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[The crowned one]

When the train rides on SEPT 30 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. :)

"Don't cross-post or repeat the same message in more than one board" per forum rules, as they will be deleted without further ado, sorry everyone.

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[The crowned one]

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Stormdancer 246
yirabeth 164
Wendywu 88
laura_borealis 85
BlueDragonfly 72
cardlady22 68
emmsma 57
Lutestring 55
kaleanna 52
Kreative-Dragon 50
PathWalker 40
NorthernTigress 40
Chiska 34
Jesii 27
Flaxen 19
Shalyn 10
The crowned one 8
Queen of Disks 7
zan_chan 6
Rhinemaiden 6
Mellaenn 6
darksoul 1

[Chiska]

Good Morning Pub!!

OMG!! I was FIRST!!! :D

[Laura Borealis]

New pub!

'I want a clean cup,' interrupted the Hatter: 'let's all move one place on.'

[NorthernTigress]

I was last in the old pub. }) Snuck in while TCO was typing.

[Chiska]

I was last in the old pub. }) Snuck in while TCO was typing.

I saw that! And I was duly impressed by your cheek!

[Laura Borealis]

You ever have a little ah-ha! moment about literature? I recently re-read one of my favorite books, Little, Big by John Crowley. In it, there are three sisters named Tacey, Lily, and Lucy. At one point, their uncle gets their names wrong, calling them Elsie, Lacie, and Tillie. I always thought that sounded really familiar but I couldn't place it so I would move on.

It's from Alice in Wonderland:

'Once upon a time there were three little sisters,' the Dormouse began in a great hurry; 'and their names were Elsie, Lacie, and Tillie; and they lived at the bottom of a well--'

Ah-ha!

Their mother's name is Alice, which is another link. :D

[Wendywu]

That's neat! I loved Little, Big but haven't re-read it for ages. At the moment there seems to be so much to do that reading is taking a bit of a back seat :(

[Laura Borealis]

It's a really great book, and one that sent me down several paths in life, including tarot. :)

How awful to not have time to read. Would it work to listen to books on cd, while rowing perhaps?

[NorthernTigress]

Arg. Nobody talk about books I haven't read while I'm packing. It's totally unfair. :laugh:

Edit: I should say, don't talk about books I haven't read while I'm unemployed, and don't talk about books I *have* read while they're packed.

[Wendywu]

How awful to not have time to read. Would it work to listen to books on cd, while rowing perhaps?

No - I don't think I could listen to talking books. I can't listen to quiet or slow music either - I just get slower and slower. I usually listen to loud and heavy rock, because the insistent beat keeps you moving at a good pace.

I do try and read at bedtime, but I mostly just fall asleep. I'm hoping that when Fall Challenge is over and the hours rowing are cut down a little, I won't be so very tired and will be able to read for an hour or so at night.

[Laura Borealis]

Heehee, sorry NT!

*whispers* there is always the library! books on cd, listen while packing... ?

[Laura Borealis]

No - I don't think I could listen to talking books. I can't listen to quiet or slow music either - I just get slower and slower. I usually listen to loud and heavy rock, because the insistent beat keeps you moving at a good pace.

Oh I see. Listening to rock sounds fun too, perfect for exercising. :)

[yirabeth]

My leaf from Yira came today...HUGE box ! Uh...i'm scared...lol

There's more than a leaf in there! For starters, there's two leaves, because Murphy's Law says if you have ONE leaf, it will rot in haste and give no babies. If you have TWO leaves, you get a kazillion babies and can choose the best formed ones for your pots ♥

Plus..there 2 varieties in there, because I just felt like you'd really like that second one, and the Anabelle is a touchy variety, so JUST in case... :D

And there's DIRT! Lots of dirt :P You can say you got DIRT for a housewarming gift... :D

[BlueDragonfly]

*waves* Errands done for now, working on making some soup.

[The crowned one]

This gave me a laugh, do you all know the beer adds for "Dos Equis" ?

[BlueDragonfly]

Yira, did you find storage?

[Laura Borealis]

This gave me a laugh, do you all know the beer adds for "Dos Equis" ?

Haha! Yes I've seen those ads. :D

[yirabeth]

I did! I bought a basic Sterilite drawer-storage thingy for my large beads (because those silly little things aren't gonna work for gemstone beads -- beads are waaay too big and take too much room) but then one of those separate compartment things you recommended for findings/jump rings/etc. I'll put my big beads into individual containers I'm getting from FMG, then into drawers by shape/size (rounds, odd stuff, etc)

And a whole drawer for completed stuff, awaiting someone to buy it LOL! (It's empty right now....I didn't do any jewelcraft over the weekend like I'd planned)

[NorthernTigress]

So would that be "the most interesting baby in the world"?

[Stormdancer]

There's more than a leaf in there! For starters, there's two leaves, because Murphy's Law says if you have ONE leaf, it will rot in haste and give no babies. If you have TWO leaves, you get a kazillion babies and can choose the best formed ones for your pots ♥

Plus..there 2 varieties in there, because I just felt like you'd really like that second one, and the Anabelle is a touchy variety, so JUST in case... :D

And there's DIRT! Lots of dirt :P You can say you got DIRT for a housewarming gift... :D

I have FOUR leaves??? **faints**

[yirabeth]

Hehe, yes, 4 leaves -- but only 2 starter pots. You put two in each starter pot. Then when they make babies, you keep the best, mulch the rest...I put 2 "grown up" pots there BUT if you want to have more, I bought a case of them and can just send more...I didn't want to overwhelm you...

Too late huh :(

[NorthernTigress]

Hmmm. Trying to decide whether to put the Awesome Black Leather Coat (TM) into a box or not. My biggest concern is that these boxes are taped shut, and the only way to open them will be with a knife, or scissors.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hmmm. Trying to decide whether to put the Awesome Black Leather Coat (TM) into a box or not. My biggest concern is that these boxes are taped shut, and the only way to open them will be with a knife, or scissors.

Do you have a travel bag for hanging items? I don't think a box cutter/knife/scissors is a good idea for leather!

[Stormdancer]

Hehe, yes, 4 leaves -- but only 2 starter pots. You put two in each starter pot. Then when they make babies, you keep the best, mulch the rest...I put 2 "grown up" pots there BUT if you want to have more, I bought a case of them and can just send more...I didn't want to overwhelm you...

Too late huh :(

Nonono...I'll be ok. You will answer the phone right? Lol

[yirabeth]

Absotively! Posilutely! :D :D

I did type out a letter for you too, with step by step directions...Also Jack included a housewarming gift for you. When he saw me packing the box he said, WAIT! You can't seal that yet I have a housewarming gift for Stormy too! (And this is why I inadvertently left the lids to the reservoirs out -- he set them out on the table to put his thing in lower, and I left them on the table...LOL)

[Stormdancer]

Absotively! Posilutely! :D :D

I did type out a letter for you too, with step by step directions...Also Jack included a housewarming gift for you. When he saw me packing the box he said, WAIT! You can't seal that yet I have a housewarming gift for Stormy too! (And this is why I inadvertently left the lids to the reservoirs out -- he set them out on the table to put his thing in lower, and I left them on the table...LOL)

That is sO sweet

[PathWalker]

Popping in - been keeping up with the chat but nothing much to add myself. Am still trying to brew potions - there are 6 different ones to do, and the last one "Sleeping Draught" is proving too hard at present. Very frustrating. Ironic too - coz I could really use a nice sleeping draught in real life. :)

[Chiska]

Popping in - been keeping up with the chat but nothing much to add myself. Am still trying to brew potions - there are 6 different ones to do, and the last one "Sleeping Draught" is proving too hard at present. Very frustrating. Ironic too - coz I could really use a nice sleeping draught in real life. :)

Oh, me, too! I would love a nice sleep.

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, soup's done, cheesy biscuits will be soon! :D
Pics uploaded and edited! :D
Shelley's bag is finally in the mail! :D

[Wendywu]

Speaking of sleep - see you in the morning :)

[cardlady22]

Sounds like you're having a productive day, Blue! ;)

[BlueDragonfly]

Sounds like you're having a productive day, Blue! ;)

Yep. Oh, that reminds me.....

There, now that's done, too! :)

[cardlady22]

I brought cookies . . .
http://adozeneggs.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/dragonflies.jpg
http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/files/2009/03/elenibirds.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

Holy Cow! Those are incredible, cardlady! Would you save me one of each, please? I'm so full, I don't even have room for virtual cookies, right now!

Oh pics of Shelley's bag are posted.

[yirabeth]

*Peeks in*

Those cookies look like works of art not food! Beautiful :)

And so's the bag ♥

I had little mini steaks quick-seared to avoid overcooking, and mashed redskins with sour cream, bacon bits, and cheese...it was SOOO YUMMY....

I iz all full now though hehe

[Stormdancer]

I haz LEAVES!!! :love: Nester & Anabelle :laugh:

I haz DIRT...LOTS o dirt :bugeyed:

And I haz STONES :heart: (((J))) <<<We'll have words later! :heart:

Yira, they're soaking because I wasn't sure...One of Anabelle's was curled. This is ok, right? Won't hurt them? :(

(((:heart:Yira:heart:)))

[Stormdancer]

Oh, and I'm not yet caught up...I'm BUSY :heart:

Hellooooooooooo~~~

[yirabeth]

I haz LEAVES!!! :love: Nester & Anabelle :laugh:

I haz DIRT...LOTS o dirt :bugeyed:

And I haz STONES :heart: (((J))) <<<We'll have words later! :heart:

Yira, they're soaking because I wasn't sure...One of Anabelle's was curled. This is ok, right? Won't hurt them? :(

(((:heart:Yira:heart:)))

Hehe, it's possible it was curled due to flower stems leaning on it and pushing the leaf out of the way -- the plant is in full bloom, and I assaulted it and STOLE LEAVES :D :D I'm trying to remember and I *THINK* one was a tad curled under..but I'm not sure.

BUT it won't hurt to soak them either! All that does is ensure they have plenty of water inside so they don't get too stressed trying to survive while they grow new roots ♥

[Stormdancer]

Yep. Oh, that reminds me.....

There, now that's done, too! :):confused:

I brought cookies . . .
http://adozeneggs.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/dragonflies.jpg
http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/files/2009/03/elenibirds.jpgSO...what kinda birds are those? })

[yirabeth]

I'd hate to eat those bird cookies...those are art not food! hehe

[Stormdancer]

I'd hate to eat those bird cookies...those are art not food! hehe

I'm pretty sure the birds are happy to hear this!

[Stormdancer]

Okokok...since we're alone here...."the diagonal cutting"

I hold the itty bitty leaf in my right hand with the fuzzy part facing to the left. I make the cut like this "/" on that stem. Is that right? (I'm not REALLY holding it in my hand)

[yirabeth]

Right! Only, you can set it on a cutting board or on your counter or something...to make sure you don't cut YOU too....

Just like cutting green beans, only it's not... :D :D

[Stormdancer]

Right! Only, you can set it on a cutting board or on your counter or something...to make sure you don't cut YOU too....

Just like cutting green beans, only it's not... :D :DWe're supposed to cut green beans this way? LOL

Yeah, I knew about the cutting board. "In hand" was the only way I could think of to illustrate my question. You described it perfectly in your note, I just wanted to be sure.

[yirabeth]

Earthwitchery.com says this about African Violets:

African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) Gender: Feminine, Planet: Venus, Element: Water
Spirituality, Protection. Promotes spirituality when grown in the home.

(I wanted to look this up when I typed the letter, but my internet was down...dangit...lol)

[Stormdancer]

African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) Gender: Feminine, Planet: Venus, Element: Water
Spirituality, Protection. Promotes spirituality when grown in the home.
Cool beans!! It's already working!! TV is off, incense is burning, and MY music is playing...LOL


OK, 2 last questions. Into the bag they go...at the bottom of the bag with the zip on top? Or is the zip to the side? I'm assuming I don't really want the leaves touching the bag if I can avoid that. And the window. I had mine in a north window, but the house next door was white and so there was reflected light. For these WEE ones, am I right in assuming a Southern window would be better? It'll be warmer there.

[yirabeth]

Well, I'd do bottom of bag -- less tippy, ya know? Light as it is, the zipper is still heavier than the other end of the bag. Plus it'll make it easier to open the whole top and check the moisture in the soil, since you don't want to let that be dry. And it doesn't matter if the leaves touch the side or not -- if there's so much condensation the water is running onto the leaves, you need to open the bag a bit anyway.

Southern exposure is good :) When the plants start growing, you'll want decent amounts of light (ie lots lol) but filtered through a sheer curtain if it's straight sunlight for hours on end sorta thing -- the window magnifies light and that would end up burning the leaves.

[Chiska]

YIRA?!! (I yelled so you could hear me all the way over in MI)

What is your opinion regarding the use of rooting hormone on an AV leaf?

My leaf now has a regular little plant growing - very small, but has 4 teeny little leaves now. Do I just leave the big leaf?

Didja go to work today?

[Stormdancer]

Well, I'd do bottom of bag -- less tippy, ya know? Light as it is, the zipper is still heavier than the other end of the bag. Plus it'll make it easier to open the whole top and check the moisture in the soil, since you don't want to let that be dry. And it doesn't matter if the leaves touch the side or not -- if there's so much condensation the water is running onto the leaves, you need to open the bag a bit anyway.

Southern exposure is good :) When the plants start growing, you'll want decent amounts of light (ie lots lol) but filtered through a sheer curtain if it's straight sunlight for hours on end sorta thing -- the window magnifies light and that would end up burning the leaves.

Anabelle & Nestor are HOME :heart: Let's all keep toes crossed, yeah?

Seriously, Thank you Yira! You did a fantastic job of step by step instructions. You will help me remember who is who, right? LOL I've got a note in each bag that the leaves came in, but the best of organization on my part can get messy...LOL

SO....Ill deal with (((J))) Privately :love:

[yirabeth]

Hey Chiska :)

I personally don't have an opinion on rooting hormones, as I opted to not use them after research with various AV sites/people(and the forum I've joined has several of the top hybridizers there.) The conclusion *they* came to was, it's helpful to get roots --- but not babies. For the purpose of propagating more babies, it's best not to use it. It actually took longer, and in some instances the leaf sent up a crown for itself but not bunches of baby crowns to separate and plant.

So I'd say, save your money :)

Re your current baby -- leave it there, with the momma leaf on, until it's big enough for you to feel comfortable separating it and planting it in its own pot. If the momma leaf still looks good, you can repot it and grow more babies if you want...or not...whatever you choose.

No work today...*sigh* It'll happen, I'm just impatient. It's all "funding" stuff right now...

That said, I feel like doodoo and it HURTS to cough tonight so perhaps good I didn't. (of course I keep coughing UGGGH)

[yirabeth]

Anabelle & Nestor are HOME :heart: Let's all keep toes crossed, yeah?

Seriously, Thank you Yira! You did a fantastic job of step by step instructions. You will help me remember who is who, right? LOL I've got a note in each bag that the leaves came in, but the best of organization on my part can get messy...LOL

SO....Ill deal with (((J))) Privately :love:


Easy to Remember: Ana (A is first) Dark leaves (D is first)
Nestor (N is after A) Light leaves (L is after D)

Also, once bloomed : AnaBELLE has bell shaped flowers. (and if you're interested in her sister plant, Isabelle has pink bellshaped flowers. Bell flowers are a bit of a rarity in the AV world)

[Stormdancer]

uh...new page??? **sigh**

YIRA?!! (I yelled so you could hear me all the way over in MI)

My leaf now has a regular little plant growing - very small, but has 4 teeny little leaves now. Do I just leave the big leaf?
CHISKA!!!! HI!!! lol

You haz an itty bitty!!! WahOOOO!!

[yirabeth]

Chiska, were you all excited when you saw that?? I get excited....LOL They're called "mouse ears" at my AV forum because of the way they're folded when they first peek out of the soil. There's frequent posts from noobs like me saying, I have mouse ears!! :D

[Stormdancer]

That said, I feel like doodoo and it HURTS to cough tonight so perhaps good I didn't. (of course I keep coughing UGGGH)Hurts where? Is it just sore muscles? Fever is gone, right?

[kaleanna]

I am fixing to go hibernate in my room and try to get lil one to sleep. I am frustrated and ticked and soooooooooo not good company right now anyway. I hope that everyone has a good nite.

[Stormdancer]

I am fixing to go hibernate in my room and try to get lil one to sleep. I am frustrated and ticked and soooooooooo not good company right now anyway. I hope that everyone has a good nite.Don't worry about us M'Dear...take care of your little ones and YOU!

[yirabeth]

Hurts where? Is it just sore muscles? Fever is gone, right?

Yeah, the sore muscles from coughing...had some fever earlier I think but I'm ok there now. I got thoroughly WET going out today...not intentionally but DANG it rained hard :( It rained UNDER my umbrella, sideways, wet to the knees and stuff...got home all shivery and hot and stuff. I bundled up and drank hot tea and dozed on the couch a while and don't feel hot/shivery any more. :)

(((((Kaleanna)))))

[Chiska]

Chiska, were you all excited when you saw that?? I get excited....LOL They're called "mouse ears" at my AV forum because of the way they're folded when they first peek out of the soil. There's frequent posts from noobs like me saying, I have mouse ears!! :D

It has regular little leaves now - 4 of them!!

I always have rooting hormone around the house, so it isn't a money thing. But thanks for the info. I have two more leaves starting - I pilfered them from a gorgeous plant that was left for a student...and then after 3 weeks the student didn't pick them up - so the boss said I could have the plant!! :D

The flowers were two-tone purple if I remember correctly. Really pretty.

I haz 15 AV plants now. It is because I prowl the "discount" area of the Fred Meyer Plant section. As soon as the AVs loose their flowers, they get discounted to $1.50. I just buy them up. But now, I have more in the "nursery!"

[yirabeth]

LOL, that's so funny! You should take pictures and share when they're in bloom :) I haunt the local AV suppliers too but I have NO ROOM...so I never buy. There was one that was hard to resist a few weeks ago...but I managed :P

[Stormdancer]

It has regular little leaves now - 4 of them!!

I always have rooting hormone around the house, so it isn't a money thing. But thanks for the info. I have two more leaves starting - I pilfered them from a gorgeous plant that was left for a student...and then after 3 weeks the student didn't pick them up - so the boss said I could have the plant!! :D

The flowers were two-tone purple if I remember correctly. Really pretty.

I haz 15 AV plants now. It is because I prowl the "discount" area of the Fred Meyer Plant section. As soon as the AVs loose their flowers, they get discounted to $1.50. I just buy them up. But now, I have more in the "nursery!"

LOL, that's so funny! You should take pictures and share when they're in bloom :) I haunt the local AV suppliers too but I have NO ROOM...so I never buy. There was one that was hard to resist a few weeks ago...but I managed :P

ROTFLMAO....Chiska needs a link to a forum :D

[yirabeth]

I was wondering if she'd be interested but didn't want to be pushy or anything.... :P

[Chiska]

I was wondering if she'd be interested but didn't want to be pushy or anything.... :P

I have always had AV's because they don't die on me and the cats aren't interested in them at all. I have no other house plants because Pooter will eat them - so all of the non-AVs are at work.

In related tarot news....(well, not related, and not tarot)...

I made in inquiry about Pixie's Hidden Lenormand. I got my old cards and they are in plastic sleeves and I am afraid to use them now.

[yirabeth]

Pixie's is beautiful...it's the one I plan on learning Lenormand with, when I take the time to learn Lenormand. But...why not use your old deck?

And, also in other unrelated news...let me know if you're interested in that link :D

[Stormdancer]

In related tarot news....
I can play this one...

I finally managed to free my PCS commemorative and I am indeed missing a page in the book. Customer service is FAST! Although perhaps blind....LOL I emailed yesterday and got a response from Mr Kaplan within an hour or so. I emailed my mailing addy, but got a call, FROM Mr Kaplan, asking for same.

And, I got decks today.....:D

[BlueDragonfly]

:confused:
This.....
http://tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2887328&postcount=522


SO...what kinda birds are those? })

Edible! :P

[BlueDragonfly]

Chiska, were you all excited when you saw that?? I get excited....LOL They're called "mouse ears" at my AV forum because of the way they're folded when they first peek out of the soil. There's frequent posts from noobs like me saying, I have mouse ears!! :D

You're just trying to start your own little AV cult here, aren't you? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) ;)

[yirabeth]

And, I got decks today.....:D

Ooh --- what decks??!

[yirabeth]

You're just trying to start your own little AV cult here, aren't you? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) ;)

ROFL! hehehe *oww oww oww hurts to laugh*

I like sharing the beauty, that's all :P

[cardlady22]

There are 2 kinds of violets I should have in my house:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LASlc34NAHE/Td5MFcUSR7I/AAAAAAAAVVI/ZG85qac7zSg/s1600/african%2Bviolet%2Bcake.jpg

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/files/content/proj/africanviolet5.jpg

:laugh: :P

[BlueDragonfly]

And they're both beautiful, cardlady! :)

[Stormdancer]

This.....
http://tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=2887328&postcount=522

Edible! :P

LOVELY...just LOVELY... :*

SO, which one did you eat? })

[Stormdancer]

You're just trying to start your own little AV cult here, aren't you? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) ;)
SHE is succeeding....we are GROWING....can ya, ooooh...never mind...

Here We come!!!!! :D

[Stormdancer]

There are 2 kinds of violets I should have in my house:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LASlc34NAHE/Td5MFcUSR7I/AAAAAAAAVVI/ZG85qac7zSg/s1600/african%2Bviolet%2Bcake.jpg

http://www.jewelrylessons.com/files/content/proj/africanviolet5.jpg

:laugh: :PBoth are beautiful, but is it bad that the "cake in an edible pot" REALLY catches my fancy?

[cardlady22]

Both are beautiful, but is it bad that the "cake in an edible pot" REALLY catches my fancy?Hey, ya gotta have someone that feeds your tummy while your mind & soul are getting theirs . . .

[yirabeth]

I wantz AV cake!! :D :D (Sorry took a break to look at all my mouse ears :P)

[cardlady22]

Why do I see this when I read "mouse ears"
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516MA4EWRKL._SS500_.jpg

[yirabeth]

Aww...that's so sweet!

[BlueDragonfly]

LOVELY...just LOVELY... :*

SO, which one did you eat? })

I had the little blue speckled eggie, and couple of the dragonflies! :D

[cardlady22]

Looks like the link to the birdies isn't working now.

ETA: Well, it doesn't if I try to highlight and paste. Maybe PathWalker will know. My bird decks are not handy.

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, the red one could be a cardinal, the yellow one a goldfinch, the tan and brown and white one(on the far right) kind of looks like a sparrow. The others....dunno.

[Stormdancer]

I had the little blue speckled eggie, and couple of the dragonflies! :Dum...er....EEK

THE BlueDragonfly...eating dragonflies...is this...er...um...cannibalism?????

[yirabeth]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

um...er....EEK

THE BlueDragonfly...eating dragonflies...is this...er...um...cannibalism?????

[BlueDragonfly]

um...er....EEK

THE BlueDragonfly...eating dragonflies...is this...er...um...cannibalism?????

Well, no. :rolleyes: They are, after all, cookies! And the sole purpose of their existance is to be eaten and enjoyed....hence I helped them fulfill their destiny! *nods head wisely*

[emmsma]

Hi guys! What have I missed? Hows it going?

I am happy to be home. I iz tired.

Went to a counselling appt for Emm this morning. I am so emotionally drained from that, that I'm plum worn out. I think I might have to bail on them. I had to go to work right after adn it leaves me off kilter for the rest of the day.

[yirabeth]

Yikes Emmsma...do they expect any less?? OF COURSE it gets you! They need to be when you're DONE working, or on a day you're not gonna work, if they want you to go...

(((((Emmsma)))))

[emmsma]

Emm isn't good in the afternoons, so appts have to be in the morning and I'm working 6 days a week lately, so I can't be there on a day off. NO Sunday appts. :P

Just these last few weeks - and now through the winter - since our hours are being cut back, I'm on half days on Monday and therefore have been available to go to these things.

I told David today that this is killing me and I can't go anymore. Yes, I'm a quitter and I should go to be there to support Emmett, but I almost called into work and I can't afford to do that. Especially as I'm losing a full day already in my cut back hours. I'm half days on Monday and Friday now. Its crap.

So I may end up doing shopping while they have their meetings. I'd rather do that or sit in the car, then live through them.

[yirabeth]

You gotta be able to function through the work day....

In the reverse situation, the father almost never goes,from my own experience. All the appointments I went to with my middle one, never once did ex go unless it was a court hearing. No one seemed to feel it was unusual or bad...

Just because you're female doesn't mean you're Wonder Woman :)

[BlueDragonfly]

((((emmsma)))) That's got to be so hard for you.

I think we'd all be happy to send along some strength and calm to help you through the days when you guys go to those appts.....just let us know when...

[yirabeth]

Definitely, count me in! Its just, if you decide you can't do them, don't feel ashamed...actually let us know anyway so we can send strength to you for being able to understand what you need even if you don't like it :)

[emmsma]

The guy even told me I've gotta give myself a break and not take everything so personally. Emm has been extremely difficult this past week. Keeps telling me I'm never there for him - I'm always working - so he doesn't want me around. He pushes me away so much that I pretty much don't want to be home.

Well, I'm never going to get a response that I want, so I should stop expect it or being so crushed when I don't get it.

well thats easier siad then done.

And so far its an every monday thing. I just dont want to feel like THIS every monday, so send me the strength to say no and stay away. and not feel guilty over it.

[yirabeth]

You got it Emmsma....

I know it is the toughest thing when they do that...my middle loved to hate me :) Once you convince them you don't care, they stop...

I often said, I'm not your friend I'm your mother...you're not REQUIRED to like me...

[emmsma]

Sorry to glom up the thread with my woes.

How did Storm like her leaf/leaves?

[Laura Borealis]

((((( emmsma )))))

[cardlady22]

(((emmsma))) Don't take it personal is a hard phrase when you're the mama. :heart:
It's okay for you to seek what You need also.

[yirabeth]

Oh I think she liked them :) She named them Ana and Nestor! :P

[emmsma]

Yira, how are you feeling? Did you let yourself rest today? Feeling any better? When do you Start work?

[yirabeth]

Oh, I'm alright...sore from coughing, and I really prefer not to laugh right now...*grin* But I'll keep on getting better from here so it's all good!

I'm not 100% sure on actual start date now -- a funding thing. As soon as Jennifer gets the go-ahead from the financial boss to begin project. It's a done deal but they gotta finagle the funding around to fit properly. Any days I work that aren't within that time, doesn't get covered by THAT project. So I wait. lol

[BlueDragonfly]

I have a question. I took some photos of client's dog tonight and I'd like to have a couple prints made of some of them, probably at Walgreen's. How do I do that?

[Stormdancer]

The guy even told me I've gotta give myself a break and not take everything so personally. Emm has been extremely difficult this past week. Keeps telling me I'm never there for him - I'm always working - so he doesn't want me around. He pushes me away so much that I pretty much don't want to be home.

Well, I'm never going to get a response that I want, so I should stop expect it or being so crushed when I don't get it.Did THE GUY suggest places for YOU??? These are LEARNED tactics. HIM sayin' "just don't" is NOT gonna help. Ya need more. I STILL struggle with this. I bent over backwards/ sideways/ can we all play twister for DD....and STILL we struggle, but it is SO much better now! She's getting mostly A's, and is mentoring.

Has it been a cake walk?? HELL no, but it came down to ME!!! Being the MOM...seeing that SHE got the BEST of what she NEEDED (not wanted...LOL)and I tell you??? I had to kick some serious establishment ASS! Wee little me....

Start stomping Emmsma....MaMa Bear needs to ROAR!

Ignore Emms fits....YOU are doing what's best for him...((((((((((((:heart:Emmsma:heart:))))))))))))

you need help for YOU.

[yirabeth]

I have a question. I took some photos of client's dog tonight and I'd like to have a couple prints made of some of them, probably at Walgreen's. How do I do that?

Leave them on your camera, take them to Walgreens. Take out the memory stick from your camera, and put that into the machine at walgreens, and follow the onscreen steps.

Don't use Rite aid. They suck. BIG TIME.

If you can get to WalMart, their printer is nicer than Walgreen's LOL But it would need to be on a USB stick (I think).

If that doesn't make sense, send me a text when you're on the way there and I'll meet you there and walk you through it your first time :) (I do this a lot for Joe)

[yirabeth]

Agree w/Stormy -- it's not that I didn't mind..it's that I pretended I didn't, which still made midkid give that particular form of parental punishment up, that's all :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Leave them on your camera, take them to Walgreens. Take out the memory stick from your camera, and put that into the machine at walgreens, and follow the onscreen steps.

Don't use Rite aid. They suck. BIG TIME.

If you can get to WalMart, their printer is nicer than Walgreen's LOL But it would need to be on a USB stick (I think).

If that doesn't make sense, send me a text when you're on the way there and I'll meet you there and walk you through it your first time :) (I do this a lot for Joe)

Yeah, it's going to have to be Walgreen's, I'm not headed south toward Walmart any time this next week or so.

Okay, so they're the only ones on the card at the moment, I uploaded all the rest. I'm going to be brave and try to do this myself....no offense, but keep your germs away from me! :eek: Actually, I'm going to try and get my flu shot there tomorrow, too!

[yirabeth]

Whoops, good point I wasn't thinking of that! :D

It's not hard -- the video that plays on screen matches up your particular kind of card with which slot it should go in. (IE, an SD card will display large letters for SD and show a graphic moving into the SD slot)

You won't have a problem I'm sure ♥

[BlueDragonfly]

Here's a similar pic....

[Laura Borealis]

Aw! What a pretty dog. I love when they have light spots over their eyes, it makes them look so expressive.

[yirabeth]

Aww, she looks like a real sweetie ♥

Hey Laura!

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Laura! *waves*

She's a real sweetheart.

I hate to post and run, but it's bedtime. :) See you all tomorrow!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue :)

[Laura Borealis]

Hello and good night BD! :)
Hi Yira! I've been around, just posting elsewhere I guess.

[yirabeth]

So how are ya today?

[Laura Borealis]

Pretty good! I've been trying to get a mental handle on international shipping costs. I have a deck to ship to Portugal (probably). And if I'm ever going to be an Etsy seller I will need to know stuff. :P How are you doing? Is your store coming along?

[yirabeth]

Yep, actually I just gotta get myself in order, quit sleeping all day :D I think tomorrow will be a good day, and I'll start actually MAKING things instead of just acquiring things to make things with... :D

If you go to usps.com they will show you exactly how much each package will cost to each country (assuming you use flat rate) Depending on how heavy what you're sending is, it would be a bit cheaper to package yourself :)

[Laura Borealis]

If you go to usps.com they will show you exactly how much each package will cost to each country (assuming you use flat rate) Depending on how heavy what you're sending is, it would be a bit cheaper to package yourself :)

Yep, I was looking at that earlier... the USPS postage calculator.

Earlier I went to the UPS store and asked there. Just as a comparison. They said it would take $135.00 to send by UPS! :bugeyed: I was like NO WAY. And that wasn't even overnight, it was 5-7 days or something. They tried to give me some guff about USPS not being much cheaper, but I think that's all it was, just guff. Because I don't see how the online postage calculator could be that far off. Maybe the UPS guy entered in the weight wrong or something, I don't know (he didn't strike me as the best and brightest, and he was chewing something with his mouth open while talking to me and that put me off).

Sorry for the lack of coherent thought in that last paragraph.

[yirabeth]

Oh my....135??? ROFL! I hope you weren't drinking something and spluttered it all over him... :D :D

[Stormdancer]

Okokok....

Someone just kick me in the teeth.....

D R A M A....

Let's all sing together.....ACK!!!!

I made DD forward the texts.....the advice to Emmsma??? StormDaBear is moving......

and what She really wants is to just hibernate....:(

[Laura Borealis]

Oh my....135??? ROFL! I hope you weren't drinking something and spluttered it all over him... :D :D

:D What a great mental image! Let's pretend I did that. It makes a better story!

Okokok....

Someone just kick me in the teeth.....

D R A M A....

Let's all sing together.....ACK!!!!

I made DD forward the texts.....the advice to Emmsma??? StormDaBear is moving......

and what She really wants is to just hibernate....:(

Whaaat??? :eek: I don't understand but here's a preemptive (((( )))))

[cardlady22]

(((Stormy & DD)))

I'm headed to bed . . . in Blessed Coolness. :)

[yirabeth]

Okokok....

Someone just kick me in the teeth.....

D R A M A....

Let's all sing together.....ACK!!!!

I made DD forward the texts.....the advice to Emmsma??? StormDaBear is moving......

and what She really wants is to just hibernate....:(

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/misc/smiley-vault-misc-013.gif (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

Gimme a D....

Okay thats dumb..dunno what's going on but (((((Stormy & DD)))))

[Stormdancer]

Here is ME telling Emmsma to "Deal" and My situation rears up....LOL

Go figure.........

I really do need my shotgun....there's a punk...has a gun. I'm stumped. Minor stuff, and yet..........

Is it naughty that I wanna call on EldestinExile's buddies? Not yet.........reserves......

[Stormdancer]

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/misc/smiley-vault-misc-013.gif (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

Gimme a D....

Okay thats dumb..dunno what's going on but (((((Stormy & DD)))))LOL...when we meet IRL, are ya gonna??? PLEASE???????

We're calm now, but there is HIGH drama on the TEEN Sea....sigh

[Laura Borealis]

Ah, I see.... no, I don't. But it's cool. :D

More (((((Stormy))))) Hope you get it figured out without harm to anyone involved.

[yirabeth]

DD has a friend who's a punk with a gun?? BLAST HIM!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[yirabeth]

LOL...when we meet IRL, are ya gonna??? PLEASE???????

We're calm now, but there is HIGH drama on the TEEN Sea....sigh

I was sooo NOT the cheerleader growing up.... :D I'd probably fall over myself if I started waving things around. Confuse my feet and all.... :P

[emmsma]

*Touching the Strand*

[Chiska]

Yikes!

I am so glad I am not dealing with anything remotely related to a teenager anymore.

[Chiska]

YAYAYAYAYA!!!

We got a little extra $ this month and the bills were all paid!!! So I get to get a Pixie's Hidden Lenormand!!!! I have the envelope all ready to mail the money order tomorrow. Whooot!!

And in other news...the state is gonna slash community colleges because in the long run, there is no reason to educate our record number of community college students. But WTH - I'm getting a wee Pixie Lenormand!

[Stormdancer]

DD has a friend who's a punk with a gun?? BLAST HIM!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
It's a friend of a friend of NOBODY's friend. I am NOT impressed...but worried...LOL

No worries mATes...sorry...teen drama...

Things were not so complicated when I was....................

[Laura Borealis]

Hurrah! Those Pixie Lenormands are so cute. I love the little boxes too. (I don't have one but I've seen pics)

Boo on the state slashing funding. Booooo.


I'm off to bed to read... if I fall asleep, see you all tomorrow... be well!

[yirabeth]

Well...Blast him anyways. For good measure, y'know :D

Okay, I better be off to bed. Gotta get up with my own teen in the morning...lol He's barely human in the mornings! :bugeyed: I expect one day I'll wake up just a TAD early and discover that's because aliens steal him every night..... :P

[Stormdancer]

*Touching the Strand*Yeah....I'm starting to think of an ALL THE TIME plug in....is that bad?

Can we plug in ....whenever? "I" think so, but then..........LOL

[Stormdancer]

*Touching the Strand*Thanks for that but can we just hide??? and Huddle in a deep
dark hallow in the walls of a mountain?........please..........

this is me....grown up..........................:(

[emmsma]

Yeah....I'm starting to think of an ALL THE TIME plug in....is that bad?

Can we plug in ....whenever? "I" think so, but then..........LOL

I think that would work. We ARE always thinking of and wishing the best for each other, so we should always be able to reach out to that when we need to.

[Chiska]

I agree!

I got you guys on my mind frequently - thinking happy thoughts and wishing everybody the best - it is become a normal thing I think.

[emmsma]

Thanks for that but can we just hide??? and Huddle in a deep
dark hallow in the walls of a mountain?........please..........

this is me....grown up..........................:(

HOn, thats just how I've been feeling today. I may emerge to fight another day, but I'm just not ready right now.

Need to regain my strength and lick my wounds.

Its ok to do that when need be.

Battles are not won when you're too weak to fight.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Folks!

Skimmed the most recent pages. And I know that there's some stressful stuff happening, but I'm not completely sure what. (((Hugs))) for those who need it.

Today went fairly well, Hubby has realized we are farther along that he thought. We still need to deal with furniture and other "big" stuff. Really wishing the other tenant at the new building had kept with her original plan of moving out tomorrow instead of waiting until Friday.

