks to trade. But you can CHOOSE at any time. This itinerary will be posted at the top of the thread along with a record all of the completed trades...

SPEED OF THE TRAIN: We spend 24 hours maximum at each station (i.e. person listing decks) before moving on to the next station. If/when someone picks a deck, the next person/station can list as fast as they want. So you have to stay on your toes and in theory we could go through the whole train in an afternoon. You have a MAX of 12 hours to show at your station before we move on, you are slotted into the next available spot, so do not worry if you are late :)

OFFERING DECKS: You may list as many as you like, but but will only trade one. Everyone who trades a deck will get to choose a deck. Any type of deck is suitable: Majors-only, Pip decks, Oracles, Sets, along with full 78 card decks are welcome. You may change your decks as often and as fast as you like while the train is at your station. And remember, offering a better selection encourages every station to offer a better selection themselves to insure they'll place a deck. It's a win/win!

SELECTING A DECK: You can choose your deck at any time from any rider, but once you have chosen you may not choose again. If you choose a deck you must trade a deck to close your deal. This is a chance to expand our horizons for the cost of post.

NO TAKERS?: Feel free to tweak your offerings during the allotted hours of your station. If no one chooses any of your decks within the alotted hrs the train moves on to the next person/station below you on the itinerary. You will have a chance to list new trades later as when the list reaches the bottom it will go through a second time, starting at the top with the first person who has not had a deck picked from his list.

KEEPING IT FRESH / KEEPING IT NEW: Remember: the quality of each offering dictates the quality of every other trade... The train is only as snazzy as we make it. In order to keep the landscape surprising and to insure the train moves at a reasonable speed, please board the train ready to shake up your offerings. If there are no takers within the first 6 hours, consider changing your offerings. We encourage everyone to list at least 2 decks that are not repeats from the previous train. If a deck has not found a home on the previous train(s), its likely that people already own it or don't care to. If you list an offering identical to the previous train, and a trade is not made, we will move on after 12 hrs.

UNCOMPLETED TRADES: What If someone picks a deck, but the person that listed their choice fails to choose a deck for themselves? Unfortunately then the person that picked that deck would lose that deck. This sure will add some butterfly style excitement. At this point that person that lost their first choice would have a opportunity to re-choose in the second go-a-round.

FINISHING YOUR RIDE: After you have listed, traded away a deck, and accepted a deck you are off the train, but feel free to participate in the chatter. After you finish a trade please leave your decks posted for at least another 24 hrs so all those aboard can browse what they missed...

END OF THE LINE: No decks will be sent until all trades in the chain are complete or the train finishes two laps. This insures no one will be left out and also gives train members something to look forward to/worry about in the days ahead.

Caboose trades are welcome but can NOT be discussed during the actual trade, we call that the end game frenzy, well I do ;)

TALK: In-game chatter is highly encouraged!

YOU CAN'T LOSE!: You only give a deck if you get one. If after the second round you have not managed a trade you are off of the train, nothing lost or gained, unless you accepted a deck, you would lose that, And that train member would re-list.

JOINING THE TRAIN: You can sign up starting now. Also, anyone may join the Train at any time before the train reaches the THIRD TO LAST person of the FIRST ROUND. Then the train closes: no more tickets.

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The internal workings for those who care: The itinerary of offerings will be randomized blindly. I've asked another rider to send me a mixed list of numbers equal to the number of people on the train.

Even more boring internal workings: With just 20 riders we have 1 048 576 combinations of deck combinations in all at just one deck. With a average of 3 or 4 decks being listed each the number is huge. To be in matched pairs takes it to 190 opportunities. SO with just 20 players we have collectively 190 opportunities to make a trade, imagine the numbers as we add cars to this train...


THE PUB IS A PUBLIC HOUSE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME, AND WILL BE GREETED AND MADE AT HOME. :)


Who Posted?
Total Posts: 977
User Name Posts
Stormdancer 182
yirabeth 121
kaleanna 103
laura_borealis 68
Chiska 64
BlueDragonfly 64
Wendywu 52
NorthernTigress 34
Lutestring 33
Jesii 32
Rhinemaiden 27
emmsma 26
The crowned one 24
jcwirish 21
desertrat 20
Frayling0 15
Marina 15
cardlady22 14
zan_chan 14
Shalyn 13
OctavaSpera 8
Oink 8
Queen of Disks 7
linnie 3
PathWalker 3
SarahRacheal 3
Belinda2 2
jackdaw* 1

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>>-------:) it's a broom-by...

hope everyone had fun on the train, and got something very special for their collection! :D

Can't believe I'm the first poster in a new pub... I'm grabbing a pina colada and the chaise in the corner for later... ;)

up, up and away....>>>>>-------:)

[Laura Borealis]

New pub! *toasts everyone* http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[The crowned one]

I can toast everyone in 12 hours.. that is when my day will end, and my evening, short as it may be start :)

[kaleanna]

comes in and heads over to my comfy chair

[emmsma]

*saving the page for after work*

See everyone tonight!

[Wendywu]

Yay - favourite seat, hot chocolate, good tennis on the TV - life is good :)

[Queen of Disks]

have to run off to work. If the Train is done before I get home, I am up for side trades! Bye everyone!

[kaleanna]

have a good day at work QoD

[cardlady22]

Can I go to sleep for a week now? :laugh:
And I was just a stowaway!

[Nickigirl]

Cheers everyone! I've had an AWESOME ride on the train! Excited to get a new deck!!!! :D

[kaleanna]

Can I go to sleep for a week now? :laugh:
And I was just a stowaway!

LOL cardlady

Intense train, even for us stowaways, LOL.

[PathWalker]

Darn - still on tenter hooks here.......

[Wendywu]

Didja see that match? Lisicki & li na ? That was good tennis!

[desertrat]

So what's the scoop with Chiska and Jema's trade? Did somebody change their mind. Waah!
:(

[NikkiB]

This looks great fun, I want to play next time :D

[cardlady22]

How about some Fun Cookies (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/334022187_9e1d70416e.jpg)!
Are they apple, peach or apricot? Don't know. Just snaggin' one quick!

[PathWalker]

So what's the scoop with Chiska and Jema's trade? Did somebody change their mind. Waah!
:(

The traded deck in question turns out not to be in English - so Chiska might want to choose something different? or maybe say 'no thank you'
So the last loop isn't closed yet!!! :)

[Laura Borealis]

So what's the scoop with Chiska and Jema's trade? Did somebody change their mind. Waah!
:(

Jema forgot to say that the deck Chiska picked was in Swedish. So she's concerned that Chiska may not want it. Chiska could choose a different deck from Jema, or if she sticks with the one she has, Jema said she'd help with translating. I think it will all work out. :)

How about some Fun Cookies (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/334022187_9e1d70416e.jpg)!
Are they apple, peach or apricot? Don't know. Just snaggin' one quick!

Mmmm those look so good!

[Oink]

That train was awesome! :)

[desertrat]

Jema forgot to say that the deck Chiska picked was in Swedish. So she's concerned that Chiska may not want it. Chiska could choose a different deck from Jema, or if she sticks with the one she has, Jema said she'd help with translating. I think it will all work out. :)



Ok, thanks for filling me in. I won't freak out yet. :)

[Rhinemaiden]

How about some Fun Cookies (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/334022187_9e1d70416e.jpg)!
Are they apple, peach or apricot? Don't know. Just snaggin' one quick!

pinwheel cookies!!! :) perfect! I made paper pinwheels the other day for July 4th...:D

http://familyfun.go.com/printables/patriotic-pinwheel-for-the-4th-of-july-703082/

cheap and cheerful... ;)

[kaleanna]

awesome cookies cardlady :D

[kaleanna]

the batteries for the weedeater were charged, so went out there and did some weedeating and it is soooooooooo hot out there, got some of it done before batteries ran out of charge, now trying to cool off and lil one woke up and wrist really did NOT like using the weedeater.

[Shalyn]

Whizzez by.

Just checking to see what's going on. Busy today - will respond to any PMs later.

Does anyone have a linky list of stations so I can go back to look? When I get home, of course. Bosswoman is watching!

Whizzez out

[The crowned one]

So what's the scoop with Chiska and Jema's trade? Did somebody change their mind. Waah!
:(

You can not change your mind but if circumstances are quite different then what you thought you were getting, then we re-list or work something out :) The not able to change mind part is suppose to slow down trigger fingers or make them all the more exciting and it works ;)

[Aulruna]

Pinwheel cookies lured me here! Hope they are apricot!

[BlueDragonfly]

Break time! I've got a couple hours before my last shift of the day, so I'm headed over to a comfy chair, with a cup of coffee, to put my feet up for a bit! *snags a couple pinwheels on the way thru*

[Wendywu]

Fantastic train :)

It's still light outside and it's 9.30 p.m. -now I know its summer even though the weather doesn't say so..

[desertrat]

Woo-hoo! Chiska found another deck she likes from Jema. :D

[kaleanna]

Yay! train made it safely to it's destination :D

[Wendywu]

James is playing some seriously good jazz guitar upstairs. I'm so enjoying this :)

[jema]

yeah we are all sorted out :-D

[Wendywu]

Great! And I get a Tarot of the SPirit World - from a Train mATe, which makes it even better :D

[franniee]

Hey guys! That is great!

[kaleanna]

hiya franniee

[franniee]

hiya franniee

Hi Kale! How is everyone doing tonight?

My kitten wants to go outside..... DESPERATELY!!! I don't want to let him. I let him go out on the patio a few times but he is jonsing to be an outdoor cat! He is so quiet and rarely speaks but now he cries to go outside! I am afraid a raccoon or a car is going to get him!!! We live on a busy road.

What do I do?

[Frayling0]

Hey all! Sorry I haven't been around much - life has consumed me. Today, a 9 hour shift at work turned into a 12 hour one. And tomorrow brings my dreaded exam results...

[kaleanna]

Hi Kale! How is everyone doing tonight?

My kitten wants to go outside..... DESPERATELY!!! I don't want to let him. I let him go out on the patio a few times but he is jonsing to be an outdoor cat! He is so quiet and rarely speaks but now he cries to go outside! I am afraid a raccoon or a car is going to get him!!! We live on a busy road.

What do I do?

am doing okies, had a bit of a frustration with a bank thing but hopefully it will get all straightened out tomorrow though it will take a couple of days for the refund to go through. :/

I don't have any pets so unfortunately can NOT give advice on kitten. Hopefully emmsma or someone with cats will be able to give you some advice.

How are you hun?

[Frayling0]

Hi Kale! How is everyone doing tonight?

My kitten wants to go outside..... DESPERATELY!!! I don't want to let him. I let him go out on the patio a few times but he is jonsing to be an outdoor cat! He is so quiet and rarely speaks but now he cries to go outside! I am afraid a raccoon or a car is going to get him!!! We live on a busy road.

What do I do?

I have no experience since I've only ever lived with dogs, but I don't think cats are house pets, they like to roam...

[kaleanna]

Hey all! Sorry I haven't been around much - life has consumed me. Today, a 9 hour shift at work turned into a 12 hour one. And tomorrow brings my dreaded exam results...

Hiya Luke,


That was a long shift :(

[yirabeth]

Franniee, your instinct is right -- don't give in! The average lifespan of an outdoors cat is 2-3 years, whereas an indoor cat it's 16-20 years. You really are doing what's best for him ♥

Try to distract him if it's driving you nuts... a treat, or playtime for distraction, if needed. If he just refuses to be consoled (and it'll be out of stubbornness if he's not been an outdoor cat before -- cats are VERY territorial and quite honestly take a while to get used to new territories. He found something fun on the patio so wants to play there...but he wouldn't restrict himself to the patio as he got used to the wider outdoors...)

If he's REALLY driving you insane, try a squirt of water. When I was using water on my kittens, I always followed it with a hiss -- now I just have to hiss and my cat runs away from whatever it is she's not supposed to be doing :D (my hiss is like saying 'ssst" if you're curious LOL)

Also, if you're so inclined, and have the space and finances, you could put in an outdoor cat run so he can go out in complete safety...just google "outdoor cat run" and have a looksee to see what may work for you :)

[Frayling0]

Hiya Luke,


That was a long shift :(

Indeed, but it went quite quickly and had no angry customers, plus my manager bribed me to stay for the extra hours with a dessert from mcdonalds and an extra half hour on my break LOL

How are you Kale?

[kaleanna]

I am doing okies, except wrist is acting up cause I had to use the weedeater today and being that I injured my wrist in '07, it does NOT like the weedeater and I couldn't find my brace before I used the weedeater. so now have the brace on and will take pain med soon.

And if you haven't seen the latest dragon drawings they are in the what are you creating now thread

[Frayling0]

I am doing okies, except wrist is acting up cause I had to use the weedeater today and being that I injured my wrist in '07, it does NOT like the weedeater and I couldn't find my brace before I used the weedeater. so now have the brace on and will take pain med soon.

And if you haven't seen the latest dragon drawings they are in the what are you creating now thread

Awww, get those pain killers down you Kale! Hope you feel better soon!

[kaleanna]

Awww, get those pain killers down you Kale! Hope you feel better soon!

I will, gotta make supper so that I can eat before I take em.

[yirabeth]

Hey all! Sorry I haven't been around much - life has consumed me. Today, a 9 hour shift at work turned into a 12 hour one. And tomorrow brings my dreaded exam results...

But just think, the waiting is the hardest part of exams! After tomorrow, you'll see how your work has benefited you♥

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey all! Sorry I haven't been around much - life has consumed me. Today, a 9 hour shift at work turned into a 12 hour one. And tomorrow brings my dreaded exam results...

It's good to see you! I can totally sympathize with the long work shifts! Hang in there!

Don't fret your results, I'll bet you did fine!

[BlueDragonfly]

I will, gotta make supper so that I can eat before I take em.

Good idea! Hope the wrist feels better quickly. Rest it!

[yirabeth]

Blue is your internet still kicking in and out?

Mine started doing that a couple days ago..totally out last night..and now doing the in and out thing again..*sigh*

[Frayling0]

Thank you Yira and BD :D <3 I'll make sure to let you all know how I do :)

[kaleanna]

Good idea! Hope the wrist feels better quickly. Rest it!


Thankies Blue,

Yeah wont be using it much, I am even typing one-handed to rest the injured wrist

[kaleanna]

And tomorrow brings my dreaded exam results...

I am sure you did fine Luke :)

[Frayling0]

I am sure you did fine Luke :)

Thank you for the support!

Everyone send your best fortune vibes for me tomorrow :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Blue is your internet still kicking in and out?

Mine started doing that a couple days ago..totally out last night..and now doing the in and out thing again..*sigh*

No, mine's fine. It was back on this morning when I got up. Did you call the evil cable company? ;)

[yirabeth]

Not today yet...thought it was still part of last night. I did call last night and only got a recording, 'we're aware of the outage in your area and should have it repaired in a few hours please don't bother us...' Okay it didnt say don't bother us but just about :D

[Chiska]

Wow! The train is done?

That was fun. jema's station was the one that did me in - honestly, I spent forever looking at it and each deck and trying to decide...I figured that when I finally made up my mind that somebody would have chosen before me!

Now, I need to settle into a nice book - I am reading Case's The Tarot. Can't believe I've never read it.

Did everybody have a good day?

[franniee]

Franniee, your instinct is right -- don't give in! The average lifespan of an outdoors cat is 2-3 years, whereas an indoor cat it's 16-20 years. You really are doing what's best for him ♥

Try to distract him if it's driving you nuts... a treat, or playtime for distraction, if needed. If he just refuses to be consoled (and it'll be out of stubbornness if he's not been an outdoor cat before -- cats are VERY territorial and quite honestly take a while to get used to new territories. He found something fun on the patio so wants to play there...but he wouldn't restrict himself to the patio as he got used to the wider outdoors...)

If he's REALLY driving you insane, try a squirt of water. When I was using water on my kittens, I always followed it with a hiss -- now I just have to hiss and my cat runs away from whatever it is she's not supposed to be doing :D (my hiss is like saying 'ssst" if you're curious LOL)

Also, if you're so inclined, and have the space and finances, you could put in an outdoor cat run so he can go out in complete safety...just google "outdoor cat run" and have a looksee to see what may work for you :)

Thanks Yira!!! He loves to sniff everything. He has been a pain! He walks all over my husband and I in the middle of the night... he wants to go out. He is 2! I could spray him with water! He put a tear in my leather couch! He really can be quite a lot of trouble!!

Thanks for your advice!
f

[yirabeth]

Hey Chiska :) Yeah, pretty good day mostly...you?

[Chiska]

Hey Chiska :) Yeah, pretty good day mostly...you?

I thought I skimmed somewhere that you have a job offer? Is that right? The hair sample for drug testing is a bit severe! They don't even do that here! Yikes.

I had a boring day at work. I guess that is good. Considering the alternative.

[Oink]

jema's station was the one that did me in - honestly, I spent forever looking at it and each deck and trying to decide...I figured that when I finally made up my mind that somebody would have chosen before me!
I can't make my mind up about where I want to go to dinner to save my life, but I suddenly became the most decisive person in the world during the Trade Train - love at first sight took me all of about 5 seconds!

Did everybody have a good day?
My workday was kind of intense. I'm at a point where I'm going to be spending a bunch of our $$ on software, but how much and on what is what I have to figure out. I was hoping that there would be some clear, obvious winners that would be affordable and/or simplify my life, but instead it's more like, "ugh, there are obvious disadvantages in all these options and they're all expensive and a huge pain in the ass to set up :(".

[yirabeth]

Well not exactly an offer per se...I worked there before, and still know people working there. That, with my good work history means I'll be getting the job, according to landlord...a mixed blessing :) I'll have money, but I won't even remotely enjoy the job...LOL

Landlord says they're setting up testing appointments Monday. So probably a week from Monday I'll be working...

[yirabeth]

Thanks Yira!!! He loves to sniff everything. He has been a pain! He walks all over my husband and I in the middle of the night... he wants to go out. He is 2! I could spray him with water! He put a tear in my leather couch! He really can be quite a lot of trouble!!

Thanks for your advice!
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One question I didn't think to ask (and I'm 99.9% sure your answer would be yes) is, he's already neutered right? Because an intact male WILL have the instinct to roam, so he could find mates..worsening as he matures.

If he's not neutered, do that as soon as you can :) It'll really cut down on the issues.

I would lock him out of the bedroom at night..the first night or two will be hard as he'll be pawing at the door and wanting in but they adjust to that too... (been there done that here also lol)

ETA - forgot to add, if he's being destructive, ie tearing leather on couches etc..I would definitely get several water bottles and leave them in strategic places so you can nip that right in the bud! A good hefty squirt and a hiss and he'll figure out where he's not allowed to claw..he's got a scratching post right?

And also restressing..neuter him :D A neutered male is a mellow male... :P

[Chiska]

I can't make my mind up about where I want to go to dinner to save my life, but I suddenly became the most decisive person in the world during the Trade Train - love at first sight took me all of about 5 seconds!

Jema had so many choices, I wanted to check them all out - some I'd never heard of. I had never seen the Hudes, though I had heard the name.


My workday was kind of intense. I'm at a point where I'm going to be spending a bunch of our $$ on software, but how much and on what is what I have to figure out. I was hoping that there would be some clear, obvious winners that would be affordable and/or simplify my life, but instead it's more like, "ugh, there are obvious disadvantages in all these options and they're all expensive and a huge pain in the ass to set up :(".

My day was BORING. Loading a course onto USB drives. *sigh* I don't have super-duper equipment. A 7-port hub...3.5GB of course material...1 hour per 7 drives. I have an mini computer lab in my electronics lab and I toyed with the idea of using them...but they are all gutless slugs and only have 2 USB ports. So, it would take longer going from pc to pc...

Blah. I am so glad my discipline no longer does USB courses. We will, ONLY if there are special circumstances, but we are mostly online now.

I am so glad though, that I didn't have to make any decisions! :)

[NorthernTigress]

Home now, for a quick peek in before leaving for my recycled jewelry workshop.

I see that the Train made it safely to its home station. :D :D :D

[Chiska]

Well not exactly an offer per se...I worked there before, and still know people working there. That, with my good work history means I'll be getting the job, according to landlord...a mixed blessing :) I'll have money, but I won't even remotely enjoy the job...LOL

Landlord says they're setting up testing appointments Monday. So probably a week from Monday I'll be working...

I understand the need! And having full time employment will give you some peace of mind while you are looking for the Perfect Job utilizing your education!

[Oink]

Jema had so many choices, I wanted to check them all out - some I'd never heard of. I had never seen the Hudes, though I had heard the name.
I really like that one! You have to give us a little mini-review when you get it. :)

Blah. I am so glad my discipline no longer does USB courses. We will, ONLY if there are special circumstances, but we are mostly online now.
Goodness, it seems like online would be the superior choice 100% of the time. I'm sorry you had to do that - tasks like that frustrate me so much because I sit there the whole time seething that "this solution does not scale!". :D

[franniee]

One question I didn't think to ask (and I'm 99.9% sure your answer would be yes) is, he's already neutered right? Because an intact male WILL have the instinct to roam, so he could find mates..worsening as he matures.

If he's not neutered, do that as soon as you can :) It'll really cut down on the issues.

I would lock him out of the bedroom at night..the first night or two will be hard as he'll be pawing at the door and wanting in but they adjust to that too... (been there done that here also lol)

ETA - forgot to add, if he's being destructive, ie tearing leather on couches etc..I would definitely get several water bottles and leave them in strategic places so you can nip that right in the bud! A good hefty squirt and a hiss and he'll figure out where he's not allowed to claw..he's got a scratching post right?

And also restressing..neuter him :D A neutered male is a mellow male... :P

He is neutered but let me tell you he is NOT mellow!!! He is an active kitty! He loves to play catch and tag! When I walk by he will swipe me and I'll swipe him. At night he wants to play tag. He chases our cat who is 10 and she hisses at him. He isn't afraid he wants to play. I he is a freshy!!! He would be perfect outside and hunting! I am afraid he will die! He is my buddy! He sleeps with me or on me! :love:

[yirabeth]

Welcome home NT :)

I understand the need! And having full time employment will give you some peace of mind while you are looking for the Perfect Job utilizing your education!

Yes, that's it exactly...I'm so very not good at being broke. And with the job market like it is...should I be all that picky? Sure, once I *have* a job, then I will be picky. But I need to pay my bills, and feed my family.

I'm just worried it'll make me look unworthy of a computer-related job...factory work just isn't high tech... *sigh*

[yirabeth]

Ahh, but he'll mellow in time and still be your buddy♥ If you can teach him to be nice to your furnishings so you don't strangle him first! :P

[Chiska]

I really like that one! You have to give us a little mini-review when you get it. :)


Goodness, it seems like online would be the superior choice 100% of the time. I'm sorry you had to do that - tasks like that frustrate me so much because I sit there the whole time seething that "this solution does not scale!". :D

It is an "administrative favor," meaning that my time was loaned to another department because I am the only one left who knows how to edit the content. But I also got stuck with the duplicating. We only allow students to choose that option if there is no way they can get online - like they are in a war zone or on a submarine. Or, if the student has really horrible Internet service. We use streaming video so one does need a good connection.

I worked very hard to move the entire curricula to online and it pains me that other departments are still using these horrible little things.

It beats having a real job, though. I don't think I am very good at computer / electrical engineering, but I am fairly good at helping others learn it.

[Kreative-Dragon]

*stumbles in, passes out on nearest couch*

it's DONE???

I'm sad, but i had a BLAST. Thank you so much guys.

[Shalyn]

Hi Kale! How is everyone doing tonight?

My kitten wants to go outside..... DESPERATELY!!! I don't want to let him. I let him go out on the patio a few times but he is jonsing to be an outdoor cat! He is so quiet and rarely speaks but now he cries to go outside! I am afraid a raccoon or a car is going to get him!!! We live on a busy road.

What do I do?

You do NOT let him out.

He'll stop whining about it in a few years.

[Chiska]

Welcome home NT :)

Yes, that's it exactly...I'm so very not good at being broke. And with the job market like it is...should I be all that picky? Sure, once I *have* a job, then I will be picky. But I need to pay my bills, and feed my family.

I'm just worried it'll make me look unworthy of a computer-related job...factory work just isn't high tech... *sigh*

You are a veteran, right? It is really too bad that you can't move out here. You got the skillz, the edjumacation, and the vet points to get a job here. I don't got the vet points. I will never get a job here. You should check out USAjobs dot gov. :)

[NorthernTigress]

I'm trying to decide whether or not to stop at the Dollar Store on the way to the workshop for extra "goodies". The instructor said that he would be bringing some of his supplies. Both simple freebie stuff and things we would have to buy (like better quality wire and semi-precious stones). But if I find something cool on my own, I could use that too.

[Manda]

So this is where we bring our margaritas now?

[Chiska]

You do NOT let him out.

He'll stop whining about it in a few years.

Pooter and Bilbo have finally given up - it has been about 8 years. Husband left screen door open and Pooter was just sitting there. Looking out. Got up and went back to his bed. Finally!

http://petbook.s3.amazonaws.com/1142712_200.jpg

[Shalyn]

:( So no updated list of the final stations which I missed.

Poo!

*heads over to the train to check it all out*

[Oink]

It beats having a real job, though. I don't think I am very good at computer / electrical engineering, but I am fairly good at helping others learn it.
I wouldn't be surprised if that combination is more difficult to find than someone who is "very good" at comp e / ee - so few technically gifted people also excel at communication... My best friend is married to one of them, lucky bi0tch! :D

[yirabeth]

Hi Manda, yep, you've come to the right place :)

You are a veteran, right? It is really too bad that you can't move out here. You got the skillz, the edjumacation, and the vet points to get a job here. I don't got the vet points. I will never get a job here. You should check out USAjobs dot gov. :)

Yes, actually disabled veteran, 30%. Have been told by the local VA rep I'm probably more by now, and as a direct responsibility of the original injury. But haven't had the time (or inclination, if you want the truth) to go get it upped...

I wish I could move there. You know my parents are there, right? But it's the whole Joe thing...

Many tough choices, including the choice to stay :(

[Laura Borealis]

He is neutered but let me tell you he is NOT mellow!!! He is an active kitty! He loves to play catch and tag! When I walk by he will swipe me and I'll swipe him. At night he wants to play tag. He chases our cat who is 10 and she hisses at him. He isn't afraid he wants to play. I he is a freshy!!! He would be perfect outside and hunting! I am afraid he will die! He is my buddy! He sleeps with me or on me! :love:

Do you have a laser pointer? Mine love their "dot". Janey thinks she can predict where it's going and she runs the wrong direction a lot :D It tires her out pretty good too!

Pooter and Bilbo have finally given up - it has been about 8 years. Husband left screen door open and Pooter was just sitting there. Looking out. Got up and went back to his bed. Finally!

http://petbook.s3.amazonaws.com/1142712_200.jpg

D'aww! He's so cute. ^_^

[desertrat]

So this is where we bring our margaritas now?

Manda, PM me your address so's I can get your deck in the mail. I gotta get it done before I leave on vacay. :)

[Chiska]

Yes, actually disabled veteran, 30%. Have been told by the local VA rep I'm probably more by now, and as a direct responsibility of the original injury. But haven't had the time (or inclination, if you want the truth) to go get it upped...

I wish I could move there. You know my parents are there, right? But it's the whole Joe thing...

Many tough choices, including the choice to stay :(

Maybe there is something listed at USAJobs that is closer to you - doesn't hurt to take a look if you haven't. I like that you can set up pretty specific searches and it will send email alerts.

[yirabeth]

Thanks for the idea, Chiska, I will definitely add it to my jobsearch routine :) I'm mainly searching Michigan, minus Detroit area. It may be a bigger drive to see Joe, but if the job is sufficient I'll be able to afford to make that drive.

[Stormdancer]

So this is where we bring our margaritas now?We haz Margaritas??? !!!YAY!!!

And a toast to a train well ridden...? This is why I don't make toasts :rolleyes:

Just home and tired...kinda grumpy...glad I'm off tomorrow!

[Shalyn]

Do you have a laser pointer? Mine love their "dot". Janey thinks she can predict where it's going and she runs the wrong direction a lot :D It tires her out pretty good too!



D'aww! He's so cute. ^_^

You know what's even more fun to do with a laser pointer and cats? Run it on the ceiling!

It. Is. So. Funny. all you see is

*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!
*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!
*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!

So much fun!

[NorthernTigress]

Stands and raises a virtual glass.

To old friends, new friends, and the continuation of AT's own underground grey-market economy. })

The Train is dead, long live the Pub

[yirabeth]

Welcome home, Stormy and Shalyn :)

[Manda]

We haz Margaritas??? !!!YAY!!!

And a toast to a train well ridden...? This is why I don't make toasts :rolleyes:

Just home and tired...kinda grumpy...glad I'm off tomorrow!

You should always toast anything well ridden! I am glad you are off tomorrow, too! You know what that means, right? Instead of glasses of margaritas, we can have PITCHERS!

[Chiska]

You know what's even more fun to do with a laser pointer and cats? Run it on the ceiling!

It. Is. So. Funny. all you see is

*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!
*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!
*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!

So much fun!


My kitties are entirely too lazy for that.

http://petbook.s3.amazonaws.com/1142686_200.jpg

[Stormdancer]

You should always toast anything well ridden! I am glad you are off tomorrow, too! You know what that means, right? Instead of glasses of margaritas, we can have PITCHERS!There won't be enough salt on the rim of the pitcher....trust me, I know this })

[NorthernTigress]

Okay. I'm heading off. Hope to have some great pictures when I get home.

[Manda]

There won't be enough salt on the rim of the pitcher....trust me, I know this })

Omg... PLEASE come to San Francisco in the end of summer... (To be sung to "Please come to Boston...) That is what the space between thumb and forefinger on your non-dominant hand is for, silly.

[Stormdancer]

Well, dammit, now I'm REALLY grumpy! :mad:


http://www.iconwild.com/smilies/weapons/weapons-smiley-006.gif


...DEX.................................ME

[Laura Borealis]

We haz Margaritas??? !!!YAY!!!

And a toast to a train well ridden...? This is why I don't make toasts :rolleyes:

Just home and tired...kinda grumpy...glad I'm off tomorrow!

YUS! Margaritas!

You deserve a day of rest, Stormy. :)

You know what's even more fun to do with a laser pointer and cats? Run it on the ceiling!

It. Is. So. Funny. all you see is

*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!
*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!
*****************Whoosh!
Whoosh*****************!

So much fun!

I do that sometimes :D It's like watching the audience at a tennis match.


Stands and raises a virtual glass.

To old friends, new friends, and the continuation of AT's own underground grey-market economy. })

The Train is dead, long live the Pub

Hear, hear! *raises glass in a toast*

Thanks for having me on this, my first train.
Well, not *having* me, per se. Not in the biblical se... oh never mind!


My kitties are entirely too lazy for that.

http://petbook.s3.amazonaws.com/1142686_200.jpg

So pretty! She/he looks just like my old cat Sophie... silvery grey and so soft.

[yirabeth]

Ut oh...BAD Dex!! *whacks Dex on the head*

[kaleanna]

Supper is done, food is put away, now to take medicine, start a load of laundry and get dishes done up.

[Stormdancer]

Ut oh...BAD Dex!! *whacks Dex on the head*It's a GOOD thing Idaho is so far from here or I'd be sorely tempted. Reducing him to a pile of ash is kinda cathartic })

[Shalyn]

Oh, Chiska, pretty kitty. Love solid color cats.

Need to find the pics of mine. They're on Photobucket, I think...

[Shalyn]

OK...I have four.

This is Christopher. He's my three-legged Christmas present. He loves me!

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/LaurieH01/Cats/DSC00814.jpg

[Nickigirl]

Oh, your kitties are cuties! :)
I'm sorry I couldn't look at the tarantula pics, but I can't handle anything with more than 4 legs ;)
Such a fun time on the train, it was fun to play with you guys! :)

[yirabeth]

Aww, Christopher is beautiful Shalyn!

It's a GOOD thing Idaho is so far from here or I'd be sorely tempted. Reducing him to a pile of ash is kinda cathartic })

LOL, good that this is a FORUM and no one would worry about this being *real*...(*wonders if reading Agatha Christie is going to her head*)


Lots of Pubsters have seen my cat, but there's also lots of NEW Pubsters...so here's my Jasmine:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=490011&l=da534f858f&id=100000739536373

[Shalyn]

This is DJ, the hellion. He's the youngest. And a brat.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/LaurieH01/Cats/DSC05102-1.jpg

And a much better size for the forum.

[Stormdancer]

Oh, your kitties are cuties! :)
I'm sorry I couldn't look at the tarantula pics, but I can't handle anything with more than 4 legs ;)
Such a fun time on the train, it was fun to play with you guys! :)Many of us are getting used to the many legged and enjoying their progress, but She is very good about warnings....after Zan nearly had a heart attack...LOL

um... :shhh: We play here too....:D

[Laura Borealis]

Christopher and DJ are beautiful. I love Christopher's pink nose! :heart:


Yira, I must once again admire your Jasmine. :heart:

[Shalyn]

And this is Chester

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/LaurieH01/Cats/1chester031002.jpg

And Flash. Flash is the old man - he's about 15 now.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/LaurieH01/Cats/DSC03459-1.jpg

Oh, and this is Christopher after he had $700 worth of surgery because he had crystals. Christopher is actually a Christine now...

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa227/LaurieH01/Cats/DSC01589-1.jpg

He was Not Amused

[Nickigirl]

Many of us are getting used to the many legged and enjoying their progress, but She is very good about warnings....after Zan nearly had a heart attack...LOL

um... :shhh: We play here too....:D

Awesome! :) I'll try to drop in here too, but there's no way I can keep up with all the conversations and still eat and sleep! LOL

[yirabeth]

My first real "my" cat looked just like DJ :) He was mellow to the extreme though... his favorite thing to do was lay in the middle of where ever people were, roll onto his back, and beg for tummy rubs LOL I used to have a picture of him sitting on the couch asleep..somehow he'd braced himself back against a throw pillow and it looked like he was sitting like a people :D

He passed of liver failure about 16 yrs ago... Joe still talks about him. He really was one of the kids...

[yirabeth]

Awesome! :) I'll try to drop in here too, but there's no way I can keep up with all the conversations and still eat and sleep! LOL

No one expects you too ROFL! Jump in where you can, ask for any updates if you feel! (Like, hey all, how's things..anything going on? and people say lol)

[Shalyn]

Oh, your kitties are cuties! :)
I'm sorry I couldn't look at the tarantula pics, but I can't handle anything with more than 4 legs ;)
Such a fun time on the train, it was fun to play with you guys! :)

Many of us are getting used to the many legged and enjoying their progress, but She is very good about warnings....after Zan nearly had a heart attack...LOL

um... :shhh: We play here too....:D

Have you seen the phone commercial, where the guy's phone screen saver, or background, or something is a tarantula? And the girl at the lunch table starts screaming

totally hilarious.

where's the pic of the tarantula. I don't care for spiders, but I have held them, and petted them. All the while my skin crawled, too, but...I will not let them win!

[Stormdancer]

Awesome! :) I'll try to drop in here too, but there's no way I can keep up with all the conversations and still eat and sleep! LOLPractice....***nods wisely*** :)

[Stormdancer]

where's the pic of the tarantula. I don't care for spiders, but I have held them, and petted them. All the while my skin crawled, too, but...I will not let them win!OH my...it's um...er...WAY back on the train. Wendy has them....One of her lovelies is not doing well and we're VERY sad about that (((CYD)))

[Shalyn]

I can't believe that, with all I posted on the train, that it was only 13 posts. I was sure I posted more than that!

[Stormdancer]

To those of you posting Kitty picts....I love them all...mine is right here next to be...sitting on the blanket and not the computer. I've trained her :angel: Please feel free to remind me of this line when I move into the condo and try to turn her into an Indoor cat...LOL :eek:

[Nickigirl]

No one expects you too ROFL! Jump in where you can, ask for any updates if you feel! (Like, hey all, how's things..anything going on? and people say lol)

LOL ok, that's a relief, cuz trains are EXHAUSTING! ;)
But FUN too!

[yirabeth]

You can do it Stormy!♥ SHE can do it...it'll be okay :)

[Stormdancer]

I can't believe that, with all I posted on the train, that it was only 13 posts. I was sure I posted more than that!OH NO!!! He didn't post a list for the train, did he??? Cr*p :(

[Stormdancer]

OH Shit....brb....

[Laura Borealis]

Stormy are you okay? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Shalyn]

Actually, I think it's from Pub 46, because we posted more than 977 posts on the train.

[Chiska]

Shalyn, your kitties are awesome!!

I only have the 2 now. My other two passed away...one was over 20 and the other was only 15. I had her since she was 2 days old and had to feed her by bottle. I really miss her!

I am going to take a break this evening and do some reading - my eyes are computer-tired!

Have a good evening everybody!

[yirabeth]

Yes...the numbers are somewhat..different...LOL If you go to "New Posts" and click on the number of posts in the thread it'll say who posted how much :)

[yirabeth]

See you later Chiska :)

[kaleanna]

nite Chiska

[cardlady22]

:( So no updated list of the final stations which I missed.

Poo!

*heads over to the train to check it all out*Did you find my post, 4413? I got distracted and didn't PM it. Am I forgiven?

[Stormdancer]

Stormy are you okay? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)Sorry about that....I have issues when police tape goes up at the tracks. This was broken glass :rolleyes: that turned into a punk that backed into a police car...LOL ...dumb*ss !!

