alamode

@alamode (3071)

United States • Age 76

Joined myLot 18 years ago

"..just when you least expect it, just what you least expect"

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alamode liked this • 23 Feb 09

It's fourteen years ago today.

Pose123 @Pose123 (21635) • Canada 23 Feb 09

Fourteen years ago today my life was changed forever. It was Feb.23,1995 that I returned home around 10:30 at night to find that my wife of more than 28 years, and the mother of our three sons had died suddenly of a massive heart...

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alamode liked this • 27 Jan 09

Made A Big Oops, Don't know what else to do, Starting A new Discussion

drknlvly6781 @drknlvly6781 (6246) • United States 27 Jan 09

About a week ago, I started a discussion about the legislature about abortions passed by Obama. Me, being foolhardy and rushing into things, didn't read the story fully. I posted that Obama had actually stopped federal funding,...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

What crafting/hobby tools to you wish you owned?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

Most of us that have creative hobbies have tools we use all the time and have no problem spending money on, but there are always a few things that you really wish you owned, but can't quite justify the expense. For me, I...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

What crafting/hobby tools to you wish you owned?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

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peavey I would like to have a complete set of knitting needles, from dp "00" to circular "25" or however high they go. I want doublepoints, short straights, long straights and circulars in every size they make! LOL There are some sizes I have never used, but I...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

Using antique sewing supplies and notions?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

I have a large collection of antique sewing tools, old lace, ancient buttons and things like that. I really enjoy using them if I can find just the right project where I think they will be appreciated. Do you like using...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

Do you use your antiques, or just keep them safe?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

If you have antique items at home, do you try to use them whenever it is practical to do so, or would you never do this and just store them safely in case they get damaged? I prefer antiques that can still be used, carefully if...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

Embroidery styles around the world

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

Many countries have their own sorts of embroidery and some are really famous. I particularly like the shisa (mirror) embroidery done in India. What other regional embroidery types do you know of?

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

Is embroidery fashionable?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

A few years ago there was a lot of embroidered clothes in the shops, you saw embroidery on jeans and bags particularly. Do you think embroidery is still fashionable?

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

Have you ever seen a craft you DON'T want to try?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

Turning the more common question on its head, have you ever seen anyone demonstrating a particular craft and known straight away it isn't for you? I know lots of people enjoy scrapbooking for example, and do very pretty work,...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

What is the hardest life lesson you have had to learn?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 11 Jan 09

Life is full of difficult lessons, things like accepting that loved ones have to die eventually, or that money has to be worked for, or that we just can't always have our own way all the time. What's the single hardest life...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

now that christmas is over, what new craft are you learning over the winter?

cher913 @cher913 (25782) • Canada 11 Jan 09

i am in canada and lets face it, winter is cold and long and we dont go out as much at night as we do in the summer, so i have left some crafts to do over the winter. i wanted to teach myself how to knit, but my wrist is still...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

Do you say Yes! to every new opportunity?

soleya @soleya (1100) • Latvia 12 Jan 09

I just saw the new movie Yesman! and it really made me think about my life. Do I really live to the fullest and use the every opportunity my life presenting me? I think that we are scared of a lot of things in our lives and it...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

City of Toronto deals with plastic

cher913 @cher913 (25782) • Canada 13 Jan 09

The city of Toronto (Canada) has decreed that ALL stores must put a 5 cent toll on each and every plastic bag that goes out of the stores! that is including stores like sears and any other store you can think of! what do you...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

how far ahead to you buy stuff?

cher913 @cher913 (25782) • Canada 13 Jan 09

what i mean is, do you buy after christmas for next christmas? do you already have a stockpile of gifts for this year? i have started one! the same for easter! i bought some easter stuff on sale after last year and bought some...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

what would you say or do

ladybug565 @ladybug565 (2216) • United States 11 Jan 09

You are at a friends house having lunch and your friend (a big animal lover) feeds her dog table food from her spoon or fork. would you be offended.

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

How Frustrating

Grandmaof2 @Grandmaof2 (7579) • Canada 12 Jan 09

I have been on my computer for four plus hours doing nothing basically. Here's my dilemma. I have terrible time with swellings in my feet and ankles so I decided to purchase a foot peddler exerciser that you work sitting in a...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

Where do you get your inspiration?

nancygibson @nancygibson (3736) • France 13 Jan 09

When you plan a new craft project, how do you go about finding your inspiration? Some people buy or download a pattern and follow it exactly. Others like to be inspired by something they've seen but mostly make it up as they...

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alamode liked this • 13 Jan 09

I'm doing the Snoopy dance right now!

Katlady2 @Katlady2 (9904) • United States 13 Jan 09

As some of you know I've been fighting with the city electric company for the last several days trying to keep from having my electricity shut off because I got behind on my bill. I had tried all sorts of different avenues to come...

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alamode liked this • 8 Jan 09

I just had my one year checkup....

Katlady2 @Katlady2 (9904) • United States 7 Jan 09

....for my gastric bypass surgery (actually the one year anniversary is on January 31...but who's counting? LOL). And it went really well. I've lost a total of 105 pounds since the surgery, with a full total of 122 lbs lost since...

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alamode liked this • 28 Dec 08

Nervous about Ordering On Line

Grandmaof2 @Grandmaof2 (7579) • Canada 28 Dec 08

I know ordering on line is now the way of the future and I must say for anyone having trouble getting around it's a great way to do business, but even though I look to see that it's a secure site I am always nervous about leaving...

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