12:05 am
hurshy
another day, another grid
12:05 am
hurshy
so hard to care about life
12:06 am
ursh
oh dear Hurshy - whats up ?
12:07 am
hurshy
same things that are always up
12:07 am
hurshy
pretty much every decision i've made since senior year of high school has been wrong
12:08 am
hurshy
i don't believe i will ever find lasting happiness
12:09 am
jessmom
za6, zo6
12:09 am
ursh
perhaps you have been looking in the wrong places to find your lasting happiness - maybe go for something out of your comfort zone - so cliche - but true
12:09 am
dizgrannie
hurshy, don't know what you are going thru, but never look for happiness - it will find you when you are good and ready
12:09 am
hurshy
i've looked in a variety of places.
12:10 am
hurshy
so what do you do in all the miserable years in the meantime, grannie, to not kill yourself?
12:13 am
dizgrannie
would you believe I am the happiest I have been for nearly 3 years - why? cos I am on my own...don't worry I have good friends etc, but these days I prefer to be on my own after nursing hubby thru his strokes for all those years (He passed 12 mths last Tues) And now I can do what I want, when I want and am happy
12:14 am
hurshy
happy for you, grannie
12:16 am
dizgrannie
hurshy, do you have hobbies? If so join FB groups that are related. I do diamond painting and have found cyber friends thru these groups
12:19 am
gapeach
hurshy, do f5-18.
12:21 am
ARB
za 6/48 A nice Yiddish word for a somewhat fat well-rounded person
12:22 am
ARB
zo 6 is a less-acceptable spellling
12:24 am
Zadit
thanks for those ARB
12:24 am
Lizlin
Hi all and thanks ARB
12:25 am
ARB
When I was growing up, a za6 girl was considered healthy. Times have changed!
12:25 am
Lizlin
Never heard the zo version before.
12:26 am
rastapopolous
I figure there are 3 things to do in this world. 1. Take care of business. This is getting to work,doing the laundry, paying the bills, etc. 2. Work towards the future. So, writing a resume, taking a class, etc. 3. Enjoy the journey. I would score each day. most days I manage to take care of business. If I also do something tofurther my goals, yay, that's a two. And if I do something fun, yay, that's a three. If I come home from work and just want to fall into bed, I might phone a sister or friend to add a point to my to my day. It got me through some tough times.
12:27 am
ARB
Lizlin, not my Yiddish accent either. Must be Czech or Hungarian
12:29 am
Lizlin
I guess so - or perhaps just enable!
12:32 am
Rainiqui
One of the most profound Buddhist philosophies that changed my life in a huge way is the idea that the source of all unhappiness and despair can be summed up in one word and that word is "desire".... when one examines their sadness and discontent - sure enough, at the very nucleus of the pain is a desire of some sort..... For example, consider the following-
How can he or she be so insensitive? - a desire that the person in question react in the way we think that we would have reacted.
We could not afford gifts this year. - a desire that more money was available for discretionary spending.
My child is very ill. - a desire for a more favourable prognosis and longevity for a loved one.
My daughter was caught cheating on an exam. - a desire that our children realize that decisions they make now may have long term repercussions.
Finally, there is the universal question - Why and how could this have happened? - a desire for answers to questions that may not have answers which would give closure.
The key to surmounting the pain is to accept the desire for what it is - a wish that, for whatever reason, cannot be fulfilled at the present moment.... and then to try to move away from the desire.... let it go.... try to work at becoming less attached to the desire.... to view it more calmly and less emotionally.... In the beginning, this is extremely hard to do but I promise that if you work at it, your pain WILL lessen much sooner.
12:33 am
hurshy
anybody have the top O?
12:36 am
dofith
One thing I have gained from Babble - a great improvement in my Hebrew and Yiddish!
12:42 am
dofith
Thanks to you, ARB, Liz and so many others. And come time for festivals, even Fridays each week, I'm made to salivate at descriptions of special foods. And all I can return the favour with is "G'day, Mate" and Vegemite!
12:43 am
dizgrannie
and ONYA|
12:44 am
Lizlin
G'day mate and vegemite is fine by me!
12:45 am
dofith
...and the best of all : "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oy! Oy! Oy!"
12:45 am
Lizlin
Of course! I knew that before I moved to Aus :)
12:45 am
ARB
I have learned a LOT from a lot of different Babblers, and some of that was even language.
