Chit Chat (9)

[servant of Merciful Love]

My collection is now cut in 1/2 thanks to my husband, kids, and grandkids
But all is well.....I am really detached from all that now.
My mother had bought us a big multi-shelf unit for them to be displayed in the living room back in 1987.
Now I only have maybe a dozen? left that I put on my window sills between the living room and 4 season porch.
I only bought those that resembled the REAL bird species, and they sure didn't cost what they cost now
This link shows the figurines I had over the years (dated 1987-1992) Lenox bird figurines

 

[angelwind]

Yes, those figurines were very nice. I am not a collector of anything...I always spent my extra money on the horses, their needs and goodies...now it is for the dog and way cheaper.

 

[nChrist]

My wife used to collect angels, so I know what you mean about full-contact kids, grandkids, and dogs. I think that she put up what she has left. I don't know what the brand was, but they were definitely pretty and delicate. I, personally, was a good boy and never broke even one. My daughter collects snow village buildings. She displays them only around Christmas and near the ceiling. Again, I don't know the brand, but she has an extensive collection. She also has 4 boys, so I think she must have some magic in keeping them all in one piece.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

Yes, those figurines were very nice. I am not a collector of anything...I always spent my extra money on the horses, their needs and goodies...now it is for the dog and way cheaper.

Penny is definitely a priority for us
Back then we were both working, and the cost was much cheaper than it is now.
I am not a 'collector' person.....I was taken by the authenticity and beauty of the bird figures...so life like.
Moving to the country opened the door to a new world for me....there was so much to take in with the wild life and scenery; I just had to 'capture' some of it to show my loved ones.

My wife used to collect angels, so I know what you mean about full-contact kids, grandkids, and dogs. I think that she put up what she has left. I don't know what the brand was, but they were definitely pretty and delicate. I, personally, was a good boy and never broke even one. My daughter collects snow village buildings. She displays them only around Christmas and near the ceiling. Again, I don't know the brand, but she has an extensive collection. She also has 4 boys, so I think she must have some magic in keeping them all in one piece.

ROFLOL Tom

The angel collection sounds lovely


Have a great day

 

[soyunagile7980]

Hello Eagles!!! I've been reading all the posts since my last visit..

I think that the "earth shift" is called a "full moon" around here.
It causes people to behave in ways that they wouldn't normally which begins the spiralling effects Shirley spoke of.
I believe that the name "lunatic" comes from that theory.

As for the porcelaine ghost collection, it must be frustrating to say the least. I guess it would be like having a few of my paintings ruined by my children or grandchildren...hmmm...how to file that thought....not sure!

Dave, I can't believe I guessed right, woo-hoo!!!!! Thanks for commenting on my paintings...I've been very concentrated on them lately. I have a new one that I'm working on...it's called "The Riviera" though I've never been. I've posted phase one and phase two in my album for your pleasure. Hopefully I will post phase 3 by tomorrow.

TTFN dear friends.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

As for the porcelaine ghost collection, it must be frustrating to say the least. I guess it would be like having a few of my paintings ruined by my children or grandchildren...hmmm...how to file that thought....not sure!

YEARS ago when I was 'attached' to my things, it bothered me a great deal if something happened to a piece; usually it was because hubby or a kid was 'helping' me dust

Now, I treasure my GRANDKIDS more than a piece of porcelain.

Now your paintings...which are awesome (I just don't know how to comment on them)....that may be different given they are crafted; that most likely would bother me

 

[soyunagile7980]

Actually Gail, something did happen to a painting last week. I was selling 2 of my paintings and giving a 3rd one to the same person. When I went to insert the 3rd one into the same bag....a bottle of Argan oil fell in.
It was sitting on the bureau just above the parcel and must have gotten knocked in when I added the 3rd painting. Argan oil is a hair moisterizer from Morroco and (crazily enough) doubles up as a paint thinner on occasion! Needless to say that one of the paintings was ruined. I was thankful (literally prayed to God thanking Him) that it was the last painting (the one I was giving away) and not the other 2 which were sold and took considerably longer to paint. In any case, it made me realize that we need to detach from our material possessions and see how "people" are the really important elements in our lives.
Had it been one of the other paintings...I would have returned the money and probably cried myself to sleep that night.
Thank you for sharing!
BTW, I followed the link and they are really pretty.

 

[davedajobauk]

Hello Eagles!!! I've been reading all the posts since my last visit..

I think that the "earth shift" is called a "full moon" around here.
It causes people to behave in ways that they wouldn't normally which begins the spiralling effects Shirley spoke of.
I believe that the name "lunatic" comes from that theory.

