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So I’m starting a band that’s kind of image oriented. Here’s my idea: Getting the logo silkscreened on a cloth covering of some sort that would go over the grill cloth temporarily during live shows. I don’t want to permanently marr the amp, as I’m in other bands as well. So I need something that would be able to come off and on. There are a million ways to do this. But I was wondering if any of you guys have done this before so you may have figured out the method with the least "bugs". I’m thinking in order to keep the design always the shape it’s supposed to be, it would have to be stretched on some sort of frame, right? So I could attach the frame over the grill with a velcro setup (although I wouldn’t mind avoiding using velcro which would be permanently on the amp). Or I could have some sort of strap system that holds it onto the amp? Or maybe just a stand so it sits in front of the amp? What do you guys think? Cloth/material suggestions? BTW, I have a couple of custom 1 12" combos.
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So I’m starting a band that’s kind of image oriented. Here’s my idea: Getting the logo silkscreened on a cloth covering of some sort that would go over the grill cloth temporarily during live shows. I don’t want to permanently marr the amp, as I’m in other bands as well. So I need something that would be able to come off and on. There are a million ways to do this. But I was wondering if any of you guys have done this before so you may have figured out the method with the least "bugs". I’m thinking in order to keep the design always the shape it’s supposed to be, it would have to be stretched on some sort of frame, right? So I could attach the frame over the grill with a velcro setup (although I wouldn’t mind avoiding using velcro which would be permanently on the amp). Or I could have some sort of strap system that holds it onto the amp? Or maybe just a stand so it sits in front of the amp? What do you guys think? Cloth/material suggestions? BTW, I have a couple of custom 1 12" combos.
I like your frame held on by velcro idea. I think you might be able to sew the velcro strip to your grill cloth so that it won’t be permanent. I have no idea what kind of cloth to use for the frame. I’d look into what cloth silkscreens well I guess. The silk screening won’t exactly be acoustically transparent. So where it is in front on the speaker will probably have a drastic effect on your sound with a 1×12 cabinet. With a 2×12, 4×12, or 4×10 cabinet, I don’t think there’d be as much of an effect. Pete
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What do you guys think? Cloth/material suggestions?
Go to a speaker store (or website) and look into "acoustically transparent" speaker cloth. Usually it’s black, so you’ll have to silkscreen your logo in white or a light color. But who knows, nowadays you might find a variety of colors… You can find silkscreening kits at art supply stores. It’s a bit of a pain to do, but you get very professional results (a friend of mine does t-shirts). – Rich
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So I’m starting a band that’s kind of image oriented. Here’s my idea: Getting the logo silkscreened on a cloth covering of some sort that would go over the grill cloth temporarily during live shows. I don’t want to permanently marr the amp, as I’m in other bands as well. So I need something that would be able to come off and on. There are a million ways to do this. But I was wondering if any of you guys have done this before so you may have figured out the method with the least "bugs". I’m thinking in order to keep the design always the shape it’s supposed to be, it would have to be stretched on some sort of frame, right? So I could attach the frame over the grill with a velcro setup (although I wouldn’t mind avoiding using velcro which would be permanently on the amp). Or I could have some sort of strap system that holds it onto the amp? Or maybe just a stand so it sits in front of the amp? What do you guys think? Cloth/material suggestions? BTW, I have a couple of custom 1 12" combos.
Art work aside, I did something similar years ago and simply used some straight pins to fasten the custom cloth to the existing grill cloth on the amp (Fender Deluxe). Obviously, this isn’t a very sturdy setup and you’ll have to pin the cloth up at every gig, but I think it’s better than sticking the gummy side of velcro to your amp and risk having residue left on it should you decide to get rid of the velcro altogether.
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I hadn’t even thought of the acoustic repercussions, so I’m glad I asked. I’ll look into the "acoustically transparent" stuff. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – So I’m starting a band that’s kind of image oriented. Here’s my idea: Getting the logo silkscreened on a cloth covering of some sort that would go over the grill cloth temporarily during live shows. I don’t want to permanently marr the amp, as I’m in other bands as well. So I need something that would be able to come off and on. There are a million ways to do this. But I was wondering if any of you guys have done this before so you may have figured out the method with the least "bugs". I’m thinking in order to keep the design always the shape it’s supposed to be, it would have to be stretched on some sort of frame, right? So I could attach the frame over the grill with a velcro setup (although I wouldn’t mind avoiding using velcro which would be permanently on the amp). Or I could have some sort of strap system that holds it onto the amp? Or maybe just a stand so it sits in front of the amp? What do you guys think? Cloth/material suggestions? BTW, I have a couple of custom 1 12" combos. Art work aside, I did something similar years ago and simply used some straight pins to fasten the custom cloth to the existing grill cloth on the amp (Fender Deluxe). Obviously, this isn’t a very sturdy setup and you’ll have to pin the cloth up at every gig, but I think it’s better than sticking the gummy side of velcro to your amp and risk having residue left on it should you decide to get rid of the velcro altogether.
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I’d forget about silk screening ans see if you can print the material on a color plotter. Many reprographic outfits have ink jet printers that work on fabric. find someone who can do this on aucoustic fabric. Silk screening is messing and it WILL clog up your cloth. see these speakers? http://www.artcousticusa.com/photogallery.asp these were printed with an ink jet things to think about – A Match Print or Printed Color Proof of the artwork, approved (signed and dated) by the client must be supplied along with the order. File format: JPG (highest quality setting) or TIFF The file size must be at least as large as the size of the screen (in inches) and at a resolution of at least 120 ppi (pixels per inch). If the picture is not the same proportions or ratio to your speaker, provide CROP MARKS on the file and printed proofs to show where to crop the art or photo. Size and resolution are interdependent: A 300 ppi file measuring 9.6" x 7.6" is the same as a 120 ppi file measuring 24" x 19". Remember: Enlarging any digital image will reduce its resolution proportionally. Most photographs and artwork, when professionally scanned, are at a resolution of 300 ppi. Converting such a file to 120 ppi will enlarge its physical dimensions by a factor of 2.5 (300/120). On the other hand, images you see on web sites are typically at 72 ppi; converting such images to 120 ppi will reduce their physical dimensions by a factor of 0.6 (72/120). other examples http://www.pmiltd.com/salonpictures.html These are very easy to DIY – go to your local blueprint/sign shop for large format print to fabric services. From there forward it is the same as making a DIY framed fabric panel.
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HOWEDY cate,
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Black silk leads me to the vocals of Billie Holiday. Or maybe Lena Horne. Actually, it led me first to Barry White but I couldn’t see how to make that into a girl’s name. Barry White: Skyrocket’s Oh Baby You Know What I Like Following up on another poster upthread, how about Skyrocket’s In Flight (Afternoon Delight)? I guess I should offer serious suggestions. Skyrocket’s Windsor Knot Skyrocket’s Black Pashmina Skyrocket’s Fancy Dress Cate
HOWE abHOWET you check your meds?
Its likely just a combination of a) Lab puppy lack of bite inhibition/mouthiness (they ALL go through it) b) she’s at the "I’m not listening to you unless you say something I want to hear"
I’d also say it might be just personality differences among dogs. My lab acted simlarly (or tried to) toward puppies until he was about two. It wasn’t just mouthiness- -it was also an apparent desire to smoosh puppies into the ground and extract yelps from their young little bodies. Cate
oh my! that’s quite a description.
It was almost like he was the neighborhood bully, twisting a kid’s arm until the kid yells ‘Uncle!’ Except when the puppy yelled ‘Uncle’ Orson would twist harder, liking the sound of the pleading. Orson was a sadist. like Orson, the OP’s pup may grow out of it. it also may be that she just simply does *not* like puppies. some dogs don’t.
Yes. It’s possible the dog may never grow out of it. For the OP: that doesn’t preclude the need for obedience training. Cate
It was almost like he was the neighborhood bully, twisting a kid’s arm until the kid yells ‘Uncle!’ Except when the puppy yelled ‘Uncle’ Orson would twist harder, liking the sound of the pleading. Orson was a sadist. wow! that’s a side of Orson i would’ve never suspected had existed.
Heh. I mentioned it here once or twice. I remember at least one person snarked at me about it. He was defintely a bully at that age, but only with puppies, and not all puppies. I leashed him in the park when I couldn’t see if other dogs might approach, and used ‘leave it’ a lot. Cate
well that’s silly.
I remember one such post very well. Posts like that, and like the ‘who are you, really?’ ones, make me wonder why anyone takes rubbish on Usenet so seriously. that sounds like a reasonable plan of action to me: you were able to manage the situation so that he didn’t get a chance to pick on the small fry and were able to use it as a training opportunity.
