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Message started by Curlgirl64 on Jul 8th, 2007 at 9:16am

Title: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 8th, 2007 at 9:16am
Welp,it's been way too long since I posted,but better to post with a happy occasion!!!  
I went to my cousin Stefanie wedding yesterday in NJ and had a great time.  I saw family from NC that I hadn't seen in years and people who I knew that I hadn't seen for even longer years!!!  
First time I had used a walker with that many people around that I knew,too.  My sister who is my biggest cheerleader and helper was superior as usual.
Everyone loved my salwar kameez!  It is a peach silk 4 piece outfit with lots of sequince and beading on the pants and the kameez.  For an Italian wedding,many people truly appreciated and admired an outfit from another culture.
I wore my hair up in a bun with a Geisha Hairstix that I finally got to use!!!  I bought it over a year ago,it is peach and went perfectly with my outfit.  My hairstix got as many compliments as my outfit did!!!!
I will post pics as soon as I get some.  Surprising that I didn't get a pic alone of myself,all pics were taken with family.  
There is going to be another wedding type reception at my grandmother's house today,too!!!  Since she is 95 we all believed it would be a major hardship for her to try to make the trip from Bklyn. to NJ.  So my cousin wants to have something at her house today.  She and her new husban will come all dressed in wedding attair.  
Since I got home and in bed around 1:30am this morning,don't even ask what I'm doing up this early!!!It's probaly because my oldest cockatiel let me know the sun was up.  Like I needed reminding of that by a 14 year old!!!! ::)
I think I'll wear a baby blue salwar kameez today and definately get single pics of the outfit and the hairsticks I'll wear with it.  
I'll have one day(part of today) before I'm back to puppy training and puppy sitting of my brother'sboxer puppy!  That is a whole other entry of antics and histerical humor!!!  Stay tuned!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 8th, 2007 at 11:00am
Hey Curly,

It sounds like you enjoyed yourself at the wedding and I am dying to see some pics of your hair (and your outfit for that matter).

You must be very tired after all the socializing and lack of sleep.  Birds are bad for waking one up with the sun.  

I hope you have a great day today and that we get to see pics soon.

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 9th, 2007 at 8:14am
Starting the relax and recooperation time after the wedding on Sat. and the garden wedding party on Sunday!  So glad my brother decided to ask my aunt and uncle to watch Champ the puppy today!  Gives me a chance to wash my hair with Babbasu shampoo bar and acv rinse.  I've been using fresh sage and dried rosemary in my acv rinse for a while and like it.  Prep time is ok.
Got another order for my whipped body butter!  Yay!  The girls in the dentist office that I go to really like it!  I'm glad it's selling,too.  Tweeking and getting the recipes "just right" was worth the time,patience and experimenting!!
I think today I will either write up a deep conditioning treatment recipe to use later in the week or just suf the web for some oils and shea butter to use in a new recipe either for hair or lotion.  Maybe I'll have to sew up a lab coat for myself!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 9th, 2007 at 10:09am
You sure are industrious.  I can tell you are a person that can fill their time quite well and never get bored!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 9th, 2007 at 2:59pm
Hey JD,"birds of a feather flock together"  lol!  I believe you are pretty industrious there yourself! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 9th, 2007 at 4:02pm
ok,let's see if a pic from Sunday's garden wedding party shows up!  The pics I have from the wedding on Sat. are of everyone else!  Hoping someone sends me pics that I'm in from Sat.  I'll post as soon as I get them!
This is less than 1/2 of the family.  Everyone was not ready for this pic,but that's what came out!  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Jul 9th, 2007 at 10:33pm
Yippee!!!! A beautiful picture!  I love your outfit!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Jul 10th, 2007 at 12:00am
That is a beautiful outfit! I love the setting too... very green and lovely.  And, I for one, request puppy training "antics and histerical humor" :D  

I wish I had a puppy to work on! Can't have one yet, though. Mostly 'cause Paul says I can't... meh.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2007 at 12:41am
Thanks,Ladies!
Kiraela,we'll work on your guy so you can get a puppy!!!!
There's nothing like a boxer puppy with a sense of humor!!!
 The pic is rather large,but hey we do everything large here in Bklyn,lol ;D  The setting is in Grandma's backyard near the fig trees and the grapevines.  My favorite thing to do as a kid was to go in the garden,when my grandfather was alive it was all garden,no grass,I would love to pick and eat figs!  Forget about eating lunch or dinner,I was too full from the figs,peaches and apricots!!!  
I'm still in "shout out mode" to my family for a pic from the actual wedding on Sat. with a pic of me in the outfit with Susan's  hairstick!  Have patience and faith and someone will send me a pic!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2007 at 12:51am
Ok, maybe this one will come out.....smaller,lol!  These are the grandchildren,some are missing,my sister,3 from down in NC,1 from here and the five no one talks to anymore.  Hey,every family has those that they don't talk to anymore!!! I just finished telling the picture taker,it's 95 degrees out here and if you don't snap that pic.......don't make me come over there!!!!!!! :o  so he says bring it on!!!!!  and that's why my face is not relaxed for the pic!  don't make me tell you the details of what happened next.....it's not pretty and let''s just say I'm very glad my grandmother doesn't hear so well anymore!!!! :-[ and I was out of her eyesight for the "bring it on" festivities!!!!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Jul 10th, 2007 at 3:56am
I hate to say it, CurlGirl... you kinda look like you're about to rip off the camera guy's face with your teeth. And as for figs... I love fresh figs... I had a horse that preferred to wait until they fermented before eating them off the ground.. yes. Luna the Alcoholic Arabian. (she was also senile, and would have flashbacks of her younger years, when she was a race horse. Yep, fun times... clinging desperately to a madly galloping, completely drunk horse with no concept of whoa). Oh yes.. sorry. (/end tangent) It's great that the area has such good memories for you :) *hug*

I can sort of understand his reasoning behind "no dogs yet"... we don't know if we're staying here past another six months... and it'll be hard enough, if we have to rent somewhere, with two cats. Landlords don't tend to like cats, I've noticed. Also, we don't have much of anywhere to walk ( large, unfenced, UNFRIENDLY dogs down the street in all three directions) so we'd need either a fence, or an in ground shock collar type fence. (my theory is we should just put in a regular electric fence.. not so much to keep future doggeh in, as neighborhood kids OUT!) I still miss having a dog around. I've always had very good luck with German shepherds and shepherd-chow mixes, Although I had a boxer-mastiff-great dane mix once... Big puppy. The parents got rid of her when I was in school one day... too big for the house. and yard. leapt tall fences with barely a bound.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2007 at 6:39am
I totally relate!  We had an Irish Wolfhound when I was about 4 and my father thought it would be just fine for Mom to take care of a huge puppy and a 4 year old and a 3 year old.  My sister and I are 1 year apart born the same month!!!  My brother is 10 years younger than me.  Me being the oldest.  Needless to say Old English Sheepdogs(which I love to death to this day),I have a small bichon,4 cockatiels and a canary and my brother has the huge black boxer pup!!!  Sister went the way of having a cat!
(((Hugz)))) to you,you'll get that pup when all is ready and then you'll truly enjoy him or her!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jul 10th, 2007 at 10:07am
What great photos, Curlgirl   :)  Grandma looks to be blessed with a fantastic family (not the least of which is you!).  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Jul 10th, 2007 at 10:45am
What awesome pictures! What handsome guys! Oooh the fig bushes!  I love ripe figs 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2007 at 1:54pm
Thanks,Ladies!  Hugs,Trisha!!  I wish you could  taste those figs,Lisabelle!  Grandpa(when he was alive) was doing organic in his garden 60 years ago.  The figs come out the size of golf balls,the peaches came out the size of navel oranges,the apricots the size of; I don't what to compare them to!!!  The tomatoes were always 2 pounders!!  There is such a difference when you can get organic or buy organic!    

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Jul 10th, 2007 at 8:06pm
Organic is definately good! When I was about 7, I had a neighbor with a huge garden (the entire one acre lot behind both of our houses!), and she was organic all the way... She even had a tomato plant specifically for me that used to produce some of the biggest tomatoes I've ever seen. One was a full 4 pounds.

Hehe, CurlGirl... it sounds like you and your siblings pretty much have all the bases covered when it comes to pets, eh?  Yeah, my mom made the descicion to take care of a 5 year old, a newborn, and a shepherd-chow mix puppy all on her own! Actually the puppy was born the same day I was.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2007 at 9:58pm
What a great birthday surprise by having a puppy born on your birthday!
4 pound tomato?! :o Man oh man,that must have made one heck of a tomato salad!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Jul 10th, 2007 at 10:10pm
heh, it was a weeks worth of tomato sandwiches :D

And oddly enough, it's not the only time I've had puppies born on my birthday. A few years ago, two of our dogs managed to get pregnant before we could get them spayed (lazy parents, really, but that's another story).. Mine, a border collie mix, had 7 puppies on my birthday:D Of course, they were caught in a house fire 7 days later (we were out of state at a funeral). The other had her puppies under the house, either during or hours after the fire. We used to joke that ginger's puppies were fireproof! (unfortunately, cassie's apparently weren't :'()

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2007 at 10:13pm
I almost forgot to mention,got a hair compliment from a guy who lives up the block this morning!!! 8-) :-[  After he told me he thought my hair looked great either in a bun with sticks or down and curly,I told him about this site and shampoo bars and oiling.  Also all the great members we have here!  He wants the address so next time I see him I can give it to him and maybe we'll have a new male member join our ranks! 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2007 at 10:14pm
:'( :'( so sad about the pups!!!! I'm sorry!  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Jul 11th, 2007 at 9:03am

Curlgirl64 wrote on Jul 10th, 2007 at 10:14pm:
:'( :'( so sad about the pups!!!! I'm sorry!  


Oh the poor things!  I'm sorry. :'(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 11th, 2007 at 11:14am
Aww, poor puppies.  :'(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Jul 11th, 2007 at 4:14pm
Aww, that's tragic about the puppies.  :(

But woohoo Curlgirl, getting a hair compliment and promoting us here at LL!  ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 11th, 2007 at 7:32pm
I agree with all that Angelspun wrote, so I will just say 'ditto".

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 12th, 2007 at 4:53am
Thank you, ladies!!  Yes, things looks rather good.....a hair compliment,a sale of a Satin Sox and a sale of Whipped Body Butter!!!  Pretty good for a day,no?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Jul 13th, 2007 at 1:45am
hey, congrats on the sales, CurlGirl! And from the recent pictures, even with the hair up, I can tell you definately deserve the compliments!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 13th, 2007 at 10:16am
thank you,my dear!!!  

Today has been nothing short of a miracle so far!!! ::) :o  I managed to take a shower and wash my hair with this over grown boxer puppy staying out of the shower!!!! ;D  Along with shower chair,bowl of acv rinse,a stern talking to about the dire consequences of joining me in the shower....I was able to finally feel like I had washed away all the sweat and work of yesterday!!!!
My disadvantage of being disabled and trying to keep seperated a bichon who does not want to "play boxing match" with this pup,3 cockatiels who can't understand why they can't come out to play and a canary who finds the antics and shenanagins very amusing is nothing short of a skit Abbott and Costello would want in their routine!!!
I am counting down the hours to when "Champ" goes home with my brother!!  8 1/2 more hours out of 26!!!  Woo Hoo!  I get to sleep after this!!!!!  I did manage to sleep at the kitchen table for a couple of hours though.  Champ seems to think that it is necessary for me to not sleep in my futon and always keep him company to amuse him. ::)
Since he outgrew the crate I gave my brother,I know there is a major sale on crates with Dr. Foster and Smith.   That boy is going to have his own little condo in that crate when he comes to stay with me!!!!  The toothpicks are not going to do the job of keep my eyes open!  Too much sleep depervation!!!!!
Aside from the puppy stuff.....I did wash my hair with CV shampoo bar,not sure which one it was though.  I made an infusion of fresh sage and dried rosemary for my vinegar rinse a few nights ago.  After this I sprayed all my hair with the aloe vera liquid and vegetable glycerin mix and oiled with camellia oil.  Ahhhhh,feels so much better since the heat and humiditiy make my hair feel like 10 pounds on my head!!  Don't get me wrong,I love the curls not  the weight from the humidity.  I usually keep it down in the house and let it air dry enough so I can put it all up in a bun.  The coolness does feel good on my neck and back though! :)  One of the benefits of having long hair is letting the coolness of freshly washed hair cool your neck and back!!! ;D
On to more puppy antics!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 14th, 2007 at 7:07am
Now that the cyclone puppy is either at my aunt and uncle's house or coming back to me,I have alittle time to recooperate and straighten up the disaster at my mother's house! ::)  I find it quite amusing that when Champ jumps on the coach and I yell off he thinks that he can try to hide in the cushions( with his butt up in the air) and I won't find him!!!  He has a great sense of humor and I find it hard to keep a straight face when I have to correct his mischievious ways!!!!
I hope he is as sweet and affectionate when he is full grown as he is now!  I have a feeling he's going to be close to 70-75 pounds when full grown.  He's at least 35 pounds now at almost 5 months old!!!!  
When he's not here I miss him trying to sit on my lap when I'm at the computer.  It's a great balance exercise for me since I use a Giam Balance Ball Chair for the computer!  Lord help me if he catches me off guard!!!  We'll both be on the floor!
I think today I'll take advantage of the beautiful weather and sit outside with my pup!  I think I'll also make pineapple orange fruit smoothies for lunch and salmon brown rice burgers for dinner!  That should hit the spot!  I'll have enough time to digest and be on the Pilates Performer way before bed time!
For the hair news,still shiny and under control in a braid.  The weather has been very cooperative,staying less humid for a few days has helped!  I wonder how long before the humidity is back and I feel like I have the frizzies back weighing 10 pounds again?????? I do love my aloe vera liquid and glycerin!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 16th, 2007 at 7:34am
Another day begins with the Champ!!!!!  I'm so glad my aunt and uncle had him for Sat. and Sun.  The weather played havoc with my symptoms!!  :(  I was just relaxed and took it easy.  He's back for another day!  Thank God it's not a 26 hour thing!  More training today with Champ depending on his attention span ::)
Not much happpening in hair news though.  I'm going to try to wash Tues. morning and maybe whip up some deep conditioner treatment.
The weather seems to be cooler this morning and less humid so I'm hoping it stays that way for today.
I bought some Japanese incense,(coils and sticks) and another Japanese bowl for coil burning.  I tried to find an incense burner made out of porcelain or ceramic that was a little square plate without a hole so I could use it for coils.  I searched and googled for it,but no one had it!!!  :(  I figured if the mountain can't come to you then go to the mountain!!! ;D  I think I willhave to find a pottery or ceramic place near me so I can throw my own clay!!!  I'll make it myself to the specs. I want and the color I want.  I'll also make a little stand for the coils to rest on.  I figure I could use my Arita bowl with ash in the meantime as an alternate for the coils.  I think that would be fun to try to make!!!  I haven't been to a ceramic class since I was 4 years old!  I think it will be alot of fun and a good thing for me to do!  Now off to find a place........where's my Sherlock Holme's hat and pipe when I need it??????  I betcha Champ has something to do with it missing!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 16th, 2007 at 5:24pm
Not poor little Champ!!!  He could not have done it!!!

I know friends at work who did pottery after work a couple of years ago.  They really enjoyed it.  I would love to have tried it (oh so unartistic me) but the dogs told me that being left for almost 12 hours a day was all they could handle...Can't blame them.  I guess in life we have to make choices...and since pottery was not offered within 40 km of me...I knew I would not go out after the taking care of my dogs...who need more than food and to go out...but also to be loved, walked and told they are as important to me as I am to them.

I love my little dogs  ;D.  I will miss them when they are gone :'(.  That wont be long I am afraid.

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 17th, 2007 at 5:53am
I called a place for ceramic classes not too far from me and the initial cost is $8 plus the cost of the bisque that you choose.  A pretty fair price because it includes the usage of tools,paints,stay as long as you want or need and the firing of the piece you choose.  This place has only bisque and no pottery classes.  Their other store has that and is further from me.  I'd rather not rely on Stress-A-Ride(oops,I mean Access-A-Ride!) if I'm further away from home and they stand me up or don't show up to pick me up to take me home.  Boy I tell ya,a service that is supposed to be for disabled people making it supposedly easier on them is extremely stressful because of the good chance they are either very late to pick you up or don't show at all or drive right by you!!!
Any way,I did find a cone and coil incense set on e-bay for $7 with a ceramic holder.  I got that because it has a dual purpose.  I can burn cones and coils on the holder.
Oh btw,I asked Champ about the mysterious disappearance and he claims no responsibility and he insinuates that the birds know something!!!  Talk about " a little birdie told me"!!!  This puppy is going to be a worthy chess player with all his stragedy thoughts!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 19th, 2007 at 8:19pm
I've had a lot of mixed emotions that past few days,most of them depressing :-[  My mother bought a vacation home in South Carolina in a new development and is quite excited about eventually moving down there for good once my grandmother is no longer alive.  Yes everything is cleaner,brand new and the craziness of city living is non-existent there.  All well and good.  I've been told that if I live down there with her I will have my own bedroom and that's it.  All the things I have here,my bookcases,futon furniture,pots and pans etc will have to be sold.  There is nothing of my personality to come down there.  At all.  She bought a bedroom set for my bedroom,a mattress and grab bars for the bathroom that will be used by me and anyone visiting the house.  I'm surprised that she doesn't want the walk in closet that is in the bedroom for me.  She complains that it is bigger than the one in her master bedroom and the bathroom in her bedroom will not have a tub.  I feel like I'm going to be serving a prison sentence.  I asked if I can put shelves up on the walls and was told if they won't make the room look cluttered and will be able to be supportive on the wall.  Whatever that means. ::)  My choice I was told was that either I can move down there with her in a few years or find somewhere else to live. >:( :o  I'm between a rock and a hard place because I rely on SSDI and am disabled so it's not like I can say screw it I'll find somewhere else to live..  I have my own apt. now in her 2 family house.  I do pay rent.  Not the going rate that it is going for,but the bathroom is tiny and nothing has been done to it in the 27 years that she owns the house.  Who knows when any work was done to it!!!  
Either I can marry the guy that I'm seeing now,but that is not in my plan although it may be in his.  I'm not "head over heels" in love with him.  He is far more disabled than I am and who is going to take care of him as our diseases progress???  I can't do it.  I don't mean to sound cold,but if I am disabled;how am I supposed to take care of me and him?????
I was told my bird cages are going in my bedroom.  Fine,I want my birds and dog with me anyway.  I said I needed my Poing chair in there so I can crochet.  I can't sit in a regular chair to crochet because it reeks havoc on my neck and back.  I again was told it won't fit and told to either live somewhere else or deal with it!  I think you talk to a child under 18 that way,not a 42 year old.  My mother has never spoken to her children as adults.  She has always either been condesending or expressed doubt in anything we do or say.
Example being is my mother is driving and I'm in the front passenger seat and my siser is in the back seat;my mother will ask my siser,"Theresa,should I make a left or right turn up here?"  She'll respond and my mother will either doubt her answer or claim she doesn't know if she should go straight. :-? >:(  Mind you,I'm holding the directions in my hand!!!!  I conclude that her mentality is if I'm disabled then I'm either mentally retarded,stupid or not capable to knowing which direction to go. This woman is college educated and has a masters degree.
So my quandry will be to either sell most of all I have,marry someone and stay here or try to find my own place that is not in a bad neighborhood..............
I do believe this is a time for serious meditation!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Jul 19th, 2007 at 8:30pm
oh, geez, Curlgirl, that is horrible! I can't tell you what to do, but I can offer a shoulder if you need one, and a hug.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Jul 19th, 2007 at 10:24pm
Curlgirl...Do NOT marry someone that you're not absolutely 100% head over heels crazy in love with.

Your mother sounds quite a bit like my own in her "my way or the highway" attitude and personal biases. If you can possibly avoid it, honey, please don't force yourself into an environment where you will have to conform to these things. She has only her best interests in mind - not yours.

Look for a place that you can afford on your own. And as for the guy, I'd suggest setting him free if you're not completely crazy about him. Otherwise, you're just leading him on. You wouldn't want someone doing that to you. Hearts are not toys.

I hope everything works out.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by texian.traveler on Jul 20th, 2007 at 1:35am
Oh my goodness.  First, let me say you have my deepest sympathy.   :'(  While I am very lucky in my mother (though not in the man she married) my husband experiences similar things with his mother, and also with his father when he was alive.  They hurt.  They hurt more deeply than I ever want to understand, and you are justified in whatever you are feeling.

I agree with Angel, marriage, with this man at least, is NOT the answer.  I think even if you were "crazy in love" you would still need to consider the very real practicalities of your conditions.  

What about a roommate?  Whether your mother is attempting to be selfish, controlling, or has decided she has had enough of your sponging (I understand you are not.  I wasn't either.  I also was in a very real situation where I had a very real need, and I was treated like my need was a choice) doesn't matter.  She has decided for whatever reason that her house is more important than her daughter.  

Leave her to that choice if you can.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 2:22am
Thank you all ,ladies for your caring thoughts!  Bigs hugz to you all.  
Kiraela,thanks for the shoulder,hon!!

Yes,Angel hearts are not to be played with.  I totally agree.  I think this guy and I have been friends first and then a couple.  It's ok,but nothing that I'm  gagga about.  Knowing me, I would not get married just to avoid another situation and settle for something I'm not thrilled with.  I know when the time comes I would have weighed all my options,made a pros and cons list and then make the best decision for me.  I so appreciate your feelings,sista!!!
Texian Traveler,I am so there with your thoughts!  Thank you so much for sharing those with me and your sympathies!  You too I appreciate!  I'm not so sure about the room mate thing though.  I have a dog and 4 birds.  So it might be rather difficult to find someone who can handle that and me whatever they bring to the table.  Time will tell.
As for now,I think it is a wake up call of sorts for me to either downside or start getting rid of things that I don't need.  Believe it or not I went through all my jeans and came up with 9 pairs that are too big and either need to be given to the consignment shop,e-bay or the church collection!  One small step!  I don't even want to think about my yarn stash to go through! ::) :-/

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 5:17am
Curlgirl,

I dunno where I have been. I only just saw your posts about your problems.  I am soooo sorry you are having such a tough time.  I would love to say more but because of a thunderstorm that has been going on for 2 hours, I cannot get one of my dogs to go out (and she wont last 20 hours from last night to tonight), she disconnected me by lying down on the phone cord AND she lay down in the honey and baking soda I have out for the ants to eat (no idea how she got herself into such a tiny corner but what a mess it made of her for me to clean up).  This doesn't even include what the other 4 are up to!!!  I have to get to work here animals!!!  I will think on about your situation and touch base tonight, although I know I will have no solutionw.  Hang in there.  Oh, and don't go get married!!! ;)

JD

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 6:36am
Thanks,JD!  Don't worry I won't go and get married!  I think my mother has left her poison seeds on that subject! >:(  Makes it damn hard to try to dream of a nice good marriage anyway..........

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Jul 20th, 2007 at 12:09pm
You have my sympathies.  :'(  It is always tough when major life changes need to be made and even tougher when you can't control significant aspects of those changes.

Living on SSDI is not easy - I had many clients who were living on it - or should I say, subsisting.  Is there any Section 8 housing you might qualify for?  Subsidized rent could help.  A roommate is also a consideration.  

Hang in there... a solution will present itself; you just have to be open to it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 6:20pm
Hi Curly,

I sent you a message from work today...sorry to say I have no further ideas...but I think you should tell people what we both know about housing for the disabled...people need to know!!!

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 8:18pm
Thank you ,BB!  I am checking into section 8 in homes rather than apt. buildings.  I've never lived in an apt. building,nothing against them,but I've always lived in a house either my parents owned or grandparents owned or now that my mother owns.  I think an apt. building would be too much for me to handle both mentally and emotionally.  I've got time so it will eventually sink in and maybe I won't be so emotional about it.  Funny thing is Sat. night my sister,BIL,brother,mother and myself are supposed to go out and celebrate my mother's upcoming birthday and buyitng this new townhouse! ::)  Like I really want to celebrate.......
On a happier note,I've decided that since I've been crocheting since I was a kid,it's time to "bite the bullet" and learn how to knit. :o 8-)  I found a great "learn how to knit kit" with a few extra goody essentials thrown in.  So I'll add another craft to the list and maybe have some gifts for Christmas and to give to nursing homes or charity ;) :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 8:36pm
Section 8 is code talk to me...can you explain?

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 8:38pm
It's either a nightmare living condition or it can be ok for low income people.  Depends on the area.  It is actually a government subsidy.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 20th, 2007 at 9:20pm
Ugh..as I said in my email, understand how bad it can be...but no pearls of wisdom.  Tell us if we can do anything for you Curl.

