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Donna Brazile's tweet manages to combine disdain for Americans and incomprehensible grammar
Donna Brazile authored a tweet in which she was obviously trying to condemn the President's critics for daring to suggest that it might be a bad thing when the leader of the once-free world, when faced with a fast metastasizing death cult, announces that there's in-fighting in the government and he has no strategy for dealing with the issue:
I am just outraged that Obama hasn't pasted together an #ISIS "strategy" to satisfy the craven political ravings of hillbillies yet.
— Shoq (@Shoq) September 1, 2014
John Hinderaker latched onto the fact that the tweet shows manifest disdain for Americans and, quite possibly, "it also reflects, I think, the frustration that Democrats feel at having to defend the indefensible Obama administration.
Meanwhile, I noticed something different, which is that the Vice Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee seems to have only a passing familiarity with "English as she is spoke." What in the world kind of syntax is Brazile using when she ends a sentence with the word "yet"? It makes "hillbillies yet" sound like some peculiar noun, known only to the rarefied inner circles at the DNC.


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Our team gets lots of questions about bone health, ranging from questions like "does soda decrease my bone strength?" To "how much calcium and Vitamin D are needed to maintain bone health?" In honor of National Nutrition Month, last week, we shared with you details on the roles of Calcium and Vitamin D in your bone health, and foods you can consume to make sure you get enough of each. This week, we want to share some interesting findings from new research being conducted around soda, and its effect on your bone strength.
There are many activities and behaviors that can serve to either improve or worsen bone health, but many recent studies have been conducted to determine if there is a link between soda consumption and decreased bone health. Check out some interesting take- aways from just a few of those studies below:
- According to findings from a study at Harvard, 9th and 10th grade girls who consume sodas are at three times the risk for bone fractures compared to those who don't.
- Research out of Tufts University shows that "women–but not men–who drank more than three 12-ounce servings of cola per day had 2.3 percent to 5.1 percent lower bone-mineral density in the hip than women who consumed less than one serving of cola per day."1
- In a 2010 study from the Journal of American Dietetic Association, 170 girls were followed from age 5 to 15. Of those, the participants who drank soda at age 5 were less likely to drink milk throughout childhood than those who didn't consume soda at age 5. Those who drank soda from the age of 5 were also more likely to consume diets lacking in calcium, fiber, vitamin D, protein, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
- In a 2001 study out of Creighton University Osteoporosis Research Center , researchers followed 32 people for a month and had them drink various formulations of soda with differing levels of caffeine, phosphorus or citric acid so the research team could take urine samples and determine how much calcium the subjects were excreting. Those who drank caffeine-rich sodas excreted calcium; the others did not.
While all of the research conducted so far indicates that there is more to be done to directly tie cola consumption to decreased bone health, it is clearly a hot topic for future medical investigation. We will follow up on our blog as more details emerge.

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Surrounded by beaches and rainforest, the city of Mackay is mix of heritage buildings and tropical climates with a modern flair. Wear yourself out with an exciting choice of contemporary bars and restaurants, get some fresh air at the marina or lose yourself in the CBD's colonial charm. There's something for everyone in Mackay.
Wander through the historic Art Deco centre of Mackay and join a walking tour to learn the history behind the buildings and the mosaic public art displays. Stretch your legs along the Bluewater Trail that runs beside the Pioneer River and through the city's main sights. Discover the tropical flora of the region in the expansive Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. Then, enjoy the freshest seafood at the Fish Market overlooking the marina.


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Spathiphyllum Floor Plant for Sympathy
Send your deepest condolences with our lovely Spathiphyllum. Also known as the Peace Lily, this easy-to-care for plant is a touching expression of your love and support during a difficult time. Featuring glossy green leaves and pure white blooms, it arrives in an elegant embossed bronze planter, which is appropriate for sending to the services or home.


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White Bean, Arugula and Shrimp Salad
This salad combines creamy cannellini beans with crisp shrimp and peppery Arugula for a warm salad that's packed with flavor. Serve as a main dish salad or as an accompaniment to an entrée of grilled fish or chicken. The salad is a snap to prepare if you ask your fish monger to steam the shrimp, or if you have leftover grilled shrimp from a weekend cookout.
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These past few days, I've been sharing what I was up to while I was stranded at the home of some friends for eight days during last week's major snowstorms. Part I and Part II are already online.
A fellow geneablogger encouraged me to record my story and I'm posting it in the hopes it will spur others to do the same. I've also posted tips on how to preserve and display your snowstorm photos and stories.
Here's Part III of my tale:
What I had seen of the roads scared me and I made the decision once again to stay put despite the forecast of up to a foot of more snow to start on Tuesday afternoon. I didn't think my car would make it out of the neighborhood and news clips showed that even the Beltway was down to one lane in many places as plows struggled to clear the roads.
I did start my car for a second time (I had run it for a while on Sunday while we cleared out the first round of snow). I went inside for a moment to send an email and about an hour later remembered that I left my car running. Doh!
Sherri cleaned the spoiled food that remained in their refrigerator and I helped document what had been ruined for insurance purposes. Sherri's brother returned with her father to set up and test the generator. Paul was remotely on-duty for his job. Kyle had returned home earlier in the day. He and Kara had their hands full minding two young cousins who had accompanied Sherri's brother to the house. I had received and was responding to several inquiries from potential genealogy clients in addition to keeping tabs on emails about my work at College Park.
Sherri and I ventured to the Giant at Colesville Shopping Center to stock up on food before the next storm. The parking lot was madness — snow and cars everywhere. We were lucky to spot a woman loading her car with groceries. She smiled at us and waved when she realized we'd be taking her spot. As we got out of the car, we chatted with a family who was loading their van with groceries as well. Their teenage son offered us their cart (the half-sized kind) saying that there weren't any available in the store and warned us that one of us should get in line while the other shopped, to save time.
The store was mobbed and many things were out of stock including eggs (not surprising) and grapes, of all things. It took about 90 minutes to complete the shopping trip, but it could have been worse. Most shoppers were being courteous to each other. As we neared the end of our list, I took that teenager's advice and got in line while Sherri finished the shopping. We did not find batteries, which was dismaying.
We returned to restock the fridge. Sherri's brother, his kids and her father left as the first flakes began to fall (again). Dinner that night was marinated pork tenderloin, baked potatoes, green beans and French bread. We opened the last bottle of wine (Zinfandel) and cursed the fact that we hadn't thought to pick up more booze while we were out.
We watched American Idol in the basement after dinner. I took the dog for a quick walk around the court at some point during the evening. The winds were fierce and we constantly feared that the power would go out again.
We awoke to several inches of snow on our cars and the ground (again). The winds had really picked up and snow was blowing in drifts in addition to coming down from the sky. Sherri was trying to do as much laundry as possible before the power went out again.
The power did go out around mid-morning for about 15 minutes before it was restored. It went out again a couple hours later. I called PEPCO and got a live person on the line who said they were aware of the outage and were working on it. It was restored in a couple of hours, thankfully. We had relit the gas fireplace and were sitting in the living room again. We didn't even notice when the power came back on until Sherri walked into the kitchen and noticed that the light over the stove was on again.
We tentatively rebooted our laptops and started more laundry, but were comforted by the fact that we could at least hook up the generator for heat if the power went out again for an extended period of time. Even still, the generator would only last for about 13 hours before it ran out of gas, so it would be a temporary comfort.
The snow tapered off around 7 p.m. Dinner that night was flank steak and potatoes. We had brownie sundaes a bit later for dessert. I worked on client research and watched the first episode of Faces of America in one room while Kyle and Paul watched basketball.
Later that night, Sherri discovered that water was leaking above a window in her and Paul's bedroom — it appeared the heat of the house was melting the snow on the roof and it was leaking down into the room. Paul went outside to knock snow off that section of the roof with a tool used to clean their pool.
I took Louie for another walk during all the commotion — he could no longer make it off their back deck to relieve himself and so walking him was the only option. It was still really windy and a gust took my breath away as we tried to walk around the court. There was about 8 inches of fresh snow on the ground and the wind was blowing it around in drifts. A large limb blocked the neighbor's driveway. Louie and I unearthed it — he was quite silly, trying to tote around a tree limb larger than he was. I had to grab it back from him before he tried to carry it between the line of cars in the driveway — there was no way it would fit.
Later that night, Kara and I watched TV in the room off the kitchen — "Criminal Minds" is a creepy show.
