CFM Frodo Posted June 15 CFM Report Posted June 15 I want you guys to try something drizzle olive oil on vanilla ice cream then sprinkle on sea salt sounds nuts huh? give it a go Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 18 Author CFM Report Posted June 18 On 6/15/2025 at 9:13 AM, Frodo said: I want you guys to try something drizzle olive oil on vanilla ice cream then sprinkle on sea salt sounds nuts huh? give it a go , if I could only have ice cream, I would try it. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 18 Author CFM Report Posted June 18 (edited) This doesn't look like much, but if you ever decide to walk the Continental Divide Trail, then you will come to this spot. From here, there is over 100 miles, as the crow flies you won't see another tree except in the only town along this portion of the route through Wyoming. I never could understand how someone could live in a city, this is 30 minutes from my house and I can spend the whole day without seeing another person, and I can usually see a long way lol. Man, the smell of the springtime flowers was glorious as well as the vastness of the world. Edited June 18 by chuck123wapati Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM Frodo Posted June 18 CFM Report Posted June 18 I used to drop my wife off in a parking lot where a snowmobile would pick her up and take her to her job on last dollar rd outside of Ridgeway Co on the Divide. The Sneffels Range, regionally conterminous with San Juans, is a young, prominent, and rugged range of mountains in southwestern Colorado of the San Juan Mountains. The Sneffels range form the southern border of Ouray County and run west to east. Sneffels Range Sneffels Range Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Handstitched Posted June 22 Members Report Posted June 22 You know chuck , there is light at this seemingly endless tunnel . Dad had his op and now it's just a long road to recovery and I hope there's light at the end of yours . The whole month of June for me and dad is non stop med appts . For dad it's frequent dressing changes at our local hospital as well as other appts. I've had to bite my tongue a few times ,it does get quite 'testing' at times. Stress is not my friend. I am hoping that the month of July will see things calm down and I can have some sort of * cough* life . The long list of "round to it " jobs is getting even longer . I have finally figured out how to log on using a hand held device , I'm a complete dunce when it comes to technology . May the light shine bright 🌞 HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM Frodo Posted June 22 CFM Report Posted June 22 https://youtube.com/shorts/1Ht_qj1kR30?si=hABLWI5xi5WRNDVV Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 23 Author CFM Report Posted June 23 On 6/22/2025 at 4:29 AM, Handstitched said: You know chuck , there is light at this seemingly endless tunnel . Dad had his op and now it's just a long road to recovery and I hope there's light at the end of yours . The whole month of June for me and dad is non stop med appts . For dad it's frequent dressing changes at our local hospital as well as other appts. I've had to bite my tongue a few times ,it does get quite 'testing' at times. Stress is not my friend. I am hoping that the month of July will see things calm down and I can have some sort of * cough* life . The long list of "round to it " jobs is getting even longer . I have finally figured out how to log on using a hand held device , I'm a complete dunce when it comes to technology . May the light shine bright 🌞 HS Man i hope so its been a long year. My daughter was released yesterday and is home. I do her dressing change twice a day. The operation went as well as can be and she is recovering excellently. My work has also been put off, and now i'm going to be working on her house as well. I am glad you have something again to stay in touch, if ya need help find a kid somewhere they can run these things blindfolded lol. Cold beer on the porch time!!!! Life is good🙃even when it's upside down lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Darren8306 Posted June 24 Members Report Posted June 24 On 6/23/2025 at 7:23 AM, chuck123wapati said: Life is good🙃even when it's upside down lol. Glad to hear it! I'll pour one this afternoon, and toast your (and your daughters) success Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 24 Author CFM Report Posted June 24 3 hours ago, Darren8306 said: Glad to hear it! I'll pour one this afternoon, and toast your (and your daughters) success Thank you for the good thoughts, and I'll do the same! 🍺 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Handstitched Posted June 25 Members Report Posted June 25 So good to hear chuck In between everything thats going on i'm still able to keep my "sanity" in tact by going into my workshop making stock etc. Only spending 3 -4 hrs each day . That's been my respite lately ,even got in the occasional roast , take care to you and yours, HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 27 Author CFM Report Posted June 27 My sanity has always been questionable lol. So i watch my share of your tube videos and ran accross a guy who makes wild clay pottery. So now I have to learn to make some pottery. I found about four different types of clay so far and am testing them all out. Man, i have dirt and mud everywhere lol. But i think i found decent clay and have made some test pots. dont quite know how i can use clay and leather together, but I'm thinking. Next week, maybe do some rock hunting too. Lots of Jade, agate, fossils, and even opals close by. