Fred's ramblings

[fredk]

I'll try again.

All made from off-cuts out of the scrap box. About 5 inches tall. Just took an evening after I took the notion to make them. Just glued together. The 'star' is a chromed pressed steel ornament thingy. I was given loads of these things in various shapes. A chance to use some of them

Showing front & rear;

A few were a bit more elaborate;

These were a bit bigger, about 7 inches tall. The other side had a personal initial on it

I'm thinking of doing just a Christmas Tree hanger this year. With plastic jewel 'rhinestones' as decorations. Maybe about 4 to 5 inches tall

 

[chuck123wapati]

you ever think of making little leprechaun hats and filling them with candy coins for St. Patricks day? 

[Doc Reaper]

The Hawaiians have a mythological creature that goes inline with the Gremlins and Trolls, they are called Menehune‘s. I was talking with a guy about it and asked if he has ever seen one, of course he said “no!” Then I asked him how he knew they existed? He said “did you lift up the bark on a fallen tree and see the etchings?” I replied “we all have!” He came quickly with “who do you think put them there?”

I was thinking of making a loin cloth/tool belt and sending it fo him. But I have no idea big a Menehune is!

[fredk]

2 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

you ever think of making little leprechaun hats and filling them with candy coins for St. Patricks day? 

nice idea. I'll think upon that. Maybe not candy/sweets tho. Anti-fun police won't allow that

 

1 hour ago, Doc Reaper said:

The Hawaiians have a mythological creature that goes inline with the Gremlins and Trolls, they are called Menehune‘s. I was talking with a guy about it and asked if he has ever seen one, of course he said “no!” Then I asked him how he knew they existed? He said “did you lift up the bark on a fallen tree and see the etchings?” I replied “we all have!” He came quickly with “who do you think put them there?”

I was thinking of making a loin cloth/tool belt and sending it for him. But I have no idea big a Menehune is!

ach, shure every one knows how big he is. He's the same size as a leprechaun, or Big Foot, or the Yeti, or the fairy on that rose leaf

Here those etchings are made by the leprechauns. Its their written directions to where they have secreted a crock of gold. Its written in an ancient language. Any human who could decipher it would be very rich indeed

[Gezzer]

3 hours ago, fredk said:

nice idea. I'll think upon that. Maybe not candy/sweets tho. Anti-fun police won't allow that

 

ach, shure every one knows how big he is. He's the same size as a leprechaun, or Big Foot, or the Yeti, or the fairy on that rose leaf

Here those etchings are made by the leprechauns. Its their written directions to where they have secreted a crock of gold. Its written in an ancient language. Any human who could decipher it would be very rich indeed

Speaking of Big Foot  , I' m  getting a little concerned ........ I haven't seen a new picture of him in quite some time   

I have finally found this thread  fredk and  CONGRATULATIONS  on the showing at the show !!!!!

[Handstitched]

On 9/7/2022 at 11:59 PM, chuck123wapati said:

you ever think of making little leprechaun hats and filling them with candy coins for St. Patricks day? 

@fredk  How about making them big enough to hold a  stubby (small bottle) of Guinness, for the grown ups of course   Only mentioned that as I'm enjoying one as I type, damn good   too 

So, would that be considered  doing a ' shoey ' ??  HA !! 

HS

 

[fredk]

Another grand idea. Thanks. I'll look into 'miniatures'. Not shure bout Guinness but the whiskeys usually do them

Here, as aside; about 230 years ago Guinness introduced a specially shaped bottle. It was called the 'Soldier's bottle'. It was specially designed to fit into one of the pistol holsters that the Inniskilling Dragoons had a pair of on their saddles.

Allegedly, and according to legend, just before the battle of Waterloo an officer complained to the Duke of Wellington that the Inniskilling Dragoons had only one pistol, the other holster had a bottle of drink and most of the men were drunk. Wellington is supposed to have replied 'Sir, I'd rather have the Inniskillings half-armed and half-cut and here than not here at all'

Also, during the battle, Wellington continuously rode up and down his lines. At one point he stopped by the the Inniskillings and said to a sergeant ' This work makes me devilishly thirsty. Give me a drink of your porter you have in your holster' The sergeant tried to deny having the drink, as it was against regulations but Wellington said 'Come man, I know you have it. Don't deny me it' Allegedly he got his drink, and rode off with the whole bottle!

Edited September 11, 2022 by fredk

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, Handstitched said:

@fredk  How about making them big enough to hold a  stubby (small bottle) of Guinness, for the grown ups of course   Only mentioned that as I'm enjoying one as I type, damn good   too 

So, would that be considered  doing a ' shoey ' ??  HA !! 

HS

 

we call them Beer koozies over here.

[fredk]

We have no name for them here as no one uses them. I made some, tried to sell them, ended up giving them away, afaik they ended up as desk top pen pots

[Handstitched]

Stubby holders here in Oz .

@fredk That wellington was a pr*ck !!   Stealing the sergeants drink....geeez !! 

HS