General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse and What did I learn today-part 25, 1 by Bettypauze

Bettypauze wrote:
Good morning, Shar, couldn't have said it any better...after all my 1sts. it really hit home, this isn't over when the 1sts are over, it's over for all time and I seemed to gain strength from that although it brough a heaviness to my heart..but onwards we go..part of the cycle of life..

Gita, you can get the 1/2 inch drill bit which almost looks like a spear at almost any store Lowes/Home Depot etc. - it usually costs about $15.00 at least here it does..you tell them its to drill tiles in glass or tile and they'll know the one.. although the instructions say to lubricate it is not necessary it just has to be done very slowly...having someone who has a drill press helps tremendously...most men (some women lol) have one so sure you'd have a friend who can help...

You can also purchase the glass blocks at Home Depot..I had purchased almost a dozen I think before Christmas at the re-use it center and was telling Liz to try the store closest to her..usually they are about $7.00 each, I paid $2.00 each but think Liz got better deal than that...and hers are gorgeous..

At Joanne's on Boxing Day they had beautiful spools of ribbon 70% off so that makes the project more affordable..you do need about 30-40 feet to make it properly and see through ribbon's the best...as for the cords, I use 35 bulbs but 50 are o.k. ... I also purchase those little circular pads so they lift the light box from sitting directly on the table or cabinet..great project and everyone who received them absolutely loves them...now to find another easy do it project for this Christmas...aren't we terrible, can't get through Christmas without planning the next...

Hi Rachel, what are you up to today?

Dawn and Liz, I'll be looking for your posts today as I've had my coffee watching the news and OMG the storm looks terrifying...lots of power down so please let us know you are o.k.

Jeannine, are you feeling better or still down with the cold? Knowing you, you are hard at it with a new lap quilt..must finish off the watercolor lap quilt..can machine quilt it and it would be finished..perhaps this week..I'll challenge myself to do so...let's see photo's of your next project please...how's Murphy doing?? pleased with Christmas gifts..lol

Well, I'd better get my hair done, Mike and Darlene will be here early to do some projects..don't know how I rated such good friends..I'm excited about new light fixtures..a few plugs for him to fix and then if time permits he'll put the fireplace insert in my downstairs fireplace..I have it on now warming up the basement and it's so pleasing to look at, would look better though installed..lol

Carol, read the thread on Jimmy, thanks for the link..I'll take time and send a write up as well...oh the stories I could tell..things that came true..here I'll tell you one little story before I go..

I had 4 couples over for dinner and Jimmy loved dinner parties, dressed to the hilt.. my SIL Linda and her husband Dave were coming and she called to say her MIL had dropped in so they wouldn't be abe to come..so I told her there was plenty of food and room, bring her along...so we're all seated, gabbing away, enjoying chitter chatter when Jimmy said to the MIL, 'now why did you give up playing the piano, you were so good at it, could have been a concert pianist?" and her son quickly spoke up and said "my mom doesn't play the piano", Jimmy said 'but yes she does, and very well indeed', so Dave looks at his mom and his mom says, "well it was during the war, in order to survive I sold my piano which had been passed on for several generations and it broke my heart and I decided to never play again!"..you could have knocked Dave off the chair..it was something he never knew about his mother as he was just a babe...

Now why do we leave things, I kept talking with Suzanne and a few girls to say that one weekend I'd make an attempt to find Jimmy at his new home and bring him up for the weekend, but did not, now it's too late...he truly believed in his Rama (his Spirit Guide) so perhaps one day he'll pop by and let me know he's now on a higher plane) you know, everyone believes in God, just a little different twist and turn to him..he was very spiritual..I saw so many things and stories that you had to believe he had the gift....

Well off for now..will check in a little later

Have some glass, my worksheet and photo..this will be part of my weekend project..let's see how much I get done...