Well, I wasn’t perfect. There were times I should’ve leashed him and didn’t, and he got to puppies. But by then I was a regular at the park, and my lack of diligence was overcome by personal relationships with other owners. Everything worked out ok. Cate
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Now, what about the crys of utter terror and urine comming from my pup should I not have reacted too? That little pup had an 80lb lab males nose in its teeth fighting for its life; you ever see a lab pup in the jaws of a dog dying in front of your eyes. Why the hell did you take your 8 week-old baby puppy to a dog park and let it offleash to approach unknown adult dogs? Unfortunately, dog parks are full of owners who think as you do. Cate
Adios, cate. The Amazing Puppy Wizard. <{) ; ~ )
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Oooooh, EXXXCELLENT. HOWE abHOWET "JUST STEP ON HIM?" SeriHOWESLY. Kyle, FWIW, i thought it was pretty funny, and i often call my little dog the turd, because he is one. Some folks think its HORRRIBLE i would insult my dog like that so i guess its just a matter of personality. Kyle, the best way to teach him to stay away is to step on him once. Seriously.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Okay, the call name is "Silk". She is a black cocker. Suggestions for registered names? Her sister (this is a repeat breeding) took second in EXC B standard today – she was 32 seconds under course time (and while she is an 12", she was 4th fsatest all jump heights). She took a bar in Jumpers, unfortunately. She turns 2 at the end of this month, I can’t wait till we really hit our stride together. Skyrocket’s Yuen Fei (apparently yuen fei was the inventor of silk : "the concubine of an Emperor who ruled in 2,600 B.C. Legend has it she dropped a cocoon into hot tea and it unraveled. She, by reason of the discovery, has been deified and is worshipped as the goddess of silk worms" ) Skyrocket’s SHANTUNG (shantung is heavy wild-silk fabric with a rough surface) Skyrocket’s Peu de Soie (the shiny side) Skyrocket’s Tussah (wild silk)
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what’s the difference between a suit jacket and a sport coat? Can you tell by looking? Kate Send in the clowns I will not drag you along; I will not leave you alone; I will stand by you and have my hand there for you to hold when you need it.
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what’s the difference between a suit jacket and a sport coat? Can you tell by looking?
Are you looking for anything more subtle than that a suit jacket is made of the same fabric as the pants and a sport coat isn’t? — AF
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Sport coat has no pants that match. My husbands sports coats tend to have brass buttons but not sure why. Off hand, I would say that the fabric of a sports coat would be of a sportier nature. Even though it might be of wool, it certainly would not look like a button down worsted. Guessing it might be fuzzier, thicker, possibly textured,…. Other fabric choices: linen, silk, suede,… That help any?? Duckie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Organization: AOL http://www.aol.com Newsgroups: alt.support.arthritis what’s the difference between a suit jacket and a sport coat? Can you tell by looking? Kate Send in the clowns I will not drag you along; I will not leave you alone; I will stand by you and have my hand there for you to hold when you need it.
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what’s the difference between a suit jacket and a sport coat? Can you tell by looking? Kate Send in the clowns I will not drag you along; I will not leave you alone; I will stand by you and have my hand there for you to hold when you need it.
Webster defines a suit as: "a jacket and pants of the same material,…" So a suit jacket is part of a set and looks out of place when worn with anything but it’s matching pants. A sport(s) coat is an individual item to be paired with a matching (in style, color and material) pair of pants. A poly-blend blazer paired with a pair of Jones of New York 100% wool dress slacks is just as crass as a Harris Tweed sports coat atop a pair of jeans. So sayeth JD from GQ. — JDShine
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what’s the difference between a suit jacket and a sport coat? Can you tell by looking? Kate Send in the clowns I will not drag you along; I will not leave you alone; I will stand by you and have my hand there for you to hold when you need it.
Hi Kate Are you going to have to replace that jacket your cat found first under your bed? Hhhhhhmmmm Are ya? LOLOLOL SomBodyElse
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Thank you all- I’m buying my hubby a sport coat for xmas and just got one today. As I was checking out, the lady says here is your suit jacket and that made me wonder…did I get the right thing? As far as I can tell by all your comments i did so Thanks!! Kate Send in the clowns I will not drag you along; I will not leave you alone; I will stand by you and have my hand there for you to hold when you need it.
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Shoot, JD, then most of the men attending our symphony here in Fla are not dressed properly?????? And I don’t mean just the sr citizens either——-
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Heck when I go to the symphony, theater or opera, I dress no differently than in my daily life. I find monkey suits uncomfortable and they interfere with my enjoyment of a performance. Comfort in all things is my motto, even if it pisses others off. Bruce Shoot, JD, then most of the men attending our symphony here in Fla are not dressed properly?????? And I don’t mean just the sr citizens either——-
– ’success is not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall’
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@atlpnn01.usenetserver.com: Thank you both who responded. My fear that wearing traditional indian attire stems from one main reason: I have heard a lot of people voice the opinion that foreigners look ridiculous in sarees, bhagra cholis, and that only Indian women know how to properly "pull it off".
This is true but it is nor relevant. On the street, it is ridiculous to see foreigners stumbling along in poorly chosen and poorly worn local dress. But at weddings, wearing a sari is a compliment to your guests. (Salwaar- kameez is fine too but a sari is the ultimate compliment.) Middle-class Indian men, for example, who never wear anything but western clothing 360 days a year, will often wear something traditional for weddings and festivals. (On the other hand, in N. India, especially among less sophisticated people, the bridegroom will wear a western 3-piece suit. So it gets complicated.) Make sure that what you wear is chosen by Indians. You probably don’t know what’s right in saris, and you run the risk of being overdressed or underdressed. Remember also that you will need a blouse tailored for you; do not believe those who say "buy one ready-made" or "just wear a leotard". Indian tailors can make something in a couple of days.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Although I have been to India twice, I am returning for a third time as the guest of one of my friend’s from unversity to his sister’s wedding in Delhi. It is a 10 day wedding with several formal night functions. I have received mixed message from my friends whether I should wear traditional indian wear, or conservative western formalwear? I feel that it is somewhat of a lose-lose situation, as if I wear indian wear I fear that people will think its inappropriate, or likewise with western wear. Normally I wouldn’t worry about this so much, as I realize it is a day for the bride and little attention will be focused on me. Realistically, however, I am a blonde haired, blue-eyed, petite american girl who, in the past, has drawn attention to herself in india. I want to look beautiful without unwanted attention that might result if I wear the wrong thing. Furthermore, it is really important that I make a good impression on his family, as there is a romantic history between he and I, and still a possiblity in the future.
I think western tourists usually do look a bit silly in Indian dress, but a wedding is different and I’m sure would be taken as a compliment. Another poster has suggested your outfit should be chosen by Indians – just 2 points of caution. Make sure the colour really suits you as you’re so different from Indian women – what they think would look lovely (on them!) might be overpowering on you (and make you look washed-out). And having a lot of Indian gold jewellery will probably be overdoing it and may make you look like you’re competing – simple western-style pieces will probably look better on you and take you out of the contest (you don’t want to out-sparkle his mother…..!!) — Kathie
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Chuckles, I think you addressed a very important point. I have arranged to have one of my indian girlfriends take me shopping for appropriate attire. She has known me for several years and will hopefully pick things out that are not only appropriate, but well-suited for me as well. For anyone who has worn a saree before (because I never have)is it really that difficult to walk in one gracefully? What are the necessary "tricks" in order to wear one? Are they more flattering for certain body types? I am a petite woman, but rather curvacious. Will my tiny mid-section get lost in all the fabric and just end up looking like a big log wrapped in beautiful silk? — Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com
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For anyone who has worn a saree before (because I never have)is it really that difficult to walk in one gracefully? What are the necessary "tricks" in order to wear one? Are they more flattering for certain body types? I am a petite woman, but rather curvacious. Will my tiny mid-section get lost in all the fabric and just end up looking like a big log wrapped in beautiful silk?
I find it impossible! I’ve only been persuaded to do it a couple of times (I was brought up in India so had plenty of opportunities, and found it really took the fun out the evening, being terrified of tripping over it and pulling the pleats out of the waistand! Not to mention the difficulties of going to the toilet during the evening! However, I am a fairly active person, used to striding around in trousers and that really DOESN’T work in a sari: small graceful steps are required. I would choose a salwar kameez any time over a sari. Another alternative, which is very pretty, is a gagra choli: a long skirt and short blouse (Or short tunic, if you prefer not to bare your midriff), and a long scarf (worn over the shoulders or looped over the arms). It’s now very fashionable in India, and you can get some gorgeous ethnic-inspired ones with lovely embroidery which suits western tastes more than the rather garish and glittery things that many Indians go for. I bought one in India to wear for my own wedding in the UK this summer. It was very comfortable and looked stunning. I can also wear it again as separates if I never get another occassion to wear the whole outfit again. Mine was ready-made, bought at Tamanna in Bangalore, but they also had a website (www.tamannaworld.com) which doesn’t seem to work any more, you might want to do a search for it. They really had some lovely stuff. Anita
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@atlpnn01.usenetserver.com: Chuckles, I think you addressed a very important point. I have arranged to have one of my indian girlfriends take me shopping for appropriate attire. She has known me for several years and will hopefully pick things out that are not only appropriate, but well-suited for me as well. For anyone who has worn a saree before (because I never have)is it really that difficult to walk in one gracefully? What are the necessary "tricks" in order to wear one? Are they more flattering for certain body types? I am a petite woman, but rather curvacious. Will my tiny mid-section get lost in all the fabric and just end up looking like a big log wrapped in beautiful silk?
Well, even though a sari+blouse bares your midsection, it is not a particularly revealing garment. Many middle-class Indian women are flabby (as opposed to curvaceous or athletic) and the sari is very forgiving. So don’t expect your curves to be well-displayed, but you won’t look bad either. PS You need a blouse, but you don’t need to buy a sari. A borrowed one is fine (borrowing is quite common). The blouse needs to be color-compatible with the sari you will wear, however. PPS Just one (hyphenated) word: safety-pins. PPPS: As another poster said, do not take western-style strides; this will make you look like a hijra (hermaphrodite). Indian women wear uncomfortable flat sandals without straps so that they will not feel the urge to walk normally.
