Pub "Q"

[The crowned one]

Here we are, a new pub!

WE all know the rules but we have some new patrons so I will point out the sign over there...



"The pub falls under the rules of the forum and they must be followed here too. That means that posts specific to a certain forum still need to be posted within those forums, given that we do have a bit of leeway here... So don't forget about the "Get it off your Chest" thread and Reading Exchange forum and the creating threads"

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All are welcome here.

SO welcome all and stick to the rules of the forum :)

Who Posted?
Total Posts: 1,222
User Name Posts
yirabeth 205
Stormdancer 181
Wendywu 135
laura_borealis 132
NorthernTigress 110
emmsma 108
cardlady22 100
Lotus Padma 51
Chiska 46
Lutestring 45
kaleanna 30
Oink 22
Queen of Disks 19
desertrat 15
PathWalker 12
darksoul 4
Jesii 3
Catmoon 2
The crowned one 1

[yirabeth]

YAY!

Hi TCO :)

[Stormdancer]

Here...

RATZ...damn, you are FASTER than the speed of lightening when it doesn't ZigZag! :bugeyed:

[Stormdancer]

oops...darn...DARN, not D*MN :angel:

[yirabeth]

My only Q deck -- Quick & Easy Tarot :) (An RWS variant)

[Stormdancer]

haHA.....

hee hee ho ho...

Who is #1????? :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Bigmouth me, in spite of having been GONE all day today... :D

[Stormdancer]

My only Q deck -- Quick & Easy Tarot :) (An RWS variant)
I am "Q" less.

no surprise there...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Bigmouth me, in spite of having been GONE all day today... :DIsn't it odd how that happens??? I was almost on sabbatical and STILL made #1.

I think we are magnets. ? .........ok, I don't know what that means.

[yirabeth]

LOL Stormy!

[yirabeth]

Isn't it odd how that happens??? I was almost on sabbatical and STILL made #1.

I think we are magnets. ? .........ok, I don't know what that means.
I think we just...LOVE everyone SOOO MUCH.... :D :D

That's my story and I'm stickin to it!!

[Stormdancer]

I think we just...LOVE everyone SOOO MUCH.... :D
works for me, and I have an Itty one missing her Mom in my arms.........

[yirabeth]

Awww...she's become attached to DD? That's a positive thing♥

[Stormdancer]

Awww...she's become attached to DD? That's a positive thing♥uh...she's missing her kitty mom. DD isn't around enough. I am SO glad I didn't go "dog" and counting on DD to help....

[yirabeth]

Ohhh...Poor Itty :( It's hard growing up when you are a kitty....

I hear you on the glad about the dog thing :P

[Stormdancer]

I hear you on the glad about the dog thing :PYeah...I'm just not much of a dog person, and to get the "Right" match would have been problematic, not to mention DD (She who PROMISED to be around, and is not...LOL )

And The Naughty One has company....annoying as she is...})

[yirabeth]

2 cats isn't really any more trouble, or any more expensive, than one, I've found. As long as the second cat is reasonably healthy I mean. And as you said, company for the Naughty One...

[Lutestring]

works for me, and I have an Itty one missing her Mom in my arms.........

(((itty))) :heart: poor little ittykitty. so she's your itty, not DD's, now? :)

my kitty is now sitting on her new scratching mat, and i gave her a cuddle, but she went back to the mat. then...she put a paw round my ankle to say "play with me" but then didn't feel up to it. i'm sure it's a furball. it's not a tick, i have checked and checked :rolleyes: .

going to play with shelley now, bye :)

[Stormdancer]

going to play with shelley now, bye :)Enjoy the energy of Shelley...Twas special for me :heart:

Holy CRAP the itty one is a FORCE...LOL

So VERY good for the Naughty :D

[yirabeth]

Enjoy Shelley, Lute :)

[Chiska]

Q decks?

Uhm...None.

[yirabeth]

Hey Chiska :)

[Chiska]

Hey there.

I'm just reading around the forum - gotta fill out some applications for hubby's job search. He is not a computer person. Took almost 10 years to teach him how to use the Internet.

I am so tired - I think I have just been so stressed for the last 3 weeks that now there is closure to the job interview, I am starting to come down. And I am pooped!!

[Stormdancer]

Q decks?

Uhm...None.
Yeah, me too, but I feel like I'm missing something...

Fair warning, already emailed Dex.....B*TCH time...LOL

ARE there any "Q" decks? I didn't think to look....

[Chiska]

Yeah, me too, but I feel like I'm missing something...

Fair warning, already emailed Dex.....B*TCH time...LOL

ARE there any "Q" decks? I didn't think to look....

Uhm...Quantum? :D

[yirabeth]

According to the forum list -- Quantum, Quel, Quest, Quilters (plus the Quick & Easy I listed)

[Stormdancer]

Uhm...Quantum? :DI haz a Quantum....

[emmsma]

Popping in.

Q decks?

Quick and Easy

That is all.

[yirabeth]

Hey Emmsma :) How iz ya?

[desertrat]

Quantum is my Q deck.

[Laura Borealis]

My only Q is the Question in my mind when reading...


...what do these damn cards mean? :laugh:

[cardlady22]

Not a "favorite" but the artwork is gorgeous; apparently So Bad As Tarot that it doesn't rate a listing here on AT:

Quester: Journey of the Brave
http://www.tarotpassages.com/questervsb.htm

I wonder if this is the deck Mi-Shell occasionally mentions as being one she will not deign to name because she doesn't want to give it any notice/publicity. (That sort of statement tweaks my inner demon of curiosity.)
ETA: Maybe not since it's listed on her profile . . .

[Queen of Disks]

Quest :heart:

Stopping in before bed, I go back to work tomorrow.


Good night!

[NorthernTigress]

Holy Hannah! I was in the top five last Pub?

[Wendywu]

I had the Quantum, and have often thought about the Quest - but I have no actual Q decks.

Morning everyone - got my morning reading to finish, and then I want to get the dogs out for a reasonable wander round..... first, coffee ........

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Wendy.

I'm here but tired. Got home from work, and the roleplaying group was still in action. Rolled a few dice, then we realized it was midnight, and chased everyone home. That was about an hour ago.

I really wish we could find another time for RP other than Saturday night. I'm working, essentially in "entertainment", of course I'm going to be working every Saturday night!

[Wendywu]

Oh bummer - I suppose your nights off rotate, which make scheduling leisure time difficult ...

I know James and the band sometimes have difficulties because they gig a couple of nights a week and do try to rehearse two evening as well. At the moment only one of them works evenings so they fit in round him, but it was difficult when three of them worked evenings - scheduling was a nightmare!

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

[cardlady22]

Lots of soothing rain through the night that cleared out with the alarm.

How goes the day so far? The new-to-me Fifth Tarot is snuggled in a Crown Royal bag ~ coordinates with the companion book so nicely . . . :laugh:

[Wendywu]

Morning guys :)

I am downloading some podcasts for late night listening - I'll put them on the MP3 player.

And in a minute I shall go and make some popcorn. We all like it, and it's not as bad as it could be for carbs because we don't have the sweet ones.

[Stormdancer]

How goes the day so far? The new-to-me Fifth Tarot is snuggled in a Crown Royal bag ~ coordinates with the companion book so nicely . . . :laugh:
G'Morning~~~

What do you think of that deck? I got a copy in a lot sale, for train fodder, but I've not really looked at it.

[cardlady22]

At the moment, I've only given it the quick look/feel. Cardstock feels thin, but I like the colors better than I did on scans.

Hello, Wendywu!

[Stormdancer]

And in a minute I shall go and make some popcorn. We all like it, and it's not as bad as it could be for carbs because we don't have the sweet ones.

I like popcorn http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0029.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[Wendywu]

I like popcorn http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0029.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)



There is plenty - and it is yummy - still hot :). Dig in ....

[cardlady22]

I'll have to do jello or pudding, I think. ;)

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone,

How is everyone?

Yesterday was a pretty busy day. After saying hi here in the pub, I had to get breakfast going and then we had to go pick up a cake for FIL and take it to the restaurant that we were going to have supper at and then we went and looked around big lots and then Cody wanted to check out Alien World (a comic book store type of thing) and then as we were heading to the car, my neighbor called and said she needed a favor (a ride home), so then we went and picked her up as we were only about 5 mins away from where she was at. She bought us some lunch and we took her home, when we got back, My sil was here and so we visited with her and then at about 5:15ish we went to go to the restaurant.

Got back home about 8ish. and then it was time for lil one to go to sleep as he had been up since 7am and No nap.

Today is hubby and mine 7 yr anniversary.

[Tarot Fairy]

congratulations kaleanna!

ohhh popcorn! good idea; going to make it tonight, but first I going to bake some cake pops!

[cardlady22]

Happy Anniversary, kaleanna!
Colorstrology for today is Berry Conserve
http://www.perbang.dk/rgb/724B66/

"helps you direct your energy . . . safe w/o the need for isolation or defensive behavior patterns"

Hello, Tarot Fairy! Do you have a favorite (or three) of Jasmine Becket-Griffith's art? There's a chance I might be going to her oracle party/signing in April. :grin:

[Laura Borealis]

Happy anniversary, kaleanna and Mr. k.! :heart:

Your day yesterday sounds so busy, but nice -- lots of visiting with friends and family. :)

[Stormdancer]

Happy Anniversary Kaleanna!

Welcome to the Pub, Tarot Fairy~~~~

G'Morning Laura~~~

[Laura Borealis]

congratulations kaleanna!

ohhh popcorn! good idea; going to make it tonight, but first I going to bake some cake pops!

What are cake pops? she asked curiously

[Wendywu]

Welcome Tarot Fairy :)


Gosh Kale - busy day :bugeyed:. And congrats on your special day :)

[cardlady22]

What are cake pops? she asked curiouslyHere's a machine:
http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cake-pops-with-machine.jpg

And some cute creations:
http://coffeepapertrend.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/sesame-st-cake-pops.jpg

[Stormdancer]

No Grover? :(

[cardlady22]

Super Grover . . . and the Count! :party:
http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.266885836.jpg

[Stormdancer]

Ooooh! Thanks!!

ok, off to run errends~~~

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/mug.gif I have coffee before me, barely cool enough to sip.

Here's a machine:
http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cake-pops-with-machine.jpg

And some cute creations:
http://coffeepapertrend.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/sesame-st-cake-pops.jpg

Those are cute. :) The machine made me think of those mini doughnut machines. Where did we see those? Was it ThinkGeek?


I have just discovered that I can put my hair into a pair of ludicrously small ponytails :D

[Laura Borealis]

...mini doughnut machines. Where did we see those? Was it ThinkGeek?

-- Yes, and they're on clearance now. http://www.thinkgeek.com/clearance/on-sale/d7bf/

[cardlady22]

Is there something wrong with me that my brain has jumped to thinking
Oh, I need a hush puppy batter recipe . . .

Would it work with a machine like this?

[Wendywu]

*rude interruption*

The BBC has 40 years worth of Desert Island Disc programs available for podcast download :bugeyed:. Mind you, that misses off the first 30 years of shows. Even so, I am happy to have 1991 to now coming in :)

*/rude interruption*


And I love those cakepops - just the perfect size :)

[Laura Borealis]

Is there something wrong with me that my brain has jumped to thinking
Oh, I need a hush puppy batter recipe . . .

Would it work with a machine like this?

It might! Yum, hushpuppies.... or corn fritters! I bet they'd work too.

[kaleanna]

congratulations kaleanna!

ohhh popcorn! good idea; going to make it tonight, but first I going to bake some cake pops!

Hiya Tarot Fairy,

Welcome to the pub. Thankies :D


Happy Anniversary, kaleanna!
Colorstrology for today is Berry Conserve
http://www.perbang.dk/rgb/724B66/

"helps you direct your energy . . . safe w/o the need for isolation or defensive behavior patterns"

There's a chance I might be going to her oracle party/signing in April. :grin:
Hiya cardlady hun,

How ya doing today?

Thank you for the colorstrology ;)

That is so cool that you might get to go. :)

Happy anniversary, kaleanna and Mr. k.! :heart:

Your day yesterday sounds so busy, but nice -- lots of visiting with friends and family. :)
Hiya laura hun,

Thankies :D

Yes it was busy but very nice :D

Happy Anniversary Kaleanna!

Welcome to the Pub, Tarot Fairy~~~~

G'Morning Laura~~~
Hiya Stormy hun :)

Thankies :D


Gosh Kale - busy day :bugeyed:. And congrats on your special day :)

Hiya Wu hun,
Yep it was and I was so tired when it was done, LOL, but was fun too.

Thankies :)
Ooooh! Thanks!!

ok, off to run errends~~~

Bye Stormy,

Have a good day :)

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) Slept late today, which is just LOVELY ♥♥ hehe

Happy Anniversary, Kaleanna :)

Welcome to the Pub, Tarot Fairy!♥

Wu, I love a lot of British tv shows my ex-bf got me into...Allo Allo, Two Pints, Being Human, Black Books, Black Adder, Wooster & Jeeves, etc etc...hehe I haven't heard of the one you mentioned though. I think I'll look it up! :D

[Wendywu]

It is such a beautiful day that I think I'll grab the dogs and take them out for another wander round - shame to waste it stuck indoors :)

[cardlady22]

Enjoy, Wendywu!
We keep having patches of rain, followed by brilliant bursts of sun. Nature's video game?

[Laura Borealis]

Wu, I love a lot of British tv shows my ex-bf got me into...Allo Allo, Two Pints, Being Human, Black Books, Black Adder, Wooster & Jeeves, etc etc...hehe I haven't heard of the one you mentioned though. I think I'll look it up! :D

Wu's Desert Island Disks show, explained by Wiki -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Island_Discs

Sounds very interesting, especially if it's a celebrity you like :)

It is such a beautiful day that I think I'll grab the dogs and take them out for another wander round - shame to waste it stuck indoors :)

Have fun on your walk!

[Tarot Fairy]

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone *spread some cake pops around*


Hello, Tarot Fairy! Do you have a favorite (or three) of Jasmine Becket-Griffith's art? There's a chance I might be going to her oracle party/signing in April. :grin:

How cool that you can go there, I truly wish I could (hmm bit far away lol) My favorite from a deck is the Two Kittens (http://www.serenitydesigns.org.uk/ekmps/shops/serenitydesigns/images/two-fluffy-kittens-553-p.jpg
) card from Oracle of the Shapeshifters.

On her website see has sooooo many gorgeous paintings, I love to ones with the girls with really big sad eyes like all these (http://www.strangeling.com/facesoffaery.html)

She is absolutely one of my favorite art artists!

What are cake pops? she asked curiously

It are cake balls on a stick what makes them a lollypop, Bakerella is the queen of the cakepops her website is here! (http://www.bakerella.com/category/pops-bites/cake-pops/)

Right know I making almond cake with white frosting and cinnamon sugar.. never made this combination before, hope it taste good!

[yirabeth]

Hehe, not a show like I thought she was talking :P I saw "BBC" and didn't pick up on the rest....lol

[Laura Borealis]

Now I want a cake pop maker. I blame YOU Tarot Fairy!

Bakerella :laugh: In another place and time, that would have meant something a bit different.

Oh -- and almond cake with white frosting and cinnamon sugar sounds scrumptious!

[Tarot Fairy]

Now I want a cake pop maker. I blame YOU Tarot Fairy!

ahhh you won't regret! it's easy and fast to make!

[cardlady22]

How cool that you can go there, I truly wish I could (hmm bit far away lol) My favorite from a deck is the Two Kittens (http://www.serenitydesigns.org.uk/ekmps/shops/serenitydesigns/images/two-fluffy-kittens-553-p.jpg
) card from Oracle of the Shapeshifters.The link is not working for me. :(
ETA: Is it this one?
http://www.strangeling.com/twofluffykitties.html

My 3 favorites are
http://www.zazzle.com/sea_beacon_postcard-239846510194963097 Sea Beacon
http://www.zazzle.com/sun_child_and_moon_child_postcard-239926858825654671 Sun Child/Moon Child
http://www.zazzle.com/owlyn_in_autumn_postcard-239543398772703407 Owlyn in Autumn

[Laura Borealis]

How cool that you can go there, I truly wish I could (hmm bit far away lol) My favorite from a deck is the Two Kittens (http://www.serenitydesigns.org.uk/ekmps/shops/serenitydesigns/images/two-fluffy-kittens-553-p.jpg
) card from Oracle of the Shapeshifters.

On her website see has sooooo many gorgeous paintings, I love to ones with the girls with really big sad eyes like all these (http://www.strangeling.com/facesoffaery.html)

She is absolutely one of my favorite art artists!


Her art reminds me so much of a couple prints I had as a child. I adored them even though I know my mom thought they were pretty tacky! They were Pity Kitty prints by the artist Gig -- there are a few here http://www.angelfire.com/ny/yorik/gig/kitty.html The ones I had are on the bottom row, second and third ones.

[Tarot Fairy]

The link is not working for me. :(
ETA: Is it this one?
http://www.strangeling.com/twofluffykitties.html

My 3 favorites are
http://www.zazzle.com/sea_beacon_postcard-239846510194963097 Sea Beacon
http://www.zazzle.com/sun_child_and_moon_child_postcard-239926858825654671 Sun Child/Moon Child
http://www.zazzle.com/owlyn_in_autumn_postcard-239543398772703407 Owlyn in Autumn

Yes that is the one!!

Sea Beacon is also one of my favorites and I never saw the Sun Child/Moon Child; I love it!!!

[Tarot Fairy]

Her art reminds me so much of a couple prints I had as a child. I adored them even though I know my mom thought they were pretty tacky! They were Pity Kitty prints by the artist Gig -- there are a few here http://www.angelfire.com/ny/yorik/gig/kitty.html The ones I had are on the bottom row, second and third ones.


ah these are cute!!!

[Stormdancer]

Quiet :shhh:

[Laura Borealis]

Quiet :shhh:

Are we hunting wabbits?

[Lotus Padma]

hi all, I am whispering my salutations - why are we being quiet? Is itty bitty kitty sleeping...?

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning Lotus!

I think I am being driven out of my own house by Doctor Dentist's incense... I can't stop sniffling and my head is starting to pound. :(

[Stormdancer]

Are we hunting wabbits?

Nope. Wondering if any of these dark decks (http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/dark-gothic.shtml) are Thoth clones.

[Laura Borealis]

Nope. Wondering if any of these dark decks (http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/dark-gothic.shtml) are Thoth clones.

Oh law. The Alchemical Wedding's Empress :laugh:

I'm going to poke K. awake and see if he wants to go out for lunch or something. I can't handle this cheap dental incense.

[PathWalker]

I'm so glum I looked up the dictionary definition of 'clone' just so I could reprimand Stormy for mis-use of word :(

Going back to the Eyeore corner and eat thistles.......

[cardlady22]

(((PathWalker)))

*offers a serving of the freshest, peakiest thistles on the planet*

[yirabeth]

Maybe I'll join you there PW...feeling pretty glum myself :) Although I didn't look up the proper definition of clone... :P

[Wendywu]

To James's glee I have made him a panful of popcorn for after dinner. He is still such a kid that I have had to keep it in the kitchen because if he takes it upstairs he will eat it now :D


He has spent the afternoon playing acoustic guitar down on the seafront with a group of friends - singalong songs. Lovely way to spend time :)

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Lotus & PW~~~

I'm so glum I looked up the dictionary definition of 'clone' just so I could reprimand Stormy for mis-use of word :(Did I use the wrong word? I wanna do another circle, but I want to keep up with the Thoth too.

[Laura Borealis]

(((( PW ))))

Mmm, thistles and popcorn

K. wants to be a slug, so I'm going to... the store or something.

[Wendywu]

try here http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/thoth-inspired.shtml

One of those is surely a dark deck? Just looked, and not really ........

The Surrealist is vaguely Thothy.....

[yirabeth]

The Haindl is considered a pretty dark deck....

[Stormdancer]

try here http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/thoth-inspired.shtml

One of those is surely a dark deck? Just looked, and not really ........

The Surrealist is vaguely Thothy.....Is it? I was wondering about the Vampyre one too. I thought I read somewhere that it was-ish. I'll need to do some looking around, although I should finish this circle first...LOL

[Stormdancer]

I can't handle this cheap dental incense.Oh...I was confused. I thought YOU were burning it....so...just put it out???? I get it now...LOL

K. wants to be a slug, so I'm going to... the store or something.Fresh air~~~~

[Wendywu]

Here's the official dark deck list http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/dark-gothic.shtml

I wondered if any on the Thothy list are cross indexed with the dark list?

[Lotus Padma]

Good morning Lotus!

I think I am being driven out of my own house by Doctor Dentist's incense... I can't stop sniffling and my head is starting to pound. :(

Ah! I see! :)

Have fun going out...I saw your last post :) I am dropping out as well, off to look at the cards in the New Age store here :) Have a great day, all!

Wendywu, I have completed my reading for Flaxen and I let her know :) in the Difficult Deck circle by the way :)

Have a great day, all y'all! :D

[Stormdancer]

Here's the official dark deck list http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/dark-gothic.shtml

I wondered if any on the Thothy list are cross indexed with the dark list?

I'm not seeing any...but then I can be dense.

[PathWalker]

Hiya Lotus & PW~~~

Did I use the wrong word? I wanna do another circle, but I want to keep up with the Thoth too.

Just me being pedantic - clones are genetically identical to the parent they were created from - they are not the product of two genes sets mixing .
(It's the unnaturalness of this which causes all the clone debate)

Clones are therefore visually identical!


So in my science-head - if it's a thoth 'clone' - it's a thoth isn't it?

If it's in the family of Thoth, it has many similarities to thoth, susing same or simliar symbols, meanings etc., mixed with someone else's vision (genes)
Then it's like Thoth, in the same 'family'

Thanks for the thistles.......

[Wendywu]

No, I can't see any cross-indexed. I know the Surrealist has Thothy elements 'cos I've been playing with it all week.

Tell you what - it's tremendous fun! Dark, yes, but real fun :)




Is it very sad that I just corner-rounded my home-made Titles Only deck (made out of index cards cut in half) ....... :D:D:D

[cardlady22]

*giggling at Wendywu*

[PathWalker]

Is it very sad that I just corner-rounded my home-made Titles Only deck (made out of index cards cut in half) ....... :D:D:D

Yes, but it made me laugh - thank you so much!

[Stormdancer]

Just me being pedantic - clones are genetically identical to the parent they were created from - they are not the product of two genes sets mixing .
(It's the unnaturalness of this which causes all the clone debate)

Clones are therefore visually identical!


So in my science-head - if it's a thoth 'clone' - it's a thoth isn't it?

If it's in the family of Thoth, it has many similarities to thoth, susing same or simliar symbols, meanings etc., mixed with someone else's vision (genes)
Then it's like Thoth, in the same 'family'

Ah...I see your point. Hey, I got a bird book today with LOTS of birds in it, AND...I saw a new-to-me bird yesterday.

[Chiska]

Nope. Wondering if any of these dark decks (http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/dark-gothic.shtml) are Thoth clones.

Technically - thoth clones would be decks that are REALLY Thoth in image - like teh Via or the Liber T.

Thoth inspired? Yes - I do believe that there is some cross over there.

Are you getting all Thoth on us now? Shall I get the party ready to welcome you to the Thoth Side?

[Stormdancer]

No, I can't see any cross-indexed. I know the Surrealist has Thothy elements 'cos I've been playing with it all week.

Tell you what - it's tremendous fun! Dark, yes, but real fun :)Huh, I wonder where I stashed that....

[Stormdancer]

Technically - thoth clones would be decks that are REALLY Thoth in image - like teh Via or the Liber T.

Thoth inspired? Yes - I do believe that there is some cross over there.

Are you getting all Thoth on us now? Shall I get the party ready to welcome you to the Thoth Side?Yeah, I seem to be on some kind of roll (a VERY SLOW roll...learning curve and all that). Cassandra started it. I blame her with that reading circle.

Do I get treats? :party:

[cardlady22]

Do I get treats? :party:What sort of modern-day "treat" would Crowley get a kick out of? ;)
And don't say devil's food . . .

[Stormdancer]

What sort of modern-day "treat" would Crowley get a kick out of? ;):bugeyed:

[desertrat]

Good Morning Everybody!

I have nothing interesting to say at the moment...(er, maybe I never do anyway :bugeyed:)

[Wendywu]

What sort of modern-day "treat" would Crowley get a kick out of? ;)
And don't say devil's food . . .



Chocolate digestive biscuits - because who wouldn't?

[cardlady22]

(((desertrat))) Interesting is in the eye/ear of the Beholder and we :heart: you!

[Stormdancer]

Good Morning Everybody!

I have nothing interesting to say at the moment...(er, maybe I never do anyway :bugeyed:)G'Morning Rat~~~

I'm being offered treats, but I'm not sure I want them :bugeyed: What are "digestive biscuits?" (I know I've asked before, but I forgot)

[desertrat]

(((desertrat))) Interesting is in the eye/ear of the Beholder and we :heart: you!

Thanks CL! :heart:

I have treats for every one, chocolate! I let my kids have a little piece of chocolate every morning, because I like to have a little chocolate every morning. I've heard tell of people who do not care for chocolate! :eek: Shocking!

[desertrat]

G'Morning Rat~~~

I'm being offered treats, but I'm not sure I want them :bugeyed: What are "digestive biscuits?" (I know I've asked before, but I forgot)

hmm...do digestive biscuits = laxative? or are they maybe just high fiber? You may want to decline, Stormy.

[yirabeth]

Digestive biscuits are just another phrase for cookie..they're yummy :) They taste a lot like graham crackers!

[Wendywu]

And chocolate ones come coated in real chocolate. I love them. I don't eat them, but I love them.... so for me they are a huge treat! So of course they would be for Uncle Al too :D

[Wendywu]

hmm...do digestive biscuits = laxative? or are they maybe just high fiber? You may want to decline, Stormy.


Nothing medicinal about them lol ...... I don't know why they are called digestives. But they are. Gorgeous, moreish, crumbly goodness.

[desertrat]

Nothing medicinal about them lol ...... I don't know why they are called digestives. But they are. Gorgeous, moreish, crumbly goodness.

Alrighty then - sounds safe Stormy. I'd say go for it. :D

[cardlady22]

I'm feeling that as he is a 10:club: we would need to have lots of things to be dipped in chocolate ~ maybe a huge fondue bar with different liquers in each fountain.

[Wendywu]

Ah - dinner is happening. Back later ......

[Stormdancer]

Digestive biscuits are just another phrase for cookie..they're yummy :) They taste a lot like graham crackers!See, that's what I thought, but the word "digestive" always throws me for a loop.

Alrighty then - sounds safe Stormy. I'd say go for it. :D

:party:

According to the first review here (http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/vampyres/review.shtml#939), the Vampyre deck might work since there seems to be some crossover. I'll need to find the book, ....which is probably with the Surrealist in the same box...LOL

[Tarot Fairy]

wow, you are all talking very fast! We just took dinner, made a short walk (my little one can walk all by herself since a week!) did her in bath and bed... relaxing time!!

[desertrat]

I'm feeling that as he is a 10:club: we would need to have lots of things to be dipped in chocolate ~ maybe a huge fondue bar with different liquers in each fountain.

Are you planning a party?

[Stormdancer]

~ maybe a huge fondue bar...

Now I'm hungry for cheese fondue :(

[NorthernTigress]

"Digestives" are basically baby cookies. They were designed to be a first-food for infants. Digestive=easy to digest. My mother would buy them when my siblings and I were sick for the same reason.

BTW: Good Morning

[Stormdancer]

wow, you are all talking very fast! We just took dinner, made a short walk (my little one can walk all by herself since a week!) did her in bath and bed... relaxing time!!Awwwww :heart: They are SO cute at that age.

Yes, they do talk a LOT here in the pub!

[desertrat]

Now I'm hungry for cheese fondue :(

You guys always make me hungry...:rolleyes:

[desertrat]

Awwwww :heart: They are SO cute at that age.

Yes, they do talk a LOT here in the pub!

"They"....heehee :grin:

[Stormdancer]

"Digestives" are basically baby cookies. They were designed to be a first-food for infants. Digestive=easy to digest. My mother would buy them when my siblings and I were sick for the same reason.

BTW: Good MorningOH! Well, that makes infinite sense to me. Thank you :*

And G'Morning~~~

[Stormdancer]

Chiska, are you still around?

[desertrat]

"Digestives" are basically baby cookies. They were designed to be a first-food for infants. Digestive=easy to digest. My mother would buy them when my siblings and I were sick for the same reason.

BTW: Good Morning

But chocolate covered? Sounds rather counter-productive...but yummy :)

[Tarot Fairy]

they do talk a LOT here in the pub!

"They" says the one with more than 38k posts!! LoL!

[desertrat]

wow, you are all talking very fast! We just took dinner, made a short walk (my little one can walk all by herself since a week!) did her in bath and bed... relaxing time!!

Sounds like a nice family time...how've you been Tarotfairy?

[Tarot Fairy]

Sounds like a nice family time...how've you been Tarotfairy?

Oh it truly was! Things went better since a couple weeks! Since the little one can walk, life look much easier to handle. I must admit that It also can be because of my mood; the sun is very helpful; love springtime! How are you? I do miss the deck a week circle, but it wasn't very helpful to me anymore :(

[cardlady22]

*all together now*
Good morning, NT!

Tarot Fairy, you'll find that we jabber on and then get very quiet. Just jump in whenever you get back & we'll try to catch you up! :angel:

Stormy wanted a treat for considering getting into Thoth stuff, so I was trying to figure out something that would honor Aleister Crowley's . . . diverse tastes.

[NorthernTigress]

But chocolate covered? Sounds rather counter-productive...but yummy :)

The only explanation for covering something with choc is "because it was there". :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

"They" says the one with more than 38k posts!! LoL!
D*MN. She noticed. :laugh:

[Tarot Fairy]

*all together now*
Good morning, NT!

Tarot Fairy, you'll find that we jabber on and then get very quiet. Just jump in whenever you get back & we'll try to catch you up! :angel:


Guess I have a lot to read early in the morning here on European time :) It's fun to chat away here and getting to know you all better!

[desertrat]

Oh it truly was! Things went better since a couple weeks! Since the little one can walk, life look much easier to handle. I must admit that It also can be because of my mood; the sun is very helpful; love springtime! How are you? I do miss the deck a week circle, but it wasn't very helpful to me anymore :(

Yes...I'm a big fan of the sun and springtime too (except for the wind). I dropped out of the deck of the week group a few weeks ago. I was starting to feel a little lost. I enjoy hanging out in the pub...everyone is very friendly and you can say whatever's on your mind.
(((Pubsters)))

[desertrat]

Stormy wanted a treat for considering getting into Thoth stuff, so I was trying to figure out something that would honor Aleister Crowley's . . . diverse tastes.

A treat for just considering it? Hmm, idk Stormy...have you done any readings? ;)

[Stormdancer]

Guess I have a lot to read early in the morning here on European time :) It's fun to chat away here and getting to know you all better!So what time is it for you? It's just past noon here.

[cardlady22]

A treat for just considering it? Hmm, idk Stormy...have you done any readings? ;)Thoth is a Long Haul thing and you'd best be prepared for many breaks and rest stops through the mountain range. })

[Stormdancer]

A treat for just considering it? Hmm, idk Stormy...have you done any readings? ;)Yes :angel:

I'm supposed to be working on the 2nd one, but I'm....cogitating. :rolleyes: And contemplating a 3rd circle if I can get this one done. That's why the Dark Deck question...for the Dark exchange.

[Stormdancer]

Thoth is a Long Haul thing and you'd best be prepared for many breaks and rest stops through the mountain range. })I grew up with the Rockies...I KNOW mountains...LOL

And whilst resting from the altitude, I'll need TREATS! :D

[desertrat]

Thoth is a Long Haul thing and you'd best be prepared for many breaks and rest stops through the mountain range. })

But has she started yet? ehhhhhhhhhh? We must at least start before we get a treat, no?

(ETA: love ya, Stormy)
OK then, I'd say it's treat time. :D

[Stormdancer]

(ETA: love ya, Stormy)

Somehow, I'm NOT feeling the LOVE. LOL

[Tarot Fairy]

Yes...I'm a big fan of the sun and springtime too (except for the wind). I dropped out of the deck of the week group a few weeks ago. I was starting to feel a little lost. I enjoy hanging out in the pub...everyone is very friendly and you can say whatever's on your mind.
(((Pubsters)))

Ah ok, sounds like the same feeling as I had; I wanted to go deeper with some decks and wasn't able to do that within one week.. I only truly miss the circle.. It was nice to read for a select group... But I am happy that I find this thread to have a nice chat! (it's also very good for my English which getting better and better! I was to shy to talk the last few months!)

[Tarot Fairy]

So what time is it for you? It's just past noon here.

It's 19.45 here right know (ohhh no, the weekend is almost over!! :()

[Stormdancer]

It's 19.45 here right know (ohhh no, the weekend is almost over!! :()Bummer. :( Do you have to work tomorrow?

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning Everyone!

I have to get off my butt and get ready. We have an afternoon game today and I must be on duty by 3:30!

Speaking of game days, I noticed something last night. On pro hockey nights, there is a full buffet for the staff. On amateur hockey nights, there's nothing. But when the lacrosse team plays, something totally random always shows up in the Staff Lounge. Last night, it was candied peanuts. The previous game, it was potato chips. At least they think about us!

[desertrat]

somehow, i'm not feeling the love. Lol

love ya !!!!

[Tarot Fairy]

Bummer. :( Do you have to work tomorrow?

I am a stay at home mom, so I doesn't have to go to work, but I love the weekends because I can spend it with the three of us ;)
Tomorrow will be a cleaning day, not something to look forward to *blergh* I hate cleaning ;)

[Stormdancer]

BTW: Good Morning


And G'Morning~~~

*all together now*
Good morning, NT!


Good Morning Everyone!
... ???....uh....Was that a Wrinkle in Time? :bugeyed:

[cardlady22]

Speaking of game days, I noticed something last night . . . . shows up in the Staff Lounge. Last night, it was candied peanuts. The previous game, it was potato chips. At least they think about us!So, the various teams are sending back for you? How interesting.

[Stormdancer]

I am a stay at home mom, so I doesn't have to go to work, but I love the weekends because I can spend it with the three of us ;)
Tomorrow will be a cleaning day, not something to look forward to *blergh* I hate cleaning ;)Being Mom IS work! And now you will be "chasing-the-child Mom." :)

[Stormdancer]

love ya !!!!
Thank you. I love you too! :*

no need to yell..... :D

[Stormdancer]

Good Morning Everyone!

I have to get off my butt and get ready. We have an afternoon game today and I must be on duty by 3:30!

Speaking of game days, I noticed something last night. On pro hockey nights, there is a full buffet for the staff. On amateur hockey nights, there's nothing. But when the lacrosse team plays, something totally random always shows up in the Staff Lounge. Last night, it was candied peanuts. The previous game, it was potato chips. At least they think about us!I'm confused. Who provides these meals? I thought it was the venue.

[desertrat]

Ah ok, sounds like the same feeling as I had; I wanted to go deeper with some decks and wasn't able to do that within one week.. I only truly miss the circle.. It was nice to read for a select group... But I am happy that I find this thread to have a nice chat! (it's also very good for my English which getting better and better! I was to shy to talk the last few months!)

There are other circles that are very nice also. I've done an exchange in the Newbie circle - it wasn't too painful. :D You're english is very good. That's one thing I envy about Europe, the opportunity to learn other languages. In America, you can take classes (I took German in high school- over 20 years ago) but unless you have lots of people to practice with, it's really hard to become fluent. It's not like I could drive over to Germany and become submersed. *Sigh*

[desertrat]

Thank you. I love you too! :*

no need to yell..... :D

well...I wanted you to FEEL it. :P

[Laura Borealis]

Hi NT, Rattie, and all who've showed up since I left :)

I walked to the store. Got a pie for later!

Oh...I was confused. I thought YOU were burning it....so...just put it out???? I get it now...LOL

Fresh air~~~~

Didn't mean to be confusing ^_^ Yes, it's my dentist neighbor that burns the cheap incense. Usually it just makes me sneeze a bit, but today my sinuses were swelling up and stuff. But the walk helped a lot -- I'm fine now :thumbsup:



Stormy wanted a treat for considering getting into Thoth stuff, so I was trying to figure out something that would honor Aleister Crowley's . . . diverse tastes.

