That is hilarious! I haven't thought about that on in decades! I can't even remember where I heard it, but it sounds like something one of my Mom's sister's or brothers would say.
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Yep, that.s a quilter thing. "Only God makes anything perfect.". Covers all those pieces that are turned wrong that you don't see untill they are attached to so many other pieces that they can't be fixed. My grandmother would do it deliberately, usually by substituting a piece of really odd colored fabric in one spot.
Way back when in Indian Guides, I was told (don't know if it's true) that Navaho Indians would always put a deliberate error in any piece of craftwork, because only God created perfectly.
It was very easy for me to adopt that approach and impossible for me not to.
It was very easy for me to adopt that approach and impossible for me not to.
Thanks. I am working on trimming, cutting dangly threads, and ironing two tops right now, and putting a border on one of them. Being a bit critical about my work, but......
They are both made from scraps, put together in disorder, then cut in diamond shapes and put back together. One alternating diamonds in dark and light, the other multicolor and put back together with black sashing like stained glass.
They are both made from scraps, put together in disorder, then cut in diamond shapes and put back together. One alternating diamonds in dark and light, the other multicolor and put back together with black sashing like stained glass.
I have read that, too.
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Akchooley I got mid 80's DOS based progs that run fine in 8.1. Once you figger out how to "tickle" em, yer good to go.One of the many things I like about 10 is the much improved emulation of older OS's .. the emulator goes back pretty far and runs software I use going back to the mid-1990's .. while the graphics quality is still 1990's era, the 'wares themselves run well .. makes me almost want to finally ditch that Millenium machine (almost) ..
Yours had a hard drive?! You must of had the high dollar version. 1st computer I ever played with was an Altar 8000. Nothing but light on the front. Poke, poke, poke enter.
I did. Layed about and even took a little nap this afternoon. Momma is happy, happy. The old sink faucet wouldn't even rotate between the two sinks. No disposal. The new faucet is a Delta guaranteed for life and an Insinkerator disposal with a double grind disk and extra quiet. You can barely hear it running and it's guaranteed for 10 years. Wasn't cheap. If you've had a bad disposal experience somebody went cheap. The builders grade that they put in new houses and apartments aren't worth the money folks pay for em.Why doncha give yourself a little breakpoo! You've certainly deserved it...and you have nuthin to prove...do ya?!
So I say...chillaxe!!!
I tried running a couple of games in 10 but being that 10 is not based on Dos it would not start them. But I have back up. The graphics are great but if I put a picture in a file 10 automatically puts it in media player and in my photos. Over all I like 10.One of the many things I like about 10 is the much improved emulation of older OS's .. the emulator goes back pretty far and runs software I use going back to the mid-1990's .. while the graphics quality is still 1990's era, the 'wares themselves run well .. makes me almost want to finally ditch that Millenium machine (almost) ..
I'm pretty sure the deliberate error only applies to Navajo rugs. Actually, it might be more that there is a small hole in the rug or blanket that allows Spider Woman to escape. As far as Navajo beliefs go, the whole thing is kind of hazy. I worked on the Big Rez at the Four Corners Power Plant for over six years, and they rarely discuss this kind of thing with Anglos.
Many tribes are private with their beliefs and mythology. Given how the invaders have persisted in telling them what they believe, it is understandable. I guess my personal saying "Everything you say will be twisted and misinterpreted and used against you" applies there, too.
Part 4 of the Self Indulgent Story .. I've been a novice wood carver since I was in my 20's .. one of the ways I got off the various addictions and what not (which I've talked ad nauseam about in Threads long closed) was to do something with my hands and divert my brain .. at any rate, the back of the headstock was done with hand tools, no Dremel involved, and the carving is less than perfect since it was done by hand .. the neck itself is made of a solid piece of old growth Honduran Mahogany .. although many necks are made from Maple, and are perfectly fine, mahogany tends toward a very straight, fine and even grain, as well as being very stable over long periods of time .. these are all qualities you want in a neck .. and, it lends itself well to very fine furniture .. as a Tone Wood, it tends to resonate very deeply and warmly, and, IMO, melds into the tonality of the guitar body .. you'd not think a neck would effect tone, however, it does, at least in my experience ..
The neck was hand carved using a draw knife that belonged to my Grand Dad and finished by hand, keeping with, as I mentioned in a previous Self Indulgent Post, using tools whenever possible that were used on instruments back in the 1930's, 40's ..
You'll notice that the tuners are a dull brass and they don't look all that fancy, as compared to some these days (tuner tech has advanced to the point you can actually get a self tuning guitar these days) .. these are made by a company called Waverly and are USA craftsman made in Bozeman, MT .. they are solid brass and their superiority comes from a brass on brass cog/cogwheel which provides a natural "grip" and reduces slippage .. in addition, the small screw on the back can be used to slightly adjust tension .. as well, the mounting plate emulates an authentic 1930's era instrument .. since Waverly does not make this configuration as a stock item, I had them machined for this guitar, they are not diecast .. I believe Waverly makes the Rolex of tuners and are the American standard in quality and design .. the brass can be polished, but why .. ??