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I have received mixed message from my friends whether I should wear traditional indian wear, or conservative western formalwear?
I can’t speak for what your friends are telling you, but when I attended a Sikh wedding in Delhi two years ago (half-Indian woman marrying American man), the bride’s family had a silk shalwar kameez made for the groom’s mother. The bride’s mother (an American who lived in India for many years) loaned me her seamstress to have two silk shalwar kameez made — one for the wedding proper and one for the party the night before. Shalwar kameez are much easier for Western women to wear than saris. I find mine now come in handy for fancy parties back in the States. Nancy
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Thank you both who responded. My fear that wearing traditional indian attire stems from one main reason: I have heard a lot of people voice the opinion that foreigners look ridiculous in sarees, bhagra cholis, and that only Indian women know how to properly "pull it off". I would love to be able to wear something traditional, as I think it is all beautiful and I think my friend would be very proud/pleased that I took the effort. Thank you for your input.
At my Indian friends’ US wedding the white/midwestern American family of the bride all dressed in Indian attire (as did all the Indian guests of course), as well as many of the non-Indian relatives/friends of the groom, including the blond blue-eyed women. In fact, at the Garba the night before, the Indian members brought trunks full of traditional Indian clothes for the assorted guests who might want to wear them. I was already in a dress and didn’t think to change, but regretted it later, as everyone looked so good! However,I’m not Indian, I do look so (another Indian guest asked if I was the groom’s cousin from India), so I’m sure no one would have thought twice. I told another single Indian friend I want him to hurry up and get married so I can plan to wear a sari next time 
Unless your friend thinks his family would find it offensive, I would wear the appropriate Indian clothes. If your not familiar with *how* to wear them, though, get help from someone who is.
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Although I have been to India twice, I am returning for a third time as the guest of one of my friend’s from unversity to his sister’s wedding in Delhi. It is a 10 day wedding with several formal night functions. I have received mixed message from my friends whether I should wear traditional indian wear, or conservative western formalwear? I feel that it is somewhat of a lose-lose situation, as if I wear indian wear I fear that people will think its inappropriate, or likewise with western wear. Normally I wouldn’t worry about this so much, as I realize it is a day for the bride and little attention will be focused on me. Realistically, however, I am a blonde haired, blue-eyed, petite american girl who, in the past, has drawn attention to herself in india. I want to look beautiful without unwanted attention that might result if I wear the wrong thing. Furthermore, it is really important that I make a good impression on his family, as there is a romantic history between he and I, and still a possiblity in the future. Any advice on appropriate situations you have encountered would be greatly appreciated regarding this matter. Thank you. — Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com
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It is a 10 day wedding with several formal night functions. I have received mixed message from my friends whether I should wear traditional indian wear, or conservative western formalwear? I feel that it is somewhat of a lose-lose situation, as if I wear indian wear I fear that people will think its inappropriate, or likewise with western wear.
While spending some time in India with an Indian and a white woman, we attended some formal events and each time people took great delight in dressing the white woman up in traditional clothes. I don’t think it would be seen as inappropriate. Everyone at the events seemed very excited. Granted, this was not exactly the Mumbai jetset, but rather unjaded, nice people in smaller towns. miguel — Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
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I can’t imagine why anyone would think Indian style was inappropriate. My mother (British) wore a sari for her own wedding to my father (Indian) and to my wedding (to a British man) although she wears western clothes normally. Anyway, with several functions, couldn’t you have a bit of both? Surely your friend is most likely to know how his family will react either way? Anita – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Although I have been to India twice, I am returning for a third time as the guest of one of my friend’s from unversity to his sister’s wedding in Delhi. It is a 10 day wedding with several formal night functions. I have received mixed message from my friends whether I should wear traditional indian wear, or conservative western formalwear? I feel that it is somewhat of a lose-lose situation, as if I wear indian wear I fear that people will think its inappropriate, or likewise with western wear. Normally I wouldn’t worry about this so much, as I realize it is a day for the bride and little attention will be focused on me. Realistically, however, I am a blonde haired, blue-eyed, petite american girl who, in the past, has drawn attention to herself in india. I want to look beautiful without unwanted attention that might result if I wear the wrong thing. Furthermore, it is really important that I make a good impression on his family, as there is a romantic history between he and I, and still a possiblity in the future. Any advice on appropriate situations you have encountered would be greatly appreciated regarding this matter. Thank you. — Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com
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Thank you both who responded. My fear that wearing traditional indian attire stems from one main reason: I have heard a lot of people voice the opinion that foreigners look ridiculous in sarees, bhagra cholis, and that only Indian women know how to properly "pull it off". I would love to be able to wear something traditional, as I think it is all beautiful and I think my friend would be very proud/pleased that I took the effort. Thank you for your input. — Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com
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Originally posted by tiggeR: IS THERE ANY ONE THAT CAN TEACH URDU,IF SO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT
And while you are at it, teach her about the "shiftlock" key, too.
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Originally posted by tiggeR: I AM ALSO AN AMERICAN AND LIVE IN USA AND I THINK THAT WHEN U GO TO INDIA FOR THE WEDDING THAT U SHOULD WEAR INDIAN DRESS CALLED SHALWAR KAMEEZ BECAUSE THEIR ELEGANT AND COMFORTABLE AND IT SHOWS RESPECT TO THE FAMILIES IN INDIA NAD PEOPLE WOULD RESPECT U FOR NOT DRESSING THE THE WEST WHILE IN THEIR COUNTRY AND WOULD RESPECT U FOR THAT.EMAIL ME AT — Posted via http://britishexpats.com
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Originally posted by jrg: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Although I have been to India twice, I am returning for a third time as the guest of one of my friend’s from unversity to his sister’s wedding in Delhi. It is a 10 day wedding with several formal night functions. I have received mixed message from my friends whether I should wear traditional indian wear, or conservative western formalwear? I feel that it is somewhat of a lose-lose situation, as if I wear indian wear I fear that people will think its inappropriate, or likewise with western wear. Normally I wouldn’t worry about this so much, as I realize it is a day for the bride and little attention will be focused on me. Realistically, however, I am a blonde haired, blue-eyed, petite american girl who, in the past, has drawn attention to herself in india. I want to look beautiful without unwanted attention that might result if I wear the wrong thing. Furthermore, it is really important that I make a good impression on his family, as there is a romantic history between he and I, and still a possiblity in the future. Any advice on appropriate situations you have encountered would be greatly appreciated regarding this matter.
Thank you. — Posted via http://britishexpats.com
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I am built on an invisible people, eroded by winds of history and pain. I am softened by the million grains of love that have sifted down in spacedust through ancient tree branches built like bones. I feel whispers against my skin when I’m afraid of the dark. Chinese white, ancestors, ghosts. Skulls without skin. Mummies in peat bogs and lost babies. When someone robs my grave will they be touched by my decayed humanity? I feel my sweetly confused heart, but when its gone no one will see all it held. No one will see its small joys: softcover books, coffee thick with sugar and cream, my mother’s hands, silver rings, water, the way my brother hugs me, beautiful old clothes, cooking at dusk for arriving friends, my father’s steadfast loyalty. No one will remember who I loved, or, sometimes, despised. No words will be engraved on my verterbrae. I will simply be bone, fragmented fabric, dry hair, in a strange silver spaceship lined in silk. Pez headed for nowhere, not even allowed to go ashes to ashes, dust to dust, since the modern world likes everything vacuum sealed. How can I feel sad that I will die into history? Thousands of years from now I will finally be mysterious. I will be able to flirt with scientists, say: Carbon date me if you can, big boy. I have all the time in the world. In the meantime, I seem to be far from fossilized. But I’m infested with ghosts. Maybe Miller had it right, to twist his words out of context. Sometimes you need to take your ghosts in your arms and kiss them. Again and again. minx (ps. sorry I haven’t replied to some threads I started….I will soon)
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I am built on an invisible people, eroded by winds of history and pain. I am softened by the million grains of love that have sifted down in spacedust through ancient tree branches built like bones. I feel whispers against my skin when I’m afraid of the dark. Chinese white, ancestors, ghosts. Skulls without skin. Mummies in peat bogs and lost babies. When someone robs my grave will they be touched by my decayed humanity? I feel my sweetly confused heart, but when its gone no one will see all it held. No one will see its small joys: softcover books, coffee thick with sugar and cream, my mother’s hands, silver rings, water, the way my brother hugs me, beautiful old clothes, cooking at dusk for arriving friends, my father’s steadfast loyalty. No one will remember who I loved, or, sometimes, despised. No words will be engraved on my verterbrae. I will simply be bone, fragmented fabric, dry hair, in a strange silver spaceship lined in silk. Pez headed for nowhere, not even allowed to go ashes to ashes, dust to dust, since the modern world likes everything vacuum sealed. How can I feel sad that I will die into history? Thousands of years from now I will finally be mysterious. I will be able to flirt with scientists, say: Carbon date me if you can, big boy. I have all the time in the world. In the meantime, I seem to be far from fossilized. But I’m infested with ghosts. Maybe Miller had it right, to twist his words out of context. Sometimes you need to take your ghosts in your arms and kiss them. Again and again. minx (ps. sorry I haven’t replied to some threads I started….I will soon)
i don’t believe in spooks
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i don’t believe in spooks yeah, neither do I!
ouu , that’s spooky .