12:47 am
dizgrannie
dofith, sorry but its OI, OI, OI, but I knew what you meant...lol
12:47 am
dofith
Liz, it's a wonder it wasn't enough to change your mind about emigrating! As if the heat and creepie crawlies weren't enough!
12:48 am
ARB
oy oy oy is the Yiddish spelling!
12:48 am
dizgrannie
LOL ARB
12:48 am
Lizlin
Ah well! I could certainly do without the legless crawlies but I do prefer living here to London.
12:49 am
Lizlin
Oy oy oy describes this grid pretty well.
12:49 am
dofith
Thanks, diz - thought it looked wrong! See, ARB - I told you I was becoming fluent in Yiddish!
12:50 am
hurshy
are you like me, liz, don't even like to say the word for those creatures? if so i'm amazed you can live in oz
12:50 am
dofith
Well, I'm glad for that, Liz. As for me, I'd trafe with anyone who live in a cool, damp climate with no sharks.
12:51 am
dizgrannie
aaah the snakes, we have the most deadliest on the planet...been on the planet nearly 65 yrs and the best I have encountered was a blue tongue lizard
12:51 am
Lizlin
No - I can say the word.
12:51 am
dofith
I'd even trade...
12:51 am
hurshy
i call them BCs - bad creatures
12:52 am
Lizlin
We've had a green tree snake and a carpet python in our garden - neither venomous but I don't really care. I just retreated inside pretty quickly.
12:52 am
Lizlin
They definitely are BCs
12:53 am
dofith
You'd love it hear, hurshy - mozzies and flies, huge roaches, snakes, sharks - and too many P.M's!
12:54 am
Lizlin
BBL. Have a good day / evening everyone.
12:54 am
hurshy
i would NOT love it. NZ, maybe.
12:54 am
dofith
Actually, you guys get through a few of those as well!
12:54 am
hurshy
i'm really in the US
12:55 am
hurshy
our congress is far worse than a parliament
12:55 am
dofith
You'd even love it here. My spelling has gone to pot - better quit. 'Bye all. Oi! Oi! Oi!
12:58 am
dofith
Oh, hurshy - I got it wrong. Sorry. And I definitely will not enter a political discussion. Much as I want us to become a republic, I don't think I want the US system. Anyway, hurshy, I hope chatting is lifting your despair, even for a few minutes. 'aBye now x
1:05 am
sprite
good morning all
1:08 am
sprite
wow, so close to a gerund grid
1:09 am
grannyrose
my poor girl. how is the ankle feeling? have you adequate pain relief? please let me know exactly when the surgery is. xoxoxox
1:10 am
sprite
my dear friend, no worries. I emailed you with the pain regiment, it is under control. It hurts but not unbearably.
1:11 am
sprite
monday I am to go to the hospital again to check the swelling. After that, to the surgeon and then we will hear more.
1:11 am
grannyrose
ugh... that bone ache is soooo ugly.
1:12 am
sprite
it is. And will be for some time to come, since they are gonna repair it with all kinds of metal :(
1:13 am
grannyrose
been there, done that, got the t-shirt, not going back... mwah i weep for you....it is so nasty. how did you do it? or is that asking for TMI?
1:16 am
sprite
I went to our neighbours, the bird rescue facility. To say hi and introduce myself, and also to ask if they would like me to come help once a week or so. I was just going to get the tour, when we left the room and I missed a step. It is an odd little downstep, three steps and the last one is slightly deeper and onto an uneven floor with a big wet doormat on it (for desinfecting purposes). Once on the floor, I saw that my foot was literally pointing the wrong way. Thought it was just my shoe, but no, it was the whole foot, alas.
1:18 am
grannyrose
oh dear. you don't do things by halves do you? such a thorough person..
1:19 am
sprite
roflol, that is exactly what I told the ambulance guy. Oh rose, they gave me ketamine. You wouldn't believe the trip I went on. Gosh I hate that stuff. It was scary.
1:20 am
grannyrose
lol.... yeah ketamine is good for that. but did it help with the pain?
1:21 am
anike
I would really like lickety to appear about now...9 words to go but few clues
1:22 am
sprite
they gave me so much, I was out of it for a while. That is when they put my foot back in more or less the right direction. Doc said it also causes memory loss for a little while, I may never remember the pain of that moment. Fine with me, lol.