Is it awful that I thought of chocolate covered heroin? :laugh: (But not as a Stormy-treat! No!!!)

[NorthernTigress]

So, the various teams are sending back for you? How interesting.

I think so. It must be based on budget. The pro team can afford to sponsor the buffet. The lacrosse team just sends whatever they can. That's my guess anyway.

[Laura Borealis]

Ah ok, sounds like the same feeling as I had; I wanted to go deeper with some decks and wasn't able to do that within one week.. I only truly miss the circle.. It was nice to read for a select group... But I am happy that I find this thread to have a nice chat! (it's also very good for my English which getting better and better! I was to shy to talk the last few months!)

Truly, I would never have known that English isn't your first language. :)

[NorthernTigress]

I'm confused. Who provides these meals? I thought it was the venue.

Well you're right, the buffet is provided by/created by the building's chefs. But the random treats are a mystery. At least to me.

[Stormdancer]

Truly, I would never have known that English isn't your first language. :)Ditto.

What KIND of pie??? Geesh.

[emmsma]

Hello people! What going on. Warm and sunshiny in my corner of the globe.
Laundry is going and I am hoping to be a bit more successful today in avoiding 12+ hours watching old tv shows.

Failed miserably yesterday. Was able to trim 3 more LS decks, though. Fire Tarot, Enchanted Tarot and Native American. I might need to buy more LS decks. I think the only untrimmed ones left are the historical repros. They are staying intact. Will go back and shake boxes to see if I missed anyone.

Anybody have any spare LS decks they don't feel too attached to? :P

[Laura Borealis]

Ditto.

What KIND of pie??? Geesh.

Lattice-topped apple. (Marie Callender's brand) I thought about making one from scratch, but I wimped out. But later this week I'm going to make apple crisp (easier than pie and just as yummy in its own way).

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning Emmsma~~~

Hello people! What going on. Warm and sunshiny in my corner of the globe.
Laundry is going and I am hoping to be a bit more successful today in avoiding 12+ hours watching old tv shows.

Failed miserably yesterday. Was able to trim 3 more LS decks, though. Fire Tarot, Enchanted Tarot and Native American. I might need to buy more LS decks. I think the only untrimmed ones left are the historical repros. They are staying intact. Will go back and shake boxes to see if I missed anyone.

Anybody have any spare LS decks they don't feel too attached to? :PWow, it's like you're driven or something! :bugeyed:

[NorthernTigress]

Pie! I've been craving choc cream pie for days now. DAYS I tell you!

[Stormdancer]

But later this week I'm going to make apple crisp (easier than pie and just as yummy in its own way).I've never made a pie. But if a crisp is kinda like a cobbler...yum...and easy!

[emmsma]

Driven to trim? Yes.

Also driven to watch my show with every waking moment until I've seen them all. :(
That drive is more All-Consuming.

How are you? And the kitties?

Just opening the windows. There are cottontails in our yard. :)

[desertrat]

Hello people! What going on. Warm and sunshiny in my corner of the globe.
Laundry is going and I am hoping to be a bit more successful today in avoiding 12+ hours watching old tv shows.

Failed miserably yesterday. Was able to trim 3 more LS decks, though. Fire Tarot, Enchanted Tarot and Native American. I might need to buy more LS decks. I think the only untrimmed ones left are the historical repros. They are staying intact. Will go back and shake boxes to see if I missed anyone.

Anybody have any spare LS decks they don't feel too attached to? :P

I might have a spare angels deck for you })

[Tarot Fairy]

Being Mom IS work! And now you will be "chasing-the-child Mom." :)

Oh yes, A lot of people forget that it is work, they bring all their kids to daycare where they would be entertained until mommy or daddy is there again (don't say that's bad, not at all)... I have to entertain here all day long! I love to do it, but I must admit that I miss the chit chat with adults sometimes ;) But the reason that I am at home is because I am disapproved to work (not sure if it is the right word) it is how it is and there are a lot of mommy's who are jealous that they need to work!

There are other circles that are very nice also. I've done an exchange in the Newbie circle - it wasn't too painful. :D You're english is very good. That's one thing I envy about Europe, the opportunity to learn other languages. In America, you can take classes (I took German in high school- over 20 years ago) but unless you have lots of people to practice with, it's really hard to become fluent. It's not like I could drive over to Germany and become submersed. *Sigh*

Oh yes I love the Newbie, ISG and COS circle and participate them often! Thank you for the compliment, I work a lot with google translate to help me to find the words I want :) It's true that it's easy to learn some languages over here; I can speak dutch and English, but also have learned german and french in the past... But just like you; I didn't had to many people around to talk to, so have forgotten the most of it (to bad, because I life near Germany since two years!)

[desertrat]

Pie! I've been craving choc cream pie for days now. DAYS I tell you!

I second the motion!

[Tarot Fairy]

Truly, I would never have known that English isn't your first language. :)


Nooooo I don't believe you! Do you really? Hmmm maybe I am a bit to harsh to myself!

[Laura Borealis]

Hi emmsma! You sound chipper today. :) I have a spare Fey. Are they too pink for you?

NT -- chocolate cream pie http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/tongue.gif YUM

Stormy -- apple crisp is a lot like cobbler, in that it's baked in a dish, but it has crumb-style topping. SUPER easy.

[emmsma]

I've made a template to use in trimming Steele Wizard. Its so pretty, but Too big for me to handle. Fancy borders make me uneasy in just picking up the scissors.

Template worked well for my Morgan Greer, so I think it will work out ok here too.

[desertrat]

But the reason that I am at home is because I am disapproved to work (not sure if it is the right word) it is how it is and there are a lot of mommy's who are jealous that they need to work!


What does it mean to be disapproved to work? Does that mean you are not allowed to work?

[cardlady22]

I've made a template to use in trimming Steele Wizard.Kudos, my dear! I loved what you did with that Morgan Greer

[Stormdancer]

How are you? And the kitties?

Just opening the windows. There are cottontails in our yard. :)The kitties sleep a LOT! I guess I never really noticed it with just The Naughty One, but IttyBitty is sacked out as well. So this is what they do all day when I'm at work...LOL

Funny you should mention cottontails. I just noticed "cotton" flying around from the cottonwood trees. :laugh:

[Laura Borealis]

Nooooo I don't believe you! Do you really? Hmmm maybe I am a bit to harsh to myself!

Really! I would never have known.

I am jealous of bilingual people... ;) but I only have myself to blame for being a monoglot.


OH emmsma -- I got a nail buffer today and I'm thinking of you as I shine my nails :P

[Stormdancer]

Stormy -- apple crisp is a lot like cobbler, in that it's baked in a dish, but it has crumb-style topping. SUPER easy.Right, with LOTS of butter/brown sugar. I love that.

[emmsma]

Nice to meet you Tarot Fairy. How lucky you get to be home with the kids. I enjoyed being home with my boy the first year. I kinda have trouble with the transition of being at work and then coming home. Some days its hard to be a mom when I get out of work.

I will pm, Ratty, about the Angels.

Thanks Laura, but I have a Fey. Nope. Not pink at all to me. In my mind its purple and reads great for me, now that pesky titles are gone. :)

[Tarot Fairy]

What does it mean to be disapproved to work? Does that mean you are not allowed to work?

hmmm how do you say that in correct English... It means that you can't work because you are sick for a long time or even for life. It can be physical (like missing all arms, legs or whatever) or mentally (like down syndrome, brain damage etc)

[emmsma]

What does it mean to be disapproved to work? Does that mean you are not allowed to work?

I wondered about that. Maybe people around you would rather you stayed home?

Kudos, my dear! I loved what you did with that Morgan Greer

Thanks Lady.

The kitties sleep a LOT! I guess I never really noticed it with just The Naughty One, but IttyBitty is sacked out as well. So this is what they do all day when I'm at work...LOL

Funny you should mention cottontails. I just noticed "cotton" flying around from the cottonwood trees. :laugh:

Yes, those naughty ones. Sleeping all day, so that they have plenty of energy to make noise while you sleep at night. :)

Ugh. Cottonwood trees. THere was a block, back in NY that was lined with these badboys and I remember how they'd coat the whole street with their cotton. I had to walk it to get to my clinic when I was preggers. I couldn't breathe every time I had to go. Had to change clinics!



OH emmsma -- I got a nail buffer today and I'm thinking of you as I shine my nails :P

:*

[emmsma]

hmmm how do you say that in correct English... It means that you can't work because you are sick for a long time or even for life. It can be physical (like missing all arms, legs or whatever) or mentally (like down syndrome, brain damage etc)

Ah. We call it being on disability.

[Tarot Fairy]

Nice to meet you Tarot Fairy. How lucky you get to be home with the kids. I enjoyed being home with my boy the first year. I kinda have trouble with the transition of being at work and then coming home. Some days its hard to be a mom when I get out of work.

Thank you Emmsma, I can totally understand that it's hard to play or do other stuff with the kids after work.. To bad for my husband; I am always very happy he comes home! he can entertain her after diner so I am able to relax a little, which is just like you a bit hard for him, but I truly need it! ;)

[Laura Borealis]

Thanks Laura, but I have a Fey. Nope. Not pink at all to me. In my mind its purple and reads great for me, now that pesky titles are gone. :)

You're right, they're purple. That is their reigning color, anyway.

I think about trimming one of mine, now and then -- I've never trimmed a deck yet.

[Tarot Fairy]

Ah. We call it being on disability.

Ah ok! New word to my wordbook, thank you!

[desertrat]

I will pm, Ratty, about the Angels.



I was teasing, emmsma. I was under the impression you were not a fan of angel decks :P But if that's wrong...then now I know what I can get you for your B-day. :D

[desertrat]

hmmm how do you say that in correct English... It means that you can't work because you are sick for a long time or even for life. It can be physical (like missing all arms, legs or whatever) or mentally (like down syndrome, brain damage etc)

Ah...now I understand. Thanks for explaining :)

[emmsma]

You're right, they're purple. That is their reigning color, anyway.

I think about trimming one of mine, now and then -- I've never trimmed a deck yet.

Beware. Once you start, you will look at every deck with an eye towards trimming.

I'm looking at Karma Tarot. Its a bit big for me, so I'd just want to take off the white part, just to make 'em a bit smaller, but that would take off the soiled edging, so I am resisting.

[Tarot Fairy]

I am curious: how well do you all know each other? (Maybe some of you are friends in real life?)

[emmsma]

LOL. Thats ok ratty. I'm not a fan of angels, but I am a fan of LS decks and trimming. :)

I even plan to eventually get the Mermaids. (I am NOT a fan of mermaids, butterflies or unicorns.) :P

[emmsma]

We know each other pretty well, some of us. Most of us have been together in the pub for a couple years now. We can and DO talk about everything here. Sometimes we even talk tarot. :)

We have each others email and even phone numbers, in some cases. Yes, I'd say we are friends in RL.

[Tarot Fairy]

LOL. Thats ok ratty. I'm not a fan of angels, but I am a fan of LS decks and trimming. :)

I even plan to eventually get the Mermaids. (I am NOT a fan of mermaids, butterflies or unicorns.) :P

Wow, I just have checked your awesome list of decks... Really cool that you trim some of your decks! I hesitate to trim a deck, to scared to screw up!

[Tarot Fairy]

We know each other pretty well, some of us. Most of us have been together in the pub for a couple years now. We can and DO talk about everything here. Sometimes we even talk tarot. :)

We have each others email and even phone numbers, in some cases. Yes, I'd say we are friends in RL.

Wow that's nice and heartening to read, good friend are rare.. it's a very special group here in the pub!

[desertrat]

Wow, I just have checked your awesome list of decks... Really cool that you trim some of your decks! I hesitate to trim a deck, to scared to screw up!

You sound just like me :D

[desertrat]

LOL. Thats ok ratty. I'm not a fan of angels, but I am a fan of LS decks and trimming. :)

I even plan to eventually get the Mermaids. (I am NOT a fan of mermaids, butterflies or unicorns.) :P

That does it! I'm getting you a deck that has ALL those things! He he heeee. *wrings hands maniacally* })

[emmsma]

I was scared the first 3 or 4 decks. I was worried about making mistakes, that the deck wouldn't be perfect.

After that I saw I did better at it than I thought, and after that I discovered that I don't really care if things are not absolutely perfect.

SOmehow the borders on Native American were not quite uniform, so when I was done I had a few that were a hair taller. I had to trim them down a bit more, so they are not perfect. It doesn't matter to me.

I like to mix and match my LS decks some times. Gives the readings a different flavor. Mixing light and dark decks adds a different element for me. As a result I've become accustomed to things not all being exactly the same. They come close, but there are differences.

[cardlady22]

I am curious: how well do you all know each other? (Maybe some of you are friends in real life?)Only a couple of us have met/spent time together in Real Life. But, we create a better than family circle here . . . and now you are part of it! :*

[yirabeth]

The old saying goes, You can't choose your family... We have decided to make that saying untrue :)

[Laura Borealis]

I am curious: how well do you all know each other? (Maybe some of you are friends in real life?)

I've never met anyone here in person. When I first started hanging out in the Pub threads, it took me a while to remember who was who. But gradually the personalities emerged :D :heart:

[Tarot Fairy]

Only a couple of us have met/spent time together in Real Life. But, we create a better than family circle here . . . and now you are part of it! :*

ohhh thank you Cardlady, it feels good to be a part of this special group! I really looking forward to getting to know you all better :)

[emmsma]

That does it! I'm getting you a deck that has ALL those things! He he heeee. *wrings hands maniacally* })

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/Spitzfire/Smilies/lalala.gif
I can't hear you!

[kaleanna]

G'morning all :) Slept late today, which is just LOVELY ♥♥ hehe

Happy Anniversary, Kaleanna :)

Hi Yira,

Glad you got to sleep in :D

Thankies


Only a couple of us have met/spent time together in Real Life. But, we create a better than family circle here . . . and now you are part of it! :*

Ditto this!


I is back for a lil bit. Kiddos and I went to a thrift store just a bit ago, and Cody got something for pretty much everyone except him as he didn't find anything he liked, so after we get done with lunch we will be taking a trip to walmart.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

[desertrat]

ohhh thank you Cardlady, it feels good to be a part of this special group! I really looking forward to getting to know you all better :)

We are very happy you are here! :heart: It's great when new people show up. Everyone is welcome. :)

[emmsma]

I would really love to meet all of these lovely people, but I am probably only close enough to desertrat. Some day we will make it happen. :)

[Tarot Fairy]

I was scared the first 3 or 4 decks. I was worried about making mistakes, that the deck wouldn't be perfect.


Maybe one day... I really dislike the borders of the Druidcraft, that's the reason I still bought a copy of it.. But if the day arrives that I am ready to trim, it would be the first deck!

I've never met anyone here in person. When I first started hanging out in the Pub threads, it took me a while to remember who was who. But gradually the personalities emerged :D :heart:

LOL I think it would be hard for me who does what in life (work, married or not etc etc) but I will give myself the time and hopefully you all would just laugh if I make a mistake!

[emmsma]

Yes, I am always happy to see a new face here. Always room for one more. :)

[Tarot Fairy]

I would really love to meet all of these lovely people, but I am probably only close enough to desertrat. Some day we will make it happen. :)

That would be truly fun! Guess that is a bit impossible with all those miles between here and the USA :) Are there more people from Europe here? (perhaps from the UK?)

[Stormdancer]

Are there more people from Europe here? (perhaps from the UK?)Oh, yes...quite a few.

[emmsma]

Maybe one day... I really dislike the borders of the Druidcraft, that's the reason I still bought a copy of it.. But if the day arrives that I am ready to trim, it would be the first deck!



LOL I think it would be hard for me who does what in life (work, married or not etc etc) but I will give myself the time and hopefully you all would just laugh if I make a mistake!

Druidcraft is a good one to start with. Several ways to trim. With or without titles, no border or stone border. And if you aren't happy with the result, they are easy to get again.

Oh, no need to memorize who we all are. Just like when you meet people in real life, this takes time. .

[Laura Borealis]

Something weird K. sent me (K. is my husband, for those who don't know)

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

That would weird me out if I saw it rolling down the street!

[cardlady22]

Is that some sort of camouflage advertisement?

[Tarot Fairy]

Something weird K. sent me (K. is my husband, for those who don't know)

That would weird me out if I saw it rolling down the street!

Lol! It took me more than a minute before I saw what was special with the photo!

[emmsma]

That pic is a bit disturbing. :P

[Tarot Fairy]

Druidcraft is a good one to start with. Several ways to trim. With or without titles, no border or stone border. And if you aren't happy with the result, they are easy to get again.

Oh, no need to memorize who we all are. Just like when you meet people in real life, this takes time. .

Yes I would love to do it without borders and titles.. just the images... but I am not sure how the back is afterwards and I guess that I will get annoyed if the back isn't symmetrical anymore :S

[Stormdancer]

That would weird me out if I saw it rolling down the street!Do it!!! })

[Laura Borealis]

Is that some sort of camouflage advertisement?

It's on a lot of humor websites at the moment (thank you, Google Image Search). There's a comment here (http://wins.failblog.org/2011/05/20/epic-win-photos-camouflage-win/) that says these are made for movies/tv where they need a runaway car. That makes sense...

[Tarot Fairy]

Going to watch a program on tv, wish you all a lovely afternoon!

[Stormdancer]

Going to watch a program on tv, wish you all a lovely afternoon!Nice to meet you! Come back and visit :)

[cardlady22]

It is actually a suit being worn? Uggggh. Hot & nasty . . . :P

Corner-rounding commences for the Fifth Tarot. It has some unevenly cut edges.

[desertrat]

Nice to meet you! Come back and visit :)

Ditto!

[desertrat]

It's on a lot of humor websites at the moment (thank you, Google Image Search). There's a comment here (http://wins.failblog.org/2011/05/20/epic-win-photos-camouflage-win/) that says these are made for movies/tv where they need a runaway car. That makes sense...

Freaky.

[Stormdancer]

ok....I am seriously annoyed at this kindle situation. I may need to get something else. I wonder if an older Ipad would do what I want? (The iPod touch doesn't either) Does anyone have one of those?

[emmsma]

What is it you are trying to do, again?

[cardlady22]

Are you talking about how readers handle navigating through various ebooks?

[yirabeth]

I have the first gen iPad. What is it you want it to be able to do?

[Stormdancer]

I want to be able to read this book when I'm not home. There are links that take me to the different areas, but those don't work via phone or iPod touch. I downloaded it, but again, I can't navigate to the chapters on the kindle, nor can I go to a specific page, so even making a list of page numbers won't help. ARGH! :mad:

oops...link https://www.dmt-nexus.me/Files/Books/General/Aleister%20Crowley%20-%20The%20book%20of%20Thoth.pdf

[yirabeth]

the first gen iPad reads pdf's fine. If you can download it, (If you're using Chrome, click on the disk icon in the tool bar of the pdf) then you can load it on your iPad from your computer via iTunes. From there, you can read it as normal from the iPad.

ETA - I have the pdf on my computer. I can email it to you, if you can get it onto your kindle, and if your kindle can read pdf's.

ETAx2 - I realized after rereading you already have it downloaded...lol

[Stormdancer]

I have the pdf on my computer and on the kindle. When you open it on your ipad can you use the links provided to jump to those chapters?

[yirabeth]

I'm not sure. I'll open the dreaded iTunes, load it on, and see what we get! :D

[Stormdancer]

I'm not sure. I'll open the dreaded iTunes, load it on, and see what we get! :DCan't ya just open it in a browser?

[yirabeth]

Can't ya just open it in a browser?
Yes, but I can't see how it will react when in the iPad -- if I'll be able to navigate with links, etc. So, I'm loading it on to get a 'whole picture' to report :P

ETA - It might be the fault of the pdf not the reader -- if my iPad can't do it, then it's the pdf -- I have other pdf books and text books that have linkage.

[yirabeth]

Okay, the links DO work on my iPad. Touching them takes you to that section. (You have to make the picture 'bigger' by finger-spread, or you get an uncertain choice - or maybe I have fat fingers) You can also put bookmarks on pages you want to save, and get back to them by viewing them in "gallery" format and choosing a page.

[Stormdancer]

Okay, the links DO work on my iPad. Touching them takes you to that section. (You have to make the picture 'bigger' by finger-spread, or you get an uncertain choice - or maybe I have fat fingers) You can also put bookmarks on pages you want to save, and get back to them by viewing them in "gallery" format and choosing a page.SO...I wonder why it won't work on my ipod? I opened it in safari. Do I need to do it another way, maybe?

[cardlady22]

Granted, I have a newer generation iPod Touch, but when I read/view PDFs it is under iBooks.

[yirabeth]

SO...I wonder why it won't work on my ipod? I opened it in safari. Do I need to do it another way, maybe?

Could be because I'm using iBooks...is there an iBooks app for your ipod? That free program may be all you need :)

[Stormdancer]

Granted, I have a newer generation iPod Touch, but when I read/view PDFs it is under iBooks.I don't have ibooks on mine. Is that an app that I need to download?

[yirabeth]

Yep -- here it is : http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8

[cardlady22]

I don't have ibooks on mine. Is that an app that I need to download?Yes, but they have done a recent update that people are complaining about. It says iOS 4.2 or higher for the current version.

[Stormdancer]

Yes, but they have done a recent update that people are complaining about. It says iOS 4.2 or higher for the current version.That might be a problem...this is an older model.

[Stormdancer]

So Yira...how did you get the book through itunes?

[cardlady22]

That might be a problem...this is an older model.We ran into that with my son's. :( When we didn't pay attention & research before clicking to update apps, his unit would just "lose" them because they were no longer compatible with iOS.

[Stormdancer]

We ran into that with my son's. :( When we didn't pay attention & research before clicking to update apps, his unit would just "lose" them because they were no longer compatible with iOS.Oh that sucks! :mad:

[yirabeth]

That might be a problem...this is an older model.

I just opened iTunes, connected my iPad, clicked file -- add file to library -- chose the pdf. Then I synced the iPad and voila, it was on my iPad :)

Err..I'm an idiot. I chose the wrong post to quote. But you get the point I think LOL

[cardlady22]

Oh that sucks! :mad:The only redeeming feature of iTunes is that if/when you buy a newer model, the ones you purchased will come back in the next sync. I'm bad to empty my Recycle Bin immediately, so I have no idea if we could have restored an earlier app version from there.

[Stormdancer]

I just opened iTunes, connected my iPad, clicked file -- add file to library -- chose the pdf. Then I synced the iPad and voila, it was on my iPad :)OH. that makes sense...LOL. If I can do that, and either add some of the kindle books either to ibooks or a "kindle for ipod app", I might be ok.

Right now it's still trying to install the ibooks app. I doubt this is gonna work.

[yirabeth]

There is a Kindle for iPad app but I don't use it so can't tell you how it is :)

[Stormdancer]

There is a Kindle for iPad app but I don't use it so can't tell you how it is :)Well, if I can get this ibooks installed I may be able to just transfer those books into it. GAWD, what a PIA. And I've been SO happy with the kindle until now. :(

[yirabeth]

It just seems weird that Kindle wouldn't make the pdf's fully functional...They say they're compatible, and only partially functional isn't compatible...lol

[Stormdancer]

Are bumblebees territorial? I always kinda considered them gentle clumsy giants but there is one or two that are NOT happy when I'm on the balcony!

[emmsma]

Good luck Storm!

[cardlady22]

Looks like Adobe's Reader app has progressed past that iOS point as well. I wonder if emailing them would be any help? maybe they could keep an older version available for all the 3rd party purchases still going on . . .

Isn't there a big stink about the fact that whichever project (or individual) originally scanned works to PDF may have used different conversion programs?

[yirabeth]

Not a clue on the bumblebee thing....

[Stormdancer]

Good luck Storm!Thanks. Apparently it's their bedtime. I didn't see them this time...and tonight/tomorrow morning will be aNOther attack on the wasps! })

[Stormdancer]

Isn't there a big stink about the fact that whichever project (or individual) originally scanned works to PDF may have used different conversion programs?Probably. It seems like one huge mess!

[cardlady22]

Stormy, can you try this one?
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/perfectreader-mini-pdf-reader/id429146594?mt=8

Just remember not to update it if it Does work for you.

[Chiska]

Got the dog thing squared away.

Returned the Trifexis - interestingly, the price had dropped almost 15$ in 3 days. Curious? It was 153.99 for the box of 6 tablets (1 per month per dog = 3 month supply = 616.00 per year :bugeyed: )

Following emmsma's suggestion, I ordered from Doctors Foster & Smith. Got Revolution for dogs (Fleas, ticks, Heartworm) for 80.00 for a box of 6. (320.00 per year). That is a bit easier.

Honestly, worms have never been an issue for our dogs as they are pretty closely monitored. They are not eating "stuff" they ought not be eating. We have them checked annually for worms as well. We just have horrible fleas, horrible ticks, and monster mosquitoes to deal with around here.

I am exhausted! All that online shopping makes me sleepy.

[Stormdancer]

Stormy, can you try this one?
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/perfectreader-mini-pdf-reader/id429146594?mt=8

Just remember not to update it if it Does work for you.I'll look into it as soon as this ibooks install finishes...or not...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Got the dog thing squared away.aw...poor pups, and Chiska too. :(

Hey, do you have the Duquette book for Thoth? I have a question.

[Stormdancer]

!!! YAY !!! BoT works in ibooks! Now to figure out how to get the kindle purchases into the thing, and I'll be good to go! :D

[cardlady22]

!!! YAY !!! BoT works in ibooks! Now to figure out how to get the kindle purchases into the thing, and I'll be good to go! :DIf you get the app, you can actually specify in Amazon itself to send it to your Touch. next time you tap the Kindle app, it will bring in all your purchases.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-magazines/id302584613?mt=8

And again, make it a habit to check the app store page for requirements before you ever agree to an update.

[Stormdancer]

If you get the app, you can actually specify in Amazon itself to send it to your Touch. next time you tap the Kindle app, it will bring in all your purchases.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-read-books-magazines/id302584613?mt=8

And again, make it a habit to check the app store page for requirements before you ever agree to an update.OMG...life is GOOD :D

Thanks for ALL of your help ladies!! :heart:

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

We are back from our trip to walmart.

How is everyone?

[Chiska]

aw...poor pups, and Chiska too. :(

Hey, do you have the Duquette book for Thoth? I have a question.

Yes...whatcha need?

Sorry - had to take the dogs out for a run. I gotta take a moving picture of that one of these days - they are pretty awesome when they run.

[Chiska]

Hi All,

We are back from our trip to walmart.

How is everyone?


Happy Anniversary, Kale! Our #10 anniversary was on Friday. We had nachos for dinner! :D

Do you have anything special planned

[desertrat]

Hi All,

We are back from our trip to walmart.

How is everyone?

Hi kaleanna!

[desertrat]

OMG...life is GOOD :D

Thanks for ALL of your help ladies!! :heart:

Whew! Is it safe to come back now? I can feel my IQ dropping when the electronics conversations get going. :D

[cardlady22]

Welcome back, everybody!

[Stormdancer]

Yes...whatcha need?Hey, don't apologize! I'm sure it's a silly question, but...

p.59-ish is a ToL diagram, only the 1st & 2nd sephiroth have pluto & neptune. That's not Crowley's way, right? I'm not crazy, am I?

[Stormdancer]

Hi All,

We are back from our trip to walmart.

How is everyone?Do you guys have anything special planned?

[emmsma]

Chiska, glad you got meds sorted for the pups.

I've been back at NYPD Blue. I've reached the Jimmy Smits years. :)

Never made it out for our walk. The wind picked up something fierce and the boy refused to go.

[Stormdancer]

Whew! Is it safe to come back now? I can feel my IQ dropping when the electronics conversations get going. :DI know. Sorry about that (((Rat))). I just knew one had an ipod and one had an ipad, so I figured between the 2 of them it would get sorted. Now if I could just get the Duquette books in e-form...LOL

[Laura Borealis]

Are bumblebees territorial? I always kinda considered them gentle clumsy giants but there is one or two that are NOT happy when I'm on the balcony!

Maybe they have a nest nearby? They will defend their nests.

[desertrat]

I know. Sorry about that (((Rat))). I just knew one had an ipod and one had an ipad, so I figured between the 2 of them it would get sorted. Now if I could just get the Duquette books in e-form...LOL

That's ok Stormy, glad you got it all worked out. Sometimes I worry I've gotten so far behind the times I will never be able to catch up. :(

[Stormdancer]

Maybe they have a nest nearby? They will defend their nests.I dunno. How many in a nest? :(

I need an electric gizmo that tells ALL flying insects that they aren't welcome on my balcony. :(

[cardlady22]

That's ok Stormy, glad you got it all worked out. Sometimes I worry I've gotten so far behind the times I will never be able to catch up. :(desertrat, I knew nothing about computers & was extremely intimidated by programming, etc. I don't like to feel scared or inferior. })
So, I subscribed to 2 levels of computer magazines for 1 year. One was general and the other aimed mid-level. I didn't worry about all the concepts going over & around and under my head. . . it was just to desensitize myself to the jargon and give me things to look up. Eventually things started to make more sense.

Look at your library for books like
How Computers Work (Ron White)
How Software Works

[cardlady22]

I dunno. How many in a nest? :(Tons. They get more active as the weather gets warmer.

[Stormdancer]

That's ok Stormy, glad you got it all worked out. Sometimes I worry I've gotten so far behind the times I will never be able to catch up. :(

Ya know, I just really like the portability of it all. Now when I go out I just carry my phone and my ipod and I have you guys and my books...the ones in e-format...LOL

[Stormdancer]

Tons. They get more active as the weather gets warmer.It's gonna get REAL cold tonight. I need to find that nest. Laura's right. That's gotta be it and it explains their behavior.

[kaleanna]

Happy Anniversary, Kale! Our #10 anniversary was on Friday. We had nachos for dinner! :D

Do you have anything special planned
HIya Chiska,
Thankies and Happy Belated anniversary to ya'll. I am not sure if we will go out to eat or not. Hubby and FIL went and ran some errands and hubby told lil one that it was a surprise when lil one asked where they were going so no telling, LOL

Hi kaleanna!

Hiya desertrat hun, How are ya?

[desertrat]

desertrat, I knew nothing about computers & was extremely intimidated by programming, etc. I don't like to feel scared or inferior. })
So, I subscribed to 2 levels of computer magazines for 1 year. One was general and the other aimed mid-level. I didn't worry about all the concepts going over & around and under my head. . . it was just to desensitize myself to the jargon and give me things to look up. Eventually things started to make more sense.

Look at your library for books like
How Computers Work (Ron White)
How Software Works

Wow, you must've been quite determined in order to commit to 2 publications! Maybe you could start offering lessons ? :D

[desertrat]

Ya know, I just really like the portability of it all. Now when I go out I just carry my phone and my ipod and I have you guys and my books...the ones in e-format...LOL

Yeah, it all sounds really cool...it's the expense that keeps me away however. :(

[desertrat]

Hiya desertrat hun, How are ya?

I'm really good. :D Is it your anniversary then? Congratulations!

[cardlady22]

Wow, you must've been quite determined in order to commit to 2 publications! Maybe you could start offering lessons ? :DROFLMAO! More like bored out of my mind! We were newly married and had to move in with my mother-in-law. She and hubby both worked out of county and my car wasn't running. I had no friends in the area. That's part of what led me to the Internet. ;)
Since we were in the middle of nowhere, I also figured it would be good to know a bit about "getting under the hood" for myself, so I enrolled in a correspondence course on PC Repair too. Never did touch the soldering iron though. High temps are hubby's job.

[desertrat]

ROFLMAO! More like bored out of my mind! We were newly married and had to move in with my mother-in-law. She and hubby both worked out of county and my car wasn't running. I had no friends in the area. That's part of what led me to the Internet. ;)
Since we were in the middle of nowhere, I also figured it would be good to know a bit about "getting under the hood" for myself, so I enrolled in a correspondence course on PC Repair too. Never did touch the soldering iron though. High temps are hubby's job.

How long ago was this?

[Laura Borealis]

Hey, don't apologize! I'm sure it's a silly question, but...

p.59-ish is a ToL diagram, only the 1st & 2nd sephiroth have pluto & neptune. That's not Crowley's way, right? I'm not crazy, am I?

That does seem odd.

I'm seeing that in DuQuette's book, too.

1 - Kether - Pluto
2 - Chokmah - Neptune

I'm not finding it confirmed or denied in my copy of BoT but then, I get lost in there really easily.

[cardlady22]

How long ago was this?*groans as I count the years*
I kept up with things very well from about 1993 thru 1999. After my 2nd child was born, I had an involuntary hiatus. Now I've bitten the bullet and plunged into Pod-People world. (It was a lot harder grasping things this time around.) The kids are hitting their teen years, so I need to keep on top of security features and stuff like that.

[Chiska]

Hey, don't apologize! I'm sure it's a silly question, but...

p.59-ish is a ToL diagram, only the 1st & 2nd sephiroth have pluto & neptune. That's not Crowley's way, right? I'm not crazy, am I?

I am not sure of the question, to be honest. Perhaps you can rephrase?

[desertrat]

*groans as I count the years*
I kept up with things very well from about 1993 thru 1999. After my 2nd child was born, I had an involuntary hiatus. Now I've bitten the bullet and plunged into Pod-People world. (It was a lot harder grasping things this time around.) The kids are hitting their teen years, so I need to keep on top of security features and stuff like that.

Let's see, we didn't get internet access until 1997 (maybe) and the only advance I've made since then is to switch from desktop to laptop. :( I'm not very portable. :D But I have been thinking about my kids a lot - some of their friends have iPad's already (geez, mine would break one within 30 minutes of getting their hands on it). I do want to keep up with them. Sooner or later I will have to bite the bullet.

[Lotus Padma]

Hello...back from New Age store...no new tarot decks, but two lovely bags for the new decks that are coming - a velvet royal blue with gold liner for my Golden and a silk bag with a lake goddess rising up from the water for the Wildwood... :) seemd approriate. Oh and most exciting, a labradorite pendant and ring! Very exciting! That store is very dangerous for my bank card.... ;p

Hi Chiska, cardlady, desertrat, and anyone else here - hope you have been having a good weekend :) Laura, hope you had fun going out and that the dentist insence bout is over... :)

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[Laura Borealis]

I'm seeing that in DuQuette's book, too.

1 - Kether - Pluto
2 - Chokmah - Neptune

I'm not finding it confirmed or denied in my copy of BoT but then, I get lost in there really easily.

Okay.

http://thelemapedia.org/index.php/Kether -- associates Kether with Pluto
http://thelemapedia.org/index.php/Chokmah -- associates Chokmah with Neptune


I saw some other planetary associations on other sites, but they weren't Thelema/Crowley.

[cardlady22]

Stormy, what about this diagram:
http://thelemapedia.org/index.php/Tree_of_Life
Another link refers to columns in 777 where the info is found:
http://thelemapedia.org/index.php/Tree_of_Life:_Astrology

I don't have 777. I use Skinner's The Complete Magician's Tables.

[Chiska]

That does seem odd.

I'm seeing that in DuQuette's book, too.

1 - Kether - Pluto
2 - Chokmah - Neptune

I'm not finding it confirmed or denied in my copy of BoT but then, I get lost in there really easily.

Around page 33 (of my BoT) there is some rambling about the relation of numbers and the astrology as seen by the Qabalists... but I honestly don't think he ever sits down and says anything specific about what each Sephiroth is related to (planetarily speaking)
Seems more concerned about the pathways I think and this is covered more in the BoT. Like in the part about "The Juggler" on page 69:

[Stormdancer]

I am not sure of the question, to be honest. Perhaps you can rephrase?The thoth only uses Sun, moon, mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, right? He doesn't use Pluto or Neptune. So why does a book about the Understanding the Thoth have a diagram that confuses newbs like me???

[Laura Borealis]

Around page 33 (of my BoT) there is some rambling about the relation of numbers and the astrology as seen by the Qabalists... but I honestly don't think he ever sits down and says anything specific about what each Sephiroth is related to (planetarily speaking)


It seems like Thelemapedia gets that info mostly from 777. I looked at 777 in a bookstore once and it made my head swim :P

[Laura Borealis]

The thoth only uses Sun, moon, mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, right? He doesn't use Pluto or Neptune. So why does a book about the Understanding the Thoth have a diagram that confuses newbs like me???

What doesn't kill you will make you stronger ?