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you have this incredible talent to weld yourself into life and history. you can write. make that deadline. go get ‘em ed – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am built on an invisible people, eroded by winds of history and pain. I am softened by the million grains of love that have sifted down in spacedust through ancient tree branches built like bones. I feel whispers against my skin when I’m afraid of the dark. Chinese white, ancestors, ghosts. Skulls without skin. Mummies in peat bogs and lost babies. When someone robs my grave will they be touched by my decayed humanity? I feel my sweetly confused heart, but when its gone no one will see all it held. No one will see its small joys: softcover books, coffee thick with sugar and cream, my mother’s hands, silver rings, water, the way my brother hugs me, beautiful old clothes, cooking at dusk for arriving friends, my father’s steadfast loyalty. No one will remember who I loved, or, sometimes, despised. No words will be engraved on my verterbrae. I will simply be bone, fragmented fabric, dry hair, in a strange silver spaceship lined in silk. Pez headed for nowhere, not even allowed to go ashes to ashes, dust to dust, since the modern world likes everything vacuum sealed. How can I feel sad that I will die into history? Thousands of years from now I will finally be mysterious. I will be able to flirt with scientists, say: Carbon date me if you can, big boy. I have all the time in the world. In the meantime, I seem to be far from fossilized. But I’m infested with ghosts. Maybe Miller had it right, to twist his words out of context. Sometimes you need to take your ghosts in your arms and kiss them. Again and again. minx (ps. sorry I haven’t replied to some threads I started….I will soon)
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i don’t believe in spooks
yeah, neither do I!
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That was beautiful! You have quite the talent for words. I really admire you! -GC – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am built on an invisible people, eroded by winds of history and pain. I am softened by the million grains of love that have sifted down in spacedust through ancient tree branches built like bones. I feel whispers against my skin when I’m afraid of the dark. Chinese white, ancestors, ghosts. Skulls without skin. Mummies in peat bogs and lost babies. When someone robs my grave will they be touched by my decayed humanity? I feel my sweetly confused heart, but when its gone no one will see all it held. No one will see its small joys: softcover books, coffee thick with sugar and cream, my mother’s hands, silver rings, water, the way my brother hugs me, beautiful old clothes, cooking at dusk for arriving friends, my father’s steadfast loyalty. No one will remember who I loved, or, sometimes, despised. No words will be engraved on my verterbrae. I will simply be bone, fragmented fabric, dry hair, in a strange silver spaceship lined in silk. Pez headed for nowhere, not even allowed to go ashes to ashes, dust to dust, since the modern world likes everything vacuum sealed. How can I feel sad that I will die into history? Thousands of years from now I will finally be mysterious. I will be able to flirt with scientists, say: Carbon date me if you can, big boy. I have all the time in the world. In the meantime, I seem to be far from fossilized. But I’m infested with ghosts. Maybe Miller had it right, to twist his words out of context. Sometimes you need to take your ghosts in your arms and kiss them. Again and again. minx (ps. sorry I haven’t replied to some threads I started….I will soon)
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am built on an invisible people, eroded by winds of history and pain. I am softened by the million grains of love that have sifted down in spacedust through ancient tree branches built like bones. I feel whispers against my skin when I’m afraid of the dark. Chinese white, ancestors, ghosts. Skulls without skin. Mummies in peat bogs and lost babies. When someone robs my grave will they be touched by my decayed humanity? I feel my sweetly confused heart, but when its gone no one will see all it held. No one will see its small joys: softcover books, coffee thick with sugar and cream, my mother’s hands, silver rings, water, the way my brother hugs me, beautiful old clothes, cooking at dusk for arriving friends, my father’s steadfast loyalty. No one will remember who I loved, or, sometimes, despised. No words will be engraved on my verterbrae. I will simply be bone, fragmented fabric, dry hair, in a strange silver spaceship lined in silk. Pez headed for nowhere, not even allowed to go ashes to ashes, dust to dust, since the modern world likes everything vacuum sealed. How can I feel sad that I will die into history? Thousands of years from now I will finally be mysterious. I will be able to flirt with scientists, say: Carbon date me if you can, big boy. I have all the time in the world. In the meantime, I seem to be far from fossilized. But I’m infested with ghosts. Maybe Miller had it right, to twist his words out of context. Sometimes you need to take your ghosts in your arms and kiss them. Again and again. minx
I can’t snip a word of this. It’s too beautiful. And you’re absolutely right. Thank you for giving me something to think of. They are a part of us, you know….the spirits. -Wolf
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snip beauty
Minx unblocked? — — Whiskers
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Minx, I don’t know what to say, but if this was a theater, I’d give you a standing ovation! — Connie=^..^=
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WOW! That’s awesome writing. My "final" goal is a lot closer. I’m not thinking THAT far into the future. I’m going to become a research cadaver. I can just imagine the dialog: Professor – show me the large intestine Student – this guy doesn’t have one Professor – Hmm? OK, then show me the Gall Bladder Student – he doesn’t have one of them either Professor – [GRUNT] OK, show me something he DOES have and name it. Student – I can’t find much of ANYTHING in this one. And from my "next place" wherever that may be, I will be laighing. Of course, if there is no "next place", then God will be laughing at me, unless he/she/it/they also don’t exist. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am built on an invisible people, eroded by winds of history and pain. I am softened by the million grains of love that have sifted down in spacedust through ancient tree branches built like bones. I feel whispers against my skin when I’m afraid of the dark. Chinese white, ancestors, ghosts. Skulls without skin. Mummies in peat bogs and lost babies. When someone robs my grave will they be touched by my decayed humanity? I feel my sweetly confused heart, but when its gone no one will see all it held. No one will see its small joys: softcover books, coffee thick with sugar and cream, my mother’s hands, silver rings, water, the way my brother hugs me, beautiful old clothes, cooking at dusk for arriving friends, my father’s steadfast loyalty. No one will remember who I loved, or, sometimes, despised. No words will be engraved on my verterbrae. I will simply be bone, fragmented fabric, dry hair, in a strange silver spaceship lined in silk. Pez headed for nowhere, not even allowed to go ashes to ashes, dust to dust, since the modern world likes everything vacuum sealed. How can I feel sad that I will die into history? Thousands of years from now I will finally be mysterious. I will be able to flirt with scientists, say: Carbon date me if you can, big boy. I have all the time in the world. In the meantime, I seem to be far from fossilized. But I’m infested with ghosts. Maybe Miller had it right, to twist his words out of context. Sometimes you need to take your ghosts in your arms and kiss them. Again and again. minx (ps. sorry I haven’t replied to some threads I started….I will soon)
– "A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind." Robert Bolton Criswell The Psychic Weatherman
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elegy, your words touched me deeply. love minx
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It is such a privilege to read your words.
You have been so supportive of my writing. I know I am self indulgent, posting my "apropos of nothing" stuff, but I can’t help, too, wanting to communicate. As a person, and as a writer. I want to talk, I want to share. I like to be heard, of course. But I feel embarrassed too, my need to talk out there like a big bald belly. And you come to me and say: thank you. I mean, you thank me! When I want to say to you, and others, thank *you*. Thank you for listening to me, and talking to me. love minx
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thank you, whiskers. Minx unblocked?
I think I’m getting there, friend. More importantly, in life. A little bit at a time. And that might help my writing, personally. Professionally, I just have to keep moving. xo minx
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That was beautiful! You have quite the talent for words. I really admire you!
Thank you for your kind words. Who was Callisto, by the way? Was he/she in, um, the Odyssey? I read that a few years ago and it’s ringing a bell. But I may be wrong! minx
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you have this incredible talent to weld yourself into life and history. you can write. make that deadline. go get ‘em
your encouragement and belief help me daily, you know that? shall I send you a percentage of my check? 
minx
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WOW! That’s awesome writing.
Oh thank you, my friend! My "final" goal is a lot closer. I’m not thinking THAT far into the future. I’m going to become a research cadaver. I can just imagine the dialog: Professor – show me the large intestine Student – this guy doesn’t have one Professor – Hmm? OK, then show me the Gall Bladder Student – he doesn’t have one of them either Professor – [GRUNT] OK, show me something he DOES have and name it. Student – I can’t find much of ANYTHING in this one.
oh sweetie, I’m laughing. that’s okay, right? Oh wait, I just read below. I guess it is okay man, you are one tough weatherman. And from my "next place" wherever that may be, I will be laighing. Of course, if there is no "next place", then God will be laughing at me, unless he/she/it/they also don’t exist.
I told my mother that she should stop calling my pug stupid, because what if her God was actually a giiiiaaaant pug, then where would she be? Well, covered in phlegm, but that’s not something we should get into, theologically speaking. xo minx
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Minx, I don’t know what to say, but if this was a theater, I’d give you a standing ovation!
oh, thank you connie. thank you! you know, it would be so cool to have an ASD reading. I would invite everyone to come, and first people would read poetry, or jokes, or show paintings or multimedia stuff or whatever, and then we’d all sit around and eat and have a big party. I’m going to do it, I tell you. When I move back to San Francisco, and get settled, and things are good, I’m going to do it! minx
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I can’t snip a word of this. It’s too beautiful. And you’re absolutely right. Thank you for giving me something to think of. They are a part of us, you know….the spirits. -Wolf
Thank you, Wolf. Thank you for reading and thinking along with me. minx
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you have this incredible talent to weld yourself into life and history. you can write. make that deadline. go get ‘em your encouragement and belief help me daily, you know that? shall I send you a percentage of my check?
just the really, really big ones ed – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – minx
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I wish I were closer too sweetie…..I would help in any way I could. I hope you get to feeling better real soon!
