The Positive Thread - 2022

[neely]

Not too exciting but my positive is starting chores after my morning breakfast and coffee. I usually relax and put chores off but decided to be proactive and get them out of the way so I could enjoy the rest of the day.

 

[susanm9006]

Watching a robin have an enthusiastic bath in the heated water bowl on the porch. We’ve had temps in the 20’s until today and so a warm bath must feel good. Hope everyone has a good Easter or Sunday.

 

[maggiedemi]

My positive is I'm getting a Target order ready for tomorrow. Nothing really exciting, but I need face wash and body wash. Probably get some chips and crackers too.

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I bought a pottery wheel and a kiln today! A guy was advertising them on Facebook and I negotiated him down to $750 for both of them which is a pretty good deal. Now I just need to set up the basement room that the wheel is going in and update my electrical in the garage so I can run the kiln in there.

 

[susanm9006]

I bought a pottery wheel and a kiln today! A guy was advertising them on Facebook and I negotiated him down to $750 for both of them which is a pretty good deal. Now I just need to set up the basement room that the wheel is going in and update my electrical in the garage so I can run the kiln in there.

That’s really exciting!

 

[vansX2]

I bought a pottery wheel and a kiln today! A guy was advertising them on Facebook and I negotiated him down to $750 for both of them which is a pretty good deal. Now I just need to set up the basement room that the wheel is going in and update my electrical in the garage so I can run the kiln in there.

Is this going to be a hobby a business or both ?

 

[MonaLyssa33]

Is this going to be a hobby a business or both ?

It'll mostly be a hobby but I have been wanting to start a YouTube channel around pottery and storytelling so if that becomes profitable I certainly wouldn't complain. I'll also probably sell some stuff on Etsy.

 

[vansX2]

It'll mostly be a hobby but I have been wanting to start a YouTube channel around pottery and storytelling so if that becomes profitable I certainly wouldn't complain. I'll also probably sell some stuff on Etsy.

I'm always on Etsy looking for things.

 

[maggiedemi]

My positive is I got some fun things in our Target order: Coconut Mango Body Wash, Vanilla Pea Protein Shakes, Gluten Free Oat Buckwheat Pancake Mix:

 

[Elphaba09]

My positive is that I finished "The Last Queen of May," so I am sharing the finished piece. After Simon's death yesterday, I thought I would try to do something productive to make myself stop crying. I changed the flowers to lilacs.

 

[Lari]

My positive is that I finished "The Last Queen of May," so I am sharing the finished piece. After Simon's death yesterday, I thought I would try to do something productive to make myself stop crying. I changed the flowers to lilacs.

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That is absolutely breathtaking! You're so talented!

 

[AbbysMom]

I just love the green edges. Is the top metal or wood? When I moved into this house a small stove like the one In your picture was left in the basement. It’s actually quite nice to have an extra stove for big family meals.

it’s a metal enamel top. There’s also an old 1950’s fridge in the basement, but neither work. When I was a kid it worked and my mother did use it occasionally.

 

[Graceful-Lily]

I got an offer from one of the places that interviewed me! I'm so excited for this new journey and what the summer has in store. Going to be a busy one!!

 

[susanm9006]

it’s a metal enamel top.

Oh, that makes it even better!

 

[AbbysMom]

Oh, that makes it even better!

It really was bothering me that it was going to get trashed and no one wanted it. I'm so glad that eh is going to repurpose it in some manner even if he can't save the top.

 

[maggiedemi]

My positive is I put in a Walmart order. That's it for orders until next Monday. I got: Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino Powder, 3 different Vanilla Protein Drinks, Saltine Crackers, Butternut Squash Soup, Lentil Soup, Canned Asparagus Spears, Hot Pickled Asparagus, Apple Cinnamon Jelly, Blueberry Cinnamon Jam, Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancake Mix.

 

[artiemom]

it’s a metal enamel top. There’s also an old 1950’s fridge in the basement, but neither work. When I was a kid it worked and my mother did use it occasionally.

You know, I can vaguely remember seeing that exact same table, sometime in my early life. I cannot remember where it was... I know it has to be from my preschool years. Strange how some things just 'jolt' your hidden memories..

Or was it at my Aunt's house? I cannot remember exactly.. but I know I saw it.. and people were using it.

 

[susanm9006]

You know, I can vaguely remember seeing that exact same table, sometime in my early life. I cannot remember where it was... I know it has to be from my preschool years. Strange how some things just 'jolt' your hidden memories..

Or was it at my Aunt's house? I cannot remember exactly.. but I know I saw it.. and people were using it.

Me too. I think it was my grandmothers house. AbbysMom , I do think the metal top can be saved. Just stripper, sanding and repainting

 

[neely]

There’s also an old 1950’s fridge in the basement, but neither work.

I don't know if it was from the 50's or 60's but my mother's fridge was not self-defrosting and I still remember her having to take everything out to defrost it. However, appliances lasted a lot longer than they do now.

My positive is talking to my husband's Aunt who turns 97 this year. She's sharp as a tack although not without some physical health issues. She's up on all the latest news, politics and current events. She uses an iPad and likes when I send her jokes.

 

[maggiedemi]

My positive is I have 5 packages coming today. Kinda stressful to open them all and find a place for everything though. I really need to stick to ordering only on Mondays! I'll do that starting next week, even if they send me good coupons. But it's positive to have all these fun foods/drinks to try.