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 8:15am
Thanks,JD!  I'm just trying to either accept what's going to happen or trying to figure out what to keep and what to get rid of and it will be because I want to get rid of it and then move into a place of my own.
Most of my childhood memories are gone because my mother threw them out because we kids either didn't have a place to put them when we were adults or she just felt like throwing them out!  There is a big cardboard drum canaster on her porch that has teaching papers in it from I think 1980!  Do you think that was to be thrown out!  It's a European double standard,plain and simple.  It's the "I can do it,but you can't " thing.  I think that was one of the reasons why I decided not to have children.  I will not allow something that I hate to be allowed to be passed down to my kids.  They see and absorb so much,I didn't want that ugly thinking to be passed down to them.  My thoughts are, if you don't like something,change it or don't partake in it.  I don't want that way of thinking to continue so she can't instill it in my children if I don't have any to instill it in.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 2:20pm
:'(.  So sad.  Poor Curly.  I believe the saying is (and I heard it a lot as a kid) "Do as I say, not as I do".

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 3:33pm

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I think that was one of the reasons why I decided not to have children.  I will not allow something that I hate to be allowed to be passed down to my kids.  They see and absorb so much,I didn't want that ugly thinking to be passed down to them.  My thoughts are, if you don't like something,change it or don't partake in it.  I don't want that way of thinking to continue so she can't instill it in my children if I don't have any to instill it in.

That's a huge part of why I decided not to have children either. *hugs* Try not to let her get to you, Curlgirl. You'll manage just fine on your own.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 3:44pm
Angel, I will be interested to see if you feel the same way in 10 years.  You have not heard the biological clock yet...and believe me...it can get pretty loud and demanding!!!!

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 4:25pm
group hug,girls!!!  Thanks,I'll be ok as long as I keep my emotions in check and do what I feel is right for me!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Arcadian on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 4:54pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 8:15am:
I'm just trying to either accept what's going to happen or trying to figure out what to keep and what to get rid of and it will be because I want to get rid of it and then move into a place of my own.


I really do sympathise with your position Curlgirl64 ! I'm really sorry but it comes across as utterly unfair, cruel, selfish and hopelessly one-sided.

I don't know if my example is going to be of any help but it's worth a try. Although male and an only kid, I had very similar problems with my hateful dictatorial mother too. A permanent contest of wills from about 8 to 18 or so, however I knew that one day I would have the final say !

And when it finally did arrive I got a lot of (very satisfying !) mileage from about aged 35 onwards when visiting her ( as rarely as possible !) by deliberately denying her the things I knew she wanted. Attention for one plus other things I knew always irritated her, because the moment I got any lip (revenge was sweet !) I would say some or all of the following before I got up and walked out the door.... It almost became routine !!

"Look you can't have it both ways either you're a mother full time or not. You've had years to make up your mind. Being a mother is not a question of when it suits you or on the days you happen to feel like it, so don't expect any sympathy from me when you can't get around any more. You made your bed so go lie on it."  Door slammed really hard !! Then nothing for a good few months thank goodness as it always took me ages and ages to simmer down !

In other words forcing in her case to face up to her old age which she kept pushing aside and I think denying to herself would ever happen. She always ignored what I said for a long time but I knew the moment when it started to bite as she suddenly became for the first time ever a little whiney and looking for sympathy, which she never got because her underlying self-centred brick wall attitude never changed. Yet all she had to do at any time was break down and apologise genuinely etc. and we'd have been inseparable.  They always say that kids can tell when an adult is not being trustworthy and open and in my case it was true. Despite it being years and years later.... You just do not forget.

Yet she never did break down and became a lonely miserable old woman, especially when father died as she then had no-one to boss around any more. So our whole family lost....sadly.

Definitely not a nice thing to have to relate in public I know but at least I'd found my mental freedom. And that's what counted.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 5:45pm
Ouch Cadie!  You know, I do remember to appreciate both my parents each day...but things like this remind me how much I should appreciate them.   I cannot imagine life without them (although in the not to distant future I will have to) for they are the one and only sure and safe thing in my life as long as they live.  To imagine that day brings me to tears...but to imagine the many who have never known that safety and security.... :'(

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 7:28pm
I was very young when my parents got divorced and my mother was adamant about being a stay at home mother which was a decision that I'm very grateful for.  Anyway, without two incomes, she couldn't afford her own home so she applied for section 8.  Our home was very modest but it was located in a clean, quiet, safe neighborhood so it worked out fine.  Hopefully you can find section 8 housing in a nice area as well.  From what I understand this program often has a waiting list.  Even if in the end you decide to go in another direction, maybe you could look into getting on the list just so that option is available to you.

Have you thought about maybe just cohabitating with the man you're seeing?  I think marriage is a huge step and a whole other issue if you aren't in love, but maybe just living as roomates and splitting the expenses could be beneficial to you both.  It may prove tricky but I think if the two of you are honest with each other going into it so there aren't any expectations, it might be doable. :-/

Good luck with whatever you decide. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Jul 22nd, 2007 at 7:36pm

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I'll be ok as long as I keep my emotions in check and do what I feel is right for me!

That's right, sweetie. Don't let anybody else tell you what's right for you...the answers are already there.

Man, we need to start a cantankerous, control freak mothers club here. lol  ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by texian.traveler on Jul 23rd, 2007 at 3:28am
Arcadian,

For me it is my father.  Right now he is sitting in the locked ward of a nursing home, believing that God is going to restore the eyesight lost due to retinal bleeding from the diabetes he neglected, the rotting stumps of teeth he didn't brush that will have to be cut from his mouth, the money he wasted on get-rich-quick schemes, the wife he neglected who left him to preserve her own sanity (and life, becuase if she had stayed with him she believes she would have killed herself) and the son who got so fed up with his denial of reality that he left him to his illusions.  Those who have successfullly ignored reality for 25 years become VERY good at it.  

I guess what I am trying to say is that sometimes parents NEVER face their circumstances.  When that happens, your priority becomes protecting others, yourself included.  While my father has dementia, he really has enough coherence and self-sufficiency to be in a less restrictive environment.  But I keep him locked up because otherwise he tries to go home, where he drives a motorcycle he can't see, and tries to cook on burners he forgets to turn off.  I can't protect him, because he doesn't care enough to protect himself.  So I protect the child he might hit while on that motorcycle, or the neighbor whose house is endangered when his burns.  

I told him if he would agree to selling his house I would find a less restrictive place.  He would rather sit in that home and cling to those illusions.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Jul 23rd, 2007 at 4:51am
(((((Hugs Curlygirl))))) Oh my lord! I understand as I moved out when I was 19 as my parents demands became unbearable. I had been saving for a year to move out on my own.  My parents had the money in there account and when I asked for the money to do a down payment on a place I found they had gambled away my $2,000 I worked two jobs for at the casino! >:( >:( I then had to move in with my boyfriend at the time ( he nearly killed me, but that's another story)  Your parents sound like mine were and I really feel for you. Hang in there love!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 23rd, 2007 at 1:21pm
Thank you all!!  I'm hanging in there!!  Section 8 is totally foreign to me because I grew up in the suberbs in a very nice home,fireplace,pool,own bedroom,get the pic????  When my parents got divorced when I was12 or 13,we(Mom,sister,brother and me) moved back to my mother's parents house in the city.  Very different life,crowded,noisier,worse school system,just very very different.  So this section 8 thing is morethan shell shock if I go with it and will require lots of research and homework.  Nothing I would shy away from!  It is different when you work and make less money than when you're in my boat and disabled and only get a certain amount on SSDI.  Doesn't stop me though from looking outside the box and try to do something other than sit and do nothing but collect a check.  I can't stand that when people do that! >:(  So all in all I'll hang in!
Funny though,my mom stayed at home when my sister and I were little in the 60's because she was married and you tried to stay at home and raise your family.  My brother was raised by my grandparents because he was 2 when my parents were getting ready for divorce.  If he could have been raised by anyone,I'd pick those 2!!  Nothing could be finer than the morals,ethics and the way to treat people that those grandparents instilled in all three of us.  I don't know what happened when they raised her with some of her totally ridiculous ways!!!  I think my grandmother dropped her on her head a few times! :P ::)
Anyway,it's just a time for a challenge and see what I can do!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Jul 23rd, 2007 at 2:43pm
Government programs are typically nightmares - as I am sure you already know.  SSDI is no easy program to get onto!  But Section 8 is out there to help people like you, so it should be worth a little investigation.  The idea is to provide affordable housing to people with fixed or limited income.  I wish I knew more about it to help you out more - I worked in the vocational areas and did not have to deal with the housing issues of my clients (but I certainly knew they were dealing with challenges!).  I would think that with your physical limitations, you might be on a different list (with better priorities) than those who are just welfare recipients that might qualify.  Naturally, you would want to make sure the housing is appropriately accessible for a wheelchair.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 24th, 2007 at 1:36am
Thank you,BB!  Yes I think wheelchair accessible is something to think about down the road.  I may always use a cane and occasionally a scooter,but you never know what the future holds!!!  It's a shame that alot of section 8 is typically in bad neighborhoods or poorly equipted buildings.  I might have better luck looking for section 8 that is in a private home.  People do have 2 or 3 family homes and rent out their apts to section 8 because they get a subsidy from the government to do so.    Just another option,thank god,to put on the list to think about!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 27th, 2007 at 8:20am
Went to Linens  and Things yesterday with my mother.  Why I don't know,I can't buy anything;not that I need anything,but what's the point????  Anyway,it was good to get outside and relax!  I'm starting to see a decline in their quality of merchandise.  The bath towels looked like something the "cat dragged in"!  Maybe Bed,Bath and Beyond is farring much better.
Went for a manicure and pedicure yesterday.  Always nice to pamper yourself when you can.  I usually do my own french manicure and it comes out quite well,but yesterday I just wanted someone else to do a mani and pedi for me.
Today maybe I'll do some more laundry.  Did a superlarge load yesterday. Sheets and towels today??  Supposed to rain today,Sat., and Sun.  Oh well:(  I don't have the pup until Sat.4pm so I'll take advantage of the downtime ;)
Hair today is in a braid.  It's humid,I can't be bothered fussing!  Yesterday was a bun with ketylo sticks.  Humid also,but sunny,too so I need to get my hair up and feel cooler.
It worked.
Off to breakfast now!  Birds are still sleeping,thank God!!  I did my Pilates early this morning,showered,dressed and ready for coffee with soymilk,juice,oatmeal with cinnamon and craisins!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jul 27th, 2007 at 10:22am
The good thing about the situation with your mother and the move is you have plenty of time to consider alternatives and find a logical solution.

(that sounds a little Vuncanish, even to my ears!)   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 27th, 2007 at 9:06pm
lol!,Thanks,Trisha!  btw,I forgot to tell you the sunscreen in the Southern Magnolia Minerals is all natural!  How could I forget to mention that since I constantly use or am on the look out for all natural things??!!! :o

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 28th, 2007 at 4:36pm
I made salmon for dinner last night and had tomato salad,pasta with red sauce,wine and veggies.  With the salmon I used olive oil,onions,capers,wine,lemon juice,parsley,dill,onion powder,garlic powder,paprika,chili powder(don't ask!) It was good.
This morning was so hot and humid and disgusting!!  My hair looked like something the "cat dragged in"!  I don't even own a cat and it resembled something that a cat would drop at the feet of its owner!!! :P :o  I had to wash my hair,there was no way I could live with the frizz!  I had braided it the night before so at least it wasn't totally unmanagable!  I used a shampoo bar that was vegan(something I got off e-bay a few months ago),had all the good oils and lavendar in it!  Skipped the ACV and just used Pantene conditioner for curly hair.  Don't know exactly which one,but it gave me the right amount of slip and I was able to manage my hair alot easier!!  Up in a bun and then I braided it hours later.  All is well on the hair saga side,lol!!
I put some yarn lots on e-bay last night.  I put 2 auctions up for 7 days and starting bids at 99cents each.  No watchers,but about 30 people looked at it since last night.  Not too bad;since they're on less than 24 hours.  It would be great if there were some bids!!!  I'm hopeful ::)
My "teach yourself to knit kit arrived today!!!  Hooray!!!!  I don't like the reading instructions part though.  I think I do much better when there is a visual or someone gives verbal instructions.  Because what the book say and what the diagrams show are two totally different things!  It figures!
I already know I hate purl.  I like knit.  I don't hold the yarn as they instruct you to do.  It looks and feels retarded.  That is the best way I can describe it.  I also am the first to admit that I cast on retarded.  I don't think I have ever seen anyone cast on the way I do.  I'm comfortable with the technique and it's probably the way I do it because I've been crocheting for a while.  My chemise is almost done.  I'll post a pic when it's finished.  The straps are the only thing left and once again the instructions are not what the picture looks like.
Champ is here and sleeping.  So I'll take advantage of that and practice knitting.  I'm also making a crocheted tunic.  I think it's the side-to-side tunic pattern on Lion Brand's website.  I wanted something simple,easy and a no- brainer.  This is it!  As for the knitting,I know I have to crawl,walk and then run,but I'm anxious to have the click of the knitting needles sound smooth and feel the flow!!!  Right now,allyou hear is me curse when I drop a stitch or get pissed when I follow the directions and the end result looks so horrible,it's embarrassing to admit I knit that garbage!!!!  I know patience,patience!!!!  I hear the needles calling me!!! Later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 31st, 2007 at 8:47pm
We're getting down to the wire on my 4 auctions on ebay!  I put them up for 7 days and I've got 3 days left.  No bids,but 7 watchers.  All yarn lots.  I have way too much yarn,I mean way too much :o!  I think I could open a small store!  Now I've got over 50 sets of knitting needles from an auction that I won last week.  There's newones coming though ::)  I'm gonna learn how to knit and be good at it,if it takes me a year and a day to do it!!!  I love crocheting though.  I'm making a cowl neck tunic right now and hopefully it will be done withing 2 weeks,if I keep at it everyday.
The dog crate came today for Champ!!  I put it together and let my own pup go in and check it out.  It is HUGE!!!!  I almost had to send in a search party for my pup!!! :P  I think it got the seal of approval from her because she rolled around and scratched at the padding!  A good sign.
Anyway,my brother is off to Chicago after doing a 24 hour tour Wed. into Thurs.  He's going to catch a ball game with my unlce and cousin.  So I'll have Champ for  5 or more days!!!  If this doesn't kill me I don't know what will ::)!
More later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 1st, 2007 at 7:28pm
AUGUST????? Blah,it's too sticky,hot,humid ::) let me know when Fall is finally coming.  Today starts a heatwave here on the eastcoast in my neck of the woods.  90 and better for the week.  I'd rather drink straight lemon juice!!!!!!  This heat today has been to say the least oppressive!!!!!!!!!!!  Glad I'm inside with a/c.  My electric bill will look like a phone bill,but it's too hot!!!!!!!!!!  
One thing that does keep me occupied is this crazy puppy's always getting into trouble!!!!!!!!!!  I swear he is a 2 year old human child in dog's clothing!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 4th, 2007 at 7:09am
Another hot humid one today!!  The thought of a cold tub sounds pretty good even at 5am!!!  I hope the heat breaks soon so I can atleast open the windows and let the fresh air in!  That's if I don't get that putrid smoke coming in from next door! >:(  The old man is a peach,but his smoking habit is....I can't even have words for it!!!
I've been lighting alot of Japanese incense lately.  Whooping Crane by Nippon Kodo is absolutely wonderful!!  Coconut Sky,Vanilla,Cafe,White Plum and Aqua have been smelling great!!!  I think once you try Japanese incense you won't want to burn anything else!
On the crochet and knitting front..........I'm working on the sleeves of the sweater right now.  The body is together,but it's hard to do a sweater when it's the dead of summer!!
New knitters usually "drop" stitches,not me!!  I've been adding on!  Don't know where they come from,but I'll stick with it and continue to practice!!!
3 out of 4 auctions have sold on e-bay!!  yippee!!!  The 4 th one is over in 4 hours.  2 lookers,no bidders.  Oh well!  I did win an auction for this pretty rose color yarn that's sport weight(light) and it''s merino wool and alpacka. That's nice and not itchy!  I'm going to crochet a pretty lacy deep v-neck cardigan after the sweater and finishing that camisole!!  Those straps on the camisole are horrid!!  I've got to figure out how to change that pattern and make them look nice.
Gotta run!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Aug 4th, 2007 at 9:54am
It's true about japanese incense!  I use to burn one called Koyto Autumn and when I went back to Indian incense I had to get use to it again ( cough, wheeze).  Your knitting too!  I'm making some legwamers for dancing. ;) adding on stiches eh? Your picking up to much wool -- what you can do is count how many stiches you should have then knit two together till you have the right amount!  Good luck! 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 4th, 2007 at 11:44pm
thank you!  I still can't get the holding of my yarn right though :-[  it is definately not like crochet yarn holding!!  Leg warmers,arm warmers and fingerless gloves are on my list.  I'd love to see a pic of yours when you're done*wishing* :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Aug 5th, 2007 at 10:34pm
Knitting!!  My favorite relaxation therapy!  Do you hold your yarn with your right or left hand?  As a crocheter - you might find it easiest to carry it with your left hand and "pick" it with the right hand needle instead of throwing the yarn with your right hand.  That's how I knit.  While on vacation I worked on my mystery lace shawl, finished a pair of socks, and knit 2 beanie hats.

Keep practicing, I'm sure you will become proficient quickly.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 6th, 2007 at 7:38am
Thanks,BB!  I hold the yarn with my left hand while I hold the crochet hook with my right.  Holding the yarn with my left hand while I try to knit is not only fustrating,i either have to wrap it under or over my index finger depending on whether I'm knitting or pearling!!! ::)  It feels very foreign and difficult so I'll try your suggestion and see how it feels.  I'm still adding on stitches instead of dropping them,like a lot of new knitters do though.  Go figure!!! ::)
You've been busy,too!  Wonderful you finished the socks and beanies!  Hopefully my chemisole/chemise and the sweater I've been working on will be done within a week.  I frogged one of the sleeves because I didn't like the way it looked.  So back to sleeves!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Aug 6th, 2007 at 9:35am
The most common reasons for adding stitches is that you are either splitting the yarn to create two new stitches or you are picking up a stitch from the row below (this would typically happen on the wrong side when purling).  One way to check for this is to have a contrasting colored string that you weave between the stitches every 5 or 10 stitches.  On the next row, make sure that you still have that same number of stitches when you come to the spot where the string is between the stitches again.  I use this technique with my lace knitting - it makes it easier to count my stitches and verify that I have not dropped or added a stitch in the wrong place.  

If you can take a picture of your knitting in an area where you think you added a stitch, I might be able to better identify what you are doing.

Keep practicing!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 6th, 2007 at 4:48pm
It looks so horrific that I'd be afraid you'd scream and hide!!!  I've been practicing and ripping everything out. Re-doing it,too.  
All the weird stuff happens to me,not other people though!  I've been adding on a stitch on the first row right after casting on.  If I cast on 10 or 20 stitches,I knit all to the right needle and count.  Viola!!!  I've got either 11 or 21!  Too bad they're not $100 bills!!  lol!!  Hopefully when it is alittle more presentable; and you can make heads or tails out of it,I will send you a pic.  Hopefully later this afternoon or tonight.  Thanks for wanting to take a look!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Aug 6th, 2007 at 8:59pm
I'd never run and hide!  ;D  What kind of cast on method are you using.  Is it possible that you are not counting the first stitch - the slip knot - and you are really casting on one too many?  (I've been known to do that way too many tmes!).  That first row is always a tough one to knit.  I usually use a needle that is one or two sizes larger than I will be knitting with.  

send me your pic and Ill see if I can identify anything for you.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 7th, 2007 at 2:03am
lol!!I'd run and hide from my knitting at this point!!  I count the slip knot as a first stitch.  I cast on by wrapping the yarn around my index finger and slip the needle under and through the loop on my finger.  It's unconventional to do it this way,but I found out my mother does it this way and the lady at Boye I talked to about the "I taught myself to knit booklet" that I have;she also does it that way.  It's just easier for me.  Possibly what's happening is that when I get to the last cast on stich to knit,I'm somehow sepeating the slip knot into two seperate stitches to knit.  Crazy,I know,but this is me we are talking about,so anything is possible!  lol  I will send a pic or pics to you to show you and see if you can figure this out!!!  Since it's about 2 a.m.(hey,what am I doing out of bed so late?)I'll  take some later when the pup is either sleeping or playing.  I am so tired from having him for 5 days and trying to take care of all my other pets,that it is no wonder I can type straight!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 8th, 2007 at 2:47pm
Somebody please have a serious talk with the weather gods!!!  There was a tornado in Bayridge last night,about a 10 minute car drive from me.  We never ever get tornados up here!!! :o  Lots of trees down,roofs blown off people's houses,power out.  This weather seems to get crazier and crazier!  
Hair up in a bun today with SugarStix.  It's 96 degrees outside and my mother decides to take a car trip to Costco's!! ::)  The car's a/c decided it was not a good idea and said so on the way home when the gauge read 200!!!  I told her either Freeon(?) or water.  So much for a VW!!!  Ice water on my wrists,carotid arteries and ankles was needed as soon as I got home!  This heatwave is no joke!  My MS symptoms really get out of hand with this heat.  I'm staying in until the Fall!!!!

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Post by joeydog 1992 on Aug 9th, 2007 at 6:08pm
Yuk.  Weather sounds uncomfortable.

I have to tell you though, I am hating all this talk about fall.  I am not fond of fall.  While the leaves are beautiful, is signifies the coming of winter, freezing temperatures, freezing rain, snow and 8 hours of sunlight in a day.  Depression time for JD.  Sigh.  Not to mention I am sure my dogs will not survive the winter.  Sigh.

JD

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 9th, 2007 at 6:17pm
oh JD!  I didn't mean to give you sad thoughts :(!  Maybe this Fall will be happy for you!  I'm hoping that for you ;)

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Post by joeydog 1992 on Aug 9th, 2007 at 6:19pm
;D Don't worry.  I still have another few weeks of fun and maybe this year will be better.  One can only hope!!

JD

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 9th, 2007 at 6:21pm
:)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 13th, 2007 at 8:09pm
Boy,time is flying!  Have had the past 2 days to myself without puppysitting!!  I miss him,but not the messes!!  In that time I managed to do 4 loads of laundry,clean the floors and then microfiber clean them(3),make more carpet freshner,crochet,knit and just finished making warm brown sugar whipped body butter!!  Man oh man my apartment smells soooooooo  goooood!!! ;D    All that's left to do with that is put the shrink wrap on the jars and shrink away!!!!  One of the girls from the dentist office stopped by to buy 2 more jars of whipped body butter.  I wasn't outside more than 10 minutes  when these evil truck size mosquitos went on an eating frenzy,on me!!!  Ouch!!!!  I got bit about 7 or 8 times.  Not little bumps either.  It looks like I've got golf balls on my arms,hands,legs,jeez they were hungry!!!! >:(  I'm not going outside for a looooooong time!!!!
I think tomorrow will be a shampoo and conditioner day.  Champ is here at 4pm and leaves Wed. at maybe 6pm.  Oh well,the mini-vacation is coming to a close soon! :(

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Post by joeydog 1992 on Aug 13th, 2007 at 9:03pm
Pls explain microfiber cleaning the floors.  And I would love to hear about your carpet deodorizer.  I just use baking soda.

Sorry your holiday is coming to an end.  Poor you.

JD

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 13th, 2007 at 9:15pm
Microfiber pads are used with water.  Wet the pad with water,wring it out,use the special mop for it and starting cleaning!!!  Clean without chemicals.  Everything comes out clean and no worries of chemicals left behind that your pets or toddlers can get on themselves!  I swear by them!
I use washing soda and a few drops of peppermint e/o,put in a zip lock bag and mix it up.  Sprinkle on the rugs,leave it for about 15 minutes to 1/2 hours,vacuum it up.  Smells good!!!!
Baking soda can be used also,if you want instead of the washing soda.  They are processed differently but both  absorb odors.

