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> Jensen Healey & Jensen GT Tech > Cooling > Water Temperature Gauge Calibration
|Moderated by: Greg Fletcher
|Water Temperature Gauge Calibration
| Rate Topic
|Posted: 08-16-2017 07:12 pm
|1st Post
|Has anyone calibrated their stock water gauge to determine what temperature relates to a given position? I have been working with a possible running hot situation, and am now a little suspicious of the actual gauge. This is a fresh rebuild to a 2.2, 9.6 CR, new 3-row radiator (Aluminum), new larger oil cooler, electric fan added (on front, pushing rear), fan shroud and replaced the sender. I had the engine rebuilt by a machine shop and I'm pretty confident they cleaned the block - as near as I could determine from inspecting it before assembly anyway. So really should not run hot. I went to a 160 thermostat. The gauge goes to the center of the range quickly, then slowly climbs to just under red. It has never actually overheated.
I am suspicious of the gauge because I searched on the forums, and found the previous owner of 15800 posed in 2011 that the car ran hot. There is pretty much nothing left of the original engine after this rebuild, so that seems strange.
Today I took the sender and soldered a ground to the side, extended the lead wire and dropped the sender into a flask of boiling water with a reference thermometer and watched the gauge. I left the gauge in the car and ran the engine so the voltage would be the same. The point just below red where my car wants to run turned out to be 200F, and the center of the gauge turned out to be 160F. Is this what it should be, or is the scale shifted up? 160F seems kind of low for a target running temperature. I am in California, so ambient of about 80-90.
I have seen posts suggesting normal running temperatures of 180F. But this seems to not match my experiences with a hot radiator. Boiling temperature for 50:50 antifreeze is over 230F, and something higher than that under pressure. With a hot car just parked, I think everone has learned to not open that radiator cap for awhile, and not just a JH but a modern car with the temp gauge showing below center. If the water was at 180F, I would not expect to blister my hand (should I ever be so foolish) so I have assumed typical temperatures in the cooling system were much higher.
I believe some have replaced the Lucas gauge with modern digital gauges. What temperatures do people really run at?
|Posted: 08-16-2017 08:00 pm
|2nd Post
|Don: both the water and fuel gauge run off a 9 volt stabilizer attached to the metal gauge plate with a sheet metal screw(above the 2 gauges in the back) This screw acts as the ground connection for the gauges and is notorious for oxidizing causing a full 12 volts to both gauges. The 12 volts will move the gauges 22 1/2 degrees CCW (counter clockwise) giving a false "hot" reading. The 2 little white dots at the bottom of your temp gauge are supposed to be 180 & 185. Removing the sheet metal screw and cleaning both the ground connection as well as the small section where the copper tab protudes onto the casing should help.
Hope this helps, bruce
|Posted: 08-16-2017 08:24 pm
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|Thanks Bruce - So if 180-185 is normal in pre-global warming England, I assume 200 in So Cal is probably not out of line?
|Posted: 08-16-2017 08:39 pm
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|Assume you got one of the CHAMPION 3 row jobs? I never used one(mine and many others used 4 rows in with the original "tanks") but have heard good things about them.
So, did you check the voltage at the gauge itself? 200 would still be too high in my opinion unless you were absolutely stalled in traffic or there was something wrong with your pump, although I've never seen that problem with the pump; usually the bearing get "wobbly" or the original style has the seal rupture.
|Posted: 08-16-2017 09:04 pm
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|Champion 3-row, correct. This car came with a non-original radiator (narrow and long - couldn't even get a jack under it) so I didn't have a core to rebuild. I am heading out on a trip, will look at the voltage regulator this weekend. Already let Greg know I would probably be sending the water pump in for exchange. It looked good so I didn't replace, but it is the only thing left that is original.
|Posted: 08-16-2017 09:09 pm
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|Having rebuilt well over 300, again, they are usually fine if not leaking; at least check the bearings by grabbing the fan blades and gently rock to see if there's much play; adjust belt to just barely tight when the engine is hot/warm.
|Posted: 08-17-2017 08:08 pm
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|The engine needs to come up to normal operating temperture to run right, and to prevent moisture condensation build-up inside the engine. There is such thing as too cool.
The thermostat's rated temperature is the point at which it starts to open, and the engine will normally run a little hotter than that.
85C (185F) is low-normal, IMHO. 90C (194F) is pretty normal. 105C (221F) isn't going to do any short term damage, but if your engine makes a habit of running that hot, you should find out why and address the cause before it becomes a problem.
The JH 907's water pump has a pretty pathetic little impeller that's prone to cavitation. The later Lotus 907 impeller is an improvement, but still underwhelming. Installing a 910 Turbo water pump's impeller is the best hop-up you can give your otherwise stock pump. The 910 impeller is taller, and won't fit in the JH housing. Just have a machine shop shorten it's nose to the same overall length as the JH impeller, and the rest of the rebuild procedure goes as before.