1:23 am
sprite
if he can, he will, anike :) He is always very helpful that way.
1:24 am
anike
I know Sprite. Just wishing
1:24 am
grannyrose
poor you! i wish i had been there to hold your hand. how was Rob about the whole thing?
1:24 am
sprite
nothing wrong with wishing :)
1:25 am
sprite
rob was at work, came to me right away and helped me make it through. went home to see to terra and get me some stuff, we thought I would have to stay at the hospital.
1:26 am
sprite
but in the end, I was allowed to go home while waiting for the surgery. Yay!
1:26 am
Lizlin
Hi and hugs, you 2. Sounds awful, Sprite. Wish you a speedy recovery.
1:27 am
grannyrose
{{{{{lizgirl}}}}}}} how are you both, honey?
1:27 am
sprite
*hugs Liz* Thanks, dear one.
1:27 am
Lizlin
We’re fine. Things don’t change here 😊
1:28 am
sprite
when things are good, no change is needed :) I always enjoy your good fortune.
1:28 am
Lizlin
Yes, we’re very lucky.
1:29 am
sprite
and you know how to be content with what you have. That is a talent and a precursor for happiness for sure.
1:29 am
grannyrose
great, lizgirl. i was watching the new program with Barrie Humphries as the voice over. they had some footage of the white whale, and were saying that there are quite a few white calves being born.
1:30 am
grannyrose
Migaloo...that's his name.
1:31 am
anike
Anyone have all the 8's. I have the ro and th
1:31 am
Lizlin
That’s awesome. We don’t go whale watching any more. Decided it was time to quit. Our good decision really because half way thru last winter, the company disappeared.
1:32 am
grannyrose
what a shame. about the company i mean. you did have a long run at whale watching though.
1:33 am
Lizlin
Yes, we must have gone out well over 100 times. It was amazing but it was time to quit. A mutual decision.
1:33 am
grannyrose
not me anike
1:33 am
sprite
me neither
1:33 am
anike
Hmmm. Down to 7 but hard going
1:34 am
Lizlin
We’ve all sorts of suspicions about the company. We do know there were issues with the crew not being paid last year.
1:34 am
Lizlin
I don’t have any 7s or 8s :(
1:35 am
sprite
me neither so far
1:39 am
anike
The 7's are ne, te and th
1:39 am
Lizlin
Thanks Anike. Looking
1:40 am
sprite
halfway with 1x7 and 3x6, lol. Not at my best, it seems. I wonder why ;)
1:49 am
grannyrose
anike, could you please point me in the direction of the th7?
1:49 am
sprite
and me too, please
1:50 am
Lizlin
Me three 😊
1:50 am
Creeta
hard to clue... involves the high-point letter
1:50 am
Creeta
sounds vaguely like a vitamin?
1:51 am
Lizlin
That helped. I guessed. Thanks
1:51 am
grannyrose
thanx. found.
1:52 am
Creeta
Anyone have an 8 yet?
1:52 am
Lizlin
Fraud not.
1:52 am
grannyrose
i have ro8/40 and th8/65
1:52 am
Lizlin
Fraid not.
1:52 am
Lizlin
I love autocorrect!
1:53 am
grannyrose
lol... third time lucky, lizgirl
1:53 am
Lizlin
Is it too early to ask for clues?
1:53 am
anike
Sorry...haven't been looking. Creetas clue not bad
1:53 am
grannyrose
anyone have all the z's?
1:54 am
anike
Nope...still need 2 z's
1:54 am
anike
Have za6, zo6 and zo4
1:54 am
sprite
good clue, lol
1:54 am
grannyrose
no za's found
1:54 am
rbud
I have za 6/48, zl 5/20, zo 5/24
1:55 am
sprite
zo4 and zo 5 too
1:56 am
rbud
yay, pooling resources works, got all the Z's now.
1:57 am
rbud
and a weird bunch they be... :P
1:58 am
Lizlin
Thanks for the zs
1:58 am
grannyrose
nope, the zo5 evades me
1:58 am
Lizlin
Like the fo 5 rose
1:59 am
rbud
it's like the suit, but ends in sometimes vowel
1:59 am
grannyrose
is that for real?? for pete's sake. thanx lizgirl
2:01 am
grannyrose
and now the f's have been fritzed
2:01 am
sprite
i feel so daft
2:03 am
Creeta
can't find the top row "o" or the "e" right below it...