[Stormdancer]

I think that would work. We ARE always thinking of and wishing the best for each other, so we should always be able to reach out to that when we need to.Yeah

I agree!

.SO our net is always up....I know it is in my house...LOL

HOn, thats just how I've been feeling today. I may emerge to fight another day, but I'm just not ready right now.

Need to regain my strength and lick my wounds.

Its ok to do that when need be.

Battles are not won when you're too weak to fight.And I move from MAMa bear to the cublet licking her wounds...LOL

it's ok.... the drama is in bed....LOL

Kinda wimpy drama IMHO.....LOL

[emmsma]

Early day for me tomorrow. Heading out.

Have a restful time, everyone.

(((Hugs, Love))) and }}}Healing{{{

[Wendywu]

Anyone shipping decks internationally - go look at Photokat's sticky in Trading. Very, very helpful.

Decks I've had from her come in one of those boxes - small flat rate - and cost $13.95 for air shipping. Very secure, and perfect size. When there's been a book as well and it's too big for the box, there are flat rate envelopes that work fine. I've even had decks arrive for about $5 just wrapped in brown paper - notably the Alchemist Renewed from Bob Place :D.

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning! Wendy, you beat me to it. I was going to send laura_borealis to the same thread. :)

And my thoughts on.....
*Touching the Strand*

Yeah....I'm starting to think of an ALL THE TIME plug in....is that bad?

Can we plug in ....whenever? "I" think so, but then..........LOL
Well, Yes of course you can. Our web is strong and worldwide, always there! When we come and ask, or offer, the energy is intensified.....I believe automatically.

HOn, thats just how I've been feeling today. I may emerge to fight another day, but I'm just not ready right now.

Need to regain my strength and lick my wounds.

Its ok to do that when need be.

Battles are not won when you're too weak to fight.
Wise advice. And something we don't always remember.
And when you don't feel that strong, the web has your back!

[PathWalker]

Hello All.

Hugs.

That's it ! :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Hugs right back atcha! And that's enough! :)

[Lutestring]

Hugs, and Happy New Moon :)

[kaleanna]

Morning all,

How is everyone?

[emmsma]

Morning Everyone. Early day in Arizona. Need a cup of instant coffee. No time to brew.

Wendy is right. Flat rate boxes and mailer bags are the way to go for international shipping.

Dreaming of the new jewelery thats on the way. I'm healing so nicely, I can't wait to get something nicer and more appropriate in my ear.

I was so happy to discover yesterday that it does NOT interfere with me using a stethoscope.

[Wendywu]

Excellent Emmsma - you don't want to get tangled up and hurt the new piercing!

That was a frantic morning! This afternoon is rowing then take Poppy to the vet for her boosters and annual physical. She loves the vet dearly :).

I have 15 more minutes to just sit, and I'm gonna make the most of them!

[emmsma]

Enjoy the down time. :)

So whats today's rowing goal? So nice that Poppy like to visit the vet. Those are always the most fun. We love to see them happy to see us. :D

Like visits from friends.

[cardlady22]

Good morning!

[emmsma]

Hey there CL. Got my sweatshirt on and am gobbling some food before I run. Last week she was waiting for me whne I reached the road. I hate to have someone wait on me.

Hope you have a lovely day!

[Stormdancer]

'Morning~~~

I wanna crawl back into bed :( It's WARM and COZY in there!

I'm still trying to untangle the ICK from last night. I'm confuzzled and wondering just who this guy is. Nothing I can do about it right now, so I guess I need to just trudge on.

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/coffeesmile.gif

Anyone shipping decks internationally - go look at Photokat's sticky in Trading. Very, very helpful.

Decks I've had from her come in one of those boxes - small flat rate - and cost $13.95 for air shipping. Very secure, and perfect size. When there's been a book as well and it's too big for the box, there are flat rate envelopes that work fine. I've even had decks arrive for about $5 just wrapped in brown paper - notably the Alchemist Renewed from Bob Place :D.

Ah! Thank you. I've skimmed over it and it looks really helpful.

You know, those chuckleheads at the UPS store yesterday tried to tell me there's no such thing as flat rate postage overseas? And they were talking about USPS, too.

[Laura Borealis]

Every time I think of reading for myself, I remember the last reading I did, a couple weeks ago. A state of my health reading. And in the future/outcome spot? Death. At first I said to myself, "Oh, haha, very funny, yes we all die in the end." But I've gotten a little spooked despite myself.

[cardlady22]

I'm trying to deal with my thoughts and fears since Death is my Personal Year Card right now. I don't think too much because I don't want to bring Bad Stuff.

(((:heart:)))

[Wendywu]

Enjoy the down time. :)

So whats today's rowing goal? So nice that Poppy like to visit the vet. Those are always the most fun. We love to see them happy to see us. :D

Like visits from friends.

Today was a snip at 17.5km and I loved it. Really gave it some welly and thoroughly enjoyed myself :).

Tomorrow I have a day off work and have planned a steady 30km. I have a day off because as from the end of the week both Wonderful Boss and Other Boss have decided to go on holiday for three weeks. Leaving me all alone ...... gee thanks, guys!

[cardlady22]

Hello, Wendywu! Sorry you'll be alone with the workload.

[Jesii]

Helloo, anyone about? *grabs a corner with coffee and cake* Been a mad day, spent the night at a friends, she bought me cinnamon latte and blueberry muffin for breakfast, domino's for lunch.............. :party:

[Wendywu]

Every time I think of reading for myself, I remember the last reading I did, a couple weeks ago. A state of my health reading. And in the future/outcome spot? Death. At first I said to myself, "Oh, haha, very funny, yes we all die in the end." But I've gotten a little spooked despite myself.

Hey - Death/Transformation - think about it. Losing weight? Getting fit? New dietary habits that effect a very real change in your life?

Death would have been the perfect card to describe my journey over the past few years because it has indeed been a complete transformation, and my entire life has changed. For the better, despite all "normal" attitudes to serious health matters. I think of the whole experience as having been very positive. Also of course, the weight loss and fitness is a total transformation.

Might not be a conventional view of Death but it works for me :)

[Wendywu]

I bought some gorgeous shower gel. Smells of chocolate mint - exactly. And so do I :D

Dinner is late, but being cooked. Because of the visit to the vet.

Jes - your day's eating sounds wonderful to me!

[Jesii]

Jes - your day's eating sounds wonderful to me!

Oh it was! I bought the domino's - mega-cheap student deals :D

[The crowned one]

Death can be a moral lesson too.
Death can be a very unexpected change, like the tower to a degree.
Death can be letting something go, something bad like a addiction, something that you may have seen as good like chocolate and coffee.
Death can be death.
Death can be a renewal of your cell's the bad ones, old and damaged being replaced by new, like Wendy's case.
Death can be a huge blow to the Ego.

Off the top of my head... I like disruptive cards like death and the tower, they are usually full of action :)

If I drew death today I know it would have represented the hot sauce I made yesterday and I am now eating on my eggs :D

[Wendywu]

Good set of interps TCO :)

[Laura Borealis]

Hey - Death/Transformation - think about it. Losing weight? Getting fit? New dietary habits that effect a very real change in your life?

Death would have been the perfect card to describe my journey over the past few years because it has indeed been a complete transformation, and my entire life has changed. For the better, despite all "normal" attitudes to serious health matters. I think of the whole experience as having been very positive. Also of course, the weight loss and fitness is a total transformation.

Might not be a conventional view of Death but it works for me :)

I know, but with the specific health problem I had in mind... and the reading started with the 10 of Swords... I was already kind of spooked :P

I did go out and buy a pedometer and started a walking program. Walking is the only exercise that doesn't end up feeling like an awful chore. And I've been trying to eat better (not that I eat all that unhealthily -- but there is always room to improve). Another thing I need to do is I make an appt. to get a full checkup. Insurance keeps changing the list of approved physicians though, which is discouraging and means I have to find a new one, as our old one isn't covered anymore.

[Laura Borealis]

Death can be a moral lesson too.
Death can be a very unexpected change, like the tower to a degree.
Death can be letting something go, something bad like a addiction, something that you may have seen as good like chocolate and coffee.
Death can be death.
Death can be a renewal of your cell's the bad ones, old and damaged being replaced by new, like Wendy's case.
Death can be a huge blow to the Ego.

Off the top of my head... I like disruptive cards like death and the tower, they are usually full of action :)

If I drew death today I know it would have represented the hot sauce I made yesterday and I am now eating on my eggs :D

Food for thought, thank you. I had never considered the ego thing, or cell renewal. Or hot sauce :P

[The crowned one]

laura_borealis another exercise that does not feel like a chore is yoga :)

[Wendywu]

I personally don't find rowing a chore - more great fun, hard work, torture, joy, sweated labour, deeply satisfying, hugely frustrating ...... but not a chore :D

[Laura Borealis]

laura_borealis another exercise that does not feel like a chore is yoga :)

I've tried, I just haven't been able to get into it. Yet. But I keep wanting to love it.

I'm glad rowing works for Wu. Walking works for me. :)

[Jesii]

Just sold two of last years now-un-needed-text-books for £20 - i paid more than that for them - but at least I made some back. :party: and that is lots to a student!

[cardlady22]

Every bit helps; doesn't it, Jesii?
The university I went to was notorious for professors switching chosen texts every few years, so we were just out of luck.

[Jesii]

Every bit helps; doesn't it, Jesii?
The university I went to was notorious for professors switching chosen texts every few years, so we were just out of luck.

Thats my basic foodshop for 4/5 days, so yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So unfair!¬

[PathWalker]

Hello Babe - and everyone else too - slightly more subduded hugs and kisses for everyone else though LOL

I have had computer problems all day, and now I'm knackered, and tired of staring at the screen so I'm going again in a minute :)

Tomorrow is another day!

[cardlady22]

(((PathWalker))) Rest well tonight!

Here comes our Daily Deluge! Gotta turn on lights now. See you all later.

[Lutestring]

hello, is anyone around? I need some tree saving vibes, urgently.
my neighbours have a tree surgeon cutting down a huge tree next to their house. the tree guys say it's ok, that they don't need permission. I have rung the council to check if they can, it's too early for the council office to be open, so i left a message with the after hours person. the tree will be gone in half an hour when the office opens :( this tree was one the previous neighbours did not cut down, when they removed other trees. i thought it was safe. it fills the sky to the north, looking from my house. all the other trees have gone, i can't handle this at all...
it's an oasis of green to look at in summer.

[BlueDragonfly]

((((Lute)))) Vibes coming your way!

[Lutestring]

thanks blue :) I just want to cry, and i can't, because the painter is coming this morning to finish the bathroom, and i'm waiting for the council to call me back. i forgot to take my camera with me when i ran next door to talk to the tree guys, but i've taken some pictures of the tree from the kitchen and dining room window, and from the verandah. i want a picture of the tree from the street, but i can't go out now. waiting for council to call, and painter to arrive. crap.

[Chiska]

Oh Lute!! That is just horrible. :( They probably know they council wouldn't approve and are just fit to pay the fine. I can't believe the tree-surgeon would do the work without the proper permissions.

I am sad for this loss.

[Stormdancer]

i thought it was safe. it fills the sky to the north, looking from my house. all the other trees have gone, i can't handle this at all...
it's an oasis of green to look at in summer.Oh Honey, I am SO sorry!! What is wrong with people? Cutting down healthy trees is terrible! (((Lute)))

[Laura Borealis]

hello, is anyone around? I need some tree saving vibes, urgently.
My neighbours have a tree surgeon cutting down a huge tree next to their house. The tree guys say it's ok, that they don't need permission. I have rung the council to check if they can, it's too early for the council office to be open, so i left a message with the after hours person. The tree will be gone in half an hour when the office opens :( this tree was one the previous neighbours did not cut down, when they removed other trees. I thought it was safe. It fills the sky to the north, looking from my house. All the other trees have gone, i can't handle this at all...
It's an oasis of green to look at in summer.

:( :( :(

[Lutestring]

just spoke to the council, i rang them, spoke to girl on reception who will pass it on to the appropriate department. aaaagh, so slow, trying to stress the urgency, but i don't know if they will get there in time to check, and meanwhile, chainsaws are chopping :(

painter is here, i told him never to use oil based paint again, as i had a three day headache last time. he is using the acrylic paint i bought :) I'm a bit scared to try my oil paints i bought for painting pictures now, but i think they will be ok, as tiny amounts in comparison :)
painter is very sympathetic about the tree problems, agrees it's a beautiful tree and they are mad to cut it down. i knew there was no point in going to say hello to these neighbours when they moved in. i don't bother anymore, i used to, but people only stay a few years, cut some trees down, and move on. if only the trees would magically come back when the people left.

[Lutestring]

Oh Lute!! That is just horrible. :( They probably know they council wouldn't approve and are just fit to pay the fine. I can't believe the tree-surgeon would do the work without the proper permissions.

I am sad for this loss.

thanks, yes, they do that a lot around here :(

[Laura Borealis]

Sending you some Totoro tree energy...

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/totorogardening.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/totoro-tree-garden.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/totoro-tree-top.jpg

[Stormdancer]

thanks, yes, they do that a lot around here :(Are they still chopping? :(

[Lutestring]

still chopping. i just nicked outside to take more photos, and got back just in time to hear from someone at the council who said it's not a protected species,close to house etc blah blah. i said yet again, it's a heritage listed house and a really big old tree, i think the rules are different. he replied, oh, it's a heritage house is it? I've told them about six times, aaaagh. the tree person is on the way to look now, nearly half tree gone though :(

love the totoro tree energy, thanks :)

[Stormdancer]

still chopping. i just nicked outside to take more photos, and got back just in time to hear from someone at the council who said it's not a protected species,close to house etc blah blah. i said yet again, it's a heritage listed house and a really big old tree, i think the rules are different. he replied, oh, it's a heritage house is it? I've told them about six times, aaaagh. the tree person is on the way to look now, nearly half tree gone though :(

it's probably too late at this point, no?

[cardlady22]

If only the trees would magically come back when the people left. (((Lutestring))) There are so many trees around here that got whacked (in the most odd/grotesque shapes) by the contractors for the power line people.

[Lutestring]

it's probably too late at this point, no?

well, yay, i get to look at the tree for another week or two. there is quite a lot left to look at :) i just heard from the tree man at the council, he said he had a look and spoke to the owner. they have to apply to the council to remove it, because the house is heritage listed ( which i kept telling averyone i spoke to :bugeyed: ) the chainsaws have stopped for now, but the council will give approval because it's close to the house etc. BUT, because they have to apply for permission, council will make them plant another tree to replace it, YAY! which they wouldn't have had to do if i hadn't complained. the owners said they didn't know the house was heritage listed, oh sure you didn't...

[Stormdancer]

well, yay, i get to look at the tree for another week or two. there is quite a lot left to look at :) i just heard from the tree man at the council, he said he had a look and spoke to the owner. they have to apply to the council to remove it, because the house is heritage listed ( which i kept telling averyone i spoke to :bugeyed: ) the chainsaws have stopped for now, but the council will give approval because it's close to the house etc. BUT, because they have to apply for permission, council will make them plant another tree to replace it, YAY! which they wouldn't have had to do if i hadn't complained. the owners said they didn't know the house was heritage listed, oh sure you didn't...***Fist Pump*** :D

I've just started watching a documentary about "Hippies"...YAY!!!

LSD=walls breathing...LOL

I wouldn't know anything about this :angel:

[Lutestring]

***Fist Pump*** :D

I've just started watching a documentary about "Hippies"...YAY!!!

LSD=walls breathing...LOL

I wouldn't know anything about this :angel:

no, neither would i :angel: :D

thanks everyone for tree energies, sorry i monopolised the thread with my woes. it's lovely and quiet without the chainsaws :)

[Stormdancer]

no, neither would i :angel: :D

thanks everyone for tree energies, sorry i monopolised the thread with my woes. it's lovely and quiet without the chainsaws :)And is the painter gone? Twas cool he was sympathetic! And NEVER apologize. That's what we do, and besides....how many posts was it??? 6 or so? If that's a monopoly I'm a striped monkey.

I have NO idea where THAT came from...LOL :bugeyed:

[Lutestring]

for stormy :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0

[Laura Borealis]

***Fist Pump*** :D

I've just started watching a documentary about "Hippies"...YAY!!!

LSD=walls breathing...LOL

I wouldn't know anything about this :angel:

Breathing... or melting :eek:
Try a bus melting around you... or an elevator...

no, neither would i :angel: :D

thanks everyone for tree energies, sorry i monopolised the thread with my woes. it's lovely and quiet without the chainsaws :)

I'm a bit in awe of the success! It was mostly you and the quick action you took.
But I kind of think the tree vibes helped.

[cardlady22]

}) Striped monkey, eh?
http://www.neocolours.me.uk/viewpet.php?species=mynci&colour=striped&pose=all

[Stormdancer]

for stormy :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0Oh Yeah...

Howzabout Jade Warrior (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7licXr4Zsg&feature=related)

[Lutestring]

Breathing... or melting :eek:
Try a bus melting around you... or an elevator...


or a footbridge over a railway line..

I'm a bit in awe of the success! It was mostly you and the quick action you took.
But I kind of think the tree vibes helped.

i think they helped. not total success, as the tree will still go in the end, but i woz right, ha! and there will be another tree :)

painter has finished painting, and is now fixing the kitchen door so that it doesn't stick halfway when opened. he's a handyman too. he forgot to bring the new shelf for the cat condominium. i let her out there this week, as she was so grumpy not being allowed out there. the old shelf is almost snapped in two, is rotten, but she jumped on it a couple of times and it held, just.

[Stormdancer]

}) Striped monkey, eh?
http://www.neocolours.me.uk/viewpet.php?species=mynci&colour=striped&pose=all
More like http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/4034/PreviewComp/SuperStock_4034-79653.jpg

Apparently there aren't a lot of striped monkeys? Huh...especially since I said it....LOL

Now I'm on a mission...:D

[Laura Borealis]

or a footbridge over a railway line..

And what happens if it melts all the way at the wrong moment... my vision of the bus was the people go sailing on, still seated, and still stopping at the right places. :P

i think they helped. not total success, as the tree will still go in the end, but i woz right, ha! and there will be another tree :)


It's sad that a beautiful and wonderful thing will be passing out of this world. But yes, another tree is something at least!

[Stormdancer]

i think they helped. not total success, as the tree will still go in the end, but i woz right, ha! and there will be another tree :)It's probably too late for the tree, but another tree is a GOOD thing. Will it be a wee tree or a big one?

[Laura Borealis]

More like http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/4034/PreviewComp/SuperStock_4034-79653.jpg

Apparently there aren't a lot of striped monkeys? Huh...especially since I said it....LOL

Now I'm on a mission...:D

URL doesn't work for me, but google turns up SOCK MONKEYS in an abundance of stripes.

I has to eat. Back later!

[cardlady22]

a lemur?

[Stormdancer]

a lemur?Yeah, did the link work for you or did I screw up the paste job.

I'm blaming the LSD...contact high from the TV...ROTF

[cardlady22]

*spitting all over my lap*

Yes . . . . I did see the lemur . . . . . gasp :laugh:

[Lutestring]

It's sad that a beautiful and wonderful thing will be passing out of this world. But yes, another tree is something at least!

It's probably too late for the tree, but another tree is a GOOD thing. Will it be a wee tree or a big one?
it will be a wee tree, and the council don't actually check after it's planted to make sure it grows. the neighbours on the other side had to plant several trees to replace some they removed, but no one said they had to water them and make sure they grew. it was during the ten years of drought, so they died of course. i mentioned this to the tree man from the council, he sounded interested, said he will have a look, but you can't see from the street.

[Queen of Disks]

What's this I hear about LSD? :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7F2X3rSSCU

Cutting down trees is awful. :(

[cardlady22]

Have a peek into my TV . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljCQeqFouVU

[Stormdancer]

*spitting all over my lap*

Yes . . . . I did see the lemur . . . . . gasp :laugh:WOW...I am seriously lagging...***Passes a bucket***

Let's all stay off Cardlady's lap, yeah?

[cardlady22]

Had to keep it off the computer equipment and the new items, you know. :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

What's this I hear about LSD? :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7F2X3rSSCU

Cutting down trees is awful. :(

Have a peek into my TV . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljCQeqFouVU

The eccentricity of the pub in full flow....ROTF :laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, what interesting conversations I come back to after work! :laugh:

[emmsma]

I've just started watching a documentary about "Hippies"...YAY!!!

LSD=walls breathing...LOL

I wouldn't know anything about this :angel:

I coulda told ya a thing or two.

[Lutestring]

very cross neighbours came round to introduce themselves, i was not very pleasant. spoke to them over my non existent front fence, did not invite them in. we are NOT going to be friends. they said they hadn't seen me around much, or they would have said hello. they have been there for a year, i have seen them quite often, though they spend most of their time at their country property, apparently. they said i could have come over to say hello, i said i didn't bother, because they will probably move on in a few years after a few renovations and tree removals }) I really was not feeling friendly. they looked a wee bit shocked. don't care.

they are insistent that they didn't know the house was heritage listed, they said oh, some sort of notation, their solicitor said. houses are either listed or not, there is no 'sort of notation', either it is listed, or not . said they love trees, have planted hundreds on their country property oh fabulous, lucky them. they didn't know that the council say they will have to plant a new tree here. i told them.

grrrr . sun square pluto today, maybe that's it. now i'm feeling sick, i'm so cross :(

[Stormdancer]

very cross neighbours came round to introduce themselves, i was not very pleasant. spoke to them over my non existent front fence, did not invite them in. we are NOT going to be friends. they said they hadn't seen me around much, or they would have said hello. they have been there for a year, i have seen them quite often, though they spend most of their time at their country property, apparently. they said i could have come over to say hello, i said i didn't bother, because they will probably move on in a few years after a few renovations and tree removals }) I really was not feeling friendly. they looked a wee bit shocked. don't care.

they are insistent that they didn't know the house was heritage listed, they said oh, some sort of notation, their solicitor said. houses are either listed or not, there is no 'sort of notation', either it is listed, or not . said they love trees, have planted hundreds on their country property oh fabulous, lucky them. they didn't know that the council say they will have to plant a new tree here. i told them.

grrrr . sun square pluto today, maybe that's it.

Good for YOU!!!! They sound like sycophantic bull shit artists....WE love ya!!!!

[Stormdancer]

Well, what interesting conversations I come back to after work! :laugh:uh...I had nothing to do with it. :angel:

I coulda told ya a thing or two.aHA....we have the culprit.....})

and the wheels of the bus go round & round
Round & round
Round & round
The Wheels of the bus go Round & round
All day long

})

[cardlady22]

Lute, it's already the 28th of September over there, right? 9:heart: Saturn/Saturn square
Challenge of/to emotions

[Lutestring]

Good for YOU!!!! They sound like sycophantic bull shit artists....WE love ya!!!!

(((((Stormy))))) thankyou :)

i think i need my breakfast, i only had coffee, because i couldn't eat before. it's nearly lunchtime.

[BlueDragonfly]

:thumbsup: You tell 'em, Lute!

Get yourself something good to eat for lunch!

[Lutestring]

Lute, it's already the 28th of September over there, right? 9:heart: Saturn/Saturn square
Challenge of/to emotions

in my chart today i have moon conj ascendent (7.30am) and moon square saturn (about 9.30am) :rolleyes: no wonder i'm a wee bit emotional :D

so 9:heart: is the card for the day? ok, sigh, more saturn.

[Stormdancer]

Lute, it's already the 28th of September over there, right? 9:heart: Saturn/Saturn square
Challenge of/to emotionsIs this good? Doesn't look like it to me, but then I'm ignorant....LOL

[cardlady22]

The challenge is to show love on a universal level. Standing up for someone or something you care about is a pretty good example. There's a martyr/loss quality that can come through too.

[Lutestring]

The challenge is to show love on a universal level. Standing up for someone or something you care about is a pretty good example. There's a martyr/loss quality that can come through too.

that's interesting. i've now had quarrels with all my neighbours over trees :( i'm a martyr to the trees :)

[cardlady22]

The trees have been your "neighbors" for much longer, correct? :angel:

[Lutestring]

The trees have been your "neighbors" for much longer, correct? :angel:

right :) and they're my friends. i'm not friends with the people neighbours,though i got on just fine with the neighbours that used to be here, years ago, on all sides.

[Stormdancer]

The trees have been your "neighbors" for much longer, correct? :angel:

right :) and they're my friends. i'm not friends with the people neighbours,though i got on just fine with the neighbours that used to be here, years ago, on all sides.

***speechless***

I just LOVE y'all :heart:

[yirabeth]

Hey all, my internet went out AGAIN.... and just NOW came back for the first time today...My isp really SUCKS....LOL

I have not caught up :D There's like 150 posts to read! :bugeyed:

[cardlady22]

Hello, yira! How are you feeling?

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey all, my internet went out AGAIN.... and just NOW came back for the first time today...My isp really SUCKS....LOL

I have not caught up :D There's like 150 posts to read! :bugeyed:

Oh Thank Goodness! My thumbs are sore and this is much faster! :laugh:

I hope you're feeling better!

[yirabeth]

I'm really much better today -- my voice is off, but it doesn't hurt....my nose is stuffy, but I don't have cotton-head...it hurts to cough but I can laugh a bit and that doesn't...so all in all I think pretty good! :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Did you get your A/C back yet Cardlady? Is it still killer-hot there?

[yirabeth]

Oh Thank Goodness! My thumbs are sore and this is much faster! :laugh:

I hope you're feeling better!

Hehe, I agree!

I just want to point out that technically, Blue and I have the SAME ISP -- but she always has internet, and mine, as we've noted, goes out a lot :(

Actually though I think I have figured it out. Last time it went out was after a heavy rain too...I am betting SOMEWHERE north of Blue's connection there's some buried lines that need replacing, and water soaking into them knocks me out...

Really I don't know if it can do that. But I have noticed the rain-internet loss pattern LOL

[Stormdancer]

I have not caught up :D There's like 150 posts to read! :bugeyed:They do talk a LOT!!!!

Hi~~~~~~

[cardlady22]

Did you get your A/C back yet Cardlady? Is it still killer-hot there?Tech was able to patch up the leak and refill the freon. Here's hoping that holds us for a while. The house is at the 10 year mark.

[yirabeth]

Yeah, these pub peoples...all so very talkative...not Stormy of course, nawww..it's everyone else :D :D

How's Ana and Nestor doing? :P

Cardlady, what did he say about the longevity of his fix? Is this something you'll have to save up for to replace by next spring season? :(

[BlueDragonfly]

Hehe, I agree!

I just want to point out that technically, Blue and I have the SAME ISP -- but she always has internet, and mine, as we've noted, goes out a lot :(

Actually though I think I have figured it out. Last time it went out was after a heavy rain too...I am betting SOMEWHERE north of Blue's connection there's some buried lines that need replacing, and water soaking into them knocks me out...

Really I don't know if it can do that. But I have noticed the rain-internet loss pattern LOL
I don't know how that all works. It could just be local to your town. Were there many without? The cable was on at clients house. *shrugs*

[BlueDragonfly]

Time for me to go to bed. G'Night! :)

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue :)

I'm not sure how many didn't have it. Strangely enough, most of the houses on my street stand empty now...moved away, passed away, or just never had anyone in it anyway :confused: The only one left I know, doesn't do internet LOL

[cardlady22]

Cardlady, what did he say about the longevity of his fix? Is this something you'll have to save up for to replace by next spring season? :(He spoke with hubby and said he'd come back in a few days to check up on it. It's more a question of earmarking Tax Refund money than trying to save along the way.

[yirabeth]

Oh that's true...I've always liked income tax time :D As long as you don't overbudget the day to day stuff, it's possible to use it for something to enrich your life (or make life livable, in the case of A/C lol)

[Lutestring]

goodnight blue, hi yira, i'm glad you're feeling better today.

[emmsma]

Hubby fed me well tonight. Penne pasta - alfredo, with chicken, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and broccoli. Am happy and stuffed.

Think I'll be passing out soon. Woke at about 330 - early! - to be out the door by 620 and at work by 7.

THey are talking about adding some more Wed. clinics. Our local Humane Society hasn't been able to get all their animals altered before adoption. (Not legal in this state.) So they are reaching out to us to pick up the slack. Nothing decided yet - all in negotiation.

My boss is trying to come up with a number for them, of what it will cost them. They we need to figure out the whole your clinic or mine thing. and How often. We can do every other, but they may only be able to afford one clinic a month.

I'm hoping they come to an agreement soon, so we can start. (and I can start making a little more money to make up for what I'll be losing with winter hours at the other place.)

[yirabeth]

Hey Lute, how ya doing?

[Chiska]

Ugh. I'm sick.

I blame Yira!! She was sick, now I am sick, there must be a connection.

:D

No, really. fever and chills - now head ache and snuffles - and lungs feeling stressed.

I hate the beginning of the school year for this reason - there are PEOPLE in my lab and they have brought GERMS.

*cough*

*splat*

Talk to you all later....hugs

[emmsma]

Oh no! (((Chiska)))

Feel better quickly.

[yirabeth]

Ack Chiska! I iz sooo sorry!! :( I agree school season brings it on....

(((((Chiska))))) I hope you feel better really fast!

Ugh. I'm sick.

I blame Yira!! She was sick, now I am sick, there must be a connection.

:D

No, really. fever and chills - now head ache and snuffles - and lungs feeling stressed.

I hate the beginning of the school year for this reason - there are PEOPLE in my lab and they have brought GERMS.

*cough*

*splat*

Talk to you all later....hugs

[Lutestring]

Think I'll be passing out soon. Woke at about 330 - early! - to be out the door by 620 and at work by 7.

that's early, that's the middle of the night :bugeyed: (((emmsma)))

Hey Lute, how ya doing?

just picking fights with the neighbours, see above :D }) i iz ok now, still need to eat something.

oh, chiska, i hope you feel better soon (((chiska)))

[Laura Borealis]

*barges into current conversation*

a lemur?

I SEE IT NOW

*runs away*

[yirabeth]

Hey Laura, Emmsma :)

Emmsma...I wantz your hubby to cook dinner for MEEEE TOOO!! :D Sounds totally yummy :)

I hope you do get the extra hours you're hoping for ♥

[emmsma]

FOOD BABY ALERT

I should not have had seconds.

[emmsma]

HEy! I saw that lemur too. But skimmed and missed its significance.

Him waz cute.

[yirabeth]

I find it...interesting...that this particular pub started 1 day ago...and I spent all of the previous 16 hours without internet...and I'm still the top poster....

I ***definitely*** talk too much.....

[emmsma]

I'm guessing yesterday was a banner day for you, post-wise. :D

[Lutestring]

I find it...interesting...that this particular pub started 1 day ago...and I spent all of the previous 16 hours without internet...and I'm still the top poster....

I ***definitely*** talk too much.....

LOL! and that's with a cold :bugeyed:

i seem to have got back to my usual spot, somewhere in the middle :)

[yirabeth]

Ohh that's probably why -- didn't feel good enough to get up and DO something so I sat here.. :D :D

[Laura Borealis]

Hi Yira, hi emmsma :) How's everyone?

I got told in another thread... oh noes :P

[yirabeth]

LOL Laura, you seem heartbroken...:P

Much as I hate to get internet finally then turn it off and go to bed...I really need to go to bed or I won't finish getting better :(

But I'll be back tomorrow, YAY! (fair warning :P)

Hope you all have a good night :)

[emmsma]

HI Laura! What did you do/say?

[emmsma]

NIght Yira. I'm right behind you. Been trying to get the boy off the PS3 for a bit now. Always a chore. :(

I think I'm leaving it for papa. He enver wants to brush teeth with me anymore anyway.

Dreamland. Thats where I'm going.

[Laura Borealis]

I think I offended someone is all... maybe not. :P

Finish getting better Yira! :heart: Your internet will still be there tomorrow

[Laura Borealis]

Night emmsma! Sweet dreams! :)

[Lutestring]

goodnight yira and emm, sweet dreams.

naughty laura :D

[Laura Borealis]

goodnight yira and emm, sweet dreams.

naughty laura :D

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/pirategif.gif Arrr, hang 'em from th' yardarm, the mangy lubbers!

[Laura Borealis]

Bedtime for pirates... see you all tomorrow :)

[Queen of Disks]

goodnight!

[Wendywu]

Good morning :)


Yay Lute!!! That was a good fight fought - well done :heart:. Now sending healing vibes to the tree ....

I haz a day off! Rodney (my co-mod in Using Tarot Cards and Experimental Tarot) has already found me a chore for this afternoon :D. Yay. And I owe him a junk oracle reading too. That might have to wait a day or two longer.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy. What a day. Packing, cleaning the kitchen, moving furniture. Plus escorting R-T to the emerg AGAIN. And yet I'm not tired.

[Wendywu]

Running on adrenaline, I guess. Take care that when the move is over, you nurture yourself properly because there might be a reaction to it all :)


Is R-T OK? (Well, I know she's ill but you know what I mean ...)

[NorthernTigress]

Just found the coolest pair of boots ever.

I WANT! (http://www.etsy.com/listing/79411820/vintage-gypsy-teen-witch-goth-lace-up?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=victorian+boots+size+8&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage)

EDIT: She fell down this morning and strained both her ankles. All she was doing was trying to stand for less than a minute so she could straighten her skirt. So now she has two bad ankles and one bad knee. Told her if she keeps going this way, she can be a mummy for Halloween with no effort.

[Wendywu]

Oh yes!!!! Great boots :). That's a nurturing sort of a thing, isn't it...})

[Wendywu]

EDIT: She fell down this morning and strained both her ankles. All she was doing was trying to stand for less than a minute so she could straighten her skirt. So now she has two bad ankles and one bad knee. Told her if she keeps going this way, she can be a mummy for Halloween with no effort.

Ouch!!! Poor R-T - her life is anything but easy at the moment! Thank goodness she's got help or she'd not be able to cope with life at all.


Those boots are scrummy. I'd have 'em with more of a cuban heel if I could, but I'd take them anyway :D

[NorthernTigress]

Oh yes!!!! Great boots :). That's a nurturing sort of a thing, isn't it...})

Sigh. Still no job. No job = no money. Though I did post the link on Facebook. Maybe Hubby will see it...

[Jesii]

Morning - how are people? Coffee, cake and orange juice for breakast!

[Wendywu]

Sigh. Still no job. No job = no money. Though I did post the link on Facebook. Maybe Hubby will see it...


Oh damn! Didja apply for any benefits yet? Do they backdate them?

But sensible head on - food and bills come first, then treats. Soon - won't be long before your job turns up and the boots are on Etsy so I bet she'll do more. If she doesn't, someone else will :)

[NorthernTigress]

Applied, but gave the new address, so I literally won't know if I got anything until I get there.

Also have to admit that there is info I still need to add. I have to tell them how many times in the last year I was "underemployed", meaning I earned less than $225 in one week. Also have to give them my bank account info.

[NorthernTigress]

Oh damn! Didja apply for any benefits yet? Do they backdate them?

But sensible head on - food and bills come first, then treats. Soon - won't be long before your job turns up and the boots are on Etsy so I bet she'll do more. If she doesn't, someone else will :)

It's in the "vintage" section, not the "handmade" section. So it's something she found, not something she made.

[Wendywu]

Well you have been kinda busy (to say the very least!) but if they won't give you money until you give them that information, then maybe when you're unpacking the paperwork at the other end it might help to dig out your payslips? Do they backdate claims over there? I'm not sure if they do here.

[Wendywu]

It's in the "vintage" section, not the "handmade" section. So it's something she found, not something she made.

Drat! (or stronger....)

[NorthernTigress]

Holy Shamoley!

Have you ever played the "akinator" twenty questions game online? I just played, and the program correctly guessed the Tarot Fool in two sets of questions.

[PathWalker]

Woken early by a parcel delivery man (before 8, I'm not an early riser) - think to myself I will have plenty of time to be ready before now friend comes round. Now she texts to say she won't be round, has a cold, doesn't want to pass it on.

Pottermore overloaded, can't get on.

My second offer on the deck didn't get accepted

I'm going to sulk in the corner, I really am :(

[Wendywu]

There, dogs walked, supermarket shopping done and now home and thinking about brekkie.


Sorry your offer was rejected; obviously some unreal expectations on the part of the owner!

[Wendywu]

Holy Shamoley!

Have you ever played the "akinator" twenty questions game online? I just played, and the program correctly guessed the Tarot Fool in two sets of questions.


That's incredible (although I haven't played).

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning!

(((PW))) I hope the rest of your day gets better!

No fog here this morning! YAY! It was soooo thick yesterday, I had to roll the window down and listen for oncoming cars before I pulled out of a driveway. I Hatez Fog!

[yirabeth]

G'morning :)

I still haz internet..miracles! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

G'morning :)

I still haz internet..miracles! :D

G'Morning! I didn't for a few minutes, when I first got up, but cycled the modem and it came back on about 10 minutes later....phew! :D

[yirabeth]

That's unusual...I had it and you didn't...