The 910 pump, and the Federal Esprit's 907 pump use a smaller 4.5" diameter pulley (verses 5.25") to spin the pump faster and increase circulation. But the two pulleys have different bolt patterns, and therefore require different hubs on the pump. Changing pulley sizes is a decision to make when the pump is apart for a rebuild.
I strongly recommend the 910 impeller and 4.5" pulley for all 9XX engines operating in hot climates.
The majority of my 907 overheating issues have been gauge related, including the sender and voltage stabilizer... mostly the stabilizer. When it fails, or it's ground connection corrodes/ loses continuity, then the voltage goes high and all the gauges it feeds read high. The temp gauge for sure.
Tim Engel
|Posted: 08-20-2017 11:44 pm
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Thanks. Are 910 water pumps something that are available without a rebuildable 910 core?
Based on my calibration effort I now believe my car is not really overheating at all - just a voltage stabilizer or gauge issue. I ordered a new voltage stabilizer from an EBay vendor - listed as "Jensen Healey Land Rover Lotus Elan Europa & MGB GT Alternator Voltage Regulator". It is stamped with Lucas 12V. I'm not sure it is the right thing as it made no difference at all and may be a stabilizer to stabilize at 12V, not 9V. I should have benched tested before installing but will do this next weekend. Getting the stabilizer in and out is not the easiest thing and requires getting the cluster out, and is difficult if you are not as flexible a you used to be.
|Posted: 08-21-2017 12:27 am
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|Don: have quite a few used ones; I'll have to bench yest them first but I advise you do that to yours first.
Getting at/to the stablilizer is not all that difficult if you're not huge.
I'm not small but I'm not a "load" so by putting the seat all the way Back and slithering under the dash upside down with a #2 cross point/pozidrive bit, you could undo the stabilizer, but first I'd take a VOM under there and see if in fact you are getting 9V output and not the errored 12V.
|Posted: 08-21-2017 12:50 am
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|There may be different ways to attach the stabilizer. Mine was attached between and above the temperature and fuel gauges. Being above there seemed to be no way to reach without removing the instrument cluster. Mine was attached with a standard Philips screw, so I guess may not have been in original position. I have a new wiring harness but am holding off installing until all issues are addressed and I take to paint and body which will be a strip to bare metal job, so interior will be out anyway. Hope to address various issues like this then.
|Posted: 08-22-2017 12:53 am
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|OK - I got the new stabilizer out and bench tested. The output voltage was still 12 volts. The new EBay one had two wires, with nothing to indicate a 12 volt input wire and 9 V output wire. Does it matter? If it does matter, is the stabilizer damaged if you attach the 12 volt supply to the wrong side?
I have ordered one from Delta, and will get tomorrow. Now that I have modified the wiring harness to use with the new stabilizer, I don't remember which wire was which. On the original stabilizer there is a double male connector and a double female connector. Can someone verify which the dark green (12 Volts in) connects to, and the light green voltage out goes to?
Sometime during all this pulling the dash apart, the little insulator attached ended up on the floor. Does anybody recognize it? I thought it might have come from the stalk switch (turn signals, wipers etc.) but I don't see where it could have come from, and all of the functions seem to still be working.
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Last edited on 08-22-2017 04:23 am by DonBurns
|Posted: 08-22-2017 01:00 pm
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Rick in Miami
|Dark green goes to the male connector. The stabilizer case must be grounded for it to work correctly.
|Posted: 08-22-2017 01:55 pm
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|Rick- Thanks for the help. The ground to this seemed a little iffy so I added a ground wire from the mounting screw to one of the gauge grounds.
|Posted: 08-22-2017 03:35 pm
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|DonBurns wrote:
Thanks. Are 910 water pumps something that are available without a rebuildable 910 core?Sorry about being so slow getting back to you.
It really helps to have a core. No new 9XX pumps have been manufactured in a long time, so it's just a matter of rebuilding available cores. The problem is that 'nobody' bothers to return their cores for a refund. It's like no one understands just how shallow that pond really is. Even if you find a rebuilt pump available for which the seller doesn't require a core (try Lotusbits in the UK), it would be great for everyone if you kept your 907 core in in the loop. It won't help the 910 supply, but it will help 9XX pump supply overall.
But I'm not recommending that you install a 910 pump. It has additional hose spigots the JH doesn't use, and it points some of it's hoses in different directions. It bolts directly to the block, but some of the external plumbing would require creativity. That's possible, I've done it, but it's less of a hassle to simply install the 910 impeller in the stock pump housing. IMHO.
True, the tall 910 impeller needs to be machined down to 907 height (just shorten the nose), but the rest of the rebuild procedure is the same.
Tim Engel
|Posted: 08-23-2017 12:42 am
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|The JPEG compares the later Lotus 907 impeller with backward curved vanes (on the right), with the 910 impeller with the full-length, backward curved vanes. The dimension given for the short, right impeller applies to the Lotus impeller, and I can't say with certainty the JH impeller is also that height. The point is to take the old impeller from the pump and the new 910 impeller to a machine shop and have them shorten the tall 910 to match whatever the original impeller. Be sure they put a small chamfer in the upper end of the bore to make it easier to press the bearing shaft into the impeller.