Sorry Y'all....I really panicked there... :(

[cardlady22]

(((Stormy))) Some comfort food (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__QEp6LyaClU/TAuG1kZx5DI/AAAAAAAADqM/1Is1gDeqzv4/s1600/IMG_4489.JPG)?

[Stormdancer]

(((Stormy))) Some comfort food (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__QEp6LyaClU/TAuG1kZx5DI/AAAAAAAADqM/1Is1gDeqzv4/s1600/IMG_4489.JPG)?Thanks Hon, but I'm feeling kinda nauseous...I'm gonna have to pass. D*mn that freaked me....and to have it just be broken glass??? **sigh** I need to get away from the tracks.

[yirabeth]

(((((Stormy)))))

[kaleanna]

i am here just quiet due to having to type one handed tonite

[cardlady22]

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

I'm having a memory lapse. Are you one that likes the Scratchy Pet or the Light-Almost-Tickle Pet?

ETA: (((kaleanna))) too!

[Stormdancer]

I'm having a memory lapse. Are you one that likes the Scratchy Pet or the Light-Almost-Tickle Pet?um...huh? OH....the light-almost tickle pet....PPPPPPRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrr :D

(((Kaleanna))) When do you take the meds?

[Laura Borealis]

Sorry about that....I have issues when police tape goes up at the tracks. This was broken glass :rolleyes: that turned into a punk that backed into a police car...LOL ...dumb*ss !!

Sorry Y'all....I really panicked there... :(

I would be alarmed at police tape near my home, too. *hug*
Or DEA busting down my next door neighbor's* door. That was good times! :neutral:

*Former neighbor, I should say.


ETA: off to the store with me, since it's nice and cool outside for once.
And then I'm off for tonight, my wrist is hurting and needs to rest. Night all!

[kaleanna]

(((Kaleanna))) When do you take the meds?

Pain med was taken about 15 mins or so ago right after I got done with eating supper

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Laura :)

Kaleanna, I hope your wrist feels better soon:)

[Stormdancer]

(((((Stormy)))))Thanks Hon :love:...I'm breathing again and the tears have stopped. I'm ok....it just kinda freaked me...**shrug**

It's funny how a day can go from morning to night and a roller coaster of emotions in between...I'm pretty sure I've run the the loop today...LOL

It was funny to see the punk back into the cop. PISSED off cop, I can tell you that....LOL

The thing is....I'm not sure who's fault that really was...but it's a moot point since the punk was driving without a license.

OK....Universe?? I've had enough today. Can I please just sit quietly in a corner of the pub, with my furry fuzzy slippers and my cuddly blanket?

[Stormdancer]

G'night Laura~~~~~


Way to kill the pub storm...geesh!

[zan_chan]

Oooh back to the pub! Did the train end well?

[kaleanna]

Sweet dreams Laura :)

Kaleanna, I hope your wrist feels better soon:)

Thanks Yira

[cardlady22]

You didn't kill it, Stormy. Now who needs the Be Gentle talk, Little Missy? :P

http://www.atheneraefiel.com/images/butterfly-maiden.jpeg

[yirabeth]

No ya didn't Stormy!

Be gentle with your beautiful self okay?? It's allowed....

[cardlady22]

Oooh back to the pub! Did the train end well?*jumps to the front of the Squeezing Zan Breathless line*

yes, it went beautifully . . .

[yirabeth]

Hey Zan :) How's ya? Jeffrey and Yuya doing well I hope? :P

[Stormdancer]

*jumps to the front of the Squeezing Zan Breathless line*OOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhh are we Zan sqeezing??? Am I too late?

( If I squeeze too hard will little green fellas squeak out? }) )

Hi Zan~~~ you ok?

[yirabeth]

( If I squeeze too hard will little green fellas squeak out? }) )

If you squeeze too hard, he might CROAK!! :D

[zan_chan]

*jumps to the front of the Squeezing Zan Breathless line*

yes, it went beautifully . . .

Oh good, I'm so glad to hear it! :) What decks did you get?? Tell me about the LOOT! :D

Hi Yira! Yup, Jeffrey and Yuya are both fantastic, although to people that don't know, that makes me sound like I'm having some kind of San Fran commune relationship :laugh: Just watching Wimbeldon highlights now. Don't really know who's who, but it sure looks pretty! :P

[Shalyn]

@Cardlady - you're forgiven. I found the post. Was just trying to take the lazy way - hard day at work and all.

@Stormy - EEEK! Bet you can't wait to move!


Now, it is time for this ATer to go to bed. 'night, all!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Shalyn :)

[Stormdancer]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
If you squeeze too hard, he might CROAK!! :DWe are SO funny :laugh:

[kaleanna]

For Stormy:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQePd7j_plfA3y5zSdBRnyd1Hwjbt7us wME2KRP6aa_l13R1cmLDg



and


http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQRWlDiuerhBAY0yPxeHdSxqrV6kHuZJ 6WrBkAi9WFwNnz2iDST

[Stormdancer]

Now, it is time for this ATer to go to bed. 'night, all!G'Night~~~~

[kaleanna]

@Cardlady - you're forgiven. I found the post. Was just trying to take the lazy way - hard day at work and all.

@Stormy - EEEK! Bet you can't wait to move!


Now, it is time for this ATer to go to bed. 'night, all!

Nite Shalyn, sleep well

[yirabeth]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
We are SO funny :laugh:

Yeah we are! See, everyone is just speechless with admiration of our gift of humor.. :D :D

[Stormdancer]

Hi Yira! Yup, Jeffrey and Yuya are both fantastic, although to people that don't know, that makes me sound like I'm having some kind of San Fran commune relationship :laugh: Ya might wanna think about renaming Jeffrey...:bugeyed:

[kaleanna]

ETA: (((kaleanna))) too!

(((((cardlady))))))

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Night to everyone who is leaving........:*

*hugs* for everyone that needs one! And....Hi! I've got my feet up and visiting a bit before I head off to bed. I need to get a good night's sleep tonight.

[Stormdancer]

For Stormy:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQePd7j_plfA3y5zSdBRnyd1Hwjbt7us wME2KRP6aa_l13R1cmLDgI kinda like the pink ones, but I'm REALLY missing Mine ( http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lcRvQ-9ZWtQ/SmnvkMtYrGI/AAAAAAAAABo/TQ2tOzjZdvs/s320/funny+slippers.jpg), but I'm afraid one of them ate the other one :bugeyed:

[zan_chan]

Yeah we are! See, everyone is just speechless with admiration of our gift of humor.. :D :D

...

:D

Ugh. It's up to 38C/100F today. Gross. Glad I only have an evening class today. And a haircut before that. Going super short to avoid the 'fro :P

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Blue :)

[yirabeth]

Yuck...waaaay too hot Zan!

[Stormdancer]

...

:D

Ugh. It's up to 38C/100F today. Gross. Glad I only have an evening class today. And a haircut before that. Going super short to avoid the 'fro :POH ick on the weather. So...steambath season has arrived, eh?

[kaleanna]

G'Night to everyone who is leaving........:*

*hugs* for everyone that needs one! And....Hi! I've got my feet up and visiting a bit before I head off to bed. I need to get a good night's sleep tonight.

hiyaBlue

[Stormdancer]

G'Night to everyone who is leaving........:*

*hugs* for everyone that needs one! And....Hi! I've got my feet up and visiting a bit before I head off to bed. I need to get a good night's sleep tonight.
Blue!!! HI~~~~ Welcome home :)

[zan_chan]

OH ick on the weather. So...steambath season has arrived, eh?

Totally has. Just started a few days ago, and now we're in for the long haul. And so little air conditioning anywhere to "save power" after the nuclear meltdowns. Ugh.

[BlueDragonfly]

...

:D

Ugh. It's up to 38C/100F today. Gross. Glad I only have an evening class today. And a haircut before that. Going super short to avoid the 'fro :P

Oh, too hot for so early, yes?

[BlueDragonfly]

Totally has. Just started a few days ago, and now we're in for the long haul. And so little air conditioning anywhere to "save power" after the nuclear meltdowns. Ugh.

That's going to make for a long summer. Be sure you drink plenty of fluids(water based!)

[zan_chan]

Oh, too hot for so early, yes?

Yeah, 38 is higher than normal for any time in a Tokyo summer, but especially for it still being June. The power save thing is just so annoying. It's all for show, and absolutely horrendous on 400% capacity rush hour trains. Trains have no AC, but places like nightclubs and arcades are running full blast. Awesome. Even, dare I say, Disney Resort uses enough power per day to run a town of 50,000 homes. Priorities?

But whatever. Weekend now, and nothing to do. Lots of time with Jeffrey in my cold, cold apartment :D

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, 38 is higher than normal for any time in a Tokyo summer, but especially for it still being June. The power save thing is just so annoying. It's all for show, and absolutely horrendous on 400% capacity rush hour trains. Trains have no AC, but places like nightclubs and arcades are running full blast. Awesome. Even, dare I say, Disney Resort uses enough power per day to run a town of 50,000 homes. Priorities?

But whatever. Weekend now, and nothing to do. Lots of time with Jeffrey in my cold, cold apartment :D

Gee we're all kinda fading in and out aren't we?

Zan....I'm not hearing Disney resentment, am I?

[BlueDragonfly]

Yep! Priorities! :D

[Queen of Disks]

Hello, everyone.

Zan: Yuck. :( No good at all.

Storm: Here is your Boomstick:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twcK2T6aeXY&feature=related

[Stormdancer]

Hello, everyone.

Zan: Yuck. :( No good at all.

Storm: Here is your Boomstick:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twcK2T6aeXY&feature=related
OOOOHHHH....me wantz a BOOMstick....please?

[Stormdancer]

Yep! Priorities! :Dso...when is breakfast over the fire?

[BlueDragonfly]

so...when is breakfast over the fire?

Oohhhhh...some morning, soon, when it's not raining! :laugh: Maybe Sunday. If they don't change the forecast. I might even get in some lake time. I need some lake time!

[yirabeth]

Uggh...sometimes, for being such a smart kid Jack can pull some real doozies...like cooking a mini bag of popcorn for the same time as a big bag, and now my house is full of stinky burnt popcorn smoke....*sigh*

I may die of smoke inhalation soon!

Yes, he KNOWS how to cook popcorn, he was just too busy playing on his computer to pay attention to his popcorn :rolleyes:

[cardlady22]

(((yira))) in perfect commiseration ~ Hubby came home and stunk up my house with fried hotdog smell. I'm sucking Honey-Lemon Menthol to save my life- literally.

[BlueDragonfly]

That smell is right up there with old fried fish smell!

[yirabeth]

I know, I said, What were you thinking?? He's all I dunno.... and I almost NEVER buy full size bags of popcorn, because most the time if I want it, he doesn't...and vice versa...LOL But for some reason he suddenly decided THIS time that he'd just hit the popcorn button rather than punch in the 1, 3, and 0... LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

My bedtime snack was cinnamon pumpernickel toast! Now that it's gone, I'll be shuffling off to bed, I iz tired! See you tomorrow! (((PubmATes)))

[cardlady22]

Now that's a Good Smell, BD! Sleep tight!

[Queen of Disks]

(((yira))) in perfect commiseration ~ Hubby came home and stunk up my house with fried hotdog smell. I'm sucking Honey-Lemon Menthol to save my life- literally.

My first job was McDonalds, and I cooked. So I would come home reeking of it. :eek: I just took a shower as soon as I could.

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams, Blue!

[Chiska]

Hey there!

Popped in for a few minutes. Just hanging on the couch reading PF Case's book. Learned about Tarot of the Bohemians, so went and found it at Sacred-Texts. I love the description:

Tarot of the Bohemians, along with the Pictoral Key to the Tarot, constitute the core literature of 19th and early 20th century 'Tarotism'. However, PTK is to the TOB as arithmetic is to differential calculus.

Train done - time for some serious study. And maybe practicing blinging a Thoth on that site Laura mentioned...

[kaleanna]

Nite Blue

[cardlady22]

My first job was McDonalds, and I cooked. So I would come home reeking of it. :eek: I just took a shower as soon as I could.I liked it when he came from from the pizza place. ;)
But it took him years to want to eat or smell pizza again after he left.

He fried the hotdogs here in our kitchen; then went out . . . leaving the stench with me. :laugh:

[Grip Dellabonte]

Feels good to be back in the train pub after a looooooong, long absence.

Nice run these past few days. I have enjoyed all the posts I was able to read. Sorry that I missed so much. Next time will be better.

Had to go celebrate my 27th wedding anniversary without the hubster as he is traveling. But my sis and I went out and had a mini party. I raised a pint to him and toasted the life we've had, even if there have been those times when I've secretly plotted his demise. And believe me, I have had some dandy ends planned for him! ;)

But here we are. He's a good guy. And he's also had to put up with me so it all evens out.

Anyhow, 3 Newcastles later, I am ready to head to my berth and let the clickety clacking rails rock me into a sweet sleep.

Goodnight, trainies. I've missed y'all! Happy to see you again. :)

[cardlady22]

You know you're welcome here any time, Grip! You won't be lacking for company and Odd Diversions. :grin:

[Chiska]

Happy Anniversary, Grip. 27 years is an accomplishment to be sure.

[emmsma]

Evening Personas! Sorry some of you are dealing with stinky food smells.

I was thinking of tuna, but hubby had already made mac & cheese and tossed in sliced turkey. Works well enough and no smell! :p

Any excitement? Many side deals happening after the train?

I am a bit bummed I missed out on that 1969 deck today. I was outbid by 33 cents! I was at work, and didn't see the end of the auction. Guess it was just not meant to be.

[Chiska]

I am a bit bummed I missed out on that 1969 deck today. I was outbid by 33 cents! I was at work, and didn't see the end of the auction. Guess it was just not meant to be.

Bummer!! I'm too chicken to do Ebay. Though, I am sure that the AT Enablers will show me the light. Kind of like trades and trains...

How has your day been, besides losing out on the auction?

[cardlady22]

Bidding on ebay makes me feel like Donald Duck in his Fittiest of Fits. I had to leave. It was the Best Thing for all concerned.

See how Reformed I am now that I am an exclusive AT and Amazon girl? :P

[kaleanna]

hiya emmsma and Chiska

[Chiska]

Bidding on ebay makes me feel like Donald Duck in his Fittiest of Fits. I had to leave. It was the Best Thing for all concerned.

See how Reformed I am now that I am an exclusive AT and Amazon girl? :P

I was just Very Brave and BID on something. I was immediately outbid, so I quit. Too much stress! LOL

[emmsma]

The day was good, overall. Not too terribly busy at work. Didn't have to stay late.

There is a new fire though, near -ish to work. Started today, I believe. Was initially burning fast and hot. My doctor was talking about evac prep at her home. She has lots of animals. LOTS of them.

I really need to check on its status. We had a client today that, as she picked up her pet, was saying the fire was 2 miles from her house.

Not liking being near this kind of annual tragedy waiting to happen. :(

But, instead of dwelling on that. I'll be running through the Trade forum to see if there is anything DYING to come home with me. :P

(though I will be paying for a TdM ISIS tomorrow.) :D
can't wait to hold it.

[cardlady22]

Be careful, emmsma!

ETA: I'm waiting on a reply about the Japanese ISIS Marseille. Hope it didn't go to his Spam/Junk boxes.

[emmsma]

OK CL. Let me know. I'll have funds after midnight.

I'm usually pretty lucky with ebay. I like to use snipe programs. I don't sit and sweat over auctions. If I want something, I snipe - putting in the highest bid I'm willing to pay, and it places my bid in the last few seconds of the auction. IF someone has a higher bid than me, it wasn't going to be mine if I was watching or not.

Its just these few occasions where i was so close, that can hurt. :P

[Stormdancer]

Feels good to be back in the train pub after a looooooong, long absence.

Nice run these past few days. I have enjoyed all the posts I was able to read. Sorry that I missed so much. Next time will be better.

Had to go celebrate my 27th wedding anniversary without the hubster as he is traveling. But my sis and I went out and had a mini party. I raised a pint to him and toasted the life we've had, even if there have been those times when I've secretly plotted his demise. And believe me, I have had some dandy ends planned for him! ;)

But here we are. He's a good guy. And he's also had to put up with me so it all evens out.

Anyhow, 3 Newcastles later, I am ready to head to my berth and let the clickety clacking rails rock me into a sweet sleep.

Goodnight, trainies. I've missed y'all! Happy to see you again. :)I LIKE this Woman!!! She amuses me....LOL

A Toast to the both of you!!!!!

[Stormdancer]

Be careful, emmsma!Yeah...UBER bitch Storm dittos this....save the $ for breathing meds.....((((emmsma))))

[emmsma]

Hey Stormy! How goes it this evening?

[NorthernTigress]

Home now. I have three items that I am rather proud of, and one that was a bit half-@$$ed. The Ultimate Goggles, however, I will need to do later, and they will require some form of glue or epoxy.

[emmsma]

Oh the new fire is aways from me. If the wind turns the smoke will be an issue while working, but hasnt been a problem at all so far.

Latest numbers say 1000 acres. Not alot of info out yet. My boss's husband is a paramedic/firefighter. He's working this fire. I'll have more info tomorrow.

[cardlady22]

Hello, NT! Do we get pics?

It feels so hot in here . . . jumps for the thermostat.

[NorthernTigress]

Hello, NT! Do we get pics?

It feels so hot in here . . . jumps for the thermostat.

I will take pics and probably post them in "What are you Creating?"

[kaleanna]

*sigh* hate wrist acting up :(

maybe should just go lay down :( (not going just yet, but probably soon)

[Stormdancer]

Hey Stormy! How goes it this evening?In & out....mostly out.~~~~~~~~~~

[cardlady22]

I'm going to call it a night. See everyone tomorrow.

[kaleanna]

I'm going to call it a night. See everyone tomorrow.

nite hun, sleep well

[Chiska]

Good night Cardlady!

I think I better call it myself! I was dragging serious rear end this morning because I stayed up too late. AGAIN!

Good nite everybody!

For Stormy....somebunny to hug and make her feel better:

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mi6H-G6QfkMJjXCm8y34MBg/140.jpg

[Manda]

Hilarious story- My honey does not drink, only very lightly, but he has the idea that he loves honey mead, which I think is vile stuff. He goes out to the store for margarita ingredients for me to make for a party this weekend and comes home with what he thinks is honey mead, and pours himself a healthy nip. He thinks it is delicious, and drinks it all, then promptly starts giggling and acting floofy. I go look at the bottle, and it is honey something, all right - honey bourbon, 35% alcohol, whereas honey mead is about 12% at most... A glass full of that is a A LOT for anyone, let alone a light drinker :laugh: I may have my hands full tonight!

[Chiska]

Hilarious story- My honey does not drink, only very lightly, but he has the idea that he loves honey mead, which I think is vile stuff. He goes out to the store for margarita ingredients for me to make for a party this weekend and comes home with what he thinks is honey mead, and pours himself a healthy nip. He thinks it is delicious, and drinks it all, then promptly starts giggling and acting floofy. I go look at the bottle, and it is honey something, all right - honey bourbon, 35% alcohol, whereas honey mead is about 12% at most... A glass full of that is a A LOT for anyone, let alone a light drinker :laugh: I may have my hands full tonight!

Oh, my! I hope Mr. Manda doesn't feel too awful in the morning!!

[Manda]

Night night to the sleepyheads.

*wave* to everyone else!

[kaleanna]

Nite Chiska, sleep well


Hiya Manda

[NorthernTigress]

Hilarious story- My honey does not drink, only very lightly, but he has the idea that he loves honey mead, which I think is vile stuff. He goes out to the store for margarita ingredients for me to make for a party this weekend and comes home with what he thinks is honey mead, and pours himself a healthy nip. He thinks it is delicious, and drinks it all, then promptly starts giggling and acting floofy. I go look at the bottle, and it is honey something, all right - honey bourbon, 35% alcohol, whereas honey mead is about 12% at most... A glass full of that is a A LOT for anyone, let alone a light drinker :laugh: I may have my hands full tonight!

Heheh. Good luck with that.

[Manda]

Oh, my! I hope Mr. Manda doesn't feel too awful in the morning!!

I'll take good care of him. Sleep well!

[emmsma]

Hilarious story- My honey does not drink, only very lightly, but he has the idea that he loves honey mead, which I think is vile stuff. He goes out to the store for margarita ingredients for me to make for a party this weekend and comes home with what he thinks is honey mead, and pours himself a healthy nip. He thinks it is delicious, and drinks it all, then promptly starts giggling and acting floofy. I go look at the bottle, and it is honey something, all right - honey bourbon, 35% alcohol, whereas honey mead is about 12% at most... A glass full of that is a A LOT for anyone, let alone a light drinker :laugh: I may have my hands full tonight!

Have fun, Manda!

[kaleanna]

starting to get sleepy. Going to call it a nite.


Chat with ya'll tomorrow, hopefully wrist will get better :/ hate not being able totype w ith two hands, can't shuffle decks, can't draw, etc


so best to go to sleep I guess.

[Manda]

starting to get sleepy. Going to call it a nite.


Chat with ya'll tomorrow, hopefully wrist will get better :/ hate not being able totype w ith two hands, can't shuffle decks, can't draw, etc


so best to go to sleep I guess.


Feel better, sleep well!

[Kreative-Dragon]

gah here. Roasted redder than a cooked Lobster, but spent a wonderful day at the ranch. Tika, our baby foal says hi to everyone. And then the little bugger bit me and stole my hat.

hugs to EVERYONE and doubles to those who need them.

Thank you SO much for an amazing time. I had a ball, and I loved every minute of this experience. Hopefully I can keep up here since I'm done.

side trades... mentioned here or no? Trying to hunt down whoever had one of my sticks.

What's worse, the fact that I knew what gun the BOOMstick was before he even started talking, or the fact that i have never seen this movie? MUST FIND IT!!!

[NorthernTigress]

Hi KD. I'm sitting here admiring my pretties. I went to a free recycled art workshop, and came back with three satisfactory projects, one "half-baked" project and pieces for an idea I wasn't able to work on.

Also one sore finger and one sore thumb as a side-effect of working with heavy-gauge wire.

Edit: Look here! http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2787959&postcount=421

[Manda]

Hiya!

Update on Mr. Manda (gonna call him that from now on :) ) - I am getting a long winded diatribe on the pros and cons of various generations of Transformer toys. Also being told he feels "pretty good". :laugh: I am trying to ignore him, but then I remember this is the same man that PORED over a Dodal and the Flornoy restoration together for like 45 minutes with me yesterday, and he doesn't know a Pentacle from a stick in the mud. He is a better spouse than I am.

[NorthernTigress]

Oh yeah. It's when they "feel good" that you have to keep an eye on them. But if all you get is a diatribe on 80s television/toys, you're pretty lucky.

[Oink]

Most importantly, emmsma: Please do keep us updated - those situations are scary. :(

Tonight I met up with one of my computer nerd friends originally from here who has been living in CO for several years now and some of his other (local) computer nerd friends. It was really awesome to be around "my people", lol. They're involved in setting up a hackerspace including fun stuff like a wood shop, metal shop, 3D printers, etc. I'm excited to get involved as I haven't had the time and opportunity to do that sort of thing for several years, and it really stokes my creative fires! :) I'm a bit sad that so often these kinds of opportunities depend on an introduction from a man for me to be taken seriously, but that doesn't dampen my excitement too much at this point because I'm used to it...

[Manda]

Oh yeah. It's when they "feel good" that you have to keep an eye on them. But if all you get is a diatribe on 80s television/toys, you're pretty lucky.

Oh, if only they were regualted to the 80s. Transformers are alive and well, and still fighting over the Allspark. It is known. :D

[NorthernTigress]

Oh, if only they were regualted to the 80s. Transformers are alive and well, and still fighting over the Allspark. It is known. :D

Lalalalala. Not listening. There are no Transformers after Beast Wars/Beast Machines. (Which just happened to be by Canadian animators).

[Manda]

I liked Beast Wars! And Waspinator was the fan pick for induction to the Transformer Hall of Fame this year. I would know. I was dragged a thousand miles to be there... I mean I went willingly with the man who loves me... Who I now have to put to bed... :laugh: Please help me not laugh at him in the morning. Mead and bourbon are NOT the same thing, poor guy...

Great train ride, folks! So fun. Sleep well, NT! And KD!

[Queen of Disks]

The closest I got to Transformers was the first movie. Didn't want to see the second. :bugeyed:

KD, this is dedicated to you! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inQAQVO0qGY

I still have decks up for grabs, if anyone's interested! I am also not picky either, so offer me anything!

Goodnight everyone!

[NorthernTigress]

Between my budget and the postal strike, I'm not going to be doing any sides this round.

[The crowned one]

Rum time... I think it is a four finger night.

[NorthernTigress]

Rum time... I think it is a four finger night.

Sounds good. Just watch out for Honey Bourbon. :laugh:

[The crowned one]

up'd the anti to 8!! oh my busy day tomorrow but I am enjoying a hard worked day now...

[NorthernTigress]

Bed Time.

Rain is so nice... when I don't have to be outside in it.

[Wendywu]

Munching on a HUGE bowl of home made porridge with a chopped banana, to get the slow release carbs I need for later this morning.

The radio interview went out :). I don't know how to get it on the net? The radio are sending it to me as an MP3 later today.

I'll do pix and post them, and also the certificate that Concept supply (assuming I finish, but I'm pretty damn determined here).

Lord this day has been a long time coming, and now it's here it feels like no time at all.

[Aulruna]

Hilarious story- My honey does not drink, only very lightly, but he has the idea that he loves honey mead, which I think is vile stuff. He goes out to the store for margarita ingredients for me to make for a party this weekend and comes home with what he thinks is honey mead, and pours himself a healthy nip. He thinks it is delicious, and drinks it all, then promptly starts giggling and acting floofy. I go look at the bottle, and it is honey something, all right - honey bourbon, 35% alcohol, whereas honey mead is about 12% at most... A glass full of that is a A LOT for anyone, let alone a light drinker :laugh: I may have my hands full tonight!

Indeed hilarious :D

Though I have to say, over here mead has up to 20% ... be careful if you visit a renaissance faire!

[Wendywu]

OK - I'm gone. Back after the marathon and a bath :)

[Lutestring]

hello, i seem to have missed most of the train this time, but i saw there were some very nice decks. i'm cooking some cauliflower and cannelini bean soup for dinner.

i just remembered it is the big rowing thing today, wendy. good luck wendy, and have fun :)

i love mead, if it is the real thing, not the more easily available stuff sold at my local shop, which is a poor imitation.

aaak, i missed wendy by a minute.

[The crowned one]

I've run out of bloody fingers! LOL

One palm I guess.

I make the best mead in most of the world. Honey, bees wax and a good yeast that I use for champaign and clean clear water ... that is it, A good honey stands on its own and needs nothing added. Mead is a pure drink and can be ready in 18 months when done right. I make a 21% version that tastes like honey on a fine toasted bread...talk about sneaking up on you ;)

[Aulruna]

Working from home today and trying to plan a party on the side!

So far, we are just 20 people (half of what my parties normally are, but we have Pentecoste school holidays, so most people with kids are away) and I'm at a loss how much to serve. Do I just cut the buffet options in half? Have planned quiche, schnitzels, chickeen wings and drumsticks, bread salad, noodle salad, Asian salad with shrimp, Russian eggs, meatballs and flatbread with dips. And a few desserts. Is that enough??

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>>-------:) brooming in to say...

good morning, everyone! :D TGIF!!! the weekend approaches! :)

and especially....GOOD LUCK WENDY!!! Cheering you on your marathon row!!! go, gal, go!!! :thumbsup:

[The crowned one]

Working from home today and trying to plan a party on the side!

So far, we are just 20 people (half of what my parties normally are, but we have Pentecoste school holidays, so most people with kids are away) and I'm at a loss how much to serve. Do I just cut the buffet options in half? Have planned quiche, schnitzels, chickeen wings and drumsticks, bread salad, noodle salad, Asian salad with shrimp, Russian eggs, meatballs and flatbread with dips. And a few desserts. Is that enough??

If the dishes will work yes. I find some foods just do not work at lower levels of recipes.. it has to do with cooking time vs. time immersed in spice against what you are used to to heat levels :) Did that make sense?

[Lutestring]

I've run out of bloody fingers! LOL

One palm I guess.

I make the best mead in most of the world. Honey, bees wax and a good yeast that I use for champaign and clean clear water ... that is it, A good honey stands on its own and needs nothing added. Mead is a pure drink and can be ready in 18 months when done right. I make a 21% version that tastes like honey on a fine toasted bread...talk about sneaking up on you ;)

hi tco, yum! that sounds delicious :)

hi aulruna, i know nothing about cooking in large quantities, but it must be lots of work cooking for 20 people.

[Aulruna]

Well, I did not reduce the recipes - I reduced the number of dishes :D

Normally I have another quiche and 3-4 more salads.

I love preparing big buffets!!

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning all!

I like honey bourbon. But over ice and sipped slowly. ^_^

I've never tried mead... I suspect I'd like it!

Trying to wake up... I suspect I'll be asked to give my SO a lift to work today. It's raining lightly and he usually rides his bike. So I need to be alert enough to drive... coffeetime

[Aulruna]

I've just donated for Wendywu's marathon!

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning!

Go Wendy!
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Me and the girls are cheering you on! We hope you're having a successful row! :D

Aulruna, the dishes for your party sound wonderful!

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Laura! Here...

http://topnews.in/usa/files/coffee-cup-cupper.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

I've just donated for Wendywu's marathon!

:thumbsup: I've got to go do that yet, as soon as I've verified that my pay has been deposited!

[Laura Borealis]

G'Morning Laura! Here...

http://topnews.in/usa/files/coffee-cup-cupper.jpg

Ah! Thank you! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/coffeesmile.gif

How are you today?

[BlueDragonfly]

Ah! Thank you! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/coffeesmile.gif

How are you today?

Like you, I'm in the process of waking up.

Got a busy day, have to kind of dress up(nicer than usual) and take a couple clients out and about today(not together), so I'm glad it's cooler(high of 64 F)!

[SarahRacheal]

*Sarah discovered she had fallen asleep on the back of the train and everyone had gotten off before she woke up*

[jema]

It is a lovely sunny and warm midsummers eve here in the north of Sweden, just preparing for a BBQ tonight with family and friends and think I will do a reading for myself tonight, a bit juicy spread! One I can ponder for the whole week.

[BlueDragonfly]

*Sarah discovered she had fallen asleep on the back of the train and everyone had gotten off before she woke up*

G'Morning Sarah! Coffee's on, help yourself!

http://p.lefux.com/61/20100712/A1313000IL/mug-bone-china-cartoon-coffee-1-small.jpg

[SarahRacheal]

G'Morning Sarah! Coffee's on, help yourself!

http://p.lefux.com/61/20100712/A1313000IL/mug-bone-china-cartoon-coffee-1-small.jpg

Yummy thank you!

[BlueDragonfly]

It is a lovely sunny and warm midsummers eve here in the north of Sweden, just preparing for a BBQ tonight with family and friends

Have a wonderful time!
...... and think I will do a reading for myself tonight, a bit juicy spread! One I can ponder for the whole week.

Good idea! I haven't done a big spread for myself in quite a while, I need to go hunt one up!

[BlueDragonfly]

Yummy thank you!

So, what's your plan for the rest of the day?

[SarahRacheal]

Well I'm going to attempt to get some sewing done, every time I've tried this week I've been side tracked by house work of all things!
Any one else feel like their house has to be ship shape before they start a project?

[Laura Borealis]

Maybe not my whole house, but the area I'm working in, yes :)

I located my drill's charger yesterday, so today I am going to work on my desk
(was going to do it last weekend, but the drill and charger had drifted apart!)

[franniee]

Do you have a laser pointer? Mine love their "dot". Janey thinks she can predict where it's going and she runs the wrong direction a lot :D It tires her out pretty good too!

We've done the laser pointer thing. I also have crystals hanging from the windows and a front door with etched glass so when the sun hit them he runs around. If A bug flies in he is busy until he gets it. I play catch with him. I make balls out of pipe cleaners - HE LOVES IT!!! He lives for that!

BTW he is my avvy.... Leo the demon Kitty!

[Laura Borealis]

He's so pretty! I love tuxedo cats. :)

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning franniee! He's a real cutie! :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Well I'm going to attempt to get some sewing done, every time I've tried this week I've been side tracked by house work of all things!
Any one else feel like their house has to be ship shape before they start a project?

I'd love to have some time to sit and sew and just relax, but that's not in the schedule for the next month or so.....:(

Like Laura, just the area I'm working in....so there's room for all the clutter I drag out to work with! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

I located my drill's charger yesterday, so today I am going to work on my desk
(was going to do it last weekend, but the drill and charger had drifted apart!)

Oh goodie! Post a pic when you're done!

[Aulruna]

Anyone knows a home cure for nosebleeds?

I usually sniff up warm salt water. Does not help this time... I get them on a daily basis now and they are really difficult to stop.

[Shalyn]

Anyone knows a home cure for nosebleeds?

I usually sniff up warm salt water. Does not help this time... I get them on a daily basis now and they are really difficult to stop.

I can't help you with stopping them - I just let them run their course. But, I was beginning to suffer the same thing - nosebleeds every day.

I started taking Vitamin E and Cod Liver Oil gelcaps - and they stopped! My doctor was surprised, but honestly, that helped me. I think it's the Vitamin E. I take it because I suffer from extremely dry skin. The Cod Liver Oil is for my eyes - I also have extremely dry eyes and my mom said that would help.

I do notice a difference (and my nosebleeds start again) when I stop taking the E, and the Cod Liver Oil.

[Laura Borealis]

Oh goodie! Post a pic when you're done!

Will do ^_^ But it won't be amazing or professional... I have a desktop I dumpstered, and the legs are purchased. I gave up on the idea of merely laying the desktop across filing cabinets. It seemed like it was going to be too tippy.


Aulruna, that sounds serious. Daily? :(

I haven't had one in a while, but I always just tipped my head back and held my nose with a tissue until it stopped, then was careful to not blow my nose till the capillaries healed up a bit.

[emmsma]

Morning! How is everyone today?

Is Manda here yet? I wanna hear how hubby feels this morning.

My hubby home-brews. I remember bottling up several gallons of mead, very early on in our relationship. It was very dry and needed a little sweetening with apple juice? He didn't have one large container, so he had to sweeten each one. Many taste testings.

Very wicked hangover for both of us. :P

TGIF!!! I'm so not used to working 5 days straight. Looking forward to 2 days off together.

[Aulruna]

I can't help you with stopping them - I just let them run their course. But, I was beginning to suffer the same thing - nosebleeds every day.

I started taking Vitamin E and Cod Liver Oil gelcaps - and they stopped! My doctor was surprised, but honestly, that helped me. I think it's the Vitamin E. I take it because I suffer from extremely dry skin. The Cod Liver Oil is for my eyes - I also have extremely dry eyes and my mom said that would help.

I do notice a difference (and my nosebleeds start again) when I stop taking the E, and the Cod Liver Oil.

You could be on to something here - I normally have oily skin, but it started to get a bit flaky recently. I have some Vitamin E around - can't hurt to try! Thanks!

[Laura Borealis]

I have to say, I'm glad Subscriber Competition #71 is over... I was avoiding posting in it because I'd won #70 and I didn't want to chance winning twice in a row... but I missed posting in it.

[Shalyn]

I keep forgetting to post in there. :(

I just renewed my subscription for two years, too.

*sigh*

Oops. Bosswoman is calling. Gotta go!

[BlueDragonfly]

I have to say, I'm glad Subscriber Competition #71 is over... I was avoiding posting in it because I'd won #70 and I didn't want to chance winning twice in a row... but I missed posting in it.

Oh, you should have posted! I did! And it's so much fun to read what everyone is up to!

[BlueDragonfly]

You could be on to something here - I normally have oily skin, but it started to get a bit flaky recently. I have some Vitamin E around - can't hurt to try! Thanks!

Does the inside of your nose feel dry all the time? I know this may sound a bit out there, but try a light coating on the inside of your nose with a dab of Vaseline(petroleum jelly). And have you checked your blood pressure lately? Do you take meds?

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning emmsma! Enjoy your days off! It's been so long since I've had 2 days off in a row.......maybe someday again!

[kaleanna]

morning everyone

[kaleanna]

Good Luck with your marathon row Wendy. We all are cheering you on !

[emmsma]

My shower is calling to me, so I must go.

Morning Kaleanna!

Hope you all have a great day!

OINK saw your message *back there*. I will keep you all updated. When I have news, so will you. :)

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning kaleanna! How's the wrist this morning?

[kaleanna]

G'Morning kaleanna! How's the wrist this morning?

still a bit sore


I think I am going to go lay back down for a bit, lil one is not up yet. So will take advantage, especially since lil one was up at 4am this morning and didn't go back to sleep til 5

[Laura Borealis]

Oh, you should have posted! I did! And it's so much fun to read what everyone is up to!

I know I could have, I just felt funny about it ^_^

[Kreative-Dragon]

Good vibes and hugs for Wendy.

Have to go to Job interview now, wish me luck? Hopefully will drag by sunburned butt back in here soon.

[BlueDragonfly]

Good vibes and hugs for Wendy.

Have to go to Job interview now, wish me luck? Hopefully will drag by sunburned butt back in here soon.

Good Vibes for your interview, KD!

Sunburn.......Ouch!