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Dick Prinzing traces Christianity's roots by studying -- and teaching – Hebrew
He attends Friday night services at Ohave Sholom Synagogue, and he teaches Hebrew, but Dick Prinzing is not Jewish. In fact, Prinzing is the son of a Baptist minister, and he himself is a retired Sunday school superintendent. But his longtime interest in the ancient language of Hebrew makes sense to this Rockford Christian. "Jesus didn't go to 'First Baptist Church.' He went to synagogues," the 67-year-old said. "Christianity's gotten away from its roots." Prinzing is preparing to lead his third "Introduction to Hebrew," an 18-week course, beginning next month. Lifelong Interest For three years, Prinzing has been attending the Rockford synagogue, giving him exposure to Hebrew and the Psalms, which are common to Judaism and Christianity. The seeds for his interest in Hebrew were planted in childhood. A native of a little Midwestern town -- Crawfordsville, Ind. -- his father not only pastored two churches, he was in the printing business. Prinzing learned about religion at church and language at the print shop. While attending Judson College of Elgin in the 1960s, Prinzing majored in the history of the Middle East, studying biblical languages. It was a preseminary course, but being "one of those rebellious pastor's kids," he didn't go into full-time ministry. His interest in linguistics caught the eye of the State Department, and he considered a career in intelligence, even spending a year in Morocco. Instead, he went into social work. In 1973, he and the college sweetheart he married moved from Chicago to Rockford, where he would work for two decades in Winnebago County's probation department. Now in retirement, he has time to devote to that early love: language. Course for Anyone Thelma Dickson, a secretary at Riverside Assembly of God in Rockford, has known Prinzing for 20 years and is guiding him through a reorganization of the church's library. "He has always been interested in Israel and the Hebrew end of" Christianity, Dickson said. "He's an analytical type." In his course, Prinzing explains the relation between English and Hebrew, a language that predates Latin. He covers the evolution of the alphabet and how to write in Hebrew. "It's not a college-level course. A 10-year-old can take the class," he said. "I enjoy working one-on-one with people. This is my life." Rockford Register-Star


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FREMONT, CA —Los Angeles-based postproduction company Encore is using DaVinci Resolve for color grading on the CBS hit television show "Elementary," which features Johnny Lee Miller as detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as his faithful sidekick Watson.
While shooting takes place in New York City, Cinematographer Ron Fortunato, ASC, works closely with LA-based senior colorist Tony D'Amore at Encore, who is responsible for color grading the entire show. Originally shot in Log-C, the dailies colorist, Steven Bodner, applies a single Linear LUT to all the footage. By loading the same LUT on a node in Resolve and the dailies CDLs, created by Bodner, on another node, D'Amore is able to start with the exact same color as the dailies that were delivered to the network, DP and producers.
Resolve allows D'Amore to turn the LUT node on and off on demand, which is used if he has a stock shot, title card or main title sequence that is already linear. The same goes for the dailies' CDLs, which D
'Amore can use as a starting point or transition to Log-C if he decides to go in a different direction and needs the latitude of the original footage.
"The ability to work from either color corrected dailies or camera original LOG material at the click of a node gives me extreme versatility and saves time and effort," said D'Amore. "In the past, I would have to drag in an offline cassette and queue up and switch the tape, having to look at it before cutting back. With Resolve, in one click I can mute the node and see it without the dailies' CDL if need be. It's simple, but extremely effective. Being able to see everything Ron saw during production provides a dialog when conforming."
Using Resolve's node-based processing, D'Amore takes advantage of unlimited Power Windows with circle, linear, polygon and PowerCurve shapes, which he uses to address any issues and deliver on the producers' and Fortunato's vision, creating a rich and moody feel out of a normal New York City scene.
"Resolve's unlimited nodes, windows and shapes help me deliver on the look of the show," said D'Amore. "Without it, I might have to make compromises due to a lack of tools. With a show like 'Elementary,' there's no room for compromise. With Resolve, I can take down the exposure on the walls or floors, address every issue and ensure everything looks perfect."
Resolve's Power Windows' full multi-point tracking further increases efficiency by helping keep D'Amore's workflow organized by locking windows to on screen objects. "I'm able to pop a window on and hit auto track, which allows me to move on to the next shot. I'm not wasting time opening new windows, rebuilding tracking points or dealing with cumbersome keyframes. Clients and DPs are always amazed at how fast it is. Resolve lets me stay ahead of the curve," he said.
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Let Wendy's Restaurants Help Your Non-Profit Group's Next Fundraiser!
Wendy's of Tri-Cities cares about the community so the restaurants are partnering with local non-profit groups to raise money for their missions. Everyone loves a cool, creamy Frosty from Wendy's so the local owner of the restaurants is allowing groups to sell key tags allowing a free Frosty with a meal purchase.To apply, provide your information below. For more details, email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Silk will not absorb natural moisture from your face and hair, or facial beauty creams while you sleep, unlike cotton, which is an absorbent fiber and draws moisture.
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Hola readers!! We are heading towards the most beautiful time of the year, Christmas & New Year. Whether you have made a list of your New Year resolutions or not, but I am very sure that you must be having a long list of gifts to buy for your near and dear ones. Choosing a right and perfect gift can be a mind bending task and can burn hole in your pockets too.What if I say that for Rs 3000/- you can buy perfect gifts for at-least 6-8 people. Unbelievable and exciting right!! I have found something amazing for all of you. Dear friends let me introduce you to an online store that offers handcrafted and beautifully designed home decor products, jewelry, tableware & lot more: ZupiterG
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1 cup (1/4 whole) honeydew, finely diced
Kosher salt
2 cups Greek yogurt
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
Put the cucumbers and honeydew in a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Press out as much liquid as possible. Toss the cucumber and melon with the yogurt, onion and pepper in a serving bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
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Today I wanted to see how many of our readers have actually retired in a tiny house? I am am doing some research for a project and wanted to see if I could find and talk with a few of you about you experiences.
If you have already retired into a tiny house email me: firstname.lastname@example.com
For the rest of you who are thinking about retirement into a tiny house. What are your top three questions you have specific to retiring into a tiny house? Let me know in the comments!
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Ozil made a promising start following his B#42.5million signing from Real Madrid at the end of the summer transfer window, but has struggled to make an impact in the last few months.
That frustrating inconsistency was epitomised by a costly penalty miss in the Champions League last-16 first leg tie against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
The German playmaker has apologised via Facebook for the tame spot-kick, which was saved by Manuel Neuer after eight minutes of a game the Gunners would go on to lose 2-0 and all but end their European dreams for another season.
Arsenal will unveil a bronze statue of former striker Bergkamp ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixture against Sunderland.
Much like Ozil, the ex-Holland international needed time to grow into his new surroundings following a then club-record B#7.5million move from Inter Milan in June 1995, failing to score in his first seven games.
Wenger is in no doubt Ozil possesses the same elements to develop into an Arsenal great.
"Ozil is a classy player and on a longer period class tells, always," said Wenger.
"I would like to say how pleased I am that Dennis Bergkamp gets his statue, for his class, his contribution to the success of the club, and as well, a forgotten quality in the modern game, for his loyalty.
"That is why I am so happy that he gets one, and I wish that one day Ozil will get one outside the stadium as well and I will still be well enough to come and watch it."
Wenger maintains Ozil should not dwell on his penalty miss against Munich and also not be afraid to try another one when he is ready.
"Is he over it now? Certainly not, because 48 hours is a short time to get over that, but it is part of the job as well to deal with disappointment and to show that you can respond to it," Wenger said.
"He apologised after the game, but I don't think people are shocked Ozil is not Arsenal's designated penalty taker, sitting behind Mikel Arteta and Olivier Giroud, who were both not playing on Wednesday night."
Sunderland are set to play Manchester City in the Capital One Cup final next weekend, with former Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone helping them win a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Manchester United.
Wenger, though, is not expecting Gus Poyet's men to let their focus slip from the job in hand.
"It can happen, but let's not forget they play for survival as well," he said.
"The players who will want to play in the final will want to show that they can play well
It can go both ways.
"It is always a bit on your mind certainly, but I don't think that will be a reason to expect any weakness from Sunderland - it can galvanise them and give them some special resources."
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has told his players they still have time to play themselves into his Capital One Cup final team.
However, while Poyet admits he knows most of his team for the big day, there could still be opportunities available.
Asked if players will be competing for places at the Emirates Stadium, he said: "No doubt, no doubt.
"Managers will always have seven or eight we will pick if they are fit, which leaves three or four which are always available for people depending on what they do or how they feel.
"I hope nothing happens next week so I can make the decisions based on performance and what we need.
"It could be an illness, it could be a virus, it could be anything, and then somebody who is not expecting to be there then is there, and you want that person to be very good because you know the team is going to be affected.
"If (the final) was this week I would have no complaints because everybody has been spot-on, so we will see."
Indeed, Poyet is convinced, judging by what he has seen in training this week, that his players are putting every second to good use in an effort to catch his eye.
He said: "I don't want to exaggerate because then we go and we lose 5-0 and you will be laughing at me next week, but this is one of the best weeks we have had in training, one of the best.
