puddle got Firsties on this thread, but for some reason the comments box is setting ABOVE the comments instead of below them, and it appears that my 1:34am post got placed ahead of puddle's 12:19am post!! It just won't do to have a post on top that doesn't say the words, so here it is just incase:
When I went in to delete my comments in the old thread, I got a reminder that my Echo subscription had expired. Therefore, I was unable to moderate. So I payed the $12 bucks--which I knew must be past due by now but hadn't gotten around to looking into it, and regained the ability to moderate. But now everything's out of whack. I guess I will need to re-tweak some settings. Once I'm awake.
Oh my. I took an antihistamine because i was having an allergy attack. Now I'm having to work at staying awake! Sewed 4 pairs of kid shorts yesterday. Have the shirts cut out and ready to sew. Just hope I don't nod off at the sewing machine!
And I'm dogsitting my sister's Schnauzer this afternoon while they do the final walk-through on the house they're buying down the street.
Back from San Jose safe and sound. No problems except for the plane being delayed in both directions. Had a good time at the con, seeing friends I don't usually encounter at cons here in the Midwest. One of them was Sally Woerly, under whom I will be working disability services at this year's Worldcon in Reno, confirmed that I will be doing the same at the 2013 Worldcon in San Antonio. That was expected. But there was other news that wasn't expected -- at least this soon. If Spokane gets the 2015 Worldcon (there's currently no competition), Sally won't be running disability services because she'll be one of two people running the whole convention. So she asked me to do disability services. I said yes. By then I should have the experience to do the job.
The weather in San Jose was bright, sunny, and warmish but not uncomfortably so. Today in Chicago is bright, sunny, hot, and humid. Since it looks like I won't be able to install the air conditionioner in my office until September, I will very shortly be putting the window fan in
Is it prescription? Have you tried the "non-drowsy" antihistamines? I keep the generic loratadine (I think that's it--generic for Claritin) on hand for when a decongestant doesn't work. I'm never entirely sure if my symptoms are allergies or something else.
So anyway, the Echo comment moderation thingie expired a few months ago--I think it was in March. So, it would have been a year before that when I was fiddling with the settings and ended up with the comment display that everyone is used to.
Once I was able to log back in and actually have the ability to moderate comments, I noticed something about adding moderators and thought, "Oh good--I'll have to do that!" Now I can't find that option again.
What this means, is, please be patient with me and help me figure out what, if anything, is different now.
I *think* I've got the comment ordering thing fixed now. I looked all over the place to find some spot where I could select, "newest comments at the bottom". No such thing appeared to exist. FINALLY, I happened upon the option to "disable Echo Live" and tried that.
The "advantage" to Echo Live is supposed to be that new comments appear without having to refresh the page. In reality, it means that new comments appear at the top. Kind of a counter-intuitive thing to have to do to set the comment ordering, but hopefully it worked.
I used a purple "air erase" pen to guide my embroidery on the quilt. On the fourth panel, though, it seems as though it's not air erasing very well. This is the same pen I used on all four panels and it did finally erase after a long time, but this time I see no progress after several days, even though I both wet it a little and set a fan right at it. Got ideas?? Have you ever had this happen? What can one do?? There are three places on the fourth quilt panel that are in jeopardy and there is no way I could possibly recreate it before the wedding. I would have to applique over the places and reembroider it all and it would look a bit contrived. Argh!! Am I completely hosed that I needed to move on to the next phase and steamed the panel a little bit? I didn't put the iron right down on it, but I did steam the wrinkles out. Did I set the purple ink and there's no help for it now? What to do???
How long should I wait before I am sure it's never going to fade?
Would Woolite help, or maybe Clorox 2....?
If the purple is permanent, my only ideas for how to fix the problem are:
to re-embroider everything and applique it over what's there, or to embroider more, by embroidering over the purple areas with the respective background colours.
I'm not happy with either option, but it's better than a purple stain.
