Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

I learned all about those noisy little things at a nature centre, during a camping trip years ago!
Thats great V and P love to draw! Does J like to write at all? When my kids were little, I'd give them journals to bring on our camping trips, and I had one too; When we hiked etc, we could draw things and write about what we saw...I have some amazing memories now- its nice to go thru them once in a while.....sigh...they grew too fast!
Tay is fine today- no reports of tummy trouble thank goodness!
Did you find any treasures in antique stores yesterday?

Mom always stored the ring in a tiny jar of water. I keep it there as well.

That's a good idea to let the kids keep journals of your journeys. I know what you mean about looking back through the kids' work from years ago... I keep a few pieces in a box in the closet. That's the closest I can get to scrapbooking!

No antique finds yesterday... just as I was getting ready to leave the house the phone rang and a man wanted to see my parents' place. He's wanting to build a church on the land and use the house as a parsonage. So I met him out there just as the skies opened up with pouring rain... by the time we had finished up and I'd done a bit more clearing out of junk in the closets, it was time to go back to my side of town and get the kids from school.

That's okay. Got a lot done yesterday and today I'm loving just staying home on this cool, misty day, catching up with the mail, having some hot tea, and looking at my new Classic Car magazine!

[Lisa]

Wes - so those first pics are of the place that has the algae/duck pond in back? The house is beautiful.

I get the feeling your folks are searching for a place that just feels "right." Maybe they're having a bit of difficulty adjusting to being "empty nesters?" Do you have any brothers or sisters?

[The Joker]

Yep first pics, have that wood/pond at the back.

Have an older brother, we have both been moved out of our parents a long time ago. They both retired(fairly young 60) about 18 months ago and moved to Ireland. Guess they felt lonely there and wanna move back. But have a property here and in Ireland and are in a good position. So just a matter of sorting themselves out so are comfortable. They'll be fine.

[The Joker]

One of my mates just posted this on Facebook. Our first lads holiday when I was 18 in Spain. Our apartment was crap and cramped but we had a great time. I'm far right. Paul on the left is fair skinned and doesn't look like the sun agreed with him.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by Lisa

That's okay. Got a lot done yesterday and today I'm loving just staying home on this cool, misty day, catching up with the mail, having some hot tea, and looking at my new Classic Car magazine!

Lisa,That sounds like the perfect day! Its cool and quite rainy here today - Wes you'd feel right at home!

Originally Posted by The Joker

One of my mates just posted this on Facebook. Our first lads holiday when I was 18 in Spain. Our apartment was crap and cramped but we had a great time. I'm far right. Paul on the left is fair skinned and doesn't look like the sun agreed with him.

WES! Is that you with the curly hair??? I'm sure you can relate to Lisa and I with our humidity/rain=frizzy hair drama... Do you think you'd grow it again? If it was long enough...you could do some dramatic "hair flips" when you're playing your music!

[The Joker]

Suppose it was it a bit curly, think it was very much a 90's fashion, most of my mates had the same. It was like that 16- 21 and no won't be growing it again

After a game of footy, what a mop.

[Kinnakeet]

A great pic! All you would have needed is a little "curl booster" or "curl defining gel"- hair products have actually come a long, long way, am I right Lisa?

[Kinnakeet]

.....I have to leave this cozy coffeeshop now, and venture out into the cold rain.....gotta pick my boy up from school and get him to a practice......see ya'll a little later,

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

A great pic! All you would have needed is a little "curl booster" or "curl defining gel"- hair products have actually come a long, long way, am I right Lisa?

I'm a little jealous of Wes's hair, Michelle. I see no frizz whatsoever. Just loopy, loose curls. My hair is so frizzy - especially today - it kind of looks like dandelion fluff.

I had a favorite product for years - L'oreal extra hold mousse. But it's not made anymore. I've been experimenting with different kinds of curl products, and some are better than others, but their success also depends on the weather around here, too.

What kind of stuff do you use?

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

One of my mates just posted this on Facebook. Our first lads holiday when I was 18 in Spain. Our apartment was crap and cramped but we had a great time. I'm far right. Paul on the left is fair skinned and doesn't look like the sun agreed with him.

Look at you, cutie pie! What watch are you wearing?

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Look at you, cutie pie! What watch are you wearing?