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Handstitched Posted June 28 Members Report Posted June 28 My late Mother made and taught pottery for many years.Her work is everywhere around the house .The oldest piece was made in 1977, she named and dated most of her work. Apart from gas fired kilns,she also used a technique called 'raku' , a wood fired kiln . A lot of her tools, glazes etc.are still in one of our sheds, as well as her wheel. Have fun chuck, 👍 😁 Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 28 Author CFM Report Posted June 28 7 hours ago, Handstitched said: My late Mother made and taught pottery for many years.Her work is everywhere around the house .The oldest piece was made in 1977, she named and dated most of her work. Apart from gas fired kilns,she also used a technique called 'raku' , a wood fired kiln . A lot of her tools, glazes etc.are still in one of our sheds, as well as her wheel. Have fun chuck, 👍 😁 Man, your mom was the coolest!! I did a bit of sculpting in high school as well as some ceramics throughout my life, mostly beer mugs lol, enough to spark my interest. I have an old electric kiln I scrounged but have never used. I plan to use wood for now to make low-temperature fired earthenware/raku. If I like it or the kids like it, I will be making a wheel also lol. i gotta do something, I've been in a funk and have had no motivation to do much of anything. i haven't even picked up my sketchbook or camera for months, it seems. Oh well, now i can look for clays while fishing as well as rock hunting, foraging for food, and metal detecting, at least i won't get bored lol. Have a great day and say hi to Pops for me!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Sheilajeanne Posted June 28 Members Report Posted June 28 (edited) I had an interest in moulding clay when I was in junior school, but it never stuck. As for now, I don't need another hobby...lol! The lady who owned this house before me worked with clay, and there was a 220 amp outlet in the laundry room where she used to plug in her kiln. She also had a special filter over the smoke detector to keep out dust from the clay. In addition to clay, she worked with fabric a lot - had FIVE sewing machines, and also did metal sculpting. My neighbour has a couple of her metalwork pieces decorating her lawn. She was single for many years, after her husband died of cancer, so was free to indulge in her hobbies. Her kids were already grown when she bought this place. She accumulated SO much stuff for her hobbies that her children needed two dumpsters to hold it all! I'm sure a lot of her craft stuff just got thrown in the dumpsters. Here's where she kept her sewing thread and shears - I pulled the nails out so I could burn the pegboard. There were over two hundred of them! I really like that she had the electrical outlets moved to where she could easily access them for her machines. That's come in handy for my leatherwork! Edited June 28 by Sheilajeanne Quote
Members Handstitched Posted June 30 Members Report Posted June 30 @Sheilajeanne it was be a shame that so much was thrown away. A lot of it would be of value to other crafters, i would rather give stuff away than throw it away. My Mother's sewing room is exactly how she left it , messy ,but she knew where everything was, I rarely go in there perhaps for an occasional piece of material . @chuck123wapati I'm sure you can get your creative juices going to combine leather and clay , I reckon they will go well together. I had my first bbq in almost 3 years yesterday. I have a cheapie wood fired brazier that has a bbq plate . After a good clean and re-seasoned , I cooked up few lamb chops and a few snags, cooked up really well. My ye'olde gas bbq that i bought back in the mid 90's is really looking its age now rusty af. I did think about buying a newie, heaven forbid. There's only me a Dad, not worth buying a newie just for two of us. The oldie has cast iron burners and cast iron plates,quite rare these days. Just needs TLC HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Northmount Posted June 30 Report Posted June 30 On 6/28/2025 at 11:12 AM, Sheilajeanne said: 220 amp outlet That will be 220 Volt (VAC). Current (amperage) may be around 40A to 80A. You can check your breaker panel to see what the breaker was rated at if it is still there. Just for comparison: Dryers are typically on a 30A circuit (220 VAC). Electric ranges are typically 40A. For the past 50 years or so, most houses had a 100A service. Many now are 200A. Quote
Members Sheilajeanne Posted July 1 Members Report Posted July 1 Northmount, you can tell I'm not an electrician! :D Yeah, 220 volt. We reused the line for the stove when I put a full kitchen in the apartment that's overtop of the garage/laundry room. Quote
Members Handstitched Posted July 1 Members Report Posted July 1 We have 240v in Oz and 415v 3 phase. @Northmount I have reported it but some nut job has totally trashed the site Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members Sheilajeanne Posted July 1 Members Report Posted July 1 4 hours ago, Handstitched said: Northmount I have reported it but some nut job has totally trashed the site Wait - what did I miss here? :O Quote
kgg Posted July 1 Report Posted July 1 7 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said: Wait - what did I miss here? :O Earlier today (~6:30 am Ontario time) the forum was trashed with spam but seems to be back up and running properly. Thanks to whoever fixed the problem. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 1 Contributing Member Report Posted July 1 Its not completely fixed Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
AlZilla Posted July 1 Report Posted July 1 1 hour ago, fredk said: Its not completely fixed BossLady stopped the flood and I think the bulk of the spam messages are gone. Many hundreds of them! Feel free to report anything you see so we can smite them down. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 1 Contributing Member Report Posted July 1 All's Quiet On The Western Front - now I keep two windows open; one for All Activity and one for Unread Content The Unread Content page wanted me to log in again, Nae Prob. But when I did I got a screen with a message saying 'Ooops! Try Again' BUT the All Activity page just worked as normal All's Well that Ends Well Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Northmount Posted July 1 Report Posted July 1 16 minutes ago, fredk said: The Unread Content page wanted me to log in again, Nae Prob. But when I did I got a screen with a message saying 'Ooops! Try Again' BUT the All Activity page just worked as normal Remember to use your email address that you use with LW instead of the user/screen name. Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted July 1 Moderator Report Posted July 1 I did one of those admin "Log everyone out at once" moves this morning, so that was probably me, but I had to get it to stop. Northmount, Alzilla & Wiz do a great job zapping spammers that get past me, but this morning was an attack. We have things under control again. I am fortunate to have such good help. ~J Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
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