Although you get up before the dawn, and I don't, so it's possible I didn't have it either for 10 minutes, but didn't KNOW it :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Yeah, this morning it was 5 am. I felt like I'd just had one of those dreams that I should remember....but.....:rolleyes:

They might have been doing some kind of maintenance. But, yours being out yesterday was the first thing I thought of. Waz going to blame You for it! :laugh:

[yirabeth]

I am TOTALLY a bad influence on my friends :D First I get sick, then Chiska does..My internet goes out,then yours does.... !!

OR it could be said you all are copycats :P

[BlueDragonfly]

.......

OR it could be said you all are copycats :P

Uh No! If I'm going to copycat something it'd be cool stuff, not that!!!!

[yirabeth]

But all the COOL kids are doin it!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[BlueDragonfly]

But all the COOL kids are doin it!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

I've always been kind of a secret rebel! Never was one of the COOL kids.

[yirabeth]

Hehe, me either Blue :) Always a misfit.... :)

[cardlady22]

:party: good morning! :party:

I'm not cool, I'm Weird ~ and proud of it! :P

[yirabeth]

Weird is the new Cool! :D :D

G'morning Cardlady :)

[BlueDragonfly]

:party: good morning! :party:

I'm not cool, I'm Weird ~ and proud of it! :P

Good Morning! WE should start our own clique of COOL!

[yirabeth]

Good Morning! WE should start our own clique of COOL!

I think we have -- it's called the Pub! ♥

[Stormdancer]

:party: good morning! :party:

I'm not cool, I'm Weird ~ and proud of it! :PI'm not weid. I'm ODD :bugeyed:

How's Ana and Nestor doing? :PI dunno :( Anabelle's leaves are kinda dark on the edges. Is she ok? And they look kinda wilty.

[cardlady22]

I'm also Tardy . . . A Lot! :laugh:
Some mailing out I intended for Monday will happen later today. :angel:

[PathWalker]

No, my day didn't get much better.

Scanning the news I find that the bear cub we were all so amazed to watch in the den 18 months ago has been shot dead at a bait by a hunter.

As a vegetarian who lives in a country where it is not usual practise to kep a gun, to glorify shooting, or for ordinary folks to wander out into the woods and kill things, things is truly awful to me.
I know some folks will just see it as 'the way things are'
And some folks like shooting, and eating meat.

And I know there are worse thigs happening in the world, to people not animals, and we should be more concerned about that.

But it's still heartbreaking. I watched that cub be born - with thousands of other folk - and all her life since then has been wonderful to me. I watched her baby brother and sister born too, and the interaction of the family, and the loss of the male cub to predators.

Ultimately I guess I just don't understand how a decent person gets a thrill from killing anything :(

[Stormdancer]

now she texts to say she won't be round, has a cold, doesn't want to pass it on.

Pottermore overloaded, can't get on.

My second offer on the deck didn't get accepted

i'm going to sulk in the corner, i really am :(

:( (((pw)))

[cardlady22]

Oh, no! PathWalker that just . . . even sucks doesn't seem strong enough.

I'm not weird. I'm ODD :bugeyed:Interesting . . . weird and odd are both 5 in numerology.
weird = 32/5
odd = 14/5

[Stormdancer]

No, my day didn't get much better.

Scanning the news I find that the bear cub we were all so amazed to watch in the den 18 months ago has been shot dead at a bait by a hunter.
Oh no!! This is VERY sad :(

[Stormdancer]

Interesting . . . weird and odd are both 5 in numerology.
weird = 32/5
odd = 14/5

!! WOW !! That is strange :D

[Chiska]

I survived the night - now I have to go back to work.

Sometimes, I wish I could have those OTC cold medicines....But no... but I will bring my herbal tea and my cough drops.

Hope everybody has a great day!

[Stormdancer]

I survived the night - now I have to go back to work.

Sometimes, I wish I could have those OTC cold medicines....But no... but I will bring my herbal tea and my cough drops.

Hope everybody has a great day!(((Chiska))) Maybe we need to sterilize the pub.

It took me 5 minutes to come up with "sterilize" ***sigh***

LOL...ok, not five since I posted 3 minutes after Chiska :laugh:

[yirabeth]

I dunno :( Anabelle's leaves are kinda dark on the edges. Is she ok? And they look kinda wilty.

Anabelle is difficult...I think she's probably okay though :) (this is why I sent two different plants...IMO Anabelle's a real B**** to start! LOL) Do the leaves "feel" fine? The thing to watch for, is the stem where it enters the soil -- is it getting dark at the soil level and moving up the stem? If so that's a sign of rot. Take it out of the soil, cut again, above the dark area, and replant. Open bag a bit more til the soil dries out a bit since that's usually caused by too wet of soil. If the dark area moves too far up the stem let me know, I'll send pictures of how to trim a leaf to plant for babies if you have no stem.

On the other hand, if it IS wilty (they *will* curl a bit, just by the lack of support, and their own habit of moving their leaf faces to catch the sun)then it's not enough water and you will want to add a few drops of water into their cup...

No, my day didn't get much better.

Scanning the news I find that the bear cub we were all so amazed to watch in the den 18 months ago has been shot dead at a bait by a hunter.

As a vegetarian who lives in a country where it is not usual practise to kep a gun, to glorify shooting, or for ordinary folks to wander out into the woods and kill things, things is truly awful to me.
I know some folks will just see it as 'the way things are'
And some folks like shooting, and eating meat.

And I know there are worse thigs happening in the world, to people not animals, and we should be more concerned about that.

But it's still heartbreaking. I watched that cub be born - with thousands of other folk - and all her life since then has been wonderful to me. I watched her baby brother and sister born too, and the interaction of the family, and the loss of the male cub to predators.

Ultimately I guess I just don't understand how a decent person gets a thrill from killing anything :(

(((PW)))

I eat meat...but I don't agree with sport-hunting either...hunting is a part of life where I am, to feed the family. Not just because you can. And you don't take females in their prime -- if you kill the females you hurt the species survival... (Plus, bears aren't really good eating...)

[yirabeth]

I survived the night - now I have to go back to work.

Sometimes, I wish I could have those OTC cold medicines....But no... but I will bring my herbal tea and my cough drops.

Hope everybody has a great day!

(((Chiska)))

I'm sorry...I hope you feel better and can do something that doesn't require tons of energy today..

[Stormdancer]

Anabelle is difficult...I think she's probably okay though :) (this is why I sent two different plants...IMO Anabelle's a real B**** to start! LOL) Do the leaves "feel" fine? The thing to watch for, is the stem where it enters the soil -- is it getting dark at the soil level and moving up the stem? If so that's a sign of rot. Take it out of the soil, cut again, above the dark area, and replant. Open bag a bit more til the soil dries out a bit since that's usually caused by too wet of soil. If the dark area moves too far up the stem let me know, I'll send pictures of how to trim a leaf to plant for babies if you have no stem.

On the other hand, if it IS wilty (they *will* curl a bit, just by the lack of support, and their own habit of moving their leaf faces to catch the sun)then it's not enough water and you will want to add a few drops of water into their cup...

The stems seem fine. It's Anabelle with the curled edges, and Nester kinda wilty. I added just a few drops, but I don't wanna mess with them too much.

[yirabeth]

Yeah, go ahead and add a few drops of water to each pot...as long as the soil is damp-wet, and there's no rotting, though, they'll be fine :) That's how leaves in this situation go -- either they rotted, or they didn't have enough moisture and just dried up and died.. I'm sure your two are gonna be fine ♥

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, go ahead and add a few drops of water to each pot...as long as the soil is damp-wet, and there's no rotting, though, they'll be fine :) That's how leaves in this situation go -- either they rotted, or they didn't have enough moisture and just dried up and died.. I'm sure your two are gonna be fine ♥OK...I hope they enjoy the view from the window!

I'm off~~~~~

[yirabeth]

I wantz this!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82586413/raven-ceramic-bowl-ceramic-pottery-raven?ref=tre-783076840-11

OOOH I wantz this MORE!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61633864/raven-bowl-ceramic-bowl-hand-built

[cardlady22]

yira, that's just incredible! All of this seller's stuff . . . I'm being sucked in . . .

[yirabeth]

I might hafta get that bowl, once I'm working and I get a paycheck...it's beautiful...could sit on my spiritual garden table, with gemstones in it...

[NorthernTigress]

OMG, etsy has a Magpie Stuffy! I don't care if the description says it's not a toy, I would love it and hug it and squeeze it etc etc etc...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45982669/crow-raven-magpie-primitive-soft?ref=sr_gallery_36&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=magpie&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

(BTW, good morning!)

[The crowned one]

For wendy or anyone interested in carb/fats/protien missconceptions (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22116724/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/t/what-if-bad-fat-isnt-so-bad/#.ToM9_-x26jM)

[Laura Borealis]

Etsy MADNESS

Just found the coolest pair of boots ever.

I WANT! (http://www.etsy.com/listing/79411820/vintage-gypsy-teen-witch-goth-lace-up?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=victorian+boots+size+8&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage)


Those are so pretty! Very feminine too... I'm more a stompy boot person but my inner femme likes them. :)

I wantz this!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82586413/raven-ceramic-bowl-ceramic-pottery-raven?ref=tre-783076840-11

OOOH I wantz this MORE!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61633864/raven-bowl-ceramic-bowl-hand-built

Neat-o! I love ravens. And magpies...

OMG, etsy has a Magpie Stuffy! I don't care if the description says it's not a toy, I would love it and hug it and squeeze it etc etc etc...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45982669/crow-raven-magpie-primitive-soft?ref=sr_gallery_36&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=magpie&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

(BTW, good morning!)

Cute! And very nicely made too.

[Wendywu]

For wendy or anyone interested in carb/fats/protien missconceptions (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22116724/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/t/what-if-bad-fat-isnt-so-bad/#.ToM9_-x26jM)

Thanks TCO :).

I have friends following the modern paleolithic diet - their diabetes is totally diet and exercise controlled now! They eat lots and lots of dietary fat. Doesn't affect their cholesterol, they are incredibly fit and healthy.

It isn't fat that kills you; it's carbohydrates. Honest. Ancel Keys cherrypicked his data and his research was essentially flawed. It is that research that the whole western world bases its "dietary fat gives you heart attacks" on. And somehow, over the years, reducing dietary fat has simply lead to an every-increasing rate of heart disease and obesity....... oddly, at the same time, consumption of carbodydrates has shot through the roof ....

Now, of course, the scientists are changing their viewpoint but it's taking ages to filter through to the rest of us!

[jema]

I kinda think the reason the Masai is so slim and got low cholesterol is that they are actually starving! They work hard, run wast distances and does not really eat enough calories to build up any fat depots.
I really wouldn't call that healthy either.
All things in moderation is the way to go.
Tests have proved that mice that eat very very little live longer then those that eat more 'normal'
I dunno, we will ALL die somehow. I rather do it while eating something yummy...
Heart attack ain't that bad considering the options.

[Wendywu]

Yep - slim peeps are generally healthier than obese folk. And think of all the foods that make you fat. Cakes, biscuits, ice cream, doughnuts, french fries .... etc etc - all carbohydrate based foods.......

Meat and vegetables don't get you fat. Equally, meat has no carbs and most veg has very limited carbohydrate content.

I agree that moderation is the key.

TCO pointed me at the link because I low-carb for my diabetes, and nutrition is a real interest of mine. I eat amazing amounts of food; the whole pub laughs at my breakfasts (or drools, depending)... but I have lost 75lbs (about 35Kg) of fat in the last year. (Only a few more to go now).

I have thick cream on my fruit. I eat butter. I have butter on my cooked vegetables. What I don't eat is much carbohydrate :). My diabetes is exceptionally well controlled because of this.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy!

When I get to The New Place, I'm going to check out the exercise room and see if I can find something that I could love as much as you love rowing.

[jema]

I guess I am just a bit bitter, having spent all my life imagining I was FAT when I never really were, just I didn't live up to the size 0 ideal. I am overweight now, but all my blood tests are excellent and my blood pressure is perfect. I think that the actual 'worrying' over my weight was more damaging then my actual weight was.

I don't think cutting out either fat or carbs is the solution.
Just portion control and eating regulary and include veggies. and exercise!
(i got a feeling wendy does that more then all of us though lol just reading about your rowing makes me feel faint)

My goal for this year is to start eating breakfast and to get out for a walk once a day.
A lot of my favorite veggies are high carb wich is why I could never go through with that diet myself.
But all the best to those that do. Just I rather be fat then not eat corn on the cob (with a dollop of butter...)

[The crowned one]

I am a portion control guy, no limits on what I can try eating... just on the size of what I try :)

( Ale exempt of course ;) )

[Wendywu]

Yep - I don't portion control at all, ever - except for carbohydrates. And that's for the diabetes, but also serves as a handy weight control thingy. After all - it means I don't eat sweets, biscuits, cakes, pies ..... but I eat whatever I like of everything else :D

[Wendywu]

Hi Wendy!

When I get to The New Place, I'm going to check out the exercise room and see if I can find something that I could love as much as you love rowing.

Hi NT - did you get a good sleep?

Got to admit I never expected to get quite as enthusiastic as I am :laugh:. I mean, I knew I liked karate, and swimming, hockey and a few other sports but I never thought I'd enjoy rowing the way I do.

I hope you do find something you enjoy.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi NT - did you get a good sleep?

Well, I went to bed at 2am, and read until about 3. I got a phone call from R-T at 9am. "You're awake!" / "Not really" / "Well, you sound like you're awake."


Got to admit I never expected to get quite as enthusiastic as I am :laugh:. I mean, I knew I liked karate, and swimming, hockey and a few other sports but I never thought I'd enjoy rowing the way I do.

I hope you do find something you enjoy.

I used to be a Walker. But now, not so much.

[Wendywu]

Ah - you could have slept a little longer if only you'd been given the chance! I know that one, but with me it's Poppy deciding I've slept quite long enough, thank you.

Is R-T OK?

I think, for me at least, walking is happier if I've got himself with me, and we're staggering around on the moors or the coastal walks. Not so much fun alone though.

[BlueDragonfly]

I love walking! But if it's for exercise, I need to walk someplace uninteresting, like the parking lot across the street(around and around), otherwise I'm stopping to look at the plants, rocks, etc., and no exercise gets accomplished! :laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh, yeah.....I ordered this....

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HZYA6E/ref=famstripe_kk3g

[Laura Borealis]

I like walking for exercise, too. I like it best alone, actually. Then I don't have to worry about keeping pace with someone else (partners always seem to be slower or faster).

For awhile I had a walking partner, a friend of my SO's, but she always wanted to walk in the mall. It opened for walkers early, before the stores actually opened, and a lot of seniors did their walking there. I didn't mind it for when it was raining or when it was really hot, etc. but I didn't like ALWAYS walking there. I wanted variety! And the smells of perfume from the senior walkers, and the chemical smell of new clothes (formaldehyde and urea resins!) would really get to me after awhile. But she would not consider walking outside, ever. Or even going to the Y and using their indoor track... or one of the indoor tracks at the university. She'd actually get kinda shitty with me about it when I brought it up. So I stopped walking with her, LOL. Malls suck! And so did she :P

[Laura Borealis]

On another topic, my poor SO had dental surgery today. He had to have a tooth pulled awhile back (root canal gone bad... my darkest fear! :eek:) So they are going to replace it with an implant. Today he got the titanium screw put in his jaw. I can only imagine how icky that felt! Later, when that heals fully, he will have a crown put on it.

[cardlady22]

(((SO))) I wish I couldn't imagine, but I've seen both sides of the Dental Work Aisle. No fun anywhere.

[BlueDragonfly]

On another topic, my poor SO had dental surgery today. He had to have a tooth pulled awhile back (root canal gone bad... my darkest fear! :eek:) So they are going to replace it with an implant. Today he got the titanium screw put in his jaw. I can only imagine how icky that felt! Later, when that heals fully, he will have a crown put on it.

((((SO)))) I hope he heals quickly!

[Laura Borealis]

My root canal was bad enough. :bugeyed: Dentists! *shudder*
That's probably why I can't warm up to my new neighbor...
he was the one who did my root canal (and he's effing LOUD! lol)

[BlueDragonfly]

I like walking for exercise, too. I like it best alone, actually. Then I don't have to worry about keeping pace with someone else (partners always seem to be slower or faster).

For awhile I had a walking partner, a friend of my SO's, but she always wanted to walk in the mall. .......

I prefer to walk alone, too! It's an excellent time for organizing my thoughts, daydreaming(although this can sometimes slow me down), and one of my favorites is to count my steps, just to prove that I can concentrate on something that long! :laugh:

[cardlady22]

My heart aches for the dentists too. Can you imagine working every day of your life at a job where you know people are genuinely terrified of what you will have to do to them?

Hearing about my MIL's physical therapy after knee replacements puts a whole new spin on that job too.

[BlueDragonfly]

My root canal was bad enough. :bugeyed: Dentists! *shudder*
That's probably why I can't warm up to my new neighbor...
he was the one who did my root canal (and he's effing LOUD! lol)

Your new neightbor is/was your dentist? :eek:

[BlueDragonfly]

My heart aches for the dentists too. Can you imagine working every day of your life at a job where you know people are genuinely terrified of what you will have to do to them?

*insert bad joke here* I can hear them crying all the way to their BMW's! *exit bad joke*

Hearing about my MIL's physical therapy after knee replacements puts a whole new spin on that job too.

At least with PT, there are moments of joy and excitement when a patient accomplishes something like walking again!

eta-Yes, I imagine being a dentist is very difficult, in that they know that what they do hurts!

[cardlady22]

Most of my family are in the medical profession, but it isn't something I can do. :(

ETA: Dinner time

[BlueDragonfly]

Most of my family are in the medical profession, but it isn't something I can do. :(

Nope, it's not for everyone! I know that I couldn't even get through learning the science to be a nurse.

[cardlady22]

You should have seen how quickly I shut down a doctor who told me they would teach me to draw blood- when the ad had stated they were looking for an office/insurance worker. No way, Jose!

[Lutestring]

I think, for me at least, walking is happier if I've got himself with me, and we're staggering around on the moors or the coastal walks. Not so much fun alone though.
i love walking alone,but without being able to drive, i'm limited to places i can get to by public transport. to walk on the moors or the coast sounds like heaven to me :)

On another topic, my poor SO had dental surgery today. He had to have a tooth pulled awhile back (root canal gone bad... my darkest fear! :eek:) So they are going to replace it with an implant. Today he got the titanium screw put in his jaw. I can only imagine how icky that felt! Later, when that heals fully, he will have a crown put on it.

ow! poor SO (((SO)))

oh, good morning, i had a nice sleep in with no chainsaws or early postal deliveries or painters :D

[Chiska]

(((Chiska)))

I'm sorry...I hope you feel better and can do something that doesn't require tons of energy today..

I hope you were feeling better today?? Did you go to work - I haven't skimmed through yet. I get a cold at the beginning of every Fall term. This one just came on like a freight train! I was under a huge stack of blankets and it took forever to get warm.

It would be nice t have something to take - but the tea helped today. I can take tylenol, so I will have 2 for my head ache.

[BlueDragonfly]

i love walking alone,but without being able to drive, i'm limited to places i can get to by public transport. to walk on the moors or the coast sounds like heaven to me :)



ow! poor SO (((SO)))

oh, good morning, i had a nice sleep in with no chainsaws or early postal deliveries or painters :D

Good Morning to you! Yay for peaceful!

[BlueDragonfly]

I hope you were feeling better today?? Did you go to work - I haven't skimmed through yet. I get a cold at the beginning of every Fall term. This one just came on like a freight train! I was under a huge stack of blankets and it took forever to get warm.

It would be nice t have something to take - but the tea helped today. I can take tylenol, so I will have 2 for my head ache.

Hi Chiska! Take the tylenol, drink the tea and climb back under those blankets and feel better soon!

[Lutestring]

Hi Chiska! Take the tylenol, drink the tea and climb back under those blankets and feel better soon!

yes, very good advice, and i hope you get well soon, with a nice cup of tea in a pretty teacup to wash down the tylenol :)

[NorthernTigress]

Getting ready for our next transportation run. It's a good sign that this one is almost all furniture instead of boxes.

[Laura Borealis]

My heart aches for the dentists too. Can you imagine working every day of your life at a job where you know people are genuinely terrified of what you will have to do to them?


This is very true. You know, when I was a kid I never minded the dentist. It was only as an adult, after a very bad experience, that I started to fear and loathe them.

Your new neightbor is/was your dentist? :eek:

Yeah :bugeyed: That was a funny story! I was talking to my landlady outside when she was waiting to show him the apartment. She had already told me he was a dentist, and that he and his wife were getting a divorce, hence him looking for an apartment. Then she called him on her cell to see if he was on his way (he was late). When she ended the call, she said something about how from his voice, he sounds gay. And that maybe that's why he and his wife were breaking up.

I said, "Huh..." and little wheels started to turn in my mind. "Wait," I said. "His name isn't..."

And she said "Scott Cohen" at the same time I said "Scott Cohen" and both our eyes bugged out, and we started laughing our butts off :laugh:

I'd picked up that same vibe from him, when he was working on my teeth :P

*insert bad joke here* I can hear them crying all the way to their BMW's! *exit bad joke*

LOL. And yeah. His nice little car parked near my beat up truck... it's quite a contrast :P

He's a nice guy though. Except for being so loud. Slamming doors, and the music...


i love walking alone,but without being able to drive, i'm limited to places i can get to by public transport. to walk on the moors or the coast sounds like heaven to me :)


Doesn't it? I tend to do turns around the park, which is nice too :)

Glad you got some good sleep, Lute!

[Chiska]

That was an interesting article, TCO. Thank you for sharing it.

It seems to me that when it comes to health - the media and the medical profession tend to over inflate the good and the bad!! Don't eat fat!! Eat superfoods!! No carbs! Yes Carbs! AARRRRGHHH....

I try to limit carbs, but it is difficult to figure out what is okay and what isn't. "Carbs" is not a simple term. Sugar are carbs - what about sugar in fruit, like apples?? Is my beloved brown rice forbidden? Raw Honey?? (most definitely).

What is a good source of information about what is and what isn't okay?? I have a hard time finding information that is fair and balanced.

[Lutestring]

Getting ready for our next transportation run. It's a good sign that this one is almost all furniture instead of boxes.

yay! is there much more to move after this lot?

that magpie soft not-a-toy is lovely, so beautifully made, i can see why you want it :)

[Laura Borealis]

I get a cold at the beginning of every Fall term. This one just came on like a freight train! I was under a huge stack of blankets and it took forever to get warm.


Brrrr! Do you have a heating pad? or a hot water bottle you can put by your feet? or... one of those microwavable rice/corn bags... easy to make and they do help with chilly beds!

I hope you're back to normal soon, colds suck. (((( ))))

Getting ready for our next transportation run. It's a good sign that this one is almost all furniture instead of boxes.

Sounds like you're getting close to the end... remember to lift with your knees!

[NorthernTigress]

yay! is there much more to move after this lot?

that magpie soft not-a-toy is lovely, so beautifully made, i can see why you want it :)

Well, after this we'll need to take apart the bed (Which is a waterbed frame even though we don't have a waterbed) and take apart Hubby's PC computer and computer desk. And finally, there's the two television sets.

Then, it will be cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.

[Stormdancer]

( Ale exempt of course ;) )Howzabout Rum?

:party:

Helloooooooooo~~~~

Catching up, can ya tell?

[Lutestring]

Then, it will be cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.

erk :( but then after that you will be in the new place, and can forget all about the old one :)
the pics of the new apartment look fabulous.

[Laura Borealis]

Hi Stormikins! :D

[Chiska]

NT - you are almost there! How exciting. I hope this new place is everything you hope it to be.

We moved into our own place in 2003. Sadly, 8 years later...there are still boxes that are unpacked!!

[Chiska]

Brrrr! Do you have a heating pad? or a hot water bottle you can put by your feet? or... one of those microwavable rice/corn bags... easy to make and they do help with chilly beds!

I hope you're back to normal soon, colds suck. (((( ))))

!

I feel better today. Though my head does hurt. Last night, in addition to the blankets, I had cats and dogs strategically placed for added warmth!

[Laura Borealis]

I feel better today. Though my head does hurt. Last night, in addition to the blankets, I had cats and dogs strategically placed for added warmth!

Like Three Dog Night!
June Fairchild suggested the name after reading a magazine article about indigenous Australians, in which it was explained that on cold nights they would customarily sleep in a hole in the ground whilst embracing a dingo, a native species of wild dog. On colder nights they would sleep with two dogs and if the night was freezing, it was a "three dog night".
Glad you're feeling better :heart:

[Stormdancer]

Hi Stormikins! :D
:bugeyed:

Is this me? What are "ikins"? Sounds icky! Am I getting sick? With an Ick???

***faints***


Hiya, howareya?

The HIGH drama of the other night was still running up until today. BAD stuff, but it seems to be handled. I. AM. SO. SICK. OF. DRAMA. :mad:

Keep the shotgun UN locked for a bit, yeah? I know mine is...LOL

Kidding...

kinda })

Midkid filled out his first job application. He's SO excited and has a good chance of getting on.

Both kids got their ...uh...whatitcalled...??.....?????....ANYway, grades right now look MOST excellent!! ***Proud Mommy Moment***

[Stormdancer]

Like Three Dog Night!

For Zan..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2wutEzjy_E

:party: :D :party:

[Lutestring]

I feel better today. Though my head does hurt. Last night, in addition to the blankets, I had cats and dogs strategically placed for added warmth! highly therapeutic warmth! my cat is very strategic in that way :D


The HIGH drama of the other night was still running up until today. BAD stuff, but it seems to be handled. I. AM. SO. SICK. OF. DRAMA. :mad:


Both kids got their ...uh...whatitcalled...??.....?????....ANYway, grades right now look MOST excellent!! ***Proud Mommy Moment***

(((stormy)))

hi :) we haz storms predicted today, wild weather, lots of rain and gusts of wind. right now all is calm, and it's not raining, so i'm wondering weather i should dash out to the market. i had thought i might just stay home, if it was really bad, but i need a few things, and pain au choc would be nice :D

[Stormdancer]

... one of those microwavable rice/corn bags... easy to make...Yeah???????

Corn would probably be BAD. :eek:

[Lutestring]

Yeah???????

Corn would probably be BAD. :eek:

LOL! :D i think they are usually wheat.

[Stormdancer]

(((stormy)))

hi :) we haz storms predicted today, wild weather, lots of rain and gusts of wind.... and pain au choc would be nice :DHi!!!

We had weird weather too. It rained, sometimes hard, and then the sun would peek out....until the next deluge. None of this was predicted by "The Weather Peeps". I think they are over paid....LOL

AND......................

I has pain au choc for breakfast tomorrow!!!! :D

[cardlady22]

:laugh: Every time you all post about pain chocolate, I envision elaborate molds of deadly weapons. Decided to do a little search for "chocolate molded" and found these:
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00bMkQcVjqlhoy/Chocolate-Shape-USB-Drive.jpg

Not weapons, but just too dang cute! Even better than the calculator at the bookstore!
http://www.chocolate-world.net/images/10Chocolate%20Calculator.jpg

[Stormdancer]

I also have new decks :D

I've got the Silicon Dawn, The Pagan Tarot, The Spirit of the Wheel Oracle, and Beth Seilonen's Tarot Leaves. There's more coming but I don't remember. I think just one more? :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

:laugh: Every time you all post about pain chocolate, I envision elaborate molds of deadly weapons. Decided to do a little search for "chocolate molded" and found these:
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00bMkQcVjqlhoy/Chocolate-Shape-USB-Drive.jpg

Not weapons, but just too dang cute! Even better than the calculator at the bookstore!
http://www.chocolate-world.net/images/10Chocolate%20Calculator.jpgYou find the WEIRDEST things!

[Lutestring]

:laugh: Every time you all post about pain chocolate, I envision elaborate molds of deadly weapons. Decided to do a little search for "chocolate molded" and found these:
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00bMkQcVjqlhoy/Chocolate-Shape-USB-Drive.jpg

Not weapons, but just too dang cute! Even better than the calculator at the bookstore!
http://www.chocolate-world.net/images/10Chocolate%20Calculator.jpg
:bugeyed:

I also have new decks :D

I've got the Silicon Dawn, The Pagan Tarot, The Spirit of the Wheel Oracle, and Beth Seilonen's Tarot Leaves. There's more coming but I don't remember. I think just one more? :bugeyed:

decks? what are they? :D i've been very good, but i did drool at tarot leaves recently.
i was very bad yesterday though, i didn't buy decks, but i bought some things i needed for the nuno felting workshop i'm doing next week, silk and wool fibres and other stuff, so credit card is feeling ill. i still have to pay the painter and plumber too. so no decks :( iz ok, i haz decks :)

[cardlady22]

Speaking of decks . . . . I found a Train Theme Song! :party:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly9oC3OZmWE

[Lutestring]

Speaking of decks . . . . I found a Train Theme Song! :party:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly9oC3OZmWE

perfect! :D

[Laura Borealis]

:bugeyed:

Is this me? What are "ikins"? Sounds icky! Am I getting sick? With an Ick???

***faints***

Isn't ick a disease that fish get? Hey, you look a little green around the gills...

Teen drama... these are two words that mean essentially the same thing.

Yeah???????

Corn would probably be BAD. :eek:

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) Because of gluten? Would she be eating the bag? Chiska! Don't eat the bag.

There, solved :P

[Chiska]

I also have new decks :D

I've got the Silicon Dawn, The Pagan Tarot, The Spirit of the Wheel Oracle, and Beth Seilonen's Tarot Leaves. There's more coming but I don't remember. I think just one more? :bugeyed:

Oh Noes!! :D

I am expecting a deck...but you knew that. I sent off the money order yesterday!

And bonus!! We got a check in the mail! The proverbial, "The check is in the mail" from the state. It will replace what I had to take from savings for bill paying. :D

[Laura Borealis]

:laugh: Every time you all post about pain chocolate, I envision elaborate molds of deadly weapons. Decided to do a little search for "chocolate molded" and found these:
http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00bMkQcVjqlhoy/Chocolate-Shape-USB-Drive.jpg

Not weapons, but just too dang cute! Even better than the calculator at the bookstore!
http://www.chocolate-world.net/images/10Chocolate%20Calculator.jpg

I'm surprised they're not covered in bite marks! They look so real

I also have new decks :D

I've got the Silicon Dawn, The Pagan Tarot, The Spirit of the Wheel Oracle, and Beth Seilonen's Tarot Leaves. There's more coming but I don't remember. I think just one more? :bugeyed:

So many! Awesome :D

I got a new/old deck today too. A vintage RWS. "But Laura, I thought you were almost broke?" Well, that's because I bought a deck... :laugh: But it actually wasn't very expensive at all. And also, my SO had a little $ in the savings acct. I didn't know about... so I wasn't as broke as I thought.

[Chiska]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) Because of gluten? Would she be eating the bag? Chiska! Don't eat the bag.

There, solved :P

No gluten in corn - at least not the "bad" kind. No, probably it would POP!! in the microwave! I would have a bag of popped corn?

I have one that is filled with buckwheat and lavender! Thanks for reminding me!! :)

[Laura Borealis]

I thought only popcorn actually does that :P But that's a great mental image!

[Stormdancer]

Teen drama... these are two words that mean essentially the same thing.This is above and beyond...there's a wild card involved, hence the...er...well.

Because of gluten? I was more worried about http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0029.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[BlueDragonfly]

This is above and beyond...there's a wild card involved, hence the...er...well.
Sorry the teen angst/drama lasted soooooo long!

I was more worried about http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0029.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

This is what I thought of, when you mentioned microwavable corn hot packs. The rice does heat and stay hot nicely, though! I've made and used them before.

[Laura Borealis]

Now I'm hungry! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink033.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Lutestring]

I was more worried about http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0029.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

that was my thought too :)

[Stormdancer]

This is what I thought of, when you mentioned microwavable corn hot packs. The rice does heat and stay hot nicely, though! I've made and used them before.So, you just put rice in a sock and microwave it? Cool!

[Stormdancer]

Now I'm hungry! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink033.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)My work is done.

[Laura Borealis]

So I had to look this up. And it seems that corn is recommended because it "stays cleanest the longest, won’t have problems with humidity, mold and mildew and generally won’t provoke allergies." (quote from a page on making the bags)

It's feed corn, not popcorn :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Midkid filled out his first job application. He's SO excited and has a good chance of getting on.

Both kids got their ...uh...whatitcalled...??.....?????....ANYway, grades right now look MOST excellent!! ***Proud Mommy Moment***
Interim reports? Or something....:thumbsup: Kids!

.....Beth Seilonen's Tarot Leaves......

So, do you like? It was almost in my Amazon cart, but is on hold for now.

[Stormdancer]

So, do you like? It was almost in my Amazon cart, but is on hold for now.I'll have to get back to ya...I've not had a chance to really check into any of them. I LOVE al of hers though, so I expect I'll not be disappointed.

[BlueDragonfly]

So, you just put rice in a sock and microwave it? Cool!

Yep, that's about it. 2 - 3 minutes unless it's a large one. Although, I did stitch a long tube like a sock for it. I also made one that was a large rectangle of tubes, to lay out on the bed(under your back), then lay on top of.

[Stormdancer]

Yep, that's about it. 2 - 3 minutes unless it's a large one. Although, I did stitch a long tube like a sock for it. I also made one that was a large rectangle of tubes, to lay out on the bed(under your back), then lay on top of.

***races around the lake and knocks Blue outta bed***

That sounds DELIGHTFUL!!!

[Shalyn]

Evening, everyone.

So, y'all are eating popcorn while watching teen drama?

[Laura Borealis]

I also made one that was a large rectangle of tubes, to lay out on the bed(under your back), then lay on top of.

*tries to envision this* http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

a rectangle... of tubes
and it's big enough to lie on but fits in your microwave...

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Laura Borealis]

Shalyn! *passes the popcorn* How's you?

[BlueDragonfly]

***races around the lake and knocks Blue outta bed***
:bugeyed: Hey! Ow!

That sounds DELIGHTFUL!!!
It is!

[BlueDragonfly]

*tries to envision this* http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

a rectangle... of tubes
and it's big enough to lie on but fits in your microwave...

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-think006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

2 rectangles about 10" x 16" sewn together on three sides, leave one long side open, then you sew channels about every 2 inches up toward the long side. Fill the channels with about 3/4 cup of rice each, then fold over the long side and stitch shut.

You can just fold it over, heat it for a minute or 2, then refold and heat again if not heated enough. You just have to be careful not to get them too hot, they can cause burns.

[BlueDragonfly]

Evening, everyone.

So, y'all are eating popcorn while watching teen drama?

Evening! Can you think of a better way to watch? Chocolate maybe?

[yirabeth]

Hey all :) Howz thingz?

Can I have a link to the tea leaves deck?

[Lutestring]

ok, i'm going out, though there are still predictions of severe storms this afternoon. i'll unplug the computer :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

See you later, Lute :)

[BlueDragonfly]

ok, i'm going out, though there are still predictions of severe storms this afternoon. i'll unplug the computer :bugeyed:

*waves* Bye, be safe, stay dry!

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey all :) Howz thingz?

Can I have a link to the tea leaves deck?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764339036/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Here's a review and few pics...
http://themagicalbuffet.com/blog1/2011/09/13/the-beauty-of-tarot-leaves/

[Shalyn]

Hmm. Yes, a tea leaves tarot sounds cool

[Laura Borealis]

2 rectangles about 10" x 16" sewn together on three sides, leave one long side open, then you sew channels about every 2 inches up toward the long side. Fill the channels with about 3/4 cup of rice each, then fold over the long side and stitch shut.

You can just fold it over, heat it for a minute or 2, then refold and heat again if not heated enough. You just have to be careful not to get them too hot, they can cause burns.

I see it! I see it in my mind... I see it in my mind! =D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vrj85uZuWg

[yirabeth]

Hmm, that looks REALLY interesting...and mentions color symbology to convey meaning.....

Dang. It's on the wish list now...LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

Hmm, that looks REALLY interesting...and mentions color symbology to convey meaning.....

Dang. It's on the wish list now...LOL

Yep, mine too. I wish I'd added it to my order today.