[Laura Borealis]

Hello...back from New Age store...no new tarot decks, but two lovely bags for the new decks that are coming - a velvet royal blue with gold liner for my Golden and a silk bag with a lake goddess rising up from the water for the Wildwood... :) seemd approriate. Oh and most exciting, a labradorite pendant and ring! Very exciting! That store is very dangerous for my bank card.... ;p

Hi Chiska, cardlady, desertrat, and anyone else here - hope you have been having a good weekend :) Laura, hope you had fun going out and that the dentist insence bout is over... :)

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Hi Lotus! Your bags and your new jewelry sound beautiful. :)

The air has cleared, yes -- thanks for remembering :P

[desertrat]

Hello...back from New Age store...no new tarot decks, but two lovely bags for the new decks that are coming - a velvet royal blue with gold liner for my Golden and a silk bag with a lake goddess rising up from the water for the Wildwood... :) seemd approriate. Oh and most exciting, a labradorite pendant and ring! Very exciting! That store is very dangerous for my bank card.... ;p

Hi Chiska, cardlady, desertrat, and anyone else here - hope you have been having a good weekend :) Laura, hope you had fun going out and that the dentist insence bout is over... :)

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How do you like your Golden, Lotus?

[cardlady22]

The thoth only uses Sun, moon, mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, right? He doesn't use Pluto or Neptune. So why does a book about the Understanding the Thoth have a diagram that confuses newbs like me???}) Apparently gregory & others are finding discrepancies in what the written descriptions "say" when compared to what is actually drawn on the Thoth cards
Thoth Hierophant and hexapentagrams thread . . .

[Stormdancer]

This is probably gonna get us into trouble, but....

When I was doing that try Thoth exchange, the planetary ruler of the sephiroth influenced the card. For example, the fact the the moon sits in the 9th sephiroth influenced how the 9oS was read....Not just Mars in Gemini.

ok....I'm done. I've already bogged the pub down with electronics. It's someone else's turn...LOL

[Lotus Padma]

How do you like your Golden, Lotus?

Haven't got it yet :( is supposed to arrive April 5, ordered it from the UK. Do you have the deck, desertrat? :)

[Lotus Padma]

Hi Lotus! Your bags and your new jewelry sound beautiful. :)

The air has cleared, yes -- thanks for remembering :P

thanks, laura :) and now I just went and bought the Silent Tarot created by silent...darn, forgot the rest of her handle! What a gorgeous deck! :) Somebody stop me from shopping! Please! ;p

ETA silentcitadel :) and oh, btw, hiiiiii Stormy! :D

[cardlady22]

Hello, Lotus Padma! Shopping is a hazard of reading AT.

desertrat, I think each family has to evaluate each child to see what they handle and when. My son was super responsible with electronic devices from a very young age- but I still didn't get him a brand-new anything over $50-60 until the last year or so. My daughter still leaves hers wherever she happens to get up from. :rolleyes:
The netbook is going to have strict placement rules.

[Lotus Padma]

Hello, Lotus Padma! Shopping is a hazard of reading AT.

*ahem* I have noticed! ;p soon I shall have as many decks as yourself and Gregory! eeesh!

ETA of course that is impossible ;p I shall never have that many decks -

[Stormdancer]

Stormy, what about this diagram:
http://thelemapedia.org/index.php/Tree_of_Life
Another link refers to columns in 777 where the info is found:
http://thelemapedia.org/index.php/Tree_of_Life:_Astrology
I don't have 777. I use Skinner's The Complete Magician's Tables.Thanks for these links. I'll check them out more in depth later! :*
It seems like Thelemapedia gets that info mostly from 777. I looked at 777 in a bookstore once and it made my head swim :PI know, RIGHT? Good thing I'm a good swimmer...LOL
}) Apparently gregory & others are finding discrepancies in what the written descriptions "say" when compared to what is actually drawn on the Thoth cards
Thoth Hierophant and hexapentagrams thread . . .Yeah, I see that thread pop up and I run VERY fast in the other direction...LOL

..and oh, btw, hiiiiii Stormy! :D
'Elloooo~~~~ :)

[Stormdancer]

ETA of course that is impossible ;p I shall never have that many decks -hmmmmmm...I do believe I said the same at one point.

NO ONE has as many decks as Gregory....:bugeyed:

[desertrat]

Haven't got it yet :( is supposed to arrive April 5, ordered it from the UK. Do you have the deck, desertrat? :)

Yes, it's one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it. I have two because my kids mangled my first one - now that one is kind of "their deck". My oldest has a slightly disturbing obsession with all Death and Devil cards - any deck that I'm working with, she has to examine these both. :rolleyes: I await the day she comes home from school to inform me that "so-and-so teacher" say's I'm going to hell because I play with tarot cards. (Christian school) Grrr.

[desertrat]

Hello, Lotus Padma! Shopping is a hazard of reading AT.

desertrat, I think each family has to evaluate each child to see what they handle and when. My son was super responsible with electronic devices from a very young age- but I still didn't get him a brand-new anything over $50-60 until the last year or so. My daughter still leaves hers wherever she happens to get up from. :rolleyes:
The netbook is going to have strict placement rules.

Hubby wants to buy them some kind of electronic player for movies (mp3?) for use on road trips. I understand his motivation, but am a little concerned about their durability. Everything they own usually ends up on the floor, either in the house or in the car. Arg! Not a good place for delicate electronics devices.

[Laura Borealis]

thanks, laura :) and now I just went and bought the Silent Tarot created by silent...darn, forgot the rest of her handle! What a gorgeous deck! :) Somebody stop me from shopping! Please! ;p

ETA silentcitadel :) and oh, btw, hiiiiii Stormy! :D

Just looked that up -- very pretty!

I'm not going to be any help in stopping you shopping. I enjoy it too much, myself. And I enjoy the vicarious thrill when someone else shops :D

Speaking of... I need to start saving my pennies for a ring. I used to have a silver Eye of Horus ring, back in the day. I wore it continually but it got lost at some point :( Now I'm really really jonesing for a replacement. I found one that looks exactly like the one I used to have (http://www.moonstone-jewelry.com/eye-of-horus-ring-in-sterling-silver-4685.html)... but I like this one even better (http://www.etsy.com/listing/88687147/eye-of-horus-silver-ring)... it's, like, calling to me, saying "put me on your finger!"

[yirabeth]

I guess I'm what you'd call high tech (computer programmer kinda sorta if I ever get a %$#$% job) But I'm somewhat strict with what Jack gets..I'm not much for 'keeping up with the Jones' hehe

He's the type to leave things where they lay, and I can't begin to count the number of things he's broken due to lack of care. When I got my iPad, I gave him my iPod Classic, but told him "I can't replace it, if you break it, it's on YOU..." He's actually not broken it yet. Had to reset it a couple times. Frankly, I'm amazed it still works :P

As for his computer, I have him trained well. He used to do things that would "break" it, such as delete files he shouldn't, set settings to something that the computer just did NOT like, etc. After the first few times of scurrying to fix it up for him, I started to do it when I got darn good and ready to. Which would take...time... :D Now, he does NOTHING without being sure he can reverse it first. And he's starting to go down the road I first went down in '99...learning how to truly FIX his computer.(This includes knowing when it's best to ask for help...) I haven't had to fix his computer in quite some time, actually :P (aside from the time we discovered I'd neglected to mention to him he really needed to blow the dust out of his computer from time to time... :rolleyes:)

[Lotus Padma]

Yes, it's one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it. I have two because my kids mangled my first one - now that one is kind of "their deck". My oldest has a slightly disturbing obsession with all Death and Devil cards - any deck that I'm working with, she has to examine these both. :rolleyes: I await the day she comes home from school to inform me that "so-and-so teacher" say's I'm going to hell because I play with tarot cards. (Christian school) Grrr.

that's cool, desertrat! I am glad that you love the Golden so much - makes me feel I shall simply love it too :)

totally "get" your eldest's obsession with devil and death, especially if she is going to a Christian school (I did too - I am a neo-pagan-Catholic-but-not-somethng-or-other...) and those two cards are likely very fascinating for a child, because children on the whole (I think, so IMO here) are sunflowers and loathe the dark...so the dark of course holds a morbid fascination for them! She'll get over it with age....and one hopes she will not be crushed by her schooling! ;p (werl...I wasn't, anyways :) )

[Stormdancer]

Speaking of... I need to start saving my pennies for a ring. I used to have a silver Eye of Horus ring, back in the day. I wore it continually but it got lost at some point :( Now I'm really really jonesing for a replacement. I found one that looks exactly like the one I used to have (http://www.moonstone-jewelry.com/eye-of-horus-ring-in-sterling-silver-4685.html)... but I like this one even better (http://www.etsy.com/listing/88687147/eye-of-horus-silver-ring)... it's, like, calling to me, saying "put me on your finger!"I dunno. I like BOTH of them }) The second one is delicate and would probably be my choice, but I do like the looks of the first. Good luck deciding...LOL

[Lotus Padma]

Just looked that up -- very pretty!

I'm not going to be any help in stopping you shopping. I enjoy it too much, myself. And I enjoy the vicarious thrill when someone else shops :D

Speaking of... I need to start saving my pennies for a ring. I used to have a silver Eye of Horus ring, back in the day. I wore it continually but it got lost at some point :( Now I'm really really jonesing for a replacement. I found one that looks exactly like the one I used to have (http://www.moonstone-jewelry.com/eye-of-horus-ring-in-sterling-silver-4685.html)... but I like this one even better (http://www.etsy.com/listing/88687147/eye-of-horus-silver-ring)... it's, like, calling to me, saying "put me on your finger!"

oooo, it's lovely! :) buyitbuyitbuyit :) hahaha! Having bought a massive chunk of labradorite or two today, I must urge you on - I collect jewellery so I am the wrong person to talk to! lol...love the eye of Horus, it's lovely!

And also, hi hi Yira! Is your lovely granddaughter still visiting? :)

And wow - I must be magical - I can make Chiska disappear! lol... ;p

ETA laura, I like the second one better :)

[yirabeth]

I prefer the second one too :P

Lotus, little Imp Elaina has gone home with her Momma :) But, we live in the same town, so I see her a lot! Which reminds me, I never did go through the rest of the photos I took. Perhaps should do that now -- put me in a better frame of mind perhaps ♥

[Lotus Padma]

I prefer the second one too :P

Lotus, little Imp Elaina has gone home with her Momma :) But, we live in the same town, so I see her a lot! Which reminds me, I never did go through the rest of the photos I took. Perhaps should do that now -- put me in a better frame of mind perhaps ♥

oh, what's wrong...? Sorry, I am multi-tasking and did not see all of your posts, maybe? I missed something, i think - hugs, anyways :) (((((((yira))))))) and I am glad you can see you lovely descendant so often!

[Stormdancer]

And wow - I must be magical - I can make Chiska disappear! lol... ;pShe's a "Mod". She has "Mod Stuff" to attend to...LOL

That being said, we all kinda just pop in and out, unless we've decided to camp out here for the day. Never take it personally :)

[Stormdancer]

I prefer the second one too :P

Lotus, little Imp Elaina has gone home with her Momma :) But, we live in the same town, so I see her a lot! Which reminds me, I never did go through the rest of the photos I took. Perhaps should do that now -- put me in a better frame of mind perhaps ♥Oh yes you SHOULD!!! I missed many of them!

[Lotus Padma]

She's a "Mod". She has "Mod Stuff" to attend to...LOL

That being said, we all kinda just pop in and out, unless we've decided to camp out here for the day. Never take it personally :)

Thanks for that, Stormy :) that was reassuring - I truly was beginning to think it was me...

[desertrat]

that's cool, desertrat! I am glad that you love the Golden so much - makes me feel I shall simply love it too :)

totally "get" your eldest's obsession with devil and death, especially if she is going to a Christian school (I did too - I am a neo-pagan-Catholic-but-not-somethng-or-other...) and those two cards are likely very fascinating for a child, because children on the whole (I think, so IMO here) are sunflowers and loathe the dark...so the dark of course holds a morbid fascination for them! She'll get over it with age....and one hopes she will not be crushed by her schooling! ;p (werl...I wasn't, anyways :) )

Thanks for the encouragement. :) I'm rather ambivalent about the whole school thing - I don't want to be pushing christianity on them, but the public schools here are really sad. Arizona is one of the worst states for schooling. My kids really love their school and their teachers at this point, so I'm happy.

[Stormdancer]

ETA laura, I like the second one better :)

I prefer the second one too :PAND...it's cheaper. :angel:

[yirabeth]

Definitely don't take offense -- even on days I decide to "be here" all the time, I'm going in and out, doing laundry, playing with my african violets, or my dogs...or being held captive by a cat or bird...LOL

My pictures = crap. Dangit. Except one I like even though it's a bad picture. LOL And a couple more that'll "do" because it's been a while since I've done updated photos and we can't have that! :D

[Stormdancer]

Thanks for the encouragement. :) I'm rather ambivalent about the whole school thing - I don't want to be pushing christianity on them, but the public schools here are really sad. Arizona is one of the worst states for schooling. My kids really love their school and their teachers at this point, so I'm happy.I missed this conversation. I'd have a hard time as well, but then, at least you're out west where things are a bit more moderate. It IS "The Wild Wild West" after all....LOL

[desertrat]

I dunno. I like BOTH of them }) The second one is delicate and would probably be my choice, but I do like the looks of the first. Good luck deciding...LOL

I also couldn't choose between them.

[Stormdancer]

My pictures = crap.LOL, yeah but each picture is a memory for YOU, and that's what's really important.

[Stormdancer]

I also couldn't choose between them.Both. One for each hand. })

[Chiska]

Stormy,

Pluto (1930) and Neptune (1846) weren't part of any "original" Tree of Life or Pythagorean number / planetary correspondence. (BoT, pg 33 or so). DuQuette's description of the numbers of the ToL are very Pythagorean in nature. When I read it originally, I probably just was grooving on the numbers and diagram and totally ignoring any planets. I tend to ignore astrology and planets. :laugh:

I concentrate more on the numbers than on the planets in my own use of the Thoth. The 9ofS would have been very "9" for me based on Pythagorean numerology rather than "Moon." (I do admit that I will pay attention to the Decans sometimes)

But I agree, it is confusing that DuQuette put them there!

So, bottom line...get thee to the Thoth Forum and ask the smart kids! :D I am only good for doing irreverent things with my Thoth decks.

[Lotus Padma]

Thanks for the encouragement. :) I'm rather ambivalent about the whole school thing - I don't want to be pushing christianity on them, but the public schools here are really sad. Arizona is one of the worst states for schooling. My kids really love their school and their teachers at this point, so I'm happy.

desertrat, I put my son in a Catholic school cause it was the best option. It didn't hurt him :) in fact I think it helped give him his wonderful ethical nature (he's 25 now) he never did choose to be baptised - i left that up to him - but he's a lovely person...it isn't wrong to encourage a few of the nicer Christian traits, like kindness etc :) I think your eldest sounds interesting and daring! Good for her! :)

[desertrat]

I missed this conversation. I'd have a hard time as well, but then, at least you're out west where things are a bit more moderate. It IS "The Wild Wild West" after all....LOL

Living in a small town, our choices are rather limited to public school, private christian school, or a hippy-dippy charter school where the kids are encouraged to learn as the mood strikes them (exCUSE ME!). *sigh*

[Lotus Padma]

Definitely don't take offense -- even on days I decide to "be here" all the time, I'm going in and out, doing laundry, playing with my african violets, or my dogs...or being held captive by a cat or bird...LOL

My pictures = crap. Dangit. Except one I like even though it's a bad picture. LOL And a couple more that'll "do" because it's been a while since I've done updated photos and we can't have that! :D

Thanks, Yira :) it just seemed too oftento be coincidental, but I love her, I can't think that I have done or said anything wrong! At least I hope not!

Pictures, like Stormy said, are for you :) I am sure they are all lovely, and she will be oh so grateful when she is thirty or so to have a record of her growing up years :) and I bet you and she become fast friends! :D

ETA and yay! Just like magic, Chiska came back! lol....Chiska, sorry, I thought I was driving you away - ;p

[desertrat]

desertrat, I put my son in a Catholic school cause it was the best option. It didn't hurt him :) in fact I think it helped give him his wonderful ethical nature (he's 25 now) he never did choose to be baptised - i left that up to him - but he's a lovely person...it isn't wrong to encourage a few of the nicer Christian traits, like kindness etc :) I think your eldest sounds interesting and daring! Good for her! :)

Thanks - I agree! :D I just hope they don't become too disappointed in their fallen-away not-very-christian-anymore mother. ;) We are letting them choose whether/how much they want to be involved in church.

[Lotus Padma]

Living in a small town, our choices are rather limited to public school, private christian school, or a hippy-dippy charter school where the kids are encouraged to learn as the mood strikes them (exCUSE ME!). *sigh*

*ugh* to learn at your leisure schools. Iam certain you did the right thing by your children, desertrat. And if they are strong minded like yourself, as I am sure they are, they will grow up just fine - which, being psychic as I am, I know they will :) you are all good! :D

Can someone please tell me how to make all the funsmileys like Stormy One does? thanks! :)

[desertrat]

ETA and yay! Just like magic, Chiska came back! lol....Chiska, sorry, I thought I was driving you away - ;p

She'll disappear again ;):D

[emmsma]

*lurking*
Watching Kim Possible.

[Stormdancer]

Can someone please tell me how to make all the funsmileys like Stormy One does? thanks! :)
AT smileys... http://www.tarotforum.net/misc.php?s=&action=showsmilies

AT colors and other VB coding...http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=39582&highlight=wanna+test

VERY fun smileys that only work in a few of the forums, games being one of those. :D

http://www.freesmileys.org/

[yirabeth]

Good point, and they all make me remember something even the couple really BAD ones I decided to keep...LOL

Here's the latest :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873252647323&l=4d08068f5d
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373870732647575&l=86f6ab61df
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873225980659&l=771ed930fd
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373870765980905&l=0cd234a2eb
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873332647315&l=e8db5652fd
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873372647311&l=b4a517d5a3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873392647309&l=18f8b3e469


The last 3, she was actually TELLING me to take her picture. The very last one is because I pretended I was all done, so she got interested in what she was doing and it's more 'natural'... :)

[Chiska]

Huh? What did I do now? :laugh:

I pop in and out - I am very easily distracted by sunshine, bright objects, chocolate and obnoxious dogs. Sometimes, I get swamped reading the Reading Exchange forum (where I moderate w/ Wu). My eyes cross and then I forget where I'm at....

[Stormdancer]

So, bottom line...get thee to the Thoth Forum and ask the smart kids! :D I am only good for doing irreverent things with my Thoth decks.NO. LOL

Yeah, I'm kinda approaching from the planet/astrology entry point...I get that better than other stuff. It's so funny how MUCH there is :bugeyed:

Gonna try to get Scions pdf onto the ipod..........

[Lotus Padma]

Good point, and they all make me remember something even the couple really BAD ones I decided to keep...LOL

Here's the latest :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873252647323&l=4d08068f5d
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373870732647575&l=86f6ab61df
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873225980659&l=771ed930fd
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373870765980905&l=0cd234a2eb
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873332647315&l=e8db5652fd
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873372647311&l=b4a517d5a3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873392647309&l=18f8b3e469


The last 3, she was actually TELLING me to take her picture. The very last one is because I pretended I was all done, so he got interested in what she was doing and it's more 'natural'... :)

OMG! Yira, that first pic, she looks like a Buddha! Gorgeous child :) way to go to your genetic coding! :D

[yirabeth]

For some reason, it looks better on my offspring than it does on me..my son is quite handsome too LOL He just passed it on to her! You can tell he's my son, but it's...better...weird LOL

[desertrat]

Stormy,

Pluto (1930) and Neptune (1846) weren't part of any "original" Tree of Life or Pythagorean number / planetary correspondence. (BoT, pg 33 or so). DuQuette's description of the numbers of the ToL are very Pythagorean in nature. When I read it originally, I probably just was grooving on the numbers and diagram and totally ignoring any planets. I tend to ignore astrology and planets. :laugh:

I concentrate more on the numbers than on the planets in my own use of the Thoth. The 9ofS would have been very "9" for me based on Pythagorean numerology rather than "Moon." (I do admit that I will pay attention to the Decans sometimes)

But I agree, it is confusing that DuQuette put them there!

So, bottom line...get thee to the Thoth Forum and ask the smart kids! :D I am only good for doing irreverent things with my Thoth decks.

You guys are scaring me away from all things Thothy...too complicated. :(

[Lotus Padma]

Huh? What did I do now? :laugh:

I pop in and out - I am very easily distracted by sunshine, bright objects, chocolate and obnoxious dogs. Sometimes, I get swamped reading the Reading Exchange forum (where I moderate w/ Wu). My eyes cross and then I forget where I'm at....

As I said - my apologies - I thought I was making you disappear everytime I came in the pub - and it made me feel sad, because I never said anything naughty to you! lol...don't pay me any mind, Chiska - I am in a growth spurt and I am learning to finally speak my heart, and my confidence is growing...I guess me feeling like I was making you disappear were remnants of my old lack of confidence :)

I multi-task too, so I should've quickly understood it wasn't *my* doing!

[Lotus Padma]

For some reason, it looks better on my offspring than it does on me..my son is quite handsome too LOL He just passed it on to her! You can tell he's my son, but it's...better...weird LOL

Is like me and my son, Yira :) I get it - he is me but better :)

[desertrat]

For some reason, it looks better on my offspring than it does on me..my son is quite handsome too LOL He just passed it on to her! You can tell he's my son, but it's...better...weird LOL

Pooh! I bet you are gorgeous too.

[yirabeth]

Totally.Definitely.NOT. It's sad but true..I'm not UGLY, but I'm not pretty either. I'm kind of blend into the woodwork, the unnoticeable type. Plain. That sort of thing...

[Lotus Padma]

You guys are scaring me away from all things Thothy...too complicated. :(

I read up on Crowley and Thoth when I was just beginning Tarot...but he put me off completely ;p Too dark and complicated :)

[Stormdancer]

Good point, and they all make me remember something even the couple really BAD ones I decided to keep...LOL

Here's the latest :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873252647323&l=4d08068f5d
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373870732647575&l=86f6ab61df
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873225980659&l=771ed930fd
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373870765980905&l=0cd234a2eb
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873332647315&l=e8db5652fd
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873372647311&l=b4a517d5a3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373873392647309&l=18f8b3e469


The last 3, she was actually TELLING me to take her picture. The very last one is because I pretended I was all done, so she got interested in what she was doing and it's more 'natural'... :)
1st one just brought tears to my eyes.
3rd one....hehe...watch out...:D

She is just gorgeous, and so damn strong, Yira!

ooooooh, and IttybittyKitty is wanting to snuggle, but The Naughty One is NOT having that ....yet...LOL

[Lotus Padma]

Totally.Definitely.NOT. It's sad but true..I'm not UGLY, but I'm not pretty either. I'm kind of blend into the woodwork, the unnoticeable type. Plain. That sort of thing...

you do *NOT* blend into the woodwork, I assure you - I noticed you the first time I came into the pub :) you come across as a gentle and loving spirit, Yira - and what could be more beautiful than that?

[Lotus Padma]

AT smileys... http://www.tarotforum.net/misc.php?s=&action=showsmilies

AT colors and other VB coding...http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=39582&highlight=wanna+test

VERY fun smileys that only work in a few of the forums, games being one of those. :D

http://www.freesmileys.org/

waaaay cool, Stormy, thanks for that! :D

[yirabeth]

Awww ((((IttyBitty)))) Give it time, if she's as DETERMINED as you say, she'll wear Naughty down ♥

That's Elaina's soulful look, she's famous for them. Which is why she's a bit spoiled, and has had to start getting a bit of discipline...LOL

[yirabeth]

you do *NOT* blend into the woodwork, I assure you - I noticed you the first time I came into the pub :) you come across as a gentle and loving spirit, Yira - and what could be more beautiful than that?

Hehe, thanks Lotus :) (((Lotus))) I meant more visually though..once I open my big mouth, all bets are off :D :D

[Chiska]

As I said - my apologies - I thought I was making you disappear everytime I came in the pub - and it made me feel sad, because I never said anything naughty to you! lol...don't pay me any mind, Chiska - I am in a growth spurt and I am learning to finally speak my heart, and my confidence is growing...I guess me feeling like I was making you disappear were remnants of my old lack of confidence :)

I multi-task too, so I should've quickly understood it wasn't *my* doing!

((( Lotus )))

Right now, I am going to shut off the computer for awhile and do something important. Like make my choice between Oatmeal, Quinoa Flakes, and Buckwheat Porridge for dinner.... choices!! argh! What really happened is that nobody thought to plan out dinner. So, he is having a ham sandwich and I am having hot cereal.

Back later...

[Lotus Padma]

Hehe, thanks Lotus :) (((Lotus))) I meant more visually though..once I open my big mouth, all bets are off :D :D

we cannot see ourselves as others do, my dear :)

Here is a lovely quote by Dr. Seuss, very applicable here!

"Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter, don't mind! "

Those who love you take all you say in stride, and you are beloved to them :) remember that! :D

[emmsma]

you do *NOT* blend into the woodwork, I assure you - I noticed you the first time I came into the pub :) you come across as a gentle and loving spirit, Yira - and what could be more beautiful than that?

Yes, gentle beautiful and oh so humble.

And sometimes she needs a thumping when she is down on herself.

[Lotus Padma]

((( Lotus ))) !

thanks, Chiska :) and I would go with the Quinoa flakes! lol...brekkie for dinner, I love it

[yirabeth]

See ya soon Chiska :)

Here's a picture of Elaina's Daddy (and my eldest son) Quite good looking, I think...this picture is a bit over 2 yrs old, although I'm not sure of the exact date, I didn't take it(His wife did)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=162280657139918&l=7e437ebd48

(Older Pubsters will have seen this)

[Stormdancer]

You guys are scaring me away from all things Thothy...too complicated. :(

I read up on Crowley and Thoth when I was just beginning Tarot...but he put me off completely ;p Too dark and complicated :)
Honestly, Chiska is right. My posts belong elsewhere. But I'm scared to go there...lol

[desertrat]

you do *NOT* blend into the woodwork, I assure you - I noticed you the first time I came into the pub :) you come across as a gentle and loving spirit, Yira - and what could be more beautiful than that?

Yeah! What she said!

I doubt any of us would describe ourselves as gorgeous. But there's always someone else who does find us to be so. :)

[Lotus Padma]

Awww ((((IttyBitty)))) Give it time, if she's as DETERMINED as you say, she'll wear Naughty down ♥

That's Elaina's soulful look, she's famous for them. Which is why she's a bit spoiled, and has had to start getting a bit of discipline...LOL

I agree with Yira about IttyBitty :) just give it lots and lots of time and space...

Elaina...oh, well, she will *always* be wilfull! loL! Best get used to it now! That one, I sense, has a core of steel....

[yirabeth]

I enjoy reading your posts, Stormy :) I'm afraid of that forum too! :P

[Lotus Padma]

See ya soon Chiska :)

Here's a picture of Elaina's Daddy (and my eldest son) Quite good looking, I think...this picture is a bit over 2 yrs old, although I'm not sure of the exact date, I didn't take it(His wife did)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=162280657139918&l=7e437ebd48

(Older Pubsters will have seen this)

Ah! Now I see where she gets her mesmerising eyes! :) he's lovely, you must be such a proud mommy :)

[desertrat]

Honestly, Chiska is right. My posts belong elsewhere. But I'm scared to go there...lol

I don't blame you one bit! There's certain smart people on the forum that can be very intimidating. :(

[Lotus Padma]

Honestly, Chiska is right. My posts belong elsewhere. But I'm scared to go there...lol

What! You, afraid of the *dark side* ? lol!

[Stormdancer]

See ya soon Chiska :)

Here's a picture of Elaina's Daddy (and my eldest son) Quite good looking, I think...this picture is a bit over 2 yrs old, although I'm not sure of the exact date, I didn't take it(His wife did)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=162280657139918&l=7e437ebd48

(Older Pubsters will have seen this)nonono...the one where elaina is sitting next to him on the couch. THAT is my fav.

Typing left hand ony....what a pia...lol

[Lotus Padma]

Yeah! What she said!

I doubt any of us would describe ourselves as gorgeous. But there's always someone else who does find us to be so. :)

Exactly, desertrat! besides, *everyone* has some beautiful feature :) and the inner stuff shines through to the facial surface....lovely in, lovely out! :D

[yirabeth]

Elaina...oh, well, she will *always* be wilfull! loL! Best get used to it now! That one, I sense, has a core of steel....

She couldn't miss, from what I understand..her dad was a handful and a half, and Krystal says she was too... LOL

Yesterday while on the road she got into trouble. But..it was..funny... I KNEW she needed discipline, and her momma stepped right up..but I had such a hard time not laughing, I literally ended up choking over it...Krystal thinks I'm weird :D (she's right lol)

[Lotus Padma]

I don't blame you one bit! There's certain smart people on the forum that can be very intimidating. :(

I feel that way too, desretrat - I often feel like a child here, even though I am 50! lol!

[Lotus Padma]

She couldn't miss, from what I understand..her dad was a handful and a half, and Krystal says she was too... LOL

Yesterday while on the road she got into trouble. But..it was..funny... I KNEW she needed discipline, and her momma stepped right up..but I had such a hard time not laughing, I literally ended up choking over it...Krystal thinks I'm weird :D (she's right lol)

you're so cute, Yira :) and, well, at least your son has *broken* you in! lol!

ok, I have to make dinner now - the dogs and husband are complaining! lol! bye all y'all! Have an awesome evening.... :) HUGS all around!

[Stormdancer]

I don't blame you one bit! There's certain smart people on the forum that can be very intimidating. :(Yeah, but from what I've seen it's not really that. They just don't suffer fools gladly. Here, I can ask something and someone usually can provide a link, but there, they want/expect YOU to do the work. And it IS all there. I kinda wish there was a beginner Thoth thread, with links to stickies and what have you...

[yirabeth]

nonono...the one where elaina is sitting next to him on the couch. THAT is my fav.

Ask, and ye shall receive! :D

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=150291741672143&l=b3910e9d5e

[yirabeth]

Yeah, but from what I've seen it's not really that. They just don't suffer fools gladly. Here, I can ask something and someone usually can provide a link, but there, they want/expect YOU to do the work. And it IS all there. I kinda wish there was a beginner Thoth thread, with links to stickies and what have you...

This sounds like a good thing that should be done...I'll admit I'm not really into Thoth. I'm a tried n true RWS girl...but...would not something like this be beneficial to all? They have such things for spreads and all....

[desertrat]

I feel that way too, desretrat - I often feel like a child here, even though I am 50! lol!

Oh 50! I LOVE this skit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiehDcVZ-vA

[desertrat]

Yeah, but from what I've seen it's not really that. They just don't suffer fools gladly. Here, I can ask something and someone usually can provide a link, but there, they want/expect YOU to do the work. And it IS all there. I kinda wish there was a beginner Thoth thread, with links to stickies and what have you...

I'm lazy...I don't want to work.

[Stormdancer]

Ask, and ye shall receive! :D

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=150291741672143&l=b3910e9d5eI just ADORE that one!!!! :heart:

[desertrat]

I just ADORE that one!!!! :heart:

Ha! Priceless! :heart:

[Stormdancer]

This sounds like a good thing that should be done...I'll admit I'm not really into Thoth. I'm a tried n true RWS girl...but...would not something like this be beneficial to all? They have such things for spreads and all....Yeah, a thread where us newbies can be GENTLY directed to the vast resources available here on AT and elsewhere.

[yirabeth]

I love it too, but he's still so skinny there that I figure it doesn't show HIM to his best advantage...although you can see the love there♥ So that makes it special :)

[Stormdancer]

I'm lazy...I don't want to work.I don't mind some work but when it comes to trawling through YEARS of AT studies, I need some kinda pointers....ones that aren't belittling.

[Stormdancer]

I love it too, but he's still so skinny there that I figure it doesn't show HIM to his best advantage...although you can see the love there♥ So that makes it special :)Oh, you're right. It doesn't show his lovely intense eyes, and his determination.....STUBBORNESS...but I love that one best!

[yirabeth]

I don't mind some work but when it comes to trawling through YEARS of AT studies, I need some kinda pointers....ones that aren't belittling.

This, I have to admit, is something that bothers me about AT. Sometimes there's a sense that some here are better than others...

When I first realized my SS was *ME*...I took quite a bit of belittling from some of those elites. Didn't do me any favors regarding them...LOL

Still, I hung out here where it's okay that I'm not just like everyone else♥

[yirabeth]

Ha! Priceless! :heart:

Here's the next two in the set :

Here, she has noticed the flash and wonders what it is. (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=150255461675771&l=eac51aab4b)

Here, Daddy got her attention back and made her laugh. (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=150255438342440&l=b70b449b21)

[Laura Borealis]

I dunno. I like BOTH of them }) The second one is delicate and would probably be my choice, but I do like the looks of the first. Good luck deciding...LOL

I like them both too. There are a lot of Horus rings I DON'T like.

The first one, the big appeal is it really does look exactly like the one I had for years and years.

The second, aesthetically I like it better... and I like supporting an actual artisan... and it's cheaper (as pointed out! :P )

I'll probably go with the second.

Both. One for each hand. })

LOL -- or that

You guys are scaring me away from all things Thothy...too complicated. :(

Don't be frightened off! Think of it as peeling layers off an onion. Every new layer deepens your understanding of the Thoth-onion. And sometimes it makes you cry :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Don't be frightened off! Think of it as peeling layers off an onion. Every new layer deepens your understanding of the Thoth-onion. And sometimes it makes you cry :laugh:And this should be the TITLE of said thread!!! :thumbsup:

[Laura Borealis]

I like the idea of a Thoth beginner's thread :thumbsup: Maybe someone should run it past Grigori though, and get him on board with the idea?

Myself, I have a hard time articulating my personal issues about those forums. Not just Thoth but Historical Research too. Though I will say Thoth is MUCH friendlier than the Historical Research forum in general -- the H.R. people can be downright hostile. To the point where I'm not sure why they're allowed to say some of the stuff they do. But that's neither here nor there.

[kaleanna]

I'm really good. :D Is it your anniversary then? Congratulations!

Hiya desertrat,

Yes it is hubby's and mine 7 yr anniversary :D

Thankies :D

[desertrat]

This, I have to admit, is something that bothers me about AT. Sometimes there's a sense that some here are better than others...

When I first realized my SS was *ME*...I took quite a bit of belittling from some of those elites. Didn't do me any favors regarding them...LOL

Still, I hung out here where it's okay that I'm not just like everyone else♥

What does "SS was *ME*" mean?

Yes, I like it here - people accept me. :heart:

[Laura Borealis]

7 years is awesome :) :heart:

I haz some tummy trouble... I'll be away for a bit, going to lie down and try to calm it down :(

[desertrat]

Here's the next two in the set :

Here, she has noticed the flash and wonders what it is. (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=150255461675771&l=eac51aab4b)

Here, Daddy got her attention back and made her laugh. (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=150255438342440&l=b70b449b21)

I love baby laughs!

[yirabeth]

SS = Shadowscapes. It wasn't highly thought of when it came out, and those really elites decided only shallow inept people could love it...

[desertrat]

Don't be frightened off! Think of it as peeling layers off an onion. Every new layer deepens your understanding of the Thoth-onion. And sometimes it makes you cry :laugh:

That doesn't help much, Laura. :laugh:

[desertrat]

SS = Shadowscapes. It wasn't highly thought of when it came out, and those really elites decided only shallow inept people could love it...

How rude! Well I love the Shadowscapes too. Stick to your guns and don't let the turkeys get you down.

[Stormdancer]

That doesn't help much, Laura. :laugh:Oh C'mon...you've never shed a cleansing tear???

Steamed mussels...soon to be in my belly :party:

[Stormdancer]

7 years is awesome :) :heart:

I haz some tummy trouble... I'll be away for a bit, going to lie down and try to calm it down :(Probably due to that stOOpid incense...:(

[desertrat]

Hiya desertrat,

Yes it is hubby's and mine 7 yr anniversary :D

Thankies :D

Keep up the good work. My DH and I are working on year 16. Having kids sure has made marriage more of a challenge.

[desertrat]

Oh C'mon...you've never shed a cleansing tear???

Steamed mussels...soon to be in my belly :party:

I'm thinking I'll let you do the work first, then I will pester you later with questions. Then you can arch your eyebrows at me and tell me that's already been discussed in past threads - ahem, how dare I ask it again without researching. })

[Stormdancer]

I'm thinking I'll let you do the work first, then I will pester you later with questions. Then you can arch your eyebrows at me and tell me that's already been discussed in past threads - ahem, how dare I ask it again without researching. })Exactly...let's try to avoid that "Smarter than Thou" attitude....