Tim Engel
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|Posted: 08-23-2017 01:02 am
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|Don: If you do get a 910 impeller, you can cut it down as much as you wish even with a grinder if you use the 3G seals, as they do not need the nose of the impeller to compress the seal, which is nicely made into a one piece unit--nice.
I/we have never had the need to use a 910 impeller, and I assume from Tim's writing that it has the same I.D. as the 907 ones. But if you happen to get one, be sure to get a 3G seal to go with it.
|Posted: 08-23-2017 04:13 am
|17th Post
|Thanks Tim and Bruce-
I am hoping my issue is just a defective voltage stabilizer, and I have no overheating issue to fix, so no reason to improve the pump. I'm still struggling to determine this though. I have a reliable 12V power supply that I use to power a 12VDC pump, and a Fluke 77 multimeter I can trust. I have been testing the voltage stabilizers by attaching the positive lead of the power supply to the hopefully correct lead of the stabilizer and clip the negative lead to the stabilizer housing. Then attach the positive lead of the Fluke to the stabilizer output and hold the other to the stabilizer housing. With the original stabilizer I get erratic readings - bounces around overload, 12, 10, 0 and won't stabilize. I sanded the housing for the ground contact, and cleaned the contacts with spray electrical contact cleaner and q-tipped, with no change. The second stabilizer from EBay gave me 12VDC in and 12VDC out. I just receive one from Delta (complete with diagram showing which leads were 12V in and which 10V out). When I checked as described above, I get a very consistent output of 0.34. I'm either doing something wrong or I'm extremely unlucky. Someday I'll document this entire restoration and you'll suspect the latter. Started with the transporter dropping the car off the trailer, and has gotten worse since then.
BTW - the documentation that came with the stabilizer from Delta says the water temp and fuel gauges are set for 10V, not 9V. Not saying that is right or wrong - that's just what came with the instructions.
In case a better pump turns out to be necessary however, are the impellers and seals available? From where?
Last edited on 08-23-2017 05:03 am by DonBurns
|Posted: 08-23-2017 05:41 am
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|Don, before you go any farther (assuming you haven't done this yet, though I read through everything kind of fast so maybe I missed it) have you checked the temperature with a different instrument? I did see that you have a Fluke 77 (my meter of choice also) which doesn't allow for temperature measurement, but there are a lot of other ways you can test. Infrared thermometers are pretty cheap, or even a digital meat thermometer like the one I use to check my steaks for doneness. Just an idea.
BTW, you are right: the output from the voltage stabilizer is indeed 10V, which is the correct voltage for the Smiths gauges.
|Posted: 08-23-2017 12:50 pm
|19th Post
Rick in Miami
|'With the original stabilizer I get erratic readings - bounces around overload, 12, 10, 0 and won't stabilize.'
Don, that is what it is supposed to do. The bi-metal strip in the stabilizer heats and cools to provide the average 10v output.
|Posted: 08-27-2017 12:26 am
|20th Post
|I believe I have finally come to a resolution of this - but it was painful.
Answerman- What led me to finally question the voltage stabilizer was when I measured the block temperature with an IR thermometer, and it was only reading in the 180 - 190 range. I didn't fully trust that so I took my spare sender and put it in hot water with a good digital thermometer and found that the center of the meter was 160F (should be about 180 - 185).
Rick - thanks - I would never have expected that. The stabilizers from EBay and Delta did not do that - they just gave steady voltage outputs that were wrong.
Here is where it gets messed up. It was recommended to make sure the stabilizer was properly grounded. Since it took some effort to get to, and they are not expensive, I decided to get a new one from Delta Motorsports and make sure it was grounded. I bench tested it first and got the .35 V output, so was suspect of this. Today I realized I had never tested the original with a proper ground, and when I did, again outside the car with hot water, it gave the correct gauge reading with 180F at the first small dot. Since I had not tested the new unit from Delta in the car, I swapped that in to test. This is two minutes later. So when I turn the ignition key, the starter doesn't turn. All other electrical OK.
After four hours trying to figure out what I messed up under the dash with all of this taking apart and putting together, verifying the starter switch still works, tracing the white / red wire through the seat belt switch and relay, and basically going nuts, found that the female side connector within the 5-position connector in the engine compartment had worked loose.
BTW -the Delta unit acts just like it is putting out .35 V. No movement of the water or fuel gauges.
Thanks for the support - this is a big deal as I have been trying to figure out the "overheating" for nearly two years. Apparently so was the previous owner in 2011.
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Here we have a recipe for making risotto. This delicious recipe is spiced up mushrooms and cheese and while it does take time, the dish is not difficult.
Risotto is such a wonderfully versatile dish. The rice is like a blank canvas just waiting for flavorful food combinations to be thrown on top. The Asparagus & Mushroom risotto recipe below is the first in a series of seasonal risotto recipes that I'll be posting this year. It would make a great side dish for a Mother's Day brunch or a comforting supper on a stormy spring evening. What other spring flavor combinations would you pair is a risotto?
