I got the kiln loaded, and turned it on for a bit, then off. That is called candleing...it helps dry the stuff out. There is about half of the load that are pieces from the kids at the school. The rest is mine and my students. I hope it makes it through ok. I have at least two more kiln loads of kids pots to do. I sure am going to be busy!
I worked on a bowl tonight that I really want to get through the firings in one, uncracked piece. It is a commission, which I have not had much luck at. Seems all my commission pieces break, crack, blow up....very frustrating.
I need to get ready for bed. I told Tom I would get up early and make him breakfast and a lunch to carry. I hope I sleep well tonight...I hate when I promise to get up for something, then I wake up at 2 and can't sleep, and then fall asleep just before I have to get up...
BOB: All I can say is Wow...what a B! I hope and pray it works in your favor.
SOLLY: I really need to pack up this piece for you. I am so sorry that I have not done that yet. I always think about it at the wrong times...and forget it at the right times.
SEF: What about ebay? You can put a reserve on things and then not be obligated unless it sells for a minimum price for your protection.
Good morning! Justin asked me to keep Kaeleb for an hour. He went back to bed. Laura has gone to work. Kaeleb has started crawling the last few days, and is getting really good at it. He is SO proud of himself when he pulls up on something and can get onto his knees. I can only play with him an hour today...I have TONS to do.
Just flying by... I need to try and get some stuff set up this morning. I have a lot of bread to bake, cakes and lasagna to make!
Can't seem to get moving. Have entertainment this afternoon at the Guest House. I always wonder where that name came from for a NH.
Will put something in crockpot for supper as I don't get home until 4p. That's when DS usually gets home. I always try to have supper ready for him. If I don't it's no big deal to him.
[B]MONET:[/B[ Have thought about ebay but am intimidated by it. How do you figure S & H, need pictures, don't know how to do that either, I am totally illiterate when I go beyond typing on puter. My you are busy!! When do you breathe?
I am posting this because I think it is interesting and not a joke. How smart are you?
This is a quiz for "US", (people who know everything:-)! I found out in a hurry that its tough. These are not trick questions. They are straight questions with straight answers. Write down your answers and then check for results at end of page. No cheating!
1. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends.
2 What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward?
3. Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables?
4. What fruit has its seeds on the outside?
5. In many liquor stores, you can buy pear brandy, with a real pear inside the bottle. The pear is whole and ripe, and the bottle is genuine; it hasn't been cut in any way. How did the pear get inside the bottle?
6. Only three words in standard English begin with the letters " dw" and they are all common words. Name two of them.
7. There are 14 punctuation marks in English grammar. Can you name at least half of them?
8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh.
9. Name 6 or more things that you can wear on your feet beginning with the letter S.
Answers To Quiz:
1 The one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends . . Boxing
2. North American landmark constantly moving backward . Niagara Falls (The rim is worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute.)
3. Only two vegetables that can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons . . Asparagus and rhubarb.
4. The fruit with its seeds on the outside . . Strawberry.
5. How did the pear get inside the brandy bottle? It grew inside the bottle. (The bottles are placed over pear buds when they are small, and are wired in place on the tree. The bottle is left in place for the entire growing season. When the pears are ripe, they are snipped off at the stems.)
6. Three English words beginning with dw.Dwarf,dwell and dwindle.
7. Fourteen punctuation marks in English grammar . . Period, comma, colon, semicolon, dash, hyphen, apostrophe, question mark, exclamation point, quotation marks, brackets, parenthesis, braces, and ellipses.
8. The only vegetable or fruit never sold ! frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form but fresh Lettuce.
9. Six or more things you can wear on your feet beginning with s. Shoes, socks, sandals, sneakers, slippers, skis, skates, snowshoes, stockings, and stilts.
I was exhausted yesterday and had a really good workout at the gym so I slept in a little longer this morning. Did not help, I can hardly keep my eyes open now.
Toni, we have all "gotten back on track" many times. That's why we come here. Just think if you didn't get back on track. Just one day at a time. There are just too many temptations out there. We really have to decide what we want more.
Sef, that is so sad about the shops not being re-opened. I guess we forget about it now that it is not in the news so often. I was going to suggest Ebay also. I am like you, don't know anything about doing it, but surely someone you know, knows how. They sell everything there. Oh, I didn't do very good on your quiz.
