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Posted by Kate G. on Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:55 AM Post subject: Re: OT Irish Blessings and Sayings LONG was: Need iri
Thanks! Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves -- "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote
in message news:45285d5b_3@news.chariot.net.au...
[quote:0a6ab9ab1c]http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/stpatricks.html "Top of the morning to you,
and the rest of the day to yourself!" IRISH BLESSINGS. May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the
rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. May St.
Patrick guard you wherever you go, and guide you in whatever you do-- and may his loving protection be a blessing to you
always. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The
rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. May you have love
that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do, and may God send many blessings
to you! May the sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing wrong. May those you love bring love back to
you, and may all the wishes you wish come true! May your feet never sweat, your neighbor give you ne're a treat. When
flowers bloom, I hope you'll not sneeze, and may you always have someone to sqeeze! I-rish you a very nice place to
live, I-rish God's greatest gifts he'll give. I-rish you health, and wealth, and more-- I-rish your smilin' face were at
my door! May you have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their
love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart! May you alway walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish
angels rest their wings right beside your door. May God grant you many years to live, For sure he must be knowing. The
earth has angels all too few. And heaven is overflowing. May you have the hindsight to know where you've been the
foresight to know where you're going and the insight to know when you're going too far. May God grant you always... A
sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you. May you have warm words on a
cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your door. May your pockets be heavy
and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night. For each petal on the shamrock. This brings a
wish your way Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. May the Irish hills caress you. May her
lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. May
peace and plenty be the first, To lift the latch to your door. And happiness be guided to your home, By the candle of
Christmas. May the embers from the open hearth warm your hands, May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face,
May the children's bright smiles warm your heart, May the everlasting love I give you warm your soul. May you always
have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart
with gladness to cheer you. May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, May your heart be as light as a song, May
each day bring you bright, happy hours, That stay with you all the year long. Leprechauns, castles, good luck and
laughter. Lullabies, dreams and love ever after. A thousand welcomes when anyone comes... That's the Irish for You! May
the good saints protect you, And bless you today. And may troubles ignore you, Each step of the way. May joy and peace
surround you, Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now, And bless you evermore. May the saint protect
ye- An' sorrow neglect ye, An' bad luck to the one That doesn't respect ye t' all that belong to ye, An long life t' yer
honor- That's the end of my song t' ye! May good luck be your friend IN whatever you do. And may trouble be always A
stranger to you. May your blessings outnumber The Shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.
These things, I warmly wish for you- Someone to love, some work to do, A bit of o' sun, a bit o' cheer. And a guardian
angel always near. Whenever there is happiness Hope you'll be there too, Wherever there are friendly smiles Hope
they'll smile on you, Whenever there is sunshine, Hope it shine especially for you to make each day for you as bright as
it can be. May your troubles be less, And your blessing be more. And nothing but happiness, Come through your door.
May brooks and trees and singing hills Join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows Send happiness to you.
Lucky stars above you, Sunshine on your way, Many friends to love you, Joy in work and play- Laughter to outweigh each
care, In your heart a song- And gladness waiting everywhere All your whole life long! When the first light of sun-
Bless you. When the long day is done- Bless you. In your smiles and your tears- Bless you. Through each day of your
years- Bless you. May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine
brighten your heart May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you. And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all. May you enjoy the
four greatest blessings: Honest work to occupy you. A hearty appetite to sustain you. A good woman to love you. And a
wink from the God above. May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun. And find your shoulder to light on. To bring you
luck, happiness and riches. Today, tomorrow and beyond. May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a
pocket full of gold As the least of you wealth. May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness
you spread, Keep returning to you. May the friendships you make, Be those which endure, And all of your grey clouds Be
small ones for sure. And trusting in Him To Whom we all pray, May a song fill your heart, Every step of the way.
-- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < )
Enness Boofhead Donut http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau
"Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:ieqdnYtSFd1GxLXYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@comcast.com... : Can you share the Irish blessings here... with us all? : : Kate
in MI : http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : : : -- : : : "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in
message news:452850d8_3@news.chariot.net.au... : > Do you have EQ5? : : > I have a great leprechaun applique drawn
into EQ. There are : > also Irish patterns in the EQ block libraries. : : : > If you don't have EQ I could send
you a picture file. See : > here and following : > http://tinyurl.com/s4duk : : > Depending on what you are
making you might be interested in : > a couple of dozen Irish blessings and sayings I found on : > the net to use
on a baby quilt recently. : : > -- : : > Cheryl & the Cats : > o o o o o o :
> ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) : > Enness Boofhead Donut : >
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest : > catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau : : : > "Michelle
Chumash" <quilts@absolutad.com> wrote in message : > news:TJXVg.2077$Ir3.582@newsfe08.lga... : > :
Anyone have any paper piece patters or any other kind of : > patterns for doing : > : anything irish? : > : :
> : claddagh, clover, anything would be greatly appreciated.. : > : : > : or if someone kjnows where i can buy
one off the web : > that'd be fine too.. : > : thanks! : > : : > : Michelle in NJ : > : : > : : > :
: : : : [/quote:0a6ab9ab1c]
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Posted by Carolyn McCarty on Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:35 AM Post subject: Re: OT Irish Blessings and Sayings LONG was: Need iri
Wow! My cup runneth over! Thanks, Cats! -- Carolyn in The Old Pueblo If it ain't broke, you're not trying. --Red
Green If it ain't broke, it ain't mine. --Carolyn McCarty If at first you don't succeed, switch to power tools. --Red
Green If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer. --Carolyn McCarty "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com>
wrote in message news:45285d5b_3@news.chariot.net.au...
[quote:d4848b60f3]http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/stpatricks.html "Top of the morning to you,
and the rest of the day to yourself!" IRISH BLESSINGS. May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the
rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. May St.
Patrick guard you wherever you go, and guide you in whatever you do-- and may his loving protection be a blessing to you
always. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The
rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. May you have love
that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do, and may God send many blessings
to you! May the sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing wrong. May those you love bring love back to
you, and may all the wishes you wish come true! May your feet never sweat, your neighbor give you ne're a treat. When
flowers bloom, I hope you'll not sneeze, and may you always have someone to sqeeze! I-rish you a very nice place to
live, I-rish God's greatest gifts he'll give. I-rish you health, and wealth, and more-- I-rish your smilin' face were at
my door! May you have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their
love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart! May you alway walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish
angels rest their wings right beside your door. May God grant you many years to live, For sure he must be knowing. The
earth has angels all too few. And heaven is overflowing. May you have the hindsight to know where you've been the
foresight to know where you're going and the insight to know when you're going too far. May God grant you always... A
sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you. May you have warm words on a
cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your door. May your pockets be heavy
and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night. For each petal on the shamrock. This brings a
wish your way Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. May the Irish hills caress you. May her
lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. May
peace and plenty be the first, To lift the latch to your door. And happiness be guided to your home, By the candle of
Christmas. May the embers from the open hearth warm your hands, May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face,
May the children's bright smiles warm your heart, May the everlasting love I give you warm your soul. May you always
have work for your hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart
with gladness to cheer you. May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, May your heart be as light as a song, May
each day bring you bright, happy hours, That stay with you all the year long. Leprechauns, castles, good luck and
laughter. Lullabies, dreams and love ever after. A thousand welcomes when anyone comes... That's the Irish for You! May
the good saints protect you, And bless you today. And may troubles ignore you, Each step of the way. May joy and peace
surround you, Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now, And bless you evermore. May the saint protect
ye- An' sorrow neglect ye, An' bad luck to the one That doesn't respect ye t' all that belong to ye, An long life t' yer
honor- That's the end of my song t' ye! May good luck be your friend IN whatever you do. And may trouble be always A
stranger to you. May your blessings outnumber The Shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.
These things, I warmly wish for you- Someone to love, some work to do, A bit of o' sun, a bit o' cheer. And a guardian
angel always near. Whenever there is happiness Hope you'll be there too, Wherever there are friendly smiles Hope
they'll smile on you, Whenever there is sunshine, Hope it shine especially for you to make each day for you as bright as
it can be. May your troubles be less, And your blessing be more. And nothing but happiness, Come through your door.
May brooks and trees and singing hills Join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows Send happiness to you.
Lucky stars above you, Sunshine on your way, Many friends to love you, Joy in work and play- Laughter to outweigh each
care, In your heart a song- And gladness waiting everywhere All your whole life long! When the first light of sun-
Bless you. When the long day is done- Bless you. In your smiles and your tears- Bless you. Through each day of your
years- Bless you. May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine
brighten your heart May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you. And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all. May you enjoy the
four greatest blessings: Honest work to occupy you. A hearty appetite to sustain you. A good woman to love you. And a
wink from the God above. May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun. And find your shoulder to light on. To bring you
luck, happiness and riches. Today, tomorrow and beyond. May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a
pocket full of gold As the least of you wealth. May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness
you spread, Keep returning to you. May the friendships you make, Be those which endure, And all of your grey clouds Be
small ones for sure. And trusting in Him To Whom we all pray, May a song fill your heart, Every step of the way.
-- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < )
Enness Boofhead Donut http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau
"Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:ieqdnYtSFd1GxLXYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@comcast.com... : Can you share the Irish blessings here... with us all? : : Kate
in MI : http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : : : -- : : : "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in
message news:452850d8_3@news.chariot.net.au... : > Do you have EQ5? : : > I have a great leprechaun applique drawn
into EQ. There are : > also Irish patterns in the EQ block libraries. : : : > If you don't have EQ I could send
you a picture file. See : > here and following : > http://tinyurl.com/s4duk : : > Depending on what you are
making you might be interested in : > a couple of dozen Irish blessings and sayings I found on : > the net to use
on a baby quilt recently. : : > -- : : > Cheryl & the Cats : > o o o o o o :
> ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) : > Enness Boofhead Donut : >
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest : > catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau : : : > "Michelle
Chumash" <quilts@absolutad.com> wrote in message : > news:TJXVg.2077$Ir3.582@newsfe08.lga... : > :
Anyone have any paper piece patters or any other kind of : > patterns for doing : > : anything irish? : > : :
> : claddagh, clover, anything would be greatly appreciated.. : > : : > : or if someone kjnows where i can buy
one off the web : > that'd be fine too.. : > : thanks! : > : : > : Michelle in NJ : > : : > : : > :
: : : : [/quote:d4848b60f3]
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Posted by Cats on Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:06 AM Post subject: OT Irish Blessings and Sayings LONG was: Need irish p
http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/stpatricks.html "Top of the morning to you, and the rest of the
day to yourself!" IRISH BLESSINGS. May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the
fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. May St. Patrick guard you
wherever you go, and guide you in whatever you do-- and may his loving protection be a blessing to you always. May the
road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft
upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do, and may God send many blessings to you! May the
sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing wrong. May those you love bring love back to you, and may all
the wishes you wish come true! May your feet never sweat, your neighbor give you ne're a treat. When flowers bloom, I
hope you'll not sneeze, and may you always have someone to sqeeze! I-rish you a very nice place to live, I-rish God's
greatest gifts he'll give. I-rish you health, and wealth, and more-- I-rish your smilin' face were at my door! May you
have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their love impart, and
Irish blessings in your heart! May you alway walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their
wings right beside your door. May God grant you many years to live, For sure he must be knowing. The earth has angels
all too few. And heaven is overflowing. May you have the hindsight to know where you've been the foresight to know
where you're going and the insight to know when you're going too far. May God grant you always... A sunbeam to warm
you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you. May you have warm words on a cold evening, a
full moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your door. May your pockets be heavy and your heart be
light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night. For each petal on the shamrock. This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers
bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. May peace and plenty be
the first, To lift the latch to your door. And happiness be guided to your home, By the candle of Christmas. May the
embers from the open hearth warm your hands, May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face, May the children's
bright smiles warm your heart, May the everlasting love I give you warm your soul. May you always have work for your
hands to do. May your pockets hold always a coin or two. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be
certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God fill your heart with gladness to
cheer you. May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, May your heart be as light as a song, May each day bring you
bright, happy hours, That stay with you all the year long. Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter. Lullabies,
dreams and love ever after. A thousand welcomes when anyone comes... That's the Irish for You! May the good saints
protect you, And bless you today. And may troubles ignore you, Each step of the way. May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now, And bless you evermore. May the saint protect ye- An'
sorrow neglect ye, An' bad luck to the one That doesn't respect ye t' all that belong to ye, An long life t' yer honor-
That's the end of my song t' ye! May good luck be your friend IN whatever you do. And may trouble be always A stranger
to you. May your blessings outnumber The Shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go. These things,
I warmly wish for you- Someone to love, some work to do, A bit of o' sun, a bit o' cheer. And a guardian angel always
near. Whenever there is happiness Hope you'll be there too, Wherever there are friendly smiles Hope they'll smile on
you, Whenever there is sunshine, Hope it shine especially for you to make each day for you as bright as it can be. May
your troubles be less, And your blessing be more. And nothing but happiness, Come through your door. May brooks and
trees and singing hills Join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows Send happiness to you. Lucky stars
above you, Sunshine on your way, Many friends to love you, Joy in work and play- Laughter to outweigh each care, In your
heart a song- And gladness waiting everywhere All your whole life long! When the first light of sun- Bless you. When
the long day is done- Bless you. In your smiles and your tears- Bless you. Through each day of your years- Bless you.
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine brighten your
heart May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you. And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love. He who loses
money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all. May you enjoy the four greatest
blessings: Honest work to occupy you. A hearty appetite to sustain you. A good woman to love you. And a wink from the
God above. May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun. And find your shoulder to light on. To bring you luck,
happiness and riches. Today, tomorrow and beyond. May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a pocket
full of gold As the least of you wealth. May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness you
spread, Keep returning to you. May the friendships you make, Be those which endure, And all of your grey clouds Be
small ones for sure. And trusting in Him To Whom we all pray, May a song fill your heart, Every step of the way.
-- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y
< ) Enness Boofhead Donut http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest
catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Kate G." <grovesfam@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:ieqdnYtSFd1GxLXYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@comcast.com... : Can you share the Irish blessings here... with us all? : : Kate
in MI : http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves : : : -- : : : "Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in
message news:452850d8_3@news.chariot.net.au... : > Do you have EQ5? : > : > I have a great leprechaun applique
drawn into EQ. There are : > also Irish patterns in the EQ block libraries. : > : > : > If you don't have
EQ I could send you a picture file. See : > here and following : > http://tinyurl.com/s4duk : > : >
Depending on what you are making you might be interested in : > a couple of dozen Irish blessings and sayings I
found on : > the net to use on a baby quilt recently. : > : > -- : > : > Cheryl & the Cats : >
o o o o o o : > ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) : > Enness
Boofhead Donut : > http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest : > catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau :
> : > : > "Michelle Chumash" <quilts@absolutad.com> wrote in message : >
news:TJXVg.2077$Ir3.582@newsfe08.lga... : > : Anyone have any paper piece patters or any other kind of : >
patterns for doing : > : anything irish? : > : : > : claddagh, clover, anything would be greatly appreciated..
: > : : > : or if someone kjnows where i can buy one off the web : > that'd be fine too.. : > : thanks! :
> : : > : Michelle in NJ : > : : > : : > : : > : > : :
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Posted by Cats on Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:13 AM Post subject: Re: Need irish patterns ... got any??
Do you have EQ5? I have a great leprechaun applique drawn into EQ. There are also Irish patterns in the EQ block
libraries. If you don't have EQ I could send you a picture file. See here and following http://tinyurl.com/s4duk
Depending on what you are making you might be interested in a couple of dozen Irish blessings and sayings I found on
the net to use on a baby quilt recently. -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y
< ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Michelle Chumash"
<quilts@absolutad.com> wrote in message news:TJXVg.2077$Ir3.582@newsfe08.lga... : Anyone have any paper piece
patters or any other kind of patterns for doing : anything irish? : : claddagh, clover, anything would be greatly
appreciated.. : : or if someone kjnows where i can buy one off the web that'd be fine too.. : thanks! : : Michelle in
NJ : : :
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Posted by Pauline on Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:34 AM Post subject: Re: Need irish patterns ... got any??
Whenever I need any sort of applique patterns, I go to internet coloring book sites & have always found what I
needed, including clover. -- Pauline Northern California "Michelle Chumash" <quilts@absolutad.com> wrote
in message news:TJXVg.2077$Ir3.582@newsfe08.lga... [quote:5ff8015048]Anyone have any paper piece patters or any other
kind of patterns for doing anything irish? claddagh, clover, anything would be greatly appreciated.. or if someone
kjnows where i can buy one off the web that'd be fine too.. thanks! Michelle in NJ [/quote:5ff8015048]
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Posted by Kate G. on Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:53 AM Post subject: Re: Need irish patterns ... got any??