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 14th, 2007 at 6:00pm
Hair:  washed with shampoo bar,twice.  Conditioned with Pantene conditioner for curls and oiled with camelia oil and used aloe vera gel.  Let it air dry and had wonderful spiral curls!!!!!!  Too hot though so I had to put it up in a ponytail by 3pm:(oh well!
Puppy is here at 4pm until 6pm tomorrow........I'm already burnt out!  It's only 6pm.  
Almost done with the second sleeve on the crocheted sweater!  Hooray!!!  It takes so long!!!  If it comes out nice,I'll make it using Lion Brand Wool-Ease.  It takes about 7 skeins at $4.99 each so I'll budget for that in a month or two.
I'm knitting a scarf with Plymouth Encore Worsted weight and really like the bamboo needles I'm using for it.  Also working on the lacy cardigan with silk/angora/mohair yarn.  Too time consuming because the yarn keeps splitting.    
House still smells nice with warm vanilla sugar fragrance oil I used that night to make the whipped body butter.  Don't want to think about what the house will smell like after the pup leaves though!!! :o

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 16th, 2007 at 7:56am
I finished the crocheted tunic sweater yesterday!!!  Finally! Man it took awhile!  I'll post a pic later today of it.
Still working on the crocheted lacy cardigan.  That will take forever I think! :-/ ::)  There are 4 pages of instructions for it! :o  It was too nice looking to pass up though.  I'm making an extra small for myself.  The pattern goes up to a I think a 2x.  Imagine if I was making that size,it would really take me forever to make!!  I think if it comes out well, I will make that size and either sell it or make it as a gift for someone.
Went to the doctor's yesterday for blood work.  Had to put the pup in his "condo" pet crate while I went,that's another story!!
In my family you have all these horrific digusting diseases and live to be older than dirt!!!  
I'm what you would call a Pescatarian.  I have to eat fish for the Omega 3's and 6's for the MS otherwise I'd be a vegan.  I pretty much consider myself a vegan and eat that way except for the fish,which is for medical reasons.  Anywho,had blood work done because my papertrail in bloodwork shows that my total cholesterol is high,my LDL is high and my HDL is low!!!  I expect this nonsense because that's just my luck and the way things go for me.  I have the opposite reaction to things and events that the regular person would have.  I have eaten my special oatmeal 6 out of 7 days a week for many many years,before the hype came about of eating oatmeal to lower your cholesterol.  It has absolutely no effect on me.  I still have a total of 204.  That was 6 months ago.  I'm expecting the same or near the same number with yesterday's bloodwork.  It's one of the things inherited in my family.  Another reason,maybe small and way down on the list of not having kids to pass this problem onto!  Migraines,varicose veins,high blood pressure,low blood pressure,the list goes on and on!!!!!!  Both my parents have or had migraines and it is a condition passed on to your children.  If I knew that the pain and suffering of that could and would be passed onto to my kids,knowing me,I would not have kids!  Anyone suffering wih sinus or migraine headaches knows what pain I'm talking about!!  I think I stopped getting migraines when I gave up dairy,meat and processed foods about 20 yers ago.  I used to get them every 2 or 3 months,like clockwork.  Now a sinus headache maybe every 4 or  5 months!  Still close to a migraine,but the only differnce is with a migraine I would think if I threw myself down the stairs and hit my head,the pain would be different.  With a sinus headache,I'm more likely to do nadi sudi and work it out of my system!
Enough babble!!!!  Coffee and oatmeal are waiting to be made!!! More later and a pic of the sweater!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 16th, 2007 at 2:51pm
let's see how this came out.  

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 16th, 2007 at 2:56pm
Whelp,didn't I say my pics are larger than life??? ;D  Ya have to scroll around abit,but the sweater is there......in there......somewhere,lol!  I can't seem to make these pics small,so the site called tinypic is ridiculous!!!  That's another thing to work on! ::)

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Post by Arcadian on Aug 16th, 2007 at 4:53pm

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 16th, 2007 at 7:13pm
:-*thank you Arcadian!

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Post by Trisha on Aug 17th, 2007 at 10:04am
Such a lovely sweater, dear.  Well done!!   :)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 17th, 2007 at 1:20pm
Thank you,Trisha! ;)

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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 17th, 2007 at 5:13pm
Awesome Sweater!  I love the neck, so cuddlie!!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 17th, 2007 at 5:52pm
:-*thanks,hon!  It took it seems like forever,but it's done!  Can't wait to make it in another color though.  I think either a,um I don't know,a deep plum,wine or a deep coral or salmon......I've got time before winter sets in!!  I do have to make a poncho for my mother's friend though.  They belong to a group in the Red Hat Society,so it will be deep purple and red.  I'll post a pic of that when it's done.
So I've got the lacey cardigan going,the never ending camisole and for knitting I'm doing a scarf.  Just started a pair of arm warmers in a pattern I saw that I liked.  Not crazy for the yarn,but it they come out nice I'll get the yarn that I want for them.

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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 18th, 2007 at 6:23am
I made a swater and coat in the same way!  The coat took eons to complete and sadly did not fit me so I donated it. .  There is a book author I met years ago in New York who has some really neat knitting and crochet books.  His name is Kaffe Fassett and does awsome things with wool. He even had a TV show at one point.  I had one of his crochet books and loved it.  Can't remember the name but it was all crochet and was really neat! ;)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 18th, 2007 at 2:41pm
Thanks for the info.  I will look up his name and see if I can find one of his books on Amazon,Barnes and Noble or Walden Books!  Can't have too many books on crochet or knitting,can you? ;)

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Post by bikerbraid on Aug 21st, 2007 at 8:32pm
Love the sweater!  :D  But I think we need to see a picture of it on YOU!   ;D  Great job.  :: mutter mutter....must get back to work on my mystery stole... mutter.. mutter...mutter::

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 6:00am
thanks,BB!  I did try on the sweater and was disappointed that it didn't fit right across the upper front chest and shoulders :(  I'll work on someone taking a pic and show you though(I might be hiding my face because it actually looks better off than on! ;D

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 6:13am
Ok,shock among all shocks to me,I got the blood work back and the total cholesterol is 179!!!  Woo Hoo(happy dance while dog and birds look at me like I've lost my mind!)
The HDL is good and the LDL is alittle high,109(below 100 is good)  the white cell count is very low,2.9.  I expected that because of the meds.  What I'm wondering is if I'm at the lowest dose and am supposed to take the normal higher dose soon,does it knock me out of the pic because of the low white cell count????hmmmm.  I went on the lower dose because of that in the first place.
All other stuff,sugar,thyroid and liver panel are just fine.  Blood pressure was I think 100 over 70.  When I was running it was 90 over 60.  I liked that.
All in all everything is ok.  Got a reprieve from the pup for a few days.  He'll be back for a little while on Thurs. and Fri. while my brother goes to 2 firefighter's funeral's.  (two lost their lives while battling a fire at Deutsch Bank in lower Manhattan)
Started crocheting arm warmers as Christmas gifts for the ladies in the family.  All other projects are going along as planned.  Been using the fun fur on some of the cuffs and it looks nice.  Pic to come soon!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 10:46am
The arm warmers with the fun fur sounds cute - you must post pics!  I used some fun fur on a tote that I felted.  I was surprised at how nice it turned out.  The wool felted up great and the fur stayed fuzzy and cute.

I heard about the fire in the Deutsch Bank - what a shame that anyone had to lose their life in a building that is being demolished.

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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 12:17pm
I would like to see them too! 8-)  I wanted to give them a try as well.  Do you do them on four needles?

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 5:50pm
I crocheted the arm warmers.  Haven't tried to knit them yet,but I will eventually!! ::)  Still practicing my knit and purl stitches ::)  I really like the bamboo knitting needles I'm using to make a scarf,but the four needles and circular and double pointed are making me sweat!!!  When I'm comfortable with single needles,I'll be buggin BB for some tips!!!
I'll take pics right now of the warmers and post tonight!!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 6:16pm

there are three sets,but try as I might I can not make this pic smaller.  My theory is correct,"follow instructions or a recipe and you will screw it up!"  

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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 7:27pm
Those are so cute!  Love the furry ends. 8-)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 8:54pm
thanks!  I put red fun fur on the red ones,too!

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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 10:28pm
I was wondering if you could post the instructions for the arm warmers?  I would love to give them a try! ;)

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Post by bikerbraid on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 7:38am
Love them!  :D  Here's a smaller version of the picture you can use:


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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 3:21pm
thanks,BB!  How'd you do that????
Lisabelle,which one do you want?  One has an opening for the thumb and one doesn't.  I could post the two for you if you'd like.  Let me know!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 4:55pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 3:21pm:
thanks,BB!  How'd you do that????


I use PictureTrail to store photos online.  It is a free service and it automatically resizes pictures.  And as an extra bonus, they give you the URL with the image tags!

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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 6:22pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 3:21pm:
thanks,BB!  How'd you do that????
Lisabelle,which one do you want?  One has an opening for the thumb and one doesn't.  I could post the two for you if you'd like.  Let me know!


I'll take both!  Thanks so much! 8-)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 9:36pm
Ok!  I'll PM you tomorrow with the patterns(I added the fun fur myself to the pattern,but will include how to do that also) ;)

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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 10:11pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Aug 23rd, 2007 at 9:36pm:
Ok!  I'll PM you tomorrow with the patterns(I added the fun fur myself to the pattern,but will include how to do that also) ;)



Awesome! ;)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 31st, 2007 at 7:47am
Time is just flying by!  Just when you think you have a second to breathe,someone shows up!  Aunt Flo decided to show up 2x this month!!! Oy!  First in the beginning of the month and now at the end of the month!  Is there a break in sight?!
Onto hair stuff!
Last night I decided to do a deep conditioner with Pantene Pro V Moisture Replenishing Mask on dry hair.  My soaked it right up!  I then used Babbasu oil on the lenght and especially the ends.  Quick douse of water,wide toothed combed slowly and carefully,all goes in a microfiber twisty towel.  I slept with that on from about 10pm-5:30am.  I rinsed it out in the shower and then shampooed 2x with a shampoo bar.  I decided to use Pantene Pro-V daily moisture renewal hydration coditioner on the length and ends.  I used alittle too on my head.  Didn't wait more than 1 minute to rinse.I let my hair air dry(which it's still doing).  So far it's very curly and soft.  I'll do a S&D later.
Think I'll have to measure early next week since I washed today and didn't have a chance to measure due to the puppy coming.
I think I'll be moving to South Carolina quicker than anticipated.  My mom came back from a week down to say she doesn't think she can handle another winter up here.  She's always sad to come home because the people are soooo nice down there and it's cleaner and a better quality of life.  I already knew southern hospitality was exceptional,but I think she's really getting a taste of it!  I have a lot of mixed emotions with this.  I'm going down next month for 5 days,after my sister's birthday and before mine.  I think I found a pet sitter for my dog and birds.  That's another story!  I don't go on vacations because I made that choice when I got my dog and birds.  I knew that was a sacrifice to be made and I gladly made it.  No kennels.  So a pet sitter is needed.
I wrote enough.  Later I'll hit on the yard sale that is supposed to happen for who knows howmany weekends!!!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 1st, 2007 at 9:06pm
I went today to my grandmother's home attendant's home for a prayer service.  The lady is Indian and she was the one who told me where to go to get a salwar kameez for my cousin's wedding last month.  My mother and I caught the last 1/2 hour of the Hindu mass at her home.  I wish I would gotten there sooner(traffic,grrrrrr)because the incense,flowers and saris were all so beautiful.  I remember some of the words from my yoga teacher training and felt very comfortable and curious about this prayer service.
The food was mostly vegetarian and spicy.  Fine by me!!  I was able to eat things there without milk,dairy,meat,honey,butter....a vegan's dream!!!  Most of the ladies have long hair so it was a long hair sighting of many long hairs for me!  I had my hair down except for a small portion of it in a bun.  I got a lot of compliments on my hair,made me feel good!
Thought I'd have a free day without the pup,but my brother called and said the firehouse needed guys to work,so he was pulling an extra 15 hours.  So as I type the pup is sleeping by me and my dog is sleeping under my Poing chair where I sit to crochet or knit.  
The weather was very cooperative today regarding low humidity.  Let's see about tomorrow and whether I wear a braid or keep my hair up in a bun.  After that deep conditioning my hair is very full and curly,so it's hard to get it in a bun.  
Still need to try to set up some time for S&D.  I did not see many splits though,good thing.
More later.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 4th, 2007 at 11:12am
My theory stands true!!!  Follow a recipe or directions and it won't come out right!  I'll probably just get rid of the ticker because there really isn't anything I like there anyway.  I'm pretty much at tailbone length anyway,depending on how my hair is measured.  So give or take 1 or 2 months I surpass that or just right past it.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Sep 4th, 2007 at 7:19pm
I hear ya bout the ticker.  Mine is for weight loss....ok, ok...I have been very undisciplined and it is my fault as I did not set times...just to lose it.  LOL, I notice it isn't really showing up though.  Maybe the ticker place gave up on me...okay, wanted to laugh but for me it is not so funny!!

JD

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 5th, 2007 at 7:36pm
Got it fixed with the suggestion of "one little birdie" who sent me a message!  Thanks! ;)
JD,you're gonna be fine,goals set or not.  It's all in your actions!  You can say anything,but doing is a different story.  I know you'll do what you set out to do!  You just go girl!!

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Post by joeydog 1992 on Sep 6th, 2007 at 7:16pm
Hey Curly, tell your birdy friend I would love the same help...although I am shaming myself as I am not disciplined enough.  BUT...I am starting running with a buddy next week and biking and I know this buddy is reliable since I originally trained them  Hopefully the tables will turn as you suggested.  In the meantime, at least I am back at work full time and running my house.  This girl HAS come a long way since I signed up with LL.   Thanx to you all!!  And thank you Curly for your vote of confidence!!!

JD

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 6th, 2007 at 10:30pm
My pleasure,sista!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Sep 7th, 2007 at 7:10pm
Hey Curly, I am going to back track a few weeks to when you said about doing your carpets with baking soda and essential oils.  I had heard of it before but always been unsure.  I thought the essential oils would only cause lumps in the baking soda...as opposed to diffusing.  I tried it to tonight and I am thrilled!!!!  I used peppermint in the main part of the house (to stimulate me and keep me moving) and lavender down the hall and in my bedroom.  It smells GREAT!!!  Thank you sooooooo much for your idea!!!  I used plain baking soda once a week for years around here.  Now I am in love with your idea!!!  I am even going to start a thread about it!!

JD

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 7th, 2007 at 9:25pm
You're welcome,JD!  I use peppermint in my little carpet area before going up the stairs to my apt. and I use mandarin orange in one of my mother's rooms(rarity that it has carpet,parque everwhere else)  I love,love,love the smell,too!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 9th, 2007 at 4:16pm
ok,so maybe it wasn't such a good idea to wash today since it is kinda humid outside.....but I did it anyway.  For about an hour my hair looked fine while air drying,but then the frizz started to set in.  No aloe vera gel is gonna calm this down unless I deep condition it tonight and hope for the best.  Where is the fall weather when I need it???????
On a brighter note,last night I had a guy come over that lives on my block for coffee.  He actually grew up with the brother of one of my closest girlfriends so I knew already that he was gonna be a gentleman.  Not only did he bring soy milk,he brought me a big beautiful bouquet of flowers and organic wine.  I find that sooooo nice and thoughtful.  I had been talking to him whenever I was sitting on my stoop with my dog and he was always friendly and polite.  Last night was no different.  He even washed the dishes and cups!!!!  Talk about over the top!  
He's growing his hair long again so that's a plus too for us long hairs! :)  He said the longest he had his hair was just past his tailbone.  I've got to see a pic so I'll ask if he has any.  The only reason he cut it was because his infant son at the time kept pulling on it and it turned into a hassle.  That was 19 years ago,so time to grow it again!!!!
Anyway,here's the hair part.  I had to check the LL site while he was here just to show him around abit and he asked to see my hair down.  He usually sees me either in a bun or single braid.  So I took it out of the bun and I got the best head massage ever!!!!  That was so cool!!!  All innocent,mind you :)I filled him in on oils and combs and brushes and a whole lot of hair info.  All in all the evening was very nice to share with a fellow lover of long hair! ;)

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Post by Angel Spun on Sep 9th, 2007 at 5:53pm
Whoooaaa, Curlgirl! Woohoo! lol

That sounds like a dream. All I can say is you go, girl! It's got to be great to have a real live friend who shares your passion for long hair in addition to your long-haired family here.  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 9th, 2007 at 7:49pm
:-*I'm proud of my long haired family on LL,Angel!  Gotta really try to help this one do things right!  You see so many with long hair that just don't either take care of it or don't know how.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 12th, 2007 at 8:19pm
Ok, not only is this guy going to cook vegan for me on Saturday,I am going over to his place tomorrow to help him make marinara sauce and can it!  Pasta Dinner(whole wheat pasta) is the thank you he'd like to make me.  The menu is probably pasta,salad,a dessert wine,coffee and soy milk.  I have a sneaky suspicion that Purely Decadent(soy ice cream) is also on the menu!  Hmmmmm,sounds pretty good!  I wonder what he has planned for Saturday's dinner!  Stayed tuned!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Sep 12th, 2007 at 9:22pm
Mama mia...  ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 14th, 2007 at 3:28am
ok,here's an update!!!  "C"(as I will call him)came by to pick me up at alittle before 1 and we walked over to his place.  We didn't make the sauce,however,we did make pasta together after the tour of his apartment.  I was touched that he went through so much trouble to make it "presentable"as he refers to it.  I could tell he really wanted things to go well and smoothly.  They did,but I didn't want him to think that things were so easy and he could just not care about being proper and such!  I was really touched that he made such an effort as making a good first impression.  All the shopping he did was buying all things fresh and organic and he really wanted to make sue I was comfortable.  We watched CSI Miami and Crssoing Jordan and things were very relaxed and layed back.  It really went nicely.  He walked me home and called a couple of hours later to say he had a really nice time and was looking forward to Saturday.  Not to sound abrupt,but,guys will almost bust a gut to,let's say,"why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free"! lol  I enjoy the effort emensly and do like the attentiveness though!!  lol  Not to say I "wanna see him sweat",but I will!!!  Anything worth getting is worth waiting for,so he's going to have to "wine and dine" me if he wants to see where this possible relationship is going!  All of this aside,it was nice to get out for a few hours and enjoy someone's company that was the four legged kind!!!  He was a gentleman and I did appreciate that!  Let's see about Saturday!  I hear that Japanese is on the menu if he doesn't  make sauce,but either way it sounds like a good date is in store.  Possibly one of his closest friends and his wife may come by.  
More of the twists and curls of a Curlgirl are to come!!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Sep 14th, 2007 at 3:18pm
Kudos to him for behaving as a proper gentleman should, and for you (too) expecting gentlemanly behavior from him!   [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 14th, 2007 at 4:08pm
Thanks,sweetie! ;)  You know the saying,"when it rains,it pours"....well,this is not a bad thing,but I was getting dressed getting ready for my brother to pick me up so I could stream clean his carpets.  (Ya know better than to lend anything to your brother because you'll either never get it back or get it back broken!! :-X )  any who,the phone is ringing,the doorbell is ringing,the dog barking,the birds screaming....get the picture???  I throw on a bathrobe and make my way downstairs to open the door to this huge,I mean huge baske of flowers!!!  There are legs beneath it and it starts talking!!!!  It was so huge that the delivery person was hidden by its enormity!!!!!  I was so shocked,pleased and speechless,all at the same time!!!!  This is from the girl who is never at a loss for words!  I gotta post a pic of these so you can see this!  These flowers were because he had such a nice time yesterday(that's what the card said.)  Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow on our "official date

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Sep 15th, 2007 at 3:44am
Beautiful flowers, I love it!  I love the fact that he is such a gentleman and treats you so sweetly!  Men like that are quite rare these days, enjoy every moment!!!!  (((hugs)))

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by juri on Sep 15th, 2007 at 5:53am
WOAH, those are some awesome flowers !!  :o  

You are one lucky woman, Curlgirl! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 15th, 2007 at 7:10am
thanks you ,Juri!  The fun is now in the "chase" and the "courting".  He has my attention( :o,like flowers don't deserve some recognition?)let's see his "style" on courting a woman!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by juri on Sep 15th, 2007 at 8:12am
lol, I think those flowers would get anyone's attention. I look forward to seeing how things progress. Good luck!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 15th, 2007 at 8:46am
me,too!lol  Stay tuned ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 16th, 2007 at 1:21pm
ok,hair first.  I washed with Prairieland Herbs shampoo bar,Pinion Leaf for dry hair and then used my recipe for ACV.  It has sage and rosemary in it.  My hair likes!!!  Less shedding,more curls and no frizz!!  Hooray!  I then oiled the ends and alittle of the length with Camellia Oil(I'm going to be so sad when I run out of that!! :() used a little Aloe Vera Gel and air dried.  I'm liking this end result very much.  I used a hairfork that I picked up on Ebay months ago,it's made out of wood from Bethlehem.  Works well for me.
On that positive note.....last night's date went very well.  He was a gentleman and a perfect host.  He came by my mother's house and had flowers and chocolate for her(nice brownie points,although she is not swayed by this!)(Good for her,too)She dropped him off at the Japanese Restaurant to pick up dinner for us walked back to pick me up.  THe evening was very very enjoyable and we both are anxious for the next date!  So, all in all this turned out very nice and we both are anticipating a very nice start to whatever and wherever this relationship can go!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 18th, 2007 at 2:39am
Today was such a whirlwind!  I did manage to oil my hair though with camillia oil.  I had done a little S&D the day before,but didn't get a chance to today.  Between a cleaning lady coming to my mother's house( I always seem to have to baby sit any cleaner that comes and not even get any cleaning done myself!)  I don't appreciate it or like it that my mother tries to work it that I have to be there to supervise everytime her house is cleaned while she runs around.  I can't sit there and waste time because I work against the clock and have to take advantage of when I do feel good enough to clean my own place,I've gotta strike while the iron is hot!!!  Anyway,lost an hour there,but it didn't set me back too far from cleaning up after Champ had left.  Sometimes people don't understand that when he leaves,I've got about an hour and half of cleaning up after him.  I have to,bare minimum,microfiber my bathroom,kitchen and living room.  Boxer's shed and I need to just feel the floor is clean when he goes.  My bichone doesn't shed and the cleaning up aspect of it for her is different.  
I put my hair up in a bun and was going over to C's place to relax and just share some time with him.  
The day before he had gone shopping with his son and wanted me to meet him outside when he was on his way home.  I did and he had bought me something while he was out!  He had a Sephora bag for me and said he thought he got something I would really like.  He was right!!  He had gotten me a bottle of Amazing Grace cologne!  I either wear Amazing Grace or Heart by Garden Botanika.  I also wear oils,too.  I thought that was so thoughtful and sweet!!
I wanted to do something for him so I ordered Japanese incense and found watermelon scented soy tealights that I hope he'll love.  So when they come in the mail I'll wrap everything up and surprise him.  I had gotten incense holders and various kinds of incense so I'm hoping he'll reall like it!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by juri on Sep 18th, 2007 at 5:41am

Curlgirl64 wrote on Sep 18th, 2007 at 2:39am:
The day before he had gone shopping with his son and wanted me to meet him outside when he was on his way home.  I did and he had bought me something while he was out!  He had a Sephora bag for me and said he thought he got something I would really like.  He was right!!...

