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If you want to keep the lime plant alive, ship it to Florida for the winter. (Or you could TAKE it to Florida for the winter … <g) When I get my real true heated greenhouse, I plan to try raising some citrus here in Wyoming. Until then, I’d be delighted if I could just raise fresh tomatoes and lettuce! — Sylvia Steiger RN BS http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/SylviaRN/quilting.htm Cheyenne WY, USDA zone 5a, Sunset zone 1a http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/SylviaRN/land.htm Home of the Wyoming Wind Festival, January 1-December 31
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Thanks….. very helpful as usual.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Obligatory psychic plant identification is bad enough, now you’re expecting psychic seed identification too? Beware of rash conclusions. Ask your grocer if what you are buying is seedless limes. He would be the one who would know. We don’t even know your grocer. Tell us, what was the seed you had in your mouth? The seed of discontent? Sometimes even sterile garden hybrids slip up and produce an occasional seed or two. If it WAS a lime seed, you would grow the plant like any other citrus. So – there I was, sitting at the supper table, happily drinking my Coke with a lime chunk in it – and I notice something floating in it. I thought it was a juicy bit from the lime, but it was a little harder in the mouth…. It turns out that it was a seed! I have been on the lookout for lime seeds for a long time and I’ve come to the conclusion that the type of lime that we get in our grocery store have been bred to not have seeds. Is this true? If so, what was in my Coke? In any case, I planted it and it’s growing… how can I keep this plant alive? (I’m in Zone 5 in southern Ontario.) Thanks for your help. Steve
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So – there I was, sitting at the supper table, happily drinking my Coke with a lime chunk in it – and I notice something floating in it. I thought it was a juicy bit from the lime, but it was a little harder in the mouth…. It turns out that it was a seed! I have been on the lookout for lime seeds for a long time and I’ve come to the conclusion that the type of lime that we get in our grocery store have been bred to not have seeds. Is this true? If so, what was in my Coke? In any case, I planted it and it’s growing… how can I keep this plant alive? (I’m in Zone 5 in southern Ontario.) Thanks for your help. Steve
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Obligatory psychic plant identification is bad enough, now you’re expecting psychic seed identification too? Beware of rash conclusions. Ask your grocer if what you are buying is seedless limes. He would be the one who would know. We don’t even know your grocer. Tell us, what was the seed you had in your mouth? The seed of discontent? Sometimes even sterile garden hybrids slip up and produce an occasional seed or two. If it WAS a lime seed, you would grow the plant like any other citrus.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So – there I was, sitting at the supper table, happily drinking my Coke with a lime chunk in it – and I notice something floating in it. I thought it was a juicy bit from the lime, but it was a little harder in the mouth…. It turns out that it was a seed! I have been on the lookout for lime seeds for a long time and I’ve come to the conclusion that the type of lime that we get in our grocery store have been bred to not have seeds. Is this true? If so, what was in my Coke? In any case, I planted it and it’s growing… how can I keep this plant alive? (I’m in Zone 5 in southern Ontario.) Thanks for your help. Steve
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Steph, What a great idea. I think I’ll try that. Thanks for sharing! In the tent stitches, I was thinking of putting my initials, birthdate, finish date, etc. Jennine
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I’m mostly a lurker, but I’ll venture forth on this. NOVA is in my rotation, although I haven’t done much on it yet. I’ve done all of the top row, and most of the second, but I like Steph’s idea of doing it in patches. When I pick it up again, I may try that. I love this design, bought it at the 1997 SOXS in Knoxville, and have about 15 projects in rotation, so this one doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Forgive my ignorance, but is there something special we’re supposed to do in the tent squares?
The tent stitch squares are described as ‘quiet’ areas in the design, but they are our opportunity to personalise the piece. I find a whole square worth of basketweave more than my boredom threshold will tolerate, so I’m going to add something in there. It might be dates or initials, or I may put in some of the patterns that are only used once or twice for an extra time. I’m leaving them blank for now and will go back and fill them in at the end. — "Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It’s cheaper." Quentin Crisp 1908 – 1999 Steph Peters, Manchester, England Tatting, lace & stitching page <http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm
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Hi stitchers. Is anyone out there working on Ginny Morrow’s NOVA? I was in touch with a group for awhile but then I had to stop working on the piece and have recently picked it up again. I only have one row done so I’m really at the beginning. Would be interested in corresponding with stitchers who are working on it. Sincerely Jennine
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I’m interested in stitching this – does anyone know where I can purchase it online? Hi stitchers. Is anyone out there working on Ginny Morrow’s NOVA? Sincerely Jennine
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I know my local shop always has Nova: http://host.fptoday.com/dianes/ I have occasionally run into Ginny Morrow in Diane’s shop. Lynn in Lancaster PA I’m interested in stitching this – does anyone know where I can purchase it online?