I remember buying a fake Tag on that holiday, so must be it

When was 21 I got a real Tag F1. Then didn't give watches a second thought till a couple of years ago, then woke up one morning and got myself a Breitling. Couple months later an Omega, couple months after that a Rolex, all from an AD. That's when I knew I had a problem.

You found a DJ with Blue/green Lume? Did you try it on?

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

I remember buying a fake Tag on that holiday, so must be it

When was 21 I got a real Tag F1. Then didn't give watches a second thought till a couple of years ago, then woke up one morning and got myself a Breitling. Couple months later an Omega, couple months after that a Rolex, all from an AD. That's when I knew I had a problem.

You found a DJ with Blue/green Lume? Did you try it on?

Yes. And earlier this week I ordered one with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet! It just might arrive in time for my birthday. It has Arabic numerals that glow blue, and green lume on the hands. The dial is silverish, with a light crosshatch pattern.

We took out all of the removable links on the bracelet of a similar DJ, and it fit perfectly. So my question is answered - the new jubilees definitely will fit a small wrist with no need to remove a permanent link.

While I was at the AD, I asked if the watchmaker could take out a permanent link on the DJ TOG I've been wearing. Took all of five minutes... now it, too, is a perfect fit with none of that bothersome flopping around.

Kind of crazy to do this, I realize. I think I've lost my mind a little lately...!

[The Joker]

Not crazy at all, gotta treat yourself for your birthday.

It's gonna look awesome. You should start the incoming thread now and drag it out as long as possible.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I'm a little jealous of Wes's hair, Michelle. I see no frizz whatsoever. Just loopy, loose curls. My hair is so frizzy - especially today - it kind of looks like dandelion fluff.

I had a favorite product for years - L'oreal extra hold mousse. But it's not made anymore. I've been experimenting with different kinds of curl products, and some are better than others, but their success also depends on the weather around here, too.

What kind of stuff do you use?

"Dandelion fluff "would look kinda cute; I get "witchy frizz"....
So, to avoid fluff and frizz, I use an amazing product from Tigi- Catwalk Curls Rock Amplifier:



A little goes a long way, and can be re-activated ,later in the day, by just wetting my fingers and scrunching my hair,

[Kinnakeet]

Congrats Lisa! on your birthday watch! Would you post a pic of it when you get it? Is your B-day in September?

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Congrats Lisa! on your birthday watch! Would you post a pic of it when you get it? Is your B-day in September?

I will try some of that Catwalk stuff, Michelle. Thanks for the information. So many of the products I've tried are really stiff or sticky. What I liked about that old L'oreal stuff was that it still kept the hair soft, but the curls well-defined. I really don't think my hair is the same as it was back then, though. As you know, having kids will do weird things to hair. For the longest time after my first baby, my hair got a lot thinner and straighter. Now it's slowly going back to the way it was; curlier and thicker. However, the curls are strange - very tight and frizzy in some parts of my head, but loose and wavy in others. It's very goofy.

Yes, will surely post pics of the new "incoming," especially showing the lume. It's nice to have something to look forward to! My birthday (49th!) is at the end of September, so the watch just may arrive in time. But if not, that's okay, too. The waiting is fun.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by Lisa

So I'm still here, yammering to meself... this is the first semi-relaxing day I've had all week and it's been nice to hang out here... though it's a little quiet at the moment!

Five-year old Violet brought these drawings home from kindergarten. Hope you will allow me the indulgence of posting them. Joan Miro-esque, maybe?

Wow! Great art. I recognized the horses by the shape of their heads and their large eyes. I wonder if they're considered anime. I can assure you that the only exposure I've had to My Little Pony is TV commercials during Power Rangers and such but I still recognized it right away. My point is that you may want to watch for artistic talent with that one and see how far she can take it. Natural ability is a heck of a thing and we don't all have it. To see it at a young age is a treat, what with fine motor skills just developing and all. Ten years from now I wonder what she'll be capable of.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by Lisa

... having some hot tea, and looking at my new Classic Car magazine!

just Wow.

[Kinnakeet]

Well Lisa- you will be an amazing 49-er!!! Its just a number , right? (Thats my own pep talk!) As long as you feel fit and healthy-especially on the inside, your outside will reflect your youthfulness!
I've got weird hair too- the curliness has chosen to start about 2 inches down from my roots...so if its too short I just look fluffy....like a golden doodle.....so its taken years to figure out my best length, how many layers needed

regarding the catwalk stuff- you will get kind of stiff curls if you use too much- it just takes a little; I also find that after my hair dries completely i can scrunch out any stiffness and have a frizz free day

I'm looking forward to seeing your B-Day watch!