Can you share the Irish blessings here... with us all? Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves --
"Cats" <CATS@NO.SPAM.com> wrote in message news:452850d8_3@news.chariot.net.au... [quote:1a43c52b76]Do
you have EQ5? I have a great leprechaun applique drawn into EQ. There are also Irish patterns in the EQ block
libraries. If you don't have EQ I could send you a picture file. See here and following http://tinyurl.com/s4duk
Depending on what you are making you might be interested in a couple of dozen Irish blessings and sayings I found on
the net to use on a baby quilt recently. -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o ( > Y <
) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Michelle Chumash"
<quilts@absolutad.com> wrote in message news:TJXVg.2077$Ir3.582@newsfe08.lga... : Anyone have any paper piece
patters or any other kind of patterns for doing : anything irish? : : claddagh, clover, anything would be greatly
appreciated.. : : or if someone kjnows where i can buy one off the web that'd be fine too.. : thanks! : : Michelle in NJ
: : : [/quote:1a43c52b76]
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Posted by Mika on Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:26 PM Post subject: Re: OT- I'm Back
We got two sets of the mugs too. I gave a set of them to my elderly neighbor who loves cups. I kept the other set. You
really do have to make a trip to the flea market your next trip. I love wind chimes and we found this one vendor who had
tons of different sized bamboo wind chimes. Of course I had to have one. lol. Mika "Sharon Harper"
<sharonoz@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:4524b26f$0$25207$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
[quote:3369e53d9e]Ooooh yes they were - they even gave us two of the free mugs, after I'd said I left my voucher for one
in the car!! Plus a heap of other vouchers. D'oh! I only told them all I wanted to go to the flea market a gazillioin
times - guess I'll just have to head on back, LOL. I am dying to try hawaiian applique out of the gorgeous books I
bought - my problem being my charm squares aren't as big as I wanted! LOL - the bigger ones cost more than I wanted to
pay - but hang on, the Hilo Hatties ones might be the right size? Ooh it's hard to be back! -- Sharon from Melbourne
Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes awhile to load)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Mika"
<tajmahal56@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:dUWUg.961$Og4.855@newsfe12.lga... Ooohhhh wasn't Hilo Hatties just
great?!! We went there a couple of times. I got my fabric at the big Swap Meet (flea market) at the Aloha Stadium. They
have it on Sunday and Wednesday and we went both days. I didn't get to visit the LQS due to time constraints either. We
were too busy exploring the island. At the swap meet I found a vendor that had fabric yardage so I got a yellow and gray
print and the solid yellow and gray to match then at another vendor I picked up four packs of charm squares that I
shared with my DSIL. If I ever get caught up on my current projects I really want to get that quilt made. I just have no
idea what pattern I will use. Mika "Sharon Harper" <sharonoz@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:45237a8e$0$22937$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... LOL I'm planning, I'm planning! The fabric however was just an
impulse buy from one of the stores in the International Market Place as well as one gigantic bunch of big charm squares
from (of all places) Hilo Hatties!!! - I wanted to visit one of the LQS to get some yardage but ran out of time. --
Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes awhile to
load) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Mika"
<tajmahal56@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:rfKUg.625$Og4.6@newsfe12.lga... So glad you had such fun Sharon. I
haven't been on a cruise yet but DH and I are talking about it maybe next year. We have been to Hawaii though and it
was so much fun. I still haven't had time to do anything with the wonderful fabric that I got while there. Mika
"Sharon Harper" <sharonoz@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:4522cac9$0$5108$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... Oh My! If you ever want a holiday to be pampered totally - take a
cruise!!! 7 glorious fun filled nights and wonderfully "me" days. So good we have already booked for next
year - from Vancouver down to Mexico and back to LA. I have more fabric (from Hawaii) and goodies and things and am now
back into the swing at work. You guys sure are a chatty bunch! -- Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down
Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes awhile to load)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) [/quote:3369e53d9e]
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Posted by Sharon Harper on Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:21 AM Post subject: Re: OT- I'm Back
Ooooh yes they were - they even gave us two of the free mugs, after I'd said I left my voucher for one in the car!!
Plus a heap of other vouchers. D'oh! I only told them all I wanted to go to the flea market a gazillioin times -
guess I'll just have to head on back, LOL. I am dying to try hawaiian applique out of the gorgeous books I bought - my
problem being my charm squares aren't as big as I wanted! LOL - the bigger ones cost more than I wanted to pay - but
hang on, the Hilo Hatties ones might be the right size? Ooh it's hard to be back! -- Sharon from Melbourne Australia
(Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes awhile to load)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Mika"
<tajmahal56@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:dUWUg.961$Og4.855@newsfe12.lga... [quote:4dcd16fbf0]Ooohhhh wasn't
Hilo Hatties just great?!! We went there a couple of times. I got my fabric at the big Swap Meet (flea market) at the
Aloha Stadium. They have it on Sunday and Wednesday and we went both days. I didn't get to visit the LQS due to time
constraints either. We were too busy exploring the island. At the swap meet I found a vendor that had fabric yardage so
I got a yellow and gray print and the solid yellow and gray to match then at another vendor I picked up four packs of
charm squares that I shared with my DSIL. If I ever get caught up on my current projects I really want to get that quilt
made. I just have no idea what pattern I will use. Mika "Sharon Harper" <sharonoz@optusnet.com.au>
wrote in message news:45237a8e$0$22937$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... LOL I'm planning, I'm planning! The fabric
however was just an impulse buy from one of the stores in the International Market Place as well as one gigantic bunch
of big charm squares from (of all places) Hilo Hatties!!! - I wanted to visit one of the LQS to get some yardage but ran
out of time. -- Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html
(takes awhile to load) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) "Mika"
<tajmahal56@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:rfKUg.625$Og4.6@newsfe12.lga... So glad you had such fun Sharon. I
haven't been on a cruise yet but DH and I are talking about it maybe next year. We have been to Hawaii though and it
was so much fun. I still haven't had time to do anything with the wonderful fabric that I got while there. Mika
"Sharon Harper" <sharonoz@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:4522cac9$0$5108$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au... Oh My! If you ever want a holiday to be pampered totally - take a
cruise!!! 7 glorious fun filled nights and wonderfully "me" days. So good we have already booked for next
year - from Vancouver down to Mexico and back to LA. I have more fabric (from Hawaii) and goodies and things and am now
back into the swing at work. You guys sure are a chatty bunch! -- Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down
Under) http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes awhile to load)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but quicker) [/quote:4dcd16fbf0]
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Posted by Sunny on Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:29 PM Post subject: Re: OT: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Dear Larissa, So much good advice! I'm tempted to copy, paste and publish this into a "Quilty Wisdom for Saving
your Sanity and Raising Good Children." Seriously, I would join the recommendation to go ahead with his karate
rewards. The boy is concentrating and working hard at his karate without messing up there. Rewarding that effort sends a
strong message about direct cause and effect: do well at karate, get rewarded; do well at school, get rewarded there
too. I know how hard this is. And all my "wisdom" comes from a woman with a 17-year-old son with an IQ of
close to 150 who is maybe not going to graduate high school this year because he can't do his school work. Take it for
what it's worth, LOL. But don't give up and don't despair and don't blame yourself. Or anybody else. It's life. Hug
those babies, even if they howl and smack you when you do it. Don't worry about t omorrow. Or even about dinner. If the
table has become an issue, surprise everybody. Put a quilt on the floor and make tonight a picnic. Finger foods. Nothing
hot or hard to cook. Lots of giggles and no pressure. But take a few minutes to yourself and give yourself a pat on the
back for doing so much and doing it well. Even if the kiddies act like little beasties, we won't take your apples off
the tree. ;) You're a good mom. Because all the other ideas about what makes a bad mom are even a bit suspect to me.
There's just one criteria for my definition of good mom: A good mom loves her children and worries like crazy when
things are wrong; a bad mom never notices and if somebody calls it to her attention, she blames somebody else and never
gives it another thought. Clearly, you're a good mother. Prayers and good wishes to you, Sunny Kate Dicey wrote:
[quote:8855d1945b]off kilter quilter wrote: This is my mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work
related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as
my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both
children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud
"NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't
tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She copies anything and everything
her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both karate
instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about
having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are
invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school
has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is
there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding
day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11
possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers
him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am
at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her that, because I
didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely
disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk
the possible scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the
kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was
too strong and suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought,
but I will send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it
(getting his medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly
to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made
him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will
not be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the
belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT
happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so
chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad
mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be
out of town...yippie freaking skippy Read Granny Weatherwax'x advice carefully... Then read it again, especially the
last bit! :) ((((((HUGS FOR LARISA AND THE KIDS)))))) I'd also reiterate that you shouldn't remove the Karate
rewards: right now he NEEDS to be rewarded for SOMETHING before he gets the erroneous message that he's a total dingbat
and failure! Let him have that one for free - no strings attached to going and being allowed to grade so long as he
behaves well AT KARATE. Let him know you are delighted that he's doing so well there: it may well be enough to spill
over into the rest of life. He's probably not able to assimilate deferred punishment and rewards right now: try to deal
with things as they come up and then let them go. Rebekah's is probably all copy-cat stuff: break the circle with him
and you win her too. :) And you aren't a bad mother at all: you're a very GOOD mother. If you weren't, you'd have
given up ages ago! Bad mothers stick a teat on a cola bottle and feed their infant diet cola. Good mothers find juice
with no additives, and give their kids milk... And teach them to use a cup before they are three! Bad mothers feed
their kids at MacDeadburgers every day. Good mothers feed their kids home made food. Bad mothers let the TV babysit
until 2 am... Good mothers watch an hour a day WITH their kids, and then turn off and go outside with them and the dog,
and get the kids to bed at a reasonable time! Bad mothers scream and swear at the kids when they spread jam on the dog.
Good mothers giggle and make the kids help wash the dog - out in the yard with the garden hose! And so on. Choose your
camp! ;) Nanny Ogg XXXXXX -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the
Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore![/quote:8855d1945b]
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Posted by off kilter quilter on Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:55 AM Post subject: OT: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
This is my mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now.
Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is
totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming
fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work
late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah
starting to act the same way. She copies anything and everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a
little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and
asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't
going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are invited to test have a sheet that both
parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school has been good. Thomas has been
doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the
place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding day with more good marks
than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home,
he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers him and he is a
belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am at a complete
loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her that, because I didn't want to
ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely disruptive, we
would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk the possible
scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the kids go to, and
she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was too strong and
suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will
send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it (getting his
medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly to the
doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made him
take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will not
be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the belt
test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT
happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so
chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a
bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH
will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy
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Posted by Debbi in SO CA on Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:31 AM Post subject: Re: OT: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Larissa, Is Thomas on a new medication at all? I had the same problem with Matthew when he was in kindergarten. He
was on Albureral for breathing problems daily. He had gotten a really bad cough. The doctor (not my regular ped, but
his partner who I never did like) insisted that Matthew had to have cough medicine. I gave him the prescription
Robitussin. With in 24 hours his behavior at home was HORRIBLE. The teacher then called to tell me that Matthew was
replaced with a Martian kid and Matthew much have been taken to Mars as the kid in the body we knew as Matthew's was
not Matthew. He was so obnoxious and sassy to the teacher she had to call me from her classroom. That night, he had
gotten on top of his dresser and started to take the screen off his bedroom window. Luckily I heard him as we were
upstairs. I went into his room, he had taken an pink ink pad gotten it wet and was covered in pink, his walls were
covered along with his carpeting and there he was sitting on the dresser. Realized he was having a drug interaction
with the Alburterl. As soon as I got him off the Robitussin, wham, Matthew returned to Earth. Debbi in SO CA off
kilter quilter wrote: [quote:8b916fb7be]This is my mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work
related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as
my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both
children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud
"NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't
tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She copies anything and everything
her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both karate
instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about
having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are
invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school
has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is
there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding
day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11
possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers
him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am
at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her that, because I
didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely
disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk
the possible scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the
kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was
too strong and suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought,
but I will send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it
(getting his medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly
to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made
him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will
not be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the
belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT
happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so
chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad
mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be
out of town...yippie freaking skippy[/quote:8b916fb7be]
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Posted by Marigold on Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:36 AM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Larisa I can empathize. I had a couple of my children that nearly drove me crazy years ago. Thankfully, someone
suggested the Feingold diet to me, and damned if it didn't work wonders. Back then (25 years ago), all I got when I
sent for info was a list of foods to avoid and the basic idea behind the logic. After visiting with our son and family
this summer I went on-line to see if I could find any new info on this diet plan. Lo and behold they have an
association now with books and everything. Don't know if this will help with your children but it can't hurt to look
into. The association website is www.feingold.org and if you google Feingold diet you will get all kinds of info. The
pros and the cons. Good luck, and many hugs...... Marilyn in sunny Alberta off kilter quilter"
<spamfree@somewherequiet.net> wrote in message news:4bGdnVjMrKhXSLPYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@adelphia.com...
[quote:a2d8f7cb5f]This is my mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say
anything right now. Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than
that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and
included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son.
DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can
see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She copies anything and everything her brother does, so naturally she is
getting a little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking
and asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about having a test paper for him because I
wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are invited to test have a sheet that both
parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing
an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place
with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad,
and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be
sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool,
starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the
coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day
with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely disruptive, we would not be attending.
As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I
called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything
because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to
school without taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that
the school call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and
having him take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a
green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it,
and place it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and
tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him
because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody
can understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It
hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more
flags so that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking
skippy[/quote:a2d8f7cb5f]
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Posted by Carissa on Fri Oct 13, 2006 2:16 AM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Hi, Hey we have twin sons. My son is also in Karate and does very well also. His teacher incouraged this as it was
the one place where he was focused and behaved. I am not sure how old your son is, but mine is now almost ready for
brown belt and I am pleased to say he brought home an 11/10 on behavior today. First time ever... but he daycare also
told me he was trying really hard not to be so awful on Monday. I switched his meds (you mentioned meds, and I dont
really know what kind they may be) from a stimulant to something much different. The stimulant gave him behavioral
tics bleck. Anyhow my point in the end was talk to the karate instructor. It may be better just to let him have a
place where he can excel at and be focused at.... at least those few hours a week no one is complaining about him and
he is succeeding. Its awsome that the Karate place is so willing to work with you and the school. I only wish it were
like that here. Carissa -- http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn Butterflies are not insects, they are self-
propelled flowers.-Heinlein "off kilter quilter" <spamfree@somewherequiet.net> wrote in message
news:4bGdnVjMrKhXSLPYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@adelphia.com... [quote:f83e0343ff]This is my mindset right now, but since DH has
so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks
like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it
took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and
a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this.
We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She copies anything and
everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both
karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to
worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the
children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at
home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that
nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at
school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any
good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day,
but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a
temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her
that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and
being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we
don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric
practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe
the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any change
whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of control and I
will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up from school
and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his
belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He informed
thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week
is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was
informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and in
tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need
to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next
week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy[/quote:f83e0343ff]
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Posted by Sharon Harper on Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:32 AM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Larisa it is not you - it is the kids. Don't make the situatuation about you (I"m a bad mother)- it is about the
kids, and let's face it that's what they are - kids. Yes, I know they both have problems but they are still kids, they
are still going to have bad days (and those wonderful good ones), they are still going to yell and scream and have
rooms resembling brothels (ie gigantic mess). They are going to have temper tantrums and take forever to eat and drop
food on the floor. Because they are kids. They are then going to turn around (often with you having done nothing) and
behave themselves, excel in their schoolwork and eat all their vegies. They will wash properly in the bath or shower
and brush their teeth without you naggng. They will hug and kiss you with all their affection and tell you they love
you with the most angelic look on their face. why? Because they are kids. Hugs to you because you had a bad day -
remember, kids are kids. -- Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes awhile to load) http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos
(same as website but quicker) "off kilter quilter" <spamfree@somewherequiet.net> wrote in message
news:4bGdnVjMrKhXSLPYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@adelphia.com... [quote:7ffa42ae49]This is my mindset right now, but since DH has
so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks
like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it
took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and
a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this.
We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She copies anything and
everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both
karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to
worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the
children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at
home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that
nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at
school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any
good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day,
but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a
temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her
that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and
being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we
don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric
practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe
the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any change
whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of control and I
will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up from school
and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his
belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He informed
thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week
is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was
informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and in
tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need
to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next
week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy[/quote:7ffa42ae49]
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Posted by Jessamy on Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:44 AM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
(((Larissa))) If you are a bad mom then I am the pits! if I look at all the time and trouble you put into the care of
your kids making sure they are happy and healthy you are an amazing mom! T has issues and they can be affected by all
sorts of things - heck it might even be the fall that is causing it- colder weather and less sunlight - he probably
doesn't even know himself what is going on. the dinner bit can be fixed: use a timer and take away any food left over
after a reasonable time - hungry kids will eat all they want in the first 15 - 20 mins. you will get through this - it
just isn't fun at all now :-( -- Jessamy Queen of Chocolate Squishies (and Occasional Liquorice Ones) In The
Netherlands Take out: _I love the colour_ to reply. www.geocities.com/jessamy_thompson
http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessamy_thompson/my_photos ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is my
mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is
totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally
foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits,
temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so
he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to
act the same way. She copies anything and everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of
control as well. It was so bad today that both karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had
happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign
it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher
need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job
in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at
school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like
today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving,
playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with
his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is
getting married this weekend and told her that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious
possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken
and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and
spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas
isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without
taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school
call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him
take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt
in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place
it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him
that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of
how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can
understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts.
And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so
that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy
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Posted by Kate Dicey on Fri Oct 13, 2006 1:32 PM Post subject: Re: OT: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
off kilter quilter wrote: [quote:9f09e18bea]This is my mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work
related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as
my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both
children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud
"NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't
tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She copies anything and everything
her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both karate
instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about
having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are
invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school
has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is
there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding
day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11
possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers
him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am
at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her that, because I
didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely
disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk
the possible scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the
kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was
too strong and suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought,
but I will send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it
(getting his medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly
to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made
him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will
not be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the
belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT
happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so
chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad
mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be
out of town...yippie freaking skippy [/quote:9f09e18bea] Read Granny Weatherwax'x advice carefully... Then read it
again, especially the last bit! :) ((((((HUGS FOR LARISA AND THE KIDS)))))) I'd also reiterate that you shouldn't
remove the Karate rewards: right now he NEEDS to be rewarded for SOMETHING before he gets the erroneous message that
he's a total dingbat and failure! Let him have that one for free - no strings attached to going and being allowed to
grade so long as he behaves well AT KARATE. Let him know you are delighted that he's doing so well there: it may well
be enough to spill over into the rest of life. He's probably not able to assimilate deferred punishment and rewards
right now: try to deal with things as they come up and then let them go. Rebekah's is probably all copy-cat stuff:
break the circle with him and you win her too. :) And you aren't a bad mother at all: you're a very GOOD mother. If
you weren't, you'd have given up ages ago! Bad mothers stick a teat on a cola bottle and feed their infant diet cola.