[cardlady22]

I missed her White Bats. :(

*gazes fondly at the neopet species Korbat for soothing*

[yirabeth]

Maybe Santa will bring it. Or not :D Anyway I'm not spending money right now...hehe

[BlueDragonfly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vrj85uZuWg

:bugeyed: OhhKay! :laugh:

[Shalyn]

Oooh, a new one from Paulina Cassidy is coming out.

http://www.amazon.com/Joie-Vivre-Tarot-Paulina-Cassidy/dp/1572816627/ref=pd_sim_b1

and the only reason I saw this, was because the one I've been wanting to get published is now being advertised.

http://www.amazon.com/Cats-Eye-Tarot-Debra-Givin/dp/1572816856/ref=pd_sim_b2

[cardlady22]

Oooh, a new one from Paulina Cassidy is coming out.

http://www.amazon.com/Joie-Vivre-Tarot-Paulina-Cassidy/dp/1572816627/ref=pd_sim_b1This one's been on my list for ages . . .

[yirabeth]

I found a video NT will like!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XilaFMUwng&NR=1

[cardlady22]

:confused: There's an ambulance and a fire truck at the house across the field from us. They are grandparents who have the kiddies often. No sirens blaring or speeding off with anyone yet. Hope things are okay . . .

[yirabeth]

I hope so too Cardlady...both the grandkids...and the grandparents!

[cardlady22]

They've pulled out, but they didn't rush off and the lights got turned off before they moved.

[Stormdancer]

:confused: There's an ambulance and a fire truck at the house across the field from us. They are grandparents who have the kiddies often. No sirens blaring or speeding off with anyone yet. Hope things are okay . . .uh....had to stop...sounds ok?

[BlueDragonfly]

..... Hope things are okay . . .

Me too!

Lights and sirens would be on if it was really serious.

[Stormdancer]

They've pulled out, but they didn't rush off and the lights got turned off before they moved.yeah...lol....sounds ok.....**phew**

Sorry, I'm like UBER MOM tonight. What do I get paid for this job????? Oh, wait..NOthing....lol...except the good grades :heart:

Yira!!!!!!! Jack.............I'm still speechless.......working on words...........

[yirabeth]

You don't hafta Stormy....hehe If you want to say something, thank you would probably do it *g* Want his email?

[Stormdancer]

You don't hafta Stormy....hehe If you want to say something, thank you would probably do it *g* Want his email?no...yeah...but he took the time to "write" and i will offer the same out of respect and gratitude.

[emmsma]

Hey gang. Tired and home. Was a good smooth day, but longer for me due to my short night.

Very happy that we got past the boy's mood and was able to shop after work - a minor miracle for so late in the day.

My funds from grandma's check cleared, so we have all the money we will need to do Emm's evaluation weekend. Just need to pull them from the bank so they'll be safe. :P

How is everyone?

[yirabeth]

Hehe, did he write a lot?? I didn't look...he trusts me to mind my own business so long as he's not doing stupid things I'd have to kill him for :D So I keep my nose out when I know I should LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi emmsma! Welcome home. Glad to hear you've had a good day! And shopped, too!

[cardlady22]

(((emmsma))) I've used the envelope tucked away safely a few times myself. Just don't forget where you put it! :grin:

[yirabeth]

Hey Emmsma :) Glad it turned out a good day for you! Also that Emm's appointment is covered ♥

[Stormdancer]

Also that Emm's appointment is covered ♥Amen to this!!!!!!!!!

Helloooooooo Emmsma.......

***blink***


out for a bit

[emmsma]

Its a great relief. Not only is the appointment covered, but the room is taken care of and spending money for food out and such it all squared away as well. We are VERY happy and grateful that its all set.

Hi and bye, Stormy.

So what are these decks being discussed? The new Beth Soleinen (I know I butchered that.) is mass market? I had one of hers a few years back but couldnt' take the at home lamination pouch. That plastic feel. Its not for me. If there's one on real cardstock, I need to take a peek.

[Stormdancer]

So what are these decks being discussed? The new Beth Soleinen (I know I butchered that.) is mass market? I had one of hers a few years back but couldnt' take the at home lamination pouch. That plastic feel. Its not for me. If there's one on real cardstock, I need to take a peek.The decks are ones I"ve received...and not had a chance to check out. I LOVE all of Beth's decks....the card stock is not an issue for me. I LOVE her artwork and her unique ideas....

C'mon...."Where the Major Arcana Lives"....? ROTFLMAO

The Silicon Dawn is one I really need to look at, but when I'm distracted or it's late, I just don't. I feel like I need to "Give" them the time....

I'm not making sense...................

[emmsma]

The decks are ones I"ve received...and not had a chance to check out. I LOVE all of Beth's decks....the card stock is not an issue for me. I LOVE her artwork and her unique ideas....

C'mon...."Where the Major Arcana Lives"....? ROTFLMAO

The Silicon Dawn is one I really need to look at, but when I'm distracted or it's late, I just don't. I feel like I need to "Give" them the time....

I'm not making sense...................

You made complete sense to me. When its a deck you've really looked forward to, or its a deep deck, you want to just glance through it. You want to be able to really be there for it, to take it all in properly.

[cardlady22]

Yep, yep! I swish through to make sure all cards are present, but then come back for Quality Time later.

[Stormdancer]

You made complete sense to me. When its a deck you've really looked forward to, or its a deep deck, you want to just glance through it. You want to be able to really be there for it, to take it all in properly.I Love you! You know this, right?

[Stormdancer]

Yep, yep! I swish through to make sure all cards are present, but then come back for Quality Time later.LOL...and I love you too, even though you wear CHEESE on your head....ROTF })

[emmsma]

Love you too, Storm. SO tired I'm getting nauseous, so off to bed with me.

See y'all in the mroning.

[Stormdancer]

...mroning...
New word....

NoMomImNotMroning........})

[Laura Borealis]

Night emmsma!

[Laura Borealis]

Just put flea stuff on the cats. They were flying everywhere.
The Pirate Circus of Flying Cats (with flea sideshow... a very small exhibit... I only saw one.)

I'm off too... at least to read for awhile.

I want to see what The Sexual Key to the Tarot is all about. :P
And look at my new old deck again. :heart:

Night everyone!

[The crowned one]

pub to myself??? (((((pulls out secret stash RUM))))))) and (((((((((((((((((double secret Scotch))))))))))))))))

Drags out original pub leather chair and stokes the potbelly stove.


http://www.golfaccordingtoscruffy.com/images/stovetalk.jpg

[Chiska]

I'd love to join you for a nip or two, but I better get to bed. Hard to impart knowledge and wisdom to college students if one keeps falling asleep!

[Wendywu]

That was an interesting article, TCO. Thank you for sharing it.

It seems to me that when it comes to health - the media and the medical profession tend to over inflate the good and the bad!! Don't eat fat!! Eat superfoods!! No carbs! Yes Carbs! AARRRRGHHH....

I try to limit carbs, but it is difficult to figure out what is okay and what isn't. "Carbs" is not a simple term. Sugar are carbs - what about sugar in fruit, like apples?? Is my beloved brown rice forbidden? Raw Honey?? (most definitely).

What is a good source of information about what is and what isn't okay?? I have a hard time finding information that is fair and balanced.

I'll dig out an online thingy for you later.

Basically - if it's protein it's not carby at all.

If it's got flour, potato, rice, pasta, cous cous type stuff - it's horrendous and limit intake.

If it's chickpea or peas (legumes) it's fairly carby.

If it's fruit - particularly apples and bananas - it's very carby.

If it's got actual sugar, honey, sucrose (anything ending -ose) it's very carby.

Most veggies are fine but sweet potato, yam and butternut squash are a little carby. So are carrot. But not badly.

It's a juggling act :)

I'll find an actual counter.

[NorthernTigress]

And a Hi and Bye for me. Going to jump into a before-bed bath.

[thorhammer]

pub to myself??? (((((pulls out secret stash RUM))))))) and (((((((((((((((((double secret Scotch))))))))))))))))

Drags out original pub leather chair and stokes the potbelly stove.


You still here, handsome?

[The crowned one]

You still here, handsome?

I am, and I thought of you when I pulled out the Scotch!

[thorhammer]

I am, and I thought of you when I pulled out the Scotch!

I shall join you in one! Reckon there's room?

Since I changed 'puters, I just never remember to bring up skype any more. Plus I spend lots less time on the thing, so I'm always thinking, "Crap! Should skype Zan and Stephen!" but then i get home and forget. I bad, sorry.

What you up to these days?

[The crowned one]

I shall join you in one! Reckon there's room?

Since I changed 'puters, I just never remember to bring up skype any more. Plus I spend lots less time on the thing, so I'm always thinking, "Crap! Should skype Zan and Stephen!" but then i get home and forget. I bad, sorry.

What you up to these days?


Getting by:) started putting in my winter garden a few days ago, a bit late, but I was going to sell this place and changed my mind so better late then not at all.

[thorhammer]

Getting by:) started putting in my winter garden a few days ago, a bit late, but I was going to sell this place and changed my mind so better late then not at all.

I'm glad you don't ahve to sell, I know how much you love it :)

Having had a drink, I now have to run outta here. Gots yoga, and have to scrounge something edible before I get there so I don't pass out during class. I'll try and duck in later, but you'll probably be snoring by then!

:*

[Wendywu]

Damn - missed Kat!


Chiska - try here http://www.carbohydrate-counter.org/

How low is low is a hugely personal decision; we have low carbers on 30g a day (how!!!) and others who control carb intake at about 125g. I am middle of the road averaging about 95g a day.


Also - look here: http://paleodietlifestyle.com/. Lots of ideas and recipes.


Aaargh - my brekkie frittata was slightly "off" so I didn't eat it. Now I am famished and it's three hours or more until lunch. I can't go buy anything because I don't have any money with me.... guess I'm gonna drink a lot of water!

[BlueDragonfly]

Aren't you supposed to have an emergency stash(stick a little $$ in it, too) at the office, young lady? *shakes finger*

Now that I've scolded, Good Morning!

Sorry I missed you, Kat!

If I'd have gotten up the first time I woke up this morning(2:47 am), I'd have been here and maybe had a little nip of that scotch in my coffee!
I know I wouldn't feel as stiff and sore as I do now.

I've got to go get my flu shot today. :(

And my new Kindle shipped! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Wu, thanks for the links to those sites!

I bookmarked them for later, especially the paleo diet site, that looks interesting! Although, I've got to make sure I get those boosts of fiber from legumes and whole grains, it's pretty close to the way I eat now.

[Wendywu]

I've got to go get my flu shot today. :(

And my new Kindle shipped! :D

My flu shot is on Saturday .... no fun!


Yay for Kindle. Gimme a shout when it arrives and I'll pm you a link.

I've found some wine gums. Very chewy :D

[BlueDragonfly]

I was going to get my shot on Tuesday, but the drugstore only had one pharmacist(they give the shots) on duty when I was there and she was busy. I didn't feel like waiting in line.

[Wendywu]

Mine is Saturday morning - the nurses run a clinic at my GP surgery. It's get in line, so I plan on getting there very early. It's mostly those of us with compromised immune systems and the elderly, and so if you get there very very early, the elderly haven't made it to the clinic yet and you don't have to wait that long.

[BlueDragonfly]

Mine is Saturday morning - the nurses run a clinic at my GP surgery. It's get in line, so I plan on getting there very early. It's mostly those of us with compromised immune systems and the elderly, and so if you get there very very early, the elderly haven't made it to the clinic yet and you don't have to wait that long.

That's a good strategy! Both the chain drugstores in my area give them for $28 for those of us who don't have insurance that covers the shots. The health dept. does them by appointment(that doesn't work with my schedule) for $29.

I normally don't get one. The last time I did, I was sick with colds and upper respiraitory infections all that winter. But I was run down from stress(the last year I took care of hubby at home), so I'm hoping that's not the case this year. I've got a pretty strong immunity.

[BlueDragonfly]

And the fog rolls in.....:( I hate fog!

[Wendywu]

Yeah - I don't neessarily think flu shots are a good idea but apparently because of the diabetes and the missing spleen all the medics think it is a good idea. And himself panics if I so much as sneeze in winter - at least having the shot reassures him slightly and that makes it worth it for me.

We had fog this morning, although himself says it was a sea mist rolling in and I think he could have been right because at the top of the hills the mist was below us and the land looked really other-worldly.

[BlueDragonfly]

There are dense fog warnings for the whole mitten portion of the state, this morning.
Visibility of .2 miles, and I can't see the parking lot across the street. The thing that worries me the most are the deer that are out feeding this time of day, dawn and dusk is when they're the most active.

[Wendywu]

They have an acute sense of hearing though, don't they? Hopefully they will hear any engines coming along the road.


I think I slept awkwardly. One side of my neck aches at certain angles. I'll do some stretching when I get home; that should help. I've slightly tweaked the tendon at the top of my right leg too. Enough to notice but not enough to need anything except time. Thankfully we are at the halfway point for Fall Challenge now, and can carry on because we know the end is somewhere in sight. At the end of it I am having several easy days, followed by a couple of days off before I tackle my 60k row.

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Been looking at Wendy's dietary links...makes a lot of sense but no clue how my success would go since I really dislike quite a few veggies (and of course sauces to make them 'palatable' would be high carb hehe)

[Wendywu]

I am lucky; the only veg I really don't like is what we call swede and you call ruti-something or other. But even that is OK if you mash it with carrots, black pepper and a bit of butter :). Then it becomes one of my all-time favourites!

[yirabeth]

rutabagas...those I like, actually...LOL It's peas, beets, sweet potatoes, pumpkin...and some squashes if there's no butter and brown sugar on them :rolleyes: Others I like okay, especially if I can put cheese on them LOL

[Wendywu]

I'm not keen on peas but I like sugar snap peas and mange tout. I adore sweet potato which is a shame because it's just as carby as real potato. Butternut squash is delicious just peeled, chopped up (seeds scooped out) and roasted. We have that a lot. With roasted bell peppers, and garlic cloves. Possibly a few onions too. Very tasty! And so quick 'n easy (big point in its favour).

[BlueDragonfly]

Well yes, the deer can hear you and if you're lucky they look up and the headlights reflect into their eyes, but they're so used to cars, they don't really run away. Half the time, they dash across the road, right in front of you! :eek:

The veggie you're talking about is rutabaga. I like most everything, except peppers.

Yira, hide 'em in lasagna! :D

[yirabeth]

No beans/legumes and no baked potato with sour cream or cheese on it is very depressing too lol

And Blue -- no pasta :( LOL

I really need to do something though...I want to be healthier. I just don't want to eat bland boring food :D

[Wendywu]

Ack - a little leeway here and there doesn't hurt :).

I have a slice of bread with breakfast (so daring .....), and I have 25g of carb in the form of potato or rice at dinner. It's not a lot but it gives me another flavour. Himself has learned some wonderful things to cook for us, very tasty and delicious.

I don't paleo but I very much (by most standards) restrict my carb intake. I have a wide and varied diet that I enjoy a lot!

[Wendywu]

And thankfully, given that I didn't get most of my brekkie and have been talking about food for ages - I can go home now and have some lunch.

See ya later :)

[yirabeth]

LOL, see you later Wendy :) I'm guessing you'll really enjoy lunch! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

And thankfully, given that I didn't get most of my brekkie and have been talking about food for ages - I can go home now and have some lunch.

See ya later :)

Enjoy lunch! :)

[BlueDragonfly]

No beans/legumes and no baked potato with sour cream or cheese on it is very depressing too lol

And Blue -- no pasta :( LOL

I really need to do something though...I want to be healthier. I just don't want to eat bland boring food :D

In my opinion, extremes never work as far as eating goes. Keeping a varied diet is really healthy, just cut back on sauces, breads, pasta. Smaller portions of everything, except the veggies.

eta-Time to go! Have a great day!

[yirabeth]

I think though, that carbs are a really big issue for me. I eat a lot of them...so even though I'm not a big eater, I certainly am also NOT losing weight...LOL

And veggies are healthy! I *want* to like them... but although my list of "will not eat ever" is fairly short, my list of "absolutely love this, will eat it til I'm blue in the face" is waaaay shorter....

[Stormdancer]

And the fog rolls in.....:( I hate fog!

I LOVE fog!!! But that's probably because we NEVER got it when I was growing up. Years ago the was a really dense fog...waist high. I went to the park across the street and "played"...stirring it. FUN!!!

G'Morning~~~~

[Wendywu]

I LOVE fog!!! But that's probably because we NEVER got it when I was growing up. Years ago the was a really dense fog...waist high. I went to the park across the street and "played"...stirring it. FUN!!!

G'Morning~~~~

Oh wow! I have never seen fog like that - what fun :)

[Stormdancer]

Oh wow! I have never seen fog like that - what fun :)Yeah, it was a first for me too and I LOVED it! Did you eat?

[Wendywu]

Yep - eggs on toast :). I can have the carbs 'cos I am gonna row them off this afternoon - they are labelled "exercise carbs" in my diabetes diary (an online thingy that does reports I can print out for my specialist nurse and endocrinologist).

It's really hot here today, so I shall have all the windows open and the fan going full blast. Even so, I only plan 90 minutes where strictly I could have done with a 2 hour session. But no point knocking myself out, and hot weather makes it hard work....

[Stormdancer]

It's really hot here today, so I shall have all the windows open and the fan going full blast. Nekid? })

[Chiska]

Thanks Wu. I will take a look at the sites!

[Wendywu]

Nekid? })

I think sweat absorption might need to be considered today - I don't wanna sit in a pool of sweat (a bit slippery and also ew!!!) so if I wear a vest that should go a long way to soaking a lot of it up.

[cardlady22]

Hello there!

I've bookmarked the sites, Wendywu. I'm not quite as bad off as I thought with the paleo, but there's a lot I don't think I could go for.

I'm a slug- never made it out to the post office yesterday.

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning all! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/coffeesmile.gif I hope everyone is well and happy today.

[Laura Borealis]

I am lucky; the only veg I really don't like is what we call swede and you call ruti-something or other. But even that is OK if you mash it with carrots, black pepper and a bit of butter :). Then it becomes one of my all-time favourites!

Eww rutabaga. They are so bitter and weird tasting.

According to wikipedia, "Along with watercress, mustard greens, turnip, broccoli and horseradish, the perceived bitterness in rutabaga is governed by a gene affecting the TAS2R bitter receptor, which detects the glucosinolates in rutabaga. Sensitive individuals with the genotype PAV/PAV found rutabaga twice as bitter as insensitive subjects (AVI/AVI). For the mixed type (PAV/AVI), the difference was not significant for rutabaga.[15] As a result, sensitive individuals may find rutabaga so bitter as to be inedible."

I don't know about watercress, and I do like broccoli okay (not a favorite but I can eat it) but the rest of those are on my EWWW list. Add brussels sprouts to the list as well. Bitter and awful.

Fortunately I like most other vegetables!

[cardlady22]

I'm looking at the Kindle Fire, coming out in mid November. *pondering*
Now that I have WiFi working, it might be time to sign up for Amazon Prime too.

ETA: Tomorrow is The Train! I haven't even started on a list yet . . .

[yirabeth]

Eww rutabaga. They are so bitter and weird tasting.

According to wikipedia, "Along with watercress, mustard greens, turnip, broccoli and horseradish, the perceived bitterness in rutabaga is governed by a gene affecting the TAS2R bitter receptor, which detects the glucosinolates in rutabaga. Sensitive individuals with the genotype PAV/PAV found rutabaga twice as bitter as insensitive subjects (AVI/AVI). For the mixed type (PAV/AVI), the difference was not significant for rutabaga.[15] As a result, sensitive individuals may find rutabaga so bitter as to be inedible."

I don't know about watercress, and I do like broccoli okay (not a favorite but I can eat it) but the rest of those are on my EWWW list. Add brussels sprouts to the list as well. Bitter and awful.

Fortunately I like most other vegetables!

I guess I am not a sensitive individual :P I like rutabaga, broccoli, horseradish, and have not had mustard greens or watercress to say if I do or not but I'd be willing to try...hehe

Brussel Sprouts..roasted...mmmm...actually I like that with beef gravy on them. (And beef roast lol) I really need to look into low-carb methods of making gravies etc :D :D

[yirabeth]

ETA: Tomorrow is The Train! I haven't even started on a list yet . . .

YIKES! Me either! Although I have a basic idea of what's going LOL I won't be first...right?? :D

[The crowned one]

Yeah - I don't neessarily think flu shots are a good idea but apparently because of the diabetes and the missing spleen all the medics think it is a good idea. And himself panics if I so much as sneeze in winter - at least having the shot reassures him slightly and that makes it worth it for me.

We had fog this morning, although himself says it was a sea mist rolling in and I think he could have been right because at the top of the hills the mist was below us and the land looked really other-worldly.


For you I agree the shot is a good idea.

Here August is called "foggest" I am a fan of it :)

Took this one a few weeks ago.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/319598_10150290741416213_543011212_8340782_4321540 36_n.jpg

[yirabeth]

Beautiful, TCO :)

I like the way fog LOOKS but hate driving in it :) On the road to the Big City, which is very hilly, I'll often come over the top of a hill and see the bottom blanketed in fog...can't see anything under the fog! The drive can go quite slowly due to it hehe

[cardlady22]

Fog is lovely . . . when you have leisure time and aren't required to drive in it! :laugh:

There is a lake and a "field" in our housing area that are especially fae, once our nights get cool enough. But I'm hopeless with a camera.

[Laura Borealis]

That's beautiful, TCO. I love fog (when I don't have to drive in it).

The Train starts tomorrow? :eek: Heh, I have my list already. Though I will probably add to it.



Foods/eating plans:

I looked at the symptoms for gluten allergy/sensitivity and I am wondering if maybe I have this. Particularly the asthma, fatigue, bloating, the various errr... shall we just say intestinal issues... and the depression and irritability. These things can so easily be attributed to something else, is the problem. Another thing to add to my checkup list.

I've been looking at info on low carb for vegetarians. I know low carb works for weight loss; years ago when I was in a meat-eating phase, I followed the Atkins plan and I did lose about 30 pounds. In the end I just couldn't face all the meat. It was starting to gag me, seriously. And eventually I went back to vegetarianism (currently I mostly eat veg, but not strictly).

Low carb vegetarian can work though. Need to read a bit more I think. One problem is I don't like eggs (and they don't like me). And I've been attributing some of my ...intestinal problems to cheese/dairy. But that could be gluten... maybe, possibly.

I can live without bread, or with only occasional bread anyway. I can live without pasta -- it's not one of my staples. I do love potatoes though! And rice! I'm sure they can be worked in, as small portions and only every now and then... :P

[emmsma]

Morning!

I'm all ready for the train. List and a back-up. :)
I'm excited for it. When do we start? (I'm working)
:(

I saved the links but am not ready to look yet. I did low carb for awhile. It was hard, but allowed me to lose enough weight - with the help of the Metformin - to get pregnant.

Once I was pregnant I was too dang hungry all the time to stay vegetarian AND low carb, but it was the healthiest I've ever been.

And I love broccoli, brussel sprouts, mustard greens. Never seen a rutabaga. :P

[yirabeth]

Pasta is a really BIG thing for me...not much for potatoes, but I do like baked with butter and cheese or sour cream. OR one of my favorites - smashed redskins with bacon bits, sour cream, and shredded cheese in....LOL

Unfortunately I'm just not much for veggies *sigh*

BUt I also really really want to lose the weight I gained while being a student. So I'm looking into things...

Seems my sugar substitute is acceptable on the atkin's diet LOL I need a low carb replacement for flour/gravy thickener. So I can make some veggies more palatable until I get used to them at least....

[Wendywu]

It's only recently that I've been able to eat meat again; so I low carb veggied until chicken came back on the menu. It wasn't easy until himself got the hang of it, but I ate healthy, filling and tasty meals. Even now I don't eat a lot of meat, but it's handy to know I actually can eat it.

[Wendywu]

I have a fairly large pdf file of low carb recipes which I can send to anyone who asks, and whose email I have :)

and


Eeeeeek :bugeyed: - how come I didn't realise that the Train is tomorrow. OMG! I'm not exactly ready :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Me pretty please, if you would :)

The real kicker for me, is not what I will tolerate to lose weight (a great deal really) but what Jack will tolerate as well -- he's also overweight, doesn't care, and will be difficult to please....

[cardlady22]

Maybe you and Jack could have a compromise where 2 nights a week the dinner is what he wants?

[Wendywu]

On its way. I have others, so I'll gather them up too.

Trick is - only go as low as your personal tastes can take you. Food is meant to be a pleasure in life, not a penance :)

[Wendywu]

...... what Jack will tolerate as well -- he's also overweight, doesn't care, and will be difficult to please....


Maybe its time to help him here, so he doesn't become an actual obese adult, with all the associated health problems.....

[yirabeth]

That would be pizza one night, and hamburgers/fries the other... :D :D

[Laura Borealis]

Trick is - only go as low as your personal tastes can take you. Food is meant to be a pleasure in life, not a penance :)

Exactly! And that's why so many diets don't work in the long term. It becomes a chore and a burden.

[yirabeth]

Maybe its time to help him here, so he doesn't become an actual obese adult, with all the associated health problems.....

Definitely...It's what I'm hoping for, at any rate. Just need reasonably tasty alternatives...at 15 he's not exactly willing to give up taste for weight loss LOL

[emmsma]

Pretty please, can i get a copy too, Wendy?

[yirabeth]

Hey Emmsma, howzya? :)

[yirabeth]

Wendy, are you the Wendy that contributed all those recipes? :)

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning.

Getting into the final stretch. Today we need to dismantle the bedframe. (We'll just put the mattress and boxspring on the floor for tonight.) Hubby will be taking apart his PC computer too. All those cords!

Then we will need to clean, clean, clean. Especially the kitchen. Not looking forward to the inside of the fridge, or the inside of the oven.

[Wendywu]

No - that's a different Wendy :). Keen, enthusiastic cook. I'm just a keen, enthusiastic eater :D

[yirabeth]

Hehe, I thought maybe you were sharing Himself's recipes. He's always cooking you such yummy stuff!

[Wendywu]

Pretty please, can i get a copy too, Wendy?

On its way :)


It's based on British foods so here and there you're gonna need to search for substitutes, or ask what on earth something actually is :laugh:

[yirabeth]

It is sad that the veggies I *REALLY* like seem to be high carb.... :P

[emmsma]

Thanks Wendy. If I have questions, I will ask.

I'm good. I work 12 - 7 tonight. Its only 9, so I'm playing games, and wishing I could buy Tarot of Transformation. :P

Thinking about coffee and food.

[NorthernTigress]

Sigh. I'm starting to second-guess myself.

Yesterday, I got a random phone-call from a company for a job interview on Friday (ie tomorrow). I did a little research on the company, because she deliberately didn't tell me much about the job. She told me that someone else had "forwarded my resume" to her. I don't really want to work for this company, and I'm tempted to just phone back and tell them to cancel my interview.

The problem is, in order to receive Employment Insurance benefits, you have to show that you are "ready, willing and able" to work. So I don't know what would happen if somehow they found out that I was deliberately refusing job interviews.

What to do, what to do.

[Laura Borealis]

Sigh. I'm starting to second-guess myself.

Yesterday, I got a random phone-call from a company for a job interview on Friday (ie tomorrow). I did a little research on the company, because she deliberately didn't tell me much about the job. She told me that someone else had "forwarded my resume" to her. I don't really want to work for this company, and I'm tempted to just phone back and tell them to cancel my interview.

The problem is, in order to receive Employment Insurance benefits, you have to show that you are "ready, willing and able" to work. So I don't know what would happen if somehow they found out that I was deliberately refusing job interviews.

What to do, what to do.

That sounds like it could be a scam.

[yirabeth]

Hey NT...tough situation. Perhaps do the interview but when they ask you if you'd be interested, say for now yes but I feel x is more suited to me so I would continue to look for a job...

And they just won't hire ya then :D

I have to shower and run to the store. Thinking on buying something totally low carb to cook for dinner while I'm at it... LOL

[PathWalker]

Hello to all :)

I've spent a lot of the day doing accounts (mostly Jes') and am now brewing a potion over at Pottermore - got to keep up for the house cup you know.

I was looking forward to the possible Uk At meet up at the end of the year, but my map tells me both venues are in the the north half of the country - don't quite know how they logic-ed that one - maybe more AT-ers live in the north - but anyways I won't be making it after all. That's probably good - saves me getting enabled on more decks LOL

I've got a small train list - one deck thanks to Wendy too - so I hope soemthing appeals.

Kettle now I think...

[Wendywu]

Also, there are some jolly good recipes here http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/forum/Blah.pl?c-800/ - it's the recipe section of the diabetes support forum I belong to. Don't be put off by the "diabetes" bit - the recipes are so that we can eat as well as anyone else, but without the carbs. This is where a lot of our foods come from - himself cooks it once exactly as listed, and then tweaks it to suit our tastebuds the next time.


The cauli rice is totally delicious. We didn't believe it would be until we tried it. Everyone says that! We serve ours as just cauli rice for me but mixed with a small quantity of cooked brown rice for himself.

[Wendywu]

Sigh. I'm starting to second-guess myself.

Yesterday, I got a random phone-call from a company for a job interview on Friday (ie tomorrow). I did a little research on the company, because she deliberately didn't tell me much about the job. She told me that someone else had "forwarded my resume" to her. I don't really want to work for this company, and I'm tempted to just phone back and tell them to cancel my interview.

The problem is, in order to receive Employment Insurance benefits, you have to show that you are "ready, willing and able" to work. So I don't know what would happen if somehow they found out that I was deliberately refusing job interviews.

What to do, what to do.



Could you go, but dress rather poorly/outrageously, and behave very badly?

[PathWalker]

Could you go, but dress rather poorly/outrageously, and behave very badly?

You wicked woman LOL

[NorthernTigress]

That sounds like it could be a scam.

Well, it took me a while to figure out what happened. A few weeks ago, I had an interview with an investment company who saw on my resume that I had some experience in that area. But in the interview, they found out that I didn't have a huge "warm-market list" that the company could take advantage of, or a bunch of clients that I could transfer over to them. So they very politely told me that we wouldn't be compatible, and good luck.

But I guess, without my permission, the person who interviewed me sent my resume to the Insurance arm of the same company.

[Laura Borealis]

Well, it took me a while to figure out what happened. A few weeks ago, I had an interview with an investment company who saw on my resume that I had some experience in that area. But in the interview, they found out that I didn't have a huge "warm-market list" that the company could take advantage of, or a bunch of clients that I could transfer over to them. So they very politely told me that we wouldn't be compatible, and good luck.

But I guess, without my permission, the person who interviewed me sent my resume to the Insurance arm of the same company.

Ah! Okay, that makes it seem (somewhat) less bogus.

As far as sabotaging the interview... I've done that. }) Very infrequently, but I have.

Once -- unintentionally -- it was in an interview for a position at a convenience store. Not exactly my first choice, but I would have done it; I needed a job. I didn't set out to sabotage the interview. But one of the questions was, "Why are you considering a career with Village Pantry?"

I had to answer honestly, that I hadn't thought of it as a career. I wanted a job. And I had retail and managerial experience, etc. But he stopped listening after I said I wasn't after a career in his chain of convenience stores. :P

Once we established that he wasn't interested in hiring me, I took the opportunity to say that I thought that bringing me outside the store so that he could smoke wasn't exactly the most professional way to conduct an interview.

All in all, it was better that I didn't get that job...

[Catmoon]

Walking in the pub train and seatting near the bar!!!
All in all, it was better that I didn't get that job...God moves in a mysterious way... LOL
Probably was better not to take that job ;)

[Wendywu]

Hiya - nice to meet you :)

[cardlady22]

Hello, Catmoon! Welcome to the Pub! ;) Tell us a bit about yourself . . .

[Stormdancer]

Walking in the pub train and seatting near the bar!!!
God moves in a mysterious way... LOL
Probably was better not to take that job ;)
Hello ~~~

Are the stations up? Who's leading us out? I'm working tomorrow.actually i'm working right now...lol

[Laura Borealis]

Walking in the pub train and seatting near the bar!!!
God moves in a mysterious way... LOL
Probably was better not to take that job ;)

Greetings Catmoon! I like the name. :thumbsup: It makes me think of Lovecraft for some reason (in one of his books that I read, he says that cats hold secret meetings on the moon).

Yeah, I'm sure I was better off not working there :P

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I did it. I left a voicemail at the same phone number that called me. Basically I said "I did some research on your company, something I wouldn't have needed to do if you had been more informative. Right now I don't think that my skills would be compatible with what you are offering. And I have multiple other appointments tomorrow, so I don't have time to have an in-person interview just to come to that conclusion. Please give my interview slot to someone else."

[yirabeth]

Well done NT :)

Hiya Catmoon! Although I'm not TCO, in the past he has always opened a new thread specifically for the actual train. He'll post in the signup thread when he does, to point us to the actual train. The time it leaves the station has (in the past)relied on whomever was drawn to be the first station -- what ever is most convenient for them. It's typically been somewhere between noon and 5pm EST in the past, however. But that's not set in stone :) AND he will come along and set us straight if I've got it wrong for this time around :D

Went to the store and bought good foods...LOL Tell me -- what veggies go well with grilled ham and scrambled eggs... :P (I've always just had toast with it in the past BUT that isn't exactly low carb LOL)

[yirabeth]

Also, Wu, if you're still around (Or anyone else who knows) Is there a squash that roasts up to be firm-tender? Or do they all mush up? Stepdad growing up didn't like squash, so we didn't grow/cook it, ex-husbeast didn't like it, so I never learned to cook it...I'd like to at least TRY it once, since I'm gonna be all healthy and stuff.... LOL (Acorn squash stays firm...right?)

[Wendywu]

Butternut is my fave, and roasts to the same sort of firmness as a well cooked potato.

I'd have grilled tomatoes, fried onions, a dab of garlic and possibly some roasted bell peppers in with that gammon and scrambled eggs..... (depending on available time). If not much, then just the onions and tomatoes. In summer I might opt for a fresh and crunchy green salad, with tomatoes, radishes and celery.

[yirabeth]

Oh you're so awesome, that's exactly what I was hoping for -- like a well done potato :D

I got parsnips and baby redskins(I realize these are high in carbs BUT if I use a small bit as accent instead of the main veggie then they're just 'icing' rather than 'meal' hehe) turnips, carrots, mushrooms, onions, and brussels sprouts. I plan on cooking the brussels sprouts in the micro, and adding mushrooms/onions to the roasting veggies in the last 20 minutes or so... and beef steak I already had in my freezer to go with it...and a low-carb gravy because I just like gravy on roasted veggies...

How/what time do you roast tomatoes? I like the sounds of what you'd have with eggs/ham and would like to try it.

I'm HOPING Jack won't notice the main of the meals I'm planning are pretty much low-carb...hehe

[Wendywu]

Roasted Mediterranean Veg -

himself uses the cherry tomatoes, leaves 'em whole. Rough chop anything else you're chucking in. Sprinkle with olive oil, throw on some chopped thyme or something. Roast at 200 deg. Centigrade for about 30/35 minutes. If using butternut, leave in medium chunks like small potatoes. Test by stabbing lol.

I think what I call grilling is when you cook it under the hot grill of the cooker that you can use to make toast - is that broiling? Roasting is baking. Grilling is when you have them under a direct heat and have to turn 'em over. We grill tomatoes if they're not being roasted with other veg. He says you call it broiling.

Hey - if you don't tell Jack, he may well not notice anything except tasty food :D

[yirabeth]

Yes, that's broiling..usually grilling is done with the heat underneath, and a rack -- fresh flames etc BUT I don't have a grill so I actually broil them and CALL it grilling them :D (I used to grill them hehe)Just coincidence that it is actually grilling for you hehehe And roasting is baking, except roasting is dinner foods, and baking is for cakes/cookies/etc LOL

Thank you and Mr Wu too for the help on this ♥

[Catmoon]

Oppssss...
Not sure if I should participate in here but I already subcribed the train.
I'll behave till right time to participate...and I'll wait for directions how to do it.
I'm 45 years old and two sons, love tarot and been a tarot reader for 10 years but now I work in an hospital helping people in another way, last Friday got "the Tarot Game" from Jude Alexander by mail and hope try it in the weekend with the kids, I'll tell you all about aftherwords.
Technically my English is good but I get lost in the subtleties of spoken language :grin:
So I'll often edit my posts :grin:

:love: and :lightbulb: to you all

[cardlady22]

We are glad you joined in, Catmoon. No need to be sorry. If you need any help following things on the Train, just send one of us a private message. Or post that you need a link to the current station list.

[Wendywu]

Hey don't go - your English is fine and you're very welcome to stay and chat with us until the Train comes :)

If you get lost with anything we say just tell us - we're always having to explain because we're all from different countries!

[NorthernTigress]

Oppssss...
Guess I cought the wrong train.
I'll behave till right time to participate... technically my English is good but I get lost in the subtleties of spoken language :grin:
I'm 45 years old and two sons, love tarot and the revelatons deck.
Wait for you all in the next train, see you there.
Sorry

You don't need to run away. We hang out here and chat until it's time to leave the station.

