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Lion · 11 March 2013, 01:16 PM

"J" also remember with Harry Potter it was written for older children and Tweens originally to read so how it is written is for them. It just so happened that parents and other adults started to read it and enjoy the story and it then caught fire for the second time.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Lion · 11 March 2013, 01:20 PM

Hey...from one 'four eyes' to another one.....that argument really doesn't fly any longer!!!
Good luck with that one.....

Take it easy.....Leo

FeelingTheBlues · 11 March 2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Hey...from one 'four eyes' to another one.....that argument really doesn't fly any longer!!!
Good luck with that one.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Of course, just when I need glasses it doesn't even protect you anymore...

I guess you're also going to tell me that if I take them off I cannot become Superman!?

dbelle7 · 11 March 2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

And...the glasses!

By the way, now that I have a bit of time allow me to show something to two gentlemen (*cough* Wes *cough* Art) who keep thinking I'm addicted to technology...

...This, my friends, is a wood stove. During my two days at my friend's cottage this is what kept us warm. Do I hear the sound of victory? I think so!

Like your new glasses, Carl....and that wood stove looks very cozy!

mikkibarry · 11 March 2013, 01:35 PM

Just posted in vintage with pix of one of mine that just came home from the "spa."

chicfarmer1 · 11 March 2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

"J" also remember with Harry Potter it was written for older children and Tweens originally to read so how it is written is for them. It just so happened that parents and other adults started to read it and enjoy the story and it then caught fire for the second time.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Leo, I understand that she was writing for young readers and also found a wider audience. It's just that she stands within one of the most elevated traditions of writing for children. Consider Lewis Carroll, C. S. Lewis, and Frances Hodgson Burnett--Rowling can't hold their pencil sharpener. It doesn't matter: she succeeds fabulously on her own terms. But it's something I'm aware of.

I'll try the Hobbit.

Lion · 11 March 2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Of course, just when I need glasses it doesn't even protect you anymore...

I guess you're also going to tell me that if I take them off I cannot become Superman!?

And I hate to break this news to you(Lisa...don't let you children see this) but there is no Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny or Santa Claus...either!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

FeelingTheBlues · 11 March 2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Like your new glasses, Carl....and that wood stove looks very cozy!

Thank you Dawna!

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Just posted in vintage with pix of one of mine that just came home from the "spa."

Just saw that and commented, it looks great!

Lion · 11 March 2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Leo, I understand that she was writing for young readers and also found a wider audience. It's just that she stands within one of the most elevated traditions of writing for children. Consider Lewis Carroll, C. S. Lewis, and Frances Hodgson Burnett--Rowling can't hold their pencil sharpener. It doesn't matter: she succeeds fabulously on her own terms. But it's something I'm aware of.

I'll try the Hobbit.

Ah...Yes.....you make perfect valid sense.....I stand corrected!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

chicfarmer1 · 11 March 2013, 01:42 PM

Meant to say I like the glasses too, Carl. Very "cute guy chic."

Wood...I burn a woodstove in the kitchen all winter and am frankly tired of hauling the d%$n logs into the house. Begone, cold!

FeelingTheBlues · 11 March 2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Meant to say I like the glasses too, Carl. Very "cute guy chic."

Wood...I burn a woodstove in the kitchen all winter and am frankly tired of hauling the d%$n logs into the house. Begone, cold!

It must be tiring indeed if you do it all Winter long but it is quite efficient when it comes to heating a house though.

As for the glasses, thank you kindly Jay. I must admit I spent a lot of time trying different frames, I didn't want anything that looked "hipster" so they had to be thin and I wanted them to be black so they could match everything and remain very sober (I tried some silver and grey ones but they were either too flashy or looked odd on me). In the end I got those ones as the ones with a nylon string underneath the lenses looked too much like protective glasses on me, those were the only ones who didn't look goofy, odd or weird in any way and I'm glad to say they were free!

I even tried some Ray Ban's at some point (although I'm not the type to only buy a brand name they did look better than quite a few others at that place) as some of them looked rather nice on the rack, they didn't look so bad on me but I kept telling myself that on a long term basis I would get tired of the style.

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Originally Posted by Lion

And I hate to break this news to you(Lisa...don't let you children see this) but there is no Tooth Fairy, Easter bunny or Santa Claus...either!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

...That's it! I'm leaving!

Have a good night all!