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Nordic Needle carries it 
Lesa www.lesasteeledesigns.com
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Hi stitchers. Is anyone out there working on Ginny Morrow’s NOVA? I was in touch with a group for awhile but then I had to stop working on the piece and have recently picked it up again. I only have one row done so I’m really at the beginning. Would be interested in corresponding with stitchers who are working on it. Sincerely Jennine
I started it on 31 August and did 66 squares, but it is now temporarily laid aside while I do a few other things. You did a row of squares, as in 18 squares along one edge? I’m doing mine in patches, the progress looks more impressive that way, and the colour play shows up sooner. I started at corner A1 and did a block 6 across by 7 down. I’m now working on the middle block of 6 squares; I’ll carry on with those till I get 7 rows done and then do the block of 6 on the other side. What are you planning to do in the tent stitch squares? — "Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It’s cheaper." Quentin Crisp 1908 – 1999 Steph Peters, Manchester, England Tatting, lace & stitching page <http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm
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Hi Jennine and Steph, I’m mostly a lurker, but I’ll venture forth on this. NOVA is in my rotation, although I haven’t done much on it yet. I’ve done all of the top row, and most of the second, but I like Steph’s idea of doing it in patches. When I pick it up again, I may try that. I love this design, bought it at the 1997 SOXS in Knoxville, and have about 15 projects in rotation, so this one doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Forgive my ignorance, but is there something special we’re supposed to do in the tent squares? Melissa Jablonski Nashville, Tennessee – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi stitchers. Is anyone out there working on Ginny Morrow’s NOVA? I was in touch with a group for awhile but then I had to stop working on the piece and have recently picked it up again. I only have one row done so I’m really at the beginning. Would be interested in corresponding with stitchers who are working on it. Sincerely Jennine I started it on 31 August and did 66 squares, but it is now temporarily laid aside while I do a few other things. You did a row of squares, as in 18 squares along one edge? I’m doing mine in patches, the progress looks more impressive that way, and the colour play shows up sooner. I started at corner A1 and did a block 6 across by 7 down. I’m now working on the middle block of 6 squares; I’ll carry on with those till I get 7 rows done and then do the block of 6 on the other side. What are you planning to do in the tent stitch squares? — "Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It’s
cheaper." Quentin Crisp 1908 – 1999 Steph Peters, Manchester, England email: delete REMOVE_NOSPAM from
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I purchased Nova as a Christmas present to myself. I’ve been working on it and feel a little frustrated with the frequency of the change of the colors of the floss. I love the pattern but I’d like to work with one color for more than 10 stiches on each square. Does anyone have any tips on getting through NOVA
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stiches on each square. Does anyone have any tips on getting through NOVA without losing my sanity.
I’ve heard that if you stitch two squares a day, and then switch to something else, you’re done before you know it. AustinAnne — Machine shared by Anne Gwin (agwin*AT*mail.utexas.edu) and Nyarlathotep (nyarlathotep*AT*mail.utexas.edu). Sometimes we forget to change the name on the post. <Discussing an image of a black rectangle silhouetted against the Martian landscape "That is the top of the calibration target, that is _not_ in fact a monolith."–NASA TV commentator, 7/5/97 "This life is slow suicide, unless you read." –Lt. Tom Keefer, The Caine Mutiny.
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I purchased Nova as a Christmas present to myself. I’ve been working on it and feel a little frustrated with the frequency of the change of the colors of the floss. I love the pattern but I’d like to work with one color for more than 10 stiches on each square. Does anyone have any tips on getting through NOVA
I’m VERY late in reading and replying to RCTN messages — hope this isn’t too late. I’m posting this reply as well as emailing it to the original poster. I was in Genny’s pilot class for that. I think I was the first person, other than Genny, to complete the stitching. (The piece is sitting in a box, waiting to be framed.) Do your instructions include the table that is sorted by color number, listing all the squares that use a particular color? The first thing I did was create that table (which I sent to Genny and I know she included it in the instructions when she was teaching this) so I could plan my order of stitching. People who know me know that I am the "drag queen of New England" in that I have no qualms about carrying thread across the back of my work. I found that by looking at where a color would be used, instead of ending each thread in the square where it is used, I could carry it, usually across unworked canvas, to the next place where it would be used. The drag would be covered by subsequent stitching and this saved a lot of time starting and stopping threads. Good luck! Pat Timpanaro, Chairman ANG Internet Committee
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Hi all, Can anyone direct me to a website where I can see this Nova design? It sounds like something I’d be interested in stitching. TIA Linda
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Hi all, Can anyone direct me to a website where I can see this Nova design? It sounds like something I’d be interested in stitching. TIA Linda
Try http://www.sharonsdesignercoll.com/ The picture is currently unavailable, but keep checking back, it will be there soon. Make sure you click on "counted canvas designers" then choose Genny Morrow. Hope this helps! Barb
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Can anyone direct me to a website where I can see this Nova design? It sounds like something I’d be interested in stitching. TIA Linda
You could try to see it on: http://www.sharonsdesignercoll.com/ because they have some of Ginny Morrow’s charts. However, they do *not* have a picture of "Nova" or "First Step". But you’ll probably find something you like there. They have lots of beautiful counted thread and counted canvas designs. Several of the local (to me in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania) designers have their designs posted there. Beth Katz http://cs.millersv.edu/~katz
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I did Ginny Morrow’s "First Step" thinking I’d do "Nova" later. I’m pretty sure "Nova" runs about $35. It’s supposed to be done on 18ct canvas, I believe, with three strands of floss. If I did "First Step" over again, I’d do it on 25ct Congress Cloth with two strands of floss or perhaps perle cotton. I’d do "Nova" that way. I don’t think I’d attempt it on normal linen because you want a very regular and even weave. Lugana might do it, but you’d want it stretched well to get the right tension on the stitches. I’d probably try a small part on the target fabric before attempting the whole thing. After looking at the "Nova" stitched model several times, I decided I would rather do other colors and other projects. That’s my personal preference. But I did see a followup to "Nova" called "Nova Kimono" at The Stitching Post in Baltimore, Maryland. You need the "Nova" pattern for the stitch diagrams as well as this pattern that is roughly in the shape of a kimono. I don’t think Ginny did that pattern. So many stitching projects, so little time … Beth Katz – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -June writes: I have seen Ginny Morrow’s "Nova" stitched on fabric–25 count Lugana, I think. It turned out very pretty, and the stitcher was very happy with it. Some of the stitches don’t "sit" quite as nicely on the fabric as they would on canvas, though, so it’s a matter of personal preference. I am sure some of you remember when this came out. It was designed by Ginny Marrow (sp) and consisted of a number of squares done in different stitches. Absolutly beautiful color combinations and stitching. The booklet cost 12.00 – and has many, many pages, 1. Was there a support group and is there some way I can contact them? 2. Can I do this on regular linen? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Hi, I am sure some of you remember when this came out. It was designed by Ginny Marrow (sp) and consisted of a number of squares done in different stitches. Absolutly beautiful color combinations and stitching. The booklet cost 12.00 – and has many, many pages, 1. Was there a support group and is there some way I can contact them? 2. Can I do this on regular linen? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Lois: You got a bargain if you bought Nova for $12 even Way Back Then. I have all the odd floss and bits to do it and the book, but have stitched only 1 square. We had a support group on Compuserve a few years ago but I haven’t heard of one lately. Don’t think you would be as happy with it on linen (just a personal opinion) Linn Skinner Skinner Sisters