[Stormdancer]

For Wendy...~~~~!! PULL !!~~~~

I'm gonna feel really stupid if she's done already...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Sorry for sun burned butts, sore wrists, and bloody noses...:(

Sitting on the sidelines with emmsma waiting for the news of Mr Manda :bugeyed:

Recovering from my emotional roller coaster of last night...LOL

G'Morning~~~

[Stormdancer]

I know this may sound a bit out there, but try a light coating on the inside of your nose with a dab of Vaseline(petroleum jelly).This is what I do when the air is dry, but the vitamin suggestions make sense. When is the party?

[Stormdancer]

TGIF!!! I'm so not used to working 5 days straight. Looking forward to 2 days off together.You get the whole weekend off??? Really???

[Stormdancer]

I just renewed my subscription for two years, too.Yeah, I need to do that today too. I was thinking of changing my name, but I think I'm just gonna stay stormdancer.

[Stormdancer]

OK...massive pm's to attend to...

[BlueDragonfly]

Sorry for sun burned butts, sore wrists, and bloody noses...:(

Sitting on the sidelines with emmsma waiting for the news of Mr Manda :bugeyed:

Recovering from my emotional roller coaster of last night...LOL

G'Morning~~~

Here ya go, honey! A little boost for your day!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YchPrsNhVHU/Tf-gPG03--I/AAAAAAAAAKY/0qGUgk8mCyw/s320/Father%252527s_Day_Coffee_Cup.jpg

[yirabeth]

Morning all. Wonder how it's going for Wendy....been thinking of her all morning.

Good Vibes for KD's interview -- turned my app in, should get a call Monday setting up appointments for this that and the other before I actually start working. Kinda depressing...

Anyway I'll have money. I'll buy an air conditioner and buy a few decks and AV leaves. Get Molly back on her meds. That'll get me through a few months of work hopefully...lol

Still depressing though. Thought I was going to school so I wouldn't have to work in that place any more... Not that I think I'm "too good" for it. Just that I didn't like it at all LOL

[cardlady22]

I'm here! Need to make phone calls, pay bills, wait on emails, go to the post office (maybe the library) . . . (breathe) . . . do laundry. I'm forgetting things.

Should Wendywu be finishing up now? I'll bet she'll need a rest.

[Stormdancer]

Here ya go, honey! A little boost for your day!
Many Thanks (((Blue))) What's your schedule for the day? I am LOVING this weather!!! Perfect IMHO :)

[yirabeth]

I'm loving it too :D Rainy? So what, doesn't bother me...:P I used to live on the Seattle side of Washington, rain didn't stop us from having fun! :D :D

[Rhinemaiden]

Morning all. Wonder how it's going for Wendy....been thinking of her all morning.

Good Vibes for KD's interview -- turned my app in, should get a call Monday setting up appointments for this that and the other before I actually start working. Kinda depressing...

Anyway I'll have money. I'll buy an air conditioner and buy a few decks and AV leaves. Get Molly back on her meds. That'll get me through a few months of work hopefully...lol

Still depressing though. Thought I was going to school so I wouldn't have to work in that place any more... Not that I think I'm "too good" for it. Just that I didn't like it at all LOL

yirabeth, you're focused on the half-empty part of the glass... try to see the half-full portion...;)

the job isn't indentured servitude for the rest of your life... it's a temporary stopgap until you can find the job you REALLY want... think of it as a life-raft! :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Many Thanks (((Blue))) What's your schedule for the day? I am LOVING this weather!!! Perfect IMHO :)

I've got to go out with 2 of my clients today. Will be on the go from 10:30 to 8 tonight, so the cooler temps are appreciated! .

Hiya Yira and cardlady!

Wendy should be be done within the next hour or so!

[Stormdancer]

-- turned my app in, should get a call Monday setting up appointments for this that and the other before I actually start working. Kinda depressing...

Anyway I'll have money. I'll buy an air conditioner and buy a few decks and AV leaves. Get Molly back on her meds. That'll get me through a few months of work hopefully...lol(((Yira))) You're doing what you have to do for you & J. You really are kinda stuck right now, since you're unable to move if needed, but that won't be forever. Think how nice it will be to not have to worry so much about pennies, right?

[Stormdancer]

I'm here! G'Morning~~~ I am ignoring your list of chores..."Ostrich mode" this morning...LOL

[Rhinemaiden]

Wendy should be be done within the next hour or so!

too bad we didn't have a "wendy cam" so we could all watch her row! :D

[yirabeth]

the job isn't indentured servitude for the rest of your life... it's a temporary stopgap until you can find the job you REALLY want... think of it as a life-raft! :)

Yeah, that's what I'm trying to do hehe. And really there's a lot of positive bits -- for instance catching up on my bills and doing all the things I already listed. Maybe saving up for a trip home to see my parents...haven't seen them in 6 yrs or so... Lots of positives. Being self sufficient is a big one too... :)

[Stormdancer]

Hangonaminute!!! Is that a RhineMaiden I see?

HI~~~~~~~~

[BlueDragonfly]

........Thought I was going to school so I wouldn't have to work in that place any more... Not that I think I'm "too good" for it. Just that I didn't like it at all LOL

(((Yira))) You did and you will find a job that uses your skills! And like Stormy said, this is just temporary! Hang in there!

[cardlady22]

Paypal is having service disruption . . . :rolleyes:

[BlueDragonfly]

Holy Cow! Look at the time......gotta run! Have a great 1/3 everyone!

(((Wendy)))

[Stormdancer]

Paypal is having service disruption . . . :rolleyes:OH, thank you for sharing that!! I was trying to send $$ and it wasn't working. I thought it was me :rolleyes:

[kaleanna]

hi All

[Stormdancer]

Holy Cow! Look at the time......gotta run! Have a great 1/3 everyone!

(((Wendy)))
ByeEEEEE~~~~~

[yirabeth]

Have a good day Blue!

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning Kaleanna~~~~

[yirabeth]

G'morning Kaleanna :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Hangonaminute!!! Is that a RhineMaiden I see?

HI~~~~~~~~

>>>>>-------:) brooming in Stormy's direction.....

hey kiddo, happy FRIDAY! :D

[Stormdancer]

>>>>>-------:) brooming in Stormy's direction.....

hey kiddo, happy FRIDAY! :D***ducks*** and waves~~~~ How are ya? Kiddo? She called me "Kiddo" ! :party: I AM regressing...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Paypal is having service disruption . . . :rolleyes:Hey!! Do we have to use paypal for Wendy's thing?? ARGH!!!!

[cardlady22]

Hey!! Do we have to use paypal for Wendy's thing?? ARGH!!!!She said her donation site will be up and able to accept for some time after today. The actual amount of weeks has slipped my mind . . .

[Rhinemaiden]

ok, riddle me this batpeople... how can so many BAD movies make so much $$$$

I'm reading reviews of movies opening this weekend in the US, they are getting PANNED... and I just know they're going to rake in mega bucks... has the taste of the American moviegoer sunk so low???

I confess... I can't tell you the last time I saw a brand new movie at the cinema... I watch on telly or rent from Netflix, or buy an occasional dvd... there is SO MUCH CRAP at the cineplex it's a waste of time and money...

[Wendywu]

DONE :D:D:D:D:D 3 hrs 52 mins 24 seconds :)

And had a bath.....

Piccies later :)

Thank you all for thinking of me - I thought of you too - it really helped :heart:

[Wendywu]

The website will be open for months yet apparently - I read the blurb last night.

The gym are having a T shirt printed with details of the row for me - isn't that kind!

[Stormdancer]

DONE :D:D:D:D:D 3 hrs 52 mins 24 seconds :)

You DID it!!!! You ROCK Woman!!! :party:

[Rhinemaiden]

DONE :D:D:D:D:D 3 hrs 52 mins 24 seconds :)

And had a bath.....

Piccies later :)

Thank you all for thinking of me - I thought of you too - it really helped :heart:


:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: BRAVA, WENDY!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

tell us all about it, did you have an audience? We should have had a "wendy cam" to watch you! :D

----------------
was that your best time??

[cardlady22]

Congratulations, Wendywu! :heart: :angel: :heart:

[yirabeth]

YAYYY Wendy!!!!http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-dance005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Wendywu]

They'd moved a rowing mchine to a big space in the middle of the gym and opened the side door so I could see out into the road, and they set up two decent fans to blow cool air onto my back. Loads of people came up to encourage me and the gym owners were always popping over to make sure I was OK.

Himself was there for the last 45 minutes and I was glad of that because that's when it's really draining, and it was good to have him near.

The music, as ever, made a huge difference and I more or less sang my way through it!

I am so glad I did it! I feel so pleased to have shown that women can be my age, cancer survivors, diabetics, epileptics and anything else and it doesn't have to stop you doing anything you damn well want to!

[Stormdancer]

tell us all about it, did you have an audience?

was that your best time??
Yeahyeahyeah....Spill!

ETA...Oops...backing up

[Rhinemaiden]

They'd moved a rowing mchine to a big space in the middle of the gym and opened the side door so I could see out into the road, and they set up two decent fans to blow cool air onto my back. Loads of people came up to encourage me and the gym owners were always popping over to make sure I was OK.

Himself was there for the last 45 minutes and I was glad of that because that's when it's really draining, and it was good to have him near.

The music, as ever, made a huge difference and I more or less sang my way through it!

I am so glad I did it! I feel so pleased to have shown that women can be my age, cancer survivors, diabetics, epileptics and anything else and it doesn't have to stop you doing anything you damn well want to!

You are truly an inspiration... you'll always remember today as scaling your personal Everest! :D If you can do what you did today, you can do ANYTHING!!!! Again, brava Wendy!

[Wendywu]

You are truly an inspiration... you'll always remember today as scaling your personal Everest! :D If you can do what you did today, you can do ANYTHING!!!! Again, brava Wendy!

Thank you for this - it's a mantra I can use over and over!

[kaleanna]

Yay! Wendy Congrats! Awesome Job hun!

[Wendywu]

Here's a couple of pics :)

[yirabeth]

You are an Extremely Awesome Woman!!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-whacky108.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Stormdancer]

Here's a couple of pics :)You don't even look sweaty!!!

I think you should change your name to WendyRow :D

[Rhinemaiden]

You don't even look sweaty!!!

I think you should change your name to WendyRow :D

did you notice the fire extinguisher in the left rear of the pix? ;)

[Wendywu]

Well, I promise I was sweaty, and the blisters on my hands were wrecking, and my arms (and bottom) ache like billy-oh :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

did you notice the fire extinguisher in the left rear of the pix? ;)LOL...I thought it was an oxygen tank :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Well, I promise I was sweaty, and the blisters on my hands were wrecking, and my arms (and bottom) ache like billy-oh :laugh:So will you now take a few days to let your hands heal? ***worried*** :(

[yirabeth]

Yeah but you kept going, and made your goal..you're such an inspiration Wendy!♥

[Wendywu]

So will you now take a few days to let your hands heal? ***worried*** :(

Ummm, there's this race on Sunday that I've promised to take part in :D. Only 4000m though, and I do my best possible time, upload it to my online logbook and the club members can see it on our website. We all upload our times, and they all go onto a table of results on the club website. I ain't that good, but it's the taking part that counts :). Concept 2 are great like that - they host the logbooks, the website, the forum - the lot :)

[SarahRacheal]

Well done Wendy!!!!
Ice packs to sit on and an excuse not to have to make the cuppa's for a few days :D
Honestly though well done honey!!!

[Stormdancer]

Ummm, there's this race on Sunday that I've promised to take part in :D. Only 4000m though, and I do my best possible time, upload it to my online logbook and the club members can see it on our website. We all upload our times, and they all go onto a table of results on the club website. I ain't that good, but it's the taking part that counts :). Concept 2 are great like that - they host the logbooks, the website, the forum - the lot :)So is this a website we can see? I don't remember...

[Rhinemaiden]

Ummm, there's this race on Sunday that I've promised to take part in :D. Only 4000m though, and I do my best possible time, upload it to my online logbook and the club members can see it on our website. We all upload our times, and they all go onto a table of results on the club website. I ain't that good, but it's the taking part that counts :). Concept 2 are great like that - they host the logbooks, the website, the forum - the lot :)

the race Sunday... you do that at home or at the gym?

[Wendywu]

At home - I have a card with a smartchip and that goes in the computer onboard the rowing machine. After you've rowed, the card can be read by your main computer which then uploads the work done to the net to your logbook. The great thing about the logcards is that no-one has yet hacked them so they are a secure way of knowing that work recorded is actually work done!


Here's my Certificate -

[Queen of Disks]

go Wendy!!!! :party:

[Wendywu]

So is this a website we can see? I don't remember...

Its the Concept 2 UK website, but it's a forum so I can't link to it ...... (it's on a google search though). There is a US forum as well - for some reason they are separate.

Well, that is the Concept 2 UK is the main site, but the club I joined is called Sub-7 IRC (indoor rowing club) and has its own site for just race details etc to be tabled and recorded.

[Rhinemaiden]

At home - I have a card with a smartchip and that goes in the computer onboard the rowing machine. After you've rowed, the card can be read by your main computer which then uploads the work done to the net to your logbook. The great thing about the logcards is that no-one has yet hacked them so they are a secure way of knowing that work recorded is actually work done!


Here's my Certificate -

you got that certificate framed and on your wall???

aren't you glad you got the home rower you really wanted?

[Stormdancer]

OK...I've probably asked before...how far is 42k meters? How can I find out where I'd end up? I'm not making sense, am I?

[Wendywu]

Its 26.22 miles - the full marathon distance :)

[yirabeth]

I ran it through a distance converter and got this:

42 195 meter = 26.218 757 456 mile

ETA - Wendy posts faster :D

[Wendywu]

you got that certificate framed and on your wall???

aren't you glad you got the home rower you really wanted?



I will have it framed soon :D

And yes, I am so very glad I got the Concept 2 in the end!

[Stormdancer]

Sorry ladies...I was being particularly dense...again...

[kaleanna]

Well it looks like I will need to get back to making jewelry in addition to other items cause last nite I had a phone call, and a friend of mine that is also creative is going to checkout a new venue for sell our kreations. And if she gets a good vibe from it she will do a feature artist type of thing, and I will be one of the artists. I will need to have several items ready by sept 3. Though she might not go til later in sept to check it out.

[Wendywu]

Well it looks like I will need to get back to making jewelry in addition to other items cause last nite I had a phone call, and a friend of mine that is also creative is going to checkout a new venue for sell our kreations. And if she gets a good vibe from it she will do a feature artist type of thing, and I will be one of the artists. I will need to have several items ready by sept 3. Though she might not go til later in sept to check it out.

This is wonderful news Kale - it might turn out to be a real moneyspinner for you :)

[kaleanna]

This is wonderful news Kale - it might turn out to be a real moneyspinner for you :)

Thankies Wendy, was honored that she asked me. And very hopeful that this will help to bring in some money which would be really helpful.

Good thing is that I have quite a bit of stones and such so do not need to go buy anything right now. just gotta start creating, ROFL.

[Stormdancer]

Good thing is that I have quite a bit of stones and such so do not need to go buy anything right now. just gotta start creating, ROFL.This IS good news (((Kaleanna))) And it's great that you already have supplies. Less $ out of pocket.

[Wendywu]

You'll have to make sure you write down any ideas so that you don't forget them before you get to make the things you thought about.

Just sketch them out - you're good at drawing, you could get your ideas on paper really quickly :)

[Stormdancer]

OH...I just realized...I need to send/get addys for train decks. I don't even remember who/what...well, I know what I picked but...

Aha...it all just came back to me :angel: **sigh**

[kaleanna]

This IS good news (((Kaleanna))) And it's great that you already have supplies. Less $ out of pocket.

((((((Stormy))))) Yeppers :D plus can make some bags and dreamcatchers and wands and etc and so on, LOL

am wondering about trying to do something with the dragon drawings too. Not sure what yet........

[kaleanna]

You'll have to make sure you write down any ideas so that you don't forget them before you get to make the things you thought about.

Just sketch them out - you're good at drawing, you could get your ideas on paper really quickly :)

yes very true Wendy. Normally I just create if I get an idea, but with all thedragon drawings and such, who knows the ideas might just flow and most definitely will get them down on paper.

Thinking about getting a sketch book just for jewelry or bag or wand ideas, and have one sketch book for dragon ideas

[kaleanna]

some of the bday money that I receive from family will go to some different artist supplies (ie watercolor, watercolor pencils, etc)I think (though could see something I want more and get that,LOL)

[Stormdancer]

aHA!!!! Paypal is back up!

**(((Wendy)))
**Sub renewed...
**Secret :shhh:

[kaleanna]

aHA!!!! Paypal is back up!

**(((Wendy)))
**Sub renewed...
**Secret :shhh:

Glad paypal is back up.


secret hmmmm ? *raises eyebrow* LOL * :shhh:

[kaleanna]

Alright time to go get a few things done.


See ya'll in a bit.

[Stormdancer]

Glad paypal is back up.Go figure it goes down when I have PLANS...LOL. Oh well, it's all good since I could donate after the fact. I was glad Cardlady was having issues too, though. (Well, not "Glad", but...)... I was afraid it was just me.

[cardlady22]

:( :mad: It's still not working for me.

[Stormdancer]

I just saw a commercial for the new Cirque de Solei..."Ovo"...Lot's of green Frog-people dancing around. :bugeyed:

I thought of Zan. He should go see that! :laugh:

[Wendywu]

I know what you mean. When the power goes out I check to see if the neighbours are plunged into darkness too - that way I know it's the power, and not my house!

[Stormdancer]

:( :mad: It's still not working for me.Oh no!!! (((Cardlady))) :(

[Wendywu]

Thank you Stormy :heart:

[Wendywu]

:( :mad: It's still not working for me.

Oh I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe it needs to come back up area by area?

[Stormdancer]

I know what you mean. When the power goes out I check to see if the neighbours are plunged into darkness too - that way I know it's the power, and not my house!Hey! I have a question for you. It's about food. Are ya surprised? LOL

ANYway, I bought a scone yesterday. Is there some kind of special way to eat them, or do I just stuff my face? :party:

[Stormdancer]

Thank you Stormy :heart:'Twas my pleasure! I'm just sorry to be late, but it's not like I didn't have OOdles of time...LOL

[Wendywu]

Hey! I have a question for you. It's about food. Are ya surprised? LOL

ANYway, I bought a scone yesterday. Is there some kind of special way to eat them, or do I just stuff my face? :party:

Over here you cut them in half so that you get two thinner rounds, top and bottom. Then if you have jam (fruit conserve, jelly, I get confused on this one), and cream - put one, then the other. In my part of the UK we favour clotted cream. Ooodles of it.

If there is no cream then you need real butter, and then the jam/fruit conserve/jelly/insert name of choice ....

And a cup of tea!

[Wendywu]

Here's a pic

well, it would have been. I'll find another

[Stormdancer]

Over here you cut them in half so that you get two thinner rounds, top and bottom. Then if you have jam (fruit conserve, jelly, I get confused on this one), and cream - put one, then the other. In my part of the UK we favour clotted cream. Ooodles of it.

If there is no cream then you need real butter, and then the jam/fruit conserve/jelly/insert name of choice ....

And a cup of tea!uh....mine looks like this http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q371/d-k-photos/Blueberry%20Sourcream%20Scones/BlueberryScone0000024.jpg

***rushes back to google "clotted Cream"***

[Wendywu]

Yep - with or without fruit is great for a cream tea. Any shape is good too- they all cut in half to give you two cut surfaces to butter lavishly :)

[Rhinemaiden]

uh....mine looks like this http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q371/d-k-photos/Blueberry%20Sourcream%20Scones/BlueberryScone0000024.jpg

***rushes back to google "clotted Cream"***

storm... think sour cream...

[Stormdancer]

storm... think sour cream...Ah...thank you! :* I wonder if Greek yogurt would work? Probably...

[yirabeth]

Clotted cream is sweet though, sour cream isn't...I think we really don't have an equivalent of it :( Too bad as it is SOOO YUMMY....

If I were to say what it seemed to me, I guess I'd say a cross between butter and frosting...kinda. LOL

[Wendywu]

Very thick Greek yoghurt, natural flavour, would be nice :)

[Wendywu]

Clotted cream is sweet though, sour cream isn't...I think we really don't have an equivalent of it :( Too bad as it is SOOO YUMMY....

If I were to say what it seemed to me, I guess I'd say a cross between butter and frosting...kinda. LOL



They add it to fudge over here to make it really rich and creamy :drool:

My area makes gorgeous clotted cream locally :)

[Stormdancer]

I'll have to pick some yogurt up, but I must say....YUMMY with butter! :D

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning all!

Let's See:

Congrats are needed for Wendy, and a definite "Way to Go!"

Good Luck Vibes for KD's interview.

Yay for more Kaley Kreating. :D

I think that's everything...

Now, I gotta run. (Drive by!)

[Rhinemaiden]

Ah...thank you! :* I wonder if Greek yogurt would work? Probably...

absolutely...so would cream cheese! (but don't tell anyone ;) )

[Stormdancer]

Good Morning all!


Now, I gotta run. (Drive by!)

uh.....Hi~~~Bye~~~:bugeyed:

[Wendywu]

I'll have to pick some yogurt up, but I must say....YUMMY with butter! :D

Yes - if didn't have clotted cream :bugeyed:, I'd definitely go with butter!

[Wendywu]

Good Morning all!

Now, I gotta run. (Drive by!)

Hi and bye ....:)

[yirabeth]

HiByyeeeee NT!!

Strangely enough, the recipes say there is NO sugar in it..must be just the sweetness of the milk sugars? It definitely had a sweet edge to it I thought.

I might try some of those recipes though...another one of the things I knew I'd always miss about England... hehe

[Stormdancer]

Yes - if didn't have clotted cream :bugeyed:, I'd definitely go with butter!I wonder why we don't have it here? Maybe we do, in an American kinda version, and I just don't know where to look.

[Queen of Disks]

raining. :( Wish I could box it up and send it to Emmsma.

[Stormdancer]

raining. :( Wish I could box it up and send it to Emmsma.Yeah, there are quite a few in need, and we have SO much this spring. How are ya, other than soggy?

[Stormdancer]

HiByyeeeee NT!!

Strangely enough, the recipes say there is NO sugar in it..must be just the sweetness of the milk sugars? It definitely had a sweet edge to it I thought.

I might try some of those recipes though...another one of the things I knew I'd always miss about England... heheI was hoping you'd pop in. So we don't have it here?

[Wendywu]

It's different to your heavy cream, which we call double cream. Very different to single/pouring cream.

Too solid to pour at all, you have to scrape it off the spoon with your finger (or another spoon if you're polite). And it is delicious. They don't make it in every part of the UK either. The south west (where I live) ships it all over the country.

WE can get that here :)

[yirabeth]

No we don't, Stormy, but if you have access to unhomogenized heavy cream, you could MAKE it.... I'm certainly going to find some and give it a shot :) It may be a holiday-only thing (55-60% fat, anyone??LOL) but I will just really enjoy those holidays.. :D

[Stormdancer]

No we don't, Stormy, but if you have access to unhomogenized heavy cream, you could MAKE it.... I'm certainly going to find some and give it a shot :) It may be a holiday-only thing (55-60% fat, anyone??LOL) but I will just really enjoy those holidays.. :DWhere are ya gonna get the "un-H......ed" cream?

[Rhinemaiden]

I wonder why we don't have it here? Maybe we do, in an American kinda version, and I just don't know where to look.

in the dairy case... creme fraiche is close... I think Greek yogurt would be a good substitute

[yirabeth]

Where are ya gonna get the "un-H......ed" cream?

Health food stores should have it...also if you happen to know anyone that has cows?? LOL Believe it or not, in spite of living where I do (middle of nowhere) I don't actually know any one that has cows! My friend Kathy probably does though; she knows everyone :D

There's a substitute recipe I may try; from reading it, it sounds like it may be close. Worth a shot anyway!

http://www.joyofbaking.com/DevonshireCream.html

[Queen of Disks]

Yeah, there are quite a few in need, and we have SO much this spring. How are ya, other than soggy?

Ok, have to go to work again later.

[yirabeth]

See you later QoD :)

Here's another "not quite but close" recipe: http://coffeetea.about.com/od/toppings/r/devonshire.htm

[Wendywu]

That recipe looks interesting Yira. In fact the whole site looks worth my passing along to himself :D

ETA The Joy of Baking one ....

[Wendywu]

Ok, have to go to work again later.

Bye - have a good shift :)

[yirabeth]

Hehe yep:)

Here's another wonderfully British food that I need to learn to make because I can't imagine life without it! :D

http://coffeetea.about.com/od/toppings/r/lemoncurd.htm

British food is just waaaay nicer than American foods...

[Stormdancer]

There's a substitute recipe I may try; from reading it, it sounds like it may be close. Worth a shot anyway!
Alrighty then, we haz a plan. You make that stuff and I'll bring the scones :party:

[Wendywu]

Oh yes, lemon curd. Real lemon curd is beautiful indeed! So tangy and mouthwatering.

Another gorgeous one is damson cheese (not a cheese, more of a very, very thick fruit conserve).

[Stormdancer]

Ok, have to go to work again later.Is it a late shift?

[yirabeth]

Oh yes, lemon curd. Real lemon curd is beautiful indeed! So tangy and mouthwatering.

Another gorgeous one is damson cheese (not a cheese, more of a very, very thick fruit conserve).

I've not had damson cheese -- I'm probably lucky in that, since I would miss it as well, I'm sure! :D I ate some truly fantastic foods when I was in England...

[yirabeth]

Alrighty then, we haz a plan. You make that stuff and I'll bring the scones :party:

If you're gonna bring scones, I'll hunt down some proper heavy cream and make the clotted cream the true British way!!

[yirabeth]

One dessert I had there...ummm...*trying to remember* was... Oh yes, Treacle Puddings with ice cream (I don't like custard lol) SOOO HEAVENLY....

[Aulruna]

Woot woot! Marathon girl is back! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[Wendywu]

Thank you!! Yes - I'm sprawled on the sofa, well fed and slurping down tea as we go...

Only residual effects are an aching bottom and slightly achey arms. Hopefully both will have sorted themselves out after a good night's sleep :)

[Queen of Disks]

Is it a late shift?

Yep, until closing.

[Stormdancer]

Yep, until closing.Oh bummer :( How late is that?

[franniee]

I want Sushi! I may have to order it!!!

Oink's deck is out... it barely fit in the priority box. The lady in the Post office helped me! It is a deck set so had a box.... we got it to fit YAY!!!

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

Back. I should have the refund back in my account in 5-10 days.

[Stormdancer]

I want Sushi! I may have to order it!!!Oh YAY!!! What are we having?

[Stormdancer]

Hi All,

Back. I should have the refund back in my account in 5-10 days.I missed something...

[cardlady22]

Hi All,

Back. I should have the refund back in my account in 5-10 days.Glad they're getting it sorted, but it stinks to have it in limbo that long.

[Stormdancer]

I want Sushi! I may have to order it!!!

Oh YAY!!! What are we having?She's gonna have to hurry up!!! I have a meeting with the mortgage guy at 2.

[Laura Borealis]

Have to go to Job interview now, wish me luck? Hopefully will drag by sunburned butt back in here soon.

Is she back yet? Good luck K-D!

Yeah, I need to do that today too. I was thinking of changing my name, but I think I'm just gonna stay stormdancer.

I'm glad, I really like the name Stormdancer. :)


-- turned my app in, should get a call Monday setting up appointments for this that and the other before I actually start working. Kinda depressing...

Anyway I'll have money. I'll buy an air conditioner and buy a few decks and AV leaves. Get Molly back on her meds. That'll get me through a few months of work hopefully...lol

Still depressing though. Thought I was going to school so I wouldn't have to work in that place any more... Not that I think I'm "too good" for it. Just that I didn't like it at all LOL

I know that feeling... I hope it works out better than you're expecting.


Grats Wendy on your successful rowing event! :thumbsup:


I'm still trying to get caught up here... maybe a losing proposition :P

[Stormdancer]

Glad they're getting it sorted, but it stinks to have it in limbo that long.Hey, did you get Paypal to work for you? :shhh: :D

[Stormdancer]

Is she back yet? Good luck K-D!

I'm still trying to get caught up here... maybe a losing proposition :PHaven't seen her. You're a fast learner!

And where is Manda? I'm dying to find out how the Mr is! })

[Queen of Disks]

Oh bummer :( How late is that?

9 pm. Then I will be working all day Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. No day off until Tuesday. :(

See you all later! Bye!

[Laura Borealis]

Ugh, I suddenly feel ill *eyes bag of potato chips* They're lowfat! Did I just eat too fast?

Back after while. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sick017.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


Put me on the list of those wondering about Mr. Manda :D

[Stormdancer]

9 pm. Then I will be working all day Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. No day off until Tuesday. :(

See you all later! Bye!Byeee~~~

[kaleanna]

I missed something...

my bank made an error. I was suppose to get an introductory set of checks- no charge. No one said anything about any type of charge. Waited over amonth and when the checks did NOT come in, I went back into the branch, they reordered the checks(the wrong set) and still there was NO mention of a charge. So I was surprised whenI looked at my acct saw a charge for a check order. I was not told anything nor did they put in the right check order thing. so I promptly contacted my bank to get it all sorted out. I will be getting a refund and I get to keep the box of checks that was mistakenly ordered.

[franniee]

Oh YAY!!! What are we having?

A lunch special california roll, spicy tuna and salmon with miso soup and salad..... I had to order all of that for them to deliver it OH and a diet coke! YUM!!! I have more than enough to share Stormy!! Oh and speaking of storms they are on their way again. We had flash floods like I have never seen yesterday!

WOW it's here!!!!

[kaleanna]

Glad they're getting it sorted, but it stinks to have it in limbo that long.

yeah me too. I think it stinks too for it to bein limbo, but there was NO way I was going to let them charge me almost 25 dollars for an order of checks. I will be watching my acct closely to make sure I get the refund. The asst mgr will also keep an eye on the acct

[Stormdancer]

.... I had to order all of that for them to deliver it...

Oh, what a shame :D

[Stormdancer]

OK...I'm off for awhile. Thanks for fortifying me with Sushi (((Frannie))) :heart:

[kaleanna]

bye Stormy

[Flaxen]

Hi everyone,

Just got home from work. Looking forward to putting my feet up and relaxing.

How is everyone?

[cardlady22]

Need to get a few things done. I'll be back on later! :*

[Wendywu]

Tired but happy flaxen thanks - how are you? Doing anything fun this weekend?

[Flaxen]

Hi Wendy,

Did the marathon go ok?

I'm spending this weekend finishing reports and dog sitting. :) Looking after a friend's black staffie.

[Wendywu]

Oh I love staffies :heart:. We had one when I was a girl. He was a super dog. Absolutely fantastic! He was called Mister Smith, although we all called him Smithy. They are such fun :)


Yes - I did it, and am knackered but happy :)

[Flaxen]

They are lovely dogs but with such a poor reputation now. :( It's such a shame that dogs become tainted by irresponsible owners.

I'm so glad you did it! What a brilliant achievement. We'll have to crack open the champagne. :party:

http://www.strangehistory.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/champagne-toast.jpg

[Wendywu]

Wonderful - thank you :)



Yeah, I think the problem was that they got very, very popular. So they got overbred, and too many were bred by careless people who just wanted the money and didn't care what they were used for, or how they were treated. I'm hoping that's changing now.... our staffy pre-dated the population explosion (for I am ancient, and my girlhood was some time ago now ....) and certainly Smithy was bred with care and love. We were interviewed quite stringently before we were allowed to see the puppies or buy one!

[Flaxen]

I can't believe how much people charge for a puppy now. I was looking at a site my sister had recommended to me and was staggered at the prices! There seems to be a trend for what used to be called 'cross-breeds' only now you can give them a fancy name like 'cockapoo' and charge a fortune.

[Wendywu]

Yes, we have two Shih-Tzu and although Poppy was a rescue, we bought Dizzy from his breeder and he cost us a fortune. Totally worth every penny of several times the price though :heart:


There's a Labradoodle lives near us - they are lovely dogs!

[Flaxen]

Yes, we have two Shih-Tzu and although Poppy was a rescue, we bought Dizzy from his breeder and he cost us a fortune. Totally worth every penny of several times the price though :heart:


There's a Labradoodle lives near us - they are lovely dogs!

I love labradoodles. :) I think that is a lovely combination - Labrador and Poodle - two gentle, intelligent, friendly breeds of dog.

We talk about getting another dog one day when we're not both working long hours. We will need a cross - hubby loves Alsatians, I love Labradors. I did see a young alsatian/labrador cross on that website - it was so tempting. :)

[Laura Borealis]

My in-laws have a poodle-dachshund cross. She looks like a sawed-off poodle. :P

[Oink]

My parents have spotted standard poodles - they're such fun dogs and they don't shed! At this point, though I also have a <???> and a mini schnauzer, i really can't imagine my life without a Shih-Tzu. There's something really amazing about them!

[Stormdancer]

My in-laws have a poodle-dachshund cross. She looks like a sawed-off poodle. :P
ROTFLMAO funny!

Hey!
We haz champagne!!! : party:

[Wendywu]

i really can't imagine my life without a Shih-Tzu. There's something really amazing about them!

We feel exactly the same about them :). Very, very special dogs! Himself used to prefer big dogs; we only got Dizzy because I begged really hard. Now himself says he'll never have another big dog - just Shih-Tzus!

[Wendywu]

My in-laws have a poodle-dachshund cross. She looks like a sawed-off poodle. :P

That's so funny!

[Kreative-Dragon]

sorry, I was done at... 10? (it's 2:30 now) but then I went Credit card hunting, and I fought with the postal lady, and then I had to run out to the ranch quickly. Vet was out and abscess's needed to be dealt with. Stupid Strangles. Although we had a small scare and she thought one of our girls might have had EHV, but tests came back negative. PHEW!!!

BUT, thank you all so much for the well wishes and support. Where would I be without you guys XP

CONGRATS WENDY *rooster crow* you must be so proud of yourself. I know we all are. Hot bath tonight to keep the muscles loose for tomorrow.

About the job. 99.99% I got it. They're just phoning references, and next week I do a full personal, police, and security check. The class I'm working in has a lot of FASD and ASD kids next year, which I have a TONNE of experience with, so I'm feeling really good.

I'm 18... I just got out of school, and I'm already working full time for a private school... 0.o

[Stormdancer]

Hi oink ~~~ I'm on my phone so not really here...you ok?

[Wendywu]

About the job. 99.99% I got it. They're just phoning references, and next week I do a full personal, police, and security check. The class I'm working in has a lot of FASD and ASD kids next year, which I have a TONNE of experience with, so I'm feeling really good.

I'm 18... I just got out of school, and I'm already working full time for a private school... 0.o


When will you know 100% for sure?

[Kreative-Dragon]

When will you know 100% for sure?

when the police check states that I am not an anarchist terrorist rapist hell bent on burning the whole school down.

Better keep my pyro tendencies on the low for the next little while.

[Chiska]

I wonder why we don't have it here? Maybe we do, in an American kinda version, and I just don't know where to look.

My store has it packaged as "Devonshire Cream."

[Stormdancer]

Hey KD ~~~
Great news...toes crossed...

[Kreative-Dragon]

Hey KD ~~~
Great news...toes crossed...

thank you m'dear

so, heard you're a 'kiddo' now. How does it feel to regress in your age? *roflroflrofl*

[Stormdancer]

Ok...gotta scoot...

[Wendywu]

It is time to take my weary self to bed - see you all tomorrow, and thank you again for your amazing support :heart:

[Chiska]

Hey everybody!! I didn't skim well -- i got stuck on clotted cream and the rest was history. Yummy!

I should make some scones...they are easy to make gluten free.

Wendy - you have rowed the marathon??

K-D - a job!? Cool!!

I am off work until 5 July. They worked me too hard and I ran out of hours. Woe is me. I have a 10 day weekend. Whatever shall I do. :D

[kaleanna]

I got some more yardwork done. Got dishes done up too. Even was able to get a shower in before lil one woke up from his nap.
How is everyone?

[kaleanna]

hiya Chiska :)

[Laura Borealis]

Yeah, I want to make scones now too. :9
I'm going to have to look for this clotted cream/Devonshire cream...

[Kreative-Dragon]

Ok...gotta scoot...

See you soon.

It is time to take my weary self to bed - see you all tomorrow, and thank you again for your amazing support :heart:
Hugs and love. Have a well earned rest.

K-D - a job!? Cool!!

I am off work until 5 July. They worked me too hard and I ran out of hours. Woe is me. I have a 10 day weekend. Whatever shall I do. :D

Yup, working with special needs kids (there are NO typical kids in this class, kind of surprised at that)

You worked so much they're FORCING you to take a break? :D I find that kind of funny. You deserve the break.

[SarahRacheal]

Yeah, I want to make scones now too. :9
I'm going to have to look for this clotted cream/Devonshire cream...

Me too with Cherries! Wendy is right here place makes the BEST clotted cream in the big wide world!

[Chiska]

Yup, working with special needs kids (there are NO typical kids in this class, kind of surprised at that)

You worked so much they're FORCING you to take a break? :D I find that kind of funny. You deserve the break.

That sounds like a great job.

I only get so many hours to work each month - and They overloaded me Extra Stuff plus whored me out to another department and all of those hours got used up quickly.

[Kreative-Dragon]

That sounds like a great job.