"Call it whatever - excitement or freshness or people confident because of what they have done on the pitch or what is coming, Arsenal and Manchester City and they want to be there - you can put it down to whatever.
"But I can tell you that in terms of quality and the quantity, it's been the best week."
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Vehicle hits 2-year-old riding in a bicycle carrier in AlamoUploaded: Jul 19, 2010
A vehicle struck a two-year-old girl while she was riding in a carrier attached to a bicycle Saturday afternoon, an officer for the California Highway Patrol said. The incident occurred on Danville Boulevard.
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I am just starting out in programming learning Aspect and I'm nearing the end of the introduction. I've learned about algorithms and functions and types of code and Python and briefly the basic ideas of programming. And I have to say it totally fits the description of a language it is like learning how to speak again.
So what I would like to know is after this trivial and trying stages of learning just how to get into this gate of overstanding, does programming become easier and more fun?
Also I would like to get an idea of how long or far into the learning process it is, before you can speak this language and do things like write an application or design on the web and all these electrifying things are graspable and doable?


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If you are a TypePad blogger, this software might be interesting for you as well because yesterday, Six Apart TypePad Mobile, a free application for your Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC and Smartphone, Palm or Symbian Series 60 smartphone that lets you post photos and entries to your TypePad blogs and photo albums with just a few clicks. It's just the latest step in Six Apart' goal to support blogging from wherever, whenever.
TypePad Mobile comes from Six Apart's acquisition of SplashBlog. The Splash team has years of experience developing easy to use mobile applications.
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An overview on the usage of some model reduction approaches for simulations of Li-ion transport in batteries (2012)
In this work, some model reduction approaches for performing simulations with a pseudo-2D model of Li-ion battery are presented. A full pseudo-2D model of processes in Li-ion batteries is presented following [3], and three methods to reduce the order of the full model are considered. These are: i) directly reduce the model order using proper orthogonal decomposition, ii) using fractional time step discretization in order to solve the equations in decoupled way, and iii) reformulation approaches for the diffusion in the solid phase. Combinations of above methods are also considered. Results from numerical simulations are presented, and the efficiency and the accuracy of the model reduction approaches are discussed.
Abstract: Standard methods of nonlinear dynamics are used to investigate the stability of particles, branes and D-branes of abelian Born-Infeld theory. In particular the equation of small fluctuations about the D-brane is derived and converted into a modified Mathieu equation and - complementing earlier low-energy investigations in the case of the dilaton-axion system - studied in the high-energy domain. Explicit expressions are derived for the S-matrix and absorption and reflection amplitudes of the scalar fluctuation in the presence of the D-brane. The results confirm physical expectations and numerical studies of others. With the derivation and use of the (hitherto practically unknown) high energy expansion of the Floquet exponent our considerations also close a gap in earlier treatments of the Mathieu equation.
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Monday, 20 March 2017
You're So Sweet
129 comments:
Gorgeous card Sue, brightens up a dreary Monday morning, thank you.
Cheryl and Theresa, I hope you had a peacedpful reflective day yesterday. Today would have been my husband Brian's 68th birthday, sadly I lost him 24 years ago, Just before his 44th birthday. Carmen your words of comfort were beautiful.
Elaine, I hope you had a lovely birthday with the family and lunch with your friend. Hope all goes well for Andrew today.
Laine, thank you for the update on Yvonne, pass on our good wishes and to you too.
Yes ladies I did have red hair, more like a honey gold than ginger, at one point I could sit on it but the years have turned it to a pale blonde whereas George has the salt and pepper colour. At least I never have to do my roots, although someone at work asked if I dyed it every week.
Helen, did I sound bossy, so sorry, just concerned. I know how frustrating it can get when you can't do anything. Mea culpa
Maria, you are in a bad way, please take care.
June hope the craft workshop went well.
Daily hugs to all especially our missing friends . Thinking of the two Tina's, hope you are finding peace and comfort.
- 20 March 2017 at 06:01
- nancyd said...
Morning Sue, a beautiful card and one if my favourite colours.
Nancyd xx
- 20 March 2017 at 06:01
- email@example.com said...
Morning Sue.
A lovely card Thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
- 20 March 2017 at 06:06
- Denise Bryant said...
Love the embossing folder and the pretty aqua and white color combo you used on the card!
- 20 March 2017 at 06:17
- Jan on the Fosse said...
HI Sue
Lovely card,very popular colours at the moment.
Jan x
- 20 March 2017 at 06:23
Morning Sue. A beautiful card to start the week off. The colours are lovely and a great idea to give it that pop of black to make everything stand out. I do like that e/b folder and i see from the web site that there is a few new folders out. Must get my hands on some of them lol. Have a lovely week and take care everyone.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x
- 20 March 2017 at 06:33
- hettygarlick said...
A very pretty card, and that little touch of black is so nice. I've just used my Molly die for the first time. It's lovely.
- 20 March 2017 at 06:35
- Steph Cotterill said...
Morning Sue. I do love Aqua, along with the Blush card it's my most stocked up card on my shelf and I'll never be without both colours cuz I'm so stingy I only use them on special cards, and considering that apart from Andy and Lou and her hubby and daughter they are my only family, my two most favourite colours will last me my lifetime lol. You need black with Aqua, just that tiny pop makes the world of difference and shows the intricacy of the dies you've used perfectly, it's a beautiful sample to start the week and of course Sue the sentiment was made for you.
Hope you had a good weekend and a good week to come. Intrigued to see the Woodward shows today in between cutting a few baskets and SB frames ready for the basket bunnies and eggs for a few Easter cards to take to market.
Sending my usual hugs your way to start your week ☺ xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 06:36
- Jennie - The Crafty Wife said...
A beautiful card today and such a great colour combo too.
- 20 March 2017 at 06:38
- CraftySuetoo said...
Good morning Sue. Gorgeous card, love everything about it, those tiny little pieces of black just makes the other colours pop beautifully.
Cheryl, belated special hugs. Pam, will be thinking of you today, and I'll jump on your echo train if I may. Hugs to all. Sue xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 06:46
- hazel young said...
Lovely card Sue x xhazel
- 20 March 2017 at 06:49
- Dolly Daydream said...
Morning Sue, a lovely cheerful card to brighten a wet dreary morning. The black detail makes such a difference to the look of the card. I am looking forward to spending some time in my craft room this week as the last few weeks have been busy with various appointments and a wet day is a good excuse to craft and leave the housework. I love the colours on the card and the borders. Thank you 😊
Hugs to everyone xxx
Dawn Searle
- 20 March 2017 at 06:52
- JAO said...
Lovely card Sue.
- 20 March 2017 at 06:53
- Owlish said...
Hi sue lovely card so nice to have the lovely convenient of all the dies to hand to come up with such gorgeous cards
- 20 March 2017 at 06:58
- Unknown said...
Lovely card! Debra x
- 20 March 2017 at 06:58
- Unknown said...
Dear Sue and Fans
I love how the Pacific Ocean tag echoes the Tahiti.
You make us look so smart when you do that for us.
Congratulations to the blog contest winners! (Forgot to do that yesterday). Will you tell us what you won? Or is that not done?
Today is the first day of Spring! Won't it be nice to come and go without coats, boots, hats, scarves and gloves!
Wishing unexpected wonders on everyone and special blessings of relief for those in pain or sorrow.
- 20 March 2017 at 06:58
- Janice K said...
Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card in lovely fresh spring colours. Gorgeous dies!x
- 20 March 2017 at 07:00
- Unknown said...
GM Sue. Love the edger and the focal element.
- 20 March 2017 at 07:04
- BridgetCG said...
Hello Sue, another stunner today, beautiful and a lovely colour combo, really works well together. Have a great day all. Bx
- 20 March 2017 at 07:05
- Muriel said...
Hello Sue and all
Aqua and white -favourite and the gorgeous linear edger which I am hoping to have a play with tomorrow - looks great here
Muriel x
- 20 March 2017 at 07:06
- Netty The Runner said...
Beautiful card Sue, the aqua card is so pretty .
Annette x
- 20 March 2017 at 07:06
- ahappycrafter50 said...
Lovely card today Sue.
- 20 March 2017 at 07:08
- marg said...
Good Morning Sue
I wish the Blush card was still available I'm so mean with the little I have left!
The Embossing Folders are becoming so much a part of my cards now, I love all of them,including todays!
Pretty card Sue!
Love Marg
- 20 March 2017 at 07:11
- Jackie T said...
Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous I love the design and the dies are amazing. It is all just so pretty. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie
- 20 March 2017 at 07:12
- Unknown said...
Morning Sue i love todays card that E.Folder is lovely and those colours are so fresh.
Catherine xx
- 20 March 2017 at 07:21
Hi Sue
This is a lovely card with such pretty colours. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
- 20 March 2017 at 07:25
Aah, this card is more to my liking today, lovely colours
and not too fussy,
Doreen x
- 20 March 2017 at 07:28
Hi Sue, a beautiful card this morning. Love the aqua colour and the black just makes it all pop. Thank you.