Yield: Serves 2 – 3 as a main dish, and 4-6 as a side.
Has anyone else noticed that they are eating a lot of rice now that they're gluten free? We never, ever ate rice before gluten free. Comments such as the following were not unhears of: "The stuff has no flavor". "Do we have to have rice?" Now….we eat rice all the time.
But that's no reason to be discouraged for there is the wondrous thing called risotto. Yes, it takes a little time to make. And yes, it doesn't really work if you don't follow the rules. But it's soooo good.
The roasted asparagus we made the other night ended up in this yummy risotto. Before I give the recipe for the risotto (check back on Friday), I wanted to write out a lesson on how to make risotto. It's not difficult to make, but there is a certain technique that you have to follow.
I'll follow up the lesson with the recipe for the Spring Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto pictured above. And then every few months for the next year I'll give you a new risotto recipe that is fitting for the season. (I'm really excited about having an excuse to "test" risotto recipes!)
(And yes, this is one of those nights where I'm going to right in italics a lot. And I may make use of an inordinant number of parentheses.)
Step One: To make risotto you'll need a fairly large skillet or pot. I prefer a large skillet, but a stock pot like this one will do in pinch. Start by putting the skillet over medium heat and melting the butter (and sometimes olive oil) called for in the recipe.
Step Two: Once the butter is melted, add diced onion and/or garlic to the oil to season it. Saute the onions until they are tender and be careful to watch that the garlic doesn't brown. (I won't say how I know this.)
Step 3: Medium-grain arborio rice is the traditional rice for risotto. (Warning:This is not medium-grain arborio) Medium-grain rice is much more starchy than long-grain which is what makes risotto so wonderfully creamy. Our local grocery didn't have any arborio, so I had to settle for this nice short-grain brown rice. The short grain rice still made a good risotto, but it took forever to cook. (Don't substitue long-grain rice; it will not make risotto!)
Step 4:
Add the rice to the skillet and stir briskly so that all of the rice is coated with the oil/butter. Continue stirring while the rice heats up and absorbs the oil. The ends of the rice grains will become more translucent and that's when you know it's time to move on to Step 4. (Okay, so that is not at all clear from this photo, but I was having trouble taking pictures in the depths of the stock pot)
Step 4: And now for the best part! It's time to pop open a nice bottle of wine for your risotto and yourself. The addition of wine at this state releases the starches of the rice. It's key! And if you're going to open a bottle of wine, you may as well enjoy a glass while you stir the risotto. Just pour the wine in and stir it around until it is mostly evaporated/absorbed.
One the wine is absorbed it's time to start adding stock (vegetable or chicken, or really whatever type you want) in increments of 1 to 1/2 cup at a time. (I must confess that I don't really measure it out. One of the lovely things about risotto is that it's very forgiving regarding measurements as long as you do things in the correct order. )If you're thinking ahead, you can heat the stock up so that each addition doesn't cool down the rice. (But I made risotto for two years before discovering this trick, so it's not the end of the world if you forget).
After each addition of stock, stir the risotto regularly until the stock is absorbed. If you draw your spoon through the rice and the liquid immediately fills the space, as in the picture below, keep cooking.
If the space stays clear for a moment, then it's time to add another cup of stock.
Continue this process until the rice get's a bit puffy and is al dente when you test it. (This is much easier to see when you use the right rice.)
Step 5: Once the rice is almost done, you can add any additions that you like. The rice will not cook for long after this point, so it's best to add ingredients that only need to be rewarmed. We usually add sauted mushrooms and a vegetable that I've precooked and maybe a bit of meat (in the pre-veg days). You can definitely use leftovers from earlier in the week.
Step 6: Now turn off the stove and let the risotto rest. While it is resting the rice will absorb even more liquids and become even creamier. If you want to really live it up, you can stir in butter, cream and/or parmesan cheese at this point. (If you're concerned about calories, just drink another glass of wine so that you don't think about it. )Serve hot to a hungry crowd and do not expect to have leftovers =)


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My favorite part was when Charley was lost and Mandy and her Mom looked for her. I like mystery stories and animal stories. This story has both mystery and animals. It was fun to solve the mystery with Mandy and her Mom. This book is part of a series. The series has all the same people but different animals. They all have a mystery to solve.
I felt very worried when Charley was missing. If Charley were my dog I'd be scared that I would never see her again. I was very happy when they found her at the Animal Ark.
This story reminds me of my dog Cassie when she had puppies. She ran away too, and we had to go find her. We were happy to have found her also. I would recommend this book to kids. It would be best for 4th grade and younger. They usually like puppies and there are a lot of puppies in this book because Mandy and her mom are the owners of the Animal Ark.


