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bokobird · 08-11-2016, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CampDaven

I have a real friendly neighbor next door.
He has unusual ambition and healthy shoulders. And a heart of gold!
Or perhaps he knows I have fresh wild blueberries?
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I think I'll follow him to his next stop.

For free cleaning? Totally follow him around!

Suspinz · 08-11-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Possum

Sue, Denise would like to know the parameters of such a swap and she would be interested in participating if we are at a gathering where one is organized.

Yay-hey! I've never done such a swap & would welcome ideas from anyone who has.

I had thought perhaps each person would give each of the others an x" square (8 or 9"?). Depending on our numbers, a small item could be made from those, with the allowable addition of 1 or 2 other fabrics. It can be done by mail, I expect, and results shared by photo and at GCs.

Let me know what you think, y'all. New fabrics always seem to energize creative thoughts!

Diwizi · 08-11-2016, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Suspinz

Yay-hey! I've never done such a swap & would welcome ideas from anyone who has.

I had thought perhaps each person would give each of the others an x" square (8 or 9"?). Depending on our numbers, a small item could be made from those, with the allowable addition of 1 or 2 other fabrics. It can be done by mail, I expect, and results shared by photo and at GCs.

Let me know what you think, y'all. New fabrics always seem to energize creative thoughts!

I would be glad to share pieces of girl baby cotton cloth, leftover from smocking, but i dont do quilts anymore....
Did them for my own sons, not really my thing......

And Dave, i would have gone seeing sights rather than shopping.....

Diane toftSFM#64....... (The Original Fast Talking Sliding Finger Mutant) and is retired, duh!

Suspinz · 08-11-2016, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne M

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If you are in Rhode Island, look at Firsherman's Memorial State Park. Nice little RV park there and it is 325 miles to Bangor, ME. Newport, RI has a couple CG's but no pets. Newport is a nice little city and especially interesting is a audio tour of the mansions. Quite a bit of history there.

In my previous life, we spent 2 months in Newport, then 2 years over in Bristol. Both places are amazing.

In Newport there is a cliff walk that takes you around the water side of all those mansions, and it's free, another view of the "cottages" plus the wildflowers and water view. If you time it right, there is also the Tall Ships gathering. Sailboat races are a common sight offshore in both places.

Bristol, across the bridge, is home to the Colt family, of gun fame. It's a sweet, historic town on the bay offering ferry rides, great seafood (of course), and nice but not touristy shops. It's been many years since I was there, so tourism may have overtaken it. Bristol lays claim to the first 4th of July parade, and keeps the centerline of its roads on the parade route painted red, white, and blue.

Whew! Shut up, Sue!

Suspinz · 08-11-2016, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by geocacher

I'd be interested too. Will we have a theme?

Ah, a theme! Hadn't occurred to me, but I like it. Suggestions?

Something else might be a unifying color or palette.

Suspinz · 08-11-2016, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CampDaven

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Lawsey, I love your pics! And that Nola person looks frabjous!

huntnski · 08-11-2016, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rezman

T minus 36 hours... look out lobster here we come.

Ed, you and Jackie Come On Down, your the next contestants on "The Lobstahs Is Right".

bokobird · 08-11-2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by huntnski

Ed, you and Jackie Come On Down, your the next contestants on "The Lobstahs Is Right".

Sure hope they dress right!

Suspinz · 08-11-2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Diwizi

I would be glad to share pieces of girl baby cotton cloth, leftover from smocking, but i dont do quilts anymore....
Did them for my own sons, not really my thing......

And Dave, i would have gone seeing sights rather than shopping.....

Diane toftSFM#64....... (The Original Fast Talking Sliding Finger Mutant) and is retired, duh!

That's pretty cool! I'd be happy to work that into a piece, as a reminder of yet another mutant. Are you sure you don't want exchange fabric, or will this be a stash-busting exercise for you?

Retired-Jake · 08-11-2016, 08:23 AM

Say this on another post, liked it, thought some of you may get a chuckle out of it.

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Born and bread in Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes.
Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

If you smiled while reading this, please rise to the occasion and pass it on to someone having a crumby day and kneading a lift.

Jake

Diwizi · 08-11-2016, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Suspinz

That's pretty cool! I'd be happy to work that into a piece, as a reminder of yet another mutant. Are you sure you don't want exchange fabric, or will this be a stash-busting exercise for you?

Xactly... Stash bust..... Lol...

Diane toftSFM#64....... (The Original Fast Talking Sliding Finger Mutant) and is retired, duh!

Suspinz · 08-11-2016, 09:49 AM

I love road signs & maps. Here's one for Marty. We just passed Critter Run Road in Mecklenberg, NY. 😁

Suspinz · 08-11-2016, 10:01 AM

On our way to a Walmart in Watkin's Glen, NY. Wonder if we could take a quick lap around the track? We already know the local CG is full; we tried to get in there. No luck!