***took me 3 times to spell "smarter" correctly...LOL***

I'm really jonesing for those mussels...LOL

[yirabeth]

How rude! Well I love the Shadowscapes too. Stick to your guns and don't let the turkeys get you down.

Exactly what I did :) I think I was well rewarded for it...♥

[Stormdancer]

Exactly what I did :) I think I was well rewarded for it...♥Yeah. You're Da Bomb!!! :heart:Yira:heart:

[yirabeth]

(((((Stormy))))) As are you, my friend♥

[Stormdancer]

(((((Stormy))))) As are you, my friend♥
Yeah. Whatever. The mussels are done~~~~

[yirabeth]

Yeah. Whatever. The mussels are done~~~~

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[desertrat]

Exactly...let's try to avoid that "Smarter than Thou" attitude....



Thing is...I know they are smarter than me. Hence, I am intimidated.

[Lutestring]

I love it too, but he's still so skinny there that I figure it doesn't show HIM to his best advantage...although you can see the love there♥ So that makes it special :)
i love that pic (((Joe and Elaina))) :heart:

I like the idea of a Thoth beginner's thread :thumbsup: Maybe someone should run it past Grigori though, and get him on board with the idea?

Myself, I have a hard time articulating my personal issues about those forums. Not just Thoth but Historical Research too. Though I will say Thoth is MUCH friendlier than the Historical Research forum in general -- the H.R. people can be downright hostile. To the point where I'm not sure why they're allowed to say some of the stuff they do. But that's neither here nor there.
those forums are very scary :laugh: but i sometimes go to the historical one to read threads, but i never dare post there.

I haz some tummy trouble... I'll be away for a bit, going to lie down and try to calm it down :(
I hope you feel better soon, laura.
i've been feeling a bit odd since yesterday. didn't have any dinner and went to bed early. now it's lunchtime and i'm thinking i should eat but i'm not hungry.
kitty is feeling fine today, she has run up and down the hall a few times, and has her appetite back :)

[Stormdancer]

Thing is...I know they are smarter than me. Hence, I am intimidated.Yeah, are ya SURE??? Or are some of them just better and finding info??? We are ALL smart...just in different ways. And "better educated" does not always equate to "smarter". We all put our panties on one leg at a time...I think...or maybe not...BUT we all WEAR panties....er...or maybe not....

We're all different and treasured as such. :heart: :bugeyed:

So speaketh Storm with a belly full of mussels . :D

[Stormdancer]

Lute!!!!!

G'Morning sunshine~~~~ :)

[desertrat]

Lute is alive and well! Hurrah!

[yirabeth]

Yeah, are ya SURE??? Or are some of them just better and finding info??? We are ALL smart...just in different ways. And "better educated" does not always equate to "smarter". We all put our panties on one leg at a time...I think...or maybe not...BUT we all WEAR panties....er...or maybe not....

We're all different and treasured as such. :heart: :bugeyed:

So speaketh Storm with a belly full of mussels . :D

LOL, you're such a nut!

(Don't forget, some people like to go commando!! :bugeyed:)

[yirabeth]

G'morning Lute :)

[Stormdancer]

(Don't forget, some people like to go commando!! :bugeyed:)I know. The thought occurred, and prompted the last part.

(i've done so...in the summer...so DAMN hot...) :shhh:

[desertrat]

LOL, you're such a nut!

(Don't forget, some people like to go commando!! :bugeyed:)

She's priceless ! :heart:

[Lutestring]

I know. The thought occurred, and prompted the last part.

(i've done so...in the summer...so DAMN hot...) :shhh:

lol! and what else have you been talking about? i have a whole thread to catch up on, i've only read this page.

[yirabeth]

That she is ♥

(I have..errmm...*cough*gone commando*cough* in the really hot part of summer as well...)

[Queen of Disks]

Hello everyone!

Good news: My sister got engaged! :party:

Bad news: my dad did something to his foot and now he can hardly walk. The top of his foot is swollen. All he says he did today was wear his dress shoes at a church function for a few hours. :( :confused: I have a feeling he's headed for the doctor's soon.

[yirabeth]

YAY! QoD's sister!!

(((QoD's Dad))) Hope it gets better before he needs to go to the doctor.

[Lutestring]

congratulations to QoD's sister :)
(((QoD's dad))) maybe a stress fracture?

[Queen of Disks]

I like the idea of a Thoth beginner's thread :thumbsup: Maybe someone should run it past Grigori though, and get him on board with the idea?

Myself, I have a hard time articulating my personal issues about those forums. Not just Thoth but Historical Research too. Though I will say Thoth is MUCH friendlier than the Historical Research forum in general -- the H.R. people can be downright hostile. To the point where I'm not sure why they're allowed to say some of the stuff they do. But that's neither here nor there.

I stay way away from the Historical thread too. So what if the rest of us doesn't have a PhD in Tarot history? We don't deserve the attitude over there. :mad:

The RWS forum is nicer too. :)

[Stormdancer]

Bad news: my dad did something to his foot and now he can hardly walk. The top of his foot is swollen. All he says he did today was wear his dress shoes at a church function for a few hours. :( :confused:uh...parental units have a tendency to soft-shoe crap....Pay attention to what he is NOT saying. ( My Mom=boiler explodes caving in a wall and spewing asbestos="No Big Deal" 4 days after the fact :rolleyes: )

Happy for sis :party:

[Lutestring]

I stay way away from the Historical thread too. So what if the rest of us doesn't have a PhD in Tarot history? We don't deserve the attitude over there. :mad:

The RWS forum is nicer too. :)

i'm really interested in the clothing depicted in the visconti decks. i've read quite a lot on fabrics of that era, but i think people in that forum would just think it was frivolous talking about the clothing, so i don't :)

[Queen of Disks]

congratulations to QoD's sister :)
(((QoD's dad))) maybe a stress fracture?

Did Googling, I think that is a possiblility. :bugeyed: I think they are going to wait and see how it is in the morning.

[yirabeth]

I really don't see where your historical interest is any less worthy than theirs...it's a shame you feel intimidated there :(

[Lutestring]

i have to admit, i haven't actually posted anything there, but as i don't know that much about all aspects of visconti history, i feel i'd have to do a lot of reading first, just so i didn't make a total fool of myself :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

i'm really interested in the clothing depicted in the visconti decks. i've read quite a lot on fabrics of that era, but i think people in that forum would just think it was frivolous talking about the clothing, so i don't :)And if you don't post no one will think of this....

I really don't see where your historical interest is any less worthy than theirs...it's a shame you feel intimidated there :(aYup


***freshly showered to wash off the noxious WASP annihilating fumes****

DIE, MF's, DIE!!!!!

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

[yirabeth]

Hehe, a wee bit overkill there... :D

[Queen of Disks]

Wasps are a pain in the a$$. And they can build a nest practically overnight. :eek: We have problems with them and yellowjackets all of the time.

[Stormdancer]

Hehe, a wee bit overkill there... :DNope. see below....

Wasps are a pain in the a$$. And they can build a nest practically overnight. :eek:

I've yet to investigate the Bumble nest situation. I left enough of the noxious spray to deal with that project....

OMG...cheesecake samples from my freezer. I do SO :heart: that part of myself that thought to save those. :party:

[yirabeth]

OMG Libby is racing around the front room like a mad dog... :D :D

She jumped in my lap and I cupped my hands around her nose and blew a raspberry in the open end. Apparently that sets her insane side off and she has to race around and spin circles and yap. LOL

[Stormdancer]

OMG Libby is racing around the front room like a mad dog... :D :DLWell, as long as she doesn't pee in your lap, all is GOOD in LibbyWorld!!

[zan_chan]

Hey y'all! (I've just been watching the show "GCB", so I guess that was my best Dallas accent impression...)

How's everyone??

[Queen of Disks]

Hi Zan! :D

[yirabeth]

LOL, she's not overjoyed to see me today since I've been home all day..my lap is safe :D

Hiya Zan!

[Lutestring]

Zan! hi, how are you?

[zan_chan]

Hi guys! I'm good. Been very busy lately, only to get busier in a couple of weeks when the new uni term starts, but good nonetheless. My only class today just called to cancel, so I get paid for just hanging around :)

How's things with you guys? I was just looking at your pics on FB, Yira - can't believe how fast she's growing!

[Stormdancer]

How's everyone??Too pooped to pop. Ya missed my kindle angst, but all is well. I haz an iPod touch. I actually thought of you today....'Twas the FROG magnet climbing my fridge. :)

How're you? Busy? And YuYa?

[yirabeth]

She is indeed..I think her momma feeds her Miracle-Gro... :D

An impromptu day off sounds fun!

[zan_chan]

What caused your Kindle rage?? Me and mine are still two peas in a pod...

But yeah, Yuya's good, and he and I are great. It'll be a year together a couple of weeks from now. We're planning restaurant reservations now. Had a relaxing weekend. Went to Ueno Park yesterday to see the cherry trees starting to bud. Too early for blossoms, but they're getting close. And then to the Museum of Western Art to see the Monets.

Work's been a bit of madness. When I'm between university terms, (and besides Disney), I teach private lessons to businessmen who are soon being transferred to foreign countries. So their schedules are constantly up in the air, and they're all full of angst and nerves. I've been running back and fourth across this wacky city the past couple of months.

[kaleanna]

I is back for a bit,

I have been catching up on laundry, and am in the midst of fixing me some chicken strips and mac n cheese. We didn't go out to eat. I got a lovely Swarovski crystal heart and hubby got a crystal Coca Cola present box from our boys as our anniversary gift :D

How is everyone?

[zan_chan]

An impromptu day off sounds fun!

Yes! I just downloaded (because it never came out here) the Muppets movie, so Kermit and I are going to commune this afternoon :P

(I'm so jealous of everyone seeing The Hunger Games this weekend, speaking of movies with no plan to come out here!!)

[yirabeth]

I read the books, but I've never managed to like a movie where I've read the books. So, I guess I'll forego the movies :P

[Stormdancer]

What caused your Kindle rage?? Me and mine are still two peas in a pod...Thoth studies. The book of Thoth in a kindle...navigating said book, and others....I can't use my kindle llke I do real books. I can't get to "the trumps" without scrolling through many pages cumbersomely<<<<not a word, but whatever....I was highly annoyed. This was the biggest reason for kindle...NOT carrying multiple study books.

It's all been solved. I has the iPod touch, iBooks, and Kindle for iPod.

And I'm soon to bed. Check in more, Please? When do the cherry blossoms bloom?

[Laura Borealis]

Hi QoD... Hi Zan! Good to see you :)

I hope your dad's foot will be okay, QoD! (((( paternal foot ))))

Exactly...let's try to avoid that "Smarter than Thou" attitude....

***took me 3 times to spell "smarter" correctly...LOL***

I'm really jonesing for those mussels...LOL

In the words of Homer Simpson... "S-M-R-T! I am so smart!"

They do say fish is brain food... })

Thing is...I know they are smarter than me. Hence, I am intimidated.

Would ya rather be smart, or a social misfit?

There's more than one kind of smart :angel:

OMG Libby is racing around the front room like a mad dog... :D :D

She jumped in my lap and I cupped my hands around her nose and blew a raspberry in the open end. Apparently that sets her insane side off and she has to race around and spin circles and yap. LOL

I bet if I blew a raspberry up your nostril it would set off your insane side too :laugh:


Oh yeah, I feel better -- just some tummy cramps. I thought it was a bizarre return of the monthlies, but no.

A funny thing -- I was touching Janey's paws, but she got irritated, so I stopped. But she kept thumping her tail around in a p.o.'d manner. And she was thumping it right in Max's face. After a couple of minutes, Max could resist no longer. She seized Janey's tail tip in her teeth -- Janey SQUEALED and cats exploded in all directions... :laugh:

[zan_chan]

I read the books, but I've never managed to like a movie where I've read the books. So, I guess I'll forego the movies :P

Me too, generally. (Except the first Jurassic Park, which may always remain my favorite movie :laugh: ) But I didn't really bother to read The Hunger Games. I read just far enough into it to think it would make an awesome movie, but couldn't be bothered putting the time into the book when I had other things to read. I'm sure it'll come out here eventually, but there's no release date set yet, so it'll probably be one of those things where we get it in the cinema after you get it on DVD. Like the Oscar movies, which are all just hitting hitting the cinemas about now. The Artist doesn't even come out for another month!

[Stormdancer]

(I'm so jealous of everyone seeing The Hunger Games this weekend, speaking of movies with no plan to come out here!!)DD will not shut up about this. LOVED the 1st book, saw the movie last night, insisted I buy the next 2 int the series....."MOM!!!....!!!..!!!...!!!"<<<DD drama...LOL

[kaleanna]

This is the lil plush littlest pet shop dachshund that Cody got for me today, I think it is really cute

http://s.ecrater.com/stores/152474/4d52b28dbc81e_152474b.jpg

[zan_chan]

Thoth studies. The book of Thoth in a kindle...navigating said book, and others....I can't use my kindle llke I do real books. I can't get to "the trumps" without scrolling through many pages cumbersomely<<<<not a word, but whatever....I was highly annoyed. This was the biggest reason for kindle...NOT carrying multiple study books.

It's all been solved. I has the iPod touch, iBooks, and Kindle for iPod.

And I'm soon to bed. Check in more, Please? When do the cherry blossoms bloom?

Ah, yup! Kindle is great at the one thing it does - reading books from beginning to end. Perfect for that, but terrible for research.

The sakura should blossom within the next two weeks. It's supposed to warm up a bit this week, so they should be exploding into bloom faster than I'd actually expect them to do...

[Lutestring]

cherry blossoms, how lovely *sigh* i'd love to see that one day.
here, my gingko tree is just starting to turn yellow for autumn.

[Queen of Disks]

I want to see the Hunger Games movie too, the book was very good! I need to read the sequels next. I am trying to get into 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, it's kind of slow going so far.

[Laura Borealis]

This is the lil plush littlest pet shop dachshund that Cody got for me today, I think it is really cute

http://s.ecrater.com/stores/152474/4d52b28dbc81e_152474b.jpg

D'awww! Sweet of him to get you a present :)

Ah, yup! Kindle is great at the one thing it does - reading books from beginning to end. Perfect for that, but terrible for research.

The sakura should blossom within the next two weeks. It's supposed to warm up a bit this week, so they should be exploding into bloom faster than I'd actually expect them to do...

I think Kindle/e-reader technology will get better, though. It kind of has to.

You should take sakura photos and show us :)

[yirabeth]

I bet if I blew a raspberry up your nostril it would set off your insane side too :laugh:

I wasn't exactly blowing it up her nostril... :D Because that would involve actually TOUCHING the nose..>EWW! Cold slimy no thanks hehehe

She still found it something to get hyper over...LOL

[zan_chan]

cherry blossoms, how lovely *sigh* i'd love to see that one day.
here, my gingko tree is just starting to turn yellow for autumn.

Don't be too jealous - cherry blossom season has very little to do with flowers here in Tokyo. Rather it's all about extreme crowds to the point where it takes literally hours to walk through a park that's a 5 minute stroll on any other day, and everyone there is drunk to the point that rather than cherry, the parks smell like vomit and the mountains of trash that have piled up. If all that sounds appealing (on top of the fact that any Japanese person you were there touring with would be pressuring you to join in on the extreme drinking), than sure, be green with envy :laugh:

[zan_chan]

I want to see the Hunger Games movie too, the book was very good! I need to read the sequels next. I am trying to get into 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, it's kind of slow going so far.

Oh, stick with it! I loved it! It's about as Murakami as Murakami gets. Have you read his other works, like The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle?

[Laura Borealis]

I want to see the Hunger Games movie too, the book was very good! I need to read the sequels next. I am trying to get into 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, it's kind of slow going so far.

Oh, I've read a couple of his books. Not that one though.

I wasn't exactly blowing it up her nostril... :D Because that would involve actually TOUCHING the nose..>EWW! Cold slimy no thanks hehehe

She still found it something to get hyper over...LOL

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[Lutestring]

Don't be too jealous - cherry blossom season has very little to do with flowers here in Tokyo. Rather it's all about extreme crowds to the point where it takes literally hours to walk through a park that's a 5 minute stroll on any other day, and everyone there is drunk to the point that rather than cherry, the parks smell like vomit and the mountains of trash that have piled up. If all that sounds appealing (on top of the fact that any Japanese person you were there touring with would be pressuring you to join in on the extreme drinking), than sure, be green with envy :laugh:

eew, ok, you've put me right off it now :laugh: . i had heard that there were crowds, but i never knew drinking was part of it. maybe there are other places one could go, outside tokyo, with fewer crazy people? or i could just plant a cherry tree instead.

[zan_chan]

eew, ok, you've put me right off it now :laugh: . i had heard that there were crowds, but i never knew drinking was part of it. maybe there are other places one could go, outside tokyo, with fewer crazy people? or i could just plant a cherry tree instead.

I'm sure the crowds would thin-out outside a city, but I've been to cherry-blossom parties here in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Okayama, and they're always packed, and everyone is always hammered! LOL!

Look at this picture to get an idea of what Ueno Park will look like next weekend: http://www.toddswanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Cherry-Blossom-Viewing-Ueno-Park-Tokyo-Japan.jpg

[Lutestring]

the oompaloompa went to see the hunger games, and told me he walked out halfway through, as he thought it was a really bad film, then he went back in and watched the rest :bugeyed:. i wouldn't trust his views as a film critic, but i don't want to see it anyway.

[Lutestring]

I'm sure the crowds would thin-out outside a city, but I've been to cherry-blossom parties here in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Okayama, and they're always packed, and everyone is always hammered! LOL!

Look at this picture to get an idea of what Ueno Park will look like next weekend: http://www.toddswanderings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Cherry-Blossom-Viewing-Ueno-Park-Tokyo-Japan.jpg

and i don't like crowds anyway. what was i thinking? i just love the cherry blossom.

[Queen of Disks]

Oh, stick with it! I loved it! It's about as Murakami as Murakami gets. Have you read his other works, like The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle?

I read some of them, and yes the Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. Also read Kafka on the Shore, Norwegian Wood, Sputnick Sweetheart, After Dark, and one that was all short stories. So i know how he is. :)

[zan_chan]

Running out for lunch - if I don't go now I'll lose the will and just be hungry until dinner :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Running out for lunch - if I don't go now I'll lose the will and just be hungry until dinner :laugh:

No wonder you're skinny! :D Wish I had that loss of will on a more frequent basis... :P

Enjoy lunch :)

[NorthernTigress]

Home now. Feels weird being home before 10pm. Even Hubby was confused.

Had an "oops" moment on the way home. I was all excited: "I'll be off the train before 9pm, I can shortcut through the mall." Followed immediately by: "Wait, it's Sunday. Dang."

[yirabeth]

Welcome home NT :) Sorry the mall was closed for your walk home.

[NorthernTigress]

I am happy. I just finished a mini-pie. Chocolate Cream. I travelled all over Downtown before work, looking for pie, before finally finding it in a grocery bakery.

Now that I have finished dessert, I can decide what I want for supper.

[kaleanna]

D'awww! Sweet of him to get you a present :)




Thankies, yes he is very sweet teen. Usually anytime he has money, he wants to purchase something for lil one, and me and sometimes his dad(sometimes due to whether he can find something dad would like, LOL)

[Laura Borealis]

I am happy. I just finished a mini-pie. Chocolate Cream. I travelled all over Downtown before work, looking for pie, before finally finding it in a grocery bakery.

Now that I have finished dessert, I can decide what I want for supper.

I feel like that pie was MY fault })

[NorthernTigress]

I feel like that pie was MY fault })

Not your fault. I had been thinking about pie for a while already.

[Lutestring]

hi NT, it must be nice to be home early.

i just had some lunch, tuna salad, the first thing i've eaten since yesterday's breakfast :bugeyed:. i don't usually ever lose my appetite, it's very strange.

[NorthernTigress]

I'm confused. This does not make sense, and yet it is....

[Laura Borealis]

Maybe you and your kitty are in synch, Lute. (((( )))) Is she feeling better?

What's confusing, NT?

[NorthernTigress]

I am eating Instant Noodles. And it actually tastes good. Dollar Store instant noodles, that taste like real food.

[kaleanna]

I have gotten about 5 loads of laundry done. Think that is enough for tonite, LOL. I still have a couple more to do, but they can wait til tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a good nite/day

[Lutestring]

Maybe you and your kitty are in synch, Lute. (((( )))) Is she feeling better?

What's confusing, NT?
kitty is better, she has her appetite back today :)

i feel like i want to have a nap. i slept 12 hours last night :bugeyed:

I am eating Instant Noodles. And it actually tastes good. Dollar Store instant noodles, that taste like real food.
you must be hungry :)

[NorthernTigress]

No, I'm not kidding. They actually taste... good. The noodles taste like noodles. The teriyaki sauce actually has flavor.

[Laura Borealis]

I am eating Instant Noodles. And it actually tastes good. Dollar Store instant noodles, that taste like real food.

O_o It's a sign of the End Times!

I have gotten about 5 loads of laundry done. Think that is enough for tonite, LOL. I still have a couple more to do, but they can wait til tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a good nite/day

Good night kaleanna! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/sleepytimes.gif

kitty is better, she has her appetite back today :)

i feel like i want to have a nap. i slept 12 hours last night :bugeyed:


I'm so glad your kitty is better! :heart:

[NorthernTigress]

However, "Sunny D" is still barely drinkable, and has ingredients that are really scary to read.

Not desperate enough for it today, but had some last night.

[NorthernTigress]

Hmmm. I wonder if I should stop being so stubborn. I get tired sometimes, to be the one to start things in the reading circles. Just once I wanted to not have to send the first pm, and start the reading thread. But my Newbie partner hasn't contacted me yet.

[Laura Borealis]

I used to like Sunny D, then one day I realized it kinda tastes like chemicals. Maybe thinned out with water it would taste better.

I'm no help on the reading circle thing... I so rarely participate. Though I'm writing up my Difficult Deck reading now.

[Laura Borealis]

Bedtime... good night!

[Queen of Disks]

me too goodnight!

[Tarot Fairy]

Goodmorning all! (i know that you are all in bed right now, but now I have said it when you all come out :) It was a restless night here; K. (my little one) was searching for her pacifiers all the time and my mind was also spinning overtime.. But we survived!

Nice to meet you! Come back and visit :)

Ditto!

Thank you both, It's nice to meet you all too!

[Wendywu]

My net died last night and I missed Zan!! Was mended this morning but there was an area fault and all our broadband and TV died in this road.

Mind you - this place was busier than a busy place, all those posts :bugeyed:

I'll slowly catch up during the day - maybe.

Gotta do my reading now... back later.

[The crowned one]

My net died last night and I missed Zan!! Was mended this morning but there was an area fault and all our broadband and TV died in this road.

Mind you - this place was busier than a busy place, all those posts :bugeyed:

I'll slowly catch up during the day - maybe.

Gotta do my reading now... back later.

Just replied to my first circle, have not started to read yet...

[NorthernTigress]

Just coming up for air. Working my way slowly, painfully through my Difficult Decks reading. I've been doing this for over an hour now, and I'm still not close to being finished.

I feel like I'm walking through knee-deep molasses!

[Wendywu]

Gotta say - reading with my Difficult Deck wasn't an easy ride, but I got there in the end. Took a deal of working at but was really well worth it in the end. I gained a deck I really like now. I am using it for the Newbies too, again with no guarantees for my partner ...

[Tarot Fairy]

Just replied to my first circle, have not started to read yet...

Your truly first? I love the Circles!

Gotta say - reading with my Difficult Deck wasn't an easy ride, but I got there in the end. Took a deal of working at but was really well worth it in the end. I gained a deck I really like now. I am using it for the Newbies too, again with no guarantees for my partner ...

Good that you have made it, I was to scared to screw up the reading because of the difficult deck so I didn't entered but your post is motivating to participate next round maybe...

Just coming up for air. Working my way slowly, painfully through my Difficult Decks reading. I've been doing this for over an hour now, and I'm still not close to being finished.

I feel like I'm walking through knee-deep molasses!

Ah that's what I am afraid for in the circle, I hope that you are able to end it soon with a satisfied feeling...

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I used to think that I have read intuitively before, but this was a completely new experience. I can almost imagine what it might feel like to have a psychedelic experience. All these bizarre, brightly colored images thrown at me all at once. It wasn't as much interpreting the cards as indulging in semi-coherent babbling.

[Laura Borealis]

Okay, I used to think that I have read intuitively before, but this was a completely new experience. I can almost imagine what it might feel like to have a psychedelic experience. All these bizarre, brightly colored images thrown at me all at once. It wasn't as much interpreting the cards as indulging in semi-coherent babbling.

I took a look at those cards and I'm amazed you got so much out of them!

I have a return of tummy trouble... and my Imodium is about about a year out of date. I took one anyway, hoping it will help. :neutral:

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~


I have a return of tummy trouble... and my Imodium is about about a year out of date. I took one anyway, hoping it will help. :neutral:
Sorry to hear this. I hope you're getting some relief!

[Tarot Fairy]

I have a return of tummy trouble... and my Imodium is about about a year out of date. I took one anyway, hoping it will help. :neutral:

(((Laura_borealis))) hope that your stomach pain will fade away soon!

Goodmorning Stormdancer!

[Stormdancer]

Goodmorning Stormdancer!
I'm struggling with the fact that my teens have spring vacation, and I have to go to work. Life is SO unfair! :(

[Wendywu]

I have booked next week as part of my annual leave. I am sooo looking forward to the break :).

[Tarot Fairy]

I'm struggling with the fact that my teens have spring vacation, and I have to go to work. Life is SO unfair! :(

Oh I can totally understand that and I am sure that your teens didn't even know how lucky they are (I didn't at that age) I wish I could go back sometimes (hmmm not always, love to be able to do what I want, which is surely only one of the biggest benefits of being an adult ;)) Hope you have a lovely day at work anyway!

I have booked next week as part of my annual leave. I am sooo looking forward to the break :).

ah lucky you!! Are you going somewhere or just spend it at home? The weather is perfect here for a break, not sure how it is where you life?

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Wu~~~

How's tricks? I saw you lost internet last night :(

[Lutestring]

hello, just dropping in for a little while.
hi tarot fairy,wu,stormy,laura :)

i slept a lot of the afternoon, and then had some blueberries for dinner, and feel a lot better, though still not hungry.

[Stormdancer]

i slept a lot of the afternoon, and then had some blueberries for dinner, and feel a lot better, though still not hungry.Hiya Lute~~~

I'm glad you ate, and blueberries are SO good for you!

[Lutestring]

Hiya Lute~~~

I'm glad you ate, and blueberries are SO good for you!

i feel very virtuous and healthy :angel: but i must be sick, i've gone off chocolate and coffee :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

... but i must be sick, i've gone off chocolate and coffee :laugh::( No chocolate?

I'm still pouting about having to go to work...LOL

[kaleanna]

Morning everyone,

I took teen to school, he has to take the "STAR" test this week, it is the test that replaced the TAKS test.

And then I stopped at Taco Cabana to get breakfast tacos, FIL asked last nite if I would go and get them, so FIL, I and Zach (my lil one) is having breakfast tacos, though Zach likes his taco deconstructed, LOL.

[Lutestring]

hi kaleanna :)

:( No chocolate?

I'm still pouting about having to go to work...LOL

sorry you have to go to work, stormy, not fair.

i'm going to have a bath :)

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/10172/bathtubsmile.gif (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

[Wendywu]

I'm going to sit here for a bit longer, and then I'll take the dogs for a quick stroll. Not a long one because they have their long walk in the mornings and a short toddle round in the afternoons is all they need.

I am all set to do my Titles Only deck reading in the morning! What was I thinking of?? Someone shoot me before my next oh-so-bright idea :D:D

[Chiska]

Got caught up - now I gotta go to work. :laugh:

FNG starts today. Should be interesting. I have to juggle all the First of Term Angst, Panics, and introductions. *sigh*

[Wendywu]

Hi, bye and good luck Chiska :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

Someone shoot me before my next oh-so-bright idea :D:DBut we're having SO much fun!!! :party:


FNG starts today. Should be interesting. I have to juggle all the First of Term Angst, Panics, and introductions. *sigh*G'Morning and smOOOth sailing~~~~

G'Morning Kaleanna...and LOL at the deconstructed taco:D

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :)

No voice today...and I'm supposed to be making phone calls. THAT ought to be fun... :rolleyes: :D

How's things?

[Wendywu]

Why no Yira-Voice? Iz you poorly?

[Stormdancer]

And I'm off...

Toodles~~~~

[yirabeth]

I dunno..it's stupid really. I've never fully gotten over the flu I had a few weeks ago..yesterday my voice was "almost there" (which it has done several times in the past few weeks) but today it's totally gone...Not quite sure how I'm gonna make some *very* important phone calls *sigh*

I do feel fine otherwise. But I'm stuck with a bare whisper of voice...

[yirabeth]

Have a good day Stormy♥

[kaleanna]

hi kaleanna :)



sorry you have to go to work, stormy, not fair.

i'm going to have a bath :)


Hiya Lute hun,

I totally agree with ya Lute, not fair that Stormy has to go to work.


Enjoy your bath.


G'Morning Kaleanna...and LOL at the deconstructed taco:D
Hiya Stormy :D

Yeah, he won't eat it like a regular taco, has to have the eggs in one pile, the bacon in another pile and the tortilla (which he sometimes eats and sometimes doesn't)
G'morning all :)

No voice today...and I'm supposed to be making phone calls. THAT ought to be fun... :rolleyes: :D

How's things?

Morning Yira,

Sorry about your losing your voice, hope it comes back quickly. ((((Yira))))

[yirabeth]

Thanks Kaleanna, me too - I really NEED to make those phone calls. I plan on coating my throat in spray and taking numbing meds all day and hope to make the calls this afternoon hehe

[Wendywu]

Oh good plan! Hopefully it will work :)

I think I might get the dogs out now. I have a nagging headache (got no idea why) and my theory is that fresh air will get rid of it.

I hope so, because I am back being very careful with what I eat so I can't munch choccy as a "this will make you feel better" comforter. Drat!!

[yirabeth]

(((Wu))) I hope the fresh air helps. Much betterer for you than chocolate...LOL

Speaking of betterer...picked up an exercise bike at a garage sale for $10. !!!! I used to have one (pre divorce) and I liked it. So I know I'll use it. Maybe it'll help me on my goal to lose weight and be more fit. YAY!

[kaleanna]

Thanks Kaleanna, me too - I really NEED to make those phone calls. I plan on coating my throat in spray and taking numbing meds all day and hope to make the calls this afternoon hehe

Good plan Yira, Hope it works well and you are able to make the calls.

Oh good plan! Hopefully it will work :)

I think I might get the dogs out now. I have a nagging headache (got no idea why) and my theory is that fresh air will get rid of it.

I hope so, because I am back being very careful with what I eat so I can't munch choccy as a "this will make you feel better" comforter. Drat!!
(((((Wu))))) Hope that the fresh air helps

(((Wu))) I hope the fresh air helps. Much betterer for you than chocolate...LOL

Speaking of betterer...picked up an exercise bike at a garage sale for $10. !!!! I used to have one (pre divorce) and I liked it. So I know I'll use it. Maybe it'll help me on my goal to lose weight and be more fit. YAY!
Awesome on the exercise bike Yira :)

[cardlady22]

And again . . . my brain is just not on.

Hello.

[yirabeth]

Okay, gonna use it now -- didn't want to use it in front of Jack -- I have a thing about being inept in front of people...LOL And I'm very out of shape! So I waited til he was gone to school. Gonna put on a movie, and ride the entire movie. Slowly of course. LOL

[cardlady22]

(((yira))) I have a deeply embedded fear of exercising in front of others. PE was an absolute horror.

[kaleanna]

And again . . . my brain is just not on.

Hello.
((((cardlady))))

Okay, gonna use it now -- didn't want to use it in front of Jack -- I have a thing about being inept in front of people...LOL And I'm very out of shape! So I waited til he was gone to school. Gonna put on a movie, and ride the entire movie. Slowly of course. LOL

Totally understandable ((((Yira))))

enjoy the movie and your exercise bike

[Tarot Fairy]

i'm going to have a bath :)

http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/10172/bathtubsmile.gif (http://www.smileyvault.com/)

Enjoy your bath Lutestring! I always love to relax a little in bath with a good read.


I am all set to do my Titles Only deck reading in the morning! What was I thinking of?? Someone shoot me before my next oh-so-bright idea :D:D

I am curious now: Titles only deck? Is that a special/new deck or one you have made by yourself?

Got caught up - now I gotta go to work. :laugh:

FNG starts today. Should be interesting. I have to juggle all the First of Term Angst, Panics, and introductions. *sigh*

I have a lovely day Chiska!

G'morning all :)

No voice today...and I'm supposed to be making phone calls. THAT ought to be fun... :rolleyes: :D

How's things?

what awful that you have lost your voice, Hope that it will be back soon and that you are able to do the phone calls!


I think I might get the dogs out now. I have a nagging headache (got no idea why) and my theory is that fresh air will get rid of it.


Have a nice walk Wendy!

And again . . . my brain is just not on.

Hello.

((cardlady22))

I just did some cleaning here and am ready to make dinner. I hope that my husband is at home early so we can make a nice walk and maybe even can get some ice cream!

[cardlady22]

Hello, Tarot Fairy!

"titles only" is one of the Reading Circle projects Wendywu invented ~ some people have trimmed them off but saved the scraps. Others wrote the names on index cards. I think they want to see what will happen with no pictures to guide the interpretation and meaning.

[Tarot Fairy]

Hello, Tarot Fairy!

"titles only" is one of the Reading Circle projects Wendywu invented ~ some people have trimmed them off but saved the scraps. Others wrote the names on index cards. I think they want to see what will happen with no pictures to guide the interpretation and meaning.

ah ok, that makes sense! That will be again a nice circle. Maybe it makes me trimming my first deck :laugh:

[cardlady22]

I am too naughty. I wanted to find a deck with unique or unusual names, but it would not be good. In fact, I think it would be more like reading an oracle deck since I might not recall the standard card.

[Wendywu]

Speaking of betterer...picked up an exercise bike at a garage sale for $10. !!!! I used to have one (pre divorce) and I liked it. So I know I'll use it. Maybe it'll help me on my goal to lose weight and be more fit. YAY!


That is fantastic! Well done you :)

Yep - the fresh air helped - it always does!

[Tarot Fairy]

I just did some cleaning here and am ready to make dinner. I hope that my husband is at home early so we can make a nice walk and maybe even can get some ice cream!

I wish that I didn't say that; he just called that it will be extremely late today... So can wait with cooking and forget the ice cream!

That is fantastic! Well done you :)

Yep - the fresh air helped - it always does!

Good to read that the fresh air was helpful!

[Wendywu]

I wish that I didn't say that; he just called that it will be extremely late today... So can wait with cooking and forget the ice cream!



If that was me I'd be eating all the ice cream and denying there ever was any in the first place })

[cardlady22]

:party: My postcard order from Zazzle is here!

:heart: Jasmine Becket-Griffith :heart:

[Wendywu]

:party: My postcard order from Zazzle is here!

:heart: Jasmine Becket-Griffith :heart:


What size are they?

[cardlady22]

What size are they?About 10.5 by 14 cm (or 4 1/8 by 5.5 inches)
They do have a strong odor when they are freshly printed - but, oh so beautiful!

[Tarot Fairy]

:party: My postcard order from Zazzle is here!

:heart: Jasmine Becket-Griffith :heart:

Wow, how nice! I never heard about Zazzle before and just checked it, there is even a dutch site for it! Not good for my bank account :laugh:

[Laura Borealis]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/mug.gifGood morning... errr *checks clock* Yeah, it's still morning here, barely.

I think I feel better. Still waiting for full reports from all parts of the body. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/mug.gif

[cardlady22]

Hello, Laura!

*giggles at Tarot Fairy*
Yes, I've had to divide my orders from Zazzle to stay "in budget" while qualifying for the best discounted price. After an order, they usually send a card or email with codes. At first, I just ordered 36 to play with as a Lenormand deck. Then I started filling out by themes:
flower
animal
etc

This order was the horizontal/landscape orientation.

http://www.zazzle.com/bootstrap_betsy_postcard-239739864892166762

[emmsma]

Just a drive by this morning. Hopping in the shower in a sec. Emm has a meds appointment in 2 hours. I need to call work to see if I get to go in, in 2 1/2 hours. :(

So, I get to go to the appointment in scrubs and hope its not for nothing.