2:05 am
grannyrose
oo6/30 creeta
2:05 am
Lizlin
Me neither. I really don’t like this grid.
2:05 am
sprite
don't have either either
2:05 am
grannyrose
et6/21
2:06 am
sprite
thanks rose
2:07 am
Lizlin
Thanks Rose
2:08 am
rbud
how about the middle column O?
2:09 am
sprite
the state, but misspelt
2:10 am
sprite
babble blindness, rbud!
2:11 am
Lizlin
BBL. Hugs ladies.
2:11 am
grannyrose
enjoy your evening lizgirl. xoxox
2:11 am
sprite
have a lovely evening, Liz
2:14 am
grannyrose
finally, axed the a's
2:16 am
anike
I need 1 g and 1 t...and 1 x 6 , 1 x 8
2:17 am
anike
Ok... need a g8
2:20 am
vashongin
go 8/55
2:20 am
rbud
ty, I found it - go 8/55
2:20 am
rbud
aw, ya beat me to it, lol
2:21 am
vashongin
lol...no problem
2:21 am
anike
Just found it thanks anyway cash. Fireworks
2:22 am
anike
Gotta go...visitors for dinner. Happy babbling
2:25 am
grannyrose
ooroo anike..
2:26 am
sprite
and could I please get a pointer for the go8?
2:26 am
grannyrose
same as goodbye.... don't know where it comes from.... lol
2:26 am
sprite
ah okay :D Aussie speak
2:26 am
sprite
I keep seeing gonorrhoe or something like that
2:27 am
grannyrose
apparenty means see you later... another version is hooroo and hooray. means goodbye also
2:28 am
sprite
hooray means something different here, lol
2:28 am
vashongin
the go 8 has to do with crystals...but not sure how to clue
2:29 am
sprite
thanks vash, that should help
2:30 am
grannyrose
think german writer, lose the last letter + chemical finish
2:40 am
vashongin
I am missing one a... I have al 5, 5; az 5, 5
2:41 am
grannyrose
okay. i have la x 3, lo x 8. missing?
2:41 am
grannyrose
af5/16 vash
2:42 am
grannyrose
wb lizgirl
2:42 am
vashongin
I hate when I can't see words I know
2:43 am
vashongin
I am missing 2 ls. but have the same lo x 8
2:44 am
Lizlin
La 5/16, la 4/4, la 5/12, la 5/14
2:44 am
grannyrose
thanx lizgirl, found.
2:44 am
vashongin
thanks liz
2:46 am
Lizlin
Don’t know if anyone else emailed Lickety but I just did. Could be an NBN problem though.
2:48 am
vashongin
h's missing one: he 4, 5; hi 4, 5, 4; ho 4, 4, 5 ,4 5, 4, 4, 6; hy 4
2:49 am
Lizlin
Ho 4 x 3 to start
2:49 am
vashongin
thanks...looking
2:50 am
grannyrose
ho 4, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 4, 6, 5
2:51 am
Lizlin
I’m missing 1 h but I definitely have no 4 x 3 to start
2:51 am
Lizlin
Ho that was.
2:51 am
sprite
ho4,4,5,4 to start
2:52 am
Lizlin
Missing an ho 5
2:52 am
Lizlin
Missing an ho 5
2:52 am
grannyrose
then you are missing the first ho5, liz
2:53 am
Lizlin
Sorry about the confusion.
2:53 am
sprite
np Liz, it is a tricky grid all the way
2:54 am
vashongin
no worries, liz
2:54 am
sprite
fireflies. Thanks for the help.
2:54 am
Lizlin
Congrats Sprite
2:54 am
sprite
I wish you all a blessed day and a peaceful night. *hugs* to my friends. Rose, will you email me, please, if you can find the time?
2:55 am
grannyrose
WTG SPRITE !! how about a list before you go, pleeeese?
2:55 am
sprite
sure, hold on
2:56 am
Lizlin
That would be sooooo appreciated :)
2:56 am
grannyrose
and, of course, sprite.
3:05 am
sprite
it is in my profile now
3:06 am
vashongin
thank you, sprite!!