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Brain shape affects children's learning capacities
The anatomy of the brain affects cognitive control, an essential skill for learning and academic success. This is the result of studies performed by the Laboratoire de Psychologie du Développement et de l'Education de l'Enfant (CNRS/Université Paris Descartes/Université de Caen Basse-Normandie), in collaboration with the NeuroSpin Center (CEA). The scientists showed that an asymmetry of the two brain hemispheres relative to a particular pattern of a cortical region could partly explain the performance of 5-year old children during a task designed to measure cognitive control. According to the research team, and depending on the characteristics of their brains, children may have different pedagogical requirements in terms of learning cognitive control. This work, published online in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience on 30 November 2013, opens new educational perspectives.
Cognitive control is an essential component of intelligence and learning capacity. By detecting and resolving cognitive conflicts when an individual is faced with a problem, this faculty makes it possible to inhibit poor strategies and prefer the best. One of the brain regions where this cognitive control is exercised is the cingulate cortex (or ACC), located on the inner surface of the cortex between the two brain hemispheres. The scientists focused on the anatomy of this region in 5-year old preschoolers, an age at which the brain is rapidly developing.
As a first stage, the scientists performed an anatomical MRI scan on a group of twenty children in the same nursery school class, which enabled them to observe the convolutions of the cingulate cortex. The latter can adopt two configurations: a single form with one sulcus, or a double form with two, parallel sulci.
Some of the children displayed the same conformation in both hemispheres, while the hemispheres in others were asymmetrical for this particular pattern.
In the classroom, the researchers then showed the children pictures of animals. On some of these, the body and head corresponded to different animals. When asked to name the animal's body, the children—who impulsively base their decision on the shape of the head—had to resolve the cognitive conflict created by the images.
The scientists measured the response time for each child, as well as the number of correct answers. They thus observed that children whose two hemispheres were asymmetrical at the level of the cingulate cortex achieved better results and consequently displayed greater capacity for cognitive control.
The explanation put forward by the researchers—and which they are now hoping to test—is that asymmetry of the right and left hemisphere corresponds to more lateralization and hence greater specialization of each hemisphere. This may improve the ability to resolve this type of task. These anatomical characteristics are not deterministic concerning cognitive control in children, and even less so as regards intelligence. According to the research team, approximately 20% of inter-individual variability in cognitive control can be explained by these anatomical factors, the remaining 80% being due to various environmental factors, such as education or socio-economic status.
Nevertheless, these results show that depending on the characteristics of their brains, children may have different pedagogic requirements in terms of learning cognitive control, which could be improved through specific training. A new scientific field has thus been opened up, at the interface between brain anatomy, the psychology of cognitive development and education.
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At story's end, little Jessie learns a valuable lesson from her dear, departed grandfather: "Even when you can't see me, I'm with you, watching you from Heaven... And if you let yourself be very still and quiet, and listen not just with your ears, but with your heart, you'll be able to hear me, too." The special bond between the grieving child and her Papa is restored, and her young life can go on now that she has her familiar companion to talk to and listen to once again.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Illustration Friday: Prepare
Once she had moved into her new home, Haruki came to the chilling realization that she had not prepared a way to get down. It looked as if she might be stuck there. Forever. Until she came up with a plan to lure in some unsuspecting birds....
67 comments:
- Michaele Razi said...
So sweet and whimsical. Love everything about it. The colors, the girl, composition--wonderful!
- January 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM
- k.h.whitaker said...
oh, this is my new favorite Bella. I love the background. Actually, I just love it :) all of it!
- January 19, 2012 at 12:25 PM
- rachel awes said...
oh bella, this flowering tree is heavenly + the birds + sweet girl are so dear. + about home...you easily feel like home/i'd be happy to set up flower pots + a welcoming door next to you.
- January 19, 2012 at 12:36 PM
- Rita said...
This is so cute. I don't think I'd mind being stuck in there!
- January 19, 2012 at 12:38 PM
- Anne Huskey-Lockard said...
I'm pretty sure this is how my Budgies would enjoy seeing ME....and no luring them in! LOL!
Absolutely lovely, like a breath of Spring air in the cold (and snow) of winter. :-)
- January 19, 2012 at 1:03 PM
- Tammie Lee said...
how adorable cute!
will she fly away on their wings? I think I would.
- January 19, 2012 at 1:09 PM
- yoborobo said...
Those birdies had better charge Air Fare. :) So cute, and these colors are delishhhhh. And to answer your question (about ashes), I would vote for Yosemite Valley. xoxo!!
- January 19, 2012 at 1:20 PM
- Cindy said...
yes, she is charmingly tweet, i mean sweet :). so pretty. thank you for your lovely comment on our blog. i appreciate it greatly. xo, c
- January 19, 2012 at 1:31 PM
- Lori ann said...
SO SO adorable. love the expression on her face bella, she isn't worried in the least, where there's a will, there's a way!
- January 19, 2012 at 1:43 PM
- Janine said...
She oves in a strange house, but I guess she loves the enviroment. The cherry blossoms are wonderfull, and her little blue neighbors are very charming.
- January 19, 2012 at 1:43 PM
- Angel said...
Oh, Haruki is so sweet. What a wonderful place to be stuck for awhile. Very beautiful illustration, so creative.
- January 19, 2012 at 2:06 PM
- kathy hare said...
So lovely..