Good mothers find juice with no additives, and give their kids milk... And teach them to use a cup before they are
three! Bad mothers feed their kids at MacDeadburgers every day. Good mothers feed their kids home made food. Bad
mothers let the TV babysit until 2 am... Good mothers watch an hour a day WITH their kids, and then turn off and go
outside with them and the dog, and get the kids to bed at a reasonable time! Bad mothers scream and swear at the kids
when they spread jam on the dog. Good mothers giggle and make the kids help wash the dog - out in the yard with the
garden hose! And so on. Choose your camp! ;) Nanny Ogg XXXXXX -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady
Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Sherry Starr on Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:36 PM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
You are not a bad mother! Don't even think that. I do think that you should not deprive Thomas of his karate class.
This is his outlet. It does sound like it could be a medication problem, but I also wonder if he isn't acting out
because your husband might not be at home as much because of his work. I'm past the age of raising children, but I
know that my daughter has said that when her husband travels out of the country for his job, that the kids are
strange. The last time he had to travel to Europe, both kids started sleepwalking. They had never done it before.
The 9 year old went downstairs, was standing in front of the television with the remote in his hand, had turned on the
television, and was talking about his sister's soccer game. She turned off the TV, and took him upstairs to his bed.
He never remembered anything about it the next day. His 7 year old sister went downstairs, was standing with the door
into the garage open, and was screaming for her Daddy. She also never remembered anything. They do fine when he
travels in the U. S., it's only when he goes to Europe that they act like this. Good luck, and remember that you are a
good mother. Sherry Starr "off kilter quilter" <spamfree@somewherequiet.net> wrote in message
news:4bGdnVjMrKhXSLPYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@adelphia.com... [quote:c3eeedfe68]This is my mindset right now, but since DH has
so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is totally off his rocker. He looks
like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it
took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and
a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal with any of this.
We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She copies anything and
everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of control as well. It was so bad today that both
karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had happened. I told them that they didn't need to
worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt test, the
children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher need to sign saying that their behavior at
home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that
nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days at
school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get any
good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good day,
but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a
temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend and told her
that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and
being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be there, we
don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric
practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought that maybe
the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any change
whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of control and I
will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up from school
and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer has his
belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He informed
thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved. Next week
is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas was
informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and in
tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I need
to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next
week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy[/quote:c3eeedfe68]
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Posted by Butterflywings on Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:11 PM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Reminds me of when DH would go outta town for 2 weeks at a time. DS was in first grade. teacher requested he be tested
etc... all that did was waste our time. grandma suggested keeping a 'log' of behavior changes both by us and the
teacher. found a very distinct pattern. dad was home the first 3 days after he left DS was fine.then it went down hill
(for the last 2 school days and back up again the 2 school days before DH was to come home). Once we had that figured
out she 'adjusted' what she expected from him and it worked out. It also was her FIRST year of teaching. Once DH was
back in town on a steady basis his behavior went back to 'normal'. You are doing good DD, just remember there are some
things that kids have NO CONTROL over and wish they could have. Must be very frustrating for DS right now. HUGS and
hugs Mom II "Sherry Starr" <snstarr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:asydnbY6rsQYXbLYnZ2dnUVZ_r6dnZ2d@comcast.com... [quote:41ff7197aa]You are not a bad mother! Don't even think that.
I do think that you should not deprive Thomas of his karate class. This is his outlet. It does sound like it could be
a medication problem, but I also wonder if he isn't acting out because your husband might not be at home as much because
of his work. I'm past the age of raising children, but I know that my daughter has said that when her husband travels
out of the country for his job, that the kids are strange. The last time he had to travel to Europe, both kids started
sleepwalking. They had never done it before. The 9 year old went downstairs, was standing in front of the television
with the remote in his hand, had turned on the television, and was talking about his sister's soccer game. She turned
off the TV, and took him upstairs to his bed. He never remembered anything about it the next day. His 7 year old
sister went downstairs, was standing with the door into the garage open, and was screaming for her Daddy. She also
never remembered anything. They do fine when he travels in the U. S., it's only when he goes to Europe that they act
like this. Good luck, and remember that you are a good mother. Sherry Starr "off kilter quilter"
<spamfree@somewherequiet.net> wrote in message news:4bGdnVjMrKhXSLPYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@adelphia.com... This is my
mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is
totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally
foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits,
temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so
he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to
act the same way. She copies anything and everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of
control as well. It was so bad today that both karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had
happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign
it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher
need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job
in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at
school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like
today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving,
playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with
his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is
getting married this weekend and told her that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious
possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken
and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and
spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas
isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without
taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school
call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him
take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt
in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place
it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him
that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of
how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can
understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts.
And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so
that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy
[/quote:41ff7197aa]
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Posted by TerriLee in WA (state) on Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:49 PM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
((((((((((Larisa))))))))))) Repeat after me: "I am not a bad mother. I am not a bad mother." Please take
it from someone who has a bipolar, ADHD son, you are not a bad mother, and are not necessarily responsible for every
last thing your children do!! Adjusting his meds might work. My son got sneaky enough that I'd give him the meds, he'd
pretend to swallow, and spit them out when I wasn't looking!! I repeat, you are not a bad mother!! ((((more hugs))))
-- TerriLee in WA (state) remove the cats to reply "off kilter quilter" <spamfree@somewherequiet.net>
wrote in message news:4bGdnVjMrKhXSLPYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@adelphia.com... [quote:9f3a349783]This is my mindset right now,
but since DH has so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is totally off his
rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally foreign to me (and
DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits, temper tantrums, trips
to the corner, and a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so he didn't have to deal
with any of this. We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to act the same way. She
copies anything and everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of control as well. It was so
bad today that both karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had happened. I told them that they
didn't need to worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign it - when it is time for a belt
test, the children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher need to sign saying that their
behavior at home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job in karate, his instrucotrs tell
me that nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at school and at home. Some days
at school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like today, he barely manages to get
any good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving, playing nicely and we all have a good
day, but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with his sister, yelling at us, and
throwing a temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is getting married this weekend
and told her that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious possibility of 2 children having
meltdowns and being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken and I both like her and want to be
there, we don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and spoke with the oncall doctor for the
pediatric practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas isn't under her care. She thought
that maybe the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without taking it to see if there is any
change whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school call me if he gets too out of
control and I will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him take it, or else picking him up
from school and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt in karate, however, he no longer
has his belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place it on the instructors desk. He
informed thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him that his behavior has improved.
Next week is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of how well he is doing, but Thomas
was informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can understand why he can be so focused and
in tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts. And I don't have a clue as to what I
need to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so that they can try to sell them next
week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy[/quote:9f3a349783]
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Posted by TerriLee in WA (state) on Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:51 PM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
I will second this reply - my oldest DH (see other post) was kept on the Feingold diet for years, until he was 12 or
13, and you could always tell if he's been cheating on it. -- TerriLee in WA (state) remove the cats to reply
"Marigold" <mar@rangercountry.ca> wrote in message news:4p85dbFhh1l5U1@individual.net...
[quote:179f015d1a]Larisa I can empathize. I had a couple of my children that nearly drove me crazy years ago.
Thankfully, someone suggested the Feingold diet to me, and damned if it didn't work wonders. Back then (25 years ago),
all I got when I sent for info was a list of foods to avoid and the basic idea behind the logic. After visiting with our
son and family this summer I went on-line to see if I could find any new info on this diet plan. Lo and behold they have
an association now with books and everything. Don't know if this will help with your children but it can't hurt to look
into. The association website is www.feingold.org and if you google Feingold diet you will get all kinds of info. The
pros and the cons. Good luck, and many hugs...... Marilyn in sunny Alberta off kilter quilter"
<spamfree@somewherequiet.net> wrote in message news:4bGdnVjMrKhXSLPYnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@adelphia.com... This is my
mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas is
totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally
foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits,
temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so
he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to
act the same way. She copies anything and everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of
control as well. It was so bad today that both karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had
happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign
it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher
need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job
in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at
school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like
today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving,
playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with
his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is
getting married this weekend and told her that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious
possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken
and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and
spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas
isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without
taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school
call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him
take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt
in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place
it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him
that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of
how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can
understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts.
And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so
that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking skippy
[/quote:179f015d1a]
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Posted by Karen, Queen of Squishies on Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:12 PM Post subject: OT - could be full moon syndrome! - was - I'm a bad mother..