Deck of today is Flornoy Dodal, so says Random.org. Deck #111
:)

Hope everyone is having a good start to your day.
Congrats on the postcards, Cardlady.

[Wendywu]

Morning Laura :)


My pay is in my bank. My Amazon order has checked out .....

YAY!!!!!! David Gilmour Live in Gdansk, the 2DVD and 2CD version is on its way ....... I cannot tell you how delighted I am to be getting this. It's been a long wait for payday! And that is me spent up (for personal spends) until this time next month but I don't care :D

[cardlady22]

Hope the day goes well for you, emmsma!

Congrats, Wendywu!

[Wendywu]

Hope the day goes well for you, emmsma!

Echo, echo ..... :)

[Laura Borealis]

I think it's time for a new icon... found some new pirate art on Zazzle :)

[cardlady22]

That one has real spunk!

[emmsma]

Very nice, Laura. Totally you!

[kaleanna]

Lil one and I are going outside to blow some bubbles before it gets too hot. Then when we come back in, I gotta get the adoption by auction ready to go on my fb fanpage for the baby fairy monsterini.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

[Laura Borealis]

Yeah ^_^ and is similar enough to not throw people off, hopefully.

The original is here -- http://anry.deviantart.com/art/Beatrice-4606919

& I put a note in my profile to credit the artist.

[Tarot Fairy]

Hello, Laura!

*giggles at Tarot Fairy*
Yes, I've had to divide my orders from Zazzle to stay "in budget" while qualifying for the best discounted price. After an order, they usually send a card or email with codes. At first, I just ordered 36 to play with as a Lenormand deck. Then I started filling out by themes:
flower
animal
etc

This order was the horizontal/landscape orientation.

http://www.zazzle.com/bootstrap_betsy_postcard-239739864892166762

I love the idea of making your own lenormand deck with these postcard, how clever! I just said yesterday that I won't buy any new deck anytime soon, I have feeling that I may will cheat... or am I able to handle my impatience? hmmm good question! Love your Bootstrap Betsy!

I think it's time for a new icon... found some new pirate art on Zazzle :)

Nice punky avatar Laura!

[emmsma]

Tarot Fairy, what deck will you cheat for, and buy?

I don't get paid again til the 4th, so I won't be buying anything for a few weeks. By the time that check comes we will be very much in need, so there won't be anything left for decks.

This doesn't Usually stop me but I've been very generous with myself this month already. :D

Time to roll. I WILL come back to see what you want to get.
*waves*

[kaleanna]

About 10.5 by 14 cm (or 4 1/8 by 5.5 inches)
They do have a strong odor when they are freshly printed - but, oh so beautiful!
Congrats on them arriving cardlady. I bet they are lovely. The signed one you sent to me is framed and sits by my puter ! :D


Tarot Fairy, what deck will you cheat for, and buy?

I don't get paid again til the 4th, so I won't be buying anything for a few weeks. By the time that check comes we will be very much in need, so there won't be anything left for decks.

This doesn't Usually stop me but I've been very generous with myself this month already. :D

Time to roll. I WILL come back to see what you want to get.
*waves*

Bye emmsma, have a good day.

[Oink]

Hi all :)

Happy payday, Wendywu!

Grats on your bike, Yirabeth! :D I prefer not to work out around random people too - I am not at my most attractive during a workout, especially cardio. I turn bright reddish purple and sweat a lot. People think I might be about to die. :P It's one of the many reasons I prefer early-morning workouts...

This weekend was certainly filled with activity. Teavious and I haven't yet been successful at the tarot wallets. It took us a while to get the sewing machines set up, then we managed to measure incorrectly and thus cut our fabric the wrong size. By the time we realized that we decided to call it a day. Not giving up though!

Saturday we went to Home Depot. We got a few more plants, a lot of pots, and a lot of soil. It took us quite a while there, and by the time we got that stuff unloaded onto my porch it was time for a quick shower, then "Tarot Talk" at our local OTO Oasis. This was the first time they had this particular class, and when I had looked at the calendar a few days ago it just said "2:30pm". We assumed (danger!) that this would be a 1-1.5 hr thing and then we'd go home and actually plant all our stuff, but then at the 1.5 hr mark they said, "OK guys, 10 minute break!". :eek: I checked the calendar from my cell phone at that point, and saw that they had amended it to say 2:30-6:30pm. Oh dear! After a brief freak-out, we decided to use the break to approach the leader, apologize profusely for not (re-)checking the calendar, and explain that we'd have to excuse ourselves at 4:30pm so that we could finish up our planting before dark.

Planting was a great success! All we have left is doing the hanging baskets, and that's only because we didn't like the ones they had at Home Depot. They didn't seem sturdy enough to me to withstand our crazy winds... We're going to look after work at Ace and another local nursery. After that, I can clean up the porch and enjoy. I'll probably post a pic later, because I think it will look really nice when I'm finished.

After planting, I went over to Teavious's house. I needed to take her beer over there, but decided to walk anyway because it was a beautiful day and a really short walk. Apparently strolling around with beer makes you look like a party person, because en route one of their neighbors (who I hadn't met) came running out of the house to invite me to a big rave type party they were throwing later that night. We ended up going, and it was a good time, but damn. I'm in my thirties - next time I'm gonna stay up 'til 5am I'm gonna need a nap first! Yesterday was a lot more low-key: worked around the house a little and hung out with friends.

I'm trying to keep myself busy because I'm struggling a lot with this whole combo death-breakup thing. I'm very, very sad, and it's hard to concentrate on much of anything. My stomach is in knots and I can't eat. I know that it will get better, but in this moment it's hard to feel that potential. I'm thinking about writing a letter to my ex about all my feelings. I don't think I'll send it, but I think it would help me to get those feelings out, acknowledge them, and maybe then I will feel less imprisoned by them.

[cardlady22]

(((Oink))) I write (and then destroy) often! :P
The method of destruction alters with the mood & subject matter.

[yirabeth]

Well I feel very virtuous and healthy now :D I only ended up riding for 30 minutes because the MAIN thing I learned is that seat needs more PADDING... :P My butt hurts. LOL But it was a good half hour, I kept up a good pace and worked up a bit of a sweat and my legs felt nicely tired without being complete noodle-legs after. Maybe I'm not in quite as bad a shape as I thought? hehe Except my BUTT of course... :rolleyes:

But I'm gonna keep on. Maybe 30 min at a time will make me more used to the seat (because there IS a seat pad on it...) or maybe I need a new one. We'll see how that goes.

(((((Oink))))) Do yourself a favor -- don't send the letter unless you can get through 7 days of never feeling like sending it might be a mistake... I sent mine and regretted it. (Ex-bf left me 2 yrs ago on May 8...we were supposed to have been married last summer...so truly I do understand what you're going through right now.)

[Oink]

I only ended up riding for 30 minutes because the MAIN thing I learned is that seat needs more PADDING... :P
I find that I actually get sorer on a super-cushioned seat, but I do LOVE my neoprene seat cover. I got it for triathlons (since you emerge dripping from a lake and immediately hop on a bike with a wet butt), but the neoprene provides just enough extra cushion for comfort that I got one for my road bike too...

But it was a good half hour, I kept up a good pace and worked up a bit of a sweat and my legs felt nicely tired without being complete noodle-legs after. Maybe I'm not in quite as bad a shape as I thought?
Good job! A half hour on an exercise bike can be pretty killer - it's not the same as riding outside because you never get to coast!

(((((Oink))))) Do yourself a favor -- don't send the letter unless you can get through 7 days of never feeling like sending it might be a mistake... I sent mine and regretted it. (Ex-bf left me 2 yrs ago on May 8...we were supposed to have been married last summer...so truly I do understand what you're going through right now.)
Thank you for this, Yira, and thank you too CL. :love: That's good advice. I'm struck by how much you've gone through in that time, and how much you've achieved. The credit is all yours, and though I know there have been some very difficult struggles for you, you obviously didn't need him around - you've really come into your own. :)

[kaleanna]

((((Oink)))))


We only blew bubbles for a short time, there was just enough wind for it to be frustrating for lil one to try and "catch" the bubbles.

[yirabeth]

Hmm, mine has a squishy type seat cushion...I think it's a gel seat? Like the stuff in the gel mouse pad I had at work but thicker. It would seem enough to me..maybe it is just my own need to adjust to riding :) I'll give it time, especially as I'm not big on spending money in the first place.. :D

Not sure I've completely come out the other side yet, but I can say I know I'm better off without the ex-bf...so that's something :) The rest will come in time. I hope. LOL. I hope the same peace of thought comes to you too Oink♥

[Wendywu]

I'm trying to keep myself busy because I'm struggling a lot with this whole combo death-breakup thing. I'm very, very sad, and it's hard to concentrate on much of anything. My stomach is in knots and I can't eat. I know that it will get better, but in this moment it's hard to feel that potential. I'm thinking about writing a letter to my ex about all my feelings. I don't think I'll send it, but I think it would help me to get those feelings out, acknowledge them, and maybe then I will feel less imprisoned by them.


You are following some good strategies there Oink :).

And writing/destroying can be very therapeutic indeed. I must have written - well, rather a lot - of letters to the Vampire through the years which never saw the light of day. They did help!

Right - family time - back later :)

[kaleanna]

am having fajita nachos for lunch

[Tarot Fairy]

Tarot Fairy, what deck will you cheat for, and buy?

I don't get paid again til the 4th, so I won't be buying anything for a few weeks. By the time that check comes we will be very much in need, so there won't be anything left for decks.

This doesn't Usually stop me but I've been very generous with myself this month already. :D

Time to roll. I WILL come back to see what you want to get.
*waves*

If you buy those postcards were cardlady is talking about, so I can make my own Lenormand deck instead of buying a real deck.. it would be a bit cheating, but must admit that I am tempted to do so :laugh: I truly love the idea, but struggle with the concept, I didn't found any men draw by Jasmine Becket-Griffith any so a couple match problems more..

@Cardlady how did you fixed that "problem"?

@Emmsma to bad that there isn't money for new decks, which deck is on the top of your wishlist right now? I hope that I am able to ever stop buying decks for 6 months or longer so I am able to work with them more.. *Yes I know a truly luxury problem* sorry for that!

[Tarot Fairy]

I'm trying to keep myself busy because I'm struggling a lot with this whole combo death-breakup thing. I'm very, very sad, and it's hard to concentrate on much of anything. My stomach is in knots and I can't eat. I know that it will get better, but in this moment it's hard to feel that potential. I'm thinking about writing a letter to my ex about all my feelings. I don't think I'll send it, but I think it would help me to get those feelings out, acknowledge them, and maybe then I will feel less imprisoned by them.

(((Oink)))

Writing things down is truly helpful, I did it a lot in the past.. Give yourself time to heal, every day is a step further...

[cardlady22]

@Cardlady how did you fixed that "problem"?I used two Ribbon Fairy cards since they work as significators. A link to the thread with my list is in your PM inbox. Do not feel like you should use the same as me if you like something else better.

[Tarot Fairy]

I used two Ribbon Fairy cards since they work as significators. A link to the thread with my list is in your PM inbox. Do not feel like you should use the same as me if you like something else better.


Thank you so much for your pm, I was to shy to ask your whole list :shhh: I am extremly happy with it and will check them all and make my own changes in it.. Not sure yet when I will buy them but the joy of preparing is also a party :)

[Oink]

I hope that I am able to ever stop buying decks for 6 months or longer so I am able to work with them more.. *Yes I know a truly luxury problem* sorry for that!
I've bought quite a few lately after having a bit of a hiatus for a while. To a certain extent, I'm not sure why I bother - whenever I want to READ with the cards, I almost always use the same two decks, and I seem to get more so that way as time goes on. But then I'll randomly get a deck that is so completely unique (like the Ironwing majors Penthasilia traded me recently) or has one image in it that really expands my mindset about that card in general, and that makes me feel like it's well-spent. For the ones that I buy that don't end up like that... there's the trade train! :D

kaleanna: love me some Mexican food! Blowing bubbles is awesome. And I feel so silly asking this (need bubble blowing technique hints, lulz), but is there some trick to not ending up with soap dripping all over your hand? I love the bubbles but hate getting all slimy!

[Laura Borealis]

kaleanna: love me some Mexican food! Blowing bubbles is awesome. And I feel so silly asking this (need bubble blowing technique hints, lulz), but is there some trick to not ending up with soap dripping all over your hand? I love the bubbles but hate getting all slimy!

Hold it horizontal, or diagonally with the round part down?


I'm waiting on my GD deck... supposedly it's out for delivery... nothing yet! :(

[kaleanna]

kaleanna: love me some Mexican food! Blowing bubbles is awesome. And I feel so silly asking this (need bubble blowing technique hints, lulz), but is there some trick to not ending up with soap dripping all over your hand? I love the bubbles but hate getting all slimy!

hiya Oink hun,

I would do as laura suggested, and hold it horizontal or diagonally with the round part down, I also give it a few seconds over the container before moving it so that when it drips, it drips back into the container and that means less on my hands :D

We got some new bubbles while we were out, the ones we had were really old and just did not do bubbles very well.


The charger cord arrived today. The jornada is now charging and after a bit I was able to test it for a few seconds to see that it actually worked YAY!!!!! So once it is done charging, I will be able to get it all set up :D

[Laura Borealis]

The charger cord arrived today. The jornada is now charging and after a bit I was able to test it for a few seconds to see that it actually worked YAY!!!!! So once it is done charging, I will be able to get it all set up :D

Hurrah! That's great! :D

My GD tarot and book arrived just now. :D I've looked though just to make sure the cards are all there. Now I'm going to settle down to really look, and page through the book.

[cardlady22]

Congrats, Laura!

kaleanna, what operating system does the Jornada use? Do they have an online/downloadable manual for it?

[kaleanna]

Congrats, Laura!

kaleanna, what operating system does the Jornada use? Do they have an online/downloadable manual for it?

I think it is windows 2000

Yes I have downloaded the manual for it too.

[kaleanna]

YaY! Lil one is asleep, Now I can check out the Jornada without having to chase after him, LOL.

[Laura Borealis]

It must be hard to get a few moments for yourself :)


For no real reason, other than I took it today, here is a photo of Molly, the stray kitty I feed. She's on my dentist neighbor's front porch. Mine looks the same (just as tiny!) but my plants are sadder LOL

That seems to be her new favorite spot -- she also likes the porch catty-cornered from me, which gives her a good vantage point of the immediate neighborhood.

[Lutestring]

hi kaleanna and laura. nice kitty pic, she's a lovely colour.

how are you today, laura? i hope your tummy trouble is better. i'm going to have something to eat, and hope my tummy ache doesn't come back. feel ok today, not sick and dizzy like the last few days. just some weird bug i suppose.

[Laura Borealis]

I'm good. Tummy seems fine now. I guess my medicine was still good.

I'm glad you feel a little better today!

Here's another pic of Molly. :heart: I love her little white blaze.

[cardlady22]

Hello, Lutestring!

Such a pretty kitty . . .

[yirabeth]

Lovely cat, Laura :)

[yirabeth]

There's a helicopter circling around overhead, passing over my house about every 5 minutes..barely above the tree line, the noise is so loud it rattles my windows... :confused: Not at all sure why this might be happening. This sort of thing doesn't usually happen in my little town...

[Laura Borealis]

That sounds very disturbing! :(

[Lutestring]

hi CL and yira :)

how disconcerting having a helicopter hovering so close.

[yirabeth]

It is kinda..the roar is so loud the first time I thought something was gonna HIT the house...the dogs aren't even barking, they just kinda rush around confused when it comes :( Even Lilah looks up, because the house is vibrating...

[cardlady22]

Make sure you stay indoors, yira.

[Laura Borealis]

It's too early in the year for it to be DEA looking for pot plants in people's garden plots...

[yirabeth]

LOL, they wouldn't look in town for that...we're in hillbilly country here, they hit the countryside and fly over the area and find it that way :D

[Laura Borealis]

They used to in my old town! One of the women I worked with, a DEA helicopter landed right in her garden. In town.

[yirabeth]

:bugeyed: Did they think she had something in her garden??


Ohh...lots of sirens now....weeeeiiiiiirrrrrd....

Yep I'm staying in the house. Molly will protect me... I think they're looking for someone :eek:

[Lutestring]

Ohh...lots of sirens now....weeeeiiiiiirrrrrd....

Yep I'm staying in the house. Molly will protect me... I think they're looking for someone :eek:

:eek: :bugeyed: stay safe inside (((Yira)))

[Stormdancer]

:eek: :bugeyed: stay safe inside (((Yira)))Ditto Yira....

Not really here. Working on a reading & interrupted by a phone call :(

[cardlady22]

Need a hug, Stormy? (((:heart:)))

[yirabeth]

((((Stormy))))

I'm doing dishes while posting :P Some may say it's addiction, I prefer to think of it as multi-tasking.... :D :D

[cardlady22]

:bugeyed: You're addicted to dish-washing? :laugh:

[yirabeth]

Eww.. :laugh: no I'm addicted to the Pub :D

[Stormdancer]

I can't believe I just posted what I did :bugeyed:

I guess I'll stop working on The Reading for now...LOL

Yira, do you know anyone with a scanner?

[cardlady22]

}) ;) I got your back, Storm!

I will not go quietly . . .

I will not back down . . .

Turn this thing around

[yirabeth]

Yes, me -- what do you need scanned?

[Stormdancer]

I'm doing dishes while posting .
And some b*tchy types like me think....

W.T.H????? WATER!! ELECTRONICS!! What is WRONG with you? (((Yira))):love:

[Stormdancer]

Yes, me -- what do you need scanned?ROTFLAMO...uh...I meant POLICE scanner :D

[Stormdancer]

}) ;) I got your back, Storm!Egads, I hope so. I can already feel the lash descending. What on earth possessed me to??? :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

Ohhhh......

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

My ex has one. Not callin' him... :P

[yirabeth]

And some b*tchy types like me think....

W.T.H????? WATER!! ELECTRONICS!! What is WRONG with you? (((Yira))):love:

LOL, I'm not checking the Pub *IN* the kitchen..my computer is still in the living room :) I'm just doing a few dishes, popping a couple more in to soak, coming to check out the latest pass over the house and read here...LOL

[Stormdancer]

LOL, I'm not checking the Pub *IN* the kitchen..my computer is still in the living room :) I'm just doing a few dishes, popping a couple more in to soak, coming to check out the latest pass over the house and read here...LOLOh. Good. Not sure how an afro would look on you. :laugh: bbbzzzzzzzzzzTTT! :bugeyed:

[yirabeth]

Haha, be cheaper than going to the beauty parlor! :P

[Stormdancer]

}) ;) I got your back, Storm!
Holy Crap!!! We posted at the same time. 'Tis I that haz YOUR back...LOL

[cardlady22]

Holy Crap!!! We posted at the same time. 'Tis I that haz YOUR back...LOLHow 'bout we stand side-by-side? :grin:

[Stormdancer]

How 'bout we stand side-by-side? :grin:No. You go first. })

[Stormdancer]

I hear coyotes. :bugeyed:

[cardlady22]

No. You go first. })snicker
Yeah, yeah, yeah . . . I'm used to it.

[Stormdancer]

I hear coyotes. :bugeyed:False alarm. Went outside and it's a real dog. :rolleyes:

snicker
Yeah, yeah, yeah . . . I'm used to it.Sorry, but you are WAY braver than I.

[yirabeth]

I hear coyotes. :bugeyed:

I know this may sound strange to you, but it's one of the things I miss about country living..hearing the wildlife, including coyotes, at night :)

[emmsma]

HEy yall! I iz home. :D Not feelin' too hot. Been queasy and slightly dizzy since about 11am. :(

Thought at first it was from taking my meds on an empty stomach, but it should have passed long ago.

Why must I trade one bug for another, with very little (or no) healthy time in between.

Ever find out what the helicopter was about, Yira?

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Emmsma! I'm sorry you're not feeling well :(

I don't know...it's been about half an hour I guess, since one circled...I heard those sirens and then it's been quiet...

[cardlady22]

Sorry, but you are WAY braver than I.}) You did catch the acronym in my title suggestion, right?
click & smile (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/imp)

[Stormdancer]

Hiya Emmsma~~~

Must be some kind of stomach bug going around the pub :(
I know this may sound strange to you, but it's one of the things I miss about country living..hearing the wildlife, including coyotes, at night :)I just find it odd that I have to come to suburban Chicago to hear them...who-da-thunk?...LOL

[Stormdancer]

}) You did catch the acronym in my title suggestion, right?
click & smile (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/imp)Of course not. I never glom onto stuff like that. I'm a Taurus. :rolleyes:

[emmsma]

So where is the thread you are speaking of, Storm? I wanna see!

[Stormdancer]

I don't know...it's been about half an hour I guess, since one circled...I heard those sirens and then it's been quiet...I'd call the police non-emergency number to make sure it's safe for you and the mutts to go out.

[cardlady22]

So where is the thread you are speaking of, Storm? I wanna see!There are 2 in the History forum. Frege and Wish ;)

[Stormdancer]

SO...the kitties had a "tiff" this morning...serious. They were both HUGE-ly pOOfed! :bugeyed:

All 3 of us were here but it was in the hallway and no one saw what happened. They both eventually settled on their haunches, but there were bad feelings. After I left for work, the kids separated them (I think they were just worried) and so both cats had time outs in a sense. We seem to be back to normal, and I think they missed each other. I'm keeping an eye out though. No one was hurt....er....at least no blood. I wonder what happened.

[yirabeth]

I'd call the police non-emergency number to make sure it's safe for you and the mutts to go out.
Uggh...I suppose I should...I've avoided our local "police"...
SO...the kitties had a "tiff" this morning...serious. They were both HUGE-ly pOOfed! :bugeyed:

They'll do that, until they decide who's boss and once they get it figured out, they'll live peacefully ♥

[Stormdancer]

They'll do that, until they decide who's boss and once they get it figured out, they'll live peacefully ♥Yeah. REALLY poofed...LOL I thought it was kinda funny :D

It's been interesting since I got home...like a tentative truce mixed with OMG I was so lonely all day

[yirabeth]

Hehe, Naughty is learning the advantage of having a cohort in crime...and IttyBitty is remembering she no longer has her sibling cohorts... :P

[emmsma]

There are 2 in the History forum. Frege and Wish ;)


Thanks.
Oh My.
Me no likey animosity and drama.

[emmsma]

Glad the kitties have calmed down. Peace is good. :)

[Stormdancer]

Glad the kitties have calmed down. Peace is good. :)Yeah, I may sleep in the recliner tonight.

Oop...forgot to submit. Geesh, 9 and I'm ready for bed...LOL

[Lutestring]

HEy yall! I iz home. :D Not feelin' too hot. Been queasy and slightly dizzy since about 11am. :(


(((Emmsma)))

i just wandered over to peek at the history forum, :eek:

but i recently found really interesting thread there on silk dealers also trading tarot decks, so i want to get out all the stuff i was reading last year about early italian silks and have another look. it's funny, i'd been wondering about that, and i didn't know it had been discussed :bugeyed:. I wish i knew italian.

[kaleanna]

I have been reading up and trying to find some free programs (games) for the jornada, but the ones I found when I get it downloaded don't work, Oh well, at least the Jornada works, LOL.

I don't think it was ever used. As it has taken a long time to charge the battery which normally happens when it has not been used before, and there was no info or files on it when I looked.

[Laura Borealis]

:bugeyed: Did they think she had something in her garden??

:laugh: They did find something.

It was a stupid thing to do. She had kids that could have been taken away from her. I forget how it all turned out, other than she didn't go to jail... she might have convinced them she had no idea what it was...

Ohh...lots of sirens now....weeeeiiiiiirrrrrd....

Yep I'm staying in the house. Molly will protect me... I think they're looking for someone :eek:

I'm really curious...

Yeah. REALLY poofed...LOL I thought it was kinda funny :D

It's been interesting since I got home...like a tentative truce mixed with OMG I was so lonely all day

Hee hee, that's so cute!

My two still poof up every now and then. Sometimes they're grumpy too. They're like people, we all have our off days.

[Stormdancer]

My two still poof up every now and then. Sometimes they're grumpy too. They're like people, we all have our off days.Yeah, we were all grumpy, except the teens on spring break :rolleyes:

I have been reading up and trying to find some free programs (games) for the jornada, but the ones I found when I get it downloaded don't work, Oh well, at least the Jornada works, LOL.

I don't think it was ever used. As it has taken a long time to charge the battery which normally happens when it has not been used before, and there was no info or files on it when I looked.Joranda. HUH???? I obviously missed stuff. what is this?

I DO remember a Russian fairy tale with ....oh never mind, I don't remember, but Joranda...

Jorinda & Joringal? some thing like that......

IttyBitty one is sacked out on the recliner. This may be interesting. I DID buy it...:(

[Stormdancer]

Ok. Just putting it out there. I just don't like the History forum.

Ah well, different strokes and a sense of humor :laugh:

[Laura Borealis]

I want to like the History forum. I like history, dammit!

I just don't like the snide, condescending behavior that -- I'm going to say it -- that is allowed to go on in there.

[emmsma]

I might like to read stuff on the History forum from time to time, but I'd never post there. I KNOW I don't know my History. I don't need it rubbed in my face.

[kaleanna]

Joranda. HUH???? I obviously missed stuff. what is this?

I DO remember a Russian fairy tale with ....oh never mind, I don't remember, but Joranda...

Jorinda & Joringal? some thing like that......

IttyBitty one is sacked out on the recliner. This may be interesting. I DID buy it...:(

Upon decluttering, I went through some of my boxes and found an HP Jornada 540 Pocket PC. So I ordered a cord for it to charge and download stuff to my puter and vice versa, as I did not find any cords to go with it, and the cord came today and so I have been charging it.

[Stormdancer]

I stand by a "Playground".

[Stormdancer]

Upon decluttering, I went through some of my boxes and found an HP Jornada 540 Pocket PC. So I ordered a cord for it to charge and download stuff to my puter and vice versa, as I did not find any cords to go with it, and the cord came today and so I have been charging it.Hon??? I STILL don't know what it is.

[Laura Borealis]

It's a PDA.

[Stormdancer]

It's a PDA.Gotcha. Thanks! :)

[Stormdancer]

Did I mention I won an ebay butterbell? :D

Still waiting on the square one....I see a Battle of the Butter Bells...which shape works the best?...:laugh:

Dr Suess :( I just reminded myself of tweetle beettles.

***Seems to be a return to Stormy child-hood stories....LOL

[NorthernTigress]

Home Now

Spent the day at R-T's place again. A nice day off, even if I did spend some of it doing her housework.

Tomorrow is another day off. This time, I know what I'm doing. First of all, I need to go to the mall tomorrow, as close to when it opens as possible. That's because the Dollarama has brought in another shipment of the "white can" Coke cans, from the save the polar bears promotion last year. They are listed at 3/$1, with no limit. Tomorrow is my payday, so I will be picking up as many as I can carry. And I have one of those wheeled shopping bags! Tomorrow evening is also meeting time for the Science Fiction Club. The first meeting since the P&P. What I'll do in between, who knows?

[cardlady22]

Hello, NT!

Well, I'm a dork . . . again. I got into corner-rounding all these postcards and I think I'll be paying for it with a nice blister at the fleshy base of the thumb.

[Laura Borealis]

Hi NT!

Is the white can Coke better somehow, or is it just the great deal?

Did I mention I won an ebay butterbell? :D

Still waiting on the square one....I see a Battle of the Butter Bells...which shape works the best?...:laugh:

Dr Suess :( I just reminded myself of tweetle beettles.

***Seems to be a return to Stormy child-hood stories....LOL

Cool!

I keep reading it as butterball. Battle of the Butterballs... Epic Turkey Combat!

Why do tweetle beetles make you sad? :(

[NorthernTigress]

Hello, NT!

Well, I'm a dork . . . again. I got into corner-rounding all these postcards and I think I'll be paying for it with a nice blister at the fleshy base of the thumb.

I know that feeling. You get into something, and you don't want to stop. With me, it was cross-stitch related injuries. Although I haven't stitched in years.

[cardlady22]

I know that feeling. You get into something, and you don't want to stop. With me, it was cross-stitch related injuries. Although I haven't stitched in years.And there are "only" 36 left . . . must. not. disable. dominant. hand.

[Stormdancer]

A Lasso....anyone got one??? Reign me in. Tell me to shut the F* up. I really don't understand why I care anyway. I NEVER go there. I guess I just get pissy with that crap...IRL too....

:mad:

aw...I haz an ittybitty cuddling up against my butt...:love:

[Stormdancer]

Why do tweetle beetles make you sad? :(Because he's dead. Think of the fun of "Butterballs" :party:

[NorthernTigress]

It's a great deal.

It sort of comes with a story as to how these cans have been showing up in Dollar Stores. The "save the polar bears" campaign was a great idea, but having the promotion be an all-white can turned out to be a really bad idea. The problem was, no one bought them! Why, because they didn't know it was "real" coke. They kept assuming that it was Diet Coke (which comes in silver cans).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2068952/Coca-Cola-ditch-festive-snow-white-customers-mistake-Diet-Coke.html

The article itself worries me a bit. Especially the diabetic who said "I didn't look at the can".

I can tell you from my experience with R-T, if you have dietary restrictions, you look at EVERYTHING.

[Lutestring]

hi NT :) lol, cross stitch related injuries :laugh: that sounds as bad as hand sewing patchwork :)

Did I mention I won an ebay butterbell? :D

yay!

I want to like the History forum. I like history, dammit!

I just don't like the snide, condescending behavior that -- I'm going to say it -- that is allowed to go on in there.

I might like to read stuff on the History forum from time to time, but I'd never post there. I KNOW I don't know my History. I don't need it rubbed in my face.
yes, i agree with all that. grrrr. i love history, and reading the history forum, but i would never post there. i know i'm woefully ignorant about italian history, but i still like to read stuff there.

[Laura Borealis]

A Lasso....anyone got one??? Reign me in. Tell me to shut the F* up. I really don't understand why I care anyway. I NEVER go there. I guess I just get pissy with that crap...IRL too....

:mad:

aw...I haz an ittybitty cuddling up against my butt...:love:

It's probably not worth the hassle. The status quo over there will never change. :(

But ittybittys cuddling ARE worth it :heart:

Because he's dead. Think of the fun of "Butterballs" :party:

Ah, okay. Yeah... he had a good run though... inspired generations to read and do fun art :heart:

It's a great deal.

It sort of comes with a story as to how these cans have been showing up in Dollar Stores. The "save the polar bears" campaign was a great idea, but having the promotion be an all-white can turned out to be a really bad idea. The problem was, no one bought them! Why, because they didn't know it was "real" coke. They kept assuming that it was Diet Coke (which comes in silver cans).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2068952/Coca-Cola-ditch-festive-snow-white-customers-mistake-Diet-Coke.html

The article itself worries me a bit. Especially the diabetic who said "I didn't look at the can".

I can tell you from my experience with R-T, if you have dietary restrictions, you look at EVERYTHING.

Uh, I don't know about that. I've known diabetic people that ran all kinds of risks. Not everyone is careful or smart!

I can see why people would just assume though. If I'm buying Coke I look for the red label, not white. That's awesome that you're going to get a deal out of their mistake :D

[Lutestring]

A Lasso....anyone got one??? Reign me in. Tell me to shut the F* up. I really don't understand why I care anyway. I NEVER go there. I guess I just get pissy with that crap...IRL too....

:mad:

aw...I haz an ittybitty cuddling up against my butt...:love:

(((Stormy and itty)))

my kitty was naughty today. i gave her a chicken leg for breakfast (breakfast and dinner combined) and she ate most of it in the kitchen, but then when i wasn't looking, she sneaked the remains of the half eaten part to her favourite play area in the hall.
so, i said naughty cat, no chicken in the hall, you know the rules, and put it back in the kitchen. so she sneaked it back, so i took it back. third time i gave up :rolleyes:

[Laura Borealis]

She has you wrapped around her paw :D

How are you feeling now? (((( ))))

[Stormdancer]

It's probably not worth the hassle. The status quo over there will never change. :(It isn't...at all, and I'm kinda confuzzled about why I'm even there. I wonder....Where is mars in my chart right now? LOL

Or the trickster, whoever that is...

I think I'm going to the balcony and then bed (er...recliner)...to dream of what Dr Suess might have done with Butterbells....:)

I'm still watching the square one and the one with a "scene" on it....LOL :rolleyes:

[Laura Borealis]

I like the one with the scene! And the square one too...

I'm going to go dig through my fabric scraps to see if there's anything that would make a good bag for the GD. Though my mind keeps going back to a remnant I saw at the craft store... dark red upholstery fabric with an interesting texture, but so, so soft.

[Stormdancer]

Though my mind keeps going back to a remnant I saw at the craft store... dark red upholstery fabric with an interesting texture, but so, so soft.Isn't it funny how a tactile experience can be so consuming? Do you have "Tactile" Decks???

[Stormdancer]

The helicopters didn't carry Yira away, did they?

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sleep013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Lutestring]

She has you wrapped around her paw :D

How are you feeling now? (((( ))))
sort of ok, i think...

It isn't...at all, and I'm kinda confuzzled about why I'm even there. I wonder....Where is mars in my chart right now? LOL

Or the trickster, whoever that is...

I'm still watching the square one and the one with a "scene" on it....LOL :rolleyes:
mars is retrograde, and so is mercury, the trickster :laugh:

I like the one with the scene! And the square one too...

I'm going to go dig through my fabric scraps to see if there's anything that would make a good bag for the GD. Though my mind keeps going back to a remnant I saw at the craft store... dark red upholstery fabric with an interesting texture, but so, so soft.
i like both those butterbells :)

mmm, fabrics. i'm obsessed with velvet. *sigh* i've got bags to make/finish...

[NorthernTigress]

I don't really know if I've been to the Historical section or not. I'm just not motivated to poke around in there.

Edit: I guess the answer would be "no, I don't go there", since I set that part to "hidden" a long time ago. Now I don't know how to un-hide things.

[Lotus Padma]

hey all y'all :) how is everyone? And I have a question about the historical stuff place - is that new, or did I just not notice it before...?

edited to fix stupid dumbo typos - didja know every is spelt with 2 e's?

[Lotus Padma]

btw, laura, nice new pic! very anime :)

Hi NT :) kinda funny to imagine a tigress with a shopping cart lol!

Hi Stormy :) cute about ittybitty...you must just adore her! careful not to upset the Older One! ;

ETA crap, I forgot - I got my Golden deck today! Yippee, and yahoo! They are freaking *gorgeous*!

[NorthernTigress]

Hi NT :) kinda funny to imagine a tigress with a shopping cart lol!


Are you kidding? You gotta be a Tiger to shop when there's a sale. :laugh:

[Lotus Padma]

Are you kidding? You gotta be a Tiger to shop when there's a sale. :laugh:

Lol Northern :) you are so funny! :) I was just picturing you at the Dollar Store with your cart and your Coke! :D

ps I have been known to cash in on Dollar Store deals...

[Lutestring]

hi lotus, yay! you got the golden! :party: i love that deck. it was the third deck i ever owned, and it really got me back to tarot after a looong lapse.

[NorthernTigress]

I need some help. I'm suffering from writer's anxiety. Not writer's block, I know exactly what the next scene is going to be. This is more like performance anxiety. This next scene is really intense. It also will involve me trying to re-tell one of my other stories, one of my best stories, in flashback format.

I need someone to cheerlead me. Or kickstart me. Or something. Whatever might work.

[Lotus Padma]

hi lotus, yay! you got the golden! :party: i love that deck. it was the third deck i ever owned, and it really got me back to tarot after a looong lapse.

cool! It is bee-yooo-ti-full :) and now I want the touchstone! Lol.....I can foresee many happy hourds spent reading this deck! :) ((((Lute))))

[Lotus Padma]

I need some help. I'm suffering from writer's anxiety. Not writer's block, I know exactly what the next scene is going to be. This is more like performance anxiety. This next scene is really intense. It also will involve me trying to re-tell one of my other stories, one of my best stories, in flashback format.

I need someone to cheerlead me. Or kickstart me. Or something. Whatever might work.

Whatever you need. (What do you reallllly need?) would help if I could read some of it....ya got a sample somewhere?

