COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Good morning all. I had a shocking night's sleep last night thanks to my cough. I had to put the heating on in thr end and the additional warmth helped me to stop coughing. I guess we will be running the central heating 24/7 for a few days.

It was very cold out last night, but the snow was negligible by even Kent standards. We have have had frosts this winter that have made things whiter

I am feeling very frustrated. I want to move around and do things without coughing.... and a full night's sleep would be amazing.

An old wives tale advises that you rub vicks vapo rub on your back, chest and the bottom of your feet. But you must then make sure those areas stay covered with socks, and or pajamas and that is supposed to help with coughing. I feel for you as there is nothing worse than being kept up at night with coughing.

 

[EllieMay]

Ok went to the orthopedic surgeon today. Have a muscle that needs to be reattached and calcium buildup where I damaged the end of my femur. So I will be going under the knife. Next week my wife goes on a cruise starting in Singapore so I will have the operation towards the end of Feb.

You keep us posted on that so I can send prayers n good vibes your way! I will anyway of course [emoji847] also, tell wifey that we would love to see some good pics from that cruise!

 

[EllieMay]

In defense of my wife she was going to cancel her trip but the trip planning started about a year ago and involves 7 of her lifelong girlfriends. I had to persuade her to still go. I have my mother in law here and a brother a mile away. Plus a new bottle of pain pills. Lol

I’m sure your accident affected both of you greatly.. sometimes it’s really hard to make sense of God’s plan for us... but I think as long as you know it’s there, your burden will be less..

 

[EllieMay]

Good Wednesday Everyone,
A lot of pain and not feeling well going on in the CDR lately. Although there is some good news as well. Like Sabine's cute little dog (the newest addition to her household), Linda is back and on the mend. Lyn still has a way to go and we need to try and think of a solution for Lola. And Ray having to wait for the end of Feb to start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Sjoe, it seems that 2019 is not starting off too well. But I am going to believe that if we all think positive thoughts and have positive attitudes then some positivity will start to come back to us.

So with that in mind:

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Unless you are Mark of course as it always seems to be raining over there.

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And this one is for all the champions in the CDR (each and every one of you)

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Well said Carol!

 

[Bee62]

I've missed seeing you in here Sabine.

I know.... But working, my animals and the new dog hasn`t left much time for being here. SORRY !

 

[EllieMay]

An old wives tale advises that you rub vicks vapo rub on your back, chest and the bottom of your feet. But you must then make sure those areas stay covered with socks, and or pajamas and that is supposed to help with coughing. I feel for you as there is nothing worse than being kept up at night with coughing.

I would vouch that this works.. I use it often on my son my mother used it on us kids and it’s pretty quick relief. I don’t put it on our feet though [emoji16] if I’m really stopped up, I’ll even dab the tip of my nose.. clears the nasal passages..

 

[Bee62]

Oh my goodness Lyn! That is awful. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope you are able to sort out Lola xxx

@Lyn W
Oh, I am so sorry to hear what had happend to you. I am wishing you a speedy recovery. I would take Lola but I am too far away. Maybe you can start a thread here on TFO if there is someone from England that can take care of Lola until you are at home again ?

 

[CarolM]

@Lyn W
Oh, I am so sorry to hear what had happend to you. I am wishing you a speedy recovery. I would take Lola but I am too far away. Maybe you can start a thread here on TFO if there is someone from England that can take care of Lola until you are at home again ?

Good idea Sabine.

 

[Bee62]

What about putting Lola in hibernation? That way he won't be stressed and space and heating won't be an issue.

Lola cannot hibernate. A leopard tortoise is not used to hibernation like a sulcata or star tortoise too. Lola would die when someone would try to hibernate him.

 

[Maro2Bear]

G’day all

Our little snow squall has come and gone dropping a solid two inches of frozen snow. None stuck in the trees, so it’s just frosty white on the ground. BUT, the cold polar vortex is moving in across the US mid-Weet and now North East. A good day for most ppl to stay home from work and school.

Ive filled up the birdfeeders and can already hear the Blue Jays cackling in the woods as they line up like airliners to a frozen runway.

Hope everyone can get strong, be strong and GET WELL!

 

[Maro2Bear]

The Tree Project - A Quick Review & Summary

As many recall, a few weeks back following one of our Winter wind and snow storms,wifey and I went for a nice brisk walk about our local National Wildlife Refuge. During the course of our stroll, we noted a tree had fallen across the trail but had been sawed up by park staff.

They cut this tree into a few pieces and just left along the trail. Not sure exactly the tree type. Not pine, not beech or birch, but could be a type of oak or a maple. I looked at the pieces and thought we could make something other than firewood.


The Logs as They Fell Waiting for a Project

After completing our nice walk about the refuge, we headed home, only to return the next day with the goal to look more closely at finding a good project log. We identified one that didnt have too many knots, wasnt too thin, or too heavy. Lugged it home in a backpack we brought to carry the log.

Now the fun could begin as the log sat waiting in the project room.


Log Awaiting

Cut the ends off to straighten them up a bit, and mounted to the faceplate for our lathe. Yes, we were going to make some type of vessel from this old forgotten log.


Sliced in Half

I had not used my lathe in some time for many reasons. Kayaking, gardening, Sully, travel, no wood, etc.....so thought this old piece of FREE wood would be a good refamiliarization with the lathe (and tools).


Mounted and Ready to Turn



Turning Log


After a few hours of turning and sanding and “project design” we settled on a nice simple solid bowl shape.


Spinning Away

Since this piece of log was “end grain” based on how I cut and mounted, I didnt want to risk some risky maneuver or breakage. So the simple bowl shape was great. Wifey got to use all the tools and did a lot of the roughing out!