As for the porcelaine ghost collection, it must be frustrating to say the least. I guess it would be like having a few of my paintings ruined by my children or grandchildren...hmmm...how to file that thought....not sure!

Dave, I can't believe I guessed right, woo-hoo!!!!!
Thanks for commenting on my paintings...
I've been very concentrated on them lately.
I have a new one that I'm working on...it's called "The Riviera" though I've never been.
I've posted phase one and phase two in my album for your pleasure. Hopefully I will post phase 3 by tomorrow.

TTFN dear friends.

LOL Yvie

Well, actually I would not go quite so far
as to confirm that you "GUESSED RIGHT"

I had-to ALLOW your post,
because, it contained the answer
although the full line read: It did not start a revolution

Start a revolution it did



dave

 

[angelwind]

Actually Gail, something did happen to a painting last week. I was selling 2 of my paintings and giving a 3rd one to the same person. When I went to insert the 3rd one into the same bag....a bottle of Argan oil fell in.
It was sitting on the bureau just above the parcel and must have gotten knocked in when I added the 3rd painting. Argan oil is a hair moisterizer from Morroco and (crazily enough) doubles up as a paint thinner on occasion! Needless to say that one of the paintings was ruined. I was thankful (literally prayed to God thanking Him) that it was the last painting (the one I was giving away) and not the other 2 which were sold and took considerably longer to paint. In any case, it made me realize that we need to detach from our material possessions and see how "people" are the really important elements in our lives.
Had it been one of the other paintings...I would have returned the money and probably cried myself to sleep that night.
Thank you for sharing!
BTW, I followed the link and they are really pretty.

Interesting events...the Lord is keeping your soul very well...just doing some pruning.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

Oh my Yvie
I would have cried too most likely, regardless what painting was ruined!
It is a grace when we can detach from our material things and our 'works'!
God alone suffices ~ practice makes perfect
Bless your dear heart

 

[birdie29]

i don't have expesive things but I have memories that I cherish associated with some of the things I have here at home.. I baking dish I never use, my great grandmother, my china, my other great grandma started and then my mom finished. My figurines (except for the one I bought recently from avon - a nativity scene because I had never owned one), all of the figurines I posses were handed down from various family members.. Some of them I forgot who. lol.. two pictures I have hanging my mother painted. two more hidden so my child don't take them if ever he shows up. a tapestry that hung on the wall at my great grandparents house. things my aunt made (she like to do ceramics). the two rocks my son painted when he was 6 and the corn cob he gave me when he as 3... okay that's enough borring you with my stuff. lol. my great grandmothers.ss sowing box.. okay i'm really going to quit now... you get the picture.. I'm a hoarder. lol

 

[nChrist]

Hello Birdie,

You actually sound a lot like my wife and I. We don't have expensive things either, and we treasure things from our family. It's interesting because there is usually a story to go with each item - a nice memory.

 

[soyunagile7980]

LOL Yvie

Well, actually I would not go quite so far
as to confirm that you "GUESSED RIGHT"

I had-to ALLOW your post,
because, it contained the answer
although the full line read: It did not start a revolution

Start a revolution it did



dave

My dad and I used to play chess together quite often. He was very good at it and he usually beat me with little or no effort. However, it still makes me cringe when I think of the few times that I actually won...and he would retort "I let you win that time". Hmffff! That's how I feel now.


I beg to differ with you Dave....there is no definition of a revolution in relation to the wheel. Rathar,it is any and all of the following (see below). Hence, my statement that the wheel itself did not start a revolution is correct. Perhaps not the answer that you were looking for, but nonetheless correct. P.S. Please don't give me blessings if you don't think that I deserve them.

• Revolution Meaning and Definition

1. quotes, , topic, topics, ... (n.) A total or radical change; as, a revolution in one's circumstances or way of living.
   thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/revolution - Cached
   
2. revolution: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article ...
   
   
   The traditional meaning of the term revolution has been watered down by popular culture. Every day Americans are inundated with talk of revolution.
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3. revolution - the definition you can understand
   
   
   the movement of an orbiting celestial object, as a star or planet, completely around another object apparent movement of the sun and stars around the earth the time ...
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4. Revolution | Define Revolution at Dictionary.com
   
   
   noun 1. an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. 2. Sociology . a radical and ...
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5. revolution - definition of revolution by the Free Online ...
   
   
   rev·o·lu·tion (r v-l sh n) n. 1. a. Orbital motion about a point, especially as distinguished from axial rotation: the planetary revolution about the sun.
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   A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, "a turn around") is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period ...
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[birdie29]

Hello Birdie,

You actually sound a lot like my wife and I. We don't have expensive things either, and we treasure things from our family. It's interesting because there is usually a story to go with each item - a nice memory.

