Johanna

I wrote a note to Cheryl and Dave and offered them any assistance LW could provide shortly after I read this first post. I haven't heard back either. I have collected quite a few pics of Robb's work, but I don't want to use them w/o permission from his sister. LW would be happy to crosslink and help people find the site they are building in his memory, of course. His art is pretty incredible (look at the show pics for the 2007 show- there was a display of his art there) and he was known for being an excellent instructor. Johanna

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A very moving poem. Sorry you lost your dad. {{hugs}} from your friends at LW

That's exactly what it looks like, too! Now I will never be able to look at it without thinking squished kitty, thanks a lot!

3 in the clip and one in the chamber, has a choke. Model 190. Does that mean anything? ~J

I finally found a bolt action shotgun for Wade, only it's a 16 gauge, not a 20. It has a choke on the end to control the shot spray, and seems to be in good condition. Anybody know anything about this gun, what's a reasonable price and how old is it? I'm not finding much on the net, I guess Mossberg discontinued the bolt action a long time ago? I know there is more gun expertise here than anywhere...don't let me get taken by the dealer! Thanks Johanna

That's what I used, Irfanview. ~J

HTH ~J

I can't believe I was so happy to pay only $2.39 today! It seemed like a bargain, and who knows what it will be tomorrow? so I topped off the Dodge tank for less than $50. Whoo-hooo! If it goes down again tomorrow, I may take the Ford to visit the pump. Thank goodness for our 14 year old Honda Civic and its faithful 45 mpg. I love my trucks, but I can hardly afford to drive them. I try to combine errands and coordinate kid pick-ups and drop offs, but in town, the Dodge gets less than 15 MPG and the Ford gets 10 MPG on the highway loaded or not. Ouch ouch and ouch. I'm hoping things settle down after the election. Johanna

The links are working fine here.

Take a scrap piece, wet it, and give it a try. If it's vegetable tanned leather, it will take an impression. Some of the dyed veggie tans have a lot of wax in them and they do not tool well, but they will stamp some. If it's not vegatable tanned leather, you won't be able to tool it. Perhaps some conchos would spark it up? Johanna

to all you new folks from FetLife! Post here or send me a PM (Private Message) for access to the adult area NSFW of the board. We're glad to have all of you, and you're going to love making your own stuff, if you aren't doing it already. If you are doing your own designs, you may enjoy looking at what other people are doing, and how you may want to try things in the future. Just let me know you want in, and I'll add you. Help yourself to the coffee over there, and the restrooms are down the hall. (Thanks Drac for issuing the invitations!) Johanna

Refurbs from reputable companies are fine. Most have at least a one-year warranty. If you have the Office disks, you can install older versions of Office on Vista. XP is a stable extablished operating system, but Vista is more fun to use. If you get Vista, get as much memory as possible (2 gigs minimum). If you get XP, try to get the XP disk with the machine in case you need to do a reinstall. Vista has 6 different flavors, but most pre-installed systems have a recovery partition. Make a bootable recovery disk with that the first day you have the computer. Someday, you may thank yourself. Johanna

BobBasset with a Russian email addy joined last night. C'mon guys, post and introduce yourselves! We'd love to hear where you get your ideas and how you do your art. Johanna

Got my Tandy package this morning- whoo-hoo- I am off to the shop to make something! I don't know what yet, but I have things i can use to cut again, right Clay? Even more exciting is that two of Clay's daughters and one of his sons are turning 4 tomorrow. Happy happy happy happy birthday to all of you, and may your house never be interrupted with a dull moment! Johanna

It was his shop, with his name on the door. He presented himself as a businessman. Some of us have gotten too casual and give stuff away before we sell it at a fair price, then we're out of business, and back to our day jobs. Steve's grandfather knew he had to earn and keep his customer's respect, or he'd be out of business. He was a very handsome man. Look how full his windows are- he did a fair amount of business, I would say! Thanks for sharing. Johanna

Isn't it wonderful getting up in the morning and going to work at something you love to do? Some of us have been very lucky to have that. My ten year old daughter sayus, "Mom, why do I have to go to school?" So that you have choices, honey. If you want to be a photographer or brain surgeon or leatherworker, I want you to be happy with what you do. Welcome to LW! Glad to have you here! Help yourself to the coffee and cookies, and make yourself at home. Johanna PS I've always admired Cliff Ketchum's work. What a mentor!

Thank you Tom for identifying the artist(s). When we post pics on here we try to make sure all credit is given where it's due. I also just fired off an email welcoming "Bob Basset" to check out the forum and how much we admired the work we'd seen. We've had a few folks become regulars after those kinds of notes, and i'm hoping the artists introduce themselves. Johanna

Who cares how you do the database coding as long as the customer doesn't see all that? Make it easy for the customer and don't make them type or say 12 digit alpha-numeric stock numbers. You may want to think about additional ways to market the products. Just because you have a website doesn't mean anyone will come. Diversity is great, but confusing the customer is bad. Might want to have different stores set up for products as different as home furnishings and jewelry. Just my two cents. Johanna

We have a Frappr map! http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...5&hl=frappr ~J

Barra, don't be silly. Those aren't "carts", they are "buggies". Ask anyone south of the Mason Dixon line. ~J

My first husband, Little Jon was from Massachusetts. I grew up in New Hampshire, so I understood him pretty well. I remember his frustration when he needed to exchange 2 dimes and nickel for a "kwahtah fuh the pahkin' meet-tuh" in Macon, Georgia. Because I'd lived in the south before, I stepped up and said "We need a case quarter, please." and she reached in her till. I have to confess I worked in a convenience store in SC for 3 months before I figured out what "nabs" were, and I thought it was pretty stupid to ask for a Coke if you wanted a Mt Dew, but hey, the gracious people of the south didn't (often) force me to drink their sweet tea. Ugh. The Yankee in me wants coffee morning noon and night. I never knew until I worked on the beach that people drank "tonic" "soda" or "pop" -the Ohio term- for breakfast. Johanna

Not a bad idea... David, I know losing your friend was awful, and I think making his wife something special was a nice way to say, "I care." In some situations words can't say what actions do, and when she holds that book and pen, she'll feel the affection that was always there. (I've been widowed twice, I know a little about comfort.) They are both gorgeous, by the way, and I'm sure she'll treasure them. Hey, I didn't know you made pens either. I knew you did some knives, but not pens. Got any pics to share? hint hint Johanna

There is a category in the Marketplace area for finished leather goods, and only one person has ever posted in there. I always thought people would say, "here is what I have listed in stock, in my catalog, on my website, ebay auction, etsy, myspace or just flat out describe the items and their prices. Break the ice in there and start posting. Ain't no shame in advertising your work here on LW and the Marketplace is already set up for it. Show pics of your work. You never know where Google will lead someone, today or next month. I subscribe to a couple of ebay sellers stores, and would love to see them at least post links on the board here. I like Matera's cuffs and watches, and that clean New York look. There is another fellow I would buy a belt from if I had the money. No, you won't get rich selling to leatherworkers, but they love looking at your work, and they'll tell their friends. It can't hurt to link with the forum. So go break the ice in virgin territory: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showforum=90 Johanna