I only get so many hours to work each month - and They overloaded me Extra Stuff plus whored me out to another department and all of those hours got used up quickly.

I have never heard of anyplace where you can Max out on your hours. Where do you work *the twitchy newb asked*

[Chiska]

I have never heard of anyplace where you can Max out on your hours. Where do you work *the twitchy newb asked*

I work for a state college and as such I am in constant fiscal danger. On top of that, there is a state law that states that large employers must offer pro-rated health coverage to part time employees who work more than 80 hours per month. Therefore, I am capped at 79 hours per month. Starting next month (new fiscal year), my budgeted salary was reduced. So, if I work at my current rate, the money will run out in March.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi all. Back again for a quick check in before work. YES, where I was rushing to this morning was not work. Long story, but it's pretty well explained over in Prayers and Dedications.

I've had Devon Cream before. It is divine. There's a Mini-museum on campus (a restoration of the first Dean's house) that has a tea room. They have the best Devon cream and raspberry butter. I would do criminal things for that raspberry butter.


*Cri-ket, Cri-ket* How do I do that?

[Stormdancer]

*Cri-ket, Cri-ket* How do I do that?I think you're supposed to rub your back legs together :D

[NorthernTigress]

I think you're supposed to rub your back legs together :D

*Throws something*

Well, in the winter when I don't shave them, that would probably work.

[Aulruna]

Leek quiche, done. Lemon tarte, done. Drumsticks, marinated.

Veeeeery tired, wish someone would bring me a nice scone with cream and jam now...

[kaleanna]

am tired but got some stuff done, even got a drawing done :)

[Stormdancer]

*Throws something*

***ducks***

Missed me :P

[Stormdancer]

Leek quiche, done. Lemon tarte, done. Drumsticks, marinated.

Veeeeery tired, wish someone would bring me a nice scone with cream and jam now...I wish I could! (((Aulruna))) I had a thought earlier...just one....about how perfect my condo would be for a party...one that YOU cooked for...LOL :D

[NorthernTigress]

Dammit. Now I can't stop thinking about Tea at Rutherford House.

I have plans for all day tomorrow. Maybe Sunday before work??

[Stormdancer]

am tired but got some stuff done, even got a drawing done :)I saw that you'd been busy...take load off for a bit before the next round.

[Stormdancer]

Dammit. Now I can't stop thinking about Tea at Rutherford House.I'm guessing they have scones there? I've started a trend :angel:

[kaleanna]

I saw that you'd been busy...take load off for a bit before the next round.

Oh I am,LOL,sitting here in front of the puter, LOL,Won't be doing any more for a bit, LOL.

[Aulruna]

I wish I could! (((Aulruna))) I had a thought earlier...just one....about how perfect my condo would be for a party...one that YOU cooked for...LOL :D

Anytime!! I've got five new cookbooks for my birthday (well, one is technically for syrups and liqueurs) and I'm itching to try that tomato salad with pomegranate chutney---

[NorthernTigress]

I'm guessing they have scones there? I've started a trend :angel:

Scones AND clotted cream. And tiny sandwiches. Everything for a High Tea.

[Stormdancer]

Scones AND clotted cream. And tiny sandwiches. Everything for a High Tea.Well, I know NOthing about "High Tea"....(<< not touching that! :bugeyed: ), but it seems that "clotted cream" has made it's way to this continent... !! YAY !! I wonder if there's a fancy tea house around here? HUH....

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I know NOthing about "High Tea"....(<< not touching that! :bugeyed: ), but it seems that "clotted cream" has made it's way to this continent... !! YAY !! I wonder if there's a fancy tea house around here? HUH....

From what I understand, there are "levels" of tea. And I'm sure someone more British than I will be able to correct me.

There's the simple "cream tea" which is a pot of tea and a scone with Devon cream and jam.

There's the "afternoon tea" which adds a plate of sandwiches, and maybe some additional pastries in addition to the scone.

And finally there's "High Tea", which is tea, scone, sandwiches, something hot (often a pot-pie), fruit and dessert.

[Stormdancer]

From what I understand, there are "levels" of tea. And I'm sure someone more British than I will be able to correct me.

There's the simple "cream tea" which is a pot of tea and a scone with Devon cream and jam.

There's the "afternoon tea" which adds a plate of sandwiches, and maybe some additional pastries in addition to the scone.

And finally there's "High Tea", which is tea, scone, sandwiches, something hot (often a pot-pie), fruit and dessert.Holy Cr*p....I could NEVER "DO" a "High Tea"....WAY too much food...

Someone DID mention "Cream Tea" earlier...Probably Wendy, but might have been Yira...

[Stormdancer]

Where is Jo?
Do we know?

Did She go somewhere?

[kaleanna]

Latest drawing: http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2788799&postcount=435

[Stormdancer]

On yet aNOther thought....I went to Hobby Lobby today....and while there looked into getting a greeting card. ALL of them were Christian! :bugeyed: I knew that the store was ....I'm not Totally surprised, but to be SO exclusionary?....Blew my wee brain to bits!

And they didn't have what I was looking for :shhh:...AND....the only corner rounders they had were HUGE!!! What the h*ll are they rounding with those? GEESH!

ETA...I'm kinda thinking I need the disclaimer NT has in her sig about fast track changes...LOL :D

[Stormdancer]

Latest drawing: http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2788799&postcount=435I LIKE the Rose....VERY nice!

[Aulruna]

I had my best high tea ever here:

http://www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/dining/lounge_and_bar/authors_lounge/

Hubby was quite overwhelmed by the food, he just expected a pot of tea and a piece of cake :D

[kaleanna]

I LIKE the Rose....VERY nice!

Thankies Stormy :D


Well kids are wanting food, so be back soonish

[NorthernTigress]

Work time.

(Stupid @#$% Friday 11pm closing.)

[Stormdancer]

I had my best high tea ever here:

http://www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/dining/lounge_and_bar/authors_lounge/

Hubby was quite overwhelmed by the food, he just expected a pot of tea and a piece of cake :DLOL....how IS Miracle Man? I think of you both a LOT!!!

[Stormdancer]

AH...Peter Falk died :( I WUB his acting :love:

[Stormdancer]

Work time.

(Stupid @#$% Friday 11pm closing.)Have a good night at work! ((NT))

[Aulruna]

LOL....how IS Miracle Man? I think of you both a LOT!!!

Very overworked ... to cheer himself up, he is already planning next year's trip to NYC! We hope you will be out of real estate's clutches by then! It wasn't the same without you!

[Laura Borealis]

AH...Peter Falk died :( I WUB his acting :love:

:( Oh no! I liked him too. I'll always remember him playing himself in Wings of Desire.

[Oink]

I went to Hobby Lobby today....and while there looked into getting a greeting card. ALL of them were Christian! :bugeyed: I knew that the store was ....I'm not Totally surprised, but to be SO exclusionary?....Blew my wee brain to bits!
The owners are from 'round here (Bible Belt) and also own Mardel (www.mardel.com), so... maybe you should try Michaels (http://www.michaels.com/)? :P

[Manda]

I'm wilting but packages are winging their way :)

[Stormdancer]

Very overworked ... to cheer himself up, he is already planning next year's trip to NYC! We hope you will be out of real estate's clutches by then! It wasn't the same without you!Right now I'm trying to get BATS into the works...I'm thinking if I ever do the NYC again it will be as a stowaway....like, not a part of the Studio....

[Stormdancer]

:( Oh no! I liked him too. I'll always remember him playing himself in Wings of Desire.I've not seen that...I'd like to...

The owners are from 'round here (Bible Belt) and also own Mardel (www.mardel.com), so... maybe you should try Michaels (http://www.michaels.com/)? :Puh...yeah...:rolleyes: I did know, but the blatant "Nothing but Christian" messages on the cards just stunned me, and irritated me. Do we KNOW what balance means???

I'm wilting but packages are winging their way :)!! YOU !! We have been waiting ALL day....

So....how is the Mr? })

[franniee]

Hey guys! I posted a giveaway in this forum..... join in!

[Kreative-Dragon]

hello mATes. Just checking in while at work.

Any news on Cyd? Not gonna lie, even though the thought of her kind of makes me want to flip out, I've grown fond of the little bugger, even though I refuse to picture her as anything other than this
http://cdn.graphicsfactory.com/clip-art/image_files/tn_image/7/1333747-tn_Cartoon-Character-Happy-Spider.jpg

C'mon Cyd, Ty need an arch enemy. *gets brilliant art idea and rushes off for pencil and paper*

[Laura Borealis]

uh...yeah...:rolleyes: I did know, but the blatant "Nothing but Christian" messages on the cards just stunned me, and irritated me. Do we KNOW what balance means???


Man, even their CANDY is Christian. I was in one once, and they had packages of TestaMints (http://www.google.com/search?q=testamints&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=834) up by the register. "The Mint with a Message." "Each mint wrapped in a verse of scripture." Swear to... um, God. :P

[Kreative-Dragon]

Hey guys! I posted a giveaway in this forum..... join in!

Excellent idea Fran. Think I'll stay away from this one in respect for those who knew him. It would feel weird to take a deck I have no emotional value to, when there are people who would probably draw a lot of comfort from it.

[Stormdancer]

hello mATes. Just checking in while at work.

Any news on Cyd? Not gonna lie, even though the thought of her kind of makes me want to flip out, I've grown fond of the little bugger, even though I refuse to picture her as anything other than this

C'mon Cyd, Ty need an arch enemy. *gets brilliant art idea and rushes off for pencil and paper*
I have NO idea but THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=altckbVlceM) comes to mind with that image....

SOUND ALERT....:angel:

[Lutestring]

christian candy? :bugeyed: i think i'd get indigestion.

cyd is not well? oh noooo ((((cyd))))

not caught up, except the bit about scones. i have unhomogenized milk in my tea :)

[Stormdancer]

Man, even their CANDY is Christian. I was in one once, and they had packages of TestaMints (http://www.google.com/search?q=testamints&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=834) up by the register. "The Mint with a Message." "Each mint wrapped in a verse of scripture." Swear to... um, God. :PNo sh*t??? I didn't buy, but now I wanna go back....just to see that.

[Kreative-Dragon]

I have NO idea but THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=altckbVlceM) comes to mind with that image....

SOUND ALERT....:angel:

XP that is the CUTEST spider ever, and coming from me thats something.

this pic is going to put me into a panic attack, I know it. why oh WHY do I do this to myself?

[Stormdancer]

cyd is not well? oh noooo ((((cyd))))

not caught up, except the bit about scones. i have unhomogenized milk in my tea :)(((:heart:LUTE:heart:))) I haz pain au chocolate....or whatever in the spelling....breakfast tomorrow...:D

Yeah....I'm not sure what I've missed but Cyd isn't molting appropriately....life-threatening... :(

[Stormdancer]

XP that is the CUTEST spider ever, and coming from me thats something.

this pic is going to put me into a panic attack, I know it. why oh WHY do I do this to myself?Let me give you what you gave me....I WUB it....http://vimeo.com/5606758

[Stormdancer]

Hey guys! I posted a giveaway in this forum..... join in!
**off ISO**

[Stormdancer]

Hey guys! I posted a giveaway in this forum..... join in!

yeah....once I stop tearing up....VERY nice Frannie...

Getting older S*CKS....just sayin'....

[Lutestring]

(((:heart:LUTE:heart:))) I haz pain au chocolate....or whatever in the spelling....breakfast tomorrow...:D

Yeah....I'm not sure what I've missed but Cyd isn't molting appropriately....life-threatening... :(

oh poor cyd :( and poor wendy (((cyd and wendy)))

i saw that wendy did her fabulous marathon, yay wendy :D

i haz pain au chocolat for breakfast, in about ten minutes, when i heat it up a little in the oven. i like the chocolate to go gooey, yum :)

i resubscribed, couldn't cope anymore, and went to look at creating and trade threads to see what i missed :D not buying anythig, my credit card is unwell...

[Laura Borealis]

christian candy? :bugeyed: i think i'd get indigestion.



I'd rather have a Chocolate Jesus
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wfamPW3Eaw)
:heart: Tom Waits!

[Kreative-Dragon]

Let me give you what you gave me....I WUB it....http://vimeo.com/5606758

thank you minn góði vinur (my good friend)
I should do Ty first, so that I can leave Cyd for last in this pic. Oh well, forethought is not my forte XP

[Lutestring]

I'd rather have a Chocolate Jesus
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wfamPW3Eaw)
:heart: Tom Waits!

just the thing to listen to with my pain au chocolat, thankyou, laura, i love tom waits too :D

[franniee]

Excellent idea Fran. Think I'll stay away from this one in respect for those who knew him. It would feel weird to take a deck I have no emotional value to, when there are people who would probably draw a lot of comfort from it.

No kd it's got all the forum members. He would never discriminate. Join in. It would b special to have one of his decks.

[kaleanna]

*storms in* GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR


*goes over to my comfy chair and sits down* hiding from grumpy attitude

[Kreative-Dragon]

No kd it's got all the forum members. He would never discriminate. Join in. It would b special to have one of his decks.

It would, but I didn't know him at all. And there might be someone who would pull great comfort from it. I feel it would be unfair to rob them of that chance. And there are other give aways that I can join. I'm okay.

[Lutestring]

It would, but I didn't know him at all. And there might be someone who would pull great comfort from it. I feel it would be unfair to rob them of that chance. And there are other give aways that I can join. I'm okay.

i feel the same way, as i didn't know him.

[Kreative-Dragon]

*storms in* GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR


*goes over to my comfy chair and sits down* hiding from grumpy attitude

what's wrong??? *hands over special Hot chocolate*

[kaleanna]

what's wrong??? *hands over special Hot chocolate*

Thankies K-D, takes hot chocolate.


just dealing with a grumpy hubby who didn't get much of a nap due to kiddos being loud, and he didn't understand why we didn't stay at mcdonalds. Guess I got the feeling that he thought that I/we didn't stay there just so we could "wake him up" but I didn't stay there cause I was tired and didn't feel like chasing after lil one and then fighting to get lil one to leave when it was time to go. *shrugs* it will be ok, just gotta give him time to fully wake up.

[Lutestring]

hi kale, (((kaleanna)))

i love your little rose dragon. you need one to sit with you in your comfy chair :)

[Laura Borealis]

News on the Georgia wildfires... (http://www.walb.com/story/14972370/major-offensive-against-ga-wildfires) So cool of all these firefighters from other states to come and help.

In other news, I almost made a faux pas... I forgot it was my SO's birthday till just now... sent him email as soon as I remembered asking him if he wants to go out for a birthday dinner (which we'd talked about a few days ago). I hope he didn't notice I forgot to wish him a happy birthday this morning...

[kaleanna]

hi kale, (((kaleanna)))

i love your little rose dragon. you need one to sit with you in your comfy chair :)

(((((Lute))))) Thankies hun


How are you doing?

[Stormdancer]

No kd it's got all the forum members. He would never discriminate. Join in. It would b special to have one of his decks.

It would, but I didn't know him at all. And there might be someone who would pull great comfort from it. I feel it would be unfair to rob them of that chance. And there are other give aways that I can join. I'm okay.

KD...just because YOU don't know the peep....doesn't mean that it won't mean something to you...You are NOT taking from those that kinda knew him. I mean, really? Fran KNOWs him...I just knew him from here....does it make it any less special??? IF you win...you will treasure it....trust me on this....been there, done that...

VARGO.............. I miss Fred......................

Long convo with parental types.....let's just lock up all the BOOM sticks, yeah?....LOL

[Kreative-Dragon]

well... I'll think about it.

on a COMPLETLY different note, I want to do a three card reading for myself. It's going to be heavy, I know it, but I cannot choose a deck for the LIFE of me!

Shadowscape or Quantum (first version)

[Lutestring]

(((((Lute))))) Thankies hun


How are you doing?

i'm thinking about going back to bed :rolleyes: it's a lovely sunny day, so i really shouldn't, but my arm is hurting, and i don't feel like doing much.

[Stormdancer]

well... I'll think about it.

on a COMPLETLY different note, I want to do a three card reading for myself. It's going to be heavy, I know it, but I cannot choose a deck for the LIFE of me!

Shadowscape or Quantum (first version)

My vote is

Shadowscapes.....

[Stormdancer]

i'm thinking about going back to bed :rolleyes: it's a lovely sunny day, so i really shouldn't, but my arm is hurting, and i don't feel like doing much.Well, when you wake back up, we can share Paine au Chocolate....:D

[Stormdancer]

TCO & Blue....

a IV of Vancomycin....<<<spelled WAY bad.....antibiotic....

[Lutestring]

Well, when you wake back up, we can share Paine au Chocolate....:D

i've already eaten mine, but i saved one for you :D

[Kreative-Dragon]

My vote is

Shadowscapes.....

shadowscapes it is. Reading has been done, and it is already confusing the hellfire out of me.

[zan_chan]

Hey gang - how's everyone doing today? I'm home relaxing this Saturday morning. Up a bit early for a Saturday to watch the live feed of the New York State Senate's vote on gay marriage. Fingers crossed!

Then lunch and video games with Jon. Nothing too out of the ordinary :P

Anyone still around?

[cardlady22]

Hello, zan!

[zan_chan]

Heya, CL! How's everything by you?

[zan_chan]

BTW, if anyone is interested, the NYS Senate session is live here: http://www.nysenate.gov/event/2011/jun/24/senate-session

They're on a brief recess at the moment, though, so nothing is really happening for a few more minutes...

[cardlady22]

I'm wondering if I should take up biting my fingernails again while I wait to see if these ISIS Marseille decks are still available:
http://www.isis-osiris.com/

B'Day, anniversary & family stuff went wonderfully.

[emmsma]

News on the Georgia wildfires... (http://www.walb.com/story/14972370/major-offensive-against-ga-wildfires) So cool of all these firefighters from other states to come and help.

In other news, I almost made a faux pas... I forgot it was my SO's birthday till just now... sent him email as soon as I remembered asking him if he wants to go out for a birthday dinner (which we'd talked about a few days ago). I hope he didn't notice I forgot to wish him a happy birthday this morning...

Geez! I didn't see that you guys were battling too. Those are some big fires! My prayers for the brave folk fighting the fires. Hoping they will get put out soon, without much injury or loss of property.

[zan_chan]

Who's birthday? Not yours? Did I miss it?? :eek:

[zan_chan]

Hey emmsma! It's been forever! You guys hanging in okay out there?

(Love you avie, btw)

[cardlady22]

Who's birthday? Not yours? Did I miss it?? :eek:Solstice Baby! It's okay though.

[zan_chan]

Solstice Baby! It's okay though.

Ah, well happy happy, if a bit tardily :P Get any good loot??

[Stormdancer]

They're on a brief recess at the moment, though, so nothing is really happening for a few more minutes...um.....er.....I don't have enough fingers.....etc...

A waste of air..IMHO....

[cardlady22]

Get any good loot??;) Always! Some just now on the way.

[zan_chan]

What deck are you guys reading with lately? I've been trying to find a bit of inspiration to get back deeply into tarot. Inspire me!

[emmsma]

Hey Zan! Awesome to see you! My avvie? The tree? I like it alot.

Hey Cardlady! I think my fingernails are all gone. I will have to chew pen caps til you find out. If I can't have an ISIS, I will cry. And then spend twice the money on something else!

[zan_chan]

It's from the Wildwood? (I'm just guessing...)

[Kreative-Dragon]

What deck are you guys reading with lately? I've been trying to find a bit of inspiration to get back deeply into tarot. Inspire me!

Quantum Tarot, hands down. The first version is the one I use, and it is one of the greatest things ever. Really amazing images

[kaleanna]

hiya cardlady, zan, emmsma, and anyone else that came in while I was preoccupied.

[zan_chan]

Hi K-D :) I don't think we've properly met before, so nice to meet you :P I like the Quantum, too. In fact, I keep meaning to buy the 2nd edition, and keep forgetting. Onto the to-do list.

I've been reading with the Ukiyoe and loving it. My boyfriend is big into Shinto mythology and has been teaching me all the old legends, so the Ukiyoe deck has been a fun companion piece to that :)

[cardlady22]

What deck are you guys reading with lately? I've been trying to find a bit of inspiration to get back deeply into tarot. Inspire me!I'm no help here- I'm off in Oracle Land at the moment:
Sabian Symbols
The Vitruvian Square
(and of course) Magian Cardology ;)

[BlueDragonfly]

TCO & Blue....

a IV of Vancomycin....<<<spelled WAY bad.....antibiotic....

What's up?

[zan_chan]

Oracles, huh, CL? There are only a few I've had that I really like, and most of them are thanks to emmsma's prodding :P Ever use the Oracle of the Radiant Sun? I really like that one. And of course the Haindl Rune :heart: Oh and one train or another I'd gotten the 1st edition Universe Cards from Fran, and quite like that one, too.

[emmsma]

It's from the Wildwood? (I'm just guessing...)

GreenCraft. There are so many of these decks lately.

I want to make one more - all the same images with minor variations. I would call it WoodCraft? CraftWood? :P

And I'm not really reading (still)
Finally got a new corner rounder, so I'll be doing a bunch of trimming for now.

Started with the Thunder Bay Conver. Then Wildwood. Then GreenCraft. Got a few more in line after that.

I'm feeling a bit drawn to Marseille this week, so if I was going to be reading, I'd pick a TdM of some sort. :)

[Kreative-Dragon]

Hi K-D :) I don't think we've properly met before, so nice to meet you :P I like the Quantum, too. In fact, I keep meaning to buy the 2nd edition, and keep forgetting. Onto the to-do list.

I've been reading with the Ukiyoe and loving it. My boyfriend is big into Shinto mythology and has been teaching me all the old legends, so the Ukiyoe deck has been a fun companion piece to that :)

no, I don't think we have *offers hand*
I like the second version but I DON'T like the second version. The images are great, but they got rid of the shiny sides, and the minors are labeled in a more "advanced reader" way, and I cannot handle that yet. I am too newbish for it.

I also read with the Shadowscape Tarot and the Dragon tarot. And the Guilded when I have to, but it took a chunk out of me a couple of days ago. We have been at war since I got it. It reads wonderfully for everyone else, but hates me XP wanna guilded Tarot? I'll cleanse it, I promise.

[emmsma]

HI Kaleanna! Have things settled down at home? Hubby awake and repentant?

[Manda]

I am studying Thoth which I am coming to understand will be a lifelong pursuit and using the Victorian Romantic on my blog this week. I always thought I did not much care for the VR, but it has been very soft and gentle with me this week. Uncle Al is offended by sharing a bag with them for the week, but I remind him, "Do as you wilt shall be the whole of the law" and what I wilt is put them in the same bag, then he grumbles and makes a grab for their tender bits.

[cardlady22]

Oracles, huh, CL? There are only a few I've had that I really like, and most of them are thanks to emmsma's prodding :P Ever use the Oracle of the Radiant Sun? I really like that one. And of course the Haindl Rune :heart: Oh and one train or another I'd gotten the 1st edition Universe Cards from Fran, and quite like that one, too.Haven't looked at the ORS yet. I'm looking at books and working on setting up a system to generate Sabian Symbols with the LS Astrological Oracle and a really neat Fudge die:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RORW10

(No, not edible . . .)

[zan_chan]

Hey Manda! Been a while! I'm shuffling a Thoth as we speak actually. It's the deck I always keep on my desk. Don't read with it, really, but am constantly musing over it...

[Manda]

I'm no help here- I'm off in Oracle Land at the moment:
Sabian Symbols
The Vitruvian Square
(and of course) Magian Cardology ;)

Hey, cardlady22, do you have Scott Grossberg's book? I keep almost clicking it at Amazon and then I hesitate. I mostly read tarot, I would say intermediate, pushing advanced. Whatcha think?

[BlueDragonfly]

I am studying Thoth which I am coming to understand will be a lifelong pursuit and using the Victorian Romantic on my blog this week. I always thought I did not much care for the VR, but it has been very soft and gentle with me this week. Uncle Al is offended by sharing a bag with them for the week, but I remind him, "Do as you wilt shall be the whole of the law" and what I wilt is put them in the same bag, then he grumbles and makes a grab for their tender bits.

:laugh: What a picture that just created in my poor tired brain! :laugh:

[emmsma]

no, I don't think we have *offers hand*
I like the second version but I DON'T like the second version. The images are great, but they got rid of the shiny sides, and the minors are labeled in a more "advanced reader" way, and I cannot handle that yet. I am too newbish for it.

I also read with the Shadowscape Tarot and the Dragon tarot. And the Guilded when I have to, but it took a chunk out of me a couple of days ago. We have been at war since I got it. It reads wonderfully for everyone else, but hates me XP wanna guilded Tarot? I'll cleanse it, I promise.

Hey, your Dragon is the Pracownik? Just got a nice worn one today in the mail. Or it will be nice, once I get rid of the Patchouli smell. I even prefer cigarette smoke to that scent. :9

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey, your Dragon is the Pracownik? Just got a nice worn one today in the mail. Or it will be nice, once I get rid of the Patchouli smell. I even prefer cigarette smoke to that scent. :9

Baking soda.....just sayin'

[Manda]

Hey Manda! Been a while! I'm shuffling a Thoth as we speak actually. It's the deck I always keep on my desk. Don't read with it, really, but am constantly musing over it...

Hi to you! Maybe you are absorbing through osmosis. That is how I learn astrology, you know. I buy books, put them on my bedside, get distracted by tarot, and then remember I have no flippin' clue what Saturn in Libra is and oh yeah, I was trying to fix that with all these books.

[cardlady22]

I am studying Thoth which I am coming to understand will be a lifelong pursuit and using the Victorian Romantic on my blog this week. I always thought I did not much care for the VR, but it has been very soft and gentle with me this week. Uncle Al is offended by sharing a bag with them for the week, but I remind him, "Do as you wilt shall be the whole of the law" and what I wilt is put them in the same bag, then he grumbles and makes a grab for their tender bits.}) I like to make Uncle Al sit and play with Melody.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/love-earth-crystal/

ROFLMAO!

[Kreative-Dragon]

Hey, your Dragon is the Pracownik? Just got a nice worn one today in the mail. Or it will be nice, once I get rid of the Patchouli smell. I even prefer cigarette smoke to that scent. :9

yes it is. That was my first deck, and is still my best deck. It took me a couple of months to start reading with it though. I was scared stiff of tarot, and just bought it because I'm kind of obsessed with Dragons.

I don't think you guys knew that, did you? XP

[Manda]

Hey, your Dragon is the Pracownik? Just got a nice worn one today in the mail. Or it will be nice, once I get rid of the Patchouli smell. I even prefer cigarette smoke to that scent. :9

This made me think of John Cusack's fantasy in High Fidelity, throwing the new boyfriend and his patchouli stink out of his tasteful record shop. :laugh:

[cardlady22]

Hey, cardlady22, do you have Scott Grossberg's book? I keep almost clicking it at Amazon and then I hesitate. I mostly read tarot, I would say intermediate, pushing advanced. Whatcha think?I've got it next-to-read under the Diana Roche book Sabian Symbols.

[emmsma]

Baking soda.....just sayin'

Thats the plan. Couple weeks, and they'll be good as new. Except they are worn and old, which rocks. :D

Oooh. Radiant Sun. So quirky and fun.

Zan, do you use the book? or just wing it?

[Manda]

}) I like to make Uncle Al sit and play with Melody.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/love-earth-crystal/

ROFLMAO!

Ha! Serves him right! I'll bet she has tea parties and he is forced to sit through them.

[Stormdancer]

I've been reading with the Ukiyoe and loving it. My boyfriend is big into Shinto mythology and has been teaching me all the old legends, so the Ukiyoe deck has been a fun companion piece to that :)
Shinto there???

ayup....catching up............

[zan_chan]

State Senate is in the process of voting. I'm getting closer to being a real person in my home state... :)

[franniee]

Yay. Ny passed sane sex marriage. Go ny!!!

[emmsma]

Yay. Ny passed sane sex marriage. Go ny!!!

WooHoo!

[Stormdancer]

What's up?Step Daddy Dude....MASSive infection...he's on an IV of something like this.....at home....Mommy dudette is playing NURSE....this is SO NOT GOOD...LOL

[zan_chan]

Yay. Ny passed sane sex marriage. Go ny!!!

Not quite yet. They've only passed the amendment for religious exemption. The main vote is still coming...

[Shalyn]

Yay. Ny passed sane sex marriage. Go ny!!!

So...now you have to be sane before you have sex?

eeep!


*waves* hi everyone! Finally got around to posting tonight.

[Stormdancer]

Hi to you! Maybe you are absorbing through osmosis. That is how I learn astrology, you know. I buy books, put them on my bedside, get distracted by tarot, and then remember I have no flippin' clue what Saturn in Libra is and oh yeah, I was trying to fix that with all these books.This just makes me laugh....The Osmosis club.....Thoth.....how to..........:D

I'm in............

[Kreative-Dragon]

So...now you have to be sane before you have sex?

eeep!


*waves* hi everyone! Finally got around to posting tonight.

see, I thought you had to be INsane to want sex. But that's just my asexual self XP

*waves back* how you doing?

[BlueDragonfly]

Step Daddy Dude....MASSive infection...he's on an IV of something like this.....at home....Mommy dudette is playing NURSE....this is SO NOT GOOD...LOL

Okay, here's some info from WebMD. The basics, anyway. If your Mom is administering at home, I would assume that the Dr./nurse instructed her in using it, what to watch for, etc.

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-939-Vancomycin+IV.aspx?drugid=939&drugname=Vancomycin+IV

[Chiska]

I am studying Thoth which I am coming to understand will be a lifelong pursuit and using the Victorian Romantic on my blog this week. I always thought I did not much care for the VR, but it has been very soft and gentle with me this week. Uncle Al is offended by sharing a bag with them for the week, but I remind him, "Do as you wilt shall be the whole of the law" and what I wilt is put them in the same bag, then he grumbles and makes a grab for their tender bits.

BTW...I just did a reading with Thoth and it was hard to stop thinking such thoughts as...

"Gee, I bet a sparkly would look good right here!"

"Wow, that would be so much more evident if it was glittery orange"

"I wonder if gold -rays coming from that would make it more impressive?"

*sigh*

Ooh! You let your decks share bags?! Yikes! I have a Russian VR, I wonder what would happen if I put it with the Thoth? The Emperor is more "emperory" in the Russian - that VR might kick butt and take names...

[franniee]

Not quite yet. They've only passed the amendment for religious exemption. The main vote is still coming...

The senate voted for it and now it's up to cuomo to sign it and he is for it. I think it is a done deal zan

[BlueDragonfly]

This just makes me laugh....The Osmosis club.....Thoth.....how to..........:D

I'm in............

*raises hand* I'll need a deck.........and a book.......or two.......

[kaleanna]

HI Kaleanna! Have things settled down at home? Hubby awake and repentant?

After I had calmed down some so that I did not yell. I proceeded to tell him the reasoning for us not staying at mcdonalds. I told him: that I was tired, and was pretty sure that 13yrold was tired and that neither one of us would want to chase lil one around the play area, plus I did NOT want to have to fight lil one to leave the play area when it was time to go. And that I was sorry if HE felt that we did it intentionally to wake him up cause that was definitely NOT intentional! and I walked out of the room. I did not give him a chance to say anything about it.


Him and fil went out to eat.

[zan_chan]

The senate voted for it and now it's up to cuomo to sign it and he is for it. I think it is a done deal zan

Not yet. They've only voted on the amendment so far. The senators are explaining their votes on the overall bill right now, and then they'll tally the vote total...

You can watch here: http://www.nysenate.gov/event/2011/jun/24/senate-session

Is it live on NY tv?

[Stormdancer]

see, I thought you had to be INsane to want sex. But that's just my asexual self XP

*waves back* how you doing?
(((KD))) how are ya...I'm soon to bed but.....'splain to me your job....You've just graduated from HighSchool....and now you're...."Teaching"???????? or are you an aide? AND.........horses???? you have some??????????

[franniee]

So...now you have to be sane before you have sex?

eeep!


*waves* hi everyone! Finally got around to posting tonight.

iPad spelling correction. No you don't have to b sane. They would never pass that. Lol

[franniee]

Not yet. They've only voted on the amendment so far. The senators are explaining their votes on the overall bill right now, and then they'll the tally the vote total...

You can watch here: http://www.nysenate.gov/event/2011/jun/24/senate-session

Is it live on NY tv?

Probably but they just did a breaking news announcement. Seemed like a done deal hope so

[Stormdancer]

Okay, here's some info from WebMD. The basics, anyway. If your Mom is administering at home, I would assume that the Dr./nurse instructed her in using it, what to watch for, etc.

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-939-Vancomycin+IV.aspx?drugid=939&drugname=Vancomycin+IVum.....please re post it tomorrow morning? I am SO not reading stuff like this now....

***Stunned I spelled right**

[Manda]

BTW...I just did a reading with Thoth and it was hard to stop thinking such thoughts as...

"Gee, I bet a sparkly would look good right here!"

"Wow, that would be so much more evident if it was glittery orange"

"I wonder if gold -rays coming from that would make it more impressive?"

*sigh*

Ooh! You let your decks share bags?! Yikes! I have a Russian VR, I wonder what would happen if I put it with the Thoth? The Emperor is more "emperory" in the Russian - that VR might kick butt and take names...

Just who I wanted to see... Today, I bought micro glitter, Mod Podge, and a teeny little brush. I have the US Games large green box Thoth extra cards here, and I just printed a couple practice cards on my own cardstock. We shall see what we shall see... soon, as a handsome man is taking me out on a date tonight :)

[BlueDragonfly]

um.....please re post it tomorrow morning? I am SO not reading stuff like this now....

***Stunned I spelled right**

:heart: I'll PM it to you, I'll be at work before you are even out of bed! ;)

[Manda]

Step Daddy Dude....MASSive infection...he's on an IV of something like this.....at home....Mommy dudette is playing NURSE....this is SO NOT GOOD...LOL

Aww :( wishing him better soon. And the womenfolk less stress while he gets there.

This just makes me laugh....The Osmosis club.....Thoth.....how to..........:D

I'm in............

Do as thou wilt, do as thou wilt, do as thou wilt...

[BlueDragonfly]

Just who I wanted to see... Today, I bought micro glitter, Mod Podge, and a teeny little brush. I have the US Games large green box Thoth extra cards here, and I just printed a couple practice cards on my own cardstock. We shall see what we shall see... soon, as a handsome man is taking me out on a date tonight :)

You lucky girl, you! Enjoy your date! Then, play with your glitter and glue! :D

[Chiska]

Just who I wanted to see... Today, I bought micro glitter, Mod Podge, and a teeny little brush. I have the US Games large green box Thoth extra cards here, and I just printed a couple practice cards on my own cardstock. We shall see what we shall see... soon, as a handsome man is taking me out on a date tonight :)

Can't wait to see!!

Lucky you! Have fun. :)

[Kreative-Dragon]

(((KD))) how are ya...I'm soon to bed but.....'splain to me your job....You've just graduated from HighSchool....and now you're...."Teaching"???????? or are you an aide? AND.........horses???? you have some??????????

I volunteer with a rescue outside of the city. But i spend so much time out there is FEELS like their mine.
And I will be a "child development facilitaitor" (probably spelt that wrong, sorry) which means I'm working with the kids, and would aid the teacher in some areas. They already assigned me my kids for next year, and since I'm the youngest one on sight, I get the "JZ" pair, who are inseperable and make the energizer bunny look like a sloth. And the ASD boy, since him and I have always worked well together, and the highly affected FASD boy.

joys XP

OH WELL, I love the kids, and I'm so freaking excited.
And have a good sleep "kiddo" see you tomorrow if you pass out before answering me tonight.

[Stormdancer]

Just who I wanted to see... Today, I bought micro glitter, Mod Podge, and a teeny little brush. I have the US Games large green box Thoth extra cards here, and I just printed a couple practice cards on my own cardstock. We shall see what we shall see... soon, as a handsome man is taking me out on a date tonight :)Ya know...???? ya need.........WE need.........How the H*LL is Hubby dude??? And let him know we (((WUB))) hubby Dudes...even when we're laughing at them....LOL

[Manda]

You lucky girl, you! Enjoy your date! Then, play with your glitter and glue! :D

That depends entirely on how much vodka he is willing to shell out for... Oh you meant with the cards... })

I AM lucky. This I know. But so is he. I hope everyone else is this happy. With or without vodka and glitter :)

[Stormdancer]

I volunteer with a rescue outside of the city. But i spend so much time out there is FEELS like their mine.
And I will be a "child development facilitaitor" (probably spelt that wrong, sorry) which means I'm working with the kids, and would aid the teacher in some areas. They already assigned me my kids for next year, and since I'm the youngest one on sight, I get the "JZ" pair, who are inseperable and make the energizer bunny look like a sloth. And the ASD boy, since him and I have always worked well together, and the highly affected FASD boy.

joys XP

OH WELL, I love the kids, and I'm so freaking excited.
And have a good sleep "kiddo" see you tomorrow if you pass out before answering me tonight.Here now...are you? I'm gonna make a porch visit :smoker:...brb

[Kreative-Dragon]

Here now...are you? I'm gonna make a porch visit :smoker:...brb

leaving work right now, hopefully will be back in half an hour.
STOP SMOKING!!! if that's what you're doing *pouts*

[Shalyn]

Yay. Ny passed sane sex marriage. Go ny!!!

I'm playing Arts & Crafts, because I'm too tired to write.

I really need to start listing on Etsy. Too tired. VERY hard day at work.