That full moon didn't help any either, I'm sure. I know several people that went bonkers, and several Mom's who ended
up in the hospital unexpectedly delivering babies early! Karen ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info [quote:e90663e104]This is
my mindset right now, but since DH has so much to deal with (work related) i can't even say anything right now. Thomas
is totally off his rocker. He looks like my son, talks as much as my son, but other than that, his behavior is totally
foreign to me (and DH). Tonight, it took 45 minutes for both children to eat dinner, and included screaming fits,
temper tantrums, trips to the corner, and a very loud "NO!" screamed at my by my son. DH had to work late, so
he didn't have to deal with any of this. We don't tknow what is going on, and DH said he can see Rebekah starting to
act the same way. She copies anything and everything her brother does, so naturally she is getting a little out of
control as well. It was so bad today that both karate instructors noticed how bad I was shaking and asked what had
happened. I told them that they didn't need to worry about having a test paper for him because I wasn't going to sign
it - when it is time for a belt test, the children that are invited to test have a sheet that both parents and teacher
need to sign saying that their behavior at home and in school has been good. Thomas has been doing an outstanding job
in karate, his instrucotrs tell me that nearly every time he is there, but he is all over the place with his behavior at
school and at home. Some days at school he has an outstanding day with more good marks than bad, and other days, like
today, he barely manages to get any good marks (4 out of 11 possible ones). At home, he can be sweet and loving,
playing nicely and we all have a good day, but something triggers him and he is a belligerent fool, starting fights with
his sister, yelling at us, and throwing a temper tantrum. I am at a complete loss. I called the coworker of Ken who is
getting married this weekend and told her that, because I didn't want to ruin her wedding day with the obvious
possibility of 2 children having meltdowns and being completely disruptive, we would not be attending. As much as Ken
and I both like her and want to be there, we don't want to risk the possible scene that might happen. I called and
spoke with the oncall doctor for the pediatric practice that the kids go to, and she owuldn't do anything because Thomas
isn't under her care. She thought that maybe the medication was too strong and suggested that he go to school without
taking it to see if there is any change whatsoever. Scary thought, but I will send a note in and ask that the school
call me if he gets too out of control and I will take care of it (getting his medication to the school and having him
take it, or else picking him up from school and taking him directly to the doctors office). Thomas was/is a green belt
in karate, however, he no longer has his belt. His instructor made him take it out of his gear bag, fold it, and place
it on the instructors desk. He informed thomas that the belt will not be given back to him unless i call and tell him
that his behavior has improved. Next week is supposed to be the belt test and they REALLY want to test him because of
how well he is doing, but Thomas was informed that this will NOT happen if he does not straighten out. Nobody can
understand why he can be so focused and in tune in one place and so chaotic in every other place. It sucks. It hurts.
And I don't have a clue as to what I need to do.....I must be a bad mother Larisa, going to applique 11 more flags so
that they can try to sell them next week.....the same week DH will be out of town...yippie freaking
skippy[/quote:e90663e104]
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View entire thread: OT: Good Service
Posted by Sunny on Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:59 AM Post subject: OT: Good Service
I would complain bitterly about bad service so I'm going to let you folks know about a truly good service incident. I
bought a little pair of springy-handled, sharp-tipedFiskars scissors a few months back. They were less than $10 and are
excellent in allowing my creaky fingers to continue cutting applique pieces. So I was somewhat ticked when the little
spring fell out the other day. I put it back but the spring just didn't feel tight. I looked up Fiskars online and sent
an email asking if I could buy replacements for the spring. I had a reply the next day asking for my snail mail address.
I sent it and within a week I had, for free, two new springs and a little personally written note thanking me for being
a customer and apologizing for the product not standing up to use. Wow. I was impressed. I don't buy expensive
scissors, always just purchasing Fiskars for everything. And I like them, lightweight and replacable if necessary
(although my fabric scissors have been in use for more than 10 years now). But I never expected this kind of service
from a company that makes what many people consider "throw away" scissors. Go figure. Sunny
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Posted by Judie in Penfield NY on Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:11 PM Post subject: Re: OT: Good Service
I recently had a couple of customer service contacts. We have a Fisher Price baby monitor and one of the receivers
stopped working. I called them and a very nice woman asked for my address and I had a replacement within a week. I
didn't have to send the broken one back, they just sent me a new one. Fisher Price is Mattel. We also have a Safety
1st Accu-Scan 1 Second Ear Thermometer that has never worked properly. The reading is all over the map, and has been
since we first opened the package. They were so frustrating to contact, it turns out they are Dorel Juvenile Group,
which is the brand that owns Cosco. They sent me a letter that I am supposed to include along with the receipt and the
item, send it back at my expense and they will possibly send me a replacement. I do not intend to send anything back to
these very rude people and will probably not be buying any of their brands. Really, it's a shame, as we had just about
decided on purchasing 3 Cosco car seats now that the baby is getting bigger. But I will be a loyal Fisher Price and
Mattel customer now. Judie in Penfield NY Sunny wrote: [quote:dd46c26bee]I would complain bitterly about bad service
so I'm going to let you folks know about a truly good service incident. I bought a little pair of springy-handled,
sharp-tipedFiskars scissors a few months back. They were less than $10 and are excellent in allowing my creaky fingers
to continue cutting applique pieces. So I was somewhat ticked when the little spring fell out the other day. I put it
back but the spring just didn't feel tight. I looked up Fiskars online and sent an email asking if I could buy
replacements for the spring. I had a reply the next day asking for my snail mail address. I sent it and within a week I
had, for free, two new springs and a little personally written note thanking me for being a customer and apologizing for
the product not standing up to use. Wow. I was impressed. I don't buy expensive scissors, always just purchasing
Fiskars for everything. And I like them, lightweight and replacable if necessary (although my fabric scissors have been
in use for more than 10 years now). But I never expected this kind of service from a company that makes what many people
consider "throw away" scissors. Go figure. Sunny [/quote:dd46c26bee]
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Posted by Pat in Virginia on Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:18 PM Post subject: Re: OT: Good Service
Thanks for the report. I have never heard that some people consider Fiskars as Throw Away tools. They are not
expensive, but are not inexpensive either. One of the first Tools I purchased for Sewing was Fiskars Shears. That was
in early 1970. I have numerous other shears and cutting tools now, but I must say that my Original Fiskars are still
excellent! NAYY, PAT Sunny wrote: [quote:2db92edd81]I would complain bitterly about bad service so I'm going to let
you folks know about a truly good service incident. I bought a little pair of springy-handled, sharp-tipedFiskars
scissors a few months back. They were less than $10 and are excellent in allowing my creaky fingers to continue cutting
applique pieces. So I was somewhat ticked when the little spring fell out the other day. I put it back but the spring
just didn't feel tight. I looked up Fiskars online and sent an email asking if I could buy replacements for the spring.
