Pub (D) train

[The crowned one]

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Our new pub.

[yirabeth]

FIRST! hehe

[yirabeth]

I do have to say, it is really hard to get used to looking for a letter instead of a number. I often pass the thread right up, looking for a number... :D (Obviously not that badly though, considering my post counts HAHAHA)

[Stormdancer]

***trots into the new thread at a gentle ladylike pace, with dignity and aplomb***…ROTFLMAO :D…picture….http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3413945943_2f401d8365.jpg

[yirabeth]

Oh that's awesome Stormy, I'd love to see that in RL.

[cardlady22]

***trots into the new thread at a gentle ladylike pace, with dignity and aplomb***…ROTFLMAO :D…picture….http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3413945943_2f401d8365.jpgAhhhhh! She's doing it Again!

Take this . . . . http://gadgetniche.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bubble-Gun-lights.jpg

[Stormdancer]

Oh that's awesome Stormy, I'd love to see that in RL.I would, Yira....that is one of the most "Me" images that I have....

I want to be her, in that pose....I don't even know WHO she is...LOL

[Stormdancer]

http://gadgetniche.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bubble-Gun-lights.jpg!!! BUBBLE GUNS !!! I LOVE bubbles!!!! :D

[Lutestring]

wanders into pub...i had a phone call, and you moved!

[NorthernTigress]

Just for fun, I googled "D Train" and found this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3GFYWGT7eQ

[Stormdancer]

Gotta ask...what is the green stuff in the sky? Is that a message from the All That Is??

Eat more VEGS, storm....LOL :laugh:

Ok...I'm delirious.

[cardlady22]

My favorite D decks are

Dragon (Suckling/Garland)
Tarot of Dreams (Ciro)

[NorthernTigress]

Under the Letter D

Tarot of Dreams
Oracle of the Dragonfae

[yirabeth]

Diamond!
Dame Fortune's Wheel!
Deviant Moon!

I'd like to say Diary of a Broken Soul but I don't actually HAVE that deck..WOE is me... :D

[Lutestring]

i have only one D deck, Druidcraft

[Stormdancer]

My favorite D decks are...?

Uh....

Da Vince Enigma...incomplete...LOL
Dame Fortune's Wheel
Daughters of the moon
***Deirdre of the Sorrows
Diamond Tarot
Diary of a Broken soul
Dreaming in Color..Lumen :)
***Druidcraft

[NorthernTigress]

R-T is feeling a little bit better. She made it through her "I didn't want to hear that" phase. Now she's just going to ride things through until she meets her GP on Friday.

[yirabeth]

(((R-T))) Hope she becomes more comfortable with her options for recovery♥

[yirabeth]

I have this problem, that I really really want a donut right now. I can't have one, especially not a GOOD donut like I want...fresh bakery yeast donuts that are so soft and moist....Mmmmm...

Sometimes small town living is a real pain! :D

When Joe was a baby, it was just after I got out of the Army and I was staying with my mom and dad til I got myself a place, etc etc. I would be up early with Joe, and my dad would get up early also and we'd pile into the car and go to a local bakery and wait a few minutes for the maple bars to be finished, and buy a box..by the time we got home they were still warm from the oven ♥

(Then my mom would get up and join us. No sense in getting up before the maple bars showed up after all! :D)

[Stormdancer]

When Joe was a baby, it was just after I got out of the Army and I was staying with my mom and dad til I got myself a place, etc etc. I would be up early with Joe, and my dad would get up early also and we'd pile into the car and go to a local bakery and wait a few minutes for the maple bars to be finished, and buy a box..by the time we got home they were still warm from the oven ♥Is it the donuts, or the special times with Joe that you miss? I think your help for me might be fueling this....

[Lutestring]

I have this problem, that I really really want a donut right now.
must be because donuts begin with D :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

must be because donuts begin with D :laugh:Or that...LOL!!!

[NorthernTigress]

I'm taking a poll. Should I continue to post my scenes here in the Pub for brainstorming? Or should I set up a Writer's Cafe over in Chat?

[yirabeth]

Well, it was remembering how GOOD those donuts were, that made me remember doing that...but to be honest, it was more about being with my dad I think :) We've always gotten along really well. (He is actually my stepdad, so it's even more special I think, that we get along so well)

Being Joe's mom was really scary at first. I spent the first year and a half or two years of his life worrying I would totally screw him up, or drop him, or otherwise damage him beyond belief...hehe Even though I had been in the Army and done some really TOUGH things, I felt incompetent. (My mom probably didn't help -- she never missed a chance to point out what an awful mother I was lol)

I think I didn't settle into being comfortable being a mom til I had Steven. And then it was probably I was just too tired to worry...he was colicky :D

[yirabeth]

must be because donuts begin with D :laugh:

ROFL! That must be IT!! :D :D

[Stormdancer]

I'm taking a poll. Should I continue to post my scenes here in the Pub for brainstorming? Or should I set up a Writer's Cafe over in Chat?
IMHO...put them in that cafe. I'm not a writer and I feel uncomfortable dealing with them here.

You are wanting feedback, and I can't offer that.

[Lutestring]

IMHO...put them in that cafe. I'm not a writer and I feel uncomfortable dealing with them here.

You are wanting feedback, and I can't offer that.

yes, a writer's cafe. i don't feel i can offer much useful feedback.

[Queen of Disks]

Clean House, clean pub! :) Everything is put away.

[emmsma]

hi guys. forgive the lack of caps. todayvwas one heckova day. just in. checking in here with one hand while i'm eating.

What did i miss?

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Emmsma :) Everyone is curious how the pup is doing?

[Stormdancer]

Fred??? Emmsma, how is he????

[NorthernTigress]

Stupid question. Would I need to get permission to create this cafe, or not? I've never created a "major" thread in Chat. (ie Something that may need to be pinned, or renewed.)

[emmsma]

When I called they said he sounded raspy, but was doing well.

Thanks for thinking of him.

[Stormdancer]

Stupid question. Would I need to get permission to create this cafe, or not? I've never created a "major" thread in Chat. (ie Something that may need to be pinned, or renewed.)Just open one. If ya need mod help ya know a few....LOL

[emmsma]

Stupid question. Would I need to get permission to create this cafe, or not? I've never created a "major" thread in Chat. (ie Something that may need to be pinned, or renewed.)

I think Chat Mods would appreciate a pm asking how to go about starting this up.

[Stormdancer]

When I called they said he sounded raspy, but was doing well.

Thanks for thinking of him.
"Raspy" is ok?????? me no like

[Lutestring]

hi emmsma - nothing wrong with lower caps :D says ultra lazy moi :rolleyes:

(((Fred)))

[emmsma]

"Raspy" is ok?????? me no like

Smoke inhalation. We expected raspy. Survival was not. Sorta halfway expected he might not have even made it through the night. Fire department offered to pool together f unds to pay for his hospital bill. They were shocked that he actually survived the fire. The house is completely gone.

[yirabeth]

Is he out of the woods now? Or is the raspy an indicator he still has a way to go before you can think that?

[emmsma]

Hey! My Alchemical Renewed is here! Too tired and grubby feeling to really look through it, but i like the backs. Dont think i need to do anything to the edges - though my trimmed decks are done better. :P

Hubby made cupcakes! in the little ice cream cones. only he didnt leave room for them to rise, so the spilled over everywhere. still yummy!

[emmsma]

Is he out of the woods now? Or is the raspy an indicator he still has a way to go before you can think that?

Probably early yet, but surviving the first day is a nice start.

That sounds asinine. sorry i am fried.

we are hopeful he will continue to do well. i will check in when i go to get my check tomorrow.

[jcwirish]

Hey guys. Watching American Pickers and looking for coffee. How's things?

Emm, can you PM your address? I can't find my address list and I want to send your cards tomorrow. Thankies. :)

[yirabeth]

Totally doesn't sound asinine! Sounds like you're tired, and are letting us know exactly where he stands -- he still has a fight, but has made a good start♥

[Stormdancer]

Probably early yet, but surviving the first day is a nice start.

That sounds asinine. sorry i am fried.

we are hopeful he will continue to do well. i will check in when i go to get my check tomorrow.Stop that!!! We wish him the best..............

[Stormdancer]

Hey...JO...twin o mine

Time for me to cry UNCLE.....bed-time...LOL

[NorthernTigress]

Hey guys. Watching American Pickers and looking for coffee. How's things?


I love American Pickers. The whole new "21 century treasure hunting" genre is great. Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Auction Hunters, Auction Kings, Storage Wars.

[Queen of Disks]

(((Fred)))

[emmsma]

PM sent, Jo.

Night Storm. Probably soon for me too. Sooo looking forward to my green fleecy blanket. :)

[yirabeth]

Hey Jo :) Still working on AV's -- I'm doing them in slow motion. No hurries and all that :D (that and I have 50 to do - I threw a couple away that just refused to play nice with me lol)

Sweet dreams Stormy :)

[jcwirish]

Hey...JO...twin o mine

Time for me to cry UNCLE.....bed-time...LOL

Aw poo! Night Stormy. :)

[jcwirish]

I love American Pickers. The whole new "21 century treasure hunting" genre is great. Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Auction Hunters, Auction Kings, Storage Wars.

Me too. I just saw Cajun Pickers for the first time. That was entertaining!

[NorthernTigress]

Me too. I just saw Cajun Pickers for the first time. That was entertaining!

Cajun Pickers?

I've seen Canadian Pickers. They're a great pair. From Alberta, like me.

[Stormdancer]

Aw poo! Night Stormy. :)Not gone but SOON!!!! You are WISE....looking into the mental issues...as best I can from here. MOM says...GO out there....

[jcwirish]

My kingdom for a roll of tape!! I swear there's tape in this house somewhere. Ugh!

[Stormdancer]

My kingdom for a roll of tape!! I swear there's tape in this house somewhere. Ugh!I have tape. BIG tape. Little TAPE. Electrical tape. Duct tape.

Ya need tape???? :D

[emmsma]

I hate it when that happens, Jo. Last tiem I scrambled looking for tape, gave up and bought more. Found it later in my night stand. Guess I'd squirrelled it away where only I would get at it, only I forgot. :P

[jcwirish]

I have tape. BIG tape. Little TAPE. Electrical tape. Duct tape.

Ya need tape???? :D

Your plethora of tape is no help to me.

[jcwirish]

I hate it when that happens, Jo. Last tiem I scrambled looking for tape, gave up and bought more. Found it later in my night stand. Guess I'd squirrelled it away where only I would get at it, only I forgot. :P

Well, I give up! I will buy some tape before I send your box in the morning. :D

[NorthernTigress]

Sent out the PM for the Writer's Cafe. Not sure when the next time is they'll be online.

[jcwirish]

Cajun Pickers?

I've seen Canadian Pickers. They're a great pair. From Alberta, like me.

Ooh, we don't have that one here. I'd like to see that. I'm sure they're lovely Albertans. :) (does one say Albertans?)

[emmsma]

Your plethora of tape is no help to me.

I think she's trying to take you up on your offer. Your kingdom for a roll of tape.

She wants your kingdom. :D

[jcwirish]

I think she's trying to take you up on your offer. Your kingdom for a roll of tape.

She wants your kingdom. :D

LOL! Believe me, no one wants my kingdom! But Stormy you can rent the kingdom every now and then if you do all the cooking. :D

[Queen of Disks]

I got about six colors of duct tape! :D

[emmsma]

I got about six colors of duct tape! :D

Do you do crafty things with them, like make wallets? :D

[NorthernTigress]

Ooh, we don't have that one here. I'd like to see that. I'm sure they're lovely Albertans. :) (does one say Albertans?)

Yep, the official term is Albertan.

They play it to the hilt too: cowboy hats, fringe leather jackets, blue jeans.

[Stormdancer]

But Stormy you can rent the kingdom every now and then if you do all the cooking. :DChallenge....I can do! :D

[Queen of Disks]

Do you do crafty things with them, like make wallets? :D

Haven't made a wallet yet but I want to. Mostly I've just covered stuff with tape.

[Stormdancer]

I got about six colors of duct tape! :DI did not know they come in "colors"

Iggy Storm...lol

[jcwirish]

I got about six colors of duct tape! :D

Can I mail packages with colorful duct tape?

[jcwirish]

Challenge....I can do! :D

If you do all the cooking, you can stay forever!

[jcwirish]

Yep, the official term is Albertan.

They play it to the hilt too: cowboy hats, fringe leather jackets, blue jeans.

A friend of mine has the middle name, Alberta, in honor of her father who was previously an Albertan, but I've never seen him in a fringe leather jacket, lol!

[Stormdancer]

If you do all the cooking, you can stay forever!
The details.

I cook
RY does dishes.
You do the other general housekeeping
K is chipper with all of our presences...LOL (((K)))

Dude, you have NO idea...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Can I mail packages with colorful duct tape?You have color-ful duct tape???

I need to move out from under my rock...LOL

[Queen of Disks]

They have all sorts of colors now. And people make stuff out of it:

http://duckbrand.com/Products/duck-tape.aspx

[jcwirish]

The details.

I cook
RY does dishes.
You do the other general housekeeping
K is chipper with all of our presences...LOL (((K)))

Dude, you have NO idea...LOL

ALL the general housekeeping?! Hmm...? I'll have to think about that. Okay, but you go to the grocery store. I despise the grocery store!

[jcwirish]

They have all sorts of colors now. And people make stuff out of it:

http://duckbrand.com/Products/duck-tape.aspx

Wow! You could wallpaper a room with that stuff.

[Queen of Disks]

Can I mail packages with colorful duct tape?

They have colored packing tape:

http://duckbrand.com/Products/packaging-tapes/printed-ez-start-packaging-tape.aspx

[Stormdancer]

And I'm off~~~~

'Twas a nice relaxing day...until...

.EiE issues, but ya know? He's an adult, and I am only.....er.....damn, I am still THE MOM....:(

shit.

[Stormdancer]

Okay, but you go to the grocery store. I despise the grocery store!But but but...we started as conjoined twins, and YOU were pushing the cart!!! WTF????

ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[jcwirish]

And I'm off~~~~

'Twas a nice relaxing day...until...

.EiE issues, but ya know? He's an adult, and I am only.....er.....damn, I am still THE MOM....:(

shit.

(((Stormy)))

I think I better go get my kid to bed too. It was a short night for me, but I'm pooped from my cleaning extravaganza! See you guys tomorrow. :)

[NorthernTigress]

Hey, it's no fair if the east coasters and the west coasters all leave at the same time.

(Don't leave me alone!)

[Lutestring]

(((NT))) i had phone calls, then lunch, and now they have gone :(
i should really be doing stuff. i'm here for a little while.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Lute

I'm trying to decide what my "Writer's Cafe" would be like. If I get permission to do it. Sent a PM to the Chat moderators. I don't want to end up having it be "all me".

[Lutestring]

do you know of other writers who would be interested? maybe send a few pms to them?
i didn't know you needed permission to start something like that. i would have thought you could just start a thread.
i've never started a thread, so i haven't a clue really :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

do you know of other writers who would be interested? maybe send a few pms to them?
i didn't know you needed permission to start something like that. i would have thought you could just start a thread.
i've never started a thread, so i haven't a clue really :laugh:


Well, I asked here, and one person said "just do it" and another said "ask a mod".

I've started minor threads, but nothing really big before. After all, if it takes off, it may end up needing to be renewed, kind of like the pub.

Edit: The only writing threads I saw were the annual National Novel Writing Month threads.

[Lutestring]

well i vote for 'just do it' :D

[NorthernTigress]

I already sent a PM though, so I really ought to wait for an answer.

[Lutestring]

oh, i suppose so, then. i'm sure they will say ok.

[cardlady22]

Why does it feel like I've forgotten something tonight? Oh well . . . it'll have to come back around the tracks later. :laugh:

[Lutestring]

i saw a silly thing today, a little girl doing a great impression of Strength :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0RWuyqkzeE&feature=related

[cardlady22]

I saw that! Do you suppose the lion thought that Itty Bitty Girl was after it's dinner?
I feel for the child's mother though. Fearless can equal trouble.

[Lutestring]

i thought maybe the lion thought itty bitty girl would be a very nice dinner.

[cardlady22]

I've read too many suspense books to feel protected by a pane of glass- no matter how thick. :P And when we were younger, my brother agitated a poisonous snake to where it struck the glass right at my eye level. I hopped a hedge at the back of the sidewalk behind me! :bugeyed: And he laughed at me. (But I love him anyway.)

[Lutestring]

yikes! the snake should have attacked your brother, not you :)
it sounds a bit like the bit in the first harry potter book, except the glass didn't disappear and no one started talking to the snake :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Scary things are scary, with or without glass.

[cardlady22]

yikes! the snake should have attacked your brother, not you :)He was standing right behind me and had put his hand up over my shoulder. We had been talking about the markings and . . .

[Lutestring]

it's time i got away from the computer, see you later :)

[cardlady22]

Enjoy your day, Lute!

NT, what's scary to you? For me it's the poisonous snakes and large dogs at night.

[NorthernTigress]

Cool!

You Gotta Eat Here, Canada's answer to Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, will be showcasing places in my town. They are filming this week, though, so it prob won't be broadcast for a while.

[cardlady22]

:( We've had a lot of the smaller mom & pop type places go out of business in the past 5 years. There is a great little ice cream shop next to a coffee shop in one of the mini strips. :grin: I think they work a deal or something, because the only beverage you can get at the ice cream place is water from a cooler. They have some shared tables with umbrellas outside.

[NorthernTigress]

Enjoy your day, Lute!

NT, what's scary to you? For me it's the poisonous snakes and large dogs at night.

Hmmmm. See, for me the things that scare me the most aren't things. Heights, if there isn't a railing. Darkness, especially if the setting is creepy. And, I'm one of the few people I know who is "scared of the quiet".

[cardlady22]

Heights are a given with my depth perception problem. I am totally not interested in these all-glass restaurants on the top of city spires/buildings. :P Even with rails and walls, I stay a good 8 feet back from an edge.

[NorthernTigress]

Heights are a given with my depth perception problem. I am totally not interested in these all-glass restaurants on the top of city spires/buildings. :P Even with rails and walls, I stay a good 8 feet back from an edge.

It drives Hubby crazy watching me try to get on a down escalator. Something about "the ground falling away" freaks me out. I usually wait for two or three "steps" to go past before I put my foot down.

[cardlady22]

*shudder* I remember those from my childhood shopping in Sears/JCPenney's etc.
I don't like Down in regular steps either. If I can't see my own feet . . . pregnancy was not pleasant there towards the ends. I turn my body & feet sideways and go step by step. They all go out ahead of me.

[Chiska]

Good Grief! A new pub already??? Didn't we just open a new one? Wow.

[NorthernTigress]

Good Grief! A new pub already??? Didn't we just open a new one? Wow.

Yep, we're gonna run out of alphabet before spring.

[cardlady22]

Hello, Chiska!

I'm going to hit the hay and stop contributing to the accumulated post count for now.
Rest well when it's your turns, ladies!

[NorthernTigress]

What's new with you Chiska?

[Chiska]

Hello, Chiska!

I'm going to hit the hay and stop contributing to the accumulated post count for now.
Rest well when it's your turns, ladies!

Good Night, CL!

I am not going to be staying up much longer myself!

[Laura Borealis]

It got late without me realizing :bugeyed: I was doing mount runs with my guild, and then trying to get a bow that I want (but won't drop). My tinnitus is whining and my eye floaters are all swimmy, I think it's time to get off the computer :P Night all!

[NorthernTigress]

It got late without me realizing :bugeyed: I was doing mount runs with my guild, and then trying to get a bow that I want (but won't drop). My tinnitus is whining and my eye floaters are all swimmy, I think it's time to get off the computer :P Night all!

Geek related strain injuries. :D

[Queen of Disks]

goodnight!

[BlueDragonfly]

*wanders into quiet Pub, makes fresh coffee and sets out breakfast nibbles*
http://www.celebrationcatering.net/images/pics/breakfastbuffet.gif

Good Morning! Something woke me up at 4:30 am and I knew there was no going back to sleep, so......

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone,

How is everyone?

Awesome breakfast set up Blue

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning kaleanna!

I was hungry....:P

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Elaina incoming any moment...but at least I'm ready today. Dogs have been out and come back in, front room vacuumed, toys dug out from under things so she can play with them again, etc etc LOL

Trying to figure how to fit approx 50 plants on 3 shelves only. Need a light for that 4th shelf...soon. LOL In the meantime, trimming them down to smaller sizes...hehe

[kaleanna]

G'Morning kaleanna!

I was hungry....:P

Heheheh Blue :D

G'morning all :) Elaina incoming any moment...but at least I'm ready today. Dogs have been out and come back in, front room vacuumed, toys dug out from under things so she can play with them again, etc etc LOL

Trying to figure how to fit approx 50 plants on 3 shelves only. Need a light for that 4th shelf...soon. LOL In the meantime, trimming them down to smaller sizes...hehe

Hiya Yira,

Glad you are ready for her today :D

wow that is alot of plants :) good luck with fitting them all on 3 shelves. Trimming them to smaller sizes are a good idea :)

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Yira!

[yirabeth]

Elaina here and happily making noise.... :D

Well if I trim them all to less than 6" in diameter I can fit them all in. Kinda breaks my heart to trim some of the larger ones that small though...LOL Oh well, I can grow them full size again later.

Unfortunately one of my favorite plants seems to have developed a double crown. Quite a large one too. It had so many blossoms the crown was covered. Was looking at it this morning, deciding how small to go, when I noticed it. ARRGH. It's that funky one I showed a pic of in November -- it grows on you! And the blooms last forever. I've only had to remove a couple in all this time...the original blooms still going. (Until I remove them to repot it and cut out the second crown) (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=291339117567404&l=deca6f4876) This picture does NOT show a double crown...unfortunately I've not SEEN the crown for all the blooms since shortly after this picture.

[kaleanna]

So everyone what is on the agenda for today?

[yirabeth]

Babysit, finish AV's(well adult plants, not transplanting my seedlings quite yet), fill out a couple job apps I picked up. (I'll turn them in tomorrow lol)

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm getting ready to head out the door for a 2 hour shift, then a couple errands, and out to check on the house I watch.

Speaking of which, time to go, TTFN! :D

[yirabeth]

See you later Blue! Hope your shift is good :)

[kaleanna]

Elaina here and happily making noise.... :D

Well if I trim them all to less than 6" in diameter I can fit them all in. Kinda breaks my heart to trim some of the larger ones that small though...LOL Oh well, I can grow them full size again later.

Unfortunately one of my favorite plants seems to have developed a double crown. Quite a large one too. It had so many blossoms the crown was covered. Was looking at it this morning, deciding how small to go, when I noticed it. ARRGH. It's that funky one I showed a pic of in November -- it grows on you! And the blooms last forever. I've only had to remove a couple in all this time...the original blooms still going. (Until I remove them to repot it and cut out the second crown) (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=291339117567404&l=deca6f4876) This picture does NOT show a double crown...unfortunately I've not SEEN the crown for all the blooms since shortly after this picture.

totally understand Yira, I am like that with the plants that I have. Hope you and Elaina have a good day today

[kaleanna]

Babysit, finish AV's(well adult plants, not transplanting my seedlings quite yet), fill out a couple job apps I picked up. (I'll turn them in tomorrow lol)


kewls Yira :)


I'm getting ready to head out the door for a 2 hour shift, then a couple errands, and out to check on the house I watch.

Speaking of which, time to go, TTFN! :D

Bye Blue,

Have a great day.

[yirabeth]

Updated photo of same plant. Can't really see the double crown in it, unless you realize AV's are supposed to have a perfectly formed rosette for the center not the jumble that's there...LOL I didn't think I liked this plant at the last photo, but by this one, it's a definite keeper :)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=323791924322123&l=77db2c84e3

[kaleanna]

Updated photo of same plant. Can't really see the double crown in it, unless you realize AV's are supposed to have a perfectly formed rosette for the center not the jumble that's there...LOL I didn't think I liked this plant at the last photo, but by this one, it's a definite keeper :)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=323791924322123&l=77db2c84e3

I can see why it is definitely a keeper :) Lots of blooms, very nice Yira :D

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

I'm up after a restless night, showered, dressed, and ready to roll. :(

What do you do if a kitten has only 1 eye opened? Warm washcloth?

[kaleanna]

Morning Stormy

Sorry that you had a restless night :(

[yirabeth]

G'morning Stormy! Yes, I'd consider the warm washcloth -- although she'll be irritated! Is this Naughty Kitty? Might need a vet visit if it happens again?

[kaleanna]

wanna see a cute item that I won in a giveaway?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/407646_328669730487057_189542947733070_1198309_692 155704_n.jpg
Too cute right?

Can't wait for it to arrive :)

made by Gniffer's Gnomes.

[Stormdancer]

G'morning Stormy! Yes, I'd consider the warm washcloth -- although she'll be irritated! Is this Naughty Kitty? Might need a vet visit if it happens again?Nonono...brand new born kitties...not mine...LOL

[Stormdancer]

wanna see a cute item that I won in a giveaway?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/407646_328669730487057_189542947733070_1198309_692 155704_n.jpg
Too cute right?

Can't wait for it to arrive :)

made by Gniffer's Gnomes.'Tis CUTE!! What is it? LOL

[kaleanna]

'Tis CUTE!! What is it? LOL

its a gnome :)

[Stormdancer]

Ok...I'm off~~~~

but I'll be WATCHING :bugeyed: Rotf :D

Byeeeeeee

[kaleanna]

Bye Stormy, Have a good day.

[yirabeth]

Nonono...brand new born kitties...not mine...LOL

Ohhh the eyes will open at different rates sometimes -- just leave it be :) It'll come open when it's time :)

[yirabeth]

Very cute Kaleanna :)

[Wendywu]

Kittens and puppies open their eyes when it's their time to. Can't rush 'em :)

[yirabeth]

G'morning Wu!


....I just changed a diaper with turquoise-green poo...:confused: Not quite sure what she ate that could have caused THAT to happen...but I don't like it...whatever it was, isn't a good thing to do THAT!!

[Stormdancer]

Kittens and puppies open their eyes when it's their time to. Can't rush 'em :)

Yeah but one eye is open and not the other

[yirabeth]

It's okay Stormy♥ It just happens at different rates. That's actually quite common -- give it a couple days and the other will pop open too :)

[kaleanna]

Very cute Kaleanna :)
Thankies Yira :) can't wait for it to arrive and get a pic of lil one holding it :D


G'morning Wu!


....I just changed a diaper with turquoise-green poo...:confused: Not quite sure what she ate that could have caused THAT to happen...but I don't like it...whatever it was, isn't a good thing to do THAT!!


Eww, not sure what would cause that to happen either.

[kaleanna]

Morning Wu

[cardlady22]

....I just changed a diaper with turquoise-green poo...:confused: Not quite sure what she ate that could have caused THAT to happen...but I don't like it...whatever it was, isn't a good thing to do THAT!!Most likely a juice drink with strange color additives. Purple/grape and that vivid "Romulan ale blue" will give it a greenish cast.

ETA: Reminds me of the SeaQuest DSV episode where one of the dudes discovers what he thinks is a new gem/mineral. Turns out to be sea creature poo. :P

[Stormdancer]

I am NOT eating whatever Elaina had !!

[yirabeth]

LOL, hers would have made a nice color for a gem! But the stench wasn't quite appetizing.... :D

[Stormdancer]

LOL, hers would have made a nice color for a gem! But the stench wasn't quite appetizing.... :D

I'm going back to work...lol

[kaleanna]

Morning Cardlady, How are you ?


LOL Stormy

[cardlady22]

I slept well and woke up with no aches anywhere! I'm happy! :party:
Getting things addressed so I can mail out. I'm dreadfully late on the one for Grizabella.

[kaleanna]

I slept well and woke up with no aches anywhere! I'm happy! :party:
Getting things addressed so I can mail out. I'm dreadfully late on the one for Grizabella.

awesome cardlady :) Yay! on sleeping well and no aches!!!

Just remember to take it easy still :)

[Stormdancer]

I'm writing to Joe...anyone want to say something?

[cardlady22]

Why, in Heaven's Name, does getting myself Life cereal addle my brain so much?
I usually catch myself about to pour the Coke into the bowl- but the last 2 days I have almost poured it down the center of a paper towel roll! :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

I slept well and woke up with no aches anywhere! I'm happy! :party:
Getting things addressed so I can mail out. I'm dreadfully late on the one for Grizabella.
YAY!! A good night always makes a better day♥

[yirabeth]

Why, in Heaven's Name, does getting myself Life cereal addle my brain so much?
I usually catch myself about to pour the Coke into the bowl- but the last 2 days I have almost poured it down the center of a paper towel roll! :bugeyed:

.....

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[cardlady22]

Sudden thought since Stormy mentioned writing Joe . . . yira, have you had Elaina make fingerpaint art for him yet?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UP92dX09lPI/S5OjAs-e0bI/AAAAAAAAAHY/oyozRQ5HPZE/s640/12x12handprintzoo2-blog.jpg

[emmsma]

I'm writing to Joe...anyone want to say something?

Tell him about this:
Why, in Heaven's Name, does getting myself Life cereal addle my brain so much?
I usually catch myself about to pour the Coke into the bowl- but the last 2 days I have almost poured it down the center of a paper towel roll! :bugeyed:

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing012.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[yirabeth]

ROFL! He would actually like stories like that. He knows all the players, so to speak...LOL Not only by forum name but RL name. Because I tend to call you both. :D

G'morning Emmsma :)

[Stormdancer]

Tell him about this:


http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing012.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Lol...I let CL decide.

[cardlady22]

Lol...I let CL decide.Cardlady lives to provide stimulation & entertainment! :thumbsup:

[emmsma]

Morning! Your quote of CL's post was the first/only thing I saw. :)

Nice laugh, first thing in the morning.

I might see Shelley today! Bummer that it won't be til afternoon if today. I'm home today.

But before all that, I will be giving a good look through to Alchemical 3rd ed. :D

But I have been carrying Albano Mini and it is calling me as well. Think I'm keeping it closer since Jackdaw had to sell hers. I know how much she loved it. Making me remember to cherish mine.

[yirabeth]

It is common knowledge in my family that my friends are totally awesome...if I don't say it, Jack does...So Joe already knows how awesome you all are... :) A story like that will show that you're awesome AND fun! Plus Joe will think, Ahh, like mom -- not terribly coherent in the mornings... :P

[cardlady22]

But I have been carrying Albano Mini and it is calling me as well. Think I'm keeping it closer since Jackdaw had to sell hers. I know how much she loved it. Making me remember to cherish mine.;) We've passed a couple between us, but I must keep this one this time.

Plus Joe will think, Ahh, like mom -- not terribly coherent in the mornings... :PIt's all my hubby's fault. Until I married him, I was one of those insufferable people who wake up Chipper and Rarin' To Go!

[yirabeth]

For me it was the kids -- I was dead tired once I had Steven (colicky) and never quite caught up on sleep since :D

[kaleanna]

Morning emmsma,

Yes hopefully your package with Shelley and extras will arrive today :)

[emmsma]

;) We've passed a couple between us, but I must keep this one this time.

It's all my hubby's fault. Until I married him, I was one of those insufferable people who wake up Chipper and Rarin' To Go!

I've got mine. I don't need another. :) Glad I was able to get one not too long ago, for myself. I'd helped Jackdaw get hers. Might have been that copy.

For me it was the kids -- I was dead tired once I had Steven (colicky) and never quite caught up on sleep since :D

I've never been a morning person. <had to go grab my coffee> I used to sleep about 15 hours on my days off, which helped me to stay healthy. I'm a zombie now, sans coffee, since i'm not able to do that anymore.

[kaleanna]

I have been working on getting Zach potty trained. We are on day 2 of staying dry, he even stayed dry through the night. A milestone for sure :)

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning All

Another work night tonight. Then a day off, then I work Fri, Sat, Sun.

[yirabeth]

G'morning NT :)

Potty training, the bane of parenthood...LOL Krystal is already trying with Elaina. I'm sorry, but I'm not into battles and I just don't think she's ready...I'll put her on the potty seat, but when she wants down she's down, and that's that. I think she's about a year too early as it is!

[Wendywu]

Back again - but tired, very tired today.

Is Elaina OK except for the nappy? 'Cos if so I'd put it down to something she ate and not worry too much.

[yirabeth]

She seems to be...she just had another turquoise poopy... getting less solid as well. Hopefully whatever it was will be done with soon...

[kaleanna]

Potty training, the bane of parenthood...LOL Krystal is already trying with Elaina. I'm sorry, but I'm not into battles and I just don't think she's ready...I'll put her on the potty seat, but when she wants down she's down, and that's that. I think she's about a year too early as it is!

Yes potty training can be if you try and push them before they are ready. I didn't force him and let him let me know that he was ready to start training, as I don't like battles either and kids will learn in their own time.

I was going to say I thought it was a bit early to start trying to potty train Elaina. I think though you are doing it right Yira, you are trying yet not forcing her to stay up there if she doesn't want to .

[yirabeth]

Well she'll be familiar with the idea anyway..sometimes she potties up there, but I think it's strictly accidental...she doesn't know to tell us she's wet/dirty in her diaper yet... and, I do realize it takes boys longer...but 18 months is just ridiculous.

[NorthernTigress]

Giggle. We have the weirdest conversations around here.

[kaleanna]

Well she'll be familiar with the idea anyway..sometimes she potties up there, but I think it's strictly accidental...she doesn't know to tell us she's wet/dirty in her diaper yet... and, I do realize it takes boys longer...but 18 months is just ridiculous.


Very true Yira,

and I agree, I think 18 months is a bit too young yet.


Giggle. We have the weirdest conversations around here.

LOL NT :grin: we sure do don't we, LOL

[yirabeth]

I'm not sure we could have normal conversations considering we're all pretty weird... :D

[cardlady22]

The push comes from all the childcare venues that won't accept them after a certain age if they aren't trained. :rolleyes:

[kaleanna]

I'm not sure we could have normal conversations considering we're all pretty weird... :D
ROFL Yira, so true!


The push comes from all the childcare venues that won't accept them after a certain age if they aren't trained. :rolleyes:

yeah cardlady, that is true. :/

[kaleanna]

I am a bit sad, I signed up to be emailed about the waking the wild spirit book(new edition), and now that I got email email, the extra funds are not there to get the book yet :( so is why I am trying to focus on positive stuff

[yirabeth]

The push comes from all the childcare venues that won't accept them after a certain age if they aren't trained. :rolleyes:

Except she has no intention of ever leaving her in childcare -- that's why me, her mother, and her sister do all the childcare now.

Her actual push is to quit buying diapers. I have to admit, as big as she is, diapers are expensive..she's already wearing size 4, and I can see size 5 coming up soon if she doesn't stop GROWING....

But you can't potty train a child in diapers, for one thing. They have to be able to run in there and sit down WHEN they have to go, not wait for Mommy to pause her game and remove a diaper. Plus she needs to be able to have free access to the bathroom -- which at least in MY house isn't happening til she learns to stay out of things along the way. (I'm not expecting perfection, but she's still at the stage of destroying everything in her path...my kitchen is off limits to her, unless I'm in there doing nothing but watching her. Bathroom is off the kitchen.)

[emmsma]

Its hard when the funds just aren't enough to cover everything we need/want.

I was hoping to get one of my wishlist decks this pay period, but I got so behind on bills after the car repair that it will just have to wait.

Happy to have a few of them at Tarot Garden. Will be much more affordable without international shipping. And I've a few weeks to decide which one to get this month. :)

There's my version of keeping positive.

[kaleanna]

Except she has no intention of ever leaving her in childcare -- that's why me, her mother, and her sister do all the childcare now.

Her actual push is to quit buying diapers. I have to admit, as big as she is, diapers are expensive..she's already wearing size 4, and I can see size 5 coming up soon if she doesn't stop GROWING....

But you can't potty train a child in diapers, for one thing. They have to be able to run in there and sit down WHEN they have to go, not wait for Mommy to pause her game and remove a diaper. Plus she needs to be able to have free access to the bathroom -- which at least in MY house isn't happening til she learns to stay out of things along the way. (I'm not expecting perfection, but she's still at the stage of destroying everything in her path...my kitchen is off limits to her, unless I'm in there doing nothing but watching her. Bathroom is off the kitchen.)

Yes so very true Yira, and yes Diapers are expensive as are the pullups. Zach does know how to run in there and go, though I don't let him be in there by himself, cause as much as he knows not to touch stuff, he is curious and so yeah I go up there to supervise.

Its hard when the funds just aren't enough to cover everything we need/want.

I was hoping to get one of my wishlist decks this pay period, but I got so behind on bills after the car repair that it will just have to wait.

Happy to have a few of them at Tarot Garden. Will be much more affordable without international shipping. And I've a few weeks to decide which one to get this month. :)

There's my version of keeping positive.
yes it is hard when funds aren't there, but I am focusing on positives, LOL, Zach being closer to being out of pullups, and my being in second place in the voting and getting close to catching up to first :D

Very good version of being positive emmsma :D

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I did it.

Just created the Writer's Cafe. We'll see what happens.

[yirabeth]

I can see where that would be a helpful thread, for you and other writers ♥

[emmsma]

Okay, I did it.

Just created the Writer's Cafe. We'll see what happens.

God luck! HOpe you get lots of great advice.

Finally looking over the Alchemical. Love the new cardstock. Loads better than my other deck, but I am seeing what CL was saying about it. Will shuffle a bit and then see what I will have to do about it.

[emmsma]

Damn. Got a damaged card. Do I write Place himself? Waah. IX of Staffs. The back lower right corner the green border is torn off, leaving a white patch.

Bummed and annoyed. I'd just started shuffling when I saw it. Didn't think to examine the backs when giving it its first run through.

[cardlady22]

Yes, send him an email, but it may take a little time for him to get back with you. My cards were okay (except the edges) but an odd slice of green border from some other card had lodged in between. Luckily it wasn't stuck to them.

My corner rounder is still put up Too Well to find. *sigh*

[Wendywu]

I have an email addy for Robert Place, if you'd like it?

[Wendywu]

I have an email addy for Robert Place, if you'd like it?


Re-checked, and yes, yes I do have it :)

[emmsma]

I sent a FB message, but yes, I'd like the email, in case I don't hear back.

Found a second card, not as badly damaged but its noticeable. Cards VIII and IX of Staffs.

[Wendywu]

I sent a FB message, but yes, I'd like the email, in case I don't hear back.

Found a second card, not as badly damaged but its noticeable. Cards VIII and IX of Staffs.


You have a pm :heart:

[emmsma]

Ah well. I can look for contact info at indigogo or whatever that site was called, where the fundraising was done.

Should I try to contact by this method now, or wait to see if I get a FB response?

Well. Time to get myself going to pick up that paycheck. My splurge for the week - Black Crowstones. Something lovely to wait on, but doesn't break the bank. :)

See you all a bit later. Should have taken something for my many aches and pains.

Someone thought we were an animal MASH unit yesterday. Full schedule and 3 emergencies. Put us 3 hours behind. My body is really feeling all the extra, we did.

Even got to use the stretcher!

[Wendywu]

I found it, and you have it by pm ...

[cardlady22]

I found it, and you have it by pm ...;) I had sent it to her too.

[emmsma]

Thanks Ladies. Email has been sent!

[Laura Borealis]

Geek related strain injuries. :D

I know :P Game is frustrating me today, I think I need a break from it. Also I think I may be too old LOL

And I'm irritated with my mail carrier. He left a notice that I have a package. I've been home all day and he did not knock; also, it says "Final Notice" and I didn't get any prior notices. UGH. I know they are sometimes strapped for time, but at least knock on my damn door and give me a chance to get my package. :mad:

[cardlady22]

(((Laura))) It's a real catch-22 with mail service out here as well. Depending on which driver it is, we get misdelivered stuff too.

It's getting gray & super windy! Supposed to be on the alert for thunderstorms as the day progresses.

[Laura Borealis]

(((Laura))) It's a real catch-22 with mail service out here as well. Depending on which driver it is, we get misdelivered stuff too.

It's getting gray & super windy! Supposed to be on the alert for thunderstorms as the day progresses.

It's raining buckets here. Or was... seems to have eased back to a light rain now.

I wouldn't want to be a delivery driver. There is too much pressure. I do understand why they might cheat and just leave a notice, but really... a FINAL notice on the first "attempt"? I was home all day yesterday, too. I definitely have not missed a knock, the door is only a few feet away from me! Even in the kitchen and bathroom I can hear it clearly.

[emmsma]

Thats a real drag about the package. Are you able to hit the post office to get it?

Its rather spotty here too. Used to be, if there was any snow on the ground, he'd not deliver. Sometimes he'd leave a card telling me to shovel the area next to the box. Though he never gets out of the vehicle and can just as easily have left my mail instead of the dang card.

Sometimes my package is left on the ground - either inside or outside the gate - which means sometimes he pitches it over the fence. Glad it wasn't fragile! Soemtimes I get a notice for things that would just as easily been put in the box. *shrugs* real crap shoot.

My boys are slow moving. I want to GO!

Never get a knock on the door, though. That whole not leaving the car, thing. :(

[Laura Borealis]

Thats a real drag about the package. Are you able to hit the post office to get it?

Its rather spotty here too. Used to be, if there was any snow on the ground, he'd not deliver. Sometimes he'd leave a card telling me to shovel the area next to the box. Though he never gets out of the vehicle and can just as easily have left my mail instead of the dang card.

Sometimes my package is left on the ground - either inside or outside the gate - which means sometimes he pitches it over the fence. Glad it wasn't fragile! Soemtimes I get a notice for things that would just as easily been put in the box. *shrugs* real crap shoot.

My boys are slow moving. I want to GO!

Never get a knock on the door, though. That whole not leaving the car, thing. :(

I went to the USPS site and scheduled a redelivery. And I put in the instructions, "Leave on porch." Hopefully he'll do that. I am thinking maybe this is a new driver, or a substitute, because my old carrier has knocked in the past... or just put them in my box if they're small enough.

Your carrier sounds like he has issues! I'd be pretty mad if a package got pitched over my fence (if I had one)!

At least mine HAS to get out of his vehicle. All the houses in my neighborhood have wall-mounted boxes, rather than curbside, so he's coming up on our porches anyway. He parks on the next block and walks to all of them.

[cardlady22]

I believe the woman writes up her notice slips on packages before she ever starts her route. She barely comes to a full stop. The guy went to school with hubby and is ever so good for/with us. I bought the largest mailbox available and try to have people use Delivery Confirmation rather than something that needs a signature.

Orders for the boy's birthday have been placed!

[Laura Borealis]

Ooo, birthday coming up! How old will he be?

[emmsma]

Argh! Its getting so late, I might just have to wait to see if mail comes before leaving. :(

WOnder if I should sit outside, as he might not be able to fit a medium box in my mailbox. Should check. I'm sure I have one. :/

[Laura Borealis]

Argh! Its getting so late, I might just have to wait to see if mail comes before leaving. :(

WOnder if I should sit outside, as he might not be able to fit a medium box in my mailbox. Should check. I'm sure I have one. :/

I made you paranoid! :O

[cardlady22]

Ooo, birthday coming up! How old will he be?12, and he's the youngest of this generational crop- so we are marking the Last Child.

Sorry, we were putting up groceries & baked some quick drop chocolate chips cookies. Mmmmm. Hit the Sweet Spot!

[The crowned one]

Bought a smart phone. Do not know why, but I did.

[Wendywu]

Hmm. Sometimes there's a good reason for the wild impulse buy :)

[cardlady22]

It's gotten a hold of TCO?
Good thing I don't go for those End of the World things ... :grin:

Any special brand name? What platform?

[Penthasilia]

Bought a smart phone. Do not know why, but I did.

WARNING----> smart phones are addictive

I went for years without a cell, bought the iPhone and cannot imagine how I lived without it :)

[emmsma]

Hello gang. Home again. Always end up with a terrible headache after Walmart. Ugh.

And I had a package on my steps when I got home. UPS. Amazon sold me a book instead of a deck. :( Super bummed. Gotta figure out how to send it back.

[Penthasilia]

<sigh>

Not feeling well today- had to call in sick from work. I cannot remember a time when I have had so many issues with viral syndromes coming and going as I have had this fall and winter. :(

[cardlady22]

I feel kind of dorky with this, but I have 3 devices and still don't use all features on any of them.
One phone goes mute or on hold too easily, plus it has no data plan attached, so it is where I get texts from hubby. The phone I am most used to is what my family use to call/text & has the camera functions I'm used to. And then there's my Love- the iPod Touch, that lets me get online when the weather is freaky & works all my cool media/apps.

((emmsma & Pen))

Dinner time ...

[yirabeth]

Hello gang. Home again. Always end up with a terrible headache after Walmart. Ugh.

And I had a package on my steps when I got home. UPS. Amazon sold me a book instead of a deck. :( Super bummed. Gotta figure out how to send it back.

Amazon.com is easy to do returns on -- even from 3rd parties. Just go to your account, click on the item and choose return from the dropdown list of actions available :) Just did this with a Christmas item that was DOA. They sent the UPS man to my house to pick it up, all I had to do was print out a return form and include in the box. Didn't cost me, either :)

[Penthasilia]

Amazon.com is easy to do returns on -- even from 3rd parties. Just go to your account, click on the item and choose return from the dropdown list of actions available :) Just did this with a Christmas item that was DOA. They sent the UPS man to my house to pick it up, all I had to do was print out a return form and include in the box. Didn't cost me, either :)

I love Amazon. They are great to buy from. So much better than B&N- their customer service SUCKS!

[Penthasilia]

BTW- I am SOO ready for the train, have all my decks lined up like ducks in a row :D



<----I can give a "small" preview if anyone is interested, a teaser of sorts })

[emmsma]

Amazon.com is easy to do returns on -- even from 3rd parties. Just go to your account, click on the item and choose return from the dropdown list of actions available :) Just did this with a Christmas item that was DOA. They sent the UPS man to my house to pick it up, all I had to do was print out a return form and include in the box. Didn't cost me, either :)

I have to do this from work. I don't have a printer and refund is not an option. I don't know that a replacement is an option for me either since the item I ordered was not the deck, which is what I was trying to get. :(

[Penthasilia]

I have to do this from work. I don't have a printer and refund is not an option. I don't know that a replacement is an option for me either since the item I ordered was not the deck, which is what I was trying to get. :(

Emm- they will put the money for credit on your account so you can order the deck- I have goofed before on Amazon, sent it back, had the credit placed on my account and then ordered what I wanted. Hmmm- don't know what to say about the lack of printer though- maybe try calling them?

[yirabeth]

Well THAT sucks...I would definitely leave feedback that a deck was advertised and a book was what you got :(

[emmsma]

BTW- I am SOO ready for the train, have all my decks lined up like ducks in a row :D



<----I can give a "small" preview if anyone is interested, a teaser of sorts })

Go ahead, tease me!

[Penthasilia]

Go ahead, tease me!

Heehee,

well, we have a couple of the lesser Folchis
A signed Harry Potter deck (Thoth style)
Touchstone limited

And, as much as I hate to do it, I am putting up my Deviant Moon signed copy (with printed image on box) because it is too damn big for me to shuffle (even though I love it)

Plus- extras that will be tagged along, for an additional treat. So, people will be getting 2-3 decks from my station ;)

[yirabeth]

I haz to sit out the next train again -- or rather, stow away :) I don't have any spare decks! (Spare means I have my own copy and spares to pass on...I don't give up collection decks now that I've weeded out the LS decks I decided didn't fit me. hehe)

[Penthasilia]

I haz to sit out the next train again -- or rather, stow away :) I don't have any spare decks! (Spare means I have my own copy and spares to pass on...I don't give up collection decks now that I've weeded out the LS decks I decided didn't fit me. hehe)

Heehee, stow-aways are always welcome. We can have you scrub the decks----arrgggg :D

[yirabeth]

This is the TAROT train..there ARE no decks that need scrubbing! They're all self-scrubbing! I'll be bellied up to the bar drinking long island iced teas with the rest of the party-goers... :D

[Penthasilia]

This is the TAROT train..there ARE no decks that need scrubbing! They're all self-scrubbing! I'll be bellied up to the bar drinking long island iced teas with the rest of the party-goers... :D

LMAO- but what if it is a "dirty" deck???? })

And don't forget the chocolate, we ALWAYS haz chocolate!

[emmsma]

LMAO- but what if it is a "dirty" deck???? })

And don't forget the chocolate, we ALWAYS haz chocolate!

Chocolate Martinis for me, then! :D

GOt my return authorization done. Will get a gift card in return. This works for me. Will go to ebay, though for the deck. Just don't want a set, as I never bother looking at the book anyhow. *shrugs* Maybe I will go for the set, since it will be half paid for with the credit.

I have time before I need to deal.

I don't think I've got anything train-worthy either. Everything I consider "good" I want to keep. SO I will just hang out. Having many chocolatinis.

[Penthasilia]

Chocolate Martinis for me, then! :D

I don't think I've got anything train-worthy either. Everything I consider "good" I want to keep. SO I will just hang out. Having many chocolatinis.

Chocolate martinis yummmm.....

I will join you ladies for that!

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[yirabeth]

Sacrilege though it may be, I'm just not that into chocolate...I like a bit of dark chocolate every once in a while, but a single candy bar can last me a month...LOL

[emmsma]

Sacrilege though it may be, I'm just not that into chocolate...I like a bit of dark chocolate every once in a while, but a single candy bar can last me a month...LOL

Thats ok. I think those Long Island Ice Teas will serve you just fine. :)

[Penthasilia]

Sacrilege though it may be, I'm just not that into chocolate...I like a bit of dark chocolate every once in a while, but a single candy bar can last me a month...LOL

DOESN'T.....

LIKE.....

CHOCOLATE????

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

I didn't know such a thing existed!

[yirabeth]

Yummmmm..... :D

[Penthasilia]

Hmmm- thinking I am going to take the night off from the intensive rune study, don't know if working with thurisaz tonight will work out well since I am sick....

[Spacegoat]

Hi - is everyone still in the pub? It's gone chucking out time here in Blighty (1136)

[kaleanna]

Hi everyone,

How is everyone?


I am 14 away from being first in the poll.


I was hoping that you would of gotten the package today emmsma. The receipt said expected delivery 1-11-2012 :/

[Penthasilia]

Hi - is everyone still in the pub? It's gone chucking out time here in Blighty (1136)

YAYYY- it may be late, but never too late for Minder--LOL

:D

Welcome to the pub- come on up, grab a stool and join us for a drink :D

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink055.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Penthasilia]

Hi everyone,

How is everyone?


I am 14 away from being first in the poll.


I was hoping that you would of gotten the package today emmsma. The receipt said expected delivery 1-11-2012 :/

How did you lose first place????

<----wondering if I can vote twice })

[cardlady22]

Hi - is everyone still in the pub? It's gone chucking out time here in Blighty (1136)Hello, Spacegoat! Nice to meet you!

[Spacegoat]

Hi!

Good to meet you all :)

[Penthasilia]

Hi!

Good to meet you all :)

Glad you could make it in ;)

[emmsma]

Hey there SpaceGoat!

[Spacegoat]

Hi Emmsma

I see you mentioned the merry day tarot in your profile . . great deck . . not sure why it hasn't had more attention.

It's probably out of print.

[emmsma]

Hi Emmsma

I see you mentioned the merry day tarot in your profile . . great deck . . not sure why it hasn't had more attention.

It's probably out of print.

Think its been reprinted. There are an awful lot of them being sold on ebay at reasonable prices. It is a lovely deck.

Wishing you had all your decks listed. I like perusing people's lists. I get to drool and be envious, and sometimes I'm introduced to decks I don't yet know. :)

When did you begin collecting?

[kaleanna]

Hiya Spacegoat :

How did you lose first place????

<----wondering if I can vote twice })
Hiya Pen,

I have been in second since monday afternoon. But not far behind. Can vote once per day per computer isp address

[Penthasilia]

Hiya Spacegoat :


Hiya Pen,

I have been in second since monday afternoon. But not far behind. Can vote once per day per computer isp address

Heehee- good to know...

You still have that link? I thought it was a one time deal, I will vote again and put it in my favorites ;)

[cardlady22]

Yes, the lovely Merryday & it's book are OOP/hard to find. I love mine!

If there's a "new" source that would be great!

[Laura Borealis]

I have to do this from work. I don't have a printer and refund is not an option. I don't know that a replacement is an option for me either since the item I ordered was not the deck, which is what I was trying to get. :(

Doesn't it suck not having a printer? And every place you deal with assumes you do have one. I have to put stuff on a flash drive and take it to a print shop, and that is, shall we say, less than convenient.

Though I could get a printer, now that I have room on my desk for one. The mini desk I was using barely had room for my desktop -- I had a TV tray set up by it for other items!

One of these days.


SO... I was looking for mead again (didn't find it) and I saw BACON CHOCOLATE. I did not buy any. If there were small bars I might have, just for the experience, but they were gigantibars and were $9.00. That is too much -- both in cost and in volume. I got a nice Ritter Sport bar to split with K. though. And a wee jar of Marmite because he was saying he wanted to try it. He emailed me earlier saying he was having a rough day, so I wanted to treat him a bit.