Wow, that was really nice of him! I don't know how much Amazing Grace costs, but since it's from Sephora, I can imagine. Flowers and perfume?! Whatta guy.  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Sep 18th, 2007 at 2:11pm
Man, this is so cool...it's like our own little storybook romance or something!   ;D  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Sep 18th, 2007 at 2:14pm
WOW Curlgirl - you've got a real romancer on your hands!  You deserve every bit of it.  Enjoy!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 18th, 2007 at 9:43pm
thanks,BB!  I am ;)  Today we started blanching tomatoes for marinara sauce(which he's still slaving over)  It's a fun time and we are just enjoying it! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 18th, 2007 at 9:47pm
Thank you LaDiosa,Juri and Trisha!!!  This is fun!  It'll be interesting to see how it plays out!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 22nd, 2007 at 6:38am
I had my first experience with the original remixed Dawn of the Dead.  I think that was it.  There were so many tapes being popped in and out last night,who knows what I saw!! :-[ :-/ Anyway,went to a couples place last night that were friends of C's.  This is the couple that came over last week to "hang out with us" at C's place.  The other close couple of C's was there,too.  So with a bunch of their kids,home made Chai tea(with Soy Milk) we all watched this movie!  The night was really nice.  I was flattered that C wants me to get to know his friends and be part of the group.  Things are going really well  I'm glad.  I'm just so tired!!  Got home early enough(10pm),but C stayed to talk and relax.  Before you know it,it was midnight!
I'm back to bed!  Before I go though....some hair stuff!
I washed twice with PrairielandHerbs shampoo bar( I really like this bar!)my hair does,too!  Rinsed with a vinegar rinse infused with rosemay and sage,oiled with camellia oil and aloe vera gel.  I know,boring!!!!  What can I say,most of the time I have "wash and go hair"!  I think today I need to make more ACV.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 25th, 2007 at 5:46am
The backyard brunch on Sunday at my friend's house went well.  C made 3 pounds of whole wheat organic pasta to go with the sauce we worked on a few days before.  I made my apple crisp and had doubled the recipe.  It all went!  I was glad.  I think C and I will make that for the Halloween Spooktacular for the kids.  I'm getting together vegan dish ideas for that,trying to keep my apartment presentable for possible buyers that come to see the house and put things together for my trip next month.  It's been busy and hectic!
Got the pet sitter taken care of.  I really need someone 3 times a day,but I think my friend(backyard brunch guy) can come by or his sister(my best girlfriend).
Last night C and I watched another Dawn of the Dead or Night of the Living Dead movies,had dinner and I needed to call it an early night so I was in by 9:30pm.  This new relationship is working out so nicely!  I am so blessed and happy right now :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Sep 25th, 2007 at 5:41pm
Glad to hear that things are going so well for you, Curlgirl. Good luck on your trip.  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 25th, 2007 at 8:40pm
Thanks,Angel! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 29th, 2007 at 4:53pm
Man,it's been a whirlwind around here!!  Between people coming to see the house,offers being made on the house,trying to pack bags of clothes and things I don't want or need to get them ready for the church to pick and dinner on Thurs. night at C's place with my mom.  
That went over very well!  I went over early to make a chocolate vegan cake and try to help him set the table and prepare non-animal food things.  He was making chicken and dumplings for my mother and him(I heard from Mom that it was very good and he shouldn't change a thing with it!)  The cake came out good,but about 4:30pm I started to feel like garbage!!  Sure enough "Aunt Flo" decided to pay a visit a week early!!  I was so upset!!!  Between the major cramps and not beign able to cook my fish,things looked dismal.  Mom was met by C up the block(he likes to walk her in his home to show her around).  Mom wound up cooking my fish for me!  I felt alittle better after I ate,but things were cut short because the house was being shown at 8pm.  The lady brought some of her family and made a bid.  So we'll see now.
Didn't tell C because nothing is in writing yet anyway.  No point in getting stressed,right?  Friday night was spent just watching TV and relaxing with C.  All's going well.
Hair is behaving well,the weather is the cause!  Got new hairsticks today.  They are 9 inches long and stainless steel.  I'll give them a try to see how I like them.  Just put them in,me likes!!!
More later!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 30th, 2007 at 3:17am
The new hairsticks are also chopsticks so I had a choice of how I wanted to use them.  I was taught at 5 how to use chopsticks by a wonderful Chinese waiter.  The memory of his patience with a child wanting to learn and the wonder of another culture has given me a pleasant childhood memory.  With the dexterity issue with MS and thank God being ambidextrous(I know spelling is so wrong!) I've taught myself to use chopsticks left handed when the need arises.  Thank God for small favors!!!
I decided to take advantage of not having people come to see my apartment and I did a deep condtioning treatment.
I used coconut milk,Pantene deep conditioning mask(I think one for curls),1/2 Tbps. of hemp oil,coconut oil,jojoba oil,babbasu oil,shea oil and sweet almond oil.  Mixed it all up,soaked my hair with it,put on a shower cap,twistie towel and sat under a bonnet hairdryer for about 20 minutes.  Rinsed this out,washed with shampoo bar,conditioned with Pantene(alittle),rinsed and air dried till damp.  Single braided and went to bed.  Hair feels very good and soft.  Wish I could do this 2x a week.  I'm aiming for 1x a week.  Don't know if I want to take the braid out or just leave it for a day.  We'll see.
People are coming at 11am to see the house  :(  I'll go to C's place after they leave for lunch,crochet a bit while he straightens up and then we'll just relax abit.
I'm leaving in few days to go to SC to check things out,so mixed emotions there.  I think I have the petsitter ready.  C had keys made for me 2x and 2x they didn't work so that is another thing to straighten out before I go.  My friend Tommy and his sister Anna Marie(my best girlfriend) will take chance a peice and check and feed the dog midday when the pet sitter can't come.  Works out nice since Tommy is also a close friend of C's.  We all live on the same block.  I hung out with Tommy when I was about 16,so we go back along way!
Ok,tired and will catch up later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Sep 30th, 2007 at 7:40pm

Quote:
thank God being ambidextrous (I know spelling is so wrong!)

Actually, you spelled it correctly.  ;)

And wow, another skilled chop - um, -sticker? You folks are giving me a chopstick inferiority complex.  :-[ ;D  lol

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 30th, 2007 at 10:06pm
lol,once you try em,you're hooked!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Oct 1st, 2007 at 6:52pm

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lol,once you try em,you're hooked!!!

Oh man, I wish that were the case! I've tried so many times it's not funny and have never been able to master it. Once, I think I got it right...but I've since forgotten how.  :-[  ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 2nd, 2007 at 10:01am
Welp, because my right hand works whenever it feels like,I've been using my left hand to use chopsticks and it is not as difficult as I thought.  You concentrate, go slow and viola, "practice makes perfect"! ;)
You'll get it,I know you will!  I see the perserverance in you!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Oct 2nd, 2007 at 7:46pm
Hmm.. using coconut milk sounds like something I might be interested in trying but have no clue as to how to go about it.  Do you just pour it on and let it soak?

I always thought using chopsticks looked difficult as well but it is easier than it looks.  I can only use them right handed though, none of that ambidextrous shtuff. ;D  I didn't learn until I was in my teens and haven't been able to eat asian food without them since. ::)  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 3rd, 2007 at 3:47am
Well, in my recipe I pour the coconut milk into the condtioner with the oils that I'm using.  For this last time I deep condtioned,I eye balled the coconut milk and the conditioner.  I only measured the oils.
I would suppose that you could just pour the coconut milk on and let it soak,but it's so liquidy I like to incorporate it with thick conditioner.
Let us know how you like it if you try some and how you used it!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by novusfemina on Oct 9th, 2007 at 11:02am
Ooo, I've really wanted to try a coconut milk rinse of some sort, but I've heard that some canned brands don't smell all too lovely.  What brand do you use?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 10th, 2007 at 3:28pm
Don't laugh,but it's Goya.  That's what I've found in the supermarket because the Healthfood store only stocks coconut water.  Has to be Coconut milk.  If you can get one that has 90% coconut milk,wonderful.  Juri has some info. on her journal about one that she uses also.  Good luck and let me know what you think and if you try something else that is good!:)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 11th, 2007 at 7:07am
I'm back!!!  My trip to S.C. was very surreal!  The people are wonderful,friendly,helpful and kindhearted.  Nice to know southern hospitality is "alive and kicking"!  Got 2 hair compliments,too!!!!
Everything is sooooo clean!!!  I almost feel like I could have white socks on,go outside and come back in with white socks!!!
The weather was hot!  High 80's,low 90's.  Unusual for Oct. down there!
My new beau missed me tons!!! :)  We've been talking buying a condo down there,wedding plans,engagement stuff!!  All very very exciting!!!!  Infact, a jewelry guy is going to call me today to set up an appointment to view diamonds either this week or next.  I am so excited about this man,it all happened so fast!!!  Funny how when you are not looking or think no one is out there for you,WHAM!!!  Someone,the right one,comes along!!!
If anything would be bought,it will probably be in a year or two.  He can't move down there until he retires at 55 anyway. 9 years!!!!!   :( :(  Talk about a long term relationship challenge!!!
Well,back to hair!!!  I haven't even had time to measure!!!  I need to do an S&D badly so maybe an inch is off :(  Can't be helped,gotta do it!  I'll work on that today.
Got home from airport and immediately had to go the vet with the dog!  She chewed her back leg so badly,it looked like a bad scene from a horror movie :'(!  She has 5 meds,all bandaged up and it ran me $355.  Very expensive!!!  She's worth it though.  She also had a growth or cyst on her head that either fell off,she rubbed it raw or it exploded!  Shaved head and leg!  She is definately not going to a beauty show pageant!!!  
Birds did well with the pet sitter though.  After this dog situation though her phone # is in the garbage!!!  She would not take the dog to my vet because she is a vet tech for someone else!!! >:(  I'm paying you,take my pup to who I want!!!  I could go on and on with this!!!!!  I won't though.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Oct 11th, 2007 at 7:17am
Ahhhh...southern hospitally :D  I went to virginia once and people were sooo nice.  
Wedding bells in the air!  Woooo! :D
Eeeek!  Your poor dog!  (((hugs)))  I would sue that women!!! >:(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by novusfemina on Oct 11th, 2007 at 8:17am
I will have to try the Goya, then!  

Sorry to hear about your dog.. a friend of mine travels quite a bit and she hates taking her dog to the kennel.  She finally had to adopt her dog out; I tried to dog-sit as much as I could, but the sweetie and I are definitely cat people.. lol.   Still, you should give that dog-sitter the business!  If you paid for her to watch your dog, she should take that pup wherever you tell her to!

I'm so glad you enjoyed your southern hospitality!  I lived in Louisiana, just recently moved to GA, and yes, hospitality is in the genes down here.  ;)

Y'all come visit GA, and I'll fix ya some real southern food.. hehehe!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 11th, 2007 at 11:00am
Thank you so much!!!  We're going to be kinda neighbors!  I have noticed though that I can't find a vegan restaurant down there!!!  Earth Fare,Trader Joe's,Lowe's,etc.  they all carry great stuff,but no vegan restaurant!!! :(  Maybe if I visit y'all in GA,I'll have better luck ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Oct 11th, 2007 at 3:23pm
I'm a real southern girl too, born and raised for ten years in Alabama, lived in both North and South Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, and now Louisiana, and for the most part, southern hospitality is the rule, although, in most of the places I've lived, it's fading into the exception.  :-/ If I may ask, what part of SC was it?

As for the relationship, I'm happy it's going so well, so fast! You deserve it.  :D *bighug*

Last time my parents went for a short vacation, they got a relative(I won't say who, but it rhymes with shmister in law...) to take care of the dogs.. while they were gone, she left the dogs inside for two days so that even their well mannered dog finally had to give up and use the floor, (the little floofball puppy didn't care so much)  and then left them outside over night, in the rain... they were afraid they were going to have to put Maxx down, He's had hip problems for years and couldn't walk for several days after that. So I understand about crappy pet sitters... (I hope the pup is doing okay now)


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 11th, 2007 at 10:38pm
Thanks,K!  I go tomorrow  morning to the vet to have the bandgage changed and check to see the leg progress.
It's Tega Cay,S.C.,not far from Charlotte,N.C.
Sorry to hear that you know about the pet sitter horror situation,too! :(  I won't be doing that ever again!  First and last time!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 15th, 2007 at 2:05pm
Been on the phone for most of the morning and afternoon with either my bank or Citibank!  Seems I found a check for $100 in a box that I never unpacked from years ago!  Yay for found money!!!  Only problem is the check is 10 years old!!!! :o  I've got to go through the unclaimed properties dept. of my state and of course the bank that issued the check does not have a # to call....... >:(
Pup is still on 5 meds and has her leg bandaged up.  She seems to be resting comfortably so I took the E collar off for a while to give her a break.
C is at work and either has a cold or the flu. :(  Not happy about that!!  I feel bad he feels miserable.  I think he is also going to MA tomorrow for his job.  Not fun traveling and working when you don't feel good!
I did order Amish hair pins today!  Can't wait to get them and try them out.  I had gotten a pair of 9 inch stainless steel chopsticks/hairsticks a couple of weeks ago and love,love,love them!!!  Wish I could have taken them down to SC with me,but airline regulations and etc. dictated better!!
In fact I was searched,patted down at the airport going to SC and searched on my way back,too!!! :-[ :o  Guess the airport personnell had to show non-discrimanatory action to people using wheelchairs!!!!  That was an experience I don't want to repeat either!  You feel kind of violated and made an exaple of even though you know you've done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide!
Made a deep hair condish last night with Pantene Pro-V deep conditioner,coconut milk,sweet almond oil,shea oil,coco oil,jojoba oil and babassu oil.  Don't remember what kind of Pantene I used,same one as before that I used though.  Finished it up last night.  Mixed all together,saturated whole head,especially the ends,wrapped cotton coil around my head,all in a bun with a clip,put on a plastic shower cap and sat under the bonnet dryer for a half hour.
I rinsed this out after my head cooled off,washed with PrairieLand Herb shampoo bar 2X,light condish over everything with Pantene Pro-V(again,not sure which one :-[)  This time I put my hair up in a microfiber twistie turban for 20 minutes and then took my hair out and wide toothed combed,oiled ends with camillia oil and aloe vera gel. Braided and went to bed!
Hair today is smooth and intact in the braid.  May take it out later.  Hair feels so much better!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 15th, 2007 at 11:09pm
I get the pat down frequently when I travel.  It isn't fun, but it is a small price to pay for security.  People in wheelchairs pose a special problem since they can't go thru the metal detectors.  All you can do it plan on more time to get thru security and be prepared for the worst.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 16th, 2007 at 3:16am
I wonder if I walked through with my cane if I'd get the same?  I was asked,even in a wheelchair,if I could walk through or stand up?  I had the wheelchair because it was such a long walk to the plane from the check in point.  Hmmmmm,yes,security is very important,I agree.  I would do it again to ensure safety and if necessary be the example to show that no one is excluded to being searched.  My mother did say security showed a special interest in my carry on that contained a pair of hairsticks and crochet hook!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 16th, 2007 at 9:15am
If you offer to walk thru the airport screening, it would probably eliminate some of the hassles.  They will look over your chair and your cane, but at least they would not have to wand and/or pat you down.

As for your hairsticks and crochet hooks - don't worry about them.  I travel with several pair of hairsticks, a couple of crochet hooks and about a dozen pair of circular knitting needles.  They may pause to look at them and on rare occasion they open the bag to look at them, but I have never been told I can't take them on.  As for the sticks in my hair - they've never given them a second glance (and probably not even a first glance!).

Good luck with your long-lost check.  I've recovered money from the past - they are right - you have to go thru the state.  You might check out http://www.naupa.com/  They have all the databases of unclaimed property and how to recover it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 16th, 2007 at 1:26pm
Thanks for the link!!  I'll check it out.  I didn't wear sticks on the plane for fear that they would take them.  I packed a pair of inexpensive good ones though.
Next time I'll know that I can take a few more and take more crochet and knitting projects with me.  I had not been on a plane since 1999!!!!  Alot had changed with security and my mother had requested wheelchair assistance at the airport so it was not even my rollator!!!  I found it interesting that they alcohol swabbed my palms and around the ankles of my sneakers!!!  Put the pads through a machine and then let me go!!  Weird,but necessary for them I guess!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 16th, 2007 at 2:44pm
The wipes are used to detect explosives.  My computer and computer bag gets swabbed quite often.  The times I traveled with the metal still in my ankle, they would swab it as well.  Now that I don't have that metal any more I've not had that done.   I have seen them swab the ankles and palms of other travelers who were using wheelchairs or walkers.  I guess that is to check to make sure the appliances they are using are not explosive themselves.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 16th, 2007 at 7:34pm
It's all rather interesting,but serious none the less!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 17th, 2007 at 2:10pm
Got my Amish hairpins in the mail today!!! :)  I love getting packages in the mail(big or small),can't wait to try them.  Delivery was so fast,too!!!
I'll let you ladies know later how they are.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Oct 17th, 2007 at 7:49pm
cool! I have a few packages coming soon too... I completely agree...  *bouncy bouncy bouncy*

sorry.

*deepbreath*

For me, the it's often the more serious subjects that are the  fascinating. I'm the kind of gal who wants to know why it works, how it works, what else would work, ect.

 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 18th, 2007 at 1:03am
ok,love,love,love these hairpins!!!!!  I used 3 to put up a bun and it stayed with no problems!!!  I decided to sleep with them instead of doing my usual braid for bed.  Again,no problem!!  Me really likes them!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 19th, 2007 at 2:04am
Been doing alot of crocheting since C is away in Mass. working on a Electrolux show.  He left Tues.morning and was supposed to be back Wed.,but change of plans with the job :(  He is supposed to leave Friday late afternoon,be dropped off in the city and then train ride it home.  He'll probably be home around 2am.  We'll probably get together Sat.morn.  (It's great that he lives about 8 houses down from me!!!)  
We had also been shopping for engagement rings on the web before he left!!!!  I found the perfect stone and setting that I wanted.  Simple,but elegant setting for a solitaire.  When he called,I told him about it and he ordered it :o  It is supposed to be delivered by Tues. morning!!!!!!  Day after my birthday though :(  Can't wait to see it!!!!!!!!  I'll give the "scoop" when I see it!!
So back to crocheting!  I did a Tam cap,DC Scully cap and a beret.  Started on Wed.and finished today,Thurs.  I needed a break from doing the cardigans.  I'm working on the second sleeve on one of them.  When that's complete I'll put it together and do the edging and it's done!!!
The other one is going to be a long project!  It requires 1400 yards of ric rak yarn!! :o  Got the yarn last month on ebay and started the back,but left it alone.  I'll get back to it soon ::)
Still no buyers for the house here yet.  A few serious inquires,but nothing.  So the plans of being down south before the cold sets in here are looking pretty dim........I figure spring or summer is when things will happen.  Anyway,it just means more time together for C and me!!!  Provided his job doesn't have him working crazy long hours!! >:( :(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Oct 19th, 2007 at 9:58am

Quote:
shopping for engagement rings

Whoa!   :o  That was fast   ;D
Not that speed is always a bad thing.  Hubby and I had only known each other 2 months when we got hitched, and we've been married now 21 years.  I wish you the best of luck, sweetie.  *hugs*   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 19th, 2007 at 12:18pm
Thanks my long haired sista!!!  I guess when it's right,it's right!!!  This is a gut feeling for me so.......here we go!!!!!!!!!
That long term marriage is a major plus in my book!  That's wonderfull you've been together so long!  You inspire me!!!!!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 19th, 2007 at 3:35pm
WOW!  A ring already!  What a birthday present!  You MUST take a picture when you get it so you can share it with us.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 19th, 2007 at 5:01pm
I sure will!  Don't know when he will officially ask,but he says he wants me to wear the ring right away!!  I'm excited,happy,nervous and all the things that I think you feel on a happy occasion!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Oct 20th, 2007 at 3:01am
Congrats, Curlgirl!! Who knows, maybe it will arrive a day early?

As another short courtship story, my stepdad met mom in early summer, maybe june... proposed after about a month, they were married in october of the same year, and as of halloween, it will be (i think, memory's failing me right now) 7 years.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Oct 20th, 2007 at 6:28am
Congrats Sweetie!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 20th, 2007 at 10:35am
Thanks,Ladies!!!
My mom and dad had started dating in June 61,engaged July 61 and then married June 62!!!  The marriage ended in Nov. 79:(  no biggie).
Glad your parents marriage K is still going!! :)  I wish the ring would get here for my birthday,but they told C it would come Tues.Fed-Ex between 8:30am-10am.  Would have been perfect for my Monday birthday!!!  Oh well,good things come to those who wait,no? :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 21st, 2007 at 7:14pm
Let me be the first to wish you a .

Here's a little cake to help the celebration.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Oct 21st, 2007 at 7:48pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 21st, 2007 at 9:20pm
Thank you Ladies!! :)  You'll make my day tomorrow very special!!  I did find out about my birthday gift from C though!  Sometimes men can't keep secrets!! ::)  It is a Ranger Hockey jersey!!  I've wanted either a hockey or football jersey for a long time.....so now I've got it!  I think C is going to have his last name put on it,too!  Prelude to my future last name :D!!  stay tuned for the saga(in a good way) continues!!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 21st, 2007 at 10:54pm
Oooooo - a jersey!  How very cool.  You MUST have a picture taken with you wearing it!  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 22nd, 2007 at 3:55am
Absolutely will!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Oct 22nd, 2007 at 7:57am
Cool!!!! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Oct 22nd, 2007 at 11:51am
Sorry I'm late, Congratulations!!!  Its so exciting!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Oct 22nd, 2007 at 12:40pm
Happy birthday!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 22nd, 2007 at 2:01pm
Thank you thank you, ladies!! :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Oct 22nd, 2007 at 2:52pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 1:06am
Happy Birthday!!!!   I'm so glad everything is going well for you! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 3:15pm
::tapping toes impatiently::  OK - it's Tuesday AFTERNOON!  Where's the RING??   ;)  :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 4:14pm
it's coming!!!!  I can't get a good shot :-[  I'm still trying!!!  It's beautiful and I'm sooooooooo  happy!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 4:25pm
Man, where have I been? Happy belated birthday! I hope it was awesome. And congrats (I think) on the unofficial engagement.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 4:36pm
thanks,Angel!! ((((((hugs))))))  here is the pic,don't know if it clear enough,but there is alot of fire and sparkle in the sun!!!!  I helped pick it out so I can tell ya it is color D (colorless) VVS2,74 points,cushion cut.        

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 4:48pm
ok,the digital pics are not coming out clear enough,but I did get engaged this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!We are both very happy and excited and still on "cloud 9"!  Yesterday's birthday was great and today's engagement was unbelievable!!!!  I can't take much more excitement!!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Jerry on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 5:30pm
Happy belated birthday and congratulations on the engagement ;)


Jerry

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by texian.traveler on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 5:35pm
Congratulations!  I hope the two of you will be very happy.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 7:40pm
Congratulations, CG! Many blessings upon you both!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 23rd, 2007 at 9:18pm
thanks everyone! :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Oct 25th, 2007 at 10:34am
Oh what a pretty ring!!  Congratulations!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 25th, 2007 at 6:52pm
thanks,sweetie!  I wish the pics came out better so you could see the sparkle :)  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Oct 25th, 2007 at 7:50pm
hee... If you're not careful showing that thing around, I'm going to end up wanting one too.... *raises eyebrow at Paul* Seriously, though, blurry photos or not it's gorgeous. I'm glad you found somebody who makes you so happy. *hug*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 25th, 2007 at 9:46pm
:-*thanks,K!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 26th, 2007 at 8:49am
Beautiful ring!  Congratulations.   :D   Do you have a wedding date yet?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Galadriel on Oct 26th, 2007 at 9:46am
Better late than never... :-[ :) CONGRATULATIONS!
Your ring is beautiful! In my country, engagement rings are usually plain gold bands and one has to wait for diamonds until wedding.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Oct 26th, 2007 at 11:58am
Congratulations, my dear!  
Ring = NIIIIICE!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 26th, 2007 at 4:07pm
thanks,ladies!  
BB,no date set yet,but we're thinking either in a year or 2 years.  Preferably cooler weather.  Thinking maybe October or November.  With the leaves changing colors in October,we're leaning towards that.  
So many things to decide,plan,small or medium size guest list,thinking of having it up here in NY...........the list goes on!!! ::) 8-) :)
obtw,Jerry!!!thanks!!
BB,I didn't forget about the jersey,will try on the medium,but I think I really need an extra-small or small!!  Pic to come soon!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Jerry on Oct 26th, 2007 at 6:47pm
You are very welcome ;)

Jerry

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by juri on Oct 31st, 2007 at 6:11am
Wowee! Congratulations, Curlgirl!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 1st, 2007 at 12:08am
thank you,Juri!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 1st, 2007 at 9:49pm
Well,Halloween came and went.  I went to a Halloween lunch and dressed up as a witch.  Had my hair down and was all in black.  The pictures my mother took of me did not come out.  I don't think she really cared whether they did or not,but I wanted to post them here.  I'm hoping that the pictures that the hostess of the luncheon took did come out and I will try to post them if I get them.  All in all it was a beautiful day here in the eastern part of the U.S.  Unseasonably warm though.  How was it elsewhere for everyone else?
Nov. 1st still find all the leaves on the trees here and I'm bummed that the changing of leaves either has totally missed us or may come later.....

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 2:17am
Ooh, Curlgirl what a beautiful ring, congratulations! :D  I love princess cuts, that's what mine is too.

I'm glad you had a happy Haloween, I hope the other pictures turn out fine.  We'd love to see them.