- January 19, 2012 at 3:12 PM
- Carrie said...
completely delightful!! I love it and shall Pin it right now :) Spread the word Bella is the best.
- January 19, 2012 at 4:00 PM
- Arija said...
I just adore your oblique thinking and drawings of course.
- January 19, 2012 at 4:13 PM
- Andrea said...
Oh how I want to join them!! Love it!
- January 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM
- Eric Barclay said...
You could draw her a ladder! Lovely as always!
- January 19, 2012 at 5:14 PM
- Kathi said...
Did you know that whenever I see a new illustration, I can feel this great big smile come across my face?
See it? :D
- January 19, 2012 at 5:16 PM
- Jack Foster said...
This is so adorably sweet Bella! Love Haruki! I hope she lures a pigeon and not a vulture :o) I put this near the top of all my faves of yours.
- January 19, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- Val said...
that's a sweet piece! i love the cherry blossoms on the tree.
- January 19, 2012 at 7:34 PM
- Cindy D. said...
This is great! Love the colors and details.
- January 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM
- Andrew Finnie said...
Heh, so little girls eat birds? Whowoodathought eh? :) Well, you know, there's something that resonates with me here. Maybe I always wanted to be put in a cage, or maybe I am little girl at heart, or maybe I just have a thing for cherry blossoms ? :)
But seriously, what a beautifully balanced piece Bella. It's singing. And I love the fact I had to go exploring to find that second bird :)
I am so happy you post more often, There should be more joy in the world if you did.
(PS: I have on fridge a fortune cookie paper thingie that says "Work with Joy".
I often wonder who Joy is.....
- January 19, 2012 at 8:07 PM
- Indigene said...
It's so lovely, I love her to live in my house, it would certainly give me much joy! :) Bravo Bella, I love it! :)
- January 19, 2012 at 8:19 PM
- Vanessa Brantley Newton said...
I'm only a bird in a gulied cage, Tweetie's my name, but I don't know my age. I'm never worried and dat is dat. I'm safe in here from dat old puddy cat! he he he he! Oh just to rent the front lob of your right brain for 2 weeks. How awesome! This is so grand and fabulous. Just like someone I know. Best to you darling for a wonderful and restful weekend.
Hugs and love
- January 19, 2012 at 10:12 PM
- Amalou said...
Gorgeous work!
- January 20, 2012 at 12:49 AM
- deepazartz said...
So very cute Bella...love the blossoms, the birds and the lil Haruki...everything is so perfect! I am sure she would find a way as she found to get in:)))
- January 20, 2012 at 3:41 AM
- Tristania Art said...
I really wouldn't mind living in a place like that. It's a cage? Uh.. but it's a lovely cage!! 'Love the flowers, love the bg and love the blue birds!!
- January 20, 2012 at 5:45 AM
- JJ said...
So beautiful and joyful despite her predicament! Love your art, this made me smile :)
- January 20, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- tera said...
Awww...she would be perfect on my wall of bird things. :) Too cute!
- January 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Beautifully whimsical! Its a perfect little private space for her :)
- January 20, 2012 at 1:55 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
I do not like this.
No, not the drawing. I do not like the fact that there are already 29 comments before I had the chance to comment.
I am late.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:50 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
Very late.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:51 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
But it is all worth it.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:51 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
Haruki loos so lovely in her cage.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:51 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
Only you can draw a cage and make it very desirable.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:52 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
I love the little potted trees.
And the birds.
Let me look at it again...
- January 20, 2012 at 11:53 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
I love the sakura.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:55 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
I love everything about this drawing.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:55 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
I love all of your drawings.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:56 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
I love you!
Good night!!!
- January 20, 2012 at 11:56 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
Make it 40.
- January 20, 2012 at 11:57 PM
- C.P.Adorio said...
I love it when you are in a corner quivering because of my nuts.
- January 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM
- C.P.Adorio said...
Good morning!
- January 21, 2012 at 8:36 AM
- theartofpuro said...
- January 21, 2012 at 9:06 AM
- Draffin Bears said...
Dear Bella,
I think this is such the sweetest little illustration of yours.
Love how gentle and sweet, precious Haruki is, the cherry blossoms, and gorgeous colours.
Do hope you are having a lovely weekend
- January 21, 2012 at 1:04 PM
- Amy C said...
so so so sweeeeeeeet, and i bet the flight down was fan flippin tastic!
or wing flappin tastic.
Happy Happy 2012 to you Bella!
- January 21, 2012 at 5:45 PM
- Cheryl Lynn said...
It's so beautiful, I just don't know...you are so amazing it's scary.
Love ya much!
- January 21, 2012 at 7:33 PM
- Kathiesbirds said...
So, will the next picture be of the birds helping her to escape?
Lovely and fun as always. I showed your blog and your doodles to my Mom the last time I was down to visit her. Your illustrations made her smile. Thanks!
- January 21, 2012 at 9:00 PM
- Amalia K said...