I use Children's Claritin because it doesn't dry me out like the adult version.
But, Susan, I had a similar experience many years ago. I was supposed to be hosting a talk at church and took some Benedryl. Then I could hardly keep my eyes open, and my children were playing in the church nursery unattended. A bookcase fell over onto them, but fortunately it was lightweight and they weren't hurt, just shaken. They need to put the part about may cause drowsiness in bigger (and red) letters and say outright that you could fall asleep at the switch!!
I keep saying I'm going to go take a shower and a nap, but I keep checking the latest news and there's always an update. Seems the parish hall of Holy Family Church in Essex Junction (two towns from here) was struck by lightning in the big storm that blew through and is a total loss. That's really sad. The church itself is okay, and that's good because it dates to 1883. But it's strange that the little parish hall took the hit. It's probably the shortest building in the vicinity.
They just added a photo of the fire, here: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20110706/NEWS02/110706005/Fallen-trees-structure-fires-reported-during-thunderstorm?odyssey=tab
Thanks, puddle. I actually found that same thread last night and skimmed it. But looking at it again just now, thanks to you, I read this:
Be careful if you decide to use the "purple air erase". If it gets hit with the iron it will leave a permanent brown line, also keep it out of the sun which can have the same effect.
Oddly that gives me hope because what I have is NOT brown but still purple. Maybe I simply slowed down its air erase process?
It's just that I haven't been here for a while. As far as *going* anywhere, my fanny has been firmly planted in my chair the whole time. Me no go anywhere.
The article I posted above also says that in the wake of the storm Route 15 between Essex and Jericho is closed, though it doesn't say why. I assume some more trees came down or there was a flash flood. Wild!
No one was hurt. It's just a photo of smoke, really. Not so scary. It's out now, I hear. Lots of roads with issues, and a bunch of traffic lights messed up, snarling traffic...as much as our Vermont roads ever get snarled. ;-)
***Good news!!*** I simply wet it again and put the fan on it again and about half of what was there is already gone. I think I'll just do this every day for a few days until it's gone. But my heart is sooo much lighter knowing this is okay after all!
Son is supposed to be taking a class at the community college this fall. We're doing this because he's pretty much exhausted the course options at the high school level. Plus, with this "dual enrollment" plan, a course counts for both high school and college credit, and as long as he gets a B or higher, we don't have to pay. Plus, taking ONE class that is not online seems like a good step.
We don't know yet what course he will take, because there are a lot of steps to the enrollment/application process, but one of the later steps is some testing he will need to do to find out which classes he is qualified to take. I've had to take an *extremely* active role in getting him through the application process, catching his mistakes (he's not too good at reading and following directions) and helping him remedy them.
Today, I checked online and he is *finally* "in the system" such that he can sign up for an orientation session. There are only two sessions this month--one tomorrow and one in a couple weeks. The one tomorrow still had three openings, whereas the one later in the month had zero. So I snagged him a spot in tomorrow's session. Son wasn't home yet, and I didn't want to take a chance of the rest of the enrollment process being delayed because he couldn't do his orientation until August.
Cat ~~ It would be great if you could come to San Antonio. Or Chicago. Or ---
It occurs to me that if you can't interest your mundanes in visiting the Alamo, you might find a fan in Springfield you could go with. Or one from Boston who would be passing through Springfield on her way west. E-mail lists are great for things like that.
Marc also took community colleges while still in high school. As things turned out, he never did graduate high school. But since he now has a university degree, it doesn't matter.
You did the right thing, Renee. Not that you need me to tell you that...
Surely, one class won't be too much of a strain for him. Let us know how everything goes: orientation tomorrow, the rest of the registration process...
In other news, Daughter has been making plans to meet up with someone she has known online for several years, but never met face-to-face. As if life wasn't interesting enough around here.