I can't imagine that the changing of the leaves would skip you entirely, it's most likely just a bit delayed this year.  It'll come. ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 3:53am
Thanks,LaDiosa!  I actually got a cushion cut,although the princess cut was a temptation!!  The princess is a beautiful cut!  
I'm hoping that the leaves will change to beautiful colors before coming down,but past years of seeing this type of delay is that we get a cold snap,a big wind, and everything is off the trees and winter sets in!! :(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 11th, 2007 at 2:11am
Man,time is flying by!!!  Can't believe I haven't posted since 11/2. :o
Been busy packing some boxes of summer clothes and lingerie that I can use down in S.C.  Really don't want to go and am not sure if I will go or if I do "C" and I think it won't be for more than a year.  He's been great with helping pack some stuff,getting me packing tape,boxes and bubble wrap.  It's nice to be engaged to a carpenter!!!!  I'm getting the much needed help and suppllies to pack! 8-)
I've been speding alot of time at C's place with him and we are truly enjoying the time together!!  We've been cooking alot together;which is always a good thing!
Today I made brown rice and beans before we went to the city for a birthday party for one of his friend's cousin.  Turned out to be nice.  I tend not to want to go out to crowded places because it's a little hard to manuver with a cane or scooter.  People are always in a hurry or are pre-occupied and sometimes don't either see my cane or that I'm walking with a brace.  All in all it was a nice time out! I did miss the Ranger hockey game,which I wasn't happy about! :(
Tomorrow before the football game,we'll either take down the twin bed that I never used or I'll cook pasta and sauce.  Probably do both before the football game!  Then I'll make salmon, Italian style potato salad and a regular salad for dinner.
I did wash my hair with Olive Oil & Babbasu Oil shampoo bar and did an acv  this morning.  I left it down and curly for the party.  I also trimmed off about 1 1/2 inches yesterday to clean up the ends.  I'll have to measure the next time I wash to see where I'm at.
More tomorrow,it's late and I'm beat!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Nov 11th, 2007 at 3:31am
Seems you have a lot going on lately, we missed you around here but it's good to know that things are going well. :)  

A year doesn't sound too bad, and a change of scenery could possibly be nice.  

I hope you get everything you need done accomplished tomorrow, the dinner you're making sounds yummy! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 11th, 2007 at 6:28pm
Thanks!  Dinner turned out well.  The salmon was yummy,if I do say so myself! ;)  I made the salmon,Italian style potato salad with oil,balsamic vinegar,garlic powder,onion powder,parsley flakes,sea salt and a pinch of paprika!  "C" made the salad,which we never got to eat because we were so full!! :o
We are sitting watching the Cowboys/Giants game now.  Coffee is on so gotta go!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 15th, 2007 at 7:53pm
ok,hopefully my Rangers jersey will be ready this week!!! :-X  It's about time!!!  How long does it take to put a name and number on a shirt????
Ordered some camellia oil on ebay tonight!  "C" wanted to get some for me and it was a good price!  Got some Opi and Essie nailpolish today from ebay and a pair of black jeans!  Always good to get packages in the mail!!! ;D  C also bought me a red cashmere sweater that I had my eye on.  Ah, he spoils me!!!
I'm waiting for the porcelain ring holder and am hoping the guy mailed it out.  
Cooked tonight at "C"'s place.  I made Jasmati rice,peas and onions and salmon.  All turned out well.  C said it was delicious.  That's all that matters.  If he likes it,I'm happy!! 8-)
Rangers game is on and there's an intermission after the first period so I'm taking advantage of it.
Not much on the hair frontier though.  Washed yesterday with Olive Oil Babbassu shampoo bar and conditioned with Pantene conditioner.  Since the Moreno Cafe shampoo bar is cured and ready for use,I'll use that the next time I wash.  I either need to change shampoo bars and conditioner or make my own conditioner.  Not happy lately with anything I use.  Maybe I'll try Jason's or Nature Gate.  Possibly a really good deep conditioner.  Decisions,decisions,decisions..............

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 17th, 2007 at 6:53pm
Finally!!!!!!!  My jersey is ready!!!!!!!  C picked it up yesterday and I'll take a pic of it when I put it on.  One of my cardigan's is coming along,I'm working on the second sleeve.  When that's done I can piece it all together,do the finishing stiches and viola!  Finito!!One down and another one to complete!
I've got my Thanksgiving Day menu ready:  C and his son are having BBQ ribs because they don't want to make a huge turkey for 2 and I'll be making a Tofukey with vegan gravy,carrots and potatoes with onions.  Butternut Squash soup,vegan cornbread and a veggie.  For dessert I'll make vegan pumpkin pie,vegan upsidedown pineapple dump cake and vegan brownies.  I might see if chestnuts and a salad can fit on the table ;)  Chestnuts are $4 a pound,but I really want to make them.  It's not Thanksgiving without them,sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce!
Tonight I've got to myself while C works on a friend's kitchen marble and tile.  I'm ready for a Ranger's game!  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 24th, 2007 at 7:16pm
I think I can breathe again,normally!!!  After Thanksgiving I don't think I ate anything until the next night!  My tofurkey came out really good with carrots,onions,potatoes and vegan gravy!  Glad about that because it was the first time I made it.  C helped me out by making the cornbread,which turned out well.  I made broccoli rabe sauted with olive oil and garlic.  That was good.  C's bbq ribs turned out well,so he said.  I have to trust his opinion on that since I wouldn't know cause I don't eat(vegan thing,ya know :P)  The vegan pumpkin pie didn't make it,mystery fairies ate it all!!  The pineapple blueberry upside down dump cake was good for dessert.  So all in all with the new recipes I tried they all turned out well.  The brownies were garbage though.  C made them and followed the recipe so I know it was the recipe and not him.  
He's working since Friday,12 hours,today 12 hours and maybe tomorrow either 4 or 12 hours!!!!  No rest for the weary!! ::)
As for the pink alpaca cardigan.......I have to attach the sleeves and I think the adult small is really for a child.  It doesn't fit me so I might put it on ebay.  As for the other cardigan,I'll finish that and finish the scarf for mom.
So now here we go for prep time for Chirstmas!!!  Got some ideas for my Secret Santa,too!!!!  No hints,nothing,you just have to wait!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Nov 24th, 2007 at 7:46pm
I made broccoli rabe sauted with olive oil and garlic

Oh my lord I haven't has that in ages! I wish I could have come over you place for Thanksgiving!  I make broccoli rabe that way too, then I put it on Italian bread and make hero sandwiches! Heavenly!  This x-mass I'm making hubby struffoli covered in farm fresh honey.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 25th, 2007 at 3:29am
Wish you here here,too ;)  I think you and I could really work that broccoli rabe!!   I'd put mine on whole wheat italian bread and get a glass of wine to go with it!!  Sounds good???

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Nov 25th, 2007 at 10:58am

Curlgirl64 wrote on Nov 25th, 2007 at 3:29am:
Wish you here here,too ;)  I think you and I could really wrok that broccoli rabe!!   I'd put mine on whole wheat italian bread and get a glass of wine to go with it!!  Sounds good???


Yum!!!  Now I got the craving!  I'm going out today and getting some broccoli rabe!   :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 26th, 2007 at 7:07am
Sounds good!  Let me know how it comes out.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Nov 26th, 2007 at 11:45pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Nov 24th, 2007 at 7:16pm:
 My tofurkey came out really good with carrots,onions,potatoes and vegan gravy!  Glad about that because it was the first time I made it.


That sounds really good and I'm glad to know your take on tofurkey.  I've wanted to try tofurkey but never got around to it, although I do like their franks and deli slices.  Maybe I'll try making the tofurkey turkey for Christmas, or perhaps sooner! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 27th, 2007 at 7:38pm
OOOhh,try it!  I think you'll be pleased with it!  It's relatively easy to make and it's good with the onions,potatoes,garlic,carrots and I think next time I'll add sweet potatoes,too!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 12th, 2007 at 9:04pm
Had a trim today that was unexpected!  It seems that the lady who does my grandmother's hair offered to trim my hair also.  So Mom called me up and said she'd take me over there and I could get the ends trimmed.  Hey,it saved me from doing it and it was no charge.  She probably took less than 1/2 inch off,but I won't know until I either re-measure or wait until January to measue again.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 1st, 2008 at 5:28pm
Happy New Year,All!!!  I hope everyone's new year was healthy and happy.  
Not much to report on the house selling issue.  Still not packed,but C and I are trying to make plans for his place a few houses down from mine.  He's thinking that the apt. we are taking is going to ba available before my mother's house gets sold.  That would be a very good thing since it is much bigger and there are no stairs to deal with.
No snow here yet:(  I wanted at least a dusting for either Christmas or New Year's.
More later.....it's time to make the rice and beans!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Kiraela on Jan 1st, 2008 at 10:30pm
happy new year, Curly!!


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Jan 2nd, 2008 at 10:18am
Happy New Year! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Jan 2nd, 2008 at 5:30pm
Happy New Year to you too, Curlgirl!  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jan 4th, 2008 at 1:16pm
Happy (late) New Year, sistah!!   :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 4th, 2008 at 7:14pm
Hey my sista!!!  Hope you had a great New Year's!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by joeydog 1992 on Jan 19th, 2008 at 9:09am
Hey Curly,

How are you doing?  Sorry I haven't been in touch lately....just been so darned busy.  Want to catch up on what is up with you.  Email me!!

JD

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 29th, 2008 at 4:37pm
Finally!!  I got to henna and indigo my hair again!! ::) 8-)  Haven't done it since the end of June! :-[  I started at 10am this morning and finally finished at about 3pmish.  Here's what I did......
Took 100 grams of henna from Yemen(Catherine's,from the Mehandi Shop)added about 16 oz. distilled white vinegar.  Next time I'll use orange juice or apple juice.  Covered that with Saran Wrap and put it in the oven for 12 hours.  In a seperate bowl I took 300 grams of indigo and mixed that with about 24 to 30 oz. hot water.  Let it sit for a minute.  Both are the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Got to yogurt consistency though.  Added a heaping TBsp. of Amla to the henna and mixed that up.  Combined the henna and indigo together(wished I terped it because the hay smell is overbearing! :o)  Sectioned my hair into quarters and applied the mix.  It was too thick,should have thinned it out more,but I didn't want drips.  I had papered the floor in the bathroom,wore an old tee-shirt,paper towels around my neck,a cape over that and the fiasco began!!!!!!!!  It's always a long hard process to do this when you have very long hair,but the end result to so worth it!!!
After getting all of it in my hair,I almost didn't have enough,too;I put Saran Wrap around my head,cotton coil around the hairline,put a twisty towel on and left it on for 3 hours.  I had also put vaseline around my hairline before I began to keep it from staining my face.
It took 16 oz. of conditioner and 45 minutes to get all the mix out.  I am pooped!!!  Standing to do this with a torn meniscus in my right knee is a challenge to say the least!!!
If the ratio is correct for my hair,I should have near black hair with the greys covered.  It looks good so far,but needs to settle in in about 2 or 3 days.  I think I will do this next time with damp hair because there was a "rat's nest" when I started to rinse.  
Now I can relax!!!! 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Jan 29th, 2008 at 5:15pm
:o  God, what an ordeal. I will never use henna!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 29th, 2008 at 9:40pm
I'm sure that there is an easier way than the way I do it.  Please don't let my method deter you from trying it!  You're probably going to find an easier way to apply it than the way I do.  I just have really long hair that can be overwhelming at times to get the mix all in my hair!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jan 30th, 2008 at 10:11am
I have to agree with Angel--that almost sounds like a full time job!   :D  I'll bet the results are gorgeous though.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Jan 30th, 2008 at 12:54pm
Sounds cool!  I would love to try it some day :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 30th, 2008 at 3:28pm
thanks,ladies!  I think the color settles in tomorrow,right now it's black and shiny(yippee!!)  I'll take a pic and post it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Jan 30th, 2008 at 9:50pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Jan 29th, 2008 at 9:40pm:
I'm sure that there is an easier way than the way I do it.  Please don't let my method deter you from trying it!  You're probably going to find an easier way to apply it than the way I do.  I just have really long hair that can be overwhelming at times to get the mix all in my hair!

lol @ "full time job"  ;D  Yeah, I'm with Trisha.

All of the mixing and mess, the time, the mud-like consistency...bleh.  :P  Not for me. If I ever decide to color my hair, I'll use either a semi- or demi-permanent. But I'm glad that you feel the results are worth the hassle.  ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 31st, 2008 at 5:04am
I only feel that way when all is cleaned up and all is said and done!  There's alot of "choice words" when I have to rinse this cement like stuff out of my hair,but once I get it to loosen up and use lots of conditioner to help get it out,all the time is worth it!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 2nd, 2008 at 6:50pm
The color has settled in and it is a very dark rich brown.  I'm happy with it.  I'm still trying to grab someone to take a pic.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 4th, 2008 at 3:39am
Woo Hoo!!!!!!! The Giants win!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I've been a Giants fan for such a long time and it was a great game,too!!!  C made our SuperBowl party was special and nice for me.  He was up at 2am making his vegan baked beans for me and preparing his beef stew for himself.  I had made vegan apple crisp and a dessert that came out pretty good called Vegan chocolate peanut butter whip.  It was made with silken extra firm tofu and since I had never made it before;it wasn't bad.
We had veggies and other healthy things for munch on.  It actually was a very nice relaxing day.
So today is PT and the start of 1 month of it 3 times a week.  Hopefully it will help,but I doubt it.  Time will tell.
I'm almost done with the apron I'm sewing.  It's strange to work with patterns again.  I haven't worked with one since Junior High School!!!  The fleece jacket I made didn't turn out bad,but I'm not happy with the way the bias came out on the cuffs.  Oh well,it's a slow go to learning and re-learning the sewing world!!  After the apron,I'll work on the long vest pattern.  
Got to pick out one of my early Valentine's Day gifts.  I'm getting a new sewing machine!!!  It's very cool.  A Brother C6000i.  My serger will have company,lol!   Many features on this machine and can make buttonholes!  I really worked over my Singer machine though.  It's still a good machine,but very basic,no buttonhole and no presser feet.  I think they were thrown out years ago by accident. :(  
I just need the space to lay out patterns.  The futon is fine for now,but I need a sewing room!!!!  Between the packing and getting rid of so much stuff,I'm hoping that a sewing room/crochet room will be able to be a reality instead of on my future wishlist!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Feb 5th, 2008 at 4:59pm
Congrats on the early Valentine's day present!   :)  Ahh, sewing...I used to enjoy sewing when I had the money for fabric.  Unfortunately it's been quite a while since I've been able to indulge in that hobby.  Have fun!   ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 6th, 2008 at 7:21am
thanks!  Tell me about cost of fabric!!!!  I usually get all my fabric on e-bay(1) there's no fabric store near me,except NYC) and (2)it's difficult to get out sometimes.  Even on e-bay between the cost of shipping and/or the cost of the fabric itself,you have to pick and choose your projects carefully otherwise it'll cost a fortune!!! ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Feb 6th, 2008 at 8:38am
I grew up in fabric stores.  My mother made most of our clothes, until we could make our own.  I started using the sewing machine at 7.  By age 12 I was making all my own clothes.  This made me a very aware of fabric and its makeup.  I would have a very difficult time purchasing fabric without touching it.  It is unfortunate that the influx of cheap, imported clothing has caused the closing of most fabric departments and stores.  I am fortunate to still have a few fabric outlets in my area, but even those have limited fabric for basic clothing.  (Wool for a suit/jacket??!!  Ha!  good luck finding anything like that!)  My sewing machine is used primarily for repairs and non-clothing now.  I miss sitting down to my machine and creating a blouse, or a skirt, or a jacket from a few yards of fabric.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 6th, 2008 at 4:49pm
My mom used to make my sister's and my clothes ,too!  I think that's when I was intigued and in awe that a paper pattern,some fabric and a sewing machine would turn out flannel pj's,bathrobes and clothes!!!
I,thank God,have found really good fabric......so far.  I really would like to touch and feel though before I buy.  On my "wish list" is to go to a fabric store and be left alone for a few hours,no interruptions!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 7th, 2008 at 4:19am
I decided that I needed or my hair needed some serious Ojon!  C had bought jumbo sizes of the  Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment,Shampoo and Conditioner a few weeks ago...........so he offered to let me use it and I jumped all over that offer!!  lol ;D
I took home all the products and deep conditioned over night.  I'll rinse it out this morning,shampoo and condition.  I always like to leave deep conditioners in over night to get real saturation.  My hair loves Ojon so I'm hoping that after the henna and indigo I'll have super soft hair........more after rinsing!
Well,mixed emotions with this deep conditioning session this time.  Yes,my hair is soft,but no where near as curly as usual.  I decided to just single braid it and forget it.  I'll have waves tomorrow from the braid,but I'll put my hair up in a bun with Amish Hair Pins.  I love these pins!!!  Sleeping in them with a satin sleep cap is no problem!  Even just on a satin pillowcase is ok.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 22nd, 2008 at 8:14am
Snow,Snow,Snow!!!!!  Finally we got our snow storm!!!  So far it's coming down steady and there's about 4 inches on the ground.  It always looks so pretty,pristine white;until the cars and snow plows make everything a grey slushy mess! :( >:(
The snow doesn't stay pretty here for long in the city so I'm going to sit by the window alittle longer this morning and enjoy it!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Feb 22nd, 2008 at 9:46am
I'm so envious of your snow!  :(  We have not had much snow since December.  Cold we have had plenty of!  Today it is "warm" - we are in the double digits ABOVE zero!  Whoo hoo!  We may even see some 20's this weekend.  Heat wave!  All of the storms have gone well south of us.  So, enjoy your snow while you have it.  I will think of you by your window watching the pretty flakes collect and create that lovely white blanket.

(By the way - don't you owe us a picture of you in a certain jersey??? ;D )

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 22nd, 2008 at 6:53pm
:-[oops!  Yes, you are so right!  I owe you a pic or two!!  C is coming over tonight and I'll ask him to take a pic!!
As for your heatwave....grab the sun tan lotion and a bottle of wine, I'll meet cha by the cabana!!   ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 24th, 2008 at 1:41pm



pics as promised!! ;)

Edited by bikerbraid to change the size.  Full size pictures can be seen here:

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http://i31.tinypic.com/21bw6ls.jpg

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Feb 24th, 2008 at 2:39pm
Great pics of you in your jersey!  If I have a chance later - I'll resize them for ya (I'm working right now, but had to a peak at your pics!)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Feb 25th, 2008 at 2:03am
Nice pics Curlgirl, very pretty!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 25th, 2008 at 2:06am
thank you ladies!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Feb 25th, 2008 at 11:25am
I didn't realize how young you look!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Feb 25th, 2008 at 6:07pm
Yeah, I didn't realize how young you looked (are) either.  Because of the long dark hair, in my head I always pictured you as looking like Cher.  I always thought Cher was pretty, but you're much younger.  It's so nice to be able to put a face with a name. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 25th, 2008 at 11:21pm
Aw,(blush)thanks.  I guess clean living has paid off!(A glass of wine once in a while doesn't hurt,though,lol!)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 5th, 2008 at 7:27am
I don't know how long I can keep looking younger after yesterday's nightmare!!!!!
I did an MS research survey in NYC for $200 plus reinbursement of transportation.  Stress-A-Ride picked me up at my home and dropped me off at the place.  All is fine,did survey with a lovely woman,had lunch(on them!) and went downstairs to wait for my ride home.  I'm waiting and waiting,my leg is killing me,I call Stress-A-Ride to find out where the hell they are.......I'm waiting 45 minutes in the mean time and dispatch tells me they were there and I was a no show.  My temper is in full stride now!  These people love to lie and try to blame you for their short comings.  I told dispatch the driver is lying and I've been out here 45 minutes waiting for his sorry &*(&&(&.!!
No ride home,stranded in the city and disabled to boot!!!!!
I hobble to Grand Central Station,tons of people and organized chaos,find a suttle train,take that to Times Square and transfer to a train to take me close to home.  Thank God C's son picked me up at the train station to take me home instead of me taking a bus home.
This is the time I wish I practiced dark majic to curse these people that claim they're transporation for the disabled!!!!!  I got nothing but aggravation,major stress(MS's worst enemy) and total disgust for mass transit!!!!!  ok,major hissy fit and ranting are done.
I think today is a day for total relaxation and de-stressing!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Mar 5th, 2008 at 8:10am
((((hugs))) Oh my god!  What a horriable thing to happen to you!  I am so sorry (((hugs))) :-[  Yes relax and take it easy today. :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Mar 5th, 2008 at 8:50am
Argh!  What a horrible thing to happen.   :(  A plague upon their house!!  --Sending stress-relieving mojo your way, sistah...   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by maggie on Mar 5th, 2008 at 10:37am
Just dropping in to say hi, it's been ages  :)

I agree that that was a terrible thing to happen to you, curse them for such a lie!!!!!  Thank God you are a strong and determined woman!

Your hair has gotten SO long, it's absolutely beautiful.....and so are you by the way!  So nice to see your face  :).  You are beautiful inside and out, some things are evident.

I can't believe that you are on your way to thigh length, that's amazing!  Best of luck!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 5th, 2008 at 7:00pm
Thank you all,my sistas!! :-*  Hugz back 'atcha!
I am relaxing with C and am feeling much better.
You ladies are the best!  Thanks for making me feel better!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Mar 5th, 2008 at 7:57pm
Glad to hear you're feeling better, Curlgirl.

Guess you proved that even though you're disabled, you're perfectly capable of fending for yourself when others disappoint you. WTG   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 6th, 2008 at 4:29pm
I guess when ya gotta depend on yourself...ya do!  You know only too well about that,my sista!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Mar 7th, 2008 at 5:23pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Mar 6th, 2008 at 4:29pm:
I guess when ya gotta depend on yourself...ya do!  You know only too well about that,my sista!!

Yup yup.  ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 21st, 2008 at 10:27pm
Man,has it been busy!  I miss not writing here often(makes mental note to make a conscious effort to write often!)  
Picked up my new glasses today,thanks to C!  A really nice pair of burgunday Versace's!  Talk about expensive!! $700 for this pair!! :o >:(  This is why Versace,Prada,Gucci etc. don't live in stick houses!!! :P
Still trying to pack alittle(maybe not!)and get rid of stuff.  It's harder than I thought.  Leaving a home I swore when I was a kid that I couldn't leave fast enough,now it's like dragging my feet through mud......I guess it is true about the older you get you get set in your ways,don't like change etc.  Well,onto bigger and better(I hope!)
Haven't done any S&D's for a while.  Gotta take advantage of the sunny days to do that in.  Have had to oil with camelia oil morning and night.  I still feel that my hair is dry though.  I think it's time either for an Ojon oil treatment or maybe I will mix something up of my own.
C is getting over a bout of flu and bronchitis.  It was hard not being with him for about a week.  He was so afraid of getting me sick and me either having an exaserbation from it(MS thing) or me being really sick.  I'm just battling hayfever and allergies ::)
It's late,more later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Apr 22nd, 2008 at 11:46am

Quote:
I guess it is true about the older you get you get set in your ways,don't like change etc.


Yup, yup, yup.  I'm 46 and a terrible creature of habit.  I have to constantly challenge myself to keep my brain active and thinking.  Sometimes it's as easy as taking a different route to work.  But I often have to fight the instinct to just sit on my arse and veg.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 22nd, 2008 at 2:57pm
Who said there is anything wrong with vegging???? ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Apr 23rd, 2008 at 2:34pm
LOL

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 23rd, 2008 at 9:56pm
Ok,so here I go with trying to journal more often ::)  Today was busy.......C and I took my wheelchair out to go to the post office and wait in line 30 minutes so I could mail back a tank dress for an exchange.  Got it on e-bay,but it was missing a tie in the back. :( >:(  The dress is long and perfect for the summer,too!  The seller is nice enough to work with me and exchange it.  She actually should,her fault for sending out that way in the first place!
Then it is off to the bank(that was first) to see about reversing some overdraft charges.  My fault that I miswrote a figure in my checkbook and it caused a problem. :-[ >:(  I'm mad at myself for that because I'm always careful and proove my checkbook to the penny.  Anywho,got the bank to dismiss one o/d fee.  It was an expensive mistake and lesson!  At $33 a pop it's no joke when they refused to waive the other 2 fees. :-X :o  So I'm out $66.........never again though.  I'll triple check each transaction if I have to.
C and I have been trying to ready his son to go into the US Army.  The kid is a nightmare and seriously needs severe disciple and a career!  You know the saying,"If you don't have anything nice to say,don't say it at all"? Well,........... :-X
I swear this kid has aged C 20 years since he's been here 1 year!!!  C says he's got to leave or go into the Army.  I can't blame him,the kid is 20 going on 2!!!I can't talk about it....it upsets me to no end.  I was raised to show respect to my elders.  The things that come out of this kid's mouth....had I ever even uttered some of those things when I was his age,my face would have been on the other side of my head and my teeth would have been down my throat!
I digress,sorry!  So then we are off to buy some corn on the cobb and grapes.  
Got back to his place and had fish tofu and steamed shumai for lunch.  Relaxed a bit and since it's medicine shot night,had to eat an early dinner.  I told C how to prepare the corn and he shucked it and cooked it.  MMMMMmmmm good!!  Alittle Earth Balance and kosher salt,it was on the money!
Coffee with soy milk and I was good to go!
Tomorrow is P/T and bills to write out! ::)
C's son is also supposed to be picked up to take his exam for the Army and take a physical on Friday.  He was supposed to be home at 7:05pm,he promised his sergeant......It is 10:03pm and as far as I know he is still not home......... >:( :(
somebody has some serious explaining to do to his sergeant!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Apr 24th, 2008 at 12:00pm
Ya know, I'm typically verrry anti-military, but in some cases, when kids are totally out of control and are willing to join up, I think it's a very wise option.