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I am sure some of you remember when this came out. It was designed by Ginny Marrow (sp) and consisted of a number of squares done in different stitches. Absolutly beautiful color combinations and stitching. The booklet cost 12.00 – and has many, many pages, 1. Was there a support group and is there some way I can contact them? 2. Can I do this on regular linen? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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I have seen Ginny Morrow’s "Nova" stitched on fabric–25 count Lugana, I think. It turned out very pretty, and the stitcher was very happy with it. Some of the stitches don’t "sit" quite as nicely on the fabric as they would on canvas, though, so it’s a matter of personal preference. June in Houston – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I am sure some of you remember when this came out. It was designed by Ginny Marrow (sp) and consisted of a number of squares done in different stitches. Absolutly beautiful color combinations and stitching. The booklet cost 12.00 – and has many, many pages, 1. Was there a support group and is there some way I can contact them? 2. Can I do this on regular linen? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Hi, I am sure some of you remember when this came out. It was designed by Ginny Marrow (sp) and consisted of a number of squares done in different stitches. Absolutly beautiful color combinations and stitching. The booklet cost 12.00 – and has many, many pages, 1. Was there a support group and is there some way I can contact them? 2. Can I do this on regular linen? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Personally, I have no recollection of a support group for this wonderful project. I have started mine on a 24 ct. congress cloth and so far pleased with the effort. A friend of mine has done it on congress as well and it turned out spectacular! I wouldn’t recommend doing this on linen…. Barb
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anne, they have online registration, maybe they’ll have there catalogues on line the same way? martha beth lewis has all her class descriptions on her website, except at this moment i can’t remember it. all the festivial have an opening registration date of 4/12/99…..and you know what happens on openning day – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Great to hear the brochures have been mailed out – I’ve sent a request that my brochure gets air-mailed out, as otherwise it could take up to 3 whole months to arrive in New Zealand … a bit late for me to book up courses 
Fingers crossed it comes soon. Mind you, that would mean spending every day in the merchandise mall – could be worse, ha-ha. Cheers, Anne —– I just received my brochure on HOCS. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year. :-( Being a military wife I fell in love with the ABC – Land of the Free band sampler that Marth Beth Lewis will be teaching. Is there any way at all to get this pattern without being there to attend the class?? I admit I’m ignorant here! hehehe I usually do not do band samplers, never even look at the patterns. But, this one jumped out of the page at me! Like I said, guess it’s being a military wife that does it! I would appreciate any info here! Thanks! Carrie Lee
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<snip martha beth lewis has all her class descriptions on her website, except at this moment i can’t remember it.
Martha Beth’s needlework pages start at <www.serve.com/marbeth/needlework.html. Click on Tips and Tricks and scroll down to the bottom of the page for the link to her 1999 HOCS classes. HTH, Nan Evelyn
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Come to CATS in Atlanta with us, they have 48 teachers, HOCS has only 33. Can’t wait for the show book, due out in 2 weeks.
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Come to CATS in Atlanta with us, they have 48 teachers, HOCS has only 33.
Sometimes quality is more important than quantity.
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Come to CATS in Atlanta with us, they have 48 teachers, HOCS has only 33. Sometimes quality is more important than quantity.
IIRC CATS has more than just needlework. Some of us are not interested in quilting, etc. Anne/NC E-mail response not expected but E-mail back delete the ".uk" at the end
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I just put up the jpg of this piece, and it’s huge in physical size and therefore load-time; must fiddle with it, but if you want to see it it’s at www.serve.com/marbeth/flag.jpg. PLEASE take your stitching with you; it’s a slow load; I must work on size and reload. mb – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -(JALWms) writes: Is there a site to go to to see this sampler?? As a "former" military wife and a soon to be military wife once again I would like to see it and add to my stash WIPs: Why God Made Little Boys-Stoney Creek The Maritime- Dimensions ( Christopher Rhoads) Baby Morning Light quilt -WonderArt Sea the Light- Elsa Williams( needlepoint)
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Come to CATS in Atlanta with us, they have 48 teachers, HOCS has only 33. Can’t wait for the show book, due out in 2 weeks.
Look who is teaching at Heart! We sure are proud of our great instructors as we know they are excellent teachers – I’m sure our students will agree too! Victoria Adams-Brown, Maureen Appleton, Linda Barry, June Bennehoof, Gail Bird, Lorri Birmingham, Judy Cain, Jane Cannon meyers, Pat Carson, Margot Cook, Sandie Cormaci-boles, Linda Driskell, Betsy Evans, Susan Greening-Davis, Rae Iverson, Dee Jenkins, Markena Lanska, Martha Beth Lewis, Jodi Merusi, Ursula Michaels, Suzann Miller, Cindy Morrill, Linda Palmer, Sandy Richards, Margaret Lee Rigiel, Martha Schmidt, Linn Skinner, Betsy Stinner, Nancy Sturgeon, Ginnie & Ken Thompson, Meg Thompson Shinall, Pat Trumball & Judy Whitman. If you would like a free 48-page class directory please visit our website www.heartofcrossstitch.com Thanks, Chris Wright Heart of Cross Stitch Festivals
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Even though I’m not from the US, I think the sampler looks great! I really adore the fireworks Just one thing, though – I think the link may have gone from your webpage to your HOCS class listings (heart99) – all I get today for some reason is a blank page when it loads up … thought you might want to know in case there’s a hiccup at your end. Hope to catch your ‘knot’ class … I’ve been terrified of doing french knots for years, so it’s time to overcome my fear and learn how to do them (and colonial knots). ) Cheers, Anne in NZ —–
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I just put up the jpg of this piece, and it’s huge in physical size and therefore load-time; must fiddle with it, but if you want to see it it’s at www.serve.com/marbeth/flag.jpg. PLEASE take your stitching with you; it’s a slow load; I must work on size and reload. mb (JALWms) writes: Is there a site to go to to see this sampler?? As a "former" military wife and a soon to be military wife once again I would like to see it and add to my stash WIPs: Why God Made Little Boys-Stoney Creek The Maritime- Dimensions ( Christopher Rhoads) Baby Morning Light quilt -WonderArt Sea the Light- Elsa Williams( needlepoint)
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finest floss on pure irish linen: Come to CATS in Atlanta with us, they have 48 teachers, HOCS has only 33. Can’t wait for the show book, due out in 2 weeks.