Barbara V
- 20 March 2017 at 07:29
- PharmacyMichele said...
Beautiful card, love the colour combination.
- 20 March 2017 at 07:30
- cr@fty said...
Good morning Sue
I love the colour combination on today's card it's so pretty! The embossing folder and dies used are beautiful and your card is gorgeous!
Hugs x
Heather T
- 20 March 2017 at 07:30
- Betty McAlister said...
Good morning Sue. Beautiful card with aqua, white and a little black. Lovely.
Best wishes to everyone, especially Pam today xx
- 20 March 2017 at 07:41
- DeCor said...
Love your card today. In one of my favourite colours. Love the way the Tahiti die expands Mollie. Linear edger a great to contrast with them. Have a wonderful day.
- 20 March 2017 at 07:42
- alimecca said...
Hi Sue,
A beautiful start to the day. Love the aqua card - so fresh. Love and hugs to all, Alison xxxx
- 20 March 2017 at 07:42
- Kim Dibben said...
Blush card is back xx
- 20 March 2017 at 07:46
- hollyberry said...
Very elegant card today.
- 20 March 2017 at 07:48
- Kim Dibben said...
Gorgeous card Sue xx love the hint of black with the aqua and how you've made the focal point bigger with the tahiti die love Kim D
- 20 March 2017 at 07:48
- Suemac said...
- 20 March 2017 at 07:53
- karenlotty said...
Lovely card I love aqua and whit cards and that little pop of black really sets the two colours
- 20 March 2017 at 07:58
- nattyboots said...
Hi Sue
Another beautiful card love the dies used.
Thank you all for the Birthday wishes i had a lovely day ,the boys came over with beautiful cards and gifts Andrew was not looking too bad but oh so much thinner than he did a week ago .
Then we went to Lunch with our friends we had not met up for a couple of months so we had plenty to talk about.
Pam your hair sounds lovely ,when i was in my teens i used to dye my hair a very rich auburn colour , i loved it .
I am about to jump on your wagon again , so much to do and i want to finish knitting a premature baby Jacket for the Hospital then Andrew takes them with him .
Take care Everyone big hugs.
Elaine H X
- 20 March 2017 at 08:00
Hi Sue - Aqua is one of my favourite colours and it looks stunning with a touch of black. This card is just beautiful. Sending best wishes
- 20 March 2017 at 08:06
Beautiful! No other words needed, thank you Sue!
- 20 March 2017 at 08:11
- Anne said...
A lovely card this morning,Sue.
Anne (Northampton)
- 20 March 2017 at 08:16
- Diane Green said...
Hi Sue
What a gorgeous card today, a lovely fresh combination of colours with a little pop and some exquisite dies. You are spoiling us. Take care.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam sending you a special hug today and an extra hug for Elaine and Andrew too then I will echo all you have said xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 08:18
- lydia jordan said...
Mooring Sue,
A very pretty Monday morning card, brightens up a dull day.
Love the aqua and white with the pop of black, gorgeous.
Have a good day.
- 20 March 2017 at 08:19
- Unknown said...
Lovely card again Sue
- 20 March 2017 at 08:34
- SueJ said...
A lovely colourful card today.
The dies compliment each other so well.
- 20 March 2017 at 08:34
- Barbara Gosden said...
Hi Sue
A beautiful card, lovely colours.
B xx
- 20 March 2017 at 08:36
Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card & lovely colours used. Yvonne xx
- 20 March 2017 at 08:41
hello Sue
Lovely card, lovely colours my sort of card. Elaine fingers crossed for Andrew. Pam extra hugs today. Today is international happiness day and I was trying to decide what makes me happy. Spending time with family and friends has to be top followed by messing about in my craft room. Sitting outside with a coffee on a warm summers evening. Eating strawberries and ice cream. Sue you and your caring blog comes in my top five so thank you I don't say that enough so sending smiles your way.
- 20 March 2017 at 08:46
- Chris Curry said...
Love these colours, and always striplets are among my favourite dies. Great card Sue, thank you. Have a good day. Xx
- 20 March 2017 at 08:49
- Jean Z said...
hi Sue, Lovely card .love Jean Z xxxx
- 20 March 2017 at 08:50
- SassySaz said...
Morning Sue, a very sweet card xx
- 20 March 2017 at 08:55
- Jackie Meechan said...
Gorgeous card, the touch of black just highlights it.
- 20 March 2017 at 08:55
Hello Sue,
Lovely fresh-looking card to start the week but I must admit to being biased here as anything using the Pacific Islands dies gets my vote, especially the gorgeous Tahiti...and I must get my hands on that Linear Elegance Edger...it keeps calling to me...lol
- 20 March 2017 at 09:06
- Crafty Cruiser said...
Delicate and pretty!
Doreen R
- 20 March 2017 at 09:09
- Nannieflash said...
Good Morning Sweet Sue on a very wet Monday morning, not much fun here in the UK but I could definitely do with a bit of Pacific sun right now. Another beautiful card this morning I do love the colour choice and your card design. hugs Shirleyxx
- 20 March 2017 at 09:11
- Unknown said...
Hi sue love the colours you have chosen my favourite. The dies are beautiful thank you
Love always June horrocks xxxxxx
- 20 March 2017 at 09:19
Hello Sue
A beautiful card, just love the colours and dies you have used.
Lesley S x
- 20 March 2017 at 09:20
Morning Sue, very pretty card. Love Aqua and white together they make a very stunning combination.
Watched Julia yesterday on Hochanda with the Woodware stamps, they are lovely and the new masks look really useful.
Take care everyone, Jess xx
- 20 March 2017 at 09:24
- Marianne's Craftroom said...
Gorgeous card love the aqua
- 20 March 2017 at 09:30
- Pat L said...
Hi Sue
Beautiful card, love the colours and the dies you've used to achieve this lovely design
Pam a special hug for you and echoing all your wise words
Love and hugs to everyone
- 20 March 2017 at 09:30
- Sandra said...
HI Sue,
Fab card to start the week, love the colour combination too, it goes to prove you don't always need Ribbon and flowers!
Bit tired today, 2 of my Son's Ewe's managed to produce 6 lambs overnight, 4 from 1, twins the other, so we had excited phone calls through the night, 4 is unusual as they can only really support twins, 1 has been 'orphaned' already so 4 hourly feeds are now part of the days schedule! Yawn !
Hugs to all,
- 20 March 2017 at 09:34
Morning Sue, I must apologise for not posting fir a few days. My I pad has decided that it will only work when it feels like which is very annoying. I have to laugh at myself because I fought mobile phones, lap tops and I pads for so long, and now my I pad is not working I am lost. That is rather sad I think, but everything is e mailed or facebooked now a days, if your gadget breaks you are cut off from the world. Today's card us lovely. I always like Aqua it is such a pretty colour.
Love Rosearie X X
- 20 March 2017 at 09:41
- Beryl said...
Beautiful card Sue.
- 20 March 2017 at 09:41
- Stella Munn said...
Another really pretty card Sue. The colour combo is great. I really like how you've added the black accents. X
- 20 March 2017 at 09:42
- Bejay said...
What a lovely card to start this wet and dreary day. I love the colours.
It seems that every time I plan to do something outside the weather changes on me. I was going to search for some missing pieces to my mini greenhouse today but I think I'll end up having to buy a new one in the end. I've got a greenhouse but it's coming down as the kitten uses it to get onto the bungalow roof and he injured himself getting down a couple of weeks ago. As I need him more than the big greenhouse it was no contest what would happen lol. I think the weather has other ideas though. I guess I'll just have to stay inside crafting instead...what a hardship lol.
Bejay xx
- 20 March 2017 at 09:51
Hi Sue and everyone
A gorgeous, fresh and elegant cad today. It's lovely. You can't beat aqua and white, and the embossing is lovely. The small black linear edger die cuts fit perfectly on this card too.
Pam, so sad to have lost your husband so young. Thinking of you today. I've heard Carmens words before, but so true and so beautiful.
There is definitely no need to apologise or feel you did wrong. I know you were just concerned. X
Love Helen xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 10:01
- ursula said...
Just love the colours, my kind of card, thank you Sue it is beautiful...luv URsula xx
- 20 March 2017 at 10:27
- Jennifer Smith-Kirk said...
Hi Sue, stunning card love your colour choice, thank you so much I received your lovely card more beautiful in the flesh x x x
- 20 March 2017 at 10:31
Gorgeous card, love everything about it, those colours are so lovely and that touch of black really does makes the other colours pop.The dies are, of course, beautiful.Thank you.
- 20 March 2017 at 10:55
- Kiraneries said...
Hi Sue, a beautiful card. Very pretty, delicate and feminine from the lovely colours, background and lovely dies you have used.
