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Big :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: for Rachel and a big slobbery kiss for the marvelous calf!
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Christina, your animals are beautiful 
Only ELEVEN?
Having enough patience to make a bear and train a calf at that age is marvellous.
I hope she wins today too! And that the calf behaves itself!
No problem. Ming--I'm flattered!
:hug: Thanks, Ming!
But the article wasn't about me . . . . was the lady from Ireland!
:clap: She's absolutely beautiful--I love the name Klara.
She's got a wonderfully intelligent look in her eyes. My little grandson kept his eyes tightly shut for 10 days!
The disk sold by Gerry's looks like fiberboard to me. Fiberboard is the same on both sides--smooth but not shiny.
If you look closely at the fiberboard and hardboard disks on the Intercal page, you'll see that the hardboard disk has two different sides, one very smooth (sometimes shiny) and one bumpy. It's manufactured that way, because it was originally meant for use in furniture, where it could be veneered or laminated, and needed only one good side. You can get hardboard with two good sides, but it isn't common.
Probably more than you wanted to know from an amateur cabinetmaker!
If you still can't decide, I'd order a few of each and try them out.
:hug: Thanks for your nice comment on my Olympics bear! He's supposed to be a flatwater canoeist, but his boat is made of balsawood and certainly not according to Olympic regulations!
Just filling in until Dilu comes to the rescue, but . . .
I'd begin by changing the needle. These snarls are often the result of a dull or bent one.
Otherwise, you could double-check the threading, another simple source of problems, and make sure the bobbin is wound smoothly and seated securely.
That's all I've got . . . but it's probably not your machine!
There is a difference!
Both are made of wood. Hardboard is harder, because it's made of tiny bits of wood compressed with no filler or glue. Fiberboard is made of a variety of wood bits, including shavings and sawdust, held together with resin.
Nevertheless, I really don't think it makes a difference which you use in teddy joints, so long as you use a metal washer to prevent wear. I usually go with whichever comes in the size I need.
T-pins are very fine, and would probably work best in a very small bear. I wouldn't trust them to hold the joints in a larger one!
Nooooooooo . . . what a shock. How disappointing!
Still, the renovator in me wonders. Floor surfaces can be replaced, holes in the walls can be filled, and not all water damage means a leaky roof. Some of us, especially when we're pregnant, have been known to leave taps running and flood the second floor . . .
If you love the location and the bones of the house, and the heating/water/electrical systems are ok, I'd have another look, maybe take along a contractor/renovator for a basic estimate of repair costs, which you could then bargain to deduct from the selling price.
On the other hand, if the damage is more than superficial, I hope you find your dream house next time!
I've carried bamboo knitting needles on airlines--no problem, although they could be as lethal as steel. As for scissors, what about the folding variety?
Gorgeous photo, Lynette--I'm going to send it to my sister in Arizona!
Best of luck, Jeremy :dance:
I remember the total joy of moving into our first (and present) house. I love old houses!
Shane's right--get that inspection. It might prove to be an advantage in bargaining, and you certainly don't want any nasty surprises after you've moved in.
Drooooool--I love blueberries!
Our present supply comes from New Jersey, which is ok since the local varieties are small and tasteless, but I used to pick my own on top of Pine Cobble Hill in the Berkshires . . . until I was chased by what I thought was a bear, but was probably a squirrel!
:dance: Great job, Lynette--thanks for making us all look so good! :dance:
Hi Tami--what gorgeous bears!
For bigger arms, you could probably use pipe insulation, sold as long foam tubes in almost any hardware store.
I haven't tried this myself, but I mean to.
Cool--I guess it takes a dog's nose!
Precious, all of them! Is there such a thing as a pig-herding terrier? :dance:
It feels like winning FIRST PRIZE at something really wonderful!
All crossables crossed, Kathy--best of luck, girl!
Thanks, Gizette and Jane!
Since I had three girls, I'm really looking forward to playing with some boytoys!
Thanks, Sarah! I'm having the BEST time being a Granny!!
Crumbs, Amanda!