Gee, SnowRat2, I think people can make up their own minds which show to attend- and isn’t it a good thing there are more shows so more people can attend one that is close to where they live? After all, there are millions of people in this country (not to mention the foreign visitors…) who like to stitch and who might want to attend a stitching convention. Somehow, I doubt they would all fit at just one, and what a crowded place that would be…. Ruth Mays Cinnaminson, NJ This person is a natural product. The slight variations in color and texture enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.
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writes: Even though I’m not from the US, I think the sampler looks great! I really adore the fireworks
thank you Just one thing, though – I think the link may have gone from your webpage to your HOCS class listings (heart99) – all I get today for some reason is a blank page when it loads up … thought you might want to know in case there’s a hiccup at your end.
hmmm! thanks for the heads-up; it was ok this afternoon but will check right away. Hope to catch your ‘knot’ class … I’ve been terrified of doing french knots for years, so it’s time to overcome my fear and learn how to do them (and colonial knots). )
never fear. You will leave class knowing all four of them! Or else I’ll come to your room at night and we’ll practice doing them until you have them! You are not allowed to return home until you can do these knots, got that???! mb
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I just received my brochure on HOCS. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year. :-( Being a military wife I fell in love with the ABC – Land of the Free band sampler that Marth Beth Lewis will be teaching. Is there any way at all to get this pattern without being there to attend the class?? I admit I’m ignorant here! hehehe I usually do not do band samplers, never even look at the patterns. But, this one jumped out of the page at me! Like I said, guess it’s being a military wife that does it! I would appreciate any info here! Thanks! Carrie Lee
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Usually, if you pay for the class, the teacher will send you the kit. It might be pricey for just a pattern, but email Martha Beth and ask her. http://www.serve.com/marbeth/index.html This is her web site, so try there, you should be able to get her email from this site. It’s a shame you won’t be able to take her class. She’s a great teacher. Cyndi in Philly Bob C.
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Is there a site to go to to see this sampler?? As a "former" military wife and a soon to be military wife once again I would like to see it and add to my stash WIPs: Why God Made Little Boys-Stoney Creek The Maritime- Dimensions ( Christopher Rhoads) Baby Morning Light quilt -WonderArt Sea the Light- Elsa Williams( needlepoint)
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Great to hear the brochures have been mailed out – I’ve sent a request that my brochure gets air-mailed out, as otherwise it could take up to 3 whole months to arrive in New Zealand … a bit late for me to book up courses Fingers crossed it comes soon. Mind you, that would mean spending every day in the merchandise mall – could be worse, ha-ha. Cheers, Anne —– – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I just received my brochure on HOCS. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year. :-( Being a military wife I fell in love with the ABC – Land of the Free band sampler that Marth Beth Lewis will be teaching. Is there any way at all to get this pattern without being there to attend the class?? I admit I’m ignorant here! hehehe I usually do not do band samplers, never even look at the patterns. But, this one jumped out of the page at me! Like I said, guess it’s being a military wife that does it! I would appreciate any info here! Thanks! Carrie Lee
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I have a 4 month JRT mix that chews AC cords even though she has chew toys,toys and rawhide to chew on. Does anyone have and easy way to stop this before she gets electracuted. She has already chewed on a cord that blew 5A fuse. Thanks, Ron
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I have a 4 month JRT mix that chews AC cords even though she has chew toys,toys and rawhide to chew on. Does anyone have and easy way to stop this before she gets electracuted. She has already chewed on a cord that blew 5A fuse. Thanks, Ron
Most all 4 month old puppies will chew AC cords….and furniture and uphostery and shoes and ….. the list goes on! Chewing is one of the things that puppies do best. That is why you should restrict them to one "puppy proofed" room that is free from all of the above (unless you are watching him like a hawk). I use the kitchen and unplug everything, remove all rugs, upholstered furniture and everything off of the floor. Leave out her chew toys. Many puppies don’t outgrow this need to chew everything in sight until they are at least 1 year old. If you don’t have a room that you can puppy proof then you can leave the puppy in a crate, but never for more than 4 hours maximum at a time. -Susan
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I have a 4 month JRT mix that chews AC cords even though she has chew toys,toys and rawhide to chew on. Does anyone have and easy way to stop this before she gets electracuted. She has already chewed on a cord that blew 5A fuse.
Simple solution- put Tabasco on the cord. -David -David Garrett – Newport, TN -remove the ANIMAL SOUNDS to e-mail me! -http://www.planetc.com/users/garrett Posters of HTML, VCF’s or other such stuff cheerfully & immediately killfiled for 1 year!