[yirabeth]

Hey - if you don't tell Jack, he may well not notice anything except tasty food :D

This is what I'm dearly hoping ♥

Oppssss...
Guess I cought the wrong train.
I'll behave till right time to participate... technically my English is good but I get lost in the subtleties of spoken language :grin:
I'm 45 years old and two sons, love tarot and the revelatons deck.
Wait for you all in the next train, see you there.
Sorry

Hey don't go - your English is fine and you're very welcome to stay and chat with us until the Train comes :)

If you get lost with anything we say just tell us - we're always having to explain because we're all from different countries!

You don't need to run away. We hang out here and chat until it's time to leave the station.

Agreed with everyone else! Your English is fantastic :) And you're welcome here! We're always explaining to each other differences, like Wu and me talking roasting vs. grilling etc.

[The crowned one]

Train station opens in 3 hours :)

[Wendywu]

So who leads us out and when TCO?

[Catmoon]

Yay!!!!!!! Departure at sigth.

[Wendywu]

Aaaargh!! It's night here, and I shall be going to bed in less than an hour! Someone save my seat - I did get a ticket :).

[yirabeth]

See you in the morning Wu -- we'll save you a seat right up to the bar with the rest of us! :D

[Wendywu]

Aw, fanks!!

I've done my Train List (phew!), and am just about ready to disappear for a shower before bed.

See you tomorrow :)

[yirabeth]

Train list...gotta...do...trainlist.....*sigh* :D :D

[Aulruna]

11pm and I'm still working ... need to pack for trip to Barcelona tomorrow... just wanted to see you off on the train, my friends!!

Catmoon, I have very fond memories of Cascais, it is a beautiful spot! I attended a conference there once, met a great guy from L.A. and we sat on a bench by the sea for hours when everything in Cascais was closed. We are still friends 11 years later.

[Catmoon]

Catmoon, I have very fond memories of Cascais, it is a beautiful spot!
Yes, Cascais is a very beautifull place to live and to make friends. Maybe the best spot in the world, I live at 5 minutes from the beach by car. Today was 30ºC and a fine day to go to the beach but unfortunatly I was working...

[Chiska]

All this talk of food!!

I have a butternut squash and a spaghetti squash sitting on the counter. We love our veggies around here. I like swedes, too! And turnips. I like most veggies, but am picky about fruit. I like raw veggies best!

Everybody have a good day??

[cardlady22]

*squeal*
I just love these 2 playing cards decks from US Games:
Halloween ~ gonna have a blast seeing what tarot card the portions are from
State by State ~ these are set up like transformation cards! 9:club: is Florida :bugeyed: :laugh:

[Queen of Disks]

Yay Train!!! :D

[Queen of Disks]

*squeal*
I just love these 2 playing cards decks from US Games:
Halloween ~ gonna have a blast seeing what tarot card the portions are from
State by State ~ 9:club: is Florida :bugeyed: :laugh:

What's Ohio? :P

[cardlady22]

What's Ohio? :PIt's the A:club: with a gorgeous buck!

ETA: I've got 5 items "for sure" and another 5 to switch out if needed.
Feeling better prepared for my Train Station.

[yirabeth]

Hey Chiska, Cardlady, and QoD :)

Well dinner was a resounding success -- while I was scrubbing veggies, Jack said, So what it's basically gonna be a vegetarian dinner?? I picked up the packet of steaks sitting next to the cutting board and said, last I knew these didn't count as vegetarian... :P

I made waaaay too much though. Neither of us were able to finish! So I'm waiting to eat my leftovers as my 'snack' tonight :D

I'm still not sure how many decks I'll have.....

[The crowned one]

Official train is open for partying as we wait!

[Stormdancer]

What's Ohio? :PWhat is Wyoming, Colorado, Illinois (like I care)

[yirabeth]

I posted times on the train thread, although i'm an idiot and I just cannot seem to figure out Japan and Australia :(

[yirabeth]

And welcome home Stormy!

[Shalyn]

Wheeeeeee!

Train!

*goes to see what station I'm at*

[BlueDragonfly]

:( I haz flu shot side effects. Yuck. I shouldn't have done this till next week. I have to go to the office for my CPR certification tomorrow. :(

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Blue! I'm sorry you don't feel well :( Flu shots are EVIL!

[Chiska]

Hi Blue! Hopefully the side effects will go away quickly??

[BlueDragonfly]

The word is about 24-36 hours for side effects.

*flies off to look for my hot toddy*

[yirabeth]

Pleasingly enough, Jack LIKED our low carb "diet" dinner tonight...although he couldn't eat it all at once either. I definitely overestimated what we'd need to be full...LOL I have lunch tomorrow out of leftovers, even considering Jack ate more at 'snack' time.

He said "those yellow carrots were awesome (parsnips) and I really liked the roasted onions (???!) and mushrooms too. And the gravy made it all fantastic! Can I have more gravy and I'll eat my leftovers for snack?" (gravy = low carb too lol) He said it was all good but those were the best parts. (I definitely thought roasted mushrooms were excellent lol)

So, success. Now I want to find a spaghetti squash and a butternut one...LOL I'm getting into this whole 'eat healthy and lose weight doing it' thing! :D

[Laura Borealis]

Pleasingly enough, Jack LIKED our low carb "diet" dinner tonight...although he couldn't eat it all at once either. I definitely overestimated what we'd need to be full...LOL I have lunch tomorrow out of leftovers, even considering Jack ate more at 'snack' time.

He said "those yellow carrots were awesome (parsnips) and I really liked the roasted onions (???!) and mushrooms too. And the gravy made it all fantastic! Can I have more gravy and I'll eat my leftovers for snack?" (gravy = low carb too lol) He said it was all good but those were the best parts. (I definitely thought roasted mushrooms were excellent lol)

So, success. Now I want to find a spaghetti squash and a butternut one...LOL I'm getting into this whole 'eat healthy and lose weight doing it' thing! :D

I am drooling!! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Pleasingly enough, Jack LIKED our low carb "diet" dinner tonight...although he couldn't eat it all at once either. I definitely overestimated what we'd need to be full...LOL I have lunch tomorrow out of leftovers, even considering Jack ate more at 'snack' time.

He said "those yellow carrots were awesome (parsnips) and I really liked the roasted onions (???!) and mushrooms too. And the gravy made it all fantastic! Can I have more gravy and I'll eat my leftovers for snack?" (gravy = low carb too lol) He said it was all good but those were the best parts. (I definitely thought roasted mushrooms were excellent lol)

So, success. Now I want to find a spaghetti squash and a butternut one...LOL I'm getting into this whole 'eat healthy and lose weight doing it' thing! :D

Try Jim's Farm Market. They usually have some nice fresh squashes, good prices.

[cardlady22]

What is Wyoming, Colorado, Illinois (like I care)Your wish is my command, Lady Storm! (And there is a whopper rolling in tonight!)

WY 4:club: shows 2 buffalo in the plain below Devil's Tower
CO K:spade: snow skier in motion
IL 2:spade: Abraham Lincoln's tall hat divides the card into pioneer cabin vs modern cityscape

[yirabeth]

Try Jim's Farm Market. They usually have some nice fresh squashes, good prices.

Will do -- was wondering if they were still in business, I'm not sure when they shut down for the winter LOL Probably swing over there tomorrow...

[Lutestring]

The word is about 24-36 hours for side effects.

*flies off to look for my hot toddy*

last flu shot it was 36 hours for me :( but i had very nasty side effects, usually i'm ok. never going to have one again, and my doctor agrees.

Pleasingly enough, Jack LIKED our low carb "diet" dinner tonight...although he couldn't eat it all at once either. I definitely overestimated what we'd need to be full...LOL I have lunch tomorrow out of leftovers, even considering Jack ate more at 'snack' time.

He said "those yellow carrots were awesome (parsnips) and I really liked the roasted onions (???!) and mushrooms too. And the gravy made it all fantastic! Can I have more gravy and I'll eat my leftovers for snack?" (gravy = low carb too lol) He said it was all good but those were the best parts. (I definitely thought roasted mushrooms were excellent lol)

So, success. Now I want to find a spaghetti squash and a butternut one...LOL I'm getting into this whole 'eat healthy and lose weight doing it' thing! :D

yay, jack likes vegies! i'm going to do roast veg tonight. i have potatoes, carrots, cherry tomatoes and a "jap" pumpkin, which is a good non mushy one like butternut, which we also get here.

oh, and hi :) i said hello on the other thread *confused*

[BlueDragonfly]

Will do -- was wondering if they were still in business, I'm not sure when they shut down for the winter LOL Probably swing over there tomorrow...

They usually close right after Halloween.

[yirabeth]

last flu shot it was 36 hours for me :( but i had very nasty side effects, usually i'm ok. never going to have one again, and my doctor agrees.

yay, jack likes vegies! i'm going to do roast veg tonight. i have potatoes, carrots, cherry tomatoes and a "jap" pumpkin, which is a good non mushy one like butternut, which we also get here.

oh, and hi :) i said hello on the other thread *confused*

It is confusing huh?!

I'm DELIGHTED Jack thought it was a good dinner. Usually, I think, veggies = not full. Definitely didn't mean that tonight. :D We had baby redskins (2 golf-ball sized ones for each of us) 1 parsnip(cut into bits) turnip, carrots, onions, and mushrooms roasted, and I steamed some brussels sprouts in the micro because I really wanted some. Coulda done without those :P But it was all good! (We had beef with it, and some gravy. We're not vegetarian, although we do eat some meals that don't happen to have meat in them)

They usually close right after Halloween.

Cool, thanks for letting me know :)

[emmsma]

Hi honeys! I'm home! I had mail waiting! My new jewelry to change out the new piercing, and Waking the Wild Spirit. :D

Dinner is a cheese omelet. Washing it down with a Sam Adams Octoberfest.

[Kreative-Dragon]

wait... so we're NOT closed for the season here?

Hi, I'm here, Ty is here, we're enjoying the train... *races back to other thread*

[cardlady22]

The September Trade Train is underway here:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=165181

There are slots open for New Riders to jump on!

[Laura Borealis]

Every time I think of reading for myself, I remember the last reading I did, a couple weeks ago. A state of my health reading. And in the future/outcome spot? Death. At first I said to myself, "Oh, haha, very funny, yes we all die in the end." But I've gotten a little spooked despite myself.

I got up the nerve to read for myself again. And this time got a much more positive outcome (Ace of Cups!) There was a little stern talk at the beginning from the Emperor, lol. And I am back in the saddle with reading. :laugh:

[Frayling0]

The wanderer returns...

[Laura Borealis]

Welcome back!

[Frayling0]

Welcome back!

Hey! Nice to see you - I've shifted on over to the train so come and join us :D

[Laura Borealis]

I was only here to find something I left a few days ago. :P

[Catmoon]

And newcomers can read the rules and sign in in here http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=164603 but hurrrrrryyyyyyyy

[cardlady22]

We made it! We made it!

[yirabeth]

YAY! We'z back now :P

[NorthernTigress]

Back in the Pub again!

Gee it's hard to be an observer on a train. But really, I couldn't be there enough to be a proper rider, and I don't have any money for postage either.

[cardlady22]

(((NT))) I missed your Cold Breezey avatar!

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi! *settles in for a post train drink or two*

NT, sorry you couldn't ride, but geez, you guys had so much going on, it's understandable!

[yirabeth]

I really thought it was awesome that she would pop in and update us...Wonder Woman, that's our NT! :D

[Lutestring]

*finds a comfy chair, settles in with coffee*

[cardlady22]

I'm up for sweet . . . cold . . . and creamy:
http://awwebster.com/images/kit%20kat.png

[NorthernTigress]

(((NT))) I missed your Cold Breezey avatar!

Giggle. Thanks. I love my Sidhe avvy. I briefly thought of choosing a different one for my New Beginning. But I'm not sure.

[BlueDragonfly]

*finds a comfy chair, settles in with coffee*

My thoughts exactly, the perfect time of day for a good cup of coffee.....although at this time, there'd be a shot of whiskey/brandy/SoCo in mine! :D

[Stormdancer]

I'm up for sweet . . . cold . . . and creamy:
http://awwebster.com/images/kit%20kat.pngumNO!!! not for me

http://www.healthaccord.net/wp-content/uploads/X-red-wine.jpg

**sigh**

[cardlady22]

}) red wine doesn't go with McDonalds.

[yirabeth]

ROFL Cardlady!!

Okay get a nice white. Or maybe zinfandel...that goes with everything, they say.... :D

[Stormdancer]

}) red wine doesn't go with McDonalds.Where did McDonalds come into the equation? I was thinking STEAK.....RARE...})

[Penthasilia]

}) red wine doesn't go with McDonalds.

Red wine goes with EVERYTHING!

:D

[yirabeth]

Steak..and spaghetti squash with lemon and garlic and parmesan like...Pent said? I think it was?? LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

}) red wine doesn't go with McDonalds.

Au contraire m'dear!

http://www.snooth.com/articles/winning-wine-pairings-mcdonalds/ http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Lutestring]

Red wine goes with EVERYTHING!

:D

yes! though it's a bit early in the day for me, just past noon :)

[Penthasilia]

Steak..and spaghetti squash with lemon and garlic and parmesan like...Pent said? I think it was?? LOL

Yup- that was me- and my idea of dinner :)

[yirabeth]

Au contraire m'dear!

http://www.snooth.com/articles/winning-wine-pairings-mcdonalds/ http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

OMG that's just too totally awesome... ROFL!!

[Penthasilia]

yes! though it's a bit early in the day for me, just past noon :)


You can always pretend you are on US time :D It is past 9PM here!

[yirabeth]

Yup- that was me- and my idea of dinner :)

Yeah...trust ME to remember the FOOD and have to struggle to remember who SAID it... :D

[BlueDragonfly]

You can always pretend you are on US time :D It is past 9PM here!

You know the old saying...."it's after 5pm somewhere!"

[Penthasilia]

Yeah...trust ME to remember the FOOD and have to struggle to remember who SAID it... :D

Kinda like remembering faces, not names. "I remember the food- but what was your name again????"

:D

[yirabeth]

Hehe, yeah, something like that! :P

[Penthasilia]

So when does the October train get moving? I want to be in earlier rather than later for that one :D

I am officially hooked!

[cardlady22]

Penthasilia, we usually wait a couple months in between to give overseas mail time to arrive.

Red wine goes with EVERYTHING!

:D

Au contraire m'dear!

http://www.snooth.com/articles/winning-wine-pairings-mcdonalds/ http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)I can't say it any better than this:
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/funny-pictures-cat-is-scared.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

I can't say it any better than this:
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/funny-pictures-cat-is-scared.jpg

Oh, that's so Cool! :laugh:

[Penthasilia]

I can't say it any better than this:
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/funny-pictures-cat-is-scared.jpg

LMFAO- that is fabulous- well let me add one for you then cardlady

[Stormdancer]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

So when does the October train get moving? I want to be in earlier rather than later for that one :D

I am officially hooked!


UH....ya need to get used to the pub. Any one think we'll get a Christmas train together? I'm not seeing that.

The trains roll on a whim...and we hang out here....waiting....ever SO patiently :angel:

[Penthasilia]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)




UH....ya need to get used to the pub. Any one think we'll get a Christmas train together? I'm not seeing that.

The trains roll on a whim...and we hang out here....waiting....ever SO patiently :angel:

Very cool- no probs with sitting and chatting while we wait, especially now that I have my forum app.

Yule train----yay! <fingers crossed>

[emmsma]

Hello. I 'am home and guessing the train made it safely into the station.

I haz off the next 2 days. Yippee!

[BlueDragonfly]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)




UH....ya need to get used to the pub. Any one think we'll get a Christmas train together? I'm not seeing that.

The trains roll on a whim...and we hang out here....waiting....ever SO patiently :angel:

....Ever so patiently! We've moved pubs(1000ish posts) 67 times this year, so far! :D

[Stormdancer]

yes! though it's a bit early in the day for me, just past noon :)

LUTE!!!!!!!!!

hi :)

[emmsma]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/funny-pictures-cat-is-scared.jpg

To me this says:

Kitty will now bite you on the face.

[Stormdancer]

Yule train----yay! <fingers crossed>Why is Johnny Cash ringing in the background?

[Stormdancer]

To me this says:

Kitty will now bite you on the face.ROTFLAMO...

I love you

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi emmsma! How was your day? And Yay for 2 days off!

[Penthasilia]

Why is Johnny Cash ringing in the background?

Cause he is my hero :D Seriously funny though, I was off on the day I had my ID badge for work made and had on my Johnny Cash T-shirt- now it lives forever when I go to work :)

[yirabeth]

Hello. I 'am home and guessing the train made it safely into the station.

I haz off the next 2 days. Yippee!

YAYYY Dayz off! :party:

I have 2 sides, with feelers out on a third. Looking at what's left of my list to see who has something they might trade for what I have.... :P

I :heart: Trains... :D

[Stormdancer]

We've moved pubs(1000ish posts) 67 times this year, so far! :DREALLY??? GAWD Y'all talk a LOT!!! :bugeyed:

Seriously.....67?????? WTH???? :angel:

[Penthasilia]

On a serious note- are there any rules for the chatting between trains?

The reason I ask is that since I am a newbie to this, I was wondering if peeps would be willing to do brief introductions, etc- hobbies, current stuff, tarot practices, other practices, etc.

Kind of like a "getting to know you" thing.

[emmsma]

Hi emmsma! How was your day? And Yay for 2 days off!

Odd day actually. It was hot in the clinic. They had the heat on already and it was 74 in there. I got hot and woozy. Had to sit outside for a bit. Had to have someone take over for me in the middle of a bandage change. I was sure I was about to fall out.

Cause he is my hero :D Seriously funny though, I was off on the day I had my ID badge for work made and had on my Johnny Cash T-shirt- now it lives forever when I go to work :)

So what kinda work do you do? (Sorry I havne't been on with you here to get to know you.)

[BlueDragonfly]

REALLY??? GAWD Y'all talk a LOT!!! :bugeyed:

Seriously.....67?????? WTH???? :angel:

It's Yira! }) :laugh:

[Lutestring]

hi stormy, i sneaked in ages ago at the end of the train thread :)

i wish there was an all aussie train, i could do the postage for that *sob* there seem to be fewer of us around, anyone seen linnie lately?

[Stormdancer]

Cause he is my hero :D Seriously funny though, I was off on the day I had my ID badge for work made and had on my Johnny Cash T-shirt- now it lives forever when I go to work :)
Another day older and deeper in debt.........

I think my brain de-railed....or maybe I'm just tired....

[BlueDragonfly]

On a serious note- are there any rules for the chatting between trains?

The reason I ask is that since I am a newbie to this, I was wondering if peeps would be willing to do brief introductions, etc- hobbies, current stuff, tarot practices, other practices, etc.

Kind of like a "getting to know you" thing.

We're a pretty open family here in the pub, any and all are Welcome, and we'd love to get to know you, too! :)

[yirabeth]

REALLY??? GAWD Y'all talk a LOT!!! :bugeyed:

Seriously.....67?????? WTH???? :angel:

Yeah cuz we all KNOW you never say BOO.... :D :D

On a serious note- are there any rules for the chatting between trains?

The reason I ask is that since I am a newbie to this, I was wondering if peeps would be willing to do brief introductions, etc- hobbies, current stuff, tarot practices, other practices, etc.

Kind of like a "getting to know you" thing.

Most anything goes - but keep in mind it IS public, and can be accessed..by...the public. LOL

Posts that go elsewhere within the forum should go there. If it's a reading, post in the reading forum. Etc.

It's Yira! }) :laugh:

GASP!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Stormdancer]

It's Yira! }) :laugh:I know.

i wish there was an all aussie train, i could do the postage for that *sob* there seem to be fewer of us around, anyone seen linnie lately?(((Lute))) Didn't we have some kind of disclaimer for overseas mailing at one point? Like , ya Pick this one , ya help with the costs? It's supposed to be all about the sharing of decks.

Nope, not seen her for a bit.

[Lutestring]

On a serious note- are there any rules for the chatting between trains?

The reason I ask is that since I am a newbie to this, I was wondering if peeps would be willing to do brief introductions, etc- hobbies, current stuff, tarot practices, other practices, etc.

Kind of like a "getting to know you" thing.

the pub thread *here* is where we chat, so nothing is off topic here, unlike everywhere else at AT :) so chat away :)

[yirabeth]

Oh and most of us have a really good profile going, to get the basics from...the rest just comes in regular chatter...Many of the Pub have been hanging out since it really started being more than a place to check in and say you got your deck. So you'll see the same faces, with occasional new pubsters coming on board, if you stick around and join us ♥

[emmsma]

Penthasilia, we are thinking along the same lines.

Hi, I'm emmsma (Debbie). I am a veterinary technician, living in Northeastern Arizona - though I will always be a New Yorker at heart. I'm married and have a 9 year old son. He's special needs and if you hang here, you will hear me struggle with this.

I started reading tarot when I was about 16. I've gotten away from it and come back several times. Last time was when I joined AT - about 2 years ago. Now I'm more of a collector than reader, but I'm sure the reading will come back to me when its time.

Anything else you'd like to know?

I'd love to hear about you, as well.

[Stormdancer]

On a serious note- are there any rules for the chatting between trains?.

Good question. I just kinda post, and figure if I'm out of line, I get spanked. })

Seriously, I do "try" to post appropriate stuff appropriately....

Oh, whatEVER storm....that made NO sense...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Anything else you'd like to know?

I'd love to hear about you, as well.Wth????

BIG hair.........

PIG wrestler..............

HOLES.......:eek:

[Stormdancer]

Oh and most of us have a really good profile going...We do?

[Lutestring]

(((Lute))) Didn't we have some kind of disclaimer for overseas mailing at one point? Like , ya Pick this one , ya help with the costs? It's supposed to be all about the sharing of decks.


vaugely recall, maybe i was on too many painkillers at the time :rolleyes: i broke my shoulder last May, Penthasilia, which is also the reason i'm really lazy now about proper punctuation and capital letters, as i couldn't do it when typing with one hand.

i tend to think why would anyone pick a deck that they have to pay heaps of postage for, when they could buy a couple of decks from amazon instead. oh well, i need to finish making some bags, so i have some bribes/ coercion for the next train :D

[yirabeth]

Well, okay, I'll say it out, although I will also say that I won't say all there is to know :D Did that make sense? Maybe not!

Anyhoo.

I'm Carmen, Mother and PROUD grandmother, I live in Northern Michigan which I hate but I believe I'll probably live here forever because Elaina (granddaughter) is dear to my heart. I'm an out-of-work computer programmer, I make jewelry for fun and hoping to start selling it, I collect tarot as well as read,ummm... I love african violets, and have a small collection of those(Compared to other collectors, guys...trust me it's small!!)...I'm an animal lover, and my dogs (you'll hear me refer to them as the girls) are as much my children as my children are. I like taking (crappy) pictures and sharing them here :D

********

LOL Stormy, maybe that was overly optimistic of me :P But things like pig wrestling etc...those sorts of things come out in everyday conversation right? :D

Lutestring -- to have a deck in their collection that came from you??! It's all about the vibe baby! :D

[Penthasilia]

Penthasilia, we are thinking along the same lines.

Hi, I'm emmsma (Debbie). I am a veterinary technician, living in Northeastern Arizona - though I will always be a New Yorker at heart. I'm married and have a 9 year old son. He's special needs and if you hang here, you will hear me struggle with this.

I started reading tarot when I was about 16. I've gotten away from it and come back several times. Last time was when I joined AT - about 2 years ago. Now I'm more of a collector than reader, but I'm sure the reading will come back to me when its time.

Anything else you'd like to know?

I'd love to hear about you, as well.

Thanks emmsma! I'm Penthasilia (Amy), and for those of you wondering, the name comes from the queen of the amazons who fought achilles in the battle of Troy :)

So, that being said- I live near DC but we are planning to move next summer to Alaska. I'm married with an 18 and 14 year old. My son is also special needs, but has done beautifully as he has grown, so we are very fortunate- though I will understand where you are coming from on that end. We also have 2 dogs (a siberian husky Brighid, and a yorki-poo named Poppet), as well as 3 cats (bengal named Mimi, maine coon Amber and american smoke/polydactl named Bones) that are part of the family, and our hamster Nibbles.

I have worked with the tarot for about 20 years now, as well as runes and recently ogham. My main deck is the Greenwood, though I am now doing an intensive study with the Maat. I was collecting for a while, but recently decided to sell it off to help my son start his college book stash.

I am a Feri initiate, and practice a lot of northern european shamanism. I have been hanging out on another tarot forum, but have really enjoyed this one and it has become my primary posting area. Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome!

[BlueDragonfly]

vaugely recall, maybe i was on too many painkillers at the time :rolleyes: i broke my shoulder last May, Penthasilia, which is also the reason i'm really lazy now about proper punctuation and capital letters, as i couldn't do it when typing with one hand.

i tend to think why would anyone pick a deck that they have to pay heaps of postage for, when they could buy a couple of decks from amazon instead. oh well, i need to finish making some bags, so i have some bribes/ coercion for the next train :D
And one of your gorgeous bags would be quite the bribe! :D

Speaking of your shoulder, how are you doing with it? Do you still exercise it at all? How's the range of motion?

[emmsma]

Wth????

BIG hair.........

PIG wrestler..............

HOLES.......:eek:

Yesyesyes. I have dreadlocks, sometimes see and get to wrestle with pigs and goats.

And I am very into body modification. I've got 5 tattoos, and 16 body piercings. :D

I have more that I want - just got the last two over the last week - but I must allow some time for healing.

[NorthernTigress]

I'm tempted to do a change of avatars. Time to go digging through my hard drive...

[BlueDragonfly]

We do?

Well, I heard some of 'em do.
Mine, not so much. I really should fix that one of these days.

[Penthasilia]

Yesyesyes. I have dreadlocks, sometimes see and get to wrestle with pigs and goats.

And I am very into body modification. I've got 5 tattoos, and 16 body piercings. :D

I have more that I want - just got the last two over the last week - but I must allow some time for healing.

Sweet- also like tattoos and piercings!

My entire trunk is covered front and back with tats, the piercings, well, ahem, I have them. We will leave it at that.

:D

[Penthasilia]

I'm tempted to do a change of avatars. Time to go digging through my hard drive...

I have some cool dark goddess pics if you are interested :)

[emmsma]

Sweet- also like tattoos and piercings!

My entire trunk is covered front and back with tats, the piercings, well, ahem, I have them. We will leave it at that.

:D

LOL @ the piercings. Me too!

[NorthernTigress]

I have some cool dark goddess pics if you are interested :)

Well, it is October. })

In the meantime, what about one of these...

[Stormdancer]

I have some cool dark goddess pics if you are interested :)Any with lightening?

[cardlady22]

Hmmmmm. My profile is pretty full & up-to-date. I'm the lady who likes to keep track of the smaller details that help people find what they're looking for. No tattoos, only "regular" pierced ears. Can't make Jello without killing it.

I like Test___1, NT.

[Chiska]

OOOH! Me next!!

I'm Rebecca. I live in Washington, have a pair of Catahoula Leopard Dogs and 2 kitty minions. I am a college slave who specializes in spreading the knowledge of electronics to the masses, despite the best efforts of the state to shut us down for budget reasons. Boo!! Hiss!!! I also think I can sew and knit.

My first deck was a Grimaud TdM that was burned in 1979 after probably being exorcised by a Roman Catholic Priest. Lesson learned: Never co-own occult items with child of psycho-Polish-Catholic Mother. My dad was a beat generation alcoholic who embraced the hedonism of the 60s/70s. So, anything went at my house.

I didn't own a Rider Waite deck until last year. Cool deck, it might catch on. I prefer Thoth and I read in the "I don't care what the book says, the cards are telling me THIS." method. I have no respect and have blinged a Greenie Thoth box and have plans of doing same to Greenie Thoth cards. I like cards that are strange, weird, and full of interesting images. I like banging my head against the wall, as evidenced by my fascination with both the Lenormand and Le Petit Etteilla, both of which are possessed by unnamed demons of mental torture.

Do you still love me after knowing all this?

[Stormdancer]

Can't make Jello without killing it.Are you one of my twins? I totally suck a jello.

[yirabeth]

For the record, cupcake ice cream is really yummy! But very rich, so you don't want a lot at once...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Well, it is October. })

In the meantime, what about one of these...Out of those 4, the 2nd, but......Where's the tiger????? :(

[Chiska]

Yesyesyes. I have dreadlocks, sometimes see and get to wrestle with pigs and goats.

And I am very into body modification. I've got 5 tattoos, and 16 body piercings. :D

I have more that I want - just got the last two over the last week - but I must allow some time for healing.

I only got 1 tattoo and 5 piercings - all in my head.

If I don't braid my hair or brush it, I can also have dreadlocks. It is the curse of people with really long, really fine hair.

I need more tattoos...but I don't know what to get! Or where. As for piercings...no more of those.

[Stormdancer]

For the record, cupcake ice cream is really yummy! But very rich, so you don't want a lot at once...LOLDid the ManChildMan have some??? })

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, lessee. I'm also known by Leigh, unless I have to use my legal first name.
I live about 15 miles south of Yira, in the Michigan mitten.
I'm widowed with one grown son who lives in Cleveland.
I'm a home health aide, share a house with bro(my divorced brother), no pets :( we rent. Ummm.....I like to quilt, sew, garden a bit, make some beaded jewelry.
I'm a rock picker(that includes feathers, shells, and all kinds of nature bits), have a nature based pagan spirituality that seems to be evolving right now.
I basically only read Tarot for myself.

Can't really think of anything else.....

[The crowned one]

So we made it :)

[cardlady22]

Are you one of my twins? I totally suck a jello.We're siblings. ;) Pure Spread layout says so. :P

[NorthernTigress]

Out of those 4, the 2nd, but......Where's the tiger????? :(

You mean this one?

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, it is October. })

In the meantime, what about one of these...

I vote for the Dragonfae one! The second one, I think.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hmmmmm. My profile is pretty full & up-to-date. I'm the lady who likes to keep track of the smaller details that help people find what they're looking for. No tattoos, only "regular" pierced ears. Can't make Jello without killing it.

I like Test___1, NT.

cardlady is our research/searching Queen! :D

[yirabeth]

Did the ManChildMan have some??? })

He did! He liked it but said Moosetracks is better (Moosetracks is a hideous glop of peanut butter candies, chocolate, and caramel in vanilla ice cream)

So we made it :)

We did! :party:

You mean this one?

I like this one!

[cardlady22]

So we made it :)Yes, what prize did Penthasilia win me for the bet? :P

[Penthasilia]

Well, it is October. })

In the meantime, what about one of these...

Nice- how do you like this one?

[Penthasilia]

Yes, what prize did Penthasilia win me for the bet? :P

We all want to know :D

[yirabeth]

Oh *I* like that one... if she had a fox with her kinda thing..but the raven is awesome...LOL

[Lutestring]

i don't have any tatts, and only pierced ears, but i have always meant to get a tatt sometime. i have a sort of accidental tatt on one finger, where i was stabbed with an old dip ink pen about forty years ago. the pen nib went right into my finger. it looks like the body of a dragonfly, just needs wings added :laugh:

i haven't had a job for many years, have had rheumatoid arthritis most of my life. love tarot, got given a rws by a boy i met when i was 17, didn't know there were other tarots then, apart from thoth, which i couldn't find where i lived. sold my rws ten years later, when i got sick of people laughing at me about tarot, and needed money. got back to tarot after my mum died, about five years ago, when i wandered into a metaphysical shop having a sale, and bought a half price medieval enchantment. then i got a computer at home, then discovered kat black's golden, and AT, where i lurked for a long time, thinking who are these crazy people with so many tarot decks? two is enough :D then it wasn't enough...and the deck frenzy began. i only read for myself, though haven't used my decks much since may, because i couldn't shuffle, and now i'm still having a break from reading.
textiles, the older the better, are my other passion, and i'm currently designing a cloth visconti to make, probably just the major arcana.

[emmsma]

Nice- how do you like this one?

That is awesome! Smokin' hott!

[Stormdancer]

So we made it :)Yes. We did. Do I still have all my body parts?

[BlueDragonfly]

Nice- how do you like this one?

Oh, very nice!

[Laura Borealis]

Oh and most of us have a really good profile going, to get the basics from...

Yeah, like how mine says I'm a Fish Head Buddhist?

I'm tempted to do a change of avatars. Time to go digging through my hard drive...

A change is refreshing! :P

Are you one of my twins? I totally suck a jello.

:bugeyed: Is that what you kids are calling it?

[Penthasilia]

OOOH! Me next!!

I'm Rebecca. I live in Washington, have a pair of Catahoula Leopard Dogs and 2 kitty minions. I am a college slave who specializes in spreading the knowledge of electronics to the masses, despite the best efforts of the state to shut us down for budget reasons. Boo!! Hiss!!! I also think I can sew and knit.

My first deck was a Grimaud TdM that was burned in 1979 after probably being exorcised by a Roman Catholic Priest. Lesson learned: Never co-own occult items with child of psycho-Polish-Catholic Mother. My dad was a beat generation alcoholic who embraced the hedonism of the 60s/70s. So, anything went at my house.

I didn't own a Rider Waite deck until last year. Cool deck, it might catch on. I prefer Thoth and I read in the "I don't care what the book says, the cards are telling me THIS." method. I have no respect and have blinged a Greenie Thoth box and have plans of doing same to Greenie Thoth cards. I like cards that are strange, weird, and full of interesting images. I like banging my head against the wall, as evidenced by my fascination with both the Lenormand and Le Petit Etteilla, both of which are possessed by unnamed demons of mental torture.

Do you still love me after knowing all this?

OMG- we are sisters! I too was raised in a crazy Polish Catholic household, 8th grade was when I had my "exorcism".

--->yes, I still love you :D

[Stormdancer]

You mean this one?Yeah....and wasn't there a winter one?

[Lutestring]

Nice- how do you like this one?

love that pic

[yirabeth]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing021.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
:bugeyed: Is that what you kids are calling it?

[Stormdancer]

Nice- how do you like this one?
Too young to be The Morrigan....imho

[Penthasilia]

You mean this one?

Ohhh- here is another good one!

[emmsma]

I like your new look Laura. I'd change, but I am not really into any specific deck these days. I can't seem to get my feet.

I might try for a non-deck image.

[NorthernTigress]

I vote for the Dragonfae one! The second one, I think.

Actually, all of them, except the candles, were from the Dragonfae oracle.

[Chiska]

OMG- we are sisters! I too was raised in a crazy Polish Catholic household, 8th grade was when I had my "exorcism".

--->yes, I still love you :D

My friend was from the crazy Polish Catholic household. *I* came from the beatnik, transcendental meditation, hedonistic, pot smoking, alcoholic household. But, oddly, my mother was fairly normal and mundane. Which is cool. Cuz if she wasn't, we'd have all self-destructed years ago! If I had had the deck at MY house, it would still be alive! *sob*

The ONLY thing that was ever an issue was when I got invited to a Zappa Bash when I was 16. My mom said okay (she had no clue), but my dad new better and said, "no." Probably a good decision in retrospect....

[Lutestring]

nice kitty :)
<<<<<<i haz a kitty :)

[NorthernTigress]

Ohhh- here is another good one!

Nice, but how would it look at 60x60 pixels?

Edit, freshly shrunk.

[BlueDragonfly]

Actually, all of them, except the candles, were from the Dragonfae oracle.

Oh! Okay, I haven't seen that whole deck. The second one is the one I remember seeing, though.

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

Back for a min or two.


How is everyone?

[The crowned one]

BIO's?

I was raised by my Dad :) It was a good city life. I keep moving farther and farther from civilization. IF nowhere has a centre I will find it.

[Lutestring]

If I had had the deck at MY house, it would still be alive! *sob*


(((Chiska))) i still miss my rws i sold, it was a nice old worn one, without the us games copyright on it. no, not a pam a/b/c, just an early 70's one i think.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi All,

Back for a min or two.


How is everyone?

Hi hon! Everyone all settled at your house for the night?

[Lutestring]

I keep moving farther and farther from civilization. IF nowhere has a centre I will find it.

if i could drive a car, that's where i'd live, a long way from anywhere, with lots of trees.

[BlueDragonfly]

if i could drive a car, that's where i'd live, a long way from anywhere, with lots of trees.

I can drive, we have lots of trees! You can move up here, we'll go find someplace like that here! :D

[Stormdancer]

BIO's?

I was raised by my Dad :) It was a good city life. I keep moving farther and farther from civilization. IF nowhere has a centre I will find it.But you've already FOUND it...WTH Dude.....?

You puzzle me.

[Penthasilia]

if i could drive a car, that's where i'd live, a long way from anywhere, with lots of trees.

I concur- hence the move to Alaska!

[Stormdancer]

I can drive, we have lots of trees! You can move up here, we'll go find someplace like that here! :DCheesy biscuits and campfire breakfasts....just sayin'

[NorthernTigress]

Mind if I try on some new clothes?

