Apparently the bamboo is dense enough to keep the birds fairly dry and makes a good wind break as well. It is amazing how close they come to me, sometimes only a foot away. I'm sure they are making sure their food is safe.
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Showing posts with label good thoughts. Show all posts
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Hmmmmm. . . . .
Apparently the bamboo is dense enough to keep the birds fairly dry and makes a good wind break as well. It is amazing how close they come to me, sometimes only a foot away. I'm sure they are making sure their food is safe.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Senior Geezer sends Oregon Senator Great Proposal
I think I would vote for this!!
Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes.
Here is the reasons:
This would correct two things in one motion:
Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical
treatment, wheel chairs, etc.
They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.
They would have constant video monitoring, so they would be helped instantly... if they fell or needed assistance.
Bedding would be washed twice a week and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.
They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room, spiritual counseling, a pool and education...and free admission to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists.
Simple clothing - ie. shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be free, upon request.
There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens.
Each senior would have a P.C., T.V., phone and radio in their room at no cost.
They would receive daily phone calls.
There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection.
The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors and their families from abuse or neglect.
As for the criminals:
They would receive cold food.
They would be left alone and unsupervised.
They would receive showers once a week.
They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay $5,000 per month.
They would have no hope of ever getting out.
Does that sound like justice to you?
Let's put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homes.
Here is the reasons:
This would correct two things in one motion:
Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.
They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical
treatment, wheel chairs, etc.
They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.
They would have constant video monitoring, so they would be helped instantly... if they fell or needed assistance.
Bedding would be washed twice a week and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.
They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room, spiritual counseling, a pool and education...and free admission to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists.
Simple clothing - ie. shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be free, upon request.
There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens.
Each senior would have a P.C., T.V., phone and radio in their room at no cost.
They would receive daily phone calls.
There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection.
The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors and their families from abuse or neglect.
As for the criminals:
They would receive cold food.
They would be left alone and unsupervised.
They would receive showers once a week.
They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay $5,000 per month.
They would have no hope of ever getting out.
Does that sound like justice to you?
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Millie Posted a whole page of. . . .
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Jewelry Making: Random Picked vs. Hand Picked Cabochons and Focal Beads
Thoughts about buying Cabochons, Focal Beads and Strung Beads for New Jewelry Designers
Random Picked vs. Hand Picked
Not all suppliers are created equal. Granted some suppliers are better at some things than others. I'm sure everyone strives for great customer service but that's not the issue of this article.
What does random pick mean? Basically, you see something on aweb site you want, the picture is phenomenal, and you buy it. When the cabochon or the focal bead arrives you are disappointed sometimes very disappointed. Larger suppliers don't take a picture of every cabochon or focal bead they sell. They have bins full of stones and they just randomly pick one to send you.
Look for "What you see is what you get" better known to some as WYSIWYG.
In most cases if you see "Natural Stone" you are not going to be able to buy two of anything. The exception is when a person cutting the stone is able to cut it in half for a "matched pair" but then it will be listed as such.
In the event that you can buy as many of the "same identical" stone as you want, the stone is probably man-made or synthetic; in addition to "cheap"; and probably looks cheap.
Smaller more personalized on-line stores selling cabochons either choose their own stock piece by piece or perhaps they are creating their own cabochons with lapidary equipment. Either way you will know what you are getting.
There is one more point to consider about choosing stones for jewelry making and that is color. Your monitor may not be set to true color or the seller has enhanced the pictures with computer software to enhance the color. It's not always easy to take a perfect picture and other than perhaps some Ebay products, most on-line store try very hard to provide accurate pictures.
A couple years ago I personally have experienced a "bad deal" on ebay. The cabochon appeared to be absolutely beautiful; I bought it and when cabochon arrived what a let down. Oh, it was the same cabochon that what pictured, but something looked odd. I flipped the stone , or what I thought was a stone, and scratched the surface with a pick. Hmmm, it peeled a substance that appeared to be some sort of plastic.
Well, you get what you pay for and it wasn't worth the expense of postage back to Hong Kong. Yes, I contacted the seller and he profusely denied there could be any such problem.
It is very important to understand what you are buying. Read the description and look for key words that describe the stone; not just fancy names and over the top statements.
Add your own opinion!
Rita Juhlin
Private Stock Jewelry
Random Picked vs. Hand Picked
Not all suppliers are created equal. Granted some suppliers are better at some things than others. I'm sure everyone strives for great customer service but that's not the issue of this article.
What does random pick mean? Basically, you see something on aweb site you want, the picture is phenomenal, and you buy it. When the cabochon or the focal bead arrives you are disappointed sometimes very disappointed. Larger suppliers don't take a picture of every cabochon or focal bead they sell. They have bins full of stones and they just randomly pick one to send you.
Look for "What you see is what you get" better known to some as WYSIWYG.
In most cases if you see "Natural Stone" you are not going to be able to buy two of anything. The exception is when a person cutting the stone is able to cut it in half for a "matched pair" but then it will be listed as such.