My paternal grandfather had earned himself an extensive criminal record by the time he was 17. And when he was caught, he was given the option of joining the military or going to prison. He joined the Navy and learned the trade from which he eventually retired. It was probably the best decision he could have made - it straightened him out on both a professional and personal level.

Not saying that the Army will make a man out of C's son, but it will probably help whip him into shape a bit. Hope all goes well.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Apr 24th, 2008 at 1:26pm
Ugh...I've had that happen to me with nsf fee's.  They suck! :P

I hate it when kids mouth off to adults, it's so disrespectful.  I don't know what it is, but it seems to me that every new generation is worse than the ones prior. Perhaps they're spoiled. :-?   Hopefully, something as severe as the military will straighten him out.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 24th, 2008 at 9:11pm
I'm keeping my fingers crossed on that one!  I'm hoping either the military or God or some higher power will knock some sense into that boy!
Yes, I couldn't agrree more about the generations just seems to be more spoiled,less productive and so anti-caring about anyone but themselves. :-[ >:(  The eighties are so over the me me me thing.  They're behind with that one!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 24th, 2008 at 9:15pm
Angel,I'm keeping my fingers crossed on this kid!  He 's been saying for the past 3 years(so I'm told) that he's going into the army.  He's full of hot air!  He's a procrastinator and bump on a log!  I like the kid,don't get me wrong!  I just can't stand to see someone waste away and do nothing with his life.  You're only here for an undetermined amount of time and you only have one go around,too!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Apr 25th, 2008 at 11:47am
Amen, sistah.

And hey, if the Army is what he wants to do, I say by all means go for it! Obviously, it has been on his mind for a long time - it's time to put those thoughts to action.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 27th, 2008 at 4:48am
Let's just hope he scores at least a 50 on the test!  It would give him more options for more job opportunities,but the talk he talks and the walk he walks don't match.  He scored a 28 last year when he took the test and he's not studying the way someone should study that wants something better for themselves.  Either which way he is on a plane next Sat.(so C keeps telling me)out of here.  C will not survive his son's garbage this summer.  I can not and will not have a vegetable for a husband because some kid can't "get it together".
It has been a year from hell ever since he got here last April.  I can into the scene in Sept. and I'm surprised that all the stuff (that I know so far) that has gone on and I've been witness to has not caused an exaserbation and landed me in the hospital!!! :o
So far C is not only paying for his plane ticket,giving him pocket money,paying for his car insurance for when he gets down there,money to get his car started......I swear he's nothing short of a vampire and ungrateful too! >:( >:(
All I can say is the phone better not ring when he's there and keep bleeding C of money!  He definately has very short arms and very deep pockets!!!  He must have gotten that from his mother because C is one of the most generous people I know!!!
Ok enough soap box stuff!!!  
I made stuffed artichokes yesterday for C,J(his sone) and myself,brownies that were for the garbage pail though!  I'm throwing out the egg replacer(ener-Gee)  everytime I makevegan brownies with it they come out bad.  I'm going to use tofu as an egg replacer from now on.
The artichokes were good though.  The Jerolemon ones are huge.  I like to make them in a pressure cooker,but C and I haven't bought one yet so I put them on the stove and winged the time that they needed to cook.  C made chestnuts,but they were too dry and not worth the time!  I'll make them the next time.
All in all Saturday was a relaxing day,which I needed.  My meds. from the day before left me exausted and with flu like symptoms.  Probably because I didn't eat enough that Friday night when I had to take my meds. :( ::)
It's just before 5 a.m. Sunday morning and I still don't feel good.
I think just going back to bed and then getting up to wash my hair will help me feel better.  At least I hope it will!
I think if I'm ok later,I'll make sauce at C's house and we'll have pasta for dinner.
I promised him I'd make vegan french toast for him with the whole wheat rolls we bought at the bakery on Thurs.  So maybe he'll cover lunch.  I'm sure he will.  
I just want to help him and help myself get through this week.  I have a strong feeling his sone is going to pull some kind of stunt before he goes.  I'm dreading this!!!!  I wish he was gone already.
Let's not forget I still have to pack up my apt. and move!!!!
God give me strength!  My mind is there 100%,but the effects of MS on my body don't let me "go like a bull"!
More later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Apr 27th, 2008 at 11:34am
Gawd. This is why I never date guys with kids.  :P

Hang in there, Curlgirl! I'll pray for ya.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 27th, 2008 at 7:35pm
thanks,my sista! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Apr 28th, 2008 at 11:21am
Hmm...  Are you SURE you're not talking about my stepson?!   ;D  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Apr 28th, 2008 at 3:44pm

Trisha wrote on Apr 28th, 2008 at 11:21am:
Hmm...  Are you SURE you're not talking about my stepson?!   ;D  


;D ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 28th, 2008 at 9:02pm
lol!  I think we ladies should down either over coffee,tea or wine and share our "war stories"!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 29th, 2008 at 9:13am
The saga continues!!!!!
I thought last night would be a relaxing night after physical therapy!(smacking myself on the forehead)What was I thinking?!
Between C's son trying to hold his temper in,C's ex-wife being the usual low life and being a pain in the &*(((& and her husband,most likely trying to be a gentleman........ask me if I haven't injested a full pot of coffee!!!!
First the son was welcome in his mother's house,then she played her usual evil controlling sub human self and said he wasn't,then her husband was told a different story by her.  Oy!!!!!!! when does it stop?  It stops when Ms. Curlgirl moves in and screens the calls and makes sure C stands by his word and doesn't allow her phone calls!!!  Since we can't have her munber blocked,the son and her have been told do not call this house once the son is gone(which is hopefully on Sat.)  I'll believe it when I see it!
I'm seriously considering having the phone number changed and unlisted.  C's worry was that if his son was hurt there was no way to know.  They can reach C on his cell if that's the case.
Problem solved.
I hate drama and unnecessary stress/problems.  Most of it will be gone when his son leaves.  I'm counting the days.
Onto another happier nots!
I've been crocheting a new pattern for bun covers and actually like the way the few I've done came out.  I didn't write down the pattern since I was just brainstorming,but the design is nice and I worked it to cover my bun.  I measured it and it was about 5 1/2 to 6 inches.  I had to make my own because the extra-large I've seen on e-bay isn't large enough :(  
I guess this is one way of not packing and getting ready for the move.  June 1st is the target date.  I'll make myself ready for that.
More later.  The leg brace man is coming over at 11am with one of my AFO's.  The new leg brace I've been wearing is ok,but my right leg is becoming more useless and it's been awhile(year or two) that I can't bend my knee when I walk so I walk like I've had a stroke. >:( :(  P/T doesn't really help.  If there's a scar on the brain that controls movement in my leg,it doesn't matter how much p/t I get.  The brain message doesn't go through to make the leg bend.  Could be worse.....

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Apr 29th, 2008 at 10:00am
*waving hand*  
Someone here who had to deal with an insane ex-wife...  

And I am not exaggerating when I say insane.  Hubby's ex has not one lick of logic or common sense in her body.  You ask anyone who knows her and they'll say, "Yep, she's nuts"...even her kids.  Anyway...  C's son is 20?  Then the phone calls should have already stopped.  There's no reason for her to call C's household.  Period.  Does C have an answering machine?  Let the machine pick up.  Does the son have a cell phone (as does 99% of that generation)?  If so there's especially no reason for the ex to be calling C's house.  He, that is C, needs to let the ex know in no uncertain terms that she is NOT to call his house, and if she does he will hang up on her.  (But then C needs to follow through with that mandate each and every time.)  An unlisted telephone number works like a charm (we had one for many years), but only if those involved swear not to divulge the number (not only to the ex, but to anyone who would give her the #).  

Unfortunately I have all kinds of experience in the world of crazy ex-wives.  So let me know if I can help.  *hugs*  Oh, and it DOES get better/easier/quieter with time.  Hang in there.   ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 1st, 2008 at 9:36am
Thanks!  (((hugs))))))  There are 2 :o ex-wives!!  The second hoepfully will not bother us at all.  I've stated my strong opinions on this one and the second!  C has also told his son to relay to the ex-wife not to call the house as soon as he leaves,(hopefully Sat) Yes he (the son) has a cell that "daddy" pays for(smacking myself in the head)  the kid needs to pay for his own stuff!!!!!  Anywho when the ex-wife can't reach him on his cell,she calls the house!!!!!!!!!  That,my sista is permanately going to stop!!!!!!  Curlgirl has spoken and will get results!!!!!!  I don't care if the kid cuts his finger and has a paper cut,she is not to call.........period............  I will make sure C is not wishy washy on this either.  
I've named the kid's mother "phscho twit" too nice for her.  I'm not going to refer to her by the other "colorful names" I have for her though!
I think you get to a point in your life when you don't want to be bothered and are quite expressive about it,too!
Anyway as the saga continues,it looks like I'll move over to C's place ( a mere 8 houses down) on June 1st.  There is lots to do.  For the both of us.  We talked to his landlord and landlady last night.  Not a problem since they guy's mother was friends with my grandmother for over 50 years!!  She passed a cuple of years ago,but all in all everthing is good for us.  As soon as the kid leaves,work will start cleaning up and fixing the back room for my birds.
More later,I'm off to P/T and the vet to pick up heartworm/flea and tick for the pup!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 1st, 2008 at 10:54am

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I think you get to a point in your life when you don't want to be bothered and are quite expressive about,too!


We sure do...  And there's nothing wrong with that!  *hugs*   8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 2nd, 2008 at 10:26pm
Hold on ,kiddies!!!  The )*#@#*#$*&#$&**#$(& hits the fan tomorrow morning!!  His flight is in the a.m.  I'm holding my breath for this one!!  I'll fill ya in tomorrow!
Major packing for me tomorrow though.  I'm planning to be out Memorial Day week-end.  Wish me luck!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 3rd, 2008 at 3:23pm
The update.......the kid went to Florida on the 8:40 am flight!  Guess he made it there ok.  C is doing just fine.  Thank God.  He and his friends are preparing the bird room for me.  That entails getting a sliding screen door or retactable door to keep the cat out.  There's a solid door there already that we will use when we're not home to keep the kitty out.  
So there's new sheet rock and insulation happening over the week-end.
As for me....I loaded up 4 rubbermaid containers with my yarn,fabric,crochet projects,knitting needles and crochet magazines.  Got a huge black garbage bag filled with unwanted yarn,projects I'd never finish because I don't know where the patterns are and canvas bags that held partial skeins of yarn.  Man, I'm pooped!!!!
Tomorrow I'll tackle the 2 bookcases.  Pack books I want to go into storage and keep the ones I need to go with me.  I figure if I pack a room a week I can be out by Memorial Day week-end.  I really hope so!!!!  Time is ticking!
I didn't realize I could part with some much stuff.  I guess when you set your mind to it,it's a go!
More tomorrow :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on May 3rd, 2008 at 4:25pm
I'm so happy that the kid is out of your hair! (and safe) :)


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I didn't realize I could part with some much stuff.  I guess when you set your mind to it,it's a go!


Yep, it's amazing the things we can accomplish when we set our minds to things!  Good luck with the packing!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 3rd, 2008 at 7:38pm
Thanks!  I think I'm going to need or grow 10 hands though!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on May 3rd, 2008 at 9:55pm
Congrats on your move-I hope everything goes smoothly.  Is your mom still moving out of state?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 4th, 2008 at 9:58pm
Thanks,Sakina!  Yes,Mom is still moving out of state(thank God!)  She's under the impression that her kids are not happy that she's leaving and we are giving her stress and nonsense.  All three of us can't wait for her to go!!!!lol  I think things will be better in terms of  a better relationship with her when she's further away.  
On a more positive note.......I emptied the two book cases I have and packed the stuff up for storage,box for things I don't want and disassembled the bookcases for trash pick up.  Tomorrow I'll tackle the linen closet and pack up things I need and get rid of the things I don't need.  All in all this is a good feeling of getting rid of stuff that I've held on to for years(don't know why).  I figure that if I really concentrate on just one room at a time;then I should be able to move out by the deadline of Memorial Day week-end.
C and his friends were busy this week-end doing a major cleaning on the bedroom,buying a new bed-in-a bag set and just getting it ready for me when I come there to live.  C was very pleased and is excited about me getting there!!! ;)  The bird room set up went well also,as I am told.  There is a screen door that slides and a solid door (to keep kitty out of there!)  The birds won't feel seperated and cut off so the screen door should keep the cat out.  She was de-clawed years ago(not something I don't  particularly like or condone).  Anyone have any suggestions about anything else to keep the cat away from the birds?  My dog is great with the birds so I don't have any worries there.  She was raised up by me with the birds and when I had ferrets so no problems there.
Well,it's late and I've got lots to do tomorrow!!!!  Ciao!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 5th, 2008 at 11:47am

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The update.......the kid went to Florida on the 8:40 am flight!  Guess he made it there ok.  C is doing just fine


Yay rah for you and C!!  *happy dance*


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Anyone have any suggestions about anything else to keep the cat away from the birds?


If the cat and the bird were not raised together then I don't think there's anything you can do at this point.  The cat's natural instinct will always kick in and the bird will be fair game.   :o

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 5th, 2008 at 2:26pm
:(yeah,just as I feared about the cat.   When I had ferrets they were not interested in the birds at all.  Strange because ferrets want to drag everything and anything they can under the futon,bed or special hiding place!!! ::)  
Happy Dance is still going on for me!!!  Thanks for taking part in that :-*  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 5th, 2008 at 4:17pm

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Happy Dance is still going on for me!!!  Thanks for taking part in that   :-*


My pleasure, my sistah!!   :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 6th, 2008 at 9:33pm
Tonight I was able to empty out a dresser that will be going on the curb Wed. night.  I've got a 3 drawer dresser to empty and a nightstand to empty by tomorrow night so C and his friend Mike can take them downstairs for me. :P  I can't believe how much clothing I still have and want to give to the Salvation Army and/or church.  There's so much left to do,but I figure that I should meet the deadline if I do alittle each day.
I did empty out the linen closet last night.  Got rid of sheets,towels,bird toys and various other things that were just in there.
in the morning,C and I were out to the post office,bank,Petland,Rite-Aid and the Chinese SuperMarket to pick up a watermelon.
After a late lunch and relaxing abit,C and I went back to my place so he could take a box of pots,pans and baking sheets that I don't want to go to storage.  At least that is one box out of here!!!!  Mainly we'd be using his Le Crueset(?) pots and sauce pans,but I need by stuff to bake in.
Tomorrow is another day.  At least today I got to wash and condition my hair!  I did a trim yesterday,I figure I took off between 2- 2 1/2 inches.  The ends were so dry and I think they looked ratty.  Feels and looks better.  Let's see what the measurement is next month.
More tomorrow!!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 7th, 2008 at 7:14pm
Ahhhhh,mission accomplished!!!!  I emptied out the tall dresser,the 3 drawer dresser and the night stand!!  Wooo Hooo!  They are now waiting for C and his friend Michael to come and take them to the curb for trash pick up tomorrow.  I think I packed 6 or 7 Rubber-Maids,filled a black trach bag with clothes and boots and what not.  That'll either go tomorrow for the church to pick up or C and Michael will bring it to one of those clothes bins.
I think once the dressers are out I'll be able to move the Rubber Maids close to the walls and then see how it looks from there.
Gotta go!  Got a phone from C that he and Thomas(mutual friend) are coming over now.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 8th, 2008 at 9:43am
Sounds as if you're "moving" right along--get it, huh?!   ;D  Ahem...  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 8th, 2008 at 3:53pm
lol!! :D  I'm glad we have a sense of humor through this mess!!!  I know there is a light (however near or far) that this mess will all be over with and C and I can kick back and enjoy the wine!!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 10th, 2008 at 6:59pm
Yesterday I cleaned out the bathroom cabinet so it will be easier to put everything in a small box for moving over to C's place,(uh,I mean out place :P).  Today I finished packing up the back room where the Pilates machine,tv and Ab Lounge are.  I didn't realize I had so much paper work that was for the recycle bin!!!  I've got 3 bags that I have to shred!! ::) :o
I've got three big black garbage bags full of clothes ready for the Good Will.  There's boxes of stuff for them,too that are not clothes.  So pretty much all that is left are odds and ends to pack up and to do the kitchen.  My pots and pans are over at C's,but I have stem ware and a dinner ware set that needs to be packed for storage.
The challenge will be to move the bird cages,tv(that shouldn't be too bad),the stair lift,futon and many many RubberMaid storage containers!!!  I still might try to go through some of the clothes to see if I can get rid of anything else.
It's alittle after 7pm and I still haven't eaten dinner so I'm going to see what to make.  Maybe crochet alittle and then call it a night!
Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's!! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 12th, 2008 at 7:58pm
Me thinks me see a light at the end of the tunnel!!! :D
Even though Aunt Flo paid a visit this morning(exactly to the day from last month when she dropped by!),I packed some more things,emptied a big white cabinet that holds my bonnet hairdryer(for deep conditioning treatments only,mind you!)an old sewing machine,etc.  All in all I packed 4 big cardboard boxes.  Even did the bottom of the closet that had alot of shoes that I don't wear anymore.  Got another box for the Good Will.  I'm sure as I continue to pack I'll discover more things to donate.  
Mother's Day was nice.  I did get over to Grandmas's house to see her when my mother had gone over there.
C had bought flowers for my mom and Grandma.  He's sooooo sweet that way!  I even got flowers from him and I'm just a dog and bird mom!!!! :P
I did find a cardigan that I started to crochet last year.  Nice thing is that it is almost done!!  I just have to attach a sleeve and block the whole thing and it's done!  I'll post a pic when it's finished.  I like the way it came out,too!
It has been a long day and I think it's time to rest,kick back and relax!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 13th, 2008 at 3:56pm
C sounds like such a wonderful guy.   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 13th, 2008 at 5:24pm
Thanks! ;)  Yes, I am truly blessed!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by AmandaC on May 15th, 2008 at 12:08am
I wish I could crochet something like a cradigan!! I can knit, and even then it's only scarves.

Good to see you're getting along with the moving :) That's probably tough

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 15th, 2008 at 7:54am
It's busy,to say the least!!!  I won alot of knitting needles on e-bay for a steal,but am still at the knit and pearl stage! :-[  I've been sewing when I can,missed that alot!  I've got a Brother Serger and sewing machine that I got for Christmas that I can't get enough of!!!!  I thought of selling my Singer,but can't find a buyer. :(  Might have to hold onto it for a while as a back up.
I think you could sew a cardigan if you find a pattern that is not overwhelming.  I find that I have to read and re-read patterns sometimes,depending on how detailed it is.  Hang in there!!  If you find one and make one,I'd love to see a pic of your work!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on May 15th, 2008 at 9:19am

Curlgirl64 wrote on May 15th, 2008 at 7:54am:
I won alot of knitting needles on e-bay for a steal,but am still at the knit and pearl stage!


You do realize that there really are only 2 stitches to knitting - knit and purl??!!  ;D  You already know all the stitches you need!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 16th, 2008 at 7:42am
:-[oops,I should say all the cables and and circular needles!!  I'll eventually get to do something with the circular and double pointed needles.  Hey,if I hit a snag can I contact the "knitting queen"? ;) :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by AmandaC on May 16th, 2008 at 6:35pm
Haha, a pattern? I've seen those and are WAY over my head. Maybe this summer I'll have time to learn how to read them!

And I love sewing too! I don't have a machine and can't really make my own clothes, but mending holes in shirts and things is so much fun! And I just got one of thos embroidery rings and can make letters. So...how much IS the Singer? My birthday is coming up... ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 17th, 2008 at 2:49am
If you p/m me we can talk :)
I know Siner is supposedly the "benchmark" in sewing machines,but there are so many different ones out there,depending on what you want to do.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on May 19th, 2008 at 9:47am

Curlgirl64 wrote on May 16th, 2008 at 7:42am:
:-[oops,I should say all the cables and and circular needles!!  I'll eventually get to do something with the circular and double pointed needles.  Hey,if I hit a snag can I contact the "knitting queen"? ;) :)


Of course you can.  I love to help people develop their talents!  Have you checked out www.ravelry.com yet?  It is an awsome site for knitters, crocheters, spinners, etc.  You have to wait for your invite after you sign up, but it is well worth the wait.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 20th, 2008 at 2:44pm
No,I haven't seen the site yet,but I will  ;)!  Thanks for the info. and for the help if I need it!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 21st, 2008 at 3:48pm
Moving Day is Friday!  My computer tower was taken away yesterday so I won't have access to the web until Friday or Sat.  (I'm on Mom's computer ::))
So I'll "see" everyone after the move! :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on May 21st, 2008 at 4:33pm
Good luck, Curlgirl!  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on May 21st, 2008 at 8:43pm
I hope everything goes perfectly for you, Curlgirl64!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on May 22nd, 2008 at 8:28am
Hope the move and the change in living situation works out great for you.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 22nd, 2008 at 8:57am
Oh, good luck--I hope it's a painless move!!   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on May 23rd, 2008 at 1:01am
Good luck with the move! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 23rd, 2008 at 9:58pm
Thank you everybody!!  It's close to 10 pm here and C and our friend Thomas are still cleaning.  The birds are in the bird room,but Shasta my dog is still at my place.  IT's safer for her to be there tonight.  My stuff is still at my place,took stuff that I'd need for the birds and me tomorrow though.   I think everything should be ok by Monday,the latest.
I will be on and off until Monday,as things get settled.
See ya all then! ;) :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 30th, 2008 at 5:16am
Where does the time go???  It's Friday already and I'm no where near unpacked!! :-[  I have managed to wash 8 loads of clothes though since last Friday! ;D  Things are shaping up though.  I did empty one box (out of maybe 20!)  Alittle at a time though!  It'll all work out.  
My mother's house sold.  She went to closing yesterday and the guy is a real loser as far as I;m concerned.  He wanted a 2 hour wfinal inspection and walk-through.  He wasn't getting that.  It just is not done.  He wanted even more money taken off the final price.  He already made out like a bandit!  When he started puuling his nonsense at the closing,my mother said that's it she wasn't going to close and she would go into litigation.  The broker said let's just close this deal and she would take the loss out of her commission!!!  I heard this was a real winner of a closing.  Thank God I wasn't there,I would have put him in his place and reminded him that he had more to loose than to gain.  I don't even want to walk past the house anymore.
On the brighter side,my mother leaves this morning(6am) with my sister to go to her new home!  I didn't get a chance to see her before she left because she was seeing all the relatives.  I'll see her next month when she comes in for a family birthday party though.  It's surreal this whole moving thing....for me and knowing that she's in S.C. and not down the block anymore.  Oh well,life goes on!
On to hair news! C's got some great shampoos and conditioners.  I tried the Peter Coppola shampoo and conditioner and my hair curled nicely.  It's very soft though.  It wouldn't stay in a bun when I went to bed.  
The Ojon line I had turned him onto a few months ago so it was nice to use that again.
All my shampoo bars are in the freezer so I'll eventually get to them!
Since it's 5:15am I'm going to call it a night!!  More later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 30th, 2008 at 9:34am
Good to hear from you, dear!  Sounds as if you're settling in nicely.  Don't wear yourself out with all of the rearranging and moving stuff!   ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 31st, 2008 at 2:26pm
Thanks,Trisha!  I'm trying to take it slow and easy,but when you see these boxes you can't help but say,"Oh,I'll just unpack one box......."  Never ends there!  Then I see something else that can go somewhere else!!!
All in all I think I'm settling in really nicely.  C has been nothing short of a God Send!  He's really been great though all of this!  Even as we unpack everything he wants to set a wedding date!  I think when I catch my breath we'll be visiting a few restaurants that can accomodate us.
We have a birthday/graduation party tomorrow afternoon.  I'm not ready,but maybe I need a diversion from the boxes!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by AmandaC on Jun 1st, 2008 at 2:55am
Your unpacking is inspiring me to try cleaning my room! Maybe I'll actually give it a shot!