[Lutestring]

Hi All,

Back for a min or two.


How is everyone?

hi kale, how is everything with you and your family?

[Penthasilia]

Mind if I try on some new clothes?

Very nice :D

[Laura Borealis]

got given a rws by a boy i met when i was 17, didn't know there were other tarots then...

You too? My first deck was a RWS, given to me by a boy. What is it with boys giving girls tarot decks? :P


I prefer Thoth and I read in the "I don't care what the book says, the cards are telling me THIS." method. I have no respect and have blinged a Greenie Thoth box and have plans of doing same to Greenie Thoth cards. I like cards that are strange, weird, and full of interesting images.


You rebel! I still want you to start a "Blinging the Thoth" thread. If you don't, I might be forced to put up those horrible ones I made on Blingee.

I like weird, strange cards, too. And *whispers* I like tentacles. Except if they're on Giger cards, and then they creep me out.

[cardlady22]

I like your new look Laura. I'd change, but I am not really into any specific deck these days. I can't seem to get my feet.

I might try for a non-deck image.I'm quite partial to green . . . you look great with this one.

[emmsma]

I like it, NT. :)

[Penthasilia]

Be back in a few- off to shower and get in some comfy jammies!

[NorthernTigress]

Or this one? She's kind of thoughtful-looking

[Lutestring]

I can drive, we have lots of trees! You can move up here, we'll go find someplace like that here! :D

:D i saw all those lovely trees in you photos. i forgot to say nice pics. i might miss the eucalypts, but i've heard there are quite a few over there, introduced to california, and other places.

[emmsma]

I'm quite partial to green . . . you look great with this one.

Thank you, kindly. :)

[Laura Borealis]

I like your new look Laura. I'd change, but I am not really into any specific deck these days. I can't seem to get my feet.

I might try for a non-deck image.

I like! A dark, yet luminous green.

Mind if I try on some new clothes?

Ooo, very pretty! It works fine shrunk down. The Lady and the Tiger.

[The crowned one]

But you've already FOUND it...WTH Dude.....?

You puzzle me.

There are 2 stop lamps not far from here now. I have been ticketed at both. I like this town because I love Victoria and it is not too bad of a drive :)

But either the sea and sailing or the interior and farming are the next choices... Or possibly this place and a sail boat... or...LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

Cheesy biscuits and campfire breakfasts....just sayin'

Well, Of Course!

With the warmer weather this week, I'm hoping to have one more campfire breakfast this year! :D

[Lutestring]

You too? My first deck was a RWS, given to me by a boy. What is it with boys giving girls tarot decks? :P


hey, we're twins :)

nice new avvie, i keep forgetting to say, and now everyone's doing it, love the green one, emm, and nt's looks familiar, have you used that one before?

[BlueDragonfly]

I like it, NT. :)

Oh emmsma! I like your new look too!

[Laura Borealis]

Or this one? She's kind of thoughtful-looking

Oh, I like that even better!

[NorthernTigress]

hey, we're twins :)

nice new avvie, i keep forgetting to say, and now everyone's doing it, love the green one, emm, and nt's looks familiar, have you used that one before?

The second (current) one is a repeat. The tiger-rider is brand new, thanks to Penth.

[BlueDragonfly]

:D i saw all those lovely trees in you photos. i forgot to say nice pics. i might miss the eucalypts, but i've heard there are quite a few over there, introduced to california, and other places.

Thanks! We don't have any eucalyptus here, I'm afraid, but you can smell the pines on a warm summer day!

[kaleanna]

Hi hon! Everyone all settled at your house for the night?

hiya hon
Getting there Blue. Lil one is asleep, and Cody is finishing up home work and having his dad check it.
hi kale, how is everything with you and your family?

Hiya Lute hon

I am hanging in there. Brother is doing ok, I am in contact with my niece on FB and so she did let me know that he will be in the hospital til at least Thurs.

I need to call my mom and check on her.

[Stormdancer]

... Or possibly this place and a sail boat... or...LOLMy vote.....Your center is wherever you are. can't you feel that?

And I'm off for a bath.

I seem to be having plumbing issues. Some of the drains have become noticeably slow for no reason that I can fathom. Let's see how the other bath drains.

[NorthernTigress]

You're right Lute, now is not a time for a repeat. This is a time for something completely fresh and new. BRB

[Laura Borealis]

TCO has joined the avatar changing fun... what IS that? a chicken puppet? with a robot eye?

[Chiska]

(((Chiska))) i still miss my rws i sold, it was a nice old worn one, without the us games copyright on it. no, not a pam a/b/c, just an early 70's one i think.

Hopefully, that old deck is still kicking around! That poor Grimaud was taken directly to the bishop and "dealt with."

And of course, I was the BAD INFLUENCE. *sigh*

My RWS is from Australia - but it is a regular old mass market one, with no box. A member here felt that I must have one and so she sent it! Very kind of her. I actually sort of like it. It is nice for once in awhile. I think I'd like an old one after I saw the Pam b's side by side in San Francisco. *sigh*

[yirabeth]

My vote.....Your center is wherever you are. can't you feel that?

And I'm off for a bath.

I seem to be having plumbing issues. Some of the drains have become noticeably slow for no reason that I can fathom. Let's see how the other bath drains.

Wow...very insightful. I think I've been learning this over the past year...maybe.

Sorry to hear about plumbing woes :( Maybe a simple drain cleaner would help? If the person before you had long hair, drain cleaner is pretty much a must LOL

[Chiska]

TCO has joined the avatar changing fun... what IS that? a chicken puppet? with a robot eye?

That is Robot Chicken from Robot Chicken (http://www.adultswim.com/shows/robot-chicken/index.html)

The opening credits have him all trussed up like McDowell in A Clockwork Orange.

[NorthernTigress]

TCO has joined the avatar changing fun... what IS that? a chicken puppet? with a robot eye?

That's the mascot for Robot Chicken, a truly bizarre show that is beyond simple descriptions.

It's..... This

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_Chicken
http://www.adultswim.com/shows/robot-chicken/index.html

[cardlady22]

Where's yours from, Chiska? Looks like it could be pals with Rocky & Bullwinkle.

[BlueDragonfly]

......I am hanging in there. Brother is doing ok, I am in contact with my niece on FB and so she did let me know that he will be in the hospital til at least Thurs.

I need to call my mom and check on her.

Will keep touching the strand and sending love and healing! :heart:

[BlueDragonfly]

You're right Lute, now is not a time for a repeat. This is a time for something completely fresh and new. BRB

OH, I like this one very much!

[Laura Borealis]

That is Robot Chicken from Robot Chicken (http://www.adultswim.com/shows/robot-chicken/index.html)

The opening credits have him all trussed up like McDowell in A Clockwork Orange.

Clockwork Orange :bugeyed: That movie scared me.
I haven't seen Robot Chicken. Or maybe a few minutes of it... at someone else's house...

[NorthernTigress]

Where's yours from, Chiska? Looks like it could be pals with Rocky & Bullwinkle.

That looks like Secret Squirrel

[Chiska]

Where's yours from, Chiska? Looks like it could be pals with Rocky & Bullwinkle.

OMG - you don't recognize Secret Squirrel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Squirrel)??? Morocco Mole???

Or am I just dating myself again?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y8m29ZLX5ag/STSYj7_kg7I/AAAAAAAAB24/avdzorHEYMo/s400/SECRET+SQUIRREL+COLOR+2.jpg

[Lutestring]

gotta go, just had a phone call from a friend, who will remove that pesky tick for me :) got to catch a train now, bye

[cardlady22]

I missed the 60s and was an elementary-age kid in the 70s. No cable/satellite unless we're visiting others.

Oh, I love the Mole!

[BlueDragonfly]

gotta go, just had a phone call from a friend, who will remove that pesky tick for me :) got to catch a train now, bye

Yay for tick removing friends! Have a great day!

[yirabeth]

See you later Lute!

[BlueDragonfly]

... Or possibly this place and a sail boat... or...LOL
That sounds pretty good to me!

My vote.....Your center is wherever you are. can't you feel that?
What she said!

And I'm off for a bath.

I seem to be having plumbing issues. Some of the drains have become noticeably slow for no reason that I can fathom. Let's see how the other bath drains.
Enjoy your bath.

Good luck with it, drain problems suck(no pun intended, okay maybe a little one)! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, it's way past my bedtime. See you all tomorrow, G'Night! :)

[Laura Borealis]

I think I'm done for tonight, too. Going to go read for a bit, wind down the brain cells...

[emmsma]

Night Blue.

Bye Lute. Give that wonderful friend a hug!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue, see you tomorrow ♥

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams to you too, Laura!

[kaleanna]

Will keep touching the strand and sending love and healing! :heart:

Thankies ((((Blue))))

Mom is doing ok, and has calmed down some :).

[Chiska]

I gotta go take a shower and then watch Warehouse 13 finale!

:)

[emmsma]

Going to hit the hay. I'm a tired mama.

See ya tomorrow.

[cardlady22]

(((kaleanna)))

I am happy to report that my possible Wish List only grew by 4 decks for this train.
And I only broke my No Sides vow for one person. ;)

I've sent my PMs and might actually stay offline tomorrow.

[Stormdancer]

I missed the 60s and was an elementary-age kid in the 70s. No cable/satellite unless we're visiting others.!Yeah but we could put aluminum "horns" on and position ourselves for the BEST reception!!!

C'mon, tell me you didn't do that!

[cardlady22]

Yeah but we could put aluminum "horns" on and position ourselves for the BEST reception!!!

C'mon, tell me you didn't do that!The no cable/sat refers to the present day and possible acquaintance by watching Boomerang. :grin:

We really didn't watch much TV as a kid. It didn't bother me because my nose was always stuck in a book, or bent over notebook paper writing my own worlds.

ETA: I've gotta go to bed now. :*

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Cardlady :)

I didn't watch much TV as a child either -- it's kinda held over, I just don't know what use it is...LOL I would sometimes like to watch a particular show, like the cooking one by one of my favorite bloggists, or Jack and I used to watch Discovery channel sometimes....I guess I'll go ahead and get tv again when the job's all sorted so I can do those things :D

[kaleanna]

(((kaleanna)))

I am happy to report that my possible Wish List only grew by 4 decks for this train.
And I only broke my No Sides vow for one person. ;)

I've sent my PMs and might actually stay offline tomorrow.

((((cardlady)))))

[kaleanna]

talked to my bro for just a couple mins on fb, he is still groggy and is in icu. Told him that I just wanted to let him know that I love him and glad he is ok. and told him to get some rest.

[Penthasilia]

Well it has been a great day, finishing off the train! I am heading to bed for an early morning appointment. See y'all soon!

:D

[kaleanna]

Well it has been a great day, finishing off the train! I am heading to bed for an early morning appointment. See y'all soon!

:D

Nite Amy, Sleep well :)

[Penthasilia]

talked to my bro for just a couple mins on fb, he is still groggy and is in icu. Told him that I just wanted to let him know that I love him and glad he is ok. and told him to get some rest.

((((keleanna and family))))

Glad you got to talk to him tonight!

[kaleanna]

((((keleanna and family))))

Glad you got to talk to him tonight!

((((Amy))))

Me too, :)

[Chiska]

The no cable/sat refers to the present day and possible acquaintance by watching Boomerang. :grin:

We really didn't watch much TV as a kid. It didn't bother me because my nose was always stuck in a book, or bent over notebook paper writing my own worlds.

ETA: I've gotta go to bed now. :*


We didn't have satellite or cable. When I was a kid, the local TV station would get a reel once per week (via barge) from Seattle. On it would be varied programming from KIRO, KING, and KOMO. They would splice it together and rebroadcast. We got the MegaStation of ABCNBCBS. It was spectacular. We got cable when I was in high school. It was soooooo awesome. We didn't get McDonalds until after I graduated from high school. Growing up in Alaska had some quirks! LOL

[Laura Borealis]

At some point in my childhood, my parents decided to put the TV down in the cold, cold basement, for the specific purpose of discouraging long sessions of TV watching. I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons, but not much during the week.

Later (in a different house) they had it in the family room again and we did fall into the habit of too much TV. I think the basement plan was a good one.

Back to bed with me (no sleep in me yet but I'm trying :P )

[Wendywu]

Good morning :).

Yet another sleepless night, so I had a lovely long shower when I woke up and feel fine. I think I was subconsciously waiting for James to come home because after he'd got back (about 1.30 a.m.) I fell asleep. Sadly today was a 6.00 a.m. getting up time .....

On the up-side - I started re-reading EE Doc Smith's Lensman series last night, from the very beginning. It's been a long time and I'd forgotten how much I enjoy his books :D

[The crowned one]

My vote.....Your center is wherever you are. can't you feel that?



Not always. Sometimes you need to find the place where your centre is. You have never felt out of place? WE gravitate to our centres. It is called locus of control. Thoses with external ones tend to be superstitious and beleive in magic. Those with internal ones lean towards being skeptical. Then there is a comfort zone, centres are variable.

[Wendywu]

Today I "borrowed" my son's Nickelback CD "Dark Horse". His fault for telling me it was the best they've done so far (ymmv). I am looking forward to listening to it once I've pushed it onto my MP3 player. Might not be today - but I have the excitement of new music. Well, new to me. The other one James is telling me I'll enjoy is Nikki Sixx's "This is Gonna Hurt". He's never suggested anything I haven't liked before, so I might have to invest on payday. I like Motley Crue - Nikki Sixx on his own I haven't heard before....



Also - the diabetic consultant I saw y/day (the Genius TM) told me to self-refer to physio for the finger tendonitis. I did today, and have an appointment for two days away, which they apologised for because apparently they try and fit people in on the day they phone or the day after. I'm amazed and pleased. I think the chap I'm seeing is the one I saw when my knee cartilage (sp) got badly damaged but I'm not sure - the name sounds so familiar.

[Wendywu]

I have had this message from PathWalker's other half:


"This is ******, our home internet is dead, she cannot remember who she is trading with.
PC is going to the mending shop on thursday
Can you please tell trading partners she will sort parcels out as soon as she can."


I was given an email addy and a phone number. I'll phone with her trading partner's details if they could be passed to me . It's obviously heaps cheaper for me to do it than anyone based in the USA or Canada .....

[Lutestring]

oh, poor computerless pw and pw's otherhalf :(

hi wu, that's an amazingly quick physio appointment! i had to wait a week when i saw mine for my shoulder, and they didn't apologise at all. i got the feeling that i should be very grateful they could fit me in at all :bugeyed:

[Wendywu]

Yeah - I'm delighted.



James went out yesterday. Want to see what he did? It's a Les Paul Original, which is the guitar he plays... (cost him a fortune but he worked for a solid year to save for it back when he was 17 and working part time in a supermarket).

[Lutestring]

very nice :)

i've just been watching a bbc series on tv, rome wasn't built in a day. you have probably seen it, about modern day tradesmen building a roman villa, using only roman tools and techniques. it's very interesting, and funny. some of the young lads are a wee bit chubby and unfit. i think they are all going to be really slim and fit by the end of the series :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Not always. Sometimes you need to find the place where your centre is. You have never felt out of place? WE gravitate to our centres. It is called locus of control.
I think I understand this. I felt very out of place/off balance for the 19 years I lived in Ohio. Now, back here in MI, I feel much more centered.

Thoses with external ones tend to be superstitious and beleive in magic. Those with internal ones lean towards being skeptical. Then there is a comfort zone, centres are variable.
So, having explained this, do you not feel centered where you are now?

[BlueDragonfly]

Today I "borrowed" my son's Nickelback CD "Dark Horse". His fault for telling me it was the best they've done so far (ymmv). I am looking forward to listening to it once I've pushed it onto my MP3 player. Might not be today - but I have the excitement of new music. Well, new to me. The other one James is telling me I'll enjoy is Nikki Sixx's "This is Gonna Hurt". He's never suggested anything I haven't liked before, so I might have to invest on payday. I like Motley Crue - Nikki Sixx on his own I haven't heard before....
I think you'll like Nickelback and "Dark Horse" is one of their better albums, although there are some songs on all of the earlier ones I really like, as well. I don't think I've heard Nikki Sixx's solo work, other than a couple songs that got radio play.


Also - the diabetic consultant I saw y/day (the Genius TM) told me to self-refer to physio for the finger tendonitis. I did today, and have an appointment for two days away, which they apologised for because apparently they try and fit people in on the day they phone or the day after. I'm amazed and pleased. I think the chap I'm seeing is the one I saw when my knee cartilage (sp) got badly damaged but I'm not sure - the name sounds so familiar.
This is good news! And so quick! They'll take good care of you!

[BlueDragonfly]

Yeah - I'm delighted.



James went out yesterday. Want to see what he did? It's a Les Paul Original, which is the guitar he plays... (cost him a fortune but he worked for a solid year to save for it back when he was 17 and working part time in a supermarket).

Oh! Gorgeous tattoo!

[Shalyn]

*squeeeeeee* Secret Squirrel! Chiska, LOVE IT!

Did anyone keep a list of the actual stations, or are we all on our own to go searching to remind ourselves what everyone has? (I really want to converse with whoever had the Medieval Scapini)

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :)

Wu, that's a beautiful tattoo! I bet James is pretty happy with it :)

Shalyn, the post with the list of post numbers (lol) is #2416 :D

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Yira, Shalyn! Beautiful day!

I'm only here for a few more minutes, before I dash out the door. I get up at 5:30 and yet the last 15 minutes or so is always hectic! Why is that? :confused:

[yirabeth]

Hehe, dunno but it's the same way here :D

See ya later Blue :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Hehe, dunno but it's the same way here :D

See ya later Blue :)

Yep, things are all packed up! :D

Toodles! *waves*

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone,


How is everyone?

[yirabeth]

G'morning Kaleanna --- heard anything on your brother yet?

[kaleanna]

G'morning Kaleanna --- heard anything on your brother yet?

Hiya Yira,

Nothing yet this morning, I did get to chat with him for a couple mins last nite on FB, he was really groggy and in icu. Told him that I just wanted to tell him that I love him and glad he was ok and told him to get some rest. I don't see him on yet this morning so I figure that he is resting or trying to. I don't know what time they are suppose to do surgery on the other artery. All I know is that it is suppose to be sometime today.

[yirabeth]

Right, he's probably going through all the pre-op crud anyway...but glad you got to talk to him last night a bit. Will keep him in my thoughts for today as he does surgery again...

[Lutestring]

hi yira and kaleanna, looks like i missed blue as she flew past :)

i'll be thinking of you and your brother kale.

i'm rushing around at the moment, organising stuff to take with me tomorrow for the felting workshop i'm doing. so much stuff to take, carrying it to the station, then catching two trains. i have to get up early, and i should have gone to bed by now :rolleyes:

[Shalyn]

Kale, I hope everything goes well for your brother.

Meanwhile...I need to get to work. *sigh* Just looked through all the lists. I don't think it would be worth it for the one I want from Jema, to be sent overseas, if I even had anything she liked. And BD is gone, so...

[yirabeth]

G'morning ladies :)

I've traded off all my decks except one, which the person hasn't answered back LOL I've decided if it doesn't trade I'll give it to Nonny Mouse! :D

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

I know I have pm's. I've read them. I'll try to respond before I leave for work.

[Wendywu]

Hiya - made it home.

Wonderful Boss gave me half a sack of apples that he picked from one of his apple trees :D. James and himself both eat apples. (I used to but not now - I'm better off with berry fruits).

I love that tatt! Apparently it took 3 and a half hours... he and the lead singer from the band both went to the shop together and they each got one. Dunno what Lara had done - I'll find out later when James comes home again. He's gone to show nanny & grampy. Gee, won't they be pleased })

[Wendywu]

Kale - your brother sounds like he's doing OK - still touching the strand for him :)

[yirabeth]

G'morning Stormy :) Wu, I take the the grands are gonna be shocked?? :D

[yirabeth]

Omg...the JOY of having a dog that drools...*sigh*

Molly drools after having eaten. I usually wipe it up with a wash cloth after feeding her...I guess I forgot last night. :( Just went to get my canvas sneakers and they're COATED with dried on slime...Molly must have slept with my shoes for a pillow last night... :(

At least they're machine washable right?? lol

[Wendywu]

G'morning Stormy :) Wu, I take the the grands are gonna be shocked?? :D

They don't like tatts. At all. However, they adore James, so my guess is that for some vague reason it will have been OK for him to get one where I still - all these years later - get cracks about mine. That's alright - he means the world to them and it's a good relationship.

[Lutestring]

Hiya - made it home.

Wonderful Boss gave me half a sack of apples that he picked from one of his apple trees :D. James and himself both eat apples. (I used to but not now - I'm better off with berry fruits).

I love that tatt! Apparently it took 3 and a half hours... he and the lead singer from the band both went to the shop together and they each got one. Dunno what Lara had done - I'll find out later when James comes home again. He's gone to show nanny & grampy. Gee, won't they be pleased })
yum, home grown apples.
sounds fun to scare grandparents with a tatt :D })

Omg...the JOY of having a dog that drools...*sigh*

Molly drools after having eaten. I usually wipe it up with a wash cloth after feeding her...I guess I forgot last night. :( Just went to get my canvas sneakers and they're COATED with dried on slime...Molly must have slept with my shoes for a pillow last night... :(

At least they're machine washable right?? lol
eeeew! so glad my cat doesn't drool, she's been asleep all evening, sleeping off her dinner, curled up on my bed :)

[yirabeth]

Funny how grands always tolerate that they don't/won't on their own kids....

I wonder if I do/will do that :D

[Wendywu]

Funny how grands always tolerate that they don't/won't on their own kids....

I wonder if I do/will do that :D

Elaina? She'll get away with murder and you know it!

[yirabeth]

You're probably right...her parents will hate me.... *sigh* LOL

She has her first dental appointment today. They're coming here after to tell me how well/poorly she did at the dentist...LOL

[kaleanna]

Right, he's probably going through all the pre-op crud anyway...but glad you got to talk to him last night a bit. Will keep him in my thoughts for today as he does surgery again...


Thankies Yira.

hi yira and kaleanna, looks like i missed blue as she flew past :)

i'll be thinking of you and your brother kale.



Thankies Lute

Kale, I hope everything goes well for your brother.
.


Thankies Shalyn
Kale - your brother sounds like he's doing OK - still touching the strand for him :)

Thankies Wu



I just got done talking to my sis in law via FB. She is doing ok, just trying to get everything going this morning and kids off to school so that she can get back up to the hospital. She did not have my number but has it now. They did not tell her what time the surgery will be just that it will be this morning sometime.

[yirabeth]

Here's the most recent picture of Joe & family...taken last time we went to see him. Not fond of the whole "prison garb" look but hopefully soon he'll have regular clothes he can wear for visits... (I cropped and "old-timed" the photo so it didn't look so harsh and institutional...)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=269771029724213&l=8ab8913008

[Wendywu]

It's a lovely image - no-one could tell y'know. And he looks so much more grown up than he used to....




*pins up notice*

[Stormdancer]

Kinda gross about the shoes, but this makes up for it! :heart:

Here's the most recent picture of Joe & family...taken last time we went to see him. Not fond of the whole "prison garb" look but hopefully soon he'll have regular clothes he can wear for visits... (I cropped and "old-timed" the photo so it didn't look so harsh and institutional...)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=269771029724213&l=8ab8913008

[yirabeth]

As you can see, Elaina's quite happy to be with Daddy...hasn't forgotten him at all ♥ When we visit, she gets first hugs etc...she doesn't give any one peace til Daddy's holding her so even Momma has to wait to get a hug LOL

[yirabeth]

Kinda gross about the shoes, but this makes up for it! :heart:

Hehe, at least you didn't have to pick the shoes UP! :D :D I could take a picture of them though if you want :P

[yirabeth]

Oh and for the record, I really dislike that beard/goatee wannabe thing...UGGH... :D :D (I'm sure he doesn't care. And no I've never mentioned it...LOL)

[Stormdancer]

:D I could take a picture of them though if you want :P

umNO :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

umNO :bugeyed:

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Stormdancer]

GAWD! 20 after 8 already??? I need to get out of bed earlier!

[yirabeth]

Then you'll be like Blue -- still rushing around the last 15 minutes :laugh:

I think the problem is, mornings just plain suck no matter what....LOL

[Chiska]

It is 20 after 6 and I have to leave for work!!

Hope everybody has a great day!!

Yira - my dogs drool continuously. I feel I need "Slip Hazard" signs to put up around the house. And even the cat drools. He was just dripping away yesterday - he only does it when he is happy - and he is happy all the time!!

Nice picture of the young family. The way you fixed up the photo, can't even tell that is an institutional jumper he has on. Looks like a regular shirt.

I gotta go to work!!

See you all....

[Stormdancer]

Oh and Blue!!! Thanks for the pm....

my fingers are crossed.

ok...gotta get dressed. Anyone wanna guess what color? :D I dunno yet.....LOL

[yirabeth]

Hehe, I don't envy you the constant drool! At least Molly only drools after eating. I usually catch it with a wash cloth and everything's fine. I just musta forgot this time :(

That's the effect I was going for...to make it "seem" as natural as possible. Eventually, he'll have "street" clothes he's allowed to wear for visits, and that I'm looking forward to. And there IS that background -- as long as you cut them off at the waist, since the background doesn't go to the floor...LOL

See you later Chiska!

[kaleanna]

Okies more info on Bro's Heart attack.

It happened sometime between midnight and 6 am when he got up. And the type of heart attack he had is normally referred to as "the widow maker" :(. The doctors were shocked that he had woke up yesterday morning.

Thank you all so much for everything. I am doing ok, just sending prayers for bro and family. And thankful that bro is ok. There are somethings that he is going to have to do now no ifs ands or buts about it and I know that my sis in law will make sure that he does.

[cardlady22]

(((kaleanna)))

Beautiful job with the photo, yirabeth!

[yirabeth]

Wow Kaleanna...goes to show, doctors don't know ALL...and...someone was on Bro's side ♥ Thank goodness Sis in law had the presence of mind to get him to the hospital...or today might be a very different scenario for your family.

Prob. a wakeup call for him...to have his arteries so completely blocked...I'm sure he'll be more than happy to make those changes!

Much love to you and your family...and still sending energies.

[kaleanna]

(((kaleanna)))

Beautiful job with the photo, yirabeth!



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

Yes Yira lovely job with the photo.

Wow Kaleanna...goes to show, doctors don't know ALL...and...someone was on Bro's side ♥ Thank goodness Sis in law had the presence of mind to get him to the hospital...or today might be a very different scenario for your family.

Prob. a wakeup call for him...to have his arteries so completely blocked...I'm sure he'll be more than happy to make those changes!

Much love to you and your family...and still sending energies.

Yes Yira, someone was definitely watching over Bro yesterday and soooooooooo thankful that my sis inlaw had the presence of mind to get him there quickly. I am also thankful that Bro was not by himself. yes I know he will gladly make those changes, I know that his family means the world to him, and I know he wants to be here for his wife and to see his kids grow up

(((((((Yira))))))

[Lutestring]

((((((((kaleanna))))))) i'm sure your brother will take good care of himself now. (((((kaleanna's brother and family)))))


yira, that's a lovely photo, and elaina looks so happy with her daddy :)

goodnight, see you all tomorrow

[Laura Borealis]

(((((( kale's brother and family ))))))

I'm glad he has his wife, and you and the rest of your family, all looking out for him. :heart:


James went out yesterday. Want to see what he did? It's a Les Paul Original, which is the guitar he plays... (cost him a fortune but he worked for a solid year to save for it back when he was 17 and working part time in a supermarket).

Oh VERY nice! I love the rose stems vining around. Now a question: is it finished? Will they be adding the rest of the guitar neck?

[Laura Borealis]

I think I understand this. I felt very out of place/off balance for the 19 years I lived in Ohio. Now, back here in MI, I feel much more centered.


So, having explained this, do you not feel centered where you are now?

I feel out of place here (Georgia). It's nice enough, but it's not HOME and it never will be. It's not just the physical place, or even the culture; I feel like it's spiritual too. A few weeks ago I saw a sign outside a church that said, "Are you where you're supposed to be?" and my mental "NO!!!" actually startled me.

On the other hand, a few years ago I went to north-eastern Arizona with some family to visit my husband's sister, who was teaching on a reservation there. The whole time I was there, I had the strongest sense that it was where I was meant to be. I was HOME. Not the reservation, but the desert. I felt it in New Mexico too. On the way back east, even before we'd hit Kansas, I had such a profound sense of loss. Like I was homesick. :(

[cardlady22]

It's a very interesting idea. I know people who use astrology, and even astrology in the playing cards, to assess where they are planning to move.

I loved my grandparents' place in the north Georgia mountains, and always felt drawn to North Carolina. A few years ago, I found out that the relative who makes my family eligible for the DAR served in a NC unit. :bugeyed:

But I'm terrified to drive on mountain roads.

[Frayling0]

Hey guys :D Just came back from my final driving lesson before the big day Thursday :O

How is everyone?

[kaleanna]

Hiya Luke



Okies I posted a thing here in the prayers area about my brother: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=165422 and will post updates there.

Thank you everyone for helping me yesterday evening and for touching the strand for my brother and family.

[cardlady22]

;) Best of luck, Luke!

I'm enjoying the cool before the sun rises high enough to make it nasty again. AC repair guy will be on his way after noon, but it's a 2-hour drive. (Local people's prices are way too high.)
*bless the man for being willing to help us so many times*

[Frayling0]

Hiya Luke



Okies I posted a thing here in the prayers area about my brother: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=165422 and will post updates there.

Thank you everyone for helping me yesterday evening and for touching the strand for my brother and family.

Oh Kale, that's terrible! *hug* I'm sending all my healing energies to your brother, I hope everything works itself out!

[Laura Borealis]

It's a very interesting idea. I know people who use astrology, and even astrology in the playing cards, to assess where they are planning to move.

I loved my grandparents' place in the north Georgia mountains, and always felt drawn to North Carolina. A few years ago, I found out that the relative who makes my family eligible for the DAR served in a NC unit. :bugeyed:

That's very interesting! Like maybe that affinity you felt came down to you through the generations.

But I'm terrified to drive on mountain roads.

And what sane person wouldn't be? :bugeyed: Some of them are very sketchy. We lived in east Tennessee for years when I was growing up -- same mountains.

[yirabeth]

In a way I understand both sides of this, and I agree it's not necessarily physical but spiritual as well...

I moved here 21 years ago, and I have never been at home here; I've always felt out of place and nonexistent. Definitely not centered. In fact, my biggest dream, once I finally had the nerve to divorce (prior to that I didn't dare dream) was to move away, back to the lush green growth of my home state, Washington.

Here, the fact that this place used to be an inland sea shows. The soil is sand, there is no support for lush green growth. We have jack pine and scrub brush underneath. There ARE spots that are nicer, usually VERY close to an active lake with life in it :laugh: (fertilizer in decaying plant and animal matter hehe)

Now that I have that option, to leave and go where I yearn to be...Here I stay. I don't think I can leave, even if Joe and his new family didn't need me, there's Elaina..I don't want to leave her behind. She's very important to me, and I want very much to be a part of her life.

So I've been trying to find a way to belong here...Still a process but I think I'm coming to terms with it. Making my spiritual center overcome my physical. I'll find a way eventually...

[Frayling0]

;) Best of luck, Luke!

I'm enjoying the cool before the sun rises high enough to make it nasty again. AC repair guy will be on his way after noon, but it's a 2-hour drive. (Local people's prices are way too high.)
*bless the man for being willing to help us so many times*

Thank you CL - I'm going to be shaking on the day!

[Laura Borealis]

Hey guys :D Just came back from my final driving lesson before the big day Thursday :O

How is everyone?

That's exciting! :D

I'm good, just sipping coffee and making plans for efficient errands.

[Frayling0]

That's exciting! :D

I'm good, just sipping coffee and making plans for efficient errands.

Efficient errands...? Sounds mysterious lol!

[kaleanna]

Oh Kale, that's terrible! *hug* I'm sending all my healing energies to your brother, I hope everything works itself out!

Thankies Luke. I am sure it will, He is where he needs to be right now and my sis in law will make sure that he takes care of himself come hell or high water!



Best of luck Luke on your Test.

[Frayling0]

Thankies Luke. I am sure it will, He is where he needs to be right now and my sis in law will make sure that he takes care of himself come hell or high water!



Best of luck Luke on your Test.

Thank you :)

And you've hit the nail right on the head - he's going to get the best care and love definitely makes a difference.

[cardlady22]

Efficient errands...? Sounds mysterious lol!My mom taught me to do this . . . and as a soon-to-be-driver, you'll benefit. ;)

Plan out your route based on where all your stops are and what side of the road they are on. There's nothing more frustrating than having to dart back and forth across the lanes and then get shoved over to where you miss the best/closest turn in and have to make a U back.

Same goes for within the store itself. Group similar items together in your list and swirl around Once Through. Frozen stuff is always last because you know you'll be in for a wait at the checkout.

[emmsma]

Trying so hard to catch up this morning. You all chat so much! :)

James has a lovely tattoo! Does he plan to color the guitar, or is he leaving it? Looks great as is, just wondering.

Wonderful job on the family picture, yira. Can't tell at all.

(((Kaleanna and Family)))
Touching the Strand and keeping your brother in my thoughts.

Couldn't fall asleep last night. Went through my list and have many available for sale/trade.

Why do I do this AFTER a train. Need to go back and mark things on my profile.
Thinking of a revamp anyway. Separate oracles, RWS, TdM. Maybe.

Woke at 740 on my day off.

[Frayling0]

My mom taught me to do this . . . and as a soon-to-be-driver, you'll benefit. ;)

Plan out your route based on where all your stops are and what side of the road they are on. There's nothing more frustrating than having to dart back and forth across the lanes and then get shoved over to where you miss the best/closest turn in and have to make a U back.

Same goes for within the store itself. Group similar items together in your list and swirl around Once Through. Frozen stuff is always last because you know you'll be in for a wait at the checkout.

Sound advice, but driving in the UK is probably a bit different. We don't have all your lanes and crossroads, we just have thousands of roundabouts lol! The store advice is something to remember... my Mum has always followed the frozen last system!

[The crowned one]

I think I understand this. I felt very out of place/off balance for the 19 years I lived in Ohio. Now, back here in MI, I feel much more centered.


So, having explained this, do you not feel centered where you are now?

No, too many things are out of whack, my son is too far from here, and my finances have taken the worse kick they have had in 13 years...

So it is not my tangible environment in this case, but rather my imagined environment.. ;)

[Laura Borealis]

In a way I understand both sides of this, and I agree it's not necessarily physical but spiritual as well...

I moved here 21 years ago, and I have never been at home here; I've always felt out of place and nonexistent. Definitely not centered. In fact, my biggest dream, once I finally had the nerve to divorce (prior to that I didn't dare dream) was to move away, back to the lush green growth of my home state, Washington.

Here, the fact that this place used to be an inland sea shows. The soil is sand, there is no support for lush green growth. We have jack pine and scrub brush underneath. There ARE spots that are nicer, usually VERY close to an active lake with life in it :laugh: (fertilizer in decaying plant and animal matter hehe)

Now that I have that option, to leave and go where I yearn to be...Here I stay. I don't think I can leave, even if Joe and his new family didn't need me, there's Elaina..I don't want to leave her behind. She's very important to me, and I want very much to be a part of her life.

So I've been trying to find a way to belong here...Still a process but I think I'm coming to terms with it. Making my spiritual center overcome my physical. I'll find a way eventually...

That's hard. *hug* But I understand. And I think you'll find your way.

Maybe it will be through studying the plant and animal life -- those jack pines have found a way to survive the sandy soil -- they thrive despite it -- so, too, you may find a way to thrive there. :heart:

Have you ever read A Pilgrim at Tinker's Creek? Different part of the world, but the author is always studying the plants, insects, birds and animals around her, and finding spiritual meaning in them. It's very good. If it sounds like something you'd like to read, I'd gladly send you my copy.

[emmsma]

I've never found my center. Not sure I know how. I always felt awkward and out of place, wherever I've been. I truly felt called to Arizona, but I hate it here.

I'd give anything to get back to NYC but I coul.ldn't afford to live there any more than I could when I left.

[cardlady22]

(((emmsma)))

I'm wired a bit oddly. While I enjoy the "feel" of different places, I recharge at home- alone in my own heart & mind. I was completely shocked the one time that I missed a house we moved away from. Every now & then I wonder if it's wrong that I am comfortable with the fact that nothing (and even no person) is a permanent part of my life. I deeply/truly love and enjoy it/them while they are present and remember them fondly after.

[Laura Borealis]

Efficient errands...? Sounds mysterious lol!