Thanx.. but I think thier idea of a cure is killing me worse than the original pain! (lol) I feel so stupid with this collar on…
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Out of curiosity, what kind of incense ya got burning? I too have incense burning, called Sex and Candy…ummm :)
have no idea it came witha book on Zen and relaxation. I rememebr an incense my aunt used to burn when I was a kid that..ooopsie never mind that was a joint (LOL) Wouldn’t mind one myself right now but a) I don’t smoke and b) thats stuffs ILLEGAL and 3) I got kids and don’t want to set a bad example. No classical music though…Beatles Love Songs
OOOh The crooning sounds of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.. (ooh he’s soo cute even at 60!)
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Hi Cal, I think the Colar is too smal as it’s very tight, but they said it was the right size as I don’t have a very big neck myself. It’s a bit rigid but it’s not to harsh on the skin in fact it’s rather nice (the material on top of the padding is rather soft) It’s also very hard to get on alone !! It cause me alot of pain to get it on right, I have one of the kids hold my hair out of the way (lol) I hope this all goes away soon. it seesm like with the collar my eyes hurt more. And the XTB s does Less.. I had managed to have my shouse cleaned and now the sink is filled with dishes again.. Lord I’m praying for the day when we have the money and he goes OUT THAT DOOR!! (i’ll do a jig )
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Hi all.. well just want to say that STRESS SUCKS but at least I now know my neck porblems aren’t all stress. I seem to have pinched nerve in my neck so now I am on some anti inflamitory and some really heavey pain killers.. OOOh WOW And I have to wear a C_ collar which seems to do more harm than good.. SO my pain in the neck is REAL and not just my kids (LOL) seriously though Janie I don’t know how you can be in so much pain all the time I feel liek I’m being stabbed in the neck and some days it;s near impossible to hold my head up!!! My Daughter god bless, said to me "I’ll take care of you" (yeah thats what I am affriad of (LOL) Thanks for lisetning to the vent.
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Oh Janie I know what you mean about the garage (But don’t tell anyone) I am alergic to morphine.. SO far we are doing the collar and the anti inflamitores and some mild pain killers. STRESSS Oh GOD STRESS Is the killer, I begged the Dr. to tell me it was stress.. she couldn’t.. I am scared to death I will need ANOTHER surgery (I’ve doen the back surgery. I feel like C- 3P0 I can’t turn my head with out some noise and my arms can’t move very well. ANd My Daughter was suposedly going to take care of me and has done just the oppoiste (LOL) I have a few stress busting things but they don’t help to much.
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(((Indy))) we’re here for ya sweetie!!! Daisy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oh Janie I know what you mean about the garage (But don’t tell anyone) I am alergic to morphine.. SO far we are doing the collar and the anti inflamitores and some mild pain killers. STRESSS Oh GOD STRESS Is the killer, I begged the Dr. to tell me it was stress.. she couldn’t.. I am scared to death I will need ANOTHER surgery (I’ve doen the back surgery. I feel like C- 3P0 I can’t turn my head with out some noise and my arms can’t move very well. ANd My Daughter was suposedly going to take care of me and has done just the oppoiste (LOL) I have a few stress busting things but they don’t help to much.
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(((Indy))) we’re here for ya sweetie!!!
((((((((((((((((((Daisy)))))))))))))))) Thank you.. If only you were HERE (lol) Theres so many things I can’t do and I have NO ONE to do them so naturally I have do them, laundry and lifting things.. (XTB is being the AH he always is, I swear it’s like a joke to him!) An least my son bles him is sympathetic, of course he is teling everyone I have a broken neck he thoinks that because of the C-collar, I explained it was just hurt.
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I wish I were closer too sweetie…..I would help in any way I could. I hope you get to feeling better real soon! Daisy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – (((Indy))) we’re here for ya sweetie!!! ((((((((((((((((((Daisy)))))))))))))))) Thank you.. If only you were HERE (lol) Theres so many things I can’t do and I have NO ONE to do them so naturally I have do them, laundry and lifting things.. (XTB is being the AH he always is, I swear it’s like a joke to him!) An least my son bles him is sympathetic, of course he is teling everyone I have a broken neck he thoinks that because of the C-collar, I explained it was just hurt.
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Oh dear, I hope you don’t have to have surgery 
Me too and not just because of the major fear factor and risk involved, but Who the hell will take care of my kids ?? Wish you were a few thousand miles closer, I’d treat you to a hot aroma bath and a great neck/shoulder massage that, with the chamomille tea and valerian root, would MAKE you relax
OH GOD I think I’m on the next plane and at your door (LOL) There’s just something about having someone else nurse you like that that makes things ten times better.
You know what.. I wouldn’t know.. last time I had anyone do that for me I was a little kid! {{{{{Indy}}}}}
Thanks ((((((((((((((((((((((((Janie)))))))))))))))))))))) I have some incense burning and have some nice classical music on.. only thing is I wish I was in a pool or something as wter is sooooo Relaxing.. and the bathtub in this house is so small even my kids have to sit up!
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Out of curiosity, what kind of incense ya got burning? I too have incense burning, called Sex and Candy…ummm :) No classical music though…Beatles Love Songs Daisy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Oh dear, I hope you don’t have to have surgery Me too and not just because of the major fear factor and risk involved, but Who the hell will take care of my kids ?? Wish you were a few thousand miles closer, I’d treat you to a hot aroma bath and a great neck/shoulder massage that, with the chamomille tea and valerian root, would MAKE you relax OH GOD I think I’m on the next plane and at your door (LOL) There’s just something about having someone else nurse you like that that makes things ten times better. You know what.. I wouldn’t know.. last time I had anyone do that for me I was a little kid! {{{{{Indy}}}}} Thanks ((((((((((((((((((((((((Janie)))))))))))))))))))))) I have some incense burning and have some nice classical music on.. only thing is I wish I was in a pool or something as wter is sooooo Relaxing.. and the bathtub in this house is so small even my kids have to sit up!
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Hi all.. well just want to say that STRESS SUCKS but at least I now know my neck porblems aren’t all stress. I seem to have pinched nerve in my neck so now I am on some anti inflamitory and some really heavey pain killers.. OOOh WOW And I have to wear a C_ collar which seems to do more harm than good..
Indy.. I’m so sorry to hear about your pain. My comment is about that C_collar. Do you think it might be too high for you? I ask, because I have problems with my neck at times, and the first C_collar they gave me was agony, and it turned out it was for someone with a very long neck, which I most certainly do not. A shorter collar was just what I needed. The other problem I had with it was that the surface irritated my skin. I have *extremely* sensitive skin, and the fabric felt like brillo pads on my neck and chin, so I took one of my prettiest silk scarves and folded it into a triangle and starting with the lower corner, wrapped the scarf around the collar. It didn’t take the irritation completely away, but it did help a great deal. I hope this helps!! Cal~
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by far the most comfortable, durable wool socks made. a little pricier
If Smartwools are too expensive for you try Wigwam Comfort Hiker. They’re a half price copy of Smartwools and thickness-wise come in right between SW Expedition Trekking & SW Hiker. The differences are Smartwools are 81% merino wool, and then nylon & spandex, the Comfort hiker is 65% merino wool and then nylon & spandex. The main reason SW’s are so expensive (other than selling the name) is that SW’s aren’t a fabric blend- the terry cloth like weave that touches your foot is 100% merino wool and the nylon & spandex is woven around it. The Comfort Hiker is a blended weave. The Comfort Hiker includes the Thor-Lo like feature of extra spandex in the forefoot area making it a more supportive feeling sock and supposedly helping stimulate circulation in the foot, but I’m not going to comment on whether or not that’s a completely bs theory. The Comfort Hiker is slightly taller and the cuff of the sock holds slightly tighter on your leg than the Smartwools. The Expedition Trekker is usually about $16, the Hiker about $14.50, and the Wigwam Comfort Hiker about $8 or $8.50. To me it’s a better feeling, denser cushioning, longer lasting, sock for 1/2 as much, and you can’t beat that. For a non-wool sock, (well, actually 1% wool) to my mind the best by a very long shot is the Wigwam Rugged Outdoor. It’s nearly as thick as the SW Expedition Trekker and holds its cushioning very very well. It has http://4yourfeet.safeshopper.com/54/208.htm?175 Get ‘em while you can! To me, wearing any of these socks hiking w/out a liner is cheating yourself out of the sock’s most comfort & best performance. The Ultimax liner that I can’t think of the name of is a great liner and the Wigwam Coolmax liner is a very slightly thicker liner with more spandex so it stays in place a little better. The Gobi liner that is intended to reduce the friction between your foot & the sock works too well so that you feel like your foot & the liner slide around insider the outer sock, and it’s too thin & doesn’t hold its shape well and will slip down your foot. The silk liners hold moisture & bunch up with long wear, and the Dry One polypro liner is too hot and can feel abrasive after a long day. Just the $.02 of your basic sock fetish dude…..