[Penthasilia]

SO... I was looking for mead again (didn't find it) and I saw BACON CHOCOLATE. I did not buy any. If there were small bars I might have, just for the experience, but they were gigantibars and were $9.00.

Where is Stormy when you need her? :D

Stormy, where art thou?

I wanted to get all excited and tell you how much I love the Noir! It came today :)

[emmsma]

Hiya Spacegoat :


Hiya Pen,

I have been in second since monday afternoon. But not far behind. Can vote once per day per computer isp address

It just didn't accept my second vote. It said I'd already voted on this computer. :(

Has anyone else been able to vote more than once?

[Spacegoat]

Hi CardLady,

Wow, you have a lot of cards.

How many?

[Laura Borealis]

Hello Spacegoat! Welcome to the Pub :)

[Penthasilia]

Hi CardLady,

Wow, you have a lot of cards.

How many?

Heehee- you need to look at Gregory's list- she blows my mind!

:)

Hard to believe that I once had over 200 decks before I sold them all....

[Stormdancer]

Where is Stormy when you need her? :D

Stormy, where art thou?

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-violent088.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Penthasilia]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-violent088.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

That is TOO awesome!!!!


So... I love my Noir- thought you might want to know.... ;)

[Spacegoat]

Hi Lauro Borealis! cool name.

Hi Amy - do you have Haindl's rune deck? one of the best IMHO

[Penthasilia]

Hi Lauro Borealis! cool name.

Hi Amy - do you have Haindl's rune deck? one of the best IMHO

It was one of those that I sold off...

I liked it, but it wasn't "my" deck.

I prefer runes in their regular formats... bone, wood, etc

:)

[cardlady22]

Hi CardLady,

Wow, you have a lot of cards.

How many? *sheepish grin*
I don't keep a count. Just the list and who I got it from if they were ATers. I have a semi-cardinal rule of trying to choose Train decks from new people each time. :laugh:

iPod is very low on battery ~ it might drop out on me.

[Laura Borealis]

I don't know if I'm going to do the Train or not. I'll stow away for sure, even if I don't Trade.

And I will NOT be swabbing decks *cuts eyes at Pen*

:laugh:

[Penthasilia]

I don't know if I'm going to do the Train or not. I'll stow away for sure, even if I don't Trade.

And I will NOT be swabbing decks *cuts eyes at Pen*

:laugh:


OK then, we will just drink until the decks look clean!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Spacegoat]

There are only a few (I'm aware of that I'd like to have.

The Happiness tarot, the original Douglas, Frown Strong . . .

I saw the Frown Strong in Glastonbury town for £100, too much for a 22 card deck, especially as it wasn't a first edition.

I'm amazed the Greenwood is getting so much fuss. It only came out in 1996, and was internationally published by US games. Again, it's for sale in the same 2nd hand shop in Glasto for £250.

I've been offered the Douglas for around £150, I'm thinking about it . . the reprint isn't very good (too glossy and plastic looking), but then, I don't know what the original looked like yet.

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Spacegoat~~~~

Welcome to the pub. We're expecting a train towards the end of the month is you're interested. It's complicated to explain, but HERE (http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=149868&highlight=train)
] is an older one. The easiest way to understand is to read the thread through the first couple of stations. Of course, it's late for you. Maybe tomorrow. THEY talk a LOT! :bugeyed:


I see you mentioned the merry day tarot in your profile . .
It's probably out of print.You have 700 decks and you don't know if the MerryDay is OOP? :D

[Stormdancer]

So... I love my Noir- thought you might want to know.... ;)I'm glad you were able to snag it!

[Penthasilia]

Hey guys- the Mary-El has been moved up to a FEBRUARY release!

YAYYYY

<---just thought you would want to know...

:D

[Stormdancer]

Spacegoat. You have a new outfit. LOL

Just out of curiosity, are you male or female? You don't need to say, but a LOT of us are women...sometimes we speak of... ovaries. LOL

Knowing, we can tone those conversations down just a wee bit if needed. :angel:

[Spacegoat]

Yes, I bought the Merryday when it first came out, from the sadly defunct Compendium in Camden Town.

Shame that shop closed. Believe it or not, it was the only bookshop in Camden. Now there are none, not even a corporate Waterstones.

[yirabeth]

Hey all :) Welcome Spacegoat! Fun name :D

Turns out my AV with the "double crown" doesn't have a double crown. The whole thing is a siamese twin. Not sure it'll ever look normal...I put a couple leaves down this evening, on recommendation of the hybridizer of the plant. So here I am waiting on leaves again...*sigh* LOL

[Spacegoat]

I'm male! else maybe I'd be a SpaceEwe.

A SpaceGoat surrounded by so many females . . hold onto your knickers!

[Penthasilia]

I'm male! else maybe I'd be a SpaceEwe.

A SpaceGoat surrounded by so many females . . hold onto your knickers!

LMAO- not a bad place to be for a space goat ;)

[emmsma]

Hey all :) Welcome Spacegoat! Fun name :D

Turns out my AV with the "double crown" doesn't have a double crown. The whole thing is a siamese twin. Not sure it'll ever look normal...I put a couple leaves down this evening, on recommendation of the hybridizer of the plant. So here I am waiting on leaves again...*sigh* LOL

LOL. I was reading AV as avatar. *staring at your foxes thinking, what crown?* Did I miss an avatar change?

Headaches make thinking difficult.

[Stormdancer]

Hey all :) Welcome Spacegoat! Fun name :D
Yeah...I'm already having problems.:rolleyes: I keep wanting to type "Scapegoat". I am VERY sorry, in advance, if I do this. (maybe I'm dyslexic and don't know it???)

[emmsma]

Robert Place is sending me replacement cards. :D

Soon I will get to use my deck. this is good.

[Spacegoat]

I keep asking the guy who runs the Psychic Piglet shop in Glastonbury, when the 'Tarot of Frilly Panties' is going to be published.

After all, there's a tarot for every other darn thing in the world.

Not that I'm complaing lol

[yirabeth]

LOL. I was reading AV as avatar. *staring at your foxes thinking, what crown?* Did I miss an avatar change?

Headaches make thinking difficult.
:D I tend to shorten things a lot...ehehe
Yeah...I'm already having problems.:rolleyes: I keep wanting to type "Scapegoat". I am VERY sorry, in advance, if I do this. (maybe I'm dyslexic and don't know it???)
ROFL! Well if we get outta hand, we'll tell TCO it's Spacegoat's fault, then he can be Spacegoat the Scapegoat! :D

[kaleanna]

Heehee- good to know...

You still have that link? I thought it was a one time deal, I will vote again and put it in my favorites ;)

Sorry Pen,

I had to reboot and then had to deal with kiddos :)

Link is in the advertisement section of AT :)

[Stormdancer]

. . hold onto your knickers!But I'm wearing 3 layers. Good luck with that...LOL

FINALLY...winter may make an appearance. GEESH! 4"-8"...not gonna be a problem, the earth is still warmed from the odd weather.

Spacegoat, where are you in the UK? I like to find stuff on maps, except I suck at it and usually need help. Again, provide info at your own comfort level. I don't mean to be nosey....?...but I am. :P

[yirabeth]

LOL Stormy :) We're all a bit nosy here... :D

[emmsma]

I keep asking the guy who runs the Psychic Piglet shop in Glastonbury, when the 'Tarot of Frilly Panties' is going to be published.

After all, there's a tarot for every other darn thing in the world.

Not that I'm complaing lol

LOL. Would make for some interesting readings. :P

Mayhaps you should create it. :D

[Spacegoat]

LOL someone already called my scapegoat here, on one of the forums.

Made me think about reviewing my name . . but I like it too much :)

[Spacegoat]

Yes, I'm in London, in a pasture in Ealing (west London).

Lots of grass to munch on :)

[Penthasilia]

Sorry Pen,

I had to reboot and then had to deal with kiddos :)

Link is in the advertisement section of AT :)

It won't let me vote again :(

[jcwirish]

Yep, she's nosy, but in a good way, lol.

I got my pretties from Yira! They are both just lovely. I can't believe how light the bracelet is. It's great because I have some really heavy bracelets and I can't wear them for long, but this one you hardly know you're wearing it. I'm knitting with it on and it doesn't get in my way.

Thanks Yira! I love my new jewels!

[emmsma]

LOL someone already called my scapegoat here, on one of the forums.

Made me think about reviewing my name . . but I like it too much :)

My head is saying, "Space Goat: Coat to Coat"

Dunno if there are Space Ghost fans here. :P

[Stormdancer]

LOL someone already called my scapegoat here, on one of the forums.Oh thank GAWD!!! I'm not the only one! No worries, it's a FINE name, as long as you're not offended by our ability to...is it "read"...or "type"?...

Goats are especially interesting to us, but I think I'll let someone else explain that wee bit of ODDness. LOL

[emmsma]

It won't let me vote again :(

That happened to me too. :(

[yirabeth]

Oh that's awesome! I was hoping you'd get it today :) So glad you like it!

I've been considering starting my own bracelet, with golden sheen obsidian for the stone...the first thing I've bought specifically for myself. Probably going to make the dangly style chainmaille one though..although I haven't come up with good earrings to match those yet...LOL

[yirabeth]

One thing you'll need to learn about the Pub, Scapegoat, is it's weird, or it's odd, and occasionally both. But never EVER could anyone claim it was NORMAL... :D

[emmsma]

Oh thank GAWD!!! I'm not the only one! No worries, it's a FINE name, as long as you're not offended by our ability to...is it "read"...or "type"?...

Goats are especially interesting to us, but I think I'll let someone else explain that wee bit of ODDness. LOL

YEs! ITs a great name. I love goaties. I wanted to raise them. That was the plan anyway, when I came to Arizona from NYC. :)

SO what kinda goatie might you be? if not a space goatie. :P

[Spacegoat]

I got the idea 'spacegoat' from a gypsyish band I saw playing in Portobello Road in 1993.

They were pretty much pagans / wiccans / matriarchal anyway, their songs about the Green Man and Gaia.

But it suits me well, as I'm Aquarius (Space) born in the year of the Goat.

That's my excuse anyway :)

[Stormdancer]

It won't let me vote again :(Really? I keep meaning to try and haven't.

Yep, she's nosy, but in a good way, lol.I just have a tendency to assume everyone is like me. Not all sharing is appropriate...LOL

OH...YOU!!!! You sent me either a pm or an email after our phone conversation. You had talked to your mom. I lost it. :( Do you still have it?

OH!!! HI~~~ :)

[kaleanna]

It won't let me vote again :(

:( hmmm wonder why it won't let you vote again.

ETA: when did you vote? has it been 24 hrs since you voted?

[Lutestring]

It won't let me vote again :(

it let me, but today was only the second time i voted (sorry kale, i forgot to try to vote again earlier)

hi spacegoat and everyone, i'm just about to go out to the weekly market and get some food. there won't be much there, a lot are still on holiday.
i hope there's pain au chocolate :)

[yirabeth]

Hey Lute :) Hope you find your pain au chocolate!

[Stormdancer]

One thing you'll need to learn about the Pub, Scapegoat, is it's weird, or it's odd, and occasionally both. But never EVER could anyone claim it was NORMAL... :D

Nonono...THEY are weird. THEY are strange. I'm fine. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[emmsma]

:( hmmm wonder why it won't let you vote again.

ETA: when did you vote? has it been 24 hrs since you voted?

I voted on the first day when you told us about it in the pub. Didn't vote again til today when I found your link again in advertising. but it wouldn't let me.

[Stormdancer]

i hope there's pain au chocolate :)
G'Morning Lute~~~

Grab one for me, please? :D

[Penthasilia]

:( hmmm wonder why it won't let you vote again.

ETA: when did you vote? has it been 24 hrs since you voted?

It was a couple days ago- I didn't know I could vote more than once...

[Lutestring]

G'Morning Lute~~~

Grab one for me, please? :D

of course :D

see you later...

[Penthasilia]

But it suits me well, as I'm Aquarius (Space) born in the year of the Goat.

That's my excuse anyway :)

Yayy- another Aquarian :D

[kaleanna]

hrmmmm that is really odd that it will let some vote again and others not :/

[yirabeth]

Nonono...THEY are weird. THEY are strange. I'm fine. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Spacegoat]

Have a nice time LuteString.

cool name by the way.

On my way too . .

Goodnight all!

:)

[Penthasilia]

hrmmmm that is really odd that it will let some vote again and others not :/

RIGGED!!!!!

})

I would plan a mutiny....

:)

[Penthasilia]

Have a nice time LuteString.

cool name by the way.

On my way too . .

Goodnight all!

:)

Night- will see you tomorrow :)

[Stormdancer]

Have a nice time LuteString.

cool name by the way.

On my way too . .

Goodnight all!

:)
G'Night~~~

Nice to meet ya.....

and I need to make a phone call EiE :(

[kaleanna]

it let me, but today was only the second time i voted (sorry kale, i forgot to try to vote again earlier)



Thankies Lute, :D no worries hun, just if you get to and remember to vote then please do, if you don't remember there is no worries and again, I want to thank you all and as always all votes are greatly appreciated :)

[emmsma]

Night Space Goat!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Spacegoat :)

Touching the Strand, Stormy!♥♥

[kaleanna]

Nite Spacegoat,


Touching the strand ((((Stormy))))

[Penthasilia]

I am off too. Have a great night pubmATes :)

Hope I feel better tomorrow for work :(

Good night.

[kaleanna]

Nite Pen, Hope you get to feeling better.

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Pen :)

[jcwirish]

Really? I keep meaning to try and haven't.

I just have a tendency to assume everyone is like me. Not all sharing is appropriate...LOL

OH...YOU!!!! You sent me either a pm or an email after our phone conversation. You had talked to your mom. I lost it. :( Do you still have it?

OH!!! HI~~~ :)

I often make that same assumption. I think it's just that we believe everyone SHOULD be like us. Rather narcissistic really, but I'm cool with that. :D

I'll see if I can re-send the PM.

Yira, you should definitely make yourself one of these bracelets! Absolutely. Its' really fun to play with too. :D

Is there a special way I should clean it, or do I just leave it alone?

[Laura Borealis]

OK then, we will just drink until the decks look clean!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Now that's the proper Pub spirit! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/pirategreenie.gif

Hey all :) Welcome Spacegoat! Fun name :D

Turns out my AV with the "double crown" doesn't have a double crown. The whole thing is a siamese twin. Not sure it'll ever look normal...I put a couple leaves down this evening, on recommendation of the hybridizer of the plant. So here I am waiting on leaves again...*sigh* LOL

What in the world does a siamese twin PLANT look like? :confused:

LOL someone already called my scapegoat here, on one of the forums.

Made me think about reviewing my name . . but I like it too much :)

I like it too. In the game I play, one of the races is affectionately called space goats by fans.

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

[Laura Borealis]

:( hmmm wonder why it won't let you vote again.

ETA: when did you vote? has it been 24 hrs since you voted?

Maybe it's a browser thing?

G'Night~~~

Nice to meet ya.....

and I need to make a phone call EiE :(

(((( :heart: ))))


Off to pick up K. from work. Then home to blueberry buttermilk muffins... I'm being really good and waiting... but they smell so good!

[yirabeth]

I often make that same assumption. I think it's just that we believe everyone SHOULD be like us. Rather narcissistic really, but I'm cool with that. :D

I'll see if I can re-send the PM.

Yira, you should definitely make yourself one of these bracelets! Absolutely. Its' really fun to play with too. :D

Is there a special way I should clean it, or do I just leave it alone?
Just polish it with a soft cloth when you need to..that's really all there is to it :) If you feel it needs deeper cleaning, a silver cleaner will work fine :)
What in the world does a siamese twin PLANT look like? :confused:
Here's one of the sets of leaves, I took pictures because *I* was confused by what I was seeing. It was my AV forum that told me it was a siamese twin.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=324114750956507&l=3cfc548ce5
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=324114777623171&l=aef62c69d7

The apical meristem is...twisted or something.. :D It probably won't settle down and grow normally. Instead it will grow these sets of leaves intertwined with each other. The center stalk in this picture has two leaves, back to back and joined along one edge. Very funky looking. I've put some leaves down, but don't have the heart to get rid of the weird plant just yet...LOL

[kaleanna]

That is an interesting plant Yira, I would not hae the heart to get rid of it either.

[kaleanna]

Maybe it's a browser thing?



(((( :heart: ))))


Off to pick up K. from work. Then home to blueberry buttermilk muffins... I'm being really good and waiting... but they smell so good!

it could be a browser thing, I dunno, I am ok with some computer stuff but not other computer related stuff, LOL.

Those sound really good.

[jcwirish]

LOL, Yira when you first mentioned AVs, I couldn't figure out what you were talking about. I kept thinking you were working on resumes or something. African Violets... I will remember this now. I do admire your ability to keep them alive. I am struggling mot to kill Ryan's one little house fern a t the moment. He asks me everyday if I've given it water and enough sunlight and in my mind I'm thinking, Oh crap!

[Laura Borealis]

Here's one of the sets of leaves, I took pictures because *I* was confused by what I was seeing. It was my AV forum that told me it was a siamese twin.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=324114750956507&l=3cfc548ce5
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=324114777623171&l=aef62c69d7

The apical meristem is...twisted or something.. :D It probably won't settle down and grow normally. Instead it will grow these sets of leaves intertwined with each other. The center stalk in this picture has two leaves, back to back and joined along one edge. Very funky looking. I've put some leaves down, but don't have the heart to get rid of the weird plant just yet...LOL

Oh, I'd keep it! It's unusual and special. And will be a grand experiment, seeing how it develops as it grows.

When I thought about it, I've seen fruits and veggies that were like conjoined twins, and once I rooted an avocado pit that sent out two sets of roots and two stems... basically two separate plants from one seed. But yours seems more unusual than that.

[Stormdancer]

and I need to make a phone call EiE :(Well, that went well. NOT.

SH*T!!!!

F*CK!!!!

***sobs***

I have no f*cking ideas any more. I just don't get it. At all. I feel like all I can do is toss him into the pond. damn.

[Laura Borealis]

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

[yirabeth]

((((((((Stormy))))))))

LOL, Yira when you first mentioned AVs, I couldn't figure out what you were talking about. I kept thinking you were working on resumes or something. African Violets... I will remember this now. I do admire your ability to keep them alive. I am struggling mot to kill Ryan's one little house fern a t the moment. He asks me everyday if I've given it water and enough sunlight and in my mind I'm thinking, Oh crap!

What kind of fern? We could look up info..maybe set up a reservoir so you don't have to worry about watering..etc...

[jcwirish]

Well, that went well. NOT.

SH*T!!!!

F*CK!!!!

***sobs***

I have no f*cking ideas any more. I just don't get it. At all. I feel like all I can do is toss him into the pond. damn.

(((Stormy))) Big hugs coming to you. I'm so sorry about all this. I wish I could fix it for you. :heart:

[emmsma]

(((((Storm)))))

[Stormdancer]

I wish "I" could fix. It just doesn't seem like I can.

Thanks Ladies, but send the vibes to him....I've got nothing more I can offer.

[yirabeth]

Definitely will, but you need them as well...Been there done that...(((((Stormy)))))

[jcwirish]

((((((((Stormy))))))))



What kind of fern? We could look up info..maybe set up a reservoir so you don't have to worry about watering..etc...

I don't know Yira. It looks like a typical house plant to me. It's not one of this real light and airy ferns. The leaves are a bit more hearty. I will just pay more attention to it. :)

[kaleanna]

((((Stormy & EiE))))

[jcwirish]

Well Stormy, we are always here to listen and to support you. We wuvs you lots!

[Laura Borealis]

Stupid shingles. I think booze is called for this evening.

[Laura Borealis]

Well Stormy, we are always here to listen and to support you. We wuvs you lots!

Yes indeed. :heart:

[kaleanna]

time for me to go referee the kiddos, and then get the lil one to bed. Hope to be back soonish :)

[Stormdancer]

Well Stormy, we are always here to listen and to support you. We wuvs you lots!I am a useless parent to this child/er...man now. I just don't get what is going on. It's not drugs. I can hear that. And he's lucid....until. He's so damn oppositional....I just don't know what to do anymore, and he's an adult, so I really can't "do" a hell of a lot. The conversation started out ok, but.....shit +fan. :(

I am so F*CKING tired of not being a good mom for this kid.

and , NO, I don't wanna hear the..."oh storm you're a good mom" kinda crap. I just am not the mom this kid needed and needs now. I am at a loss.

[yirabeth]

I will just pay more attention to it. :)
At this point I'm seeing I need to pay more attention to MINE...LOL I just did "surgery" on a MINI AV (up to 4" in diameter...SMALL). I knew it had a sucker or two, but was overall disgusted with the plant and ignored it.

FOURTEEN suckers. Maybe it could perform better if it wasn't trying to support 14 effin suckers??? :rolleyes:

[yirabeth]

I am a useless parent to this child/er...man now. I just don't get what is going on. It's not drugs. I can hear that. And he's lucid....until. He's so damn oppositional....I just don't know what to do anymore, and he's an adult, so I really can't "do" a hell of a lot. The conversation started out ok, but.....shit +fan. :(

I am so F*CKING tired of not being a good mom for this kid.

and , NO, I don't wanna hear the..."oh storm you're a good mom" kinda crap. I just am not the mom this kid needed and needs now. I am at a loss.

I understand. I don't have the answer, only can repeat what you all have told me...You are a good mom, as you HAVE to believe by looking at your other children.

He's an adult. He has to WANT to meet you halfway -- he's beyond the stage of being able to force him to comply. Now it's time to offer what you have to give, and let him make his choices. You can't make him make the right choice.

As you all have told me so many times...it's his path. You can't live it for him, he has to live it for himself. Let go and let him travel it.

Love you Stormy. I know this is so hard ((((((((Stormy))))))))

[cardlady22]

(((Laura)))

(((EiE)))

(((Stormy)))

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Evening, I'm only here for a short while. I need to get a good night's sleep, tomorrow is as 13 1/2 hr day.

:heart: touching the strand for all the troubles that are manifesting tonight :heart:

kaleanna, the site allowed me to vote a second time, the first was originally from your link in the pub, and then the second from the thread in advertising, this morning.

[yirabeth]

Good grief Blue..that's a lot of hours! I hope you get some time off to relax soon♥ Take care of yourself, too!

[jcwirish]

Stormy, sometimes being a good parent means admitting that you can't always fix everything, and that you may need to find him professional help, not only for him, but also for the whole family that is trying to support him.

You need some knowledge about what is happening inside him in order to feel you can help him to cope.

I know you feel helpless and being his mom, I know this is an awful way to feel.

I'm sorry you're going through this.

[BlueDragonfly]

Good grief Blue..that's a lot of hours! I hope you get some time off to relax soon♥ Take care of yourself, too!

Right now, my schedule has me working the bulk of my hours between Monday and Thursday. Leaving Friday with no scheduled clients, Saturday and Sunday with just my 2 hour evening shift. It's very nice! :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Bedtime for this dragonfly. (((PubmATes)))

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue :)

[The crowned one]

It's gotten a hold of TCO?
Good thing I don't go for those End of the World things ... :grin:

Any special brand name? What platform?

Some HTC HD desire, based on my daughters recommendation.

[cardlady22]

Some HTC HD desire, based on my daughters recommendation.:thumbsup: Android, memory card slot, Flash . . . you could have serious fun with that!

[The crowned one]

:thumbsup: Android, memory card slot, Flash . . . you could have serious fun with that!


I got it for the boat rides between Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay :)

[cardlady22]

Be sure to read up on the geotagging feature, or the GPS location will be embedded in every pic file.

[Queen of Disks]

Hello everyone! Worked today!

(((Stormy and Family)))

Laura: At least your mail carrier isn't this guy:

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

Cardlady: I'm glad I'm not the only on who remembers Seaquest DSV. I had a major crush on Lucas in junior high. :D

[cardlady22]

Cardlady: I'm glad I'm not the only one who remembers Seaquest DSV. I had a major crush on Lucas in junior high. :DYep, my daughter fell in love with him in The Neverending Story 2, Sidekicks (with Chuck Norris) and then SeaQuest. It broke her heart to hear that the actor was dead.

[Laura Borealis]

Hello everyone! Worked today!

(((Stormy and Family)))

Laura: At least your mail carrier isn't this guy:

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

Cardlady: I'm glad I'm not the only on who remembers Seaquest DSV. I had a major crush on Lucas in junior high. :D

Oh man. I bet he doesn't work for FedEx any more...

I vaguely remember Seaquest.

[Queen of Disks]

Yep, my daughter fell in love with him in The Neverending Story 2, Sidekicks (with Chuck Norris) and then SeaQuest. It broke her heart to hear that the actor was dead.

I know. What a shame. :(

[Stormdancer]

Some HTC HD desire, based on my daughters recommendation.I HAZ that....NICE!!!!

[Stormdancer]

Going to bed.....MANY thanks, JO~~~~~

Does anyone have a big sandbank???? I'm feeling like I need to bury my head...LOL

[yirabeth]

Okay I am freaking out....

Friend from high school, whom I've been chatting with every once in a while since I got on FB, has asked if he can come visit next summer. He said, "I would love the road trip and some stimulating company." (He's in minnesota)

........

EEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[cardlady22]

Love you, Stormy! Hope your mind & heart let you rest tonight. :heart:

[yirabeth]

Going to bed.....MANY thanks, JO~~~~~

Does anyone have a big sandbank???? I'm feeling like I need to bury my head...LOL

Sweet dreams, Stormy.

[Queen of Disks]

The backyard is all mud. :( Goodnight Stormy!

[cardlady22]

Okay I am freaking out....

EEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)Where'd the blankets get stashed? We can make a tent and hide you. :angel:

[yirabeth]

ROFL! I could make a tent out back here, my back yard is large.... :D :D

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

I am back.

I just checked the poll and I am back in first place with 108 votes. :D

((((((Stormy))))))

[cardlady22]

Got the laundry load into the dryer. I think that's the last have to for the day.

[kaleanna]

Got the laundry load into the dryer. I think that's the last have to for the day.

Hiya cardlady, I just started a load of clothes

[kaleanna]

time for me to go to sleep,

Nite all

[Queen of Disks]

goodnight!

[Wendywu]

And a wee jar of Marmite because he was saying he wanted to try it. He emailed me earlier saying he was having a rough day, so I wanted to treat him a bit.


Spread it thinly!! And then it's gorgeous. Spread it thick and it's a bit much for even a lifetime dedicated Marmite-a-holic.

When my parents got married one of the first meals my mum ever made for dad was marmite on toast. She'd never had Marmite before. So she spread it thick and generous. He ate it (what a hero!) and found a gentle way to mention that killing off your new spouse might not be the best plan :D. This is the super man that when I was 11 and made some marmalade slices at school, I used salt instead of sugar. I didn't realise, cooked the things and brought them home all proud and happy. He ate a whole slice!! And then told me that perhaps I could cut the salt down a little next time....

[Wendywu]

NO, I don't wanna hear the..."oh storm you're a good mom" kinda crap. I just am not the mom this kid needed and needs now. I am at a loss.


I won't say it then. But had you thought that the time might have come when this kid doesn't actually need active "parenting" anymore? His oppositional behaviour might be because he needs (even if subconsciously) to be free to make his own mistakes? If he flies, crashes and burns - well, that's when parents are the safety net. But not until they're asked, once the kid is an adult. Anything else creates an unhealthy dependency if the kid/adult lets the parent help too much.

Just tell him you're always gonna be there, and then let him fly. He knows where you guys are.....

But ((((Stormy)))) and also to EiE who is finding adulthood such a difficult and confusing journey.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy.

I got home from work about 2 hours ago, and I'm still not really tired.

[Wendywu]

Hi NT - I'm up, at work and tired. I was shattered last night and toddled off to bed for an early night. At about 12.30 a.m. Poppy raced out onto the landing and started barking for all she was worth. It was an incredibly rude awakening! Turned out James was arriving home - you'd have been justified in thinking we were being attacked by a bunch of crazed axe-murderers from the racket Poppy was making. I was so thoroughly wakened that it was another couple of hours before I got back to sleep :(.

This morning I am seeing the doctor about a patch on my ribcage. It's very itchy, red and raised and growing slightly. I've tried a couple of different creams but they had no effect so today I have an appointment. It kinda came out of nowhere - it's in a place on my ribcage where if I'm starkers and look down, I can't see it 'cos my boob is in the way. For a while I was scrabbling at this itchy place and then the other day when we were syringing out my ear I was sitting in the bath while himself syringed, and he saw it.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi NT - I'm up, at work and tired. I was shattered last night and toddled off to bed for an early night. At about 12.30 a.m. Poppy raced out onto the landing and started barking for all she was worth. It was an incredibly rude awakening! Turned out James was arriving home - you'd have been justified in thinking we were being attacked by a bunch of crazed axe-murderers from the racket Poppy was making. I was so thoroughly wakened that it was another couple of hours before I got back to sleep :(.

Well, that brings a whole new meaning to "dog tired". :joke:

Still not-tired, but may try to crawl into bed soon anyway.

I'm happy to say, I have created the Writer's Cafe. What will happen with it is anyone's guess.

[Wendywu]

I'm happy to say, I have created the Writer's Cafe. What will happen with it is anyone's guess.


Good for you! There are quite a few writers on AT, judging by the NaNoWriMo thread each year, so hopefully there'll be a good number of participants in your thread :)

[Wendywu]

You'd think he and I would notice sore places etc. but our problem is that he is exceptionally long sighted and once he gets to bed he takes his glasses off - I could be anyone and he would never know :D. Me, I take mine off and I'm blind as a bat 'cos I am very shortsighted, with astigmatisms! We make a right pair :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

You'd think he and I would notice sore places etc. but our problem is that he is exceptionally long sighted and once he gets to bed he takes his glasses off - I could be anyone and he would never know :D. Me, I take mine off and I'm blind as a bat 'cos I am very shortsighted, with astigmatisms! We make a right pair :laugh:

We all ignore our bodies because they are our bodies. We take them for granted. And yes, extreme poor-sightedness doesn't help.

[Wendywu]

I am very aware of my body's internal state - have to be, really, to deal with the assorted drug therapies. Never occurred to me to check the outsides! Ah well, hopefully I'll get told its something nice and simple and to rub this or that gunge on and watch it disappear :)

[NorthernTigress]

Well, I think it's time to lie down and try to fall asleep.

[Wendywu]

Nighty night :)

I'm gonna get my stuff done here so that I can leave at 10.15a.m. I intend to come back straight after my appointment, so I don't need to worry about cramming the whole morning in.

[Wendywu]

James is going to a Chickenfoot gig on Saturday night (London). Am I allowed to just dissolve in a puddle of horrible envy?????

[BlueDragonfly]

James is going to a Chickenfoot gig on Saturday night (London). Am I allowed to just dissolve in a puddle of horrible envy?????

Yes, and I'll join you!

Good Morning! I hope your itchy patch is something simple, and easily treated!

I found a stick for drying a couple days ago, while I was walking my client's dog. I believe it's a small ash tree, that was trimmed out at his apartment complex. It's nice and straight, only a few small branches broken off. I might go back and collect another piece I saw, that would make a perfect walking stick.

[Wendywu]

Yes, and I'll join you!

Good Morning! I hope your itchy patch is something simple, and easily treated!

I found a stick for drying a couple days ago, while I was walking my client's dog. I believe it's a small ash tree, that was trimmed out at his apartment complex. It's nice and straight, only a few small branches broken off. I might go back and collect another piece I saw, that would make a perfect walking stick.



Itchy patch is simple :D. I have some steroid cream (weak) and the most huge tub of emollient cream to apply liberally and frequently. I mean, it's like large bottles of bath bubbles it's so big!

On the downside, the neuropathy that has attacked my right index finger and thumb can't be reversed. I won't get sensation back. He said all I can do is keep on controlling blood sugars to prevent further deterioration. Dammit - I have a truly good long-term test result every damn time, and still I lose sensation. No fair!!



Well done on the stick - that's wonderful.

[BlueDragonfly]

The trick now, is to be patient enough to let it dry well! :D

bro thinks I'm crazy for searching for the perfect stick to slice up. ;)

Well, yay for minor skin irritations! Hope it quits itching!

I think I've got everything packed up for the day. It's time for me to head out. Have a great rest of the day.

[Laura Borealis]

Spread it thinly!! And then it's gorgeous. Spread it thick and it's a bit much for even a lifetime dedicated Marmite-a-holic.


I remembered you saying this before, so I told K. that. We both like it! Put it (thinly!) on crackers last night. I was going to try it on toast this morning, but realized I'd forgotten to buy bread yesterday.

Your dad sounds like a lovely person. (((( )))) for your itchy patch -- hope it fades off quickly!


*yawn* So sleepy! I started the coffeepot without any coffee in it, and had to do it over once the water was done running through. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/decaf.gif

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone

I am now first place in the poll :) Poll ends on friday.

[PathWalker]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMGAeZQOe3s/TrfxpuMtL_I/AAAAAAAAB9g/vYftVmG3TyU/s1600/Autumn%2BOak%2BLeaves%2Bin%2BSun1.JPG

[Laura Borealis]

I look a sight this morning. Forget about bags -- my eyes have full sets of luggage underneath. Think I'll lie back down with a cold cloth over them.

[Laura Borealis]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMGAeZQOe3s/TrfxpuMtL_I/AAAAAAAAB9g/vYftVmG3TyU/s1600/Autumn%2BOak%2BLeaves%2Bin%2BSun1.JPG

Ah! That is beautiful! :)

Good morning PW and kaleanna :) :)

[Wendywu]

Morning guys :)

Glad you like Marmite! It's delicious and an incredibly good source of the B vitamins.

That is a lovely image PW - much appreciated :)



James is settling into the new job and has had enough bonuses this week to increase his hourly rate for the whole week by £1.50 p.h. - that's gone a long way to cheering him up! And he says the work is easy, and no effort. He's OK to stay there until a good job comes along, I think.

[Stormdancer]

But ((((Stormy)))) and also to EiE who is finding adulthood such a difficult and confusing journey.I'm afraid he's having some kind of mental breakdown, Wu. He's always been oppositional. He won't seek help.

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Beautiful photo, PW! And good to see you♥

Glad James is doing well in his job -- extra pay always helps...LOL!

Still a wee freaked out about the old high school friend who suggested he take a road trip this summer to visit. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/chin.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Wendywu]

Stormy - speaking as one who had a breakdown at a young age (and who benefitted enormously from residential hospital care) - if it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen. Time to help is when it has ... sounds awful I know, but my parents couldn't have stopped my downward spiral. All they could do was be there for me when I hit the bottom, and help haul me back up again. And actually, I didn't let them do that for months after I was hospitalised. It must have been so hard for them, but they stood by me anyway.


Yira - do you know this guy well? Is he married? How are your alarm bells?

[Stormdancer]

Stormy - - if it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen. Time to help is when it has ...Ok. But me no like. :(

[Stormdancer]

Still a wee freaked out about the old high school friend who suggested he take a road trip this summer to visit. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/chin.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)Have him come during the races. Then you won't feel like the whole focus.

[yirabeth]

Knew him through 12 yrs of school - I went to school in a town that didn't even have a traffic light...it was common to ride your horse to school on the last day..my graduating class(which he was in) was only 35 people. LOL Although we weren't best friends or anything, we knew each other. We have talked since I joined Facebook a few years ago (at which time I had a boyfriend. Not a good one, but I did...lol)

He's not married. That's the problem. In my opinion, taking a road trip that's ~11 hrs, (He lives in Minnesota) there IS friendship there --- but there's the hint of possibility of further interest. Which I'm not sure I'm open for. Pretty sure I'm not, actually...LOL I'd decided I could take a hiatus from men until Jack graduated. That's two years too early...

So...it would be cool to see someone from the "Old Days"...but...why couldn't it be like, Kris maybe?? :D (Because she lives in Spokane WA and that's a 3 DAY trip each way...haha)

[yirabeth]

Have him come during the races. Then you won't feel like the whole focus.

OHHH you are BRILLIANT! This is what I'll suggest if he mentions it again :)

[Wendywu]

No. I know. When I was first hospitalised (and my parents said either I went voluntary or the doc would section me) my parents visited every day. Dad drove 50 miles to work and back, and when he got home he and mum turned out and drove 20 miles to the hospital. Where I ignored them completely every day. And then they drove back. They'd get home at about 9.00 p.m. and eat their meal and then .... do it all again next day. And they did it for months before I even spoke to them. I mostly hid under the table in the patients' lounge and wouldn't come out. They waited for me, and in the end I came out and I got well ....

But my poor parents were amazing and I never knew it. And their pain and frustration must have been immense!

[yirabeth]

(((((Stormy))))) (((((Wu's parents)))))

They sound like they were amazing people, Wu :)

[Wendywu]

(((((Stormy))))) (((((Wu's parents)))))

They sound like they were amazing people, Wu :)


They were :heart:. And in the long run all that I went through was such an advantage to me. I learned so very much about me, and what makes me tick (or not tick ....) but most of all I learned about selfless love. And even though I didn't realise it, I learned about the love part at the time it was all happening and I knew as soon as I had James and understood the why and how of what my own parents did.

Hang in there Stormy :heart:

[Wendywu]

He's not married. That's the problem. In my opinion, taking a road trip that's ~11 hrs, (He lives in Minnesota) there IS friendship there --- but there's the hint of possibility of further interest. Which I'm not sure I'm open for. Pretty sure I'm not, actually...LOL I'd decided I could take a hiatus from men until Jack graduated. That's two years too early...

Can you kinda hint at this with him?

[emmsma]

Morning.

Interesting yira. I would, as Wu suggested, mention how nice it would be to catch up with an old friend, but that - at least for now - thats the only visiting that you are open to.

(((Storm & EiE)))

[yirabeth]

I'll have to...I just feel it's too early. I still haven't figured out why I'm such a dumba** when it comes to men. Having another relationship would be ASKING to go through that same crap all over again I think. Just am not willing to go there.

But I AM open to being a friend! And the canoe race weekend is a fun and interesting series of events to watch/take part in :)

[emmsma]

Did I mention yesterday that my replacement cards are already in the mail? :D Woo hoo.

Robert Place Rocks!

[Stormdancer]

Robert Place Rocks!Yes, he does! Congrats!!!

[yirabeth]

VERY cool! His decks are hard enough to come by, without them being flawed straight out of the box..hehe

[cardlady22]

(((:heart:)))

Forecasters got it wrong! There is bright sunshine this morning!
But I forgot that I was out of clothes myself. Oops. Laundry again.

[yirabeth]

Hehe, clothes are highly overrated! :D :D

Not sunny here...very overcast. And we have a winter weather advisory of heavy snow and blowing snow. So I'm guessing we're not gonna have spring weather today again :D

[emmsma]

My feet are cold. off in search of toasty socks.

UGH! Been over at the trimmed deck thread. How will I ever keep a deck intact after seeing all those lovely pictures. I hadn't even thought about trimming the Gaian. Heck! I don't even own it yet! :P

[Wendywu]

We've been told the gritters will be out on the main roads tonight. The weather has been lovely for the past few days. Seems very odd to think its gonna be very cold tonight!

[Stormdancer]

I hadn't even thought about trimming the Gaian. Heck! I don't even own it yet! :PThere are some cards with some parts outside of the borders. I'm not sure I wanna trim them. I'm not sure what those escaping bits might mean in a reading. I have to go to work, but I can check it out tonight.

[Stormdancer]

And we have a winter weather advisory of heavy snow and blowing snow. So I'm guessing we're not gonna have spring weather today again :Dyay. NOT! I LIKED the weather we were having.

[Stormdancer]

And it's snowing....

Byeeeee~~~

[cardlady22]

Apparently the colder stuff will affect us Friday night (low 39 F/3.8 C) and Saturday night (31 F/-0.5 C)

(((Stormy)))

[yirabeth]

yay. NOT! I LIKED the weather we were having.

You and me both...snow is HIGHLY overrated too! :D

Have a good day Stormy♥

[emmsma]

Have a good day, Storm. Drive carefully.

There are some pics up of the Gaian. Two pics I could see that lost some image: wing tips on an eagle, the snout of a dolphin. You will have to look at your cards and decide for yourself.

I'm sure I will have to do the same, whenever I get around to buying it.

I wasn't able to trim Inner Child, though Wu's copy looked great trimmed. I couldn't cut those symbols on the top of the card. It felt wrong in my hand - though I'd buy a pre-trimmed copy. *shrugs*

[cardlady22]

I wonder if the AT Affinity for Card Trimming will begin to affect how borders are designed? Do you suppose some publishers might add things to frustrate us On Purpose? })

[emmsma]

I wonder if the AT Affinity for Card Trimming will begin to affect how borders are designed? Do you suppose some publishers might add things to frustrate us On Purpose? })

Nah, they love us and like to give us something to Play With. How boring if we all had to retire our trimming devices. I mean we bought all that stuff so that we could USE them. :)

[Wendywu]

Gotta admit though that a deck being borderless is a huge incentive to me!

[yirabeth]

I gotta admit I like the LOOKS of a borderless deck, but riffle shuffling makes me prefer a border to protect the image. Still, I'm gonna trim the DC/DA deck I'm concocting, and I'm considering trimming my other working copy of Shadowscapes since I have two copies...(Since I found the Temperance card that went on vacation lol)

[emmsma]

Its gotten cold! I swear I was out with scrubs on only, earlier in the week. Its 18 out there now. Highs for the next several days don't go above 40. This means overnight lows in the single digits.

Grateful for the lack of precipitation, though.

[Wendywu]

If I could riffle shuffle things might be different, but I can't and no matter how hard I try it just doesn't seem to happen for me. I don't think my hands do it right!

[Wendywu]

Himself has bought us a little Android tablet, so I can watch vids upstairs in bed, or come to AT (it has wifi). Yay!!!! Also, my MP3 player is just about full up and I don't want to take anything off it, but I want to watch other stuff.... I don't mind swapping in and out on the tablet, as long as my treasured MP3 player doesn't lose its goodies.


But - a tablet!. All excited now, although it was very, very cheap. We think it was surplus stock, or fell off the back of a lorry or something.

[yirabeth]

I can't seem to do other types of shuffling without flinging them all over the floor...LOL! But riffling the larger/stiffer decks has gotten painful. That's why I'm considering trimming the SS a bit -- that 1.2cm shorter might be just what I need. I know my hands don't hurt at all shuffling a playing card deck. (Although the SS would still be 1.8cm longer than a playing card deck)

[yirabeth]

Himself has bought us a little Android tablet, so I can watch vids upstairs in bed, or come to AT (it has wifi). Yay!!!! Also, my MP3 player is just about full up and I don't want to take anything off it, but I want to watch other stuff.... I don't mind swapping in and out on the tablet, as long as my treasured MP3 player doesn't lose its goodies.


But - a tablet!. All excited now, although it was very, very cheap. We think it was surplus stock, or fell off the back of a lorry or something.

Awesome! I bet you'll love it ♥

[Wendywu]

I can't seem to do other types of shuffling without flinging them all over the floor...LOL! But riffling the larger/stiffer decks has gotten painful. That's why I'm considering trimming the SS a bit -- that 1.2cm shorter might be just what I need. I know my hands don't hurt at all shuffling a playing card deck. (Although the SS would still be 1.8cm longer than a playing card deck)


Ouch! Let's hope it makes the differnce for you...

The flinging on the floor is what happens when I riffle. And I can't kid myself there are ten or twenty jumpers in every three card spread ......

[yirabeth]

Ouch! Let's hope it makes the differnce for you...

The flinging on the floor is what happens when I riffle. And I can't kid myself there are ten or twenty jumpers in every three card spread ......

ROFL! That's the way I see it -- "Self, I'm just betting that ALL those cards are NOT jumpers, it's sheer clumsy...." :D

I am not sure why I can riffle, yet I have such a problem with other forms of shuffling. I would prefer to be able to shuffle another way; a used deck looks cool til it starts interfering with the artwork :P Maybe it has to do with having learned to riffle before I even started school as a child...I hadn't turned into a complete klutz yet?? :laugh:

[emmsma]

Ouch! Let's hope it makes the differnce for you...

The flinging on the floor is what happens when I riffle. And I can't kid myself there are ten or twenty jumpers in every three card spread ......

LOL!

I do have to modify my riffle for the larger decks. Templar was a big challenge for me. If I didn't love it, I'd have given up. Hand over hand mixing, never feels right. Except with the Mini Albano. Its perfect for working that way.

[cardlady22]

I can't do the hand-into-hand that everyone talks about. My hands are small, but tipped with Long Nails. They aren't nice to card edges sometimes. When I can get my hands around a deck, I do the riffle & bridge- faced in both directions to help keep the cards straight. But the best way for me has been to deal piles into the 6 pointed Star.

[yirabeth]

I'm considering getting my sewing scissors (large ones) out and trying them out on my spare SS... :bugeyed: Just to see! I could worry about a corner cutter later....lol

Only problem is, even cutting short sides off first, I would have to make more than one cut on the long sides. They're a bit too short.

[cardlady22]

I'm considering getting my sewing scissors (large ones) out and trying them out on my spare SS... :bugeyed: Just to see! I could worry about a corner cutter later....lolYou do know that cutting the cardstock will make them horrible with cloth???? :P

Make the longest, slow but even speed, stroke that you can. Watch how the two blades meet so you can adjust the angle when you have to restart a cut.

[yirabeth]

Yeah but I loaned my machine to a (ex) friend who did sewing to earn extra money, when hers broke - and when I left the ex she decided she could just keep it in the confusion. That was YEARS ago....LOL It's not top of my list to get another, either. I always find other things to buy :D If I do get a new one I could always buy more scissors at the same time...

That's me justifying my impulse. Pretty good huh?? :P

[cardlady22]

(((yira))) You find yourself among people with the most appalling sense of what's acceptable behavior, don't you? :*

You don't have to justify anything. It's not like the scissors are heirlooms or cost $100 or something, right?

[Wendywu]

That's me justifying my impulse. Pretty good huh?? :P


Did it work? If it did, then it was terrific :D


(Rotten ex-friend - nicking your stuff *spit*)

I tried and tried to riffle, and it seems like everyone knows how except me. (poor lickle me ......:laugh:). But, I'm stuck with overhand and I have to do it lots and lots to be sure I have been thorough. Very meditative though!

[yirabeth]

Yeah..Joe ran into her once, and called her on it -- "You have my mom's sewing machine. How about I follow you home and get it back for her!" She told him, she knows where I live if she wants it! But I won't give it to you, you probably just want it for yourself..." (yeah right...:rolleyes:)

Of course, she moved I guess and changed her phone number. LOL Ahh well, Karma's a b.....LOL It'll come back some day :)

[yirabeth]

Ugggh. Not a good cut. I think I'll stop now....*sigh* At least it wasn't my main MAIN deck....

[Aulruna]

Home in bed for the 2nd day with a nasty sinusitis. I should have known I wouldn't be able to escape with hubby and several friends and colleagues having it. Bleh.

[cardlady22]

(((Aulruna)))

(((yira)))

There's not much that I will share as a loan. I give stuff away, or buy it for someone outright. Less resentment all around. But, it sure hasn't stopped the "friends" from disappearing pretty quickly after they've gotten what they wanted. Oh, well.
:heart: I have AT Friends! :heart:

[yirabeth]

Well, I'm gonna keep going. In for a penny, in for a pound...cutting ONE card made the deck unusable unless I cut the rest. So I'm going for it. Probably can sandpaper the edges after to make them smooth enough to not be a real pain in my backside.

Whatcha think??

[yirabeth]

(((Aulruna))) Sorry you're not feeling well :( Hope it goes away fast though!

[Wendywu]

(((Aulruna))) - sorry about the sinuses - a really painful thing to have!


Tell you what guys - the more I hear about outside people, the happier I am to stay home with us lot :heart:


ETA Himself tells me this little tablet has an SD slot for up to 32Gb microSD disc, AND a USB port. And on Amazon there are (very cheaply indeed!) USB keyboards and faux leather cases; I have put one in my basket for next month. I don't have a microSD card but I do have several 16Gb thumbsticks that will be happy in the tablet. This could be great fun :). And he does love a gadget, so he's happy too!

[emmsma]

Well, I'm gonna keep going. In for a penny, in for a pound...cutting ONE card made the deck unusable unless I cut the rest. So I'm going for it. Probably can sandpaper the edges after to make them smooth enough to not be a real pain in my backside.

Whatcha think??

They are lovely!

[Wendywu]

Well, I'm gonna keep going. In for a penny, in for a pound...cutting ONE card made the deck unusable unless I cut the rest. So I'm going for it. Probably can sandpaper the edges after to make them smooth enough to not be a real pain in my backside.

Whatcha think??



Lovely :). It'll be a really beautiful deck when it's done!

[Aulruna]

Thanks for the well wishes! I hate being too sick to do much, but not sick enough to sleep through the day :D

Wow, they look stunning borderless!

[yirabeth]

I don't have a corner cutter yet, but just holding these few in my hands, I feel like I don't have to stretch so far to hold them in the proper way to riffle. I think this might be a good thing.....YAY! Even if they're not perfect.

(((Aulruna))) - sorry about the sinuses - a really painful thing to have!


Tell you what guys - the more I hear about outside people, the happier I am to stay home with us lot :heart:


ETA Himself tells me this little tablet has an SD slot for up to 32Gb microSD disc, AND a USB port. And on Amazon there are (very cheaply indeed!) USB keyboards and faux leather cases; I have put one in my basket for next month. I don't have a microSD card but I do have several 16Gb thumbsticks that will be happy in the tablet. This could be great fun :). And he does love a gadget, so he's happy too!
VERY awesome!

[Wendywu]

I have this collection of thumbsticks that altogether add up to an extensive memory supply. Lord knows why; I mean, we have back up drives to back up the back ups :rolleyes:. Why I collect thumbsticks I just don't know, but I do 'cos I love them :D

[cardlady22]

Miniature anything thrills my soul! But, I have multiple thumb drives because they caution about failures. :bugeyed: I even buy different manufacturer brands to lower the possibility of them being the same batch.

[yirabeth]

I love all the decorated ones, like my Hello Kitty one. I have 6 or 8 of them, but only one decorated one. I want to replace all my sticks with awesome decorated ones! :D (some day. Not in the near future...LOL)

[Wendywu]

Yep - I haunt the Amazon pages loking for cute thumb sticks and in the end I decide it's not good Value for Money. So then I go to dvd.co.uk and buy cheaper, very plain memory. And wish I hadn't.

I want pretty memory!!!!

[yirabeth]

Well that's the Cups done. Not gonna be able to do it all in one setting...my right hand hurts. Gonna have to do it slow and steady :)

As a bonus, they fit in the teacup tin Blue got me...♥♥♥

[NorthernTigress]

I wonder if the AT Affinity for Card Trimming will begin to affect how borders are designed? Do you suppose some publishers might add things to frustrate us On Purpose? })

The only deck I ever thought about trimming was the Tarot of Dreams. But those corner squares made it impossible.

PS Good Morning

[Wendywu]

Well that's the Cups done. Not gonna be able to do it all in one setting...my right hand hurts. Gonna have to do it slow and steady :)

As a bonus, they fit in the teacup tin Blue got me...♥♥♥


Well that's lovely - they have a good home straightaway :)


(((Yira's hand)))

[yirabeth]

G'morning NT!

If this deck works well, I'm considering a few decks that I consider reading decks... :D But if so, I'm definitely going to have to get a guillotine cutter. I'm okay with this imperfection for now, but I won't be happy to attack a second deck like this... hehe

[emmsma]

How lovely to have a home for it right off the bat. :)

I have the cutest little tin but don't know who to put in it. Its a Disney puzzle - tinkerbell. If only there was such a tarot. :)

I won't feel right about putting something dark or serious in a pale purple tin with fairies on it. and Don't think I've another fairy deck in need of housing.

Might need to paint it.

[emmsma]

I need to finish my Pirates. Loving how they are turning out. Thats the beauty of LS trimming. They have a lovely little line to cut on all the way around. Easy peasy. :D

Finally finished paperwork to reapply for food stamps and medical assistance. I was really supposed to have done this in November - though realistically, I'd be refilling by now again anyway. Not going to be approved. :(

I didn't realize it, but I got a raise in December. Now I will make too much money for assistance. (not enough to really live on comfortably, but there ya have it)

I will probably have to go to a co-pay plan for Emmett's health insurance too. Praying we are low enough for that. I can't afford his meds out of pocket.

Grr. Why do they make it so hard to get the basic necessities of life.

[Wendywu]

I hope you get some help Emmsma *fingers crossed*

[yirabeth]

I hear you about tins matching the deck kinda. I'm not sure teacups, even fancy porcelain ones, match the SS. But, I LOVE teacups, I love tea, I'd collect teapots if I had room...hehe SO since I love the SS too I decided it works :P

[emmsma]

Shadowscapes says Nay to food stamps. Five of Pents.

