Unutterably Silly So what are you doing RIGHT NOW?

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Pretty little bunny! I've got a few more costume pics, plus some shots of all the white 1770's military tents ... plus some dogs ... here: http://godskid.ingodsfamily.com/

I like the Elf costume!


Stitchawl

[Linda S. Prather]

I am watching SuperNatural which has psychics, mediums and ghosts. Several of my favorite things. Love this show.

[SneakySnake]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Pretty little bunny! I've got a few more costume pics, plus some shots of all the white 1770's military tents ... plus some dogs ... here: http://godskid.ingodsfamily.com/

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Man you must be a busy bee making all those costumes. Hats off to you!

You would have been the best dressed in town if you lived in those days.

[dreams]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Sorry Sneaky... we buckled our swash about 35 years ago. Don't have any photos of that event other than some old newspaper clippings. These photos are from 25 years ago, letting my son (age 8 at the time) skewer me with a foil, and putting the hurt on one of my club mates with a saber on an afternoon in the park.
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Stitchawl

Quite the swashbuckler, Stitchawl. Thanks for sharing those.

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Did you say newspaper clippings from 35 years ago?

Here's a costume pic of me from (circa 1968) nearly 45 years ago.

Aw, you were a cute little bunny. **Wait....do bunnies grown up to be Sneaky Snakes? **

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Pretty little bunny! I've got a few more costume pics, plus some shots of all the white 1770's military tents ... plus some dogs ... here: http://godskid.ingodsfamily.com/

Wow, how fun! Great costumes! Thank you for sharing the link to all the pictures.

Right now, I'm curled up with my blanket, hot chocolate, and a couple of pieces of left-over Halloween chocolates.

[maianhvk]

I want to make a dreamcatcher for a friend, and getting enough materials isn't easy! Leather cords can't be found in Hanoi (leave alone feathers)...

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I'm making a leather case for my friend's cell phone. She wanted something 'not sold in stores' so I've used a piece of soft saddle tan leather with the edges done up in a Mexican Braid using a dark lace rather than the light one in this pic.



I think it's coming out pretty nicely!


Stitchawl

Wow!

This is my second question: Is there anything you cannot do?

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

The shoemaker's children always go barefoot...

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

@stitchawl

Can you do something like this? Maybe in a red?

Spoiler:

Gaga would love these!

[poohbear_nc]

Whew! Just finished raking leaves for today! Heading in to a nice reward of spaghetti & meatballs! And then my recliner! As temps cool down, a human lap is now a hotly contested item!

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

This is my second question: Is there anything you cannot do?

Sure! But when I come across one, I find someone or something to teach me how to do it! 'Ignorance' is a motivation, not an excuse.


Stitchawl

[SneakySnake]

Can't help thinking that stichy's photo looks like scarred up human skin with braiding.

I suspect this man may be deceased by now given the age of the photo. Aboriginal people may not wish to view images of people that have passed away.

Spoiler:

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Can't help thinking that stichy's photo looks like scarred up human skin with braiding.

Not much difference once they've been tanned. But that photo isn't one that I took. I found it on the net when I went looking for a photo to illustrate the "Mexican Braid" pattern. Actually, it's not even a good illustration, but I was too lazy to photograph my own...

I like to make the Mexican Braid with a slightly thicker lace as it fills in the spaces between the cords and makes a nicer looking edge. This one in the photo was probably used on the edge of a saddle seat, and they needed an edge that was flatter for the comfort of the rider.


Stitchawl

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Sure! But when I come across one, I find someone or something to teach me how to do it! 'Ignorance' is a motivation, not an excuse.


Stitchawl

Nah... that's your excuse to be able to do anything! (because you cannot learn how to do everything... Singing for example, that's a gift!)

I mean, that's extremely impressive you play guitar, know teas, sing songs, understand cultures, play sports, make crafts, shoot photos, read books, and who knows what else!

[SneakySnake]

Maybe we can all hope to be that clever at all those things if we live long enough!

I draw the line at growing a long white beard though!

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

Nah... that's your excuse to be able to do anything! (because you cannot learn how to do everything... Singing for example, that's a gift!)

If you defend your limitations, they own you. Completely.
DO NOT ACCEPT THEM!

You don't have to sing like Nightingale to know how to sing and enjoy doing it. I will never paint like Michelangelo but I enjoy painting. You don't have to be 'great' to be able to 'do.' Learn as much as you can, about anything you wish to know. As a human you are capable of almost anything...

I hear people say "I can't do that! I'm only human!" What a lame excuse! As a human, we've learned how to fly. To the moon and back! As a human, we've learned how to live under the sea. I've seen double amputees running in marathons. I've listened to a deaf, blind, and mute woman as she lectured to university graduating classes. As a human you are capable of almost anything... Never deny that fact. If you doubt this, even for a minute, watch the video in the spoiler below...

Spoiler:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0daM...eature=related

If he can do it, should you accept anything less?

Stitchawl

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Maybe we can all hope to be that clever at all those things if we live long enough!

Not if we 'only' hope. We need to dream, but we need to work at it too. If wishes were horses....

I draw the line at growing a long white beard though!

All it takes is some extra testosterone injections. Not an impossible mission.



Stitchawl

[maianhvk]

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

You don't have to sing like Nightingale to know how to sing and enjoy doing it.

No, but I don't want others to suffer when I'm singing

[Stitchawl]

Originally Posted by maianhvk

No, but I don't want others to suffer when I'm singing

That is why we sing in the shower. We are alone then (usually) and the soap doesn't seem to mind!

Think about just how many professional singers there are who actually have a terrible voice yet still became stars; Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Dave Van Ronk, Heck, doing a Goggle search of 'Bad Singers who are famous' brings up 18 million hits! They don't sing in the shower either!


Stitchawl