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Lyn W

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Well, our 2nd guinea pig passed away peacefully in her sleep yesterday.
Both made it to 5yrs and we rescued them from a very cool small pet rescue who is ran by volunteers and most of them teens.
RIP Katie.
That's very sad but they were lucky to have such long and I'm sure happy lives with your family.
 

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Predictably gorgeous.... Still waiting on the Etsy site to pop up:)

Ok....soon. This Black Cherry bowl really “turned” out nice. There’s a very interesting knot in this one that really added some character. The Black Cherry looks great all waxed, buffed up n shined.

Just ordered some interesting spalted Maple that should also turn into some interesting projects.

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Lyn W

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Evening all. Hope everyone has had/ is having a good Wednesday. It's been another warm and sunny day here.
I had physio again today - all going well but my other leg is slowing down progress because they won't give me any further more challenging exercises to do until I have had the results of the knee x-ray - that won't be for about another 2 - 3 weeks according to my GPs receptionist.:rolleyes:
No luck shopping yesterday, I did see one outfit I liked but my sister also liked it and because she is the mother of the groom I had to give her first pick.
Will try again on Friday maybe - if I can persuade myself to go to the shops twice in one week!
Enjoy the rest of your day!
 

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There's an expression we use that we want 'to talk to the organ grinder not the monkey' meaning we want to talk to the one in charge not someone less important.
In the past I think they used to have real monkeys when playing.
Believe it or not I remember that organ grinders always had a pet monkey. I think, if I'm remembering correctly, the monkeys collected the coins from the people that enjoyed the music enough to pay the organ grinder.
 

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Believe it or not I remember that organ grinders always had a pet monkey. I think, if I'm remembering correctly, the monkeys collected the coins from the people that enjoyed the music enough to pay the organ grinder.

Yep.... happy monkeys, happy grinders.
 

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Evening all. Hope everyone has had/ is having a good Wednesday. It's been another warm and sunny day here.
I had physio again today - all going well but my other leg is slowing down progress because they won't give me any further more challenging exercises to do until I have had the results of the knee x-ray - that won't be for about another 2 - 3 weeks according to my GPs receptionist.:rolleyes:
No luck shopping yesterday, I did see one outfit I liked but my sister also liked it and because she is the mother of the groom I had to give her first pick.
Will try again on Friday maybe - if I can persuade myself to go to the shops twice in one week!
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Sounds like shopping is a bit of a challenge. Just walk slower and enjoy. Ok I'm done preaching.
 

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Your Mum is looking well, Ed she is obviously being looked after. The fact you have made such a journey to visit probably means more to her than having you living around the corner popping in regularly. You d what you can and that's all any parent could ask.
She thinks she is living in Florida near me.
But she also often confuses talking to me on the phone with seeing me. So it has been working.
 

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I know. We were so disappointed because we worked our butts off. Even on Mother’s Day.
He called this morning and said tomorrow! We shall see, pled it’s supposed to rain but my husband said that won’t slow him down.

On another note. We are closer to our master bath remodel! They are starting in a few weeks.
I’ve waited 9 yrs!!
Best hopes and wishes for tomorrow. Maybe it'll be pleasant even with a little bit of now and then rain.
 

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Ok....soon. This Black Cherry bowl really “turned” out nice. There’s a very interesting knot in this one that really added some character. The Black Cherry looks great all waxed, buffed up n shined.

Just ordered some interesting spalted Maple that should also turn into some interesting projects.

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That is nice!
 

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Ok....soon. This Black Cherry bowl really “turned” out nice. There’s a very interesting knot in this one that really added some character. The Black Cherry looks great all waxed, buffed up n shined.

Just ordered some interesting spalted Maple that should also turn into some interesting projects.

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I saw some of the pictures of the cherry bowl in progres. Cherry is my favorite. I've never worked with it but to me It's a beautiful wood. The maple you acquired is amazing. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
 

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After many days of cold, dreery rain - SUNSHINE and warming temps. Got out early for a few kayaking miles and spotted many turtles up basking.

Two nice pix, two different types of Sliders - check out those reflections.

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And here I was going to say that you managed to get a pic of an upside down turtle.[emoji33] [emoji33] Stunning pics as always.
 
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