Knight of Pents on Emm's medical. Pondering that, but seems a lot more hopeful than the other card. :)

[emmsma]

I hear you about tins matching the deck kinda. I'm not sure teacups, even fancy porcelain ones, match the SS. But, I LOVE teacups, I love tea, I'd collect teapots if I had room...hehe SO since I love the SS too I decided it works :P

Thats what I was thinking when you mentioned it. Warm lovey feelings when you see the teacups will put you on the right mind-set when you open and see your lovely deck. :)

[yirabeth]

(((Emmsma)))

It's hard to have to ask for help. I finally applied for foodstamps and medical assistance in December, and got it just in time for the jerk to stop paying child support. So, I'm the same financially, but have medical. But, I've decided that as soon as I go to court, if they don't force him to pay, then I'll go straight to the assistance office and make an appointment to get my case evaluated and therefore end up with cash assistance, most likely -- and THEY will take him to court. NO ONE gets over on the state... He'll end up paying FAR more than I ever could have hoped to get.

And this once, I don't feel the least guilty about it.

[Wendywu]

Very slow decision. Expect delays.

[Wendywu]

(((Emmsma)))

It's hard to have to ask for help. I finally applied for foodstamps and medical assistance in December, and got it just in time for the jerk to stop paying child support. So, I'm the same financially, but have medical. But, I've decided that as soon as I go to court, if they don't force him to pay, then I'll go straight to the assistance office and make an appointment to get my case evaluated and therefore end up with cash assistance, most likely -- and THEY will take him to court. NO ONE gets over on the state... He'll end up paying FAR more than I ever could have hoped to get.

And this once, I don't feel the least guilty about it.



Excellent plan! Hope they really stick it to him. We paid out until the youngest girl was 18, and the eldest was 21. And we paid at 40% of himself's total income. But they needed it - they were in school, and we wanted to help.

[yirabeth]

I was really shocked when I realized I'd have to struggle to get support from him -- we paid support on his first son for 17 years, it was the first "bill" I paid each month. And, I never grudged it! I love Josh. But, I came to realize it was ME who paid that bill, not him. And his current wife doesn't care to pay child support on a child she doesn't even LIKE....might cut into her drinking budget, after all! (she's an alcoholic, from what everyone loves to come running and tell me.)

[emmsma]

Well, just about shower time. Hubby hates my late shift. Driving after dark is never fun, and we are often very busy on these nights - with him waiting, sometimes over an hour.

I've been happy to be using my decks more lately and thinking about them and who I might want to read with. Its leaving me with a great lot of decks I'm toting back and forth. :)

I have the decks for me, and the ones I think would work for the ones asking for readings. I still owe one reading at work - time permitting. I am bringing the Druidcraft for her. :) And Shadowscapes is coming too. Just because.

OK. I'm off. Will pop in before I leave.

[emmsma]

ARGH! I hope the courts stick it to him but good, Yira. The toad!

[yirabeth]

♥♥♥Shadowscapes♥♥♥ I think everyone should have one! :D

Hope your day is good Emmsma, and you don't get stuck there late so Emmsda ends up having to wait :)

[Wendywu]

OK. I'm off. Will pop in before I leave.


Stay safe :)

[Wendywu]

♥♥♥Shadowscapes♥♥♥ I think everyone should have one! :D

I have one. I just haven't used it yet. (Or shuffled it .....). And I feel badly about that. It is lovely. I just don't think it's quite me.

[yirabeth]

LOL Wu :) But, you have Ironwing! And she enthralls you♥

[Wendywu]

LOL Wu :) But, you have Ironwing! And she enthralls you♥


Yeah. Powerful word, "enthralls". I am in thrall. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrall.

[Aulruna]

Shadowscapes says Nay to food stamps. Five of Pents.

Knight of Pents on Emm's medical. Pondering that, but seems a lot more hopeful than the other card. :)

The 5 Pents could also mean you're out in the cold enough to qualify (saying this without knowing what image is on the Shadowscapes). Anyway, fingers crossed!!

Have a good, uneventful shift!

[yirabeth]

Very interesting article. I didn't know they could buy their own freedom...that's not quite the sort of slavery my country practiced in the early days of the USA...

[Aulruna]

I have small abscess near my right nipple. Took it for a pimple at first and squeezed (what happened is not for the faint of heart, so I'll spare you the details). It is turning a bit purplish now.

And I need a pap smear. But with my history, I'm in terror of every check-up. I started to get insomnia about it again... and what's also bad, I need to look for a new gyn here in town.

I promise I will make an appointment ... soon ...

[yirabeth]

Soon = today? Yeah? Right??

Please pick up the phone and call. You're worth it.

[PathWalker]

"And I need a pap smear. But with my history, I'm in terror of every check-up. "


So you know that the sooner any problem is found, the easier it is to do something about it - I'm with Yira, pick up the 'phone!

((((:heart:))))

[Wendywu]

I have small abscess near my right nipple. Took it for a pimple at first and squeezed (what happened is not for the faint of heart, so I'll spare you the details). It is turning a bit purplish now.

And I need a pap smear. But with my history, I'm in terror of every check-up. I started to get insomnia about it again... and what's also bad, I need to look for a new gyn here in town.

I promise I will make an appointment ... soon ...



Today is a good time to make an appointment. Right?

Get it over and done with. You know you have to! And you know as well as I do that no-one can afford to wait.

[emmsma]

Its been 20 minutes. Long enough to have scheduled. What time will they be seeing you, Aulruna?

(((Aulruna))) Sooner you take care of this, the sooner you will sleep well again. Uncertainty and fear are not good for anything.

[Wendywu]

Some of your friends or family must have a decent gynae?

[Aulruna]

I know y'all would nudge me :)

It is 7pm here, so too late to call anywhere, but I got the info for the practice where a colleague's mother works. They have a special service for dysplasia patients, an ambulance clinic, a resident oncologist, and a certification from the national breast cancer association. All bases covered. Normal waiting time - 8 weeks, but with the abscess thingy, I hope they'll see me asap.

I'm not really worried about the smear ... I have it checked every 6 months and I'm on schedule with it. It just gives me dry heaves knowing I've got one coming up.

[cardlady22]

:| I haven't been to the gynecologist since my follow-up after delivery & the tubal surgery. (Haven't had insurance. Don't see that changing any time soon.)

[Mellaenn]

Popping in from work to say hello.

Aulruna, I will send you Reiki but do promise to see the doc!

Re: Five of Pents I would read that as a snaphot view of the situation; simply being a person in need of assistance. Remember that 5P shows help is coming if you remember to ask for it

[Mellaenn]

OK....back to the salt mines!!!

[yirabeth]

Ahhh dang I missed you Mell!

Aulruna, I hope you get a very quick appointment :)

[Wendywu]

I have it checked every 6 months and I'm on schedule with it. It just gives me dry heaves knowing I've got one coming up.


It's stressy but so incredibly worth it! The tests are always easier than the treatment :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Haven't had one since I got the Mirena put in..it's a money thing. Probably won't have one til it needs changing, which is next December...LOL (Because whether I'm celibate or not, I'm definitely enjoying the lack of monthly hassle!)

[Laura Borealis]

(((( Aulruna )))) I hope it turns out to be nothing serious.

(((( yira )))) Good luck with the court thing!


My little lie-down with a cold cloth turned into a full scale nap. Interrupted only by a knock on the door from the mail carrier (sure, today he knocks!) He scampered off before I got there, but he did leave the package. I thought it might be a stone from Michigan, but it was a big box with an electric kettle in it from Amazon. :confused: I didn't solve the mystery until I got to the bottom of the packing and found a notice that it's a Christmas present from one of my brothers and his wife. :D

I cut a hole in the box and gave it to the cats. Janey went right in, and now Max is occupying it. They do like their little dens.

[yirabeth]

That stone should be there pretty pronto...it's late, in fact! But not as late as you'd suspect :(

[Wendywu]

I don't know when my last smear test was, but I know that I'm on the computers at my surgery so they'll send me a reminder when it's time for the next one. No escaping them - the receptionists work those computers like demons getting us all in for every possible test (the surgery gets more funding the more of the national screening thingies its patients have).

[Laura Borealis]

That stone should be there pretty pronto...it's late, in fact! But not as late as you'd suspect :(

I am not worried! :) It will come when it comes.

[yirabeth]

I went to the Planned Parenthood in TC when I got Mirena, because I didn't have insurance. They did the pap and pre-Mirena tests as well. Ended up getting it all free on their sliding scale of income. So I'll go back there again, even if I have insurance, because then they can use the money to help another low income girl who doesn't need a child on top of her low income...

[Aulruna]

That is the good thing in Germany. Everyone has insurance, mandatory. If you've got low income, the state will cover for you. The down side is, lots of people get unnecessary stuff - like a dearly loved friend of mine who got therapy hours for not being able to bring herself to do her tax paperwork ... stuff like that wears the system out. Still, for the moment, everyone has insurance!

[The crowned one]

I hav'ent a pap, and if I did I would not let someone smear it! :D

Aulruna, your descriptions by location and hinted at results does not sound like a tumor, but I would not wait either. Hits the lymphatic system, and you may be talking to my step mom, who waited over Christmas a few years ago as "not to be a bother" to have a lump tested. It was too late, in spite of my Dad's and her's best efforts, and the cancer clinics/hospitals/treatments and surgeries.

[yirabeth]

Scary, TCO :( I'm sorry for your loss, and your family's.

[Penthasilia]

Hey pubmATes- another day at home sick :(


I hav'ent a pap, and if I did I would not let someone smear it! :D

Aulruna, your descriptions by location and hinted at results does not sound like a tumor, but I would not wait either. Hits the lymphatic system, and you may be talking to my step mom, who waited over Christmas a few years ago as "not to be a bother" to have a lump tested. It was too late, in spite of my Dad's and her's best efforts, and the cancer clinics/hospitals/treatments and surgeries.

TCO, I am so sorry for your loss, that is a hard thing to go through.

[The crowned one]

Whoa! Its ok ladies,( but thanks ;) ) I meant it only as a warning, I toast her memory and all the happiness she brought my Dad, I do not grieve her death, that time is long past. I grieve the dying not the dead.

[yirabeth]

Pen, sorry you're home sick. That's just not a lot of fun!

[Penthasilia]

This has been a sucky year for illness in our house- lots of viral syndromes that seem to lay me flat. I think it is because I am sick of DC and so ready to move...

On a brighter note- I fell in love with my daughter's crystal vision tarot- so now I am ordering one of my own, with the new companion book (YAYYY).

And still quibbling over whether the tarot of the cloisters is worth it.

I had a dream that had a deck with this gorgeous red rose- but I don't know WHAT deck it is from, it is driving me nuts!

[yirabeth]

Where's the rose, what surrounds it, etc?

[Penthasilia]

Where's the rose, what surrounds it, etc?

That is just the thing- I was woken up before I could get the full picture. It is a brilliant red rose, sitting in the center, fully in bloom looking down from the top of it- closest pic I could find was the back of the original alchemical deck by Place. But it was more vibrant (though I did order the deck but am afraid of how I will like it).

The background faded away in the dream, as the focus was on the rose itself- which is what is driving me nuts- because all the "rose" decks don't seem to have it right but who knows which deck it could be from???!!!

Then I saw the cloisters deck, which is kind of rose-like and wondered if that could be it, but there are limited scans and I didn't see a card that had a predominance of red in it....

SIGH

[Penthasilia]

I am wondering if it WAS from the crystal visions tarot... the ace and four of swords come very close....

arrrggggg----driving me NUTS


<----my husband would comment "that is not a drive, more like a short putt"

:)

[yirabeth]

Could be a card your mind made to fit what you needed to focus on...so the focus might be the rose, not the card. Perhaps search for meanings of roses?

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/rose-meaning.html
http://www.flowers-cs.com/rose.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_(symbolism)
http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2008/02/29/by-any-other-name-its-still-symbolic-meaning-of-the-rose/

[Penthasilia]

Could be a card your mind made to fit what you needed to focus on...so the focus might be the rose, not the card. Perhaps search for meanings of roses?


I thought that as well.... the rose is my symbol- I have them tattooed all over my body for that matter ;)

But I got the distinct impression that it was calling me toward something regarding a tarot deck- I don't know if it was to start using another type, or a particular deck, or what.

I wish dreams had subtitles...

[yirabeth]

i wish dreams had subtitles...

:D :D

*Stoopid forum that actually tries to predict what I want...I often can't figure it out, how does it think IT can??!* :P

[Penthasilia]

Heehee- well, we shall see. When I get the alchemical, will see what happens. That is a deck that never jumped out at me- but I know that having the deck in front of you versus seeing pictures on a screen are two different things.

It also had me thinking more about the sacred rose tarot- so I am going to try looking through that more, though my original reaction was YUCK.

But, in the end, it may have been just saying- hey dumbass, use the crystal visions.

Like I said- subtitles, they would be nice!

:D

[Laura Borealis]

When I have dreams of tarot cards, they're usually symbols my dreaming mind has cooked up, rather than actual decks that exist. Once, it was a suit of cheese :D When I dream of an actual deck I know what it is. That's just how it works for me though.

I find Mary-el very dreamlike, and the Wheel has a rose: http://www.mary-el.com/wheel.html ETA - Or is that a lotus? Hmm! I think it's a lotus, given the Buddhist wheel. Never mind. But the Page of Wands is all over roses. :)


I am off for a walk, I feel the need to move. Hitting the health food store while I'm out. The walk that way is nice, too.

[yirabeth]

The Sacred Rose has roses on the back -- but the red rose isn't centered, it's in one corner. There's 4 roses, red, blue, yellow, and white in the 4 corners, and a...star field? or some such in the center of those. (I looked here first when you said rose..LOL) And, of course, all the fronts are visible at that site that has a math term in its url. (But we're not allowed to link it)

[Penthasilia]

The Sacred Rose has roses on the back -- but the red rose isn't centered, it's in one corner. There's 4 roses, red, blue, yellow, and white in the 4 corners, and a...star field? or some such in the center of those. (I looked here first when you said rose..LOL) And, of course, all the fronts are visible at that site that has a math term in its url. (But we're not allowed to link it)

I have that one, it is my original- eww yuck deck. But I am going to look through it more carefully now.

I have the vampyre tarot by McDaniels- another that has roses on the back that are gorgeous, but again- not my deck.

I just ordered the alchemical- so we shall see.

The backs of the crystal visions has roses on it, but the ace of swords is closer to what I saw...

I guess the good news is that I found a FABULOUS rose tarot bag :D

[Penthasilia]

When I have dreams of tarot cards, they're usually symbols my dreaming mind has cooked up, rather than actual decks that exist. Once, it was a suit of cheese :D When I dream of an actual deck I know what it is. That's just how it works for me though.

I find Mary-el very dreamlike, and the Wheel has a rose: http://www.mary-el.com/wheel.html ETA - Or is that a lotus? Hmm! I think it's a lotus, given the Buddhist wheel. Never mind. But the Page of Wands is all over roses. :)


I am off for a walk, I feel the need to move. Hitting the health food store while I'm out. The walk that way is nice, too.

Thanks! Not quite the page- but if you look at the magician, see how that white orb takes up the whole picture and everything else fades back? That is how this was- a red rose in the center like that and everything faded back...

Another deck that has been ordered and I am waiting for.

Sigh... I really did not want to start collecting again. I guess I am still searching for "The One".

[Wendywu]

I guess the good news is that I found a FABULOUS rose tarot bag :D

Sulis does fantastic gothic rose and skull tarot bags at http://www.tarotsulis.co.uk/#/gorgeously-gothic/4520226676. And I have to say her bags are gorgeously well made! I'm very fond of her nature design, and the celestial ones too.

[Penthasilia]

Sulis does fantastic gothic rose and skull tarot bags at http://www.tarotsulis.co.uk/#/gorgeously-gothic/4520226676. And I have to say her bags are gorgeously well made! I'm very fond of her nature design, and the celestial ones too.

Ohhh, they are pretty- that skull and roses would be excellent with the ironwing tarot that I WANT SO BAD :)

Still waiting on whether Steve is going to sell it...

[Penthasilia]

I will catch you all later- tired again so I am going to take some tylenol and take a nap.

[Wendywu]

Sleep is good and healing - so have a good nap, and get well quickly :)

[Queen of Disks]

Hello everyone!

Wendy: Marmite?? Like this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am6fco14Gi0&list=FL7j5RXB_0FEscRfZtcKm5nQ&index=39&feature=plpp_video

(((Sick people)))

[yirabeth]

Jack is such a lucky boy... :D

One of his teachers' wives is an avid reader, I guess. But she's not a book collector. I guess she was cleaning out her bookshelves to make room for more, and going to donate a bunch to charity. Teacher stepped in and said, one of my students is an avid reader, can I give them to him? Sure!

So over the last two days Jack's come home with 25 books by such authors as R.A. Salvatore, Terry Brooks, etc. Some hardbacks even. He's over on the couch going through them again and gloating... I can almost hear him saying "My precioussssss....." :D :D

[Penthasilia]

Jack is such a lucky boy... :D

One of his teachers' wives is an avid reader, I guess. But she's not a book collector. I guess she was cleaning out her bookshelves to make room for more, and going to donate a bunch to charity. Teacher stepped in and said, one of my students is an avid reader, can I give them to him? Sure!

So over the last two days Jack's come home with 25 books by such authors as R.A. Salvatore, Terry Brooks, etc. Some hardbacks even. He's over on the couch going through them again and gloating... I can almost hear him saying "My precioussssss....." :D :D

That is awesome Yira!

We just went through a bunch and the kids took a load to Goodwill for me. Since most of my books are now through nook/kindle- I figured it didn't make any sense to move all those books to Alaska- especially if they can find a new good home :D

[yirabeth]

Totally agree with you there...when I can afford it, I'm going to give Jack my iPad and get me a tablet PC to use for reading/programming/etc. Then I'll convince him to give up the paper books...or be responsible for moving them around AND keeping them in HIS ROOM...that'll convince him quickly...LOL

But in the meantime I'm just glad he has this little present. He's ecstatic about it hehe

[Penthasilia]

Totally agree with you there...when I can afford it, I'm going to give Jack my iPad and get me a tablet PC to use for reading/programming/etc. Then I'll convince him to give up the paper books...or be responsible for moving them around AND keeping them in HIS ROOM...that'll convince him quickly...LOL

But in the meantime I'm just glad he has this little present. He's ecstatic about it hehe

I am so glad that both of my kids grew up with my avid love of reading---(def not something they got from their father ;) ) Sounds like you have an avid reader too- which is great!

We are book hounds- it was my husband that bought me my first nook, he said it was either that or we were going to be living in the streets since the books were taking up the entire house! :D

[yirabeth]

Smart hubby! :D :D Mine bitched and moaned about my first reader, a Rocket eBook Reader back in the day...LOL But I insisted I needed it desperately! I've not gone back to paper since. Oh, I read the occasional paper book. But mostly, I use ebooks. They just make SENSE.... :)

All three of my boys love to read. Only my stepson doesn't...but I didn't have that much influence in his life, as a part-time weekend "Other Mother" (that's what he calls me LOL)

[Laura Borealis]

Thanks! Not quite the page- but if you look at the magician, see how that white orb takes up the whole picture and everything else fades back? That is how this was- a red rose in the center like that and everything faded back...

Another deck that has been ordered and I am waiting for.

Sigh... I really did not want to start collecting again. I guess I am still searching for "The One".

I know that feeling. But I think I know what my One is. That, or there truly isn't a One...

That's interesting what you said about the Magician. She said the image came to her in a recurring dream. The figure in robes would float toward her over the water, holding out the orb for her to take.

Maybe you should create your own rose card.

[Penthasilia]

I know that feeling. But I think I know what my One is. That, or there truly isn't a One...

That's interesting what you said about the Magician. She said the image came to her in a recurring dream. The figure in robes would float toward her over the water, holding out the orb for her to take.

Maybe you should create your own rose card.

HAHAHAHAHA

<----she said to the woman with absolutely no artistic talent....

But, I could color that orb in red })

Hmmm, that may be an idea :D

[cardlady22]

So over the last two days Jack's come home with 25 books by such authors as R.A. Salvatore, Terry Brooks, etc. Some hardbacks even. He's over on the couch going through them again and gloating... I can almost hear him saying "My precioussssss....." :D :DLet me know if he's missing any in a particular series. Can't promise hardbacks, but I know I hate to read through and find out I don't have the next one up.

[Penthasilia]

Hey- CL!

Question for you- didn't you mention printing out your own Ironwing?

I was looking at the one for sale that is majors only, and thinking- hmmm, maybe I could print the minors?

It is just for my use, don't plan on selling it, and I don't know if I will ever get my hands on the full 78 card version...

[cardlady22]

What I did was notate which pages in the PDF had the graphics and had a copy department print them for me. That's why I had to ask permission- since I wasn't doing it in my own home. Then I cut them out and put them in those plastic trading card game sleeves. They won't look good if you try to enlarge them from that source though.

[Laura Borealis]

I love the idea of e-readers, and I like our Kindle, but I think e-readers have a long way to go. I find too many errors in the books I read on the Kindle, and there are too many ugly display issues. All too often I find places with a line break where there shouldn't be one. In one case, there was the truly appalling choice of substituting all caps for words that originally were italicized -- in Pride and Prejudice, of all books to use such a modern, casual mode of emphasis. It was terribly jarring. Even without such obviously bad choices, the typography is just not up to par.

I love really good book design. I love a book that's beautifully typeset. I love the feeling of holding a well-made book in my hands. Cover art is important to me too. I don't get any of this from e-readers. (A grainy version of the cover art, that you can access via the menu, is not a substitute for a real cover.)

The pros are good ones -- saving paper and saving space are both important. The convenience is great. But there's convenience and convenience. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to page back to an earlier part of a book, only to be defeated by the interface. In a print book I'd be able to find it very quickly. I might remember about where on the page it was, and about how far back. You can't do that with a Kindle. You can go to an earlier chapter via the menu but then it's just paging forward or backward and waiting a second or two for each page to change. I usually don't bother, which means I lose out a lot on how the author put the story together, and my enjoyment of the book is less. :(

But I think the technology will improve. If there's a demand for it.

[Penthasilia]

What I did was notate which pages in the PDF had the graphics and had a copy department print them for me. That's why I had to ask permission- since I wasn't doing it in my own home. Then I cut them out and put them in those plastic trading card game sleeves. They won't look good if you try to enlarge them from that source though.

I see what you mean- oh well, guess that means that I will hold out, or it wasn't meant to be...

[Penthasilia]

I love the idea of e-readers, and I like our Kindle, but I think e-readers have a long way to go.

But I think the technology will improve. If there's a demand for it.

I have already seen a big improvement- the best thing about B&N coming into the market is that it has forced Amazon (as well as B&N) to take notice of those things and work on formatting issues.

I love my ebooks- and I typically read on my iPhone, so I can order from whichever place is cheaper. I do miss the e-ink display though, so if I was going to go back, it would probably be with the kindle as Amazon has MUCH better customer service and they tend to run cheaper.

[Laura Borealis]

HAHAHAHAHA

<----she said to the woman with absolutely no artistic talent....

But, I could color that orb in red })

Hmmm, that may be an idea :D

You might be selling yourself short. What about photography?


Someone shoot me, I'm currently listening to Supertramp songs on YouTube... :P

[Penthasilia]

You might be selling yourself short. What about photography?


Someone shoot me, I'm currently listening to Supertramp songs on YouTube... :P

<----that may explain it, the woman has gone CRAZY, thinking I can do a tarot deck and listening to Supertramp!

:D

[Shalyn]

Evening.

Another long day at work. Weekend can't come soon enough.

[Laura Borealis]

Hi Shalyn! The weekend is almost here... hang in there!
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/hanginthere.gif

[Penthasilia]

Hope you all get to enjoy a long weekend- I am happy to have Monday off. Hopefully I can get rid of whatever bug has decided to take residence in my body and will feel better by Tuesday!

:D

[Penthasilia]

Ohhh- and I am also excited- I ordered the Icelandic tarot, cannot wait to see what that looks like when it comes :)

[Laura Borealis]

<----that may explain it, the woman has gone CRAZY, thinking I can do a tarot deck and listening to Supertramp!

:D

I've moved on. Now it's ELO. :D Mr. Blue Sky...

Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, mister blue sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for

[Penthasilia]

I've moved on. Now it's ELO. :D Mr. Blue Sky...

LMFAO- I haven't listened to ELO since the 80's- dear lord, they are on YouTube?

Just goes to show, between ebay and youtube, you can find just about anything....

EXCEPT- the 78 card Ironwing :(

[Laura Borealis]

Aw. You'll get your Ironwing. Throw enough money at it, you'll get it.

[Laura Borealis]

Also... don't be hatin'

http://static.bbc.co.uk/music/images/artists/542x305/372304d0-5e6a-4030-bc2b-09bdb0ee8abb.jpg

[Penthasilia]

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

Also... don't be hatin'

http://static.bbc.co.uk/music/images/artists/542x305/372304d0-5e6a-4030-bc2b-09bdb0ee8abb.jpg

<-----dying over here with laughter

[Penthasilia]

I am off to catch another nap- I may see you guys later on, depending on how I feel.

Have a good night :)

[Queen of Disks]

My dad listens to ELO. He loves Mr Blue Sky. :)

[Stormdancer]

I am off to catch another nap- I may see you guys later on, depending on how I feel.

Have a good night :)I hope you feel better! G'Night, and congrats on the deck from Iceland!

I'm home. Have been, but I was distracted. I blame Laura :D

[Stormdancer]

My dad listens to ELO.
uh....I feel OLD. LOL

Hi QoD~~~

[cardlady22]

We had beef stroganoff tonight!

[Stormdancer]

We had beef stroganoff tonight!
Leftovers?

[Laura Borealis]

I hope you feel better! G'Night, and congrats on the deck from Iceland!

I'm home. Have been, but I was distracted. I blame Laura :D

LOL How is it my fault? Was it the elf boots?

[yirabeth]

Hey all :)

We had meatloaf muffins and mashed potatoes and broccoli. Jack asked for the meatloaf muffins...I was making meatloaf but he prefers it in muffin shapes :D

[Stormdancer]

LOL How is it my fault? Was it the elf boots?I found the boots, it was the leggings WITH the boots. I wanted to use the guy with the nekid legs. :(

[cardlady22]

Leftovers?Hold out your bowl, honey . . .
http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/BeefStroganoff2.jpg

[Stormdancer]

Hey all :)

We had meatloaf muffins and mashed potatoes and broccoli. Jack asked for the meatloaf muffins...I was making meatloaf but he prefers it in muffin shapes :D

This makes sense to me, (((Jack))), but I have no idea why. I'm not a fan of meatloaf. (Mom's was horrid). But in small bits like a muffin, I might like it. Do you use a mix of meats?

[Stormdancer]

Hold out your bowl, honey . . .
I NO spill. (http://www.tvtopten.com/images/gyro_bowl.gif) :angel:

[yirabeth]

Sometimes, but this time I only had turkey burger in the house, so that's what it was :D I will be honest, I've never been able to duplicate my mother's meatloaf, so I just buy a package of seasoning, add eggs/bread crumbs/milk and call it good..Oh and I spread ketchup or salsa over the top like frosting...LOL

Jack actually helped make it tonight - he'd gotten out of the habit of helping me cook so that was nice. He walked in the door while I was just starting to mix it and said OH!Can I help? Sure, wash your hands.... hehe

[yirabeth]

The only disadvantage to muffins is, you can't slice it and make a sandwich out of it...LOL

[yirabeth]

I hope Blue stops in before crashing into bed tonight..I haz a question to ask her about a plant...LOL

[Stormdancer]

... so I just buy a package of seasoning,

Jack actually helped make it tonight - he'd gotten out of the habit of helping me cook so that was nice. He walked in the door while I was just starting to mix it and said OH!Can I help? Sure, wash your hands.... heheThere's a seasoning mix? Oh, and I don't DO ketchup...LOL

Of course, I can see him wanting to help. MESSY :D

The only disadvantage to muffins is, you can't slice it and make a sandwich out of it...LOLuh...why not? they'd be shaped kinda odd and you would need 2 or 3, but.....

My Grandma gave me a recipe that involves GOLDEN cream of mushroom soup...and a crust of crescent rolls. I kinda liked that one.

[yirabeth]

Jack is a ketchup fanatic but we had salsa tonight, I thought it added a nice flavor :P If you like the one your grandma gave you, you should use that one! I just have never found one I like.

The seasoning mix will be in where you buy packets to make gravy, or taco seasoning, etc etc.

[Stormdancer]

I hope Blue stops in before crashing into bed tonight..I haz a question to ask her about a plant...LOLI've not really been paying attention. A long day for her?

Oh, and I'm buying an iPod touch. I really don't need it, but there's....Oh, never mind, it's a long story. I'm kinda excited though...LOL

The thing is, my phone pretty much does all of that.

Speaking of which....TCO....ya want some app recommendations? I don't have gobs, but I've got some...."You NEED this" kinda things.

[yirabeth]

uh...why not? they'd be shaped kinda odd and you would need 2 or 3, but.....
Because I'm OCD about such things -- round wouldn't fit the bread right, and it wouldn't stay in place right either. And I just can't do NOT RIGHT!! :D :D

[Stormdancer]

The seasoning mix will be in where you buy packets to make gravy, or taco seasoning, etc etc.Any idea WHAT seasonings are in it? Maybe that's what Mom's was lacking, aside from being DRY as Hades...LOL

There's no point in me making a meatloaf. The kids never are here for dinner. My life is odd. Or maybe it's just that my kids are odd. Oh...."I" am odd. crap.

[Queen of Disks]

My parents never made me meatloaf. I don't think I missed anything. :(

[yirabeth]

Well, my packet says, "Onion, salt, paprika, spices"

So there you have it. It has SPICES. :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

Because I'm OCD ...Just try.

I saw that you're trimming a spare SS. COOL!! AND it fits in the tin, which I think is a totally appropriate container for that deck! Scary, isn't it?

[yirabeth]

I have 14 cards to go... :D I'm not overly happy with my trim job. I am trying REALLY HARD but it's not a very good job anyway. But I like it anyway -- I'm sure I'll wear this deck out, and then I'll trim my NEXT one with a guillotine trimmer...hehe

I am VERY pleased that it fits the teacup tin♥♥

[Stormdancer]

My parents never made me meatloaf. I don't think I missed anything. :(I do think there are good recipes out there.

[Stormdancer]

So there you have it. It has SPICES. :rolleyes:Well now, that is VERY helpful...LOL

[yirabeth]

Don't worry, it was nothing to write home about. Not gross, but not special either. I'm interested in your grandmother's recipe!

[Stormdancer]

I have 14 cards to go... :D I'm not overly happy with my trim job. I am trying REALLY HARD but it's not a very good job anyway. But I like it anyway -- I'm sure I'll wear this deck out, and then I'll trim my NEXT one with a guillotine trimmer...hehe

I am VERY pleased that it fits the teacup tin♥♥There are guillotines and there are sliding gizmos. I think I like that way the sliding gizmo looks. What do YOU have Cardlady??

I was very dismayed at first by the imperfections, but....finish this one, and then USE it....you may find that ya kinda get over it.

[yirabeth]

Yeah I'm only slightly dismayed,really. Surprising kinda..I'm one of the most OCD/perfectionist people I know..but it's okay, really. It's not HORRIBLY uneven..it's in better shape than the Hexerey Thoth, and I paid $40 for that puppy! :D

[yirabeth]

One thing I've noticed, is it really POPS without the borders...they were thin, and unobtrusive, I thought. But in getting rid of them, the entire card just seems a LOT brighter...those silvery edges bled the sunshine out of the cards!

[Stormdancer]

I'm interested in your grandmother's recipe!My Grandmother was NOT a gourmet cook...at ALL...but

2 lb ground beef
1 can GOLDEN cream of mushroom soup, if you can find it, else just the reg stuff
1 pkg dry onion soup mix

Form beef into a 3" loaf on a sheet of foil. Sprinkle dry soup mix on top, add canned soup, seal loosely and bake 350f 1 hr 20 min.

(this is NOT the other one I was thinking of...called meatloaf wellington and not in my box. It may be in a cookbook, but I don't know where those are exactly) If you have The Joy of Cooking, it may be in there.

[cardlady22]

There are guillotines and there are sliding gizmos. I think I like that way the sliding gizmo looks. What do YOU have Cardlady??Mine is an older model Fiskars sliding one. The newer ones have better guiding lines, but I do like the large curved handle, not the thin-flimsy pinch things.

This shows what my handle looks like, but the colors on mine are dark gray & orange.
http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-1297367797-Titanium-10-Sheet-Capacity/dp/B000XQIGW0/ref=sr_1_9?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1326419599&sr=1-9
Most of the lower priced newer models have bad reviews.

[yirabeth]

Sounds worth a try! The meatloaf Wellington too... I don't have the Joy of Cooking, boooo me!

[Shalyn]

I have a sliding gizmo

Haven't used it on card trimming - want to try, but am afraid to.

But I love my sliding gizmo

[Stormdancer]

One thing I've noticed, is it really POPS without the borders...they were thin, and unobtrusive, I thought. But in getting rid of them, the entire card just seems a LOT brighter...those silvery edges bled the sunshine out of the cards!By GAWD, you've got it. It makes such a huge difference, doesn't it!!! So much so that I can forgive the wee imperfections of trimming.

now i wanna trim SS. :(

[yirabeth]

I'm not sure what kind I'll get, but when I do, the ONE thing I know it will have is something to hold that card down securely...LOL Otherwise, I may as well use scissors!

[yirabeth]

I'm almost done, hold and and wait til you see it before you decide :D

[cardlady22]

I have a sliding gizmo

Haven't used it on card trimming - want to try, but am afraid to.

But I love my sliding gizmoThe main thing to remember is that every trimming device has it's own "sweet spot" along the blade. Practice first. Spread your fingers into the top & bottom thirds of the card. Tape a sliver of a regular index card to guide once you find the place where you know it cuts well & even. The factory printed or etched markings may not be exact measurements.

[Laura Borealis]

I found the boots, it was the leggings WITH the boots. I wanted to use the guy with the nekid legs. :(

That would have been sexier! I'll issue you a free pass for next time. Kind of like a Get Out of Jail Free card -- only it's a Sexier Than Your Domino Clue card. :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

I'm almost done, hold and and wait til you see it before you decide :DJust pulled mine out. If I do, I'll be leaving the titles on the bottom. I don't feel a need to trim this one. The size is ok for me, and being a Taurus, I'm all about MY comfort....LOL

[yirabeth]

My titles are GONE...zip, zoom, gone! :D But I use it enough I don't need the titles any more.

Three left to go but my hand hurts, so I have to take a break with the scissors hehe

[Stormdancer]

Three left to go but my hand hurts, so I have to take a break with the scissors heheYou are so much wiser than I. When I trim, it's usually all at one time, and then odd pains/numbness from the scissor hand...LoL

[yirabeth]

I started to earlier today, but realized my hand was shaky and my cuts were less even. It's just better to take a break for me hehe

[Stormdancer]

Some one here posted a new FB thing...something about now being able to see...."how many clicks on your page" Maybe????

WF posted a HUGE funny, and the Yabbie in waiting saw it and passed in on to the queen yabbie. 'Twas QUIET for a bit })

"Great people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Small people talk about other people."

She's wondering if there's a way to see who looked at it? I so don't get FB.

[yirabeth]

No, there's no real way to see who has seen it. Hit a bit close to home for the Queen, eh?? :D

[Stormdancer]

No, there's no real way to see who has seen it. Hit a bit close to home for the Queen, eh?? :DHEE hee hee...

ya, just a wee bit. Funny as hell. hasn't been that quiet for a long bit. :D

[yirabeth]

Here it is trimmed. I was thinking of taking comparison shots to put in the trimmed thread, but, my untrimmed is..very very used...lol

[Stormdancer]

Here it is trimmed. I was thinking of taking comparison shots to put in the trimmed thread, but, my untrimmed is..very very used...lolOh sh*t. er...crap...yeah, this is NICE!!!!

argh.

[yirabeth]

I'm not sure I *want* to trim the corners...I kinda like that...what ya think?

[Stormdancer]

Just a PUB kinda question. Why do you have a green grid background?

[yirabeth]

It's my jewelry mat, which just happens to stay on my desk all the time...LOL It has measurements and angles and stuff on it.

To be honest, it's a sewing mat. But it works well for measuring and angles and such in jewelry too :D

[Stormdancer]

I'm not sure I *want* to trim the corners...I kinda like that...what ya think?sharp corners suck for bags, but you have a tin. Keep them how YOU like them!!!

[yirabeth]

Yeah, a lovely blue tin with porcelain tea cups on it!♥ The deck fits perfectly :)

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, a lovely blue tin with porcelain tea cups on it!♥ The deck fits perfectly :)The tea party....6 of cups...makes ever so much sense...LOL

[yirabeth]

Hehe :)

A lot of people complained about that card when the deck first came out. Not sure why...just to complain maybe. LOL

[yirabeth]

Geeez getting a decent picture for over in the other thread is kicking my butt :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Yeah, a lovely blue tin with porcelain tea cups on it!♥ The deck fits perfectly :)

I'm so glad it fits! :D

I'm home and really hoping I don't have to go out till the roads are cleared tomorrow!

[yirabeth]

BLUE! Welcome home :)

Gotta problem -- that AV you were gonna take --- the big one? It has once again developed a double crown. According to my AV forum, if it did it a second time after having been "doctored" it will continue to do so. It doesn't look bad when it's little, but when it gets big the whole plant will twist to try to accomodate two crowns trying to face UP...

I still have the plantlet baby I'd put down for you before I'd decided to give you the big one. Do you want the baby, instead? This big one is NOT gonna be pretty in about a month or so :(

[NorthernTigress]

Hi folks

I'm back from another day at R-T's place. I missed meatloaf talk. Drat.

[yirabeth]

Hey NT :) No worries, tell us your meatloaf trials, we're interested!

[Stormdancer]

BLUE! Welcome home :)

Gotta problem -- that AV you were gonna take --- the big one? It has once again developed a double crown. According to my AV forum, if it did it a second time after having been "doctored" it will continue to do so. It doesn't look bad when it's little, but when it gets big the whole plant will twist to try to accomodate two crowns trying to face UP...

I still have the plantlet baby I'd put down for you before I'd decided to give you the big one. Do you want the baby, instead? This big one is NOT gonna be pretty in about a month or so :(Uh...isn't each crown an new plant???? I know. I know nothing....

[Stormdancer]

Oh, RUDE Storm

Hiya Blue & NT~~~~~

I"m actually close to bedtime...LOL

[The crowned one]

It's my jewelry mat, which just happens to stay on my desk all the time...LOL It has measurements and angles and stuff on it.

To be honest, it's a sewing mat. But it works well for measuring and angles and such in jewelry too :D

I use one for small scale work-working, they are tough as nails.

[NorthernTigress]

Hey NT :) No worries, tell us your meatloaf trials, we're interested!

Ah, well, in my youth, we had the "classic" meatloaf: ground beef, rolled oats and egg. It tasted pretty good, and I got to help by squishing my hands into the meat to mix it all up.

Later, I don't know how it first happened, mom got an idea. Meatloaf with Stove Top Stuffing (tm) in it. It tasted fantastic, and soon became the only meatloaf we ever ate. When I tried to explain it to other people, most of them just didn't "get it". Trust me though, best meatloaf ever.

[yirabeth]

Uh...isn't each crown an new plant???? I know. I know nothing....

Technically yes, but when AV's do it, that second crown continues to split into double crowns, and so do the original. It's not harmful, exactly...but..definitely not a pretty sight either LOL.

According to the head hybridizer there, her discussion with one of the "scientific" hybridizers of old says it's caused by a deformity in the apical meristem. It twists, and causes the double crown. Both crowns will have the same issue. But, leaves along the stem are fine, they're not connected to the apical meristem. Same with suckers along the stem -- those are created by the "reproductive" aspect, and are okay. (So the baby one I have is okay.)

[yirabeth]

I use one for small scale work-working, they are tough as nails.

It is nice :) Only thing I don't like about mine, is the measurements are wearing off where I use it the heaviest -- 9-12" LOL. I'm considering drawing them back on in permanent marker!:P

[yirabeth]

Ah, well, in my youth, we had the "classic" meatloaf: ground beef, rolled oats and egg. It tasted pretty good, and I got to help by squishing my hands into the meat to mix it all up.

Later, I don't know how it first happened, mom got an idea. Meatloaf with Stove Top Stuffing (tm) in it. It tasted fantastic, and soon became the only meatloaf we ever ate. When I tried to explain it to other people, most of them just didn't "get it". Trust me though, best meatloaf ever.

No no..I get it..it sounds pretty dang good actually! Which flavor? Do you add egg etc? Please do tell, I want to try this! Jack is a meatloaf fan so he won't mind :P

[BlueDragonfly]

BLUE! Welcome home :)

Gotta problem -- that AV you were gonna take --- the big one? It has once again developed a double crown. According to my AV forum, if it did it a second time after having been "doctored" it will continue to do so. It doesn't look bad when it's little, but when it gets big the whole plant will twist to try to accomodate two crowns trying to face UP...

I still have the plantlet baby I'd put down for you before I'd decided to give you the big one. Do you want the baby, instead? This big one is NOT gonna be pretty in about a month or so :(

Since I'm not too awfully worried about perfect or whether or not it meets AV standards, I'd love to have the big one. Mine are actually leaning toward the light from the window a bit, right now. They get turned 180 degrees every couple days. :) And none are flowering right now either, I think it may be a bit too cool in the bedroom for that. They're resting. :)

Does the double crown mean that the planlet you put down will have it, too? That means that in order to keep it in your collection, you'd have to get another one to start, right?

[emmsma]

Hey gang! I'm home! Shelley is HERE!

Got home at 8, so only got a quick run through to look at all the cards.

Emm is very happy with his pokemon cards and book. Thanks a million for all the little books, K. We will trickle them out to him. :)

Think he means to keep the pendulum. :)

[Queen of Disks]

Snowing like OMG!! :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

I use one for small scale work-working, they are tough as nails.uh..the new avatar...????

WTH???? Storks????

[yirabeth]

No, the one I put down was a sucker from lower down on the plant, and therefore wasn't part of the apical meristem. So, it'll be fine. You're welcome to it, too -- I'd decided when I gave you the big plant, that I didn't want to keep this one in my collection :)

[BlueDragonfly]

My favorite meatloaf story is when my son, who loves my meatloaf, asked for the recipe and I told him I don't have one.......:D
I just mix in the standard ingredients till it looks like the proportions are about right. It all depends on how much burger I'm starting with.

[yirabeth]

Snowing like OMG!! :bugeyed:
Yucky snow...snowing HERE too GRRR! LOL
uh..the new avatar...????

WTH???? Storks????

ROFL A rooster pretending to be a flamingo :P

[emmsma]

Hey! Who here wanted parrot feathers? Had a wing trim today. :)

[BlueDragonfly]

uh..the new avatar...????

WTH???? Storks????

And Stilts! Don't forget the stilts! :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Hey! Who here wanted parrot feathers? Had a wing trim today. :)

OH OH thanks for reminding me :D Gracie dropped a wing feather also, and I actually got it before the dogs did! Same as Emmsma-Who wants?

[NorthernTigress]

No no..I get it..it sounds pretty dang good actually! Which flavor? Do you add egg etc? Please do tell, I want to try this! Jack is a meatloaf fan so he won't mind :P

It's been a while since I made it. I usually just use the "chicken" version. Honestly, I never could tell the difference between the chicken and turkey styles. Mix the seasoning pack with boiling water as instructed on the stuffing box, but then don't stir in the bread. Instead add the bread AND the liquid together to the ground meat. There's enough liquid that you don't need egg. Mix, but don't mix too much. Place into your favorite loaf pan and cook at 375F for approx an hour.

[BlueDragonfly]

That does sound like a good adaptation for meatloaf, NT!

[yirabeth]

Is that 1lb ground meat, NT? (~500g)

[NorthernTigress]

Hey! Who here wanted parrot feathers? Had a wing trim today. :)

Ooo, ooo, Mista Kotter! Me!

[NorthernTigress]

Is that 1lb ground meat, NT? (~500g)

Giggle. Mom never measured her meat. She just looked at the package, and bought it. But I guess one pound would be best.

[yirabeth]

Gracie's wingfeather

[yirabeth]

I'm gonna have to try that meatloaf...

[NorthernTigress]

Gracie's wingfeather

Ooooh. Pretty. It's Hot and Cold at the same time.

[yirabeth]

The theory is that birds not only communicate with their calls, but with their feathers -- birds can see in color, unlike dogs/cats. That's why a lot of the time a red parrot can't stand a red hat a lot -- threatening to them... With my bird, if you have any hat on you'd best remove it before approaching her or she's gonna remove it, and she's none too gentle about it..LOL She despises hats!

[emmsma]

Gracie's wingfeather

Das purtiful feathers. Since mine are all cut, they are not as lovely.

[BlueDragonfly]

Snowing like OMG!! :bugeyed:

*nods* winter's here to stay this time. `

[yirabeth]

I know that bird...amazon, right? :)

[NorthernTigress]

Das purtiful feathers. Since mine are all cut, they are not as lovely.

Hmmm. No quill to hang onto while I'm holding it. But I'm sure I could think of something. And the green is stunning.

[emmsma]

I know that bird...amazon, right? :)

Yepper!

Blue, your bag for Shelley is simply marvelous. :D

I think I'm going to run off and spend a few moments with her before I collapse.

Send me your info if you want my feathers. :)

[yirabeth]

Enjoys, Emmsma!♥
Send me your info if you want my feathers. :)
Ditto!

[BlueDragonfly]

........
Blue, your bag for Shelley is simply marvelous. :D
...........

Glad you like it! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Time for me to head to bed........tired dragonfly.

(((PubmATes)))

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Blue :)

[cardlady22]

I'm procrastinating. Don't wanna fold the clean clothes on my bed . . . :P

[NorthernTigress]

I'm procrastinating. Don't wanna fold the clean clothes on my bed . . . :P

Hmmm. I've always wanted to sleep on a pile of warm from the dryer clothes. For you though, might not be such a good idea.

[cardlady22]

Oh, they're long past the Warm-ey stage.

Why does it suddenly feel like a Tuesday night? Like I've got so much more week stretching out before me?

ETA: Oh, it's about to flip over to Friday the 13th! Ace Day!

[NorthernTigress]

Oh, they're long past the Warm-ey stage.

Why does it suddenly feel like a Tuesday night? Like I've got so much more week stretching out before me?

Don't look at me. With my schedule, I have to think long and hard to remember what day of the week it is.

[cardlady22]

I'm in the mood for triplets. })

http://www.zazzle.com/three_wise_faeries_postcard-239479924335186964

http://www.zazzle.com/wicked_tricksy_and_false_postcard-239411120510689915

[NorthernTigress]

Everything's better in threes!

[cardlady22]

Well, I better go get some sleep. Talk to you later!

[Queen of Disks]

me too, goodnight!

[Wendywu]

Good morning everyone :)

[NorthernTigress]

Good morning everyone :)

Hello Wendy. How is your day so far?

I know what you did....

[The crowned one]

Just getting ready to pack it in all :)

[NorthernTigress]

I must apologize to my Muse. I'm too tired even to write. Sleepy time!

[Wendywu]

So far - I've been late for work, forgot to bring any milk with me, forgot to go to the Posh Office to deliver some post. I know why; I got involved with my Kindle last night and didn't get round to turning the light out until about 1..30 a.m. We get up at 6.30 a.m. :D

NT - suddenly realised there's a train coming up, funds are limited, and I want to save what I have to pay for shipping train decks :D

[Wendywu]

Just getting ready to pack it in all :)


I love the avvie :)

[The crowned one]

I love the avvie :)

Glad someone noticed :D I do too!

[PathWalker]

We're here- but the background sound is Jes packing to go tomorrow :(

[Wendywu]

The term will fly by PW - they always do! Blink and the whole damn year has shot past....

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Snowy Morning! :bugeyed:
I've got to make sure my batteries are charged and ready for the camera. But first........

http://coffeehousemystery.com/UserFiles/Image/Pot-of-Coffee-COLORBKGD.JPG

TCO,
uh..the new avatar...????

WTH???? Storks????

.....
ROFL A rooster pretending to be a flamingo :P

And Stilts! Don't forget the stilts! :laugh:

I love the avvie :)

Glad someone noticed :D I do too!
;)

[BlueDragonfly]

We're here- but the background sound is Jes packing to go tomorrow :(

The term will fly by PW - they always do! Blink and the whole damn year has shot past....

((((PW)))) Wu's right, the term will go by very quickly!

Safe journeys to Jesii!

[Jesii]

Morning everyone :D I stole the computer from Mum (packing and brewing pottermore potions at the same time)

Long time no see, how is everyone?

[BlueDragonfly]

*waves* Jesii, it's good to see you! I hope you enjoyed your break! :)

[Wendywu]

Just waiting on lunch, which is going to be cooked English breakfast :D

Other than that - yay!!! Weekend :D:D:D

[Jesii]

*waves* Jesii, it's good to see you! I hope you enjoyed your break! :)

sjhawhrdijfwr from PW (she is being petulant about letting me type LOL)

Yeah, had an amazing holiday, so much fun with Mum :party:

[Jesii]

Just waiting on lunch, which is going to be cooked English breakfast :D

Other than that - yay!!! Weekend :D:D:D

Hiya Wendy! I'm looking forward to the weekend, though headed back to winchester and need to fit all my stuff in there :o

[BlueDragonfly]

Just waiting on lunch, which is going to be cooked English breakfast :D

Other than that - yay!!! Weekend :D:D:D

Breakfast for lunch! Yay!

I'm seriously thinking of a big bowl of hot cereal for breakfast, considering what's on tap for this morning, then a big bowl of buttery popcorn for my lunch.......or maybe dinner.

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone,

How is everyone???

[Wendywu]

A jolly sight more comfortable for having had lunch :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, here's a couple shots from the door.

[Wendywu]

Oh my! What a lot!! It does make things look so beautiful :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Morning everyone,

How is everyone???

Good Morning kaleanna! I'm gearing up to head outdoors in an hour or so.

[Jesii]

Okay, here's a couple shots from the door.

Oh my, how beautiful!

[emmsma]

Morning! My Ace day is my first full day with Shelley! :D

I am hoping/planning for readings over my lunch break.
(Also getting my nostril pierced - I hope)

How is everybody doing?

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh my! What a lot!! It does make things look so beautiful :)

It is beautiful. I'll have to see if I can build a snowman today! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Morning! My Ace day is my first full day with Shelley! :D

I am hoping/planning for readings over my lunch break.
(Also getting my nostril pierced - I hope)

How is everybody doing?

That sounds like a grand plan for your Ace Day!

I've thought about getting my nostril pierced, but I'm afraid that would just draw attention to the scar on my nose. I need to go earring shopping, too. *frowns*

[emmsma]

That sounds like a grand plan for your Ace Day!

I've thought about getting my nostril pierced, but I'm afraid that would just draw attention to the scar on my nose. I need to go earring shopping, too. *frowns*

Aww. No frowns. (((Blue))) The scar will be there, regardless. Maybe if you decorated it, it wouldn't bother you as much.

Do you have time for any Ace Day earring shopping?

Ooh. There are new hoops at my fave body mod shop. I want!
http://www.steelnavel.com/product.asp?ID=6116&MID=1&MID2=1

[Stormdancer]

Okay, here's a couple shots from the door.Hey!!! That's what we have too. I don't know about the snowman thing. Ours is kinda too light I think. Maybe I'll send DD out later.

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Looks like that here too! Jack's school got cancelled. SO I went back to bed without waking him up. He'll think it's a free day. But he's gonna be shovelling the driveway! :D

I'm a terribly mean mom :P

[BlueDragonfly]

Aww. No frowns. (((Blue))) The scar will be there, regardless. Maybe if you decorated it, it wouldn't bother you as much.

Do you have time for any Ace Day earring shopping?

Ooh. There are new hoops at my fave body mod shop. I want!
http://www.steelnavel.com/product.asp?ID=6116&MID=1&MID2=1

It isn't really all that noticable, on the left nostril, just below where the nose piece of my glasses sit. But maybe I could do one on the right.

I just hate shopping. I'm kind of picky. Except for books and decks, things like that, of course! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Hey!!! That's what we have too. I don't know about the snowman thing. Ours is kinda too light I think. Maybe I'll send DD out later.

Yeah, it might be too cold out, now. Last night would have been the perfect time, I'm such a wimp, I just wanted to be inside! *shrugs*

[Stormdancer]

But he's gonna be shovelling the driveway! :D

I'm a terribly mean mom :PThey plowed my driveway :heart:( I wasn't sure if they were gonna) Now I just need to get my garage emptied out so I can park in there.

[yirabeth]

My landlord is unreliable, at best...so it's easier to just send Jack out. Well, easier for *me*...HE doesn't find it easier...lol

SOmetimes I'm the one that has to shovel the drive out. If he's off school then HE is the one gonna shovel LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

G'morning all :) Looks like that here too! Jack's school got cancelled. SO I went back to bed without waking him up. He'll think it's a free day. But he's gonna be shovelling the driveway! :D

I'm a terribly mean mom :P

:laugh: Oh, you are indeed mean! :laugh:

Your driveway is nothing compared to mine! :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

This is true but when he's actually shovelling it, he will act like I'm asking him to shovel out the Mississippi river.... :D

[BlueDragonfly]

They plowed my driveway :heart:( I wasn't sure if they were gonna) Now I just need to get my garage emptied out so I can park in there.