Sanding the Bottom

In the end we applied a nice Walnut Stain tung oil followed by a beeswax finish. With the wood being fresh, not kiln dried, a very liberal amount of wax was applied. We’re hoping it dries slowly and doesnt crack too much! The End



The Tree to Bowl Project

 

[EllieMay]

The Tree Project - A Quick Review & Summary

As many recall, a few weeks back following one of our Winter wind and snow storms,wifey and I went for a nice brisk walk about our local National Wildlife Refuge. During the course of our stroll, we noted a tree had fallen across the trail but had been sawed up by park staff.

They cut this tree into a few pieces and just left along the trail. Not sure exactly the tree type. Not pine, not beech or birch, but could be a type of oak or a maple. I looked at the pieces and thought we could make something other than firewood.

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The Logs as They Fell Waiting for a Project

After completing our nice walk about the refuge, we headed home, only to return the next day with the goal to look more closely at finding a good project log. We identified one that didnt have too many knots, wasnt too thin, or too heavy. Lugged it home in a backpack we brought to carry the log.

Now the fun could begin as the log sat waiting in the project room.

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Log Awaiting

Cut the ends off to straighten them up a bit, and mounted to the faceplate for our lathe. Yes, we were going to make some type of vessel from this old forgotten log.

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Sliced in Half

I had not used my lathe in some time for many reasons. Kayaking, gardening, Sully, travel, no wood, etc.....so thought this old piece of FREE wood would be a good refamiliarization with the lathe (and tools).

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Mounted and Ready to Turn


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Turning Log


After a few hours of turning and sanding and “project design” we settled on a nice simple solid bowl shape.

View attachment 263585
Spinning Away

Since this piece of log was “end grain” based on how I cut and mounted, I didnt want to risk some risky maneuver or breakage. So the simple bowl shape was great. Wifey got to use all the tools and did a lot of the roughing out!

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Sanding the Bottom

In the end we applied a nice Walnut Stain tung oil followed by a beeswax finish. With the wood being fresh, not kiln dried, a very liberal amount of wax was applied. We’re hoping it dries slowly and doesnt crack too much! The End


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The Tree to Bowl Project

Luv this

 

[Maro2Bear]

Sunny and bright - frosty cold a hint of Snow. The birds have been busy. Supposed to get blustery later this afternoon. It’s time to check out Goose Pond.

 

[Momof4]

The Tree Project - A Quick Review & Summary

As many recall, a few weeks back following one of our Winter wind and snow storms,wifey and I went for a nice brisk walk about our local National Wildlife Refuge. During the course of our stroll, we noted a tree had fallen across the trail but had been sawed up by park staff.

They cut this tree into a few pieces and just left along the trail. Not sure exactly the tree type. Not pine, not beech or birch, but could be a type of oak or a maple. I looked at the pieces and thought we could make something other than firewood.

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The Logs as They Fell Waiting for a Project

After completing our nice walk about the refuge, we headed home, only to return the next day with the goal to look more closely at finding a good project log. We identified one that didnt have too many knots, wasnt too thin, or too heavy. Lugged it home in a backpack we brought to carry the log.

Now the fun could begin as the log sat waiting in the project room.

View attachment 263581
Log Awaiting

Cut the ends off to straighten them up a bit, and mounted to the faceplate for our lathe. Yes, we were going to make some type of vessel from this old forgotten log.

View attachment 263582
Sliced in Half

I had not used my lathe in some time for many reasons. Kayaking, gardening, Sully, travel, no wood, etc.....so thought this old piece of FREE wood would be a good refamiliarization with the lathe (and tools).

View attachment 263583
Mounted and Ready to Turn


View attachment 263584
Turning Log


After a few hours of turning and sanding and “project design” we settled on a nice simple solid bowl shape.

View attachment 263585
Spinning Away

Since this piece of log was “end grain” based on how I cut and mounted, I didnt want to risk some risky maneuver or breakage. So the simple bowl shape was great. Wifey got to use all the tools and did a lot of the roughing out!

View attachment 263586
Sanding the Bottom

In the end we applied a nice Walnut Stain tung oil followed by a beeswax finish. With the wood being fresh, not kiln dried, a very liberal amount of wax was applied. We’re hoping it dries slowly and doesnt crack too much! The End


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The Tree to Bowl Project

I’m in love with that Tree Bowl!!

Funny thing is, I always buy them as wedding gifts but I have never bought one for myself.

 

[Momof4]

The Arctic blast is no joke!
It’s crazy cold and dangerous out there!!!
230 million effected!!

So glad I live in California!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Oh dear. I hope that they can sort it all out. Good Luck with the operation. And lucky wife, I wouldn't mind going on holiday, maybe not on a cruise, I am too scared the ship might sink and I will be eaten by sharks.

Me too. I would never go on an ocean cruise. However, we have a commercial showing Viking River Cruises, and that looks VERY interesting to me. I'd love to try that one.

 

[DanB]

Going on a 11 Day Med cruise in Sep, can't wait.

 

[Momof4]

Me too. I would never go on an ocean cruise. However, we have a commercial showing Viking River Cruises, and that looks VERY interesting to me. I'd love to try that one.

I’ve never been on a cruise. Part of me wants too but the other part feels like Carrol does!
I’m also afraid of all the E. coli outbreaks!!

My friend has been on like 30 cruises around the world and loved all of them!!

The Alaskan cruise interest me but then again, Titanic is always in the back of my mind!!

 

[DanB]

Went on a 14 day Alaskan Cruise Tour, It was OUTSTANDING, totally breathtaking. If you ever get the chance to go on one, do it.

 

[Momof4]

@CarolM
Didn’t mean to misspell your name! I was speaking not typing.