Her father, for some reason, has become progressively more easygoing and lenient with her as she's gotten older, but this sort of situation pushes his "protectiveness" buttons. He informed Daughter that parents will have to be very involved in the planning, and will need to be present. In theory, she has agreed to this. In *practice*, she's so used to being able to get away with making plans before consulting us, and then sharing as *little* detail as possible, that I'm still very much in the dark.
So I've been very busy trying to get in touch with/coordinate with this kid's mom.
listener, I have had bad experiences with several supposedly removeable markers, air-erase, water-erase and chalk. I no longer use any of them.
I trace my embroidery pattern onto thin paper, baste it to the fabric, embroider through the paper and tear it off when done. Have found it to be much more precise than attempting to mark fabric and *never* leaves a mark on the fabric.
For applique I trace the *whole* applique on thin paper. Trace the *finished* individual shapes onto freezer paper. Iron that to the cloth, trace around it with a Pigma Micron permanent pen, cut it out leaving a turning allowance, remove the freezer paper and then slide it into its place between the paper and fabric. Fold the paper back and I attach the applique piece with needle-turn applique.
It only *sounds* complicated, but it's easy and never leaves a mark you don't want. Ruined a quilt once with blue chalk that would not come off. Never tempted fate again.
Sorry I don't have more helpful info on removing marks. I only know how to prevent them in the first place. Which admittedly won't be of any help this time, but might in the future.
I am huuuuuugely relieved to report that for some reason, after days of no progress at all, it is indeed finally air-erasing!! I think it's all going to be fine. Two of the three places are perfectly fine now and the third is 90%! The only thing I did today that I hadn't done before was tell you all about it. So I totally credit your combined good vibes into the Universe on my behalf!! Thank you gynormously!!! ♥♥♥
Susan, there is no way under the sun that I could ever do what you described. You are the sort of quilter who can actually plan and cut with care and create geometric patterns. I mostly make it up as I go along, and with embroidery what I draw is just a suggestion for what I actually end up sewing. I think I would drive most quilters crazy, but to me it's a true art form.
Once I give the quilt I'll be able to post some photos of it and you'll see more of what I'm talking about. :-)
Speaking of which, I'd better get quilting some more so that someday I can give it, then post the photos! Ha! 8-)
Renee...you're being a stellar Mom under great duress and I salute you for it! ♥♥
We had to shoehorn our youngest through parts of the processes (he has ADHD) but he is now about to be married and has a job he loves that pays handsomely. Hang in there. Your life will be incredibly easier in just a few years. You won't believe how good it'll be. It's just the getting from here to there that takes a lot out of you. But do whatever you can (hallo karaoke night) to get through the next couple of years, because what comes after is quite worth waiting for!!!
listener, you're a freeform artist and I'm a control freak. I could never do watercolors because I wouldn't have *total* control over where the paint goes.
It's a good thing we're all different, or the world would be a very boring place.
P.S.: Given that you stated that parents had to be very in on the planning, and present for the meeting, it seems to me that if Daughter chooses to leave you in the dark about the plans then she is choosing to not meet with the online friend. Just sayin'.
I agree with listener. Especially since, from what you're not saying, I take it the kid is of the male persuasion. Daughter is pretty much dooming the meeting by failing to be forthcoming and cooperative.
Ah, listener, I'm so glad!! Was holding my breath there. Wonder if one used tiny markers in the colors one was going to embroider, so it wouldn't show at all, whether or not you could get the marker out?
Nope, got mild nausea yesterday and all today. Suspect either stress of the change in dose of the medication I'm on. I'm going in for lab work tomorrow though, pre-scheduled, so if stuff is out of whack I'll know it quickly.
Thank-you, Cat. It would have made me despondent about getting the quilt done in time for the wedding, that's for sure. But! The very latest news is that ALL the purple was gone by the end of the night! And there was much rejoicing!!!!!!!!
That first reply was to listener. Cat, yes, the kid is male. And gay. When Demetrius told me this a couple years ago I said, "Yeah right--so he says!"