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My dog likes Tabasco. And Dave’s Insanity Sauce. You can get things at the drug store that stick on your wall high up and can loop your cords through. That will get them out of your puppy’s reach, for now. Or you can try encasing them in a small diameter PVC pipe (had to do that for the AC unit outside). Make sure you don’t leave a gap though that your puppy can get to the cords and pull them out the gap and chew them. We found that the best thing to do was watch her like a hawk and squirt her with water if she started to chew on stuff. Then give her a toy and praise her for chewing on that. Worked pretty good. Give your puppy ice cubes too, she’s teething and like babies, the ice will soothe the pain. Good luck! Tammy & Loki the Chew Monster – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a 4 month JRT mix that chews AC cords even though she has chew toys,toys and rawhide to chew on. Does anyone have and easy way to stop this before she gets electracuted. She has already chewed on a cord that blew 5A fuse. Simple solution- put Tabasco on the cord. -David -David Garrett – Newport, TN -remove the ANIMAL SOUNDS to e-mail me! -http://www.planetc.com/users/garrett Posters of HTML, VCF’s or other such stuff cheerfully & immediately
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you may find that a product like Bitter Apple, Sour Grapes, Bitter Orange or the like (available most pet supply stores and some vets) will resolve this problem – spray the cords and most dogs will cease chewing them it helps A LOT if you have enticing chew toys that are safe Chew Hooves, HUGE smoked bones (bigger than the pup!), fleece toys, a kong filled with goodies etc – why chew a yucky tasting cord when you have yummy stuff available? if your dog likes ’snakes’ try braiding some polar fleece (from fabric store by the yard a 1/4 to 1/3 yard makes lots of toys) into a long stretchy one with knots at each end Nancy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a 4 month JRT mix that chews AC cords even though she has chew toys,toys and rawhide to chew on. Does anyone have and easy way to stop this before she gets electracuted. She has already chewed on a cord that blew 5A fuse. Thanks, Ron
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Pups will chew anything that catches their attention. You have to keep her away from the cords. At Home Depot we found some stuff called "raceway" that fits around alectrical cords and makes it less "unsightly." We use white raceway to mask electrical cords hanging down from the light over our paintings on the wall, but they come in brass as well. I would think you could put raceway around the cords you have and the pup would not find the cords as interesting. Raceway is fairly inexpensive. Your Home Depot may call this stuff something different, but if you explain that it is used to hide electrical cords in your home, I am sure they can direct you to it. Good luck! Kappy in kansas city
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Hi Ron, It doesn’t look like anyone’s answered you yet so….. here’s my best shot. You might wanna pick up a bottle of bitter apple spray at your local pet store. It’s a spray, usually in a pump bottle, that you can spray onto the cord, furniture, or anything else that the pup is chewing. The dog won’t enjoy the taste and it should keep him from chewing. A trainer I once had suggested that I spray it in the dog’s mouth so he gets a taste of it first…. Better suggestion than the bitter apple: Crating your dog. Putting the pup in a crate while you’re out or when you can’t supervise him ensures his safety best of all! Good luck! Vicki C. I have a 4 month JRT mix that chews AC cords even though she has chew toys,toys and rawhide to chew on. Does anyone have and easy way to stop this before she gets electracuted. She has already chewed on a cord that blew 5A fuse. Thanks, Ron
– Visit my website: http://www.seethelight.net I slept, and I dreamt that life was all joy. I woke, and saw that life was but service. I served, and discovered that service was joy. — R. Tagore
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Hi. …I need to find a source for long cotton strands (if possible). I use them for doll eyelashes and I have been taking them from cotton balls, but the strands arent long enough for hair. My doll scale is small, and cotton strands are very fine. I need them to be at least 3 inches in length. Or if anyone can recommend an alternative material(fabric based or synthetic–but I would like to be able to dye it) it would be greatly appreciated. If you can help, please e-mail me directly. Thank you.
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Hi. …I need to find a source for long cotton strands (if possible). I use them for doll eyelashes and I have been taking them from cotton balls, but the strands arent long enough for hair. My doll scale is small, and cotton strands are very fine. I need them to be at least 3 inches in length. Or if anyone can recommend an alternative material(fabric based or synthetic–but I would like to be able to dye it) it would be greatly appreciated. If you can help, please e-mail me directly. Thank you.
Try visiting a good yarn shop that carries Alpaca yarn. Good luck. Suzy
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Just thought it might be time for me to stop lurking and actually say Hi to all of you very informative and funny people. I’ve been reading this ng for a couple of months now (at work) and have found LOTS of things I didn’t know before. I am a Software Engineer (fancy term for computer programmer) with a 7 year old daughter (who does Karate). I live in the Warrenton VA area and work in Silver Spring MD — doesn’t give me much time for stitching except weekends and at her karate class. I *finally* got my divorce so I can start planning my May wedding to my over-the-road truck driver who can’t wait for me to get something stitched to hang in our house. He does some embroidery but he’s more into woodworking so he doesn’t complain when I have S.E.X. Becky Mischief Maker on CB Channel 19 between Warrenton, VA & Silver Spring, MD who also enjoys reading, needlepoint, quilting, crewel, and using the sewing machine
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Did you use a frame while working on the rug? My absolute goal is to stitch a rug. However, my needlepoint teacher (same one who charges $1.40 for Anchor cotton embroidery floss) believes one should never use a frame but rather hug their work. I have too many left hands and can’t imagine anything that large not on a standing frame. But the frame at this shop costs $500+ and the canvass costs $500-$1,000. This is an expensive hobby. I’ve seen these rugs walked on in traffic areas of a store and they hold up beautifully. Enjoy it!! Liz Rosenberg
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Did you use a frame while working on the rug? My absolute goal is to stitch a rug. However, my needlepoint teacher (same one who charges $1.40 for Anchor cotton embroidery floss) believes one should never use a frame but rather hug their work. I have too many left hands and can’t imagine anything that large not on a standing frame. But the frame at this shop costs $500+ and the canvass costs $500-$1,000. This is an expensive hobby. I’ve seen these rugs walked on in traffic areas of a store and they hold up beautifully. Enjoy it!! Liz Rosenberg
Hi! I use a frame on the rug I am making . It costs several hundred dollars to straighten it professionally so I choose to work on a frame so I can hopefully forego that expense. Good luck on your project. You can produce a good scroll frame version if you can buy dowels near you that will slide into a scroll frame. It can be made to fit VERY Wide canvas. I have people you I have taught who also have used a quilting frame and revised it. E-mail me for information if this is not very clearly explained! Love, Barbara
