User:	totchipanda
	Date:	2008-11-21 22:47
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	Mood:	amused

BWHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

	User:	achancetolive
	Date:	2008-11-21 21:19
	Subject:	so true...
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Keep true, never be ashamed of doing right; decide on what you think is right and stick to it.
~ George Eliot

	User:	totchipanda
	Date:	2008-11-21 21:27
	Subject:	Writer's Block: Crepuscular Drama
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	User:	advanced_sewing (posted by yaoiboi69)
	Date:	2008-11-21 20:40
	Subject:	Lining Issues
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I have plans to make this jacket before the end of the year so I can wear it before all the lovely cold weather goes away. But I have a few obstacles. Firstly, I'm patching a pattern together from multiple patterns and my own alterations and because of this I'm not really sure how to go about making a lining. Ideally, I'd like the lining to be in fewer pieces than the outer coat portion, but I'm not really sure how to do that. Anyone have any suggestions or advice on this?

The second problem also has to deal with the lining: the fabric I have isn't quite a deep or dark enough red, so I want to dye it in the washing machine. But would it be better to construct the lining first and then dye it or to dye the whole fabric first then cut out the lining? In the former case I'd be worried about the constructed lining fraying beyond attaching; in the latter, I'd be worried that the fabric wouldn't be evenly exposed to the dye. Is there a way to help or make sure that the fabric is evenly dyed?

	User:	diy_stuff (posted by lynerwi)
	Date:	2008-11-21 18:58
	Subject:	Repurposed Earring
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The most recent necklace was missing something, and none of my existing pendants were working. Fast forward to this morning...found a pair of earrings that I rarely wear, and the color was perfect!


( The Bigger Picture )

	User:	racaire1
	Date:	2008-11-22 01:50
	Subject:	some new progress :)
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	Mood:	sleepy

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...again some new progress concerning the neck embroidery for my blue 12th century dress with gathered body part...

...btw. I use the yellow silk floss for the couching and the blue silk thread for the outlining - I bought this silk threads and many other beautiful colored silk threads at the "Handweavers Studio" in London (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/9814/) - and for the "gold thread" I use thread called 'OPHIR' from the 'Coats GmbH' company - I buy this thread in a small shop here in Vienna - this thread is 40% Polyester and 60%Viscose and is much easier to handle than the 'gold thread' with some % real gold in it... :)

...btw. many thanks to pogbody for the hint with the "Handweavers Studio" - I spent a lot of money there but I think it is worth every single Penny :)

	User:	racaire1
	Date:	2008-11-22 01:36
	Subject:	Schönbrunn again...
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...recently we took a walk through Schönbrunn again and this is my favourite photo :)

	User:	racaire1
	Date:	2008-11-22 00:11
	Subject:	I need a vacation...
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	Mood:	optimistic

The last weeks were very busy und the next two weeks will be extremely stressful...
...but there is a light at the end of the tunnel - I have so many leave days left I have to consume before the next year starts and my boyfriend insisted that I have to take a holiday with him (without a SCA-event and including a hotel room with comfortable beds *lol*) - therefore I asked a travel agency I know and we got a very good offer - I will be in Amsterdam from 7th to 10th of December and I am sure that I will take a lot of photos :)

	User:	an_tir (posted by minglumpee)
	Date:	2008-11-21 13:41
	Subject:	Services for Barak
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Chuck Davenport’s family will be holding a memorial service on November 29 at 2 PM at St. Michael’s Church, 4733 West Saanich Road, in Victoria. His family welcomes all who knew him to join them in celebrating his life. Please dress in mundane clothing for this event

In lieu of flowers, you may send checks payable to the “Optimist Club of Victoria” in either Canadian or US Funds to either his parents or to me. (Chuck and his father are both members of this charity). His parents are also OK with receiving cards of condolence. The mailing addresses are:
Bruce and Donna Davenport
83A-2780 Spencer Road
Victoria, BC V9V-4C9
If you need further information please feel free to contact Lady Orianna (Tina Paulsen)
Ladyorianna@gmail.com

	User:	etaine_pommier
	Date:	2008-11-21 11:17
	Subject:	Hippo Birdie Two Ewes!
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Happiest of birthdays, acanthusleaf and moriven! May each year be filled with more joys than the last.

Hugs!!!!