[Manda]

Ya know...???? ya need.........WE need.........How the H*LL is Hubby dude??? And let him know we (((WUB))) hubby Dudes...even when we're laughing at them....LOL

Well, um, he did not go to work today. He said it was because the kidtauplets were at Grandma and Grandpas so it was a rare day to snag for ourselves, but I think, just between us, the honey bourbon/mead mix up hit him pretty hard. We had crepes for breakfast, and we saw Green Lantern. Then he bought me glitter. (Lest it be said I am spoilt, I bought him a Transformer pillow. And looked the other way while he indulged in the movie exclusive toys.) Now we are going to a burlesque show. Something for everyone, really. })

[BlueDragonfly]

That depends entirely on how much vodka he is willing to shell out for... Oh you meant with the cards... })

:bugeyed: :laugh: Hey, whatever floats your boat! But, save a little to try out on your cards! ;)

I AM lucky. This I know. But so is he. I hope everyone else is this happy. With or without vodka and glitter :) :heart: :)

[Manda]

Can't wait to see!!

Lucky you! Have fun. :)

I was talking to my great tarot (and everything else) friend at breakfast yesterday about this, and she said we should totally glitter horns on all the Knights steads. It is not quite a unicorn sticker, but the point will be made.

[BlueDragonfly]

*sigh* It seems like I just got here, and it's time for me to go to bed.....:(
Have a great 1/3......(((PubmATes)))

[Shalyn]

'night, BD.

[Manda]

*sigh* It seems like I just got here, and it's time for me to go to bed.....:(
Have a great 1/3......(((PubmATes)))

Sweet dreams!

[zan_chan]

It passed! Marriage equality for the great state of New York! So proud and happy and justified. Live loud!

[Laura Borealis]

Geez! I didn't see that you guys were battling too. Those are some big fires! My prayers for the brave folk fighting the fires. Hoping they will get put out soon, without much injury or loss of property.

Same... I think of Arizona whenever I see news on our Georgia fires. And I think of my SIL who is a volunteer fire fighter. She rocks! Fighting fires is such brave work.


I am studying Thoth which I am coming to understand will be a lifelong pursuit and using the Victorian Romantic on my blog this week. I always thought I did not much care for the VR, but it has been very soft and gentle with me this week. Uncle Al is offended by sharing a bag with them for the week, but I remind him, "Do as you wilt shall be the whole of the law" and what I wilt is put them in the same bag, then he grumbles and makes a grab for their tender bits.

This made me laugh and laugh :laugh:


see, I thought you had to be INsane to want sex. But that's just my asexual self XP


Pretty much... or maybe it's that wanting it makes you do insane things (sometimes)
Do not ask me about the rooftop of the bar, let me put it that way. :P


Just who I wanted to see... Today, I bought micro glitter, Mod Podge, and a teeny little brush. I have the US Games large green box Thoth extra cards here, and I just printed a couple practice cards on my own cardstock. We shall see what we shall see... soon, as a handsome man is taking me out on a date tonight :)

I can't wait to see this :D

And if anyone cries foul, just quote Uncle Al... "Pure folly is the key to initiation."

[Laura Borealis]

It passed! Marriage equality for the great state of New York! So proud and happy and justified. Live loud!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) HUZZAH!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Manda]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) HUZZAH!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Echoed!

And, my trashy Thoth needs those smilies...

[Shalyn]

I'm bored.

I'm sitting here watching paint dry.

Literally.

[Laura Borealis]

Echoed!

And, my trashy Thoth needs those smilies...

Heehee

So what is microglitter? Is it the same kind used in nail polish?

[Manda]

Heehee

So what is microglitter? Is it the same kind used in nail polish?

Very possibly. It's super small and should (hopefully) not add much bulk. How else am I gonna show that Thoth who is the boss if I can't whip it with a good shuffle?

[kaleanna]

I/am/back////my/spacebar/isn't/working////so/typing/like/this/til/i/can/either/get/a/replacement//////


what/did/i/miss?

[cardlady22]

I'm bored.

I'm sitting here watching paint dry.

Literally.I've had days like this . . . :grin:
(((Shalyn)))

[kaleanna]

new/dragon/pic/in/creating/thread

[Manda]

new/dragon/pic/in/creating/thread

That's adorable!

[Laura Borealis]

Very possibly. It's super small and should (hopefully) not add much bulk. How else am I gonna show that Thoth who is the boss if I can't whip it with a good shuffle?

*sage nod* You can't let a Thoth push you around.
Glitter horns on the Knights' horses should humble it too.

[Manda]

*sage nod* You can't let a Thoth push you around.
Glitter horns on the Knights' horses should humble it too.

That, or REVEAL THE HIDDEN MEANINGS OF ALL THE AGES.

Sorry, I got a little excited... And now I am off for a night of debauchery with The Man. The keywords I lopped off would tell me this is a Seven of Cups moment, and I plan to throw a lil' Devil in there for good measure. You all have a great one!

[kaleanna]

That's adorable!

Thankies/Manda//////:)

[Shalyn]

OK. Done watching paint dry. Now watching glue dry.

I think I just may go read. then bed.

'night, all!

[cardlady22]

I'm off too. Still no email from Japan. :(

[Kreative-Dragon]

finishing up for the day, but wanted to say quickly that EVERYONE should watch "about a Boy"

AMAZING movie.

'night all, see you tomorrow. Hugs and prayers and whoops all around.
And now this Dragon is out...zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Laura Borealis]

Good night K-D and everyone else who has faded off....
I'm headed for bed too. Just realized how late it is. Night!

[NorthernTigress]

Just peeking my head in the door before I get ready for bed. Anyone???

[The crowned one]

Just peeking my head in the door before I get ready for bed. Anyone???


Having a rum and cutting up some Chinese BBQ pork for bed :)

[NorthernTigress]

Having a rum and cutting up some Chinese BBQ pork for bed :)

Mmmmm. I really, really need a trip to BC. ;) BBQ pork!

Edit: Alright, bed time. Dreaming of pork will be your fault tho. :P

[PathWalker]

And IN!!!!

Oh, no one here LOL

Well, unwashed to be honest, so off to fix that, then I'll be back...

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>>-------:) brooming in...

good morning, PW! Washed - or not - it's good to see you! :D

[PathWalker]

Morning :)
All clean and fairly respectable now, watching the Grand Prix free practise, what's on for your day?

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning! Rumor has it, we might see some sunshine today and tomorrow! :D Yes, we needed the rain, but now we need the sun!

[Aulruna]

Good midday, everyone!

Been slaving away in the kitchen for a few hours - muffins, two salads, two dips and meatballs done, so time for a short break!

[BlueDragonfly]

>>>>>-------:) brooming in...

good morning, PW! Washed - or not - it's good to see you! :D

Speaking of good to see you......how's life in the tropics, RM?

[BlueDragonfly]

Good midday, everyone!

Been slaving away in the kitchen for a few hours - muffins, two salads, two dips and meatballs done, so time for a short break!

Hi Aulruna! Your menu sounds delightful, you'll have to save us some! Or at least post some pics! :)

[Flaxen]

Morning everyone!

Just popping in briefly while I break from writing reports (and throwing a ball for the Staffie I'm looking after for the weekend).

Aulruna, your food sounds lovely.

PW, I'm getting ready to send the Sola Busca back to you. Thank you so much for letting me borrow it. :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi newly clean PW, Blue and Aulruna...

it's a lovely morning in the tropics... not much breeze, mid-80's, birdies chirping, seas too choppy for kayaking... but a very pleasant Sat to sit at my desk and look outside from time to time. I've got fans going, so it's comfortable inside.... (no a/c at home... don't want the power bill that would put me in debtor's prison)

Aulruna... oh, that food you're making sounds delicious! I'm making a key lime pie this morning; if I make an extra for you, can I come to your party? ;)

Blue, what are you up to today? PW? Hi Flaxen!
-----------------------
speaking of rain... we're having a sun shower! I expect a rainbow next! :D

[Wendywu]

Phew! Chores done, so I finally get here - good morning everyone :)

Frabjous day!

[Flaxen]

Rhinemaiden, I love Key Lime pie! All this talk of food is making me very hungry. :) I haven't got anything exciting in the house though.

[Frayling0]

Morning all! And congratulations Wendy on your marathon!!! :D

[Wendywu]

Thanks Luke - you on a day off today?

[Frayling0]

Thanks Luke - you on a day off today?

Indeed! I worked 6 days in a row, on the last day I did 11 hours and a quarter *gulp*. But today I'll relax finally... and got a nice pub meeting with friends organised for the evening - which is sort of so we can all plan for the July mini holiday!

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Flaxen! Enjoy your weekend dogsitting! I'd love to have a dog, but my schedule is like yours, just to busy. Myabe someday! :)

My schedule......yeah, I'm working today. 7-11 am, 12-3 pm, then 6-8 pm. Tomorrow is my "sort of" day off. I only have one 6:30-8 pm shift.

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi Wendy! Aches/pains gone from the marathon? Still glowing from your achievement? :)

[Wendywu]

OK - don't open this attachment if you are frightened of spiders. This is an image of a moulted skeleton, so it isn't of a spider at all - just of her outgrown "clothes" as it were. I'm posting it because to me it's an incredible image that shows how the legs fit in the "trousers". Truly fascinating pic that himself took this morning.

It is of Cyd's old skeleton - sadly her new body hadn't formed properly so when she wriggled her way out of the old one, she wasn't able to survive. But her old self was lovely, and the way they are formed is miraculous to me :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Phew! Chores done, so I finally get here - good morning everyone :)

Frabjous day!

Wendy! Big Hugs and Congratulations to you! How are you feeling? Any sore muscles or aches(aside from your poor blisters)?

[Wendywu]

Hi Wendy! Aches/pains gone from the marathon? Still glowing from your achievement? :)

Actually I'm plotting next month's 50k row and what I need to do to increase strength/endurance ..... :D:D

[Wendywu]

Wendy! Big Hugs and Congratulations to you! How are you feeling? Any sore muscles or aches(aside from your poor blisters)?

I have one glute and one bicep that are still whinging. I'll settle their hash with a 5000m recovery row later today!

[BlueDragonfly]

OK - don't open this attachment if you are frightened of spiders. This is an image of a moulted skeleton, so it isn't of a spider at all - just of her outgrown "clothes" as it were. I'm posting it because to me it's an incredible image that shows how the legs fit in the "trousers". Truly fascinating pic that himself took this morning.

It is of Cyd's old skeleton - sadly her new body hadn't formed properly so when she wriggled her way out of the old one, she wasn't able to survive. But her old self was lovely, and the way they are formed is miraculous to me :)

Oh :(.....I'm so sorry to read about Cyd! That is a fascinating pic, though.

[Frayling0]

OK - don't open this attachment if you are frightened of spiders. This is an image of a moulted skeleton, so it isn't of a spider at all - just of her outgrown "clothes" as it were. I'm posting it because to me it's an incredible image that shows how the legs fit in the "trousers". Truly fascinating pic that himself took this morning.

It is of Cyd's old skeleton - sadly her new body hadn't formed properly so when she wriggled her way out of the old one, she wasn't able to survive. But her old self was lovely, and the way they are formed is miraculous to me :)

Wow.... nature's beauty! Great picture.

[BlueDragonfly]

Actually I'm plotting next month's 50k row and what I need to do to increase strength/endurance ..... :D:D

:bugeyed: You go girl! Me, I'd be taking a day(or a few) of rest!

[Wendywu]

Oh :(.....I'm so sorry to read about Cyd! That is a fascinating pic, though.



Yeah - I miss her very much :(. It's always a possibility with a moult though. SUch a dangerous time for them!

[Flaxen]

OK - don't open this attachment if you are frightened of spiders. This is an image of a moulted skeleton, so it isn't of a spider at all - just of her outgrown "clothes" as it were. I'm posting it because to me it's an incredible image that shows how the legs fit in the "trousers". Truly fascinating pic that himself took this morning.

It is of Cyd's old skeleton - sadly her new body hadn't formed properly so when she wriggled her way out of the old one, she wasn't able to survive. But her old self was lovely, and the way they are formed is miraculous to me :)

Wow! That is a fascinating picture. I'm really trying to get over my fear of spiders - I'm much better than I used to be. I can now tolerate a house spider in the same room as me but I can't quite bring myself to pick it up!

[BlueDragonfly]

Morning all! And congratulations Wendy on your marathon!!! :D

Well? You didn't share your final scores............*raises eyebrows*

[Aulruna]

OK - don't open this attachment if you are frightened of spiders. This is an image of a moulted skeleton, so it isn't of a spider at all - just of her outgrown "clothes" as it were. I'm posting it because to me it's an incredible image that shows how the legs fit in the "trousers". Truly fascinating pic that himself took this morning.

It is of Cyd's old skeleton - sadly her new body hadn't formed properly so when she wriggled her way out of the old one, she wasn't able to survive. But her old self was lovely, and the way they are formed is miraculous to me :)

Oh no!!! Poor Cyd... I thought the moult was going well actually :(
Very sorry to hear she didn't make it.

[Wendywu]

She did fine until she was all out of the old skeleton, and she looked just great :)

But four of her new legs didn't "pump up" with blood, and neither did her pedipalps (hands, in effect). They remained tiny, and she hardened like that. She didn't move, and very quietly died overnight. It was for the best because she'd not have been able to hunt, nor to manipulate her food even if she managed to catch anything....

[Wendywu]

These are the pics of the her moult in progress, and we were so hopeful because it all looked like it was going really well :)

[Lutestring]

hello all, i'm just passing through while my dinner heats up.
wendy, congratulations for your amazing row, and i'm so sorry to hear about cyd :(

[Wendywu]

Thanks Lute :)

How are you now? Feeling a little better?

[Frayling0]

That's true BD! I passed :D And we haven't got final, final scores yet, but it looks like I got a high 2.2 or just got into the 2.1 region. So I'm super happy, and thinking 'onwards and upwards' for next year! :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Congrats to you, too, then Luke! :D

Hi and bye, Lute! Sorry I can't stay and visit any longer.....off to work! :(

[Flaxen]

That's true BD! I passed :D And we haven't got final, final scores yet, but it looks like I got a high 2.2 or just got into the 2.1 region. So I'm super happy, and thinking 'onwards and upwards' for next year! :)

Congratulations, Luke! How are you getting on with Osho Zen?

[Lutestring]

i'm feeling a bit better, but not up to tackling the washing up. i'm just having some soup that i made yesterday. i've got arthritis in my jaw again, and i'm just so bored with having bits of me hurting. i've been looking at the fabrics that i bought at the quilt show, and wondering when i'll get to use them. the oompaloompa rang tonight, just to tell me in great detail about a new gun he bought, as if i would be interested :rolleyes:

[Wendywu]

That's true BD! I passed :D And we haven't got final, final scores yet, but it looks like I got a high 2.2 or just got into the 2.1 region. So I'm super happy, and thinking 'onwards and upwards' for next year! :)

Wonderful!! Well done Luke :D

[Frayling0]

Congrats to you, too, then Luke! :D

Hi and bye, Lute! Sorry I can't stay and visit any longer.....off to work! :(

Thank you :) Have a lovely day - sending positive vibes for work!

[Wendywu]

i'm feeling a bit better, but not up to tackling the washing up. i'm just having some soup that i made yesterday. i've got arthritis in my jaw again, and i'm just so bored with having bits of me hurting. i've been looking at the fabrics that i bought at the quilt show, and wondering when i'll get to use them. the oompaloompa rang tonight, just to tell me in great detail about a new gun he bought, as if i would be interested :rolleyes:

((((Lute)))) - I'm sorry about the pain :heart:. You're in my prayers, and I shall redouble!!


The Vampire walked past the house today. I thought for a scary moment she was gonna ring the doorbell, but I got away with it. There is little to choose between her and the Oompaloompa!

[Lutestring]

That's true BD! I passed :D And we haven't got final, final scores yet, but it looks like I got a high 2.2 or just got into the 2.1 region. So I'm super happy, and thinking 'onwards and upwards' for next year! :)

congratulations! what are you studying? i haven't been keeping up lately, sorry

[Wendywu]

Bye BD --- have a good day - see you later :)

[Frayling0]

Off for a quick shower, see you all in a bit :)

[Frayling0]

congratulations! what are you studying? i haven't been keeping up lately, sorry

History :)

[Lutestring]

The Vampire walked past the house today. I thought for a scary moment she was gonna ring the doorbell, but I got away with it. There is little to choose between her and the Oompaloompa!

thanks wendy, it must be weird having her so close by. i'm glad i'm a long way from the oompaloompa, so he isn't likely to drop in.

[Lutestring]

History :)

modern, ancient, medieval, what country, which history? :D i love history

[Wendywu]

OK - gone rowing for a good stretch out of achey bits :D. Back later .......

[Frayling0]

modern, ancient, medieval, what country, which history? :D i love history

All of those excluding modern haha - I don't enjoy modern! It's a broad course so you get to pick and choose a variety of things. The units I did this year were: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World, Medieval Europe, and Witchcraft through the Ages. Looks like I'm doing pirates and medieval universities next year lol!

[Flaxen]

All of those excluding modern haha - I don't enjoy modern! It's a broad course so you get to pick and choose a variety of things. The units I did this year were: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World, Medieval Europe, and Witchcraft through the Ages. Looks like I'm doing pirates and medieval universities next year lol!

What a fabulous set of topics! Have you read the 'Book of English Magic' by Phillip Carr-Gomm? It's a really interesting walk-through the different elements of the occult in England over the ages. I love Ancient Greece philosophy and thought - it has such a big impact on medieval/renaissance thought.

[Rhinemaiden]

bye sweeties, later! :D up, up and away.... >>>>>------:)

[Frayling0]

What a fabulous set of topics! Have you read the 'Book of English Magic' by Phillip Carr-Gomm? It's a really interesting walk-through the different elements of the occult in England over the ages. I love Ancient Greece philosophy and thought - it has such a big impact on medieval/renaissance thought.

I haven't, I shall have to take a look! And yes... witchcraft was fascinating. We got to read trial records from the Early Modern period and we did an in-depth research project about the Pendle Witches. And Ancient Greece is great - Alexander is one hell of a man lol!

[Lutestring]

All of those excluding modern haha - I don't enjoy modern! It's a broad course so you get to pick and choose a variety of things. The units I did this year were: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World, Medieval Europe, and Witchcraft through the Ages. Looks like I'm doing pirates and medieval universities next year lol!

that sounds like a really interesting combination of histories. i don't like modern history either, ancient and medieval is so much more interesting. i'm currently reading something more recent, a book about the lives of middle and upperclass women in victorian and edwardian england, which is an interesting background to watching downton abbey, which is now on tv here.

[Lutestring]

just remembered the name of a book i found interesting - religion and the decline of magic, by keith thomas. i also just got a copy of ronald huttons pagan religions of the britsh isles, it cost a dollar at a book sale at my local library.

most of my more occult type books are in hiding, as i had to put away some stuff that i usually have in view in my house, because i have had home care workers coming in to my house. it probably wouldn't matter, but it's none of their business anyway. a lot of my tarot cards are hiding too, and i had to run to rescue the ones that were under my pillow last week, when someone was about to put clean sheets on my bed. poor bbcats almost went into the washing machine :bugeyed:

[Frayling0]

that sounds like a really interesting combination of histories. i don't like modern history either, ancient and medieval is so much more interesting. i'm currently reading something more recent, a book about the lives of middle and upperclass women in victorian and edwardian england, which is an interesting background to watching downton abbey, which is now on tv here.

Ah, that was on a few months ago here, it was a great show :)

[Flaxen]

that sounds like a really interesting combination of histories. i don't like modern history either, ancient and medieval is so much more interesting. i'm currently reading something more recent, a book about the lives of middle and upperclass women in victorian and edwardian england, which is an interesting background to watching downton abbey, which is now on tv here.

That sounds good, Lutestring. Dowton Abbey was such an interesting programme - if only from the point of view of how much our lives have changed since that time.

[Flaxen]

just remembered the name of a book i found interesting - religion and the decline of magic, by keith thomas. i also just got a copy of ronald huttons pagan religions of the britsh isles, it cost a dollar at a book sale at my local library.

I like Hutton as an academic read of the pagan religions and their modern interpretations. His books are very well researched.

[Frayling0]

I like Hutton as an academic read of the pagan religions and their modern interpretations. His books are very well researched.

Was hoping someone would mention him ;) He was my tutor for Witchcraft since he teaches in my uni :D :D :D He's an absolute legend - and also a really, really lovely person!

[Lutestring]

I like Hutton as an academic read of the pagan religions and their modern interpretations. His books are very well researched.

yes, i love his books. it bothers me that my library was getting rid of these books. i know they do it to make room for new books, but they should keep huttons books, and also the other one i'm reading that is so relevant to downton abbey, i'm sure other people would have enjoyed it too. it is an academic work, not a mills and boon type book :rolleyes: they get rid of anything that has not been borrowed for a year.

[Lutestring]

Was hoping someone would mention him ;) He was my tutor for Witchcraft since he teaches in my uni :D :D :D He's an absolute legend - and also a really, really lovely person!

oh you lucky thing! i'm so jealous :D

[Flaxen]

oh you lucky thing! i'm so jealous :D

Me too!

[Frayling0]

We had this history lunch thing at the start of term, where we all sort of met and mingled. I spoke to Ronald for about 20 minutes, he's such an interesting person! Plus he'd been to my home town and remarked "they do a great chinese there" :D

[Frayling0]

Yes, I guess I'm quite lucky :D He teaches witchcraft and druid related topics and he's also head of the School of History in Bristol Uni.

[Flaxen]

Yes, I guess I'm quite lucky :D He teaches witchcraft and druid related topics and he's also head of the School of History in Bristol Uni.

Mingling with the famous...:)

I'm just popping to my garden to throw a ball for the staffie I'm looking after - it's looking at me with plaintive eyes!

[Frayling0]

Mingling with the famous...:)

I'm just popping to my garden to throw a ball for the staffie I'm looking after - it's looking at me with plaintive eyes!

N'awwww I love staffies - very loving dogs :)

[Lutestring]

Yes, I guess I'm quite lucky :D He teaches witchcraft and druid related topics and he's also head of the School of History in Bristol Uni.

better not tell him my local library was throwing out his book :D i think i'll check to see if they have his latest one, and if not, i'll request they buy it.

[Frayling0]

better not tell him my local library was throwing out his book :D i think i'll check to see if they have his latest one, and if not, i'll request they buy it.

Which book was it? I own Stations of the Sun, Triumph of the Moon and Blood and Mistletoe. Fascinating books!

[Flaxen]

Back from ball-throwing duties - at least for a time. :D

[Flaxen]

Heading away to find something to eat. Not feeling particularly inspired so will have to see what the cupboards and fridge have in them.

See you later. *waves*

[Lutestring]

Which book was it? I own Stations of the Sun, Triumph of the Moon and Blood and Mistletoe. Fascinating books!

i don't have blood and mistletoe, but i have the others. it was pagan religions of the ancient british isles that they threw out, well, they sold it to me for a dollar. at least they didn't chuck it in the bin.

bye flaxen :)

[Frayling0]

i don't have blood and mistletoe, but i have the others. it was pagan religions of the ancient british isles that they threw out, well, they sold it to me for a dollar. at least they didn't chuck it in the bin.

bye flaxen :)

Ah, chucked books make me sad :( Unless it's R. Newcomb's 'Fifth Sorceress', ugh worst book I've ever had the misfortune of reading...

[Frayling0]

Off for some lunch :)

[Lutestring]

i'm going to read for a while, and go to sleep. goodnight.

[Stormdancer]

i'm going to read for a while, and go to sleep. goodnight.
ACK! And I just woke up :( G'Night Lute~~~ :heart:

[Shalyn]

i'm going to read for a while, and go to sleep. goodnight.

Hehe. I did that last night!

g'night, Lute

[Shalyn]

Goood MORning, everyone!

[Shalyn]

OK. first batch of pendants is done, now to take pictures and upload to Etsy.

[kaleanna]

morning everyone

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~~ Shalyn & Kaleanna

What's on the agenda today?

[kaleanna]

OK. first batch of pendants is done, now to take pictures and upload to Etsy.

yay! look/forward/to/seeing/them/:)

[kaleanna]

G'Morning~~~~ Shalyn & Kaleanna

What's on the agenda today?

hiya/Stormy/Hun,


Pretty/much/same/ole/same/ole,LOL

Though/might/check/out/a/couple/yard/sales/depending/on/how/lil/one/is/acting.

[Stormdancer]

LOL...SO, what did you do to your space bar? Sorry, but it's just funny to read :joke:

[Stormdancer]

OK. first batch of pendants is done, now to take pictures and upload to Etsy.SO, you and I are all sorted, right? :) Too funny...

You are gonna link, right?

[kaleanna]

LOL...SO, what did you do to your space bar? Sorry, but it's just funny to read :joke:

lol/Stormy/I/had/been/having/a/difficult/time/with/it/working/and/then/all/of/a/sudden/last/nite/it/decided/to/not/work.////So/now/i/can/get/it/to/work/sort/of/every/once/in/a/great/while.

[Stormdancer]

Does your enter button work? Ya might wanna use that. For me your post went the whole width of the page...LOL

[kaleanna]

Does your enter button work? Ya might wanna use that. For me your post went the whole width of the page...LOL

yes
my
enter
button
works
but
wasn't
sure
which
would
be
better
way

LOL

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Guys. Bye Guys. (Drive By Posting Again)

Getting ready for a long day. Going to a garage sale hosted by a friend, then to a big geeky charity event for the rest of the day. :D :D :D

[Shalyn]

SO, you and I are all sorted, right? :) Too funny...

You are gonna link, right?

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angelic006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) Link? I'm supposed to link>

ROFL Of course I'll link. Right now I'm trying to find out where my Tarot of the Secret Forest went.

I don't have room on my bookshelves for all my tarots. :( Need to do something about that...

[Stormdancer]

yes
my
enter
button
works
but
wasn't
sure
which
would
be
better
way

LOLROTFLMAO...Oh my! um...maybe a combo of both? :D

[Laura Borealis]

Or.there's.dots,.as.an.alternative.

[yirabeth]

G'morning all --- SOrry to hear about your space button, Kaleanna. You may need to use enters like Stormy said...if you have a really big screen try going half screen while posting so you can see what others on smaller monitors will see when they look ♥ That way no one has to scroll left and right to read your posts.(which most find very annoying) So for instance, use your dash or period for 5 or 6 words, then hit enter. It'll make your posts narrower than a lot of others BUT there'll be no side scrolling either :)

I've had a headache for like, 4 days now...I'm finding it very annoying. I do NOT Like headaches...lol Bad enough I'm not reading for Joe this week...a letter is good enough. Don't think a reading will say much anyway except perhaps, well, I see a headache in this card, and that mouse has a headache.... :D :D

[yirabeth]

Hehe,I.think.dots.plus.enters
every.five.or.six.words.is.
the.best.combination.of.the.
two!♥♥♥

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning, all http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/coffeesmile.gif How's everyone today?

[yirabeth]

G'morning Laura :)

[Laura Borealis]

I've had a headache for like, 4 days now...I'm finding it very annoying. I do NOT Like headaches...lol Bad enough I'm not reading for Joe this week...a letter is good enough. Don't think a reading will say much anyway except perhaps, well, I see a headache in this card, and that mouse has a headache.... :D :D

Headaches suck! That's a long time to have one. (((((Yira)))))

Remember to drink plenty of water. That always helps me with headaches, even if it doesn't completely make them go away.

[yirabeth]

I think it's sleep again...I go to bed in time to get a full 8 hrs, but then wake up after 6 or 7 and can't get back to sleep. And of course, have headaches all day long... :rolleyes: Highly annoying! hehe

[Kreative-Dragon]

storm... i dun feel good *whine whine moan moan whimper whimper*

*stares at milk* I swear to gawd, if that was rotten....

alright, I'm done whining for the day.

((((wendy and Cyd)))) sorry to hear about that.

[Stormdancer]

(((Yira))) & (((KD))) Do we need a hospital room in the pub?

I just got back from paying the earnest $$ that was supposed to be paid over a week ago. My agent forgot to tell me. This guy is kinda getting on my nerves!

[yirabeth]

Oh crud...I didn't read back earlier... Poor Cyd :( I'd hoped she might recover and pull through this anyway.... I'm sorry she didn't make it :(

(((((Wendy & Cyd)))))

[Chiska]

Oh, No! Everybody is feeling poorly! Sending out feel better feelings.......

And poor Cyd. :(
I'm very sorry, Wendy.

[Stormdancer]

Oh crud...I didn't read back earlier... Poor Cyd :( I'd hoped she might recover and pull through this anyway.... I'm sorry she didn't make it :(

(((((Wendy & Cyd)))))
Yeah...bummer, huh? :(

[Shalyn]

Kale - have you tried:

1. Blowing air in your keyboard? If you don't have canned air, try a hairdryer
2. Turning it over and shaking all the crud out of it. Crud accumulates.
3. Try taking some post-it notes, and running the sticky side around the keys. You'd be surprised at what they bring up! I clean my keyboard with those all the time!

Granted, it could be just the keyboard dying. You could also see if you can pop the space bar off, and clean underneath it, then pop it back on again. If it's a keyboard you can do that with.

[yirabeth]

Very big bummer...she'd gotten so big, I guess I thought she would be past the dangerous stage :( But I guess not, not when you have to give up your skin every so often and hope to get a new one properly formed...

[Shalyn]

Alright. Camera in hand. STOP PROCRASTINATING and take teh dammm piktshurs.

[Stormdancer]

Very big bummer...she'd gotten so big, I guess I thought she would be past the dangerous stage :( But I guess not, not when you have to give up your skin every so often and hope to get a new one properly formed...I know...now I'm gonna be worried when the others have to go through that.

[yirabeth]

Kale - have you tried:

1. Blowing air in your keyboard? If you don't have canned air, try a hairdryer
2. Turning it over and shaking all the crud out of it. Crud accumulates.
3. Try taking some post-it notes, and running the sticky side around the keys. You'd be surprised at what they bring up! I clean my keyboard with those all the time!

Granted, it could be just the keyboard dying. You could also see if you can pop the space bar off, and clean underneath it, then pop it back on again. If it's a keyboard you can do that with.

Be careful of the last one -- usually space bars have more than the standard push-on clip to attach them. There's often a wire that runs the length of the space bar, and it'll clip in a couple places, to balance it...

Of course, since it's not working AT ALL now I suppose breaking the space bar physically isn't that big a deal :D

You can get a new one for less than $20 at your local WalMart if none of that helps...hehe

[Stormdancer]

Be careful of the last one -- usually space bars have more than the standard push-on clip to attach them. There's often a wire that runs the length of the space bar, and it'll clip in a couple places, to balance it...

Of course, since it's not working AT ALL now I suppose breaking the space bar physically isn't that big a deal :D

You can get a new one for less than $20 at your local WalMart if none of that helps...heheIs she talking about her laptop or her pc? I missed that.

[Shalyn]

and now must wait for batteries to recharge.

Hubby likes rechargeables. I think I need a new batch, because these keep on dying.

[Stormdancer]

and now must wait for batteries to recharge.

Hubby likes rechargeables. I think I need a new batch, because these keep on dying.So....no picktshures yet?

[Shalyn]

Is she talking about her laptop or her pc? I missed that.

I was referring to external keyboards. Though the post-it trick works for laptops, too.

[yirabeth]

Good question Stormy...I just assumed it was a normal keyboard :P Yeah, if it's a laptop you'll not find one at your local walmart for $20 :D :D

[yirabeth]

What I've done in the past to clean a keyboard is completely remove the keys and run them through the dishwasher... :D You gotta make sure you know how the keys go back on though. Print a picture or have a keyboard laying around you can use to put keys back... Use a q-tip dipped in alcohol to clean under the keys you removed :D (and make sure those keys are totally dry before you put them back! Blow dry them or something)

I usually didn't remove the space bar, or other large-size keys though. Too hard to get out without breaking them, and even harder to put back even if you didn't break them!

[Stormdancer]

What I've done in the past to clean a keyboard is completely remove the keys and run them through the dishwasher... :D You gotta make sure you know how the keys go back on though. Print a picture or have a keyboard laying around you can use to put keys back... Use a q-tip dipped in alcohol to clean under the keys you removed :D (and make sure those keys are totally dry before you put them back! Blow dry them or something)

I usually didn't remove the space bar, or other large-size keys though. Too hard to get out without breaking them, and even harder to put back even if you didn't break them!I am so NOT doing that!

[Stormdancer]

OK ladies...I'm getting confused :bugeyed: :D :D

[yirabeth]

Hehe, I'm a bit...frugal... :rolleyes: You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've done to avoid spending money!!

I learned how to do this because I had a bird that LOVED to remove keys from my keyboard. The first time or two I'd panic OH NO ITS BROKEN!! From there to - dangit Casper, leave my keyboard alone!! (he'd go wandering around the house pulling things off tables and denuding my keyboard of keys...LOL He also LOVED mouse cords. I had to go wireless. LOL)

I'm in line for a new keyboard now though. This one doesn't have letters on it on most of the keys any more... and the keys really aren't the same size, they're all 'contoured' and would be very difficult to put together again LOL

[yirabeth]

OK ladies...I'm getting confused :bugeyed: :D :D

What about?

[Stormdancer]

What about?It's kinda like I'm having 3 conversations with mATes all at once...LOL

[kaleanna]

Had.to.go.get.some.stuff.but.back
now....It.is.my.keyboard.for.my.pc
...

[Stormdancer]

Had.to.go.get.some.stuff.but.back
now....It.is.my.keyboard.for.my.pc
...Oh good then...those are pretty cheap. Is there a used computer place around?

[yirabeth]

This one's only $6 at Walmart.com -- free shipping to the store :

http://www.walmart.com/ip/FileMate-K2030-Standard-Keyboard-Black/16617529

[Stormdancer]

I'm curious to know what happened in the Greenwood sale thread. I miss ALL the good stuff :( Did anyone catch it?

[yirabeth]

Hmm..not me..avoiding sales threads LOL Now I gotta check it out though!

[Laura Borealis]

Poor Cyd :( Rest in peace spidey. :heart:

The photos were fascinating, though.

[Stormdancer]

The photos were fascinating, though.Yeah they were. I wish I could see the whole process.

[Laura Borealis]

It's kinda like I'm having 3 conversations with mATes all at once...LOL
All I saw was someone, I forget who, saying "I have $300 set aside for this deck" and HearthCricket responded "This one's $400." It didn't seem like drama to me, though of course more may have been said after that.

[Stormdancer]

All I saw was someone, I forget who, saying "I have $300 set aside for this deck" and HearthCricket responded "This one's $400." It didn't seem like drama to me, though of course more may have been said after that.Ah...thanks...

[Laura Borealis]

Ah...thanks...
Is discussing what was deleted allowed here?
I'd hate to get banned for that :laugh:

Speaking of the disallowed, can anyone see the pics on [deleted] site?
They won't come up for me... not for any of the decks.

eta: O_o
eta eta: damage control!

[Shalyn]

Hehe, I'm a bit...frugal... :rolleyes: You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I've done to avoid spending money!!

I learned how to do this because I had a bird that LOVED to remove keys from my keyboard. The first time or two I'd panic OH NO ITS BROKEN!! From there to - dangit Casper, leave my keyboard alone!! (he'd go wandering around the house pulling things off tables and denuding my keyboard of keys...LOL He also LOVED mouse cords. I had to go wireless. LOL)

I'm in line for a new keyboard now though. This one doesn't have letters on it on most of the keys any more... and the keys really aren't the same size, they're all 'contoured' and would be very difficult to put together again LOL


Sharpies!

[yirabeth]

It's a black keyboard :D

Laura I get the word Thumbnail on all the different decks, instead of the picture...

[Stormdancer]

Is discussing what was deleted allowed here?
I'd hate to get banned for that :laugh:

Speaking of the disallowed, can anyone see the pics on Tar*teca's site?
They won't come up for me... not for any of the decks.

eta: O_oI was there earlier and the main page pictures were showing. Is it when you try to go to a deck?

[Shalyn]

eta: O_o

What did you do wrong?

(Now getting ready to take pics for eBay)

[Stormdancer]

What did you do wrong?
I think she broke that site...LOL

[Laura Borealis]

It's a black keyboard :D

Laura I get the word Thumbnail on all the different decks, instead of the picture...

I see the Thumbnail word too.

I was there earlier and the main page pictures were showing. Is it when you try to go to a deck?

The main page... see what yirabeth said? It's like that.

What did you do wrong?

(Now getting ready to take pics for eBay)

Heh, it's just that the word comes up as all asterisks if I type it without masking it somehow. It's a swear word here apparently. And now I really am getting banned :P No more talking about the site that must not be named.

Yay, camera batteries are charged? :thumbsup:

[Stormdancer]

I'm still getting the main page pictures, but not the individual decks...

[Laura Borealis]

I'm still getting the main page pictures, but not the individual decks...

Maybe it's loading from your cache? I don't know. And I'm feeling paranoid now. :P

[yirabeth]

Don't be paranoid Laura -- the site is set up to automatically replace certain URL's with asterisks. It doesn't track them, and no person caused it to happen directly to your post hehe

[Stormdancer]

Maybe it's loading from your cache? I don't know. And I'm feeling paranoid now. :PUH....maybe? I dunno stuff like that...LOL

[Tansey Ella]

wow the spider pics are awesome. I am terrified of spiders but looking at this spider, well, she was beautiful.

