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I like that!where there is life, there is hope
I like that!where there is life, there is hope
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Mine told me to never leave the house without little gold safety pins, which amounts to the same thing, I suppose.My mother told me a long time ago to always take safety pins and a small sewing kit to weddings, that the bride would love me forever. She was right!
Start a thread about your wedding here. Vent away all you want. We all also love pictures and ideas and all of that.
YES! And put a link to it here so we can all find it and confuse matters even more by weighing in, LOL! I love weddings, and planning them.I didn't even think to start a wedding thread here! Anyone who isn't interested can easily ignore it. I might just do that, to give myself another place to get down ideas
I highly recommend a cat. That, might I add, has far more to do with the men I seem to pick that actual men in general.Running off and getting married sounds so romantic and all this wedding talk is making me think about it... but I'd need someone to run off with...
Oddly, that's my only good memory of school lunches. For the longest time I didn't know you could actually buy them. I thought they were just a "school thing."The regular ones remind me of too many years of school lunches.
Nope. I did some googling, and EVERY PLACE talked about using one foot for straight and zigzag stitching. You're covered.Is it worth my time to search out and buy a straight stitch foot?
I just asked my bridesmaids to get purple dresses. Our colors were black and purple. They didn't have to match. That's why I was so annoyed when only one of them got a damn dress. They had 6 months. They could have gone to a thrift store or anything. Or at least let me know more than 2 days in advance and I could have helped them get one. By the way, 2 of my bridesmaids were my dang sisters! The third ended up not being able to get off work even though she asked 6 months in advance when I first asked her. None of her coworkers were able to switch weekends, either. So I also lost my ring bearer cuz it was supposed to be her son. And I couldn't find another little boy. The coworker who was supposed to switch with her changed her mind. Just said, "yeah, I don't feel like doing it now." My mom was going to pick up my friend's son, but then she rolled her car. It was a complete mess! But, I ended up married and I looked beautiful (not to toot my own horn, but I did), so all's well that ends well.All this talk about weddings. Why do all the bridesmaids have to wear the same dress? I went to a Catholic church wedding where the 3 bridesmaids and the maid of honor just wore nice dresses that they usually wore to church, none of them matched or were even similar. The bride wore her mother's wedding dress which looked like it had just been designed and not a "hand-me-down", it looked very modern but modest as this was a Catholic wedding. It came with a form-fitting bolero-style lace jacket which she took off at the reception. The groom wore a rental tux, the best man wore a dark suit. The groom was not Catholic so a Protestant minister also officiated. They had a reception afterwards at a clubhouse where the bride's parents had a membership so there was no charge for the room, the kitchen provided big stuffed croissants and salad and lots of wine and beer for a big donation by both sets of parents. Dancing afterwards with music with a disc jockey who was a friend of the couple. My late spouse took all the pictures (he had been a photographer in a previous life). It was a lovely wedding and reception and they saved a ton of money which they could use to start their life together. People spent vast amounts of money for what? $3,000 for a dress which is worn one day only? Bridesmaids dresses which none of them like and can't use again and that they can't afford? These two people are still married some 25+ years later and they did not start out with a huge debt due to a fancy wedding. When did this start that people had to have a wedding fit for a princess?
I've been using the little fat plastic foot they say is for zigzag forever for just about every kind of stitch. No point in buying more feet for your machine but what came with it.Mine told me to never leave the house without little gold safety pins, which amounts to the same thing, I suppose.
YES! And put a link to it here so we can all find it and confuse matters even more by weighing in, LOL! I love weddings, and planning them.
I highly recommend a cat. That, might I add, has far more to do with the men I seem to pick that actual men in general.
Oddly, that's my only good memory of school lunches. For the longest time I didn't know you could actually buy them. I thought they were just a "school thing."
Nope. I did some googling, and EVERY PLACE talked about using one foot for straight and zigzag stitching. You're covered.
Are you sure of that? How do I sew zippers without a zipper foot?I've been using the little fat plastic foot they say is for zigzag forever for just about every kind of stitch. No point in buying more feet for your machine but what came with it.
I have had terrible acne most of my life. Then a few years ago a doctor prescribed Solodyn (generic name is minocyclin ER). It did wonders! Unfortunately, the following year my insurance decided to stop covering that particular medication. Now I just take the regular minocyclin. It doesn't do as good a job as the ER, but much better than without it.Has anyone taken milk thistle (silymarin) for themselves before? I bought it for Felix but I heard its good for acne so I decided to try it. Took 2 pills last night and it gave me insomnia. I'm 75% sure my acne is caused by my digestive system. It's like a curse. I have so much little scars and hyperpigmentation. Milk thistle is supposed to detox your liver so I thought it would help. Has anyone had acne problems at all? It has wrecked my self-esteem. People tell me that it's not even that bad but in my mind, it's the worst and life would be more bearable if I had clear skin 24/7.