In the event that you can buy as many of the "same identical" stone as you want, the stone is probably man-made or synthetic; in addition to "cheap"; and probably looks cheap.
Smaller more personalized on-line stores selling cabochons either choose their own stock piece by piece or perhaps they are creating their own cabochons with lapidary equipment. Either way you will know what you are getting.
There is one more point to consider about choosing stones for jewelry making and that is color. Your monitor may not be set to true color or the seller has enhanced the pictures with computer software to enhance the color. It's not always easy to take a perfect picture and other than perhaps some Ebay products, most on-line store try very hard to provide accurate pictures.
A couple years ago I personally have experienced a "bad deal" on ebay. The cabochon appeared to be absolutely beautiful; I bought it and when cabochon arrived what a let down. Oh, it was the same cabochon that what pictured, but something looked odd. I flipped the stone , or what I thought was a stone, and scratched the surface with a pick. Hmmm, it peeled a substance that appeared to be some sort of plastic.
Well, you get what you pay for and it wasn't worth the expense of postage back to Hong Kong. Yes, I contacted the seller and he profusely denied there could be any such problem.
It is very important to understand what you are buying. Read the description and look for key words that describe the stone; not just fancy names and over the top statements.
Add your own opinion!
Rita Juhlin
Private Stock Jewelry
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Promote Yourself!
You are invitee to join the top with jewelry sites: http://www.alljewelrysites.com
The top have a friendly interface and it offers free web promotion for your site.
You can find:
-title and description;
- screenshot of your website
-statistics about the number of your visitors(unique/pageviews);
-comments about your site;
-the ranking is by sites unique visitors in a week;
-first 5 sites are scrolling in the right side of the site on all site pages;
-7 sites are selected random and showed on the header slideshow of the site;
-statistics with the visitors you got from our top;
After you join the top take the voting code and put in your site
to be accepted to the site.
They will be expecting you at http://www.alljewelrysites.com to subscribe your
site.
A great place for self representing jewelry artists and designers - go here:
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Free Tutorial and Video on Wire Wrapped Rings
Video: Wire Wrapped Rings (DIY Production)
The video is good but incomplete, setting the stone is a bit tricky, make sure you get the stone tight. It's not quite as easy as it looks. The ring band itself should be wrapped to make it more sturdy, in my opinion.
2 ft. 21-gauge 14K/20 gold-filled 1/2-round 1/2-hard wire
1 ring cab (1/2" wide x 1" long) [You can use any size, the smaller the stone, the harder the setting process]
ruler with millimeters
permanent marking pen
ring mandrel
pin vise
flush cutters
flat nose pliers
fine-blade knife
The video is good but incomplete, setting the stone is a bit tricky, make sure you get the stone tight. It's not quite as easy as it looks. The ring band itself should be wrapped to make it more sturdy, in my opinion.
Materials and Tools:
(My advise is to start out with copper or brass practice wire until you get the hang of it!)
3 ft. 22-gauge 14K/20 gold-filled 1/2-hard square wire2 ft. 21-gauge 14K/20 gold-filled 1/2-round 1/2-hard wire
1 ring cab (1/2" wide x 1" long) [You can use any size, the smaller the stone, the harder the setting process]
ruler with millimeters
permanent marking pen
ring mandrel
pin vise
flush cutters
flat nose pliers
fine-blade knife
Monday, April 5, 2010
Creative Metal Arts Guild Show
Free Admission
Check out the 2010 CMAG Jewelry and Metal Arts Show and Sale Participating Members
Check out the 2010 CMAG Jewelry and Metal Arts Show and Sale Participating Members
2010 Show Dates: APRIL 30, MAY 1 & 2
At The
Oregon Convention Center
In Beautiful Portland, Oregon
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Significants of Wedding Rings
This article was written by Elaine, who writes various articles on Fashion and Jewelry. This article is about Wedding Rings. She would love to hear from you at elainebrown1976@gmail.com
After choosing your life partner, the next thing isto find a wedding ring that is as nice as the person who is going to wear it for years to come. In the words of Louis K. Anspacher, marriage is that relation between man and woman in which the independence is equal, the independence mutual, and the obligation reciprocal.
As soon as you hear the term marriage, the thought of the wedding ring strikes your mind. Such is the emotional and sentimental value attached to the wedding ring. So, it is natural that you select an exclusive and above-the-ordinary model.
Go for a gold or platinum ringif you really wish your wedding ring to stand apart from the ordinary. Regarding the patterns, you can choose a ring with three interwoven rings, which are symbolic of the three Christian virtues of 'faith, hope and love'.
You hold your wife dear to your heart; gether an magnificent wedding ring with some really wonderful designs. You can bet that she will simply love your gift as it is no ordinary ring but a symbol of your eternal love and enduring marriage.
You can create a good impression by picking a ring with those designs she loves. There are rings with Floral designs, Interwoven ones, Handmade or Rolling, Two-Tone or Tri- Color designs.
Normally, a woman's wedding ring is slim and sleek than a man's. So, you can check with the jeweler if there are designs exclusively meant for women, say for example, designs such as the Comfort and Engraved rings. At the same time, if she likes to wear something exotic, go for a ring highlighting Medieval designs or Celtic themes.