[Laura Borealis]

Don't be paranoid Laura -- the site is set up to automatically replace certain URL's with asterisks. It doesn't track them, and no person caused it to happen directly to your post hehe

I know, but then I went around it with punctuation marks. :P


Now I'm having mouse trouble. It's double clicking super fast when I single click. Not every time, but enough to be annoying. Enough to go back two pages instead of one, and hit "search" twice so it tells me I have to wait 20 seconds, and so forth. I cleaned the mouse and it's still happening, so I guess I have to poke around the settings.

[Stormdancer]

wow the spider pics are awesome. I am terrified of spiders but looking at this spider, well, she was beautiful.Hi Tansey~~~

I don't like spiders either but I WUBS these...they're like our kids :)

[Shalyn]

It's a black keyboard :D

Laura I get the word Thumbnail on all the different decks, instead of the picture...

Silver Sharpie! :p

[yirabeth]

Actually, I DO have a silver sharpie.... *ponders*

Thing is, I really just don't feel like cleaning it :D

[cardlady22]

If the Unmentionable Site is hosted by Multiply ;)
I read somewhere (lost now) that they had issued new policy about showing all pictures. I wondered how long it would take to filter down for those who do not voluntarily comply immediately. Let me check a few others that I know are hosted there.

[Stormdancer]

If the Unmentionable Site is hosted by Multiply ;)
I read somewhere (lost now) that they had issued new policy about showing all pictures. I wondered how long it would take to filter down for those who do not voluntarily comply immediately. Let me check a few others that I know are hosted there.How does she figure this stuff out???

You are AMAZING!!! :love:

[cardlady22]

Yes, all of "my Top 3" personal sites show that files were/are there, but are not displaying.

Stormy, I stumbled upon a site during a search for a particular deck. The owner happened to be explaining why the format was changing.

[Shalyn]

How does she figure this stuff out???

You are AMAZING!!! :love:

It's in the cards...

and she's Cardlady

[Laura Borealis]

If the Unmentionable Site is hosted by Multiply ;)
I read somewhere (lost now) that they had issued new policy about showing all pictures. I wondered how long it would take to filter down for those who do not voluntarily comply immediately. Let me check a few others that I know are hosted there.

Interesting! and disappointing. I understand why they have to do that, but I liked being able to view all the cards.

[emmsma]

Hi gang. Slept in a bit.

Sorry to hear that Cyd is no more. :(

(((Wendy & Himself)))

What else is going on? I did see craziness aobut tearing keyboards apart to clean them.
:bugeyed:

Hubby sticks them in the tub and hoses them down. Thats as extreme as we go in this house.

CardLady around?

[Stormdancer]

Interesting! and disappointing. I understand why they have to do that, but I liked being able to view all the cards.I agree...

[Stormdancer]

Hubby sticks them in the tub and hoses them down. Thats as extreme as we go in this house.

CardLady around?:bugeyed: Really???

Yeah, she's around...

OH....Good Morning~~~

[Kreative-Dragon]

at work... contimplating whether I should work out or pass out. One of the two options XP

how are we all doing?

[Stormdancer]

at work... contimplating whether I should work out or pass out. One of the two options XP

how are we all doing?Are you sick?

[cardlady22]

Interesting! and disappointing. I understand why they have to do that, but I liked being able to view all the cards.At least we still have the Comparison availability:

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/compare/

http://www.albideuter.de/html/einzelkarten-vergleiche.html

But I do think various sites should consider showing a complete Tarot Constellation as their sample. That covers Majors & Pips.

[Kreative-Dragon]

Are you sick?
yeah kind of. I've been sick since school ended though, and I haven't worked out for a while. but theres no one here to train, so I don't HAVE to be here.

[Stormdancer]

yeah kind of. I've been sick since school ended though, and I haven't worked out for a while. but theres no one here to train, so I don't HAVE to be here.Maybe a gentle work out will boost your system...

[Laura Borealis]

At least we still have the Comparison availability:

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/compare/

http://www.albideuter.de/html/einzelkarten-vergleiche.html

But I do think various sites should consider showing a complete Tarot Constellation as their sample. That covers Majors & Pips.

True on both counts!


Hope you feel better soon, K-D.

[cardlady22]

Thunder rumbles low and the sky darkens . . . 70% chance through 5pm today! :bugeyed:

*waves goodbye hurriedly*

[Stormdancer]

I'm gonna watch tennis, so if any you know who wins DON'T tell me...LOL

[emmsma]

Bye CardLady! Enjoy your rain. Wish I had some here.

[emmsma]

Bizarro world. Just got a call from work. A friend of David's - from Connecticut - was there, looking for him.

So, we are having sushi for lunch! (Nervous. Haven't met anyone in years.) :P

[Stormdancer]

Bizarro world. Just got a call from work. A friend of David's - from Connecticut - was there, looking for him.

So, we are having sushi for lunch! (Nervous. Haven't met anyone in years.) :P!! HEY !! It'll be FUN! And you get Sushi :love:

[kaleanna]

got.pics.uploaded.to.
facebook.and.posted.latest
drawings.to.here: http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2789717&postcount=444

[yirabeth]

Hey I am typing this with my mouse using Accessibility Tools in the accessories folder of the Start menu...something to play with if you're interested Kaleanna LOL

[kaleanna]

thankies Yira :) (found the on-screen keyboard, (((Yira))) )

[yirabeth]

My new rule of thumb needs to be this : If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

My african violets were doing JUST FINE...but someone at the AV forum a while back was HORRIFIED about my fertilizer regime - or lack thereof...basically I've been buying a pre-fertilized mix, adding perlite, and wick watering. When my plants started showing fading older leaves, I'd just remove the old leaves and repot...LOL (this also kept them at a manageable size for me. Otherwise some of my plants would go 20" in diameter, as well as needing special supports etc...I don't have ROOM for 20" in diameter. I try to keep them no more than 12") Oh, but that only lasts 6 weeks she says! (I was repotting every 4 months or so) Well..she's a hybridizer..and approx 400 plants..guess I'm doing it wrong...

So started adding fertilizer at 6 weeks. And almost killed off my plants before being able to attribute it to overfertilization/fertilizer burn ... :rolleyes:

Now they look like hell, I had to strip about half the leaves off and start over...my poor lovely babies....

Going back to doing it my old way :D

(Although they're quite happy to bloom anyway LOL)

[yirabeth]

thankies Yira :) (found the on-screen keyboard, (((Yira))) )

Only problem is, Kaleanna -- the possibility of straining your already troublesome wrist. Using the mouse to click keys on the on-screen keyboard will have a LOT more concentrated repetitive motion than using all the fingers on your hands to type...so keep an eye on that okay? We really don't mind reading your posts with dots :P

ETA - although you COULD just use it to click the space bar I spose....LOL

[Stormdancer]

Mine died. I killed it. I am a BAD AV Mommy. :(

[Stormdancer]

We really don't mind reading your posts with dots :P
Yeah, they made me giggle :D

[yirabeth]

No you're not...my bet is that it was either A) soil too heavy so it compacted then killed the roots which killed the whole plant or B) not enough light.

Those are the two main problems with AV's when you first start out...both very fixable :)

[kaleanna]

My new rule of thumb needs to be this : If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

My african violets were doing JUST FINE...but someone at the AV forum a while back was HORRIFIED about my fertilizer regime - or lack thereof...basically I've been buying a pre-fertilized mix, adding perlite, and wick watering. When my plants started showing fading older leaves, I'd just remove the old leaves and repot...LOL (this also kept them at a manageable size for me. Otherwise some of my plants would go 20" in diameter, as well as needing special supports etc...I don't have ROOM for 20" in diameter. I try to keep them no more than 12") Oh, but that only lasts 6 weeks she says! (I was repotting every 4 months or so) Well..she's a hybridizer..and approx 400 plants..guess I'm doing it wrong...

So started adding fertilizer at 6 weeks. And almost killed off my plants before being able to attribute it to overfertilization/fertilizer burn ... :rolleyes:

Now they look like hell, I had to strip about half the leaves off and start over...my poor lovely babies....

Going back to doing it my old way :D

(Although they're quite happy to bloom anyway LOL)

Yeah you have a system that is working for you, i wouldn't change it. Just because something works for one person doesn't mean that it will work the same way for someone else. (Typed using both online & regular keyboard

[Stormdancer]

No you're not...my bet is that it was either A) soil too heavy so it compacted then killed the roots which killed the whole plant or B) not enough light.
You forgot C)

[yirabeth]

Yeah..mainly I think I don't want to use the time fiddling with them, that others do (especially hybridizers). Part of what I like is I can water them every two weeks, maybe pull off spent blooms when I'm over there admiring them anyway...and just IGNORE them when I'm busy... :P

Tarot and AV's -- easy, low maintenance hobby collections... :D :D

[yirabeth]

You forgot C)

What's C though? LOL Unless it's Didn't Water -- in which case you give them a water reservoir and voila! C's taken care of too LOL

[kaleanna]

We really don't mind reading your posts with dots :P
LOL Yira
ETA - although you COULD just use it to click the space bar I spose....LOL


this is what I am doing, LOL

[Stormdancer]

What's C though? LOL Unless it's Didn't Water -- in which case you give them a water reservoir and voila! C's taken care of too LOLThat would be it :( It's been dead for a while now...sadly still sitting on the shelf where it bloomed so gloriously... **sniff**

[kaleanna]

Yeah, they made me giggle :D

LOL Stormy

[Shalyn]

I think C) is Brown Thumb

...which I have. Both of them!

[yirabeth]

I took a couple pictures of plants not so totally decimated by my overfertilizer tyranny...LOL Let me look on the camera and see if one shows the water reservoir I've given to each plant :)

[Stormdancer]

Brb......

[kaleanna]

I want to get avs again as I have all these av pots(5 or 6) that have nothing in them :/

[Shalyn]

Oh. Well, didn't water is good too.
...well, not for the AV

[yirabeth]

Here's a few pics today :

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696790&l=5db10e07f2&id=100000739536373

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696791&l=e2418b0e5e&id=100000739536373

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696792&l=fedcabc03d&id=100000739536373

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696793&l=0147f69c8b&id=100000739536373

[emmsma]

Dressed and ready for the road. Hubby's hopping in the shower. I shaved his head. :(

It was too hot for all his hair. He hates it anyway. Only problem is the guard comb I always use was broken, so I just used the clippers.

My poor skin-head sweetie!

[yirabeth]

I'm betting he doesn't care, only you do... LOL Have fun, Emmsma!

[emmsma]

I'm betting he doesn't care, only you do... LOL Have fun, Emmsma!

Well the look, and hands over the mouth when he first looked in the mirror, said it all.

But then he laughed, so all is good.

[Stormdancer]

Dressed and ready for the road. Hubby's hopping in the shower. I shaved his head. :(

It was too hot for all his hair. He hates it anyway. Only problem is the guard comb I always use was broken, so I just used the clippers.

My poor skin-head sweetie!Is he bleeding? :bugeyed:

[Laura Borealis]

Here's a few pics today :

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696790&l=5db10e07f2&id=100000739536373

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696791&l=e2418b0e5e&id=100000739536373

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696792&l=fedcabc03d&id=100000739536373

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=696793&l=0147f69c8b&id=100000739536373

So pretty! That first one looks like AR though. :P

[Chiska]

Hey everybody!

Back from the post office where I have sent off packages.

Big plans for the day include working on quilt top and reading. How about everybody else?? Any big plans?

[yirabeth]

So pretty! That first one looks like AR though. :P

AR?

(This is because I can't have a 3 character posting...lol)

[yirabeth]

Well the look, and hands over the mouth when he first looked in the mirror, said it all.

But then he laughed, so all is good.

Yikes! LOL Tell him the difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is two weeks...ROFL! (and you be careful to hide out for those two weeks hehehe)

[Chiska]

AR?

(This is because I can't have a 3 character posting...lol)

African Rose? :)

[emmsma]

LOL! No bleeding. I will be ok. He always wears a hat.

He's also happy that he will be cooler without the hair, so I am in no danger.

Emm says, though, after seeing his dad, he's taking no chances and will not be getting a haircut anytime soon.

[yirabeth]

Is that a different species of flower? Or an AV I've not heard of yet? (lol..TONS of those, there's SO MANY different AV's!)

[Stormdancer]

Oh. Well, didn't water is good too.
...well, not for the AV **sobs** :(

...LOL Let me look on the camera and see if one shows the water reservoir I've given to each plant :)OH...was I supposed to be looking for the reservoir? I was just looking at the flowers :)

[Stormdancer]

Is that a different species of flower? Or an AV I've not heard of yet? (lol..TONS of those, there's SO MANY different AV's!)(((Yira))) I think they're talking about the color of the flowers...Rose and NOT Violet... :joke:

[Stormdancer]

Emm says, though, after seeing his dad, he's taking no chances and will not be getting a haircut anytime soon.Rotflmao

[Laura Borealis]

AR?

(This is because I can't have a 3 character posting...lol)

African Rose :D

[yirabeth]

D'oh! I'm such a dummy sometimes... :D :D

Yes, this one does look VERY much like a mini rose, it's one of the things I love about it ♥ Well that, and the way it just loves to grow for me...hehe I'm not a TRUE AV connoisseur because I insist they play nicely with my setup or I pitch em in the trash... :P

[Laura Borealis]

Dressed and ready for the road. Hubby's hopping in the shower. I shaved his head. :(

It was too hot for all his hair. He hates it anyway. Only problem is the guard comb I always use was broken, so I just used the clippers.

My poor skin-head sweetie!

My SO had me buzz his head super-short one time. You know how some people have a sort of spiral at the crown of their head? We discovered he has two! And they go opposite directions! I keep wanting to buzz his head again so I can see it. But he likes his barber :P

Is that a different species of flower? Or an AV I've not heard of yet? (lol..TONS of those, there's SO MANY different AV's!)

It just looks like a rose to me! I know nothing of AVs. *laughs*

[Laura Borealis]

w00t! I got a coupon-postcard in the mail from the pet food store. I get a free bag of Science Diet! :thumbsup:

I'm off to read something on the Kindle unless my SO's hogging it. Have a lovely day/evening everyone!

[yirabeth]

See ya later, Laura :)

[Chiska]

Bye Laura! Have a great day.

[Stormdancer]

HUH...I was gonna ask what she's reading...

[yirabeth]

I iz hungry...dunno what to eat though. Might have to go raid the fridge...LOL

[kaleanna]

I iz hungry...dunno what to eat though. Might have to go raid the fridge...LOL

i am eating lunch now. Fajitas(no tortilla) and corn chips

[Stormdancer]

i am eating lunch now. Fajitas(no tortilla) and corn chipsMexican food sounds good!

[Wendywu]

I'm about to have a big bowl of chopped fresh fruit - my favourite evening snack :)

[kaleanna]

Mexican food sounds good!

It's good. Glad that lil one is taking his nap, usually if he is up, i am rushing to finish eating LOL

[kaleanna]

now am debating on whether to take a nap, read, draw, or go see what jewelry I can create.

[Stormdancer]

And thanks to Kaleanna...I'm gonna head off for some Mex Yummies :D

[Laura Borealis]

HUH...I was gonna ask what she's reading...

A novella by Lois McMaster Bujold called Falling Free. Science fiction :) Bujold is really good.

[Laura Borealis]

Mexican sounds great!

I've been blinging more cards. This time I decided to make the Marseilles more accessible to a younger audience. I tried to restrain myself, because the Marseilles is more seriousface and somber, you know? Added butterflies because, as we all know, Death is really Transformation. But also a cigar because sometimes Death is really death. And sometimes a cigar is really a cigar.

[BlueDragonfly]

Mexican sounds great!

I've been blinging more cards. This time I decided to make the Marseilles more accessible to a younger audience. I tried to restrain myself, because the Marseilles is more seriousface and somber, you know? Added butterflies because, as we all know, Death is really Transformation. But also a cigar because sometimes Death is really death. And sometimes a cigar is really a cigar.

ROLF Oh, I love it!

On a break before my last shift, 6 - 8 pm. Sitting here trying to decide what to eat, nothing really sounds appealing. If I don't eat something now, I'll have to wait till after 8. *sigh*

[Stormdancer]

Wow quiet in here.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hiya! How's your day going now? I saw about the earnest money! Does that cost you a fee or anything?

[cardlady22]

*pounces on Stormy*
We may have pulled off a meetup for July 10th! :party:
Whatever shall I bring . . . .

[Stormdancer]

Hiya! How's your day going now? I saw about the earnest money! Does that cost you a fee or anything?
Nope...I guess he called the listing agent so it's all good. How is your day rolling?

[BlueDragonfly]

Nope...I guess he called the listing agent so it's all good. How is your day rolling?

Pretty good, one more shift then I'm off till tomorrow at 6:30 pm. I think tomorrow may a lake day! I need to decompress!

[Stormdancer]

*pounces on Stormy*
We may have pulled off a meetup for July 10th! :party:
Whatever shall I bring . . . .
**ducks & watches cardlady fly by** who is meeting where?

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh, how's the situation with Mom and step dad?

[Stormdancer]

Pretty good, one more shift then I'm off till tomorrow at 6:30 pm. I think tomorrow may a lake day! I need to decompress!

Probably good weather tomorrow, yeah?

[Stormdancer]

Oh, how's the situation with Mom and step dad?

They're ok...the drug is slowly working...just cracks me up, Mom being all nurse like : D

[cardlady22]

**ducks & watches cardlady fly by** who is meeting where?}) You'd have been safer if you let me pounce you.
Central Florida ;)

[Stormdancer]

}) You'd have been safer if you let me pounce you.
Central Florida ;)

Why? what's gonna happen now?

So who all is going? You have to take pictures!! and decks...lol

[BlueDragonfly]

Probably good weather tomorrow, yeah?

:D Mostly sunny, high 83 F! :D

[Stormdancer]

:D Mostly sunny, high 83 F! :D

Ooh perfect!! The water will still be cold though, right?

[BlueDragonfly]

They're ok...the drug is slowly working...just cracks me up, Mom being ask nurse like : D

That's good, I figured the web page I sent would answer most of your questions. :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Ooh perfect!! The water will still be cold though, right?

:laugh: Most likely, but I'll try it anyway! :D

[cardlady22]

Why? what's gonna happen now?

So who all is going? You have to take pictures!! and decks...lolquintessence, SloughSister & zannamarie so far. Might end up with more.

As to making me smack into the side of the bar, well . . . you'll know when it happens. :P

[Stormdancer]

:laugh: Most likely, but I'll try it anyway! :DIs it pretty shallow on the shore? You'll at least be able to wade a bit...

[Stormdancer]

quintessence, SloughSister & zannamarie so far. Might end up with more.

As to making me smack into the side of the bar, well . . . you'll know when it happens. :PHey!! It's not MY fault you never learned the Drop/Roll technique!

Are ya gonna make a thread? That might draw some out....

[kaleanna]

HI all.How is everyone?

I have drawn 6 more drawings.Did not get in a nap though.

[cardlady22]

It's here:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=61638 post 101 and onward

[BlueDragonfly]

Is it pretty shallow on the shore? You'll at least be able to wade a bit...

Yeah, knee-thigh deep for quite a ways(couple hunderd feet). I'll probably take my air mattress and just float around near shore.

[Stormdancer]

It's here:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=61638 post 101 and onwardA disguise??? THAT could be fun!!!

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, knee-thigh deep for quite a ways(couple hunderd feet). I'll probably take my air mattress and just float around near shore.You are SO gonna enjoy that....

[BlueDragonfly]

You are SO gonna enjoy that....

Okay, I brought it up on google maps. Can you see this close up of the beach area? http://maps.google.com/maps?q=google+maps+michigan&ll=44.51086,-84.756625&spn=0.003053,0.011147&gl=us&t=h&z=17

[Stormdancer]

Okay, I brought it up on google maps. Can you see this close up of the beach area? http://maps.google.com/maps?q=google+maps+michigan&ll=44.51086,-84.756625&spn=0.003053,0.011147&gl=us&t=h&z=17Is there commercial stuff there too? Are those boats? I'm guessing YES, else they're REALLY big floaties!

[BlueDragonfly]

Is there commercial stuff there too? Are those boats? I'm guessing YES, else they're REALLY big floaties!
There's a boat dock on the left hand side, the area without boats is the swim area, markered off(no boats allowed). There's a gazebo, bathrooms, but no store or anything. Picnic tables and little charcoal grills are up under the trees, but we drag tables down to the sand all the time.

[Stormdancer]

There's a boat dock on the left hand side, the area without boats is the swim area, markered off(no boats allowed). There's a gazebo, bathrooms, but no store or anything. Picnic tables and little charcoal grills are up under the trees, but we drag tables down to the sand all the time.It just sounds divine....

[BlueDragonfly]

It just sounds divine....

It is!

Well, off to my shift, see you in a couple hours! :)

[Stormdancer]

It is!

Well, off to my shift, see you in a couple hours! :)Byeeeeeee~~~

[kaleanna]

Fixing to go out to eat with the family......


Bye



Be back laters.

[Kreative-Dragon]

I'm here... and so freaking tired. Just got back from the ranch (how come i feel alive and healthy out there, but then I get back into the city and I just want to toss my cookies?). Got to work with Bailey who is coming in leaps and bounds.

How are we all here?

[Stormdancer]

I'm here... and so freaking tired. Just got back from the ranch (how come i feel alive and healthy out there, but then I get back into the city and I just want to toss my cookies?). Got to work with Bailey who is coming in leaps and bounds.

How are we all here?I, for one, am VERY happy you're not tossing your cookies here! Ya might need to work on some shielding techniques for the transition. Have you always felt like this? I don't know Bailey, but YAY for leaps & bounds. How cool for you to be able to work with them!

[Kreative-Dragon]

I, for one, am VERY happy you're not tossing your cookies here! Ya might need to work on some shielding techniques for the transition. Have you always felt like this? I don't know Bailey, but YAY for leaps & bounds. How cool for you to be able to work with them!

no, not always. Just this last week really. And if you had seen bailey a couple of months back, you would know how amazing it is that I had a HALTER on her, let alone was brushing her. We're still going to have to knock her out to get her feet trimmed. Off to Paul Mitchel's we go.

[Stormdancer]

no, not always. Just this last week really. And if you had seen bailey a couple of months back, you would know how amazing it is that I had a HALTER on her, let alone was brushing her. We're still going to have to knock her out to get her feet trimmed. Off to Paul Mitchel's we go.Are her hooves so bad that it needs to be done now? Poor thing, but yeah, knock her out if she's spooky. :(

[Kreative-Dragon]

Are her hooves so bad that it needs to be done now? Poor thing, but yeah, knock her out if she's spooky. :(

No, they're not that bad yet, but we want to keep them as nice as possible, just so there's ONE less thing to worry about. So we're getting the dream machine trailer out there next week, and we transport her over. Paul's got a harness we can put her in when she starts to go under just to hold her up. The farrier needs to see her standing on them to know he did it right.

[NorthernTigress]

Home now. Had fun. Spent.... well.... pretty much the entire budget (minus $15). But it was totally worth it.

[Kreative-Dragon]

Home now. Had fun. Spent.... well.... pretty much the entire budget (minus $15). But it was totally worth it.

sorry, missed this part. Where did you go shopping?

[NorthernTigress]

sorry, missed this part. Where did you go shopping?

Not really "shopping". It's true, I went to a garage sale this morning sponsored by the local quilting guild. Got a bunch of stuff for $8!

But after that Hubby and I went to "Can't Stop the Serenity". It's an annual geeky charity event (this was year 6). We watched the movie Serenity on a big screen, as well as Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog. There were also live and silent auctions for charity. We ended up winning one item in the live auction and 4 in the silent auction. So we have lots of shiny goodies, and the charities get lots of money. Everyone's happy.

[Shalyn]

Oooh, that sounds like fun, NT!

FINALLY finished with cropping pictures. Now on to listing.

Mind you, I also read a bit, went to McDonald's, and procrastinated quite a lot. so I haven't been cropping *all* this time!

I just want to get these done and up, so I can start working on the next batch. Want to know what y'all think.

I'm kind of thinking of gifting one to people I'm sending trades to.

[Stormdancer]

HEY....I just realized....Y'all are close....huh....

[NorthernTigress]

HEY....I just realized....Y'all are close....huh....

Who, KD and I? Yes. She's in Calgary, I'm in Edmonton. Only about 3 hours apart on the highway.

[Shalyn]

Oh, by the way - I went to ******** and was able to view at least the Mythic Tarot. and Tarot of the Sidhe...

[emmsma]

Home again!
It was very nice for David to get to catch up with his friend. He hadn't seen him since he left Connecticut - 15 years?

I was, as usual, stressed. They forgot my meal. (I ordered chinese instead of going for the buffet or sushi) THen when Emm was done with his food he became very disruptive. Smacking his dad on the head and getting up and banging his chair on the ?glass? cover in front of the fire place.

SO, in the end it was not fun for me.

Then we hit walmart and I don't really have $$ left for bills. :(

[Stormdancer]

Oh, by the way - I went to ******** and was able to view at least the Mythic Tarot. and Tarot of the Sidhe...

***Perks up***

She has MAGIC powers.....:bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

SO, in the end it was not fun for me.

Then we hit walmart and I don't really have $$ left for bills. :(I was kinda wondering how emm was going deal with it all...

(((((Emmsma))))))) I'm sorry hon.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Guys(Girls)! Done! I've got 22 hours off! WooHoo! :laugh:

(((emmsma))) Sorry it wasn't a good experience for you.

[NorthernTigress]

So, does anyone mind if I talk about my goodies? :D

[Chiska]

So, does anyone mind if I talk about my goodies? :D

Tell us!! Tell us!!!

[BlueDragonfly]

So, does anyone mind if I talk about my goodies? :D

By all means, please go right ahead! :D I love hearing about other peoples deals!

[emmsma]

Always happy to hear about goodies!

[NorthernTigress]

So, instead of previous years where I had to fight to win even ONE auction item, this year we got 5. Of course, it may have had something to do with it being Hubby's payday yesterday. :D

So we have two Tshirts with the same image on them... we were bidding on both in case we lost one. It shows a cartoon of Captain Mal and a cartoon of a dead guy in a Star Trek uniform. It was described as "I'd rather be a Browncoat than a Redshirt". We also have two autographed photos: one for Jewel Staite/Kaylee and one for Adam Baldwin/Jayne, with a bonus of having a drawing of their equivalent characters in Firefrog (a Firefly/Muppets crossover parody). We also have some mini-posters, a graphic novel, and some assorted goodies. Hubby was also happy to get a metal water bottle. He's got a water-bottle addiction.

Edit: And in the live auction, we got a limited edition model of Dr. Horrible himself, in all his evil horribleness.

[kaleanna]

Back from supper

[emmsma]

Sounds like a VERY nice haul! I love Dr. Horrible!

[NorthernTigress]

At the garage sale I got a bunch of fabric, a patchwork skirt, a book on how to alter your own clothes, another water bottle (remember what I said about Hubby?) AND....


Something that was just too too weird not to grab. It's a ceramic replica of an animal skull. Not entirely sure which animal it is supposed to represent, but it's definitely a predator.

[Chiska]

Pretty cool stuff, NT!!

Beats our "haul" for the day: bearing grease and two tires for a boat trailer.

[BlueDragonfly]

Sounds like some pretty cool stuff, NT! I know nothing of Dr. Horrible and the other characters......but Cool!

Now, the garage sale items, I'm much more familiar with........:laugh:

It does sound like you both had a "Good Day"!

[Shalyn]

So, instead of previous years where I had to fight to win even ONE auction item, this year we got 5. Of course, it may have had something to do with it being Hubby's payday yesterday. :D

So we have two Tshirts with the same image on them... we were bidding on both in case we lost one. It shows a cartoon of Captain Mal and a cartoon of a dead guy in a Star Trek uniform. It was described as "I'd rather be a Browncoat than a Redshirt". We also have two autographed photos: one for Jewel Staite/Kaylee and one for Adam Baldwin/Jayne, with a bonus of having a drawing of their equivalent characters in Firefrog (a Firefly/Muppets crossover parody). We also have some mini-posters, a graphic novel, and some assorted goodies. Hubby was also happy to get a metal water bottle. He's got a water-bottle addiction.

Edit: And in the live auction, we got a limited edition model of Dr. Horrible himself, in all his evil horribleness.


*is jealous*

Firefly was just SOOO good.

Do you ever watch Castle? He brings up Firefly references in that show a lot. I'm waiting for one of his cast members to come on the show.

[NorthernTigress]

*is jealous*

Firefly was just SOOO good.

Do you ever watch Castle? He brings up Firefly references in that show a lot. I'm waiting for one of his cast members to come on the show.

Funny you should mention that. One of the things they showed was a collection of Firefly references in Castle. Everything from the "Serenity Spa" to "There are no cows in Space".

[Laura Borealis]

Oh, by the way - I went to ******** and was able to view at least the Mythic Tarot. and Tarot of the Sidhe...

They're back! I can see them all.


Nice haul, NT!


We went out for Thai food. I have a new favorite: Panang curry.

[emmsma]

Panang is so tasty, but its much too hot for me.

I just had a big bowl of granola and yogurt. I wish I could stretch out! I'm stuffed.

[NorthernTigress]

Shalyn: Are you anywhere near Scottsville? There's going to be a CSTS event there in August that is even bigger than ours. It will be a whole weekend, August 5-7.

[Stormdancer]

Panang curry.I LIKE curry...what color is that?

[Laura Borealis]

Panang is so tasty, but its much too hot for me.

I just had a big bowl of granola and yogurt. I wish I could stretch out! I'm stuffed.

Really? Mine was very mild! They didn't even ask me this time how spicy I wanted it. I guess they chose mild for me. I LOVE granola and yogurt. That is my favorite cereal and my favorite way to eat it.

I LIKE curry...what color is that?

In terms of color it's red, but it's not the same flavor as red curry.... hmmm... here:
http://www.templeofthai.com/recipes/panang-curry.php

So good! And I have leftovers for tomorrow. :)

[cardlady22]

*sigh* Dinner at the buffet was nice, but the bookstore had nothing I wanted (or didn't already have)

And I'm about to be a cretin and mix apple wine with lemon-lime soda. :P

[Shalyn]

Shalyn: Are you anywhere near Scottsville? There's going to be a CSTS event there in August that is even bigger than ours. It will be a whole weekend, August 5-7.

...

I need to look. I'm in Louisville, and that's about all I know. I know that there's a Lexington, and Elizabethtown, and a Fort Knox in Kentucky. Other than that, I'm ignorant.

I'm an Ohio girl. Born, bred, love...a Northeastern Ohio girl, to be precise. On the shores of Lake Erie!

Thanks for the info though, I'll look into it. Friend of mine and I need to get together for a Pony Painting Party (steampunk stuff...we're nuts), so I could probably con her into coming down here...

[Shalyn]

Oh, by the way, I have started uploading things to my Etsy shop. If you click on my name on the right, and click on "Go to Shalyn's Home Page", it'll take you there.

[NorthernTigress]

According to Googlemaps, Scottsville is south, near the border w/ Tennessee.

[cardlady22]

Oh, by the way, I have started uploading things to my Etsy shop. If you click on my name on the right, and click on "Go to Shalyn's Home Page", it'll take you there.Love the porcupine! You do these with actual card bits, right?

[kaleanna]

Oh, by the way, I have started uploading things to my Etsy shop. If you click on my name on the right, and click on "Go to Shalyn's Home Page", it'll take you there.


Hiya Shalyn

Like the items you've uploaded so far. The one I like best so far is the porcupine one

[NorthernTigress]

The porcupine is nice, but so is the woman from the Mythic Tarot.

[Laura Borealis]

I like the poker chips Shalyn! And yes, the porcupine is great. :D

[Shalyn]

I have a ton of poker chips ready to be resined, which I kind of hope to do tonight. I don't have enough bails for them, but I should be able to upload and put a bail on when they are purchased.

[Shalyn]

So tired.

Must. Keep. Uploading.

[NorthernTigress]

I've been awake since 7am, and have only been home since 6pm, but I don't really want to stay home. Thinking of maybe going to the tea lounge (NOT the historical Tea House) or maybe just going out for fast food.

[Shalyn]

Darn.

Now I'm hungry.

I'm not actually tired, I'm just tired of doing this!

More unusual stuff up, take a looksee

[cardlady22]

OK. iTunes and its ilk just took away over an hour of my life. I hate it. It's all gone. I'm not messing with it ever again. Hubby can do it all under his profile.

Anybody want to buy my completely unused iPod Touch 32 GB? :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Shalyn]

What happened?

[Shalyn]

And with that cryptic post on the top of the page, I am going to go read. And possibly to bed.

[cardlady22]

My daughter brought her 3rd gen iPod Touch to the PC for a sync. We got error messages. iTunes corrupted itself somehow (wonder how when it only installs another 6 programs on your system :rolleyes:) and then wouldn't repair or uninstall until I got rid of every other Apple product on the system. A few days ago, my user profile got eaten after an auto update. I'm done.

My son has a Nano & watch band on the way, but I told them all that Daddy is the official iTunes dude. Mommy doesn't want anything else to do with it.

I feel officially old. A traitor to my sign. What kind of Gemini decides the new technology isn't worth it? :(
Hail Cancer! I feel very much In Tune with your side of the cusp!

[yirabeth]

I'm Gemini too...and I despise iTunes....

Maybe Geminis only like GOOD technology!!

Hey all...been writing Joe, reading etc...Shalyn I love your poker-chip necklaces ♥

[cardlady22]

Hello, yira! If you hate it too, then I feel a bit vindicated. :P

[kaleanna]

I hate itunes also

Hi everyone,

not on long I think.

Really tired

[yirabeth]

It's truly an annoying program. I hate ANYTHING that makes me install extra programs to 'support' it -- put it in one and let it go at that THANK YOU VERY MUCH...Plus, it crashes a lot, doesn't play friendly with others, and as you've noted, the products are prone to corruption. Just got done resetting Jack's iPod...luckily didn't lose his music (was able to back it up from the ipod to this computer, WHICH doesn't always work -- this was good since all the music is on my other computer.)

I'm hoping they come out with an alternative that's more user friendly (kinda how Zune is to iPod -- space without being forced to use a certain program etc) for my iPad :) I love it..but I hate iTunes... Plus, I'd just plain like to be able to load files onto my iPad like I could a USB stick -- open the window, drag, drop..what's wrong with that?? I don't NEED someone to tell me how I can and can't use MY equipment....

Hooking an ipod/ipad up to the computer should allow it to be used as an extension of the computer, (so far as file space, etc goes) not a foreign body that you have to try to prevent the computer from isolating and destroying :D

iTunes is the DEVIL!

[cardlady22]

iTunes is the DEVIL!. . . and Steve Jobs is his concubine.

I want a T-shirt, and a bumper sticker, and . . . can I put this on my Profile? :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Go for it, I say! :D :D

Hey Kaleanna :)

[kaleanna]

how are you doing Yira?


My oldest liked the dragon I drew for him :)

[yirabeth]

Doing good here :) FINALLY had a reading for Joe that pretty much flowed... :D It's hard reading for family :P

Good that kidlet liked his dragon ♥

[yirabeth]

Oh my...did a search on tablet pc's and found this :

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer (TF101-A1) Tablet (http://www.maximumtech.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101-a1-review) which is WAAAY cheaper than an iPad, and with the optional keyboard docking station, offers USB capability... This is something I've said would be in my next tablet PC. The MAIN fault of the iPad (aside from using iTunes ROFL) in my not-so-humble opinion LOL

I know what MY next ereader is! (I'll give this one to Jack when it comes time..he's always trying to steal my iPad anyway! :D)

[Chiska]

I've never had a problem with iTunes on my Mac. It seems to function okay on the Windows machine. I had to install it on the my HP 'cuz I got my hubby an iPod Shuffle for Christmas. It requires a version of iTunes my Mac can't run because I am too cheap to upgrade from Tiger. I don't see why - it works perfectly fine. I only use the HP because there are some programs I really like that I can't run on my Mac and for work.

How is everybody's evening besides that? I updated all my tarot lists to reflect the two that got mailed out today.

[yirabeth]

Maybe it's a Gemini thing.... :D

[Chiska]

Maybe it's a Gemini thing.... :D

Are you guys all Geminis??

[yirabeth]

Well, actually there seems to be a lot of geminis on the Train...there's me, and cardlady, and NT, and Jesii... and I think that's not it, but my mind is drawing a blank...hmmm.

[cardlady22]

I'm right on the cusp. Gem/Can

[yirabeth]

Aulruna's Gemini! *whew* I knew there was someone else....hehehe

[kaleanna]

Are you guys all Geminis??

I'm Cancer

[Chiska]

So....where are all the Pisces??

[cardlady22]

I'm pretty sure we have a couple. But not everyone puts their birthday up.

I have no idea what other planets or aspects we should look at to see how our technological affinities would run. But it has to be more than a simple Sun Sign placement because hubby is Gemini and just taps away until he figures stuff out.

[yirabeth]

Oh, I tap away til I figure them out...I just don't like the program even once I get it figured out. That may be the developer side of me...I had it drummed into my head that programs should be written so your granny can use them! It's not up to the customer to continue to beat their head into a wall until they "get" it...it's up to the programmer/developer to write it so it just WORKS, and easily. I think most grannies would cry after trying to use iTunes.... LOL

So iTunes just really irritates me. It's how to program WRONG in my (again, not so humble) opinion.

