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FeelingTheBlues · 2 March 2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Fine. Then I wanna see vids of the dancing, not just the guitar.

Must I show my belly as well?

Lisa · 2 March 2013, 01:38 AM

Carl: Yes, you must.

FeelingTheBlues · 2 March 2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Carl: Yes, you must.

Fine but I want Wes to do the same!

dbelle7 · 2 March 2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

J, you know your stuff. Do you have any pics of turquoise jewelry to share?

Dawna, do you wear that cuff often? Woo - what a show-stopper.

I do wear it more than I thought I would, actually. It kinda spiffs up a plain t shirt & jeans, and I have worn it to some dressier 'cowboy formal' stuff, too.
I debated about getting it, but glad I did.

dbelle7 · 2 March 2013, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Hi Dawna,

It's a beautiful authentic and good-quality Navajo bracelet. The artist stamp is C Chee, and Chee is a Navajo name, and there are other jewelers named Chee (one of whom is famous and very collected, Mark Chee). I don't know if your Chee is directly related to those others, but surely Navajo. And contemporary: there are a few other items by him findable by Google.

It has excellent silverwork, with that thick shank (band) construction of different joined sections, plus the neat applied florals and leaves and decorative bezel. What makes it spectacular is the slight domed shape of the stone and its apparently amazing matrix and coloring--it's huge and showy.

Navajo work is often massive like this. The only question I have is the stone. I'd like to see better and more dead-on pics. I can't quite tell if this is absolutely turq from these pics (there are other minerals related to turq that did get set in bracelets), or what type of turq. I'm curious. It's not fake stone, in any case.

If you hear movement/rattling it may mean the stone has some looseness from its backing. Mounted stones like this are not 100% turq all the way through--they're put on a backing of some kind and then set in the bezel setting, often with crumpled paper behind it. I bet it's something in there that's a little loose. But as long as it's still well grabbed by the bezel, it shouldn't come out.

Pretty!

WOW...THANK you, J!
Lots of great info that I had zero clue about.

I will take some stone close ups with my little ollo clip thingy for the iphone...it makes a macro lens from your regular phone camera. I forgot to mention that the brown parts of the stone, I can feel, sort of rough or raised, like on some of my other turquoise stones, but this looks a little different than anything else I have. More pics soon!
Thank you again, so much!

The Joker · 2 March 2013, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

A question for my silver-savvy friends. Is there a quick and simple way to determine if a ring is really silver? I understand there is usually a "925" stamp on it, but even so, fakers could easily stamp in those numbers.

Without a tester kit J mentioned, the hallmarks are best. 925 as you said. English sterling silver has a Lion mark. Should also be other hallmarks, symbols showing date/city/maker. These will be worn down if old. Post up pics of the stamps.

Silver plated has little/no silver in, any peeling means plated.

Sterling tarnishes, has an orange tint, if you rub with a cloth, cloth should have black residue.

I would say sterling is not as cold to touch as plated or steel.

Picture frames/candlesticks are not solid all the way through anyways, sheets are used. So the silver value isn't much anyway. Gold prices are about 50x more than silver.

kcmo · 2 March 2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Hee... it is kind of fun. I only wish I'd thought of doing it sooner. I've given away many many things that I probably could have sold!

Ah, well, always a good cause to give to charity.

I'll be going over to Mom's old house some, too. There is still quite a bit of junk left in the cabinets over there. I can prolly find some things to keep my shelf stocked.

I'm sure you will meet some interesting people coming in too. Great idea about going through your mom's stuff....as long as there's nothing too sentimental to part with.

You'll have to take some pics of your shelves once they're stocked!

dbelle7 · 2 March 2013, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Hey guys - I'm in business... in a tiny way. One of my favorite antique shops (the one where I found the Tissot, in fact) is offering month-to-month rental of individual display shelves for cheap. I decided to get one and my mission today was to get it stocked with odds and ends from the dark corners of my cabinets. It will be fun to see if anything sells. I've got a small old print, an old tablecloth and tea towel, a radio lamp with opalescent globe, a couple of cafe china and jadeite cups and saucers, and a ceramic art-deco deer figurine. Hubby has some guy things from the basement he's willing to let go of, too. He just hasn't decided what, just yet.

How'd I miss this??? Very cool! Good luck!!

The Joker · 2 March 2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Fine but I want Wes to do the same!

What we up to? I'm lost.

Whatever you do, don't dare me.

dbelle7 · 2 March 2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

What we up to? I'm lost.

Whatever you do, don't dare me.

Just a little online belly dancing dance off between you and Carl.
Double dog dare you.

Art 1 · 2 March 2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Hee... it is kind of fun. I only wish I'd thought of doing it sooner. I've given away many many things that I probably could have sold!

Ah, well, always a good cause to give to charity.

I'll be going over to Mom's old house some, too. There is still quite a bit of junk left in the cabinets over there. I can prolly find some things to keep my shelf stocked.

I have been thinking the same. We update quite often and just give the stuff away, it's all in good condition, we just give to people that could really use it. Maybe another way to start a watch fund.

The Joker · 2 March 2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Just a little online belly dancing dance off between you and Carl.
Double dog dare you.

Ok, it's on.

Carl, choose your weapon.

