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I like it BTW, Yolanda (Bledsoe) has gone back to the last name of Roots.

I thoroughly agree with Johanna that the SCA as a whole is not responsible - except insofar as to have save practices (i.e. two non-related adults with minors at all times). But Whinewhine is right, and I speak from personal experience: these are often people who are viewed as respected adults, and the children don't know how to tell them "no" by the time of the actual event.

Found this in an area paper today: "Suit: History group failed to protect children from sex assaults The parents of six children who were sexually assaulted by a Lehigh County member the Society for Creative Anachronism are suing the hippie-era medieval history group, saying its safeguards against such crimes were woefully inadequate. Benjamin Schragger, 45, was sentenced to 31-1/4 to 62-1/2 years in state prison in 2005 after pleading guilty but mentally ill in assaults on nine boys and two girls who ranged in age from 6 to 16. The attacks happened between 1999 and 2003, mostly at the Weisenberg Township home where Schragger lived with his parents and -- in the guise of "Lord Ben the Steward" -- taught the children how to make armor and weapons for mock combat. According to court testimony, Schragger massaged naked children and fondled a 15-year-old boy who said Schragger watched as he, his 9-year-old sister and a 13-year-old female cousin performed sex acts on each other. Two civil suits filed yesterday in U.S. District Court on behalf of four boys and two girls claim the California-based non-profit society failed to enforce basic safeguards, such as requiring the presence of at least two unrelated adults at events involving children. -- Reporting by Daniel Patrick Sheehan, The Morning Call"

I am concerned with the tone this topic is taking and am going to advise that the moderators to look into it.

You can find some great images at enature.com's website. Type in the plant you're looking for and away you go I did a search on columbine before (as I have several on my property) and found it there.

Thanks Art If no one wants 'em here, I think I'll take your suggestion.

allrighty then, I'll call 'em blades

LOL! They're not sequential anyway, but I can see how someone would want all three.

I have 3 copies of this book sitting on my shelf, which I acquired at a store closing. I am not a saddlemaker, nor will be in the forseeable future. They are still in their wrappers, and I hate to see them collecting dust. I'm offering them for just 25.00 each (that's half the original store price!) + 5.00 packing/shipping. If you're interested in one or more, let me know. SOLD -- SOLD -- SOLD -- ALL GONE -- Art (Per Holly)

That is amazing work! There is just nothing like a finely made weapon. I do the Ren.Faire circuit usually, and I have 2 Starfire weapons - a sword and a double headed ax. They are so nice and heavy compared to the cheapo replicas sold all over the Faires. Alot of respect is due those of you who make such nice pieces start to finish. ps I'd like to see the top view shot, and I'm glad for the explanation on the false edge...I was wondering too!

It's gorgeous all over...I was going to write admiring the color job, but then realized it's just amazing top to bottom...

I'm not Johanna, but Bob's got a napkin...shall I tell you to "get your mind out of the gutter" as we used to say 'round here

Alright already I'm going to have to show my ignorance: WHAT THE HECK IS A BLACKJACK?

Not only is the work on it very nice, but your website is very well done!

Thanks Mine did have 90 degree angles, and getting into the corners was not very do-able.

I would suggest the same thing David did - cut the binder into three pieces: front, spine, back, and make a new spine to attach to the front and back. Perhaps with a nice overlay on to the front/back, not just right up to the edge. Can't really explain that part well....

I actually have a similar problem with a jar of Aussie Wax...

Do you have trouble (as I do) with the inside edging/finishing? I've done a similar frame, and I found that to be the hardest part. Would appreciate all tips on how to do that part.

Those are gorgeous!

In cleaning the home of my late grandparents, I came across a box of sewing patterns. Rather than just toss them, I'd like to sell them for a low fee. If anyone is interested, please contact me. There were also some cute little pincushions.

I'm also sorry to hear of your loss. God grant you peace at this tough time. I have a similar leather experience: I made my father, who was a school teacher (is retired now) a briefcase back in 1990, with his initials and oak leaves on it. This was really when I was first getting back into leatherwork after an almost 10 year hiatus. He still has it and refuses to let me make him a new one! Every time the case breaks, he has me take the old panel off and put it on a new one. He says all the teachers and others who see it want one! Meanwhile, I'm thinking "gosh I could do better now!"

I've actually never used an apron. For years I didn't even use gloves when staining, but I got over that

He is risen indeed! We had our first Easter home as a family, without hiking all over creation to relatives' houses - and it was WONDERFUL!

My parents joke that Tractor Supply is the only place you can get a calf extractor and flannel shirt under the same roof

Well, for me at least, this time of year comes into what is fair season, and that is my personal busy time. Because I mostly sell at weekend craft fairs and historical reenactment events, the months of May - Oct. are peak time, and I'm prepping for them. I try to keep up on reading, but other than posting work pics, I'm not posting much either