How to Select the Best Wedding Band for your Marriage
Marriages are made in heaven and to make this day unforgettable in every person's life, certain traditions have been followed since ancient times. One of such customs is wearing a wedding band. The shine and glitter of the wedding bands remains the same even after the fun and gaiety of the marriage fades away, reminding you of the wedding vows of eternal love.
As wedding bands are very special to you, similar to wedding rings, you could wellchoose from the best in the market. Many leading stores offer you a wide range of wedding bands to pick from; for example, if you your jewels to be sparkling and showy, opt for a golden wedding band with a rosy-pink or yellow-gold shade. You can also opt a platinum band if you want to gift an exotic wedding gift to your partner.
Check if your partner loves stone-studded jewelry? Then, choosea band with bright and unique diamond stones. Eternity wedding bands are a perfect complement to your engagement or wedding ring.
To add more uniqueness to your wedding band, you can choose a common element for wedding bands. the designs may not match, you can choose the same metal for bands for both of you.
Once you have decided about the metal that the band should be made of, you just need to go toa popular and trustworthy jeweler. He would provide you with catalogs of awesome collections of wedding bands, such as Celtic or Trinity wedding bands, uniquely carved and designed to rightly make your wedding unforgettable and the most cherished memory of your lifetime
This guest post written by Elaine, who writes various articles on Fashion and Jewelry.
After choosing your life partner, the next thing isto find a wedding ring that is as nice as the person who is going to wear it for years to come. In the words of Louis K. Anspacher, marriage is that relation between man and woman in which the independence is equal, the independence mutual, and the obligation reciprocal.
As soon as you hear the term marriage, the thought of the wedding ring strikes your mind. Such is the emotional and sentimental value attached to the wedding ring. So, it is natural that you select an exclusive and above-the-ordinary model.
Go for a gold or platinum ringif you really wish your wedding ring to stand apart from the ordinary. Regarding the patterns, you can choose a ring with three interwoven rings, which are symbolic of the three Christian virtues of 'faith, hope and love'.
You hold your wife dear to your heart; gether an magnificent wedding ring with some really wonderful designs. You can bet that she will simply love your gift as it is no ordinary ring but a symbol of your eternal love and enduring marriage.
You can create a good impression by picking a ring with those designs she loves. There are rings with Floral designs, Interwoven ones, Handmade or Rolling, Two-Tone or Tri- Color designs.
Normally, a woman's wedding ring is slim and sleek than a man's. So, you can check with the jeweler if there are designs exclusively meant for women, say for example, designs such as the Comfort and Engraved rings. At the same time, if she likes to wear something exotic, go for a ring highlighting Medieval designs or Celtic themes.
How to Select the Best Wedding Band for your Marriage
Marriages are made in heaven and to make this day unforgettable in every person's life, certain traditions have been followed since ancient times. One of such customs is wearing a wedding band. The shine and glitter of the wedding bands remains the same even after the fun and gaiety of the marriage fades away, reminding you of the wedding vows of eternal love.
As wedding bands are very special to you, similar to wedding rings, you could wellchoose from the best in the market. Many leading stores offer you a wide range of wedding bands to pick from; for example, if you your jewels to be sparkling and showy, opt for a golden wedding band with a rosy-pink or yellow-gold shade. You can also opt a platinum band if you want to gift an exotic wedding gift to your partner.
Check if your partner loves stone-studded jewelry? Then, choosea band with bright and unique diamond stones. Eternity wedding bands are a perfect complement to your engagement or wedding ring.
To add more uniqueness to your wedding band, you can choose a common element for wedding bands. the designs may not match, you can choose the same metal for bands for both of you.
Once you have decided about the metal that the band should be made of, you just need to go toa popular and trustworthy jeweler. He would provide you with catalogs of awesome collections of wedding bands, such as Celtic or Trinity wedding bands, uniquely carved and designed to rightly make your wedding unforgettable and the most cherished memory of your lifetime
This guest post written by Elaine, who writes various articles on Fashion and Jewelry.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Fashion Week in Rio
I just got to get a pair of these shorts, LOL,LOL,LOL
LOL,LOL,LOLLOL,LOL,LOLLOL,LOL,LOLLOL,LOL,LOL
Sorry, that was a really funny picture I got in my head.
Sorry, that was a really funny picture I got in my head.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Welcome to Girls Night Out
You are welcome to view the videos posted, look over my work and check out anything else you'd like to view.
I have another web design site at WebSitesWork.blogspot.com where you can get some handy applications to make your website or blog even better.
If you are a home based jeweler you might like a listing on Home Based Jeweler's Showcase.
View Private Stock Jewelry Here
I have another web design site at WebSitesWork.blogspot.com where you can get some handy applications to make your website or blog even better.
If you are a home based jeweler you might like a listing on Home Based Jeweler's Showcase.
View Private Stock Jewelry Here
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Never Give Up
“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he/she grows up.” - Pablo Picasso
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