Lisa · 11 March 2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

And...the glasses!

By the way, now that I have a bit of time allow me to show something to two gentlemen (*cough* Wes *cough* Art) who keep thinking I'm addicted to technology...

...This, my friends, is a wood stove. During my two days at my friend's cottage this is what kept us warm. Do I hear the sound of victory? I think so!

I like the glasses, Carl. And I'm impressed about the wood stove - and I'd be even more impressed if you told us you started the fire by rubbing two sticks together.

East Bay Rider · 11 March 2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I like the glasses, Carl. And I'm impressed about the wood stove - and I'd be even more impressed if you told us you started the fire by rubbing two sticks together.

... or split the wood himself.

FeelingTheBlues · 11 March 2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I like the glasses, Carl. And I'm impressed about the wood stove - and I'd be even more impressed if you told us you started the fire by rubbing two sticks together.

Thank you for the kind words regarding my glasses Lisa. As for starting the fire, I'm afraid I didn't do it, I'm not the best one for this duty...

...However, when I do it I usually just look at the logs and use the Force to burn them...

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

... or split the wood himself.

I don't know if I did it with those logs but I did split some wood a few times at that cottage with my friends, we also make camp fires in the Summer...although we did have one of those...

FeelingTheBlues · 11 March 2013, 09:08 PM

Well guys I kind of feel bad this morning, I bought myself a new toaster last week because the one I was using before was a toaster oven and it kept making a ding sound when it would turn off. Since I thought this could possibly annoy my neighbors at some point I bought a plain, regular one and plugged it yesterday...

...This morning, that very supposed-to-be quiet toaster made my fire alarm go off!

Since it was new there was some kind of a "new item" odor on it and it got worse when I started it. Mind you, there wasn't any plastic on it or inside the slots for the toasts so I didn't forget to take anything off of it but I got surprised indeed when the alarm started to beep...and there goes my good intentions and my wish to avoid making too much noise...

East Bay Rider · 11 March 2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Thank you for the kind words regarding my glasses Lisa. As for starting the fire, I'm afraid I didn't do it, I'm not the best one for this duty...

...However, when I do it I usually just look at the logs and use the Force to burn them...

I don't know if I did it with those logs but I did split some wood a few times at that cottage with my friends, we also make camp fires in the Summer...although we did have one of those...

Hey I have one of those. Wendy got it for me one year as a Fathers Day gift" I must admit, expectations were low being electric and all. Man was I surprised. All my life I'd split wood the old fashioned way with a maul and wedges

But that little splitter splits wood WAY larger than the label says and it does it very well.
With my back as bad as it it, this year was the first time we ever bought cordwood.

Art 1 · 11 March 2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

And I hate to break this news to you(Lisa...don't let you children see this) but there is no Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny or Santa Claus...either!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Say it's not true.

Lion · 11 March 2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Say it's not true.

Hey Art, sorry to burst your bubble and be a 'spoil sport' as well but in my Signature I do say I'm a card carrying member of the Curmudgeons!!! LOL!!!

I also think it's do to my son not finding a lady, falling in Luv, getting married, settling down and making me a Grandfather.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Art 1 · 11 March 2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Hey Art, sorry to burst your bubble and be a 'spoil sport' as well but in my Signature I do say I'm a card carrying member of the Curmudgeons!!! LOL!!!

I also think it's do to my son not finding a lady, falling in Luv, getting married, settling down and making me a Grandfather.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Have a good day all! Trying to get mine started. I want my hour back. Off to pour a diet coke to get me kick started.

Lisa · 11 March 2013, 10:05 PM

Have a good 'un, boys and girls. I'm not adjusted to Daylight Savings Time yet... it sneaked up on us this year. Would you believe it wasn't until after 6pm yesterday that we realized?

Or would that be, 7pm?

Art 1 · 11 March 2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Have a good 'un, boys and girls. I'm not adjusted to Daylight Savings Time yet... it sneaked up on us this year. Would you believe it wasn't until after 6pm yesterday that we realized?

Or would that be, 7pm?

Yes, It's tough for me too to adjust for a few days.

The Joker · 11 March 2013, 10:12 PM

Ohh, does that mean I get the pleasure of Lisa's company 1 hour earlier than usual

The Joker · 11 March 2013, 10:18 PM

Nice glasses Carl, bet you look very distinguished and intelligent in them.