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Wow! Great art. I recognized the horses by the shape of their heads and their large eyes. I wonder if they're considered anime. I can assure you that the only exposure I've had to My Little Pony is TV commercials during Power Rangers and such but I still recognized it right away. My point is that you may want to watch for artistic talent with that one and see how far she can take it. Natural ability is a heck of a thing and we don't all have it. To see it at a young age is a treat, what with fine motor skills just developing and all. Ten years from now I wonder what she'll be capable of.

You're right on Bill! V's lines are so curvy and loose- most kids her age produce very stiff and boxy lines....also- look at all the eyes and eyelashes that young lady was practicing!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

just Wow.

Bill, this issue has a nice article about pickup trucks. I thought of you.... sure hope that in the not-too-distant future your baby is put back together for you.

You guys have turned be into a tea drinker and I'm a little stunned about that - have not had a cup of coffee in about a month. Can't imagine why it happened!

[East Bay Rider]

Want to see something cool? Before you answer consider the question.

Do you REALLY want to see something cool?

Ok, Click this if you want to see something cool.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Want to see something cool? Before you answer consider the question.

Do you REALLY want to see something cool?

Ok, Click this if you want to see something cool.

Cool. Hey Bill, my brother just went up to RI for a week. He had never been there. Said it was nice, he had a good time but chilly at night.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by Art 1

Cool. Hey Bill, my brother just went up to RI for a week. He had never been there. Said it was nice, he had a good time but chilly at night.

Nice? I wonder where he was? Yes it's been going down into the 50's at night and the humidity is gone so it's dry and comfortable.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Nice? I wonder where he was? Yes it's been going down into the 50's at night and the humidity is gone so it's dry and comfortable.

Don't know, but for us that is cold. It's 80 out right now.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Good evening Coffeeshop! I just wanted to let you know that I'm back from my first week at my new school! I hope everything went well around here while I was away!

I took the time to lurk a little bit but couldn't get all the news! Still, after reading a few posts here and there I would like to wish a happy belated birthday to both Michelle's mother and Lisa, I hope you all had fun at your parties and I especially hope the cakes were delicious!

[Kinnakeet]

Carl!!!!!
So good to hear from you!
tell us a little bit (or as much as you want!) about your first week.....like- how is your new digs; what is the school like...the teachers? Whats your favourite class so far.....any good cafes in Trois-Riv.?,,,,

PS- what do you think of Wes's curly hair days...

PSS- i just stumbled upon your "I'm back" thread... so you need not repeat yourself in the "shop" here!

[Lisa]

We missed you, Carl. Glad you're back! I'm going to read your thread, too....

[Lisa]

Michelle... here's a curly hair pic for you... it was behaving more than usual that day!

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Carl!!!!!
So good to hear from you!
tell us a little bit (or as much as you want!) about your first week.....like- how is your new digs; what is the school like...the teachers? Whats your favourite class so far.....any good cafes in Trois-Riv.?,,,,

PS- what do you think of Wes's curly hair days...

PSS- i just stumbled upon your "I'm back" thread... so you need not repeat yourself in the "shop" here!

Thank you for the kind words Michelle! The thread is there to give you an idea of how the school is but the apartment is great as well! The only problem is that I'm near a bar where a lot of students meet and it seems like every single young adult around here has a modified car because I hear very loud engines all night long!

Otherwise I have terrible news, my Ficus Nerafolia is in quite a bad shape! He's losing a lot of leaves and I've found some very small webs with miniature spiders in them! I got rid of them and took off the dead leaves but I'm hoping it's only temporary (the strange thing is that it's still growing because I see green branches but some leaves are in a very bad shape). I'll keep you updated with any news regarding it but I'm a bit worried...

Originally Posted by Lisa

We missed you, Carl. Glad you're back! I'm going to read your thread, too....

Thank you Lisa! I missed you guys too even if I was able to lurk on TRF during my break. I felt like a moderator in ninja mode sans super powers...and actual ninja mode!

Originally Posted by Lisa

Michelle... here's a curly hair pic for you... it was behaving more than usual that day!

Lovely picture Lisa! I look like that when I get up in the morning as well!