Do you think if she waited long enough, wings would grow on her back? Oooh...imagine free falling from the cage with a new set of wings! :)
Thank you for the imagination, Miss Bella. I'll go think up more lovely thoughts while putting the baby to sleep. oxx
- January 22, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- brandi said...
~i simply adore everything about this here piece...it sings sweetly of spring...i can feel the warth...hear the birds and smell the scent of the sweet blooms lingering through the air...and you captured the mind of a child perfectly...this reminds me of something my wee littlest would attempt to do...live in the moment without too much thought as to what will come next...i wonder if those wee little birds had enough strength to carry her down...sigh...i love love love what you have shared with us...much love light and blessings shining brightly upon you and yours~
- January 23, 2012 at 4:51 AM
- Linda Hensley said...
Is there something in this that speaks to your feelings about coming home from Hawaii? Lovely illo as always Bella!
- January 23, 2012 at 7:34 AM
- laughingwolf said...
silly girl, all she has to do is jump... holding the hem of her dress out to act as a parachute ;) lol
gooder, bella :D
- January 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM
- linda cardina said...
bella, oh how i have missed thee! hope you are doing well. haruki is adorable!! nice work!!! her little house looks so pretty and peaceful. can u draw me into the pic too...nice cozy chair and cup of tea.? do u think the birdies could help me down too when i absolutely HAVE to get back to crazy busy life.??
- January 23, 2012 at 10:47 AM
- Rabbit Town Animator said...
Ah, this is one of my favourites thus far Bella. Love the idea and the colour scheme and Haruki is so cute!
- January 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM
- Megan Coyle said...
Love the expression on her face - she is SO amused :)
- January 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM
- Ted Blackman said...
I thought I'd left a brilliant and lengthy comment about this piece already, checked it off in my mind, but now I remember that I had nothing brilliant to say about it so I decided to come back later. I mean, it's beautifully executed of course, and a memorable image... but I just didn't know what to say about it at first because I had no idea what the symbolism of the birds meant...
However, it did help me to recall how easy it was to climb way up into a tree when I was a kid but not so easy coming back down. I don't know why that is...
Anyway, I'm sending you this message from way up high in a tree. Apparently it's even more difficult climbing back down as we get older :(
- January 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM
- Barbara said...
I still remember that funny sign (which I can't recreate here) Plan Ahead. :)
She didn't, but she'll improvise!
- January 24, 2012 at 5:16 AM
- Nicky Linzey said...
Just beautiful Bella. There are days when I'd like to be stuck in there!
- January 25, 2012 at 6:34 AM
- Naomi said...
- January 25, 2012 at 7:58 AM
Okay I am TRYING
not to get mad at Google..
attempt number7
to leave a comment...
I love the little nightengale, her smile makes my heart sing..
When I saw this my first thought was " I now why the caged bird sings" whimsical souls...
- January 25, 2012 at 12:37 PM
- Shirley said...
(sorry to shout)
Little Haruki is sooo lovely..her pose is delightful! And gosh, she resides in the most beautiful cage appointed with lovely topiary that I have ever seen. You've outdone yourself! What a gorgeous illustration and though she didn't prepare, I do hope she and her lovely bird friends have a splendid time together!
Ah..you are inspirational you know that?!
- January 25, 2012 at 5:19 PM
- Linda Hensley said...
Hi Bella, I gave you an award. Go here http://lindahensley.blogspot.com/2012/01/versatile-blogger-award.html for the details.
- January 26, 2012 at 1:56 PM
- Amanda Dilworth said...
Another beautiful illustration, Love the details like the carpet and the pot plants
- January 27, 2012 at 4:48 AM
- Rubin Pingk said...
This is wonderful. What a great metaphor. It reminds me of something Machiavelli said about those who gain their throne by favor and intrigue find it very hard to keep, while those who gain their throne by intelligence and talent find their throne easy to maintain by virtue of the skill that got them there.
As usual, I love everything you do.
Happy new year. 11 more months of Bella art!
- January 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM
- AtelierBrigitte said...
So cute!
I am sure the little birds will help her down.
- January 31, 2012 at 3:20 AM
- Lisa M Griffin said...
just beautiful!
- February 1, 2012 at 7:11 AM
- Steve E said...
In S Florida, Peeps who wear shoes are called "tourists". Flip-floppers are called natives. Bare foot Peeps--like me--are called STUPID!
Thank for your visit!
- February 5, 2012 at 3:21 AM
- aimee said...
you MUST MUST MUST put this in your shop. if you want to, that is. please let me know if you do. me wants one.
- February 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM


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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Banter at Bedtime
Me: How's it going, old man?
Max: Bye, older lady.
Me: Where are you going, short person?
Max: Haha, very funny. You're smaller than Christian.
Me: Yeah, but I can still sit on him. And I can sit on you, too.
Max: Yeah, but you're just a midget.
Me: Too bad for you, since you have the same DNA.
Max: DNA? Who cares about DNA?
Me: Let's move on to another subject. What would you like to talk about?
Max: Something you don't want to talk about.
Me: Like politics?
Max: Maybe something different.
Me: Let's talk about unicorns. How many unicorns do you think it takes to make one unicorn burger?