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Liz No, I worked it in hand. The result is that the stitching is rather uneven. People who have seen it say that this does not matter. Normally I use a frame. The reason why I did not for this was that we did not have room for a frame in the sitting room and for my wife to move around in her wheelchair. So we had to compromise. But I can tell you that it is a struggle sometimes to cope with all that wool on your lap. Just think of trying to comb a wriggly Labrador dog sitting on your lap. The rug is not as heavy as a Labrador dog, but it feels like it. I agree, that type of frame is expensive. This rug has probably cost me about 130 sterling. Say about two hundred dollars. If I had bought a suitable frame, and I only know now that I have finished what frame I would want, it would have cost three times that much and I would have been forced to go on and make another rug! Robert Did you use a frame while working on the rug? My absolute goal is to stitch a rug. However, my needlepoint teacher (same one who charges $1.40 for Anchor cotton embroidery floss) believes one should never use a frame but rather hug their work. I have too many left hands and can’t imagine anything that large not on a standing frame. But the frame at this shop costs $500+ and the canvass costs $500-$1,000. This is an expensive hobby. I’ve seen these rugs walked on in traffic areas of a store and they hold up beautifully. Enjoy it!! Liz Rosenberg
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DMC 500 is a genuine colour, it’s on the new chart. But… I’ve got a skein of DMC 695, it’s a dark foresty green and isn’t on any official lists or charts! I got it when my SO was in the USA for work, he kindly offered (after some not so subtle hints) to get me the ‘whole set’ of DMC threads. He went to a shop and asked the owner for ‘one of each’ and she got one skein out of each drawer. I ended up with a few duplicates and a few missing (about 15 or so) and this mysterious one! Has anyone else come across this colour? When did they stop producing or listing it? Charlie (Charlotte Nicoll, Brighton, UK)
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So howcome I can’t order a box of DMC 500 in stranded cotton as it has been "deleted" by DMC? ACK!
Um, wait a minute! Color number 500 has been deleted? I need this color for the TW Wedding Sampler. It’s one of the 4 million greens- kind of a dark pine-y green, I think. Should I buy every skein I see? -k, soon to be losing my DU acct. (11/21) —
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Someone told me they no longer use Egyptian cotton …
I just saw a full-page ad yesterday in a magazine (Just Cross-Stitch?) that talked about DMC using Egyptian cotton, so it sounds like they still do. — Susan Cassidy
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| DMC 500 is a genuine colour, it’s on the new chart. | | But… I’ve got a skein of DMC 695, it’s a dark foresty green and | isn’t on any official lists or charts! | Have you tried comparing it to 895? I’ve a feeling it could be a misprint! Jennie. —
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So howcome I can’t order a box of DMC 500 in stranded cotton as it has been "deleted" by DMC? ACK! Um, wait a minute! Color number 500 has been deleted? I need this color for the TW Wedding Sampler. It’s one of the 4 million g=
reens- kind of a dark pine-y green, I think. Should I buy every skein I see? DMC 500 can still be ordered. And I’ve got a whole bunch of it. Lesa — xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Stitchers Source Web Site: http://www.xmission.com/~arts/stitch/mainstit.html ftp site: ftp.xmission.com (/pub/users/a/arts/stitchers) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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But… I’ve got a skein of DMC 695, it’s a dark foresty green and isn’t on any official lists or charts! Is it possible that the top part of the six may actually have a missing loop? Could it be *895*? 895 is a dark forest green. Lesa —
Oooooops… Yes, I’ve just had another look at this and I think you’re right! I’m almost sorry to find it’s a ‘real’ colour, I thought I had something unusual Charlie (Charlotte Nicoll, Brighton, UK)
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DMC 500 is a genuine colour, it’s on the new chart. But… I’ve got a skein of DMC 695, it’s a dark foresty green and isn’t on any official lists or charts!
Hmmmm. You know DMC 895 would fit that description….. ^ Charlie (Charlotte Nicoll, Brighton, UK)
Was the label damaged in any way? We are beginners at more than we are experts of.
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| | Um, wait a minute! Color number 500 has been deleted? I need this color | for the TW Wedding Sampler. It’s one of the 4 million greens- kind of | a dark pine-y green, I think. Should I buy every skein I see? | It hasn’t. Jennie. —
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Beth Ohmer wrote in a previous thread: "They have never discontinued a color…" – from a DMC info card
So howcome I can’t order a box of DMC 500 in stranded cotton as it has been "deleted" by DMC? ACK! Kate in IL — * Life’s too short to put up with lousy coffee. *
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| | Beth Ohmer wrote in a previous thread: | | "They have never discontinued a color…" – from a DMC info card | | So howcome I can’t order a box of DMC 500 in stranded cotton as | it has been "deleted" by DMC? ACK! | Kate in IL | No Kate, it hasn’t. Whoever told you that was – hhmm – mistaken? Jennie. —
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Well, judging from info I’ve gathered from everyone’s responses, the only thing on that card that wasn’t a line of bull was the fact that they’ve been in business "forever". Someone told me they no longer use Egyptian cotton and now you tell me they have "deleted" a color. Well, good thing I’m starting to experiment with other fibers (got my first Marlit last weekend to do "shimmery" eyes on a tiger, also my first project on black fabric) so I won’t be so dependent on cotton floss anymore. I am still happy to have all the colors though. Beth
: Beth Ohmer wrote in a previous thread: : "They have never discontinued a color…" – from a DMC info card : So howcome I can’t order a box of DMC 500 in stranded cotton as : it has been "deleted" by DMC? ACK! : Kate in IL : — : * Life’s too short to put up with lousy coffee. *
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To recap: Beth Ohmer posted information from a card DMC enclosed in her set of floss, including the statement that "they have never discontinued a color." I responded that I had been unable to order a box of a particular color (500 – dark blue green) for a project because the store I asked to order it said that "DMC had ‘deleted’ that color." I later got e-mail from someone (sorry, I forgot who) suggesting that whoever told me that had perhaps been misinformed. Now, I don’t know what the deal is with DMC; I haven’t contacted them directly, but did look for this color at another store in town – they didn’t have any 500 either [the first store has been out of 500 *and* had some kind of black marker squiggle over the bar code in the tray for that color for over a month and a half that I know of]. Not wanting to spend any more time locating the 500 or trying to find out who’s right, I just substituted 934 – a dark forest green, without the blue cast, but will do nicely for my purposes. I should add that the manager at the other store *did* order me a box of another color I needed for the same project, and was very willing to be accomodating. Her information was coming either from her supplier or from DMC – so if anybody knows the truth, I’m just curious at this point. Do they sometimes *re-number* colors? Wondering what’s what, Kate in IL — * Life’s too short to put up with lousy coffee. *