Yay for your plowing being done!

I know the landlady will eventually get here to plow ours, but she plows her paying customers first. I'm not really in that big of a hurry to go anywhere today.

[Aulruna]

Waiting for a reply from the gyn practice if they can squeeze me in next week.

If they can't, I'll probably call in at the ER tomorrow and see what they have to say about it.

There are no lumps (I'm always checking thoroughly for that), the lymph nodes are not swollen and I've had an abscess like this one before, about two inches further up, so not overly worried ... still, needs to be checked!

[BlueDragonfly]

:thumbsup: Good for you, Aulruna. I hope you can get seen quickly. Are you feeling any better?

[Aulruna]

Thanks for asking, BD... Sinuses are still clogged, and I have swallowed a lot of painkillers already, because I really needed to go to work. My boss wanted to send me right back home, but it wasn't feasible today ... hope to be finished soon.

We have had the first snow that actually stayed on the ground for more than an hour!! Farther South, there are whole townships cut off from roads and train tracks, but here, it feels like a neverending, Twilight Zone autumn...

[Wendywu]

Well done Aulruna :). And then, of course, you can book your pap test ....... unless you've been super-good and booked for both at the same time!!

[cardlady22]

Good morning from me
Good morning from me
Good morning, Good morning

Good morning from me!

(((:heart:)))

[yirabeth]

G'morning Cardlady!:laugh:

[Aulruna]

Well done Aulruna :). And then, of course, you can book your pap test ....... unless you've been super-good and booked for both at the same time!!

I've been super-good :D

G'morning, cardlady!

[kaleanna]

Good Morning kaleanna! I'm gearing up to head outdoors in an hour or so.
Hiya Blue,

Sorry got busy with the kiddos and then had to take son to school, and then chasing lil one, LOL. He is doing great with the potty training though he is wearing me out, LOL

Morning! My Ace day is my first full day with Shelley! :D

I am hoping/planning for readings over my lunch break.
(Also getting my nostril pierced - I hope)

How is everybody doing?

Hiya emmsma,

Yay! I am so glad that your package arrived. Hope you liked everything :)

I am being hit with sinuses cause mountain cedar is high :(

[BlueDragonfly]

Thanks for asking, BD... Sinuses are still clogged, and I have swallowed a lot of painkillers already, because I really needed to go to work. My boss wanted to send me right back home, but it wasn't feasible today ... hope to be finished soon.

We have had the first snow that actually stayed on the ground for more than an hour!! Farther South, there are whole townships cut off from roads and train tracks, but here, it feels like a neverending, Twilight Zone autumn...

Lots of places have snow! Mother Earth says.....Winter is here, my dears!

I hope you can finish up and get home to rest soon!

[BlueDragonfly]

Good morning from me
Good morning from me
Good morning, Good morning

Good morning from me!

(((:heart:)))

Good Morning to You! :heart:

[Stormdancer]

Good morning from me
Good morning from me
Good morning, Good morning

Good morning from me!

(((:heart:)))

Uh...she's chipper...

[BlueDragonfly]

Uh...she's chipper...

:laugh: She doesn't have any snow! ;)

Okay hot cereal ingested, layers almost piled on, it's time to brave the elements! I'll be back for breaks of hot coffee, and chatter! :D

[cardlady22]

Uh...she's chipper...It's Ace Day & I'm in love with Lo Scarabeo all over again!

Oh, Happy Day . . .
Oh, Happy Day!

[yirabeth]

I'm soo loving my new Shadowscapes...hehe It seems tiny and fun, while still being my darling SS! :D

[cardlady22]

Glad to see you are enjoying it! Another big step for our yira . . . ;)

[yirabeth]

And, the smaller size is MUCH more comfortable on my hands. I'm kinda eyeing the other decks I like well enough to read with, with an eye towards trimming..my PCS for instance. But I think USG decks are too heavy to trim well -- that would make it even stiffer than it already is, and that's really NOT a good thing for my hands.

Well, I'll figure it out! :D

[Wendywu]

Heh - the doc prescribed the most enormous tub of emollient - even he laughed about the size, and so I thought I might as well be generous with it. I showered and then creamed my arms, legs, torso and feet :D. I carefully left a gap around the itchy patch and used the steroid cream on that bit.

I reckon at this rate it will take me about three years to use the whole potful of emollient :D

[yirabeth]

What is the emollient for??

[Wendywu]

Well, the doc had this idea that I would use the steroid cream twice a day, and then freely apply the emollient any time the patch itches. The patch is about an inch in diameter. The tub holds 500g of emollient with a nifty pump dispenser :bugeyed:.

[yirabeth]

Which makes you wonder, is your whole body gonna be a patch soon??? :bugeyed:

[Wendywu]

Which makes you wonder, is your whole body gonna be a patch soon??? :bugeyed:


I don't think so - I think the surgery just errs slightly on the generous side with my prescriptions :). I will admit that I have very dry skin, but I normally just use loads of body butter. This stuff is better but not as nicely perfumed - but it feels wonderful on the skin.

[NorthernTigress]

Good morning! Well, morning anyway.

Hubby decided I wasn't waking up fast enough, so he dropped an ice cube in an unmentionable spot!

[Wendywu]

:bugeyed: That was a helluva way to wake up!!!

[cardlady22]

Good morning! Well, morning anyway.

Hubby decided I wasn't waking up fast enough, so he dropped an ice cube in an unmentionable spot!Paybacks are a b____ })

You get him, girl!

[yirabeth]

Good morning! Well, morning anyway.

Hubby decided I wasn't waking up fast enough, so he dropped an ice cube in an unmentionable spot!

G'morning!

That would be one dead hubby if that were me....LOL Ya think maybe that's why I'm single??? :D :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Breaktime! I've gotten quite a bit done, and next is cleaning off my car and moving it out further in the driveway so that I can clean the area around it. The snow is light, so not too hard to push around. :D

Good Morning, NT! What a rude Man! He sleeps when you don't though, doesn't he? })

[NorthernTigress]

Hi guys, I'm dressed and back online.

Hubby tried to get out of trouble with a box of cookies. He's alive for now, but he may still need to watch his back.

[yirabeth]

Cookies are good..but only half apology. You need TWO boxes of cookies!

Question for the wise --- Is it terribly sacrilegious to trim a Hoi Polloi??? :bugeyed: (I have two, one for collection one to use.)

[NorthernTigress]

Cookies are good..but only half apology. You need TWO boxes of cookies!

Question for the wise --- Is it terribly sacrilegious to trim a Hoi Polloi??? :bugeyed: (I have two, one for collection one to use.)

I am too much of a coward to trim any deck. However, in the past I have removed tags from Ty Beanie Babies and played with collectible action figures. I say, YOU own it, you can do anything you want with it.

[yirabeth]

LOL, me too on the Ty's! Elaina wanted my cat. (The only cat she's ever seen...her mom and mom's family does NOT like cats) So I dug a beanie baby out of a box in the storage room, cut the tags off, and NOW she has her own cat :P This saves Jasmine most of the time. The rest of the time I still have to run interference...LOL

[cardlady22]

Question for the wise --- Is it terribly sacrilegious to trim a Hoi Polloi??? :bugeyed: (I have two, one for collection one to use.)You know me- if it's blasphemous & awful to contemplate, I'm going to want to try it! :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Well, I do like my HP. But, it's big..trimming to the black lines would make it a couple mm shorter than my now-SS. I think it would be awesome...but...it's a rare deck!! So I worry. I'd definitely have to wait til I got a guillotine I think. I would cry if I messed this one up, it's not replaceable like my SS.

NT, my trim job is crooked but it's still awesome. Here's the pic -- I'm sure you can see the crooked edges lol (Click the arrow)
Here it is trimmed. I was thinking of taking comparison shots to put in the trimmed thread, but, my untrimmed is..very very used...lol

[NorthernTigress]

Those images are pretty cool, but I'm not sure if I could live without card titles. I'm weird that way.

[yirabeth]

It would be hard if you didn't know the cards -- there's enough difference from "Standard RWS" to cause confusion. But it's been my main deck, almost exclusive deck, for 2 years almost..I don't need them :)

[kaleanna]

Hi everyone,

I iz back, though might have to run again due to chasing after lil one, LOL.

I have no idea what to do for my ace day,

Though I do like the plastic glass I got me last nite, It says: Every Princess needs a little "me" time. :grin:

[NorthernTigress]

It would be hard if you didn't know the cards -- there's enough difference from "Standard RWS" to cause confusion. But it's been my main deck, almost exclusive deck, for 2 years almost..I don't need them :)

Well, Shadowscapes is my "all the time" deck too. But still... :bugeyed:

[BlueDragonfly]

.......
Question for the wise --- Is it terribly sacrilegious to trim a Hoi Polloi??? :bugeyed: (I have two, one for collection one to use.)
Sacrilegious in whose eyes?

......... However, in the past I have removed tags from Ty Beanie Babies and played with collectible action figures. I say, YOU own it, you can do anything you want with it.
Vote one.

You know me- if it's blasphemous & awful to contemplate, I'm going to want to try it! :laugh:
Vote 2

Vote 3 :D
Perfect trimming isn't going to happen short of a diecut machine.

You've held my DC. That's the first deck I trimmed-by hand with scissors-and it's not bad at all. Not perfectly even, but it shuffles well, and I think would shuffle a full riffle just fine.

[yirabeth]

Maybe I've had training for it -- I have them on rotation for my computer wall paper, a different card every day. I use it as my "card of the day" thing...I can look and say, Oh great, a Tower for today..UGGGH...LOL (and so on...I don't always get towers. LOL)

[yirabeth]

You've held my DC. That's the first deck I trimmed-by hand with scissors-and it's not bad at all. Not perfectly even, but it shuffles well, and I think would shuffle a full riffle just fine.
Yes, and I like your DC :) I'll probably hand-trim my DC/DA deck. But, I don't use the HP every day, and I'm not in a hurry to get it small. I'll wait for a guillotine trimmer. LOL

[Flaxen]

Hi everyone,

Thank goodness for Friday! Very much looking forward to a lazy day tomorrow. I need sleep!

[yirabeth]

Hey Flaxen :) We're having an enforced snow day today. So the weekend started this morning at 7am when I called the school closing hotline and got "School is cancelled today, January 13, due to snow."

Jack got to sleep in :D

[NorthernTigress]

Time for me to go. R-T has another doctor's appointment.

[yirabeth]

Good luck to R-T!

[Flaxen]

Hey Flaxen :) We're having an enforced snow day today. So the weekend started this morning at 7am when I called the school closing hotline and got "School is cancelled today, January 13, due to snow."

Jack got to sleep in :D

You lucky thing! I was really hoping for a snow day but it doesn't look like it will happen this year. :)

[yirabeth]

It's unusual that the first snow day of the year is this late in the year...I'm thinking, they probably could have held school BUT they have to use up some snow days they haven't used...LOL

[Flaxen]

I'm getting a full roast dinner this evening - hubby volunteered to cook. A real treat for a Friday night.

[BlueDragonfly]

*waves* Bye NT, good luck to R-T at her appointment!

Hi Flaxen! Your dinner sounds deeevine. I need to go to the store and find something to cook today. Soup? Roast chicken? *dithers*

Shoveling is done! My part anyway.....bro is still out there neatening up the edges I didn't get perfect enough....:rolleyes: :laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

It's unusual that the first snow day of the year is this late in the year...I'm thinking, they probably could have held school BUT they have to use up some snow days they haven't used...LOL

Don't forget all the back roads would still have been unplowed this morning. There's a good 6 inches of snow out there.

[yirabeth]

That's true..and 90% of the students live on those back roads....

[Penthasilia]

Hey guys- I am off to PA to visit the family. I will chat with you all when I get back- have a great weekend :D

BTW- does anyone know when the train sign-up will be- I don't want to miss it if it is this weekend...

[yirabeth]

Have a good visit, Pen :)

[cardlady22]

BTW- does anyone know when the train sign-up will be- I don't want to miss it if it is this weekend...No worries, Pen! TCO doesn't spring them on us that quick! :angel:

[Penthasilia]

No worries, Pen! TCO doesn't spring them on us that quick! :angel:

Thanks CL :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Pen, have a safe trip and great weekend!

[Flaxen]

Have a great trip, Pen. :)

[Flaxen]

Time for my delicious dinner - yum!

[kaleanna]

Poll has ended. updated thread in advertisements


what is everyone up to today?

[cardlady22]

I was hoping, but it doesn't look like I'll make it to the post office today. Have to shoot for that couple-hour window tomorrow since mail won't run Monday.

[BlueDragonfly]

(((kaleanna)))

[Wendywu]

Ah - well posted in your thread Kale - but sorry you didn't win :heart:

[cardlady22]

Wendywu - did you see TCO's post in the help about Whole Threads?

[kaleanna]

(((kaleanna)))(((Blue)))

Ah - well posted in your thread Kale - but sorry you didn't win :heart:

Thankies Wu

[Wendywu]

Wendywu - did you see TCO's post in the help about Whole Threads?

Yes thanks for the pointer - I've replied. SOmewhat extensively lol

[Lutestring]

hi, a quick hello before i head out to the flea market. i was so tired when i got home yesterday, i went to bed early, most unusual for me.
tired because i spent the day at the beach, and got a bit sunburnt,(my hat kept blowing away) and i'm very cross with myself for being so careless. i like being pale :laugh:
i was spending the day with a friend who was houseminding the most amazing house overlooking the sea, and we sat by the pool most of the day, or in the pool, looking at the sea. it was lovely catching up with my friend, who i hadn't seen for two years, and the house we were at had the best view you could imagine. i've got some pics, when i work out how to get them out of my camera. the house is a few houses away from the one where heath ledger used to live.

lovely snow pics, blue, so much snow :bugeyed:. i will have to show my beach pics, such a contrast.

(((kaleanna))) i managed to vote twice yesterday, i'm not sure how. sorry you didn't win.

[Wendywu]

What a wonderful day you had Lute - I'm so pleased for you :). I was just thinking its ages since I spoke to you and here you are!

[emmsma]

Sorry you didn't win, Kaleanna.

I'm almost to the end of my break. I got my nostril done, as planned. I've been taking pics with Shelley at work and will update the journal when I get home.

[Wendywu]

Straightforward piercing? Hope you heal clean and quick :)

[Lutestring]

hi wu and emm, got to go, i'll catch up when i come back this afternoon.

[Laura Borealis]

Sorry you didn't win kaley... but maybe you'll get another chance and this time we'll know about clearing our cache and cookies. Plus, the exposure you got can't have hurt! :)

So... I went out to check the mail today and there was a little package from Michigan... yes, from the one and only yirabeth! And inside was the coolest litte petoskey stone! Looking like it had just been picked up from the beach. :) :heart: Also she included sandpaper in 3 different grits so I can polish it. I love it, thank you so much yira :D

[kaleanna]

hi, a quick hello before i head out to the flea market. i was so tired when i got home yesterday, i went to bed early, most unusual for me.
tired because i spent the day at the beach, and got a bit sunburnt,(my hat kept blowing away) and i'm very cross with myself for being so careless. i like being pale :laugh:
i was spending the day with a friend who was houseminding the most amazing house overlooking the sea, and we sat by the pool most of the day, or in the pool, looking at the sea. it was lovely catching up with my friend, who i hadn't seen for two years, and the house we were at had the best view you could imagine. i've got some pics, when i work out how to get them out of my camera. the house is a few houses away from the one where heath ledger used to live.

lovely snow pics, blue, so much snow :bugeyed:. i will have to show my beach pics, such a contrast.

(((kaleanna))) i managed to vote twice yesterday, i'm not sure how. sorry you didn't win.
Sounds like a lovely day Lute!

(((((Lute)))) Thankies. Thank you for voting, I truly appreciate all the support I got in trying to win the poll :)
Sorry you didn't win, Kaleanna.

I'm almost to the end of my break. I got my nostril done, as planned. I've been taking pics with Shelley at work and will update the journal when I get home.

Thankies emmsma. Congrats on the piercing :)

Look forward to reading your entries in the journal

[Laura Borealis]

Congrats on your new piercing emmsma -- and Lute, your day sounds lovely. :)

I'm cooking cranberry beans for tonight's dinner. I was going to flavor them with a smidge of Marmite, but my little jar is stuck shut! Usually I can open difficult jars but this one is defeating me. Wu! You and your Marmite :laugh:

On another topic, K. sent me this which is funny but so true: Fotoshop by Adobé (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_vVUIYOmJM)

Also, I finally went ahead and posted in the Decks you Dislike thread because it seemed like I wasn't going to stop thinking about it till I did. :P

[Est]

Hi everyone, hope you're all doing okay? The last two weeks have been pretty hectic so I've not been around so much and I haven't caught up (though I see emmsma has had a new piercing... congrats emmsma! I had my nose done for a few years and loved it, but had to take it out for a boring employer a while ago.)
So... anyone feel able to catch me up on the highlights of four missed pub trains? :laugh:

[The crowned one]

on another topic, k. Sent me this which is funny but so true: fotoshop by adobé (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_vvuiyomjm)


love it!

[kaleanna]

ah just made teen mad at me, LOL

He got mad cause I called in about two kids speeding down the streets of our neighborhood on a Quad. I am not real sure why he got so mad about but OH well, I am looking out for not only my kids but the kids on the quad, any kids that are out playing, anyone out walking etc.

So it is his problem that he got mad, LOL.

[cardlady22]

So... anyone feel able to catch me up on the highlights of four missed pub trains? :laugh:Let's see what I can remember . . .

Since we're doing letters, we have been saying what our favorite decks are that have that beginning letter in the title.

Food, as always . . .

People getting massive Clean & Sort Out urges around their homes.

Lost craft/trimming tools

Mind Jar making

Lazy downstairs neighbors who don't flush out the drains

emmsma's boy getting into Pokemon

(just what stuck with me)

[yirabeth]

Wow, LL just came and plowed my driveway. Unusual that he does it when the snow actually happens! I had to scurry to clean the snow off my car so I could move it :D I have to say, it looks more like 8-10" here...that stuff is DEEP!

Jack says, You mean I shovelled the driveway for NOTHING??!

No son, you got a good cardio workout out of it, and you pleased your mom and earned brownie points...

*Jack rolls his eyes and goes back into his room*

:D :D

[Stormdancer]

Wow, LL just came and plowed my driveway. Unusual that he does it when the snow actually happens! I had to scurry to clean the snow off my car so I could move it :D I have to say, it looks more like 8-10" here...that stuff is DEEP!

Jack says, You mean I shovelled the driveway for NOTHING??!

No son, you got a good cardio workout out of it, and you pleased your mom and earned brownie points...

*Jack rolls his eyes and goes back into his room*

:D :D

***Gigglefit***

[Est]

Hi CL, hi yira! Thanks for the update CL. My laptop has stopped working so I'm on the phone now, very frustrating. I think I'm going to head to bed and try to fix it in the morning. Night all :)

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams, Est :)

AND!

Welcome home, Stormy :)

[BlueDragonfly]

:laugh: Poor Jack!

Good evening, Stormy! It's the weekend! :D

(((Est))) I hope your laptop is easy to fix!

I ended up with roast chicken, a baked potato and spinach for dinner. :P

[Aulruna]

Back from the weekly "Greek Round Table" - we were twelve today, and got many many ouzos ... I don't drink alcohol during the week, so 5 ouzos have an impact!!

Thanks for the highlights summary - what is a Mind Jar??

[kaleanna]

HI Everyone,

How is everyone????



I is tired, LOL, have been chasing after a 3 yr old all day and going up and down the stairs when he has to go potty which is like every 5 to 10 minutes it seems, LOL


Ah well, had a pretty quiet day. Thinking of making fries and a hamburger for supper.

[BlueDragonfly]

(((kaleanna & lil one)It sounds like he's caught on to the fascination of going in the potty! It'll get worse before it gets better, but look at all the workouts you'll get going up and down those stairs!

Mmmm.....ouzo! I haven't drank ouzo in a long time! I know what you mean, Aulruna, I'm kind of a light weight now, so a few drinks and I'm good.

[Stormdancer]

Welcome home, Stormy :)uh....NOW I'm home. LOL

And I am vote 4. For whatever you were talking about trimming since you have a back-up of it.

[yirabeth]

LOL Stormy! It's the Hoi Polloi -- I *do* have a backup, but being a rare deck, most would consider that overly extravagant and TRIMMING one, sacrilege...hehe

If I do it, I won't do it til I have a guillotine trimmer. Probably. :rolleyes: :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

LOL Stormy! It's the Hoi Polloi -- I *do* have a backup, but being a rare deck, most would consider that overly extravagant and TRIMMING one, sacrilege...hehe

If I do it, I won't do it til I have a guillotine trimmer. Probably. :rolleyes: :laugh:I'd check the trimming threads for choices of cutting instruments. I saw a you-tube or blog of someone trimming their own deck...LOL She used a sliding gizmo, just like a guillotine but the blade slides rather than chops. That might me easier on the tougher card stock? Also, make sure it EASY to sharpen/replace blades.

[BlueDragonfly]

The Hoi Polloi has pretty thick cardstock? I've never seen it in person.

[yirabeth]

Actually, I got to thinking, since I have scans of the HP too -- maybe I should buy playing card sized cards (from http://plaincards.com/Playing.html) and print my own...and pass on my second deck to a loving home... :) I could perhaps use that laminate that Emmsma linked us!

[Stormdancer]

The Hoi Polloi has pretty thick cardstock? I dunno, mine's stashed...somewhere :rolleyes: I just meant that cards are thicker than paper and will dull a blade faster. Also, I worry about the guillotine bending the card at the far end.

[yirabeth]

The Hoi Polloi has pretty thick cardstock? I've never seen it in person.

We'll have to remedy that♥ It's not overly thick, kinda slightly thin and whippy but in a NICE way..that didn't make sense did it...LOL

It's not like the USG decks. Not like LS decks either. More like Llewellyn decks.

[BlueDragonfly]

I dunno, mine's stashed...somewhere :rolleyes: I just meant that cards are thicker than paper and will dull a blade faster. Also, I worry about the guillotine bending the card at the far end.

I see what you mean. That might be a concern. I've never used one to trim a deck, but I've used a slider type cutter before. I feel pretty comfortable with scissors, though. And when I first got my corner rounder, I practiced on some index cards before using it on my deck.

[BlueDragonfly]

We'll have to remedy that♥ It's not overly thick, kinda slightly thin and whippy but in a NICE way..that didn't make sense did it...LOL

It's not like the USG decks. Not like LS decks either. More like Llewellyn decks.

Yeah, it does make sense. I thought the cardstock was thicker, or something.

[Stormdancer]

I feel pretty comfortable with scissors, though.

I'm ok with scissors too, but I have an issue with delayed gratification and want to trim all in one sitting. This hurts...LOL

How did you like the slider cutter gizmo?

[BlueDragonfly]

It was okay, not a real high quality one. It took some practice, to get a smooth even cut. I'm sure the more expensive ones would be easier to use, maybe have a better guide and markings for measuring.

[Stormdancer]

It was okay, not a real high quality one. It took some practice, to get a smooth even cut. I'm sure the more expensive ones would be easier to use, maybe have a better guide and markings for measuring.Cardlady keeps talking about a Fiskar. I wonder when she'll be on to elaborate.

[yirabeth]

I read a review on one of them that said it didn't do so well on cardstock, only thinner paper. Of course, that was just ONE of them :P My main thing, when I get one, will be a way to secure the card well, and guiding lines etc to work with...whether it's the traditional guillotine or the more modern rolling cutter style.

[Laura Borealis]

In my art/graphic design classes they frowned on the use of a guillotine cutter, at least for things that needed to be precise. I learned to use a good straight edge and sharp blade, and a steady hand... of course, that takes a lot more effort, and the steady hand is easier said than done.

I think it's dinner and TV time -- cranberry beans and Dr. Who. I wish I'd gone to the store for cornbread mix.

[Stormdancer]

I think it's dinner and TV time -- cranberry beans and Dr. Who. I wish I'd gone to the store for cornbread mix.Cranberry beans??? I LOVE beans AND cranberries. YOu can't leave until you share!!! :) They need a few minutes to cool down, right?

[Stormdancer]

I read a review on one of them that said it didn't do so well on cardstock, only thinner paper. Of course, that was just ONE of them :P My main thing, when I get one, will be a way to secure the card well, and guiding lines etc to work with...whether it's the traditional guillotine or the more modern rolling cutter style.Ah, you're looking into it all. Good. And I'll just repeat what someone else said. A hand trimmed deck will NEVER be perfect. You'll need a pro printer/binder kinda person to use one of their commercial doo-dads for that.

[yirabeth]

In my art/graphic design classes they frowned on the use of a guillotine cutter, at least for things that needed to be precise. I learned to use a good straight edge and sharp blade, and a steady hand... of course, that takes a lot more effort, and the steady hand is easier said than done.

I think it's dinner and TV time -- cranberry beans and Dr. Who. I wish I'd gone to the store for cornbread mix.

Steady hand doesn't work for me... :D I'm sure you noticed my errors in my SS! I'm happy with it though. But, I think a cutter of some sort would be better for me. Although I might do my DC/DA by hand just because I don't have the money for a cutter right now and I'm impatient! :P

I want the recipe for cranberry beans too!

[BlueDragonfly]

Cranberry beans are.....

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-cranberry-beans.htm

No cranberries involved.

[Laura Borealis]

I didn't see any errors in your trimming... want me to go back and look again? :P

Cranberry beans... I honestly thought I had bought pintos. When I looked closer, the dark spots were more of a magenta color. I looked them up online and found there is a variety of cranberry beans that is really pretty:

http://www.theheartofnewengland.com/images/0021_1_.jpg

But mine were tan like pintos. I cooked 'em the same, too. Soaked overnight, and threw 'em in the crockpot this morning. Added onions and some spices (garlic powder etc kind of stuff). Nothing fancy :P

Oops, he started the video without me. Back later!

[Stormdancer]

Cranberry beans are.....

No cranberries involved.oh. :( ratz.

Pretty though.

[jcwirish]

Hi everyone,

Just got in from the park. It was sunny and pleasant when we got there, but bitterly cold by the time we left.

Received my All Hallows deck today and I am quite pleased with it! It's gonna be a fun one.

How's everyone here?

[Stormdancer]

How's everyone here?Seriously disappointed that cranberry beans don't involve cranberries. :(

Did ya look at the 7 of Pents? That's the one that decided the purchase for me...LOL

[jcwirish]

Seriously disappointed that cranberry beans don't involve cranberries. :(

Did ya look at the 7 of Pents? That's the one that decided the purchase for me...LOL

Never even heard of cranberry beans. :bugeyed:

Yes! I looked it up first thing. Very funny and clever too. It's a great deck.

[yirabeth]

Hey Jo :) I'm good here!

Is this All Hallows deck new? Did I miss something??? :bugeyed: :D

[Stormdancer]

Never even heard of cranberry beans. :bugeyed:Well, they're pretty, but it sounds like they taste like pintos. I was hoping for a recipe of some sort.

Hey. Wu's Himself is a clever cook. I wonder if he has any ideas? Do they have cranberries over there?

[jcwirish]

Hey Jo :) I'm good here!

Is this All Hallows deck new? Did I miss something??? :bugeyed: :D

I don't think it's particularly new. It's the one by Chronata.

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/all-hallows-78/

[emmsma]

Hiya emmsma,

Yay! I am so glad that your package arrived. Hope you liked everything :)

I am being hit with sinuses cause mountain cedar is high :(

Yep! I like everything! :D IT was like CHristmas here. Both the boy and I were very happy with all our loot.

It's Ace Day & I'm in love with Lo Scarabeo all over again!

Oh, Happy Day . . .
Oh, Happy Day!

Which LS are you loving today?

I'm soo loving my new Shadowscapes...hehe It seems tiny and fun, while still being my darling SS! :D

You know you will never look at cards the same way again. Everyone has potential for trimming. Or at least will need consideration before deciding to keep those pesky borders. :P

Hi guys, I'm dressed and back online.

Hubby tried to get out of trouble with a box of cookies. He's alive for now, but he may still need to watch his back.

Really? His BACK? That would not be where my vengence would be acted out. :)

Not caught up. Need to upload pics.

[jcwirish]

Well, they're pretty, but it sounds like they taste like pintos. I was hoping for a recipe of some sort.

Hey. Wu's Himself is a clever cook. I wonder if he has any ideas? Do they have cranberries over there?

I would think they do.

shoot, FIL on phone!

[emmsma]

Cardlady keeps talking about a Fiskar. I wonder when she'll be on to elaborate.

I'm late to the party. just home. Fiskar is a brand name. Fiskar made my trimming scissors. They probably make both kinds of cutters that you've been talking about. Half a beer and fast skimming means I cant think of the names. Guillotine and sliding gizmo types.

I like the printing idea for the Hoi Polloi. It would be ok to trim too. its oop but not especially hard to find. Have at it!

(this discussion proves my point.) You've got the trimming bug! HAHAHA!

[cardlady22]

Cardlady keeps talking about a Fiskars. I wonder when she'll be on to elaborate.These sorts of trimmers are not uniform in quality. Even when they have a model number to refer to- and the blade's sharpness vs the way it meets the cutting mat will require attention & care. Thickness of the cardstock will be a major issue unless you fork out bigger bucks for a professional one. 3 sheets of copier paper starts to make mine wobble. (That's why many of us end up preferring scissors.) If my test cut doesn't mash or drag, then I cut just outside of where I think I want the new edge. Room for error! I use an index card template to do the final touchups. Measure all cards before you start. Don't assume that a nice straight line means the same size through the whole deck.

I am hopeless with an X-Acto knife or case cutter. I tried the Fiskars Shape Templates too & still flubbed as the darn swivel would happen. :rolleyes:

Which LS are you loving today? It's an app for my iPod Touch that came with their Universal and let me choose 4 other decks. There's a thread in Media, as well as a post in the Ace Days (Chat)

[Stormdancer]

I don't think it's particularly new. It's the one by Chronata.I think she missed your acquisition of....

Which LS are you loving today?Oh yeah, I wondered too.....????

Hiya Emmsma~~~

[yirabeth]

I don't think it's particularly new. It's the one by Chronata.

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/all-hallows-78/
Ahh yep, I've seen that one. I was thinking there was a new one out, that everyone was all happy about LOL
You know you will never look at cards the same way again. Everyone has potential for trimming. Or at least will need consideration before deciding to keep those pesky borders. :P
Yeah :) I'm very happy to have trimmed it, imperfections and all. I did it hoping for some relief for my hands -- even those tiny borders might be better gone! I didn't expect the colors to pop like they did, that was a happy coincidence LOL

[emmsma]

I never saw any imperfections in your trim. Did you post more pics that I missed?

I'm having dinner then i'm updating Shelley's journal. Have to see how my pics turned out. This phone is still new to me. Not sure what she can do.

Oh. More mail today. This time from Jo. thanks for all the goodies. Emm loves the Dinosaur. He says there is a Pokemon that looks just like him. He said the name but I can't remember.

The cards you sent were gorgeous! David looked them over too. :)

YOu are all making the cr family feel very loved. Thanks.

[kaleanna]

(((kaleanna & lil one)It sounds like he's caught on to the fascination of going in the potty! It'll get worse before it gets better, but look at all the workouts you'll get going up and down those stairs!


LOL Blue, Yeah I know. Yep at least I will be getting a workout, ROFL.

Yep! I like everything! :D IT was like CHristmas here. Both the boy and I were very happy with all our loot.



Awesome :D

[yirabeth]

I never saw any imperfections in your trim. Did you post more pics that I missed?

I'm having dinner then i'm updating Shelley's journal. Have to see how my pics turned out. This phone is still new to me. Not sure what she can do.

Oh. More mail today. This time from Jo. thanks for all the goodies. Emm loves the Dinosaur. He says there is a Pokemon that looks just like him. He said the name but I can't remember.

The cards you sent were gorgeous! David looked them over too. :)

YOu are all making the cr family feel very loved. Thanks.

You ARE loved♥

I'll take some pictures of the worse cards. They're not HUGE glaring errors, but the deck isn't all the same size. Good enough that it still shuffles though! I really am very pleased :)

[Stormdancer]

AH...Kaleanna...are ya done chasing a wee one up & down stairs? Sounds to me like he's kinda excited by the idea! :heart:

[kaleanna]

AH...Kaleanna...are ya done chasing a wee one up & down stairs? Sounds to me like he's kinda excited by the idea! :heart:

hiya Stormy,

Yep, Have been for a lil bit now, just kinda relaxing, LOL. Thanks to Cody, he helped to get lil one to sleep tonite for the second nite in a row. Wrote about tonite's in the Ace Day's thread :)

[Shalyn]

*yawns*

These 10 hour days have Got to Go. I'm getting too old for them.

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Shalyn!

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm e-mailing with the lake house family. Some of them will be coming up next week for Tip Up Town(winter festival) and the day they leave more will come to take their place for a few weeks to work on things at the house. We'll be busy.

[BlueDragonfly]

*yawns*

These 10 hour days have Got to Go. I'm getting too old for them.

(((Shalyn))) I know what you mean!

[yirabeth]

Ok here's a pic of my unevenness. The first one, the red arrows show where you see line that should be covered...LOL It jogs in just a hair. Of course it's not all on the edges, but it was easy to show it there.

The second picture is the deck held close together. It's actually not as bad as the picture shows, I must have moved my hand thus sliding the cards.

So, no, it's not perfect. It's just perfect for ME:D

[yirabeth]

I'm e-mailing with the lake house family. Some of them will be coming up next week for Tip Up Town(winter festival) and the day they leave more will come to take their place for a few weeks to work on things at the house. We'll be busy.
Is it COLD enough for Tip Up Town?? What do they do if they can't do all their festivities on the ice like they usually do?

Y'know, I've NEVER been to Tip Up Town... :D

[Laura Borealis]

Seriously disappointed that cranberry beans don't involve cranberries. :(


Oh yeah, and I put CRANBERRIES in them. Actually, craisins. And a bit of orange peel to balance. They added a touch of tart flavor.

...yeah, I'm lying

You ARE loved♥

I'll take some pictures of the worse cards. They're not HUGE glaring errors, but the deck isn't all the same size. Good enough that it still shuffles though! I really am very pleased :)

When they're laid out in a spread, I bet you never notice those minuscule deviations in size...

[Stormdancer]

The second picture is the deck held close together. It's actually not as bad as the picture shows, I must have moved my hand thus sliding the cards.

So, no, it's not perfect. It's just perfect for ME:DThis is self trimmed, IMHO...but they still work GREAT, don't they?

[yirabeth]

You're right about that :) It's not all that noticeable shuffling even! As I get used to it, it'll quit being noticeable. It's only so now, because I have a habit of tapping the deck on the desk in between shuffles to completely line everything up...I won't do that now, because I *can't* completely line them up. Once I quit tapping, any issues will disappear :D

[Laura Borealis]

Ok here's a pic of my unevenness. The first one, the red arrows show where you see line that should be covered...LOL It jogs in just a hair. Of course it's not all on the edges, but it was easy to show it there.

The second picture is the deck held close together. It's actually not as bad as the picture shows, I must have moved my hand thus sliding the cards.

So, no, it's not perfect. It's just perfect for ME:D

Just don't use a spreadcloth with a grid :P

They look fine, and especially where you're holding them in a pack? I am amazed they're that close and even. I always thought trimmed decks would turn out a lot more uneven.

[yirabeth]

Well these had a very straight border to follow. I'd hate to have to trim the Steele Wizard, for instance... :D Even with a completely straight border, my wobbly hands made little mini sidetrips :P

[Laura Borealis]

My Cosmic Tribe looks more uneven than your SS, and it was professionally done (though not by a big publisher).

[yirabeth]

I guess when you read the Trimmed Decks thread, people say it is just perfect, I love it, it came out fantastic..etc etc. And they don't have a grid behind them of course (not everyone has a silly sewing mat for their desk lol) so I expected other people's decks came out perfect, and mine didn't. Which, I was okay with. But maybe I just expected too much of myself.

I wonder how I'll do with a cutter vs. handcut...LOL

[yirabeth]

My Cosmic Tribe looks more uneven than your SS, and it was professionally done (though not by a big publisher).

:bugeyed:

That would bother me LOL

My Hexerey Thoth is worse than my handcut. I think it was professionally printed too..but not sure on that.

[emmsma]

Oh yira! they look great. I would never put my cards to a grid! you don't need them to be THAT perfect, do you?

The only card I'd ever want to do over was the Fool card for my MG. Its alot more lopsided than the rest of the deck - which is all lopsided. :)

I think my LS decks come out looking pretty darn good with scissors. Hubby says they look professionally done. Of course its easier to do when you have lines to follow. Sure sometimes I have to go back over a smidgen here and there whne I am removing the lines, but they look fine to me. :)

[yirabeth]

Oh yira! they look great. I would never put my cards to a grid! you don't need them to be THAT perfect, do you?
Nope, definitely not :) I just expected ME to be perfect in the cutting. The deck works fine, and I absolutely adore it. I just felt bad that *I* messed up...I'll get over it :)

[Stormdancer]

I'd hate to have to trim the Steele Wizard, for instance... :D I did, you can too.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6692641437/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6692643419/

[yirabeth]

You did an awesome job there Stormy! Did you make a template like Emmsma did for her one deck?

[Stormdancer]

But maybe I just expected too much of myself.
No.

You?

REALLY????

Seriously.

:D :heart: :D

[Laura Borealis]

:bugeyed:

That would bother me LOL

My Hexerey Thoth is worse than my handcut. I think it was professionally printed too..but not sure on that.

It did at first, but I got over it really fast and I don't even notice now, except when I first take them out after not looking at them in awhile. Of course the boobs and penises probably help to distract... not to mention the trippy psychedelic art :P


Hey, beading question. I want to re-string my mala (Buddhist prayer beads) but I don't know how to determine what size the holes in the beads are. I remember in the past I've tried to measure across bead holes with a ruler that has millimeters on it, and ordered stringing material based on that, but ended up with stuff that was totally off. :neutral:

So, how do you fairly accurately determine a match between bead hole size and stringing material size?

I want to be able to run the thread through double, so I can make snake knots between the beads.

[Stormdancer]

You did an awesome job there Stormy! Did you make a template like Emmsma did for her one deck?Nope. Free-scissor-hand and I am pleased. It's a ZEN thing for me, to get into the "groove" and with these cards, ZEN trimmer was needed...LOL

I do have a good eye, or maybe two? LOL

[emmsma]

I did, you can too.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6692641437/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6692643419/

Lookin' good Storm. I was completely intimidated by the stuff you have to cut off with this deck. So much so that I didn't buy it. :P

Still on the list though.

[BlueDragonfly]

Nope, definitely not :) I just expected ME to be perfect in the cutting. The deck works fine, and I absolutely adore it. I just felt bad that *I* messed up...I'll get over it :)

Okay, tell the perfectionist it's time to take a hike.........:mad:

No, it's next to impossible to cut "perfect", even with a slider, or guillotine. When someone says it's perfect, it's cut fairly evenly, maybe sanded, if the edges are rough. The trick with scissors really is long smooth steady cuts.

[jcwirish]

Shuffling my new deck. :)

I think your trimming looks good Yira. My trimmed DC isn't perfect but I really like it that way. It has more of a handmade feel to it now.

[Stormdancer]

So, how do you fairly accurately determine a match between bead hole size and stringing material size?

I want to be able to run the thread through double, so I can make snake knots between the beads.This sounds intriguing. Do you have stuff already that doesn't work? What kind of material are ya gonna string them on? What's a "snake knot" and why?

sorry. annoying storm. :(

[jcwirish]

Got my BD check from dad early, but now I'm waffling between the Ugg boots or a new pair of Frye boots. Can't decide. Running off to Ebay for a sec.

[BlueDragonfly]

Got my BD check from dad early, but now I'm waffling between the Ugg boots or a new pair of Frye boots. Can't decide. Running off to Ebay for a sec.

Decks, think decks, you have enough boots! })

[BlueDragonfly]

Is it COLD enough for Tip Up Town?? What do they do if they can't do all their festivities on the ice like they usually do?

Y'know, I've NEVER been to Tip Up Town... :D

Yeah, I'm pretty sure there'll be enough ice. Houghton Lake is shallow and was already frozen and being fished on. The next few days and nights of cold will help. IF there's not enough ice, they'll hold most of the activities in at the various parking lots and parks along the lake.

[yirabeth]

No.

You?

REALLY????

Seriously.

:D :heart: :D
Yeah, it sounds so unlike me doesn't it!? :D
It did at first, but I got over it really fast and I don't even notice now, except when I first take them out after not looking at them in awhile. Of course the boobs and penises probably help to distract... not to mention the trippy psychedelic art :P
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Hey, beading question. I want to re-string my mala (Buddhist prayer beads) but I don't know how to determine what size the holes in the beads are. I remember in the past I've tried to measure across bead holes with a ruler that has millimeters on it, and ordered stringing material based on that, but ended up with stuff that was totally off. :neutral:

So, how do you fairly accurately determine a match between bead hole size and stringing material size?

I want to be able to run the thread through double, so I can make snake knots between the beads.
Are these standard beads? What sort of material are you hoping to string them with?

Standard bead hole sizes : http://www.firemountaingems.com/encyclobeadia/beading_resources.asp?docid=beadholesizes

Gemstones seem to be a class of their own. Whatever size you want them to be, that's the size they're not. :D :D

Here's a chart about different stringing materials:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/encyclobeadia/beading_resources.asp?docid=THREADTYPESSIZES&sact=search

One thing they don't mention is the wire stringing stuff. I like : http://www.firemountaingems.com/shopping.asp?skw=KWCORDACCUFLEXSTEEL

I buy the .019" stainless steel in the 49-strand. The more strands, the better the drape. (more flexible) I accidentally bought 7-strand once - the difference is noticeable! All my gemstone beads go onto this wire easily.

ETA - I was able to string two strands through 4mm and 6mm beads (didn't try larger, the holes just get bigger) but not through 3mm beads.

[Stormdancer]

Got my BD check from dad early, but now I'm waffling between the Ugg boots or a new pair of Frye boots. Can't decide. Running off to Ebay for a sec.You live in LV...why the hell do you need Uggs????

oh. right. annoying storm. :(

ROTF :D

[emmsma]

Got my BD check from dad early, but now I'm waffling between the Ugg boots or a new pair of Frye boots. Can't decide. Running off to Ebay for a sec.

What is BD? My brain only gets Blue Dragonfly out of this and I never heard she made a deck! :P

I'm almost done with my beer and on my second shot and the shot glass seems kinda big to me. Double shot?

Is it lovely?

[emmsma]

What is BD? My brain only gets Blue Dragonfly out of this and I never heard she made a deck! :P

I'm almost done with my beer and on my second shot and the shot glass seems kinda big to me. Double shot?

Is it lovely?

MUAHAHAHA! You said earlier you were shuffling your new deck. Then I saw your other post and saw BD Deck instead of Check.

Buy cards, please. Screw the boots!

[BlueDragonfly]

What is BD? My brain only gets Blue Dragonfly out of this and I never heard she made a deck! :P

I'm almost done with my beer and on my second shot and the shot glass seems kinda big to me. Double shot?

Is it lovely?

Birthday.......

No, my talents don't go quite that direction. :D

[yirabeth]

I love how everyone is all, "Why boots?? You need a new DECK!!"

.....I happen to agree :D

[emmsma]

So glad these threads close quickly. :P

Boy is my face RED!

[emmsma]

Shuffling my new deck. :)

I think your trimming looks good Yira. My trimmed DC isn't perfect but I really like it that way. It has more of a handmade feel to it now.

So what deck are you talking about HERE! :D

[Laura Borealis]

This sounds intriguing. Do you have stuff already that doesn't work? What kind of material are ya gonna string them on? What's a "snake knot" and why?

sorry. annoying storm. :(

LOL

Right now they're on elastic, and it's too thin and just doesn't feel right. I don't really wear the mala on my wrist, so I don't need the stretchy elastic.

Knotting between the beads makes the strand a lot stronger. And if for some reason it breaks, you don't have beads flying everywhere.

I want something natural, like cotton, linen or silk, ideally in a saffron color, like monks' robes. Natural materials just feel right for this. Waxed cotton or linen is also pretty strong and will last for years. I'm not sure about silk, but I think it's really strong too.

I was reading that using regular, overhand knots can make the beads twist, but if you do these knots called snake knots, they won't twist. Instead, they'll lay nice and flat and drape naturally. I found instructions (http://www.stellaceleste.com/htm/knots/snakeknot.htm)... What I was reading said, use a single snake knot between the beads (so, stop at step 3 in those instructions). I'll have to practice and see how it looks, but I think it will work.

[Stormdancer]

So what deck are you talking about HERE! :D
All Hallows I'm guessing.

How many shots have been imbibed? :party:

[yirabeth]

Disregard all that excess info about stainless steel line then :D But the chart should help, right?? :)

[emmsma]

Thanks for the link, Laura!

[Stormdancer]

I love how everyone is all, "Why boots?? You need a new DECK!!"

.....I happen to agree :DActually, I LIKE the idea of FRYE boots. I am in dire need. DD ruined my dress boots and my "elf" boots have a rotting lining.

I do haz snow boots....so VERY fashionable...:(

oh...and to Laura....on xmas I showed my uber cool xmas socks. I was wearing leggings and needed cigs. Me, RED top, black leggings, UBER cool xmas socks, and ELF boots...

Yeah, I am behind...LOL

At least I don't have BIG hair...:laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

So glad these threads close quickly. :P

Boy is my face RED!

:laugh: Don't worry about it! :party:

We've got the dartboard up! Yay! I haven't thrown in over 5 years! Busted 2 tips and bent one, already. :D

[yirabeth]

That's a game I've never tried...I believe I'd be dangerous. LOL

[Laura Borealis]

Are these standard beads? What sort of material are you hoping to string them with?

Standard bead hole sizes : http://www.firemountaingems.com/encyclobeadia/beading_resources.asp?docid=beadholesizes

Gemstones seem to be a class of their own. Whatever size you want them to be, that's the size they're not. :D :D

Here's a chart about different stringing materials:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/encyclobeadia/beading_resources.asp?docid=THREADTYPESSIZES&sact=search

One thing they don't mention is the wire stringing stuff. I like : http://www.firemountaingems.com/shopping.asp?skw=KWCORDACCUFLEXSTEEL

I buy the .019" stainless steel in the 49-strand. The more strands, the better the drape. (more flexible) I accidentally bought 7-strand once - the difference is noticeable! All my gemstone beads go onto this wire easily.

ETA - I was able to string two strands through 4mm and 6mm beads (didn't try larger, the holes just get bigger) but not through 3mm beads.

Ugh, that chart just confuses me! :P These are not standard -- I assume -- they're bodhi seed beads. We are talking about something that basically looks like this:

http://www.dharmashop.com/product_images/d/216/wm015__65687_zoom.jpg

I want to re-string them on some kind of natural cord/thread. Like waxed linen or waxed cotton, or maybe silk. I was thinking something like this (http://www.etsy.com/listing/62101658/1mm-gold-wax-cotton-cord?ref=sr_gallery_5&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=waxed+cotton+thread&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_facet=supplies).

Maybe I should just try to find something at JoAnne Fabrics or Michaels, and eyeball it. Because ordering something online fills me with dread and confusion. :P

[Stormdancer]

We've got the dartboard up! Yay! I haven't thrown in over 5 years! Busted 2 tips and bent one, already. :Duh...angst???? just how hard are you throwing??? It's CORK, right....

[jcwirish]

Oh you guys! I LOVE boots. I've bought 3 new decks in the last two weeks. I'm still undecided though. I'm gonna wait a few days. Don't want to be rash about these things.

[BlueDragonfly]

Plastic tips into a special board, low hazard. No steel tips allowed, too many holes in the wall! :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Oh you guys! I LOVE boots. I've bought 3 new decks in the last two weeks. I'm still undecided though. I'm gonna wait a few days. Don't want to be rash about these things.I suggest a conversation with the kidlet. He has an affinity with boots. :D

[Stormdancer]

Ugh, that chart just confuses me! :P These are not standard -- I assume -- they're bodhi seed beads. We are talking about something that basically looks like this:I think you're over complicating. Just buy a yard or two and try it out. I agree, I don't like the elastic crap.

[Laura Borealis]

Actually, I LIKE the idea of FRYE boots. I am in dire need. DD ruined my dress boots and my "elf" boots have a rotting lining.

I do haz snow boots....so VERY fashionable...:(

oh...and to Laura....on xmas I showed my uber cool xmas socks. I was wearing leggings and needed cigs. Me, RED top, black leggings, UBER cool xmas socks, and ELF boots...

Yeah, I am behind...LOL

At least I don't have BIG hair...:laugh:

http://www.iconwild.com/smilies/laughing/laughing-smiley-004.gif http://www.iconwild.com/smilies/laughing/laughing-smiley-004.gif http://www.iconwild.com/smilies/laughing/laughing-smiley-004.gif

But see, I had all that in the 80s... not the big hair, but I used to shave it on one side like Cyndi Lauper... and for awhile I had a mullet :D

[emmsma]

Actually, I LIKE the idea of FRYE boots. I am in dire need. DD ruined my dress boots and my "elf" boots have a rotting lining.

I do haz snow boots....so VERY fashionable...:(

oh...and to Laura....on xmas I showed my uber cool xmas socks. I was wearing leggings and needed cigs. Me, RED top, black leggings, UBER cool xmas socks, and ELF boots...

Yeah, I am behind...LOL

At least I don't have BIG hair...:laugh:

Whaat? Big hair is bad?

Are there pictures? Of the fab xmas outfit, i mean.

and I had 2 shots and one beer. Here: I am guessing most of us have a standard yellow box RWS for comparison?

Guessing the picture would have helped here. :D

In my defense, I am working on my Shelley journal and am bouncing back and forth....

[yirabeth]

Maybe I should just try to find something at JoAnne Fabrics or Michaels, and eyeball it. Because ordering something online fills me with dread and confusion. :P
That might be best...with a special item like that, it's anybody's guess what size the holes are. If it were me I'd be tempted to go to a local store :)
I suggest a conversation with the kidlet. He has an affinity with boots. :D

:D :D :D

[jcwirish]

I suggest a conversation with the kidlet. He has an affinity with boots. :D

Well, here's my dilemma, I really want new cozy Uggs because I really do wear them like slippers around the house, but there's a tug to get more fashionable Frye boots in black. I do already have two pairs of Frye boots, but they are very different styles and not black. Honestly, I'd wear the Uggs more often. I think I'm gonna go that route in the end. Frye will always be making great black boots. Oh, I don't know. I love them both!

[Stormdancer]

Plastic tips into a special board, low hazard. No steel tips allowed, too many holes in the wall! :laugh:
ah...
smart.
safe.

I'm a Kork....enough said....LOL

[Laura Borealis]

I think you're over complicating. Just buy a yard or two and try it out. I agree, I don't like the elastic crap.

Yeah, I was hoping for something easy like, measure across the hole and X width = Y thread size... but just going to Michael's and eyeballing it will probably work fine. :P

[cardlady22]

Laura, for something natural, like that or a pearl, you might do better to grab a pack of various sized beading needle and see which goes all the way through easily. Then lay the needle next to the thread you are considering. You need to see actual sizes and consider if the beading material needs to be pre-stretched etc.

[Stormdancer]

Whaat? Big hair is bad?NOnono...just I have "no" hair...about as short as can be....that's all. I LOVE your big hair!!!! LOTS!!! :heart:

[Stormdancer]

Well, here's my dilemma, I really want new cozy Uggs because I really do wear them like slippers around the house, but there's a tug to get more fashionable Frye boots in black. I do already have two pairs of Frye boots, but they are very different styles and not black. Honestly, I'd wear the Uggs more often. I think I'm gonna go that route in the end. Frye will always be making great black boots. Oh, I don't know. I love them both!I am the wrong person to ask, and you haven't...buy some slipper socks and be done. UGS are $$$ Why???

[Laura Borealis]

I could just pre-stretch anyway, right? Won't hurt and probably will help.
These are pretty big holes. A round toothpick would probably go through.

Too much thinking. Tomorrow I hit the store with my mala. :)

[yirabeth]

Hehe, that'll probably do best for you Laura ♥

[emmsma]

:laugh: Don't worry about it! :party:

We've got the dartboard up! Yay! I haven't thrown in over 5 years! Busted 2 tips and bent one, already. :D

HEY, Darts! I had a scar on my ankle for years from my sister spiking me with one when I pissed her off! (We were both young at the time.)

Good times. :)

[BlueDragonfly]

uh...angst???? just how hard are you throwing??? It's CORK, right....

No, it's this cool electronic board with little holes that the plastic tips slide right into. The problem is that the walls aren't as forgiving and when you hit one, it bends/breaks the tip. I'll go look one up.

[Shalyn]

Hey, Emmsma, am I the only one in this relationship now? I swear I'm doing all the work!!

[Shalyn]

Well, here's my dilemma, I really want new cozy Uggs because I really do wear them like slippers around the house, but there's a tug to get more fashionable Frye boots in black. I do already have two pairs of Frye boots, but they are very different styles and not black. Honestly, I'd wear the Uggs more often. I think I'm gonna go that route in the end. Frye will always be making great black boots. Oh, I don't know. I love them both!