- 20 March 2017 at 10:58
- Unknown said...
Morning Sue what a lovely card to start the first day of spring with.The black card shows of the intricacies of the dies.Thanks for sharing.Pam sending you a big hug today also to Elaine and Andrew .Gloria (sidcup ) xx
- 20 March 2017 at 10:59
- Yorks butterfly said...
Morning Sue, beautiful card and colour combination. I do like the Molly Die.
- 20 March 2017 at 11:00
- barbara macaskill said...
Love this color combo! A lovely card to wake up to! TFS!
- 20 March 2017 at 11:02
- Unknown said...
To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Another Extremely Opulent, Stupendous Card, The Details
Are Truly Tremendous.
Products Used Today:-
"Coconut White/Aqua/Black Foundation Card"
"Mounting Foam"
"The Jacobean Embossing Folder"
"The Linear Elegance Edger"
"The Molly Die"
"The Tahiti Die"
"The Pacific Ocean Tag Duo"
Today's Card:- "You're So Sweet"
Well Sue, I Just Love The Tremendous Colour Combination The Black Just Adds That "POP"
To Your Extremely Beautiful Cutting Dies.
Sue, You Started Today's Card By Taking A Piece Of "Coconut White Card" Cutting It To The Size You Required
You Embossed It Using The Luxurious "Jacobean Embossing Folder" To Add Texture The Detail Is Quite
Striking Indeed, It Makes Your Background Come Alive.
Sue Then You Cut Two Of "The Linear Elegance Edgers" Out Of "Coconut White Card" & Backed Them In "Aqua"
You Then Cut The Smaller Edger From "The Linear Set" Out Of "Black Card" Sue, You Then Added Them
To The Outer Sides Of Both Borders, & Then Added To The Edges Of Your Card With "Mounting Foam"
Sue, Then For Your Outstanding Focal Point You Cut Out Your "Molly Die" Out Of "Aqua Card" & Also Out Of
"Black Card" Using "The Black Card" As A Shadow Behind "The Aqua Die Cut" (Quite Superb)
Sue, Then You Cut Out "The Tahiti Die" Out Of "Coconut White" & You Cut It In Half (Once Again Transforming
Your Remarkable Dies) You Added One Half To Top/Bottom Of "The Molly Die". You Stamped Your Sentiment
"You're So Sweet" (Sending The Sentiment Right Back To Yourself) You Seated It On A "Pacific Ocean Tag"
You Had Cut Out In "Coconut White" Also Backed In "Black" Adding Your Mat/Layering Of
"Coconut White/Aqua/Black Foundation Card" Plus Your Signature Piercing A Few Pearls Here & There.
"Voila' Another Sue Wilson "Masterpiece" I Love The Colour Combination The Use Of "Black Card"
The Extremely Exquisite, Cutting Dies.
Sue, Thank You For Sharing "Today's Masterpiece" You Inspire Me Each & Everyday I Can't Begin To Tell You
How Much I Appreciate It.
Sue Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin & Heather
Sue Lots Of Love & Huge Hugs 🤗 For Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 11:03
- Helen Terry said...
Hi Sue Another beautiful card love the dies you have used.
Thanks Helen
- 20 March 2017 at 11:19
- Myra said...
Hello Sue,
I really love today's card! I don't enjoy saying I'm not keen on a card - but I like to be honest! I do like the linear edger as it's so effective and Molly is one of my favourites. Thank you Sue!
It's After School Club again today so that keeps me at least out of mischief for a while! The mats for the children's Mother's Day Cards have all been cut from your very first Launch Dies! Now the name has gone just now - a curly oval shape!
Some things I missed yesterday! Sorry Elaine I missed that it was your Birthday - pleased you had a good day! Belated Happy Birthday to you!
Helen - sorry you are still suffering but good to know that the prognosis is very good! No more turning handles! Lol!
Laine great to see you and hear from you and thanks for telling us about Yvonne! Methinks she has been overdoing things. I know what you mean about mornings! Just don't ask others for their opinions as they can exaggerate more than a tad!
Carmen - I forgot to go back to see your post from yesterday! Good job Pam does! Thanks Pam!
Love to all, Myra xx
- 20 March 2017 at 11:29
Hi Sue,
just beautiful - love everything about that card. That edger is SO, SO ELEGANT.............
Hugs, Rose
- 20 March 2017 at 11:36
- Unknown said...
Beautiful card and beautiful colour choice
A lot of work has gone into making this card and it shows, just lovely
- 20 March 2017 at 11:37
- Disco Queen said...
Simply stunning Sue! Love the colourway & level of detail. There is so much to look at. Theresa x
- 20 March 2017 at 11:41
- Marion Scott said...
Good morning Sue, beautiful card in one of my favourite colour combinations. My other favourite being blush with vintage silver.
Special hugs to Pam and crafty hugs to all
Marion S x
- 20 March 2017 at 11:44
- Unknown said...
Hi sue and crafters.
Beautiful card today. Love just the pop of black in it too so pretty. Xx
Love to all xx
- 20 March 2017 at 11:48
Hi Sue,
Lovely card.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Véronique L
- 20 March 2017 at 12:18
- Dorothy of Baldock, GB said...
Hi Sue,
I really like your card, I love the colour combination.
You give us plenty of lovely ideas
Love Dorothy
of Baldock
- 20 March 2017 at 12:40
- Hazel said...
Good afternoon Sue, loving today's card it's beautiful. I to maybe don't like every card and would rather be honest. You put a lot of work in to each and every card, it would be a sad world if we all liked exactly the same things. That's why you have so many different dies for each and everyone to make their own designs. Thank you for that.
Now Myra. Would any of us tell tales about you??? No way, there is just some who get up very early. The children will love making their cards today.
Hazel x
- 20 March 2017 at 12:45
- Barbara (C) said...
The embossed background fits so well in with the design of todays card. A beautiful make....BarbaraC
- 20 March 2017 at 12:55
- KarinsArtScrap said...
it's beautiful Sue
Gr Karin
- 20 March 2017 at 13:09
- Princess Pixie! said...
Hi Sue
Well what a beautiful card to greet me on my return. Aqua is a firm favourite and always makes for a stunning card. Up until now I have not given in to temptation as far as the Jacobean Embossing Folder is concerned but that may soon change x
The Tahiti die makes such a gorgeous focal point. I do own Tahiti, Bora Bora and Fiji and they are absolutely sensational x
My crafty stash has been laying dormant as I have been very much out of action due to quite a bad ear infection. Thankfully I am now able to be in an upright position without the room spinning and toppling over (not a drop of alcohol involved for all you cynics) x
Well apparently it is International Happy Day today. So on that note I will leave you all in peace and send love and happy thoughts to everyone, especially my blog besties - missed you all. I will need a few days to get myself up to date with things x
Take care
Crafty hugs
Yvonne x
- 20 March 2017 at 13:18
- Sue MacFall said...
Very pretty and the colours are beautiful. Thank you Sue.
- 20 March 2017 at 13:41
- Pat S Witney said...
Hi Sue
What a pretty card today. Love Aqua and white.
- 20 March 2017 at 13:54
- Patricia said...
Good afternoon Sue, love all the wonderful Dies you have used and the colours.
Not too sure on the design, it's nice, different, maybe it's the edges. It would be a boring old world if we all liked exactly the same.
Elaine, hope all goes well for Andrew. Sorry I missed your Birthday ... Belated Birthday Wishes.
Myra, would we tell tales that you are usually last down for breakfast ... no! never, ever!!
Pam I echo your great daily Summary, thank you for all the effort you put into these.
Have a great afternoon everyone
Patricia xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 13:55
- Pawprintx4 said...
I think the Linear Elegance Edger die steals the show on this card. There is something about the lines of that die that always catches my eye first on a card it is used on.
Everyone, a good Monday...good week.
Stephanie K
- 20 March 2017 at 14:05
- sandieann21 said...
Love these colours. Great choice of die combination.
- 20 March 2017 at 14:14
- June Smith said...
Afternoon Sue and all Wilsonettes, sorry late on here today, hubby had to go to the opticians and I have been trying to organise a bit in my craft room, so I have got to be quick.
Sue this is a fantastic card today, gorgeous, you know I always love your work don't you.
I reiterate everything that Pam has said
Hope all is well with everyone who has problems today, sending healing hugs.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 14:23
- Brenda said...
Hello Sue,
I lovely card today, I love the Aqua and White together, A match made in heaven.
Take care, love Brenda XXX
- 20 March 2017 at 15:00
- fluffycat said...
Hi Sue, love today's card, aqua and white are always a favourite and I love the way you have used the Linear Elegance Edger. Molly is so pretty and Tahiti doesn't seem upset at all to have been cut in half lol.