That's the thing though, my acne has never been this bad. Almost a year ago, I'd say it was hardly anything to worry about. But a former friend of mine from college told me to try acne products and my face has never been the same since. Instead of helping me, it got so much worse. I was breaking out every single say and it looked awful. I still have all the hyperpigmentation marks that won't go away. Not to mention the many scars I now have on my cheeks which are supposedly permanent. That's why I've been afraid to try anything else. I strongly believe had I not taken her advice, my skin would be fine today. I don't know what to put on my face anymore. Maybe nothing? It's super sensitive. I was thinking about trying Aloe vera gel or maybe a collagen cream.I have had terrible acne most of my life. Then a few years ago a doctor prescribed Solodyn (generic name is minocyclin ER). It did wonders! Unfortunately, the following year my insurance decided to stop covering that particular medication. Now I just take the regular minocyclin. It doesn't do as good a job as the ER, but much better than without it.
If at all possible, I would consult with a dermatologist. With a single visit, they could probably steer you in the right direction. Retina-micro is supposed to do wonders for scarring, but with your sensitive skin, I would be cautious.That's the thing though, my acne has never been this bad. Almost a year ago, I'd say it was hardly anything to worry about. But a former friend of mine from college told me to try acne products and my face has never been the same since. Instead of helping me, it got so much worse. I was breaking out every single say and it looked awful. I still have all the hyperpigmentation marks that won't go away. Not to mention the many scars I now have on my cheeks which are supposedly permanent. That's why I've been afraid to try anything else. I strongly believe had I not taken her advice, my skin would be fine today. I don't know what to put on my face anymore. Maybe nothing? It's super sensitive. I was thinking about trying Aloe vera gel or maybe a collagen cream.
I thought of doing that. Ace has it in a variety of sizes. We don't have pet stores in my town. I would have to go to the neighboring town.Aquarium airline tubing is good for smaller bunches of cords. You can buy it by the foot at fish stores (Petco and Petsmart used to have it but I don't know if they still do). You just slit it down the side, put the cords in, then some tape or zip ties every 5 feet or so to keep it together.
It worked for me. I had the worst skin ever. Also, I drink four 16oz bottles of water. (refill those with filtered tap water)Aloe vera gel
I figured out a long time ago that I'm allergic to everything made by L'oreal. It doesn't make me break out in pimples, it just makes my eyes itch if I get it anywhere near my face. The acne stuff you began using may well have caused irritation that makes your skin break out because your body thinks excess oil will counter the irritation.That's the thing though, my acne has never been this bad. Almost a year ago, I'd say it was hardly anything to worry about. But a former friend of mine from college told me to try acne products and my face has never been the same since. Instead of helping me, it got so much worse. I was breaking out every single say and it looked awful. I still have all the hyperpigmentation marks that won't go away. Not to mention the many scars I now have on my cheeks which are supposedly permanent. That's why I've been afraid to try anything else. I strongly believe had I not taken her advice, my skin would be fine today. I don't know what to put on my face anymore. Maybe nothing? It's super sensitive. I was thinking about trying Aloe vera gel or maybe a collagen cream.
Have you tried double sided Velcro strips? Also, your picture made me think of those curly shoe laces you can find at the grocery store. I get them to use as cat toys, but they would easily wrap around cords. You'd probably need to get several, of course.I have got to do something about my cords. I'm trying to figure out the best way to wrap them in a harder plastic, that looks nice. Amazon has these things that you intertwine onto cords and they look really nice, but they are only big enough for things like headphones or phone chargers. I need something big enough for HDMI cords, tv cords and computer cords. I also need something for the plugs.
When I got my new TV and rearranged my room, Samai thought I bought her new toys. I've had my TV a week and it already has bite marks in the cord.
Any ideas? I would prefer to not have something big and bulky.
I don't know why it wouldn't let me link the page, but those things are actually hard plastic, but flexible. I think shoe laces would be more of a temptation than I could handle. I caught her dragging a shoe by the lace across the floor a couple of weeks ago.Have you tried double sided Velcro strips? Also, your picture made me think of those curly shoe laces you can find at the grocery store. I get them to use as cat toys, but they would easily wrap around cords. You'd probably need to get several, of course.
When you decide on bedding see if you can locate some straw. It wont freeze from dampness like towels and blankets. It will keep them warmer than blankets. My gf in Raleigh uses straw in her enclosure and the cats love it. They hunker right down in it. I think that bench is perfect. Next get some nice cushions to "sit" on it and talk to the little kitties inside of the bench. What a fabulous idea! Also if the kitties won't use it consider putting 2 holes in it. An access and exit. Hopefully they won't be stubborn and use it with the one doorway....fill it with catnip too.OH GUYS! RE: The Secret Feral Shelter! Best news ever! I was able to order a weatherproof outside storage bench, and it came in. My next-door neighbor's brother is coming over Sunday afternoon to cut a small access hole in the back panel and put it together for me. Now, instead of a set of plastic shelving covered with a plastic table cloth, this will shelter them:
The cream/brown was prettier, but no one will notice the access hole on this one! AND the bench seat lifts, so I can easily get the bedding out for regular washing! It will sit about 7-8 inches away from my back wall. There's an 18" overhang, so the entrance is sheilded from rain and wind.