I love Frye boots.

Never had a pair of Uggs, though.

[jcwirish]

Back from balancing the checkbook. My boot decision needs to wait until payday even with my BD cash, so I'm just gonna put it out of my mind and play with my cards. :D Guess I should also think about dinner for the husband too.

[BlueDragonfly]

laura, look at silk embroidery flosses. Yes, silk is stronger.

[yirabeth]

laura, look at silk embroidery flosses. Yes, silk is stronger.

Oh that's a great idea! The added bonus being, if it were a hair too thick you could easily separate out a strand or a few to make it fit better!

[Laura Borealis]

When I think Big Hair, emmsma, I think of teased up and hairsprayed into something that could withstand gale force winds :P
Mall Bunny hair... giant rooster comb bangs...

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20061205223309/uncyclopedia/images/c/c2/80s-big-hair.jpg


I like the look of Uggs. I had faux ones, though, and they were really too hot. Probably because they couldn't breathe (they were fake suede and fake fur). After awhile they got super stinky and I threw them out.


ETA: Thanks for the idea, I'll look at the silk embroidery floss :)

[cardlady22]

I am sniffing the aroma of Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies . . . dipped from a tub!
:laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

http://www.chinadart.com/pic/Electronic-dart-board.jpg
This one looks pretty close to ours. See the perforated surface? The plastic tip darts stick in the holes.

[emmsma]

Hey, Emmsma, am I the only one in this relationship now? I swear I'm doing all the work!!

I'm so sorry, hon. I will have to come back. I went off to the City(Ville) for awhile. I've been trying to make a go of it.

Spent time in Castle(Ville) too. But I've no sweetie anywhere but in Sim!

:) Sunday! I'll see you Sunday, and will gift you all I can.

[emmsma]

UGh. Trying to rub my nose. Why is it only the side with a new hole that wants rubbed!

Here's a pic!

[yirabeth]

You're so pretty Emmsma♥ I like your new piercing!

[Shalyn]

I'm so sorry, hon. I will have to come back. I went off to the City(Ville) for awhile. I've been trying to make a go of it.

Spent time in Castle(Ville) too. But I've no sweetie anywhere but in Sim!

:) Sunday! I'll see you Sunday, and will gift you all I can.

:D

's OK. I've been visiting you at the Castle.

If I remember, I'll neighbor you at the City. don't play that one much, though

[jcwirish]

I love Frye boots.

Never had a pair of Uggs, though.

Aren't Fryes the best? They last forever too.

[jcwirish]

Emm you have got gorgeous eyes! Very cute girl!

[jcwirish]

When I think Big Hair, emmsma, I think of teased up and hairsprayed into something that could withstand gale force winds :P
Mall Bunny hair... giant rooster comb bangs...

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20061205223309/uncyclopedia/images/c/c2/80s-big-hair.jpg


I like the look of Uggs. I had faux ones, though, and they were really too hot. Probably because they couldn't breathe (they were fake suede and fake fur). After awhile they got super stinky and I threw them out.


ETA: Thanks for the idea, I'll look at the silk embroidery floss :)

I had hair like this once, minus the stand up bangs, lol! God the 80's had some bad looks.

Yeah, fake Uggs can get nasty, but the real ones are so warm and cozy when it's cold outside. :)

[yirabeth]

I have never had crepes before. (I do that a lot, not having ever had yummy things, like quiche) So I have decided that Sunday morning, I will remedy that by cooking this for us for breakfast --- http://bakingbites.com/2009/08/french-ham-cheese-and-egg-crepes-step-by-step/#more-3589

It looks VERY yummy!

[emmsma]

When I think Big Hair, emmsma, I think of teased up and hairsprayed into something that could withstand gale force winds :P
Mall Bunny hair... giant rooster comb bangs...

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20061205223309/uncyclopedia/images/c/c2/80s-big-hair.jpg


I like the look of Uggs. I had faux ones, though, and they were really too hot. Probably because they couldn't breathe (they were fake suede and fake fur). After awhile they got super stinky and I threw them out.


ETA: Thanks for the idea, I'll look at the silk embroidery floss :)

When first skimming through, I hadn't read enough. Wasn't sure it wasn't someone here. :P

Jo! Emm says the dinosaur is Lapris - the Pokemon. :D

FInally finished my journalling. I recommend doing this sober. Uploading photos in two windows gets confusing.

And I haz pictures of the whole piercing procedure if anyone is interested. :D

[Stormdancer]

UGh. Trying to rub my nose. Why is it only the side with a new hole that wants rubbed!

Here's a pic!I can't quite figure it out, but ...I SEE you, I

:heart: :party: :heart:

[emmsma]

Emm you have got gorgeous eyes! Very cute girl!

Marty Feldman eyes! :P

[Stormdancer]

I have never had crepes before. (I do that a lot, not having ever had yummy things, like quiche) So I have decided that Sunday morning, I will remedy that by cooking this for us for breakfast --- http://bakingbites.com/2009/08/french-ham-cheese-and-egg-crepes-step-by-step/#more-3589

It looks VERY yummy!THIN batter...NOT pancakes....

[jcwirish]

When first skimming through, I hadn't read enough. Wasn't sure it wasn't someone here. :P

Jo! Emm says the dinosaur is Lapris - the Pokemon. :D

FInally finished my journalling. I recommend doing this sober. Uploading photos in two windows gets confusing.

And I haz pictures of the whole piercing procedure if anyone is interested. :D

Oh good, he got them. I'm glad he likes it. :)

[yirabeth]

THIN batter...NOT pancakes....

Right. Got it! That's better anyway, because I am SERIOUS about losing weight *now* not later, and less pancake to it is better :) I would say this is HEALTHIER than a pancake!

[jcwirish]

Marty Feldman eyes! :P

Uh... NO! You big dork. :D

[jcwirish]

I have never had crepes before. (I do that a lot, not having ever had yummy things, like quiche) So I have decided that Sunday morning, I will remedy that by cooking this for us for breakfast --- http://bakingbites.com/2009/08/french-ham-cheese-and-egg-crepes-step-by-step/#more-3589

It looks VERY yummy!

Yira, that looks so good! come to my house and make that for me please. :)

[yirabeth]

Hehe, I wish I could! :D

[emmsma]

Hooray for the traveling crepes-maker!

[jcwirish]

Hooray for the traveling crepes-maker!

Yeah, you could drive over from AZ for breakfast too. I love crepes and quiche. Let's make both!

[BlueDragonfly]

I'd have to go pan shopping before I could make some crepes. We're hard on pans around here.

[Stormdancer]

Marty Feldman???

Abbey Normal brain????

[Stormdancer]

I'd have to go pan shopping before I could make some crepes. We're hard on pans around here.I use a small frying/saute pan.

I'm a tad simple....LOL

[yirabeth]

My large frying pan (which the recipe calls for) isn't nonstick, it's a copper bottom...I'm hoping that'll work. LOL If it doesn't at first, I'll use my largest nonstick pan, which can best be described as medium...LOL But then the egg will be thicker than the recipe expects. Which, may be perfectly good!

[BlueDragonfly]

emmsma, I so see you in the Gaian Five of Water! You're as beautiful as she is!

[BlueDragonfly]

My large frying pan (which the recipe calls for) isn't nonstick, it's a copper bottom...I'm hoping that'll work. LOL If it doesn't at first, I'll use my largest nonstick pan, which can best be described as medium...LOL But then the egg will be thicker than the recipe expects. Which, may be perfectly good!

Heat the pan gently with a nice spray of Pam-type spray before you add batter.

[jcwirish]

Marty Feldman???

Abbey Normal brain????

LOL! One of my most favorite movies ever! Frau Bruker!

[yirabeth]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking...it's gonna work I'm sure :) Copper bottom pans are really nice, and don't stick very much even though they're not nonstick...That higher quality pan interior is just very nice.

[BlueDragonfly]

I use a small frying/saute pan.

I'm a tad simple....LOL

The problem is scratches in the non-stick surface. It doesn't have to be a crepe pan, just a smoother one. :D

[emmsma]

emmsma, I so see you in the Gaian Five of Water! You're as beautiful as she is!

Hmm. Is that the same card, PW pegged me for? :)

Its still on the list. Bills are SO in the way! (But I hope to squeeze a deck out this month)

So happy my journal post is up. Does it make sense? Did I ask this already?

(debbie is losing time! WHere have I just been!?!) Damn! Jim, you done me wrong!

[emmsma]

LOL! One of my most favorite movies ever! Frau Bruker!

Great Flick!

[BlueDragonfly]

Hmm. Is that the same card, PW pegged me for? :)

Its still on the list. Bills are SO in the way! (But I hope to squeeze a deck out this month)

So happy my journal post is up. Does it make sense? Did I ask this already?

(debbie is losing time! WHere have I just been!?!) Damn! Jim, you done me wrong!

Yes, that's the one. And I found myself....a less gray-haired version......in the Guardian of Air. I think I'm gonna have to do some avvie work.

Shoud I ask Joanna's permission to use one of her images for my avatar, first, do you think?

[emmsma]

Yes, that's the one. And I found myself....a less gray-haired version......in the Guardian of Air. I think I'm gonna have to do some avvie work.

Will make note of that, so I can look you up, once I have the deck. :)

And if anyone wants to see my whole piercing experience, I've got em on google.
https://plus.google.com/photos/112599432854008443601/albums/5697330688507523633

[yirabeth]

That just looks very painful...LOL I like the way nose piercings look, but I don't think I'll get mine done, because...OWWIE!

How long is the earring inside? Does it scrape the middle of your nose?

[emmsma]

Yes, that's the one. And I found myself....a less gray-haired version......in the Guardian of Air. I think I'm gonna have to do some avvie work.

Shoud I ask Joanna's permission to use one of her images for my avatar, first, do you think?

Is she on here? Is she reachable? I'd think she'd be honored you wanted to use her image as your avvie.

[emmsma]

That just looks very painful...LOL I like the way nose piercings look, but I don't think I'll get mine done, because...OWWIE!

How long is the earring inside? Does it scrape the middle of your nose?

It is probably one of the least painful piercings I've gotten. I know this isn't usually the case. Guessing I have a high pain tolerance but she said, OK this will hurt, when she had to twist it in. I have this in:
http://www.bodyartforms.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=4345

In black.

I didn't feel a thing and was waiting for the pain. She said, OK you're done.

Excellent! :D

Then someone put on a video and made me cry. I had to blow my nose, and that made it bleed a little. :P

[emmsma]

Oh, It doesn't touch anythign. I looked for the end, after your post and I can't find it! And I have my septum pierced and it doen'st bother or touch on that either. :)

[yirabeth]

Ohhh it's like a little loop..I was expecting something like traditional earrings...OWW! :D

If I ever got one I'd probably go with the alexandrite (birthstone) or maybe the amethyst :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Is she on here? Is she reachable? I'd think she'd be honored you wanted to use her image as your avvie.

Yes, she's a member here. I'll send her a PM.

Here's the Guardian of Air....

http://www.gaiansoul.com/2011/04/weekly-wisdom-guardian-of-air-queen-of-swords/

[emmsma]

For the non-FB crew. Here's the video that was shared at work.

Not a dry eye in the house, while it played.

http://www.godvine.com/I-Am-An-Animal-Rescuer-a-Touching-Video-for-God-s-Creatures-1018.html

[jcwirish]

Mmm, had stuffed pork chops for dinner and I am happy. I think I may go watch some Ghost Adventures and knit for a while. See you guys later!

Emm, I do not want to see the whole piercing! Just the end result please. :D (it makes me hurt just to think about it)

[emmsma]

Yes, she's a member here. I'll send her a PM.

Here's the Guardian of Air....

http://www.gaiansoul.com/2011/04/weekly-wisdom-guardian-of-air-queen-of-swords/

Thanks Blue. Nice to meet you. :)

Wouldn't it be lovely to find Us All, in cards. I want a Pub deck, made of US. :)

[emmsma]

Mmm, had stuffed pork chops for dinner and I am happy. I think I may go watch some Ghost Adventures and knit for a while. See you guys later!

Emm, I do not want to see the whole piercing! Just the end result please. :D (it makes me hurt just to think about it)

The end result was here:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=3007963&postcount=860

I've got glasses off in one. You see it better there, but I ALWAYS have on my glasses, so that one is how I look. :)

Toying - sorta - with the idea of contacts. Maybe.

And YUM! Pork Chops! (never had stuffed) Whaddya stuff 'em with?

[BlueDragonfly]

Mmm, had stuffed pork chops for dinner and I am happy. I think I may go watch some Ghost Adventures and knit for a while. See you guys later!

Emm, I do not want to see the whole piercing! Just the end result please. :D (it makes me hurt just to think about it)

We love watching Ghost Adventures! Poor Aaron, he always get the spookiest spots to hang out in the lockdowns.

[BlueDragonfly]

......I had to blow my nose, and that made it bleed a little. :P

This might be a drawback at this time of year. I blow my nose alot.

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, I don't think she gets on here very much, so I sent her an email through here. :)

[yirabeth]

Well, I'm off to bed -- Elaina comes early tomorrow, and it's best if I don't wish I could just go back to bed... :D

Have a good night, everyone!

[jcwirish]

We love watching Ghost Adventures! Poor Aaron, he always get the spookiest spots to hang out in the lockdowns.

I know! Poor Aaron. He's the sweetest too and always has to go in the scariest places. :(

Emm, thanks for the vid. Poor Lucy got lots of tight hugs after that one. Oh and the chops were stuffed with stuffing and cranberries. Very good stuff. Okay, really going to knit now.

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Night Yira! Sleep Well. :)

[emmsma]

Night yira! I should take your lead and head out, as well. Need to be at the road at 630 and need time for breakfast and readings!

Night everyone!

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Night, emmsma. Sleep Well.

I should do the same. G'Night.....(((PubmATes)))

[NorthernTigress]

Peeking my head in the Pub.

Won't have time to visit tomorrow morning. I had a cancelled shift re-instated, so now I am working a double tomorrow. I have to be "on the floor" ready to work at 10:30am. Then my second shift starts at 5:30.

[Est]

Hi NT :)

yira, those trims looked good to me. I haven't trimmed a proper deck, but I printed (on thin cardstock, because it was all I had available) the images from the Ironwing companion book, printed and cut them out. Other than being a bit flimsy to shuffle it works just fine for readings. I did a mini deck at the same time, same method, so I can carry those little cards with me if I want. I just used a guillotine, an old fashioned one with a massive 'lever' type arm, left a small margin for error, then trimmed up to the proper edge with scissors. I guess there's a few wonky bits but nothing especially noticeable. Might repeat it again this year but on thicker cardstock.

Just don't use a spreadcloth with a grid :P

:D

But see, I had all that in the 80s... not the big hair, but I used to shave it on one side like Cyndi Lauper... and for awhile I had a mullet :D

Round my way, we had ponytails on the side or top of the head, or sometimes the side of the top! It made us look like kettles with a spout... some days are better gone and forgotten! :P

UGh. Trying to rub my nose. Why is it only the side with a new hole that wants rubbed!

Here's a pic!

Suits you! And I agree with everyone else, you've got lovely eyes :heart:

Ohhh it's like a little loop..I was expecting something like traditional earrings...OWW! :D

Mine was done years ago by a jewellers and they used a normal gold earring stud with a spike. Every time I rubbed my nose, I stabbed myself :bugeyed: I changed it for a coiled silver stud asap :D

So today I've got horsey duties, dog walking, another book to read, an ISG reading to do, and I'd like to do *something* arty/crafty if I can think what. Ooooh, and I am *definitely* keeping going with Psychic Tarot, no excuses! Every time I say I'm going to, I get distracted and forget.

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Est, Bye Est.

I need to shut down my computer before I get tempted to stay up too late.

[Flaxen]

Morning all! :)

Hubby is out at his martial arts class so that gives me time to write, browse AT and clean up a bit.

It's a beautiful, if slightly nippy, day here so I'm planning on going for a nice walk later on.

[Est]

Hi Flaxen! Wear thick socks - my toes went numb walking Sam this morning :( (Still, it's a good excuse to sit in front of the heater for a while now I'm back!)
What martial art does your hubby do?

[Flaxen]

Morning Est,

A warm fire is lovely at this time of year. Over Christmas we went to visit my husband's family in Rotherham and decided to visit the Peak District one day. It is so beautiful! We drove through some lovely areas on the outskirts of Sheffield and are now considering a move up north. His mum would love us to be closer. :)

He does Brazilian Ju-Jitsu as his hobby. I don't know too much about it but he loves it. :)

[Wendywu]

Tired but happy :)

James came in at about 12.30 a.m. but got up again at 4.30 a.m. to go over to his friend's house. They were headed up to London for a day out, and then to the Chickenfoot concert this evening. They'll get home tomorrow morning. And then - they have a new bass player trying out for the band so there's a rehearsal type thing going on all day. I'd die of exhaustion, I know I would :bugeyed:


Me - got up late at 7.30 a.m. and took the dogs out. It was really crisply cold and lovely. Big brekkie, and now - I have done all my day's chores and can just chill today. Probably row for a while this afternoon, but I want to watch a Nightwish DVD - the Wishes to Eternity one. Have to do that on my lappie with headphones. Himself isn't into heavy metal one tiny bit :D

[Flaxen]

Morning Wu,

Sounds like you have the perfect day planned. :)

Is James looking forward to the concert? I couldn't manage on that little sleep!

[Wendywu]

He'll manage - never has slept all that much, and he is just so hyped to be going to see Joe Satriani that he'll be fine until he finally gets back home. Satriani's music has been playing in this house for most of his life, and he has been a dedicated listener since he was about 14. The guy is his absolute hero :)

[Flaxen]

How wonderful that he's got the opportunity to see one of his heroes play. :)

[Wendywu]

I know - I am pea green to the absolute core :laugh:

I told him that the way to cope with a less than wonderful job is to make sure your home time is crammed with fun, excitement and things to look forward to. He seems to be taking my advice to heart :D. Mind you, to my certain knowledge he has put 6 job applications in over the last two days, and he never ever complains about the job he's doing - just says he's grateful to have one, the people are fine, and at least he's indoors.

Last night he went out to dinner with the crowd from his last job - they said he has to come to all their outings. I think that's so sweet of them.

Oh lord - isn't a huge mug of hot tea a wonderful thing? I have a mammoth mug from Sainsbury's with Winnie on it. We got a set of four but I love the Winnie one best. There's Winnie, Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore. Lovely set.

[Wendywu]

He does Brazilian Ju-Jitsu as his hobby. I don't know too much about it but he loves it. :)

Wonderful that he has it in his life - the martial arts are just so involving - mind, body and spirit all working together. I did karate for years and absolutely loved it.

[Flaxen]

Wonderful that he has it in his life - the martial arts are just so involving - mind, body and spirit all working together. I did karate for years and absolutely loved it.

Yes, he had a bit of a scare a few years ago when he had a fracture in one of his neck vertebrae. He thought he would have to give up the sport and was devastated. It fulfils the function in his life that tarot does in mine. We have our contrasting passions. :)

[Est]

Morning Est,

A warm fire is lovely at this time of year. Over Christmas we went to visit my husband's family in Rotherham and decided to visit the Peak District one day. It is so beautiful! We drove through some lovely areas on the outskirts of Sheffield and are now considering a move up north. His mum would love us to be closer. :)

It's just wonderful around there. I keep saying to my family I want to move back up north to be nearer them, but OH is dead set against it - a midlands boy through and through :( I'd head for Ilkley if I could afford it. I once had a very strange experience, like a flash of vision of a much older me, in Ilkley with 2 dogs. Maybe it was a potential future. It made me feel really happy for a while!

He does Brazilian Ju-Jitsu as his hobby. I don't know too much about it but he loves it. :)

Wonderful that he has it in his life - the martial arts are just so involving - mind, body and spirit all working together. I did karate for years and absolutely loved it.

I've had to google it! I bet that keeps him fit :bugeyed:

Wu - yes, that's what I keep thinking. I'm trying to find ways to be more grounded but I find Alexander Technique and Pilates boring (though Pilates was massively effective for my posture). I was wondering about Tai Chi. Ok, none of those are martial arts, I'll admit :D but still the concept of mind/body/spirit integrating, as you say.

Tired but happy :)

James came in at about 12.30 a.m. but got up again at 4.30 a.m. to go over to his friend's house. They were headed up to London for a day out, and then to the Chickenfoot concert this evening. They'll get home tomorrow morning. And then - they have a new bass player trying out for the band so there's a rehearsal type thing going on all day. I'd die of exhaustion, I know I would :bugeyed:


Me - got up late at 7.30 a.m. and took the dogs out. It was really crisply cold and lovely. Big brekkie, and now - I have done all my day's chores and can just chill today. Probably row for a while this afternoon, but I want to watch a Nightwish DVD - the Wishes to Eternity one. Have to do that on my lappie with headphones. Himself isn't into heavy metal one tiny bit :D

That sounds like a great day for both of you! Don't know where James gets his energy though!

Oh lord - isn't a huge mug of hot tea a wonderful thing?

YES! *heads back to the kettle*
The house is freezing today... mugs of tea are keeping me going! :laugh:

[Wendywu]

Part of the beauty of a small terraced house, with a separate flat in the basement, is that there is heated property all around us. It means that when you add in our central heating as well - our home stays extremely snug. The double glazing helps too. We can end up too warm, but we'd rather that than be cold. I do the regular payments all year round for fuel so I don't end up with large winter bills and it does help me. I'm not the world's best budgeter so the more bills I can pay on a regular monthly basis the better.


Are you quite far north for it to be so cold today? ETA - checked - yes, you're a long way north. Must be bitter up there at the moment.

[Flaxen]

Part of the beauty of a small terraced house, with a separate flat in the basement, is that there is heated property all around us.

We are in an end terrace so are usually quite snug. We notice a massive difference last year when our neighbours moved out in October and the house was empty for the whole of winter. Our house was so cold!

[Wendywu]

Oh yes, I can understand that you would - have you new neighbours now, to help with the joint effort?

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Frosty Morning! I'm sure it's in the single digits here(but I'm not looking). The online weather service says 10 F, from a weather station about 12 miles south of here and that's cold enough for me. *shivers*

I've got some odds and ends to take care of this morning, out to check on the house I watch and start "my" car, then taking a client shopping this afternoon.

[Flaxen]

Oh yes, I can understand that you would - have you new neighbours now, to help with the joint effort?

Yes, thank goodness! Having said that, this winter hasn't been anywhere near as cold as the last couple - where is all the snow? :D

Morning, BD!

[emmsma]

Morning! Moments from heading out. Made sure to eat this morning. I've really been craving protien these days. Maybe the cold? I know I'll need fuel to get through this crazy morning.

Spay/neuter Day, but today is dentals/surgeries and THEN appointments. As Wu says, when its all done, I'll be knackered! (did I use that right?) :)

Hope to get in a few Shelley moments, early on. After that, it'll be pedal to the metal!

Have a great day. Guess I will see you in the next thread.

OH. FOrgot to post Fred's pic yesterday. We gave him an exam room to stretch out in for part of the day. He is finally calming down and coughiing less. Resting to allow himself to heal.

[emmsma]

Yes, thank goodness! Having said that, this winter hasn't been anywhere near as cold as the last couple - where is all the snow? :D

Morning, BD!

YOu might not want to ask that question. YOu will Call the snow to you!

OK. really going now.

[Wendywu]

Spay/neuter Day, but today is dentals/surgeries and THEN appointments. As Wu says, when its all done, I'll be knackered! (did I use that right?) :)


Certainly did :D.

Glad to hear about Fred - thanks for letting us know.

Stay safe and warm until you get home again!



So - the Voyager Tarot - anyone got? I looked at the images in the thread in Tarot Decks. I could read with that, y'know. Probably wouldn't, but I could - sort of deck I understand.

[BlueDragonfly]

*waves as emmsma rushes out*

Where's the snow? Well, it's moved up here, for now. It really does look like winter out there, now! :laugh:

(((Fred))) Healing and calm to you. :)

[Flaxen]

YOu might not want to ask that question. YOu will Call the snow to you!

OK. really going now.

I really want snow!:D

[Wendywu]

I don't. We hardly ever have snow in this area and absolutely nowhere is geared for it. The whole place falls apart! Other bits of the UK have snow, but my little corner - nah! Don't want it either ... *implores the Snow Gods to send it all to Flaxen*....

[BlueDragonfly]

Here's another shot from yesterday.

[Flaxen]

*implores the Snow Gods to send it all to Flaxen*....

:D I think I am the only person who actually wants snow.

Heading out for lunch and a walk. See you later. :)

[Est]

Hi Blue! Hi/bye emmsma and bye Flaxen :)

Are you quite far north for it to be so cold today? ETA - checked - yes, you're a long way north. Must be bitter up there at the moment.

It's also because the double glazing is ancient, both the front and back doors have lost their (foam?) insulation, there's a regulation vent in the living room because we had cavity wall insulation... you can feel a draft at every door and window in the house :( We should just get it fixed, but you know how it is in this economic climate! We're both very cautious about taking on any debt, and every time we think we could save up, Merrick has another vet bill :rolleyes: :D
Maybe moving north isn't such a great idea!

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Est.

There's a little finch sitting in the birdfeeder, singing her heart out right now. I think she's calling the gang for breakfast. :)

[Wendywu]

You need to stuff a stocking and make a sausage for the front door, and other draughty doors :). Mind you, they make great dog toys!.

You can buy that foam stuff at B&Q very cheaply and just run round the front and back door frames with it. That might help? And I used to use masking tape round the window frames of all the windows I knew I wouldn't open - spare room, top half of the bathroom window etc. It doesn't look so great, but it helped with the howling gales.




Just pissed himself off 'cos I opened a drawer to look for some headphones, and it was stuffed to the gills with assorted cables. Unlabelled. I commented and he said he knows what they are all for. I couldn't help it. I said "Let's hope you don't get run over by a bus then....". He said, "Thank you for wishing that on me". Pillock :(. Tell you the truth I've often wondered how James and I would fathom out the cabling in the house if himself had any sort of accident. He treats it as an insult to him if I try to ask questions and learn about it. Sometimes I feel like I'm a dolly in the corner, just to be looked at and petted...... Aaaargh :(.

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Need to get in the shower before Elaina shows up, but thought I'd drop in really quick first..hehe

I hear you on that issue, Wu :( When my mother had her stroke, my dad was so lost on EVERYTHING....he said "The inside was her job, she didn't like me to interfere, so I did the outside...I don't know where anything is, or how to do it!" (At the time they lived in an RV and traveled around the countryside -- this was a serious lack of knowledge...)

[Wendywu]

I wouldn't mind but before he moved in I was happy doing all my own computer cabling, running and building my own DOS machine, and also Windows 3.1 machines .... and I even taught Excel usage to the whole legal practice where I worked! I haz a brain and I like using it....

I've reclaimed a lot of lost territory - I clean the whole house now, and keep it nice - and that includes the kitchen whereas before I felt like a guest except for in the Spirit Room. I shall bring down a pack of labels and make a game out of labelling all the cables I think. Then I'll make sure that we label every new cable as it comes into the house! I hate not knowing how my own home functions :(

[yirabeth]

Maybe being retired, he feels if he doesn't have responsibility for something, he's useless... :( Of course that's not true! But maybe inside he feels it. (((((Mr. Wu)))))

[Wendywu]

Gonna go watch my DVD now. Back later :)

[yirabeth]

WHOA it says -1 degrees here...LOL That's like...WINTER stuff... :bugeyed:

I'm off to shower :) See you all in a bit!

[Wendywu]

Maybe being retired, he feels if he doesn't have responsibility for something, he's useless... :( Of course that's not true! But maybe inside he feels it. (((((Mr. Wu)))))


That could be, but I've always emphasised that his contribution to the home is vital because I couldn't do what I do without him doing what he does. I could never go out to work, and clean, and do all the stuff he does. Something would have to give....

But I hear what you're saying. I'll tiptoe softly, and gently and make it playtime :heart:

[BlueDragonfly]

WHOA it says -1 degrees here...LOL That's like...WINTER stuff... :bugeyed:

I'm off to shower :) See you all in a bit!

*waves* Yes, yes it is winter out there now! The temperature has dropped....I got brave and looked at the wireless thermometer. 0.3 F :( But the sun is shining on the snow. I"ll need my sunglasses today.

[BlueDragonfly]

A beautiful winter day.....even if it's a bit cold!

[Shalyn]

Morning, all.

doing my weekly Tarot readings. I think today I should look for a good spread to use at the Steampunk Expo, and begin just practicing with that one.

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Shalyn! I hope you got some good rest last night! :)
Happy spread hunting.

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

Is it spring yet?

[yirabeth]

G'morning Stormy!

:D :D

Today kinda feels like the first day of Winter, I'm guessing we have to wait a bit for Spring!

I've heard that "100 inches" from several sources...I'm hoping they were ALL wrong, since it waited til so late in the year to start at all... :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

Today kinda feels like the first day of Winter, I'm guessing we have to wait a bit for Spring!