I used to have an old measuring cup that I put a melted scorch in while learning to cook. My mother looked at it and said, "i'll give that to you when you leave home.".. And she did... then my son in his teenage years decided to help get rid of all my junk... HE THREW IT AWAY. I used it almost daily.

 

[birdie29]

how do you all feel about truck stop managers. lol.. I was invited to an interview out of the blue... Don't know what to make of it. Is it a dangerous job?? seems as though they are looking for people with retail and restaurant management skills. I've never managed a restaurant.

 

[angelwind]

WE stop at a couple of big truck stops on our trips to Eric's house. They seem safe in the day time...lots of people going in and out...we prefer them to gas stations because of the fast food we can get there. One "chain" is always cleaner than the other, I will stop there if I can as first choice.

 

[birdie29]

WE stop at a couple of big truck stops on our trips to Eric's house. They seem safe in the day time...lots of people going in and out...we prefer them to gas stations because of the fast food we can get there. One "chain" is always cleaner than the other, I will stop there if I can as first choice.

well, I emailed him back.. the man who contacted me...It's a large family owned operation... probably safer than a gas station...and as a manager I would most likely spend minimal time behind the cash register... there are cameras... and lots of knarly looking truckers for robbers to have to deal with. lol

 

[davedajobauk]

Stopping by to say hello

This week was a trying one for us; I spent a lot of time in prayer,
and thankfully the Lord has lifted our spirits

Have a blessed week everyone

Praise God for His mercy and grace

I think Spring is knocking at the door around here,
even tho we did not have winter.
We are very dry, dry, dry...the summer fires will be a problem.
I still feel this Spring energy anyway...the Lord is good!

Need to get my camera out and take some new photos.

i don't have expesive things but I have memories that I cherish
associated with some of the things I have here at home..
I baking dish I never use, my great grandmother, my china,
my other great grandma started and then my mom finished.
My figurines (except for the one I bought recently from avon -
a nativity scene because I had never owned one),
all of the figurines I posses were handed down from various family members..
Some of them I forgot who. lol..
two pictures I have hanging my mother painted.
two more hidden so my child don't take them if ever he shows up.
a tapestry that hung on the wall at my great grandparents house.
things my aunt made (she like to do ceramics).
the two rocks my son painted when he was 6
and the corn cob he gave me when he as 3...
okay that's enough borring you with my stuff. lol.
my great grandmothers.ss sowing box..
okay i'm really going to quit now...
you get the picture.. I'm a hoarder. lol

LOL Connie, you have had little 'treasures' gifted to you
It is a sign of the 'sentimental you' that 'holds' them so dearly
awwwww bless you

I have drawings and paintings, that were given to me by my granddaughters
This one by 'Keira' [aged 4years] during my last Bristol Trip

I have laminated this one ^^^

My dad and I used to play chess together quite often.
He was very good at it and he usually beat me with little or no effort.
However, it still makes me cringe when I think of the few times that I actually won...
and he would retort "I let you win that time". Hmffff!
That's how I feel now.


I beg to differ with you Dave....
there is no definition of a revolution in relation to the wheel.
Rathar,it is any and all of the following (see below).
Hence, my statement that the wheel itself did not start a revolution is correct.
Perhaps not the answer that you were looking for,
but nonetheless correct. P.S.
Please don't give me blessings if you don't think that I deserve them.

• Revolution Meaning and Definition

1. quotes, , topic, topics, ... (n.)
2. A total or radical change; as, a revolution in one's circumstances or way of living.
   thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/revolution - Cached
   
3. revolution: West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Full Article ...
   The traditional meaning of the term revolution has been watered down by popular culture.
4. Every day Americans are inundated with talk of revolution.
   www.answers.com/topic/revolution - Cached
   More results from answers.com »
5. revolution - the definition you can understand
   the movement of an orbiting celestial object, as a star or planet,
6. completely around another object
7. apparent movement of the sun and stars around the earth the time ...
   www.yourdictionary.com/revolution - Cached
   More results from yourdictionary.com »
8. Revolution | Define Revolution at Dictionary.com
   noun 1. an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of
9. an established government or political system by the people governed.
10. 2. Sociology . a radical and ...
    dictionary.reference.com/browse/revolution - Cached
    More results from dictionary.reference.com »
11. revolution - definition of revolution by the Free Online ...
    rev·o·lu·tion (r v-l sh n) n. 1. a. Orbital motion about a point,
12. especially as distinguished from axial rotation: the planetary revolution about the sun.
    www.thefreedictionary.com/revolution - Cached
    More results from thefreedictionary.com »
    Revolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    
    
    • Etymology|
    • Types|
    • Political and...|
    • Lists of...
    A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, "a turn around")
13. is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures
14. that takes place in a relatively short period ...
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution
    
    
    

Awww Yvie
Then I must put this matter down, as belonging to
one of those differing international english usages [?]



re·volve (r

-v

lv

) v. re·volved, re·volv·ing, re·volves
v.intr. 1. To orbit a central point.
2. To turn on an axis; rotate. See Synonyms at turn.
3. To recur in cycles or at periodic intervals.
4. To be held in the mind and considered in turn.
5. To be centered: Their troubles revolve around money management.

v.tr. 1.To cause to revolve.
2. To ponder or reflect on.