Laine - good to see you again yesterday, keep it up :-)
PP - glad you are now able to be upright again (are you sure you are not telling us porkies when you say there was no alcohol involved?) but seriously, ear infections can be awful and I am happy that you are feeling a lot better.
- 20 March 2017 at 15:01
- theresa w said...
Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
Beautiful card today sue x my favourite colour combo and lovely dies x just looked at my short ( ahem ) list of dies and don't have the tahiti so another to add to my ally pally list x thankyou sue for your inspiration x
Pam thankyou for your kind words x sending you a prayer and a hug too x
Carmen your words were a great comfort x thankyou x
Elaine so sorry I missed your birthday so sending wishes now x
Laine love reading your posts x
Yvonne sorry you've been poorly and glad to 'see' you back x sending a healing hug x
Take care everyone x
Theresa w xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 15:19
Awesome card with great design. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
- 20 March 2017 at 15:54
- TDQ Karen said...
Great card, especially the borders love them
- 20 March 2017 at 16:29
Love the linear elegance edger and must have missed this one when launched - quite contemporary but also works so well with your other dies ... beautiful card design
- 20 March 2017 at 16:59
- Beverly Fuchs said...
Hello Sue,
What a pretty card, so crisp and bright, done in aqua and white. A perfect color combination and like so many others aqua is one of my favorite colors. The card really does show off your dies so clearly.
Have a wonderful day.
- 20 March 2017 at 17:05
- Margaret R said...
Hi Sue
A great card, more to my liking. Love the colours
Margaret xx
- 20 March 2017 at 18:02
- liz spooner said...
This is a very pretty card today Sue, and lovely colours.xx
- 20 March 2017 at 18:23
- Ann said...
Hi Sue
Beautiful card I do love the aqua colour.
Hugs to all
Annx without an "e"
- 20 March 2017 at 18:29
- Pussycats said...
Hello Sue and all , sorry for the late post but had no net to day, to days card is stunning , love the colours and as always you show case the dies beautifully..... Wendy
- 20 March 2017 at 18:54
- BenteS said...
Wonderful, love the colours :))
- 20 March 2017 at 19:30
- sued99 said...
Gorgeous card. That pop of black just adds a certain something x
- 20 March 2017 at 19:38
- Jan.moogie said...
Gorgeous card Sue and my favorite colors too. Hope your day was fabulous xxxxxxxxxxx
- 20 March 2017 at 19:47
- Theresa said...
oh this is so sweet. these colours just work, hugs xx
- 20 March 2017 at 20:04
- Rosemary Stickland said...
Lovely card, the aqua is one of my favourite colours.
Rosemary xx
- 20 March 2017 at 20:22
Oh my goodness, just popped back to read the comments and my early morning one has disappeared into the great beyond! After what I said yesterday, just so pleased to have realised that!!
So, Sue, a lovely card - thank you - pretty design and aqua always a favourite.
Echoing Pam yet again and sending hugs, another sad day for you but hopefully lots of happy memories.
PP - poor you, ear infections and dizziness dreadful - pleased you're on the mend and you need to be to put that Laine in order!!
Laine - didn't mean to make you feel guilty, sorry. Always love your rambles.
Bejay - we 'animal people' always get our priorities right, bye bye greenhouse!
Hugs to all, especially Elaine for your birthday yesterday and Cheryl and Theresa too.
Hope everyone had as happy a day as possible.
'P' in Wales
- 20 March 2017 at 20:31
- Barbara said...
Beautiful card, love the colours.
Enjoyed watching Julia and her fabulous demoes, I love Woodware stamps.
- 20 March 2017 at 20:37
- Unknown said...
Good evening lovely Sue and her crafty crew!
What a striking card to begin the week with, i just love the aqua, white and black colour combo, it's so fresh and clean looking. I adore the Jacobean EF and am lucky to have it in my collection. I only wish that i could say the same about the other dies creating this little masterpiece....especially the Linear Edger die and the Tahiti, i really need to concentrate on catching up with my die collection before the new release is due. I would love to receive this card and really appreciate you taking the time to create it and then share it with us, thanksxxx
Well, its officially the first day of Spring today??!!??! However, not only have we experienced gale force winds, sunshine, rain and clouds but hail and sleet were also added to the mix today....all in all a GREAT day to be getting a wash and blow dry at your hairdressers! Yes, i was foolish enough to make the appointment armed with an impressive Lulu Guinness umbrella and bricks in my shoes to keep me grounded....Lulu's brollies are manufactured by the same company that makes the Queens umbrellas so i have high expectations. After having my hair back combed to within an inch of its life and sprayed with industrial strength hairspray i faced the elements with hope....and was met by a torrential hailstorm:-( Ah, that's the Scottish Springtime for you i guess:-)
Pam, how sad that you lost your hubby at such a young age, that must have been so hard for you. Sending my love and hugs to you today because it doesn't matter how many years have passed , the pain is still palpable for you. Thanks for your summary, its always a helpxxx
Elaine, thinking of you and Andrew today, hope his treatment went as planned.
P, hope you are okay sweetie, take carexxx
Yvonne, nice to see you back honey, glad you are feeling perkier again, speak to you soonxxx
Myra, so you're always late for breakfast then? Well, i say well done on actually making it because i know for sure that unless it was postponed until at least 10am i would be a no show:-)
Carmen, you are more than welcome to borrow shirtless George, and yes, September can be changeable in the UK but i hit the jackpot last year when the temperature exceeded 33C and i was met at the airport by a semi nude George and Yvonne....though she DID have ALL her clothes on despite the heat thankfully:-) Oh, by the way, I am not admitting guilt, simply choosing to remain silent lest i incriminate myself further:-)
Theresa, it fills my heart with joy that even one person may enjoy my ramblings, personally i would just scroll on by.....but thankyou for the kind complimentxxx
Frances, hope that you didn't get caught up in the freakish weather today, i feel for Darcey because she flatly refuses to use a litter tray no matter how bad the elements are.....do you have the same problem with your three?
Sending hugs to all my besties, Pat, Maureen, June, Maria, Wheely, Deb C, Tracy, the Naughty Nine, Alison and anyone in need of a cuddlexxx
Crafty hugs
- 20 March 2017 at 20:42
- Di said...
Hi Sue,
The aqua and black/white card is so fresh looking, love the dies and embossing folder so pretty. Another gorgeous card Sue.
Di B. x
- 20 March 2017 at 21:31
- Laura O said...
another great card ,love the colours ,Laura O
- 20 March 2017 at 21:34
- Lynne L said...
Hi Sue lovely card the aqua is always a success sadly I don't have any of these dies
Pam how awful to have lost your husband at such a young age you have certainly had some trials in your life thinking of you and sending big hugs
Elaine I have Andrews treatment went as planned
Sending good wishes to all
- 20 March 2017 at 22:04
Hi Sue,
What a beauty today! Love the dies and colours and the embossed background, of course. You used so many dies today, from different sets but they complement each other so well. Again, thank you so much for your amazing talent and creative mind and for sharing with us these beauties.
Pam - I am sending a special hug for you today.
PP/Yvonne – Welcome back! We missed you.
Elaine - Auburn colour is what I use, when I don't do blond highlights. I hope Andrew's treatment went well. My daily hugs for you.
Myra – It's not a big deal. You can always go back to read all comments.
Theresa W.- That was the least I could do for you and for any who needed.
Laine – Thank you so much for the offer but I have to decline it. Everywhere I go I'm always accompanied by my 2 handsome full dressed bodyguards. However, Saba is very excited to meet George, and perhaps even more ladies would like to enjoy his company ... I am happy with my own boys.
International Happy Day is a really happy day for me (so far): first of all, the Kid is back to work! He is so excited to be here with us. He bought breakfast for the whole office: bagels, cream cheese and marble cheese. Isn't he a sweet boy? How can you not care about someone like him?
That's not all … my day got even better when I checked Ecstasy.com today. They have a special offer 15% discount for the Easter Category, Mach 20th-April 9th. Yes, you guessed, Sue's Easter Basket (and some stamps maybe) will be mine in a few days! I love this Monday!
Have a great week everyone,
Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette
- 20 March 2017 at 22:31
Very pretty card Sue, love your color choice and the dies you used are very interesting as well. Thanks for sharing!
- 20 March 2017 at 22:46
- Myra said...
It was the California Collection!!! Love Myra
- 20 March 2017 at 23:00
- CraftyJo said...
Cute :)
- 20 March 2017 at 23:04
- Tooth Fairy Jo said...
Hello Sue,
Such a fresh looking card today with the aqua and white combination. It's beautiful. I love the Tahiti die and it looks lovely popping out from behind the Molly. I need that Jacobean embossing folder so badly I feel an internet purchase coming on. I've has a glass of wine though so might wait until tomorrow otherwise who knows what might end up in my basket! Thank you Sue.