(bet you still can't beat me at chess)

Lisa · 12 March 2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Ohh, does that mean I get the pleasure of Lisa's company 1 hour earlier than usual

Don't know. I'm a little grumpy this morning - was tough getting my 13 year old wolverine off to school. She didn't, apparently, do well with the time change, either!

figbo · 12 March 2013, 12:19 AM

Here is the latest Figgy,Lisa.I know,I know,this kids are out of control!!!

Lisa · 12 March 2013, 12:25 AM

Any art pottery buffs around here? This vase was a sort of impulse buy yesterday on Ebay. The seller didn't know the maker; it's unmarked, but I liked the lines of it and the glaze. Grueby? Weller? Anyhow, it will look nice on the fireplace mantle. I've been wanting to get the cluttered assorted odds-and-ends candles put away and perhaps replace them with a small collection of matte green art pottery.

Lisa · 12 March 2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Here is the latest Figgy,Lisa.I know,I know,this kids are out of control!!!

Oh, Raf - that brightens my mood considerably! What a sweet tiny thing! Tell us more about this little sweetheart....

The Joker · 12 March 2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Any art pottery buffs around here? This vase was a sort of impulse buy yesterday on Ebay. The seller didn't know the maker; it's unmarked, but I liked the lines of it and the glaze. Grueby? Weller? Anyhow, it will look nice on the fireplace mantle. I've been wanting to get the cluttered assorted odds-and-ends candles put away and perhaps replace them with a small collection of matte green art pottery.

Yes, it looks like it's from the Ming dynasty, 15th-century, from the reign of Emperor YzzzYzzzgong

Oh wait, best not to wind you up today, you're grumpy, right?

The Joker · 12 March 2013, 12:52 AM

Very cute Raf.

East Bay Rider · 12 March 2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

Here is the latest Figgy,Lisa.I know,I know,this kids are out of control!!!

Congratulations Raf!

11 March 2013, 01:16 PM	#16771
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	"J" also remember with Harry Potter it was written for older children and Tweens originally to read so how it is written is for them. It just so happened that parents and other adults started to read it and enjoy the story and it then caught fire for the second time..... Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 March 2013, 01:20 PM	#16772
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Hey...from one 'four eyes' to another one.....that argument really doesn't fly any longer!!! Good luck with that one..... Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 March 2013, 01:35 PM	#16775
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Just posted in vintage with pix of one of mine that just came home from the "spa." __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

11 March 2013, 09:08 PM	#16785
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Well guys I kind of feel bad this morning, I bought myself a new toaster last week because the one I was using before was a toaster oven and it kept making a ding sound when it would turn off. Since I thought this could possibly annoy my neighbors at some point I bought a plain, regular one and plugged it yesterday... ...This morning, that very supposed-to-be quiet toaster made my fire alarm go off! Since it was new there was some kind of a "new item" odor on it and it got worse when I started it. Mind you, there wasn't any plastic on it or inside the slots for the toasts so I didn't forget to take anything off of it but I got surprised indeed when the alarm started to beep...and there goes my good intentions and my wish to avoid making too much noise... __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

11 March 2013, 01:42 PM	#16780
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Meant to say I like the glasses too, Carl. Very "cute guy chic." Wood...I burn a woodstove in the kitchen all winter and am frankly tired of hauling the d%$n logs into the house. Begone, cold!

11 March 2013, 10:05 PM	#16790
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Have a good 'un, boys and girls. I'm not adjusted to Daylight Savings Time yet... it sneaked up on us this year. Would you believe it wasn't until after 6pm yesterday that we realized? Or would that be, 7pm?

11 March 2013, 10:12 PM	#16792
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Ohh, does that mean I get the pleasure of Lisa's company 1 hour earlier than usual

11 March 2013, 10:18 PM	#16793
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Nice glasses Carl, bet you look very distinguished and intelligent in them. (bet you still can't beat me at chess)

12 March 2013, 12:25 AM	#16796
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Any art pottery buffs around here? This vase was a sort of impulse buy yesterday on Ebay. The seller didn't know the maker; it's unmarked, but I liked the lines of it and the glaze. Grueby? Weller? Anyhow, it will look nice on the fireplace mantle. I've been wanting to get the cluttered assorted odds-and-ends candles put away and perhaps replace them with a small collection of matte green art pottery.

12 March 2013, 12:52 AM	#16799
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Very cute Raf.

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