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Hi, and after reading all of the de-lurking posts, I guess it’s time for me to do so as well. I’m Romilly Goodfellow, 29, (almost 30 – they say I should be panicking by now, but I’m not), and live in a wonderful household with three fantastic roommates and four equally fantastic cats. My housemate Cheri also stitches, and her fiance is learning! Unfortunately, unlike Suzanne’s, our cats *are* interested in the stitching that goes on in our apartment. And the crocheting, and the quilting. . . (or at least the yarn and threads.) I am a legal secretary and free-lance writer and I can’t find enough time to write or stitch to suit me. I’ve tried many different varieties of stitching, and always seem to come back to xstitch. At the moment I’m knee-deep in TW’s Fantasy Sampler, and wanting to start on Miribilia’s "The Kiss." It’s next on my list. IF I ever finish the Sampler I have more UFOs and USOs than I can count. But I’m in the process of turning some of them into a crazy quilt, so they aren’t going to waste, even the ones that there’s no hope of finishing! I tend to start learning a technique, do a couple little projects, and go back to xstitch. The quilt is giving me a place to put all those little projects, and since it’s queen-sized, it’s big enough to hold all of them, or at least a good portion. I want to say that this group is fantastic. Just lurking I’ve learned a lot, and it’s good to know there are others out there as addicted to stitching and needlework as I am. I hope to get to know you better soon.
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I’ve been reading this newsgroup for quite some time now, and have finally, after several tests been able to get through. I’m Angie Harvey and I’m 30 years old. I’m married and have a 10-year-old daughter, Kayla. I work at the Dept. of Foreign Languages at Virginia Tech. I’ve been doing needlework of all types-cross stitching, needlepoint, sewing, crewel, etc. as long as I can remember. I’m currently working on a Paula Vaughn piece-Stolen Moments. After reading all of your posts, I have purchased MLI’s Angel of Spring and the Woodland Santa patterns, and can’t wait to get started. I’m going to try to squeeze the 95 MLI Angel in before Christmas as well. I’ve never used linen or beads before on a piece, but now have confidence to get started, thanks to all of your tips and encouragement to other stitchers. Angie Harvey Dept. of Foreign Languages Virginia Tech
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Llewella, I really enjoyed your "profile" of yourself. You sound as addicted as I am !! I seem to keep collecting all these UFO’s.. you see them finished and so pretty and you seem not to think of all the work you have to do to get it finished huh??? <G. While I do not have any cats to watch me stitch I do have a cute little Cocker Spaniel puppy who loves to lay on my lap while I am stitching… so those of you who are in the Round Robin with me.. if you find little golden hairs on the linen.. I confess.. it twas "Missy". I love her dearly and had thought of getting a cat but my husband would not hear of it! I am currently working on a small cottage that is part of the RR group piece that was passed to me from Laura. It is so pretty and she has really encouraged me to stitch on the linen.. and about 28ct. which I never would have attempted by myself!! So the people here in this group are so nice and will help you though any dilema!! Glad to have you aboard!! Happy Stitching!! Paige
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Bob: Fabric life depends on what fabric – today’s polyesters will last longer than recommended internal wing inspections. It has been suggested by my rag and tube mechanic that 15-20 years between complete internal wing inspection is the limit. If hangered the fabric will last longer than that. Cotton fabric generally does not last as long. Pete Champ Driver
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First, Tab books publishes a book called "all about Decathalons, Cit. Scouts" by Don Downie (?). Sportys used to carry it. I would suggest getting that for basic facts and configuration info. Second. Don’t buy it if its been repainted with enamel (car paint). The original fabric will eventually wear out from friction with the airframe, hangar rash, Cessna drivers, etc. It won’t rot, it will just get holes over which you will apply patches. from 5 feet away, it will look fine. In the sun, the dope will fade and get brittle. It will take several years for this to happen. Darker colors fade more than light, Red is the worst. Car paint makes it harder to make a fabric repair, gets brittle cracks and peels off. Come seem my Decathalon for first hand evidence. Even with the flexitive additive that is promoted, it cracks. Dope is eaiser to repair, but fades. The new polyurathanes don’t fade, but are difficult to repair. As far as recovering and painting goes, beats me. I would guess that its $3 to 4K in materials and that amount again in labor. I would not recommend tiedown outside as the norm. The sun will damage the apperance and depreciate your aircrafts value, even more so for a fabric covered ship. Engine life seems to be the same as any other aircraft. The Lycoming Cam sickness is present as well. Most don’t have oil filters, so 25hr intervals for oil changes is typical of the owners I know. Most owners have switched from an acid battery to a gel cel, there is a kit from American Champion to do this. Its a good idea as the acid does cause some damage and is a constant problem if you do akro and go inverted or negative. Behind the rear baggage bulkhead all the way to the tail are cheap plywood formers that are there for apperance (of the fabric) they warp and buckle and let the fabric get slack, which causes the dope/paint to crack and fall off. Part of the pre-purchase would be to take a good look behind the bagage compartment and look for this. The fix is to slit the belly and reach inside and replace or patch these formers with new (and better!) wood. Solo from the back seat,.. why? Its not ok in my Decathalon, don’t know about Cit. There are two ADs on mine to worry about, they should apply to a cit. The first is on the front seat, they have broken at the hinge while in flight. recurring inspection or replace ($350+/-). Wing strut attach fittings are to be replaced. About $500.. On annual, there are two big things to look for. a. Spar: its spruce, look for cracks, around strut attach fittings and butt. The Bellanca club has some good guidelines for what to look for. Also, the ribs are nailed to the spar, check for loose or missing nails. They work loose in normal flight, and in akro. If the aircraft has been on its back, you need an even more careful inspection. Contact the club for more details. Rib nails are a yearly problem, you learn to deal with it. The plane won’t fall from the sky if a few are loose or missing, but you don’t want it to get out of hand. b. Landing gear u bolts. These stretch and crack if there are a lot of hard landings. They should be removed and inspected every (500?) hours. There are some better replacements available now. Make sure your a&p checks them, yours are probably ok but check them anyway. Is it safe for akro? I would not push it hard, unless the fabric has been off the wings in the last couple of years and a complete inspection done. Light akro should be ok, after your A&P checks things out carefully (spar, nails, ribs, struts, controls, etc) As far as a trainer goes, I don’t think you can beat it. The breed is stable and docile and won’t try to bite you too hard if you screw up. They are a treat to fly. Good luck. 8KCAB – 2534Z — San Diego, CA / Patagonia, Arizona 6 Autos, 4 Airplanes, Many powerTools, No house; Need dog.