3:06 am
Lizlin
Thanks, Sprite
3:06 am
sprite
my pleasure. Luvsya... poofing now
3:09 am
grannyrose
luvs ya too
4:05 am
licketySplitAUS
Ckues are coming, unknown computer restart screwed things up a bit
4:07 am
MollyL
Thanks Lickety
4:08 am
licketySplitAUS
Clues are up
4:44 am
rubyfoo
St. Valentine's Day was Always a big deal for my husband. This is the third one he has missed.
4:49 am
MollyL
♥Happy Valentine's Day♥ Ruby
6:13 am
jwr
bye- love t'all
6:28 am
MollyL
The Polish words elude me every time. : D
6:54 am
rubyfoo
bvack. l've been in and out of weird sleep all morning - half-drealing, maybe hallucinating, with Strange small dreams --realistiuc but with many dead people (parents) and tv & movie stars.
6:55 am
bichon
Sounds like my night too
6:55 am
BzznBea
Sounds like many of us had bad nights.
6:57 am
rubyfoo
l never remember them, but they Don't dusturb me, just making me feel like Alice in Wonderland
6:58 am
rubyfoo
Going crazy?
6:59 am
bichon
no, I have dreams like that
7:01 am
MollyL
I think everyone has the odd dream now and again.
7:01 am
rubyfoo
lt makes me happy when my parent are in them.
7:03 am
MollyL
My parents are in my dreams a lot. I think it is your subconscious's way of keeping them with you.
7:04 am
rubyfoo
You sound like a bunch of coolly rational people and l truly appreciate being ablt to be honest
7:05 am
MollyL
Dreams are not subject to the same logic we interpret with in real life.
7:06 am
rubyfoo
Although l have some close and intimate friends here, all communication is in French.
7:06 am
rubyfoo
Self-limiting for me
7:08 am
MollyL
One of the reasons I would not like living in another country is that I wouldn't feel like me having to speak another language all the time.
7:08 am
rubyfoo
I picture Sprite as Alice when she grows bigger than anything around her
7:10 am
Deeha
obviously you arent British Molly. Their attitude is speak loud enough and those pesky foreigners will understand you!!
7:10 am
rubyfoo
That's true Molly, but it was very nice coming here and not having emotional baggage with new friends. But l keep my ittle Robert's dictiinary at hand when l read a dead end.
7:11 am
MollyL
I have heard people do that and it makes me laugh. As if speaking LOUDER will make someone who doesn't speak your language understand.
7:12 am
rubyfoo
l use a lot of pantomime, even with close friends
7:15 am
MollyL
*Bets Ruby is great at Charades*
7:16 am
rubyfoo
numberone, especially after a couple of tequula shots, just not here.
7:19 am
rubyfoo
The dogs are bi-lingual
7:19 am
MollyL
Aw, how nice they can bark in English and French
: D
7:20 am
BzznBea
Ruby, I'd love to have a tequila shot with you. =)
7:21 am
rubyfoo
We are very quiet here
7:21 am
rubyfoo
yes yes, bzzn
7:21 am
MollyL
*Would love to be a fly on the wall as Ruby and Bea slam tequila shots
7:22 am
BzznBea
Last time I drank tequila, I was dancing on the table...<blush>
7:23 am
MollyL
Hey, don't blush. Table dancing is a good strength to have.
7:23 am
BzznBea
That was years ago.
7:24 am
BzznBea
Now, I must head out to do some volunteer work...Ruby, you are loved and cherished here in Babbleland. Big Hugs!
7:25 am
rubyfoo
An old friend from,Miami comes here fropm time to time and Always brings a premium tequila, like Herradura which is not available here.
7:27 am
MollyL
Old friends who show up with premium tequila are good to have.
7:28 am
rubyfoo
Thank you bzzn; you Always,cheer me
7:30 am
rubyfoo
I Don't thibk i've ever danced on a table, but probably wouldn't remember
7:31 am
MollyL
There are some weird ass words in this grid
7:34 am
rubyfoo
l'v emissed them
7:34 am
rubyfoo
for me, the babblets were as dar as i can go
8:26 am
bichon
go 8/55, pls
8:28 am
mael
clued very well by grannyrose at 2:30am :)
8:28 am
mael
I can't beat that
8:31 am
bichon
ty granny rose, if you are still here
8:32 am
72 Temple Owl
All hail Renny today. a friend sorely missed.
9:28 am
Flask1
Good afternoon all....clue please for fi/5 ?
9:30 am
jzw
Fi what you get into with fists
9:32 am
Flask1
thanks jzw!