[Middle English revolven, re- + volvere, to roll;
re·volv

a·ble adj.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved

rev·o·lu·tion (r

v

-l

sh

n)
n. 1. a. Orbital motion about a point, especially as distinguished from axial rotation: the planetary revolution about the sun.
b. A turning or rotational motion about an axis.
c. A single complete cycle of such orbital or axial motion.





^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
iow: A wheel around it's hub /earth around it's sun [revolving]

No problem [here] :no:
I needed the answer: "start a revolution"
and you provided it....
and, you didn't see it ?

The blessings, were rightly sent
to the person that provided the answer \o/

Enjoy your 'win'

dave

how do you all feel about truck stop managers. lol..
I was invited to an interview out of the blue...
Don't know what to make of it. Is it a dangerous job??
seems as though they are looking for people with retail and restaurant management skills.
I've never managed a restaurant.

Dealing with the general public face to face [it has it's ups and downs ?]

As for your question_ "is it dangerous ? "
All I can say in reply is,

# You can trip on a kerb in the street and
maybe open your skull /break your neck or, your hip
~with no help at-all, from, any third-party [?]

# You could be rear-ended at a stop light
and find yourself shunted into the busy junction [?]

Managing a restaurant, may be outside the range of your experience
But, that said...
You might well have, all the relevant skills [already]
If you would like the job ....You should, put yourself 'out-there'
iow: Stand up and 'be recognized'

I wish you every advantageous opportunity

for rewarding outcome

your Bro'

dave

 

[birdie29]

I have an interview. Since I never applied for the job, I only know they will be hiring General Managers and Co-managers

 

[birdie29]

Praise God for His mercy and grace










LOL Connie, you have had little 'treasures' gifted to you
It is a sign of the 'sentimental you' that 'holds' them so dearly
awwwww bless you

I have drawings and paintings, that were given to me by my granddaughters
This one by 'Keira' [aged 4years] during my last Bristol Trip

I have laminated this one ^^^



Awww Yvie
Then I must put this matter down, as belonging to
one of those differing international english usages [?]



re·volve (r

-v

lv

) v. re·volved, re·volv·ing, re·volves
v.intr. 1. To orbit a central point.
2. To turn on an axis; rotate. See Synonyms at turn.
3. To recur in cycles or at periodic intervals.
4. To be held in the mind and considered in turn.
5. To be centered: Their troubles revolve around money management.

v.tr. 1.To cause to revolve.
2. To ponder or reflect on.

[Middle English revolven, re- + volvere, to roll;
re·volv

a·ble adj.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved

rev·o·lu·tion (r

v

-l

sh

n)
n. 1. a. Orbital motion about a point, especially as distinguished from axial rotation: the planetary revolution about the sun.
b. A turning or rotational motion about an axis.
c. A single complete cycle of such orbital or axial motion.





^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
iow: A wheel around it's hub /earth around it's sun [revolving]

No problem [here] :no:
I needed the answer: "start a revolution"
and you provided it....
and, you didn't see it ?

The blessings, were rightly sent
to the person that provided the answer \o/

Enjoy your 'win'

dave




Dealing with the general public face to face [it has it's ups and downs ?]

As for your question_ "is it dangerous ? "
All I can say in reply is,

# You can trip on a kerb in the street and
maybe open your skull /break your neck or, your hip
~with no help at-all, from, any third-party [?]

# You could be rear-ended at a stop light
and find yourself shunted into the busy junction [?]

Managing a restaurant, may be outside the range of your experience
But, that said...
You might well have, all the relevant skills [already]
If you would like the job ....You should, put yourself 'out-there'
iow: Stand up and 'be recognized'

I wish you every advantageous opportunity

for rewarding outcome

your Bro'

dave

I like your granddaughters picture... and thanks for the prayers... I am sentimental but that side of me doesn't seem to be evident to family... they see me as cold and uncaring... when in truth I just have low tolerance for unruly or selfish behavior. It bothers me however that my son has probably never noticed that his painted rocks and a corn cob are in my china cabinet. lol