	User:	diy_stuff (posted by alleinfraulein)
	Date:	2008-11-21 13:11
	Subject:	Fabric related gifts!
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Hello!
I have a terribly generalized question-
Anyone care to share any links or ideas for fabric crafts?
I'm ready to turn my craft area into a holiday work station.

I simply have too much fabric! Most of it is in smaller, under 2 yards, segments. I have some fleece among that.
I was planning to make a purse and plushie or two.
Ideas?
Thanks in advance!

Crossposted.

	User:	vanagnessayem
	Date:	2008-11-21 09:59
	Subject:	Lucky you...
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	Mood:	cynical

Yes, passing on information can still be gossip especially when it is something you overheard and the person you are telling it to isn't directly involved in the situation. It is intentionally hurtful.

You have lost my trust. You will never get it back. Good thing you probably don't even care...

	User:	etaine_pommier
	Date:	2008-11-21 10:08
	Subject:	Last day
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	Mood:	drained

Today is my last day at this job. I'm still processing...

	User:	pergamenta
	Date:	2008-11-21 09:07
	Subject:	Topic: Food
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	Mood:	determined

It seems that lately I've been questioning everything. Not just my current career path (such as it is) but every aspect of my life.

Where do I want to live? Do I want to live alone or with other people? With a partner or with friends? Do I even want to live in a single location, or travel for months or years at a time? Maybe live overseas, for a while or permanently? What about co-housing?

You see how it is.

So one of the things that I've been thinking a lot about is food. Always a major preoccupation of mine anyway, it's become an issue fraught with political issues and personal angst. I blame Michael Pollan. Even though I'd thought about food and diet in the past it was Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma that really made me realize just how much of what we think we know about food is just wrong. ( Cut for length )

	User:	etaine_pommier
	Date:	2008-11-21 07:13
	Subject:	Football!
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Are any of my local peeps Redskins fans? Speak up now if you are!

	User:	laurensa
	Date:	2008-11-21 08:04
	Subject:	SNOW!
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	Mood:	cheerful

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	User:	laurensa
	Date:	2008-11-21 08:03
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	Mood:	cheerful

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	User:	donnaidh_sidhe
	Date:	2008-11-21 01:54
	Subject:	looking to ESTABLISH A FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIP with a dancer who isn't a douchebag
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You know what? I'd love to be seeing someone who dances. Like, I mean, folk and ballroom and swing and so on. Hell, it doesn't even have to be a dating-with-intent-for-more thing. I'd just like to know someone I can call up and say, "Hey, there's a swing dance/ceili/country dance happening, wanna go?" and have them say yes instead of making excuses.

(Side note: doesn't anyone dance for fun in this country? Does it all have to be drunken moshing?)

The one guy I ever was involved with who danced as a significant part of his life was a COMPLETE AND UTTER DOUCHEBAG WHO STILL NEEDS AN ASSKICKING. And we didn't even dance after we got involved. And the involvement was brief. Very brief. (Would have been even briefer had I had all my shit together and all the facts, though.)

The only other guy I ever was involved with who came to a dance with me is my most recent ex -- we went to an Irish ceili and a Scottish ceilidh -- and I spent a year and a half wishing he'd do it with me again.

Hello? Just because dancing well helps you pick up chicks doesn't mean you can stop being fun once you've snared one. Christ. It's called maintenance, people.

To everyone I've ever danced with: THANK YOU. You've managed to make me very happy with little effort, just by being happy to dance. Please don't ever stop. And come by and say hello when you're back in town so we can dance more.

	User:	donnaidh_sidhe
	Date:	2008-11-21 00:21
	Subject:	nice
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Human Variation blog -- contains nudity.

Real people's bodies. Excellent.

Can't remember how I got there.

I think I've regained my usual philosophy: prepare for the worst, don't bother wasting energy on hoping for the best. If it'll come, it'll come, and the energy is best spent on doing something useful in the meantime. Like macramé. Everyone could use another ropework wall hanging.

EDIT TO ADD: I LOLed.

Ages ago, I found a website that attempted to list every folk dance in the world as well as its steps. I've lost it. Has anyone been able to find it?

	User:	vanagnessayem
	Date:	2008-11-21 00:13
	Subject:	Tired naow...
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	Mood:	sleepy

Ok I have done as much painting of the scrolls as I can do tonight. Getting really really tired. I gotta get up at 6:30 am. Going to cut the cardboard to protect them and then crawl into bed for a few hours.
They are pretty so far, but are they worthy?