9:52 am
flosey
hi there MLF
10:27 am
gramma
Last word, TH 7. Any clues? please.
10:39 am
Book Doctor Gwen
hi all, diving in
10:51 am
Book Doctor Gwen
hoity toity -- no points
11:00 am
Book Doctor Gwen
nbt at last! some weird ones
11:19 am
bichon
th 7/52, pls
11:21 am
cybernan
good morning/afternoon everyone :)
11:21 am
phaeton
th7...looks like some medication and uses the high point tile...maybe for the thyroid?
11:23 am
bichon
could you clue it in a different way, ls
11:24 am
phaeton
th...2 vowels, cons, Mr. Gore
11:24 am
phaeton
oops...not Gore
11:24 am
phaeton
it starts with right T and uses that bottom right corner letters
11:25 am
phaeton
according to our dictionary it is spelled wrong...it has to do with chemistry
11:26 am
phaeton
Sorry not much help
11:26 am
bichon
ty phae, got it
11:27 am
phaeton
Happy Valentines Day!
11:27 am
cybernan
not synthroid and followed the clues, but no luck
11:28 am
phaeton
it's used in chemistry as a reagent but our spelling adds a vowel on the end
11:28 am
cybernan
saw that, but figure the vowels have to be io or oo and neither of those are working
11:29 am
Book Doctor Gwen
th + two diff vowels + 6-point tile + rhymes with latin name of the sun
11:29 am
Book Doctor Gwen
try one diff vowel for the 2nd vowel
11:30 am
cybernan
thought it ended with gore?
11:30 am
cybernan
got it - ty
11:30 am
Book Doctor Gwen
woot!
11:30 am
phaeton
no...I was mistaken about that. Thought I corrected myself...sorry
11:30 am
Book Doctor Gwen
nope, doesn't end with gore
11:31 am
cybernan
probably didn't see the corrections phae
11:35 am
Book Doctor Gwen
dos
11:36 am
Book Doctor Gwen
uno
11:37 am
Book Doctor Gwen
fw
11:37 am
Book Doctor Gwen
last one was ro8, weird one
12:03 pm
bichon
re 6/18, pls
12:04 pm
penquis
rhymes with Mrs. Ingall's hat....
12:04 pm
penquis
sort of..... ;o)
12:07 pm
periwinkle
hi all. help with any 8 pls
12:07 pm
penquis
sorry, don't have any yet.....
12:08 pm
periwinkle
tough grid for me
12:08 pm
periwinkle
7blank tiles
12:08 pm
penquis
me, too....
12:08 pm
penquis
too many Os....
2:07 pm
BzznBea
Where were all of these words this morning...They just seemed to appear this afternoon...
2:12 pm
chrisk
I don't know - I didn't see most of them earlier
2:22 pm
Chessbobble225
any clues for top 'O' pls. Thanks
2:25 pm
chrisk
oo 6/30 - no definition oo + alt spelling of magic person in a bottle
2:30 pm
Uneaixoise
Ro6/24?
2:31 pm
Chessbobble225
thanks Chris
2:33 pm
chrisk
ro 6 - a mangy creature. Man's nickname and wild blue ***der
2:33 pm
ch1212
Any sewers around? I have a Brothers sewing machine and wondering how long a needle should last before being replaced?
2:34 pm
BzznBea
Change the needle after three hours of sewing.
2:35 pm
ch1212
?? Seriously? Wow, that seems like such a short time frame. I've used the current needle (it came with the machine) for ...probably ... 40 hours in the past 2 years. Yikes! I will go change it now. Thanks, BzznBea!
2:36 pm
BzznBea
I change mine all the time. Sewing machines like good needles.
2:36 pm
chrisk
it depends on the type of fabric you are sewing on. Needles last longer when sewing cotton. Denim shortens the needle life. If you use pins they don't last as long - they nick the pins and get dings that pull on the fabric
2:37 pm
ch1212
Thanks, Bea. Just trying to take in some pants and tops since I've lost some weight, before going on a cruise at the end of the month. And thanks for the tips, chrisk :)
2:37 pm
BzznBea
Well you are supposed to pull the pins before sewing over them. =) Tension doesn't like sewing over pins.
2:38 pm
chrisk
I know - but most sewers I know don't pull the pins
2:39 pm
ch1212
I did not know that. I bought the machine to hem 150 yards of sheer fabric for wall panels for an event, and since then just occasionally for mending. I will now pull pins! Thank you so much, both of you.