And I have a question, are shampoo bars better for your hair that regular shampoo in bottles? Or do you use them with bottled shampoo?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 1st, 2008 at 6:59pm
For me it's personal preference.  Most shampoo bars are without chemicals and more natural ingredients are used.  I do use Ojon shampoo and conditioner for a change of pace though!  I recently tried Peter Coppola's shampoo and conditioner(because that is what C has in his shower and my bars are in the freezer!)  My hair liked the soy in it and the change.
If you'd like to see what Ida has at Chagrin Valley you should visit her site for all the different ones she makes.  She lists all ingredients for all of them and tells you what type of hair they are good for or possible hair problems/scalp  that they are good for.  I think the site is www.chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com If that's not it,please get back to me and I'll try to find the correct one!
Also to your question,use either one,but not together(shampoo bar or bottled shampoo)  I also find that I must use a conditioner after shampooing.  Whether it's the bar or bottle.
HTH :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 3rd, 2008 at 8:45pm
Unpacked another big box today.  I don't even know how many more there are!  I don't want to count them,just want them to disappear!!   :)
It was busy today  though!  I took Shasta to the groomer's.  C went to his friend Rob's Deli and did some work there.
He met me at home and we put up another grab bar for me in the living room,tried to fix my inversion chair (it's headed for the garbage!)  Too bad because it is only 2 years old and the arm mechanism didn't work right from out of the box.  I should have tried to return it,but the box was thrown out and I couldn't be bothered.  HSN was no help either!  I bought it from them,too!  
C actually broke it when he tried to tighten a bolt. :(  I'll save and get another one or just invest in a Teeter Inversion Table.  I really like the Tony Little inversion chari though.  It had heat,inversion and massage!  Oh well...........
Anyway,tomorrow is another day!  Maybe I'll tackle another box or just finish the doily I am crocheting.  I don't think I will work with a tiny steel hook again though.  I can say I tried it and didn't care for it much.
Mom's unpacking too in South Carolina.  Hopefully all will go well.  I'll see her at the end of June at a family birthday party.
More later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jun 5th, 2008 at 9:48am
Do you realize what you wrote here?


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He met me at home


awwwwww!!!!!   ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 5th, 2008 at 7:54pm
;) :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 10th, 2008 at 4:06pm
This is the fourth day of the heat wave here!  I was stuck in the house until this afternoon wen C came home.  We were out on the avenue to go to the post office when on the way back I saw a sign in the ravioli store that said Vegan Ravioli!!!! :o :o :)  We immediately went in and stocked up!!!  Found A really delicious Caponata,too!  The lady in the store recommended this one and she was on the money!
So tonight we are having Vegan Ravioli!!!  The sauce is alreay made,thanks to C making it last week and freezing it!
So with all this heat and humidity,we are praying for a break tomorrow.  I think it's been about 97,so tomorrow is supposed to be in the eighties!!  Woo Hoo!!  Summer hasn't even officially started yet.  I don't even want to think about July or August!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Jun 10th, 2008 at 4:16pm
If you could send about 10 -15 degrees of that heat over here to Minnesota, we'd really appreciate it!  ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:37pm
Curlgirl - did you get my PM?  If not, please check the Employee Lounge for an important message.  I need to know you've seen it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 13th, 2008 at 8:00pm
I just got it!  I replied!  I'm working on sending that 10 or 15 degrees your way!  The Man upstairs is rather busy,so I'm waiting to get a sit down with him!!  lol  Maybe I should try Mother Nature instead!!  She might have more free time for me!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 16th, 2008 at 9:53pm
C and I have been doing alot of talking about the wedding and decided to get married in October!!  We have an appt. at a place to see on Wed. night.  We both agreed not to have a traditional wedding.  I never wanted that anyway.  Being disabled doesn't help matters either with everything from what to wear to how to be able to either walk with a cane or use a wheelchair or rolator.  Decisions decisions!!!!
I think we're going to print out the invitations on my printer and there is so much to do and think about and oh brother!  I'm tired already!!!!
One step at a time,I guess.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Jerry on Jun 17th, 2008 at 4:01am
Congratulations on setting a wedding date (sort of) 8-)


I can remember when Barb and I set a date and all the things we needed to do to get ready.  
We pretty much did all the planning and pretty much everything ourselves and the one thing which made me the most nervous was finding a caterer because we did have a traditional wedding.

Well, it turned out that Barb's work did all the catering as a wedding gift to us because she works in food service and sometimes helps with the catering 8-)


And when the big day came everything turned out pretty good 8-)   Barb was about half an hour late but her dad was more worried about that than I was.


Good luck and I hope everything works out for you ;)

Jerry

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Lisabelle on Jun 17th, 2008 at 6:26am
Congratulations, I wish you all the best my dear! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jun 17th, 2008 at 12:46pm
October is a great month (my daughter was born in October)!   :)  Yay-rah for weddings!  I'm so happy for you   :D

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 17th, 2008 at 4:13pm
Me,too!!  I'm the 22nd.  My sister is the 3rd.  We are born a year apart,same month!!  She even got married on my birthday!!  
So much to do!  I'm not even sure where to begin!!
Thanks all for the well wishes!! :-*

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Post by roomtogrow on Jun 17th, 2008 at 4:24pm
congrats, curl girl! try to relax and enjoy your planning and make it unique to you, as i'm sure you will.

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Post by Angel Spun on Jun 17th, 2008 at 4:35pm
Oy, I know what a pain in the neck planning a wedding can be. Good luck with that, hon.  ::)

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Post by La Diosa on Jun 17th, 2008 at 8:47pm
Congrats, Curlgirl!!!  I'm sure your wedding will turn out beautiful! :D

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Post by Sakina on Jun 17th, 2008 at 9:47pm
A wedding does not need to be complicated!!!  I recommend that you visualize it with as much detail as you can and the Universe will help you right out!  I am speaking from personal experience!

If you need some info or ideas on supplies and decorations, let me know!

Happy times!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 18th, 2008 at 7:53am
Thanks for the well wishes ladies!!
Sakina, oh absolutely!  Thanks for the offer!  I'll take any suggestions!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 18th, 2008 at 8:04am
I tried something new yesterday.....I used John Frieda's Brilliant Brunette moisturizine shampoo and conditioner.  I don't think my hair has been so curly in a long time!  I also did a CWC,something new for a change.  My hair is very curly and feels very moisturized.  That's something curlies need so much of,MOISTURE!!!!
My hair usually gets alittle more curlier when I switch shampoo and conditioner,but this I really like.  Too bad I use so much conditioner though.  I don't think it's very cost effective.  Nice while it lasts though.  Maybe I consider this a splurge and use it for a while.  I was surprised that C had it in the bathroom,but he says he likes the shine he gets from them.  Who knew!!!
Tonight we go to a place that does weddings,occasions and events.  Almost like a catering hall,but not quite.  C is very excited about it.  I feed off of his excitement!  I'm glad he's so into this,as well he should be!
I think we are going to keep the list very short,about 50.  
My sister is going to be my Matron of Honor.  We'll have a fall garden party in her backyard.  I'm not one for the spotlight,so this is something I shy away from.
C and I really don't need or want anything so I don't even know what or where the bridal registry will have on it or where it will be.    I keep saying," One step at a time!"  Breathing helps!!

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Post by Trisha on Jun 18th, 2008 at 10:50am
Since you and C have pretty much everything you need, you could always do the thing of "in lieu of gifts please consider giving a donation to XXX".  

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 18th, 2008 at 3:49pm
You must have been reading my  mind!!  I was going to suggest to C that we print up flyers and suggest donations to the NY MS Society in lieu of gifts.

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Post by Trisha on Jun 19th, 2008 at 1:28pm
Great minds   ;)

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Post by Angel Spun on Jun 19th, 2008 at 4:15pm

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I was going to suggest to C that we print up flyers and suggest donations to the NY MS Society in lieu of gifts.

I think that's a fabulous idea.  :)

Will people actually do it? Eh, probably not. But I like the concept and the sentiment behind it.

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 20th, 2008 at 6:33am
well,the date is set!!!  October 24,2008!!  2 days after my birthday(and my sister's wedding anniversary!) We saw the hall and agreed on a price!  The father and son were very nice people!  There's an elevator for me,too!  I think that cinched it!
Yes,people would donate because we are only having 50 people and it's just family.
And Trisha, ;)

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Post by Jerry on Jun 20th, 2008 at 7:12am
Congratulations on setting a date ;)   That gives you almost a full 4 months to get everything taken care of that you need to get done.


Our 14th. wedding anniversary is this coming Thursday (June 26th.) and also my wife's 39th. birthday (that is how she wanted it).    Her niece has a birthday the day after so she will be turning 14.


My first marriage was 3 days after my birthday (which is August 30th.) but since that did not even last a whole year we did not celebrate my birthday or a first wedding anniversary :P

Jerry

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 21st, 2008 at 5:08am
Thanks,Jerry!  4 months is going to fly by,I just know it!!! Oh, early Happy Anniversary!!!
Funny and coincidental how things are,right?!
I think the number is rising though!  I forgot a few family members :-[ (cousins I really couldn't leave off the list!)so it's up to 56!  I really don't want it any larger!!!!  I wanted a small, family type atmosphere setting....................

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Post by Jerry on Jun 21st, 2008 at 10:46am
You are very welcome and thank you for the early Happy Anniversary ;)


Our wedding was under 100 people and we even had a few wedding crashers.  You know what they say about weddings and funerals:  you know who your true friends are if they show up at your wedding or your funeral :o

Jerry



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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 21st, 2008 at 3:23pm
gotcha! ;)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 24th, 2008 at 5:03am
I'm starting to have nightmares and panic about time running out!!!  The only thing that is in place is the hall!! :o
The florist is calling me Tues. morning to hear what I want and hopefully I can get the order in for the invitations and won't wait too long for them to come back.
My mother is coming in Thurs.for a family party on Sat.  We're going to hit a couple of bridal stores here in Bklyn. and then go to David's Bridal on Sat. in Queens.  If I can accomplish getting the invites,my dress,wedding favors,flowers and justice of the peace,I'll be sooooo relieved!  C has been in NJ more than he's been here though.  Doing some side jobs to get extra money for things.  It's a vicious cycle though!!!  I need him here to help,but we need the money to make things work!  
October will be here before I know it!!! ::)

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Post by Jerry on Jun 24th, 2008 at 6:05am
I remember worrying about things and if we were going to get them done or not :o

I got so desperate for an usher I offered to pay for his tuxedo rental which I did ::)

Other than that, our wedding was pretty good and went well.


Looking back, if things could be changed I would have asked the video camera person to run the camera longer and also video tape our reception (Barb is still unhappy about that).
I don't even remember who was doing the video taping though :-/


But, what we do have I took the video tape and copied it to DVD and it looks pretty good :)   I did a copy for Barb and also a few copies and I put one of them in our fire safe box.


I am sure everything for you will turn out and it might not seem like it right now but it seems like they usually do ;)

Jerry

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Post by Trisha on Jun 24th, 2008 at 1:02pm
Everything will turn out fine, honey, stop fretting!   ;)

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Post by Angel Spun on Jun 24th, 2008 at 4:41pm
I can pretty much only reiterate what's already been said. All of these little details will work themselves out. It's easy to get caught up in them, I know. But you must remember that they really are just that: little details. Not at all worth freaking out about.

Just coast, honey. Just coast.  8-)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 24th, 2008 at 9:35pm
Thank you ,all!  I'm sure alittle zinfindel would helpp,too! ;)
I'll coast and just chill!!!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 27th, 2008 at 4:11am
It's been busy around here to say the least!!!  Wed. the Reverend came over( we decided not to go Roman Catholic for a wedding)She's an interfaith minister and C and I both liked her so we'll hire her for our wedding.  We were out in the morning looking for invitations.  Found them and ordered them.
Last night B that has an MS session group that I used to go to like 8 years ago came over for a visit with C and me.  That went very well. Before that my aunt came over from NJ to visit with me.
Today,my mother and I are going to some appt. at bridal shops to look for a gown for me.  Then C and I have dinner here with my mother,sister and BIL!!!
Saturday my mother and I are headed out to Queens to meet up with my sister to go to David's Bridal.  Then the finale is a daul birthday party for an aunt and uncle later that night!!! :o :o
I'll let ya know if I am still functioning during and after this!! LOL

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Post by Trisha on Jun 27th, 2008 at 11:26am
Sheesh!  I'm dizzy just reading about what's happening...   :P

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Post by La Diosa on Jun 28th, 2008 at 1:54am

Trisha wrote on Jun 27th, 2008 at 11:26am:
Sheesh!  I'm dizzy just reading about what's happening...   :P


I know,right? :o

Just remember to take deep breaths whenever you need to, you'll get through it okay! ;)



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Post by Lisabelle on Jun 28th, 2008 at 5:18am
Hang in there girl!! :)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 28th, 2008 at 5:36pm
I'm breathing!!!  Thanks ladies,I'm hanging in!
I won't make the party tonight:(,but I did find a gown!!!  Woo Hoooo!  Check that off the list!!
It's white,I was looking for Ivory.  It is something I would have never looked at to try on,but my sister saw it and picked it up for me to try.  It's a go!
Yesterday I went with Mom to Macys to put a few more things on my registry.  Then we hit 2 bridal stores.  Dinner went well here with my sister and BIL and mom.
Today we did the David's Bridal store.
So now I have registeries at Linens and Things,Macys,Advantage Bridal.com,Bloomingdales and Victoria's Secret.
Now I need to take a nap!!!

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Post by Sakina on Jul 1st, 2008 at 3:20pm
Curlygirl, I just got home last night and am catching up on journals today, sorry I couldn't respond sooner.

Go to www.orientaltrading.com and sign up for the email list.  They have wedding favors in quantity and the email will send you coupons for free shipping or a discount.  These emails are once a week, I think.

Also, go to www.save-on-crafts.com.  They have awesome decorative stuff!!!

If you're looking for something special or specific, PM me and I'll look into it.

What are your colors?  Are you going to do balloons?  Last I heard there was a helium shortage so it could be difficult to rent a tank.  Do you want christmas lights?  I have a source for them in quantity, too.

I'm glad you've found your dress.  For me, that was the most challenging.  For my first wedding I found a vintage reproduction dress off the rack and my second wedding I had a dress made that was inspired by an Indonesian fashion dress.  I married the same man twice!!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 2nd, 2008 at 12:47pm
Thanks!  I do get the Orietnal Trading Magazine,but haven't gotten one yet since I'm looking for favors.  It figures!!  Since it's a fall theme,I'm sticking with fall colors.  I did find a white wedding cake candle for a favor that C really liked.  Let's see how they'll ship in either July or Sept.  Sept. might be cutting it close though!
The dress for your second wedding sounds lovely!  
My mother had a Chinese Dragon custom made dress for her wedding.  My sister used her wedding dress for her wedding.
My mother met my father in a Chinese restaurant so she had the dress made.  The dress lasted beautifully over the 40 some odd years.  Too bad the marriage didn't!!! ::)

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Post by Sakina on Jul 2nd, 2008 at 3:26pm
If you're getting the paper catalog, I don't think the special offers are in it.  I think they're only from the email list.

Have we talked about how you're going to do your hair?  Are you going to post a pic of your wedding dress??

The second dress was really cool.  Since the second "wedding" was really a blessing ceremony for friends and his parents, I went totally non traditional.  It was held at the Meijer Botanical Gardens in the Victorian Garden and I had very little flowers to actually buy.  Also, all of our guests had free admission to the whole of the gardens.  On top of that, it was cheaper to rent than any other halls in the area!!!

So, are your colors orange and black??   :-X

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Post by Trisha on Jul 2nd, 2008 at 3:41pm

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Posted by: Sakina Posted on: Today at 12:26pm
So, are your colors orange and black??   :-X


;D

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 3rd, 2008 at 9:16pm
;D No,my colors are not orange and black!  Although I don't think C would mind if they were!!  I think the table linens are going to be salmon,coral and either terra cotta or a pale orange color.  Fall colors are the key though that I want.
As far as my hair,I have no clue what to do with it. :-[  My uncle's friend's wife is going to do my hair though.  I'm going to insist no teasing whats so ever!!!!  Either it will all be up or a part up do.
My dress is a brand new gown from David's Bridal.  It is white(I was looking for ivory and lace and pearls!)  It has straps and a slight v neck line.  There is a zig zag type of gathering across the waist.  There is alittle train which I'll have 3 (I don't know what they're called,but the train will be pciked up in the back in three places!)  I'm also wearing a satin bolero with it.  It is elegant and simple.  I'm not overly thrilled,but happy with it.  My sister actually picked it out.  I would have never looked at it.
I'm trying to find wedding sneakers that are extra wide to accomodate the leg brace.  I'll have to buy sneakers that are extra wide and send them out to have them decorated with lace,pearls and tiny satin roses.
I'm going to have my digital camera with me the next time I go out to have it fitted so I can post a pic!!  The only alterations to be done are the shoulder straps lifted alittle and the hem brought up and those three things in the back for the train.  I'll have a finger tip length train that has little pearls in it and I'll wear a comb with lots of pearls in it and I think swarovsky(spelling?) crystals.

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Post by Angel Spun on Jul 4th, 2008 at 11:16am

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(I don't know what they're called,but the train will be pciked up in the back in three places!)

Those are called bustle points, honey. When a skirt/train is gathered up in the back, it's called bustling.  ;)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 4th, 2008 at 10:21pm
Thanks!  I thought the seamstress called them bustles.  Welp, I'll need three bustle points,hopefully to keep me from falling!

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Post by La Diosa on Jul 5th, 2008 at 1:04am

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I'm going to have my digital camera with me the next time I go out to have it fitted so I can post a pic!!  


Yay! :D

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 5th, 2008 at 9:36pm
;)

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Post by Trisha on Jul 8th, 2008 at 4:23pm
Ooo, it sounds so pretty!!   :)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 9th, 2008 at 2:56pm
Even though it's not the dress I really wanted;it s elegant and simple.  Hope ya like it when I post the pic.  
I'll know it's a success when I see the look on C's face when he sees me in it for the first time :)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 17th, 2008 at 5:23pm
Been doing alot so I'l update ya!  Put a down payment on the photographer and the DJ.
Got someone to do the flowers.  C put a downpayment on my wedding ring.  Picked up the wedding invitations last week.   Put a downpayment on the wedding favors.  Had two make up applications done at Estee Lauder and MAC.  Loed the MAC one,so much so that C bought me a 15 piece brush set and case today!!! :D :)  

Went on Sunday to a Mall in Long Island and got some make up at MAC and Estee Lauder.  Got sneakers there  only to find they are too tight when I got home >:(  Have to go back soon and exchange them.
Starting to get into a regular routine with my Pilates Performer now that I have all the replacement parts done. :)
After the Mall on,my sister and I went to a Korean Restaurant in NYC to see if that was where my Bridal Shower would be.  We both felt my mother would have too much trouble trying to sit on the floor.  The food was excellent and was vegan!!  My sis and I decided that that place would be our new place to go to eat!!
Still using the MixedChiks hair trio and loving it!!!  Did an Ojon restorative treatment 2 nights ago and my hair is still thanking me!!  lol
Got the Faux fur coat and the Faux Fur cape in the mail.  Love the coat,not crazy about the cape though.  I think I'm going to have a bolero made by Bbeauty when my swatches arrive.
We're having a heatwave here in the eastern part of the US so I'm basically a hermit until it blows over.
To night I need to get all the names and addresses together for mailing out the wedding invitations............ there's 60 guests including C and me.  
I found out also that my cousin Jessica is getting married in Sept., another aunt and Uncle are getting a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party,my bridal shower and then my wedding in October!!!! :o  Man,it's going to get busy around here!!!!

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Post by livingandlovingx3 on Jul 18th, 2008 at 10:40am
WOw! Sounds like you are a busy woman lately! Congrats on the wedding coming up, I know I am a little slow!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 18th, 2008 at 8:09pm
Thanks!!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 23rd, 2008 at 7:18pm
Ah,today's another day!!  I got my faux fur swatch samples(it's about friggin time!!!) I ordered them almost 3 weeks ago!  I'm mad about the beaver swatches.  The co. didn't send me one swatch so I called up and asked that they send me the white beaver swatch.  I then will have them make me a bolero for my wedding!  I'll wear it when we leave the reception hall.  It might be chilly that late at night!
I started to prepare the wedding invitations in their envelopes.  I just need the best man to print up address labels and then they can go out!!
C has been in NJ since Sunday doing a side job.  I've been crocheting a bolero and it's almost done.  Just have to put on the finishing border and it's done!
C was home late last night only to get up early this morning and go to a company luncheon in NJ! ::)  Just when I thought we'd relax today;he's gone again.  The job sent him to lower Manhattan to take down a show and wait for freight to come and pick it up.  He may be home tonight at 11pm.  Maybe I'll get a glimpse of him and get to hold on to him!!!  Plans for the wedding are going well.  We just have to tie in the photographer and limo.
My sister and I are meeting with the girl who's going to do the flowers sometime after the 8th of August.
All the little loose ends need to be handled.  Make up artist,hairdresser,dress fitting,bridal sneakers,wedding band for C,gifts for the matron of honor and best man,the list goes on and on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope my leg will hold out until the wedding!  I just want to be able to walk in the reception hall without falling on my face! ::)
Fall and winter are soooo much better for me symptom wise.  Let's see what October brings!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 25th, 2008 at 8:06am
Today I'm off to the lab to get some blood work done.  My nuerologist's nurse called and said it's been a year and it's dangerous not to have you rwhite cell count done due to the medicine you're taking so go and have it done or we can't give you more meds!!!
Actually,I don't do well when someone says,"Jump!"  I either ignore them and do nothing or say whatever!!  
The lab by me closed down a year ago and there's nothing been to replace it either.  So instead of every 3 months to get blood work done,I've been busy once in a while to try to find another lab who takes the insurance I've got. ::)
C is gone again!  This time to sleep over the best man's house to help him with some furniture moving. :( :o  Eventually I'll get to spend some time with him!!!  He comes home this afternoon only to go to work for an overnight job with his company.  Maybe we can catch up with eachother on Sunday!!!
Not all is bad though!  I do get a chance to do alot of crocheting without being interupted!
All else is going smoothly.  
I did find out my cousin is getting married on 9/21/08 in New Hope,PA!!  She lives in NJ and it will be a shlep for me to try to get there!  C will have to stay behind and take care of the dog,cat and the birds.  I have no idea why she's getting married so far away either :-/  I'll have to get the scoop from her though!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 16th, 2008 at 2:38pm
It's been super busy!   C has been working to 11 or 12 days straight.  I lost count.  He's away from home and I miss him terribly :(  He's not been away from home for the full time he's working,but 2 or 3 days at a time.  He'll be home tomorrow night! :)
I've got my appt. for the gown alterations set for next week.  I'll remember to take my digital camera with me for pics!
This past week we got a photographer!  Now all we have to do is get a limo.  We decided to come home after the wedding instead of going to a hotel for the night.  Since we'll both be gone all day and night,it's better for the pets if we just come home.  It'll be very late anyway.  C says we'll book a week-end in NYC for a get-a-way soon.
My shower is on the 7th,surprise 20th Anniversary party on the 14th and my cousin's wedding on the 21 or 23.  I get a little breather until my weedding in Oct.  Don't know yet how much of a breather,probably not much!
More later!

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Post by La Diosa on Aug 17th, 2008 at 1:15am
It must be getting more exciting with each day as your wedding date gets closer and closer. :)


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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 17th, 2008 at 8:58pm
Yes and alittle nervous,too!lol ;D

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 25th, 2008 at 3:28am
Welp,I'm back from wedding gown alterations!!  Finally,thank God!!  It took like 2 hours!
When all is done,I'll have 3 bustle points in the back,the shoulder straps lifted alittle,the hem lifted alot and the bolero taken in alittle!  Pics are coming either later today or tomorrow!!  My sister was nice enough to take some with my digital camera.  Just have to download them.  We also got her gown there.
Went back to her house and had wine and sushi!  Not a bad day spent.
Now,just the little things to do......get a music list together,touch up the vows,get a unitycandle,tapers and memorial candles.  I found a girl on Etsy.com that will make a wristlet for me.  I need to find a nice money chest,too.  I just don't have the time to pull out my sewing machine or serger to make a wristlet.  So when you can't do it yourself,find someone to help!!

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Post by Trisha on Aug 25th, 2008 at 12:05pm
Sounds like it's all coming together, dear!   :)

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Post by Angel Spun on Aug 25th, 2008 at 4:33pm
Girl, you are giving me flashbacks.  ;D  I remember making the same sort of arrangements for my first wedding.  ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 25th, 2008 at 5:46pm
Ah,then you probably remember kinda loosing your mind with the appts.picking and choosing favors,flowers,etc! ;)
I wonder if any other bride felt like they can't wait for all the planning to be over with!!

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Post by Sakina on Aug 25th, 2008 at 5:55pm
If you have a Michael's near you, they have a medium size wooden treasure chest for about $20.  The Sunday paper had a 40% off coupon for one regular priced item.