Pam, Brian was so very young, it must have been an incredibly difficult time for you. Hope you could remember some happy times to help you through today.
Elaine glad you enjoyed your special day. Hope all went well today for Andrew.
Carmen, I'm so pleased you don't want George, I'm happy to have him if Laine can spare him but don't tell the rest of the naughty nine. I'm already in bother with them for trying to induce a young man with electrical skills to come home with me and fit my new tv cable.
Yvonne lovely to see you back hope you are soon feeling 100%. How old is your George by the way?
Well done Myra, recall does take some time when you are getting older!
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx
- 20 March 2017 at 23:06
- Kate's Cards said...
Beautifully crafted.
- 20 March 2017 at 23:20
Pretty card. Love the embossing folder and the lovely aqua colour.
Take care everyone.
- 21 March 2017 at 04:34
- Jayem said...
Hello Sue
I will join the happy throng who love the colours you have chosen. It is amazing the difference embossing folders make in providing texture and dimension. I do wish more of your folders were available for those of us with the smaller machines. Mind you, my bank account would take a hit if they were!
Warmest regards
Jan from NSW (Australia)
- 21 March 2017 at 08:21
A refreshing card, in my favourite colour!!
Very appropriate for Spring!
- 21 March 2017 at 08:44
- Unknown said...
Hi Sue
This is such a pretty and colourful card. Love everything about it
June x
- 21 March 2017 at 10:36
- julie laz said...
Wow love it, crafty hugs Julie laz xxx
- 21 March 2017 at 15:03
- Viki Banaszak said...
This is gorgeous! This card would make anyones day so much brighter~
- 21 March 2017 at 16:34
- Dawn Holben said...
Sue this is another stunning and beautiul card.
I love the colour and all the dies you have used.
Love everything about this.
- 21 March 2017 at 22:32


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A meet, greet and discussion point for all atheists and freethinkers who are based or have roots in the Caribbean, or are just curious about what goes on down here.
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Are you guys still in existence? I haven't been in touch with this site in years but I'm glad that you might still be hanging tough.
Are you guys still in existence? I haven't been in touch with this site in years but I'm glad that you might still hanging tough.
Hi there Dr Mush! I know it's been a long time. Glad to know that you are still around pushing the reason and fighting against the faith doctrines. I am still trying to do my part as well. Recently I have been involved in a podcast designed to highlight Caribbean voices in the atheist/ secular movement. It's called Freethinking Island, you can check it out.
It would be great to have you as a guest on the show sometime. Just let me know that you want to come and I can schedule you.
Hi there Caribbean posse, I am still around trying to spread the word to the Caribbean Community that we need to examine the religious crap that's been force fed us for centuries resulting in us hating our blackness and our own brothers and sisters. We need to wake up stop the foolishness...now!
Been binging.
Hey all. How are things? What's new? I'm trying to put some more activity in here. Any ideas?
If you have time, feel free to check out an essay I got published in The New Humanism. It's about being a skeptic in the Caribbean. It's a little over a year old, and my views have shifted slightly since writing it, but I left it as it was.
Thanks D x
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Dean, its the same as this one: "Caribbean Atheists".
Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/caribbeanatheists/
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The new owner of a luckless Bayside restaurant site is determined to end a streak of bad breaks at the locale.
"We're going to bring it back to its original glory," said George Makkos, whose newest restaurant, Vivaldi, replaces Patrizia's of Bayside.
The 201-10 Cross Island Parkway building had been a revolving door of new management since the popular Caffe on the Green closed in 2009.
Valentino's on the Green took over after that, but was soon followed by Patrizia's. Patrizia's shut down after less than a year in business.
Vivaldi is set to open for dinner in the first or second week of June.
"I don't want to compare myself to anybody," said Makkos, 51, of Manhattan. "I cannot speak for anybody else. I can only speak for what I stand for, and I stand for quality, perfection, impeccable service and attentiveness to the customer."
A Parks Department spokesperson said Makkos has a record of running successful upscale restaurants. The president of 123 Restaurant Group, he operates several wedding venues and catering halls in Queens, Manhattan and Long Island, including Battery Gardens and the Venetian Yacht Club.
Makkos said the menu will feature homemade dishes cooked to original recipes concocted by Caffe's former executive chef. He added that Vivaldi will use the finest ingredients on everything including brick-oven pizza.
While the menu and prices have not been finalized, Makkos said there will be "gracious portions for a value." Food options will also change to refl ect the season, with lighter dishes in the summer.
Vivaldi is in the process of obtaining a liquor license. The restaurant will be open seven days a week. After the June launch, it will expand to offer lunch and catering along with dinner.
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ROCHESTER — Corey Tondreau is an undergraduate student at the University of Vermont, who graduated from Spaulding High School in 2011 in the top 10 percent of her class.
"I am majoring in wildlife biology and plan to join the Peace Corps once I graduate," she said. "Upon return, I am hoping to find a job within the wildlife sector, either state-run or a non-profit organization, and invest my skills into bettering and protecting wildlife."
Near the end of January 2013, Tondreau hopes to embark on a journey of a lifetime. She has been accepted into the School for International Training's program — Madagascar: Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management.
"I hope to spend 15 weeks doing field research on a topic of my choice, traveling to various state parks, and using both social and natural-science perspectives to aid in Madagascar's on-going predicament: finding the balance between development and conservation," she said. "I will be given the chance to apply concepts I have learned in the classroom to real-life situations, an opportunity that is rare to come by so early in my profession."
There is just one snag. In the next few weeks, Tondreau has to raise the money needed to cover her airfare to the Indian Ocean island (via South Africa) and the malaria, typhoid and rabies immunizations she needs to stay in that country.
"I come from a low-income family which depends primarily on financial aid to cover tuition costs. It turns out that much of this aid does not apply to study abroad expenses. My tuition and room and board fees in Madagascar are covered, but airfare, immunization costs, and in-country personal expenses are not. I am about $3,000 short of being able to participate in this amazing opportunity," she said.
Tondreau's dad is a construction worker who has been badly impacted by the recession, her mom works for Community Partners, and her younger brother is a Spaulding student.
To help with her fundraising appeal, Tondreau has a website that people can access and contribute directly to her cause if they are so inclined. It is www.youcaring.com/tuition-fundraiser/studyabroadmadagascar/30408. Tondrea, who has been on the dean's list for each semester she has been enrolled at UVM, notes that both at high school and college she has been active in a number of organizations.
"In high school I participated in many activities, such as the Student Environmental Action Coalition, the French Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. I have been a member of the Wildlife Society UVM Wildlife and Fisheries Society Student Chapter for two years," she said.
If she is able to raise the money for her airfare, Tondrea will take off from Logan Airport in Boston on Jan. 29, 2013, change planes in Johannesburg, South Africa, and then fly to Antananarivo, which is the capital of Madagascar. The country gained its independence from France in 1960, but French is still one of the two official languages, the other being the native tongue, Malagasy. At UVM, Tondreau is minoring in French, and says she will be studying Malagasy, so that she will be able to converse with her host families.
During her stay she will visit the country's national parks, and her own research, while there, will center on lemurs, of which there are more than 100 species. Wikipedia notes, "Lemurs are important for research because their mix of primitive characteristics and traits shared with anthropoid primates can yield insights on primate and human evolution. However, many lemur species are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss and hunting. Although local traditions generally help protect lemurs and their forests, illegal logging, widespread poverty, and political instability hinder and undermine conservation efforts."
In her appeal to raise $3,000, Tondrea says, "I am wondering if you would be so generous as to donate to my cause. I would be so thankful if you could invest in my future and allow my wildest dreams to come true. If you are not able to donate, passing on this message would help just as much."
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Harmony Patrician from Will's Pawn Shop for $20 USD. It came with heavy gauge Black Diamond strings, which were the only strings Will sold. Those strings were at least a half inch above the neck at the twelfth fret. It was difficult to play. The cheap open gear tuners were hard to turn and one of the tuning posts bent to the side. It was a better instrument than the ones some of my friends owned. At least it was made of solid wood.
CNC machines turn out exacting measurements on just about any instrument. Heavy strings are still available, but most of us choose light or medium gauge. However, some parts of a guitar differentiate a good guitar from a bad guitar.
A book matched top is made by sawing a plank of wood in half then reattaching the halves together. This enhances and evens out the grain of the wood. As the guitar gets older and is played, the vibrations produced on a solid guitar soundboard become more robust. This is the aging process.
silver leaf maple wood that is readily available. The feel of the neck may be a little bigger than on other guitars; however, the instrument is very playable and the slight bulk of the neck enhances the sound. The fretboard is made of Indian rosewood.
The neck is attaches to the guitar by two wooden dowels that come through the guitars heel and glued into the inner neck block. This eliminates glue between the heel and body, thus allowing a continuous wood-to-wood fit.
