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[jerseygirl]

Jerseyguy has made a lot of items over the years. The most beautiful is a set of campaign chests he made for ODS. He used cherry wood slabs that still had bark . Then he handmade brass fittings. The finish is gorgeous, silky smooth with cherry grain
For DD he made big nutcrackers . One dressed as a medieval Polish warrior ( he’s Polish) and another dressed as a Viking with real fur cape and a horned hat ( for my background). A light maple bed and chess set for YDS
Little rocking chairs with their name for Grands . Each has a handwritten message under chair seat

Then shelves and cabinets for us
Sadly he has macular degeneration now so no more woodworking

[TheOtherMe]

Grandpa was a carpenter.  He built many houses and barns.  I have a picture of a drawing made of the barn.  He traded his carpentry skills for food that he couldn't grow during the great depression.

He built a bathroom in the first house my parents purchased because my mom wouldn't move in to a house without a bathroom.  It had an outhouse when they bought it but a bathroom by the time we moved in.  He did built in cabinets way back in the 1950's.

[toomuchreality]

Oh, my clock is made of a Myrtle burl. The bark on the outside is all in tact. Apparently Myrtle wood/trees are hard to come by, these days.

I love hearing the personal stories/history of things.

Thank you, for sharing. ♡

[toomuchreality]

busymom, how long until you find out about your new license/id?
Do you know?

[toomuchreality]

Sharon, how's your granddaughter doing? Did you catch what she has?

[Sharon]

Oct 23, 2024 18:15:17 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Oh, my clock is made of a Myrtle burl. The bark on the outside is all in tact. Apparently Myrtle wood/trees are hard to come by, these days.

I love hearing the personal stories/history of things.

Thank you, for sharing. ♡

Myrtle wood only grows in southern Oregon and holy lands.  It is a rare wood.  I have a few bowls etc of myrtle wood and I love them. 

[Sharon]

Oct 23, 2024 18:18:36 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Sharon , how's your granddaughter doing? Did you catch what she has?

Thank you for asking.  It seemed to be a short lived thing for her.  DD said the next day she was just fine and no fever and DD even let her got to her friends birthday party.  I seem to be trying to catch a cold today.  Hopefully I can fight it off before it gains a hold.

[Sharon]

We may have first hard freeze tonight.  Right now it is fairly windy which makes it feel much colder than what the temp says.  I did get most of the hoses brought in and the faucets on the outside of the house covered this afternoon.  I still have the hose attached where I water the cows but I know that it will get well above freezing tomorrow during the day so I'm not worried about it.

[busymom]

Oct 23, 2024 18:17:11 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

busymom , how long until you find out about your new license/id?
Do you know?

     Thanks for asking!     Unfortunately, it'll be months before I get it, but I think they got all of the paperwork they wanted.  (Sadly, our DMV has been such a hot mess since the combination of Covid and a computer system changeover.)  So, if they want more paperwork it'll be awhile before I hear anything.  But, I'm thinking positive.  

[toomuchreality]

Oct 23, 2024 20:03:13 GMT -5 busymom said:

Oct 23, 2024 18:17:11 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

busymom , how long until you find out about your new license/id?
Do you know?

     Thanks for asking!     Unfortunately, it'll be months before I get it, but I think they got all of the paperwork they wanted.  (Sadly, our DMV has been such a hot mess since the combination of Covid and a computer system changeover.)  So, if they want more paperwork it'll be awhile before I hear anything.  But, I'm thinking positive.  

It'll be nice to have, once you get it.

I'm sure glad DLs don't have to be renewed every 4 yrs any more.

[busymom]

Oct 23, 2024 21:09:56 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

Oct 23, 2024 20:03:13 GMT -5 busymom said:

     Thanks for asking!     Unfortunately, it'll be months before I get it, but I think they got all of the paperwork they wanted.  (Sadly, our DMV has been such a hot mess since the combination of Covid and a computer system changeover.)  So, if they want more paperwork it'll be awhile before I hear anything.  But, I'm thinking positive.  

It'll be nice to have, once you get it.

I'm sure glad DLs don't have to be renewed every 4 yrs any more.

     It's still every 4 years here, unless you take a more expensive option.  The problem is, I really don't know if we'll be at this address another 10 years, which is why I don't take the expensive option.

[toomuchreality]

Oct 23, 2024 21:29:38 GMT -5 busymom said:

Oct 23, 2024 21:09:56 GMT -5 toomuchreality said:

It'll be nice to have, once you get it.

I'm sure glad DLs don't have to be renewed every 4 yrs any more.

     It's still every 4 years here, unless you take a more expensive option.  The problem is, I really don't know if we'll be at this address another 10 years, which is why I don't take the expensive option.

Ugh. Our renewals are every 8 yrs here, now.
I renewed mine 2 yrs ago, I think, at my old address. Then I updated the info for my new address. I wish it showed the correct address, but not bad enough to go in and get a new one.

[busymom]

Good Morning Kids!  I may need to visit Bath & Body Works this week, as they're bringing back some of the fragrances they've discontinued, and one of my faves is back in stock.  

[Icelandic Woman]

Happy Friday Muffins!!!