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Change your socks periodically.
I have a piece of 3 mm cord tied laterally across the back of the top pocket on my pack. If it’s a sunny day I use 4 clothes pins to hang my 2 socks and 2 liners down the back of my pack to air out & dry out. If I start hiking at 8 or 9, I change at about noon, and then again around 3 or 4. That way 4 sets of socks last very comfortably 3-4-5 days, and if you can keep from sweating through to your boots and getting them wet & clammy if sure does make for happier feet over a long hike.
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It was the winter, with the Germans laying siege to Moscow. The Russian troops were huddling, trying to stay warm, as they fought in terrible conditions. Finally their commander called them together for an announcement. "Good news, comrades. Today, we change our socks." "You, change with … you. You, change with … you. You, change with … you. …"
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I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot. Any ideas?
Yep try a pair of Bridgedales made in Ireland I like them better than Thurlos or Wigwams. Cheers Jeff
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With my Scarpa mountaineering boots (two different pairs), I wear either Smartwool Expedition Trekking socks with a Smartwool liner, or Bridgedale Trekker socks with a Smartwool liner. My Scarpa tele boots, I wear the high top Expedition Trekking ‘knicker’ socks ( I don’t think they make these anymore) with Smartwool liner. After suffereing from blisters my whole life, these combinations work for me fantastically! I also wear Superfeet insoles as well. Smartwools are very comfy but Bridgedales hold their shape better. With the liner(s), I feel that I have the best combination possible. Comfortable feet make a day more pleasant as we’ve all found out. Jerry S. Denver, CO – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot. Any ideas?
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I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot. Any ideas?
I use a liner too, when I’m hiking but have found some socks that are comfortable without one for just takin’ it easy. Anyone ever try socks made from alpaca? Kind of like wool, but much warmer and softer. Doesn’t feel itchy and seems to hold up well. A friend gave me a pair Not to expensive either. Worked for me!
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I wonder which ones go best with dress Goretex or else formal down. —Bob Gross—
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – smartwool. by far the most comfortable, durable wool socks made. a little pricier, but no itch, less "gumminess" from sweat compared to others (including thorlo, ultimax) they come in different thicknesses…i wear the "light hikers" with dress shoes sometimes during the winter. john
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smartwool. by far the most comfortable, durable wool socks made. a little pricier, but no itch, less "gumminess" from sweat compared to others (including thorlo, ultimax) they come in different thicknesses…i wear the "light hikers" with dress shoes sometimes during the winter. john – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot. Any ideas?
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I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot.
I like Smartwool. It comes in various weights, but even the expedition backpacker weight isn’t too hot for me. Thorlo is pretty good, too, and a little cheaper. Ken
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I second the Smartwool!… those are some sweet socks!.. worth the couple extra bucks -Tom
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot. I like Smartwool. It comes in various weights, but even the expedition backpacker weight isn’t too hot for me. Thorlo is pretty good, too, and a little cheaper. Ken
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Ultimax socks come in several types. —Bob Gross—
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot. Any ideas?
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I’m outdoors most of the time and need a good, comfortable sock to wear that let’s my feet breath. The wool socks are too hot to wear all the time, and they’re also are itchy if I don’t wear a thin sock underneath like I do when I’m hiking. But then it feels too bulky and too hot. Any ideas?
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Ely typed in message: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > > > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > > > means I have to go and buy something. > > > Darn. > > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > > making anything? > > hope the job interview and subsequent job-winning consequences go well, Ely. > Thanks. Did you say you started a job recently (sorry if I remembered wrong, > I’ve been distracted lately)? How are things going?
no, i’m not sure if you’re thinking of someone else. i went back to work after a seven week break in late january, maybe that’s it? i was consumed with fear about returning to work, but the sun keeps rising and you just have to keep breathing. in 2000 i had a nine month break looking after my parents and my nanna. it was intensely hard having to go back to work after that, made worse by the fact it was a completely new location, staff, job type and big city. there is more to being shy than not being able to speak to members of the opposite gender. there is the paralysing fear of people in general, regardless of gender. i think you’re so very brave about the job interview. you sound so cool and calm about it considering you’re thinking about outfits and stuff…see i’d forget about stuff like that until the last minute thereby giving myself something else to panic about and more reasons to fail abysmally. you’ve obviously got your bases covered and have thought through the important details that i tend to lose sight of. i think going in a new outfit would heighten my freaked-out-i-ness, better for me to have the linus-security-blanket of clothes i at least know, so i don’t feel uncomfortable about that too. maybe a new outfit would give some girls a boost of confidence i guess. it would just give me something else to feel uncomfortable about…and if it were me that sewed them i’d be anticipating the seams coming apart spontaneously or some complete disaster unfolding due to my klutziness in matters involving needles, thread and sewing machines. anyway, i sure hope it all goes well for you, as long as the job is what you really want. i guess it’s only about 24 hours to go until the interview uk-timewise. take care and best wishes <:3 )~~~
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Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie… > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > means I have to go and buy something. > Darn. > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
Just make a big cape and run around in it like a fool. 
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Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message <news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie>… > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > means I have to go and buy something. > Darn. > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
It gives you an excuse to engage in the female habit of whining about the most mundane crap?
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Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote: > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
More ideas: Make slipcovers for all your furniture. Make a big fort in your living area. Make outfits for your pets. Make a homemade parachute and use it to "base jump" off your alcony. Drape it over your head, cut some eyeholes, and presto! Instant ghost! Make curtains. Make a canopy for your bed. Re-apholster your car. Roll yourself up in it and pretend you’re a burrito.
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Ely typed in message: > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > means I have to go and buy something. > Darn. > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
hope the job interview and subsequent job-winning consequences go well, Ely.
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naturallywe…@hotmail.com (naturallyweird) wrote in news:a99e0a6e.0203081513.3c285b0@posting.google.com: >> What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never >> making anything? > It gives you an excuse to engage in the female habit of whining about > the most mundane crap?
As opposed to whining about the same thing over and over and over. At least this is a new (if mundane) whine. -phy
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Lisasterous wrote: > > > I haven’t a clue. What? > > I was hoping you could tell me > So you’re a girl-type? I can’t tell from the name. Not that it matters, > but I’ve been reading you thinking you’re a guy…
Noooo….I’m a girly person. I have 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and all! > The point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never making anything > is…you never know when the urge to make something that requires 20 tons of > dressmaking fabric will come over you. This way, you’re covered.
Well and truly covered > You never know, the President may call you and ask you to do something > secret with it for the good of freedom and your country. You gotta stay > ready…
Well I don’t live in the US, but Clinton did give his last speech where I work. You never know…. > Btw, if he ever does, will you tell us what it is? I promise I won’t tell a > soul.
Of course. You can’t expect me to resist a bit of gossip, can you?.
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"Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message
news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie… > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > means I have to go and buy something. > Darn. > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
Go for a nice, PacMan shaped piece of cloth with a hole large enough for… oh… your neck in the center. Maybe larger. Wear it like a cape. Run around cackling madly. — Joel If you want a look into my life, check out: http://moleculor.blogspot.com/ — 03/07/02 11:21 AM
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"Wry Bread" <wrybr…@nwlink.REMOVEcom> wrote in message
news:u8iktu53hpbe0e@corp.supernews.com… > Roll yourself up in it and pretend you’re a burrito.
I kinda like this one. — Joel If you want a look into my life, check out: http://moleculor.blogspot.com/ — 03/07/02 11:21 AM
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"Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C89C983.8063A5F1@yahoo.ie… Lisasterous wrote: > > You never know, the President may call you and ask you to do something > > secret with it for the good of freedom and your country. You gotta stay > > ready… > Well I don’t live in the US, but Clinton did give his last speech where I work. > You never know….
I never saw the man the whole time I lived in the States. Right before he left office he made a tour of Europe and I caught him during his trip. This is gonna sound all yuk and all but…I was charmed. He has something. He’s not overly good-looking, but he’s got some sorta attraction going for him. I can see why he’s such a woman-magnet. He doesn’t look as good on t.v. as he does in person. And he’s not half as chubby as they said he was. But wow. What a beefcake. > > Btw, if he ever does, will you tell us what it is? I promise I won’t tell a > > soul. > Of course. You can’t expect me to resist a bit of gossip, can you?.
Like they say in the South: If you don’t have anything nice to say, come sit by me. :-)
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"Lisasterous" <Lisaster…@blerg.com> wrote in message
news:a6cn15$k18$03$1@news.t-online.com… > "Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message
news:3C89C983.8063A5F1@yahoo.ie… > > Well I don’t live in the US, but Clinton did give his last speech where I > work. > > You never know…. > I never saw the man the whole time I lived in the States. Right before he > left office he made a tour of Europe and I caught him during his trip. This > is gonna sound all yuk and all but…I was charmed. He has something. He’s > not overly good-looking, but he’s got some sorta attraction going for him. > I can see why he’s such a woman-magnet. He doesn’t look as good on t.v. as > he does in person. And he’s not half as chubby as they said he was. But > wow. What a beefcake.
I knew that 19th Amendment was a bad idea.
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Lisasterous wrote: > "Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie… > > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > > means I have to go and buy something. > > Darn. > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > making anything? > I haven’t a clue. What?