But with a secretive daughter, I've gotten a lot better at quietly doing my own detective work. Combining that with today's kids' tendency to "live out loud", I now have a decent amount of information about him.
In fact, I managed to find out his *mother's* name, in spite of the fact that she is not listed as such on Facebook. And, mere minutes ago, I finally found a reliable means of communication with her. The get together--at the zoo--is supposed to happen tomorrow. His mom will be there, as will his brother.
Howie's da foist!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous view, listener. What a pleasure it must be to work there. . .
It can be! Last time it was wicked hot and the field was quite muddy into the bargain.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow I'm headed over again and it's supposed to be raining.
But it is beautiful. And it's so important.
Compliments to Renee...the founder of the blog! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh wow. Now this is WEIRD!
ReplyDeletepuddle got Firsties on this thread, but for some reason the comments box is setting ABOVE the comments instead of below them, and it appears that my 1:34am post got placed ahead of puddle's 12:19am post!! It just won't do to have a post on top that doesn't say the words, so here it is just incase:
Howie's da foist!
When I went in to delete my comments in the old thread, I got a reminder that my Echo subscription had expired. Therefore, I was unable to moderate. So I payed the $12 bucks--which I knew must be past due by now but hadn't gotten around to looking into it, and regained the ability to moderate. But now everything's out of whack. I guess I will need to re-tweak some settings. Once I'm awake.
ReplyDeleteOh my. I took an antihistamine because i was having an allergy attack. Now I'm having to work at staying awake! Sewed 4 pairs of kid shorts yesterday. Have the shirts cut out and ready to sew. Just hope I don't nod off at the sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm dogsitting my sister's Schnauzer this afternoon while they do the final walk-through on the house they're buying down the street.
Back from San Jose safe and sound. No problems except for the plane being delayed in both directions. Had a good time at the con, seeing friends I don't usually encounter at cons here in the Midwest. One of them was Sally Woerly, under whom I will be working disability services at this year's Worldcon in Reno, confirmed that I will be doing the same at the 2013 Worldcon in San Antonio. That was expected. But there was other news that wasn't expected -- at least this soon. If Spokane gets the 2015 Worldcon (there's currently no competition), Sally won't be running disability services because she'll be one of two people running the whole convention. So she asked me to do disability services. I said yes. By then I should have the experience to do the job.
ReplyDeleteThe weather in San Jose was bright, sunny, and warmish but not uncomfortably so. Today in Chicago is bright, sunny, hot, and humid. Since it looks like I won't be able to install the air conditionioner in my office until September, I will very shortly be putting the window fan in
Is it prescription? Have you tried the "non-drowsy" antihistamines? I keep the generic loratadine (I think that's it--generic for Claritin) on hand for when a decongestant doesn't work. I'm never entirely sure if my symptoms are allergies or something else.
ReplyDeleteSo anyway, the Echo comment moderation thingie expired a few months ago--I think it was in March. So, it would have been a year before that when I was fiddling with the settings and ended up with the comment display that everyone is used to.
ReplyDeleteOnce I was able to log back in and actually have the ability to moderate comments, I noticed something about adding moderators and thought, "Oh good--I'll have to do that!" Now I can't find that option again.
What this means, is, please be patient with me and help me figure out what, if anything, is different now.
I *think* I've got the comment ordering thing fixed now. I looked all over the place to find some spot where I could select, "newest comments at the bottom". No such thing appeared to exist. FINALLY, I happened upon the option to "disable Echo Live" and tried that.
The "advantage" to Echo Live is supposed to be that new comments appear without having to refresh the page. In reality, it means that new comments appear at the top. Kind of a counter-intuitive thing to have to do to set the comment ordering, but hopefully it worked.
Worked GREAT Renee! And thanks!! Nice of the blog to mess up when you were popping in and out! LOL!
ReplyDeleteSusan! HELP!!! Tell me what to do!!