We are in the upper 70s through the weekend and then the big change comes by Tuesday. 40s and our first sNOw possibility.

Short week for me next week!

Have a Fantastic Weekend!

[Icelandic Woman]

Oct 24, 2024 6:59:33 GMT -5 busymom said:

Good Morning Kids!  I may need to visit Bath & Body Works this week, as they're bringing back some of the fragrances they've discontinued, and one of my faves is back in stock.  

Which one? I will have to look.
They discontinued my absolute favorite one many years ago and have never brought it back.
Water Blossom Ivy

I also liked White Tea and Ginger.
They have brought Night Blooming Jasmine back recently but not for long.

[busymom]

Usually twice a year they bring back some (not all) of their discontinued scents, Icelandic Woman.  "Magic in the Air" is one of my favorites, and it's baaaaaaack.      Check their website, or just plain go into one of their stores.  Our nearest store has employees who KNOW what is new in stock, and what they've brought back.  

[busymom]

And yes, I bought up a bunch of my favorite fragrance.  I've got enough shower gel now to last me a year.  Their current sale is "buy 3, get 1 for free".  

[NancysSummerSip]

Peeps! A good Friday to everyone.

Been busy with doing a cleanup job on the patio. DH moved a three-tier chest of plastic drawers on rollers back there, after moving it out of the garage. So I am using it as a place to store my gardening supplies. I found a large cast iron Dutch oven on the patio -- it is rusted and my project tomorrow will be rust removal. I found out that baking soda does a good job.

[busymom]

Good Morning Kids!  It's too quiet around here, as DS is gone for a respite weekend for the first time.  Our state sort of packages it's benefits for disabled adults.  DS made it to the top of the waiting list, so in addition to working now, there is one weekend a month where he'll be going to respite.  The house is very quiet, but I have the dogs to keep me distracted.  I keep telling myself this is good for DS, as someday we'll be too old to care for him, so this is good practice for wherever he'll be moving to when the time is right.  Yet, this is the first time I've been kid-free since DD was born (except for the kids going to school or work), so it's an adjustment for me.  I'm going to clean house, since it's a great opportunity with DH at work, and no one else around.  I'll be picking DS up & bringing him back home on Sunday.  

[toomuchreality]

Have a good day, busymom.

[TheOtherMe]

I hope your son will enjoy his weekend and you can relax and enjoy your day busymom.  

[NancysSummerSip]

Hello peeps! Glad to see you all.

Will someone please tell me how a person can go outside to do one job and end up out there for 90 minutes working? How does this even happen

Swam, went to Walmart, then planned to clean that cast iron pot I found. Well, that wound up being a ton of additional yard work. But at least it's not screaming hot out there.

DH is having chili and noodles for dinner. I bought an interesting salad kit and will have it with a leftover turkey burger from last night. Blueberry pancakes tomorrow post-run. Also have to wash my car tomorrow.

[Sharon]

I'm getting ready to head outside and putter.  This is the last nice day we will have for a while.  I need to get some fresh air and sunshine while I can.

[toomuchreality]

I had fun last night with my kids. They carved and decorated pumpkins and I watched. We also had dinner together.

Afterwards, I went home and they drove around, looking at Halloween lights.

Good times.

[busymom]

I'm a bit less than happy with the respite center tonight.  They knew I'd be calling last night, or requesting DS to call me (which he ended up doing) to wish him a good night, but tonight no one is answering their phone.  I hope they're just busy, and that nothing is wrong.  I'll be notifying the director about this next week, so he's aware.  I hate when stuff like this happens, because imagination is a curse.  We've had 2 young people with autism drown in our metropolitan area this year (for some reason, people on the spectrum seem to be attracted to water like a magnet).  I'm looking forward to picking up DS tomorrow, and have him tell me about his weekend.  

[toomuchreality]

Oct 26, 2024 21:22:22 GMT -5 busymom said:

I'm a bit less than happy with the respite center tonight.  They knew I'd be calling last night, or requesting DS to call me (which he ended up doing) to wish him a good night, but tonight no one is answering their phone.  I hope they're just busy, and that nothing is wrong.  I'll be notifying the director about this next week, so he's aware.  I hate when stuff like this happens, because imagination is a curse.  We've had 2 young people with autism drown in our metropolitan area this year (for some reason, people on the spectrum seem to be attracted to water like a magnet).  I'm looking forward to picking up DS tomorrow, and have him tell me about his weekend.  

Oh, no! Good luck.
Hugs.
I hope you get some sleep.

[NancysSummerSip]

Definitely a brunch kind of day!

[NancysSummerSip]

I will be leaving washing my car until this afternoon. Been a busy morning. Long run, blueberry pancakes, then vacuum and sweep floors, a quick run to CVS for a new heating pad and clean the bathrooms.

I prepped dinner and it's all in the crock pot now: beef, onions, potatoes and carrots with red wine and gravy.

[toomuchreality]

Thanks, @nancy!

[busymom]

Good Afternoon Kids!  It's been a long day, with church, a congregational meeting after church, and then I had to pick up DS, but he's back home now, so all is well.     I need to catch up on his laundry, which I will do, but I'm gonna sleep well tonight.