[NorthernTigress]

Whatever you need. (What do you reallllly need?) would help if I could read some of it....ya got a sample somewhere?

A sample of the Neverending Fanfic(TM) or a sample of the story I will need to flashback?

[Lotus Padma]

A sample of the Neverending Fanfic(TM) or a sample of the story I will need to flashback?

both, or either - whatever will help you :)

[NorthernTigress]

both, or either - whatever will help you :)

Well, here is an online archive of the story I need to "flash" to. My character is returning to New York about a year later, or at least to New Jersey, which is as close as she dares to get.

http://northlander.20m.com/MWC42.htm

[Lotus Padma]

Well, here is an online archive of the story I need to "flash" to. My character is returning to New York about a year later, or at least to New Jersey, which is as close as she dares to get.

http://northlander.20m.com/MWC42.htm

ok, I went and read it :) pretty good! so you are wanting a way to get her to flashback, yes? I would go with her standing on the shore after a long walk on the beach, and looking off into the far distance, where the 9/11 disaster happened...(brave of you to tackle the subject! ) that might set the tone? yes? No?

[NorthernTigress]

ok, I went and read it :) pretty good! so you are wanting a way to get her to flashback, yes? I would go with her standing on the shore after a long walk on the beach, and looking off into the far distance, where the 9/11 disaster happened...(brave of you to tackle the subject! ) that might set the tone? yes? No?

Well, the idea is that she is on a cross-country road trip to help deal with a completely different stress (her first Immortal kill). She's just passing through, trying to get further down the road. But she just can't be that close without stopping to look one more time. (I can imagine the phrase, "Like a child with a loose tooth, probing the old wound.")

As she is standing on a Jersey Shore beach (alone, this is February), the "hole in the skyline" is glaringly obvious to her. She is quietly and respectfully contemplating the past, when she "hears" the voice of her defeated Immortal, mocking her. Her self-control snaps, and she confronts him, going far beyond just "arguing with herself".

She shouts (mentally or verbally), "If you think I'm weak, take a look at this" and deliberately opens herself to the memories she's been holding back all this time.

[Lotus Padma]

Well, the idea is that she is on a cross-country road trip to help deal with a completely different stress (her first Immortal kill). She's just passing through, trying to get further down the road. But she just can't be that close without stopping to look one more time. (I can imagine the phrase, "Like a child with a loose tooth, probing the old wound.")

As she is standing on a Jersey Shore beach (alone, this is February), the "hole in the skyline" is glaringly obvious to her. She is quietly and respectfully contemplating the past, when she "hears" the voice of her defeated Immortal, mocking her. Her self-control snaps, and she confronts him, going far beyond just "arguing with herself".

She shouts (mentally or verbally), "If you think I'm weak, take a look at this" and deliberately opens herself to the memories she's been holding back all this time.

So, that sounds like a good start! What is stopping you, dear? :) sorry, Tigger, going to bed now....sooooo sleeeeepy! But I think you have it right there :) go for the kill! Hugs!

[Tarot Fairy]

Hi all! How is everyone doing?
Just woke up with a beautiful sun in the sky, what a lovely day..
except that I need to scrub the floor on my knees :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Hi all! How is everyone doing?
Just woke up with a beautiful sun in the sky, what a lovely day..
except that I need to scrub the floor on my knees :laugh:

Awww. Do you have to? })

[Tarot Fairy]

Awww. Do you have to? })

That was the thought I have had the last few days which I still didn't do it but yes I really need to :(

[NorthernTigress]

That was the thought I have had the last few days which I still didn't do it but yes I really need to :(

Ah, well. If you've already used your supply of procrastination, there's nothing left to do but get it over with.

[Tarot Fairy]

Well, here is an online archive of the story I need to "flash" to. My character is returning to New York about a year later, or at least to New Jersey, which is as close as she dares to get.

http://northlander.20m.com/MWC42.htm

Just read your story here (sorry was to curious) it's very good! I can't help you further with it but I cheer-lead you for inspiration and to motivate

*Go NT go NT Go NT, You can do it!*

[NorthernTigress]

The trouble is, it IS a good story. A strong story. And now I have to summarize it as one scene in a completely different story, without losing that strength. THAT is what is making me nervous.

[NorthernTigress]

All right, It's one thirty am, and I can't really tell you what I've seen in the last half hour on television. I think that's a sign that it's time for bed.

L(AT)er!

[Tarot Fairy]

Just cleaned one room (wall, floor etc etc) just one... was hoping that it would go faster!

[Wendywu]

Well that was a nicely productive morning :). On schedule :bugeyed:.

[Laura Borealis]

Isn't it funny how a tactile experience can be so consuming? Do you have "Tactile" Decks???

Hmm, good question!

Yes -- the Prague for sure, both because the cardstock is so smooth and silky, and because it has a kind of implied richness. I used to have the BBCats and I imagine that one to feel (and sound) like rustling taffeta.

hey all y'all :) how is everyone? And I have a question about the historical stuff place - is that new, or did I just not notice it before...?


You didn't notice it -- it's been around forever :)

[Wendywu]

Yay! Home again. Just got to slurp my soup and then we are moving all the tarot decks down into the sitting room, and all the books from the shelves I am pinching out into the hall bookshelves. Quite where I'm gonna put the stuff from the hall I haven't really thought about ..... but it ain't going in the Spirit Room.

But I want the decks down where I hang out most ............

[Wendywu]

Deidre of the Sorrows is incredibly tactile; just wish I liked the cards more!

[yirabeth]

Morning all :) My voice is starting to come back - I can speak a few words, then it starts to crack. I have decided to only whisper again today, so I can make those phone calls I need to make after lunch time.

Holding my friend's RWS '71 deck was an incredible tactile experience, and was the beginning of my search for one like it, and subsequently my RWS collection. A pity my deck didn't measure up...I think her deck was just really full of *HER* and mine of course, is not. I still like it...but I hope she leaves me hers in her will :P

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning yira! I'm glad your voice is coming back. :)

Deirdra of the Sorrows is so pale-looking (I just viewed the scans). I get an anemic feeling from it.

I forgot about my RWS. It has almost a waxy feel, but I mean that in a nice way.

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

I :heart: my recliner :D

[yirabeth]

G'morning Laura and Stormy!

I miss having a recliner - that said, I don't know where I'd put it in my teeny little house :D Was there room for cats to sleep with ya Stormy?

[emmsma]

Morning.Just about to head off to work. Spay neuter today.

Hows tricks?

[yirabeth]

G'morning Emmsma :)

[emmsma]

Yall were speaking of tactile decks. Tarot of the Holy Light has lovely textured cardstock. :)

And now I have to run.

[yirabeth]

Have a good day, Emmsma :)

[Laura Borealis]

Yall were speaking of tactile decks. Tarot of the Holy Light has lovely textured cardstock. :)

And now I have to run.

I think about getting that one, now and then.

Hope it's a good day for you!

[kaleanna]

HI everyone,

How is everyone this morning?


I have gotten a few books onto the jornada, though I still need to find out how to load .lit ones into the microsoft reader on there.

though no more games to put on there yet.

[cardlady22]

Good morning, kaleanna! I've not done any file conversion, but is there a PC-based program that could do it for you to load into the Jornada?

[yirabeth]

G'morning Kaleanna and Cardlady :)

Kaleanna, if you're talking converting the .lit to another format that will work on your Jornada, you want calibre...

http://calibre-ebook.com/

[Laura Borealis]

Mr Tea (http://www.etsy.com/listing/66243912/mr-t-tea-teapot) :D

[cardlady22]

Hello, yira! Have you been doing things to soothe & moisten your throat?

I :heart: B.A.

[kaleanna]

G'morning Kaleanna and Cardlady :)

Kaleanna, if you're talking converting the .lit to another format that will work on your Jornada, you want calibre...

http://calibre-ebook.com/

Thankies Yira,

From my understanding Microsoft reader uses .lit and so was trying to convert some to that extension but still can't figure out how to get it to load onto the microsoft reader. I did manage to get some into word, but really would like to have them in the reader.

I did download the calibre and will check it out :)

[yirabeth]

Well to be honest, my throat doesn't actually hurt at all....just my voice is gone. Otherwise I feel totally normal... So I'm just keeping my mouth shut... :D

[Wendywu]

Any of the old Belgian printed decks usually feel good in the hand :)


There - that's all the decks downstairs. Now I need to go through all the ones in bags and check their little labels. I know there've been bag shuffles but not label shuffles and now I get confused.

Yira - glad the voice is coming back albeit slowly :)

[cardlady22]

:party: All my postcards are rounded now! :party:

My hands hate me, but I'm happy.

[Wendywu]

Oh well done CL - that's a really good job done!

[Laura Borealis]

Good job CL and also Wu!

I am feeling frustrated with drawing. But I'm not going to give up -- I just need to change things up. Either switch to plain old pencil (I was using colored pencil and ink) or change where I actually am... like go to a coffeehouse or something.

[Tarot Fairy]

:party: All my postcards are rounded now! :party:

My hands hate me, but I'm happy.

Good job CL! You probably doesn't want to hear it after your hard work, but do you know that there are tools for that called "corner rounder punch"? A lot of card makers (papercrafts of greeting cards) using these..

[Wendywu]

I think CL uses one? I know I do, but a whole deck still makes my thumbs ache :)


And Oh Joy!! In course of moving ALL of my decks from upstairs to downstairs, I found my duplicate Karma Tarot that still has titles on. I'm so pleased. I looked for that one for ages and had seriously thought about buying another. Now I can truthfully say I prefer it without borders :D

[cardlady22]

Oh well done CL - that's a really good job done!You too - moving all your decks. Hope your little tags aren't too off.

The finished postcards turn out to be the the slightest tad taller than the Oracle of Shadows & Light and a few mm wider on each side. Very nice! Now I just need to get a list typed in so I can be sure of which I have.

[NorthernTigress]

Mr Tea (http://www.etsy.com/listing/66243912/mr-t-tea-teapot) :D

Gentleman T (http://www.threadless.com/product/3679/Gentleman_T/tab,girls/style,shirt)

BTW Good morning!

[cardlady22]

ROFL, NT! I'm soooooo tempted . . .

[Tarot Fairy]

ah ok, there are some which are working like scissors, so you thumbs aren't hurt :)

[Wendywu]

The finished postcards turn out to be the the slightest tad taller than the Oracle of Shadows & Light and a few mm wider on each side. Very nice! Now I just need to get a list typed in so I can be sure of which I have.


I'm glad they suit you. Can you shuffle them?

I gave up on re-labelling. I'll do that tomorrow. Now I'm drinking diet coke and thinking about going for a good long shower. Cop out ......:laugh:

[Tarot Fairy]

@Wendy Just checked your list of decks, the moving job must be big, you go girl!

@NT Good morning!!

[cardlady22]

ah ok, there are some which are working like scissors, so you thumbs aren't hurt :) I fit this one into the base of my hand and steady it on my thigh.
http://www.productperformers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/338x265/602f0fa2c1f0d1ba5e241f914e856ff9/M/V/MVCRC_2.jpg
I don't have good hand strength. The other factor is that I like the smallest bit rounded off. Most of the rounders with better grips cut much more of the corner off.

[Tarot Fairy]

I gave up on re-labelling. I'll do that tomorrow. Now I'm drinking diet coke and thinking about going for a good long shower. Cop out ......:laugh:

Enjoy your drink and shower, you totally deserve it!

I will make dinner right now and go to beautician afterwards for a little massage!

[Tarot Fairy]

I fit this one into the base of my hand and steady it on my thigh.
http://www.productperformers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/338x265/602f0fa2c1f0d1ba5e241f914e856ff9/M/V/MVCRC_2.jpg
I don't have good hand strength. The other factor is that I like the smallest bit rounded off. Most of the rounders with better grips cut much more of the corner off.

Ah that makes sense, I have had these, but my thumbs were hurting sooooo bad that I bought the other one ;)

[NorthernTigress]

I'm glad they suit you. Can you shuffle them?

I gave up on re-labelling. I'll do that tomorrow. Now I'm drinking diet coke and thinking about going for a good long shower. Cop out ......:laugh:

Speaking of Coke, it's half an hour until the mall opens, and I have money in my bank account. Time to get dressed.

[cardlady22]

Hope you have fun and find something unusually interesting, NT!

Shuffling cards larger than a poker or bridge deck is always a problem for me. I'll figure something out. :P

[Wendywu]

Still didn't make it to the shower - got sidetracked by the fact I have enough spare ££ to buy a deck this month. Not a costly one, obviously but a deck anyway. And it's so long since I let myself think about buying a deck that I have no idea whatsoever of what I might like.

Before anyone suggests it - not the Mary-El - I really don't like the scans. I mean, incredibly well done art and all that, but not for me.

So - I'm going to go grab a very quick shower so i can come back and haunt trading for a while....

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I'm outta here!

L(AT)er!

[cardlady22]

:bugeyed: We just heard low-flying engines and peeked out . . . 9 planes flying in formation; 4, then 4, then 1. Heading back toward the AFB on the west coast. I do hope their instrumentation always gives them the correct reading when they come out here doing whatever.

[Laura Borealis]

Gentleman T (http://www.threadless.com/product/3679/Gentleman_T/tab,girls/style,shirt)

BTW Good morning!

Nice one! :laugh:

[NorthernTigress]

Hi Folks

Peeking in from the mall's wifi network. I spent $20 at the Dollar store on Coke and other treats. Then I stopped in a fun home decor type shop and got a couple more additions for my Spring Altar. Now I'm sitting munching poutine (which I just had to teach my iTouch how to spell).

[cardlady22]

BBQ cheese fries?
http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/poutine.html

it's not 'poo-teen'. The phonetic pronunciation is 'peu-tin'

ROFL!

[NorthernTigress]

BBQ cheese fries?
http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/poutine.html



ROFL!

The funny thing is, the autocorrect suggested "pouting". No, that's what happens when I don't get some. })

[Lotus Padma]

BBQ cheese fries?
http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/poutine.html



ROFL!

"The phonetic pronunciation is 'peu-tin', which always elicits a vacant stare when one orders it using that word."

Ummmm...actually, if you said "peut-tin" to a French person, you'd get a smack, not a vacant stare! That pronunciation makes it sound like the slang French word for "slut!" Oh dear!

The pronunciation used in Quebec is "poo-tin"

Good morning all :) NT, hope you are enjoying your poutine :) yummmm!

[cardlady22]

Now I'm laughing so much that I need to go to bathroom! The Russian leader's name is phonetically a bad word?

[Wendywu]

:D:D::D


It's a lovely evening and I am filled with the virtue of knowing my readings are up to date and I have Circles ready just to copy and paste in April :angel:

Also, dinner was nice, and now I can relax in the sitting room and admire my decks!

[Lotus Padma]

Now I'm laughing so much that I need to go to bathroom! The Russian leader's name is phonetically a bad word?

Yup! :) lol! In French the bad word sounds like: "p-u-taine" and I also thought of Putin when I typed that in! lol...

[Lotus Padma]

:D:D::D


It's a lovely evening and I am filled with the virtue of knowing my readings are up to date and I have Circles ready just to copy and paste in April :angel:

Also, dinner was nice, and now I can relax in the sitting room and admire my decks!

Sounds wonderfully relaxing, WW :)

ETA- alas, my house desperately needs cleaning, so I must get to it now or I won't get it done today - and the Pub is toooo comfy! see you all later! ;p

[NorthernTigress]

:D:D::D


It's a lovely evening and I am filled with the virtue of knowing my readings are up to date and I have Circles ready just to copy and paste in April :angel:

Also, dinner was nice, and now I can relax in the sitting room and admire my decks!

Wendy are you doing the Newbie this round or is it Chiska? Because my partner seems to be MIA.

[Tarot Fairy]

Before anyone suggests it - not the Mary-El - I really don't like the scans. I mean, incredibly well done art and all that, but not for me.


Not sure what kind of decks you like, but I can recommend the brand new Steampunk Tarot!


ETA- alas, my house desperately needs cleaning, so I must get to it now or I won't get it done today - and the Pub is toooo comfy! see you all later! ;p

Good luck with cleaning LP, The feeling afterwards when you see the clean room is priceless.. (Must admit that it didn't make me clean sooner either, I always procrastinate it!)

[NorthernTigress]

Home now. Haven't put away my stuff yet.

Got excited when I saw something in the mail slot downstairs. Grabbed the key, went back downstairs hoping it was my MIA deck. It was a padded envelope addressed to hubby. I brought it all the way upstairs before I realized it was the COD money he had been instructed to leave in the mail slot to be picked up. So I took it all the way back downstairs again.

:(

[Laura Borealis]

Aw NT. At least you got some exercise out of it (silver linings, will find them)

Errands time for me... I have a check to deposit, package to mail, shopping to do...

[kaleanna]

I was able to get some classic lit books downloaded to my jornada, and with the help of calibre I am converting some pdfs into txt for the word program on the jornada, since I could not get the converted lit ones to work.

At least I figured out how to get them on there, LOL.

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, just filled the fridge. I'm contemplating one of my old comfort foods. It was in fact the first food I ever cooked for myself, and became a regular "Saturday afternoon home alone" food. It was scrambled eggs with creamed corn mixed in.

[cardlady22]

Had a phone call from an old & dear friend. :heart:

[NorthernTigress]

How Wonderful CL. I hope you had a great conversation.

[cardlady22]

Yes, it was. Sharing the woes of raising teen daughters and catching up on the general news.

[Tarot Fairy]

I just did my second reading for this week in the exchange section here, I felt a bit relieved because I find out that I am more and more capable to do a decent reading with more than just one sentence by each card. I am a very straight to the point person which always makes me struggling to get a total "story" (and writing in another language isn't helping either)

[NorthernTigress]

I just finished ignoring yet another 888 number. I'm really tempted to change our voice mail message to say, "If you are hearing this, we aren't home. Or maybe we're sleeping. But most likely, we just don't want to talk to you."

[yirabeth]

Just finished my Difficult Deck reading too :) Strangely enough it seemed to make sense..unless it was insane rambling prompted by the strangeness that is the Phantasmagoric...LOL We'll see :)

Tarot Fairy, might it help you to do the reading in your native language, and translate it over later when you're done? Then you could just relax and let the reading flow instead of having to worry about the language issue ♥

[cardlady22]

It's getting really obnoxious. So much for Do Not Call.
The one that just showed up here was 999-910-0102 ~ didn't answer, but looked it up and they are a scammer saying they're from Microsoft Technical Support asking for passwords, etc to remove a virus. :rolleyes:

[NorthernTigress]

I just did my second reading for this week in the exchange section here, I felt a bit relieved because I find out that I am more and more capable to do a decent reading with more than just one sentence by each card. I am a very straight to the point person which always makes me struggling to get a total "story" (and writing in another language isn't helping either)

Yeah, I know. In grade school, I took "immersion" French. Nine years of it. But I have been so out of practice in my adulthood that I struggle when I do meet another French speaker.

I would be horrified to try to do a Tarot reading in French.

[Tarot Fairy]

Just finished my Difficult Deck reading too :) Strangely enough it seemed to make sense..unless it was insane rambling prompted by the strangeness that is the Phantasmagoric...LOL We'll see :)

Tarot Fairy, might it help you to do the reading in your native language, and translate it over later when you're done? Then you could just relax and let the reading flow instead of having to worry about the language issue ♥

I admire you; I was to nervous to sign me up for the difficult deck reading circle!

Thank you for the advice, I never thought of that.. Since a two weeks I pull the cards and just watch to them for a certain minutes so that the story is already in my head, it seems to be working because the readings are becoming longer but trying out your advice won't hurt anyone! Thank you :)

[Tarot Fairy]

Yeah, I know. In grade school, I took "immersion" French. Nine years of it. But I have been so out of practice in my adulthood that I struggle when I do meet another French speaker.

I would be horrified to try to do a Tarot reading in French.

Oh my, french! I have learned it also, but please don't ask me anything about it ;) Every other language is a challenge, but I have learned soooo much the last 10 months (since I am active here) practice is the key, but finding a message board about tarot in french would be a huge challenge :laugh:

[yirabeth]

I admire you; I was to nervous to sign me up for the difficult deck reading circle!
Oh, I was nervous a lot when I first started doing circles too Tarot Fairy♥ But I immersed myself in them, and now they're not an issue for me. (I quit doing them all the time when I had so much schoolwork to do, and just haven't resumed.)

MY issue is in-person readings...LOL Those ones, I get scared and shaky about...LOL

[Tarot Fairy]

MY issue is in-person readings...LOL Those ones, I get scared and shaky about...LOL

Confession to make here: I never, ever did a in person reading! I have no one to read for and even If I had, I'm sure I would pee in my pants!

ET: because of the cosiness here I find it hard to leave, but my bed is calling me... bye all!!

[yirabeth]

Confession to make here: I never, ever did a in person reading! I have no one to read for and even If I had, I'm sure I would pee in my pants!

Haha! I FEEL like peeing my pants! :P I haven't though. But give me time. I've only done 3 in-person readings. I'm sure I still have time :laugh:

[cardlady22]

Sweet dreams, Tarot Fairy!

Good evening to all! I ran the kids load with the dryer on Fluff No Heat.
Hope they get dry in time to leave . . .

[NorthernTigress]

Whoo Hoo!

My Long Lost Gaian has finally arrived. Hubby decided to make a second Mail Call, since we sometimes get late delivery.

I wish I could have been there. The story he told me was priceless. He opened the little door to the mail slot, and he saw almost the whole space filled with one package. So he grabbed at it and pulled. Then suddenly something else grabbed in from the other direction. The package disappeared, and he saw a letter. That also disappeared. As he stood there puzzling, a mail carrier walked out from the Mail Room hidden behind the doors. "Here you go!"

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Tarot Fairy :)

YAY for your new deck NT!!

[cardlady22]

*happy dance for NT*

[Laura Borealis]

Okay, just filled the fridge. I'm contemplating one of my old comfort foods. It was in fact the first food I ever cooked for myself, and became a regular "Saturday afternoon home alone" food. It was scrambled eggs with creamed corn mixed in.

:bugeyed:

It's great that we're all different and like different things :D

Sweet dreams, Tarot Fairy!

Good evening to all! I ran the kids load with the dryer on Fluff No Heat.
Hope they get dry in time to leave . . .

I misread this as you ran the kids in the dryer.... :laugh:

Whoo Hoo!

My Long Lost Gaian has finally arrived. Hubby decided to make a second Mail Call, since we sometimes get late delivery.


Yay!

[kaleanna]

Woo Hoo, I have a Lil $$ to spend at Amazon,

thinking of these two books

Astrology for the Light Side of the Brain

Astrology for the Light Side of the Future


What would ya'll get?

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I've only had a quick glance at the Gaian, and already I've had multiple "Whoah!" moments.

The first is when I saw the Explorer of Air (aka Knight of Swords). Now, I used to picture Hubby as a Knight of Wands type, but he is starting to enter more of a Knight of Swords mode. The first thing I see when I look at the Explorer of Air, is that he is climbing a tree. Hubby used to be a Paratrooper. The next thing I see is a Peregrine Falcon in the corner of the card. Hubby's personal "symbol" has been the Falcon for years. What Hubby notices and is confirmed by the Companion Book is that the character in the card has a bow, a quiver of arrows, and a knife. Hubby has not only been a warrior (ie soldier) in his life, he's also been a hunter.

So, needless to say, I have given Hubby permission to scan this card. As soon as we can get a scanner, that is.

The second surprise when when I saw the Strength card. The "Woman with Cat" theme is there, but the cat isn't a regular lion... it's a mountain lion, aka cougar! I swear the cat in the card is smiling at me!

The third card was another of my "favorites" -- the Hermit. I'm going through the cards, and I stop dead on the Hermit and stare. Looking at it, I tell my hubby, "I need an independent second opinion on this, so I know I'm not going crazy." He agreed with me. The face of the Gaian Hermit looks almost identical to my brother in law. The Lawyer/Musician.

[yirabeth]

Sounds like this deck is really hitting home for you NT -- I'm glad for you♥

I think there should be a rule against anything as delicious as guacamole having calories and fat...It should be eaten every day for it's sheer deliciousness! Without having to worry about calories or fat. LOL

[Laura Borealis]

:bugeyed: My lamp is being freaky. The bulb flickered and then went out. I tightened it, and it stayed on until I sat back down -- then winked out. I tightened it again, and same thing. The second I sat down it winked out. And a third time. The hell? It must be the tiny shake to the floorboards when I sit that does it.

I don't have any spares so I guess it's back to the store with me. :(

[Stormdancer]

I just did my second reading for this week in the exchange section here, I felt a bit relieved because I find out that I am more and more capable to do a decent reading with more than just one sentence by each card. I am a very straight to the point person which always makes me struggling to get a total "story" (and writing in another language isn't helping either)I have the same problem, and this IS my only language...LO

Hiya peeps. At the bar trying to wring out the "difficult circle" reading and I've hit a dilemma. I need to pm a mod. I wonder if I know any...:D

[Chiska]

Wendy are you doing the Newbie this round or is it Chiska? Because my partner seems to be MIA.

That would be me. I saw your post.

[NorthernTigress]

That would be me. I saw your post.

Thanks.

[Stormdancer]

Okay, I've only had a quick glance at the Gaian, and already I've had multiple "Whoah!" moments.Awesome deck, isn't it? Do you think it looks better in person than online? I sure did!

[yirabeth]

Welcome home Chiska, Stormy, and Laura :)

Your lamp is possessed Laura... :D

[NorthernTigress]

Awesome deck, isn't it? Do you think it looks better in person than online? I sure did!

It is awesome isn't it?

(Should we tell Yira about the Fool?)

[yirabeth]

I've seen the Gaian, and love the Fool :) It's quite a bit of the rest of the deck I can't stomach :P

[Laura Borealis]

Your lamp is possessed Laura... :D

I beat the Devil out of it with a Bible.



....what? No! Where did that come from?
It just died on its own. I stole the bulb from my bedside lamp, for now.

[yirabeth]

Hehe Laura :laugh:

[kaleanna]

Congrats on the deck NT.

Still debating on whether to spend the 10 gift cert at amazon now or wait.


Any suggestions on what to get?

[Stormdancer]

Congrats on the deck NT.

Still debating on whether to spend the 10 gift cert at amazon now or wait.


Any suggestions on what to get?Sorry, but I can't help. I have the Lighter side of the brain one, but haven't delved into it. YOu could always save it? That's not much fun though...LOL

[kaleanna]

Sorry, but I can't help. I have the Lighter side of the brain one, but haven't delved into it. YOu could always save it? That's not much fun though...LOL

LOL, Stormy Thankies. You are right if I save it, it would not be too much fun right now, but saving it up could get something really nice like a larger mp3 player or something, though I could spend the 10 now and then save all the others I get (Thankies FIL) and go for something I really would like.

[NorthernTigress]

Maybe I'm getting cynical, but my first thought was "Can you still get anything with a $10 GC anymore?"

[yirabeth]

I would save to get something I really wanted...one really desired item trumps a bunch of ho-hum items any day LOL

[kaleanna]

alright went ahead and got the two books, since I have been pretty good at not spending lately, wanted to have something come to my mailbox. LOL

I have .92 balance to add to the next go around :D

[Stormdancer]

Maybe I'm getting cynical, but my first thought was "Can you still get anything with a $10 GC anymore?"I thought the books might be used?

[kaleanna]

I would save to get something I really wanted...one really desired item trumps a bunch of ho-hum items any day LOL

that is true Yira,

I will be receiving several more in the next coming months and so think will save those up and see what I want to get once they all come in :)

[Stormdancer]

alright went ahead and got the two books, since I have been pretty good at not spending lately, wanted to have something come to my mailbox. LOL

I have .92 balance to add to the next go around :DLOL...apparently so....:D

[kaleanna]

I thought the books might be used?

Yes I went to the market place, for the good condition used books.

[Stormdancer]

So, having come to understand that we're supposed to pay sales tax for online purchases, I made up a rough estimate based on amazon & paypal invoices for the year.

OMG

:bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed:
:bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

AND, my total does NOT include purchases from friends for used goods! My mind is permanantly boggled.

[cardlady22]

OK, a little puzzled here . . . in my mail, there is an IRS letter (from a Holtsville NY center) to a person who has the same last name as us, but a different first & initial. There is no house number- just our street name, city & zip. Should I be worried about ID fraud?

We have already filed electronically and got our refund.

[NorthernTigress]

Hey, in my opinion, if the seller doesn't charge sales tax at the time of purchase, it's not my responsibility to do his job for him.

[yirabeth]

And there's no way this person lives on the same street but further away?

[cardlady22]

And there's no way this person lives on the same street but further away?Our street barely lasts a block. No match to the 3 listed numbers in the phone book.

I'm thinking I'm going to make a photocopy of the front of the envelope before I have the post office mark it Return To Sender - No Such Person At This Address

[yirabeth]

That sounds reasonable to me...you're certainly not responsible for anyone else's taxes, or the delivery of any notices...

[cardlady22]

The only worry would be mistaken/mismatched identity stuff. We've all read the horror stories about trying to get them straightened out.

[NorthernTigress]

Alright, I'm out the door. SF Meeting night.

[Queen of Disks]

Hello, did homework today, about to have dinner. How is everyone?

[Stormdancer]

OK, a little puzzled here . . . in my mail, there is an IRS letter (from a Holtsville NY center) to a person who has the same last name as us, but a different first & initial. There is no house number- just our street name, city & zip. Should I be worried about ID fraud?

We have already filed electronically and got our refund.I would open it "by mistake" (I've done this not realizing it wasn't addressed to me, and not even the sam name!!!...LOL)and make sure none of your personal info is on it. I think that the IRS usually includes some specifics. If you have questions, you can call the IRS and verify.

This sounds fishy to me.

[yirabeth]

I like Stormy's idea.

Hey QoD :)

Bye NT!

[Stormdancer]

Hey, in my opinion, if the seller doesn't charge sales tax at the time of purchase, it's not my responsibility to do his job for him.That's not how it works here. I'm not knowledgable enough to explain it but it's a "use tax" thing I think. Dunno, don't care. I just know it must be paid. I don't mess around with tax issues, at ALL!

[Stormdancer]

Yeah, open it cardlady. See what's in it.

or even check online. Is there even an IRS office in HOltsville Ny?

[Stormdancer]

Hello, did homework today, about to have dinner. How is everyone?Hiya~~~

And dinner is???

[Queen of Disks]

off to dinner!

[cardlady22]

Is there even an IRS office in Holtsville Ny?Yes, already did that check.

[Chiska]

Yes, already did that check.

Is that YOUR IRS office??

If we were to get "bad news" from the IRS it would likely come directly from Seattle.

I'm with Stormy - open it and make sure there is nothing suspicious in there.

Also, check the postage - is it real postage or is it pre-sort. They do try to hide that pre-sort thing so it looks like "real postage," so that is always a good tell.

IRS sending you stuff will not use pre-sort postage

[cardlady22]

presorted
first-class mail
postage and fees paid
IRS
permit no. G-48

[Stormdancer]

Also, check the postage - is it real postage or is it pre-sort. They do try to hide that pre-sort thing so it looks like "real postage," so that is always a good tell.

IRS sending you stuff will not use pre-sort postageExcellent point!

[Chiska]

presorted
first-class mail
postage and fees paid
IRS
permit no. G-48

Nope, that's legit - It is presort 1st class w/ G-48 (that IS the IRS permit).

But it is likely "information" mail and not OMG!! mail. If you get my meaning. I have received OMG!! mail from the IRS and it had real postage marks on it - not pre-sort.

Call your local IRS office and ask - there should be one close to you.

[cardlady22]

White Pages says they have this person listed in our city, but I don't care enough to pay to get more info. Frightening that they (peoplesmart) are offering a profile that would tell me debts, real estate, relatives, DOB for "only $29.95"

ETA: entered a truncated version of my own name and it is scary what they list w/o registering or paying a dime.

[Stormdancer]

Open it. By mistake, of course, but OPEN it!

[Stormdancer]

Cardlady?

[cardlady22]

I'm here. It's a CP05 notice. Nothing related to our data.

[yirabeth]

Cool, glad it's not yours -- when it comes to the IRS, just HEARING from them is bad news...lol

What's a CPO5?

[cardlady22]

refund delay ~ but searches show people mentioning that they've gotten them after their refund was deposited. :P Right hand, left hand.
Certainly hope the person went direct deposit because there's no telling whose box will get it w/o a house number.

[Stormdancer]

I'm here. It's a CP05 notice. Nothing related to our data.

Toss......

[cardlady22]

Toss......Does this mean you're not gonna adopt me?}) Hahahahahahaha! You wouldn't want to belong to me.

[Stormdancer]

}) Hahahahahahaha! You wouldn't want to belong to me.Oh yes I would!! You would cuddle me, and feed me treats, and we could giggle like naughty girls in the corners })

[cardlady22]

I am known for spoiling those I love . . .

[Stormdancer]

I am known for spoiling those I love . . .
I know :D

[Chiska]

I am known for spoiling those I love . . .

:heart: cardlady :heart:

[Stormdancer]

:heart: cardlady :heart:She love you too. She loves ALL of us :)

[kaleanna]

hi everyone,

how is everyone? Lil one went to sleep relatively early this evening.

[Laura Borealis]

Cardlady?

I'm here. It's a CP05 notice. Nothing related to our data.

LOL

Did you think it was rigged with an explosive device, Stormy? :P

[Chiska]

I am staring at #18 Le Capucin of the Etteilla III. Finally dawned on me that this is #18, like the Moon. (I iz slow today). Then I was looking at the writing on the cards - "Traitre" and "Faux Devot" Hmmm.... that makes sense, seriously, for the Moon. But, then, why is there are Monk on this card? Are monks, perhaps, not quite what they appear to be? Does that lantern he carry spread light that might be false? Hmmm...Interesting...

I am trying to find a way to incorporate "picture reading" (or if you prefer, "intuitive," though that isn't right) into my use of the Etteilla. Still getting used to the Elemental correspondences (wands = earth; cups=water; swords=air; disk=fire). But I think it sort of makes sense! If I squint.

Almost dinner (Stormy = leftover brown rice & kale and chicken). Going to watch more Eureka and then probably pass out.

Any evening plans?

[yirabeth]

Hey Chiska :) Your Etteilla information is confusing. LOL I wonder why so many look at their different items so differently... (Ie, wands=fire, to me...etc. LOL)

[Laura Borealis]

Interesting Chiska! I looked up the card. Faux devot means something like falsely devout? Like he's a faker? I looked up Capuchin monks, and they're an offshoot of the Franciscans, and were supposed to take vows of poverty. But the monk on the card looks like he's dressed in rich robes, the red of a cardinal. I don't know if that's what the card is really getting at, but maybe...

[Laura Borealis]

Hey Chiska :) Your Etteilla information is confusing. LOL I wonder why so many look at their different items so differently... (Ie, wands=fire, to me...etc. LOL)

I switch to a different system when I'm in Marseilles mode. Wands=earth, swords=fire, coins=water and cups=air. That's based on the wonderful stuff that Melanchollic wrote (Mel's Pips and Courts) which was really well researched (here's one post on the subject (http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=1620790&postcount=97)). Somehow I'm able to wrap my head around that, it makes sense to me... then when I switch back to the 19th-20th century, I can go back to the modern ones without too much trouble...

But disks=fire? I'd really have to bend my brain to get around that. :P

[emmsma]

I think CL uses one? I know I do, but a whole deck still makes my thumbs ache :)


And Oh Joy!! In course of moving ALL of my decks from upstairs to downstairs, I found my duplicate Karma Tarot that still has titles on. I'm so pleased. I looked for that one for ages and had seriously thought about buying another. Now I can truthfully say I prefer it without borders :D

My corner rounder is sort of open at the bottom so I can see exactly where I'm cutting. I can see how you would hurt, with the way you hold it, CL. I hold mine between forefinger and thumb.

(does anyone care about this? I don't know. Its been a long day.) :P

Wendy! You were my inspiration and enabled me on the Karma Tarot. I have thought about trimming them too. I would want to keep my titles on the bottom.

Would that look odd?

[yirabeth]

I just can't bend my mind around it...To me, discs are earth,swords are air, wands are fire, and cups are water..and that's just THAT... :D

[Stormdancer]

I am staring at #18 Le Capucin of the Etteilla III. Finally dawned on me that this is #18, like the Moon. (I iz slow today). Then I was looking at the writing on the cards - "Traitre" and "Faux Devot" Hmmm.... that makes sense, seriously, for the Moon. But, then, why is there are Monk on this card? I SO want to say something here....and yet I can't see the card.