[NorthernTigress]

I'm Gemini and I have a love-hate relationship with technology. On the one hand, I think I would shrivel up and die without my laptop, and I do love my eReader. On the other hand, if I hadn't been gifted an iPod nano by my family (the original nano, not the new "postage stamp") I'd probably still be listening to CDs.

ITunes is annoying, and I rarely use it anymore. Why? Because my iPod is full, and I don't want to have to delete stuff just to be able to add other stuff. How hard would it have been to have some kind of expandable memory? :mad: I mean, those micro SD cards are pretty tiny. But not Apple, they just want you to buy a whole new machine that has more storage.

[Chiska]

I'm pretty sure we have a couple. But not everyone puts their birthday up.

I have no idea what other planets or aspects we should look at to see how our technological affinities would run. But it has to be more than a simple Sun Sign placement because hubby is Gemini and just taps away until he figures stuff out.

I am a Pisces with Scorpio Ascendent and an Aries Moon. Nearly everything is in the 4th house, which is Pisces. Does that shed any light? I failed Astrology. I did do my own natal chart and it jived with the one that was done by a professional. No clue what most of it means.

[yirabeth]

Well Jack really ***WANTS*** my iPad...LOL I think it will be a bit of surprise to him when I hand it over, install iTunes on HIS computer, and say "have at it".... :D :D Poor kid is gonna die of shock! But, I bet he'll understand why I so rarely wanted to switch up his songs for him...LOL

I'm betting he ends up doing what I do - load it as full as I possibly can of everything I might possibly need for then next 6 months, and don't hook it back up to iTunes until it's absolutely unavoidable.... :P

[Chiska]

You know, I haven't even SEEN an iPad. Pathetic, huh?? I only saw my first Kindle last month. I really should get out more?

[yirabeth]

(the original nano, not the new "postage stamp")


Oh crud..I forgot how badly I wanted one of those! The postage stamp ones..I want to use it as a wrist watch... :D :D

I guess I'll have to put up with iTunes *heavy sigh* :P

[yirabeth]

Don't get me wrong --- I absolutely LOVE my iPad! Only two changes would make it the perfect tablet pc/book reader for me -- add a USB port, and subtract the iTunes :D

[NorthernTigress]

My Sony Reader supports MP3s, and it has slots for two forms of memory cards. But right now iTunes is the only program I have for importing music (aka "ripping Cds") and I don't think that once a file is IN iTunes, you can actually put it anywhere else.

[emmsma]

Ouch! My fingers are locking up. Hard to type.

Trimmed the rest of the Thunder Bay Conver and am a good way into the Wildwood.

Left titles on, for now. Need to break for the night before the paralysis is permanent. :P

[cardlady22]

With what I'm reading from yira & NT, this may not be a "technology" issue as much as a Personal Control issue for those of us who hate it.

My Ascendant is Aries and my Moon is Capricorn. My Sun & Mars are in Square aspect to Uranus. (Hubby's chart is in a large binder that I can't get to at the moment.)
http://www.skyscript.co.uk/sunaspects.html#

[yirabeth]

Hehe Emmsma! You're not supposed to keep going til your fingers fall off!

NT, I'm pretty sure I've ripped CD's to my computer via iTunes, saved in a separate file, and copied them to cds as backup...been a while though of course. But nearly sure it can be done - you have to be careful of the file format you rip to, if you plan on listening to them on anything other than your ipod. (ie, car stereo that does mp3, etc.)

Cardlady, it IS a control issue in a lot of ways. But, as you've noted tonight, iTunes just isn't terribly user friendly..yes, I can make it work, but I don't enjoy it, and it's just WRONG that you have to jump through hoops to get it to do what it's supposed to do anyway!

On that note, it's 1:30am here..I'm off to bed!

[cardlady22]

Oh, by the way - I went to ******** and was able to view at least the Mythic Tarot. and Tarot of the Sidhe...All 3 of my faves are displaying album/galleries again. Things that make you go hmmmm.

[linnie]

I am a Pisces with Scorpio Ascendent and an Aries Moon. Nearly everything is in the 4th house, which is Pisces. Does that shed any light? I failed Astrology. I did do my own natal chart and it jived with the one that was done by a professional. No clue what most of it means.

yes, er, um.... charts not TOO dissimilar, and I have no clue, either!!! :)

[Chiska]

With what I'm reading from yira & NT, this may not be a "technology" issue as much as a Personal Control issue for those of us who hate it.

My Ascendant is Aries and my Moon is Capricorn. My Sun & Mars are in Square aspect to Uranus. (Hubby's chart is in a large binder that I can't get to at the moment.)
http://www.skyscript.co.uk/sunaspects.html#

So, it is more of a personality trait regarding control rather than an issue of technology? That is a really fascinating thing. My husband does do any technology. He can barely operate the shuffle I gave him and I have to load the songs. He still doesn't know how to use the computer very well even though I have been showing him for the last 10 years. While we are both Pisces, he does have a bit of a different way of looking at things than I do.

I can't wait to get that library book I reserved (Grigori had recommended it over in the Smart Kids area).

[linnie]

My Sony Reader supports MP3s, and it has slots for two forms of memory cards. But right now iTunes is the only program I have for importing music (aka "ripping Cds") and I don't think that once a file is IN iTunes, you can actually put it anywhere else.

I'm pretty sure my MP3 recordings of our choir songs are downloaded into iTunes files... then I save these to my documents and can burn them to CD... I think... :) But that's not the same thing... huh??? So confusing...

[Chiska]

yes, er, um.... charts not TOO dissimilar, and I have no clue, either!!! :)

Now, I don't feel so bad! :)

[kaleanna]

My Ascendant is Aries and my Moon is Capricorn. My Sun & Mars are in Square aspect to Uranus. (Hubby's chart is in a large binder that I can't get to at the moment.)
http://www.skyscript.co.uk/sunaspects.html#

Have no idea what my ascendant is, or even what square aspect means or any of that stuff. LOL Maybe one of these days I'll understand it, LOL

[cardlady22]

The individual & specific delineations of any given set can lead your interpretation astray. Like those squares I mentioned in mine. If you read through, it talks about impulse, accidents, recklessness, temper. But my overall chart pattern is a Splash. Things evenly spaced around the circle. It takes a heck of a lot to move me into a point where that energy pours out Raw.

Aspects are how any 2 "planets" play with each other. Do they rub each other the wrong way no matter what? Do they just want to hang on the porch and sip tea? Do they want to jump up and build/fix something together?

[kaleanna]

Thankies for the explanation cardlady hun :)

[kaleanna]

wow(just looked at the time),think maybe I should try to sleep though feel wide awake :/

[cardlady22]

Why'd you have to mention the time? :laugh:
Now I'm yawning. I'm off to bed now.

[kaleanna]

Why'd you have to mention the time? :laugh:
Now I'm yawning. I'm off to bed now.

LOL sorry hun,

Nite cardlady, sweet dreams hun

I am going to go lay down

Might try to read a bit(usually fall asleep pretty quick when trying to read a book,ROFL)

[emmsma]

I kept trimming, now I can't feel the fingers on my left hand. They move in a rubbery way, but haven't fallen off yet.

THe last 20 cards will have to wait til morning. Then its time for the corner rounder.
I think I like the titles staying. And I need them.

Swans, foxes, bears, otter-things. They don't speak to me right off. I will be happy for the crutch for a while.

[lilangel09]

I'm pretty sure we have a couple. But not everyone puts their birthday up.

I have no idea what other planets or aspects we should look at to see how our technological affinities would run. But it has to be more than a simple Sun Sign placement because hubby is Gemini and just taps away until he figures stuff out.

I think you would look at Mercury, the 3rd House, Uranus aspects, and 11th House.
Mercury rules communication and Uranus rules electronics/technology.

I am a Pisces with Scorpio Ascendent and an Aries Moon. Nearly everything is in the 4th house, which is Pisces. Does that shed any light? I failed Astrology. I did do my own natal chart and it jived with the one that was done by a professional. No clue what most of it means.

In general, Scorpio ASC this would mean that at first glance, means people would see you as magnetic, smoldering, and enigmatic. People see you and either love or hate you. Pisces means you're a Pisces -- dreamy, psychic, intuitive, creative, giving, sensitive, etc. Aries Moon means that you need to be active, assertive, and independent or a leader to be emotionally fulfilled. Both in the 4th means you shine and feel fulfilled being active in areas that involve families, family roots, emotions, the home, and your homeland.

I can read most of a chart but still get stumped on some things.

[lilangel09]

Have no idea what my ascendant is, or even what square aspect means or any of that stuff. LOL Maybe one of these days I'll understand it, LOL

The ascendant is what people see when they first approach you, how you present yourself to the world (always smiling, always moping?), and your initial reaction to the world. (Do you jump in, or are you shy? etc.)

If you have your birth time, you can calculate it on astro.com. :)

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I figured out how to get audio files onto my reader. It only involves copying the files out of itunes into a file folder, importing them into the Reader Library program and then uploading it into the reader itself. But it works.

But I nearly pulled my hair out when I dared to try to rename a file.

[Wendywu]

Y'know, I use an ordinary MP3 player. I drag and drop music into it on the desktop. I download music from Amazon in seconds and all my CD's are stored as MP3's on my computer (about 70Gb worth of music at the moment). It takes seconds to take music off, drop something new in.....

It ain't an iPod, but it has Sennheiser earbuds, a big display that does videos, music, piccies whatever and has a lovely sound to it.

It was less then half the price of the equivalent i-whatever - 32Gb - and I love it to bits!

[Wendywu]

hiccup ........

[The crowned one]

Old school I remember the days I played this LOL (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVpIRKQfn24&feature=related)

[SarahRacheal]

Ok so I work for the evil fruit company, Sorry!! LOL
honestly though if you guys need help with the settings and stuff on itunes let me know and I'll try and help.


Ps I'm not dating the devil!

[BlueDragonfly]

*ambles in with mug of steamy coffee and heads for a comfy corner booth*

G'Morning!

It's a quiet Sunday morning here! The sun is shining in the kitchen window, and it's a brisk 49 F.

[Shalyn]

'morning. *sips coffee*

Well, I've already gotten yelled at by one of my friends for charging too little for my pendants. So...I've upped the prices. I am a horrible salesperson. Horrible, I say.

Now need to work on the next batch.

If nothing else, I *am* having a blast!

[Shalyn]

*ambles in with mug of steamy coffee and heads for a comfy corner booth*

G'Morning!

It's a quiet Sunday morning here! The sun is shining in the kitchen window, and it's a brisk 49 F.

*Is jealous

[Aulruna]

'morning. *sips coffee*

Well, I've already gotten yelled at by one of my friends for charging too little for my pendants. So...I've upped the prices. I am a horrible salesperson. Horrible, I say.

Now need to work on the next batch.

If nothing else, I *am* having a blast!

They still look incredibly low to me!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, you are making poker chip pendants, too! I've also started making these a few months back - I love the combination of vintage feel, they have a perfect size and provide a relatively lightweight base.

[BlueDragonfly]

'morning. *sips coffee*

Well, I've already gotten yelled at by one of my friends for charging too little for my pendants. So...I've upped the prices. I am a horrible salesperson. Horrible, I say.

Now need to work on the next batch.

G'Morning! Your pendants are fabulous! And yes, it is hard to come up with a price that you think is "fair" vs "worth"!
If nothing else, I *am* having a blast!
This is the important part! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

*Is jealous

:D We're up to 55 F, now! With a forecast high of 79 F! :D

[Shalyn]

They still look incredibly low to me!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, you are making poker chip pendants, too! I've also started making these a few months back - I love the combination of vintage feel, they have a perfect size and provide a relatively lightweight base.

Well, I'm just having trouble getting the resin on evenly, without it dripping down the sides. I also think with this batch I mixed the Ice Resin a tad wrong - like, if I put my fingernail on it, it squishes down, but bounces right back up.

I have a bunch to try today and hopefully I'll do better with the resin.

[Shalyn]

:D We're up to 55 F, now! With a forecast high of 79 F! :D

y'know, I don't even know how warm/cold it is here today. It is raining though. I had a couple items Ididn't list because they came out blurry - was going to take pics in the sun today.

HAH!

[BlueDragonfly]

y'know, I don't even know how warm/cold it is here today. It is raining though. I had a couple items Ididn't list because they came out blurry - was going to take pics in the sun today.

HAH!

We spent most of the week in the clouds and rain, so it's refreshing to see the sun for a few days! :) And my garden is loving it!

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

I'm here for just a bit, and then DD needs a ride....far far away...LOL

[jcwirish]

Good morning folks. The husband woke me up puttering about this morning and now I can't get back to sleep. What's going on around here?

[cardlady22]

Hello, Jo!

Woke up super hot, so no lounging about for me either. Running a load of towels so we can bathe. Bedding will be next.

[jcwirish]

Hello, Jo!

Woke up super hot, so no lounging about for me either. Running a load of towels so we can bathe. Bedding will be next.

Hi CL! Your day sounds like mine. The dishwasher is going and laundry is being folded. How hot is it over there?

[Wendywu]

I am lounging because the Formula 1 racing is on telly and the menfolk are transfixed and staring.....

I am having a day off rowing, so am just sat here waiting for the noise to end because somehow I am not into racing today.

Other than that - good day :)

[cardlady22]

Weather.com says we are at 77 F, expected to hit 81 by 10am. (feels like will be 85) Humidity 70%

[jcwirish]

Hi there Wendy! Sounds like the boys are having fun. :) Lounging is so nice sometimes. I'm glad you are well.

[cardlady22]

Ok so I work for the evil fruit company, Sorry!! LOL
honestly though if you guys need help with the settings and stuff on itunes let me know and I'll try and help.


Ps I'm not dating the devil!(((SR))) I know you and Jo's hubby are awesome people. ;)
And I'm Very Glad you have jobs with them.

[jcwirish]

Weather.com says we are at 77 F, expected to hit 81 by 10am. (feels like will be 85) Humidity 70%

That humidity just zaps you!

We took the child to see the new Cars movie yesterday so we could benefit from someone else's air conditioning for a while. Movie theaters have the best AC don't you think?

[Wendywu]

That humidity just zaps you!

We took the child to see the new Cars movie yesterday so we could benefit from someone else's air conditioning for a while. Movie theaters have the best AC don't you think?

Now that was a cunning plan!

[cardlady22]

;) I'm a tad more partial to a bookstore, but with kiddies in tow? Yes, the movie theater. Or Dairy Queen. :laugh:
(DQ is easier on the wallet.)

[jcwirish]

(((SR))) I know you and Jo's hubby are awesome people. ;)
And I'm Very Glad you have jobs with them.

Every Apple store offers free classes on all their products and systems as well. They have class schedules over the whole summer, and they are supposed to be really fun. (just thought this might be helpful :D)

[cardlady22]

Every Apple store offers free classes on all their products and systems as well. They have class schedules over the whole summer, and they are supposed to be really fun. (just thought this might be helpful :D)I don't think they've "discovered" my county yet. :P

[jcwirish]

Now that was a cunning plan!

Lol! You have to get resourceful when it's 110 degrees outside, especially if you don't want a $400 energy bill.

[Laura Borealis]

That humidity just zaps you!

We took the child to see the new Cars movie yesterday so we could benefit from someone else's air conditioning for a while. Movie theaters have the best AC don't you think?

I agree. I think it has something to do with the darkness, too. A cool, dark movie theater is the best place to be on a weekend summer afternoon.

Unfortunately the movie listings are rather thin at the moment. I wouldn't mind seeing Super 8, though, and Midnight in Paris sounds good though I'm not usually much of a Woody Allen fan. (At least he's not acting in this one.)

[jcwirish]

;) I'm a tad more partial to a bookstore, but with kiddies in tow? Yes, the movie theater. Or Dairy Queen. :laugh:
(DQ is easier on the wallet.)

Yes, bookstores are also fantastic AC hangouts!! Good call CL. Ryan always finds about 10 things he desperately wants while we're there, and I often come home with a tarot deck, but that's still cheaper than running the AC all day at home.

We have two parks in the neighborhood that have those water play areas for the kids too, so we take Ryan over there sometimes.

[jcwirish]

I don't think they've "discovered" my county yet. :P

:( Well, you have free tutorials available with Kirk and SarahRachel. I can get Kirk on here whenever you need him.

[jcwirish]

I agree. I think it has something to do with the darkness, too. A cool, dark movie theater is the best place to be on a weekend summer afternoon.

Unfortunately the movie listings are rather thin at the moment. I wouldn't mind seeing Super 8, though, and Midnight in Paris sounds good though I'm not usually much of a Woody Allen fan. (At least he's not acting in this one.)

I really want to see Super 8 too. I just saw the trailer for The Descendants too, which I think looks interesting, but I'm not sure when it comes out. I can't wait for Harry Potter next month!!!

[Shalyn]

OK. Now for eBay listings.

[jcwirish]

OK. Now for eBay listings.

I just found your shop. I love the poker chip pendants! Those are so cool!! All your jewelry is lovely Shalyn.

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Wow, I really slept in today! :bugeyed:

Jo, what does your hubby do for Apple? He isn't a project leader/team development lead/etc is he?

[jcwirish]

Good morning Kale and Yira! Good to see you both.

Yira, Kirk is a Senior Manager in the retail end of things. Team development is a big part of his job, but I'm not sure if that is what you're asking. He doesn't work on the tech side of things. He's in the actual store.

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning kale and yira :)

I really want to see Super 8 too. I just saw the trailer for The Descendants too, which I think looks interesting, but I'm not sure when it comes out. I can't wait for Harry Potter next month!!!

I still need to see the last Harry Potter! But I do want to see it, and the upcoming...

I'm trying to watch a trailer for The Descendants, but it doesn't want to play for me :P
It looks interesting so far though. I had thought from the title that it would be about the band.

[yirabeth]

Ahh okay so it's no good asking you to tell him, now that HE is in charge, to remember the Granny Principal huh.... *giggle*

How's it going for him -- he's enjoying the job change I hope?

[Wendywu]

My planned purchase for the second my pay goes through is the MP3 version of Saxon's old album Wheels of Steel. I love that track and I have their "Best of" but I really want that old album too .... it's very cheap as a download and I will get 17 tracks to drag and drop into my MP3 player :D

[jcwirish]

Good morning kale and yira :)



I still need to see the last Harry Potter! But I do want to see it, and the upcoming...

I'm trying to watch a trailer for The Descendants, but it doesn't want to play for me :P
It looks interesting so far though. I had thought from the title that it would be about the band.

Lol! I think the title is quite deceiving. I thought it would be about something entirely different myself.

[jcwirish]

Ahh okay so it's no good asking you to tell him, now that HE is in charge, to remember the Granny Principal huh.... *giggle*

How's it going for him -- he's enjoying the job change I hope?

He really loves it. He works with some great people and he's learning a lot. Being at the Forum shops, he gets to meet customers from all over the world. He loves using his translator app to talk to them. BTW, Frank Sinatra Jr. was in his store the other day. Isn't that weird?

[jcwirish]

PS- what's the "Granny Principal"? :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

The whole drag n drop thing is just very user friendly... :D iTunes could learn something from us little people! :P

To be honest I fell in love with another tablet last night though. (not the one I linked) It has USB, it has Win7 (so I could use a bluetooth keyboard and PROGRAM on it if I needed...) but it's not ATTACHED to the keyboard which makes it really difficult to use as a book reader(that's why I got my mini netbook but the attached keyboard made it a very uncomfy read) Only thing is it's 12" x 8.1" to the iPad's 9.5" x 7.3". Not sure how that would feel in the hand.

I'd have to see it in person, hold it in my hands, before I would decide it's the perfect tablet for me, but thus far? It's in my dreams...♥♥♥ :D

[cardlady22]

PS- what's the "Granny Principal"? :bugeyed:}) May I offer my children's "granny" as the test subject? She's forever getting impatient & frustrated with software. Highly intelligent, immensely creative . . .

[yirabeth]

PS- what's the "Granny Principal"? :bugeyed:

Oh, I tap away til I figure them out...I just don't like the program even once I get it figured out. That may be the developer side of me...I had it drummed into my head that programs should be written so your granny can use them! It's not up to the customer to continue to beat their head into a wall until they "get" it...it's up to the programmer/developer to write it so it just WORKS, and easily. I think most grannies would cry after trying to use iTunes.... LOL

So iTunes just really irritates me. It's how to program WRONG in my (again, not so humble) opinion.

That up there ^ :D

[yirabeth]

BRB, the girls wanna go walkies.... http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-chores016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[jcwirish]

Oh, okay, I get it. Strange, I've always heard that MACs are the easy ones to use. As you all know, NONE of them are easy for me, so I'm completely out of the loop, lol! I'm a granny all the way around. :D

Yira, what you do is so beyond me. I don't even know half of the things my laptop can do. It's very pathetic really. (maybe I should take one of those classes at Kirk's store)

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>>-------:) whew! it's tough bucking the crosswinds today! ;)

morning, all! I'm loving this discussion of portable music players... I'm a Sony walkman fan... plug and play, drag and drop, and heavenly sound! Mine is filled with music, videos, and NPR downloads... my latest Sony has built-in stereo speakers (no need for earbuds) and an FM radio (need earbuds for the radio because the cord acts at the antenna)... before Sony, I had Creative Zens... same drag and drop, NO Itunes! ;)

and how is everyone today???

[Chiska]

I think you would look at Mercury, the 3rd House, Uranus aspects, and 11th House.
Mercury rules communication and Uranus rules electronics/technology.

In general, Scorpio ASC this would mean that at first glance, means people would see you as magnetic, smoldering, and enigmatic. People see you and either love or hate you. Pisces means you're a Pisces -- dreamy, psychic, intuitive, creative, giving, sensitive, etc. Aries Moon means that you need to be active, assertive, and independent or a leader to be emotionally fulfilled. Both in the 4th means you shine and feel fulfilled being active in areas that involve families, family roots, emotions, the home, and your homeland.

I can read most of a chart but still get stumped on some things.

Thanks for the information! I can't believe I fell asleep at my desk last nite. I nodded off reading Thoth books. Forgot I was online and just went to bed.

Good Morning everybody!

[jcwirish]

Has anyone here worked with the Osho Zen deck? I'm looking forward to seeing it in person. It looks very beautiful to me, but I know it is non-traditional. I'm thinking it will be a great deck to use to develop my intuition.

[jcwirish]

Good morning Chiska and Rhinemaiden! :)

[Chiska]

Weather says we should get up to 72! That sounds nice! I am tired of being cold.

[Chiska]

Good morning Chiska and Rhinemaiden! :)

Good Morning, Jo! How's things?

[jcwirish]

Good Morning, Jo! How's things?

Things are quite good over here, but I wish it was going to be 72 here today. I'm very jealous at the moment. I know it's going to be over 100 here. Bleck!

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi Jo, Hi Chickie!

Jo, when you take Ryan to the water play areas do you get wet, too? That sounds like so much fun! Reminds me of "running through the sprinkler" when I was a kid... :D

[yirabeth]

G'morning Chiska :)

It's supposed to be 'warmer than I prefer' today...blech! But not TOO much 'warmer than I prefer' so that's something :P

Jo, problem is I'm not DOING what I do yet...*sigh* Hopefully soon though :)

[Stormdancer]

WOW!! Long drive...but nice on a Sunday with no one on the roads. :D

Looks like peeps are waking up~~~

[jcwirish]

Hi Jo, Hi Chickie!

Jo, when you take Ryan to the water play areas do you get wet, too? That sounds like so much fun! Reminds me of "running through the sprinkler" when I was a kid... :D

God no! That would require some sort of bathing ensemble. :D
I sit on a nearby bench and get the mist when the breeze blows my way.

[jcwirish]

G'morning Chiska :)

It's supposed to be 'warmer than I prefer' today...blech! But not TOO much 'warmer than I prefer' so that's something :P

Jo, problem is I'm not DOING what I do yet...*sigh* Hopefully soon though :)

You will be soon Yira! It's going to happen.

[jcwirish]

WOW!! Long drive...but nice on a Sunday with no one on the roads. :D

Looks like peeps are waking up~~~

Morning Stormy! :)

[Rhinemaiden]

God no! That would require some sort of bathing ensemble. :D
I sit on a nearby bench and get the mist when the breeze blows my way.

nylon shorts, tank top and flip flops wouldn't cut it a bathing ensemble??? do you have a pool at home?

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current local weather: 85F, head index 92F... only 86.8 in my condo... but I have fans going, drapes drawn... humidity 70% typical late June day in the tropics...

[jcwirish]

nylon shorts, tank top and flip flops wouldn't cut it a bathing ensemble??? do you have a pool at home?

I don't believe I own a pair of shorts or a tank top. I will keep this in mind though. :)

[cardlady22]

I don't believe I own a pair of shorts or a tank top. I will keep this in mind though. :)*giggling because this is So Me*

My subconscious loses my bathing suit every year after the big water park closes for the season. I've taken to buying the granny ones that come with a skirty sash or built-in skirt thingie.

I do own shorts, but none that look or feel comfortable when soaked. :laugh:

[yirabeth]

G'morning Stormy! Where were you off to, so bright and early in the morning? :)

[Stormdancer]

Morning Stormy! :)Good morning Sista Chick :* How's tricks? I see you''re in you're in need... This will work (http://www.muslim-swimwear.com/images/black_standing.jpg) and fits in nicely with our Ninja-ness :D

[Stormdancer]

G'morning Stormy! Where were you off to, so bright and early in the morning? :)DD needed a ride...40 min away. It was kinda pleasant though.

[Stormdancer]

I'm not sure I even have shorts anymore. I wear these if the weather is unbearable and I have to be out in it. http://c946.r46.cf1.rackcdn.com/old-navy-21-268424_old-navy-women-s-fold-over-lounge-gauchos_orignal.jpg

[Rhinemaiden]

I don't believe I own a pair of shorts or a tank top. I will keep this in mind though. :)

never mind ;)..... I wear nylon shorts and a cotton tank for kayaking... nylon doesn't cling to the kayak seat... and for a quick dip in the condo pool I wear the same thing... both are quick dry on plastic hangers in my shower...

-------------------

interesting article in the NYT about music in the cloud...
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/arts/music/new-online-services-offer-hope-to-music-fans.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1309099659-PvvSMKfITK66vK1QNV7pWg

[Laura Borealis]

I hate shorts! I always wear jeans even in the hottest heat because that is all I have. I should get some pants of lighter, thinner cloth... but I despise shopping for clothes, so I haven't.

[yirabeth]

Those look really comfy Stormy! Although I'm sure they'd make my ample hips look even more ample... :D

[Wendywu]

I haz a swimming cossie :D. No shorts though. Got strapless sun dresses this year, and spaghetti strap T shirts :). (Bought a couple of strapless bras to go under ...)

[Stormdancer]

Those look really comfy Stormy! Although I'm sure they'd make my ample hips look even more ample... :DIf I'm that hot to have to wear them out in public, I don't care how I look...LOL I'm a typical Taurus that way...comfort above all else :)

[yirabeth]

Wish I could do that...I just can't force myself out of the house without a fresh shower and nice clothes...LOL I figure, if you're RICH you can wear crappy stuff out of the house and it's chic. If you're poor, it's because you're poor and people will look down on you...

Yes, I know. I don't make sense. The kids have hated that about me for years.... LOL

[Wendywu]

I have leggings in various lengths but if I was going to wear them outside the house I'd have to have a mid-thigh tunic T shirt on .....

[Stormdancer]

I have leggings in various lengths but if I was going to wear them outside the house I'd have to have a mid-thigh tunic T shirt on .....Yeah, that's pretty much what I do. I live in tank tops during the summer, but they're always topped by some huge print kinda thing...kinda like hawaiian shirts...LOL I LIKE colors :)

[jcwirish]

Good morning Sista Chick :* How's tricks? I see you''re in you're in need... This will work (http://www.muslim-swimwear.com/images/black_standing.jpg) and fits in nicely with our Ninja-ness :D

ROFL! I could do the "burka" swimsuit I think.

Sorry I disappeared. I needed to help Kirk hang some clothes. It was a blast!

[kaleanna]

On the agenda today is:grocery store, decluttering, listing on artfire, ebay, and hopefully etsy(if I can figure out their new listing format)

[Stormdancer]

I needed to help Kirk hang some clothes. It was a blast!Hanging clothes a blast? What, did you get tangled in the sheets? I'd imagine in your climate it takes all of 10 min for stuff to dry? :joke:

[Stormdancer]

On the agenda today is:grocery store, decluttering, listing on artfire, ebay, and hopefully etsy(if I can figure out their new listing format)

Good morning~~~ Sounds like a busy day.

[jcwirish]

This is why I need to be living in Oregon or some place where it's cool or cold most of the time. I was not built or designed for desert life. (one more summer... one more summer... only one more summer... fingers and toes crossed)

[jcwirish]

Hanging clothes a blast? What, did you get tangled in the sheets? I'd imagine in your climate it takes all of 10 min for stuff to dry? :joke:

This is me being all cheerful by saying the opposite of what I really feel. :D

[jcwirish]

I haz a swimming cossie :D. No shorts though. Got strapless sun dresses this year, and spaghetti strap T shirts :). (Bought a couple of strapless bras to go under ...)

Yes, but you are all cute and slim now my dear! :) You worked damn hard for those strapless sun dresses!!

[Rhinemaiden]

This is why I need to be living in Oregon or some place where it's cool or cold most of the time. I was not built or designed for desert life. (one more summer... one more summer... only one more summer... fingers and toes crossed)

what are you going to do to beat the heat today? :)

[Stormdancer]

This is me being all cheerful by saying the opposite of what I really feel. :DAH...I missed the dripping sarcasm.

[kaleanna]

Good morning~~~ Sounds like a busy day.

Morning Stormy hun.


Yeppers, when is it not a busy day,:laugh: :laugh:

[jcwirish]

On the agenda today is:grocery store, decluttering, listing on artfire, ebay, and hopefully etsy(if I can figure out their new listing format)

Miss Kale, busy and productive as always! You're so good. :)

[jcwirish]

AH...I missed the dripping sarcasm.

Yeah, I wish there was an inflection button for these things. I would be so much funnier. :D

[jcwirish]

what are you going to do to beat the heat today? :)

Sadly, there is nothing exciting on the agenda today. Kirk will take the car to work, so Ry and I are staying indoors and I'll be cleaning. Maybe I'll take a cold shower later just for kicks. :D

[Rhinemaiden]

later, snot otters... keep cool! :D >>>>>-------:)

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, I wish there was an inflection button for these things. I would be so much funnier. :DWell, ya do a pretty good job of amusing me! :laugh:

[kaleanna]

Miss Kale, busy and productive as always! You're so good. :)

Hiya Jo Hun

LOL, thankies, I try :)

[Stormdancer]

later, snot otters... keep cool! :D >>>>>-------:)

But but but... :(

Byeeeee~~~

[jcwirish]

Well, ya do a pretty good job of amusing me! :laugh:

Thank you Stormy. This is all that really matters to me in life anyway. Seriously... I don't see why I should have to do all this cleaning and laundry when my true calling is just to bring a few smiles into the world with my self-deprecating humor and wit. :D
(now I really need that inflection button!)

[Stormdancer]

Seriously... I don't see why I should have to do all this cleaning and laundry when my true calling is just to bring a few smiles into the world with my self-deprecating humor and wit. :D**snort** :D

[Kreative-Dragon]

jc, I will gladly trade you spots right now if you want cooler weather. It's pouring BUCKETS outside, and I have no way of getting home if they don't unflood that underpass XP The river breached, so my usual way home is flooded, and my little Prelude (even though I love her to death) will not win that battle.

ANYWAY, I am now safe at work, and have until 4:00 my time to chat with you peeps.

Hows everyone doing?

OH, and I second the need for a sarcasm button, that would make my life SO much easier. *thinks back to the incidents on the tain*

[BlueDragonfly]

Good morning Sista Chick :* How's tricks? I see you''re in you're in need... This will work (http://www.muslim-swimwear.com/images/black_standing.jpg) and fits in nicely with our Ninja-ness :D

Hiya!

I've seen swimmers at the lake wearing these. The kiddies have a shorter version.
I dress for comfort, tank tops, shorts, etc. I'm not overly concerned with what others think of how I dress. Even at the lake! My cottage cheese thighs show under my bathing suit....so what!

[Stormdancer]

ANYWAY, I am now safe at work, and have until 4:00 my time to chat with you peeps.

Hows everyone doing?Where do you work that you can chat all day? I wantz a job like that.

I'm trying to read the "Popcorn-brain" thread. I am VERY worried about this. :laugh:

[jcwirish]

jc, I will gladly trade you spots right now if you want cooler weather. It's pouring BUCKETS outside, and I have no way of getting home if they don't unflood that underpass XP The river breached, so my usual way home is flooded, and my little Prelude (even though I love her to death) will not win that battle.

ANYWAY, I am now safe at work, and have until 4:00 my time to chat with you peeps.

Hows everyone doing?

OH, and I second the need for a sarcasm button, that would make my life SO much easier. *thinks back to the incidents on the tain*

Oh no KD. I hope you can get home okay. Is there anywhere near work you could stay if things don't improve?

[BlueDragonfly]

Where do you work that you can chat all day? I wantz a job like that.

I'm trying to read the "Popcorn-brain" thread. I am VERY worried about this. :laugh:

:confused: I haven't seen this yet.

[jcwirish]

Where do you work that you can chat all day? I wantz a job like that.

I'm trying to read the "Popcorn-brain" thread. I am VERY worried about this. :laugh:

Popcorn brain? Do I want to know what this is?

[Laura Borealis]

Where do you work that you can chat all day? I wantz a job like that.

I'm trying to read the "Popcorn-brain" thread. I am VERY worried about this. :laugh:

Oh don't be. It's just the newest little scare-tactic designed by the media to get people upset about technology, with the seemingly contradictory purpose of getting us to consume even more media while reading up on how addicted we supposedly are.

[Stormdancer]

Oh don't be. It's just the newest little scare-tactic designed by the media to get people upset about technology, with the seemingly contradictory purpose of getting us to consume even more media while reading up on how addicted we supposedly are.I am truly NOT worried. I LIKE popcorn :D

[jcwirish]

Oh don't be. It's just the newest little scare-tactic designed by the media to get people upset about technology, with the seemingly contradictory purpose of getting us to consume even more media while reading up on how addicted we supposedly are.

Yeah, I agree. Nothing is safe anymore, not the water, the air, the computer, the vegetables... etc.

Gotta make a phone call. See you guys in a bit. Kisses! :heart:

[Stormdancer]

:confused: I haven't seen this yet.

Popcorn brain? Do I want to know what this is?
I'm betting they popped over there to read it...LOL!

[Laura Borealis]

I'm having a creative daydream today about being a potter. (Daydream because I know I can't afford all the equipment and classes I'd need to pursue it as a hobby). I saw some really (http://www.etsy.com/listing/49075885/yellow-etched-porcelain-bowl-with-etched) gorgeous (http://www.etsy.com/listing/76476038/decorative-etched-porcelain-vase) stuff (http://www.etsy.com/listing/73299361/black-and-white-etched-tumbler-glass) on Etsy, though, and have been reading the artist's blog (http://jimgottuso.wordpress.com/) on how he does them, and it's a fun dream imagining myself doing the same thing.

[Laura Borealis]

I am truly NOT worried. I LIKE popcorn :D

So do I! *pops some and goes to look at popcorn brain thread again*

[Laura Borealis]

Oh, and I liked how one of the respondents agreed to two completely opposing viewpoints... that gave me a chuckle this morning! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm betting they popped over there to read it...LOL!

Yes. Yes, I did. Well, I'm in the middle of it. I had to come back here to see what was going on, before i go back to it, though.......pop.....pop.....pop

[kaleanna]

Okies got dragon pics posted: http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2790776&postcount=446


hope yall like em.


time to go check the load of laundry to see if it's done,if is then will get to start another load and gotta do up the dishes. I won't have to cook today at all due to all the leftovers we have:D

[Kreative-Dragon]

Where do you work that you can chat all day? I wantz a job like that.

I'm trying to read the "Popcorn-brain" thread. I am VERY worried about this. :laugh:
I work front desk at a gym. No one comes in on Sundays, so theres nothing to do, and I have a computer up here with me. So I talk to you lovely people and watch women pant and sweat.

Oh no KD. I hope you can get home okay. Is there anywhere near work you could stay if things don't improve?

I can still get home, but it would involve taking the backway. So a 10 minute trip would turn into two hours. Gawd I love Calgary.

[Kreative-Dragon]

I'm betting they popped over there to read it...LOL!

link, do we have a link? 'cause I have no idea what you're all talking about.

[BlueDragonfly]

link, do we have a link? 'cause I have no idea what you're all talking about.

It's in Chat, and you need to be a subscriber to read it.

[BlueDragonfly]

I work front desk at a gym. No one comes in on Sundays, so theres nothing to do, and I have a computer up here with me. So I talk to you lovely people and watch women pant and sweat.



I can still get home, but it would involve taking the backway. So a 10 minute trip would turn into two hours. Gawd I love Calgary.

Well, better the long way around than floating downstream somewhere.........*shrugs*

[yirabeth]

I'm betting they popped over there to read it...LOL!

I went looking for it and got distracted by someone asking about the Shadowscapes...does this mean I'm more popcorn brained than average?? :P

[Kreative-Dragon]

It's in Chat, and you need to be a subscriber to read it.

dammit *pounts* I can't wait until I get a real job so I could get subscription.