I was hoping you could tell me
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"Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C8938AB.E8611797@yahoo.ie… > Lisasterous wrote: > > "Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message
news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie… > > > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > > > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > > > means I have to go and buy something. > > > Darn. > > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > > making anything? > > I haven’t a clue. What? > I was hoping you could tell me
So you’re a girl-type? I can’t tell from the name. Not that it matters, but I’ve been reading you thinking you’re a guy… The point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never making anything is…you never know when the urge to make something that requires 20 tons of dressmaking fabric will come over you. This way, you’re covered. You never know, the President may call you and ask you to do something secret with it for the good of freedom and your country. You gotta stay ready… Btw, if he ever does, will you tell us what it is? I promise I won’t tell a soul.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -On Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:50:27 +0000, Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote: >Laura wrote: >> Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message <news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie>… >> > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to >> > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That >> > means I have to go and buy something. >> > Darn. >> > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never >> > making anything? >> Good luck with the interview, Ely. I hope the job doesn’t require you >> to relocate — that’s a lot of fabric! >> lm >Thanks. I may have exaggerated just a teeny weeny bit about the amount. I’ve >told myself a billion trillion times not to exaggerate. >Actually the fabric was one of the few things I brought with me when I moved >overseas, but my employers paid my removal costs. If I ever move back overseas >though, unless I have a suitable job lined up again I’ll have to pay for it >myself. That might be when I get rid of it finally.
You seem to be planning to staty in the UK long term. Is that right? Do you like it there? Is it mainly your work that keeps you there?
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"Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C8B3E9D.8516CCE0@yahoo.ie… > Lisasterous wrote: > > "Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message
news:3C89C983.8063A5F1@yahoo.ie… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Lisasterous wrote: > > > > You never know, the President may call you and ask you to do something > > > > secret with it for the good of freedom and your country. You gotta stay > > > > ready… > > > Well I don’t live in the US, but Clinton did give his last speech where I > > work. > > > You never know…. > > I never saw the man the whole time I lived in the States. Right before he > > left office he made a tour of Europe and I caught him during his trip. This > > is gonna sound all yuk and all but…I was charmed. He has something. He’s > > not overly good-looking, but he’s got some sorta attraction going for him. > > I can see why he’s such a woman-magnet. He doesn’t look as good on t.v. as > > he does in person. And he’s not half as chubby as they said he was. But > > wow. What a beefcake. > He gave one of his last talks at the university where I work. It was quite > strange. They came down in military helicopters on the lawn (Tony Blair also > came along in a separate helicopter). We all went out and lined the road around > the campus to watch. I was trying to be properly cynical about the entire thing. > But when he went past in the car, he was about 3-4 feet away and looked directly > at me and smiled and waved, and I realized I’d smiled back and waved > automatically. It wasn’t just a female thing, because one of the guys in our > department who was very cynical about the visit said he also found himself > waving without intending to.
Aha. I see by this post that you are. (In GB) So what do you think of it? Close as I am I’ve never been. I really must go. I want to see London before the little rubber tip on the end of my cane wears out and I’m house-bound. About the Prez…I did that waving thing too. I’ll bet everybody has a story like this. By the time I got through security his speech was already over. He wowed the crowd though. They were cheering like crazy. He’d gone back inside and everyone was milling around and the place was just about empty. Then for some reason he came back out into the courtyard…it was at the Dome and it was a very small space…and was about 6 feet away from me. I was…embarrassing to say…dazzled. I was grinning like an idiot. I was also badly sunburned from standing in the heat all day for this speech. He saw me (I literally looked like a lobster) and gave me this ‘awwww’ look and a thumbs up. Needless to say I was dazzled some more. Went home thinking Lewinsky must’ve not been *that* big an idiot. Maybe. The only thing I regret is that they confiscated my camera at the checks. So do you think he’s a servant of Satan or what? Like, sold his soul for that charisma? I’ve met television celebrities and such before, but nothing like this. Ok, I quit gushing now. :-)
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"Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C8B3A73.1650CA7C@yahoo.ie… > Laura wrote: > > Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message
<news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie>… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > > > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > > > means I have to go and buy something. > > > Darn. > > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > > making anything? > > Good luck with the interview, Ely. I hope the job doesn’t require you > > to relocate — that’s a lot of fabric! > > lm > Thanks. I may have exaggerated just a teeny weeny bit about the amount. I’ve > told myself a billion trillion times not to exaggerate. > Actually the fabric was one of the few things I brought with me when I moved > overseas, but my employers paid my removal costs. If I ever move back overseas > though, unless I have a suitable job lined up again I’ll have to pay for it > myself. That might be when I get rid of it finally.
You’re on the island, yes? From your e-mail…
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Ely wrote: > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > means I have to go and buy something. > Darn. > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
Good luck on the job interview! You must be quite a talented sewer if you considered making your own interview outfit. Ewwwww…. that’s supposed to be sew-er –> a person who sews. Not sewer, like where human wastes goes. See? These are the kinds of thoughts I should keep to myself, but I never do :) EM
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Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message <news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie>… > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > means I have to go and buy something. > Darn. > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
Good luck with the interview, Ely. I hope the job doesn’t require you to relocate — that’s a lot of fabric! lm
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EM wrote: > Ely wrote: > > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > > means I have to go and buy something. > > Darn. > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > making anything? > Good luck on the job interview! You must be quite a talented sewer if you > considered making your own interview outfit.
Well, this was the hypothetical outfit I was going to make after hypothetically finding time to use my pattern-drafting software, make a set of pattern templates to fit me perfectly, master couture sewing techniques, and so on….. Actually, I don’t need to worry that much about what I wear to interviews, given that I wear casual clothes to work normally. I did go shopping and bought a new top today. But I’ve decided I can’t wear it to interviews because its a stretchy knitted silk top and it’s too clingy. It’s hard to be curvy and to look like you should be taken seriously. > Ewwwww…. that’s supposed to be sew-er –> a person who sews. Not sewer, > like where human wastes goes. See? These are the kinds of thoughts I > should keep to myself, but I never do :)
LOL. That’s the first thing I thought of when I saw it. I think seamstress is the official term – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> EM
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Wry Bread wrote: > Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote: > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > making anything? > More ideas: > Make slipcovers for all your furniture.
I still have fabric I bought when I first left home (10 years ago) to make cushions and curtains for my first apartment…… > Make a big fort in your living area.
That’s not a bad idea, I could hide all the mess. > Make outfits for your pets.
I can’t have pets unfortunately, until I buy my own place and expect to stay there a few years at least. I want a cat *sigh* > Roll yourself up in it and pretend you’re a burrito.
That sounds good. I think I’ll do that.
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wacomtablet wrote: > Ely typed in message: > > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > > means I have to go and buy something. > > Darn. > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > making anything? > hope the job interview and subsequent job-winning consequences go well, Ely.
Thanks. Did you say you started a job recently (sorry if I remembered wrong, I’ve been distracted lately)? How are things going?
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Laura wrote: > Ely <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message <news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie>… > > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > > means I have to go and buy something. > > Darn. > > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > > making anything? > Good luck with the interview, Ely. I hope the job doesn’t require you > to relocate — that’s a lot of fabric! > lm
Thanks. I may have exaggerated just a teeny weeny bit about the amount. I’ve told myself a billion trillion times not to exaggerate. Actually the fabric was one of the few things I brought with me when I moved overseas, but my employers paid my removal costs. If I ever move back overseas though, unless I have a suitable job lined up again I’ll have to pay for it myself. That might be when I get rid of it finally.
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Lisasterous wrote: > "Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C89C983.8063A5F1@yahoo.ie… > Lisasterous wrote: > > > You never know, the President may call you and ask you to do something > > > secret with it for the good of freedom and your country. You gotta stay > > > ready… > > Well I don’t live in the US, but Clinton did give his last speech where I > work. > > You never know…. > I never saw the man the whole time I lived in the States. Right before he > left office he made a tour of Europe and I caught him during his trip. This > is gonna sound all yuk and all but…I was charmed. He has something. He’s > not overly good-looking, but he’s got some sorta attraction going for him. > I can see why he’s such a woman-magnet. He doesn’t look as good on t.v. as > he does in person. And he’s not half as chubby as they said he was. But > wow. What a beefcake.
He gave one of his last talks at the university where I work. It was quite strange. They came down in military helicopters on the lawn (Tony Blair also came along in a separate helicopter). We all went out and lined the road around the campus to watch. I was trying to be properly cynical about the entire thing. But when he went past in the car, he was about 3-4 feet away and looked directly at me and smiled and waved, and I realized I’d smiled back and waved automatically. It wasn’t just a female thing, because one of the guys in our department who was very cynical about the visit said he also found himself waving without intending to. > > > Btw, if he ever does, will you tell us what it is? I promise I won’t > tell a > > > soul. > > Of course. You can’t expect me to resist a bit of gossip, can you?. > Like they say in the South: If you don’t have anything nice to say, come > sit by me. :-)
LOL.
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I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That means I have to go and buy something. Darn. What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never making anything?
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"Ely" <jeb0…@yahoo.ie> wrote in message news:3C891862.8CF47C91@yahoo.ie… > I’ve got an important job interview on Tuesday. I’m going to have to > abandon the idea of making and sewing my own job interview outfit. That > means I have to go and buy something. > Darn. > What is the point of having 20 tons of dressmaking fabric and never > making anything?
I haven’t a clue. What?