Heh! It's pretty much like what cardlady said, but it's also picking which destination among an array of choices. I need to go to a post office, a drug store, and a grocery store. Post office X is closer, but post office Y is nearer to a drug store; the grocery store I usually go to has neither of the others nearby, but -- ah, yes! looking at the map, here is a drug store near post office Z (actually a UPS store, but I can mail USPS with them) and there is also a nearby grocery. Bonus: a Starbucks in the general vicinity. :D

[Penthasilia]

I've never found my center. Not sure I know how. I always felt awkward and out of place, wherever I've been. I truly felt called to Arizona, but I hate it here.

I'd give anything to get back to NYC but I coul.ldn't afford to live there any more than I could when I left.

You know, we have moved around quite a bit, everywhere from PA, to Puerto Rico and up/down the east coast. Although I consider the mountains my home, there was always a neat thing my grandfather taught me to do when you first move:

Take a shot glass, fill it with whisky (or another spirit), honey and add a little cream. Go to the back yard (deck/porch/etc) of the place you will be staying and say something to the effect of "Spirit of the land, thank you for allowing me to live in this space with you. May we be welcomed as part of your family." Then, leave the glass out until it evaporates/gone. If you start feeling disconnected at all, this can be repeated. He also taught us to leave out little treats for the land spirits throughout the year, especially on holidays. Funny- though my family was Catholic, the were very old European Polish- so using a pendulum, reading tea leaves and leaving offers were considered par for the course :)

My grandfather's adage "Home is where you hang your hat".

[yirabeth]

No, too many things are out of whack, my son is too far from here, and my finances have taken the worse kick they have had in 13 years...

So it is not my tangible environment in this case, but rather my imagined environment.. ;)

*TOTALLY* understand this...I hope you find a way to get to that needed environment ♥

That's hard. *hug* But I understand. And I think you'll find your way.

Maybe it will be through studying the plant and animal life -- those jack pines have found a way to survive the sandy soil -- they thrive despite it -- so, too, you may find a way to thrive there. :heart:

Have you ever read A Pilgrim at Tinker's Creek? Different part of the world, but the author is always studying the plants, insects, birds and animals around her, and finding spiritual meaning in them. It's very good. If it sounds like something you'd like to read, I'd gladly send you my copy.

It is true that jack pines ARE the epitome of survival...they have to put down very very long tap roots, to find water and to even STAND because a shallow root system wouldn't provide enough support for such a tall tree in the sand...

I guess what I miss is the cool tranquility that lush growth filled me with. I could move a bit further south -- as you've noted from Blue's photos, it's not even THAT much further south! hehe But Joe and Krystal are talking of moving further north even...and the further north you go, the harsher the winters and the less hospitable landscape you get. (The thought of ever living in a desert strikes me with dread..can you imagine?!)

But you're right, I will find a way, and I'll be happy. I'm not made to be unhappy, it's too stressful...hehe

I've not heard of that book BUT I'm gonna check Wu's library for it :D

[kaleanna]

Thankies emmsma,


Alright, I need to head to the store, as I have to be back here to make sure fil is up for his appt.


Be back soon

[Frayling0]

You know, we have moved around quite a bit, everywhere from PA, to Puerto Rico and up/down the east coast. Although I consider the mountains my home, there was always a neat thing my grandfather taught me to do when you first move:

Take a shot glass, fill it with whisky (or another spirit), honey and add a little cream. Go to the back yard (deck/porch/etc) of the place you will be staying and say something to the effect of "Spirit of the land, thank you for allowing me to live in this space with you. May we be welcomed as part of your family." Then, leave the glass out until it evaporates/gone. If you start feeling disconnected at all, this can be repeated. He also taught us to leave out little treats for the land spirits throughout the year, especially on holidays. Funny- though my family was Catholic, the were very old European Polish- so using a pendulum, reading tea leaves and leaving offers were considered par for the course :)

My grandfather's adage "Home is where you hang your hat".

Hi there, don't think we've met! I'm Luke :)

That sounds like such a wonderful little ritual. And that phrase is beautiful and true. What a warm little story :D

[Penthasilia]

Hi there, don't think we've met! I'm Luke :)

That sounds like such a wonderful little ritual. And that phrase is beautiful and true. What a warm little story :D

Hi Luke- I'm Amy- nice to meet you :D Glad you like it!

[Frayling0]

Right, I'm off out, better get something for dinner :)

See you all later!

[Laura Borealis]

It is true that jack pines ARE the epitome of survival...they have to put down very very long tap roots, to find water and to even STAND because a shallow root system wouldn't provide enough support for such a tall tree in the sand...

I guess what I miss is the cool tranquility that lush growth filled me with. I could move a bit further south -- as you've noted from Blue's photos, it's not even THAT much further south! hehe But Joe and Krystal are talking of moving further north even...and the further north you go, the harsher the winters and the less hospitable landscape you get. (The thought of ever living in a desert strikes me with dread..can you imagine?!)

But you're right, I will find a way, and I'll be happy. I'm not made to be unhappy, it's too stressful...hehe

I've not heard of that book BUT I'm gonna check Wu's library for it :D

An e-book library? Even better. :)

Maybe you can get Joe and Krystal to move south instead! Elaina needs leafy green trees too. :D

The thought of living in a desert -- see, that's my feeling of tranquility. When I was in Arizona, I'd watch the sun rise every morning; I'd go out and look at the stars at night. The air was so clear and so clean. The world felt huge. I can't really explain it, these are all just words, and it was a wordless feeling.

[Laura Borealis]

You know, we have moved around quite a bit, everywhere from PA, to Puerto Rico and up/down the east coast. Although I consider the mountains my home, there was always a neat thing my grandfather taught me to do when you first move:

Take a shot glass, fill it with whisky (or another spirit), honey and add a little cream. Go to the back yard (deck/porch/etc) of the place you will be staying and say something to the effect of "Spirit of the land, thank you for allowing me to live in this space with you. May we be welcomed as part of your family." Then, leave the glass out until it evaporates/gone. If you start feeling disconnected at all, this can be repeated. He also taught us to leave out little treats for the land spirits throughout the year, especially on holidays. Funny- though my family was Catholic, the were very old European Polish- so using a pendulum, reading tea leaves and leaving offers were considered par for the course :)

My grandfather's adage "Home is where you hang your hat".

I like this. Maybe I'll do that here. Good excuse to buy some more whiskey... I'm out. :P

[The crowned one]

Maslow's hierarchy of needs... it does affect us ;)

[yirabeth]

An e-book library? Even better. :)

Maybe you can get Joe and Krystal to move south instead! Elaina needs leafy green trees too. :D

The thought of living in a desert -- see, that's my feeling of tranquility. When I was in Arizona, I'd watch the sun rise every morning; I'd go out and look at the stars at night. The air was so clear and so clean. The world felt huge. I can't really explain it, these are all just words, and it was a wordless feeling.

Found it! At an official ebook site, for free...

Joe's thing is wanting to get further and further away from people. He feels the area we live in is getting too built up and just wants a place where there's not a lot of people...He may change his mind. This could well all be based on the KIND of people he's had to deal with here, the past year and a half. Plus he's finding it difficult to deal where he is...

It's funny how people differ :) I see arid wasteland, you see tranquility. Perhaps my temperate rainforest seems to you to be smothering and/or claustrophobic. It is good that we can all like and need different things, it allows us to survive in many places :)

[Wendywu]

James says the guitar is finished - he wanted the neck not done because it would have gotten fiddly and cluttered looking. And his own guitar is white, so he has had some very pale colouring done on the guitar body but it doesn't really show yet ('cos he is about as pale as a bottle of milk!). In about a month, when all the colours have deepened and the tatt has settled down I'll take another pic. He is so pleased with it :).

[emmsma]

An e-book library? Even better. :)

Maybe you can get Joe and Krystal to move south instead! Elaina needs leafy green trees too. :D

The thought of living in a desert -- see, that's my feeling of tranquility. When I was in Arizona, I'd watch the sun rise every morning; I'd go out and look at the stars at night. The air was so clear and so clean. The world felt huge. I can't really explain it, these are all just words, and it was a wordless feeling.

Well, that part I can understand. The first year out here, we went outside every night to watch the sunset. Yes. Wordless. Such beauty.

Somehow, though I ask and i reach, I cannot feel myself a part of it.

[Laura Borealis]

Found it! At an official ebook site, for free...

Joe's thing is wanting to get further and further away from people. He feels the area we live in is getting too built up and just wants a place where there's not a lot of people...He may change his mind. This could well all be based on the KIND of people he's had to deal with here, the past year and a half. Plus he's finding it difficult to deal where he is...

It's funny how people differ :) I see arid wasteland, you see tranquility. Perhaps my temperate rainforest seems to you to be smothering and/or claustrophobic. It is good that we can all like and need different things, it allows us to survive in many places :)

Cool! I hope you like the book. My mom gave it to me last time I visited her, and I really enjoyed it.

I can understand Joe's need, too. Maybe you are right about the kind of people... it can make a huge difference. I honestly think that's part of why I haven't been able to get comfortable here. My "welcome" to the neighborhood wasn't very positive. My truck was broken into twice -- broke a side window and the lock on the back -- and for such petty things... cans of spray adhesive, a handful of parking meter change.

[Laura Borealis]

James says the guitar is finished - he wanted the neck not done because it would have gotten fiddly and cluttered looking. And his own guitar is white, so he has had some very pale colouring done on the guitar body but it doesn't really show yet ('cos he is about as pale as a bottle of milk!). In about a month, when all the colours have deepened and the tatt has settled down I'll take another pic. He is so pleased with it :).

Looking at it again, I think he's right. It's finished. And it's a gorgeous tat. :thumbsup:

Well, that part I can understand. The first year out here, we went outside every night to watch the sunset. Yes. Wordless. Such beauty.

Somehow, though I ask and i reach, I cannot feel myself a part of it.

((((( :heart: ))))) I hope you find your place.


On another note -- coronal mass ejection! (http://www.universetoday.com/89433/did-a-comet-hit-cause-an-cme-on-the-sun/)
And me, I need to go do those errands :P See you all later!

[Stormdancer]

You know, we have moved around quite a bit, everywhere from PA, to Puerto Rico and up/down the east coast. Although I consider the mountains my home, there was always a neat thing my grandfather taught me to do when you first move:

Take a shot glass, fill it with whisky (or another spirit), honey and add a little cream. Go to the back yard (deck/porch/etc) of the place you will be staying and say something to the effect of "Spirit of the land, thank you for allowing me to live in this space with you. May we be welcomed as part of your family." Then, leave the glass out until it evaporates/gone. If you start feeling disconnected at all, this can be repeated. He also taught us to leave out little treats for the land spirits throughout the year, especially on holidays. Funny- though my family was Catholic, the were very old European Polish- so using a pendulum, reading tea leaves and leaving offers were considered par for the course :)

My grandfather's adage "Home is where you hang your hat".

How long have you been inDC?

Ok...working...

[Penthasilia]

How long have you been inDC?

Ok...working...

It has been almost 5 years- and I am looking forward to moving :) The place itself is nice, with a lot to do, etc- but I really miss having my own land and space and hate having neighbors on top of me. Plus- people here have a very strange attitude that they have rights to know what you are doing, as well as to tell you how to do it--don't know if this is a townie/city thing- but it sure is strange to a country-girl :D

Alaska- here we come! Either that or West Virginia- somewhere with mountains and land!

[emmsma]

Yay! I've fiddled with my profile. Think I like it. If only I knew it were complete. :P

I really need to do a shelf by shelf listing again. Its been so long.

[Stormdancer]

It has been almost 5 years- and I am looking forward to moving :) The place itself is nice, with a lot to do, etc- but I really miss having my own land and space and hate having neighbors on top of me. Plus- people here have a very strange attitude that they have rights to know what you are doing, as well as to tell you how to do it--don't know if this is a townie/city thing- but it sure is strange to a country-girl :D

Alaska- here we come! Either that or West Virginia- somewhere with mountains and land!

What kind of work do you do???

[Penthasilia]

What kind of work do you do???

I work at Walter Reed, helping with the medical board process for soldiers who are injured.

[kaleanna]

hi All,

How is everyone?



Posted update. though didn't post about first question doc asked when he walked into bro's room and that still hmmmmm has me wondering why the heck the doc asked that particular question.

Anyway, glad he is ok and hope that recovery is speedy.

[The crowned one]

On another note -- coronal mass ejection! (http://www.universetoday.com/89433/did-a-comet-hit-cause-an-cme-on-the-sun/)
And me, I need to go do those errands :P See you all later!

Great site!

[Penthasilia]

Sigh- should I just break down and buy the Steele Wizard tarot- looks like one that peeps love so much, no one wants to sell theirs or trade-?

<sigh>

Thoughts- do you love it? Did you trim it? Etc...

[Penthasilia]

Great site!

I love the robo-chicken :D

[Stormdancer]

I work at Walter Reed, helping with the medical board process for soldiers who are injured.

That sounds rewarding. Get the Steele...and trim it.

[The crowned one]

I love the robo-chicken :D


Thank-you, funny, sick show so I decided since everyone was changing their Avatars I would change mine... I found another I may use later:)

[Stormdancer]

Thank-you, funny, sick show so I decided since everyone was changing their Avatars I would change mine... I found another I may use later:)

I like all the new avatars! But now I don't recognize peeps.

[emmsma]

I've used my witchy woman before. I kinda like her. And we figure each other out after awhile.

I'm sick! I've been at ebay for two days looking at rings. I don't know why I suddenly need a ring, but I feel like I do. At least I've narrowed things down. I want a sapphire. :P

[yirabeth]

I wasn't even aware you could buy it new, until you mentioned it...LOL SO I went to the site to check it out :)

I do recommend you buy it new, if you really want it -- it does seem pretty popular, so those that have it like it and that means it doesn't pay to really sell it -- to replace it would cost more than you could get for the deck as second hand. (Especially being canadian with the more expensive shipping.)

Also, $40 for a self-printed deck is pretty much usual :)

[The crowned one]

I like this one:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310914_289212784438819_100000503007050_1245392_231 602970_n.jpg

[Stormdancer]

I like this one:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310914_289212784438819_100000503007050_1245392_231 602970_n.jpg

That's great...are us gonna use it?

[Penthasilia]

i like this one:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310914_289212784438819_100000503007050_1245392_231 602970_n.jpg

i love it!!!!

[Bat Chicken]

Oh that is so me right now...! :laugh:
Love the robo-chicken. Resistance is futile!!!

I am in house hunt mode and we are between two houses and I have to decide today. One rural, one city/suburban. Some of you may have more experience moving around than I do. I wonder if the city house is a better choice when getting to know an new place even when you tend to be a small town girl?

I did a reading (I cannot read for myself) and I think all I need to know is there. I just need to see it! You can check it out an opine if you choose here.

(For those who don't know - I am moving from Ontario, Canada to Oklahoma)

[Penthasilia]

Oh that is so me right now...! :laugh:
Love the robo-chicken. Resistance is futile!!!

I am in house hunt mode and we are between two houses and I have to decide today. One rural, one city/suburban. Some of you may have more experience moving around than I do. I wonder if the city house is a better choice when getting to know an new place even when you tend to be a small town girl?

I did a reading (I cannot read for myself) and I think all I need to know is there. I just need to see it! You can check it out an opine if you choose here.

I am a small town girl, living in the city and I really miss being in the country.

Things to think about:

If you have kids- the school system

If you have pets/esp large dogs, the amount of space to roam

If neither of the above- the cost for traveling in and out of work, as well as time spent on the road, does this offset the cost of the house, is it worth the lost time, etc.

All of these were tough choices I had to make when we moved to the DC area. With traffic here being such a killer, as well as school district choices- we decided to live closer to cut fuel costs and provide our kids with a good education. But, we are stuck on 1/2 acre lot, with a siberian husky who looks at me impatiently- asking, "Mom, when are we moving???"!

:D

Hope this helps.

Amy

[The crowned one]

In this case I would go with the better investment, as if you choose wrong you can sell and get more for your money in the other direction. They are deadlocked anyways ;)

For me Rual would win. I would rather drive to the city for a visit, then the country for a visit.

I do enjoy both life styles.

[Penthasilia]

Well guys, I just went ahead and bought the Steele wizard tarot :)

Will let you know what I think when I get it.

And will probably get a border-ectomy on it shortly after :D

[Bat Chicken]

I hear ya Amy and TCO...

I'll admit the rural scares me a little because we have no poisonous creatures around here and down there they have many. And small towns don't look like they do here either. I guess my confusion rests on the fact that things are so different I don't have a point of reference to work from. I lived for the last ten years in cottage country surrounded by trees, trails, forests and lakes in a small town surrounded by rural bush. That simply doesn't exist where we're going - which is fine but doesn't help me know what rural would feel like there. We also don't know anyone and I know making friends when you're rural is challenging.

No kids and a neurotic cat - so schools are only important for resale.

The better investment is likely the city place. Oklahoma is not exactly a traffic nightmare so the drive is the drive with only a small difference in time.

I am obsessing and flip flopping. I am my own worst enemy here!! Either way I want the adventure to be a good one, not limited by where I choose to live.

[yirabeth]

Hey BC, its good to see you ♥

Well guys, I just went ahead and bought the Steele wizard tarot :)

Will let you know what I think when I get it.

And will probably get a border-ectomy on it shortly after :D

Keep in mind the borders are different sizes. Stormy trimmed hers...she probably could tell you how she handled it...

In any case I hope you like it!

[yirabeth]

Emmsma, I checked out your profile and liked how you listed your RWS collection, so I borrowed it... :D That should prevent me from repeating the multiple purchases merely because I don't know exactly how I listed the deck. If all my RWS decks start with RWS...any mistakes now come down to my own airheadedness... :P

[Penthasilia]

Hey BC, its good to see you ♥



Keep in mind the borders are different sizes. Stormy trimmed hers...she probably could tell you how she handled it...

In any case I hope you like it!

:D Yup, I have been chatting on a thread with peeps that have left the inner border/vining in place and cut off the black, and others that cut off the inner borders too (which I think I prefer). Either way, when I get them, I figure I'll take them to michael's to get them cut professionally so they are all the same size regardless.

[Bat Chicken]

Hi Yira! :D

After packing way too many boxes of Tarot, I am thinking I will be shrinking my collection once I settle. Too much to move! That way when the Mary-el finally comes out I can buy two and border-ectomy one.

[Penthasilia]

Alright all- I have two books to read on the Kindle tonight. Will see y'all later!

Oh yeah, and cook dinner too :D

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>>-------:) a Tuesday afternoon broom-in...

hi all! everyone relaxing after the train? ;)

Kale... sorry to hear about your brother and I'm hoping all continues to go well :thumbsup:

Bat... you buying or renting? I'd go with a city place in a new area... and I'd rent for a few months... give yourself a chance to get to know the area and the resources... but that's just my $0.02... ;)

[The crowned one]

ANd I am off to the gym, then to have a abscessed tooth pulled! Bye all :) ( third in 4 weeks I am on a roll! ) Talk about a massive mouth failure all at once!

[Rhinemaiden]

ANd I am off to the gym, then to have a abscessed tooth pulled! Bye all :) ( third in 4 weeks I am on a roll! ) Talk about a massive mouth failure all at once!

ouch... but here's what I always say: "never mess with people who can hurt you... that includes the IRS and your dentist!"

BE nice! :)

[cardlady22]

(((TCO))) Darn that not letting me capitalize what I want.

[Catmoon]

Back from work, found the train was over!!!! Loved you all.

((((((Waves))))) Had a lot of fun riding my first train, count me in in the next train.
I don't have much - but am open to a little extra trading, PM me Please.

Thank you folks

[Wendywu]

((((TCO)))) - stay well :heart:

[emmsma]

Hello again. I've finally gotten myself away from ebay. I've 20 rings I'm watching!

Thinking of opening the page - after payday - and telling hubby to just buy me one. :P

[Laura Borealis]

Oh that is so me right now...! :laugh:
Love the robo-chicken. Resistance is futile!!!

I am in house hunt mode and we are between two houses and I have to decide today. One rural, one city/suburban. Some of you may have more experience moving around than I do. I wonder if the city house is a better choice when getting to know an new place even when you tend to be a small town girl?

I did a reading (I cannot read for myself) and I think all I need to know is there. I just need to see it! You can check it out an opine if you choose here.

(For those who don't know - I am moving from Ontario, Canada to Oklahoma)

If it was me, I'd go with the rural option. You mentioned peace and quiet. A couple years ago I moved from a small town to a small city. The noise here still bothers me. The traffic sounds aren't so bad, it's voices and music at all hours of the day and night. Apparently it's normal to carry on a conversation at regular speaking volume directly outside someone else's bedroom windows... at 3-4 am. :neutral:

So I'd go with rural if it were me...

[Laura Borealis]

ANd I am off to the gym, then to have a abscessed tooth pulled! Bye all :) ( third in 4 weeks I am on a roll! ) Talk about a massive mouth failure all at once!

Ouchies on the tooth! (((( TCO's mouth ))))
But enjoy your gym time... see you later!

[darksoul]

Oh that is so me right now...! :laugh:
Love the robo-chicken. Resistance is futile!!!

I am in house hunt mode and we are between two houses and I have to decide today. One rural, one city/suburban. Some of you may have more experience moving around than I do. I wonder if the city house is a better choice when getting to know an new place even when you tend to be a small town girl?

I did a reading (I cannot read for myself) and I think all I need to know is there. I just need to see it! You can check it out an opine if you choose here.

(For those who don't know - I am moving from Ontario, Canada to Oklahoma)

if your used to city life go for the city where things are closer but if you like peice and quiet you should go rural, that is a long distance to move

[cardlady22]

Don't forget to factor in gas prices if a commute would become necessary. My sister is regretting her "rural home" now that all their job & school activities have moved to another town. She looks at things now and says it would be worth being in an apartment complex that had a gym, pool, etc.

[Mellaenn]

Hey Batty! Good to see you.

On your choices - I'd choose the 'city life' in Oklahoma, but I am really a city girl, or at least a suburb girl. My brother lives in Oklahoma and my sister lives right across the border. There is NOTHING where my sister lives; she has to drive 30 minutes just to get gas and groceries. My brother lives in Tulsa in a nice neighborhood and at least has nodding acquaintance with his neighbors.

The good news about the midwest is that people there are almost as friendly and helpful as Canadians!

[The crowned one]

Don't forget to factor in gas prices if a commute would become necessary. My sister is regretting her "rural home" now that all their job & school activities have moved to another town. She looks at things now and says it would be worth being in an apartment complex that had a gym, pool, etc.

Oh yes! and time... time is precious! When I worked at the Victoria hospitals I was driving 2.5 hours min a day just for work, time lost forever that could have been with my son.

Now I work at a little 32 bed complex care facility 10 minutes up the road:)

[Laura Borealis]

Crafty people! I have a question for you.

See this bracelet? http://www.etsy.com/transaction/59415085 I really liked it, but it has sold. But I thought, maybe I can make something like that for myself! So I've been looking for beading/bead weaving instructions, and so far I haven't found anything that looks quite like that. I thought it was a peyote kind of thing, but the peyote instructions I found aren't the same as this.

See how it has heavy cotton down the sides? And it looks like the thread that the beads are strung on gets wrapped around that cotton cord, each row? I think I can sort of visualize how to do it, but basic instructions would definitely help. But I don't know what it's called, to google for instructions. I have never done any beading crafts before.

The description says, "Hand woven seeds wrapped onto a strong cord of braided cotton."

[cardlady22]

How are you feeling, TCO? Numbed for now?

laura_b, I don't know what they'd call it, but if I were doing it, I'd stretch out the "end cords" along a board with large-head thumbtacks and then string the seed beads, wrap, next set of seed beads, back and forth along the cord "ladder frame" ~ does that make sense? Maybe a loom frame?

There will be a lot of room for rolling and frustration if you use the non-uniform sized beads like she did. Have to cull a lot of too thick & too thin before you even start. Delicas are much better for this type of thing. Do you have any graph paper? They have some printables for free at beading sites. Marking the pattern and counting before hand saves so much work.

[Laura Borealis]

How are you feeling, TCO? Numbed for now?

laura_b, I don't know what they'd call it, but if I were doing it, I'd stretch out the "end cords" along a board with large-head thumbtacks and then string the seed beads, wrap, next set of seed beads, back and forth along the cord "ladder frame" ~ does that make sense? Maybe a loom frame?

I think I just found the instructions I need, here: http://www.fusionbeads.com/beadingfaq/techniques.php?bfid=197
They're just doing one bead per row, but I can alter that. :D

And yes, you're making sense! Except the loom frame bit, I can't visualize that. (yet)

[The crowned one]

How are you feeling, TCO? Numbed for now?



Good, have not gone to dentist yet, just gym :)

[cardlady22]

Here's one type of loom:
http://paulssupplies.com/images/beading%20loom.jpg

:heart: :heart: that site, laura_b! It's bookmarked and I'm browsing . . .

TCO, I thought that might be a tad quick . . . **massive sympathy & bucking up headed your way*

[Laura Borealis]

Here's one type of loom:
http://paulssupplies.com/images/beading%20loom.jpg


Ohhh... hmm... looks sorta complicated! It's been awhile since I did ANY kind of weaving, and I used cards rather than a loom... I think I'll see how I do with those instructions, and same-size beads to start out with.


Good luck, TCO. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[cardlady22]

Think of it like a multi-channel bead board. If you design a single strand, you ignore the others. You wouldn't put all those strings in for the project you are re-creating. It would just hold the two end cords at a uniform distance quick & easy!

I've seen people cut the end flap off a mailing box and slice notches in the opposing sides too. Draw with a ruler. Very cheap.

:( AC guy won't be able to get out here today.

[darksoul]

laura i think i remember making something like when i was younger but i cant remember what it was called off the top of my head

[yirabeth]

Similar to one I've already planned on putting in my etsy shop LOL Except mine will be gemstone. :D

[yirabeth]

:( AC guy won't be able to get out here today.

That sucks http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[cardlady22]

Poor hubby- his 3 days off ruined by grumpy-whiny-lethargic family and a looming bill.

I did let him snag a PS3 game . . .

[yirabeth]

Poor family too...suffering from excess heat :( Florida is CRUEL with heat...

[cardlady22]

Cinnamon is going through water. I also have it dumped and refilled 3 times a day.

[Laura Borealis]

Think of it like a multi-channel bead board. If you design a single strand, you ignore the others. You wouldn't put all those strings in for the project you are re-creating. It would just hold the two end cords at a uniform distance quick & easy!

I've seen people cut the end flap off a mailing box and slice notches in the opposing sides too. Draw with a ruler. Very cheap.

:( AC guy won't be able to get out here today.

NOOOO! You need your AC! :(

I think I see what you mean with the loom. And I like the mailing box idea. Cheap alternatives are good! :)

Similar to one I've already planned on putting in my etsy shop LOL Except mine will be gemstone. :D

Competition! }) Haha, I will probably get frustrated and lose interest, if past experience says anything. So no fears there.

[yirabeth]

Hehe, wasn't worried about that Laura :P There's bound to be others that don't want to make their own or order all the supplies etc etc!

(but if you get frustrated, there'll be ones in my shop soon... :D)

[Bat Chicken]

Loom weaving is way easier than peyote stitch to me! It's fun too...

Thanks for all the thoughts on the move, folks. I am a small town girl and I am worried that Oklahoma rural might be more isolated than I am ready for! I let you know what we decide....

Chocolate......!!!!

[emmsma]

HEY! I"ve got Chocolate! Thanks Bat CHicken. I never would have thought of it.

I'm seriously dragging. Thinking about a nap, but the boys are thinking of a movie. It happens in my bedroom. :(

Maybe I'll nap in the boy's room. Chocolate first, though. :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Loom weaving is way easier than peyote stitch to me! It's fun too...

Thanks for all the thoughts on the move, folks. I am a small town girl and I am worried that Oklahoma rural might be more isolated than I am ready for! I let you know what we decide....

Chocolate......!!!!

Chocolate is always an excellent idea! Hmmm...I've got a few fun-size candy bars and it's time for dessert! :P

Good luck with your decision, BC! I'm thinking you'd be more comfortable in an urban environment, at least to start out.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hehe, wasn't worried about that Laura :P There's bound to be others that don't want to make their own or order all the supplies etc etc!

(but if you get frustrated, there'll be ones in my shop soon... :D)

Remember what I said and get busy, young lady! :D

[kaleanna]

HI everyone

How is everyone?

[darksoul]

hello everyone how are yall tonight

[Stormdancer]

hi :)

[Stormdancer]

phone :(

[emmsma]

Following my chocolate with one of those pouch frozen drinks. Peach daiquiri the easy way.

[cardlady22]

And the Pub begins to fill . . . choose your drink from the tray

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/50170000/jpg/_50170546_000443894.jpg

ETA: Sorry you can't see it, Stormy!

[emmsma]

Thanks, but I'm already covered.

http://www.recipesformeals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/7414.jpg

[emmsma]

Why can't she see it?

[cardlady22]

Why can't she see it?She said she was on her phone and for some reason I thought embedded stuff wouldn't show up?

Can you see them, Stormy?

[yirabeth]

Remember what I said and get busy, young lady! :D

:* Will do Miss Blue!

I am eating spaghetti squash with italian tomato sauce, (turkey) italian sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, and parmesan. It is so totally delicious!! Definitely a happy camper with this ♥

[Laura Borealis]

:* Will do Miss Blue!

I am eating spaghetti squash with italian tomato sauce, (turkey) italian sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, and parmesan. It is so totally delicious!! Definitely a happy camper with this ♥

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/moped.gif YUM! On my way!

[emmsma]

Jealous of your dinner. I had fish sticks. But Emmett ATE too! I was shocked. :P

I thought Storm was saying she had a phone call and was leaving us right when she'd just shown up.

Time will tell.

[cardlady22]

Doh! I shall blame it on the heat. My mind isn't what it should be when I'm hot. General poor attitude is hard to think through . . .

[BlueDragonfly]

:D Glad you like the squash!

I'll be back after 8pm...ish.

[darksoul]

that sounds yummy yira

[BlueDragonfly]

Doh! I shall blame it on the heat. My mind isn't what it should be when I'm hot. General poor attitude is hard to think through . . .

Was so sorry to read about your A/C not being fixed today, and the heat!

[yirabeth]

C'mon over girls, I have another spaghetti squash, more tomatoes and sausage and mushrooms and cheese.... :D

[yirabeth]

See you soon, Blue!

[kaleanna]

I had pizza and the kids had one slice and now time to go to arts n crafts so will be gone about an hourish


Thne I need to finish getting packages together to mail out tomorrow

[yirabeth]

Krystal just called and told me gas was $3.42 a gallon (been paying close to $4 a gallon...) Considering we're going to see Joe Saturday, I'm gonna go fill up the car :D Back soon!

[Stormdancer]

She said she was on her phone...Sorry to be so cryptic. I said Hi and then the phone rang. :(

Jealous of your dinner. I had fish sticks. But Emmett ATE too! I was shocked. :P!!! YAY !!!

Doh! I shall blame it on the heat. The A/C situation sucks socks!! (((~~~ICE HUGZ~~~)))

[Stormdancer]

Krystal just called and told me gas was $3.42 a gallon (been paying close to $4 a gallon...) Considering we're going to see Joe Saturday, I'm gonna go fill up the car :D Back soon!CRAP!!! I STILL haven't mailed his card! Wonder where I put it??? :(

[emmsma]

AH! Thats what I could be doing. Wrapping decks to ship tomorrow.

Why is it so hard to move? :P

Its starting to rain. I'm going for my nap. They never put the movie on.

Back in a bit.

[yirabeth]

Back! Even with 1/4 tank already, it STILL took $45 to fill it... :bugeyed:

CRAP!!! I STILL haven't mailed his card! Wonder where I put it??? :(

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Why is it so hard to move? :P

Mine's cuz I ate a whole pile of spaghetti squash with yummies in it.... LOL

[Mellaenn]

Hi, all. Just peeking in to say hello, I feel kind of puny tonight for some reason. My prescription is to kick back with a book. I forget who recommended I read "A Game of Thrones" but thank you! I'm on the first book and I'm hooked; don't plan on trying to watch the HBO series until I've read the 4-book set.

[Stormdancer]

Not funny. I REALLY want him to have it. :(

So much for my New Years resolution. I'm failing. LOL

[Stormdancer]

Hi, all. Just peeking in to say hello, I feel kind of puny tonight for some reason. My prescription is to kick back with a book. I forget who recommended I read "A Game of Thrones" but thank you! I'm on the first book and I'm hooked; don't plan on trying to watch the HBO series until I've read the 4-book set.Hiya Mel~~~ I keep seeing that recommended, but I'm pretty sure I've read it. At least the first 3, but I'm not sure. ARGH the dilema's of a fanatic reader...LOL

[Shalyn]

You know, I just never could wrap my mind around how loom weaving worked.

I do have a loom though.


when I do beading, I usually use the brick stitch - I like that one. But now shall have to try my loom.

[Mellaenn]

Back! Even with 1/4 tank already, it STILL took $45 to fill it... :bugeyed:

This is how old I am - I remember when my Mom could buy enough groceries to feed a family of 6 for a week with this kind of money (and that included the money for a carton of cigarettes, too!)

[yirabeth]

Hi, all. Just peeking in to say hello, I feel kind of puny tonight for some reason. My prescription is to kick back with a book. I forget who recommended I read "A Game of Thrones" but thank you! I'm on the first book and I'm hooked; don't plan on trying to watch the HBO series until I've read the 4-book set.

Hey Mell! Always nice to find a GOOD read huh? I'll have to check this out too :)

Not funny. I REALLY want him to have it. :(

So much for my New Years resolution. I'm failing. LOL

(((((Stormy))))) He will have a wonderful surprise when it happens :) I haven't mentioned it to him, so today, tomorrow, next month..whatever...Perhaps it's that it will show up when he needs it to show up most?? ♥

[Mellaenn]

Hiya Mel~~~ I keep seeing that recommended, but I'm pretty sure I've read it. At least the first 3, but I'm not sure. ARGH the dilema's of a fanatic reader...LOL

Yeah, more than once I've brought home a book by a favorite author only to find it on my shelf already. :grin:

[yirabeth]

This is how old I am - I remember when my Mom could buy enough groceries to feed a family of 6 for a week with this kind of money (and that included the money for a carton of cigarettes, too!)

I remember when I said once, if gas gets to $1.00 a gallon I don't know how I'm gonna afford to even DRIVE...(of course I was driving a '66 cadillac then lol)

[Mellaenn]

Yowsa!!! I had a '66 Pontiac; it was my first car!

[Mellaenn]

You know, I just never could wrap my mind around how loom weaving worked.

I do have a loom though.


when I do beading, I usually use the brick stitch - I like that one. But now shall have to try my loom.

I am in awe of YOU, that you can work with these beads in any manner! I'm just good for buying the big ones and stringing them on beading wire and crimping them shut; that's about the extent of my beading skill. :grin:

[Stormdancer]

I remember when I said once, if gas gets to $1.00 a gallon I don't know how I'm gonna afford to even DRIVE...(of course I was driving a '66 cadillac then lol)

Yowsa!!! I had a '66 Pontiac; it was my first car!

68 Caddy...VROOOOOOOOOOM....guzzzle guzzle...and a 57 TR3 :party:

[Laura Borealis]

I had a '65 Impala :P

What is a brick stitch, Shalyn?

[Stormdancer]

You know, I just never could wrap my mind around how loom weaving worked.

I do have a loom though.

when I do beading, I usually use the brick stitch - I like that one. But now shall have to try my loom.I collected gobs of links and pages of info for this kinda stuff, and I have all the stuff I need...somewhere...when I get new glasses so I can SEE the damn beads...LOL! I like the peyote stitch.

[Shalyn]

Game of Thrones series is quite dark, but good. Lots of twists in it.

There are five books though:

Game of Thrones
Clash of Kings
Storm of Swords
Feast for Crows
Dance of Dragons - just out this year. I need to read it, but I'm slogging through The Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel. (AKA How to Survive if Dropped Unawares in the Neolithic Era)

[Shalyn]

I had a '65 Impala :P

What is a brick stitch, Shalyn?

It's actually the same as the Peyote Stitch, but sideways. Let me see if I can find the tutorial I use.

[Stormdancer]

Game of Thrones series is quite dark, but good. Lots of twists in it.

There are five books though:

Game of Thrones
Clash of Kings
Storm of Swords
Feast for Crows
Dance of Dragons - just out this year. I need to read it, but I'm slogging through The Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel. (AKA How to Survive if Dropped Unawares in the Neolithic Era)I just KNOW i've read storm of swords, and if I read that one, I read the first 2. I need to go to the library and check.

I don't think I've read that Auel. Is that the 4th? Maybe I have. I got kinda tired of those after the 3rd one.

[Laura Borealis]

I collected gobs of links and pages of info for this kinda stuff, and I have all the stuff I need...somewhere...when I get new glasses so I can SEE the damn beads...LOL! I like the peyote stitch.

