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Thanks! I'm pretty new to braiding, having only taking a few classes at IFoLG shows previously. It seems like it could be a good market down here, but I want to do it right.

I had a customer today asking me about making show leashes for her Pyrenees dogs. I checked out a site she sent me to and it said they were "braided with a 250 lb. test core" What does that mean? I've taking braiding classes, but never actually made anything for sale, so any and all suggestions are welcome.

ohhhhh, you mean tbsp (tablespoon) ? Gotcha!

what's tbs detergent? I'm going to pass this recipe along to my mom (who still has an Airedale terrier).

Beautiful work! You're right, I wondered where Quaqasus was, so thanks for telling us!

I'm loving that!

The day before my inlaws to be came to visit my parents' farm for the first time, our dog got skunked right IN the mouth. I remember walking up the driveway, after my fiance dropped me off, thinking, "gosh, someone hit a skunk" then, realizing the smell got stronger the closer I got to the front door. As I opened the door, there stood our dog, looking miserable. Mom had tried several methods of cleaning him; but he stunk, the house stunk, and we had to open all the windows and burn every scented candle we had. I remember thinking: these people are gonna think we are such hicks!

Very nice! I've been wanting to do daffodils myself. I like your use of color.

Don't worry about the lack of replies - sometimes people are just "lookie loos".

Very cool!

Thanks :-)

They're having a beach front wedding, and the bridal shower had alot of shore-side themes to it. They're honeymooning in Hawaii, I believe. So while I usually do Celtic stuff, I should likely find some beach-y themes. I've decided I'm going to go with an album. There are always LOTS of wedding photos, professional and otherwise, so it'll be useful.

My mom called me today asking about buying a new western saddle. She's very petite, and asked me how one knows the measurement of a western seat? I told her I'd write and find out. I told her too she'd need to find out about the tree; she said she will be choosing one for an Arabian (that's what she and Dad raise). There is not really anywhere good around here (SW Virginia, below Roanoke) to buy a saddle from a store, so that's another issue. She might go with eBay...

An alternative to wood logs is to get a pellet stove. (My dad's in the business) They burn wood pellets, the smell isn't as strong as logs, and it's very efficient.

Deb's reply is along the lines of what I'm looking for. With my set up, and the location, a battery powered or rechargeable lantern is going to be the best bet. I just wondered if anyone had preferences. I've looked at Rayovac's Sportsman Area Lantern, the Coleman Family Size Ruggery Battern Lantern and the Rayovac LED Lantern so far.

DJ, I'm lol at that one. Boy, I could tell stories of embarrassing moments (not quite as much as that one though!) like going over a fence without the horse, etc. But to me, I just remember the joy of an all out gallop up the dirt road by my parents' old farm in NJ. I usually rode a mare named Ballerina who hated to be beat (she'd get really nasty about it!) so everyone else knew they'd better hang back ;-) I was the only one in my family who used an English saddle most of the time. It made jumping logs on the back trails a whole lot more comfortable! I miss those days! The world looks better from the back of a horse.

Scary theme, but excellent work!

They weren't really into being "photogenic"... I happened to be up north visiting friends and family when I dropped by the Allentown, PA, Tandy store to spend money. It was the day of the Celtic carving class, and I asked Jeff if I could take some pics for here. I love that store and the staff, and though I'm far away, I still order most everything I need from them!

I hope you had a great day! You deserve it, and not just for all you do for us here!

I'm selling at a big event that runs 'til 10 pm two nights coming up next month. I'd like advice on how best to add lighting to my tent (no electric). Specifically, "camping" style battery lanterns. There will be street lighting, but I want to supplement it. Suggestions? Brands?

I have a Vornado space heater. Among space heaters, it's not cheap, but it's the best!

That is a beautiful design and nice work on it!

Good quote, Marlon. I read a story in the paper the other day about how teens feel more hopeless and are more suicidal/risk taking than ever. It struck me that they don't seem to feel they have anything to live for. Also, their moral absolutes are mostly gone. This generation, it seems to me, is being taught that "anything goes" and "if it feels good, it must be okay". I worked for Cabela's in the Hamburg, PA, location, around the time the "Life is Good" stuff started hitting it big. We had mugs, shirts, all kinds of merchandise. The slogan is "Do what you like/like what you do". I kidded with a co-worker: "gee, I'd like to go kill someone, guess I should go do it!" Yes, that's taking it to an extreme, but if you really examine the slogan, it is a bit pathetic. It's all well and good to enjoy your job, but to suggest that you do whatever you like seems to me to be the problem nowadays. Self-denial is a thing of the past.

Azrider, I can understand in a way where you're coming from. I consider myself artistic mainly because I've done things other than leatherwork (drawing, painting, etc), but I am always amazed when people look at my work and go on about how hard it must be; because I really don't consider leatherwork to be difficult. Of course, there are things that involve learning, talent, and practice - but to me, basic leatherwork is really a matter of following the steps. So I guess that is where mechanics come in.

Artistic. I have alot more trouble with the mechanical end of the "craft".