Following a "false Light" , like that provided from the moon. I've said it before, I'll say it again.

Ya walk into your living room at 3 am...kids/kitties/pups..... and there is a BIG dark pile.

DogPooP????
KittypOOP????

NO!!!! It's a damn sock, and yet I've avoided it like a stinky pile of crap.

This is my take on the Moon. You THINK you can see, but can you really?

[yirabeth]

Ya walk into your living room at 3 am...kids/kitties/pups..... and there is a BIG dark pile.

DogPooP????
KittypOOP????

NO!!!! It's a damn sock, and yet I've avoided it like a stinky pile of crap.

This is my take on the Moon. You THINK you can see, but can you really?

I ***LIKE*** this...Thanks!!

[cardlady22]

My corner rounder is sort of open at the bottom so I can see exactly where I'm cutting. I can see how you would hurt, with the way you hold it, CL. I hold mine between forefinger and thumb.

(does anyone care about this? I don't know. Its been a long day.) :P(((emmsma))) Good to see you!

My Etteilla decks are in the large tub with stacks of books on the lid. Can't get to them at the moment. Interesting.

[Lotus Padma]

I think laura had it right. I was going to post that when I was reading this page but saw she had already done so - (laura, you are always so ontop of everything! I don't know where you find the energy! lol...) it just means falsely devout - someone who appears devoted but is not at heart...and of course traitre means traitor...in context to the moon...I would say it simply interprets that what you see is not what is truly there beneath it all, and that our eyes or sense are leading us on and being traitors!

I like Stormy's sock puppet interpretation lol :)

Hey guess what! My Golden Tarot finally arrived and I looooove it! :D

and hi everyone :) hope all are well!

[yirabeth]

Hi Lotus! I'm so glad you like your new deck -- there's always an element of concern when someone buys a deck I recommend, I always worry they'll just HATE it... :D

[Lotus Padma]

Hi Lotus! I'm so glad you like your new deck -- there's always an element of concern when someone buys a deck I recommend, I always worry they'll just HATE it... :D

lol! Quite the contrary- I simply adore all the rich imagery! :) As a child, my artist mother encouraged me to study books filled with images from the master painters of the Renaissance, so this deck thrills me that way :) Nostalgic and arty at the same time! and I am already familiar with many of the images Kat used, so it makes it easy to interpret - like visiting old cousins and sibs you haven't seen in years! lol :)

Now to get my hot little hands on a Shadowscapes!

[Laura Borealis]

I SO want to say something here....and yet I can't see the card.

Following a "false Light" , like that provided from the moon. I've said it before, I'll say it again.

Ya walk into your living room at 3 am...kids/kitties/pups..... and there is a BIG dark pile.

DogPooP????
KittypOOP????

NO!!!! It's a damn sock, and yet I've avoided it like a stinky pile of crap.

This is my take on the Moon. You THINK you can see, but can you really?

Wow, I really like that analogy! That's awesome. :thumbsup: :heart:

Here is the card (http://sumada.multiply.com/photos/album/131#photo=6) if you're still curious.


Congrats Lotus on your new deck! :) :)

I have been avoiding the Shadowscapes... I really want to study other decks and I'm afraid all the details on the SS would suck me right in and I'd never get out. :P

[yirabeth]

lol! Quite the contrary- I simply adore all the rich imagery! :) As a child, my artist mother encouraged me to study books filled with images from the master painters of the Renaissance, so this deck thrills me that way :) Nostalgic and arty at the same time! and I am already familiar with many of the images Kat used, so it makes it easy to interpret - like visiting old cousins and sibs you haven't seen in years! lol :)

Now to get my hot little hands on a Shadowscapes!

It is really lush and rich isn't it...just HOLDING the deck makes me feel like I have tons of money :D

Completely different reaction with SS though. The first couple months I had it I couldn't read with it..I'd just look at it and cry...granted I was going through some heavy crap then, but, even that aside I think the SS just really projects emotion...

[Chiska]

I switch to a different system when I'm in Marseilles mode. Wands=earth, swords=fire, coins=water and cups=air. That's based on the wonderful stuff that Melanchollic wrote (Mel's Pips and Courts) which was really well researched (here's one post on the subject (http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=1620790&postcount=97)). Somehow I'm able to wrap my head around that, it makes sense to me... then when I switch back to the 19th-20th century, I can go back to the modern ones without too much trouble...

But disks=fire? I'd really have to bend my brain to get around that. :P

I kind of like the way the John Opsopaus describes the suits (http://web.eecs.utk.edu/~mclennan/BA/PT/VdCF.html). Similar hot/moist/cold/dry equation, but in a way that makes sense to me.

I gotta tell you though, with what Mel wrote on "Heat" and "Dryness," I can almost see that Coins could be Fire!

Or maybe I just need a nap?

[Lotus Padma]

It is really lush and rich isn't it...just HOLDING the deck makes me feel like I have tons of money :D

Completely different reaction with SS though. The first couple months I had it I couldn't read with it..I'd just look at it and cry...granted I was going through some heavy crap then, but, even that aside I think the SS just really projects emotion...

Lol...Yira, there are so many interpretations for "rich" :) I feel spiritually rich when I hold it, and feel I am blessed! So yeah, rich! I think the very gilded edges make for the tons of money feeling :D and what you said about the Shadowscapes - is it not now your very favourite deck...?

I am imagining laura falling into a Shadowscape deck like Alice in Wonderland, and coming back out again after years to be just in time for tea the same day lol :)

[Stormdancer]

Wow, I really like that analogy! That's awesome. :thumbsup: :heart:

Here is the card (http://sumada.multiply.com/photos/album/131#photo=6) if you're still curious. Well, with that card, what i had to say makes no sense.

[yirabeth]

Lol...Yira, there are so many interpretations for "rich" :) I feel spiritually rich when I hold it, and feel I am blessed! So yeah, rich! I think the very gilded edges make for the tons of money feeling :D and what you said about the Shadowscapes - is it not now your very favourite deck...?

I am imagining laura falling into a Shadowscape deck like Alice in Wonderland, and coming back out again after years to be just in time for tea the same day lol :)

Yes, I'm fairly exclusive with it...Not as a RULE ya know, but I just don't often bother to read with other decks. (Although today I used the Phantasmagoric Theatre in the Difficult Decks circle.)

[Chiska]

....checks her email....

....darn...

Didn't win the Scruffy Morgan Greer. :(

My top end was 12.00 and it went for 13.00

Oh well. There is a cute RWS in French that I might want...or a somewhat Scruffy Grimaud TdM in French & English...I do want to replace my original Tarot Deck....so that might be the one to bid on. It is not horribly Scruffy, but somebody did burn the corners off the Devil card, so that gives it character.

The French RWS is pretty nice, though. It looks rather used....and I do like my tarot decks to be in French....

[Lotus Padma]

I kind of like the way the John Opsopaus describes the suits (http://web.eecs.utk.edu/~mclennan/BA/PT/VdCF.html). Similar hot/moist/cold/dry equation, but in a way that makes sense to me.

I gotta tell you though, with what Mel wrote on "Heat" and "Dryness," I can almost see that Coins could be Fire!

Or maybe I just need a nap?

I am just now learning about dignifiers and aspects - and I went and read your link, Chiska - so I am gathering that wands are well-aspected and dignify Coins...? please correct me in my ignorance if I am wrong...

ET remove typos. new keyboard, fingers are just skating all over it!

[Stormdancer]

I gotta tell you though, with what Mel wrote on "Heat" and "Dryness," I can almost see that Coins could be Fire! ?I've saved the earlier link, and......Mel said WHAT???

[Laura Borealis]

I like the poem! I may have to write that into my notebook.

I get Coins=Water because I think of concepts like cash flow, which suggests liquid. Or your cash running through your fingers -- again, suggesting liquid. Then there's the idea of being solvent, being able to cover your debts. And a solvent is also a substance, usually a liquid, that can dissolve another substance. Like water is a solvent for salt. Thinking along these lines lets me accept that one easily.

[Laura Borealis]

I am imagining laura falling into a Shadowscape deck like Alice in Wonderland, and coming back out again after years to be just in time for tea the same day lol :)

Tarot as time machine! Oh, if only :P

Well, with that card, what i had to say makes no sense.

It makes total sense for the Moon, though. *sage nod*

....checks her email....

....darn...

Didn't win the Scruffy Morgan Greer. :(

My top end was 12.00 and it went for 13.00

Oh well. There is a cute RWS in French that I might want...or a somewhat Scruffy Grimaud TdM in French & English...I do want to replace my original Tarot Deck....so that might be the one to bid on. It is not horribly Scruffy, but somebody did burn the corners off the Devil card, so that gives it character.

The French RWS is pretty nice, though. It looks rather used....and I do like my tarot decks to be in French....

Aww... bummer on the Morgan Greer.

I like the idea of a burned Devil card. What fun!

[Chiska]

I've saved the earlier link, and......Mel said WHAT???

Scroll down the link to the Rule #2

If you read the part about Heat and Dryness, and then the description of "Fire," try to imagine that describing "Coins." I can actually relate that description to Coins.

It isn't like I want to - just that it does (kind of) make sense. I have learned, that when dealing with Alliette, the best thing to do is to just SQUINT and rotate your head 90* to either the right or left (or both) until it sort of fits. Maybe. :D

[Lotus Padma]

Scroll down the link to the Rule #2
I have learned, that when dealing with Alliette, the best thing to do is to just SQUINT and rotate your head 90* to either the right or left (or both) until it sort of fits. Maybe. :D

I thought Etiella was a fraudster, and a bit of a Magician...? I had read that though he totally revolutionised Tarot in many ways, he also made an abundant lot of it up to suit his needs...? Sorry, I am just gripping all this. I have always been an intuitive reader more than anything else, and since joining AT am learning loads at a very rapid pace - feel like I am drinking from the firehose!

[Chiska]

I am just now learning about dignifiers and aspects - and I went and read your link, Chiska - so I am gathering that wands are well-aspected and dignify Coins...? please correct me in my ignorance if I am wrong...

ET remove typos. new keyboard, fingers are just skating all over it!

I found this (http://web.eecs.utk.edu/~mclennan/BA/PT/mP.html#wands) for you that gives some illumination on how that system looks at those "elemental dignities."

Is this what you are asking? In this case - a Page of Swords is gonna have its fire squashed right out of it by the earth. As the "Earth of Fire," the fire will be less of an aspect than the earth.

But perhaps, this is not what you were asking? Coins as Earth are going to be a bit much for Wands as Fire. In the Etteilla system Coins are Fire and Wands are Earth...so completely opposite.

And thus, the Tarot World Turns....

I just think it is freaking awesome that even though we all have different points of view and opinions, we all get to the same point eventually. :D

[Queen of Disks]

Yes, I'm fairly exclusive with it...Not as a RULE ya know, but I just don't often bother to read with other decks. (Although today I used the Phantasmagoric Theatre in the Difficult Decks circle.)

always wanted the Phantasmagoric Theater. :)

[yirabeth]

I personally think the deck was created by a madman... :D

[Lotus Padma]

Tarot as time machine! Oh, if only :P


Well, it is really, if you think of the deck in terms of being the AT site! I sometimes wander in here innocently in the morning for coffee, and just for a few minutes, only to come out and squint at the night stars and wonder where the hell the day went... ;p lol!

[Chiska]

I thought Etiella was a fraudster, and a bit of a Magician...? I had read that though he totally revolutionised Tarot in many ways, he also made an abundant lot of it up to suit his needs...? Sorry, I am just gripping all this. I have always been an intuitive reader more than anything else, and since joining AT am learning loads at a very rapid pace - feel like I am drinking from the firehose!

I think it is much more complicated than this. I will point you to a very good website (http://villarevak.org/misc/history.html) and allow you to explore the possibilities.

There are many things to explore and read here...so if we don't hear from you again, we know where you are! :)

I seem to have this perverse need to be abused by Alliette - I have the Petit Etteilla as well and we go 'round and 'round. But I think I am starting to get a handle on this.

[Lotus Padma]

I found this (http://web.eecs.utk.edu/~mclennan/BA/PT/mP.html#wands) for you that gives some illumination on how that system looks at those "elemental dignities."

Is this what you are asking? In this case - a Page of Swords is gonna have its fire squashed right out of it by the earth. As the "Earth of Fire," the fire will be less of an aspect than the earth.

But perhaps, this is not what you were asking? Coins as Earth are going to be a bit much for Wands as Fire. In the Etteilla system Coins are Fire and Wands are Earth...so completely opposite.

And thus, the Tarot World Turns....

I just think it is freaking awesome that even though we all have different points of view and opinions, we all get to the same point eventually. :D

Ummmm...I think that was what I was asking, but I am now completely perplexed! ;p as usual around here! But Chiska, thank you so much for the link, and tomorrow when I am awake and more focused I will read it and learn! lol :)

[Lotus Padma]

I think it is much more complicated than this. I will point you to a very good website (http://villarevak.org/misc/history.html) and allow you to explore the possibilities.

There are many things to explore and read here...so if we don't hear from you again, we know where you are! :)

I seem to have this perverse need to be abused by Alliette - I have the Petit Etteilla as well and we go 'round and 'round. But I think I am starting to get a handle on this.

Thanks, again, bookmarked for perusal tomorrow! And perhaps your Alliette thing is your clear and focused scientist's mind needing to make sense and order of random paradoxes... :D

ETA I am off to bed...brain is paralyzed with numb exhaustion ;p have a good evening, all y'all, and thanks again Chiska for all of the links. :)

[Wendywu]

I switch to a different system when I'm in Marseilles mode. Wands=earth, swords=fire, coins=water and cups=air. That's based on the wonderful stuff that Melanchollic wrote (Mel's Pips and Courts) which was really well researched (here's one post on the subject (http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=1620790&postcount=97)). Somehow I'm able to wrap my head around that, it makes sense to me...

I like that system - I actually printed the whole thread out - it took soooooo much paper! I printed that one and Mi-Shell's Teaching Tent thread in Spirituality. Now I'd be horrified at spending so much paper and ink, but I'm very glad I did it.

The other way that interests me for TdM is Enrique Enriquez' method. I bought his online pdf and it was well worth it. My intention is to make real friends with TdM decks over the next couple of years and anything that helps is welcome!

[NorthernTigress]

Marseilles are intimidating for me. The Majors are all dignified and beautiful, but then I see my first unillustrated Minor and my brain goes "ack!"

[Wendywu]

My thinking is that if I can read my chicken bones, and I can read my Junk Oracle - I can damn well learn to read TdM. It'll just take time and I'm OK with that, because I shall have other decks as reading decks and probably the Noblet as a study deck. I like shuffling that deck. There's another one I want; it's fairly recent. But I can't remember exactly. Think it's by an Israeli chap and there is a thread down in Marseilles. Must check it out.

[NorthernTigress]

I'm happy to say that I have finished my feedback for the Difficult Decks exchange. I won't be running out to buy the deck my partner used, and I won't be using my own difficult deck every day. But we both succeeded.

[Wendywu]

Excellent! That's the whole point of it - there is no "impossible" deck; there really isn't.... so if you like the look of a deck but don't buy it 'cos you'll never be able to work with it - think again :)



You think there'd be any interest in an absolute one-off working with very large spreads and a comfort deck?

[NorthernTigress]

Excellent! That's the whole point of it - there is no "impossible" deck; there really isn't.... so if you like the look of a deck but don't buy it 'cos you'll never be able to work with it - think again :)

You think there'd be any interest in an absolute one-off working with very large spreads and a comfort deck?

Maybe. In my case though, very large spreads are an issue. I dislike the Celtic Cross, and whenever that "every card mega spread" is mentioned I just cringe. In my opinion, after a certain number of cards, reading a mega-spread becomes like trying to "read" the dictionary. Eventually there is so much information, that there is no meaning.

But maybe if it was combined with a "comfort deck", that would make it easier.

[Wendywu]

Oooh - not a CC - I really dislike it! Usually I grovel about in the AT spreads index, or flip through the threads there until something leaps out at me. But not a CC...

I don't usually do large spreads either, but it'd be different and interesting to see how we get on just trying one :)

[NorthernTigress]

It isn't just the CC. I feel comfortable putting out 3-5 cards. Anything more than that, and I start to lose meaning.

[Wendywu]

I'm happy with up to about 7 and then I dissolve after that. That's why I want to have a real go at it :D

In the meantime - I have found the deck I want. Very want. http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=156779. I knew I'd seen it on here and lusted madly. I shall have to think about next month's spends. I was gonna get my hair done but it can wait ..... the deck can't!

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, there's only 10 minutes left in the show I'm watching, and I'm starting to get a case of the yawns. Better get ready for bed.

[Wendywu]

I found a peach of a spread. Need to do think about careful explanatory wording. This will be fun!


Yeah - I'd better crack on with the day's actual work or I shall be swimming about in the deep & not so nice stuff .....

[Stormdancer]

G'Morning~~~

I woke up an hour earlier than usual. (That hour is gone, and I've no idea what I was doing...LOL) It always amazes me that the birds sing in the dark.

[Wendywu]

Hiya - mad rush of chores here is done. I am stopping for coffee. It's noon, and I haven't managed one since 7.30 a.m. ...... I am enjoying this!


So - what woke you up?

[Stormdancer]

I found a peach of a spread. Need to do think about careful explanatory wording. This will be fun!.What spread?


So - what woke you up?Nothing in particular. Some nights I go to bed earlier than usual and so wake up earlier, I guess. I often choose to drift for another hour but I seemed to be UP this morning. Of course NOW I wanna drift...LOL

[Lutestring]

hi wu and stormy. i love listening to birds in the morning. usually i sleep through the sounds, unless the early morning rubbish collection wakes me up.

i'm feeling human again, yay! haven't felt sick today, and actually wanted a cup of coffee for the first time in days. poor shelley has had a very dull time with me. i'll have to see what i can do in the next two days :rolleyes:.
i'll take her to the organic market tomorrow :)

[Wendywu]

It's a double pentagram - one inside the other. Sound complicated and it's a large spread, but I think it could fly as a learning experience :). I shall have a ponder ....

And I am officially up to date at work, except for things like filing. This is good, because I have two days left to get completely up to date with the work and put everything where Wonderful Boss might expect to find it or he will phone me at home and get all anxious. I need to be able to have a week off and know that he will be OK here without me!

[Stormdancer]

i'm feeling human again, yay! haven't felt sick today, and actually wanted a cup of coffee for the first time in days. poor shelley has had a very dull time with me. i'll have to see what i can do in the next two days :rolleyes:.
i'll take her to the organic market tomorrow :)I'm SO glad you're feeling better, Lute! Chocolate?

**my fingers are not awake enough to type...LOL**

[Wendywu]

hi wu and stormy. i love listening to birds in the morning. usually i sleep through the sounds, unless the early morning rubbish collection wakes me up.

i'm feeling human again, yay! haven't felt sick today, and actually wanted a cup of coffee for the first time in days. poor shelley has had a very dull time with me. i'll have to see what i can do in the next two days :rolleyes:.
i'll take her to the organic market tomorrow :)



(((Lute))) - it is hardly your fault when you're poorly :heart:


ETA - Back later, gotta go....

[Tarot Fairy]

Hi Stormy, Lute and Wendy!

I just came back from a three hours appointment with the bank to talk about our mortgage, insurances and combined bank accounts... I was surprised that my little one didn't cry of scream in the whole three hours! We took the ipad with us and she have played games and watched cartoons :)

hi wu and stormy. i love listening to birds in the morning. usually i sleep through the sounds, unless the early morning rubbish collection wakes me up.

i'm feeling human again, yay! haven't felt sick today, and actually wanted a cup of coffee for the first time in days. poor shelley has had a very dull time with me. i'll have to see what i can do in the next two days :rolleyes:.
i'll take her to the organic market tomorrow :)

Glad to read that you are feeling better lute!

[Lutestring]

I'm SO glad you're feeling better, Lute! Chocolate?

i did look at some chocolate, lol, but i haven't been brave enough to actually eat some yet...

Hi Stormy, Lute and Wendy!

I just came back from a three hours appointment with the bank to talk about our mortgage, insurances and combined bank accounts... I was surprised that my little one didn't cry of scream in the whole three hours! We took the ipad with us and she have played games and watched cartoons :)



Glad to read that you are feeling better lute!
hi tarot fairy.
perhaps your child is planning to be a banker when she grows up, and was secretly observing everything :laugh:

[Stormdancer]

I just came back from a three hours appointment with the bank to talk about our mortgage, insurances and combined bank accounts... I was surprised that my little one didn't cry of scream in the whole three hours! Mine would never have survived that! Ok, maybe Midkid, but 3 hours would've been stretching it!

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning... http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/decaf.gif

[Tarot Fairy]

i did look at some chocolate, lol, but i haven't been brave enough to actually eat some yet...


hi tarot fairy.
perhaps your child is planning to be a banker when she grows up, and was secretly observing everything :laugh:


Whahahaha Lol :laugh: Sounds as a good carrier so that's fine ;)

Mine would never have survived that! Ok, maybe Midkid, but 3 hours would've been stretching it!

I can imagine that, the appointment wasn't planned for so long, but the computer wasn't working etc etc.. Normally I would freak out but I stayed calm because I saw that she was ok with it also... Again I know how sweet and quiet my kid is, a nice thing to be grateful for, makes life much easier!

[Tarot Fairy]

Good morning... http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/decaf.gif

Good morning Laura, enjoy your coffee ;)

[Wendywu]

Home. And there is to be Habitant Pea Soup and fresh crusty bread for lunch. That is my all time favourite soup!

[cardlady22]

It's morning! How does that happen so often? :P

[Laura Borealis]

Home. And there is to be Habitant Pea Soup and fresh crusty bread for lunch. That is my all time favourite soup!

I had never heard of Habitant pea soup. I like split pea soup so I might like that too. Mmm soup...

It's morning! How does that happen so often? :P

I heard something about rotation of the earth... :P

Good morning Laura, enjoy your coffee ;)

Thank you, and good afternoon to you! :)

[Stormdancer]

It's morning! How does that happen so often? :P
I know, RIGHT? How is it possible that I wake up an hour early and I'm STILL surprised at how late it is...LOL
Home. And there is to be Habitant Pea Soup and fresh crusty bread for lunch. That is my all time favourite soup!I forget. What is Habitant Pea Soup?

[yirabeth]

G'morning all :) I'm not sure how morning keeps happening, but I'm here to tell ya, I heartily disapprove! :D

[cardlady22]

Getting mail ready . . . a couple of fun things, several medical bills to do too. :rolleyes:

[yirabeth]

Bills are not fun...Medical bills are an insult...LOL

[cardlady22]

}) At least they are 2/3 less of an insult than if he'd been uninsured.

My tooth will be about $230 if I have them yank it out. Close to $2000 if they save it.
*spits like a half-drowned cat*

(and there's at least 1 other that might end up the same diagnosis)

Where's a pretty tarot deck? I need my Shadowscapes, I think.

[yirabeth]

Errgh...dental issues are the WORST :( I really need to be knocked out for dental stuff LOL I was the mom that freaked out when kids lost their teeth... makes me feel like someone hit me in the stomach hehe "DONT show me put it in this envelope ARRRGH you brat go away!" :D (they LOVED freaking me out....hehe)

[Stormdancer]

}) At least they are 2/3 less of an insult than if he'd been uninsured.

My tooth will be about $230 if I have them yank it out. Close to $2000 if they save it.
*spits like a half-drowned cat*And this is the cost WITH insurance? EEK!

[cardlady22]

Once my kids found out that Dad & I were the tooth fairy, they were miffed that we hadn't kept their teeth!

[Chiska]

I think Habitant Pea Soup is made with yellow split peas and is quite hearty.

Good morning! We were all up early here to watch the end of the Mariners/A's game broadcast live from Japan! (Mariners won)

[Laura Borealis]

You didn't keep them? :eek: LOL

Somewhere, my mom has four pill bottles full of creepy little kid teeth.

[Stormdancer]

I think Habitant Pea Soup is made with yellow split peas and is quite hearty.

Good morning! We were all up early here to watch the end of the Mariners/A's game broadcast live from Japan! (Mariners won)WOW! Die-hard fans...LOL What time did you have to get up to watch that? Oh, and congrats to the Mariners!

[Laura Borealis]

Good morning Chiska http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/mug.gif

[cardlady22]

Hello, Chiska & Laura!

And this is the cost WITH insurance? EEK!Oh, no. I don't have insurance. And those quotes don't include being knocked out. I'll have to endure it awake. It's been so long that I can't even remember what a filling feels like. (I was out cold for the wisdom teeth extractions 20 years ago.)

I know they can prescribe a Valium or something- but I don't enjoy being "out of it" either.

Hubby's being on a plan had them knock off more than half of each bill before even considering. It's like a maze with charges from the office, the lab, the hospital where the tests were performed, a reading fee, etc per procedure.

[Stormdancer]

Once my kids found out that Dad & I were the tooth fairy, they were miffed that we hadn't kept their teeth!I have a few but I don't remember who they belonged to...LOL


Somewhere, my mom has four pill bottles full of creepy little kid teeth.Yeah, but SHE knows who they belong to. I'm a bad tooth-fairy :(

[Stormdancer]

Oh, no. I don't have insurance. And those quotes don't include being knocked out. I'll have to endure it awake.

Are ya gonna save it or pull it?

[yirabeth]

You didn't keep them? :eek: LOL

Somewhere, my mom has four pill bottles full of creepy little kid teeth.

Most definitely NOT!! EWWW NASTY *spit* *choke* I never even looked at them. Sneak the envelope out from under the pillow, replace with envelope with money in it, and put the tooth-envelope into the trash...

Told ya I was a bad mom... lol

[cardlady22]

Are ya gonna save it or pull it?I'm a coward. No decision yet. Honestly, since the other tooth is closer to the front - might be better to pull the back and save the Wirty Dord Big Bucks for the one more visible and integral to keeping the line of teeth going straight.

*faints from the stress*
Ha. Don't I wish I were the fainting type . . . .

[Stormdancer]

(((Cardlady)))

And I'm off....

Toodles~~~

[Laura Borealis]

I have a few but I don't remember who they belonged to...LOL

Yeah, but SHE knows who they belong to. I'm a bad tooth-fairy :(

Yeah, they're labeled.

You could just divvy yours out to the kids. Make 3 equal piles. :D

(((( CL ))))

Speaking of dentists, K. is just back from his. He had an implant put in a while back, and will be getting a crown on it soon. Today's visit was to make sure the bone had adhered to the implant as it's supposed to (apparently it has).

[cardlady22]

Have a good day, Stormy!

Sympathy hugs for K ~ implants & grafting & . . . runs away . . .

[Laura Borealis]

Yeah, I try not to think about it too much. :(

[Laura Borealis]

I think I just enabled myself on the Spiral tarot!

[yirabeth]

YAY! ALways fun to find a new tarot deck you admire ♥ (but what does the title mean...lol)

[Laura Borealis]

....:bugeyed:

Now there's a conundrum. Why IS it called that?

[PathWalker]

Not feeling very chatty folks, sorry.
But a BIG bird cage has just been delivered for the macaws :)
Still outside all in boxes you understand, but we're getting there.

Yira, saw Scarlet Macaws flying at the bird zoo I visted yesterday with my nice neighbour and her little girl
http://www.birdland.co.uk/page10.asp

[yirabeth]

Sounds like a wonderful place!

My *dream* vacation is going to the amazon jungle and seeing the parrots...or going to Australia and seeing the parrots.... or BOTH! hehe

[Laura Borealis]

That's very cool, PW! Both on your new cage, and visiting the aviary. :)

How big is the cage? Will the macaws have more room than they do now?


I think I just enabled myself on the Spiral tarot!
....and de-enabled, based on descriptions of the card stock. :P

[Lutestring]

hi pw, congrats on the arrival of the BIG cage! i'd love to see the bird zoo.
Sounds like a wonderful place!

My *dream* vacation is going to the amazon jungle and seeing the parrots...or going to Australia and seeing the parrots.... or BOTH! hehe

we get a few parrots around where i live. big green ones called king parrots are my favourites.
there are more cockatoos than parrots. there have been a few sulphur crested cockatoos hanging around in recent weeks, eating the pecan nuts from the trees across the road. sometimes there are a couple of galahs that wander up and down the grassy edges by the road, and visit the nearby park. no links, sorry, i'm sleepy...

it's 2am, i should be asleep :)

[yirabeth]

Hehe, I'm one of the ones that considers cockatoos to be a form of parrot too :P I guess I really meant, I want to go to Australia to see the cockatoos!

These are my favorite cockatoos :

http://www.sweetacrebirdfarm.com/green/rr2.jpg
http://www.feathert.com/9-08conures/c/mm.jpg

[PathWalker]

this is the cage

http://www.parrotize.co.uk/birdcages/Nova-II-Parrot-Cage.html

so it's about as big as we've got room for inside. Eventually it's meant to go outside (inside a wooden building) and connect to a bigger outdoor area. one step at a time :)

[yirabeth]

Lucky birds ♥♥♥

[Laura Borealis]

this is the cage

http://www.parrotize.co.uk/birdcages/Nova-II-Parrot-Cage.html

so it's about as big as we've got room for inside. Eventually it's meant to go outside (inside a wooden building) and connect to a bigger outdoor area. one step at a time :)

Very nice! I bet they'll love being able to go outside, too.

Yes, one step at a time. I have to remind myself of this constantly :)

[Lutestring]

Hehe, I'm one of the ones that considers cockatoos to be a form of parrot too :P I guess I really meant, I want to go to Australia to see the cockatoos!


i think you would like galahs :) the parrots are lovely too. i wish the king parrots would visit more often.


http://galah.galahs.com.au/content/images/full/galah_0034.jpg

http://www.waratahsoftware.com.au/thumbnails/birds/tb_sccockatoo_p1310438.jpg

hi laura, i don't know the spiral tarot, and i'm not going to look :)

goodnight zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Laura Borealis]

Good night, Lute! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/sleepytimes.gif

[yirabeth]

G'nite Lute, sweet dreams :)

[Lotus Padma]

good night, Lute, and good morning laura and Yira :) how are you both today?


ETA - maybe I am now alone in here but I am very excited so I will say it in the empty pub! lol! My husband and I are going to pick up our new motorcycle today! Yahoo! Yippeeeeee! Spring freedom, here we come! :D

[Oink]

Hello all :)

....and de-enabled, based on descriptions of the card stock. :P
As I read your previous post I was thinking "Laura, nooooooooooooooooooooooo!". I traded my set because I couldn't deal with the USG-printed-in-Italy cardstock. I hated the (IMO atrocious) borders, but I didn't want to trim it because I thought the cards would end up too small and I was afraid that, with that plastic-y card stock, they might actually end up sharp! On top of that, I felt the images had a slightly "under-printed" or faded look to them. Just my two cents!

ETA: Lotus Padma, congratulations on the new bike! :D

[Laura Borealis]

good night, Lute, and good morning laura and Yira :) how are you both today?


ETA - maybe I am now alone in here but I am very excited so I will say it in the empty pub! lol! My husband and I are going to pick up our new motorcycle today! Yahoo! Yippeeeeee! Spring freedom, here we come! :D

Hi Lotus! I'm good... feeling a little bitchy :D

Hurrah for motorcycles! We used to have one. Sadly, we couldn't afford to keep repairing it. I can ride vicariously through you, though!


Hello all :)


As I read your previous post I was thinking "Laura, nooooooooooooooooooooooo!". I traded my set because I couldn't deal with the USG-printed-in-Italy cardstock. I hated the (IMO atrocious) borders, but I didn't want to trim it because I thought the cards would end up too small and I was afraid that, with that plastic-y card stock, they might actually end up sharp! On top of that, I felt the images had a slightly "under-printed" or faded look to them. Just my two cents!


LOL! Yeah, the fact of U.S.G. and their horrid cardstock has de-enabled me from many a deck. Maybe someday I'll find a nice old one. :)

And yes, those borders are horrid. I was looking at the pictures on albideuter.net, where he always crops the borders -- then looked at the AT scans and I actually recoiled! Who thought those were a good idea?

[yirabeth]

G'morning Lotus and Oink :)

As I read your previous post I was thinking "Laura, nooooooooooooooooooooooo!". I traded my set because I couldn't deal with the USG-printed-in-Italy cardstock. I hated the (IMO atrocious) borders, but I didn't want to trim it because I thought the cards would end up too small and I was afraid that, with that plastic-y card stock, they might actually end up sharp! On top of that, I felt the images had a slightly "under-printed" or faded look to them. Just my two cents!

It would. Even my SS got a bit sharp when I trimmed it, and it has very soft flexible cardstock with minimal lamination. Probably gonna have to spring for a corner cutter soon, as many times as I jab myself with those darn square corners! :P

Also, cards lose a degree of flexibility when made smaller -- not as much room to flex you know :)

I used to LOVE USG lamination...figured what else could stand up to my riffling? Right up til I developed carpal tunnel issues...I think probably overshuffling dang USG decks contributed. LOL So now I just plan on replacing my working deck a lot.

[Lotus Padma]

sorry, all, I am lost - which deck are we referring to here...?

Yira, I meant to say yesterday about cardstock - the finish on the Golden deck is the only thing that annoys me about it - too stiff and slippery and the cards go sliding all over! Does that go away with time and shuffling...?

hahaha, laura, yep, you can ride with me - I will think of you today when I get on the bike! :D and I am also feeling a little "bitchy"! lol...

hi Oink! :)

[Wendywu]

I had never heard of Habitant pea soup. I like split pea soup so I might like that too. Mmm soup...


I like it whizzed so it's thick and savoury - incredibly filling. Very low calorie, low fat and low carb. Goodness knows how it manages to taste so gorgeous! If we're feeling flush we add a dollop of smoked ham (gammon or bacon) but it doesn't need it.


Have been very busy moving shelves full of books about the house. Hundreds of books and DVDs have all shuffled round :D

[Lotus Padma]

I like it whizzed so it's thick and savoury - incredibly filling. Very low calorie, low fat and low carb. Goodness knows how it manages to taste so gorgeous! If we're feeling flush we add a dollop of smoked ham (gammon or bacon) but it doesn't need it.


ugh! I grew up in Quebec and I am French and I hate to eat pea soup! (Yuuuuuuuuk!) and in fact, some of the French-hating people in Quebec called us French people "pea soups" as a racial slur ;p has left a bad taste in my mouth ever since then!

But all that aside! I am glad at least you two enjoy it :) lol! :D and I agree - bacon will make it taste *somewhat* better...hahaha!

[Laura Borealis]

sorry, all, I am lost - which deck are we referring to here...?


The Spiral Tarot. Here's AT's scans: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/spiral/
But seeing it on albideuter really grabbed me! http://www.albideuter.de/html/spiral.html

I linked the Queen of Swords on the Bitchy thread. :D

I like it whizzed so it's thick and savoury - incredibly filling. Very low calorie, low fat and low carb. Goodness knows how it manages to taste so gorgeous! If we're feeling flush we add a dollop of smoked ham (gammon or bacon) but it doesn't need it.


Have been very busy moving shelves full of books about the house. Hundreds of books and DVDs have all shuffled round :D

Mmmm sounds so good. K. doesn't like pea soup though... even the smell gags him... and he doesn't even have Lotus's excuse :P He's just a pea-hater! He says peas are of the devil. :laugh:

Sounds like you're having fun with your organization projects.

ugh! I grew up in Quebec and I am French and I hate to eat pea soup! (Yuuuuuuuuk!) and in fact, some of the French-hating people in Quebec called us French people "pea soups" as a racial slur ;p has left a bad taste in my mouth ever since then!

But all that aside! I am glad at least you two enjoy it :) lol! :D and I agree - bacon will make it taste *somewhat* better...hahaha!

Why am I suddenly thinking of... a BACON TAROT ??!!

[Lotus Padma]

The Spiral Tarot. Here's AT's scans: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/spiral/
But seeing it on albideuter really grabbed me! http://www.albideuter.de/html/spiral.html

I linked the Queen of Swords on the Bitchy thread. :D



Mmmm sounds so good. K. doesn't like pea soup though... even the smell gags him... and he doesn't even have Lotus's excuse :P He's just a pea-hater! He says peas are of the devil. :laugh:

Sounds like you're having fun with your organization projects.