Art 1 · 2 March 2013, 02:18 AM

Oh dear.

FeelingTheBlues · 2 March 2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Ok, it's on.

Carl, choose your weapon.

Wes, when you have amazing legs like mine, you must let others admire them! I'll takt the second one!

mikkibarry · 2 March 2013, 03:05 AM

You belly dancer guys are out of contol! YouTube is necessary!

Lisa: Very good luck. I may just give up and line stuff up for eBay.

Driving child to the airport in about an hour. NOT happy.

FeelingTheBlues · 2 March 2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Driving child to the airport in about an hour. NOT happy.

I am sending positive waves my friend, people in the Coffeeshop wish you a lot of courage, we know everything will go well.

The Joker · 2 March 2013, 03:33 AM

Mikki, must be difficult letting your daughter go. But I'm sure things will go well for her in Holland.

Art 1 · 2 March 2013, 04:50 AM

Mikki, having a daughter that age I feel your pain, trust me. But trust that you have raised her properly and that she will do the right thing. For her this must be a very exciting adventure and will really make her into a very responsible young lady.

Art 1 · 2 March 2013, 04:55 AM

Any one ever see the movie : My Dog Skip? Don't if you haven't, it's too sad.

Lisa · 2 March 2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Fine but I want Wes to do the same!

That would be fine.

Lisa · 2 March 2013, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Wes, when you have amazing legs like mine, you must let others admire them! I'll takt the second one!

Niiicccce. And Wes, with those green eyes of yours, well.... you definitely need the first outfit.

Good. Glad that's settled.

Lisa · 2 March 2013, 05:44 AM

Mikki, I hope you're holding up well. We hope you'll keep us updated of your daughter's adventures.

The Joker · 2 March 2013, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Niiicccce. And Wes, with those green eyes of yours, well.... you definitely need the first outfit.

Good. Glad that's settled.

And don't forget to clean out your belly button fluff Carl.

dbelle7 · 2 March 2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

And don't forget to clean out your belly button fluff Carl.

BWAHAHAHAHAAA

Lisa · 2 March 2013, 06:47 AM

Right. Because we gals will be watching closely.

kcmo · 2 March 2013, 07:48 AM

I've got to get some popcorn for this show!

The Joker · 2 March 2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I've got to get some popcorn for this show!

Carl is just knocking up some navel jewellery on his lathe.

mikkibarry · 2 March 2013, 11:54 AM

Dropped her off around 4, drove back home, only to find that her fight from BWI to PHL was delayed so there was no way she would make her flight to Amsterdam. After about 20 phone calls back and forth, they were taking her to Dulles to catch an Aer Lingus flight to Dublin, THEN to Amsterdam. So the adventure hasn't started out too well.

I, on the other hand, am much more down than I thought I'd be. I'm sure I'll get over it soon.

Art 1 · 2 March 2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Dropped her off around 4, drove back home, only to find that her fight from BWI to PHL was delayed so there was no way she would make her flight to Amsterdam. After about 20 phone calls back and forth, they were taking her to Dulles to catch an Aer Lingus flight to Dublin, THEN to Amsterdam. So the adventure hasn't started out too well.

I, on the other hand, am much more down than I thought I'd be. I'm sure I'll get over it soon.

I feel for you. I hope it all works out well and have a feeling that it will. But for the time being I know it's going to be hard to get used to. I wish you well with this.

Lisa · 2 March 2013, 12:01 PM

Oh, dear, Mikki. I hope her luggage finds her at the end of the flights.

This has got to be so hard for you. I can't imagine yet the concept of these three children some day leaving home... but the thought of them venturing halfway around the world would be nearly impossible! At least you can maintain close contact, can't you? How is your daughter feeling about the adventure? Excited as can be?

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mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	You belly dancer guys are out of contol! YouTube is necessary! Lisa: Very good luck. I may just give up and line stuff up for eBay. Driving child to the airport in about an hour. NOT happy. __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

2 March 2013, 11:54 AM	#16468
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Dropped her off around 4, drove back home, only to find that her fight from BWI to PHL was delayed so there was no way she would make her flight to Amsterdam. After about 20 phone calls back and forth, they were taking her to Dulles to catch an Aer Lingus flight to Dublin, THEN to Amsterdam. So the adventure hasn't started out too well. I, on the other hand, am much more down than I thought I'd be. I'm sure I'll get over it soon. __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Carl: Yes, you must.

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Oh dear.

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The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Mikki, must be difficult letting your daughter go. But I'm sure things will go well for her in Holland.

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Mikki, having a daughter that age I feel your pain, trust me. But trust that you have raised her properly and that she will do the right thing. For her this must be a very exciting adventure and will really make her into a very responsible young lady.

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Any one ever see the movie : My Dog Skip? Don't if you haven't, it's too sad.

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Mikki, I hope you're holding up well. We hope you'll keep us updated of your daughter's adventures.

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Right. Because we gals will be watching closely.

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kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I've got to get some popcorn for this show!

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Oh, dear, Mikki. I hope her luggage finds her at the end of the flights. This has got to be so hard for you. I can't imagine yet the concept of these three children some day leaving home... but the thought of them venturing halfway around the world would be nearly impossible! At least you can maintain close contact, can't you? How is your daughter feeling about the adventure? Excited as can be?

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