Yes, it certainly would have a different texture. I just cannot imagine spinning dog hair. It is so different than wool.
How are you doing with your studies?
School's going fine.
A few more posts and I'll get a new title as well as a new avatar.
A few more posts and I'll get a new title as well as a new avatar.
Yes you will!
I just heard on the news that Arafat is dying.
I just heard on the news that Arafat is dying.
Well, looks like you finally bit your tongue. I had to make you delete 5 posts to do it. Would have been better had you bitten before you posted, but you’re making progress. Remember, don’t take things so seriously. Keep posting those smiley’s and LOL’s. Life is too short. Really no need to bring up someone’s sexual preference. After all – religion and politics are bad enough.
Seeing that I’m the gentleman that I am (not the one you think I am), I’ll leave you and Christine to swap fur stories (girl talk).
Seeing that I’m the gentleman that I am (not the one you think I am), I’ll leave you and Christine to swap fur stories (girl talk).
bugger - seems I missed all the fur flying whilst I was tucked up. 
R2
R2
You 'n me R2!
Going back a coupla pages - What's wrong with my (assumed) face anyway, Mrs. M.? I know Richard W. was every kind of a bastard, but he musta had some saving grace if ya looked real hard.
GG
Going back a coupla pages - What's wrong with my (assumed) face anyway, Mrs. M.? I know Richard W. was every kind of a bastard, but he musta had some saving grace if ya looked real hard.
GG
GG, (kidding) it's the fatherly,stearn look. The words seemed to fit the expression!
Arived late, so missed some exchanges.
Spinning human hair is intriguing! Sort of creepy, actually. How about a horror novel -- serial killer nicknamed "the barber" that wears sweaters made from hair of victims? Sounds like something Steven King might come up with!
Spinning human hair is intriguing! Sort of creepy, actually. How about a horror novel -- serial killer nicknamed "the barber" that wears sweaters made from hair of victims? Sounds like something Steven King might come up with!
Yikes, Jabber!!! I may cover my head tonight when I sleep! LOL!
Yikes!!!! I may cover something else tonight! Some human hair would be easier to spin than head-hair.
Falcon, is your spinning wheel, that you actually use, an antique or a replica?
M said:
quote:I think I see a power cord.
Falcon, is your spinning wheel, that you actually use, an antique or a replica?
It's a replica, Mrs. M. It's made of red oak. A man in Iowa was hand making them for a long time and his waiting list averaged about 8-10 months. He's retired now. He made his wheels to be used and to last.
A lot of the antique wheels are warped, missing pieces, or out of alignment and it's hard to get bobbins or parts for them. There are people who do restore them.
No Rick, there's no power cord!
A lot of the antique wheels are warped, missing pieces, or out of alignment and it's hard to get bobbins or parts for them. There are people who do restore them.
No Rick, there's no power cord!
Jabber, Stephen King named his car after me for a reason. 
--Christine
--Christine
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GG, (kidding) it's the fatherly,stern look. The words seemed to fit the expression!
Ah, in that case I'll take it as a compliment (not too sure about the fatherly bit, mind you). I thought you meant I was a sourpuss with a complete lack of humour there for a minute!
GG
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Jabber, Stephen King named his car after me for a reason.
So you're the one?
GG
This idea of spinning dog hair reminds me of a certain randy little Chihuahua we used to have. Whenever a certain female aquaintance picked him up while she was wearing a favourite "mohair" pullover he'd start doing embarassing things - maybe it really wasn't genuine mohair.
GG
GG
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A lot of the antique wheels are warped, missing pieces, or out of alignment and it's hard to get bobbins or parts for them.
I wondered how you came across one that could still be used. You certainly were fortunate to find the gentleman that duplicated the spinning wheel for you!
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maybe it really wasn't genuine mohair.
OMG, GG!! Everyone, where I am is laughing!!!
True story!
The dog's name was Jake actually, named after the character in a Rolf Harris song "Jake the Peg" (with his extra leg). Dunno if you're familiar with Rolf in the US, but UK players won't need ANY reminding.
This little dog was what you might call 'well-endowed'. I'll leave the rest to your imagination.
GG
The dog's name was Jake actually, named after the character in a Rolf Harris song "Jake the Peg" (with his extra leg). Dunno if you're familiar with Rolf in the US, but UK players won't need ANY reminding.
This little dog was what you might call 'well-endowed'. I'll leave the rest to your imagination.
GG
A quintuped!
"Jake the Peg" - Good thing it wasn't a rooster.
Other names could be “Jake the Plow”, “Jake the Furrow”, “Jake Trench” or “Long Dong Bow Wow”.