Last chance to say "Willie, you're boring us to tears .. "
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If'n you stop ... we'll have to make up stories about you ... and that ain't right ... so ... well you get the idea.
A self-tuning guitar ... er what kind of electronics and tiny servo's get that working? I've got one of those little electronic tuners, but you still have to turn the tuners, but I'm having a hard time imagining a self-tuning guitar.
While you have been reflecting on the past today.....I'm looking forward to the immediate future with anticipation. And here is where I will happily admit to the sin of Pride.......because tomorrow morning I will attend my granddaughter's college graduation where she will receive her BA in Professional Writing.....
That ain't sinful Pride ... that's a good Pride.
Yeah, I always wondered if I teed Mike off when I would call them Mr and Mrs Thurston Howell III .. he never did say ..
Well that answer is still pending a large endowment to my retirement account so as I can play that role properly.
Me too and mine was free. It was given to me by an engineer, as in electronic, doing one off production stuff out of his house. He thought the VIC 20 might be an inexpensive platform to develop industrial control applications as it had a fully standard IEEE8 interface or something like that as I remember. It never went anywhere 'cause one day when I stopped by is house to check-in, the house was empty and he was gone. I asked someone else working along w/ me for him what happened. Apparently he was here illegally from England and he split in the night to avoid being picked up.
Got back from the Dr's a while ago...didn't inadvertently smack him when he was tormenting me with the zapping gizmo in my hands and wrists and neck,,,well, almost when he zapped my neck
I love a good outcome ... nice to hear the Doc survived your examination.
At our Indian Guide meetings the wisdom passed down from the chiefs was 99% BS. Indian Guides was sort of a precursor to Cub Scouts, and the chiefs were the dads of various kids in the various tribes.
I did not enjoy Cub Scouts much. Felt pressure to complete projects and never had enough money to buy the supplies necessary for the project. Indian Guides was a gas, though... no assignments, just good brotherhood.
Don't mean to be a Davey Downer about scouting... just wasn't for me.
I think it's a Native American belief in general. I'm of Choctaw descent. My grandmother learned it from my grandfather's mother, grandmother & great grandmother, all of whom were quilter's from necessity, & who taught her not just to quilt, but some of their traditions, while some of them were still in OK. My great grandmother was still alive & still quilting until I was around 10.
I haven't been around much, been a very busy week and the big days start tomorrow! Managing to keep up with reading, but to post? Na. But wanted to say, Willie, that guitar and your methods are fastinating! Too tired to think of much else to say right now. Busy day tomorrow. Biggest entry ever for the show, lots of "gate" (general public), and hopefully lots of $. Been good so far, better than the last 2 years. Fingers crossed (well, kinds stiff and sore from braiding custom leads!). For those that don't know, we are dog show vendors, make products, mostly leather, for show dogs. Big Eukanuba dog show. Need a good nights sleep.
As with vaping, there is a learning curve from one generation/'upgrade' to 'nother.
While you have been reflecting on the past today.....I'm looking forward to the immediate future with anticipation. And here is where I will happily admit to the sin of Pride.......because tomorrow morning I will attend my granddaughter's college graduation where she will receive her BA in Professional Writing.....
IMHO, pride is only 'sinful' when it is totally selfish and harms others. Pride is a major remaining aspect of my life: marriage, progeny, work ethics/careers, friends/acquaintances, past athletic achievements and judgement (quite questionable more than a few times).
Everyone on the porches have valuable experiences to share just due to our aged travels and travails! Our new found wonder of vaping has brought us together and I revel in and am thankful for those that do 'share'. Whether it be questions, answers and/or the above statement, it's the love and care that is truly cherished here. Actually, I consider it all a gift for all!
And yiddle, I'm so happy for your granddaughter and you! Hope you both just burst with joyful justified pride...
... tell the stories of our lives .. bit by bit, piece by piece, like a fine fabric being woven next to a Digital Fireplace .. that's how I was lucky enough to get to know some fine folks ..
And da congregation said "Amen"...
At least I had control over my 'puter (as limited as it was)! OTOH, I am glad I don't have to reboot to reconfig da memory any mo'...
Which pleases us!
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Me neither and my dad was a scoutmaster. I was too much of a juvenile delinquent to fit in. Got "ask to leave" the day we peed off the peanut shelter (a concrete shelter structure open on 4 sides on the beach in Daytona) while the moms were fixing lunch, "It wasn't supposed to rain today, was it!" and set the sea oats on the sand dunes on fire. I really was a fairly good kid but, did have some rough spots!
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