I had a reply the next day asking for my snail mail address. I sent it and within a week I had, for free, two new
springs and a little personally written note thanking me for being a customer and apologizing for the product not
standing up to use. Wow. I was impressed. I don't buy expensive scissors, always just purchasing Fiskars for
everything. And I like them, lightweight and replacable if necessary (although my fabric scissors have been in use for
more than 10 years now). But I never expected this kind of service from a company that makes what many people consider
"throw away" scissors. Go figure. Sunny [/quote:2db92edd81]
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Posted by Donna in Idaho on Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:38 AM Post subject: Re: OT: Good Service
One of my friends informed me a few years ago that she wouldn't buy Fishars scissors because you couldn't get them
sharpened. I told her I thought that was strange since I'd been getting my Fiskars sharpened for years. It's
interesting the stories that get started about companys and their products. -- Donna in Idaho Reply to daawra3553 at
yahoo dot com "Pat in Virginia" <pat.quilts@cox.net> wrote in message
news:r7K3h.11369$2A4.8375@newsfe24.lga... [quote:c22131735c]Thanks for the report. I have never heard that some people
consider Fiskars as Throw Away tools. They are not expensive, but are not inexpensive either. One of the first Tools I
purchased for Sewing was Fiskars Shears. That was in early 1970. I have numerous other shears and cutting tools now, but
I must say that my Original Fiskars are still excellent! NAYY, PAT Sunny wrote: I would complain bitterly about bad
service so I'm going to let you folks know about a truly good service incident. I bought a little pair of springy-
handled, sharp-tipedFiskars scissors a few months back. They were less than $10 and are excellent in allowing my creaky
fingers to continue cutting applique pieces. So I was somewhat ticked when the little spring fell out the other day. I
put it back but the spring just didn't feel tight. I looked up Fiskars online and sent an email asking if I could buy
replacements for the spring. I had a reply the next day asking for my snail mail address. I sent it and within a week I
had, for free, two new springs and a little personally written note thanking me for being a customer and apologizing for
the product not standing up to use. Wow. I was impressed. I don't buy expensive scissors, always just purchasing
Fiskars for everything. And I like them, lightweight and replacable if necessary (although my fabric scissors have been
in use for more than 10 years now). But I never expected this kind of service from a company that makes what many people
consider "throw away" scissors. Go figure. Sunny [/quote:c22131735c]
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Posted by teleflora on Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:53 AM Post subject: Re: Good Service
They sent me 2 clips for my pinking shears! I wrote asking if I could buy another clip since the one holding mine
closed broke. Very good company. Cindy "Sunny" <shemphill@genext.net> wrote in message
news:1162706357.718973.64810@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com... [quote:aead34a984]I would complain bitterly about bad
service so I'm going to let you folks know about a truly good service incident. I bought a little pair of springy-
handled, sharp-tipedFiskars scissors a few months back. They were less than $10 and are excellent in allowing my creaky
fingers to continue cutting applique pieces. So I was somewhat ticked when the little spring fell out the other day. I
put it back but the spring just didn't feel tight. I looked up Fiskars online and sent an email asking if I could buy
replacements for the spring. I had a reply the next day asking for my snail mail address. I sent it and within a week I
had, for free, two new springs and a little personally written note thanking me for being a customer and apologizing for
the product not standing up to use. Wow. I was impressed. I don't buy expensive scissors, always just purchasing
Fiskars for everything. And I like them, lightweight and replacable if necessary (although my fabric scissors have been
in use for more than 10 years now). But I never expected this kind of service from a company that makes what many people
consider "throw away" scissors. Go figure. Sunny [/quote:aead34a984]
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View entire thread: workshop
Posted by KJ on Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:17 AM Post subject: Re: workshop
No fusing whatsoever. She has a method of topstitch applique. Certain edges of each pattern piece are turned under
and then stitched with a blindstitch to one that is under it. Clear as mud, huh? I guess that's why the class was so
informative. Freezer paper and stabilizer are key components to the process. And an iron! KJ "Sunny"
<shemphill@genext.net> wrote in message news:1160544800.960719.245970@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
[quote:92501f0105]KJ, I've seen her stuff in books. Does she just fuse down the cut pieces, or does she sew under edges
or something? The designs don't look like they have fuzzy edges, but I can't tell looking t hrough a book. Sunny KJ
wrote: Hummm, maybe when I get it unpacked and trimmed up a little bit. My stuff is still in the car. It was amost
10pm last night when I got home from our guild meeting. I didn't even come home between the workshop and the meeting
because I'm on the program committee and helped set up for the auction we had last night. By the way, if any of you are
on your guild's program committee, it's great fun to get a professional auctioneer to sell items that members bring in
to donate. And I'm sure we made a pretty good chunk of change!! My project is three leaves and a stem. That's what I
really enjoyed about her class though. We probably spent an equal amount of time being TAUGHT to the amount of time
sitting at our machines sewing. I loved that. "Louise" <nieland4@mchsitip.com> wrote in message
news:a7LWg.1016813$084.325838@attbi_s22... Those quilts are something else! When do we get to see your WIP? -- Louise
in Iowa nieland4 at mchsi dot com http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa "KJ"
<KJoger@NOSPAMmchsi.com> wrote in message news:VkEWg.1016507$084.227152@attbi_s22... Our guild had Vikki
Pignatelli teach a workshop today. It was fabulous! She brought a ton of quilts, and each one was more wonderful than
the last. We saw all but one of the quilts on this page: http://home.att.net/~vikkipm/Quilts2.htm She teaches the
curved piecing technique in such a way that we were all just brimming with the possibilities. I can't wait until her
new book comes out next month. If you ever have a chance to take her class or hear a lecture, don't miss it. She's from
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, so if you live near there and are ever looking for a teacher for your guild.....don't hesitate to
call her. You won't regret it. Kathyl [/quote:92501f0105]
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View entire thread: OT: good thoughts
Posted by off kilter quilter on Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:36 PM Post subject: Update, was: good thoughts
Thanks everyone!! DD is still a little stuffy, but she is doing MUCH better. Her latest thing is to all of a sudden
say she's scared of something that has never bothered her before. We are working on this. DH is almost out of the
obnoxious stage, but he still doesn't feel well. HE has been taking theraflu at night, so at least he can get to
sleep without any stuffiness and such. I am coughing, but that's about it - must be all the vitamins and such that I
pump into myself (nearly) everyday. DS is doing well, I think. He is coughing a little bit and sleep has become an
issue for him, but he had a perfect behavior day yesterday, so maybe he is going to be consistent in school (for a
while at least). DH is getting ready for his class, and his co-teacher is driving him up the wall. I think that, if
the contract hadn't already been signed and such, DH would not even bother. He has fallen behind in his college work,
but is emailing the school to see if he can have an extension on his current class. Hopefully they will let him. And,
most of you saw the other post about the applique - wahoo!! a little extra money to go towards bills. Nope, don't
care that DH said any money I bring in by sewing would be mine for playing. We *need* to get this credit card and the
dentist paid off so they aren't hanging over our heads anymore!! Larisa, magazines cancelled as a baby step towards
saving more money
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View entire thread: Sweatshirts - kinda OT
Posted by Lisa C on Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:34 PM Post subject: Re: Sweatshirts - kinda OT
"Sherry Starr" <snstarr@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:6cydnSsuSqBjKoPYnZ2dnUVZ_vGdnZ2d@comcast.com... [quote:9b57117dfb]My friend gave me several sweatshirts that she
wants me to cut down the front and fix the edges so they won't ravel. I don't have a serger, but if I did a close
zigzag stitch, would that work? She doesn't want anything like binding or decorative tape on them. She thinks I can do
everything, and I hate to dispell that myth, lol. I think a close zig zag would work. You might want to use an
overcast/hem[/quote:9b57117dfb] stitch (the kind you use for machine applique) if you have one. If you use the zig zag,
you might want to use the same strategy as with HST's - sew the seams BEFORE you cut. That way, any stretch would be
minimized, and both sides would be the same length. Oh, and even if she doesn't want DECORATIVE tape, as others have
suggested, a little bit of hem tape on the back would be another way to minimize fraying.
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View entire thread: There's nothing to beat....
Posted by Cats on Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:05 AM Post subject: Re: There's nothing to beat....
I love sewing and applique and piecing and making quilts, and I 'specially love designing quilts, but . . . . . . .
yep, nothing beats the feeling you get when you give one to someone and their face lights up. Happy dancing for you,
and sending good wishes to the happy couple. -- Cheryl & the Cats o o o o o o (
> Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "annie, england"
<anne.291002@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:1159384437.928664.143970@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com... : the
joy on someone's face when you give them something really special : -like say a QUILT - which they had no idea you were
making for them! : : Thats the experience I had last night when I delivered the quilt I : started in Early April for a
couple I know who got married in May. It : has actually been finished since early August but with holidays etc it :
took a while for us to get together. : : They aren't a couple I am really close to but they have started out on : their
marriage with very little -except love and the faith that they : are meant to be together and I wanted to do something
special for them. : But as the time got nearer I got VERY cold feet. the quilt is a series : of stars set in a shaded
background of light through to midnight blues. : And suddenly it occurred to me that it is VERY blue and not EVERYONE
: is in love with blue (which I find very hard to understand......) : : I needn't have worried -their lounge is painted
blue, their duvet cover : is blue -and HE wore a blue tie at the wedding. : : It was definitely an AHHHHHHHHH moment.
There should definitely be : more moments like that in life! : : Annie, England :
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View entire thread: sewing fairies/angels
Posted by Pati Cook on Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:36 AM Post subject: Re: sewing fairies/angels
Kellie, maybe I will have a chance.... You are near Houston right? I am planning on driving over for Market and at
least a bit of the big show. So sometime in there I should be able to find a way to trouble shoot your serger for
you. <G> (What kind is it??) Pati, in Phx Kellie J. Berger wrote: [quote:1657aedeed]you really should listen
to them.... they know when you are messing up... but sometimes when you haven't even been in the sewing room let alone
picked up anything to sew in months, you forget that lesson. Today, I decided to attempt to use my serger for the first
time. Was a pitb getting it threaded to work well. Oh and putting the presserfoot down is a good idea too. practiced
with a few pieces of jeans i had cut up to make a heavy quilt some day. well. got it working finally so i decided to
start on a skirt for DD2... one of those where you cut the legs off of jeans and then pleat some fabric and serge it to
the remaining waist area of the jeans. Spent a LONG time pinning the fabric to the jeans waist working on the pleats,
getting everything even and pinned well. stuck it in the serger. Life is great! for about 2 inches til i forget to
take out a pin soon enough and it glides up to the cutting edge. Stop serger in time. find pliers and get pin out.
decide to baste the pleats with my sewing machine. Get about a quarter of the way round and the phone rings... get off
the phone and start again.. get maybe half way round and the bobbin is empty. Fix it. finish up and whalla this will
look nice ... wait......... NOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i basted it but it wasn't right sides together.
so the seam was on the outside and the fabric i'm adding was backwards ............... frog stitch, repin the right
way. baste again.... attempt on the serger again and good for about and inch an then get rat's nests... re thread the
serger and nothing. the thread isn't feeding i'm just making holes. One of the threads has come undone again....
so............. I quit for the day. maybe someday when a serger-savy person comes to my home they can give me a
lesson. Today i am going to listen to the sewing fairies and angels and work on something else. maybe my hand
applique will behave tonight. [/quote:1657aedeed]
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Posted by Kellie J. Berger on Fri Sep 22, 2006 8:55 PM Post subject: Re: sewing fairies/angels
nope but if you wanna come to the Houston IQF and drop by my house i'll gladly share my chocolate :D Kellie
"TerriLee in WA (state)" <tlbishopcats@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:jiUQg.4678$UG4.2322@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:ce7d0a6452]Yikes, I hate when my serger misbehaves!!