Monet, anxiously awaiting my piece. I know you have alot on your plate. I'll keep waiting. What would your kids do without you?
Bob, that lady was horrible. Was this for unemployment or gettng your job back? Any more thoughts about going elsewhere?
Thin, Hopefully they will find out something about that poor child. I have a friend that that happened to, the girl was older, but you need to know for genetic purposes in case there are other children, plus for the closure, if that can ever happen. My prayers are with them.
Would you check with Suzanne to see why the weekly board isn't listed in our sub catagory? I have this weeks board bookmarked, but I think we need
a separate listing in the list for the weekly board, and it's just not there.
Good evening all. I've been pretty tired today but did go to town and out to lunch with a friend. Then the Schwan's guy came. I love their marinated salmon. I planted lettuce in a pot and put my hummingbird feeder out. I'm ready for spring weather its ready for me or not. But the old timers say here if it Thunders in Feb. it will frost in May. So it thundered here in Feb. LOL! Remember I live back in time. Its turkey hunting season here right now. I could hear some turkey's gobbling this afternoon. The men in town are all dressed in camouflage clothing.
The boy that died had a brain hemorrhage. (sp?) There were no signs of injury or trauma and no record with social services. I guess it was just one of those things that was supposed to be for whatever reason.
This is just a quickie to let you know I am still here. Have been kinda busy the last few days. Was out most of the day yesterday. Went bowling in the morning and then was out with a friend the rest of the day. Haven't walked the last couple of days. Wanted to get up early this morning but just rolled over and went to sleep again until about 8.30. Hopefully I will make it tomorrow morning. Will be going to visit my dd soon. She lives about a 30 minute drive from here. Don't get to see her too often as she is a busy working Mom.
Thin - That was very sad about the young boy that died. Quite often when a child dies suddenly they find anomalies in the blood vessels or heart that no one was aware of. I had a friend who lost a 13 year old daughter a few years ago. They were aware that she had a heart problem but it was devastating when she died suddenly during a sleep over at a friends house.
BOB - That sounds like a nasty boss you had. I hope things turn around for you with the job situation.
Have to run. No time for any more replies. Will try to get back later.
Just checking in. Where is everybody? Haven't felt like eating today for some reason so I've only had a piece of toast and a Lara bar today. Maybe in a bit I'll cook some spinach up. Haven't done anything much today. Hope you all are fine...
Thin- Thats so sad. Poor little guy.
Rosalie- Sounds like you're good and busy. Have a nice visit with your DD.
My what a busy day I had! I ran some errands and got stuff I needed for the wedding on Saturday. Then, I ran by the Fitness center my daughter just started working at as a sales associate, and joined the gym! I probably will not be able to go work out until Monday, though I am considering going tonight...the whirlpool just sounds heavenly right now.
I baked the first of four layers for the cake and the stupid thing fell about 50% after I took it out of the oven. I wanted to cry. I just CAN'T bake it again. I don't have time, or the money. I hope it doesn't have a sad streak in it...
This is just a fly by, I need to get on with all I have to do!
Checking in to say Been running here & there & I'm really tired. Picked up a deboned stuffed chicken with eggplant & brown rice. Put that in the oven when I got home & DH had picked some swiss chard from the garden a few days ago, so I made Chard AuGratin. YumYum!! Chard was good but I think I could have eaten that whole chicken by myself if I had not shown some restraint!
Sorry no replies today. Hope everyone is doing ok.
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Hi! I am new around here... back on SB after 8 years... got 30+ lbs. to lose... I have a question... I have some Barilla Plus pasta... here are the ingredients... semolina, grain and legume flour blend (lentils, chickpeas, egg whites, spelt, barley, flaxseed oat fiber, oats), durum flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid. Is this SB safe? It is delicious.... thanks so much for your help, and I hope I am not posting in the wrong area.
ANABANANA: That pasta sounds legal to me. I have seen it in the stores, but never tried it. Thanks for the recommendation! And, yes, you posted in the right place. If you are doing Sugarbusters, I hope you will stick around and join us!
I have at least two more kiln loads of kids pots to do. I sure am going to be busy!
Laura has gone to work. Kaeleb has started crawling the last few days, and is getting really good at it. He is SO proud of himself when he pulls up on something and can get onto his knees. I can only play with him an hour today...I have TONS to do.