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I’ll be visiting in April and want to buy small pieces of silk necktie fabric to make a Crazy Quilt. Does antone have any ideas on where I could purchase this material ? Thanks for your help. Rita
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I’ll be visiting in April and want to buy small pieces of silk necktie fabric to make a Crazy Quilt. Does antone have any ideas on where I could purchase this material ? Thanks for your help. Rita
I have a hunch that you will find it somewhere around the area of the San Lorenzo market. I seem to remember some rather jumbled fabric stores in that area. In any case, ask around for "tessuto di seta per cravatte". I once had a crazyquilt waistcoat which was much admired in Florence..gave it to a young English woman who went crazy for it in a disco. g. black — –
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I’ll be visiting in April and want to buy small pieces of silk necktie fabric to make a Crazy Quilt. Does antone have any ideas on where I could purchase this material ? Thanks for your help. Rita
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I’ll be visiting in April and want to buy small pieces of silk necktie fabric to make a Crazy Quilt. Does antone have any ideas on where I could purchase this material ? Thanks for your help. Rita
I have a hunch that you will find it somewhere around the area of the San Lorenzo market. I seem to remember some rather jumbled fabric stores in that area. In any case, ask around for "tessuto di seta per cravatte". I once had a crazyquilt waistcoat which was much admired in Florence..gave it to a young English woman who went crazy for it in a disco. g. black — –
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This is a GREAT idea!!! My hands have been hurting alot lately so I have been sticking them in very warm water to help the pain. But this is a much better solution! Ya know, you could maybe market these things….. LisaD
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It was pretty simple really. I took 4 wash cloths. Cut out the shape of an over sized mitten (think oven mitt with room to spare). Sewed together 2 leaving the wrist open. I double stitched it. Repeat. Then sewed the two together using a zig zag stitch. I have an old sewing machine, which is tempermental and has no bells or whistles. So the edges looked a bit ragged. But anyway, I put rice in one side, then sewed it closed. Then rice in the other and sewed it closed. Make sure not to over fill with rice or you will never get it sewed closed. Then just microwave it and yes, just slide your hand right in. If you need more detail let me know. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Ya know, you could maybe market these things…..
Dont I wish. LOL Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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And it worked beautifully at the infusion clinic today!! :) Duckie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It was pretty simple really. I took 4 wash cloths. Cut out the shape of an over sized mitten (think oven mitt with room to spare). Sewed together 2 leaving the wrist open. I double stitched it. Repeat. Then sewed the two together using a zig zag stitch. I have an old sewing machine, which is tempermental and has no bells or whistles. So the edges looked a bit ragged. But anyway, I put rice in one side, then sewed it closed. Then rice in the other and sewed it closed. Make sure not to over fill with rice or you will never get it sewed closed. Then just microwave it and yes, just slide your hand right in. If you need more detail let me know. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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You have me thinking, Could a rice mitten of sorts be made by using two tube socks? Fill one partially with rice then sew the tops together. (drawing a blank on how to explain what I’m trying to visualize. — Jo Firey
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ya know, you could maybe market these things….. Dont I wish. LOL Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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LisaD, You are right, Char could probably market these rice mittens and make a good living off of them. I’m sure many with arthritis and even those without would love to have something like this around!!! Char??? Donna G
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WOW, Char Thanks for sharing the directions for the rice mitten. Sounds fairly simple to do and sounds like they would be great to have around. I may just have to make 2 or 3!!! You have also given me the idea to make rice booties as well. Love your ideas!!! Donna G
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And it worked beautifully at the infusion clinic today!! :) Duckie
Oh, I am SO glad! Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Fill one partially with rice then sew the tops together. (drawing a blank on how to explain what I’m trying to visualize.
I am drawing a blank too. Not sure what you are trying to say. But I cannot visualize a rice mitten made with 2 tube socks. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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LisaD, You are right, Char could probably market these rice mittens and make a good living off of them. I’m sure many with arthritis and even those without would love to have something like this around!!! Char??? Donna G
Are you guys serious? How in the heck would I go about marketing such a thing? And how in the world would I be able to make enough of them anyway? Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Fill one partially with rice then sew the tops together. (drawing a blank on how to explain what I’m trying to visualize. I am drawing a blank too. Not sure what you are trying to say. But I cannot visualize a rice mitten made with 2 tube socks.
I think I do! Like a rice tube? Then you just stick your hand in? Or your knee? or ankle? Ohhhh…going to find a sock! ~KJ Akron, Ohio http://arthritisinsight.com Knowledge is power…support is essential. My daughter, Student Ambassador: http://members.aol.com/krissyjo/ambassador.html See my pond: http://members.aol.com/KrissyJo/ponds.html
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How in the heck would I go about marketing such a thing?
You could start right here! I’d buy one! And how in the world would I be able to make enough of them anyway?
Sew Char Sew! LMAO ~KJ Akron, Ohio http://arthritisinsight.com Knowledge is power…support is essential. My daughter, Student Ambassador: http://members.aol.com/krissyjo/ambassador.html See my pond: http://members.aol.com/KrissyJo/ponds.html
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Now taking orders for rice mittens!! $6 each or 2 for $10. (And if you are serious, E mail me privately.) Does this qualify as SPAM? Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Are you guys serious? How in the heck would I go about marketing such a thing? And how in the world would I be able to make enough of them anyway?
Char, I can see the headline: Gimp sweatshop uncovered / Maybull denies knowledge of working conditions. Connection to Kathie Lee suspected.g< johnie
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Char thanks for the mitten idea Im going to have my wife make me a pair! aka Dozer Wm R Kerby
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the headline: Gimp sweatshop uncovered
LMAO! Be well, Patty *~A friend is someone who reaches out for your hand, and touches your heart.~*
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HEEHEEHEE!!! I forgot to mention, it’s filled with feed corn. : ) LisaD
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Warning: Don’t used popping corn LOL Cheers Ian I have a corn bag. It heats in the microwave. I warm it up and put it between my knees when they act up. It feels soooo good! : ) LisaD
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Char, How did you make the rice mitten? Would you be willing to share the directions??? Is it something that you can just slide your hand(s) into??? Would love to hear more!!! Maybe it could also be adapted to make a rice bootie!!! Donna G
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It was pretty simple really. I took 4 wash cloths. Cut out the shape of an over sized mitten (think oven mitt with room to spare). Sewed together 2 leaving the wrist open. I double stitched it. Repeat. Then sewed the two together using a zig zag stitch. I have an old sewing machine, which is tempermental and has no bells or whistles. So the edges looked a bit ragged. But anyway, I put rice in one side, then sewed it closed. Then rice in the other and sewed it closed. Make sure not to over fill with rice or you will never get it sewed closed. Then just microwave it and yes, just slide your hand right in. If you need more detail let me know. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Warning: Don’t used popping corn LOL Cheers Ian – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a corn bag. It heats in the microwave. I warm it up and put it between my knees when they act up. It feels soooo good! : ) LisaD
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Char, how did you make your rice mitten? Do you warm it in the microwave? How long? Sounds like a good thing. I have an aching shoulder (among other OA joints) that probably could benefit from it. Thanks! Pat
I made a special rice filled mitten, of wash cloths for Duckie. You should see, her poor little hands. I cringe each time I see them. For my own personal use, I take wash clothes and sew them together on 3 sides. Then sew tubes into them. I then fill these tubes about 2/3, with long grain rice. I sometimes buy things like jasmine or basmatti rice. But most often I buy simple long grain rice. I sometimes add things like spices to the tubes also. But then you sew the ends of the tubes closed. Heat in the microwave about 3 minutes (but you need to experiment a bit. All microwaves are different.) Or if that is more trouble than you want to go to, buy a package of tube socks. Fill it about 2/3 to 3/4 full of rice. Tie a knot in the end of the sock, heat and use. I love my rice sock, and rice packs! Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Char, how did you make your rice mitten? Do you warm it in the microwave? How long? Sounds like a good thing. I have an aching shoulder (among other OA joints) that probably could benefit from it. Thanks! Pat
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I haven’t tried making one myself, but my hot sacks are made with flax seeds in them. I like them better than the ones I have made from rice. They seem to stay hot longer and don’t get that smell that rice gets if it’s too hot. Bought them at Marshall’s. DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Char, how did you make your rice mitten? Do you warm it in the microwave? How long? Sounds like a good thing. I have an aching shoulder (among other OA joints) that probably could benefit from it. Thanks! Pat
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I have a corn bag. It heats in the microwave. I warm it up and put it between my knees when they act up. It feels soooo good! : ) LisaD
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Char, how did you make your rice mitten? Do you warm it in the microwave? How long? Sounds like a good thing. I have an aching shoulder (among other OA joints) that probably could benefit from it. Thanks! Pat
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Tried to find mine online but couldn’t. But I did find the following: "Why flaxseed instead of rice, corn or wheat? Flaxseed is a flower seed rather than a food product, therefore no cooked food smell is in the air or on your clothes. Rice has a tendency to develop a bad odor with continued use. Grain products contain mostly water, which cooks out and then doesn’t heat as well or hold the heat as long. Flaxseed is 30%-40% oil, which remains inside the seed to be warmed by the microwave process continually. The shell of the seed is soft, allowing moisture from the air to be absorbed for the constant release of moist heat." Flax Seed Body Warmers PO Box 314 Tonasket, WA 98855 (509) 486-4329 http://www.flaxseedbodywarmers.com/
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