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: OK Bob, just exactly what effect do CESSNA DRIVERS have on a rag and : tube contraption :-} Well, I guess they either collide with his aircraft, or they get in and fly it into things directly . -Ron
Just checking. I thought it might be head lice from the Cessna pilots eating the fabric :-] Tim Kramer N30450 C-177A
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First, Tab books publishes a book called "all about Decathalons, Cit. Scouts" by Don Downie (?). Sportys used to carry it. I would suggest getting that for basic facts and configuration info. Second. Don’t buy it if its been repainted with enamel (car paint). The original fabric will eventually wear out from friction with the airframe, hangar rash, Cessna drivers, etc.
OK Bob, just exactly what effect do CESSNA DRIVERS have on a rag and tube contraption :-} Tim Kramer N30450 C-177A
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: OK Bob, just exactly what effect do CESSNA DRIVERS have on a rag and : tube contraption :-} Well, I guess they either collide with his aircraft, or they get in and fly it into things directly . -Ron
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.. or ground loops the things! (if no damage done a ground loop is better than an E ticket ride.) Champ driver
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OK Bob, just exactly what effect do CESSNA DRIVERS have on a rag and tube contraption :-}
uuuh, fabric corrosion? Seriously, a VERY good source of information for anyone wanting to use a Citabria for aerobatics is the IAC "Technical Tips" series. It covers problems encountered flying aerobatics in (mostly) Pitts & Citabrias/Decathalons. The list of what breaks and where is lengthy, thought provoking and a necessary precaution to flying acro in these ships. I owned a 7ECA for a few years in the late ’70’s. The Citabrias have nice elevator & rudder response, but the ailerons are very heavy. Spades are STC’d and help some. The Decathalon is a much nicer flyer. Too, the 7-series planes are real pigs inverted, with that high-lift, flat-bottomed wing. The inverted stall is 80-85 mph for -1G flight. You don’t really need the inverted system, cause the inverted maneuvers are so limited anyway. Skip the flaps, too, unless you’re towing gliders or banners. The 115 & 150 hp versions seem to me to perform about the same, but the 100 hp is distinctly lower performance. A skylight is nice. An extra latch on the upper part of the door is a necessicity for rolls to the right. Snap rolls are fun, but hard on the plane. Don’t do acro with full 38 gallon tanks, or you’ll end up cracking them. There’s not really enough room for backpack ‘chutes; best are the seatpacks and the special seats to go with them. All in all, the 7- and 8- series are very nice planes and have no real competition in the marketplace. The prices tend to reflect that (high). Condition ranges from good to junk. Anything from the ’60s & 70s should have had a major airframe rennovation by now, or else expect lots of trouble. — Jeffry Stetson … Comm ASEL, Pvt SES & Glider, Instrument Airplane EAA, SSA, AOPA, IAC, MAPA Mooney M20E "Superduper 21" Salto H-101 "Shiva – The Cosmic Dancer"
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I’m currently looking at a 79 Bellanca which appears to be in excellent shape. The plane has been hangered its entire life and the mechanic who maintains the plane has an excellent reputation. I haven’t had a prebuy inspection yet. The fabric is original. The 150 lyc has about 1000 hrs on it. Questions are how long does fabric last if properly maintained, any idea on valuation ,any engine concerns, etc? My first plane so i’m not sure how to go about it? Bob
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I’m (very tentatively) considering buying a Citabria, and I was wondering about things such as maintenance costs, things to look out for, good qualities, and bad qualities. For example, if you have the plane at a tiedown in the sun all of the time (in Southern California) instead of in a hangar, how long does the fabric last and how much does it cost to replace including painting? As for the following, I realize that exact figures would depend on which type of Citabria is involved as well as the particular details of the plane, but even rough estimates will be useful to me in getting a better financial picture. How much is a major overhaul of the engine approximately and how often (in tach time) does it have to be done? What are some fair price ranges for buying used Citabrias? What’s the fuel consumption like? Can it be soloed from the back seat? What’s the cruise range? What’s its service ceiling? What’s its cruise speed? Is the Citabria an acceptable plane to train in? Is it safe to do aerobatics in a 20+ year-old Citabria that has passed a thorough prepurchase inspection? Finally, what do you particularly like and dislike about the plane? Would you recommend that I get one if I am after a relatively inexpensive plane that will allow me to do some casual aerobatics and recreational cross countries where speed is not a major concern and where I want to carry one other passenger? If not, is there another plane that you recommend for those purposes?
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