2:40 pm
BzznBea
I'm on my sewing machine all the time. I take special care of Janie.
2:40 pm
chrisk
and that's fireworks for me
2:40 pm
ch1212
Congrats, chrisk! I'll bbl - have a needle to replace.
2:41 pm
periwinkle
help with ro8 pls. hi all
2:41 pm
MollyL
ro + number + number
2:42 pm
periwinkle
ty Molly
2:43 pm
cybernan
back again - ty molly
2:48 pm
BzznBea
re6? please...
2:49 pm
cybernan
ends with mesh thingie you put on to keep your hair in place
2:50 pm
BzznBea
TY...embarrased I had to ask for that one...running short on patience today...
2:51 pm
cybernan
yw -- probably will too at the rate I'm going
2:58 pm
ch1212
Bea? I have now realized I need to go buy a new needle. In the manual, it doesn't specify a type other than "use sewing machine needles for home use." It does, however, specify a specific type of bobbin if I want to buy some extra. Do you know if the Brothers sewing machines all use the same type of needle that I could probably find at a fabric store?
2:59 pm
BzznBea
You can buy Schmetz needles. They fit all machine and are sold in big box stores.
2:59 pm
BzznBea
Just make sure you get the size and type you need for the fabric you are sewing on.
3:01 pm
ch1212
Thank you so much. When I was young, my mom and grandmother were both seamstresses (think suits, gowns, etc), but of course I wasn't interested then. Mom and grandma both passed away in my 20's, and now in my 60's I have a sewing machine and wish they were here to teach me. Fortunately, our babble community has experienced players who are willing to share their knowledge. Thanks!!
3:01 pm
BzznBea
You are welcome. =)
3:02 pm
cybernan
most home sewing machines use the same type of needle - but buy good quality ones. Usually you buy a size for whatever fabric you are using. #14 is the standard size for cottons. You will want #16 or 18 for denim and heavyweight fabrics and #10 or #8 for fine and sheer fabrics. Always use ballpoint for knits and sharps for everything else. Also, the finer or tighter weave (thinking of silk or peau de soie here) you need to change the needle fairly often.
3:03 pm
cybernan
* I also use Schmetz brand
3:03 pm
ch1212
Taking notes, nan -- thank you. I am going to be working with lightweight polyesters and chiffon.
3:06 pm
cybernan
chiffon especially requires a really sharp nick free needle - and a lighter weight thread if you can find it in the colour you need.
3:07 pm
cybernan
all this talk of sewing reminds me that I need to get my serger into the shop for servicing.
3:08 pm
ch1212
ooh, thread ... I hadn't thought about that, but it makes sense. I will get some lightweight black too. I watched a youtube video on how to take in the sheath dress and the evening chiffon palazzo pants. Thanks again you two!
3:10 pm
cybernan
go 8 please?
3:13 pm
cybernan
If you are using pins instead of basting, use silk pins on the fabrics you have described. They are the long thin straight pins that are noticably thinner than the regular ones.
3:15 pm
ch1212
I'm adding those to my growing list of supplies. I'm also laughing ruefully now, realizing just WHY those 150 yards of chiffon wall coverings turned out so badly. (We were able to use them for the event, but the hanging portion was 15' from the floor, so it was hard for people to see how badly they looked.)
3:16 pm
lynxxx
go & cute alien (movie) & strike (as in a blow) & vwl
3:17 pm
cybernan
ty lynxxx
3:19 pm
cybernan
good luck ch1212 -- general rule of thumb is the finer the fabric, the finer the needle. Just remember that with the really fine needles, you can't put much tension on the fabric as you are feeding it through.
3:20 pm
ch1212
Aahhh, thank you for the tips! I'll bbl - excited to go to the store now. :)
3:33 pm
BzznBea
th7? put me out of my misery, please...
3:34 pm
BzznBea
I got it...Thank you!
3:34 pm
BzznBea
Until tomorrow...bzz...
3:49 pm
lynxxx
Pretty impossible grid without Morewords
3:49 pm
Uneaixoise
Indeed!!
3:50 pm
cybernan
you found the th bea?
3:51 pm
cybernan
even some of the 5 letter words are tough
4:02 pm
cybernan
ne 7 -- new something maybe?