I've heard that "100 inches" from several sources...
~~~LA LA LA~~~~

I can't HEAR you! :P

Boy, I'm slow this morning. I've been up for quite a while, but my brain just isn't engaging. Midkid is making a McD's breakfast run.:heart: I just love it when kids can drive themselves and I don't have to go out. :D

[yirabeth]

Hehe, yay for instant breakfast!

Elaina is being cranky this morning....ugggggh! And, today she's here til 7:30 tonight :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

Hehe, yay for instant breakfast!

Elaina is being cranky this morning....ugggggh! And, today she's here til 7:30 tonight :bugeyed:Rut Roh. Is she old enough to take out into the snow?

[yirabeth]

Not really...and her momma didn't bring her gloves :(

But, after her nap today I'm going to the store, so she gets to go LOL She usually likes shopping..she's kinda weird in that she doesn't have all those little tantrums and fits sometimes kids like to do...take Elaina shopping and she's happy as a clam...LOL

[Stormdancer]

...take Elaina shopping and she's happy as a clam...LOLRut Roh again...LOL

[yirabeth]

ROFL! I dont even have to spend money on her...LOL Sometimes when we walk in, she starts whining a bit. I ask her, Are you hungry Elaina? That's usually it...we go to the baby food aisle and I grab a bag of the freeze-dried fruit dices or maybe the"puffs"..(like cheerios only fruit flavored).

I do pay for them when I'm done with my shopping... :D

[Stormdancer]

ROFL! I dont even have to spend money on her...LOL Sometimes when we walk in, she starts whining a bit. I ask her, Are you hungry Elaina? That's usually it...we go to the baby food aisle and I grab a bag of the freeze-dried fruit dices or maybe the"puffs"..(like cheerios only fruit flavored).

I do pay for them when I'm done with my shopping... :DHas she touched snow? I know it's VERY cold there. Maybe another day. Ok, where are my kids? Are they eating mine? :(

[yirabeth]

There's probably a huge line...I hate it when fast food is...slow.... :(

[Stormdancer]

...I hate it when fast food is...slow.... :(I know, right?

Yeah, it's probably busy. I didn't think of that.

[yirabeth]

Are they there yet? Are they there yet? :D

[Stormdancer]

Are they there yet? Are they there yet? :D
UhmmmmMMMMmmmmmm :D

[Wendywu]

Hiya Stormy :)




Brilliant, brilliant concert! Am so pleased I got it :). And himself has ripped it from my disc and converted it to MP4 for me so I can watch it again on my MP3 player late tonight :D.

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Stormy :)
Brilliant, brilliant concert! Am so pleased I got it :).

Hi~~~ :)

I DID catch up...a LONG time ago, and so now I've forgotten. :(

Also. Can someone PLEASE explain to me AGAIN, how I transfer music from windows vista to a usb? I know I did it once, but I didn't get it all. ( G through P ), which means no Santana, and no Cat Stevens among others.

ETA...the CONCERT! The CONCERT!! What was it? GEESH, it's gonna be LONG day...LOL

[yirabeth]

Trying to figure out the best way to mail a feather...I'm thinking a stiff file folder cut to fit around the feather like an envelope, then put into a real envelope, to provide stiffness...

[yirabeth]

Usually the USB is just drag-n-drop? So you should be able to highlight the songs you want, and either drag them to the USB window, or right click them, choose copy, then click on the USB screen and right click, choose paste...

ETA - You can do this with entire file folders too. IE, you have a folder named "Cat Stevens" and inside that folder is 10 songs (or however many..100 songs even) so, right click that folder, and copy/paste it to the USB screen...

[Stormdancer]

Trying to figure out the best way to mail a feather...I'm thinking a stiff file folder cut to fit around the feather like an envelope, then put into a real envelope, to provide stiffness...That should work.

Usually the USB is just drag-n-drop? So you should be able to highlight the songs you want, and either drag them to the USB window, or right click them, choose copy, then click on the USB screen and right click, choose paste...

ETA - You can do this with entire file folders too. IE, you have a folder named "Cat Stevens" and inside that folder is 10 songs (or however many..100 songs even) so, right click that folder, and copy/paste it to the USB screen...Ok, but where are these folders for windows media player? In "My Music" in my docs?

[yirabeth]

Ohhh...good question. LOL All my music is on cd's not on my computer... :D

Okay my Windows Media Player says it saves things to C:/users/Carmen/Music. (Which is a folder I don't actually have. I have a My Music. Possible the folder hasn't been created because I've not actually saved any music to my hard drive.) So, try going there, substituting your name. (your username whatever you made that be) If not, try My Music...

[kaleanna]

HI everyone, how is everyone?

I am busy creating a new item. Will have to get pics once I am all done. I think it turned out really nice.

[yirabeth]

G'morning Kaleanna :)

[Wendywu]

Media Player will tell you where it keeps music. Open Media Player, click on "Organise" (top left hand side), then Manage Libraries, then Music and it will show you where it stores stuff for you :)



My concert was Nightwish - Wishes to Eternity. One of their earlier ones. It was terrific!!

[Stormdancer]

Ohhh...good question. LOL All my music is on cd's not on my computer... :D

Okay my Windows Media Player says it saves things to C:/users/Carmen/Music. (Which is a folder I don't actually have. I have a My Music. Possible the folder hasn't been created because I've not actually saved any music to my hard drive.) So, try going there, substituting your name. (your username whatever you made that be) If not, try My Music... Yeah, this is sounding familiar...LOL

HI everyone, how is everyone?VERY slow minded...I'm hoping another 1/2 cup of coffee helps with that. :joke:

G'Morning~~~

[Stormdancer]

My concert was Nightwish - Wishes to Eternity. One of their earlier ones. It was terrific!!I really need to check out some of this music you love listening to. What are some of the others? I really suck and remembering band names... always have.

[Wendywu]

Apocalyptica - instrumental band. They play cello. Somewhat differently than Julian Lloyd-Webber - but brilliantly :)

But atm I am fixated on Nightwish, past and present.


Although Nickelback, Brother Firetribe, Alter Bridge and Black Stone Cherry figure pretty highly on my playlists .... and I am deeply into Metallica (S&M with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra to be precise). Joe Satriani (with either G3 or Chickenfoot). And more Metallica ...

[cardlady22]

Back from the post office! I do believe I've caught up on all but one to go out. :angel:
The last needs some finagling for a suitable box.

[Est]

I really need to check out some of this music you love listening to. What are some of the others? I really suck and remembering band names... always have.

^ Same. I keep thinking I'll try a Nightwish album and then forgetting! Wu, would you recommend a particular album to start off with?

My mum's joined the forum :D :D :D *happy*

[yirabeth]

YAY! Welcome to Est's Mum!

[Wendywu]

^ Same. I keep thinking I'll try a Nightwish album and then forgetting! Wu, would you recommend a particular album to start off with?

My mum's joined the forum :D :D :D *happy*



Once. Terrific album. (Got their previous vocalist - Tarja Turunen, very differnt style to Anette Olzen, the new one). The latest is Imaginaerum and I love, love, love it. Listen to it most nights .....



ETA Hiya Est's mum :)

[Stormdancer]

My mum's joined the forum :D :D :D *happy*Where? Where? Where?

Hi Mummy~~~ :D

[Flaxen]

Apocalyptica - instrumental band. They play cello. Somewhat differently than Julian Lloyd-Webber - but brilliantly :)

That band are amazing!


My mum's joined the forum :D :D :D *happy*

Yay! Does she know what she has let herself in for? })

We didn't go for a walk in the end - by the time we left the house we realised that we could potentially be walking back along the river in the dark - not such a good idea. :)

[Est]

Thanks Wu :)

And thanks everyone for welcoming my mum! She's EllieP. I hope she'll find her way here soon, but at the moment she's wading through all the subforums and admiring the scenery :P

[Wendywu]

That band are amazing!



Yay! Does she know what she has let herself in for? })

We didn't go for a walk in the end - by the time we left the house we realised that we could potentially be walking back along the river in the dark - not such a good idea. :)



They are, aren't they :)


Very sensible about the walk - too late after the plunge into cold wetness .....

[Flaxen]

They are, aren't they :)


Very sensible about the walk - too late after the plunge into cold wetness .....

I first came across them through hearing their version of 'Enter Sandman'. I love string instruments and the combination of strings and metal is brilliant.

Yes, we thought we might come to a soggy end so went to a little teashop instead.

[Stormdancer]

Yes, we thought we might come to a soggy end so went to a little teashop instead.

Ah, so it was the danger of falling in. I wasn't sure and I was trying to gather my thoughts to ask. As you can see, I failed at the gathering...LOL

[EllieP]

Hi all - just found this. Thanks for the welcome. It's like a labyrinth on here. But soooo organised it's making me dizzy ;-)
Will be back soon, but rhubarb crumble is calling and I feel the need to check out Apocalyptica too.

[cardlady22]

Hi all - just found this. Thanks for the welcome. It's like a labyrinth on here. But soooo organised it's making me dizzy ;-)
Will be back soon, but rhubarb crumble is calling and I feel the need to check out Apocalyptica too.Welcome to the Pub, and to AT!

[Stormdancer]

Hi all - just found this. Thanks for the welcome. It's like a labyrinth on here. But soooo organised it's making me dizzy ;-)
Will be back soon, but rhubarb crumble is calling and I feel the need to check out Apocalyptica too.
!!! Mummy !!! Mummy !!! Mummy !!!

Hi. :)

Welcome to the pub~~~

Rhubarb crumble? YUM.

[kaleanna]

Welme to Est's Mom.

Hiya Wu, Flaxen, Est and whomever has snuck in since I said Hi :D

I hear ya Stormy, I am working on stuff but it is slow going since I have been up since 6:30 this morning as lil one woke up and did NOT want to go back to sleep though I tried to get him to. I have had a coke and a pop tart and now some M&M's and fixing to go get another coke, LOL.


Hiya Yira, How are you and how is miss Elaina today?

[Wendywu]

I first came across them through hearing their version of 'Enter Sandman'. I love string instruments and the combination of strings and metal is brilliant.



They did a whole album of Metallica covers back in 1996 - it really is good!

[Stormdancer]

Hey!!! We were her first post! :D :heart:

[Flaxen]

Ah, so it was the danger of falling in. I wasn't sure and I was trying to gather my thoughts to ask. As you can see, I failed at the gathering...LOL

Hubby has been trying to find things we can do together for free or very cheaply as it's my birthday weekend and we have little money. :) He's being very thoughtful and has cooked me my favourite dinner and will accompany me on a long countryside walk tomorrow.

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning Cardlady~~~

How's tricks this morning? Wait, ....?

G'Afternoon Cardlady~~~~

[Wendywu]

Hi all - just found this. Thanks for the welcome. It's like a labyrinth on here. But soooo organised it's making me dizzy ;-)
Will be back soon, but rhubarb crumble is calling and I feel the need to check out Apocalyptica too.



Welcome :). Yeah - it's a big place, but don't worry - it all sorts itself out in the wash eventually.

[kaleanna]

hiya cardlady,

congrats on getting to the post office :)


What else do you have planned for today?






I am on last item of the things I am creating and then can take pics, then I will have to create some more

[cardlady22]

How's tricks this morning? Wait, ....?

G'Afternoon Cardlady~~~~This morning was last-minute, mad searching through Pokemon card folders before I made the Final Run to the post office. :laugh:
The poor postal clerks looked almost as bad as they do at the Christmas rush. Guess everyone was trying to hit that 2-hour window of service before the long weekend. :P

Crap! Now I remember what I haven't sent to you yet. Have to be able to get to the copy/print shop first. :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

Crap! Now I remember what I haven't sent to you yet. Have to be able to get to the copy/print shop first. :rolleyes:uh...?...??...??? Am I expecting something? Now what have I forgotten? :(

Yeah, work guy reminded me that there won't be any mail Monday. :(

More waiting for 2 decks...very important decks. ***sobs***

[Stormdancer]

- it all sorts itself out in the wash eventually.uh, I wasn't planning on doing laundry today.

[EllieP]

I cannot believe you own so many decks, Stormdancer. Do you have library shelves full of them then? Does anyone own more??

[Wendywu]

Gregory has about 1800 decks, and Aulruna may well have more because she collects oracle decks as well as tarot ......



I have about 130 I think, or thereabouts. Peanutz.

[cardlady22]

And don't forget that gregory is female! :laugh:

uh...?...??...??? Am I expecting something? Now what have I forgotten? :(Card Stuff, charts for EiE.

[Est]

Please excuse the state of the carpet and my giant leg in the corner... but here is Sammy Puppy sulking because I won't play with him!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/gpc1000/IMAG0155.jpg

He's now lying by the door with a gloomy face :P

[Wendywu]

Please excuse the state of the carpet and my giant leg in the corner... but here is Sammy Puppy sulking because I won't play with him!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/gpc1000/IMAG0155.jpg

He's now lying by the door with a gloomy face :P



You meeeean mummy!!!


(Mine are sulking because I won't feed them until after we have ours ....)

[Flaxen]

Please excuse the state of the carpet and my giant leg in the corner... but here is Sammy Puppy sulking because I won't play with him!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/gpc1000/IMAG0155.jpg

He's now lying by the door with a gloomy face :P

I want one! (a dog that is!)

[Stormdancer]

I cannot believe you own so many decks, Stormdancer. Do you have library shelves full of them then? Does anyone own more??uh, my list isn't updated. I have more than those. And I recently moved so they're mostly in boxes, unless they're stacked in towers next to me...:bugeyed: LOL

Actually, compared to many, I don't have a lot. Boggles the mind, doesn't it?? :D

[Est]

Gregory has about 1800 decks, and Aulruna may well have more because she collects oracle decks as well as tarot ......



I have about 130 I think, or thereabouts. Peanutz.

But a VERY BIG bag of peanuts compared to my stunted collection! (AND three of mine are the same deck :laugh: )

I didn't realise Aulruna had so many. *heads off to check her profile*

[cardlady22]

:party: And our dear Est got the 1000th post slot! :party:

Which means TCO will turn up sometime today to give us Pub E . . .

[Est]

You meeeean mummy!!!


(Mine are sulking because I won't feed them until after we have ours ....)

I know, I'm heartless and horrid! :D (He's had 2 long walks today though so now it's MY time and he can bloomin well have a snooze or something!)

I want one! (a dog that is!)

Not a giant leg? You sure? It's less expensive than a dog and you don't have to entertain it constantly... :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Card Stuff, charts for EiE.Oh yeah. GAWD I miss my brain. :(


He's now lying by the door with a gloomy face :PHow sad. :( He's cute!!!

[Stormdancer]

Not a giant leg? You sure? It's less expensive than a dog and you don't have to entertain it constantly... :laugh: :bugeyed: I don't even see a leg.

HELP!!! I'm blind.

[Est]

:party: And our dear Est got the 1000th post slot! :party:

Which means TCO will turn up sometime today to give us Pub E . . .

Omigod omigod omigod I got the 1000 post slot!!!!!!!!! This has never happened before! It shouldn't feel like an achievement but it DOES! :D

[Flaxen]

Not a giant leg? You sure? It's less expensive than a dog and you don't have to entertain it constantly... :laugh:

:D But it wouldn't be such good company...

[Est]

:D But it wouldn't be such good company...

True! Sammy is a sweetheart :heart: Except when he's refusing to be caught. It's a standing joke at the yard - whoever is closest when we get back from a walk has to grab his collar as he runs past!

[Stormdancer]

True! Sammy is a sweetheart :heart: Except when he's refusing to be caught. It's a standing joke at the yard - whoever is closest when we get back from a walk has to grab his collar as he runs past!He looks like he'd be pretty fast...LOL

[Est]

He looks like he'd be pretty fast...LOL

Oh yes. Especially when fleeing the chains of captivity!
He's just fallen asleep... I KNEW he needed a nap! Hopefully it'll be a quiet evening now.

Anyone here seen War Horse the film? OH says it'll make me cry (he knows my thresholds!) but it sounds really good...

[Flaxen]

Anyone here seen War Horse the film? OH says it'll make me cry (he knows my thresholds!) but it sounds really good...

I've read the book - it is quite sad so I can imagine the film might make you weep.

[Stormdancer]

I've read the book - it is quite sad so I can imagine the film might make you weep.I just can't watch stuff like this anymore, unless I'm in dire need of a good cry.

I'm not in need....LOL

[Est]

Hmmm. I'm not good with sad books or films :( I'll keep thinking on it. And while I'm thinking... I'm going to get some dinner! Back in a bit :)

[cardlady22]

I can't stand war scenes involving cavalry. My heart always breaks for the horses and then I could give a ___ about the human involvement.

[Flaxen]

Hubby is making dinner and then we are watching a film - haven't decided what yet. :) Time to go.

Have a good morning/afternoon/evening.

[Stormdancer]

... I'm going to get some dinner! Back in a bit :)

Hubby is making dinner...

Are they new to the Pub? :laugh:

Bye Ladies~~~

[desertrat]

Helloooo! Is anybody around the pub right now?

Work is rather dull today. :(

[cardlady22]

Welcome back, desertrat! How have you been?

[Wendywu]

We had cottage pie with broccoli. Except he made the cottage pie with turkey mince, carrots and a few garden peas and lotsa herbs and garlic. And the topping was sweet potato mashed with ordinary spuds. Yummy :). I haz Greek yoghurt for pud and we are going to watch the DVD edition of Pratchett's Going Postal as our Saturday Night at the Movies. (We turn the sitting room lights down, and have popcorn and sweets, or chocolate for those of us who don't care for sweets but would kill for chocolate).

[Wendywu]

Helloooo! Is anybody around the pub right now?

Work is rather dull today. :(


Hiya - sorry work is boring ... maybe it'll liven up?

[Est]

Hi desertrat! Sorry you're having a dull day. What time is it for you - will you be able to get home soon?

Wu - what a lovely evening that's going to be! I just re-read Going Postal and I never realised there was a DVD available. Moist is so funny and I love his relationship with Adora Belle - just what he needs to keep him in line :D

[desertrat]

Welcome back, desertrat! How have you been?
Hi! Thanks, I've been great. I'm afraid I missed the train - did I?

We had cottage pie with broccoli. Except he made the cottage pie with turkey mince, carrots and a few garden peas and lotsa herbs and garlic. And the topping was sweet potato mashed with ordinary spuds. Yummy :). I haz Greek yoghurt for pud and we are going to watch the DVD edition of Pratchett's Going Postal as our Saturday Night at the Movies. (We turn the sitting room lights down, and have popcorn and sweets, or chocolate for those of us who don't care for sweets but would kill for chocolate).

Mmm. That sounds like a lovely evening. :)

Hiya - sorry work is boring ... maybe it'll liven up?

A little bit livelier would be nice. So long as we don't get crazy. :)

[desertrat]

Hi desertrat! Sorry you're having a dull day. What time is it for you - will you be able to get home soon?



Hi Est! It's lunchtime - Nachos today, yum. Except they aren't serving the correct kind of cheese :( But still tasty

I've got 5 hours to go before I clock out :(

Are you still doing the deck of the week?

[Stormdancer]

Rat!!! Hi~~~~ :)

There will probably be a train towards the end of the month. :party:
We had cottage pie with broccoli. Except he made the cottage pie with turkey mince, carrots and a few garden peas and lotsa herbs and garlic. And the topping was sweet potato mashed with ordinary spuds. Yummy :). I haz Greek yoghurt for pud and we are going to watch the DVD edition of Pratchett's Going Postal as our Saturday Night at the Movies. (We turn the sitting room lights down, and have popcorn and sweets, or chocolate for those of us who don't care for sweets but would kill for chocolate).
Sounds like a yummy dinner, and a fun evening!!!

I just took my recyclables out. It was quite a haul since I've been putting the chore off. What's funny is I dreamed last night that I'd done it, and I was VERY disappointed this morning to see them still there. LOL

[Queen of Disks]

Hello, stopping in before work! How is everyone?

[desertrat]

Rat!!! Hi~~~~ :)

There will probably be a train towards the end of the month. :party:

I just took my recyclables out. It was quite a haul since I've been putting the chore off. What's funny is I dreamed last night that I'd done it, and I was VERY disappointed this morning to see them still there. LOL

Hey, Stormy! Glad I didn't miss the train. On the other hand, I don't really have any good decks to offer up for trade...hmmm. Riding the train is a blast tho. :D

How far out do you have to drag your recyclable? out the door, down the street? Hopefully not too far.

[Stormdancer]

Hiya QoD~~~~

Are you expecting a busy shift?


How far out do you have to drag your recyclable? out the door, down the street? Hopefully not too far.I'm actually not sure if I'm gonna ride or not. I really need to count all the cards in the decks I have up for offer. I'm pretty lax about doing that, but I recently got burned. I've learned.

No, I only have to walk down a flight of stairs, open the door to the garage, and toss. I don't even have to go outside. I'm not sure why I was procrastinating so much, but it was obviously bothering me enough to dream about it. :rolleyes:

[Est]

Hi Est! It's lunchtime - Nachos today, yum. Except they aren't serving the correct kind of cheese :( But still tasty

I've got 5 hours to go before I clock out :(

Are you still doing the deck of the week?

Awww, 5 hours :( :( Hang in there!

I do intend to come back to Deck of the Week, but it's likely to be in two weeks time. I'm so cross :( Work last year was absolute hell. I'm talking silly late finishes, no breaks... the kind of workload where I'd be frantically working away with my heart racing, desperately needing a pee :P but not having time to leave my desk. (Well, I work from home off the sofa... but you know what I mean.) It got slightly better towards Christmas and I was so determined that this year would be different. But instead, two weeks back in, and it's exactly the same. They owe me 12 hours overtime just from last week, but guess what... we don't get overtime. Next week and the week after are going to be really bad because we're in the run up to an exhibition. So I figure after that, I'll be in a better place for trying to make my hours more normal and doing daily draws and so on.

Ok, that turned into an essay! Sorry!

[Stormdancer]

They owe me 12 hours overtime just from last week, but guess what... we don't get overtime. They're not gonna pay at all for the extra hours? That doesn't seem right!

[desertrat]

Hello, stopping in before work! How is everyone?

Hi QOD! You must be a night person if you are just starting work. :) I am right in the middle of my shift and things are slow so I thought I'd check in at the pub. It's been a while.


I'm actually not sure if I'm gonna ride or not. I really need to count all the cards in the decks I have up for offer. I'm pretty lax about doing that, but I recently got burned. I've learned.

No, I only have to walk down a flight of stairs, open the door to the garage, and toss. I don't even have to go outside. I'm not sure why I was procrastinating so much, but it was obviously bothering me enough to dream about it. :rolleyes:

Funny what you dream about. I have a recurring dream where I suddenly have bigger boobs and am ecstatic with joy. Always a bummer to wake up. :mad:

[Stormdancer]

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

Funny what you dream about. I have a recurring dream where I suddenly have bigger boobs and am ecstatic with joy. Always a bummer to wake up. :mad:

[Queen of Disks]

Hiya QoD~~~~

Are you expecting a busy shift?

I'm actually not sure if I'm gonna ride or not. I really need to count all the cards in the decks I have up for offer. I'm pretty lax about doing that, but I recently got burned. I've learned.

No, I only have to walk down a flight of stairs, open the door to the garage, and toss. I don't even have to go outside. I'm not sure why I was procrastinating so much, but it was obviously bothering me enough to dream about it. :rolleyes:

Don't know, could go either way. Could be really busy or not cause it's Saturday night!

[Stormdancer]

Don't know, could go either way. Could be really busy or not cause it's Saturday night!Which do you prefer? I like busy rather than dead. I HATE "pretending" to be busy. LOL

[desertrat]

Awww, 5 hours :( :( Hang in there!

I do intend to come back to Deck of the Week, but it's likely to be in two weeks time. I'm so cross :( Work last year was absolute hell. I'm talking silly late finishes, no breaks... the kind of workload where I'd be frantically working away with my heart racing, desperately needing a pee :P but not having time to leave my desk. (Well, I work from home off the sofa... but you know what I mean.) It got slightly better towards Christmas and I was so determined that this year would be different. But instead, two weeks back in, and it's exactly the same. They owe me 12 hours overtime just from last week, but guess what... we don't get overtime. Next week and the week after are going to be really bad because we're in the run up to an exhibition. So I figure after that, I'll be in a better place for trying to make my hours more normal and doing daily draws and so on.

Ok, that turned into an essay! Sorry!
That sounds quite frantic! I do hope you get a chance to pee and eat :bugeyed: Then get the exhibition taken care of and come back to the gang :D

[Queen of Disks]

Which do you prefer? I like busy rather than dead. I HATE "pretending" to be busy. LOL

Busy is good, but overwhelmed is not good. Dead is boring, but sometimes it's nice to have a break.


Have to leave, see all of you later!

[Elendil]

I thought I would just call in and say hi to all. I have no idea how this train and pub thread thingy works...but I have been intrigued for quite some time now...

:)

[desertrat]

I thought I would just call in and say hi to all. I have no idea how this train and pub thread thingy works...but I have been intrigued for quite some time now...

:)

It's a lot of fun, Elendil! Everybody makes a list of tarot decks that they are willing to put up for trade on the train. One person posts their list, and another person can pick a deck from the list if they are so inclined. Once a deck is chosen, the next person posts their list, etc.

[Stormdancer]

Have to leave, see all of you later!Bye~~~~

Have a nice steady FAST shift!

I thought I would just call in and say hi to all. I have no idea how this train and pub thread thingy works...but I have been intrigued for quite some time now...

:)
Hi Elendil~~~~

Taking a break from the Dominos? LOL

This is the pub where we just hang out and wait for the next train. Our conductor, TCO, will open a thread for train sign ups a bit before the next one rolls, so keep your eyes open for that. He said perhaps towards the end of the month. The easiest way to understand how a train works is to actually read through a previous one. Ya don't have to read the whole thread, but start at the beginning and read through the first couple of stations to get an idea of how it works. And you can always ask...we're VERY friendly :angel:

Here's a link to a prevoius train. TRAIN (http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=149868&highlight=train)

[Elendil]

It's a lot of fun, Elendil! Everybody makes a list of tarot decks that they are willing to put up for trade on the train. One person posts their list, and another person can pick a deck from the list if they are so inclined. Once a deck is chosen, the next person posts their list, etc.

And the pub?
Is it just a chat centre before the next 'train' leaves - like a sort of 'virtual waiting room'?

ETA: Slow on the typing as ever...I notice that Stormdancer has already explained...
:)

[desertrat]

we're VERY friendly :angel:



Word. They accepted ME ;)

[desertrat]

And the pub?
Is it just a chat centre before the next 'train' leaves - like a sort of 'virtual waiting room'?

Yes, there's a lot of chatting and trains only come about 4 times a year. We talk a lot about food (I've noticed.) :D

[Stormdancer]

They accepted ME ;)We LOVE you!!!

Yes, there's a lot of chatting...This is just such a HUGE understatement!!! :laugh:

[Elendil]

Well, I am glad I got that sorted. I have dropped into the thread several times in the past and couldn't for the life of me work out what was going on...

[desertrat]

Well, I am glad I got that sorted. I have dropped into the thread several times in the past and couldn't for the life of me work out what was going on...

Please feel free to hang out any time :grin:

[Stormdancer]

Well, I am glad I got that sorted. I have dropped into the thread several times in the past and couldn't for the life of me work out what was going on...Yeah, it's confusing, but we're one big happy family! :) And the trains can seem confusing as well, but you will get the hang of it. It's loads of fun!

[Elendil]

Yeah, it's confusing, but we're one big happy family! :) And the trains can seem confusing as well, but you will get the hang of it. It's loads of fun!

Please feel free to hang out any time :grin:


Thanks for the invitation...:)

[Stormdancer]

Speaking of which...?...ok, we weren't, but this thread will close soon (because we've hit 1000 posts) so keep your eyes open for "E"

[yirabeth]

Hi Elendil! We do like new pubsters, and here is where you get first news of upcoming trains :P So come back any time even if there isn't a train listed!

Elaina's nap lasted a whopping 20 minutes *sigh* Well, better get to the store before I experience my first bad shopping trip with her... LOL

Gonna get stuff to make the crepes I linked last night, NT's meatloaf recipe, and for tomorrow night this : http://bakingbites.com/2008/02/slow-cooker-french-dip-sandwich/

I really only need french onion soup and rolls...hehe

[desertrat]

Speaking of which...?...ok, we weren't, but this thread will close soon (because we've hit 1000 posts) so keep your eyes open for "E"

Does TCO just suddenly switch the threads out of the blue?

[Stormdancer]

Does TCO just suddenly switch the threads out of the blue?Usually he gives "Fair Warning", but ya never know. I got buried in the rubble of a wrecking ball once...LOL :joke:

[Stormdancer]

Elaina's nap lasted a whopping 20 minutes *sigh* Well, better get to the store before I experience my first bad shopping trip with her... LOL

Oh no. :( Maybe a second nap? Does she eat lettuce? I've heard that makes some sleepy?

[Wendywu]

Aaaargh! I failed at movie watching :(. I feel bad, but the film last over three hours and it was boring me silly ...... I mean, I love Pratchett's witch books, and wizard books but this was about the post office and was soooo slow. Himself is upset with me and says he'll watch it when I'm at work. I feel awful, but relieved I don't have to sit in the dark being bored for three hours. I sit in the dark enough hours, while I wait to fall asleep - that's about three hours every night as I lie there and listen to music or read by the kindle light. I didn't need another three!

[Stormdancer]

Aaaargh! I failed at movie watching :(. I feel bad, but the film last over three hours and it was boring me silly ...... I'm sorry the event didn't work out like planned, but be gentle with yourself!! Is Himself enjoying it? I have SUCH a hard time sitting still for movies, which is why I prefer to watch at home, and 3 hours is VERY long! :bugeyed:

[desertrat]

Aaaargh! I failed at movie watching :(. I feel bad, but the film last over three hours and it was boring me silly ...... I mean, I love Pratchett's witch books, and wizard books but this was about the post office and was soooo slow. Himself is upset with me and says he'll watch it when I'm at work. I feel awful, but relieved I don't have to sit in the dark being bored for three hours. I sit in the dark enough hours, while I wait to fall asleep - that's about three hours every night as I lie there and listen to music or read by the kindle light. I didn't need another three!

We have a rule at my house, if he gets to pick the movie and it's a snoozer, then I do not have to watch it :D (and vice versa, but usually he picks the movie)

[Wendywu]

I'm sorry the event didn't work out like planned, but be gentle with yourself!! Is Himself enjoying it? I have SUCH a hard time sitting still for movies, which is why I prefer to watch at home, and 3 hours is VERY long! :bugeyed:


I feel awful because he's turned it off altogether, and says he'll watch when I'm out :(. I told him I really don't mind if it's on and I just watch snippets but he says he doesn't want to do that.

[desertrat]

Gonna get stuff to make the crepes I linked last night, NT's meatloaf recipe, and for tomorrow night this : http://bakingbites.com/2008/02/slow-cooker-french-dip-sandwich/

I really only need french onion soup and rolls...hehe

YUM! I'm on my way })

[yirabeth]

Doh...totally forgot my car is PILED with snow... :rolleyes:

Jack's out scraping it off for me. He finds that preferrable to sitting with Elaina, who is currently mad because we're not leaving to go shopping yet.....lol

[Wendywu]

Shame she hasn't got her gloves; you could all go shift snow :D


ETA Mittens, she's little, it's mittens isn't it?

[Stormdancer]

I feel awful because he's turned it off altogether, and says he'll watch when I'm out :(. I told him I really don't mind if it's on and I just watch snippets but he says he doesn't want to do that.Wu!!! That is HIS choice. Remember?

[Stormdancer]

YUM! I'm on my way })YeahYeahYeah....!!! DITTO !!!

(I got distracted...LOL)

[Wendywu]

Wu!!! That is HIS choice. Remember?

That's true. And today I watched my concert on my laptop, using headphones because I knew he wouldn't enjoy it, and I didn't want to inflict it on him. I don't mind if he has his film on; I just don't want to have to sit and watch it. I'm not being unreasonable here, am I?

[yirabeth]

Yeah, Elaina's still at the mitten stage :) Although as cold as it is today, I think I wouldn't take her out to play in it anyway...hehe

Agree w/Stormy --- his choice. I can't sit still for long movies either, even if they ARE interesting! Must be several intermissions. At least every hour....LOL

If it's boring?? Not a chance.

[Stormdancer]

Doh...totally forgot my car is PILED with snow... :rolleyes:

Jack's out scraping it off for me.

Jack is WISE beyond his years...LOL (((:heart: Jack :heart:)))

[yirabeth]

I'm not being unreasonable here, am I?

No, you're not. The same as you didn't want to 'inflict' your concert on him, he should understand that you're just not interested in his movie :)

[desertrat]

Doh...totally forgot my car is PILED with snow... :rolleyes:

Jack's out scraping it off for me. He finds that preferrable to sitting with Elaina, who is currently mad because we're not leaving to go shopping yet.....lol

SNOW ?!! I had to search wikipedia:
"Snow is a form of precipitation within the Earth's atmosphere in the form of crystalline water ice, consisting of a multitude of snowflakes that fall from clouds. Since snow is composed of small ice particles, it is a granular material. It has an open and therefore soft structure, unless packed by external pressure. Snowflakes come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Types which fall in the form of a ball due to melting and refreezing, rather than a flake, are known as graupel, ice pellets or snow grains"

And you have this substance all over your car? Frightning! })

[Stormdancer]

That's true. And today I watched my concert on my laptop, using headphones because I knew he wouldn't enjoy it, and I didn't want to inflict it on him. I don't mind if he has his film on; I just don't want to have to sit and watch it. I'm not being unreasonable here, am I? !!! NO !!!

Sounds like a wee guilt trip game...***nods wisely***

Yeah, Elaina's still at the mitten stage :) Although as cold as it is today, I think I wouldn't take her out to play in it anyway...heheHow cold is it there? You were in single digits this morning, right?

[yirabeth]

YUM! I'm on my way })

YeahYeahYeah....!!! DITTO !!!

(I got distracted...LOL)

It's supposed to feed 4-6 and there's only two of us...come on over!! :D

(I'll probably eat the leftovers for lunches hehe)

[Wendywu]

No, you're not. The same as you didn't want to 'inflict' your concert on him, he should understand that you're just not interested in his movie :)


Thanks :). I'll let it all go now, and make a cup of tea. All will be well :)

[Stormdancer]

SNOW ?!! I had to search wikipedia:

And you have this substance all over your car? Frightning! })ROTFLMAO!!!

Wait...you've been in snow country, right? Or am I confused?

[Wendywu]

Well DesertRat is in Arizona. Emmasma lives in Arizona and she gets tons of snow. So doesn't DesertRat get snow in her bit of Arizona? Like I don't in my bit of the UK?

[yirabeth]

Yeah all over my car! :bugeyed: :D

I'm off now, back after a while!

[kaleanna]

here is what I was working on,

It is an upcycled/recycled coca-cola pendant and earring set. I think it turned out well.....

[desertrat]

ROTFLMAO!!!

Wait...you've been in snow country, right? Or am I confused?

Well DesertRat is in Arizona. Emmasma lives in Arizona and she gets tons of snow. So doesn't DesertRat get snow in her bit of Arizona? Like I don't in my bit of the UK?

Heehee. Arizona is a big state. ;) Emmsma lives on one of our snowy mountains. I live in a warmer, much less snowy valley. I'm probably the only resident of AZ that prefers the summer months to the winter months. Not a fan of cold weather. When it does snow at my house (once or twice a year), it kindly melts away before noon. :D

[EllieP]

Wow, those are fabulous. Love them. What skill.

[Stormdancer]

Well DesertRat is in Arizona. Emmasma lives in Arizona and she gets tons of snow. So doesn't DesertRat get snow in her bit of Arizona? Like I don't in my bit of the UK?Arizona is odd. Part desert/part mountain. Some place get winter, others don't...LOL

For some reason, I was thinking Desertrat had lived in Colorado, but I think I'm thinking of someone else.

[Stormdancer]

here is what I was working on,

It is an upcycled/recycled coca-cola pendant and earring set. I think it turned out well.....Those are too funny!!! I like them :love:

[Stormdancer]

Wow, those are fabulous. Love them. What skill.

'Elloooo~~~

Welcome back! Are you learning your way around the forum a bit?

[desertrat]

Arizona is odd. Part desert/part mountain. Some place get winter, others don't...LOL

For some reason, I was thinking Desertrat had lived in Colorado, but I think I'm thinking of someone else.

Nope, not me :D

[Wendywu]

Ah - thank you for explaining. Arizona must be big! (I forget that the UK is tiny sometimes, but when you look on the maps, we are titchy).

[desertrat]

here is what I was working on,

It is an upcycled/recycled coca-cola pendant and earring set. I think it turned out well.....

Very lovely Kaleanna! What a great idea :)

[Stormdancer]

Ah - thank you for explaining. Arizona must be big! (I forget that the UK is tiny sometimes, but when you look on the maps, we are titchy).Yeah, the farther west you go, the bigger the states.

[kaleanna]

Wow, those are fabulous. Love them. What skill.
Thankies EllieP :) How are you liking the forums?


Those are too funny!!! I like them :love:

Thankies Stormy :D

Very lovely Kaleanna! What a great idea :)

Thankies desertrat :), how have you been?

[desertrat]

Ah - thank you for explaining. Arizona must be big! (I forget that the UK is tiny sometimes, but when you look on the maps, we are titchy).

(I had to google 'titchy') You know what they say, size doesn't matter. Look at all the UK has accomplished over the centuries. Arizona is where people come to die and that's about it. })

[desertrat]

Thankies desertrat :), how have you been?

I'm great! how's the kids?

[Stormdancer]

Arizona is where people come to die and that's about it. })
:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

[desertrat]

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

Well maybe I'm exaggerating somewhat. :angel:

[kaleanna]

I'm great! how's the kids?

they are doing good :). Getting closer to having my lil one potty trained :). He has been giving me a workout having to go up and down the stairs every time he has to go, LOL.

[Wendywu]

My area is a popular with retirees because the climate is easy going. Loads of retirement homes etc. Difficult for the youngsters sometimes, because there's no denying that some old people don't appreciate the young all that much.

[Stormdancer]

My area is a popular with retirees because the climate is easy going. Loads of retirement homes etc. Difficult for the youngsters sometimes, because there's no denying that some old people don't appreciate the young all that much.Yeah, Arizona is like that. All of the southern states, but Arizona is preferred by those that want a DRY climate rather than the humidity of the southeastern states.

I'm trying to decide if I want to make the effort of getting "presentable" and going for Sushi.

My football team plays tonight in a play-off game (They're gonna get trounced...LOL), so I need to decide...at some point...

[desertrat]

they are doing good :). Getting closer to having my lil one potty trained :). He has been giving me a workout having to go up and down the stairs every time he has to go, LOL.

Think how awesome your butt will look once potty training has been achieved. :thumbsup:

My area is a popular with retirees because the climate is easy going. Loads of retirement homes etc. Difficult for the youngsters sometimes, because there's no denying that some old people don't appreciate the young all that much.

Very similar here. Our public schools are probably the worst in the country and our teachers are woefully underpaid. I believe it is related to our vast elderly population that doesn't seem too concerned with our children's future. :mad: Ok, I will get myself all worked up...so I better chill now.

[desertrat]

My football team plays tonight in a play-off game (They're gonna get trounced...LOL), so I need to decide...at some point...

Which team?

[Wendywu]

(((desertrat))) I hear ya!!

Have some tea?

[Stormdancer]

Which team?
The Broncos are playing New England. :rolleyes:

The played in a wildcard game last week-end, were ahead most of the game, but allowed Pittsburg to tie it in the last minutes.:mad: Then Teebow threw a hella touchdown pass for the first play of OT, and they won. :bugeyed:

[Est]

here is what I was working on,

It is an upcycled/recycled coca-cola pendant and earring set. I think it turned out well.....

Lovely!

Wu - don't feel guilty. I agree with Stormy, seems like there's a bit of guilt tripping going on and s'not fair. (((((Wu)))))

[Stormdancer]

Lovely!

Wu - don't feel guilty. I agree with Stormy, seems like there's a bit of guilt tripping going on and s'not fair. (((((Wu)))))
Hey!!! How was dinner????? :D

[Wendywu]

Ha - made myself feel loads better by buying a Used DVD for the princely sum of £1.65 on Amazon. (Nightwish, End of Innocence DVD). And I'll watch it on my lappie using headphones :angel: })

[Est]

Hey!!! How was dinner????? :D

It was a bowl of Shreddies - haute cuisine! But I like 'em :D

[Est]

Ha - made myself feel loads better by buying a Used DVD for the princely sum of £1.65 on Amazon. (Nightwish, End of Innocence DVD). And I'll watch it on my lappie using headphones :angel: })

Nice! :)

[Stormdancer]

It was a bowl of Shreddies - haute cuisine! But I like 'em :D
ROTFLMAO!!! :laugh: Were they frosted?

[desertrat]

(((desertrat))) I hear ya!!

Have some tea?

Thanks Wendywu, don't mind if I do :)

The Broncos are playing New England. :rolleyes:

The played in a wildcard game last week-end, were ahead most of the game, but allowed Pittsburg to tie it in the last minutes.:mad: Then Teebow threw a hella touchdown pass for the first play of OT, and they won. :bugeyed:

Ok, please forgive me but I have only been introduced to this Teebow fella just today. I hear he's the bees knees, or something. Hubby invited friends over to watch the game tonight - grr. This translates to a mess in my family room right around bedtime. :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

Ok, please forgive me but I have only been introduced to this Teebow fella just today. I hear he's the bees knees, or something.Sorry about the un-wanted company :(

He's got potential, but he's young. Tonight may very well be a blow-out. (I've been a Broncos fan for a VERY long time...LOL)

[Stormdancer]

Ha - made myself feel loads better by buying a Used DVD for the princely sum of £1.65 on Amazon. (Nightwish, End of Innocence DVD). And I'll watch it on my lappie using headphones :angel: })!!! Score !!! :D

[Est]

ROTFLMAO!!! :laugh: Were they frosted?

Noooooooo! Frosted Shreddies are an abomination! :laugh:

[Est]

Right, I'm yawning my head off... the week has caught up with me. Off to bed! Merrick will be having an enforced lie in and late breakfast tomorrow in his stable and he'd better not complain about the service! })

Night all!

[kaleanna]

Think how awesome your butt will look once potty training has been achieved. :thumbsup:


LOL desertrat, Thankies, I will have to keep that in mind when I get so tired of going up and down the stairs for the umpteenth time, ROFL
Lovely!



Thankies Est :)

[Stormdancer]

Noooooooo! Frosted Shreddies are an abomination! :laugh:
I :heart: them :)

G'Night~~~

[EllieP]

[QUOTE=kaleanna;3008650]Thankies EllieP :) How are you liking the forums?


Sorry - missed this. I keep popping in and out, been a mad day. I'm going to love being here. Might take a bit of arranging of my time ;-) Hoping to get to know y'all soonish. I spent some time reading thru the last Train thread - some of it anyway - to see what happens. That is such a cool idea. Not that I'm letting any of mine go yet - I only have three decks!

[Wendywu]

Night Est :). Send warm, snuggly relaxey vibes to Merrick and he won't want to come out of his stable anyway!

[EllieP]

Obviously I haven't a clue how to use the quote thingy. Sorry...

[Wendywu]

I spent some time reading thru the last Train thread - some of it anyway - to see what happens. That is such a cool idea. Not that I'm letting any of mine go yet - I only have three decks!


You can stow away :). Lots do and we'd be really pleased to have you along!

[Stormdancer]

Obviously I haven't a clue how to use the quote thingy. Sorry...No worries!!! You've only been here a short bit. You missed the [/quote] at the end of kaleanna's post, that's all.

[Wendywu]

Obviously I haven't a clue how to use the quote thingy. Sorry...



Make sure the quote and /quote bits are still there at the beginning and end of the text and it'll work. WIth their brackets intact.

Takes awhile to get the hang of it all - no one minds a bit :)

[EllieP]

Obviously I haven't a clue how to use the quote thingy. Sorry...

No worries!!! You've only been here a short bit. You missed the at the end of kaleanna's post, that's all.[/QUOTE]

Make sure the quote and /quote bits are still there at the beginning and end of the text and it'll work. WIth their brackets intact.

Takes awhile to get the hang of it all - no one minds a bit :)

Aah, it works the same as url and /url. Got it! Ta.
Disappearing act again now. Back tomorrow. Night all.

[Stormdancer]

G'Night~~~~~

Nice to meet you!!!

[Wendywu]

Night Ellie - see ya tomorrow :)

[cardlady22]

Arizona is where people come to die and that's about it. })My state gets that dubious honor . . . :rolleyes:

[Wendywu]

I think I'm off too - want a shower before going to bed :)

[cardlady22]

kaleanna, that Coke jewelry set was cool! I'm going to start paying attention to special edition pop cans and send some to you if I find a graphic that floats my boat!

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams, Ellie and Wu :)

(I had to google 'titchy') You know what they say, size doesn't matter. Look at all the UK has accomplished over the centuries. Arizona is where people come to die and that's about it. })

Well maybe I'm exaggerating somewhat. :angel:

My state gets that dubious honor . . . :rolleyes:

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[desertrat]

My state gets that dubious honor . . . :rolleyes:
You may be right, but I bet it's a close contest. ;)

I think I'm off too - want a shower before going to bed :)

Good night, sleep tight :)

Good night Ellie, tho I haven't met you :D

[Stormdancer]

I think I'm off too - want a shower before going to bed :)

G'Night Wu ~~~

Miso soup...yummerz

[Stormdancer]

Kaleanna...what's the difference between a corset and a bustier?

[yirabeth]

Elaina is trying to drive me insane. She doesn't have far to go :)

[Stormdancer]

Elaina is trying to drive me insane. She doesn't have far to go :)

How was shopping?

[The crowned one]

Wow SNOW STORM!

[cardlady22]

Kaleanna...what's the difference between a corset and a bustier?I'm not kaleanna, but I would assume the only difference is the "purpose" of use since they are worn in the same body area.

Corsets give you a miniscule waist; Bustiers puff out/push up your ___ ;)

[Stormdancer]

Wow SNOW STORM!

Big one, eh? How much are you expecting?

[yirabeth]

Shopping was fine, she likes that...we ran into her grandfather and aunt (Krystal's family) and it totally freaked her out, she looked at them all suspicious like "WHAT are you doing here...???" And wouldn't even smile or say hi to them...LOL

Currently she's only happy if she's doing what she's not supposed to do. As soon as I take it away from her, she proceeds to have a tantrum on the floor. She's playing with my snowboots, which are making her wet...*sigh* Well, she has a dry set of clothes for when her mom picks her up LOL

A corset is meant for restraint/remolding the figure, and is usually pretty heavy duty. A bustier is more decorative and is meant to accent the existing figure. Bustiers are often worn as outer garments instead of undergarments.

ETA - I looked that up - your question made me curious too LOL

[cardlady22]

Shopping was fine, she likes that...we ran into her grandfather and aunt (Krystal's family) and it totally freaked her out, she looked at them all suspicious like "WHAT are you doing here...???" And wouldn't even smile or say hi to them...LOLToo funny!

Reminds me of the first time hubby's mom took our kids to the store alone. The cashier spoke sweetly to the kids saying, "I know you, and I know you! And who is this?"

[Stormdancer]

Aha..thanks Yira...

I just ordered a raw quail egg:bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

Too funny!

Reminds me of the first time hubby's mom took our kids to the store alone. The cashier spoke sweetly to the kids saying, "I know you, and I know you! And who is this?"

That is funny! Do they not take her shopping I wonder?

[cardlady22]

I just ordered a raw quail egg:bugeyed:On purpose??? Informed consent?

[yirabeth]

Raw quail egg...to...eat??? :bugeyed:

I felt bad for a moment, but then kinda gratified..if Krystal runs into me while she's out with Elaina (Krystal says her parents never take Elaina out and about - not sure why as she's very well behaved and doesn't cause a scene) Elaina gets excited and Krystal usually has to let her go so she can come see me...LOL Silly of me huh?! :D

[Stormdancer]

On purpose??? Informed consent?

Yeah :rolleyes: only 75 cents...and I really do miss that symbol for cents !

Eta...well, I DO know it's raw...

[Stormdancer]

Raw quail egg...to...eat??? :bugeyed:

I felt bad for a moment, but then kinda gratified..if Krystal runs into me while she's out with Elaina (Krystal says her parents never take Elaina out and about - not sure why as she's very well behaved and doesn't cause a scene) Elaina gets excited and Krystal usually has to let her go so she can come see me...LOL Silly of me huh?! :D

She likes you better...lol

[Shalyn]

bleh.

wasted day.

[cardlady22]

(((Shalyn))) What can we get you?

[yirabeth]

She likes you better...lol

See I like to pretend it means that :D Which is VERY childish of me! :rolleyes: But, she says Nana and Papa, but not Gramma (trying to make it easier for her to say ya know) so...who knows...LOL

In fact, she says everyone's name in some form or other but mine. Including the dogs. That's a bit of ego blow... :P

[The crowned one]

Big one, eh? How much are you expecting?

Well it is sunny again, but I phoned a friend, he says it is coming down were he is.

It was a sheet! moving sidways lol! ...and now it is so sunny I have to close my curtains!

[Stormdancer]

bleh.

wasted day.

:( wassa matter?

[Stormdancer]

Quail eggs are small...lol

[yirabeth]

bleh.

wasted day.

(((Shalyn)))

[cardlady22]

Hello, TCO! It's briskly cool at the moment, but the sun's on its way down here.
Forecast low 35 F tonight. (20 more degrees to drop)

Any idea of timing for the Train?

[Stormdancer]

Well it is sunny again, but I phoned a friend, he says it is coming down were he is.

It was a sheet! moving sidways lol! ...and now it is so sunny I have to close my curtains!

It's over already?

[Shalyn]

Yeah :rolleyes: only 75 cents...and I really do miss that symbol for cents !

Eta...well, I DO know it's raw...


is it any good?

[Stormdancer]

is it any good?

It was interesting...I may try that again...lol

[The crowned one]

Quail eggs are small...lol

They are very good cooked, my ex raises them for eggs and meat.

EDIT next wave of weather... just went black again! I love in on the ocean!

[yirabeth]

I can't imagine eating a raw egg (even a small quail one) which I guess is weird since I have no problem with a mouthful of cookie dough..with raw egg in it...LOL

[Stormdancer]

They are very good cooked, my ex raises them for eggs and meat.

EDIT next wave of weather... just went black again! I love in on the ocean!

How are they normally cooked? I would need LOTS for breakfast...lol

[Stormdancer]

I can't imagine eating a raw egg (even a small quail one) which I guess is weird since I have no problem with a mouthful of cookie dough..with raw egg in it...LOL

It was over a bundle of rice wrapped around with seaweed. Very small.

[The crowned one]

How are they normally cooked? I would need LOTS for breakfast...lol

Fried is my favourite. It is more of a treat then a staple ;)

[yirabeth]

So would half a dozen of those equal two chicken eggs, fried? :D

[Stormdancer]

Fried is my favourite. It is more of a treat then a staple ;)

Ah...I see...that makes sense.

[Stormdancer]

So would half a dozen of those equal two chicken eggs, fried? :D

Yeah I guess...2 large eggs...maybe just 4...I rarely fry eggs...lol...usually scrambled.

[yirabeth]

I don't really fry them, exactly, either...I use a nonstick pan, a spray of Pam, and when the bottoms are set I put a couple teaspoons of water in and put a lid on -- steam them done :)

[Stormdancer]

I don't really fry them, exactly, either...I use a nonstick pan, a spray of Pam, and when the bottoms are set I put a couple teaspoons of water in and put a lid on -- steam them done :)

Fry-poach...lol

[yirabeth]

Yeah! :D

I think they're much healthier -- not all fatty, but I can still have dunkin eggs...LOL (I love the yolks soft, and dip my buttered toast into them)

[Stormdancer]

Yeah! :D

I think they're much healthier -- not all fatty, but I can still have dunkin eggs...LOL (I love the yolks soft, and dip my buttered toast into them)

I have no dietary good sense...butter...or bacon grease...lol

When I add one to a grilled cheese sandwich they're kinda runny...over medium I suppose...

[Stormdancer]

Ok...me and raw egg food baby are on our way home...lol

[Lutestring]

goodmorning/evening :) i had a lovely long sleep in today. i've had to get up early the last few days, so it was nice not to for a change.
there was a lot of heavy rain last night, it woke me up, but kitty decided it wasn't a thunderstorm, so she stayed on the bed, not under it, and we both went back to sleep:):D I think I am the only person who actually wants snow.

i'd like some. pleeease :D It's not likely here. it's only snowed here once since records began. it does snow in the mountains, two hours away from me.
not caught up, zillions of pages. i see we have a new person, ellieP, but i missed her.

and i saw that fred is ok, and shelley went to visit fred with emmsma :) that's the only news i've caught up on.

[kaleanna]

kaleanna, that Coke jewelry set was cool! I'm going to start paying attention to special edition pop cans and send some to you if I find a graphic that floats my boat!
Thankies cardlady :) Yes please let me know if you find any that float your boat :)
Kaleanna...what's the difference between a corset and a bustier?
Ummm your guess is as good as mine, LOL.
I'm not kaleanna, but I would assume the only difference is the "purpose" of use since they are worn in the same body area.

Corsets give you a miniscule waist; Bustiers puff out/push up your ___ ;)
Thankies cardlady

Shopping was fine, she likes that...we ran into her grandfather and aunt (Krystal's family) and it totally freaked her out, she looked at them all suspicious like "WHAT are you doing here...???" And wouldn't even smile or say hi to them...LOL

Currently she's only happy if she's doing what she's not supposed to do. As soon as I take it away from her, she proceeds to have a tantrum on the floor. She's playing with my snowboots, which are making her wet...*sigh* Well, she has a dry set of clothes for when her mom picks her up LOL

A corset is meant for restraint/remolding the figure, and is usually pretty heavy duty. A bustier is more decorative and is meant to accent the existing figure. Bustiers are often worn as outer garments instead of undergarments.

ETA - I looked that up - your question made me curious too LOL

Thankies Yira :)

[Stormdancer]

goodmorning/evening :) i had a lovely long sleep in today. i've had to get up early the last few days, so it was nice not to for a change.
there was a lot of heavy rain last night, it woke me up, but kitty decided it wasn't a thunderstorm, so she stayed on the bed, not under it, and we both went back to sleep:)
i'd like some. pleeease :D It's not likely here. it's only snowed here once since records began. it does snow in the mountains, two hours away from me.
not caught up, zillions of pages. i see we have a new person, ellieP, but i missed her.

and i saw that fred is ok, and shelley went to visit fred with emmsma :) that's the only news i've caught up on.
!!! Lute !!!

G'Morning~~~~

I read about your lovely visit! Have you recovered from the sun? LOL

[Stormdancer]

Ummm your guess is as good as mine, LOL.Yira answered....I'm still kinda confused, but corset works just fine...

[Lutestring]

I read about your lovely visit! Have you recovered from the sun? LOL
i'm still a bit pink, mostly my face and neck, and all yesterday i felt really flushed and hot, and was as red as a beetroot :rolleyes:
i'm so annoyed with myself for being so stupid. i know to stay out of the sun/wear a hat/put on sun block. i did wear sun block, but forgot to put on more later.i haven't been sunburnt since i was about 17. it was the view that distracted me, i kept just saying wow...instead of making sure i wasn't facing the sun. i should have worn a hat in the pool too. i have family who have had skin cancers, so i'm usually really careful. oh well, too late now, and i had a fabulous time :)
i have found the instructions for getting pics to computer, i need to wake up more first.

why are we talking about corsets?

[Stormdancer]

i'm still a bit pink, mostly my face and neck, and all yesterday i felt really flushed and hot, and was as red as a beetroot :rolleyes:
i'm so annoyed with myself for being so stupid.


why are we talking about corsets?HEY!!!! Be GENTLE!!!! A view like that is stunning!

uh...corsets came up in the Dominos game thread. I was looking at an image and couldn't figure out if it was a corset or a bustier....I think a bustier since it laced in front??? Anyway, we've moved on...LOL

[yirabeth]

I have to give NT's meatloaf 2 :thumbsup: !

Very good. I did do things to it though...1 lb didn't seem like enough for that amount of stuffing, so I used 2 lbs. I only used one cup of the liquid (instead of 1 1/4cup -- or maybe it was 2 instead of 2 1/4..whatever the box said, minus the extra bit. Elaina was hassling me. LOL) and none of the butter -- ground beef is very fatty as it is! I used "Savory Herbs" Stove Top stuffing.

Then I thought, hmm, maybe 2 lbs WAS too much...so I added 2 eggs. LOL

End results is, I give it a 9 (I'll keep making it this way, until I find the PERFECT recipe, if it even exists)

Jack gives it an 8. I forgot to buy ketchup, and ALL meatloaf MUST have Ketchup in his rule book. :rolleyes:

Next I try it with turkey burger. Maybe with turkey or chicken stuffing. I try to avoid regular hamburger as much as possible, red meat isn't that good for you and if I'm going to eat it, I want it to be a nice thick juicy rare steak :D

[Stormdancer]

I have to give NT's meatloaf 2 :thumbsup: !

Jack gives it an 8. I forgot to buy ketchup, and ALL meatloaf MUST have Ketchup in his rule book. :rolleyes:You. Forgot. Ketchup. ????????? :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Well it's his fault! He didn't remind me when I was making the list of what to pick up. If it's not on the list, it's not getting bought...LOL

I don't eat it! He does! His fault!

[Stormdancer]

Well it's his fault! He didn't remind me when I was making the list of what to pick up. If it's not on the list, it's not getting bought...LOL

I don't eat it! He does! His fault!LOL...okokok

[Lutestring]

so ketchup is now on the shopping list for next time? LOL

i haz sourdough fruitloaf toast, and coffee...yum :)
the pain au choc guy is still on holidays.

[Stormdancer]

so ketchup is now on the shopping list for next time? LOL

i haz sourdough fruitloaf toast, and coffee...yum :)
the pain au choc guy is still on holidays.
He didn't leave you a holiday stash??? :(

Do you have crescent rolls in a tin over there.... http://www.pillsbury.com/products/crescents/#

I wonder what would happen if they were rolled with shaved pieces of chocolate? })

[Lutestring]

He didn't leave you a holiday stash??? :(

Do you have crescent rolls in a tin over there.... http://www.pillsbury.com/products/crescents/#

I wonder what would happen if they were rolled with shaved pieces of chocolate? })

no, i didn't get a holiday stash, as he had sold out of everything before i got there, the last market before christmas :(

interesting idea, but nothing is as good as these croissants. they use dark belgian chocolate...mmmm
i took a little christmas cake over to my friend when i went to to beach house, and she rang me last night and said she had some for breakfast the next day :D

[yirabeth]

Well Elaina has gone home for the day, yay! :D She was...difficult today. LOL

My hot water didn't thaw out all day. Very annoying. I have dishes that REALLY need washing...*sigh*

[Stormdancer]

i took a little christmas cake over to my friend when i went to to beach house, and she rang me last night and said she had some for breakfast the next day :DLOL...peas in a pod! :)

[Stormdancer]

My hot water didn't thaw out all day. Very annoying. I have dishes that REALLY need washing...*sigh*Oh NO!!! What about in the tub?

[Lutestring]

My hot water didn't thaw out all day. Very annoying. I have dishes that REALLY need washing...*sigh*

but you got the water issues fixed, didn't you? so is this because the weather is very cold? didn't they insulate the pipes? i don't know much about how things work in cold places.

[BlueDragonfly]

Hiya! Home, comfy and I finally got my popcorn!

Lute, it's good to see you. Are you moisturizing that pinkness?

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Blue!

Yes, I have hot water in the bathroom. It's just the uninsulated pipes that freeze...I'm thoroughly disgusted with the situation. I mean, I cooked two meals that dirtied quite a few dishes in the past two days (I didn't do dishes last night, figuring I could do them with Elaina this morning. She likes doing dishes. Only the water was frozen...)

[BlueDragonfly]

Yira, I'm so sorry the water is still not fixed....doing it again!

[yirabeth]

Well I try to tell myself, when I move I'll really appreciate things... :) I really can't complain too much. It's a roof over my head, that allows my dogs. Be grateful, and all that..hehe

Sometimes that's hard though, like when I'm trying to cook in an already messy kitchen. Irritating! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Does the cold water work in the kitchen?

[yirabeth]

Yes, that it does. Because I forgot to turn it off last night (it leaks in almost a steady stream..the landlord just not bothering to replace the leaking faucet. So I turn it off so it doesn't run my water bill up too much.) it ran most the night and prevented freezing. I guess I leave it on tonight too lol

[Lutestring]

hi blue! *waves* how's your work schedule? are you getting a day off?

i'm glad the bathroom has hot water, yira. i think i'd try doing the dishes there, if it doesn't thaw out in the kichen soon. or could you fill the kitchen sink with hot water from the kettle? easier than getting water from the bathroom, or taking the dishes to the bathroom.
years ago, i used to live in a place with plumbing problems/stupid landlord, and did the dishes using water from the kettle.

[yirabeth]

That's what I'm thinking I'll do tonight -- I really really want to make crepes in the morning! And there's just not enough room in my tiny kitchen if there's dirty dishes taking up space :D

[Mellaenn]

Hi, gang. How is everyone?


I have a favor to ask you. I'm working on my tarot class for tomorrow and I just invented a little New Year's Resolution exercise. If I post it can some of you maybe give your cards a quick shuffle and try it out? Just let me know thumbs up or thumbs down....

[Mellaenn]

That's what I'm thinking I'll do tonight -- I really really want to make crepes in the morning! And there's just not enough room in my tiny kitchen if there's dirty dishes taking up space :D

Crepes? Yum! What time should I be there?

[Stormdancer]