Do you live close enough to Seattle for me to come help you with yours? I've been using mine for about 25 yrs now, so
have mostly mastered it. (note: not entirely, just mostly). LOL -- TerriLee in WA (state) remove the cats to reply
http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=548330161 "Kellie J. Berger"
<kjbeanne@yahwho.moc> wrote in message news:qZDQg.14807$4B3.78@tornado.texas.rr.com... you really should listen to
them.... they know when you are messing up... but sometimes when you haven't even been in the sewing room let alone
picked up anything to sew in months, you forget that lesson. Today, I decided to attempt to use my serger for the first
time. Was a pitb getting it threaded to work well. Oh and putting the presserfoot down is a good idea too. practiced
with a few pieces of jeans i had cut up to make a heavy quilt some day. well. got it working finally so i decided to
start on a skirt for DD2... one of those where you cut the legs off of jeans and then pleat some fabric and serge it to
the remaining waist area of the jeans. Spent a LONG time pinning the fabric to the jeans waist working on the pleats,
getting everything even and pinned well. stuck it in the serger. Life is great! for about 2 inches til i forget to
take out a pin soon enough and it glides up to the cutting edge. Stop serger in time. find pliers and get pin out.
decide to baste the pleats with my sewing machine. Get about a quarter of the way round and the phone rings... get off
the phone and start again.. get maybe half way round and the bobbin is empty. Fix it. finish up and whalla this will
look nice ... wait......... NOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i basted it but it wasn't right sides together.
so the seam was on the outside and the fabric i'm adding was backwards ............... frog stitch, repin the right
way. baste again.... attempt on the serger again and good for about and inch an then get rat's nests... re thread the
serger and nothing. the thread isn't feeding i'm just making holes. One of the threads has come undone again....
so............. I quit for the day. maybe someday when a serger-savy person comes to my home they can give me a
lesson. Today i am going to listen to the sewing fairies and angels and work on something else. maybe my hand
applique will behave tonight. -- Kellie J. Berger www.kjbeanne.com www.kjbeanne.com/kellie.htm Marketing Co-ordinator
Illuminations Arts www.illuminationsarts.org [/quote:ce7d0a6452]
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Posted by TerriLee in WA (state) on Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:36 PM Post subject: Re: sewing fairies/angels
Yikes, I hate when my serger misbehaves!! Do you live close enough to Seattle for me to come help you with yours? I've
been using mine for about 25 yrs now, so have mostly mastered it. (note: not entirely, just mostly). LOL -- TerriLee
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"Kellie J. Berger" <kjbeanne@yahwho.moc> wrote in message
news:qZDQg.14807$4B3.78@tornado.texas.rr.com... [quote:d79c915c92]you really should listen to them.... they know when
you are messing up... but sometimes when you haven't even been in the sewing room let alone picked up anything to sew in
months, you forget that lesson. Today, I decided to attempt to use my serger for the first time. Was a pitb getting
it threaded to work well. Oh and putting the presserfoot down is a good idea too. practiced with a few pieces of jeans
i had cut up to make a heavy quilt some day. well. got it working finally so i decided to start on a skirt for DD2...
one of those where you cut the legs off of jeans and then pleat some fabric and serge it to the remaining waist area of
the jeans. Spent a LONG time pinning the fabric to the jeans waist working on the pleats, getting everything even and
pinned well. stuck it in the serger. Life is great! for about 2 inches til i forget to take out a pin soon enough
and it glides up to the cutting edge. Stop serger in time. find pliers and get pin out. decide to baste the pleats
with my sewing machine. Get about a quarter of the way round and the phone rings... get off the phone and start again..
get maybe half way round and the bobbin is empty. Fix it. finish up and whalla this will look nice ... wait.........
NOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i basted it but it wasn't right sides together. so the seam was on the
outside and the fabric i'm adding was backwards ............... frog stitch, repin the right way. baste again....
attempt on the serger again and good for about and inch an then get rat's nests... re thread the serger and nothing.
the thread isn't feeding i'm just making holes. One of the threads has come undone again.... so............. I quit
for the day. maybe someday when a serger-savy person comes to my home they can give me a lesson. Today i am going to
listen to the sewing fairies and angels and work on something else. maybe my hand applique will behave tonight. --
Kellie J. Berger www.kjbeanne.com www.kjbeanne.com/kellie.htm Marketing Co-ordinator Illuminations Arts
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Posted by IMS on Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:59 AM Post subject: Re: sewing fairies/angels
Some projects will put up a most noble fight to keep from being finished, no matter what you do! Sounds like this one
was one of them! Think of it as an 'offering' to the sewing Gods....s0 maybe now that little sewing farie will pay you
a visit.... Irene On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:01:58 GMT, "Kellie J. Berger" <kjbeanne@yahwho.moc> wrote:
[quote:6048f3cc69]you really should listen to them.... they know when you are messing up... but sometimes when you
haven't even been in the sewing room let alone picked up anything to sew in months, you forget that lesson. Today, I
decided to attempt to use my serger for the first time. Was a pitb getting it threaded to work well. Oh and putting
the presserfoot down is a good idea too. practiced with a few pieces of jeans i had cut up to make a heavy quilt some
day. well. got it working finally so i decided to start on a skirt for DD2... one of those where you cut the legs off
of jeans and then pleat some fabric and serge it to the remaining waist area of the jeans. Spent a LONG time pinning
the fabric to the jeans waist working on the pleats, getting everything even and pinned well. stuck it in the serger.
Life is great! for about 2 inches til i forget to take out a pin soon enough and it glides up to the cutting edge.
Stop serger in time. find pliers and get pin out. decide to baste the pleats with my sewing machine. Get about a
quarter of the way round and the phone rings... get off the phone and start again.. get maybe half way round and the
bobbin is empty. Fix it. finish up and whalla this will look nice ... wait.........
NOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i basted it but it wasn't right sides together. so the seam was on the
outside and the fabric i'm adding was backwards ............... frog stitch, repin the right way. baste again....
attempt on the serger again and good for about and inch an then get rat's nests... re thread the serger and nothing.
the thread isn't feeding i'm just making holes. One of the threads has come undone again.... so............. I quit
for the day. maybe someday when a serger-savy person comes to my home they can give me a lesson. Today i am going to
listen to the sewing fairies and angels and work on something else. maybe my hand applique will behave tonight.
[/quote:6048f3cc69] -------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. --Mae West
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Posted by Taria on Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:48 PM Post subject: Re: sewing fairies/angels
Golly Kellie what a frustrating mess. I made my DD a robe one year at Christmas and told her it was a $100 robe. I
knocked the serger out of time and it cost about $100 to get it fixed. I have had my serger for over 10 years and still
go around and around with it some days. Sometimes just walking away is a good thing. If you go back to it you may find
things go better. In the meanwhile read the manual <LOL> One of the local community colleges near here has a
serger class. Might be worth looking in to for you? You are in good company. Most of us have btdt. Taria Kellie J.
Berger wrote: [quote:fee5891cc2]you really should listen to them.... they know when you are messing up... but sometimes
when you haven't even been in the sewing room let alone picked up anything to sew in months, you forget that lesson.
Today, I decided to attempt to use my serger for the first time. Was a pitb getting it threaded to work well. Oh and
putting the presserfoot down is a good idea too. practiced with a few pieces of jeans i had cut up to make a heavy
quilt some day. well. got it working finally so i decided to start on a skirt for DD2... one of those where you cut
the legs off of jeans and then pleat some fabric and serge it to the remaining waist area of the jeans. Spent a LONG
time pinning the fabric to the jeans waist working on the pleats, getting everything even and pinned well. stuck it in
the serger. Life is great! for about 2 inches til i forget to take out a pin soon enough and it glides up to the
cutting edge. Stop serger in time. find pliers and get pin out. decide to baste the pleats with my sewing machine.
Get about a quarter of the way round and the phone rings... get off the phone and start again.. get maybe half way
round and the bobbin is empty. Fix it. finish up and whalla this will look nice ... wait.........
NOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i basted it but it wasn't right sides together. so the seam was on the
outside and the fabric i'm adding was backwards ............... frog stitch, repin the right way. baste again....
attempt on the serger again and good for about and inch an then get rat's nests... re thread the serger and nothing.
the thread isn't feeding i'm just making holes. One of the threads has come undone again.... so............. I quit
for the day. maybe someday when a serger-savy person comes to my home they can give me a lesson. Today i am going to
listen to the sewing fairies and angels and work on something else. maybe my hand applique will behave tonight.
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