Hopefully they get the underpass pumped out before work ends. I'm running on empty for gas, can't afford a two hour long trip XP ah, gotta love delayed pay days.

[BlueDragonfly]

....... I'm running on empty for gas, can't afford a two hour long trip XP ah, gotta love delayed pay days.

Oh $$ Ouch!

[BlueDragonfly]

I went looking for it and got distracted by someone asking about the Shadowscapes...does this mean I'm more popcorn brained than average?? :P

:laugh: Yes, you are! :laugh:

[Kreative-Dragon]

Oh $$ Ouch!

yeah, gas at $1.13 a liter, and that's CHEAP right now. Saskatchewan, the province next to us, was a $1.40 the last time I checked. Maybe I shoulf just buy a horse and carrige. Food has GOT to be cheaper than gas.

[kaleanna]

:laugh: Yes, you are! :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh:

[PathWalker]

Hi everyone! :)

I'm just wandering about, muttering about the preponderance of US only sales in the trading forum right now :(
grumble grumble :(

[cardlady22]

You know I don't mind mail duty for my friends, buddy! ;)

[Kreative-Dragon]

Hi everyone! :)

I'm just wandering about, muttering about the preponderance of US only sales in the trading forum right now :(
grumble grumble :(

that sucks. I know postal is really expensive, but this whole forum is so diverse, and it's like telling half of this place "You're too expensive for me, sorry"

[cardlady22]

I think it's more that people don't want to spend a lot of time negotiating on either end of the transaction. I've had to back down from sales due to shipping costs, etc. that made it more cost effective for me to look for sellers in my own country. Le Fanu's custom horrors floor me.

[PathWalker]

You know I don't mind mail duty for my friends, buddy! ;)

I know, and that is really kind of you - but it means I would have to pay postage twice, the cosy of US to US, and then the cost of US to UK. Then it does get too much to do :(
It's just so exclusionist (sp?), it makes me sad on the wider scale, as well as narked on the personal.

Still, think of all the money I'm saving LOL :)

[Kreative-Dragon]

mmm, good point. I have yet to have a postal problem with shipped items (I'm still young though, knock on wood) so I'm fine shelling out a bit more cash if it means I'm making someone happy and I get something I really want. CAlgary is such a conservative city that I HAVE to ship most of my decks anyway, so I might as well send off one to someone who would really like it.

[Stormdancer]

Still, think of all the money I'm saving LOL :)PW~~~ Lovely to see you :*

[Stormdancer]

I went looking for it and got distracted by someone asking about the Shadowscapes...does this mean I'm more popcorn brained than average?? :P

:laugh: Yes, you are! :laugh:

***Giggle fit*** :D

[Kreative-Dragon]

STORMY, how you doing? and what exactly was the popcorn topic about?

[PathWalker]

PW~~~ Lovely to see you :*

Thank you x

I often hang about here - I'm just going through a real hermit phase (depression onset maybe?) and often don't feel like I have much to say.
Think of you all every day though, just silently :)

[kaleanna]

second load in washer


eating lunch now.......fajita meat with cheese and corn chips........for supper tonite I will have my chicken alfredo from red lobster leftovers

[Stormdancer]

STORMY, how you doing? and what exactly was the popcorn topic about?I'm ok, although I 've managed to not accomplish anything yet today. Just had a phone call from Idaho...kinda depressing, but that's not a story for now. Is it still raining there?

[Stormdancer]

Thank you x

I often hang about here - I'm just going through a real hermit phase (depression onset maybe?) and often don't feel like I have much to say.
Think of you all every day though, just silently :)Yeah, I caught that a few days ago. I wonder why that doesn't happen to me? :laugh:

[cardlady22]

We :heart: you too, PathWalker!

[NorthernTigress]

that sucks. I know postal is really expensive, but this whole forum is so diverse, and it's like telling half of this place "You're too expensive for me, sorry"

Exactly, K-D. This is an International Forum. Always have been, always will be. I'm not even planning on buying things right now, but if I see the words "USA only" one more time, I think I'm going to scream. It's not like I'm in Europe or some other "back of beyond" place. I'm in Canada for frig's sake!

[Kreative-Dragon]

I'm ok, although I 've managed to not accomplish anything yet today. Just had a phone call from Idaho...kinda depressing, but that's not a story for now. Is it still raining there?

It's sunday, the Bible tells you to rest on sunday XP and theres my excuse for you, even though I'm at work.

and yes it's still raining *mumble grumble* they say that if the wind shifts a bit more from the north, we might get snow.
I swear, I'm at the point where if I ever met Mother Nature in an alleyway, the thought of shanking her might cross my mind.

[Kreative-Dragon]

Exactly, K-D. This is an International Forum. Always have been, always will be. I'm not even planning on buying things right now, but if I see the words "USA only" one more time, I think I'm going to scream. It's not like I'm in Europe or some other "back of beyond" place. I'm in Canada for frig's sake!

It would be probably cheaper ofr us to drive down and pick up the decks though sometimes XP Shipping might be one of... 3 reasons I would want Canmerica to happen.

[yirabeth]

You know I don't mind mail duty for my friends, buddy! ;)

Ditto that! Although I do understand the excess postage thing :)

We :heart: you too, PathWalker!

Ditto that too!

***Giggle fit*** :D

Actually after having read the article I think I'm not a popcorn brain after all...LOL

[Kreative-Dragon]

Actually after having read the article I think I'm not a popcorn brain after all...LOL

okay, is popcorn brain a new way of saying ADD? Cause I definately have tha- GUYS, look at the butterfly.

[NorthernTigress]

STORMY, how you doing? and what exactly was the popcorn topic about?

I didn't read the whole thread, or even the article that was linked. But from what I understand, it's about the idea that the newest generation(s) are "suffering" from a combination of short attention span, being easily distracted and splitting one's attention.

Not "multi-tasking" as much as "multi-input". Like listening to music while you are reading. Or having the television turned on while you are doing... well... pretty much anything.

[cardlady22]

Exactly, K-D. This is an International Forum. Always have been, always will be. I'm not even planning on buying things right now, but if I see the words "USA only" one more time, I think I'm going to scream. It's not like I'm in Europe or some other "back of beyond" place. I'm in Canada for frig's sake!(((NT))) Some people don't like the fact that they have to fill out a customs form & physically go into the post office. (adds $$ for gas/time) They pay for the postage online & print the label & have the carrier pick it up at their mailbox/door.

Personally, I don't have an out-of-the-home job & my printer hasn't worked in ages, so I like being able to go in to the office and get all the labels, etc that I need. :grin:
I'm quite afraid of the trend toward viewing mail service as obsolete/quaint.

[Kreative-Dragon]

I didn't read the whole thread, or even the article that was linked. But from what I understand, it's about the idea that the newest generation(s) are "suffering" from a combination of short attention span, being easily distracted and splitting one's attention.

Not "multi-tasking" as much as "multi-input". Like listening to music while you are reading. Or having the television turned on while you are doing... well... pretty much anything.

yeah, okay. That's how the world is ending up. It's got it's down sides and upsides. Like, I almost always have to be listening to music. Hell, I lost my MP3 player, and it put me into a panic attack. At the same time, my father cannot cook and talk at the same time.

I on the other hand can cook, chat and watch news at the same time.

[emmsma]

HOwdy folks.

See we are looking at greatdane's popcorn brain thread. I didn't wanna bother.

I sometimes get annoyed at her threads lately. There was one about technology lately that got me steamed. Made me feel like I live in a cave since I don't want to get all the new gadgets as soon as I possibly can. *shrugs*

Whats everybody up to?

I need to get to laundry,b ut am feeling extra lazy. When I'm more awake, I'll be angry that I can't afford to pay bills this check, because I got groceries. I shouldn't have to choose between the two. :(

[NorthernTigress]

I have a deadline coming up for my SF club's quarterly newsletter. I can't decide what to write about. One idea is an article I'd call "They also serve who stand and wait" where I talk about all the events that I *wasn't* able to attend this quarter, along with a short description of a couple of things I did that the rest of the club didn't. Like the recycling workshop.

My other idea is a short article about learning Reiki. Not a "lecture" or anything; just my own subjective experiences. If I do this one, I was thinking about adding in a kind of "classified ad". Something like:

Advanced Level 2 Reiki student is offering her services for hands-on and long distance treatment. Prices negotiable, barter is an option. As this is a learning experience, feedback is encouraged.

[Flaxen]

Hi everyone,

Calling in to say 'hello' before dinner. :)

Weekend is nearly over for me but have had a great time dog-sitting and enjoying some sunshine.

I've been a bit disappointed with the US only threads too. There have been a few decks I'd have been really interested in buying like the Glastonbury. Still, I echo PW, I'm saving lots of money...

[Kreative-Dragon]

I sometimes get annoyed at her threads lately. There was one about technology lately that got me steamed. Made me feel like I live in a cave since I don't want to get all the new gadgets as soon as I possibly can. *shrugs*


If you tried to buy every new gadget that came out, you'de be broke in three days (if you were Bill Gates) ans half the junk you bought would be "obsolete" by the next week. THAT is how fast technology is moving.

[Stormdancer]

. When I'm more awake, I'll be angry that I can't afford to pay bills this check, because I got groceries. I shouldn't have to choose between the two. :(No, you should not! (((:heart:Emmsma:heart:)))

I need to do the laundry thing too...AND groceries...:( Maybe if I eat I'll feel more inspired...LOL

[Kreative-Dragon]

No, you should not! (((:heart:Emmsma:heart:)))

I need to do the laundry thing too...AND groceries...:( Maybe if I eat I'll feel more inspired...LOL

I second that idea, and inform you that it DOES work. Just finished my lunch and i have decided that I am GOING to finish the Major arcana for my hand made deck.

[Stormdancer]

I second that idea, and inform you that it DOES work. Just finished my lunch and i have decided that I am GOING to finish the Major arcana for my hand made deck.SO...napping first might be a bad idea? :joke:

[Laura Borealis]

okay, is popcorn brain a new way of saying ADD? Cause I definately have tha- GUYS, look at the butterfly.

LOL!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/06/23/tech.popcorn.brain.ep/index.html
This is the article. The thread is about what you could predict based on it :P

[emmsma]

I had a bowl of yummy granola with yogurt. First load of wash is nearly done and I am not wanting to do anything.

Feeling quite bummed about the money stuff. And David's friend paid for lunch yesterday, so I'd be even poorer if they hadn't surprised us - as we were planning on going out anyway.

Going to finish the Wildwood trim and think about the bathroom.

[Flaxen]

SO...napping first might be a bad idea? :joke:

I don't know...I get my best ideas while I'm napping...if only I could remember them all when I wake up. :D

[Chiska]

Back again!

Went and cleared out the space around 3 of the 9 Giant Sequoias. Put together 2 more rows of the quilt top and then caught up!

I skimmed popcorn brain article and I agree that it is just another sensationalized technology is eating our brains article. Just like that other technology one. I am not sure about this instant gratification thing - but one thing I have noticed during my time at higher education is that the lack of manners / common courtesy is the problem. Talking too loudly, texting during classes, surfing the net during classes, etc. is more a function of a lack of courtesy than of instant gratification.

I remember when my kid was really young - that was when I first heard the term "Vid-Sitter." Using video tape to distract a young child so that mom can get stuff done around the house. That seemed to have snowballed into a form of electronic pacifier. Give the kids tvs in their rooms, game consoles they can take everywhere, dvd players in the car, etc. etc.. Plug them in so they don't bother you.

Just my mini rant for the day! thankfully, not all parents do this! So I have hope for the future. But I will say that now that my boss has retired, that is one thing that will change...phones will be turned off during class. Unless one is waiting for an important call, there is no reason to have phones and smart phones going during class.

[Kreative-Dragon]

SO...napping first might be a bad idea? :joke:

Well... 20 minutes napping is supposed to give you a couple of hours of extra energy (thank you military for your infinite knowledge) so you could go for a quick nap, BUT ONLY 20 MINUTES!!! NO MORE!!!

okay?

[Stormdancer]

I don't know...I get my best ideas while I'm napping...if only I could remember them all when I wake up. :DIsn't that just the way of it? Wonderful inspirations that disappear as soon as my brain kicks in. Hi Flaxen~~~

[Flaxen]

I skimmed popcorn brain article and I agree that it is just another sensationalized technology is eating our brains article. Just like that other technology one. I am not sure about this instant gratification thing - but one thing I have noticed during my time at higher education is that the lack of manners / common courtesy is the problem. Talking too loudly, texting during classes, surfing the net during classes, etc. is more a function of a lack of courtesy than of instant gratification.


What I find really sad is when you see a group of people out to dinner who are barely interacting with each other because they are too busy checking their phones.

[Stormdancer]

LOL!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/06/23/tech.popcorn.brain.ep/index.html
This is the article. The thread is about what you could predict based on it :POH...Good idea to link the article! I'm betting you've had something to eat?...:D

[Laura Borealis]

OH...Good idea to link the article! I'm betting you've had something to eat?...:D

Yus, my Thai leftovers... feeling quite brainy now! lol!

[kaleanna]

Load 3 is in washer; lil one is laying down for his nap; got upstairs bathroom almost totally clean(though shelves & cabinets need decluttering,LOL)

[Flaxen]

Dinner's ready! See you in a bit...

[Stormdancer]

... BUT ONLY 20 MINUTES!!! NO MORE!!!

okay?I don't have that kind of restraint...LOL

[cardlady22]

OK, something's messing with me. My cellphone charger is missing. I only use it in one outlet. Both kids say they did not carry it off when using the multi-adapter for their USB thingies. I know I've charged it since we got back from vacation.

[NorthernTigress]

Speaking of mail, the "back to work legislation" will likely be passed by Monday. Which means that the mail will go through. I just hope nothing happens because of letters and packages handled/sorted/delivered by grumpy people.

[emmsma]

I don't have that kind of restraint...LOL

Me Neither. When I nap, I don't usually get back up. I'm out for the rest of the day. :P

[Chiska]

What I find really sad is when you see a group of people out to dinner who are barely interacting with each other because they are too busy checking their phones.

I haven't been out to dinner in years - is that really what is going on?? How sad. :(

I read an article in our local paper about teens & texting while driving. The girl interviewed said, "I know better, but I just get so lonely when I am driving."

All I could think of is why don't you CALL someone and TALK to them (hands-free, of course) while you are driving???

My hubby and I share a 500 minute per month plan for cell phones and we rarely use up that 500 minutes! And I have a 250 text/month plan, but I only have it for emergency texts - I haven't ever texted anyone.

[Chiska]

Speaking of mail, the "back to work legislation" will likely be passed by Monday. Which means that the mail will go through. I just hope nothing happens because of letters and packages handled/sorted/delivered by grumpy people.

Is this a "forced return" "back to work legislation?" Ugh. That is a problem - disgruntled mail carriers can be very problematic!

[Stormdancer]

OK, something's messing with me. My cellphone charger is missing. I only use it in one outlet. Both kids say they did not carry it off when using the multi-adapter for their USB thingies. I know I've charged it since we got back from vacation.Is it hooked up to your computer?

[Stormdancer]

I haven't been out to dinner in years - is that really what is going on?? How sad. :(

I read an article in our local paper about teens & texting while driving. The girl interviewed said, "I know better, but I just get so lonely when I am driving."And I so rarely feel lonely when driving.

[Stormdancer]

Is this a "forced return" "back to work legislation?" Ugh. That is a problem - disgruntled mail carriers can be very problematic!Yeah...maybe wait til things settle down...:bugeyed:

[cardlady22]

Is it hooked up to your computer?No, the outlet is along my island counter in the kitchen. I've moved things to see if maybe it fell in the clean clothes, etc. Ridiculous.
Guess my Death Card Year is kicking in? ;)

[NorthernTigress]

Is this a "forced return" "back to work legislation?" Ugh. That is a problem - disgruntled mail carriers can be very problematic!

Well, it is kind of confusing. First the union had their "rotating strike", where only one city shut down their service at a time. So that was proof that they were willing to work. But the corporation decided to do a Lockout, meaning that no work anywhere at all.

Then the government started debating their "back to work" bill. The pro-union Opposition Party leader did everything he could to slow down the bill. (But he pretty much new he couldn't stop it altogether.) Now the bill has passed the Legislature, and only needs to be approved by the Senate.

[Kreative-Dragon]

all of you heavy sleepers need this

http://www.nandahome.com/

and I was trying to find a picture to work for Temperance, came across this, made my day.

http://www.spaceelevatorblog.com/Images/patience.jpg

[NorthernTigress]

I haven't been out to dinner in years - is that really what is going on?? How sad. :(

I read an article in our local paper about teens & texting while driving. The girl interviewed said, "I know better, but I just get so lonely when I am driving."



A friend of my husband had his car completely totalled in an accident. What happened? A woman "T-ed" him at an intersection because she was texting! She has done this so many times that there's a good chance that her insurance company will refuse to cover her anymore.

[Chiska]

And I so rarely feel lonely when driving.

I enjoy the solitude of driving - I can listen to whatever I want on the radio and do so loudly (if I so choose). Or I can just have no radio.

[Stormdancer]

all of you heavy sleepers need this

http://www.nandahome.com/Oh that's cute! I wonder if it'll roll on carpeting? Kitty might like it. I could record MEOWs...})

[Laura Borealis]

I haven't been out to dinner in years - is that really what is going on?? How sad. :(

I read an article in our local paper about teens & texting while driving. The girl interviewed said, "I know better, but I just get so lonely when I am driving."


We eat out fairly often and I have to say I have not seen that many instances of people texting throughout dinner. I see it now and then but it's not the norm here. People do still talk. :)

Lonely while they're driving? O_o I could possibly see that while driving a very long distance... like a couple days worth of driving... but not for short trips or just in town.

But then I don't get lonely much. I like being alone.

And I hate texting. Texting doesn't make me feel connected to anyone. It makes me feel annoyed. So I don't do it.

[Stormdancer]

A friend of my husband had his car completely totalled in an accident. What happened? A woman "T-ed" him at an intersection because she was texting! She has done this so many times that there's a good chance that her insurance company will refuse to cover her anymore.And she still has her license??? Geesh

[Kreative-Dragon]

I enjoy the solitude of driving - I can listen to whatever I want on the radio and do so loudly (if I so choose). Or I can just have no radio.

SAME!!! I don't have to talk to anyone about "What happened today for you?", I can listen to whatever I want, and I can CRANK it. And I'm the only one in my family who likes heavy bass, so it's jacked all the way up when I'm in the vehicles. Although it looks entertaining to see hard rock and roll vibrating through a van

[Kreative-Dragon]

Oh that's cute! I wonder if it'll roll on carpeting? Kitty might like it. I could record MEOWs...})

Mom's threatening to buy me one for Dorm life, but I'll be in a co-ed hallway, and I don't think people would like this banging around very much XP

[Stormdancer]

No, the outlet is along my island counter in the kitchen. I've moved things to see if maybe it fell in the clean clothes, etc. Ridiculous.
Guess my Death Card Year is kicking in? ;)Where do you keep bananas? Do you have any kind of yellow thing that "flies" or is in the air? Do you have a bundle of twig type things? Maybe pretzels?

LOL....twigs make me think of pretzels, and the yellow bird reminds me of a banana...Hungry? Moi? ROTF

[yirabeth]

I love my driving time too..when I was in college, it was the time I could be alone, didn't have to be mom or student, couldn't do homework..I think I refused to answer the phone just because, not because it was actually DANGEROUS.... :D (well, and okay, I actually dislike talking on the phone intensely hehe)

When going to see Joe (2 1/2 hr drive) I actually feel like telling Krystal, could you just..ya know...shut up?? :P I don't though. Now THAT is what you call being a good mother in law! :D :D

[emmsma]

Where do you keep bananas? Do you have any kind of yellow thing that "flies" or is in the air? Do you have a bundle of twig type things? Maybe pretzels?

LOL....twigs make me think of pretzels, and the yellow bird reminds me of a banana...Hungry? Moi? ROTF

What is this? I do'nt understand!

[NorthernTigress]

Where do you keep bananas? Do you have any kind of yellow thing that "flies" or is in the air? Do you have a bundle of twig type things? Maybe pretzels?

LOL....twigs make me think of pretzels, and the yellow bird reminds me of a banana...Hungry? Moi? ROTF

Yellow bird? Twigs? Did you draw a card, and then not mention it? Or are you getting imagery in your head about where it is?

[Stormdancer]

When going to see Joe (2 1/2 hr drive) I actually feel like telling Krystal, could you just..ya know...shut up?? :P I don't though. Now THAT is what you call being a good mother in law! :D :DYou deserve an award!

[Stormdancer]

What is this? I do'nt understand!

Yellow bird? Twigs? Did you draw a card, and then not mention it? Or are you getting imagery in your head about where it is?

ROTF...Sorry...:D I pulled the Yellow Bird from the Edward Gorey Fantod. Yeah, I bet that seemed kinda random, huh?

[Flaxen]

We eat out fairly often and I have to say I have not seen that many instances of people texting throughout dinner. I see it now and then but it's not the norm here. People do still talk. :)

Oh, it's pretty rare here too but it just makes me feel sad when I do see it.

[yirabeth]

You deserve an award!

I know! Pat myself on the back even!! :D


....okay, it's true, and now we all know...I'm a bitch.... *sigh*

[Stormdancer]

....okay, it's true, and now we all know...I'm a bitch.... *sigh*OH!!! YAY !!! We can make a club! })

[Kreative-Dragon]

sawd it. My wonderful, amazing, inpirational mATes!!!

I beg your help. When you think of temperance, what comes to mind?

[yirabeth]

Balance, walking a tight rope, mediating between two opposing factions, listening to your inner voice, allowing the spiritual into your every day life....

[Kreative-Dragon]

OH!!! YAY !!! We can make a club! })

That would be a pretty empty club. I don't see any bitches around here

[Flaxen]

sawd it. My wonderful, amazing, inpirational mATes!!!

I beg your help. When you think of temperance, what comes to mind?

Moderation, mixing two different elements, cooking, combining spiritual and mundane life, the need to be fluid and adaptable, the necessity of different experiences.

[yirabeth]

That would be a pretty empty club. I don't see any bitches around here

Ahh, but I just proved I was, by wishing I could tell my DiL to shut it when she's chattering on and on and on and on about...something I often don't give a hoot about...LOL

[emmsma]

Ahh, but I just proved I was, by wishing I could tell my DiL to shut it when she's chattering on and on and on and on about...something I often don't give a hoot about...LOL

Yes, but a real bitch would just say it.

And if she whines about it, ya pull over and tell her to GTF out! })

[Kreative-Dragon]

Ahh, but I just proved I was, by wishing I could tell my DiL to shut it when she's chattering on and on and on and on about...something I often don't give a hoot about...LOL

that's not being bitchy. that is... *thinks back* setting boundaries in the conversation and letting the person know how you feel about it.

*feels very proud that she remembered that therapy session XP *

[yirabeth]

Yes, but a real bitch would just say it.

And if she whines about it, ya pull over and tell her to GTF out! })

ROFL!! I've threatened Jack with that sometimes :P It's just a joke though - because anywhere we go is so FAR from home, that I'll say something like, You're bad! Now you have to walk home!!

The first time he said, Mom, we live an hour away.... so I said yep, you better get walking!! :D

I never would do that though LOL it's just a joke. Like giving them luggage for their 18th birthday - I didn't do that either :D

[Stormdancer]

That would be a pretty empty club. I don't see any bitches around hereI am PROUD to be a B*TCH :D

I'm one when I stand up for myself.
I'm one when I'm doing/not doing what someone else wants me to do/not do.
I'm one when I refuse to put up with crap I shouldn't have to put up with.
I'm one when I call people on their BS

})

[Chiska]

sawd it. My wonderful, amazing, inpirational mATes!!!

I beg your help. When you think of temperance, what comes to mind?

mixing together to create something new
blending
balance of elements
moderation

[Kreative-Dragon]

I am PROUD to be a B*TCH :D

I'm one when I stand up for myself.
I'm one when I'm doing/not doing what someone else wants me to do/not do.
I'm one when I refuse to put up with crap I shouldn't have to put up with.
I'm one when I call people on their BS

})

Heather said that's just being a strong person....

has my therapist been trying to teach me how to be a bitch this whole time??? 0.o

[Stormdancer]

Heather said that's just being astrong person....

has my therapist been trying to teach me how to be a bitch this whole time??? 0.o

Beautiful woman
In
Total
Control of
Herself :love:

:D

[Kreative-Dragon]

Beautiful woman
In
Total
Control of
Herself :love:

:D

woah... I wanna be a bitch

[kaleanna]

Beautiful woman
In
Total
Control of
Herself :love:

:D

slowly learning how to be one,LOL. Sometimes I think it is going to slowly and might never accomplish it,LOL

[Stormdancer]

woah... I wanna be a bitch

slowly learning how to be one,LOL. Sometimes I think it is going to slowly and might never accomplish it,LOLIt's like any other skill. The more you use it the stronger it gets :D

My work here is done })

[Kreative-Dragon]

It's like any other skill. The more you use it the stronger it gets :D

My work here is done })

ALL HAIL STORM AND YIRA!!!

All knowing B*tch teachers *bows down*

[Stormdancer]

ALL HAIL STORM AND YIRA!!!

All knowing B*tch teachers *bows down*Oh, there's more than just the 2 of us })

[Kreative-Dragon]

Oh, there's more than just the 2 of us })

yeah, but you two stepped forward, so you get the titles at the moment

})

YEAH I DID IT!!! Finally figured out who to do this })

be warned, it might get overused XP

[Stormdancer]

yeah, but you two stepped forward, so you get the titles at the moment

})

YEAH I DID IT!!! Finally figured out who to do this })

be warned, it might get overused XPHave you seen the page that shows you all of them?

[Kreative-Dragon]

Have you seen the page that shows you all of them?

NO, theres a page???
I'm addicted to smileys, because it helps me work on my whole "figuring out what emotion fits the situation and conveing it properly" thing.

[Stormdancer]

smilies are here... http://www.tarotforum.net/misc.php?s=&action=showsmilies

vb codes are here... http://www.tarotforum.net/misc.php?do=bbcode

Play with those for a bit :party:

[Kreative-Dragon]

smilies are here... http://www.tarotforum.net/misc.php?s=&action=showsmilies

vb codes are here... http://www.tarotforum.net/misc.php?do=bbcode

Play with those for a bit :party:

GAH!!! I :love: you :*

this is so :cool5:

except for this one :smoker: I don't like that one at all.
:laugh: :P :laugh: :P :laugh: :P :laugh: :P :laugh: :P

I think you might have created a monster })

Ah well, I'm having fun :thumbsup:

[Stormdancer]

GAH!!! I :love: you :*

this is so :cool5:

except for this one :smoker: I don't like that one at all.
:laugh: :P :laugh: :P :laugh: :P :laugh: :P :laugh: :P

I think you might have created a monster })

Ah well, I'm having fun :thumbsup:

!!! WOW !!! I am on a ROLL today!!! Creating B*TCHes AND MONSTERS....YeeHaw })

[Stormdancer]

Now that my work here is done, I HAVE to get this laundry done!! :(

Bye~~~~~

[Kreative-Dragon]

Now that my work here is done, I HAVE to get this laundry done!! :(

Bye~~~~~

NNNOOOOOO, dun leave me *puppy eyes*

ah well, the Devil is calling me. Better get this card done before I leave work.

[Laura Borealis]

Speaking of bitches, I want to ask someone in the Divination forum why she's quoting directly from her oracle's book yet acting as if she's giving readings. }) But I won't... I'm not THAT much of a bitch

[Stormdancer]

I'm curious...pm?

[Laura Borealis]

I'm curious...pm?
Me? (just making sure)

[Kreative-Dragon]

Alright, back to the Temperance I go. HOPEFULLY, I can get it this time. Then I have the Star onward to do.

GO KD GO KD GO

[Stormdancer]

Me? (just making sure)
Yeah but I'm gonna try and find it on my own...

[Laura Borealis]

Yeah but I'm gonna try and find it on my own...

Oops! Ignore the PM then...

I need to go to the store. Bleh. It's hot out... 107 heat index... maybe I will wait till after dark.

[cardlady22]

Where do you keep bananas? Do you have any kind of yellow thing that "flies" or is in the air? Do you have a bundle of twig type things? Maybe pretzels?

LOL....twigs make me think of pretzels, and the yellow bird reminds me of a banana...Hungry? Moi? ROTF

ROTF...Sorry...:D I pulled the Yellow Bird from the Edward Gorey Fantod. Yeah, I bet that seemed kinda random, huh?OK, I'm a little scared now. Hubby threw out some packaging that was near some yellow pizza boxes . . . please be some Other Yellow Thing in my house.

[Kreative-Dragon]

OK, I'm a little scared now. Hubby threw out some packaging that was near some yellow pizza boxes . . . please be some Other Yellow Thing in my house.

0.0 Storm is a Jedi???
0.o o.0

[cardlady22]

She's better than a Jedi. Apparently my mind is the flighty bird thinking I used it since the trip. I've used everyone else's in that outlet- including sis when she was here- but my charger was in the outer pocket of my twiggy/tweed brown suitcase and my daughter's yellow dressy shirt was lying inside on the opened lid. :bugeyed:

*sheepish grin that I haven't fully unpacked and finished laundry yet*

[Stormdancer]

Are jedi yellow?

[Kreative-Dragon]

She's better than a Jedi. Apparently my mind is the flighty bird thinking I used it since the trip. I've used everyone else's in that outlet- including sis when she was here- but my charger was in the outer pocket of my twiggy/tweed brown suitcase and my daughter's yellow dressy shirt was lying inside on the opened lid. :bugeyed:

*sheepish grin that I haven't fully unpacked and finished laundry yet*

cccooooolllllll *stares in awe*

Are jedi yellow?

Are you Yellow?

[Chiska]

Done sewing for the day. Ugh. That quilt top is a pain. NEVER again squares. NEVER. I hate squares. They have to be all, well, SQUARE. *sigh*

Honestly, why did I got to engineer school? I don't have the engineer mind set. I can barely do the math, yet I passed all my classes. I forgot physics (mostly). I failed my FE exam. And I get pissed off at little squares. I should be reveling in the in the squareness of it all.

Aha! But that is the problem, my squares are NOT square. They are quadrilateral to be sure, but that encompasses many varieties. Such as parallelogram, rhombus, and trapezoid. I am driving myself nuts trying to make them square.

*pokes quilt top with a pointy stick*

bah.

[Stormdancer]

She's better than a Jedi. Apparently my mind is the flighty bird thinking I used it since the trip. I've used everyone else's in that outlet- including sis when she was here- but my charger was in the outer pocket of my twiggy/tweed brown suitcase and my daughter's yellow dressy shirt was lying inside on the opened lid. :bugeyed:

*sheepish grin that I haven't fully unpacked and finished laundry yet*
:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:

Gawd!!! That^ takes forever on a phone!

[Shalyn]

I didn't read the whole thread, or even the article that was linked. But from what I understand, it's about the idea that the newest generation(s) are "suffering" from a combination of short attention span, being easily distracted and splitting one's attention.

Not "multi-tasking" as much as "multi-input". Like listening to music while you are reading. Or having the television turned on while you are doing... well... pretty much anything.

Uh...

I've been doing that my whole life.

And I am not one of the 'younger generation'.

I considered myself 'talented'

[Stormdancer]

(((chiska))) take a break...

[Kreative-Dragon]

Done sewing for the day. Ugh. That quilt top is a pain. NEVER again squares. NEVER. I hate squares. They have to be all, well, SQUARE. *sigh*

Honestly, why did I got to engineer school? I don't have the engineer mind set. I can barely do the math, yet I passed all my classes. I forgot physics (mostly). I failed my FE exam. And I get pissed off at little squares. I should be reveling in the in the squareness of it all.

Aha! But that is the problem, my squares are NOT square. They are quadrilateral to be sure, but that encompasses many varieties. Such as parallelogram, rhombus, and trapezoid. I am driving myself nuts trying to make them square.

*pokes quilt top with a pointy stick*

bah.

This just shows you're dedicated to the cause.

[cardlady22]

Here you go, Chiska! Just throw the "square" pillows at me.
http://www.midlandmarquees.co.uk/prodimages/malibu.jpg

[Stormdancer]

Uh...

I've been doing that my whole life.

And I am not one of the 'younger generation'.

I considered myself 'talented'
Ooh..."talented" we are...***nods***

[Chiska]

(((chiska))) take a break...

Stormy has spoken. So let it be written; so let it be done. :D

I have crossed "Sewing" off my to do list for the day. Now, all I have left is "lay on deck and read."

Seriously, a Pisces with a To Do List?? Seriously?

This just shows you're dedicated to the cause.

I suppose. But even though they look square (ish) to the naked eye, I KNOW they are not. I need better tools next time.

[cardlady22]

Here are the Round Pillows:
http://www.healthandyoga.com/marketplace/productimages/RoundZafus_500.jpg

[Chiska]

Here you go, Chiska! Just throw the "square" pillows at me.
http://www.midlandmarquees.co.uk/prodimages/malibu.jpg

I want that! That is the coolest chair thing EVER!! Wow.

I am going to go lay out on the deck, drink ice tea, perhaps eat a few strawberries, and read the Book of Thoth.

:)

See you guys later!

[Kreative-Dragon]

four more to go
four more to go
four more to go

Less than an hour to do it

[yirabeth]

I find the whole popcorn mind thing a bit irritating...LOL People, please, take responsibility for your actions. If you don't like the outcome of your actions, change them! Don't blame something else for who you are, etc etc.

The thread irritates me, I should remove it from my list so I don't see it any more :D

Back in a moment... :P

[Shalyn]

Here you go, Chiska! Just throw the "square" pillows at me.
http://www.midlandmarquees.co.uk/prodimages/malibu.jpg

I want that! That is the coolest chair thing EVER!! Wow.

I am going to go lay out on the deck, drink ice tea, perhaps eat a few strawberries, and read the Book of Thoth.

:)

See you guys later!

That looks like a giant dog or cat bed!

...I want one!

[Shalyn]

I am fardling exhausted! Just finished uploading 49 auctions to eBay.

I hope something sells. I just spent way too much money on some Breyer horses and My Little Pony's.

Let me have that doggie/kittie/hooman bed now...

[cardlady22]

Shalyn, do your poor little hands want a warm or a cold drink to wrap around?
Maybe a hand massage?
http://www.adpic-images.com/data/picture/detail/Hand_massage_209012.jpg

[Laura Borealis]

Done sewing for the day. Ugh. That quilt top is a pain. NEVER again squares. NEVER. I hate squares. They have to be all, well, SQUARE. *sigh*

Honestly, why did I got to engineer school? I don't have the engineer mind set. I can barely do the math, yet I passed all my classes. I forgot physics (mostly). I failed my FE exam. And I get pissed off at little squares. I should be reveling in the in the squareness of it all.

Aha! But that is the problem, my squares are NOT square. They are quadrilateral to be sure, but that encompasses many varieties. Such as parallelogram, rhombus, and trapezoid. I am driving myself nuts trying to make them square.

*pokes quilt top with a pointy stick*

bah.

This might not be your kind of thing, but when I was quilting I liked doing the improv thing. And I really like the way improv quilts look.

There are shades of improv, too. From totally random folk quilts that don't even square up, to ones that still square off the blocks, but within the block there's no need for precision. I have this book -- Liberated Quiltmaking (http://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Quiltmaking-Gwen-Marston/dp/0891458786) -- and I see she has updated it-- Liberated Quiltmaking II (http://www.amazon.com/Liberated-Quiltmaking-II-Gwen-Marston/dp/1574326538/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1). The style really worked for me, it took all that stress of measuring away, and I actually preferred the random look. :)

[Shalyn]

Shalyn, do your poor little hands want a warm or a cold drink to wrap around?
Maybe a hand massage?
http://www.adpic-images.com/data/picture/detail/Hand_massage_209012.jpg

Oooh.

Yeah. Hand massage + cold drink = heaven.

[cardlady22]

Has TCO warned us yet? What lovely bit of creation has he wandered off to?

[Kreative-Dragon]

Has TCO warned us yet? What lovely bit of creation has he wandered off to?

warn us... why would he warn us???

*looks around* I missed something didn't I?

[Shalyn]

you know, if we all know that we are going to be moving to a new pub...isn't there someone else who can do the deed? Or do we have to wait for TCO?

[The crowned one]

you know, if we all know that we are going to be moving to a new pub...isn't there someone else who can do the deed? Or do we have to wait for TCO?

WE wait for me as I need to close the old thread.

[Shalyn]

warn us... why would he warn us???

*looks around* I missed something didn't I?

Nah. You're just new.

After we hit around 1,000 - 1,100 or so posts, TCO shuts down the pub and opens a new one. Note the title - this is the 47th pub train we've had since January 1.

[NorthernTigress]

warn us... why would he warn us???

*looks around* I missed something didn't I?

According to the Forum Rules, threads are not supposed to be longer than 1000 posts. So that they show up on one page in "one thousand posts per page" mode for printing. We here at the pubs have bent that rule so many times that it looks like a bowl of spaghetti.

[cardlady22]

A big factor would be the numbering & people posting in both until he locked down the older thread. Probably best for him to keep control of it.

But we do reach over 1000 posts at an alarming rate. :P

[The crowned one]

fair warning (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCfWHqrYUqo)

[Shalyn]

WE wait for me as I need to close the old thread.

I just wanted to surprise you!

And be proactive.