Hi, gang. How is everyone?


I have a favor to ask you. I'm working on my tarot class for tomorrow and I just invented a little New Year's Resolution exercise. If I post it can some of you maybe give your cards a quick shuffle and try it out? Just let me know thumbs up or thumbs down....I'll try but I suck lately...LOL

Hiya Mel & Blue~~~~~~

[BlueDragonfly]

hi blue! *waves* how's your work schedule? are you getting a day off?

i'm glad the bathroom has hot water, yira. i think i'd try doing the dishes there, if it doesn't thaw out in the kichen soon. or could you fill the kitchen sink with hot water from the kettle? easier than getting water from the bathroom, or taking the dishes to the bathroom.
years ago, i used to live in a place with plumbing problems/stupid landlord, and did the dishes using water from the kettle.

This is what I was going to suggest, a pain in the ass, but a way to get some dishes done.

Yes, I get Fridays and then only my evening shift on Saturday and Sunday, so lots of time off all together. It's nice. :)

[yirabeth]

Hi, gang. How is everyone?


I have a favor to ask you. I'm working on my tarot class for tomorrow and I just invented a little New Year's Resolution exercise. If I post it can some of you maybe give your cards a quick shuffle and try it out? Just let me know thumbs up or thumbs down....
Sure thing! Shoot :)
Crepes? Yum! What time should I be there?

Well we'll get up late here on Sunday...shall we say noon?? Call it brunch :P

[Mellaenn]

This is just a quick little exercise for yourself...

Think about one of your New Years resolutions (or create one if you didn’t make any resolutions yet).


Go through the deck with cards face-up to find a card that represents the situation you would like to change.


Pull a card a random to see what crosses you (what can help or hinder)


Again with cards face-up, select a card that represents you successfully keeping your resolution.


Pull a random card to see any final warning/advice/encouragement.

[yirabeth]

Ok - so to make sure I understand.

Card 1 and 3 I choose. Card 2 and 4 the deck gives me what it wishes. This will tell me about my new year's resolution?

[Stormdancer]

Think about one of your New Years resolutions (or create one if you didn’t make any resolutions yet).See??? I already suck...LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi, gang. How is everyone?


I have a favor to ask you. I'm working on my tarot class for tomorrow and I just invented a little New Year's Resolution exercise. If I post it can some of you maybe give your cards a quick shuffle and try it out? Just let me know thumbs up or thumbs down....

Got the Gaian here, ready to go! :)

[Mellaenn]

Got the Gaian here, ready to go! :)

Oooh! The Gaian! :grin: Nice!

Yira, sorry to hear about your hot water woes! So annoying...

Lute - sending you cooling vibes for your sunburn! Not so hard to imagine where I live right now, though today was right down cold for us. (50's)

[BlueDragonfly]

Alrighty, I've got my cards drawn and laid out. What do you want to know?

eta- oops, took out the extra word!

[Mellaenn]

Ok - so to make sure I understand.

Card 1 and 3 I choose. Card 2 and 4 the deck gives me what it wishes. This will tell me about my new year's resolution?

Yes, that's right! You select 1 & 3 intentionally as tools of visualization and use the Fantastic Tarot Randomizer for cards 2 & 4. They might be good cards or challenge cards, but either way it's advice to help you keep on track for your NT resolution.

[Mellaenn]

Alrighty, I've got my cards laid drawn and laid out. What do you want to know?
I just want to know if this little lay-out worked, or seems awkward, or do you think there's some way it might flow better? It feels like it needs a little something...

[Lutestring]

hi mell, i don't make new year's resolutions :)
i might think of something and try this out though.

[yirabeth]

Actually, I like it. It's a bit of a difficult thing, picking a card that meets a mundane resolution like weight loss - but then that's perhaps part of it. So I tried to go by WHY I need to lose weight -- comfort eating. Addiction of a sort...

Also, like when I pulled the 9 of swords for card 3 because of the picture -in the SS it's a boy in the dark, watching ravens wheel into the sky to the light streaming down from above. I pulled it strictly for the picture of me following my totem animal to enlightenment BUT --- What other meanings that 9 of swords may teach me.. Or maybe I just didn't put enough thought into it when I grabbed it. No titles on my cards (trimmed) so I saw the picture and thought, yeah, that's me going to overcome my problem! When I was typing the cards' titles onto my document that's when I realized, hey, I purposely pulled the 9 of swords for something helpful?? :rolleyes:

Anyway I think the cards you pull for 1 and 3 might be as meaningful as what you get for 2 and 4.

Haven't done the reading in detail yet, those are my first impressions.

[Mellaenn]

hi mell, i don't make new year's resolutions :)
i might think of something and try this out though.

Yes, it could maybe also be for law of attraction...like attracting good health or prosperity...

[Stormdancer]

This is just a quick little exercise for yourself...

Think about one of your New Years resolutions (or create one if you didn’t make any resolutions yet).


Go through the deck with cards face-up to find a card that represents the situation you would like to change.


Pull a card a random to see what crosses you (what can help or hinder)


Again with cards face-up, select a card that represents you successfully keeping your resolution.


Pull a random card to see any final warning/advice/encouragement.Howzabout you open an appropriate thread somewhere? I'm willing here, but...???

And of course, I'm a non-conformist...LOL })

[Stormdancer]

hi mell, i don't make new year's resolutions :)
i might think of something and try this out though.Me either, so I didn't follow the rules...LOL

I went through the deck and pulled cards that kinda show what I wanna see in the new year, and whittled them down...kinda...

I've actually ended up with 2 readings. Fitting for a Gemini moon baby???

[Mellaenn]

Actually, I like it. It's a bit of a difficult thing, picking a card that meets a mundane resolution like weight loss - but then that's perhaps part of it. So I tried to go by WHY I need to lose weight -- comfort eating. Addiction of a sort...

Also, like when I pulled the 9 of swords for card 3 because of the picture -in the SS it's a boy in the dark, watching ravens wheel into the sky to the light streaming down from above. I pulled it strictly for the picture of me following my totem animal to enlightenment BUT --- What other meanings that 9 of swords may teach me.. Or maybe I just didn't put enough thought into it when I grabbed it. No titles on my cards (trimmed) so I saw the picture and thought, yeah, that's me going to overcome my problem! When I was typing the cards' titles onto my document that's when I realized, hey, I purposely pulled the 9 of swords for something helpful?? :rolleyes:

Anyway I think the cards you pull for 1 and 3 might be as meaningful as what you get for 2 and 4.

Haven't done the reading in detail yet, those are my first impressions.

Awesome, Yira! That's good, outside-of-the-box creative use of the 9 of swords!!! I love going with the first impression when reading; it's usually so much better than 'the standard meaning'.

I agree - what you select consciously really informs the reading as what you select randomly.

Thank you for your feedback!

[Mellaenn]

Me either, so I didn't follow the rules...LOL

I went through the deck and pulled cards that kinda show what I wanna see in the new year, and whittled them down...kinda...

I've actually ended up with 2 readings. Fitting for a Gemini moon baby???

You bet! :grin:

This is good information. It confirms the idea I was playing with that it might be good for positive visualization, or Law of Attraction type thing, too. Not everyone makes NY resolutions, but everyone is trying to improve something or attract something into their lives. Maybe I could end it by having people write a positive affirmation.

Yeah - that's it!!! That one other element I was missing!

[Mellaenn]

Howzabout you open an appropriate thread somewhere? I'm willing here, but...???

And of course, I'm a non-conformist...LOL })

Oh, don't worry about posting the readings. Just want to know what you think of the exercise.

[Stormdancer]

ok...This is what I did since I never made a "resolution". I went through the Gaian and picked cards that really resonated for me. I ended up with about 10, and just whittled it down to 5 eventually. Then I realized that I actually had 2 different readings with a card in the middle.

I put those into a spread and drew the "crossing" cards, and then the one final card that kinda crosses the 5th.

So

1..........2 (<<<<My goals)
......5.....
3...........4 (<<<How best to get there)

Was my original layout, and then I pulled a crossing card for the left, the right, and finally the center.

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, first off.....Wow! I'm going to use this as a reading!

I like the concept of selecting exactly what represents your issue. I laid the card down, gave the deck a quick shuffle, fanned them out face down and pulled one out of the middle of the deck, and crossed it. I went back through the deck to find a card of resolution to what I found to be crossing me, and almost immediately found the card that best deals with the issue of the crossing card, laid it to the right and slightly above the crossed cards. I shuffled once again, and repeated the fan and picked for the final card, laying it directly underneath the right hand card. It felt like this should be the layout.

..........3
1&2......
..........4

For me, this has turned out to be a very evocative spread/reading! Of course, right now, I am "in awe of" and mesmerized by the insights of this deck and how well I'm reading with it, very intuitively.

I like the fact that cards 1 & 3 are determined by my conscious self, and 2 & 4 by the deck/subconscious. It's like brainstorming....with yourself! :D

[Stormdancer]

Oh, don't worry about posting the readings. Just want to know what you think of the exercise.I liked it...I like the option of picking for certain positions. I rarely think of doing this outside of meditation...yeah, like I meditate a lot...LOL

[Mellaenn]

ok...This is what I did since I never made a "resolution". I went through the Gaian and picked cards that really resonated for me. I ended up with about 10, and just whittled it down to 5 eventually. Then I realized that I actually had 2 different readings with a card in the middle.

I put those into a spread and drew the "crossing" cards, and then the one final card that kinda crosses the 5th.

So

1..........2 (<<<<My goals)
......5.....
3...........4 (<<<How best to get there)

Was my original layout, and then I pulled a crossing card for the left, the right, and finally the center.
Wow! This is cool; a whole new exercise! This would be a great way to get to know the deck, or a new deck. I like the energy of five, too, as it is the energy of change and challenge.

Thanks for your input!

[Mellaenn]

Okay, first off.....Wow! I'm going to use this as a reading!

I like the concept of selecting exactly what represents your issue. I laid the card down, gave the deck a quick shuffle, fanned them out face down and pulled one out of the middle of the deck, and crossed it. I went back through the deck to find a card of resolution to what I found to be crossing me, and almost immediately found the card that best deals with the issue of the crossing card, laid it to the right and slightly above the crossed cards. I shuffled once again, and repeated the fan and picked for the final card, laying it directly underneath the right hand card. It felt like this should be the layout.

..........3
1&2......
..........4

For me, this has turned out to be a very evocative spread/reading! Of course, right now, I am "in awe of" and mesmerized by the insights of this deck and how well I'm reading with it, very intuitively.

Yes, I like this layout. It shows the expansion...

I like the fact that cards 1 & 3 are determined by my conscious self, and 2 & 4 by the deck/subconscious. It's like brainstorming....with yourself! :D Hey, that's it!!! That is what you are doing, well-said! Thank, Blue!

I'm with Stormy - I've always either just chosen a card and that's it, or drawn everything randomly. This is something like selecting a significator, only the card signifies the "what" rather than the "who": what you want to change/improve, and what it looks like when you change.

Me like!

[Mellaenn]

I liked it...I like the option of picking for certain positions. I rarely think of doing this outside of meditation...yeah, like I meditate a lot...LOL

Dancing in the midst of a storm is the definition of meditation, mon chere sœur!

[Stormdancer]

I'm with Stormy - This is something like selecting a significator, only the card signifies the "what" rather than the "who": I've edited liberally, but....What I ended up with was "Who" for 1&2, "How to get there" for 3 & 4, and...um....er....5....for shits & giggles. :rolleyes:

Apparently, it's a dynamic exercise for everyone to tweak. That's a powerful learning experience, Mel.....run with it!!

The Gaian rocks. Just sayin'

[Stormdancer]

Dancing in the midst of a storm is the definition of meditation, mon chere sœur!"soeur"....WTH is that? I'm a sour old lady??? :laugh:

[Mellaenn]

I know, I really need the Gaian. I saw it at RS last year. I'll get Angela to order another one at dealer cost and keep this one for myself. I had bought one for my little tarot corner at Dream Angels and if was thinking if it didn't sell I was just going to keep it, but it sold over the holidays.

[Mellaenn]

"soeur"....WTH is that? I'm a sour old lady??? :laugh:
Sister!!! En français!

[Mellaenn]

Apparently, it's a dynamic exercise for everyone to tweak. That's a powerful learning experience, Mel.....run with it!!



This is good info, too, and I will share it with my students and tell them some of the variations you guys came up with.

[Stormdancer]

I love my phone.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6698242785/

[Stormdancer]

Sister!!! En français!Mi Hermana??? Yo no puedo hablar Frances.

Yeah, you NEED this one! I was really stunned by how much I love it in hand. I was VERY skeptical from the on line picts.

[Stormdancer]

"soeur"....WTH is that? I'm a sour old lady??? :laugh:So...in Engles por favor???? WTH????

[BlueDragonfly]

She said.....My dear sister!

[BlueDragonfly]

I'll post a pic as soon as my camera warms up. I took it with me today, but forgot to bring it in from the car when I got home.....3 F.....*shivers*

I think I'll use this for my PDR reading, if you don't mind Mel.

[Mellaenn]

Well, it IS almost my birthday! And even though I will soon be rejoining the ranks of the unemployed, that ain't here yet! :grin:

Besides, I think I'm going to cave in and just go ahead and get a waitressing job. I did it for 15 years, I can do it for a few more until I'm old enough to withdraw my 401 K without a penalty. The heck with corporate America anyway. I'd rather go back to making $$$ cash.

[Stormdancer]

She said.....My dear sister!That is "sister" in French???? How freaking funny is that, Mel??? Mi hermana??? :laugh:

Apparently I DO understand French. I just don't KNOW it...LOL

[Mellaenn]

I'll post a pic as soon as my camera warms up. I took it with me today, but forgot to bring it in from the car when I got home.....3 F.....*shivers*

I think I'll use this for my PDR reading, if you don't mind Mel.

Be my guest! Vous est ma chère sœur aussi! (You are also my dear sister!)

[Mellaenn]

.....3 F.....*shivers*



Oh! You mean, this is the temp? I thought it was short for (F--- expletive) times 3! :D

[Stormdancer]

Besides, I think I'm going to cave in and just go ahead and get a waitressing job.

IMHO....I really do like that work. I worry about my body being able to keep up, but you're in better shape than I am. It's simple, gratifying, and EASY !!!! And ya get to meet people!!!! AND, they LOVE you 'cause they're hungry and you FEED them...LOL :D

Ok, easy for those of us that like doing it....

[emmsma]

Well, it IS almost my birthday! And even though I will soon be rejoining the ranks of the unemployed, that ain't here yet! :grin:

Besides, I think I'm going to cave in and just go ahead and get a waitressing job. I did it for 15 years, I can do it for a few more until I'm old enough to withdraw my 401 K without a penalty. The heck with corporate America anyway. I'd rather go back to making $$$ cash.

What the heck did i miss? what happened to the new job?

And Hi!

[Mellaenn]

That is "sister" in French???? How freaking funny is that, Mel??? Mi hermana??? :laugh:

Apparently I DO understand French. I just don't KNOW it...LOL

It sounds prettier than it looks.

ETA - that phrase would sound something like "mone share swah".

[Stormdancer]

Oh! You mean, this is the temp? I thought it was short for (F--- expletive) times 3! :DI think that might be both. January has HIT MI....all of a sudden!! GEESH, like "can I get used to this"????

I'm in Chicago. We're NORMAL here....LOL.....:bugeyed:

[Mellaenn]

What the heck did i miss? what happened to the new job?

And Hi!

Hi, emmsma! That job is a temp job; it was from November until the end of January. Here's the telling part - I can't wait for it to be over.

I'm not sure what kind of shape I'm in, but after a few weeks of slinging hash again I'll be better than what I am now. I can get a job on weekends only (hubby's working weekend nights anyway) and make what I make now and have, like all my days to work on my tarot and palmistry career. And my writing.

Yeah, my writing....

[Stormdancer]

swah".
OH...that is kinda pretty...souer=swah...MUCH better than "sour".

I really suck at French, which makes relations with my Mom a bit strained since she's a Franco-phile...LOL })

How is MR in French...MonSeur? MonSeour?....My Brother?????

[Lutestring]

"soeur"....WTH is that? I'm a sour old lady??? :laugh:

Sister!!! En français!

LOL Stormy!

i just did an interesting reading, using the bbc mini kitties.
it ended up with two cards for the last card, as one jumped out just as i was shuffling to draw the last card, so i used that one for encouragement, and a final drawn card for a warning. maybe i just should have stopped with the jumped out card :)

[yirabeth]

Oh, I don't have a fancy layout like they did..I "crossed" the first card with the second because it holds me back, but laid 3 and 4 aside each other..but I'll take a picture! I like showing off my newly trimmed lovelies anyway :D

[cardlady22]

I caved in and bought a new corner rounder. Hope it's okay because the Michaels people had stapled the packaging back shut. It was the only one on the racks.

Fiskars twist and flip
2-in-1 corner punch

up to 65 lb cardstock

[BlueDragonfly]

That is "sister" in French???? How freaking funny is that, Mel??? Mi hermana??? :laugh:

Apparently I DO understand French. I just don't KNOW it...LOL

Whats Mi hermana?

[Mellaenn]

OH...that is kinda pretty...souer=swah...MUCH better than "sour".

I really suck at French, which makes relations with my Mom a bit strained since she's a Franco-phile...LOL })

How is MR in French...MonSeur? MonSeour?....My Brother?????

Monsiuer sounds like "miss-your". Brother - hafta look than one up...brb

[Stormdancer]

What the heck did i miss? what happened to the new job?

And Hi!
Welcome Home, M'Dear~~~~

'Twas a temp position. We've been playing with Mel's spread. Come play wif us!!!

[Mellaenn]

Oh yeah (slaps forehead) Frere!!! Like Frere Jacques!

[Stormdancer]

Whats Mi hermana?My Sister...LOL :laugh:

[BlueDragonfly]

Oh! You mean, this is the temp? I thought it was short for (F--- expletive) times 3! :D

Well, that too! Extra blankets for the bed tonight! It's down to 2 F(farenheit).

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Emmsma!

It's F--- cold out there is what it is! :D

[Mellaenn]

I caved in and bought a new corner rounder. Hope it's okay because the Michaels people had stapled the packaging back shut. It was the only one on the racks.

Fiskars twist and flip
2-in-1 corner punch

up to 65 lb cardstock

Oohhh! Nice! I wouldn't mind one of these. I only took the time to trim one deck, but I love it. I swear, I might actually be able to endure Lo Scarabeo decks if they were trimmed...

[Stormdancer]

Oh, I don't have a fancy layout like they did..uh...my "fancy" layout is 'cause I didn't follow directions...LOL

GAWD that deck is just lovely trimmed!!!! I need to get to know it better so I can!!!!

[emmsma]

Welcome Home, M'Dear~~~~

'Twas a temp position. We've been playing with Mel's spread. Come play wif us!!!

I was noticing something about that. I might have to have a go at it tomorrow. Bit too wiped out tonight.

[cardlady22]

I caved in and bought a new corner rounder. Hope it's okay because the Michaels people had stapled the packaging back shut. It was the only one on the racks.

Fiskars twist and flip
2-in-1 corner punch

up to 65 lb cardstockCrap. Reviews on Amazon say it is total ____. :mad:
http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-01-001448-Twist-Flip-Corner/dp/B001GSEKSI

And it is crap. Won't even cut a sheet of copier paper's edge.

[yirabeth]

uh...my "fancy" layout is 'cause I didn't follow directions...LOL

GAWD that deck is just lovely trimmed!!!! I need to get to know it better so I can!!!!

Knowing it better doesn't help much when you STILL choose the 9 of swords for encouragement... :D :D

Well, it can encompass good and bad, as can all cards. I'll take the encouragement from the good :)

[Lutestring]

hi emmsma, i saw the lovely pics of fred. i hope he is still recovering well.
that reminds me, i forgot to take a pic of my friend's lovely little dog the other day. he is such a sweet little dog, he kept coming over to me when i was in the pool, and licking my nose :laugh:. i think he remembered me. it has been two years since i saw him. i looked after him once for a weekend, this was when i was between cats, before i got my kitty.

i really have to get the shadowscapes one day, it is so gorgeous.

[emmsma]

Oohhh! Nice! I wouldn't mind one of these. I only took the time to trim one deck, but I love it. I swear, I might actually be able to endure Lo Scarabeo decks if they were trimmed...

LS decks are Gorgeous trimmed. (I think they were meant to be that way)

All Of Them.

[Stormdancer]

I swear, I might actually be able to endure Lo Scarabeo decks if they were trimmed...Emmsma's been on a kick as has Kaleanna....TRIM, Baby, TRIM!!!!

Oh, and Yira has dipped a toe....(a convert to the trimming experience....hallowed silence....) :laugh:

Yes, I am avoiding a football slaughter/er....game.....

[Mellaenn]

Who is Fred? Do you have a new addition to the family?

Darn, cardlady. I'd've thought Fiskars would be a good bet, too!

[Lutestring]

Crap. Reviews on Amazon say it is total ____. :mad:
http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-01-001448-Twist-Flip-Corner/dp/B001GSEKSI

And it is crap. Won't even cut a sheet of copier paper's edge.

can you return it?

[yirabeth]

Oh, and Yira has dipped a toe....(a convert to the trimming experience....hallowed silence....) :laugh:
I'm wondering if trimming a USG deck will help, or only make it stiffer, being such heavy cardstock condensed into a smaller package... :) There's several USG decks I would use but there's no hope of me shuffling them the way they are.

[Stormdancer]

Crap. Reviews on Amazon say it is total ____. :mad:
http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-01-001448-Twist-Flip-Corner/dp/B001GSEKSI

And it is crap. Won't even cut a sheet of copier paper's edge.EEK....bummer, where did you buy it from? I'm not paying complete attention....is it returnable?

[BlueDragonfly]

Yeah, we're "checking the score" 30 seconds at a time, during commercials.............*sticks tongue out*

I looked at a cute little 19" Sylvania flat screen in K-Mart today. I'd even settle for the slaughters, if I could just watch some damn football!!!!!

[Stormdancer]

Darn, cardlady. I'd've thought Fiskars would be a good bet, too!Ditto....

[cardlady22]

can you return it?I'm darn well going to try. The receipt & the Thing is right back in the bag. It's just that I had to drive into the next town to get it in the first place. :rolleyes:
And there is a corner rounder Hiding from me right here in the house. Now hear this: reveal yourself!

Like everything else these days- the companies may have kept their brand name, but the stuff isn't manufactured where it used to be.
Made in China

[Stormdancer]

I'm wondering if trimming a USG deck will help, or only make it stiffer, being such heavy cardstock condensed into a smaller package... :) There's several USG decks I would use but there's no hope of me shuffling them the way they are.
Yeah, might just make them MORE brick like...dunno, haven't done them.

[Mellaenn]

Although I say this but the one deck that has been reading like a dream for me is THE Lo Scarabeo deck itself, it reads incredibly well! Dunno if it's just cause it's such a good RWS clone and I'm a RWS automaton...

[Lutestring]

come out, come out, little corner rounder, cardlady needs you :)

i found mine a few days ago, not used it yet, still not brave enough to try trimming :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

And there is a corner rounder Hiding from me right here in the house. Now hear this: reveal yourself!
We need a "Trimmers Call OUT"....

St Anthony, right? I got this wrong before, LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

Sorry your rounder seems to be such a bust, cardlady. Maybe that's why the package was stapled.......:(

emmsma, Welcome home! We were playing with Mel's tarot exercise for her class. Pretty cool spread/exercise. Relax, put your feet up, have a drink.

Mel, Yep, you need the Gaian for your birthday!

[Stormdancer]

Although I say this but the one deck that has been reading like a dream for me is THE Lo Scarabeo deck itself, it reads incredibly well! Dunno if it's just cause it's such a good RWS clone and I'm a RWS automaton...What deck is this. I keep hearing it mentioned....THE LoS....??????

[cardlady22]

I've trimmed a USG deck: the Pracownik Dragon. For whichever printing I had, it went well. Since the publishers have been changing who they use . . . you'd have to try and see.

[yirabeth]

Come out come out, Oh corner rounder of doom! :D

Yeah, might just make them MORE brick like...dunno, haven't done them.

This is what I'm thinking. A brick I can't possibly hope to shuffle, even more so than now.

[Mellaenn]

"St. Anthony, St. Anthony, please come around. Something's been lost and cannot be found."

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm wondering if trimming a USG deck will help, or only make it stiffer, being such heavy cardstock condensed into a smaller package... :) There's several USG decks I would use but there's no hope of me shuffling them the way they are.

So, take the most likely candidate and trim away. They're easily replaceable and you might find yourself a winner. *shrugs*

[Stormdancer]

Football game. I need to pee. :(

Sorry, TMI..LOL

[Mellaenn]

Mel, Yep, you need the Gaian for your birthday!

Yep, methinks you are right! :party:

[emmsma]

Who is Fred? Do you have a new addition to the family?

Darn, cardlady. I'd've thought Fiskars would be a good bet, too!

Fred is a Rotti patient. They were talking about sending him home. Don't know where that is now. We've had folk come buy and make donations towards his care. He suffered smoke inhalation when his home burned. Everyone who's been by the site said they can't believe he's alive. Burned to the ground.

He's got some burns on the inside of his right ear. Wasn't noticeable at first but now its being treated and one of the other gals brought her nebulizer and albuterol to work and is donating his breathing treatments.

I'd talked about him when he first came in and finally got a picture of him up last night/ or this morning.

[Stormdancer]

"St. Anthony, St. Anthony, please come around. Something's been lost and cannot be found."That's it!!!! I was right...this time....:rolleyes:

GAWD...NE 28 Denver 7

TROUNCED!!!!! PUNISHED!!!! U.G.L.Y. :( I need cheetohs....OOOH commercial...BRB

[BlueDragonfly]

I'm so glad Fred is doing better. And how kind of your other clients to help out!

[Mellaenn]

What deck is this. I keep hearing it mentioned....THE LoS....??????

There is one deck that is just called Tarot LoScarabeo. It's pretty much a RWS clone without any "theme. I don't know, maybe it was the first one they did and it was so popular that is when they decided to do a fairy version, a vampire version, a Martian version, etc.

[emmsma]

I've trimmed a USG deck: the Pracownik Dragon. For whichever printing I had, it went well. Since the publishers have been changing who they use . . . you'd have to try and see.

I saw yours, I think and was a copy cat. :)

Sorry about your trimmer. :(
I got mine - both times - from amazon. EK Success, it says.

And I didn't quote it - I forget.

I'm already on it Blue. Dinner done, in comfies and drink in hand.

But you have all reminded me that I need to finish rounding those Pirates. :)

Oh, also. My replacement Alchemical cards are here! I has a full deck to work with
(and sand edges on)

[Mellaenn]

Fred is a Rotti patient.

Awwwww Hugzzz for Fred...(((((((Fred))))))) {Goes to find piccie}

[yirabeth]

So, take the most likely candidate and trim away. They're easily replaceable and you might find yourself a winner. *shrugs*

I've trimmed a USG deck: the Pracownik Dragon. For whichever printing I had, it went well. Since the publishers have been changing who they use . . . you'd have to try and see.

The one I really want small enough is the PCS Commemorative...but I don't have a backup of that one. So I dunno. I'm thinking about it :) hehe

[cardlady22]

What deck is this. I keep hearing it mentioned....THE LoS....??????

There is one deck that is just called Tarot LoScarabeo. It's pretty much a RWS clone without any "theme"Here's the link. (2007)
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/lo-scarabeo/
I like it very much.

[emmsma]

There is one deck that is just called Tarot LoScarabeo. It's pretty much a RWS clone without any "theme. I don't know, maybe it was the first one they did and it was so popular that is when they decided to do a fairy version, a vampire version, a Martian version, etc.

If they did a Martian Tarot I would buy it. I do have the UFO. I need a second one, to trim. So pretty. So much better as an oracle. :P

I mean, I can glean meanings from the images - I think :P - but not always relating to whatever card was assigned to them.

This is my big problem with tarot and reading for others. Maybe I should read clouds or coffee grounds or something. I get all moody when I feel pressed into meanings.

I wanna tell you whatever comes to me!

Anywho...

*sippin' my drink, and shutting up*

[Stormdancer]

35 to 7...half time...thank gawd...crap.

Okey dokies, TEEBOW....bring on a come miraculous come back!!!! DO IT !!!!! Now.

[Stormdancer]

The one I really want small enough is the PCS Commemorative...Hon, look at that one with a trimming eye. Ya can't. At least not mine. Some cards have titles at the bottom and others don't. How're ya gonna do that????

[Stormdancer]

Here's the link. (2007)
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/lo-scarabeo/
I like it very much.uh...i don't recognize this one. YES, I live under a rock, a BIG rock...LOL

Dunno.....

[Mellaenn]

I wanna tell you whatever comes to me!



THIS IS THE VERY HEART OF GOOD READING!!!! YOU GOT IT!

The best tarot reader I know sometimes doesn't even look at the CARDS when they come up, she is so in the flow. It's all about the energy; it's an energetic universe we live in.

[emmsma]

Hon, look at that one with a trimming eye. Ya can't. At least not mine. Some cards have titles at the bottom and others don't. How're ya gonna do that????

Template trimming?? :D

Will this be the next big thing? :P

[emmsma]

THIS IS THE VERY HEART OF GOOD READING!!!! YOU GOT IT!

The best tarot reader I know sometimes doesn't even look at the CARDS when they come up, she is so in the flow. It's all about the energy; it's an energetic universe we live in.

Thanks so much for this. (((Mell)))

What is your favorite stone?

[yirabeth]

Hon, look at that one with a trimming eye. Ya can't. At least not mine. Some cards have titles at the bottom and others don't. How're ya gonna do that????

Yeah :( In short, I'm not....

Maybe some day I can scan it all and print it out on playing card sized cards. I just REALLY like the coloring of this RWS deck... I would consider it a 'reading' deck if I could actually shuffle it.

[Mellaenn]

Here's the link. (2007)
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/lo-scarabeo/
I like it very much.

Thanks, cardlady! Hilarious; the facts about the deck are just exactly the opposite of my perception, but no matter! I do :heart: this simple little deck.

[Stormdancer]

I wanna tell you whatever comes to me!


There's a circle for that....GO there....No, I can't find it ...ISG, maybe?

[BlueDragonfly]

If they did a Martian Tarot I would buy it. I do have the UFO. I need a second one, to trim. So pretty. So much better as an oracle. :P

I mean, I can glean meanings from the images - I think :P - but not always relating to whatever card was assigned to them.

This is my big problem with tarot and reading for others. Maybe I should read clouds or coffee grounds or something. I get all moody when I feel pressed into meanings.

I wanna tell you whatever comes to me!

Anywho...

*sippin' my drink, and shutting up*


This is called intuitive reading, my friend! Very often dead-on when it comes right down to it. "Say what you see"!

[Mellaenn]

Thanks so much for this. (((Mell)))

What is your favorite stone?

Rose quartz is my top crystal with amethyst as a second-runner up! What about you?

[BlueDragonfly]

The one I really want small enough is the PCS Commemorative...but I don't have a backup of that one. So I dunno. I'm thinking about it :) hehe

Okay, second best choice, then......

[Mellaenn]

uh...i don't recognize this one. YES, I live under a rock, a BIG rock...LOL

Dunno.....

Nah...I missed it too and can't tell you how I happened on it, but I'm sure I was enabled on some thread around here. ;)

[Stormdancer]

This is called intuitive reading, my friend! Very often dead-on when it comes right down to it. "Say what you see"!Yeah, Gregory LOVES this way...find that circle!!!!

[emmsma]

There's a circle for that....GO there....No, I can't find it ...ISG, maybe?

When I'm braver, I will open a reading thread. I can't do exchanges. I'm too instant gratification. I sign up when in the mood, but by the time we get our partner, I've lost that feeling or am out of the free time in which to focus.

I gotta go with the -"oh, I feel like reading today, while rested and home" and open it. Rather than sign up and get to do a reading a week or more later.

[BlueDragonfly]

Camera is all warmed up and I got rid of the overhead light's glare by moving the cards to the corner of the table, but here's my layout for the spread/reading, Mel.

You can't really see the titles, but it's card 1 - Bindweed(Devil), crossed by card 2 - Guardian of Fire(Queen of Wands), card 3(on top) Nine of Fire and card 4 - Seven of Earth.

[Mellaenn]

I think it's the ISG? I forgot about this circle. Hmmm - maybe about time I did some readings here again...

[Stormdancer]

Rose quartz is my top crystal with amethyst as a second-runner up! What about you?
Malachite....Hematite....Laramar....Moonstone..

egads, it's a never ending list.

[Mellaenn]

Camera is all warmed up and I got rid of the overhead light's glare by moving the cards to the corner of the table, but here's my layout for the spread/reading, Mel.

Those cards are amazing! Did you notice that you got a couple of the same cards as Stormalita?

I do like how this layout looks.

[emmsma]

Rose quartz is my top crystal with amethyst as a second-runner up! What about you?

Today, I am not sure. I really like Botswanna agate. I had one, must still, somewhere. BLue Lace Agate. Its the one I use for the visualization you gave me.

Really love the Larvokite (SP?) that I got recently. Still need a pic of that one.

I gravitate toward the calm me down stones, rather than energizing ones.

Lapis is another fave.

[yirabeth]

Camera is all warmed up and I got rid of the overhead light's glare by moving the cards to the corner of the table, but here's my layout for the spread/reading, Mel.

You can't really see the titles, but it's card 1 - Bindweed(Devil), crossed by card 2 - Guardian of Fire(Queen of Wands), card 3(on top) Nine of Fire and card 4 - Seven of Earth.

Interesting that we both chose the Devil to reflect our resolution :)

[Mellaenn]

I gotta go with the -"oh, I feel like reading today, while rested and home" and open it. Rather than sign up and get to do a reading a week or more later.

Yeah, I know what you mean about this. But I get tired of doing that, too. I'd love to just do readings for serious tarot peeps, but so often if I open a thread "offering 3 readings" I get the same three people I got two weeks before on another thread. It seems like some people just troll for reading offers and that's annoying. So I stopped doing it.

[Stormdancer]

VIBES for the Bronco Gnome ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6698568115/ )}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Mellaenn]

I gravitate toward the calm me down stones, rather than energizing ones.



Have you got any white howlite? It's a super, super calming stone for me.

[emmsma]

Camera is all warmed up and I got rid of the overhead light's glare by moving the cards to the corner of the table, but here's my layout for the spread/reading, Mel.

You can't really see the titles, but it's card 1 - Bindweed(Devil), crossed by card 2 - Guardian of Fire(Queen of Wands), card 3(on top) Nine of Fire and card 4 - Seven of Earth.

Gads! I need this deck.

WHile waiting for David tonight after the clinic ended, I was sitting listening to some music. IT was dark outside. I saw my refection and it was that card again. Five of Water.

http://www.gaiantarot.com/wp-content/uploads/deck-images/five-water.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

Those cards are amazing! Did you notice that you got a couple of the same cards as Stormalita?

I do like how this layout looks.

Oh yeah, I noticed this right away. :D

I went with pictures for my choices of 1 & 3. Bindweed feels to me that all the little birdies want me to be "just like them", I'm covering my head, fighting for my authenticity. The Guardian's fire is just scattered out a little bit too far-my efforts have been too scattered lately to see progress. Nine of Fire shows taking the time to meditate/connect/align my chakras/gain some focus. And card 4, Seven of Earth shows nurturing, planting, replenishment, this is advice more than a warning.

[Stormdancer]

Really love the Larvokite (SP?) that I got recently. Still need a pic of that one.
Yeah...I don't know that one. Ya need a Laramar....

[emmsma]

Have you got any white howlite? It's a super, super calming stone for me.

No. Might have some dyed Howlite earrings. :P
Something to look for, then.

[Mellaenn]

Emmsma, you had a Tarot Moment! I just love those...

[emmsma]

Can anyone confirm that she has a nostril piercing? I think I did the same side! :O

[Stormdancer]

Gads! I need this deck.

http://www.gaiantarot.com/wp-content/uploads/deck-images/five-water.jpgThis a better match for you than the MAAT.... and you are in more than just that one card, M'dear!!!! I think we all are :heart:

shit....aNOther touchdown, for the OTHER team. I'm not surprised, but.....????? Can we at least SHOW UP????

[BlueDragonfly]

Have you got any white howlite? It's a super, super calming stone for me.

I've been holding that celestite egg that (((Kaleanna)))sent me in a 5 of Pents exchange. Talk about calming. I hold it in my right hand right before sleep.....:D

[BlueDragonfly]

Interesting that we both chose the Devil to reflect our resolution :)

Honey, we both have those inner demons to battle! })

[Mellaenn]

I spent $20 on a rough emerald at the gemstone fair a few months ago, but it was the most popular crystal that everyone chose when I was doing readings at the Unity Church last Sunday. I really think they were attracted to its vibration.

The way I do my crystal readings, I ask them to select seven stones, then I close my eyes and select six at random. That way we start with thirteen.

[emmsma]

I've been holding that celestite egg that (((Kaleanna)))sent me in a 5 of Pents exchange. Talk about calming. I hold it in my right hand right before sleep.....:D

OH. I have a gorgeous Selenite sphere. Must find it. I got it in Sedona when my folks visited a while back. It is lovely.

[Laura Borealis]

Hello! How's everyone?

I have too many pages to catch up... did I miss anything big? (Who am I fooling, I will most likely read through them anyway, though there are dozens -- Pubsters are chatty!)

We went to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie. T'was pretty good. As usual, I tried to avoid reading/seeing anything about it before seeing it (I like movies to be a surprise). Though I knew there was a tarot deck featured in one scene, of course!

One thing kept tickling at the back of my brain. I'd read that the filmmakers acquired a genuine Oswald Wirth deck for the film. And I thought that Oswald Wirth was a majors-only deck. But one of the cards was a Two of Cups. Brain was going hmmm... hmmm about that for the rest of the movie. When I got home I looked it up and of course, AT was there first. (http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=169299&highlight=sherlock+holmes) The filmmakers mocked up a Two of Cups for that scene. Which made me wonder, why not mock up the whole deck and save 1200 Euros? (I looked that up on Mary Greer's blog -- that's what they paid for it -- 1200 Euros is over $1500 in U.S. dollars!)

It's a very RWS looking Two of Cups, too. I didn't catch that in the movie because it went by so fast. I think it's a little odd to go to all that expense for authenticity and then put in a (to us) glaring anachronism. :P

I liked seeing a tarot reader as a supporting role in a major film :) Too bad there was only the one reading. She's a French gypsy and is played by an actress I'd never seen before. She's really pretty in a slightly unconventional way. Dark hair, very dark eyes, just my type :P

[Mellaenn]

Perfect - both the shape and the stone will be soothing!

[Stormdancer]

The way I do my crystal readings, I ask them to select seven stones, then I close my eyes and select six at random. That way we start with thirteen.How many do you have to choose from? Do I REALLY want an answer???? lol

[BlueDragonfly]

Can anyone confirm that she has a nostril piercing? I think I did the same side! :O

It sure does look like it! Whoa! That's pretty cool!

[cardlady22]

I found one that has great ratings from two names I recognize . . . })
http://www.amazon.com/Small-Angle-Eater-Corner-Punch/dp/B00161O87S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326597420&sr=8-1

And I think the one emmsma mentioned is EK Success Paper Shapers Corner Adorner Rounder Punch ~ transparent yellow? PSPCR01C

[Mellaenn]

It's a very RWS looking Two of Cups, too. I didn't catch that in the movie because it went by so fast. I think it's a little odd to go to all that expense for authenticity and then put in a (to us) glaring anachronism. :P


Good point! I do want to see this movie; I've heard lots of good things about it.

[Laura Borealis]

Gads! I need this deck.

WHile waiting for David tonight after the clinic ended, I was sitting listening to some music. IT was dark outside. I saw my refection and it was that card again. Five of Water.

http://www.gaiantarot.com/wp-content/uploads/deck-images/five-water.jpg

Absolutely beautiful.

Can anyone confirm that she has a nostril piercing? I think I did the same side! :O

Looks like it to me... that's very cool :)

[Mellaenn]

How many do you have to choose from? Do I REALLY want an answer???? lol

I have 33 crystals in the oracle as of now. And growing...

[Mellaenn]

I found one that has great ratings from two names I recognize . . . })
http://www.amazon.com/Small-Angle-Eater-Corner-Punch/dp/B00161O87S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326597420&sr=8-1

And I think the one emmsma mentioned is EK Success Paper Shapers Corner Adorner Rounder Punch ~ transparent yellow? PSPCR01C

Interesting that people who bought this also looked at (or bought) tarot decks!!!! Are we the market for corner rounders?

[emmsma]

I found one that has great ratings from two names I recognize . . . })
http://www.amazon.com/Small-Angle-Eater-Corner-Punch/dp/B00161O87S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326597420&sr=8-1

And I think the one emmsma mentioned is EK Success Paper Shapers Corner Adorner Rounder Punch ~ transparent yellow? PSPCR01C

I recognize them too! :)

ANd ye, that other is the one I have.

[Stormdancer]

OH. I have a gorgeous Selenite sphere..Me too :heart:

Laramar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6698643637/in/photostream) a raw slice brought to me from there. I can't capture the feel of this...the calming sea foam vibe....YUM!

[BlueDragonfly]

I found one that has great ratings from two names I recognize . . . })
http://www.amazon.com/Small-Angle-Eater-Corner-Punch/dp/B00161O87S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326597420&sr=8-1

And I think the one emmsma mentioned is EK Success Paper Shapers Corner Adorner Rounder Punch ~ transparent yellow? PSPCR01C

Mine looks alot like that yellow one......*goes ISO*......Yep, that's the one. It works well, you just have to make sure the card is aligned properly, snugly within the guides.

[Mellaenn]

OK, guys. So nice to see all of your lovely selves!!! I'm going to jump back into book three of the Game of Thrones series (A Storm of Swords). Cozy night for reading. I may even have to nudge on the heat!

Good night, all! {waves bye-bye and toddles off in search of jammies}

[cardlady22]

Me too :heart:

Laramar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6698643637/in/photostream) a raw slice brought to me from there. I can't capture the feel of this...the calming sea foam vibe....YUM!Larimar "feels" like bioluminescence "looks" ~ at least for me.
http://www.zazzle.com/sea_beacon_postcard-239846510194963097

[BlueDragonfly]

:) Good Night, Mel! :heart: Thanks for sharing your exercise with us, it's an awesome reading!

[Laura Borealis]

Okay, I'm skimming back over the pages I missed... and I have to say, some things sound really weird out of context.

Think how awesome your butt will look once potty training has been achieved. :thumbsup:


:bugeyed:


eta: oh, and what a lovely top-of-the-page post this is...

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams to you Mell :) Thank you for sharing your new spread with us, I really liked it a LOT!

[BlueDragonfly]

:laugh: :laugh: I see what you mean. We were talking about kaleanna's lil one, and her chasing him up the stairs to the potty so many/too many times a day!

[Stormdancer]

Larimar "feels" like bioluminescence "looks" ~ at least for me.
http://www.zazzle.com/sea_beacon_postcard-239846510194963097
Seafoam....when ya go to the beach, and the waves tumble (FLA waves as opposed to CA waves....LOL)or crash...and there's that foam that is the water of the sea that meets the sand....


Laramar.....:)

[Laura Borealis]

:laugh: :laugh: I see what you mean. We were talking about kaleanna's lil one, and her chasing him up the stairs to the potty so many/too many times a day!

LOL... okay, now it makes more sense :laugh:

[emmsma]

Larimar "feels" like bioluminescence "looks" ~ at least for me.
http://www.zazzle.com/sea_beacon_postcard-239846510194963097

Bad debbie. I read that link as "Sea Bacon"

[yirabeth]

LOL you'd think that BACON was something special in the Pub.... :P

[Stormdancer]

LOL you'd think that BACON was something special in the Pub.... :PIt's not????

[yirabeth]

Well...yeah...but you know... :D

[Lutestring]

Can anyone confirm that she has a nostril piercing? I think I did the same side! :O
looks like it to me :)
I read that link as "Sea Bacon"
LOL!
kitty says it's playtime, and i need some lunch. hi laura, goodnight mell, see you all later.

[BlueDragonfly]

:bugeyed: I was just catching up on some other threads and accidently clicked on Trading. So, I thought, I'll look around see what's out there......

*shivers* A Gaian(LE) in the first thread I opened. I sent a PM! *shivers* This is something I never thought I'd have the chance to get! :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

Oooh...vibes going to you Blue! LE for Blue!

[emmsma]

I have the spread saved to work with in the morning.

I took pics of some stones.

The Larvikite I made a necklace with. Larvikite pendant with Quartz crystal, hematite and malachite beads.

Then the Jasper Pyrite donut and chunk of Labradorite.

Then the Selenite. Not a sphere and bigger than I thought. Is this a palm stone? Kind of a flat egg. :P

[Lutestring]

woo hoo! yay blue! :)

[emmsma]

Good luck, Blue!

[BlueDragonfly]

Oooh...vibes going to you Blue! LE for Blue!

woo hoo! yay blue! :)

Good luck, Blue!

Oh! I'm so excited about it! She's not online right now, so I'll have to be patient!

Thanks!

[yirabeth]

All three are gorgeous, Emmsma!

[Stormdancer]

I have the spread saved to work with in the morning.

I took pics of some stones.
Then the Selenite. Not a sphere and bigger than I thought. Is this a palm stone? Kind of a flat egg. :PO. M. G. That is just stunning!!!!! SO very clear!!!! Mine is more cloudy...and the picts didn't work out.....

[emmsma]

I don't know what made me ask Mell about her fave stone tonight. I mean, I know she is the stone and crystal reading gal....

But that led me to pull out the Selenite and I am positivel vibrating from just sitting wiht her. :)

[BlueDragonfly]

Those are all beautiful stones, emmsma. I think that Selenite might be a little too big for a palm stone, but it's gorgeous.

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

How is everyone?

What have I missed this evening?

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi kaleanna!

I'm calling it a night. Gonna go add a blanket and snuggle down. :)

(((PubmATes)))

[cardlady22]

Sleep well, Blue! Stay warm!

Hello, kaleanna! I went to the bookstore for a by-myself browse and snagged a copy of that Pokemon Ultimate Handbook - Updated Edition, as well as the newest novelization in the Assasin's Creed series.

And I finally ordered the Crystal Visions Tarot.

[emmsma]

Hello Kaleanna! I'm unwinding from my long day. Posted some stone pics a bit ago.


Earlier peeps were trying out a new spread Mell (?)had or is having her class work with.

[Stormdancer]

The Broncos lost. I am stunned. NOT....LOL Holy Crap, they got pounded...I KNEW....as did any other fans. Still :(

I had a relevant thought...lost it....


OH...right..bone in hair...I found that a few hours ago....

[kaleanna]

Hi kaleanna!

I'm calling it a night. Gonna go add a blanket and snuggle down. :)

(((PubmATes)))Hiya Blue, Nite Blue, Sleep well. Stay Warm

Sleep well, Blue! Stay warm!

Hello, kaleanna! I went to the bookstore for a by-myself browse and snagged a copy of that Pokemon Ultimate Handbook - Updated Edition, as well as the newest novelization in the Assasin's Creed series.

And I finally ordered the Crystal Visions Tarot.Hiya cardlady . Awesome. :D


Hello Kaleanna! I'm unwinding from my long day. Posted some stone pics a bit ago.


Earlier peeps were trying out a new spread Mell (?)had or is having her class work with.
hiya emmsma,

Will have to go look for the pics and the spread.


The Broncos lost. I am stunned. NOT....LOL Holy Crap, they got pounded...I KNEW....as did any other fans. Still :(

I had a relevant thought...lost it....


OH...right..bone in hair...I found that a few hours ago....

Hiya Stormy,

Sorry that they lost.

I was wondering if I had stalled the dominoes game, LOL.

[cardlady22]

:( *lighting a virtual black candle to mourn for the Broncos*

[kaleanna]

I am in the midst of fixing me something to eat, yes a really late supper.

Having sausage and angel hair pasta

[Stormdancer]

:( *lighting a virtual black candle to mourn for the Broncos*LOL....'Tis done....expected....


My fortune cookie...."People are waiting for cues from you. Lead them well."

I already did that with Mel's spread. Not "well" but outside of the box. })

#'S....1-16-18-25-36-40

[kaleanna]

Hey emmsma, I forgot to let you know that the pendulum is a moonstone. So did you get to keep the pendulum for you?

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Stormy,

Sorry that they lost.

I was wondering if I had stalled the dominoes game, LOL.Just leave it. It's not impossible. I had a few, and I've lost them in the excitement of football, just wait........

[emmsma]

Hey emmsma, I forgot to let you know that the pendulum is a moonstone. So did you get to keep the pendulum for you?

Well, I'd put it on a necklace for him, but he kept playing wiht it and the ring must have come off. Not the ring coming out of the stone, but the little jump ring on that. So, its back with my stones, pending jump ring attachment.

Haven't decided if he gets it back. (He so far hasn't asked.) :P

Did I remember to ask what the fabulous green stone was on the pendant? Such a deep rich color. :)

[kaleanna]

Well, I'd put it on a necklace for him, but he kept playing wiht it and the ring must have come off. Not the ring coming out of the stone, but the little jump ring on that. So, its back with my stones, pending jump ring attachment.

Haven't decided if he gets it back. (He so far hasn't asked.) :P

Did I remember to ask what the fabulous green stone was on the pendant? Such a deep rich color. :)
ah okies, lol

The pendant is a moss agate (green stone, remember when I asked you what stones you were looking for, LOL. Yep there was a reason for it, hehehehe. ) the brown stone on top is picture jasper and the little lighter green stone is prehnite :)

[emmsma]

ah okies, lol

The pendant is a moss agate (green stone, remember when I asked you what stones you were looking for, LOL. Yep there was a reason for it, hehehehe. ) the brown stone on top is picture jasper and the little lighter green stone is prehnite :)

AH hA! :D

Thanks so much. Guess the moss agate I'd seen was of poorer quality. more white with greenish streaking. Like this so much more. :)

Prenhite. Nice to have a "face" for the name.

[kaleanna]

for those that are curious this is the pendant that was sent with Shelley to emmsma, :)

[emmsma]

In case yo didn't go back, here are my pics.

http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=3009182&postcount=1343

[kaleanna]

AH hA! :D

Thanks so much. Guess the moss agate I'd seen was of poorer quality. more white with greenish streaking. Like this so much more. :)

Prenhite. Nice to have a "face" for the name.

Youre welcome :)

There are some moss agates that have white with greenish streaks, some moss agates have some clear areas with green streaks,

there is also tree agate that is green and white.

The moss agate stone in that pendant is awesome, and love the color and when I was trying to decide what to send you, that pendant pretty much jumped out at me.

[emmsma]

Awesome. I love it. Picture Jasper is another fave stone.

But I am a tired woman and am heading off to bed.

See you all tomorrow.

[kaleanna]

In case yo didn't go back, here are my pics.

http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=3009182&postcount=1343

Thankies,

Lovely Stones!! I have a stone that looks similar to your Larvikite and did not know a name for it, and now I do :D so thankies :D


I love selenite, I have one that is almost like a wand shape.

[kaleanna]

Awesome. I love it. Picture Jasper is another fave stone.

But I am a tired woman and am heading off to bed.

See you all tomorrow.

Nite emmsma, Sleep well :)

[Laura Borealis]

for those that are curious this is the pendant that was sent with Shelley to emmsma, :)

Lovely! :heart:

I love your selenite palm stone, emmsma.

[kaleanna]

Lovely! :heart:

I love your selenite palm stone, emmsma.

hiya Laura :)

Thankies :)

How are you this evening?


I was looking for my stone that looks similar to emmsma's larvikite but it seems to have hidden itself, LOL, it will turn up though, it always does.

[Laura Borealis]

I'm good. Sleepy. It's getting toward 1:00am.

I'm sure your stone will turn up!

I have an itch for kyanite, for some reason. Hmm

[kaleanna]

I'm good. Sleepy. It's getting toward 1:00am.

I'm sure your stone will turn up!

I have an itch for kyanite, for some reason. Hmm

I hear ya about being sleepy, LOL. It is close to midnight here.

:)

Kyanite is a lovely stone. I have blue kyanite on one of my personal pendants.

[Laura Borealis]

sleepytimes http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/sleepytimes.gif

[NorthernTigress]

Home after my double shift at work. Made a half-hearted attempt to catch up, but gave in quickly. I'm terribly afraid that the Pub will explode/implode as soon as I touch Send. I was tired, cold and slightly damp when I got home. Solving this with a warm bath.

[Queen of Disks]

stopping in before bed, work was busy at first then just died. Have to go back in the morning, goodnight!

[Wendywu]

I just know that if I post here TCO will close the pub and open a new one!!


Had a lovely walk, and just munched the most gorgeous grilled bacon/fried egg sandwiches. Replete! And 'cos I did so many chores yesterday I have nothing to do until my quick kitchen clean-up after dinner tonight :D


The day is mine, and filled with possibilities!

[Rhinemaiden]

>>>>>-------:) morning, all! :D

I'm enjoying my last long weekend until Easter... great long weekend, long drought ahead! ;)

Used the last of my 2011 vacation days Friday (to make a 4 day weekend) but more important to get my car inspected/registered. We have an annual auto inspection/registration system... it's one of those pesky things that everyone dreads. The system is a lot better than it was years ago, but still not perfect. I like to get it done the middle of the month because the lines are shorter. Got out to public safety just before 7:30 and there were already 7 cars ahead of me. :bugeyed: And I thought I'd be first! Wrong. Inspection lane usually opens at 7:30, paperwork processing opens at 8. I was through, new sticker on my car at 8:45 and wanted to jump for joy! Auto registration DONE for another year! Wheee! The rest of the weekend has been a joy... shopping (cheap and cheerful...new plant from Home Depot, flea market finds), reading, watching telly, working on my latch-hook rug, dinners of a baked potato topped with no-bean chili and sour cream... and I have two more days to wallow! :D No complaints! :D

what's everyone up to today? is anyone following the cruise ship disaster story? I'm looking at the pix... unbelieveable. As many of you know, I work at a marina, so boat mishaps are nothing new... and boats stuck on reefs are nothing new... but this? Pilot error! Major error! What WAS he thinking????

[Flaxen]

Wendy, what a lovely day to have ahead of you. :)

I've got a walk over the hills to look forward to this afternoon. It looks like a beautiful day again.

Currently listening to Hedningarna - a Swedish/Finnish folk/rock group.

[Flaxen]

>>>>>-------:) morning, all! :D

I'm enjoying my last long weekend until Easter... great long weekend, long drought ahead! ;)

what's everyone up to today? is anyone following the cruise ship disaster story? I'm looking at the pix... unbelieveable.

Enjoy!

I haven't watched the news for a few days so haven't been following this story. Is there loss of life?

[Jesii]

Hi all :D

[Rhinemaiden]

Enjoy!

I haven't watched the news for a few days so haven't been following this story. Is there loss of life?

Hi Flax! Unfortunately, yes... go here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9015836/Cruise-disaster-Survivors-found-alive-inside-ship-more-than-24-hours-after-disaster-struck.html

what a lovely day you gave planned for yourself!! :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Hi all :D

Jess! Hey, sweets, how ARE you??? Back at uni???

[Jesii]

Jess! Hey, sweets, how ARE you??? Back at uni???

Hiya RM :D Yeah, got back yesterday and went to friends birthday drinks last night - back into the lifestyle rather fast! Just getting ready for tomorrrow (first day) at the moment, one of those 'I'm sure there is a pad of paper here somewhere....' days I think :D I'm good thanks, was amazing being home, and ready to work really hard this term :party:

[Flaxen]

Hi Flax! Unfortunately, yes... go here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9015836/Cruise-disaster-Survivors-found-alive-inside-ship-more-than-24-hours-after-disaster-struck.html


That is my worst nightmare being on a sinking ship. At least most people have been rescued, let's hope that they can get to those still trapped.

[Flaxen]

Hi all :D

Morning! :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Hiya RM :D Yeah, got back yesterday and went to friends birthday drinks last night - back into the lifestyle rather fast! Just getting ready for tomorrrow (first day) at the moment, one of those 'I'm sure there is a pad of paper here somewhere....' days I think :D I'm good thanks, was amazing being home, and ready to work really hard this term :party:

uh-huh... you end your "gonna work hard" post with a party hat??? Why am I having trouble believing the working hard part???? :laugh:

[Rhinemaiden]

That is my worst nightmare being on a sinking ship. At least most people have been rescued, let's hope that they can get to those still trapped.

Mine, too Flax... but I admit to having a morbid fascination with major ship disasters... Titanic, Andrea Doria...

[Jesii]

Morning! :)

Hiya Flaxen :D

[Jesii]

uh-huh... you end your "gonna work hard" post with a party hat??? Why am I having trouble believing the working hard part???? :laugh:

Haha I know ;) But I will work hard between the parties

[Flaxen]

Mine, too Flax... but I admit to having a morbid fascination with major ship disasters... Titanic, Andrea Doria...

I think it stems from my feeling of a lucky escape. My family used to live in Belgium and every Christmas and Summer we would travel via Zeebrugge to the UK to visit my dad's family. The Townsend Thoresen disaster happened just after we had moved to the UK permanently. Those images had quite an impact.

[Rhinemaiden]

I think it stems from my feeling of a lucky escape. My family used to live in Belgium and every Christmas and Summer we would travel via Zeebrugge to the UK to visit my dad's family. The Townsend Thoresen disaster happened just after we had moved to the UK permanently. Those images had quite an impact.

I can imagine they would.... you okay about it now?

[Rhinemaiden]

Haha I know ;) But I will work hard between the parties

all work and no play makes Jess a dull girl! ;)

[Wendywu]

Buggeration! Our central heating boiler is broked. No heating or hot water. We have got all the portable heaters out of the loft and the house is warm, but showers will have to happen at work (where I happen to have this lovely bathroom complete with modern shower). So, not disaster, but not at all good.

I will take my shower stuff to work in the morning and take my shower there. James and himself can borrow keys and shower there too. We have car parking area out the back and I happen to be the office manager and keyholder, and I know WB won't mind a bit.

[Flaxen]

I can imagine they would.... you okay about it now?

Yes, although I don't like boats much. :) Given the option, I'd choose any other form of transport over a boat - no cruises for me!

[Flaxen]

Buggeration! Our central heating boiler is broked. No heating or hot water. We have got all the portable heaters out of the loft and the house is warm, but showers will have to happen at work (where I happen to have this lovely bathroom complete with modern shower). So, not disaster, but not at all good.

I will take my shower stuff to work in the morning and take my shower there. James and himself can borrow keys and shower there too. We have car parking area out the back and I happen to be the office manager and keyholder, and I know WB won't mind a bit.

Will that be easy to fix? Hopefully you won't have to do without for too long.

[Wendywu]

I'll call the plumber at about 8.00 a.m. He is the plumber I use at work for the various tenancies I manage; he'll probably fit us in quite quickly because we've known each other for ages now. The downer is if it is going to be expensive :(. We have a bit put by but if we need a new boiler there might be a problem. If it's just repairs it'll be affordable.

[Wendywu]

On the up side, James texted that Satriani is unreal live and the show was awesome. They had a terrific day out in London - did the tour of Abbey Road studios - and they're on their way home now. (On train). I'm so glad he had a good time :D

[Jesii]

all work and no play makes Jess a dull girl! ;)

Well....... i find the harder you work the better the parties ;)

[Wendywu]

Well....... i find the harder you work the better the parties ;)



This is very true!


Oh damn! I can't row this afternoon if there's no shower. I sweat very freely and refuse totally to spend my evening, and then go to bed, without a shower if I have sweated cobs rowing in the afternoon. Yuck!!!!!!!!!

[Rhinemaiden]

Buggeration! Our central heating boiler is broked. No heating or hot water. We have got all the portable heaters out of the loft and the house is warm, but showers will have to happen at work (where I happen to have this lovely bathroom complete with modern shower). So, not disaster, but not at all good.

I will take my shower stuff to work in the morning and take my shower there. James and himself can borrow keys and shower there too. We have car parking area out the back and I happen to be the office manager and keyholder, and I know WB won't mind a bit.

Bummer! But you have practical alternatives! You can always heat water in the kettle for a quick wash... your pipes won't freeze, will they?

[Wendywu]

Oh no - pipes will be fine. The boiler is reporting a specific fault that we need Keith the plumber to fix.

We shan't get cold, the dishes go in the dishwasher and the clothes in the washing machine. And as you say, the kettle will do enough for a quick wash of the essentials. But I do like a proper shower and hairwash .... and James has will really need a shower after spending yesterday in London, last night at a concert, and travelling back this morning. He knows where everything is at the office 'cos he did the moving of all my files etc. so I'll just give him the office keys and point him at his car :D

[Rhinemaiden]

Oh no - pipes will be fine. The boiler is reporting a specific fault that we need Keith the plumber to fix.

