What is currently on your mind?

MehGuy said:

Lol.. I know I'm far from a fancy man.

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I'm playing Minecraft for the first time (and really like it) and cannot find a block of coal to save my life. Tromping through this map without torches is....not fun.

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The biggest thing standing in the way of progress in this country is not so much any particular politician or political party, though those are big roadblocks. It's "looking out for number one" mentality that our system inculcates into us from an early age: I can't let someone else have a chance to succeed, because that might slightly inconvenience me.

It's a real problem that I'm not sure how to fix.
Ringo

Monday morning; I am on annual leave and have slept in, and just gradually waking up to a relaxed day.

Paidiske said:

Monday morning; I am on annual leave and have slept in, and just gradually waking up to a relaxed day.

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Nice! I hope you enjoy it and your daughter is feeling much better now.

She is, thanks!

I'm not planning to do much with my leave; it's just a week. But I haven't stopped for months and I thought if I didn't take a break I'd be staggering through Holy Week, so...

Getting my taxes done. And having to file an amended return. I E-filed my 1040 early last week. 2 days ago, I got an updated 1099 statement from my brokerage firm showing significantly more dividends and slightly more capital gains were paid to my account. Meaning my tax is higher. So now I have to file a 1040-X. Which I can't do electronically. And I may wind up owing the IRS rather than getting a refund. Fortunately, I haven't done my state return yet. But I might owe the state some money also. Such a hassle.

I'm wondering whether silicone moulds for concrete would be hard to use. I've never tried, but I've just discovered what a huge range of moulds is out there...

Is that for small items or statue-y sized thingies?

I'm looking at small items, like candle holders and vases.

Now you have me curious - either way

I'm curious too. But not sure if I'm curious enough to buy all the things and give it a go.

Hmm.

Paidiske said:

I'm wondering whether silicone moulds for concrete would be hard to use. I've never tried, but I've just discovered what a huge range of moulds is out there...

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Are they not meant for plaster?

They were popular for making ornaments.

Just mix with water, pour in the mould wait for it to set,
peel off the mould (reusable) and paint.

Robban said:

Are they not meant for plaster? They were popular for making ornaments.

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Yes , but plaster would not be practical for outdoors.

timothyu said:

Yes , but plaster would not be practical for outdoors.

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I would have to be some form of cement filler then,
concrete is too heavy for a flexible mould.

The tiller is running and I have the main plot ready for the spring garden. The early part of a garden is my favorite because there are no weeds. Of course, no food either, lol.

public hermit said:

The tiller is running and I have the main plot ready for the spring garden. The early part of a garden is my favorite because there are no weeds. Of course, no food either, lol.

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Good job. I bet you are glad to have that out of the way!

Michie said:

Good job. I bet you are glad to have that out of the way!

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You ain't lying.

public hermit said:

You ain't lying.

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Did you feel like a whipping post after it was over?

Robban said:

I would have to be some form of cement filler then,
concrete is too heavy for a flexible mould.

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Thank you! This is exactly the sort of expensive mistake I could have easily made!