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#3791
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 380
Not just calicos I think. I had a part Siamese who bit faucets and hung out in the laundry room which we were suppose to not enter because she had claimed it. Now have a tabby who will not be touched unless she wants me to brush her with her 4 inch brush, she sits on my knee facing away from me and turns her head to me looking like"well, I'm here/ what are we waiting for?" sometimes I don't get it and she jumps off; sometimes I get it and brush her. She allows it, no gratitude. I brush 3 strokes on top of head, sides of face and under chin. She gets the rhythm. Does not like back to be touched. Will not tolerate the new kitten so they are separated but I need to get them to be together so I can get my life back. Any ideas? I've given them scent of one another, helped them see one another at a distance, bring him in with a carrier kitty house which he loves like a dog loves his dog house. She growls at him fiercely while he is in the carrier and through the door which is an inch open with a hook. He is so sweet I am afraid she will physically hurt him or at least traumatize him so I am protecting him but they need to get along for my sake.
#3792
Power Poster
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northern Indiana
Posts: 20,306
There is a form that will be worked out for next years SS asking different things so for those ( like me) that don't feel comfortable saying I want this or that- fill out the form and you don't feel awkward as if you are asking for items So if you have suggestions for the form please feel free to list them here
#3793
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 380
@Zooeytoo - Dan Fogelburg "Another Auld Lang Syne"
Met my old lover in a grocery store
The snow was falling Christmas Eve
Stole behind her in the frozen foods
and I touched her on the sleeve
She didn't recognize the face at first
but then her eyes flew open wide
Tried to hug me and she spilled her purse
and we laughed until we cried
Took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totaled up and bagged
stood there lost in our embarrassment
as the conversation dragged
Went to have ourselves a drink or two
but couldn't find an open bar
Bought a six-pack at the liquor store
and we drank it in the car
We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now
Tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how
She said she'd married her an architect
Kept her warm and safe and dry
She said she'd like to say she loved the man
but she didn't want to lie
I said the years had been a friend to her
and that her eyes were still as blue
But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw doubt or gratitude
She said she saw me in the record store
and that I must be doing well
I said the audience was heavenly
but the traveling was hell
We drank a toast to innocence we drank a toast to time
We're living in our eloquence, another old lang syne
The beers were empty and our tongues grew tired
and running out of things to say
She gave a kiss to me as I got out
and I watched her drive away
Just for a moment I was back in school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
the snow turned into rain...
Met my old lover in a grocery store
The snow was falling Christmas Eve
Stole behind her in the frozen foods
and I touched her on the sleeve
She didn't recognize the face at first
but then her eyes flew open wide
Tried to hug me and she spilled her purse
and we laughed until we cried
Took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totaled up and bagged
stood there lost in our embarrassment
as the conversation dragged
Went to have ourselves a drink or two
but couldn't find an open bar
Bought a six-pack at the liquor store
and we drank it in the car
We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now
Tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how
She said she'd married her an architect
Kept her warm and safe and dry
She said she'd like to say she loved the man
but she didn't want to lie
I said the years had been a friend to her
and that her eyes were still as blue
But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw doubt or gratitude
She said she saw me in the record store
and that I must be doing well
I said the audience was heavenly
but the traveling was hell
We drank a toast to innocence we drank a toast to time
We're living in our eloquence, another old lang syne
The beers were empty and our tongues grew tired
and running out of things to say
She gave a kiss to me as I got out
and I watched her drive away
Just for a moment I was back in school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
the snow turned into rain...
#3794
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 380
Just to clarify something, I too spent many years with one basic machine that clothed my family and decorated my windows. When my husband passed away he said he thought he left me financially comfortable enough that I could live in a way as not to have to work any more. I love my little home out here in the sticks and have no desire to travel. I have been blessed with a gift of the ability to sew. So I quilt for others on my wonderful machines and make gifts for my family. I certainly understand what it is like to not have any extra money, been there. Bless all of you, and you are more than welcome to come "play in my sandbox" and I will share my toys with you.