We shan't get cold, the dishes go in the dishwasher and the clothes in the washing machine. And as you say, the kettle will do enough for a quick wash of the essentials. But I do like a proper shower and hairwash .... and James has will really need a shower after spending yesterday in London, last night at a concert, and travelling back this morning. He knows where everything is at the office 'cos he did the moving of all my files etc. so I'll just give him the office keys and point him at his car :D

can't you pop down to the office shower after your row???

[Wendywu]

No. It's very, very cold out. That's how we noticed the boiler had stopped - we were shivering because the house was getting too cold for any sort of comfort. I am soooo hot and sweaty when I finish rowing that if I went out and spent 20 minutes in our car (where the heater doesn't start until the car's been going for half an hour) I will catch something - no matter how much I bundle up. My hair is literally drenched with sweat when I finish...

I am better off waiting until I can get showered with no health risks. Although I am fit and strong, this is mainly because I am careful. I am immuno-suppressed and deliberately taking risks is silly for me.

I don't mind waiting; I have plenty I can be getting on with :)

[Rhinemaiden]

No. It's very, very cold out. That's how we noticed the boiler had stopped - we were shivering because the house was getting too cold for any sort of comfort. I am soooo hot and sweaty when I finish rowing that if I went out and spent 20 minutes in our car (where the heater doesn't start until the car's been going for half an hour) I will catch something - no matter how much I bundle up. My hair is literally drenched with sweat when I finish...

I am better off waiting until I can get showered with no health risks. Although I am fit and strong, this is mainly because I am careful. I am immuno-suppressed and deliberately taking risks is silly for me.

I don't mind waiting; I have plenty I can be getting on with :)

I keep forgetting it's c-o-l-d where you are! Stay warm! :) Sounds like a day for music and videos... and books... with a nice blanket wrapped around you! :)

[Wendywu]

Yeah - I have a concerts to watch, and lots of things to listen to. The portable heaters have all kicked in and the house is warm; heaven help the electricity bill :laugh: but sufficient unto the day.....

So - reed diffusers. I have one in the bedroom, but want one for the bathroom. Nice bathroom pongs for diffusers? Warm, vanilla, musk, some floral tones....

[Flaxen]

Try not to think about the electricity bill. :)

Time for lunch..better go and check the cupboards to see what I can rustle up.

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning! It's another nippy one for me, I was brave enough to look.....4 F. brrrrr

Sorry to read about your boiler and no rowing, Wu. Enjoy your free time.

RM, it's good to see you! I was thinking of you when I posted pics of our latest snow. :D It's still hanging on the trees, so beautiful.

[BlueDragonfly]

.......
So - reed diffusers. I have one in the bedroom, but want one for the bathroom. Nice bathroom pongs for diffusers? Warm, vanilla, musk, some floral tones....

Gentle spice scents would be best. Something that would stay nice smelling in the steamy bathroom.

[Rhinemaiden]

Breakfast time for me... happy day, all! :D >>>>>-------:)

[BlueDragonfly]

Try not to think about the electricity bill. :)

Time for lunch..better go and check the cupboards to see what I can rustle up.

*waves* Hi Flaxen! I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday(belated)! :party:

[BlueDragonfly]

Breakfast time for me... happy day, all! :D >>>>>-------:)

Bye RM, have a great day.

[Flaxen]

*waves* Hi Flaxen! I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday(belated)! :party:

Thank you. :)

[Rhinemaiden]

Good Morning! It's another nippy one for me, I was brave enough to look.....4 F. brrrrr

Sorry to read about your boiler and no rowing, Wu. Enjoy your free time.

RM, it's good to see you! I was thinking of you when I posted pics of our latest snow. :D It's still hanging on the trees, so beautiful.

Blue!!! Hey!!! I saw the pix... great shots... it looked so lovely and peaceful. The pretty side of winter! Glad to see you're really using the camera... you've got a good eye for photography. :)

[Wendywu]

Gentle spice scents would be best. Something that would stay nice smelling in the steamy bathroom.


Mmmmmm - cinnamonny, sandalwood - not pine (disinfectant, and I have loads of that!) - I love reed diffusers :).

I want to learn how to make my own stuff to use, but it's hard to find out the proportions of ingredients and what they actually are!

ETA: Aha!! http://wlnaturalhealth.com/aromatherapy-articles/how-to-make-reed-diffuser-oil.htm

[BlueDragonfly]

Thanks RM! I am enjoying it! :D

Wu, I'm not sure what the reipe would be, but make sure you've got a good quality essential oil for the fragrance. Some of the man-made/chemical scents don't stay true.

eta- That link does look like a good place to start! I see where it says some of the essential oils may not be strongly enough scented, so if you have to use a synthetic, be careful of the ingredients.

[Est]

Hi all!

This is just a quick little exercise for yourself...

Think about one of your New Years resolutions (or create one if you didn’t make any resolutions yet).


Go through the deck with cards face-up to find a card that represents the situation you would like to change.


Pull a card a random to see what crosses you (what can help or hinder)


Again with cards face-up, select a card that represents you successfully keeping your resolution.


Pull a random card to see any final warning/advice/encouragement.

Great exercise, Mell. I'm away from my decks at the moment but I will try this one later on and report back!

Camera is all warmed up and I got rid of the overhead light's glare by moving the cards to the corner of the table, but here's my layout for the spread/reading, Mel.

You can't really see the titles, but it's card 1 - Bindweed(Devil), crossed by card 2 - Guardian of Fire(Queen of Wands), card 3(on top) Nine of Fire and card 4 - Seven of Earth.

Omigosh. I have been wondering about the Gaian for a while and now I am convinced. Onto the wishlist it goes!

Laramar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9409765@N04/6698643637/in/photostream) a raw slice brought to me from there. I can't capture the feel of this...the calming sea foam vibe....YUM!

That is absolutely beautiful. It feels calming just looking at it on a computer screen. Sea foam... yes, you're right. That's exactly it.

I just know that if I post here TCO will close the pub and open a new one!!


Had a lovely walk, and just munched the most gorgeous grilled bacon/fried egg sandwiches. Replete! And 'cos I did so many chores yesterday I have nothing to do until my quick kitchen clean-up after dinner tonight :D


The day is mine, and filled with possibilities!

How are we still here? A stay of execution?!
Enjoy your day Wu, though sorry to hear about the boiler and not being able to row.

Used the last of my 2011 vacation days Friday (to make a 4 day weekend) but more important to get my car inspected/registered. We have an annual auto inspection/registration system... it's one of those pesky things that everyone dreads. The system is a lot better than it was years ago, but still not perfect. I like to get it done the middle of the month because the lines are shorter. Got out to public safety just before 7:30 and there were already 7 cars ahead of me. :bugeyed: And I thought I'd be first! Wrong. Inspection lane usually opens at 7:30, paperwork processing opens at 8. I was through, new sticker on my car at 8:45 and wanted to jump for joy! Auto registration DONE for another year! Wheee!

Glad that was over relatively quickly! Do they all have to be done in the same month or something? We have an annual MOT here for all cars over 3 years old, but it depends when you got the car so they all fall at different times. I generally forget mine and then have a panic when I realise I've been driving around illegally for a few days :rolleyes:

I've got a walk over the hills to look forward to this afternoon. It looks like a beautiful day again.

Enjoy the walk Flaxen!

Hi all :D

Hi Jesii! *waves*

---

So, I've done the stable, feeds, haylage, water, 2 barrows of poo from the field (TMI?), walked Sam, swept my bit of the barn, paid my livery bill... crawled home ready to collapse... and found OH cleaning :bugeyed: He'd cleared away the Christmas decorations, hoovered, tidied up, thrown away the rubbish and now he's gone to do the food shopping. What a star! (Not that I'd have done it if he hadn't... but it's nice that it's done!) :laugh:

[Wendywu]

You both deserve a huge treat after doing all that! Well done to both of you. I seem to have been overtaken by a dreadful inertia and am just watching videos, slurping tea or coffee and generally avoiding doing stuff. Feels very odd because usually I have a list about an arm long of Things To Do..

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Est! What a great guy! :heart: It sounds like you've been busy this morning!

Yep, I'm subtle with my enabling methods! }) It really is such an intuitive deck. I hadn't really expected to find the powerful connection that I've got with it, but Holy Cow every card I've pulled has had something pertinent to say. Even in the exercise Mel created-which is awesome, by the way. I'm working on it right now.

[Est]

Enjoy it Wu! Those days are rare and precious. I find I spoil them when they happen by letting feelings of guilt creep in... thinking I ought to do this or should be doing that. You have a wonderful day of well-deserved "me time" and don't be as silly as me! :P

[Rhinemaiden]

So, I've done the stable, feeds, haylage, water, 2 barrows of poo from the field (TMI?), walked Sam, swept my bit of the barn, paid my livery bill... crawled home ready to collapse... and found OH cleaning :bugeyed: He'd cleared away the Christmas decorations, hoovered, tidied up, thrown away the rubbish and now he's gone to do the food shopping. What a star! (Not that I'd have done it if he hadn't... but it's nice that it's done!) :laugh:

Hi Est! Just reading about your day makes me feel like a nap! LOL What a lovely OH you have...

[BlueDragonfly]

You both deserve a huge treat after doing all that! Well done to both of you. I seem to have been overtaken by a dreadful inertia and am just watching videos, slurping tea or coffee and generally avoiding doing stuff. Feels very odd because usually I have a list about an arm long of Things To Do..

In the grand scheme of things it is essential to create balance. Think of the scales, that To Do list on the one side and nuggets of stillness(sounds so much better than inertia) plunked down in the other......:D

[Est]

Hi Est! What a great guy! :heart: It sounds like you've been busy this morning!

Yep, I'm subtle with my enabling methods! }) It really is such an intuitive deck. I hadn't really expected to find the powerful connection that I've got with it, but Holy Cow every card I've pulled has had something pertinent to say. Even in the exercise Mel created-which is awesome, by the way. I'm working on it right now.

You are a CHAMPION enabler... others can only watch in awe!! :P I've been looking at the AT scans for a while, trying to decide. I don't usually like such realistic artwork but there's something about this deck that won't let me go. (I wish I could afford a LE from the author's site with those beautiful bags and pendants - so gorgeous!)

[Est]

Hi RM! Yes, he's okay I suppose! ;) :D

[Wendywu]

In the grand scheme of things it is essential to create balance. Think of the scales, that To Do list on the one side and nuggets of stillness(sounds so much better than inertia) plunked down in the other......:D


Ooooh - what an almost spiritual way of saying that it's totally OK to slob out :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Ah Est! Get the mass market version, and let your creative side loose on creating a bag/case for it. Or, commission a patchwork bag from someone you might know here......;)

I'm carrying mine around in a plastic index card case at the moment, but do intend to make a crazy quilt case for it. Lute sent me a lovely dragonfly(blue) button and it'll be perfect for it! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Ooooh - what an almost spiritual way of saying that it's totally OK to slob out :D

Well, of course! ;)

[Est]

Ah Est! Get the mass market version, and let your creative side loose on creating a bag/case for it. Or, commission a patchwork bag from someone you might know here......;)

I'm carrying mine around in a plastic index card case at the moment, but do intend to make a crazy quilt case for it. Lute sent me a lovely dragonfly(blue) button and it'll be perfect for it! :D

Hee hee! Yes Blue!

[EllieP]

Hi all!

So, I've done the stable, feeds, haylage, water, 2 barrows of poo from the field (TMI?), walked Sam, swept my bit of the barn, paid my livery bill... crawled home ready to collapse... and found OH cleaning :bugeyed: He'd cleared away the Christmas decorations, hoovered, tidied up, thrown away the rubbish and now he's gone to do the food shopping. What a star! (Not that I'd have done it if he hadn't... but it's nice that it's done!) :laugh:

Good god send him up here quickly!

*waves at everyone else here and trots off to the bar*

Seeing clients today but will pop in and out. "Someone" in the family might actually ring me later for tarot talk ;)

[linnie]

Ooooh - what an almost spiritual way of saying that it's totally OK to slob out :D

In the grand scheme of things it is essential to create balance. Think of the scales, that To Do list on the one side and nuggets of stillness(sounds so much better than inertia) plunked down in the other......:D

Hello Wu, Blue :):):) Hee hee... that rhymes! Wu is right, Blue... you have created a very spiritual argument in favour of what HAS been known as slothfulness :):):) Excellent work... :) I'm just back from my week away at Camp Creative... a joyous week camping a few hours from home, and watching a total of about 1300 'students' of all creative pursuits buzzing around excitedly whilst receiving tuition in a vacant (for holidays) High School campus... wonderful... I sang with 50 wonderful souls for a whole week.. oh, and babysat my beautiful friend's baby! :):):)

Hello EllieP... nice to meet a new face at the Pub... :) I am an infrequent visitor, compared to most, but I do drop in from time to time to check on them all :):):)

[Shalyn]

Morning, all!

Y'know, I see you all hawking the Gaian, but when I look at it, it just...meh. Just meh. Guess it's not for everyone.

[Wendywu]

Me too Shalyn....


Hi Ellie :) And Linnie - your week sound lovely! Me, I'm slobbing 'cos the boiler is broke and I can't row because there is no hot water for showers afterwards. As a free sweater I am not inclined to hearty exercise with no cleaning up afterwards :D. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that my lovely plumber can fit us in quickly!!

[Shalyn]

Damn.

I was just going to Google something, and forgot what it was I wanted to Google.

Bugger.

[Est]

Hi linnie, hi Shalyn :)

"Someone" in the family might actually ring me later for tarot talk ;)

Heh! Subtle - I like it :D

[linnie]

Morning, all!

Y'know, I see you all hawking the Gaian, but when I look at it, it just...meh. Just meh. Guess it's not for everyone.Morning, Shalyn :) Me too... I looked at the reviews and images, and followed the enthusiastic discussions, but always thought the canoeist looked quite angry... Now that I have been gifted the deck (thank you...*** ), I sadly note that there are many more cards that I don't enjoy than cards that I do... I think I do not enjoy decks which have real people's faces on them... For me, such artwork limits how I see/feel the character/energy of each card, because the photo-look makes it so individual specific... hmmm...

Me too Shalyn....
Hi Ellie :) And Linnie - your week sound lovely! Me, I'm slobbing 'cos the boiler is broke and I can't row because there is no hot water for showers afterwards. As a free sweater I am not inclined to hearty exercise with no cleaning up afterwards :D. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that my lovely plumber can fit us in quickly!!Hi Wu... it was lovely... delicious... Oh, boo... No hot water... now I've caught up with why you can't row!!! Ok... my fingers are crossed that the plumber arrives and gets water happening with much haste... I must away... it's early a.m here again... Have wonder-filled days everyone :)

[cardlady22]

Morning! Sorry about your boiler, Wendywu!

I woke up when hubby pulled all the covers off me. Then my sinuses started up, so I notched off the heat for a tad- but it's starting to feel chilly again.

Yesterday was a bust for my "color scheme chosen" football teams.
(((Broncos))) (((Saints)))

Wonder if the Ravens (purple) and the Packers (green) will do any better today . . .

[BlueDragonfly]

linnie! It's good to see you! Your week sounds like it was absolutely delightful!

Hi EllieP! Welcome to the Pub and AT, it's so nice to meet you!

Oh, I agree with you, Shalyn and linnie, that the photolike figures can be off-putting for some, my first opinion of the Gaian was that it wouldn't be a deck I'd read with, but some of the images were very beautiful. But the underlying philosophy won me over. :) I find that my intuition flows with it.

[BlueDragonfly]

Good Morning cardlady, I'm rooting for the underdogs today! :) I'm 0 - 2 in my picks......:rolleyes:

[linnie]

Hello in there, Blue :):):) Hello CL22 :)

Yes... look, some of the Gaian artwork is really very pretty, and, yes, the philosophy of the deck is what appealed to me before I'd actually seen the cards, but I just cannot... My mind cannot stretch the distance from "Friend of the person who created this deck" to "Queen of Wands" etc... I get very distracted... I'm glad you read well with them, though, Blue... it seems most people do love the deck, and it certainly received a good rating from Solandia :)

Yes... the Camp Creative week was simply awesome... I love it!

Night now...

>>>>> Waving now as I disappear to the land of nod>>>> Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........

[Shalyn]

I think I just have a hard time with "real people" decks, too. Or collage decks.

I'd heard rave reviews about the Steampunk Tarot (the one from Etsy), so I got one. And do not like it. I have pre-ordered the one on Amazon, and hope that one works better for me.

[BlueDragonfly]

*waves to linnie* Good Night, sleep well. :)

I didn't really follow the creation process, and these people are unknown to me as someone "real", but more of an embodiment of the energy. What I'm liking is the maturity of most of the figures, that speaks of life experience to me.

[linnie]

Thanks Blue... waves back whilst departing the Pub... Enjoy your deck... we all see and read things so very differently, huh, and that is what makes this such a wonder-filled world :heart:

[Est]

Bye linnie :)

I'm going to head off now, back to the horse and another walk round the farm for Sammy. He's crying right now cos "Daddy" has gone outside to work in the garage and left him behind :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

[cardlady22]

G'Morning~~~You won't believe what turned up on a search for "bacon and coffee" :bugeyed: (warning: naughty)
http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.249886189.jpg

[BlueDragonfly]

G'Morning Stormy! :D

[BlueDragonfly]

You won't believe what turned up on a search for "bacon and coffee" :bugeyed: (warning: naughty)
http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.249886189.jpg

:bugeyed: :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

You won't believe what turned up on a search for "bacon and coffee" :bugeyed: (warning: naughty)
http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.249886189.jpgDD is right next to me. I think I'll wait. LOL

[EllieP]

Hello Wu, Blue :):):) Hee hee... that rhymes! Wu is right, Blue... you have created a very spiritual argument in favour of what HAS been known as slothfulness :):):) Excellent work... :) I'm just back from my week away at Camp Creative... a joyous week camping a few hours from home, and watching a total of about 1300 'students' of all creative pursuits buzzing around excitedly whilst receiving tuition in a vacant (for holidays) High School campus... wonderful... I sang with 50 wonderful souls for a whole week.. oh, and babysat my beautiful friend's baby! :):):)

That sounds so fantastic. I love singing.

Hello EllieP... nice to meet a new face at the Pub... :) I am an infrequent visitor, compared to most, but I do drop in from time to time to check on them all :):):)

Yeah, quite, I've already gathered someone needs to keep an eye on things! Thanks for the welcome, linnie

[Jesii]

Hi all - just found this. Thanks for the welcome. It's like a labyrinth on here. But soooo organised it's making me dizzy ;-)
Will be back soon, but rhubarb crumble is calling and I feel the need to check out Apocalyptica too.

Hello EllieP! Great to see another mother-daughter pair hanging out here - I'm PathWalker's teenage daughter and it's fun to see other people here :D

Welcome, and hope you have great fun here :heart:

[Jesii]

Hi Jesii! *waves*



Hi Est - and anyone else I missed arriving while me and Darren and Josh were tidying up our house :D

[BlueDragonfly]

Hi Jesii! All settled?

[Stormdancer]

DD is nagging me for a car ride....45 minutes each way. :( I think she should walk })

[cardlady22]

DD is nagging me for a car ride....45 minutes each way. :( I think she should walk })This New Generation does not walk in the cold/snow . . . :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

You won't believe what turned up on a search for "bacon and coffee" :bugeyed: (warning: naughty)
http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.249886189.jpg
Oh my :bugeyed: That's not what I have in mind for breakfast...LOL

[BlueDragonfly]

DD is nagging me for a car ride....45 minutes each way. :( I think she should walk })

Where is it she wants to go? That's alot of driving for a Sunday morning!

[Jesii]

Hi Jesii! All settled?

Yeah, there are only 3 of us here at the moment, so just tidying up - and watching a film for one of my assignments :D

DD is nagging me for a car ride....45 minutes each way. :( I think she should walk })


:O

[Stormdancer]

This New Generation does not walk in the cold/snow . . . :laugh:Yeah, it's kinda a long walk...LOL I'll probably take her. It's a nice day and I'm just the bees knees of Moms...:rolleyes:

[Jesii]

This New Generation does not walk in the cold/snow . . . :laugh:

What generation does that make me then :laugh:

[cardlady22]

Jesii, you are European. American younglings are quite oddly influenced.Oh my :bugeyed: That's not what I have in mind for breakfast...LOL*nods enthusiastically*

I find that I have a real problem with thinking about anything along the process of how what I eat gets to my plate.

[Stormdancer]

Where is it she wants to go? That's alot of driving for a Sunday morning!Her boyfriend's house :rolleyes: The situation is a PIA.

[BlueDragonfly]

Her boyfriend's house :rolleyes: The situation is a PIA.

Okay, so what's in it for Mom? And would that be 2 roundtrips, then?

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Dinner in the crockpot, and I'm about to start making crepes... :D Jack WILL get up or he WILL be sorry he's missed the best breakfast I've cooked in a while! :P (we usually don't do breakfast, we kinda start the day at lunch. LOL)

Morning, all!

Y'know, I see you all hawking the Gaian, but when I look at it, it just...meh. Just meh. Guess it's not for everyone.

You're not alone :) I dislike it intensely and even IF I had money I wouldn't be purchasing it. I won't go into detail why, but I would post this one in the decks you absolutely hate thread but the creator is a member here and I don't want to hurt her feelings...

[cardlady22]

Her boyfriend's house :rolleyes: The situation is a PIA.We haven't reached that point here (yet) . . .
So far, the boys my DD has liked were very nice & from interesting families, so hanging out hasn't been a chore or a trial.

[yirabeth]

Her boyfriend's house :rolleyes: The situation is a PIA.
Isn't there a bus system or something?? :D I'd soo hate that drive with any frequency...which sounds like is probably gonna happen if he's her boyfriend...

Tell her she needs a local boyfriend til she can drive herself places :P

[Jesii]

Jesii, you are European. American younglings are quite oddly influenced

Okay, good, cause I like walking in cold weather.......

Her boyfriend's house :rolleyes: The situation is a PIA.

PIA?

[Stormdancer]

Okay, so what's in it for Mom? Perhaps a stop at McD's for an egg mcmuffin...LOL

BF will bring her back.

[Jesii]

Tell her she needs a local boyfriend til she can drive herself places :P

*so not getting involved in long-distance boyfriends conversation :laugh: *

[Stormdancer]

G'morning all :) Dinner in the crockpot, and I'm about to start making crepes... :D Jack WILL get up or he WILL be sorry he's missed the best breakfast I've cooked in a while! :P (we usually don't do breakfast, we kinda start the day at lunch. LOL)Wait for me!!! Oh wait, I'm gonna be heading in the other direction. :(

You're not alone :) I dislike it intensely and even IF I had money I wouldn't be purchasing it. I won't go into detail why, but I would post this one in the decks you absolutely hate thread but the creator is a member here and I don't want to hurt her feelings...Dying of curiosity...or maybe not. LOL

[cardlady22]

BF will bring her back.Methinks this is backward. Have him come get her now and then you have the control of picking her up when you are ready for the visit to be done. :P

[Wendywu]

Okay, good, cause I like walking in cold weather.......



PIA?


Pain in ass, I think ....

[Stormdancer]

PIA?Pain in the ass...LOL

[Jesii]

Pain in ass, I think ....

Pain in the ass...LOL

Thank you ladies :D

[Stormdancer]

Hey Wu~~~

Sorry about the boiler problems, but I'm glad at least there's the shower at work. (((WB)))

[Jesii]

Methinks this is backward. Have him come get her now and then you have the control of picking her up when you are ready for the visit to be done. :P

Hummmm..... not a mother here, but wouldn't letting him drop her off make them think they have control of their own relationship? Dunno, just wondering, otherwise (if it was me in DD's postion) I'd be a little like 'but I'm old enough to have my own relationship and control it'. Just wondering out loud, not trying to annoy anyone!

[yirabeth]

Hummmm..... not a mother here, but wouldn't letting him drop her off make them think they have control of their own relationship? Dunno, just wondering, otherwise (if it was me in DD's postion) I'd be a little like 'but I'm old enough to have my own relationship and control it'. Just wondering out loud, not trying to annoy anyone!

I think it's more control over Stormy's time that was the point♥ At least that's how I took it?

[cardlady22]

Hummmm..... not a mother here, but wouldn't letting him drop her off make them think they have control of their own relationship? Dunno, just wondering, otherwise (if it was me in DD's postion) I'd be a little like 'but I'm old enough to have my own relationship and control it'. Just wondering out loud, not trying to annoy anyone!I'm speaking from the factor of the boy being a worrisome sort- which I had 2 that in retrospect, I'm very glad that my mother did me this way. I shudder when I think about what they grew up to be/do with their wives. Coulda been me . . . :bugeyed:

My mom trusted us to a point. But she was correct in reminding us that as long as the law would hold her responsible for what we did/didn't, then she had obligations. Once we were of legal age, she let go rather nicely.

[Jesii]

I think it's more control over Stormy's time that was the point♥ At least that's how I took it?

Hummmmm very true! As Stormy would be driving!

I'm speaking from the factor of the boy being a worrisome sort- which I had 2 that in retrospect, I'm very glad that my mother did me this way. I shudder when I think about what they grew up to be/do with their wives. Coulda been me . . . :bugeyed:

My mom trusted us to a point. But she was correct in reminding us that as long as the law would hold her responsible for what we did/didn't, then she had obligations. Once we were of legal age, she let go rather nicely.

Ah right, I see what you mean. I guess I've generally avoided the worrisome-sort (simple 'where is the fun in that?') but that does change it I suppose. I didn't really do anything (including dating) till I was legal (16 here) so (from my viewpoint) I didn't have that kinda thing going. on. :D

[Stormdancer]

Do we have any idea why this pub is still open?

[cardlady22]

Do we have any idea why this pub is still open?TCO was abducted by gorgeous women who cooked him all sorts of savoury dishes ???

[yirabeth]

Yeah that! Or maybe the snowstorm knocked his power out so he can't close the pub and open a new one yet...?

[Stormdancer]

TCO was abducted by gorgeous women who cooked him all sorts of savoury dishes ???That would 'splain it...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Yeah that! Or maybe the snowstorm knocked his power out so he can't close the pub and open a new one yet...?It did sound like a big storm yesterday. As long as we don't repeat the wrecking ball experience! :(

[cardlady22]

;) We'll all hang on tightly!
http://www.funfix.com/Gallery/Images/lg_Flying-Star-Formation.jpg

[yirabeth]

Haha, that's one sport you'll never see me participate in... :D

[Stormdancer]

Haha, that's one sport you'll never see me participate in... :DDITTO !!! :bugeyed:

[cardlady22]

Haha, that's one sport you'll never see me participate in... :DMe either. Also no bungee jumping.

[Wendywu]

I've always thought I'd love to try that.

Not bungee jumping though. Didja see the other day that woman's cord broke while she was bungee jumping? Luckily she was at the bottom and not far from the ground, so when it broke she didn't have very far to fall. She was absolutely fine!

[Stormdancer]

Not bungee jumping though. Didja see the other day that woman's cord broke while she was bungee jumping? Luckily she was at the bottom and not far from the ground, so when it broke she didn't have very far to fall. She was absolutely fine!I DID kinda see that. I couldn't actually watch. :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

That's what I'm sure would happen to me...ya know, if I didn't die of heart failure on the way down :P I'm just not an adrenalin junkie, I guess... :D

[cardlady22]

yira, do you suppose we belong to a select group of humans who are AAA?
(adversely affected by adrenaline)

:laugh:

[Wendywu]

My boss told me that you're supposed to close your eyes on the way down, and if you don't you can get eye damage when the cord does the bouncing thing. I can believe that - it must be a terrible shock to the body.




My tablet should come soon. I am so excited for this, and hoping I get on with Android (it runs 2.3 - Gingerbread). If I like it, I shall stick to tablets and just use himself's desktop to store my stuff. James can have my laptop as soon as his dies - the screen is damaged and getting worse.

[yirabeth]

yira, do you suppose we belong to a select group of humans who are AAA?
(adversely affected by adrenaline)

:laugh:

YES!!! :D :D

Seriously...I can't even handle roller coasters. I'm so adversely affected it's not even funny...LOL

My ex made me ride one once, just after we were married, when I lived in TX. We went to the Six Flags there, with a group of friends. It was so awful I refused to ever go to an amusement park again, because I knew he'd force me on another one...

[Stormdancer]

My tablet should come soon. I am so excited for this, and hoping I get on with Android (it runs 2.3 - Gingerbread). If I like it, I shall stick to tablets and just use himself's desktop to store my stuff. James can have my laptop as soon as his dies - the screen is damaged and getting worse.I don't know anything about tablets, but I DO like my Android phone :heart:

[NorthernTigress]

Morning

Winter is back in Alberta, Canada. (Originally wrote "winter is bad".... that too.)

It's cold and snowy, and is supposed to stay that way for about a week. Currently I am wearing 2 pairs of long undies under my pants and three shirts. Still deciding what footwear I will choose.

[Wendywu]

I've never ridden a rollercoaster or been to an amusement park. When I was young I just wanted to go to gigs if I had any spare money :). Now, I think I'd be ill if I tried a rollercoaster and anyway, we'd never go - not himself's scene at all.

[Stormdancer]

Seriously...I can't even handle roller coasters.Me either. Haven't been on one since I was 18.

[Stormdancer]

Currently I am wearing 2 pairs of long undies under my pants and three shirts. Still deciding what footwear I will choose.
G'Morning~~~

You dress like me. LOL

[Jesii]

;) We'll all hang on tightly!
http://www.funfix.com/Gallery/Images/lg_Flying-Star-Formation.jpg

I'm in :D

[cardlady22]

Me either. Haven't been on one since I was 18.The only ones I ever rode were the little trains in the kiddie sections. I knew the Big Ones weren't for me.

I used to love the spinning-type rides though. Carousels, Tilt A Whirls & the Mad Hatter's Teacup ride. Now, I feel sick after 1.5 rotations on my own two feet. :rolleyes:

:party: Jesii got the 1500th post slot! :party:

Moderator to Pub (D). Moderator to Pub (D) please.

[Stormdancer]

I will ride a carousel. And a merry go round.

[Stormdancer]

:party: Jesii got the 1500th post slot! :party:Now that is one to celebrate!! Doesn't happen often...LOL

[yirabeth]

Ok Jack will just have to get up -- I am hungry and I want crepes! So I'm cooking. NOW.

Or he will have cold crepes :D

[cardlady22]

Hello, NT!

yira, throw a pair of boots at his door.

Why did I place orders at the beginning of a long holiday weekend. That means every time I check shipping status, nothing has happened. :P

Crystal Visions

[Stormdancer]

Ok Jack will just have to get up -- I am hungry and I want crepes! So I'm cooking. NOW.I was wondering what was going on with all of that. I'm starving...LOL

[Wendywu]

Moderator to Pub (D). Moderator to Pub (D) please.


You really should be more specific :D. I was in the middle of a very important snooze when I got your call .......

And I can't do a thing for I iz the Evil Moddie of Reading Exchange, not Fun & Games ......

[Stormdancer]

You really should be more specific :D. I was in the middle of a very important snooze when I got your call ......
You're a Mod. You're not allowed to snooze while on duty. :D

[Wendywu]

You're a Mod. You're not allowed to snooze while on duty. :D


But, but, but - um, "Mummeeee, it's not fair ......"........

[Jesii]

:party: Jesii got the 1500th post slot! :party:



now that is one to celebrate!! Doesn't happen often...lol

yayyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Stormdancer]

But, but, but - um, "Mummeeee, it's not fair ......"........I can be bribed to bend da rules :party:

[NorthernTigress]

Looking at the weather report again and trying to decide if it is time for the BUMB (Big Ugly Moon Boots).

[Wendywu]

I can be bribed to bend da rules :party:


AH - loud crash heard off scene (as light dawns on dim Moddie). Feverishly scrabbling in himself's fridge, she finds a gorgeous ham and leek pie ........



"Will this do ....?"

[Stormdancer]

AH - loud crash heard off scene (as light dawns on dim Moddie). Feverishly scrabbling in himself's fridge, she finds a gorgeous ham and leek pie ........



"Will this do ....?"uh...not sure I've leeks, but Himself is an excellent cook, so I'm game.

OK...I'm off...I'll be back for dessert...LOL

[cardlady22]

Better snap that up, Stormy! I can smell the yummy ham . . .

NT, I'd use warm boots if I lived where you do & didn't have my own car.

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

How is everyone?


My teen has taken lil one upstairs for a brother's day, they are playing in their room and watching movies :O

[NorthernTigress]

Interesting. It appears that Games and Fun does not have a back up moderator.

[NorthernTigress]

NT, I'd use warm boots if I lived where you do & didn't have my own car.

The trouble is I'm not sure if I could fit the BUMB, my winter coat, and my tote bag into the lockers at work.

[cardlady22]

The trouble is I'm not sure if I could fit the BUMB, my winter coat, and my tote bag into the lockers at work.Oh, I guess I never thought about locker size. Are they school size, or sports/gym size? With all the snitching that goes on in "workplace community areas" that should be better thought out.

[NorthernTigress]

Oh, I guess I never thought about locker size. Are they school size, or sports/gym size? With all the snitching that goes on in "workplace community areas" that should be better thought out.

They look like school lockers, but most of them are half-height. The tall ones get snapped up first.

Edit, leaving now. Wish me luck. And warmth.

[Est]

Hi everyone!

NT - that sounds COLD. I'm on two pairs of socks and a hat (YES there are some other clothes too, you filthy minded lot!) but in a few weeks I think I'll have tracksuit bottoms under my jeans. Sexy.

Now that is one to celebrate!! Doesn't happen often...LOL

Oi! Don't go raining on my 1000th post slot achievement! 1500... pah! It's just an inbetween number that fizzled out before making the next 1000. It doesn't compare! *pokes Stormy* :D

OH and I are watching The Return of the Jedi tonight and then I might do some journalling. The spirituality book I'm working through recommended it as 'feng shui for the mind' and it really is. Every time I journal (every few days) I fill 2-4 sides of narrow lined A4. Evidently there's a lot of clutter and junk in my mind!

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning Pubsters! I slept late... :bugeyed: Need some http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/mug.gif (t'is brewing as I type)


You're not alone :) I dislike it intensely and even IF I had money I wouldn't be purchasing it. I won't go into detail why, but I would post this one in the decks you absolutely hate thread but the creator is a member here and I don't want to hurt her feelings...

I think someone already ragged on it in that thread. I wonder if they know the creator is a member? That would be a consideration for me, too -- I guess I was raised to be polite. :D Fortunately I don't dislike any decks made by member creators, that I know of. Some don't appeal to me in the slightest, but it's more a thing of, they don't say anything to me rather than an active dislike.

The one I did rag on in that thread, I'm pretty sure if the artist ever read it, he would just sneer and then go paint some more women with tubes running up their cooters. :rolleyes:


;) We'll all hang on tightly!
http://www.funfix.com/Gallery/Images/lg_Flying-Star-Formation.jpg

Waaooow.... cool image! :)

[Wendywu]

Laura - what's a cooter? ....some quite terrible possibilities coming to mind here :bugeyed:

[Laura Borealis]

Laura - what's a cooter? ....some quite terrible possibilities coming to mind here :bugeyed:

http://www.iconwild.com/smilies/embarrassed/embarrassed-smiley-009.gif Umm....

[Wendywu]

http://www.iconwild.com/smilies/embarrassed/embarrassed-smiley-009.gif Umm....


Oh! Really? That's a new word to me for it..... :laugh:

[Laura Borealis]

That's funny. Here I go using a rather crude euphemism and then I'm embarrassed when called on to explain it. :laugh: It's slang for the vulva.

Apologies for the mental images! Were they accurate?

[Flaxen]

What a time to walk back into the pub!

[Wendywu]

That's funny. Here I go using a rather crude euphemism and then I'm embarrassed when called on to explain it. :laugh: It's slang for the vulva.

Apologies for the mental images! Were they accurate?


Yes, but I thought it was my dirty mind, and there'd be another part of the body you were talking about :joke:

[Laura Borealis]

It IS a pub after all, sometimes the conversation can get a bit low :laugh:

[Flaxen]

It IS a pub after all, sometimes the conversation can get a bit low :laugh:

Well, I've learnt a new word anyway - I prefer it to the other c-word. :)

[Wendywu]

It IS a pub after all, sometimes the conversation can get a bit low :laugh:


This is true *nods wisely*



:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Wendywu]

Well, I've learnt a new word anyway - I prefer it to the other c-word. :)


Me too. That's one word I really, really dislike!

[Laura Borealis]

The ones I really hate are slit and gash. They're so violent sounding. The other c-word is warm and fuzzy in comparison. Cooter is more just funny to me.

[Flaxen]

The ones I really hate are slit and gash. They're so violent sounding. The other c-word is warm and fuzzy in comparison. Cooter is more just funny to me.

*shudder* Yes they sound horrible - something very misogynistic about those terms.

[Wendywu]

*shudder* Yes they sound horrible - something very misogynistic about those terms.


Totally agree. There's an implicit violence/dislike in those words - women are walking vaginas, and are only considered as such....

[Laura Borealis]

How about some more elevated conversation :laugh:

What music is on your wish list? I've got a Brazilian import by Fat Boy Slim on mine, but I'm waiting for it to be back in stock on Amazon. There are a couple re-sellers trying to price gouge but I can wait them out. :D

ETA: not to squash discussion of misogyny, which is an important topic of course!

[Flaxen]

How about some more elevated conversation :laugh:

What music is on your wish list? I've got a Brazilian import by Fat Boy Slim on mine, but I'm waiting for it to be back in stock on Amazon. There are a couple re-sellers trying to price gouge but I can wait them out. :D

ETA: not to squash discussion of misogyny, which is an important topic of course!


Which Fat Boy Slim album is it?

I'm debating whether or not to get the new Kate Bush album...

[emmsma]

Very interesting morning conversations. :P

I slept in til 1015! Guess I was really really tired.

CardLady? You still here? What day to I send Shelley on? She arrived on Thursday night. SO I send on Friday?

[Wendywu]

Thinking about Lacuna Coil. I like 'em, but haven't heard that much. Thinking I need to raid James's hard drive .....

[Elendil]

I'm debating whether or not to get the new Kate Bush album...

If you liked the track A Coral Room from her last album* then 50 Words for Snow is a must.
Very long tracks that transport you a whole world away...and the final track is BRILLIANT. Even Bush junior (Bertie) gets in on the act by singing on Track 1.

ETA: Last album with new tracks - not the remix one.

[cardlady22]

CardLady? You still here? What day to I send Shelley on? She arrived on Thursday night. SO I send on Friday?You get 7 full days with her, so the 20th is when she should move. Yes, that's a Friday. Hope your schedule & weather are accommodating.

For once I'm grateful that my connection to AT lagged.

ETA: Sorry for looking at the wrong calendar week/row when I typed 27th before.

[jcwirish]

Morning pubs terms!

I stayed up late to watch Daniel Radcliffe on SNL, but still managed to wake up at a respectable hour.

My fab music lately is Fink and Ray Lamontage (I'm sure I spelled that wrong).

"cooter" is a new one for me. We like the term coochie around here, lol.

[Laura Borealis]

Which Fat Boy Slim album is it?

I'm debating whether or not to get the new Kate Bush album...

It's called Fala Ai. I know very little about it, but I love the first track madly (a remix called Cowboy '78 that is wonderfully spaghetti-westernish).

There's a new Kate Bush album? I love her! Gonna go check that out now. :heart:

Thinking about Lacuna Coil. I like 'em, but haven't heard that much. Thinking I need to raid James's hard drive .....

I've heard the name, and I think I've heard a track or two... another to check out. :)

[Wendywu]

Neighbour just called round with a bottle of wine for us. We let him use our parking space for his skip (kitchen re-model) and it saved him paying license fees to park a skip on the roadside. He's very grateful - we get wine with dinner :).

Have a bootleg 2008 Nightwish concert to watch tonight, when I get to bed. Life is perfect!





Also have some Within Temptation to listen to but not sure about them at all yet.

[Est]

How's your nose doing, emmsma? :)

[Flaxen]

If you liked the track A Coral Room from her last album* then 50 Words for Snow is a must.
Very long tracks that transport you a whole world away...and the final track is BRILLIANT. Even Bush junior (Bertie) gets in on the act by singing on Track 1.

ETA: Last album with new tracks - not the remix one.

Oooh! Thank you! I've been listening to snippets on itunes but I think its an album you need to hear in its entirety.

[Shalyn]

hehehe. I thought 'cooter' was the same area, other side. Still icky.

I need to go to the store. Not necessarily for groceries, but I'm making a chain mail bracelet and need crimping beads. And beading wire. And kitty litter. And bracelet clasps.

It's going to be a chunky bracelet - the rings are bigger than I thought they were, but I think it'll look pretty good.

oh, need gas too.

c-y'all later.

[jcwirish]

Neighbour just called round with a bottle of wine for us. We let him use our parking space for his skip (kitchen re-model) and it saved him paying license fees to park a skip on the roadside. He's very grateful - we get wine with dinner :).

Have a bootleg 2008 Nightwish concert to watch tonight, when I get to bed. Life is perfect!





Also have some Within Temptation to listen to but not sure about them at all yet.

What's a skip? Is that like what we call a trailer over here? It's very nice for you guys to give him the parking space. We get fines if we have trailers parked on the street here, but they don't build houses with room for trailers or boats around here. Kirk had to sell his vintage Airstream when we moved. He was most unhappy about it.

[Flaxen]

Have a bootleg 2008 Nightwish concert to watch tonight, when I get to bed. Life is perfect!


Have you listened to any Indica? They are a Finnish group produced by Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish.

[emmsma]

Thanks for asking Est. Good so far. I mostly don't notice it. I honestly worried that the inside twist part would be just kinda hanging out and in the way, but I really have a hard time even finding it when I tried to figure out just where it is.

And no yanking it out accidentally while I wash my face. I use buff puff singles and I can See it, so its easy to work around.

So, I'm a happy lady with a nostril piercing. :)

[Wendywu]

This is off Nightwish's last album Dark Passion Play, not the latest (Imaginaerum) - it's Bye Bye Beautiful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAwX6NacNR0&ob=av2e



The girls are models (except the lead singer, who is the actual singer for the band). It's the men who are the other Nightwish members.

[Laura Borealis]

Very nice about the neighbor and the wine, Wu! :)

If you liked the track A Coral Room from her last album* then 50 Words for Snow is a must.
Very long tracks that transport you a whole world away...and the final track is BRILLIANT. Even Bush junior (Bertie) gets in on the act by singing on Track 1.

ETA: Last album with new tracks - not the remix one.

My favorite on the last album was Pi, but I liked the whole thing. There isn't much she's done that I don't like, actually.

Morning pubs terms!

I stayed up late to watch Daniel Radcliffe on SNL, but still managed to wake up at a respectable hour.

My fab music lately is Fink and Ray Lamontage (I'm sure I spelled that wrong).

"cooter" is a new one for me. We like the term coochie around here, lol.

Coochie is a funny one too :D

Very nice.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42y0LU9YHc (Fink)


On another topic, my kitty Max is still obsessed with my hair and it's really getting on my nerves. I have it pulled back, and covered with a scarf, and she's still trying to get at it. The scarf doesn't fool her, she's trying to stick her paw under to pull it out... last night I had my hair in braids to sleep and that didn't fool her either. What am I going to do? Making her jump down from the desk or my lap only works temporarily. And I'm not going to shave my head. :(

[Wendywu]

Can you hiss at her. Y'know, Angrily .... and remove from your person at the same time ...

[cardlady22]

Is this a new thing, or is Max a fairly new/young kitty?

[jcwirish]

Bad Kitty! :D

[Est]

That's good about the wine, Wu!

emmsma, glad the piercing is doing well :)

Right, off to watch my film :party: I have elderflower cider, chocolate... and a small doggy warming my feet for me :heart: Perfect!

See you all later :)

[Laura Borealis]

This is off Nightwish's last album Dark Passion Play, not the latest (Imaginaerum) - it's Bye Bye Beautiful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAwX6NacNR0&ob=av2e



The girls are models (except the lead singer, who is the actual singer for the band). It's the men who are the other Nightwish members.

"Not available in my country" -- I hate when they do that! But I found this -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTdhXxxWREo

Listening to it now. It's waking me up! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/coffeesmile.gif

[jcwirish]

That's good about the wine, Wu!

emmsma, glad the piercing is doing well :)

Right, off to watch my film :party: I have elderflower cider, chocolate... and a small doggy warming my feet for me :heart: Perfect!

See you all later :)

That does sound perfect! Have fun. :)

[Flaxen]

Right, off to watch my film :party: I have elderflower cider, chocolate... and a small doggy warming my feet for me :heart: Perfect!

See you all later :)

*green with envy* Have a lovely evening. :)

[Flaxen]

Dinner of roast chicken with sweet potato mash and green beans is ready.

See you all later!

[Laura Borealis]

Can you hiss at her. Y'know, Angrily .... and remove from your person at the same time ...

I'll try that. Just saying "NO" and removing her isn't fazing her at all.

Right now I'm distracting her by throwing a toy. The laser pointer is a good distraction, too.

Is this a new thing, or is Max a fairly new/young kitty?

She's about 5 years old, and it's new. Just in the last few days. I'm going to get a few inches cut off, and maybe that will help too.

[jcwirish]

"Not available in my country" -- I hate when they do that! But I found this -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTdhXxxWREo

Listening to it now. It's waking me up! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/coffeesmile.gif

Ooh, like that song!

[jcwirish]

I'll try that. Just saying "NO" and removing her isn't fazing her at all.

Right now I'm distracting her by throwing a toy. The laser pointer is a good distraction, too.



She's about 5 years old, and it's new. Just in the last few days. I'm going to get a few inches cut off, and maybe that will help too.

Could you be using a new shampoo or something that has a smell she likes?

[Laura Borealis]

Dinner of roast chicken with sweet potato mash and green beans is ready.

See you all later!

Yum! I'll be right there...

hehehe. I thought 'cooter' was the same area, other side. Still icky.

I need to go to the store. Not necessarily for groceries, but I'm making a chain mail bracelet and need crimping beads. And beading wire. And kitty litter. And bracelet clasps.

It's going to be a chunky bracelet - the rings are bigger than I thought they were, but I think it'll look pretty good.

oh, need gas too.

c-y'all later.

That sounds like a fun project! I need to hit the craft store today so I can re-string my mala.

What's a skip? Is that like what we call a trailer over here? It's very nice for you guys to give him the parking space. We get fines if we have trailers parked on the street here, but they don't build houses with room for trailers or boats around here. Kirk had to sell his vintage Airstream when we moved. He was most unhappy about it.

A skip is what we call a dumpster.

The loss of an Airstream is definitely something to mourn. :(

Could you be using a new shampoo or something that has a smell she likes?

Hmm... maybe! I have a new conditioner. Not new-new, but one I haven't used in a few months.

Right now the kitten is doing a good job of keeping Max occupied. (I say kitten but Janey is full grown... she just still acts like a kitten)

[BlueDragonfly]

Hiya! I'm getting to watch the football game. I'm sure it's by accident and the channel just hasn't been changed, cuz bro's busy working on the icefishing sled. :)

*waves to Jo* I'm usually already in bed or not here when you pop in, how've you been?

[Laura Borealis]

:laugh: Unicorn Poop cookies (http://www.instructables.com/id/Unicorn-Poop/)

[The crowned one]

Lots of snow! I am going to try to get home soon until then this pub rocks on! :)


V

[cardlady22]

(((TCO))) Be safe; be warm!

[emmsma]

Travel safely, TCO.

Caffeine is slowly entering my bloodstream. Gads! Awake an hour, already!

Anyone here ever use a product called Puffy Paint? I bought some to finish my tarot stones. Started on them ages ago. I'd made a set that I'd just used a sharpie for the symbols and I wanted them to look better. Hoping the puffy paint will do the job for me.

[kaleanna]

I got the dishes done up, chicken taken out of freezer for tonite's supper, Straightened up some of the kitchen, was going to replace our toaster oven with the new one we have in the box however, it seems like it is not as wide as the old one :bugeyed:, guess cause it is a combination toaster oven and toaster, and so not sure how that would do with heating tortillas so I cleaned the old one up. Wish I could put the new one out but oh well. LOL. At least took the toaster out. Was tired of having it just sit in a box. Trying to declutter and make sure that we use the gadgets we have, hubby might not like it as he likes to keep things in their boxes and such, but there is just too much stuff and so I am making the kitchen Mine, LOL. Since I am the one that does the most cooking and I am the one that has to clean it.

[cardlady22]

We "attempted" Puffy Paint on T-shirts and ball caps. It glooped. I would imagine that having them on things you toss, or having them tumbling in a pouch, would make unsightly scrapes & gouges.

[Wendywu]

Good for you Kale - if you clean it, and you cook in it - it's your room and you should have it how you like it!

[Laura Borealis]

Good for you, kaley! I say whoever uses the kitchen most, gets to have it their way. :D

I want more counter/shelf space in my kitchen. I've been watching for an affordable, small kitchen cart/shelving unit to put some of my appliances on. So many of them have wine racks, which I just won't use and will take up valuable space I want for other storage... or they are too expensive. The right one will come along eventually.

[emmsma]

We "attempted" Puffy Paint on T-shirts and ball caps. It glooped. I would imagine that having them on things you toss, or having them tumbling in a pouch, would make unsightly scrapes & gouges.

Planning a layer of clear nail polish over the Puffy paint. Hoping it will come out ok. Its all experimental. :)

Making some plans for an outing today for Shelley photo ops. :)

[Stormdancer]

Lots of snow! I am going to try to get home soon until then this pub rocks on! :)


VI say we aim for 2000!!! :D

Drive SAFE!!!!

[BlueDragonfly]

Planning a layer of clear nail polish over the Puffy paint. Hoping it will come out ok. Its all experimental. :)

Making some plans for an outing today for Shelley photo ops. :)

Cool! I'd love to see some of where you live! :D

Stormy, if you want us to make it to 2000, you'd better start talking......})

[yirabeth]

Okay, the verdict is, crepes are yummy :) I maybe put too much ham in though. And I think they needed some salt. Next time (like, breakfast tomorrow, because I have WAAAY too much crepe batter. Keeps for 2-3 days in the fridge according to the recipe) I'll put a twist of sea salt on the egg portion of the filling. That should solve the issue :)

[jcwirish]

Got all the way to the store before I realized I'd left my debit card at home. Sometimes I really annoy myself.

[Stormdancer]

I haz...

Rondnoir (http://www.ferrerorocherusa.com/rondnoir.php)
Dark Chocolate & Chili ( http://www.lindtusa.com/product-exec/product_id/65/category_id//nm/Excellence_Chili_Bar)
Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt (http://www.lindtusa.com/product-exec/product_id/353/category_id/5/nm/A_Touch_of_Sea_Salt_Bar)

Onion rings count as breakfast, right? RIGHT???

Time for dessert! :party:

[jcwirish]

Creeps are also really yummy with some butter, powdered sugar and a little lemon juice. Soo good!

[BlueDragonfly]

Got all the way to the store before I realized I'd left my debit card at home. Sometimes I really annoy myself.

Oh No! Were you driving without your wallet/license, too? Or don't you carry your debit card in your wallet?

[Stormdancer]

Stormy, if you want us to make it to 2000, you'd better start talking......})


What?

[BlueDragonfly]

What?

You heard me! })

[yirabeth]

Yeah, now that I've had a savory crepe, I think I want to try a dessert crepe. I was definitely happy with it! And Jack said, "Those are pretty good mom, can I have another?" Yeah...it's just coming out of the pan... :D

[jcwirish]

I haz...

Rondnoir (http://www.ferrerorocherusa.com/rondnoir.php)
Dark Chocolate & Chili ( http://www.lindtusa.com/product-exec/product_id/65/category_id//nm/Excellence_Chili_Bar)
Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt (http://www.lindtusa.com/product-exec/product_id/353/category_id/5/nm/A_Touch_of_Sea_Salt_Bar)

Onion rings count as breakfast, right? RIGHT???

Time for dessert! :party:

Ooh, have you ever had dark chocolate covered caramels with sea salt? Those are my favorites. They have good ones at Fresh and Easy.

[BlueDragonfly]

Okay, the verdict is, crepes are yummy :) I maybe put too much ham in though. And I think they needed some salt. Next time (like, breakfast tomorrow, because I have WAAAY too much crepe batter. Keeps for 2-3 days in the fridge according to the recipe) I'll put a twist of sea salt on the egg portion of the filling. That should solve the issue :)

Could you precook them and store in the fridge? I like leftover pancakes with peanut butter, so maybe crepes would be good this way, too.

[Stormdancer]

You heard me! })
I guess I'll put the chocolates away. It's rude to speak with my mouth full of food. :angel:

nice avie!

[Stormdancer]

Ooh, have you ever had dark chocolate covered caramels with sea salt? Those are my favorites. They have good ones at Fresh and Easy.I haven't, and I don't know Fresh & Easy, but it sounds like it ties into an earlier topic :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Ooh, have you ever had dark chocolate covered caramels with sea salt? Those are my favorites. They have good ones at Fresh and Easy.
I made shortbread cookies with (sea) salted caramel on top for the holidays...they were VERY good!
Could you precook them and store in the fridge? I like leftover pancakes with peanut butter, so maybe crepes would be good this way, too.
VERY good idea. Because I thought I'd have to throw out batter...I made a full recipe, and with just Jack and I we didn't need a full recipe!

[BlueDragonfly]

I've got the Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt. They were on sale at the store last week, so I snagged one, but I haven't tried it yet.

And no, onion rings don't count as breakfast unless you had something else to go along with them......thought you could distract us with the chocolate links and we wouldn't see that last sentence, did you?

[jcwirish]

I haven't, and I don't know Fresh & Easy, but it sounds like it ties into an earlier topic :laugh:

Fresh and Easy is like Trader Joes, but with more stuff. They have these amazing pre-made lunches that are fresh and don't have the preservatives etc. Kirk loves them for his work lunch.

[jcwirish]

Those cookies sound amazing Yira!

[Stormdancer]

And no, onion rings don't count as breakfast unless you had something else to go along with them......Ratz :(

[Stormdancer]

Could you precook them and store in the fridge? I like leftover pancakes with peanut butter, so maybe crepes would be good this way, too.Yeah, I'm pretty sure you can, but google for directions. I've not done it.

[jcwirish]

I feel the knitting needles calling me. See you guys a bit later. I need to stop thinking about crepes and caramel too. Get out of my head!!

[yirabeth]

These ones, Jo : http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/salted-caramel-shortbread-cookies/9716f0d7-ce05-4740-b402-f80a95daeff5?WT.dcsvid=MTI4NjA1OTg5ODES1&rvrin=&WT.mc_id=Lifecycle_BC_12_07_2011_24DaysCookies&nicreatID2=Lifecycle_BC_12_07_2011_24DaysCookies

[jcwirish]

These ones, Jo : http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/salted-caramel-shortbread-cookies/9716f0d7-ce05-4740-b402-f80a95daeff5?WT.dcsvid=MTI4NjA1OTg5ODES1&rvrin=&WT.mc_id=Lifecycle_BC_12_07_2011_24DaysCookies&nicreatID2=Lifecycle_BC_12_07_2011_24DaysCookies

Those look way too good! I could never make them look that good. I'd have a kitchen covered in caramel.

[cardlady22]

Horror! The cookies I bought last night are not right either!
Apparently, I was 1/3 out of my shopping stops. At least the books were good/what I wanted.

*browsing through Pokemon*
Gotta love their species subtitles. :grin:

Lonely ~ Cubone
Bone Keeper ~ Marowak

Big Eater ~ Munchlax
Sleeping ~ Snorlax

[emmsma]

I don't think I like the puffy paint. :( I really was looking for a paint-like marker or pen)

The sharpie didn't come out dark enough for me and the puffy paint is Way Too puffy. :P

Maybe if I play a bit more with it I can figure out how to make the lines thinner.

Not in the mood, right now. Wanna finish the pirates before I leave the house.

And it will be Red Devil for lunch today. Hubby has a hankering for pasta.

[yirabeth]

Those look way too good! I could never make them look that good. I'd have a kitchen covered in caramel.

Well I made 6 dozen (gifts as well as for here) and the first half were not nearly as neat as the second half :D By then I kinda had the hang of it. I'd be really good at them eventually...ya know, if my waistline didn't mind me chowing down on cookies that are all sugar flour and butter... :D

[BlueDragonfly]

I don't think I like the puffy paint. :( I really was looking for a paint-like marker or pen)

The sharpie didn't come out dark enough for me and the puffy paint is Way Too puffy. :P

Maybe if I play a bit more with it I can figure out how to make the lines thinner.

Not in the mood, right now. Wanna finish the pirates before I leave the house.

And it will be Red Devil for lunch today. Hubby has a hankering for pasta.

Is emmsmda a model builder? Got any black model paint? With a thin brush it would give you the thin line of "black".

eta-you could use the sharpie and then go over it with the model paint.

[emmsma]

Is emmsmda a model builder? Got any black model paint? With a thin brush it would give you the thin line of "black".

eta-you could use the sharpie and then go over it with the model paint.

We've got some black paint, from one of Emm's previous Halloween costumes. ust didn't trust my precision with a brush. Not something I've done much of. Will have to give it a go. Gotta be better than the puffy. :)

[Stormdancer]

Sorry, got distracted. What exactly IS a puffy pen and what are you trying to do?

[emmsma]

Do many of us have a copy of Original Rider Waite? There is a thread, started by wiccanfairyfey. She is toying with the idea of creating mixed energy decks.

Everyone sending each other a card, so we all end up with a card from all participants. Sounds like fun. Hoping she can get some people wanting to participate.

[Stormdancer]

Do many of us have a copy of Original Rider Waite? There is a thread, started by wiccanfairyfey. She is toying with the idea of creating mixed energy decks.

Everyone sending each other a card, so we all end up with a card from all participants. Sounds like fun. Hoping she can get some people wanting to participate.It's a cool idea, but I only have a mini and the PCS.

[yirabeth]

I have one, given to me by Nonny Mouse when I first joined here... I was idiot enough to join when I didn't even have a tarot deck yet :D

[emmsma]

Sorry, got distracted. What exactly IS a puffy pen and what are you trying to do?

Puffy Paint. I am trying to draw the symbols for my tarot stones. I'd done a set a couple years back but they were dull. wanted something nicer so I want to use something more than just a sharpie to put the symbols on. Puffy paint is too puffy.

The first pic shows the puffy paint bottle and a few of the practice stones I did. Hard to get a good pic of them. The shadow cast by the symbol makes it hard to see them.

The second is a few from my old set.

[Elendil]

Stormy...your 'work-around' skills are required over in Dominoes. I've been looking for the keyhole in the crown for ages...I don't think there IS another one.

:)

[emmsma]

Stormy...your 'work-around' skills are required over in Dominoes. I've been looking for the keyhole in the crown for ages...I don't think there IS another one.

:)

LOL. Everyone knows where you hang out. :P

[Stormdancer]

Stormy...your 'work-around' skills are required over in Dominoes. I've been looking for the keyhole in the crown for ages...I don't think there IS another one.

:)uh...are you SURE?? It's an odd-ish one, although not as odd as the mole. :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

LOL. Everyone knows where you hang out. :PLOL, I know, right?

Puffy Paint. I am trying to draw the symbols for my tarot stones. I'd done a set a couple years back but they were dull. wanted something nicer so I want to use something more than just a sharpie to put the symbols on. Puffy paint is too puffy.

The first pic shows the puffy paint bottle and a few of the practice stones I did. Hard to get a good pic of them. The shadow cast by the symbol makes it hard to see them.

The second is a few from my old set.Ah...I get it. Yeah, I remember when we were trying to do that, well I was trying runes, but the sharpie didn't work so well for me either.

[cardlady22]

Many unsatisfactory attempts with drawing tools led me to take the plunge with Tara Hill Designs. They do the symbol incision & that gives you a nice groove to paint down into ~ customization/dedication ritual at your personal discretion.

[Stormdancer]

Many unsatisfactory attempts with drawing tools led me to take the plunge with Tara Hill Designs. They do the symbol incision & that gives you a nice groove to paint down into ~ customization/dedication ritual at your personal discretion.I do not understand a word of this. ???

[BlueDragonfly]

emmsma, do you have a small paintbrush there? Squeeze some of that puffy paint into a small puddle and try applying a thinner line of that over some of the sharpie lines.

[cardlady22]

I do not understand a word of this. ???Well, the ritual part is what I'd prefer not to describe. But see the pic here:
http://www.tarahill.com/runesets.html

I mixed things with metallic red and green paints & used the tip of a flat-ended toothpick to get it into the grooves of the cut symbols.

[The crowned one]

Closed for destruction.