Why am I suddenly thinking of... a BACON TAROT ??!!


YAY! A Bacon Tarot! That would be AWESOME! lol! and I am with K lol dried peas are *gag*

thanks for the links, laura - that's a really interesting deck! :)

[yirabeth]

Yira, I meant to say yesterday about cardstock - the finish on the Golden deck is the only thing that annoys me about it - too stiff and slippery and the cards go sliding all over! Does that go away with time and shuffling...?

I never accomplished that goal. BUT. It was right when my hand problems started occurring, so to be honest I gave up on it. It may or may not. :)

[Wendywu]

But it's golden, and savoury and scrummy. Nice yellow split peas. Not horrid green ones.


Dogs got groomed today - Poppy is all slim and I'd thought she was getting fat :bugeyed:

[NorthernTigress]

Good Morning All

I'm proud of my Hubby today. Our Science Fiction club has a quarterly newsletter, and this time he was determined to enter a review of the new Mass Effect game. Now usually, when he wants to put something in the newsletter, he tells me the general idea, and I ghost-write it for him. That's because he has borderline dyslexia, and writing is a long, difficult and spelling-error-filled ordeal. But this time, he wrote up a two page article by himself. All I did was a little bit of editing.

[Lotus Padma]

I never accomplished that goal. BUT. It was right when my hand problems started occurring, so to be honest I gave up on it. It may or may not. :)

Oh, too bad for you :( sorry about your hand!

Lol about Poppy, WW!

KK, I have to go shower and get on with my day etc :) bye! *waves at everyone*

see all y'all later! Have an *awesome* day :)

[yirabeth]

Long haired dogs fool ya easily that way...Jack commented that "Lilah's not fat at all, she's all trim under all that hair..." (When we bathed her)I watch her diet carefully because she has too many problems getting around as it is, extra weight won't help...lol (easiest way to do that is, can you readily feel the ribs when you stroke her side, without having to press hard...)

[yirabeth]

Good Morning All

I'm proud of my Hubby today. Our Science Fiction club has a quarterly newsletter, and this time he was determined to enter a review of the new Mass Effect game. Now usually, when he wants to put something in the newsletter, he tells me the general idea, and I ghost-write it for him. That's because he has borderline dyslexia, and writing is a long, difficult and spelling-error-filled ordeal. But this time, he wrote up a two page article by himself. All I did was a little bit of editing.

Awesome Mr. NT!! :thumbsup:

[Oink]

LOL! Yeah, the fact of U.S.G. and their horrid cardstock has de-enabled me from many a deck. Maybe someday I'll find a nice old one. :)
The part that I find rough is that it's not even that all USG decks are bad - I only hate the ones they print in Italy. Different strokes for different folks and all that since I know some people just love those super-plastic cards due to the fact that they will survive just about anything, but my mind doesn't even associate that look/feel with paper at all!

And yes, those borders are horrid. I was looking at the pictures on albideuter.net, where he always crops the borders -- then looked at the AT scans and I actually recoiled! Who thought those were a good idea?
It's like they're assaulting your eyes or something - I find them completely visually offensive! I'm not a fan of borders in general, and I'm super-picky about stuff like fonts and titles, but this deck took that stuff to a whole new level. :eek:

NT, that's awesome about your husband's article - I bet that made him feel amazing too! :)

Hi Yira and Wendywu, good to see yous!

[Wendywu]

That's the thing Yira - I couldn't feel Poppy's ribs!! So I thought she was fat. Turns out she had an incredibly dense and thick coat growth this time round, or it seemed that way because they left her quite long/thick coated last time round. This time they clipped her the way they usually clip Dizzy. They are simply beautiful!


James is unexpectedly home tonight because the vocalist from the band has gone to Prague for the week. It's the most beautiful city I've heard (I had that deck for a while) so I hope she has fun. Seems really strange to have James home on a Wednesday though!


NT - I can understand why you're proud of hubby tonight - that was a big achievement!

[yirabeth]

Poor Poppy, I hope she wasn't on TOO strict a diet... hehe

[NorthernTigress]

I'm still causing trouble in the "Where are the Bitches of Tarot?" thread. Maybe I should stop now, before things get messy?

[Laura Borealis]

But it's golden, and savoury and scrummy. Nice yellow split peas. Not horrid green ones.

Dogs got groomed today - Poppy is all slim and I'd thought she was getting fat :bugeyed:

The color of the pea matters not to K.... though I will say, he has learned to tolerate the ones that regularly sneak into Indian or Chinese food.

That made me grin, about Poppy :D

The part that I find rough is that it's not even that all USG decks are bad - I only hate the ones they print in Italy. Different strokes for different folks and all that since I know some people just love those super-plastic cards due to the fact that they will survive just about anything, but my mind doesn't even associate that look/feel with paper at all!


It really isn't paper... there may be a thin core of paper in there somewhere, but they've smothered it in stinky plastic :(

It's true, some USG decks are fine. I just learned to look at the comments here before buying.

[Laura Borealis]

I'm still causing trouble in the "Where are the Bitches of Tarot?" thread. Maybe I should stop now, before things get messy?

Only if it stops being fun for you. ;)

[NorthernTigress]

Only if it stops being fun for you. ;)

Well, looking at all the cards is fun. But I'm also waist-deep in the "how dare you actually imply that it might, in certain situations, be good to be a Bitch" debate too.

[Laura Borealis]

That's what I meant. Sometimes it can be fun to debate.

[NorthernTigress]

Does anyone know what can be done with mushy bananas that doesn't involve baking, or a blender? I'm thinking of just taking a banana, deliberately mushing it in a bowl, and adding peanut butter. Or adding banana-mush to my instant oatmeal.

[Laura Borealis]

Put it on a stick, cover it in chocolate, and freeze it?

[yirabeth]

Freeze it then dip it in warm dark chocolate and make a popsicle of it? :D

[yirabeth]

Put it on a stick, cover it in chocolate, and freeze it?

LOL! GMTA :thumbsup:

[Laura Borealis]

LOL! GMTA :thumbsup:

What is GMTA? :eek:

But yeah! Frozen banana and chocolate are made for each other http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/tongue.gif

[NorthernTigress]

Hmmm. No chocolate, and no sticks.

[NorthernTigress]

What is GMTA? :eek:



Great Minds Think Alike. Although my father used to add "and fools seldom differ".

[Laura Borealis]

Great Minds Think Alike. Although my father used to add "and fools seldom differ".

Oh I get it... and LOL at your dad. Mine adds, "And so do we."

I kept trying to make GMTA into something like Get In Mah Belly! Which is what I think about chocolate covered frozen banana. It works just as great in chunks, by the way. Even better, actually, because there is more chocolate.

[Laura Borealis]

Welp, I'm off to the store. I need light bulbs among other things. Perhaps some bananas!

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I did it all. Oatmeal, banana-mash and peanut butter all together. It looks like a horrible baby-food mess. But it tastes divine.

[Oink]

Peanut butter is soooooo gooooooooooood! I always get the peanut butter waffle when I hit up the waffle truck. :)

[yirabeth]

Uggh, Jack calls me from school to ask if I'll attend a "meeting" with him at school tonight -- this town's "finest" policemen talking about drug abuse in teens....

If there's ONE thing I don't have to worry about with Jack, it's drug/alcohol abuse. He has a horror of them brought on my his stepmother...

And I'm not good in crowds (to put it mildly). It's a nightmare waiting to happen..and it WILL be highly attended because students that go, get extra credit. and FAMILIES that go, get a chance to win the Kindle Fire door prize... *sigh*

But really, what's the chances of THAT happening??? NADA.

ARRRRGH I don't wanna go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *sob*

(more proof I'm a bad mom -- I despise school functions.)

[Stormdancer]

Well, looking at all the cards is fun. But I'm also waist-deep in the "how dare you actually imply that it might, in certain situations, be good to be a Bitch" debate too.

I guess I should check this thread out...I fit right in:}

[NorthernTigress]

Uggh, Jack calls me from school to ask if I'll attend a "meeting" with him at school tonight -- this town's "finest" policemen talking about drug abuse in teens....

If there's ONE thing I don't have to worry about with Jack, it's drug/alcohol abuse. He has a horror of them brought on my his stepmother...

And I'm not good in crowds (to put it mildly). It's a nightmare waiting to happen..and it WILL be highly attended because students that go, get extra credit. and FAMILIES that go, get a chance to win the Kindle Fire door prize... *sigh*

But really, what's the chances of THAT happening??? NADA.

ARRRRGH I don't wanna go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *sob*

(more proof I'm a bad mom -- I despise school functions.)

Could you find a way to sit near the back? Or somewhere else where it might be less crowded? Or maybe you could deliberately wear a cloud of perfume, so everyone would "back off"? Or fake a plague cough? })

[Oink]

Uggh, Jack calls me from school to ask if I'll attend a "meeting" with him at school tonight -- this town's "finest" policemen talking about drug abuse in teens....

If there's ONE thing I don't have to worry about with Jack, it's drug/alcohol abuse. He has a horror of them brought on my his stepmother...

And I'm not good in crowds (to put it mildly). It's a nightmare waiting to happen..and it WILL be highly attended because students that go, get extra credit. and FAMILIES that go, get a chance to win the Kindle Fire door prize... *sigh*
"Just say no!" :joke:

Oh, I slay myself...

Hi Stormy!

[yirabeth]

I wish I had the money to just BUY him a Kindle Fire LOL Then *he* could go earn his extra credit, and I could stay away from the madness....

[NorthernTigress]

The Bathtub, it calls to me!

See you L(AT)er.

[Wendywu]

I wish I had the money to just BUY him a Kindle Fire LOL Then *he* could go earn his extra credit, and I could stay away from the madness....


I hate school functions too - hang in there!

[Laura Borealis]

Regarding the issues being talked about in H.R. lately, have any of you seen this? http://pre-gebelin.blogspot.com/2012/03/less-porcine-figure.html The writer is a member here. Dude has issues, imo.

As a counter-example of that kind of attitude, I have to say I think Mary K. Greer is pretty awesome. She's way more active in countering the oddball theories and whatnot, but she keeps it classy. She can disagree without tearing people down. H.R. needs more like her.

[cardlady22]

Regarding the issues being talked about in H.R. latelyI'm so beyond the ability to respond calmly that I've hidden Historical Research from view.

On a happy note, I got sample cards mailed out to Laura, 2 surprises going overseas, and I paid my property taxes. :grin:

(((yira)))

[Laura Borealis]

I'm so beyond the ability to respond calmly that I've hidden Historical Research from view.

Don't read that link then :eek:

That was wise of you, also.

On a happy note, I got sample cards mailed out to Laura, 2 surprises going overseas, and I paid my property taxes. :grin:


Thank you! :heart:

[The crowned one]

Just read the link. Poor taste naming members in my opinion ( someone I like a lot is named), good writer.

[Laura Borealis]

Good writer in what sense? It's all about scoring off people. People here. I think it's quite sad.

[cardlady22]

Good writer in what sense? It's all about scoring off people. People here. I think it's quite sad.(((:heart:)))
I think TCO was referring to one of the AT members named in the blog as one he likes. Or did I read it wrong?

[Laura Borealis]

(((:heart:)))
I think TCO was referring to one of the AT members named in the blog as one he likes. Or did I read it wrong?

Oh! If that's the case, please disregard my reply, TCO.

[NorthernTigress]

I'm back. I feel much better now.

Hubby is downstairs with the building manager dealing with an "issue". Our building is a secure, "buzz-in only" high rise. But yesterday, someone was slipping pamphlets under each suite's door, saying "God doesn't want you to vote for Political Party X" because they are "pro abortion". Either the person or persons sending out this manure was let into the building by a resident, or it IS a resident. Either way, Hubby and I are not happy.

[cardlady22]

(((NT))) I hate election time, VBS/revival week, etc.
I have a car and a computer. If I'm interested in ____, I can find it on my own. :P

[Laura Borealis]

Welcome back, NT. That's irritating... and also disturbing from a security point of view, if it wasn't a resident doing it.

[NorthernTigress]

Welcome back, NT. That's irritating... and also disturbing from a security point of view, if it wasn't a resident doing it.

Even more disturbing, I found this person's (The pamphlet creator's) website. I won't go into details, because it belongs more appropriately in Socio-Political, but here's one little bit.

"Finally the property management of the (Name of our Building) high-rise called me and informed me she was calling the police, as I trespassed by putting my flyers in the high-rise building. I told the lady she should call the cops on the abortionists instead and she should appreciate me for letting her tenants know that God does not want them to vote for a pro-abortion socialist. The lady started ranting that people have a right to make choices..."

[Laura Borealis]

Holy Minolli, NT :bugeyed: (I found it too) That person sounds disconnected from reality... definitely not someone you want being let in your building.

[NorthernTigress]

Yeah, the building manager was wondering why she was getting so many phone calls from the media today. Now she knows.

[cardlady22]

(((building manager))) She needs/deserves a care basket . . .

[kaleanna]

Hi everyone.

How is everyone?


I got in about an hour nap today, am thankful too as lil one was up @6:30am :bugeyed:

I am working on some ideas for more monsterinis.


Hope everyone is having a good day.

[cardlady22]

Hello, kaleanna! Just drinking a cup of Coke and breathing. :laugh:

Hubby took a spin on his buddy's motorcycle.
I asked if he offered to let the buddy ride his new folding bicycle. })
Big guffaws ensued . . .

[NorthernTigress]

I'm not sure what I would have done if I had run into this guy. It's a tough choice between offering a cheery "Blessed Be" and telling him, "If God wants to vote in the next election, let Him get a photo ID and go to the polls Himself."

[yirabeth]

I don't know the people involved, or even really know about the situation, but I can say the person that wrote that article comes across as an insufferable boor...and ANY writer worth the name should know how to express their ideas without resorting to foul language. So I don't even think the piece was well-written...

[kaleanna]

Hello, kaleanna! Just drinking a cup of Coke and breathing. :laugh:

Hubby took a spin on his buddy's motorcycle.
I asked if he offered to let the buddy ride his new folding bicycle. })
Big guffaws ensued . . .

hiya cardlady hun,

i am drinking a coke too. As I still feel the effects of the nap, LOL, wishing the nap would of been longer, ROFL.

[NorthernTigress]

Okay, I'm not leaving the Purple Pages for the rest of the day.

There are Scary Scary Things out there on the interwebs.

http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj417/Shar_dreamer/Scared%20Yet/362553.gif

[NorthernTigress]

Hubby and I are both having Cans of Coke as well. Not sure how much longer those white cans are going to last. Not the ones in the Dollar store, the ones in our fridge!

[cardlady22]

*giggle*
Apparently our Walmart has an overstock of the mini cans of Orange Fanta. They have a mid-aisle display of them cut apart into sets of 4 cans ~ just $1 each. I snagged $2 worth. The 2-liters have a bad habit of spewing when you first open them. A couple of days resting is still not settled enough.

Off to dinner . . . popcorn shrimp & I don't know what else. :grin:

[Laura Borealis]

Popcorn shrimp sounds good. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/tongue.gif

I suspect there is spaghetti in my near future.

[kaleanna]

Not sure what we will have for supper yet, I am still kinda full from lunch. So might just make the kids something and get me something to eat later.

[NorthernTigress]

Popcorn shrimp sounds good. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m271/pixel_and_bean/animated%20gifs/tongue.gif

I suspect there is spaghetti in my near future.

Heheh. Just finished spaghetti here. We were a little short of pasta sauce, so we added in some BBQ sauce. Tangy!

[The crowned one]

Just filled up on prime rib, having an ale and putting my brain back together after reading only two of three cards for the reading circle.... ugg.

[NorthernTigress]

Time to get ready for work.

[kaleanna]

Ugggggg, been having to referee the kiddos.

Going to make supper and then deal with kiddos, think teen will be having a bit of an early bedtime, Ain't dealing with the attitude this evening!

[Chiska]

I'm about to collapse. I am so tired and it is only 3:27 pm. Maybe some tea would help.

I don't drink soda pop - all you Coke drinkers out there!! :)

[Laura Borealis]

I started drinking soft drinks again *shifty eyes* Broke my new year's resolution!

I may re-resolve, though.

[Laura Borealis]

The Dentist is blasting disco music... and not even good stuff. It's just thump-thump-thump-thump. So I'm playing Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys to cover it up. Loud enough so I don't hear the disco -- not loud enough that he should be able to hear mine on his side. I don't get into volume wars.

[Chiska]

I started drinking soft drinks again *shifty eyes* Broke my new year's resolution!

I may re-resolve, though.

OH NOES!!!! Stay strong!! :D

[The crowned one]

I'm about to collapse. I am so tired and it is only 3:27 pm. Maybe some tea would help.

I don't drink soda pop - all you Coke drinkers out there!! :)

me either... Pure sugar and junk to me :)

I do make my own soda sometimes. Soda water based, usually ginger and pineapple, Sometimes strawberries or raspberries... Yummy!

[Laura Borealis]

I was doing so well. I stopped at the new year, and hardly craved it. Then I had one can of Coke. Since then I crave it again. The stuff is seriously addictive.

I can quit again.


We have a Soda Stream machine and make our own club soda, and I drink that plain -- it definitely makes our tap water taste better, and I like the bubbles :D

[yirabeth]

I am at Jack's school waiting for a very boring presentation I think... They have an insurance agent on the agenda...:bugeyed:

(typing on ny iPad...)

[Laura Borealis]

Poor yira... that sounds so very boring!

[yirabeth]

Incredibly boring! I told Jack he OWES me:D

[Chiska]

me either... Pure sugar and junk to me :)

I do make my own soda sometimes. Soda water based, usually ginger and pineapple, Sometimes strawberries or raspberries... Yummy!

Yummy!! I like sparkling water with berries myself! :) No pineapple, though. Too sweet. Don't like pineapple. Blech. But I love ginger!

Soda pop is just so nasty and sweet. And it really doesn't "refresh" or "quench" for me. But nice ice cold sparkling water with a lime is so refreshing on a hot day.

Now, I'm thirsty!

[Laura Borealis]

I see chores in his future (and I don't even need to lay out the cards!) :D


TV and dinner time. (Alcatraz and spaghetti with "meatballs")

[yirabeth]

I wubs coca cola... Mmmmmmmmm!! :heart:

(stupid iPad keeps trying to fix my spelling into subs lol)

[yirabeth]

Enjoy dinner:)

[Chiska]

You guys and your coca-cola! LOL

When I was a kid, I liked Bubble Up (midwest version of 7Up). Never cared for colas at all. My mom rarely let us have soda pop so it was a big treat. But at some point, it got too sweet. I think that they increased the sugar content over the years or something.

I am just really happy that our water is so good. I love water and drink it almost exclusively. I have about 1 cup of tea per day and sometimes some coffee. But mostly, I drink water. But if I wanted a sugary drink - I love lemonade!! We have a good recipe where we make a syrup from sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Then you can just add water when you want a lemonade. It is nice because you can add as little or as much sugar as you like. I gotta find that recipe...summer might be here one of these days!

[Lutestring]

slowly catching up. i need to go out to the organic market soon.Regarding the issues being talked about in H.R. lately, have any of you seen this? http://pre-gebelin.blogspot.com/2012/03/less-porcine-figure.html The writer is a member here. Dude has issues, imo.

:eek: only skimmed this, and haven't caught up with the HR thread since last night, it's getting very nasty. i'm staying right out of it.


I don't drink soda pop - all you Coke drinkers out there!! :)
i've never liked soft drinks, and hate coke the most. water is nice, so is tea and good coffee :) if i wasn't so lazy, i would make fresh carrot and celery juice more often.

hey, laura i checked out the spiral tarot, and realised i do know it, well, one card anyway, the wheel of fortune. it's one of the cards i picked out from shelley into the "i'd like to see this deck pile"

[kaleanna]

I am at Jack's school waiting for a very boring presentation I think... They have an insurance agent on the agenda...:bugeyed:

(typing on ny iPad...)

((((Yira))) Sorry that you have to sit through that.

[Lutestring]

I am at Jack's school waiting for a very boring presentation I think... They have an insurance agent on the agenda...:bugeyed:

(((((Yira)))))
you think listening to an insurance agent is bad? lol, my poor mother was married to one :rolleyes: my father was the most boring man on earth, though he seems to have passed some of that on to the oompaloompa...

[Stormdancer]

Not at all caught up since lunch and the B*TCH thread I wanna check into. I just wanted to say...?...uh....Oh yeah, I like the Spiral VERY VERY much, and I never had a problem with the cardstock. I wonder if there are different printings of this? And no, I'm not digging out the box to check right now. I also LOVE the smaller size, but I DO agree about the ugly borders, but they never really bother me.


My fav TV show is on shortly, so I'm not really here yet.

OH....WorkGuy may possibly get fired. :( I know he did something wrong, but I'm not clear on what the details mean, but BOSSman was LIVID today and we were all called into the conference room while "it" was laid out. (I didn't understand it...I'm just the clerk) If I'm still awake when work friend gets off I may have a better understanding of what exactly happened. I truly doubt he'll get fired, but...this is BAD! ( If bossman fires him, the only male in the office, who's gonna deal with the clients that think women are decoration for the office? Yes, I am serious.) :mad:

[cardlady22]

Man, the confrontational energy is everywhere, huh?

On my iPod while they do their walk.

[Laura Borealis]

hey, laura i checked out the spiral tarot, and realised i do know it, well, one card anyway, the wheel of fortune. it's one of the cards i picked out from shelley into the "i'd like to see this deck pile"

It really is an interesting deck! The majors are amazing. And the courts.

Not at all caught up since lunch and the B*TCH thread I wanna check into. I just wanted to say...?...uh....Oh yeah, I like the Spiral VERY VERY much, and I never had a problem with the cardstock. I wonder if there are different printings of this? And no, I'm not digging out the box to check right now. I also LOVE the smaller size, but I DO agree about the ugly borders, but they never really bother me.

Yeah, the thread I was reading said that USG changed the cardstock -- started out good, then went bad.

OH....WorkGuy may possibly get fired. :( I know he did something wrong, but I'm not clear on what the details mean, but BOSSman was LIVID today and we were all called into the conference room while "it" was laid out. (I didn't understand it...I'm just the clerk) If I'm still awake when work friend gets off I may have a better understanding of what exactly happened. I truly doubt he'll get fired, but...this is BAD! ( If bossman fires him, the only male in the office, who's gonna deal with the clients that think women are decoration for the office? Yes, I am serious.) :mad:

Oh man, that sucks :( The same WorkGuy who did the microwave switch?

[Stormdancer]

Commercial break...LOL
Man, the confrontational energy is everywhere, huh?aYup. :(

It really is an interesting deck! The majors are amazing. And the courts.

Yeah, the thread I was reading said that USG changed the cardstock -- started out good, then went bad.

Oh man, that sucks :( The same WorkGuy who did the microwave switch?aYup. Workfriend called during a break. He's not fired, but I'm still worried about his state of mind. :(

Ah, that 'splains it. I love the stock of mine! And the minors really are ok. Try it out, oh, you don't have it. UH...It was my main reading deck for quite some time. I guess just try to get an older edition.

***show's back on...

[emmsma]

Hi honeys, I'm home. I seriously crashed yesterday. I was in bed by 730 and slept til my alarm at 5am.

Is there drama? Am I safe from it in here?

(((HUGS))) for those that need them.

[cardlady22]

The pub is always Safe! :heart:

[Stormdancer]

Is there drama? Am I safe from it in here?We're safe....why do I suddenly wanna be wearing stripes??? LOL OOOhhhh..can I haz a whistle? I used to have a H*LLA whistle..a Lifeguard whistle. Them are SO cool :cool:

The pub is always Safe! :heart:Well, sometimes I'm b*tchy :( Not tonight, though. I'm too tired to pop.

[emmsma]

LOL. Hey Storm. I'm tired too. Dunno how long I will make it tonight. My bed was way too comfy last night. I am still thinking about it.

Thanks Cardlady. Nice to find a safe corner to snuggle into.

I received jewelry today in the mail. No tarot. I FINALLY can has all my face done up in green. Got the emerald for my nostril and a pair of green eyelets for the 9/16" lobes.

Am happy.

Don't need to think about my holes for a good long while. Unless I want to change everything out again for Beltaine or Midsummer. thinking about purple. Already have the eyelets for that.

[cardlady22]

I wanna wear black & teal zebra stripes!

[Stormdancer]

I wanna wear black & teal zebra stripes!I want jammies.

[Stormdancer]

Don't need to think about my holes for a good long while. Unless I want to change everything out again for Beltaine or Midsummer. thinking about purple. Already have the eyelets for that.I don't know how you do this. I have 2 holes, one in each ear, and they're usually empty.

[emmsma]

I don't know how you do this. I have 2 holes, one in each ear, and they're usually empty.

Its nice to have hobbies. :)

I think I'm obsessing more about it because I have 2 more holes in my ears and the nostril, that I didn't have previously.

Its fun for me and makes me smile.

[Laura Borealis]

I haz jammies, but mine are blue plaid.

Hole count: three, all in my ears. Two on the left, one on the right.

Used to be two on the left, three on the right, but two closed up. My nostril one closed up too, though the jewelry was only out a day or so. I wore a very slim, delicate hoop in it -- if I'd worn something bigger like most people do, it probably wouldn't have closed up so fast.


I was looking at used spiral tarots and found one described as excellent, very good, and good, all in the same listing :laugh:

[Mellaenn]

Hi, guys...popping in for a few minutes to say hello; don't want you to think I don't love you anymore! :heart:

I'm overwhelmed working the two jobs right now, but I go back to only working one (and that only part-time) as of April 14. Meantime, I apply for anything that looks good out there.

[cardlady22]

(((Mellaenn))) We're always thinking of you!

[Laura Borealis]

Hi Mell :) Two jobs at once can be so stressful. (((( ))))

At least you only have another couple weeks of that...

[Stormdancer]

Its fun for me and makes me smile.I know, and that makes ME smile :)

Hi, guys...popping in for a few minutes to say hello; don't want you to think I don't love you anymore! :heart:Mel.

HI!!!! :D

[yirabeth]

Hi all, back from school function. Mostly boring. Except for one extremely sad bit...

They had a recovered addict there give a talk, and a grandfather, as their "impact panel" presentation. I thought the addict needed some help in presenting himself, but at least he had the nerve to try to tell people what it was like...

The grandfather about destroyed me :( He told the story of his grandson, how close they were because the boy was born on the same day he was notified by the military that his son had died...a picture of him last sept. 3rd, laughing and happy, on an overhead projector thingy...and then an (autopsy) picture of his sudden slide to death, because he decided to try a (prescription) drug with friends, 2 weeks later...

It was hard not to cry :( Actually the grandfather found it hard not to cry. His precious grandson, laughing and vibrant, and then dead...only 6 months ago.

[yirabeth]

I don't know how you do this. I have 2 holes, one in each ear, and they're usually empty.

I have 4 holes, 2 in each ear..but they're usually empty too...LOL I usually have to 'repunch' them when I decide to actually wear earrings :P

[Stormdancer]

I was looking at used spiral tarots and found one described as excellent, very good, and good, all in the same listing :laugh:
"US Games. Printed in Belgium. Stamford CT.

Isbn #1-57281-097-1"

[Stormdancer]

Hi all, back from school function. Mostly boring. Except for one extremely sad bit...

They had a recovered addict there give a talk, and a grandfather, as their "impact panel" presentation. I thought the addict needed some help in presenting himself, but at least he had the nerve to try to tell people what it was like...

The grandfather about destroyed me :( He told the story of his grandson, how close they were because the boy was born on the same day he was notified by the military that his son had died...a picture of him last sept. 3rd, laughing and happy, on an overhead projector thingy...and then an (autopsy) picture of his sudden slide to death, because he decided to try a (prescription) drug with friends, 2 weeks later...

It was hard not to cry :( Actually the grandfather found it hard not to cry. His precious grandson, laughing and vibrant, and then dead...only 6 months ago.I'm not caught up since lunch. What was the point of this presentation? ???

[Mellaenn]

(((PubmATes)))

All is well for now. I've got a fun weekend coming up; going to a party Saturday and teaching a tarot class Sunday.

I'm not caught up; hope all is well for all of you, too...

What is the B*tch thread? Is it here on AT?

[yirabeth]

It was a drug abuse prevention thingy...focusing on prescription drugs. Mostly boring and probably didn't matter to the kids there, (Jack says one of the kids there was high) and alot of the info there was aimed at parents -- liability if your kid gets in trouble with drinking/drugs, etc.

I think the addict was probably the only part that would have mattered much to the kids. But, he just wasn't very eloquent in his speech..it definitely could have used a bit of polishing. But, maybe that won't matter much to kids, and he DID help....

[Mellaenn]

Hi Yira - was it an anti-drug program of some sort?

ETA - ooops - cross-post. :grin:

[yirabeth]

Yeah it was Mell, I just thought a lot of what was said wouldn't really affect the teens there... just the addict maybe, and maybe the autopsy photo would be a bit of a cold dose of reality...

[Laura Borealis]

"US Games. Printed in Belgium. Stamford CT.

Isbn #1-57281-097-1"

Thank you :)

[Stormdancer]

I think the addict was probably the only part that would have mattered much to the kids. But, he just wasn't very eloquent in his speech..it definitely could have used a bit of polishing. But, maybe that won't matter much to kids, and he DID help....In this situation, it was for HIM...sharing his experiences. Whether or not it spoke to the kids, I'm pretty sure it was HUGE for him. :heart:

[Stormdancer]

Thank you :)
I hope it helps. I've not had ANY problem with card stock. They're like playing cards almost, although the borders ARE FUGLY and to trim would make them tiny...although I might just since I have small hands...LOL

[yirabeth]

In this situation, it was for HIM...sharing his experiences. Whether or not it spoke to the kids, I'm pretty sure it was HUGE for him. :heart:

You're right, and I hope it does help him...he said he'd been clean for 17 months, and lives with the guilt that he didn't clean himself up til after his mother had died. But, he did it then because he knew it was the ONE thing she wanted him to give her...

[Stormdancer]

...and alot of the info there was aimed at parents -- liability if your kid gets in trouble with drinking/drugs, etc.Yeah, like "Liability" is a PRIME concern if we're in this situation with our kid :rolleyes:

oh, did I say to pooped to be b*tchy? SHHHhhhhhhhh

[yirabeth]

((((Stormy)))) I just found it extremely dry and boring...until the addict and grandfather..I don't see HOW the insurance speaker/drug counsellor expected what they said to MATTER to a kid...

[emmsma]

Popping back in. Hi Mell, Yira, Laura.

Watching NYPD Blue. didn't watch any last night.

Sounds like parts of the presentation would have been hard to hear. HOw long was the one recovering addict guy off drugs? Might be awhile til he feels polished. :heart:

OK. Back to my show.

[Mellaenn]

It was a drug abuse prevention thingy...focusing on prescription drugs. Mostly boring and probably didn't matter to the kids there, (Jack says one of the kids there was high) and alot of the info there was aimed at parents -- liability if your kid gets in trouble with drinking/drugs, etc.

I think the addict was probably the only part that would have mattered much to the kids. But, he just wasn't very eloquent in his speech..it definitely could have used a bit of polishing. But, maybe that won't matter much to kids, and he DID help....

These kind of things can plant a seed. Now all the other kids think "That's not gonna happen to me" but later, when/if they are ever in trouble, some may remember back to this and it could give them hope to know that they are not the only ones and that there is help out there.

[Mellaenn]

Hi! Bye! {waves at the rapidly disappearing emmsma}
:grin:

On another note, I got a plant cutting today from a lady at work. It's a night blooming cereus cactus.

[yirabeth]

17 months, Emmsma. Yeah, I think perhaps part of his own healing process...talk about the things he did, what he went through, etc... One of the parents asked about how hard it was to get a job after (because he was a convicted felon for robbery to support his habit) and he said, yeah, it's been tough but nothing as tough as getting clean was...if I could do that I could do anything at all!

So that was pretty cool.

[yirabeth]

Hi! Bye! {waves at the rapidly disappearing emmsma}
:grin:

On another note, I got a plant cutting today from a lady at work. It's a night blooming cereus cactus.

Cool! Pix plz? :D

[Stormdancer]

((((Stormy)))) I just found it extremely dry and boring...until the addict and grandfather..I don't see HOW the insurance speaker/drug counsellor expected what they said to MATTER to a kid...The insurance guy was for the parents. The share from the addict was for the kids. What an odd presentation. No wonder i never went to those...LOL

[Mellaenn]

Well. the cutting I got is just a few little leaves, but I've been enjoying this time-lapse piccie on YouTube that shows how it will look some day (or night, in this case!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbzi8XydHQc

[yirabeth]

Well I only went because they had a Kindle Fire door prize. Jack really wanted it...LOL We didn't win it :(

[Mellaenn]

Oh, man, I'm beat - gonna get to bed. Soon I'll be able to stay and play a little longer.

G'night!

[Stormdancer]

These kind of things can plant a seed. Now all the other kids think "That's not gonna happen to me" but later, when/if they are ever in trouble, some may remember back to this and it could give them hope to know that they are not the only ones and that there is help out there.This.

Cool! Pix plz? :DAnd this.

Yira, did I tell you I killed annabelle and nestor when I went back west for the crisis? Are ya trying to propagate for me?

[yirabeth]

Sweet dreams Mell :)

Yep, I am Stormy! I'll send you cute lil plantlets ♥

[Stormdancer]

Yep, I am Stormy! I'll send you cute lil plantlets ♥
!!! YAY !!!


Mel. ~~~~~~~~~~:)

[Stormdancer]

I got my cobalt blue butterball today. SO...do I go for the square one? or the scenic one? DO I start collecting????

NO.

Although I may still try for the square one.

[cardlady22]

All you need is a bell for each season ... does your year have 4 or 8? :P

[yirabeth]

OOOooooohhhHHhh Go for the square one!! :D It's classy♥

[Stormdancer]

All you need is a bell for each season ... does your year have 4 or 8? :P4...lol

OOOooooohhhHHhh Go for the square one!! :D It's classy♥Yeah...If I'm up tomorrow morning...6-ish my time I think.

[yirabeth]

Yeah...If I'm up tomorrow morning...6-ish my time I think.
Try Gixen? (gixen.com)

[emmsma]

Try Gixen? (gixen.com)

Yes, Stormy! Snipe it!

[Stormdancer]

Try Gixen? (gixen.com)uh....huh????

Yes, Stormy! Snipe it!I prefer to snipe in person, so to speak.

[The crowned one]

offer closed.

[Stormdancer]

On a positive note...tomorrow is trash day. I know, y'all are just underwhelmed, BUT...I had a LOT of empty boxes in the garage. They're now at the curb. My garage may be park-able...for the summer....LOL :rolleyes:

[Stormdancer]

One time offer: Anyone want to buy a 1936 brotherhood of light deck? no box, no extra cards, all 78 there. I picked this up for a song some time ago, 75.00 because a few of the cards have been coloured, the seller was a well known antique card dealer I deal with... he did not know what he had this time, this is rare.. Train offer only. I found another with box, and no coloured cards. You get it for the same price, I spent about 2 years trying to get this deck, and now another falls into my lap.

Me. This is the LIGHT one? I haz a dark. Am I confused?

[Stormdancer]

Am I confused?Why do I ask stupid questions like this?

[kaleanna]

Hi All,

I have had some me time as lil one pleaded with Cody to lay down with him to get him to go to sleep, so Cody did, which gave me some me time.


Tonite gave Zach(lil one) a haircut with the clippers :bugeyed: nah, he did really good, I took time to show him how they worked before actually using them on his hair. He would laugh (but sit still for the most part) when the clippers would cut his hair. I made it pretty fun for him and then he got to play for about 15-20 mins in the tub for doing so awesome during the haircut.


How is everyone?

[The crowned one]

Me. This is the LIGHT one? I haz a dark. Am I confused?
1936 Brotherhood of light. The "Egyptian tarot" :) black and white.

[yirabeth]

gixen is a sniping thing, so if you prefer to do it you won't want it :)

Sounds like a great deck, TCO! Someone's bound to snap it up ♥

[Chiska]

I have won a French RWS. YAY! It is somewhat Scruffy and has been used alot. The box has tape on it and somebody has scratched out the numbers for La Justice and La Force and switched them!! :heart:

And all this for 8.00!

[yirabeth]

Brotherhood of Light deck, in the colored version. (it states the first was B/W like TCO's)

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/brotherhood-light-egyptian/

[Chiska]

Q, you served us well...