#3795
One of the things I like best in any swap is hearing from the person that they enjoy what I sent. It isn't that I want the gratitude, it's knowing that you put a smile on someone's face. The monthly swaps use a form that we fill out for our partner. The email and phone number info stays with the hostess. It gets tweaked frequently, but works pretty well.
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Favorite Colors:
Favorite Candy:
Your favorite notion/fabric line, etc:
Your least favorite color(s)
Least favorite candy
Least favorite notion/fabric line
Brand of sewing machine:
Do you have an embroidery machine:
Is there anything you like to collect?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
Do you have Allergies (smoke, cats, dogs etc)
Do you have Allergens (you smoke, have cats, dogs etc)
Do you hand embroidery?
The ONE thing I want the most is_______
What holidays do you celebrate?:
Anything you would NOT like to receive:
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
What are you currently working on:
What types of books do you like to read?
Would you like to receive gently used items such as templates, patterns or appliqué books etc?
Do you have a pet? What kind?
The fabric color I am looking for is___
What is your favorite beverage?Additional info (the more info you provide, the better):
Can you mail international?
email address:
phone number:
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Favorite Colors:
Favorite Candy:
Your favorite notion/fabric line, etc:
Your least favorite color(s)
Least favorite candy
Least favorite notion/fabric line
Brand of sewing machine:
Do you have an embroidery machine:
Is there anything you like to collect?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
Do you have Allergies (smoke, cats, dogs etc)
Do you have Allergens (you smoke, have cats, dogs etc)
Do you hand embroidery?
The ONE thing I want the most is_______
What holidays do you celebrate?:
Anything you would NOT like to receive:
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
What are you currently working on:
What types of books do you like to read?
Would you like to receive gently used items such as templates, patterns or appliqué books etc?
Do you have a pet? What kind?
The fabric color I am looking for is___
What is your favorite beverage?Additional info (the more info you provide, the better):
Can you mail international?
email address:
phone number:
#3797
this is a GREAT template for any swap that involves more than a fabric block
One of the things I like best in any swap is hearing from the person that they enjoy what I sent. It isn't that I want the gratitude, it's knowing that you put a smile on someone's face. The monthly swaps use a form that we fill out for our partner. The email and phone number info stays with the hostess. It gets tweaked frequently, but works pretty well.
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Favorite Colors:
Favorite Candy:
Your favorite notion/fabric line, etc:
Your least favorite color(s)
Least favorite candy
Least favorite notion/fabric line
Brand of sewing machine:
Do you have an embroidery machine:
Is there anything you like to collect?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
Do you have Allergies (smoke, cats, dogs etc)
Do you have Allergens (you smoke, have cats, dogs etc)
Do you hand embroidery?
The ONE thing I want the most is_______
What holidays do you celebrate?:
Anything you would NOT like to receive:
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
What are you currently working on:
What types of books do you like to read?
Would you like to receive gently used items such as templates, patterns or appliqué books etc?
Do you have a pet? What kind?
The fabric color I am looking for is___
What is your favorite beverage?Additional info (the more info you provide, the better):
Can you mail international?
email address:
phone number:
Screen Name:
Real Name:
Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Favorite Colors:
Favorite Candy:
Your favorite notion/fabric line, etc:
Your least favorite color(s)
Least favorite candy
Least favorite notion/fabric line
Brand of sewing machine:
Do you have an embroidery machine:
Is there anything you like to collect?
Besides quilting, what do you like to do?
Do you have Allergies (smoke, cats, dogs etc)
Do you have Allergens (you smoke, have cats, dogs etc)
Do you hand embroidery?
The ONE thing I want the most is_______
What holidays do you celebrate?:
Anything you would NOT like to receive:
How long have you been sewing/quilting?
What are you currently working on:
What types of books do you like to read?
Would you like to receive gently used items such as templates, patterns or appliqué books etc?
Do you have a pet? What kind?
The fabric color I am looking for is___
What is your favorite beverage?Additional info (the more info you provide, the better):
Can you mail international?
email address:
phone number:
#3800
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: chicago, IL
Posts: 9,589
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