ReplyDeleteI used a purple "air erase" pen to guide my embroidery on the quilt. On the fourth panel, though, it seems as though it's not air erasing very well. This is the same pen I used on all four panels and it did finally erase after a long time, but this time I see no progress after several days, even though I both wet it a little and set a fan right at it. Got ideas?? Have you ever had this happen? What can one do?? There are three places on the fourth quilt panel that are in jeopardy and there is no way I could possibly recreate it before the wedding. I would have to applique over the places and reembroider it all and it would look a bit contrived. Argh!! Am I completely hosed that I needed to move on to the next phase and steamed the panel a little bit? I didn't put the iron right down on it, but I did steam the wrinkles out. Did I set the purple ink and there's no help for it now? What to do???
The big mean, LOUD storm is finally passing by. It left huge puddles everywhere, but at least it didn't produce hail here. Yow!
ReplyDeleteHow long should I wait before I am sure it's never going to fade?
ReplyDeleteWould Woolite help, or maybe Clorox 2....?
If the purple is permanent, my only ideas for how to fix the problem are:
to re-embroider everything and applique it over what's there, or
to embroider more, by embroidering over the purple areas with the respective background colours.
I'm not happy with either option, but it's better than a purple stain.
BTW, I spent a couple hours planting seeds at the Root Center today. I'm off for a shower and a nap now.
ReplyDeleteHi guys!
ReplyDeleteWow, Bill, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteReally wish I could go to the con in San Antonio. Oh, well. Beggars can't be choosers, I suppose.
I use Children's Claritin because it doesn't dry me out like the adult version.
ReplyDeleteBut, Susan, I had a similar experience many years ago. I was supposed to be hosting a talk at church and took some Benedryl. Then I could hardly keep my eyes open, and my children were playing in the church nursery unattended. A bookcase fell over onto them, but fortunately it was lightweight and they weren't hurt, just shaken. They need to put the part about may cause drowsiness in bigger (and red) letters and say outright that you could fall asleep at the switch!!
Welcome home!! That's wonderful, Bill!! Congrats...and well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you here, Cat! :-)
ReplyDeleteOkay...off for a shower and a nap NOW. LOL!
ReplyDeleteNice to be home.
ReplyDeleteWait, where'd you go? I think I missed something.
ReplyDeleteI keep saying I'm going to go take a shower and a nap, but I keep checking the latest news and there's always an update. Seems the parish hall of Holy Family Church in Essex Junction (two towns from here) was struck by lightning in the big storm that blew through and is a total loss. That's really sad. The church itself is okay, and that's good because it dates to 1883. But it's strange that the little parish hall took the hit. It's probably the shortest building in the vicinity.
ReplyDeleteThey just added a photo of the fire, here: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20110706/NEWS02/110706005/Fallen-trees-structure-fires-reported-during-thunderstorm?odyssey=tab
This is all new to me, but this might help. . . .
ReplyDeletehttp://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?fid=11&tid=25282&action=printable
Thanks, puddle. I actually found that same thread last night and skimmed it. But looking at it again just now, thanks to you, I read this:
ReplyDeleteBe careful if you decide to use the "purple air erase". If it gets hit with the iron it will leave a permanent brown line, also keep it out of the sun which can have the same effect.
Oddly that gives me hope because what I have is NOT brown but still purple.
Maybe I simply slowed down its air erase process?
It's just that I haven't been here for a while. As far as *going* anywhere, my fanny has been firmly planted in my chair the whole time. Me no go anywhere.
ReplyDeleteThe article I posted above also says that in the wake of the storm Route 15 between Essex and Jericho is closed, though it doesn't say why. I assume some more trees came down or there was a flash flood. Wild!
ReplyDelete*gulp* That's scare. Don't like photos of fire, so will give that one a miss. No one was hurt, I hope?
ReplyDeleteAh, and now for a rousing round of
ReplyDeleteHome Home on the Blog...
No one was hurt. It's just a photo of smoke, really. Not so scary. It's out now, I hear. Lots of roads with issues, and a bunch of traffic lights messed up, snarling traffic...as much as our Vermont roads ever get snarled. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOL
ReplyDeleteThanks, listener. That definitely makes me feel better.