The headstock is unique in a couple of ways. The most obvious is the diamond shape taper. The purpose of this shape is to allow the strings to be pulled straight back instead of pulling to the side. This accomplishes two things. The string does not bind up at the nut, which will adversely affect tuning and the straight pull minimizes fatigue on the neck.
the reverse headstock. The neck starts out as a straight piece of lumber. Wood is sawn at a 45-degree angle at the top of the neck. The top piece is turned upside down, so the grain runs in the opposite direction and re-glued to the neck. Older guitars were made using this process.
High quality guitars costing four times as much as the Seagull utilize this technique.
A truss rod placed in the guitars neck is accessible for adjustment through the soundhole.
The S6 is custom polished instead of spraying with a thick coat of polyester. The coat applied is similar to the French polish used on violins and some guitars. This method does not dampen the sound emanating from the guitars top.
A few comparable instruments to the Seagull are the Epiphone Masterbuilt line and the Taylor Big Baby. The Masterbuilt Epiphones are excellent guitars that are made entirely of solid wood. However most sell for at least $100 USD more than the Seagull S6.
The Taylor Big Baby is a large version of Taylor's travel guitar. The top is solid spruce, but the back and sides are laminate. The neck screws into the neck block with two screws exposed at the 16th fret. There is no neck heel. The Big Baby is only slightly smaller than a full size guitar. It has a 15/16th scale. Despite these drawbacks, the Big Baby has a great sound and the factory set up is great. This instrument sells for about $50 more than the Seagull, but it does come with a gig bag.
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A benefit of Tusq is that it is very easy to work with and comparable to bone. You can also have the music stores repair department do this for you.
I would recommend before removing the saddle, place a mark on the lower side. The saddle is compensated. If you put it in backwards, you will not get the guitar in tune.
Seagull guitars are made in La Patrie, Quebec Canada and are owned by Robert Godin. Mr. Godin produces several other brands including Godin guitars (mostly electric instruments), Simon and Patrick guitars (named after his sons), La Patrie classical guitars, Norman guitars, and Arts, and Lutherie guitars (his budget line).
inner sticker of a Seagull, you may note that it says "handmade." To some extent, this is true. Guitars are labour intensive and a lot of the work involves an individual working by hand to make the instrument. Most guitar manufacturers work this same way.
I do not want to diminish the quality of work these folks do. A truly handmade instrument by a luthier is something special, made by one individual, and is going to set you back a lot of money.
Perhaps the ultimate aspect that sets the S6 apart from other guitars, even those that are more expensive, is the Seagull's sound. The Seagull S6 has a boomy, but crisp tonal quality. It is a most excellent instrument for strumming or fingerpicking.
La Patrie is a small community in eastern Quebec. Godin employs almost half of the population.
Seagull guitars are wonderful instruments. I own a Seagull Grand, which is a parlor-sized guitar. I love the tone it produces. As I have said before, as these guitars get older, they sound better.
The S6 is the first guitar that Seagull produced back in 1982. It is not just an excellent instrument, but a great value as well.
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MADISON, Wis. — Eriah Hayes scored twice on the power play and Matt Leitner had a goal and two assists to lead Minnesota State, Mankato to a 4-2 win over struggling Wisconsin in men's hockey Saturday.
Hayes had the last of the Mavericks' three first-period goals and added a second tally early in the third. Bryce Gervais also scored for MSUM (5-5-2, 3-5-0), which got 33 saves from goalie Stephon Williams.
Wisconsin (1-7-2, 1-5-2) outshot the Mavericks 35-29 but couldn't generate enough offense to keep from dropping to 0-4-0 at home.
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National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas
Author: Crispin Boyer
Publisher: National Geographic Society, 2012
Going on a road trip or wish you were going on one this summer? Then you must check out this book! This atlas includes a detailed map for each state, five cool things to do in that state, and a list of roadside attractions. Each state page also includes state facts and Boredom Busters. The Boredom Busters include GPS or smartphone challenges to help kids battle boredom on a long trip. The layout of the book is appealing and easy to navigate.
National Parks: A Kids Guide to Americas Parks, Monuments, and Landmarks
Author: Erin McHugh
Illustrators: Neal Aspinall, Doug Leen, and Brian Maebius
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal, 2012
The United States was the first country in the world to establish a national park system, and this beautifully crafted book highlights 75 of these parks. The parks are arranged by state, with at least one national park highlighted per state. Use this book to make a dream list of national parks you would like to visit in the United States. Each description includes the history of the park as well as interesting facts. One of my favorite features is the Great American Bird Watch. For each park the author has provided a photograph and information about a bird that is indigenous to that area.
Fake Mustache
Author: Tom Angleberger
Illustrators: Jen Wang
Publisher: Amulet Books, 2012
Most kids who get $400 from their grandmother for their birthday might choose to spend it on something like a new game system or TV, but Casper Bengue is not like most kids. He has a very specific plan for this money. He buys a man-about-town suit and the Heidelberg Handlebar #7 mustache, a mustache that is made from real hair. The second phase of Caspers plan involves robbing a bank, brainwashing the country, and winning the presidential election. Only Caspers best friend, Lenny, knows the truth about Casper and his new Fako Mustacho persona. Lenny is on a mission to break the brainwashing power of the fake mustache and save the country from Caspers (aka Fako Mustachos) evil plan.
13 Hangmen
Author: Art Corriveau
Publisher:Amulet Books, 2012
Buying a fake mustache and ruling the country is one way to spend your birthday money, but how about this? What if your uncle, who you have met only a few times, leaves to you a rundown house in Boston on your 13th birthday? This is what happens to Tony DiMarco. Even stranger than being given the house are the two stipulations that Tony must follow: (1) He must sleep in his uncles old room (which is actually the attic), and (2) he must never let a member of the Hagmann family buy the house, unless in an extreme emergency. But the strangest thing of all is when Tony discovers that he shares the room with every 13-year-old boy who has ever lived in that room, dating all the way back to 1779, and that together they must solve a mystery that seems to be leading them to a treasure. This book, full of history and suspense, will keep kids guessing all the way to the end.
Capture the Flag
Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Scholastic Press, 2012
Imagine being stuck in the airport and meeting two really cool friends whose family members are part of the Silver Jaguar Society. Imagine that in that same airport you find out that the treasured flag, the original Star-Spangled Banner, has been stolen and that supposedly it is in the same airport as you. Anna, Jose, and Henry are those three kids, and they are determined to find out who stole the flag. Theres adventure, suspense, and a little bit of danger. AND theres definitely a timeline: they must find the flag before the planes start taking off again.
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GMO Registry, Inc. ("Registry Operator") is the registry operator for the .YOKOHAMA TLD.
Applicable Laws. You shall comply with all applicable laws and government regulations.
Standards, Policies, Procedures, and Practices.
Indemnification. You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Registry Operator, including its directors, officers, employees, subcontractors and agents, to the maximum extent required by law, from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses arising out of or relating to any application and/or request for the registration of a domain name, or the registration of a domain name and/or the use of a domain name. This obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Registry Operator shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
Personal Data. You acknowledge and accept that the Registry Operator may make use of your personal data, which use includes the processing, copying, publishing, modifying and making available through the WHOIS Service, of any such data, and authorize its subcontractors and agents to do the same, in accordance and compliance with relevant applicable data protection and privacy legislation, and for the sole purposes of allowing the Registrar Operator to render the domain name services.
Initial Launch. You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the initial launch phases of the .YOKOHAMA TLD, the Sunrise and Land Rush periods, and the corresponding dispute resolution processes, as set out in the TLD Policies , and acknowledge that Registry Operator has no liability of any kind for any loss or liability resulting from the proceedings and processes relating to the Sunrise or the Land Rush periods, including, but not limited to: (a) the ability or inability to obtain a domain name registration during these periods, and (b) the results of any dispute procedures.
Prohibited Activities. You are prohibited from using a domain name for distributing malware, abusively operating botnets, phishing, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement, fraudulent or deceptive practices, counterfeiting or otherwise engaging in activity contrary to applicable law.
Registry Operator's Reservation of Rights. You acknowledge and agree that Registry Operator reserves the right to deny, cancel or transfer any registration or transaction, or place any domain name(s) on registry lock, hold or similar status, that it deems necessary, in its discretion: (1) to protect the integrity and stability of the registry; (2) to comply with any applicable laws, government rules or requirements, requests of law enforcement, or any dispute resolution process; (3) to avoid any liability, civil or criminal, on the part of Registry Operator, as well as its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, and employees; (4) per the terms of the Agreement; (5) in the event of an occurrence of one of the activities listed in the Prohibited Activities section above; or (6) to correct mistakes made by Registry Operator or any registrar in connection with a domain name registration. Registry Operator also reserves the right to place upon registry lock, hold or similar status a domain name during resolution of a dispute.