4:05 pm
cybernan
or the oo 6 please?
4:08 pm
welki
oo + your children would be your pro****
4:08 pm
cybernan
ty welki
4:09 pm
welki
ne goes along sort of the same, hard to clue - did you figure it out?
4:11 pm
cybernan
not yet - does it begin with new?
4:11 pm
welki
yes - let me know if you want me to try to clue it
4:12 pm
welki
(it snakes around the grid)
4:14 pm
cybernan
clue please?
4:16 pm
welki
new + the study of plants with a different last vowel, bo****
4:16 pm
Marc Freeman
please?
4:17 pm
welki
no6 would seem to me to be the absence of self
4:18 pm
cybernan
ty welki
4:19 pm
cybernan
makes one wonder what was wrong with nonentity!
4:20 pm
Marc Freeman
thanks
4:28 pm
cybernan
za 6 please?
4:30 pm
cybernan
down to 3 - the two z 6's and the th 8 - help please?
4:35 pm
MollyL
The 2 z 6 words are German/Yiddish for plump
4:35 pm
cybernan
no idea, molly
4:36 pm
MollyL
They end with the first three of Winnie The Pooh's striped friend
4:37 pm
cybernan
knowing words like that is a bit of a stretch for a scottish prebyterian :D
4:37 pm
MollyL
The th8 is a 4 letter short for for President Roosevelt + the last four of what comes before The Ecstasy
4:38 pm
wvteach
this prebyterian went to google and googled definition given by molly
4:39 pm
cybernan
ty for the th -- still working on the z's
4:39 pm
cybernan
sorry see I made a typo :)
4:41 pm
cybernan
*!*~*!* Thanks for the help
4:41 pm
Marc Freeman
go8, please?
4:42 pm
cybernan
see lynxxx 3:16
4:43 pm
cybernan
on my way -- up early to get kids on the road, so need a nap
4:43 pm
Marc Freeman
thanks
5:08 pm
Marc Freeman
th7, please?
5:33 pm
Marc Freeman
Where is everyone?
5:34 pm
LuvWordGames
Th7 man's nickname + "***e With the Wind" + sometimes vowel
5:37 pm
Marc Freeman
thanks but that is th8
5:41 pm
MollyL
th + two vowels + high point tile + first two letters of Mediterranean kind of oil
5:41 pm
MollyL
Sorry, I don't like spelling clues out but that word is impossible
6:00 pm
Marc Freeman
I know I sit ll ca't find it. But looking
6:02 pm
Marc Freeman
found it thanks
7:25 pm
phandmd
hello! Happy Valentine's day!
7:27 pm
Uneaixoise
Hey Phan!
7:28 pm
phandmd
Hey, Une! Hope you had a great day today!
7:43 pm
MollyL
♥ ♥ ♥ To all the Happy Valentines People ♥ ♥ ♥
7:44 pm
sukee
Watching the Way we Were :)
7:46 pm
MollyL
Katie and Hubbell...the love story of the 70's
7:47 pm
sukee
Yes, I saw it in the theatre when it came out.
7:49 pm
rururocks
Robert Redford used to live near my house
7:50 pm
rururocks
he sold it recently though
7:50 pm
rururocks
in Napa Valley
7:51 pm
rururocks
i'm not quite in Canada yet .. soon though
8:01 pm
dan2bit
evening all! can I get a clue for the ne7?
8:01 pm
dan2bit
or the go8?
8:08 pm
mixi6
don't have either dan.
8:10 pm
penquis
go 8....like a biblical way of saying "leave" with a mineral ending....
8:10 pm
stidmama
hey all, coming in for a quick break... have 25% on my laptop battery...
8:10 pm
penquis
ne 7....new + number + sometimes vowel....
8:11 pm
penquis
btw....hello all....was just about to close this window....
8:12 pm
stidmama
clever clue o the go 8, thanks!
8:15 pm
stidmama
ugh. Was trying to build the ne 7 from the wrong N! :-)
8:15 pm
stidmama
down to 77
8:15 pm
stidmama
go mixi go!
8:23 pm
dan2bit
thanks pen! and lickety and Molly and all cluers - that's firewords
8:24 pm
mixi6
congrats dan.
8:25 pm
stidmama
YAY mixi and Dan!
8:32 pm
stidmama
Well, past halfway and that's pretty good for a weeknight. Happy Friday, all! *poof*