Max: See you later.
Me: What? Did I upset you? Does the thought of a big, juicy unicorn patty make you cry?
Max: Wait, I need to go to the bathroom. For about, like, forever.
Me: Hmmm. Must have had beans for dinner.
(Several minutes later)
Me: Were you rapping in the bathroom?
Max: No! Maybe. Yeah, I did.
Me: That seems like a fun bathroom activity. What are your plans this weekend?
Max: Sleep, uhhhhhh, and other stuff.
Me: Sounds fun. I'm ready to go to sleep right now. How about you? You could get started on your weekend.
Max: Great! I'll do it a couple hours after you do.
Me: I may be funny, but I'm not stupid. Go to bed, you short little old man.
Max: Oh yeah? I think I can do more math problems than you.
Me: What's one little boy plus one bedtime?
Max: Equals Mom sleeping and little boy partying.
Me: Wrong. It equals 73.
8 comments:
- Lance said...
Random and flipping hilarious, as usual!
- March 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM
- Christy said...
HILARIOUS! My favorite line..."Wait, I need to go to the bathroom. For about, like, forever."
Loved listening in on a sweet bedtime conversation of a mother and son. Thanks for sharing!
- March 23, 2012 at 12:16 PM
- Leslie said...
Dang, I was close, I thought it was 72! I'll have to check my calculations again.
- March 23, 2012 at 4:02 PM
- Mia said...
I love it when you post! You guys are hilarious.
- March 26, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Funny post.
- April 8, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Just started reading some of your blog posts! I love your enthusiasm. And this post is hilarious!
I can't wait to read some of the posts I see about advice for writers. I am an aspiring novelist as well (aren't we all) and have started my own blog to help me keep my writing up. It's definitely a work in progress since I have never blogged before, but if you ever have free time, check it out:
A friend in Canada
- June 7, 2012 at 1:14 AM
- Jesse C said...
I can't believe I never posted a comment. This is so funny. I need more banter in my life.
- July 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM
- Relyn Lawson said...
I think maybe your boy is just. like. you.
- August 2, 2013 at 12:31 PM


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Physical violence is not the only form of domestic abuse. Abuse is also when a partner verbally humiliates you, demands all your attention, blames you for everything that goes wrong, or threatens to harm you or your children.
Emotional abuse can be hard to identify at first and may consist of name-calling, ignoring your feelings, or cursing at you. Over time, it usually increases to repeated put-downs, ordering you to account for every minute of your time, accusing you of doing things that you didn't do, and demanding you stop spending time with your family and friends. Your abuser creates an emotional environment to control you and destroy your self-worth and independence.
In the U.S., over 12 million women and men are abused by an intimate partner each year. Emotional abuse was more commonly reported than either physical or sexual abuse. Emotional abuse accounts for almost half the violence against women. Like all forms of domestic abuse, women of all races, religions, and economic classes are mistreated by this sort of abuser. In many instances, verbal attacks can eventually lead to physical and sexual violence.
Because there are no physical scars or broken bones, emotional abuse can be more difficult to recognize. Here are signs that point to abuse:
Your partner swears or yells at you.
Your partner repeatedly bullies, cross-examines, or degrades you.
Your partner uses name-calling, put-downs, and ridicule against you.
Your partner insults the people you care for, your family, and friends.
Your partner threatens to harm you or your family.
Your partner controls or limits your behavior by keeping you from using the phone or seeing friends. You are not allowed to leave the room or the house. Your access to money is limited or you are asked to account for every penny you spend. Your partner follows you, and monitors or limits your phone conversations.
Your partner forces you to stay awake or repeatedly wakes you from sleep.
Your partner blames you for the way he treats you.
Your partner forces you to do degrading things like making you kneel, or making you beg for money.
Your partner criticizes your thoughts, feelings, opinions, beliefs, and actions.
Your partner treats you like a servant in matters of household chores and decisions.
Your partner is extremely jealous, constantly accusing you of flirting or cheating.
Your partner tells you that you are "sick" or "crazy."
If you're in a relationship that includes any of these behaviors, you are being abused.
Recognizing that you are being emotionally abused and controlled is the first step toward healing.
For help, call your local shelter or battered women's hotline. Look in the phone book under Social and Human Services. Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
If you've been threatened with harm or death, or are being stalked, call 911 or the police.
Abuse is never acceptable and no one deserves it. Just like all abuse, the emotional kind hurts and can cause a great deal of damage. Quickly identifying it for what it is and getting help can allow you to live free of fear, bullying, and self-doubt.


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Sasha Soprano presents… PRIVILEGED
- October 10th, 2011
- Posted in Advertising / Fliers . Privileged
- By pxlforge
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Recurring client Sasha Soprano asked me to create a visual identity for her newest event. She's starting a weekly Friday night LGBT club for the 18 and up crowd – launching Nov 4th. We wanted something that felt elegant, ornate and opulent without getting stodgy. After creating the logo I worked up a 2 page flyer and then combined both sides into the double page layout below.