If he ran throw snow he would say, “Bow – ow”. I’ve seen dogs on skis. I wonder if “it” would act as a sailboat rudder or more like a keel. If he tried to run thru deep snow he might get high-centered.
Tricks such as “roll over” and “play dead” would be very difficult, if not impossible. Also consider such simple tricks as “sit” and “lay-down”. Walking on hind legs would break some law of physics, or could cause spinal damage.
“Give me 5”, and even “high 5” would be discussing.
To scare away robbers, he wouldn’t need to be mean - he could just humiliate them.
Not sure “Man’s best friend” would be moral.
If he ran throw snow he would say, “Bow – ow”. I’ve seen dogs on skis. I wonder if “it” would act as a sailboat rudder or more like a keel. If he tried to run thru deep snow he might get high-centered.
Tricks such as “roll over” and “play dead” would be very difficult, if not impossible. Also consider such simple tricks as “sit” and “lay-down”. Walking on hind legs would break some law of physics, or could cause spinal damage.
“Give me 5”, and even “high 5” would be discussing.
To scare away robbers, he wouldn’t need to be mean - he could just humiliate them.
Not sure “Man’s best friend” would be moral.
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Mrs M said:
OMG, GG!! Everyone, where I am is laughing!!!
Are you touring again Mrs M?
No, Lexie, but I don't live alone! 
Ohhh the peace and quiet of living alone!
I remember being able to spend hours sitting down reading a book...thats a very distant memory.
I remember being able to spend hours sitting down reading a book...thats a very distant memory.
As the Sixties song said "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone".
I've often stopped and wondered if I should have stayed single. Marriage is a wonderful institution but I'm not sure I belong in an institution (repeat; I'm not sure - others may have different opinions).
At least I don't have any ankle-biters - my time may not be my own, but my toys are!
GGG
I've often stopped and wondered if I should have stayed single. Marriage is a wonderful institution but I'm not sure I belong in an institution (repeat; I'm not sure - others may have different opinions).
At least I don't have any ankle-biters - my time may not be my own, but my toys are!
GGG
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Originally posted by Gardengnome:
Marriage is a wonderful institution but I'm not sure I belong in an institution (repeat; _I'm_ not sure - others may have different opinions).
LOL! There are days when a nice quiet institution sounds like a pleasant change. I wouldn't know about the marriage part, though. So far I've dodged that one.
quote:"you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone".
I've often stopped and wondered if I should have stayed single.
Not sure how you might have meant that, Rick, but as I read it, I sincerely agree!
M said:
quote:Not sure how you might have meant that, M?
Not sure how you might have meant that, Rick, but as I read it, I sincerely agree!
I took your post, Rick, to mean that you never know what you have lost until they are gone.
If I read it correctly, then I do agree. However, life goes on and we have to pick up our lives and go on, not dwell in the past, a bitter person. As a person in the twilite of my life, I can tell you that life has many ups and downs and with each one, if we allow ourselves, we can learn and grow, if not, we will surely wither and die inside.
If I read it correctly, then I do agree. However, life goes on and we have to pick up our lives and go on, not dwell in the past, a bitter person. As a person in the twilite of my life, I can tell you that life has many ups and downs and with each one, if we allow ourselves, we can learn and grow, if not, we will surely wither and die inside.
M said
quote:Sorry I didn't respond sooner but I've been choking.
However, life goes on and we have to pick up our lives and go on, not dwell in the past, a bitter person. As a person in the twilite of my life, I can tell you that life has many ups and downs and with each one, if we allow ourselves, we can learn and grow, if not, we will surely wither and die inside.
quote:Me too Falcon. It's GREAT being single. Besides, I'm too old and set in my ways to change.
by Falcon
I wouldn't know about the marriage part, though. So far I've dodged that one.
Re the picture, present company excluded.
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Originally posted by jakedduck:
Besides, I'm too old and set in my ways to change.
The same here. Why complicate things?
quote:My dog thinks he's the one scaring the mailman and UPS guy. (Nobody delivers milk around here.) Hopefully it's not me because I'd hate to disillusion him. Besides, I still get wolf whistles once in a while so I'll continue to let him take the credit!
Re the picture, present company excluded.
I do agree that not everyone should marry.
I got a good laugh from your reply Falcon, Thanks!
quote:No wolf whistles here, but I still let the dog take credit.
My dog thinks he's the one scaring the mailman and UPS guy.
Dogs are much better than a spouse... they don't hold a grudge and are much easier to bribe.
The trick is to marry the right person! Don't be in love with love and marry for the right reasons.
LOL, I got my dog for the right reasons! 
And,before "anyone" chimes in, this is a subject I am an expert at. I have been happily for 47 year, we both had great careers and raised four wonderful children. I don't have any regrets. Hard work..you bet..worth it..you bet!