Glad to hear there were no injuries!
ReplyDelete***Good news!!*** I simply wet it again and put the fan on it again and about half of what was there is already gone. I think I'll just do this every day for a few days until it's gone. But my heart is sooo much lighter knowing this is okay after all!
ReplyDeleteI am sooooooooooooooooo relieved!!!!!!!!!!!
Son is supposed to be taking a class at the community college this fall. We're doing this because he's pretty much exhausted the course options at the high school level. Plus, with this "dual enrollment" plan, a course counts for both high school and college credit, and as long as he gets a B or higher, we don't have to pay. Plus, taking ONE class that is not online seems like a good step.
ReplyDeleteWe don't know yet what course he will take, because there are a lot of steps to the enrollment/application process, but one of the later steps is some testing he will need to do to find out which classes he is qualified to take. I've had to take an *extremely* active role in getting him through the application process, catching his mistakes (he's not too good at reading and following directions) and helping him remedy them.
Today, I checked online and he is *finally* "in the system" such that he can sign up for an orientation session. There are only two sessions this month--one tomorrow and one in a couple weeks. The one tomorrow still had three openings, whereas the one later in the month had zero. So I snagged him a spot in tomorrow's session. Son wasn't home yet, and I didn't want to take a chance of the rest of the enrollment process being delayed because he couldn't do his orientation until August.
Cat ~~ It would be great if you could come to San Antonio. Or Chicago. Or ---
ReplyDeleteIt occurs to me that if you can't interest your mundanes in visiting the Alamo, you might find a fan in Springfield you could go with. Or one from Boston who would be passing through Springfield on her way west. E-mail lists are great for things like that.
All this sounds good.
ReplyDeleteMarc also took community colleges while still in high school. As things turned out, he never did graduate high school. But since he now has a university degree, it doesn't matter.
You did the right thing, Renee. Not that you need me to tell you that...
ReplyDeleteSurely, one class won't be too much of a strain for him. Let us know how everything goes: orientation tomorrow, the rest of the registration process...
♥
In other news, Daughter has been making plans to meet up with someone she has known online for several years, but never met face-to-face. As if life wasn't interesting enough around here.
ReplyDeleteHer father, for some reason, has become progressively more easygoing and lenient with her as she's gotten older, but this sort of situation pushes his "protectiveness" buttons. He informed Daughter that parents will have to be very involved in the planning, and will need to be present. In theory, she has agreed to this. In *practice*, she's so used to being able to get away with making plans before consulting us, and then sharing as *little* detail as possible, that I'm still very much in the dark.
So I've been very busy trying to get in touch with/coordinate with this kid's mom.
Renee, you're making me exhausted! So if you are, a bit, forgive yourself! ♥
ReplyDeletelistener, I have had bad experiences with several supposedly removeable markers, air-erase, water-erase and chalk. I no longer use any of them.
ReplyDeleteI trace my embroidery pattern onto thin paper, baste it to the fabric, embroider through the paper and tear it off when done. Have found it to be much more precise than attempting to mark fabric and *never* leaves a mark on the fabric.
For applique I trace the *whole* applique on thin paper. Trace the *finished* individual shapes onto freezer paper. Iron that to the cloth, trace around it with a Pigma Micron permanent pen, cut it out leaving a turning allowance, remove the freezer paper and then slide it into its place between the paper and fabric. Fold the paper back and I attach the applique piece with needle-turn applique.
It only *sounds* complicated, but it's easy and never leaves a mark you don't want. Ruined a quilt once with blue chalk that would not come off. Never tempted fate again.
Sorry I don't have more helpful info on removing marks. I only know how to prevent them in the first place. Which admittedly won't be of any help this time, but might in the future.