Oh gawd! I forgot about how badly I need a new prescription. I actually read better with the darn things off, now. Hmm... well, I still want to try to make one of these bracelets...

[Stormdancer]

Oh gawd! I forgot about how badly I need a new prescription. I actually read better with the darn things off, now. Hmm... well, I still want to try to make one of these bracelets...Age M'Dear (((Laura)))

[yirabeth]

You know, I just never could wrap my mind around how loom weaving worked.

I do have a loom though.


when I do beading, I usually use the brick stitch - I like that one. But now shall have to try my loom.

My dream is to learn to weave the big tapestries from beads...true, they'll be glass not gemstone, but glass is *kinda* natural...right?? :D

'66 Caddy was my first car, paid a whole $500 for it...LOL Kept it til I was preg. with Joe and it needed work done, I was poor, and too fat to fit under it to fix it myself :D (single mom w/Joe)

[Mellaenn]

Game of Thrones series is quite dark, but good. Lots of twists in it.

There are five books though:

Game of Thrones
Clash of Kings
Storm of Swords
Feast for Crows
Dance of Dragons - just out this year. I need to read it, but I'm slogging through The Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel. (AKA How to Survive if Dropped Unawares in the Neolithic Era)

Good to know; I'm sure I'll go into withdrawal as soon as I finish the last one. I haven't read any from the "Clan of the Cave Bears" since maybe the third one, either. Ayla is sort of the Forest Gump of the Neolithic Era - she's everywhere at just the right moment in history! She discovers everything! But I did really enjoy the ones I read.

[Stormdancer]

Ayla is sort of the Forest Gump of the Neolithic Era - she's everywhere at just the right moment in history! She discovers everything! ROTFLMAO...yeah, kinda like that!

[Stormdancer]

My dream is to learn to weave the big tapestries from beads...true, they'll be glass not gemstone, but glass is *kinda* natural...right?? :D

I would love to weave ANYTHING big!

Yes, I dream big...LOL

[Laura Borealis]

Age M'Dear (((Laura)))

I'm aging like a fine wine... if wine needs new glasses and develops aches where aches didn't use to be... :P

My dream is to learn to weave the big tapestries from beads...true, they'll be glass not gemstone, but glass is *kinda* natural...right?? :D


Sure. It's made from silicon or something, right? When lightning strikes a sandy beach, it makes glass. Also, recycled glass is nifty. Ecological and all that. Reuse, renew, upcycle. Do they make recycled glass beads?

[Mellaenn]

Well, back to my book and maybe another cup of tea.

TTFN! (Ta Ta For Now!)

[Stormdancer]

Sure. It's made from silicon or something, right? When lightning strikes a sandy beach, it makes glass. I really REALLY want one of those. I saw that on a show years ago.

[Stormdancer]

Well, back to my book and maybe another cup of tea.

TTFN! (Ta Ta For Now!)Bye~~~

[yirabeth]

See you soon Mell ♥

I would love to weave ANYTHING big!

Yes, I dream big...LOL

I want to weave tapestries of the Shadowscapes tarot big enough to hang on my wall...one really large one I think, since you'd need plenty of room to get the colors right...

I'm aging like a fine wine... if wine needs new glasses and develops aches where aches didn't use to be... :P



Sure. It's made from silicon or something, right? When lightning strikes a sandy beach, it makes glass. Also, recycled glass is nifty. Ecological and all that. Reuse, renew, upcycle. Do they make recycled glass beads?

Dunno,but I know they make beads with real silver, gold, etc lining them! :D

[emmsma]

Wow Yira. That is ambitious. Didn't lay down for long. Boy went into full meltdown. :(

I'm so tired.

GOing to try for another series. The Others. I team of psychic detectives. Was short lived but fun.

[Laura Borealis]

I liked the Clan of the Cave Bear books until the one that was all sex sex sex. In smaller doses it would have been okay. But I guess considering what a sex god Jondolar is, there can be nothing small about it. :P

[yirabeth]

This is made of woven seed beads :

http://www.mostlyglass.com/Artists/Zonis/Laughing%20tree%20cr%20500.jpg

I can't find the one I found about a month ago that was just simply amazing...why oh WHY did I not bookmark that artist??? *sigh*

[Laura Borealis]

I really REALLY want one of those. I saw that on a show years ago.

You totally should have one! Fulgurites... I had to look up the name.

[Stormdancer]

This is made of woven seed beads :

http://www.mostlyglass.com/Artists/Zonis/Laughing%20tree%20cr%20500.jpg

I can't find the one I found about a month ago that was just simply amazing...why oh WHY did I not bookmark that artist??? *sigh*Hell, that one up there is amazing!!!

You totally should have one! Fulgurites... I had to look up the name.yeahyeahyeah...One o those!!! How did you come up with the name? LOL

[Shalyn]

OK, I like the Rita Sova tutorials the best

http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=784;cPath=2_5_137_225

[yirabeth]

Yeah but the one I found made scenic wall hangings instead of just geometric designs...so well done they looked like a true picture - not all jerky and slightly off where you would think, oh that's a bead *whatver* it was "oh that's a gorgeous picture..oh it's beads!"

[Shalyn]

I just KNOW i've read storm of swords, and if I read that one, I read the first 2. I need to go to the library and check.

I don't think I've read that Auel. Is that the 4th? Maybe I have. I got kinda tired of those after the 3rd one.

It's the sixth

Clan of the Cave Bear
Valley of the Horses (my personal fave) sex
The Mammoth Hunters - sex sex
The Plains of Passage - sex sex sex sex sex sex sex sex
The Shelters of Stone - sex sex sex
The Land of Painted Caves - they've only had sex twice...or three times...so far in this one.

[Shalyn]

Good to know; I'm sure I'll go into withdrawal as soon as I finish the last one. I haven't read any from the "Clan of the Cave Bears" since maybe the third one, either. Ayla is sort of the Forest Gump of the Neolithic Era - she's everywhere at just the right moment in history! She discovers everything! But I did really enjoy the ones I read.

Totally. What is amazing is she learns how to ride a horse, and Painted Caves is book 6, and NO ONE ELSE BESIDES HER SEX GOD EVEN THINKS ABOUT TRYING TO RIDE.

I mean...come on! Apparently she is so speshul that she (and her immediate family - Jondalar and their daughter Jonayla) can be the only ones to ride a horse.

If you want another Forrest Gump book, and if you are familiar with Anne McCaffrey's Pern, try Masterharper of Pern. Many inconsistencies, and Robinton is everywhere important every time.

[Chiska]

Hi Everybody!!

[yirabeth]

Hey Chiska, Howzya?

[Stormdancer]

Hi Everybody!!Hiya~~~ How are you?

[Laura Borealis]

This is made of woven seed beads :

http://www.mostlyglass.com/Artists/Zonis/Laughing%20tree%20cr%20500.jpg

I can't find the one I found about a month ago that was just simply amazing...why oh WHY did I not bookmark that artist??? *sigh*

Neat!!! It looks like a magic carpet.

Hell, that one up there is amazing!!!

yeahyeahyeah...One o those!!! How did you come up with the name? LOL

*grin* I googled "lightning strikes sand" and found the wiki page. And I realized I may have one! Not the glassy kind, but the kind where the lightning strike makes an instant sandstone rock. Mine came from the beach near Cape Hatteras (North Carolina). I'm not totally sure that's what it is, but it looks like some of the pics I saw.

OK, I like the Rita Sova tutorials the best

http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=784;cPath=2_5_137_225

Bookmarked for later, thanks!

It's the sixth

Clan of the Cave Bear
Valley of the Horses (my personal fave) sex
The Mammoth Hunters - sex sex
The Plains of Passage - sex sex sex sex sex sex sex sex
The Shelters of Stone - sex sex sex
The Land of Painted Caves - they've only had sex twice...or three times...so far in this one.

Plains of Passage was the one that finally wore me out. :P

[Laura Borealis]

Secret Squirrel! :D How are you?

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Folks. We got stuff on the walls :D Not all our stuff; we're prioritizing. But it's a great feeling.

[cardlady22]

I've not been interested in the Clan/Auel books. I do like the People of ____ by W. Michael Gear & Kathleen O'Neal Gear.

And I like Diana Gabaldon's Outlander. I would say love except for her fixation on major rape events in every book ad nauseum.

[Laura Borealis]

And I like Diana Gabaldon's Outlander. I would say love except for her fixation on major rape events in every book ad nauseum.

Ugh, I can't read books like that. I'll try to remember to avoid this author.

[Laura Borealis]

Hi Folks. We got stuff on the walls :D Not all our stuff; we're prioritizing. But it's a great feeling.

That's great! :thumbsup:

[cardlady22]

That's the awful part of it, laura_b. She writes well! The story is fabulous! The characters get well developed. I just skip those pages.

[NorthernTigress]

That's great! :thumbsup:

Being a pair of geeks, we have a "wall of autographs". It's started, but we can't add our most recent stuff because we haven't found the box that has the empty photo frames we found just before we left the Old Place.

[Stormdancer]

Hi Folks. We got stuff on the walls :D Not all our stuff; we're prioritizing. But it's a great feeling.***gasp*** You have stuff on walls??? It's takes me decades to actually accomplish that! Of course, now they are MY walls, so maybe this time will be different....?...or not...LOL

[Stormdancer]

I do like the People of ____ by W. Michael Gear & Kathleen O'Neal Gear.The people of blank??? How odd :bugeyed:

[cardlady22]

The people of blank??? How odd :bugeyed::laugh: It's a series, honey! That's how the titles start.
http://www.gear-gear.com/pb.shtml

Hello, NT! I'm a minimalist on walls. A few cherished pieces from the 2 grandmothers and a couple of those fantasy art where they lay a metallic sheeny effect in places. I really do prefer my art on my card decks- my private luxuries and indulgences. Mine. :angel:

Now we do have a lot of handpainted ceramic statues, and some store-bought with pewter and/or crystal. Lots of top of the bookshelf decoration! :P

[The crowned one]

And the Pub begins to fill . . . choose your drink from the tray

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/50170000/jpg/_50170546_000443894.jpg

ETA: Sorry you can't see it, Stormy!

I'll start with this tray, thank-you.

[Chiska]

Hiya~~~ How are you?

Secret Squirrel! :D How are you?


Hey! I almost forgot I was Secret Squirrel now! :D

I survived another day at work. All the students survived. So it must have been okay.

[cardlady22]

Our hero (((TCO))) . . . back from the pains?

[Stormdancer]

:laugh: It's a series, honey! That's how the titles start.
http://www.gear-gear.com/pb.shtmlAH....gotcha...I've read the first 4 of those...?...maybe.

[yirabeth]

Hehe, not exactly a glowing recommendation on your day! :D

[Penthasilia]

Wow- you guys have been busy since I have left....let me see if I can summarize:

looms, sex, alcohol, books, food, gas, cars and pulled teeth---did I miss anything else :D

[Stormdancer]

I'll start with this tray, thank-you.Are you taking anything for pain, young man? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused002.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Chiska]

Hehe, not exactly a glowing recommendation on your day! :D

Me? It is a pretty good description considering we do work with stuff that can kill. An electronics lab is fraught with danger. I do have the really big stuff locked up though.

I used the word "fraught" in a sentence.

[Laura Borealis]

That's the awful part of it, laura_b. She writes well! The story is fabulous! The characters get well developed. I just skip those pages.

I usually can't finish them, though. Especially if it gets under my skin. It's weird, some stuff does and some doesn't and I can't always predict it. A lot has to do with the way the subject is treated, you know? Like the scene in Thelma and Louise, that was rough but I could handle it. Partly because Louise shoots the rapist, but also because it was shown as an awful thing to happen. But I was reading a book -- award winner, highly lauded -- where a character is being sexually humiliated as part of a stage show, and the way the author wrote it, it was like he wanted the reader to be titillated by it, or even complicit in this act of sadism and voyeurism. The character it was happening to was unable to say no because she's an android, but it was still against her will. I found it horribly creepy, had to stop reading the book, and I felt icky for days. But I read a bunch of reviews and it seems like my reaction was unique. :(

ETA: This book. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Windup_Girl

And the thing was, it WAS a really fascinating book. Very well written. But impossible for me to read.

[Stormdancer]

Wow- you guys have been busy since I have left....let me see if I can summarize:

looms, sex, alcohol, books, food, gas, cars and pulled teeth---did I miss anything else :DWell, I WAS gonna bring up AV's but that may just be a phone call...LOL

[kaleanna]

Hi All

Just got a few mins

Hope everyone is having a good evening

[Chiska]

Wow- you guys have been busy since I have left....let me see if I can summarize:

looms, sex, alcohol, books, food, gas, cars and pulled teeth---did I miss anything else :D

It can only get worse.

[Stormdancer]

I used the word "fraught" in a sentence.And I was duly impressed...LOL

[cardlady22]

DG definitely isn't showing it as anything less than horrible, and the antagonists get theirs in most cases. It's the time traveler's husband who is the main target- I admit the effect had a lesson in the first book, since so many people have the idea that it's a crime mainly directed at females. But every book was just too much.

[The crowned one]

Our hero (((TCO))) . . . back from the pains?

Came out in three pieces.

Everyone had to see it in my mouth because no one has seen a tooth crack distal to mesial, and right down the centre LOL!

Ut hurts less now pulled then when it was in, so all is good:)

[Stormdancer]

Hi All

Just got a few mins.And??????? News???????

it's like pulling teeth! sorry (((TCO)))

[Stormdancer]

Came out in three pieces.

Everyone had to see it in my mouth because no one has seen a tooth crack distal to mesial, and right down the centre LOL!Great, just GREAT. An exhibition :rolleyes: I HATE that!!

[yirabeth]

Well, I WAS gonna bring up AV's but that may just be a phone call...LOL

What's up?

OH -- and I'm getting plants in the mail tomorrow!! At least this one : http://www.avchimera.com/images/Vertigo.png And she said she was putting others in the box because she has too many (over 1500 plants LOL)

Came out in three pieces.

Everyone had to see it in my mouth because no one has seen a tooth crack distal to mesial, and right down the centre LOL!

Ut hurts less now pulled then when it was in, so all is good:)

*cringe* Owwie... (((TCO)))

[Laura Borealis]

Hey! I almost forgot I was Secret Squirrel now! :D

I survived another day at work. All the students survived. So it must have been okay.

Me? It is a pretty good description considering we do work with stuff that can kill. An electronics lab is fraught with danger. I do have the really big stuff locked up though.

I used the word "fraught" in a sentence.

YOU should write. Write stories about electronics students! The DANGER! The FRAUGHTNESS!

[NorthernTigress]

Hmmm. Is it time for a new series of "adventures in moving" photos? "Unpacking: the sequel"?

[Laura Borealis]

Came out in three pieces.

Everyone had to see it in my mouth because no one has seen a tooth crack distal to mesial, and right down the centre LOL!

Ut hurts less now pulled then when it was in, so all is good:)

*grimaces in sympathy pain* I'm glad it hurts less now, though. And it's over. That counts for something.


I'm trying to decide if I want to walk down to the bottle-o for a fifth of Jameson, or not. *ponders*

[Queen of Disks]

hello, I am folding laundry..

[kaleanna]

And??????? News???????



No more real updates since the last one: posted here: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=165422. post number 4.

I did briefly talk to him on fb this afternoon, and he seems in good spirits, and told me that it was too close a call so he will definitely be following the docs orders

[Shalyn]

I read People of the Wolf - it was OK, but didn't make me want to read more of them.

I have, but haven't read the Diane Gabaldon books.

[Penthasilia]

Came out in three pieces.

Everyone had to see it in my mouth because no one has seen a tooth crack distal to mesial, and right down the centre LOL!

Ut hurts less now pulled then when it was in, so all is good:)

LOL- I didn't think robo-chickens had teeth :O

[Penthasilia]

No more real updates since the last one: posted here: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=165422. post number 4.

I did briefly talk to him on fb this afternoon, and he seems in good spirits, and told me that it was too close a call so he will definitely be following the docs orders

So glad he is doing well! Those are scary events and I will continue keeping him in my thoughts, as well as your family (((((hugs)))))

[cardlady22]

;) Chiska, you could write about a corrupt electronics dept person who gets his come-uppance . . . etc. })
Makes me think of how Carl Hiaasen sets his stories in Florida and rips people with moral & attitude problems.

[kaleanna]

So glad he is doing well! Those are scary events and I will continue keeping him in my thoughts, as well as your family (((((hugs)))))

(((((Penthasilia)))))) Thank you so much. Me too. Yes it was too scary of an event. I am so glad that he is ok.

[Chiska]

Food beckons...

[Penthasilia]

And....since we were discussing books- any other Jaqueline Carey fans out there?

I LOVE her Kushiel's legacy and Naamah's trilogy sets! So sad when I finished them- but her book Santa Olivia was pretty good too, so I am waiting for the next in line to be out in November.

[NorthernTigress]

And....since we were discussing books- any other Jaqueline Carey fans out there?

I LOVE her Kushiel's legacy and Naamah's trilogy sets! So sad when I finished them- but her book Santa Olivia was pretty good too, so I am waiting for the next in line to be out in November.

I read most of the Kushiel books, but stopped enjoying them when the focus switched to the son. Haven't read any of the Naamah books.

[cardlady22]

I like the cover artist, John Jude Palencar, but the story line left me unsettled. I've not tried to read them. Sorry.

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm home and woefully underread! I have some catching up to do(reading books)!

NT! Congrats for things on the walls! And yes, whenever you're ready to share pics.....:D

laura_b, yes, go get the Jameson's!

TCO, I'm glad your tooth ordeal is over!

*waves to everyone else*

[Penthasilia]

I read most of the Kushiel books, but stopped enjoying them when the focus switched to the son. Haven't read any of the Naamah books.

I know- it was like the end of an era- but I have to say, the Naamah books are as good as the Kushiel ones, maybe even better, as it brings in more of the old celtic religious history and the main character travels so much, you get a good historical flavor of other cultures. If you liked the original in the Kushiel series, you should definitely try them out- they are great.

I also liked the fact that the story line veered away from the sex houses and went more into actual travel and different cultures, as well as showing the beginnings of christianity coming into the heathen areas.

Very cool series, with a great deal of research built in to build a fantastic backdrop for the fiction. Santa Olivia is very different, but also good.

Hey, I need something to read while waiting for Charlaine Harris, Mary Janice Davidson and Kim Harrison :D

[kaleanna]

alright, I need to get lil one to sleep, hope to be back soon

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Blue!

[NorthernTigress]

Adventures in Moving Part 2: The Unpacking. Coming soon to a theatre near you.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150308346252371.331615.726612370&l=6c7744cf74&type=1

[BlueDragonfly]

Adventures in Moving Part 2: The Unpacking. Coming soon to a theatre near you.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150308346252371.331615.726612370&l=6c7744cf74&type=1

:thumbsup: :D You're doing great!

[NorthernTigress]

Couldn't get a few pics. No Wall of Autographs, because the hallway is too narrow. No bathroom photo, because of the huge mirror. No bedroom photo, because Hubby is asleep.

[Bat Chicken]

LOVE the Game of Thrones series....

LOVE beading. I am sure I have some pics around here somewhere of loom beading I did for Tarot pouches...

HIGH on chocolate soy ice cream. Had salad for dinner so I could indulge... :D

[Stormdancer]

Adventures in Moving Part 2: The Unpacking. Coming soon to a theatre near you.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150308346252371.331615.726612370&l=6c7744cf74&type=1You are AMAZING!!! How the hell do you do that??? Maybe I just thrive on box living.....

[yirabeth]

You really have made HUGE strides! This time next week it'll be like you lived there for years... :D

[Stormdancer]

LOVE the Game of Thrones series....

LOVE beading. I am sure I have some pics around here somewhere of loom beading I did for Tarot pouches...

HIGH on chocolate soy ice cream. Had salad for dinner so I could indulge... :D

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BATTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hihowareya?

OOOOHH...I've missed you!!! And to think that soon you'll be....closer than you are now.......

I echo whoever it was that suggested "rent" before deciding.....Rhinemaiden, right? She is SO wise.

[NorthernTigress]

The only thing that is still gnawing at me is that the majority of my "spiritual stuff", including my decks and my altar is still packed up. Because I have no place to set up the altar, and the "treasure chest" that had my decks is currently holding my altar contents.

[Bat Chicken]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BATTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hihowareya?

OOOOHH...I've missed you!!! And to think that soon you'll be....closer than you are now.......

I echo whoever it was that suggested "rent" before deciding.....Rhinemaiden, right? She is SO wise.

Stormy!!!! :D
Well, I am not sure if Oklahoma is closer than central Ontario, but at least I am on the right side of the border??

[BlueDragonfly]

The only thing that is still gnawing at me is that the majority of my "spiritual stuff", including my decks and my altar. Because I have no place to set up the altar, and the "treasure chest" that had my decks is currently holding my altar contents.

Is it because things are in the way, right now? Or you just haven't decided where to set it up? Or is space an issue?

[NorthernTigress]

Is it because things are in the way, right now? Or you just haven't decided where to set it up? Or is space an issue?


Space, plus a lack of furniture. What used to be my Altar Table didn't make it through the move. We are short a couple other furniture pieces too, since some former bookshelves have been co-opted for other purposes.

[emmsma]

*grimaces in sympathy pain* I'm glad it hurts less now, though. And it's over. That counts for something.


I'm trying to decide if I want to walk down to the bottle-o for a fifth of Jameson, or not. *ponders*

My Jameson's is right in the kitchen.

Once again, pubsters to my rescue.

[Penthasilia]

The only thing that is still gnawing at me is that the majority of my "spiritual stuff", including my decks and my altar is still packed up. Because I have no place to set up the altar, and the "treasure chest" that had my decks is currently holding my altar contents.

I know the feeling- I always have a "portable" altar that I keep separate when I move, with my fav deck, my runes, and a small item for each direction- it takes up about the space of a dinner plate, so I can put it anywhere, but always makes me feel better.

That, and my mugwort smudge stick to clean the new house out :D

[Stormdancer]

Stormy!!!! :D
Well, I am not sure if Oklahoma is closer than central Ontario, but at least I am on the right side of the border??good point. I just eyeballed a map. I think you're closer and kinda in the middle.

I know..........party at Batty's :party:....LOL...( We're invading )

What have you been doing with your precious self?

[Stormdancer]

Please excuse....Naughty Kitty Huggy moment......

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, I know these things are important and I'm sure you'll find a way to make it work out! Give it some time and ideas will come, maybe some furniture from the local thrift store?

[emmsma]

I know the feeling- I always have a "portable" altar that I keep separate when I move, with my fav deck, my runes, and a small item for each direction- it takes up about the space of a dinner plate, so I can put it anywhere, but always makes me feel better.

That, and my mugwort smudge stick to clean the new house out :D

That is a wonderful idea. I haven't had an altar since before Emm was born. I don't have a room thats all mine and never felt "right" trying to squeeze something in in our present living conditions.

I miss it, though.

[cardlady22]

:party: And our beloved Stormdancer claims the 1000th post slot for this round! :party:

She truly does have it all . . . }) :*

ETA: :eek: Doth my post count box deceive me? There is another before her!

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I know these things are important and I'm sure you'll find a way to make it work out! Give it some time and ideas will come, maybe some furniture from the local thrift store?

Well, Hubby is thinking about me. He mentioned that he heard about a multi-shelved furniture with glass doors at Costco. Do you guys have Costco? It's a "warehouse club", mostly groceries, but a lot of other things too.

Edit:

I wonder if this is what he had in mind?

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10342628&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|93|2706|2710&N=4008969&Mo=16&pos=6&No=5&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=2710&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC7733-Cat2706&topnav=

[Penthasilia]

:party: And our beloved Stormdancer claims the 1000th post slot for this round! :party:

She truly does have it all . . . }) :*

Yayyyy- Stormy.

:D

[Penthasilia]

Well, Hubby is thinking about me. He mentioned that he heard about a multi-shelved furniture with glass doors at Costco. Do you guys have Costco? It's a "warehouse club", mostly groceries, but a lot of other things too.

Love Cosco- get the miniature brownies that they sell in a plastic bowl/tub, put them in the freezer and eat them frozen-----BLISS!

Funny- never had a Cosco before I moved here, and my realtor bought us those to put in the freezer, as well as a bottle of red wine, for our housewarming present. Have been hooked on those suckers every since!

:D

[Stormdancer]

ETA: :eek: Doth my post count box deceive me? There is another before her!
NO way, REALLY???? zoooooooooom>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Naughty now want "Alone Time"...LOL :D

ETA...I TOLD Y'all!!!! now we have proof :D

[BlueDragonfly]

That is a wonderful idea. I haven't had an altar since before Emm was born. I don't have a room thats all mine and never felt "right" trying to squeeze something in in our present living conditions.

I miss it, though.

Even a shelf on a bookcase, or a tray that would be totally portable and easy to change out, could serve as an altar, then just keep your ritual/spiritual items tucked in a drawer till needed.

[BlueDragonfly]

NO way, REALLY???? zoooooooooom>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Naughty now want "Alone Time"...LOL :D

ETA...I TOLD Y'all!!!! now we have proof :D

Hey, zoom over to Mi-Shell's thread, she's online right now!

[Bat Chicken]

good point. I just eyeballed a map. I think you're closer and kinda in the middle.

I know..........party at Batty's :party:....LOL...( We're invading )

What have you been doing with your precious self?

Party will be possible when I have a house! Which I am hoping will be soon.... Hoping to be in OK by November.
What 'bout you??? :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, Hubby is thinking about me. He mentioned that he heard about a multi-shelved furniture with glass doors at Costco. Do you guys have Costco? It's a "warehouse club", mostly groceries, but a lot of other things too.

Edit:

I wonder if this is what he had in mind?

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10342628&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|93|2706|2710&N=4008969&Mo=16&pos=6&No=5&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=2710&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC7733-Cat2706&topnav=

Oh! That's a nice looking one!

No, we're too rural around here for a Costco. I think the nearest place would probably be about 1 1/2 hour ride from here.

[Stormdancer]

Party will be possible when I have a house! Which I am hoping will be soon.... Hoping to be in OK by November.
What 'bout you??? :DYou are welcome to stop by on your way south. Lots o boxes but....let me know if Y'all want a stopping spot.

[Bat Chicken]

You are welcome to stop by on your way south. Lots o boxes but....let me know if Y'all want a stopping spot.

:D Me and my 36 foot RV???

[Stormdancer]

Hey, zoom over to Mi-Shell's thread, she's online right now!

Zoooooooooooooooom>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

and I wonder why I wake up tired...LOL.....

[NorthernTigress]

Good old IKEA!

I kind of like this one. It's very natural...

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70161320/

[cardlady22]

Good night, everybody!

http://www.wilddelaware.com/wp-content/canary-creek-moonrise-26278.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

Good night, everybody!

http://www.wilddelaware.com/wp-content/canary-creek-moonrise-26278.jpg

Aww, that's beautiful! G'Night cardlady, Sleep Well!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams, Cardlady :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Good old IKEA!

I kind of like this one. It's very natural...

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/70161320/

Now, that's very different! Would there be enough storage space underneath?

[NorthernTigress]

I should add that I am not completely deprived. I do have my "emergency divination kit".

[darksoul]

Night cardlady

[Bat Chicken]

'Night cardlady. Think I'm done too.... Later!!!

[Queen of Disks]

*tosses a quarter in the jukebox*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAmDULCVrU&feature=topvideos_music

[The crowned one]

Oh! That's a nice looking one!

No, we're too rural around here for a Costco. I think the nearest place would probably be about 1 1/2 hour ride from here.


I think of 1/2 hour as close :)

[BlueDragonfly]

'Night cardlady. Think I'm done too.... Later!!!
G'Night to you, as well! :D

Night cardlady
And Hi! I didn't see you sneak in here! How are you doing?

[yirabeth]

Hey Darksoul, and G'nite BC!

[BlueDragonfly]

I think of 1/2 hour as close :)

Yeah, me too! But this would be 1 and 1/2 hour away!

How're you feeling?

[Laura Borealis]

My Jameson's is right in the kitchen.

Once again, pubsters to my rescue.

I decided not, because I have a court date in the AM. Traffic court, nothing big, but I have to be there in plenty of time... maybe tomorrow as a reward, though :)

NT, you are making great progress! :thumbsup: I'm sure you'll figure out a place for your altar. The Ikea thing could work!

Good night cardlady... that picture is beautiful. So peaceful. And good night BC. :)

[NorthernTigress]

Now, that's very different! Would there be enough storage space underneath?

Well, it is almost 20" tall. I think that even my tallest Fairy isn't that big.

[Stormdancer]

*tosses a quarter in the jukebox*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAmDULCVrU&feature=topvideos_musicLOL...I resemble her, only a deeper voice and I'm not sure about her hair.......

[BlueDragonfly]

*tosses a quarter in the jukebox*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAmDULCVrU&feature=topvideos_music

Hiya! Quite unique combination there!

[yirabeth]

I dunno, I think you could do blue-green hair with STYLE Stormy... ;)

[BlueDragonfly]

Well, it is almost 20" tall. I think that even my tallest Fairy isn't that big.

*nods head* I like the color, too!

[darksoul]

love that combination of the two voices

[Stormdancer]

I dunno, I think you could do blue-green hair with STYLE Stormy... ;)nope...I wear deeper darker colors...LOL

I'm having AV issues, but I'M going to sleep soon. Water on leaves is BAD, right? My bag is too wet. And the "white stuff" in the soil is turning green.

[Laura Borealis]

*tosses a quarter in the jukebox*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAmDULCVrU&feature=topvideos_music

Y'know... I actually really like that! Their voices are a good match... they can both belt it out. :D

[Stormdancer]

I LOVE it...I now have TV that shows me stuff about the Gnostic Gospels....Nag Hamadi Baby.....})

[yirabeth]

nope...I wear deeper darker colors...LOL

I'm having AV issues, but I'M going to sleep soon. Water on leaves is BAD, right? My bag is too wet. And the "white stuff" in the soil is turning green.

Unzip the bag a bit if it's too wet...maybe take a paper towel and use the tip to soak water off the leaves (take out of window til it finishes drying.) The green is normal -- there's fertilizer in that soil, and with the light it's growing a bit -- no worries there!

I often get the leaves a bit wet. Not a big deal as long as they don't get full sun until after it dries :) Actually...every couple of weeks I wash my plants, when I refill their reservoirs..I just put the faucet on a trickle of tepid tap water and rinse off the dust, bird dander, etc...otherwise they'd look awful LOL!

[Queen of Disks]

I LOVE it...I now have TV that shows me stuff about the Gnostic Gospels....Nag Hamadi Baby.....})

Where is that??

Banned From the Bible I and II on History Channel is awesome! :D

[yirabeth]

*tosses a quarter in the jukebox*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAmDULCVrU&feature=topvideos_music

I love this kinda stuff...awesome ♥

[Stormdancer]

Unzip the bag a bit if it's too wet...maybe take a paper towel and use the tip to soak water off the leaves (take out of window til it finishes drying.) The green is normal -- there's fertilizer in that soil, and with the light it's growing a bit -- no worries there!

I often get the leaves a bit wet. Not a big deal as long as they don't get full sun until after it dries :) Actually...every couple of weeks I wash my plants, when I refill their reservoirs..I just put the faucet on a trickle of tepid tap water and rinse off the dust, bird dander, etc...otherwise they'd look awful LOL!Nestor is not doing well. they are way too wet IMHO.... I have them in a south window, I may need to move them. Nestor is VERY dark and wilty.

I'm gonna dry him out a bit.

[Stormdancer]

Where is that??

Banned From the Bible I and II on History Channel is awesome! :DIt's a History channel...I['ve so many ...uh...apocryphia.....LOVE it....})

[yirabeth]

Nestor is not doing well. they are way too wet IMHO.... I have them in a south window, I may need to move them. Nestor is VERY dark and wilty.

I'm gonna dry him out a bit.

If the soil is way too wet, unzip the bag all the way til it dries to a more reasonable level. Then rezip :)

Wondering kinda what you mean by dark and wilty -- do you think it's already rotted? And, both?

[BlueDragonfly]

Time for me to say Good Night All! (((PubmATes)))

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue :) Thank you again for bringing me yummy spaghetti squash!!

[Laura Borealis]

Good night Blue!

[Stormdancer]

If the soil is way too wet, unzip the bag all the way til it dries to a more reasonable level. Then rezip :)

Wondering kinda what you mean by dark and wilty -- do you think it's already rotted? And, both?No, not rotting, but REALLY dark. I just think they are too wet. I had the bag all the way open and still. I'm about ready to start winging it. But then I grew up DRY....LOL. I really think most of what I'm seeing is too much moisture, and the bag has rested on the leaves because it's so heavy with the moisture.

AV desert time...LOL....if they're gonna live with me, they need to get this.....

Good to know about the white/green bits. That makes me feel better....LOL...I thought it might be bright mold.

that sounds stupid...."bright mold"....like it's uber smart or something :rolleyed:

[yirabeth]

LOL (((Stormy))) Yeah, just let em air out a bit, probably 3 or 4 days, then rezip them about 2/3 the way. You will need to check them to be sure the soil doesn't dry out though...I usually check my leaves twice a week.

[Stormdancer]

LOL (((Stormy))) Yeah, just let em air out a bit, probably 3 or 4 days, then rezip them about 2/3 the way. You will need to check them to be sure the soil doesn't dry out though...I usually check my leaves twice a week.Yeah...poor Nestor....he's not looking so handsome right now, but there IS hope. :D

[Laura Borealis]

Good to know about the white/green bits. That makes me feel better....LOL...I thought it might be bright mold.

that sounds stupid...."bright mold"....like it's uber smart or something :rolleyed:Smart Mold ™ -- breaks down organic matter in soil; ripens cheese; also functions as an antibiotic and personal digital assistant

[NorthernTigress]

Grumble growl. Cool IKEA cube might be out-of-stock.

[yirabeth]

I sooo hate it when that happens!

[Penthasilia]

Night all- I will catch y'all later. Have a good one!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Pent :)

I'm gonna head out too, I'm watching my angel in the morning so want to not be falling asleep at the helm here.... :D

Stormy if you have any more questions, email/pm/call me ♥

[Laura Borealis]

Good night sleepyheads!

I'll be heading off soon myself... must be fresh for court date :P

[Queen of Disks]

goodnight!

[Wendywu]

LOL- I didn't think robo-chickens had teeth :O

Everyone knows that hen's teeth are very rare :D

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy. I'm browser-window shopping for a new altar table. What do you think of either of these?

http://www.shopxscargo.com/product_catalogue/cat_product_details.asp?category_id=9&product_code=57790&sub_category_1_id=27&category=Accent+Furniture

http://www.shopxscargo.com/product_catalogue/cat_product_details.asp?category_id=9&product_code=57788&sub_category_1_id=27&category=Accent+Furniture

I kind of like the idea of a shelf underneath. Better than putting "out of season" stuff on the floor and hiding it with an overhanging tablecloth.

[Wendywu]

I like the first one because you can have things spread out a little more on top, and also the "basket" at the bottom will stop stuff spreading out all over the floor whereas with just a shelf - things fall off, get put beside etc. And anyway, the basket looks like it will hold more stuff - always a considerations.

They are both nice pieces though :). But for me - the first (I like the shape very much - curves rather than angles).

[NorthernTigress]

I like the first one because you can have things spread out a little more on top, and also the "basket" at the bottom will stop stuff spreading out all over the floor whereas with just a shelf - things fall off, get put beside etc. And anyway, the basket looks like it will hold more stuff - always a considerations.

They are both nice pieces though :). But for me - the first (I like the shape very much - curves rather than angles).

That's what I was thinking. It says <generous top surface, 23.5" x 15.25">

I'm terrible at visualizing size.

Edit: Just found a roll of measuring tape in a sewing kit. It's slightly bigger than the "laptop table" I'm using right now. About the same size as a "TV diner table".

[Wendywu]

Well that sounds a nice size for an altar :). And the wood is a warm colour too.

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, time to drag myself to bed. Have a good day at work...

(Thanks for the 2nd opinion)

[Wendywu]

Night NT - sleep well :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning! It's going to be a gorgeous day(week)! I want to spend some time outside, hang clothes out on the line, harvest some thyme, go for a walk.

[Shalyn]

*groans* Morning.

Had a hard time sleeping last night. Shoulder muscle hurts, bad. And I have finally gone through all of my hydrocodone. I wish I still lived in Toledo - I could run across the border and get me some OTC IBU w/codeine.

Doctor was supposed to start a script for me (mind you, the ones I'd been taking are from tooth surgery over the past few years. I don't need often, but when I do, I need it!) but she forgot to call it in. And I don't want to sound like an addict! Honestly, I take one or two every three or four months.

Or if I have a bad cough.

Owie.