I am huuuuuugely relieved to report that for some reason, after days of no progress at all, it is indeed finally air-erasing!! I think it's all going to be fine. Two of the three places are perfectly fine now and the third is 90%! The only thing I did today that I hadn't done before was tell you all about it. So I totally credit your combined good vibes into the Universe on my behalf!! Thank you gynormously!!! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteSusan, there is no way under the sun that I could ever do what you described. You are the sort of quilter who can actually plan and cut with care and create geometric patterns. I mostly make it up as I go along, and with embroidery what I draw is just a suggestion for what I actually end up sewing. I think I would drive most quilters crazy, but to me it's a true art form.
Once I give the quilt I'll be able to post some photos of it and you'll see more of what I'm talking about. :-)
Speaking of which, I'd better get quilting some more so that someday I can give it, then post the photos! Ha! 8-)
It would be wonderful... Well, I guess there's no harm in dreaming.
ReplyDelete*hug* listener. It would have be an awful pity for all your hard work to go for naught. I'm glad it looks like getting sorted out.
ReplyDeleteRenee...you're being a stellar Mom under great duress and I salute you for it! ♥♥
ReplyDeleteWe had to shoehorn our youngest through parts of the processes (he has ADHD) but he is now about to be married and has a job he loves that pays handsomely. Hang in there. Your life will be incredibly easier in just a few years. You won't believe how good it'll be. It's just the getting from here to there that takes a lot out of you. But do whatever you can (hallo karaoke night) to get through the next couple of years, because what comes after is quite worth waiting for!!!
listener, you're a freeform artist and I'm a control freak. I could never do watercolors because I wouldn't have *total* control over where the paint goes.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing we're all different, or the world would be a very boring place.
P.S.: Given that you stated that parents had to be very in on the planning, and present for the meeting, it seems to me that if Daughter chooses to leave you in the dark about the plans then she is choosing to not meet with the online friend. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting, Bill. I, too, never graduated from high school. Have my B.A. and M.A. though so, as you say, it all comes out in the wash.
ReplyDeleteP.S.: Feeling any better after your med-induced nap attack? ♥
ReplyDeleteI agree with listener. Especially since, from what you're not saying, I take it the kid is of the male persuasion. Daughter is pretty much dooming the meeting by failing to be forthcoming and cooperative.
ReplyDeleteAh, listener, I'm so glad!! Was holding my breath there. Wonder if one used tiny markers in the colors one was going to embroider, so it wouldn't show at all, whether or not you could get the marker out?
ReplyDeleteNope, got mild nausea yesterday and all today. Suspect either stress of the change in dose of the medication I'm on. I'm going in for lab work tomorrow though, pre-scheduled, so if stuff is out of whack I'll know it quickly.
ReplyDeleteWow! I believe this is only the second time we've gone over to page TWO!!
ReplyDelete"It's a good thing we're all different, or the world would be a very boring place.
ReplyDelete"
Amen.
Sending good vibes for the doc visit!
ReplyDeleteYeah. Kind'a impressive.
ReplyDeleteDitto Cat!
ReplyDeleteDidn't even realise there was a page two!! ROFL!!
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Cat. It would have made me despondent about getting the quilt done in time for the wedding, that's for sure. But! The very latest news is that ALL the purple was gone by the end of the night! And there was much rejoicing!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBurlington got one inch hail!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's my thought. Getting Demetrius on board--in PRACTICE--is a very different story.
ReplyDeleteThat first reply was to listener. Cat, yes, the kid is male. And gay. When Demetrius told me this a couple years ago I said, "Yeah right--so he says!"
ReplyDeleteBut with a secretive daughter, I've gotten a lot better at quietly doing my own detective work. Combining that with today's kids' tendency to "live out loud", I now have a decent amount of information about him.
In fact, I managed to find out his *mother's* name, in spite of the fact that she is not listed as such on Facebook. And, mere minutes ago, I finally found a reliable means of communication with her. The get together--at the zoo--is supposed to happen tomorrow. His mom will be there, as will his brother.