JoAnn Fabrics also has a chest, its a bit smaller but fancier.  They also have a 40% off coupon in the paper.

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Post by Angel Spun on Aug 25th, 2008 at 7:25pm

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Ah,then you probably remember kinda loosing your mind with the appts.picking and choosing favors,flowers,etc!  
I wonder if any other bride felt like they can't wait for all the planning to be over with!!

The planning? Hunnay, I couldn't wait for the marriage to be over with!  ;D  ;D

But seriously...the planning was pretty easy, considering that the hotel where I was married took care of most of the arrangements. I talked about it with a coordinator over the phone - they put it all together and made it happen.

I had to worry about all of the "local" stuff, of course.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 26th, 2008 at 3:00pm
I hear ya!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 26th, 2008 at 3:41pm
I'm still trying to download these pics!  Have patience,please.

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 31st, 2008 at 5:55pm

FINALLY!!!!! I was able to download some pics!



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Post by Lisabelle on Aug 31st, 2008 at 11:04pm
Oh what a lovley dress!!! You look soo good!! ;)

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 1st, 2008 at 1:33pm
Thanks!!

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Post by livingandlovingx3 on Sep 1st, 2008 at 4:19pm
Very pretty! My firend wants me to go shopping for her gown Wednesday, any suggestions? I was one of the lucky ones that found my dress and it was the first and only one I tried on!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 2nd, 2008 at 5:19pm
Definately have a plan of action!  Find out if you need an appt. before you go to whichever store,boutique or bridal shop. I had my mother and sister with me,which turned out to be a good thing.  Honest opinions count!  I went early to a few places on Friday and then on Saturday to David'd Bridal.  My situation is alot different though because I had a rollator and a leg brace to deal with.  Tell her don't settle,keep looking for that "this is it" gown.  May not happen on the first try,but she'll know when she puts it on!!

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Post by livingandlovingx3 on Sep 3rd, 2008 at 10:40am
Thanks! We are actually going tonight to a place in our mall. I am going to tell her she should find a David's Bridal. I have seen their commercials on the tele for the $99 gown sale. My only fear is that I am going to be stuck in a dress as well, but I don't know her wedding plans. I'm not sure if she is going to stay here and get married or wait until her finance gets back from his tour overseas and get married when they move to NY.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 3rd, 2008 at 7:26pm
You're welcome!  Just be sure neither one of you stresses out!  Half the battle is won when you don't stress and have fun with whatever you're doing! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Sep 3rd, 2008 at 10:48pm
Your dress is gorgeous!!!  You're going to make a beautiful bride.  How are you going to wear your hair, will it be up or down?  Ooh, I could really see a half up half down with white flowers in it. :)  My husband and I decided to renew our vows in 2 years and thats what I'm thinking about doing.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Sep 4th, 2008 at 10:24am
Oh, your dress is simply marvelous, dear!  It suits you well.   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by livingandlovingx3 on Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:21am

wrote on Sep 3rd, 2008 at 10:48pm:
 My husband and I decided to renew our vows in 2 years


My ten year anniversary is June 2010, my husband and I want to renew as well!

We def. had fun looking for dresses last night!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 5th, 2008 at 4:21pm
Thanks Ladies!  LD,I'm kinda stuck with wanting to go all with abraided bun or half up ? :-/  Just don't know!
I'm glad yo ladies aere going to re-new your vows!  Can't wait for pics and the stories!!
Trisha and LD,thank you so much!  I hope my nervousness won't show too much and my happiness will shine through!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 9th, 2008 at 7:49pm
I had my bridal shower this past Sunday and am still writing thank you cards,putting gifts away and recuperating!!
My sister did a great job and it was very nice. :)  I got to meet C's sister and one of her daughters.  They are very nice.  They came all the way from Albany!!  That along way to where I am.  We went to London Lenny's in Queens. My favorite seafood restaurant.  Everyone had a good time and I was so touched that so many came!!  I have my pics on Kodak,I'll try to download them here.
I think I have all the thank you notes done.  Tomorrow is C and my 1st year anniversary so we're going out to lunch and dinner!  Neither one of us can remember the exact date we had our first date so tomorrow is as good as any!!

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Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 15th, 2008 at 7:45pm
Well,another event is done!  My uncle and aunt's 25th surprise wedding anniversary pary was a smash on Sunday!!  About 94 or 96 people came.  It was at a catering hall and all had a great time!  My uncle and aunt was totally surprised and shocked!!!  The look on my uncle's face was priceless!!!  He has a very dry sense of humor and is seldom if ever caught off guard.  I was fortunate enough to catch him off guard when I was 16 and then I saw his face when I'm 43!  It's a long time,but so worth the wait!!!  With all the hush hush,I forgot my camera!! :-[ I managed to get a few pics on my cell phone.  I'll figure how to download them to my e-mail address and then try to post them here.

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Post by Sakina on Sep 15th, 2008 at 8:57pm
Sounds like a wonderful event!  I hope everything at your wedding is as wonderful!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 16th, 2008 at 9:23pm
Thanks,Sakina! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 22nd, 2008 at 3:32pm
Well I'm back from my cousin's wedding in PA.  So glad to be home!!  The winery where it was held was not disable friendly at all !!  Had a great time though!  All the food was vegan so I was in heaven ;)  Had a killer headache from last night until this morning though.  Probably due to worrying about my pets,the noise in the hotel room,the lousy sofa bed etc!!!  Just glad to be back home to rest!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 26th, 2008 at 9:36am
My wedding dress is ready to be picked up from alerations!!!  I pick it up Sunday and leave it at my sister's house.  I will come out of my grandmother's house 2 blocks away,but can't keep it there until the wedding cuz there are too many prying eyes!!! ::) I'm also going to get my hair trimmed on Monday.  I'm afraid that at least 3 inches will have to go because with the wedding plans and stuff I've neglected my S&D's for too long! >:( :(  I'll measure before the trim and then after to see how many inches I've got to take off!
Went to the Food Coop yesterday with Stress-A-Ride and C.  It was fun!  It's small so we went early to avoid the crowds.  It's right next to a firehouse that had a wooden sculpture of firemen in honor of those who lost their lives at that "house' on 9/11.  
Got alot of stuff there from chemical free floor cleaner,earth friendly laundry detergent,vegan burgers,Aubrey sahampoo and conditioner and other vegan foods.  Had passed by my Chinese Hair Salon that I used to go to many moons ago to get trims and I picked up some Vitamin C Hair Mask as a deep conditioner.  Expensive thoug,$30 dollars for a tub!!!  I was ultra curly after that!!  Hair feels good,but I know I need a good trim.
Still need to go to mall to return a pressure cooker set that I got at the bridal shower that is a duplicate gift.  I might get a cannister vacuum in replacement of that or a hair steamer that I saw on the internet.  C and I can use either one.  The vacuum he bought is just too heavy and a pain in the neck to use in the bird room.  I think a canaster would be better for me and easier to manuver.
I've been working on crocheting another poncho for either a Christmas gift or myself.  I will have to stop though and make a baby blanket because our bestman's wife is going to have her baby today!  This is baby #3.  I think it's a boy,will tell you all later!
Well,back to wedding vows writing and wedding stuff!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlygirl22 on Sep 28th, 2008 at 9:59am
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I wish you many years of happiness. Your hair will be your best accessory!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 28th, 2008 at 11:12pm
Thanks!!!
Well if it sounds too good to be true,it usually is!!!  I went to pick up my gown today with my sister and the lady who did the pinning did not do the sewing!  Bottom line is the pinning lady will re-do the mess someone made of the bustle points and fix the bolero  I have to go back again with Stress-A-Ride during the week! >:(
On a happy note, I did a henna treatment on C's hair last night!!  He loved it!  My henna and indigo should be here tomorrow.  The lady who do my hair for my wedding is coming by Tuesday to give me a much needed trim.  This time I'll measure before the trim and then again after.
After today's fiasco;I'm mentally tired so off to bed I go!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 30th, 2008 at 12:15pm
Got that long awaited trim or cut that I desperately needed!  I'll measure when it's wet to get an accurate measurement.  Dry it was 36 1/2 inches and after the cut it was 32 1/2. :o :o  It was needed and feels much better!  I don't think the measurements were as accurate as when it's wet though.  I figure I'll re measure when I do my henna and indigo on Thurs.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 30th, 2008 at 7:55pm
Oops!  It's a huge pic,but ya'll know me!  I don't do anything small!! lol ;D                      




Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 30th, 2008 at 9:07pm
All the better to see the beauty!  Love the picture!  You are a lucky woman.  Congratulations.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Oct 30th, 2008 at 9:27pm
YAY, Curlgirl!  You look sooo happy!  I don't think you told us your man has long hair!  How'd you get all that length up into such a do?

May you two have many happy, healthy years together!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Oct 30th, 2008 at 11:00pm
Love the pic!  ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel Spun on Oct 31st, 2008 at 12:09am
Aww.  ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Oct 31st, 2008 at 9:20am
I know, Sakina, that's what I thought, too!  #1 was "Oh, how pretty and happy CG looks" and #2 was "*gasp* C has long hair!!"   ;D  
Great photo, Mrs. C, thanks for posting it!  *hugs*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 31st, 2008 at 7:15pm
Thanks,all!  I am very happy!  
Sakina,to tell you the truth all my "do" was a twisted bun held up by the amish hairpins,a scunci hair safe holder and I bought a hair comb with pearls and crystals for decoration!  That's all!
I thought I had mentioned C had long hair! :-/  Oops if I didn't,my bad. :-[  He keeps saying that he wants to layer it or have long layers,but I am hoping I can deter him from that!  I just think his hair will look nicer and better without any layers!  
I can't wait to see the pics from the wedding though!  Man there is going to be alot to go through ::)
I'm still crocheting my neck warmers that are going to be Christmas presents for the ladies in my family.  I bought (through E-bay,no doubt!) a pasta machine maker to help rollout the fimo clay I bought.  I'm going to make my own buttons for the neck warmers.
I'm also learning how to use the crochet loom I bought.  The scarf I made with that is almost done.
I'm waiting for 2 tunisian crochet hooks that I had made so I can make a poncho with that.  Size Q!  It's going to be a big long hook!!
I'm busy!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Nov 1st, 2008 at 11:41am
WooHoo Curlgirl! :D  I love your picture and I didn't know that C was long hair either.  You both look very nice and happy.  Thanks for sharing your pic, congrats again! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 1st, 2008 at 4:41pm
Thanks! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 4th, 2008 at 4:42pm
Super busy these past few days!  
My brother met us at our door to see if I had voted yet.  He was going to drive me to the polling place(aka elementary school) That boy does some nice things!
I bought about $40 in yarn to continue making Mobius scarves.  What fun and super fast!!  
I'm still waiting for my pretty crochet stitch markers(bought off Etsy),the tourmaline ring and 2 tunisian crochet hooks!  Ya know when you're a kid and have all the excitement of getting something in the mail or at a particular store?  I'm waiting and waiting and the excitement has worn off >:(  The mail is so slow and it isn't even around the holiday busy time yet!!
Knowing me,when everything comes I won't even want to open it.  The thrill is gone!!
I did have a thrill winning $10 on one of those scratch off lottery games today though.
More yarn?  Save it?  More scratch off tickets?  Decisions,decisions,decisions!!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Nov 4th, 2008 at 5:25pm
Definitely save it. I've never won anything with those #$%& scratcher cards. ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 5th, 2008 at 7:17am
Sounds like a good plan! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 5th, 2008 at 4:12pm
Today I decided to wash all the floors.  That went well.  I then decided since my crochet stitch holders,ring and tunisian hooks did not show up,I'd make my buttons.
I bought Fimo clay and a pasta machine maker a while ago and thought I'd make buttons to go on my neck warmers that I'm making for Chirstmas gifts.  I've never worked with Fimo clay but I turned out the clay,used some cutters that C bought me and baked the blasted little terrors in the oven!!! :o  I think I would be better off using a rolling pin!  They look like buttons,but they might be too thin.  I'm letting them cool.  We will see...... I just could be buying 60 2 inch buttons!  That's too much money!  At $2.99  a button  I might as well buy the sheep and shear them myself!! Spin the wool and then try the button making task again!! ::)  I'm sure they'll be good,but making 4 little holes in each button can eat at your nerves!!!
I think I need gloss for them though.  I'm off to search E-bay!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 7th, 2008 at 8:58am
FINALLY!!!  2 tunisian hooks came yesterday!  Now I'm just waiting for the stitch markers and the tourmaline ring.
I found an unfinished "Selena Shawl" that I started 2 years ago with Alpaca yarn.  Almost finished I decided to pick it up and finish it off.  I've got 2 more rows and the fringe and then it's done.  I think that'll be for Mom for Christmas.  I think it will be perfect for her in her new home in S.C.  Not heavy at all.  I'll try to post a pic when it's done.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 3rd, 2008 at 6:16pm
Busy,busy,busy!!!  I gave the shawl to my  mother before she left for S.C.  She liked it,so I'm glad.
My little canary died last week so things have been rather quiet without her.  :'( Needless to say I was very upset.  She will be sorely missed by me and the cockatiels.
On a different note,I'm almost finished with the super long mobius scarf I started a few days ago.  It's coming out nice.  I'll be finished with it tonight.
Got another yarn delivery today,but I can't remember for which pattern the yarn is for! ::)  Got more yarn coming too in the next few days.
Got my Secret Santa gift out today.  Hope she likes it!
Off to crocheting!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Dec 4th, 2008 at 9:27am
Aw, sorry to hear of your canary passing.  My sympathies, dear.  *hugs*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 4th, 2008 at 7:52pm
thanks,Trisha.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 20th, 2008 at 8:46am
I think I have all the neck warmers crocheted,buttons made and the fleece scarves serged and sewn.  I am beat!!!  I think I made a total of close to 30 items.  Now I just have to drop each of them in a gift bag and it's off to Grandma's Christmas Eve.
Some of C's gifts arrived and he went right into them!!!  lol  Fruit Cake from Figi's,because he always wanted to try it.  I couldn't tell him anything about it because it is made with eggs.  I'm a pescatarian,borderline vegan so I never tried it before.
The Riviera pears came from Harry and David,they need to ripen up a bit though.
I think there's pistachios,nut clusters and something else I can't remember.
C told me to make a list and order things!  I really just wanted to enjoy the holidays with him!  A few things came though!  I always wanted to make bread so Emil's bread maker came.  A Dennis Basso faux fur coat came,a hair steamer is eventually coming!  A Malibou Pilates chair came since my Performer is a hassle to take out and set up due to my MS challenges!
I've been very blessed to have C!  He's unbelievable with his generousity!  
I really just want a dusting of snow for Christmas Eve........
Time will tell.  We had alittle of a mess yesterday with the ice,rain and snow.  Of course the weatherpeople always claim it's going to be worse than it actually is!  We got nothing!  I don't listen to them anymore anyway.  I go by what my leg tells me!!  I had sugery when I was 16 and it never fails to hurt a few days before the rain or snow.  Even after all these years!!!  I'd also listen to people with arthritis,too.  They know when bad weather is coming!
Anyway,even after my little canary passed away a few weeks ago,the holidays will be bright because I know she's in a place of peace,white light and worry free.  I miss her though.  The cockatiels are pretty much back to normal.  They were very quiet for a few days after she passed.  
On a happier note, I think C and I are going to make clam sauce for dinner.
I made vegan snickerdoodles and cranberry whole wheat bread the other day.  All came out ok,I'll perfect both recipes though.
Ciao for now!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by La Diosa on Dec 20th, 2008 at 9:28pm
Sounds like you're having a wonderful Christmas! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 21st, 2008 at 9:31pm
Thank you,I am very blessed to have C and a wonderful family.  I never forget that and am grateful  :).

I did a deep conditioning treatment today with my new hair steamer.  I liked it very much and think I'll be doing this every week.  My hair is very curly and soft.  I'll oil tonight with Jojoba.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 25th, 2008 at 8:21am
Can't believe it's Christmas morning already!  C and I were at my grandmother's last night with most of the family.  It was very nice and everyone had a nice time!
My gifts as scarves and neckwarmers went over big!  I was so glad everyone liked them.
My faux fur coat was a big hit also!  Even C said I had nice taste and class for picking it out! 8-)
We celebrate Chirstmas Eve and Christmas day is a recooperate and relax day for most of the family.  They either go to their inlaws,,stay home and cook or hang out with friends.
C made me crab legs yesterday for lunch.  They were good.  For the night meal we had broiled salmon,pasta with marinara,grilled veggies and there were lots of things for the non-vegans and vegetarians,too!  I was just glad I found something that I could eat there.  This year it was catered again,because there are so many of us.  My two youngest aunts were in the kitchen though making pasta with clam sauce and heating and preparing things.  They were like the energer bunnies!!
I had made vegan Snickerdoodles the day before and everyone liked them.  Usually there is coffee and Italian pastries for dessert.  I don't eat dairy so I just look and watch everyone else enjoy.  this year there was fresh fruit,nuts,chocolate covered pretzels and lots of home made cookies.  I still stuck with fresh fruit,nuts and a few snickerdoodles!
I hope everyone enjoys the holidays!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 27th, 2008 at 5:27pm
I used Mane and Tail and Body shampoo and conditioner for the second time today.  I like it very much and so does my hair!  The next time I wash I will use the steamer again.  That seems to work well for me,too.
C ordered alot of Ojon from QVC this morning so we'll be stocked with that for a while.  I think he got the Restorative Treatment,the big jammie though,16 oz. tub,the hydrating shampoo and conditioner,the big ones,a leave-in spray and we're good to go!
I'm going to have to henna and indigo my hair very soon,in fact I'm over due :-[ :(   the greys start showing after a week!! :o  Sooner or later they are going to beat me!!
I've been crocheting a wrap and it is taking forever to finish the trim!  I think if it turns out ok I'll put it on Etsy.  Pic to follow when it's done!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 4th, 2009 at 2:25pm
Started an Ojon deep conditioning treamtent last night to sleep in.  Washed and conditioned with Ojon Hydrating shampoo and conditioner.  Instead of the jojoba oil on the length and ends;I used the Ojon leave-in condtioning spray.  My hair feels hydrated and softer.  Lots of curls!
Just watching the Dolphins football game and relaxing.  C is taking a nap.  He has to work tomorrow night at 8pm.  Don't know if it's 4 hours or 12 hours yet.  
Yesterday we went to our jeweler to place the order for the design we came up with for the double heart ring I wanted for Valentine's Day.  It should come out nice.  It'll have about 1/2 carat in diamonds covering both hearts and diamond pave on both sides.  We were happy with the draft.  
Tomorrow C and I are going to order my foldable travel scooter.  It comes with a lot of free add ons that I can surely use.  A safety flag,extra battery,cup holder,a wagon that goes in the back with safety lock,etc.  It'll be good to take on the plane when I travel to see my mom in S.C.  The scooter I have now is a Golden Companion 1 and is too big,bulky and a pain to take a part.  At least this one is light and foldable.
Well,I'm off to finish watching the game and try to find a pattern for a sweater that I started way last year!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jan 6th, 2009 at 11:37am

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my foldable travel scooter.  It comes with a lot of free add ons that I can surely use.  A safety flag,extra battery,cup holder,a wagon that goes in the back with safety lock,etc.


Say, I wouldn't mind having one of those!!   ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 6th, 2009 at 9:48pm
Hey,since you're always so nice,come on down I'll give ya a ride!! ;)
I can't wait to see if this is all the hype the testamonials say it is.  We'll see.......

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 22nd, 2009 at 7:05pm
Alot has been happening over the past week.  The foldable scooter finally came after numerous phone calls the C made.  We got the co-owner's cell number from him and called and finally got thtings squared away.   Although the underseat basket came broken the scooter coach that attaches to the back had a broken lock,most everything was ok.  The new basket came today along with the metal lock for the coach.  It actually the the plastice part that held the lock that was broken,but C says he can try to fix it and we'll see what's what with that. :-/
I re-charged the battery yesterday and took it for a little test run in the apt.  On the lowest speed this scooter can move.  I think on the fastest speed it can go almost 4 mph.  C and I are going to take it out tomorrow for a test run outside.  We're having a heatwave at 40 degrees!! 8-)
I also am in the process of opening an Etsy store for my crochet stuff!  I didn't realize how many cardigans I had crocheted over the past 2 years!  As soon as I weave in all the little yarn ends and take pics,I'll put the pics up on my store.  I called it Curlgirl64's Crochet Shop.  
I'm also going to go to my mother's for a 3 day visit.  I'll take the scooter on the plane to see how it is.  She's comin up in the beginning of Feb. for my Grandmother's 97th birthday.  I'll fly back with her and then fly home.
So things are alittle hectic,but not crazy.
I'm due for a trim and henna and indigo desperately!!  Brfore I go to Mom's I'll do that.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jan 23rd, 2009 at 9:48am

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... took it for a little test run in the apt.  On the lowest speed this scooter can move.  I think on the fastest speed it can go almost 4 mph.


--As if she wasn't dangerous before...watch out, gang!!   ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 23rd, 2009 at 3:12pm
Ah,my long haired sista!!!  You are right there on the back of the scooter! :o

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 3rd, 2009 at 8:47am
Between C's gout attack and my mother coming in today from S.C,the impending snow storm, I figured why not get ready to open my Etsy store!!!! ::)  
Today I'll take lots of pics and out them up and hopefully open shop today or tonight.  I've got boleros,cardigans,hats,neck warmers,fingerless gloves and will be adding more.  I can't believe I crocheted so much in a 2 year period!  Hoping the store will do well.  I decided to open it under Curlgirl64's Crochet Shop.   Let's see how it does.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Feb 3rd, 2009 at 9:33am
Good luck with the store!   ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 4th, 2009 at 6:41am
Thanks! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 14th, 2009 at 10:57am
I'm back!  The 3 day trip to S.C. to visit my mom went well.  I relaxed with some friends,went out to different stores and most of all de-stressed!  
I didn't get to bring the foldable scooter though >:( :(.  My mother gave me stress about it being too heavy for her to lift and it was going to be a hassle,blah blah blah!  Just to keep her quiet I said ok,I wo't take the scooter.  I'd use the rollator I had at her house.  It did limit me from exploring the different stores and kept me somewhat dependent on her and where she wanted to go.  What else is new!! ::)  All in all it was a pleasant trip.  The weather was great.  It was about 70 compared to 30's here in NY.  I'm freezing more than usual and I'm home only since yesterday!!!
C and I went out this morning to get some food supplies.  I saw my brother on the firetruck going on a run and that was nice.
C bought me beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day.  I will be getting my double heart ring that we designed this coming Thursday.  I wanted him to see it before Thursday just incase he doesn't like it.  I saw it when I went with my brother to pick out earrings for his girlfriend. My brother said it was flashy.  I'm not a flashy person,more classic and subdued.  So I don't know if I'm overly thrilled with it.
The ring is ok,but I'm not thrilled with it.  It is encrusted with diamonds all over the hearts,sides and the guy had made a mistake by putting diamonds all around the band.  He said he wouldn't charge for the mistake,but I'm not sure I like diamonds all the way around like an enternity band.  It's special because we designed it together,but diamonds all around is not what we designed.
As for my Etsy store,well no sales,but I plan on putting other things up and maybe I'll have some sales.
So today will be a relaxing day!  
Happy Valentine's Day to one and all!! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 23rd, 2009 at 9:36pm
I put two items on my Etsy store.  We'll see how they do.  Before I signed off 10 minutes after putting them on, I had 3 views!  At least people are looking!  I added another pair of fingerless gloves and a shawl.  I think it took me 3 days to complete the shawl.  Not bad considering.  I'm now working on a long vest.  Hopefully I can complete that within a week.
Not much else happening so I'm tired and I'll sign off ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 2nd, 2009 at 12:15pm
I've been crocheting like a mad woman and the back of the vest is done,finally!!  I'm working on the right front now.  It's taking alot longer than expected,too.  All this while my dog is recooperating from last Thursday fiasco!!  It all started when she and I were relaxing on the futon and then someone was knocking at my front door.  I got up to answer it and she was right behind me,down her doggy stairs.  I then noticed bloody pawprints and then alot more blood on the floor! :o  Not a peep out of her to let me know she was in pain or shock either.  I picked her up and thought it was her paw pad,but it was one of her back toenails pointing crooked.  We were just at the groomer's the week before so I was surprised that maybe her nail either got caught on something or broke.   I woke my husband up and said I think we have to go to the vet's office.  So off we were in car service to the vet's.  We hit every red light in Brooklyn!!!!!
We waited and waited to see the vet,but finally we got him to see her.  Not a peep out of her,she was so good.  The vet tech had taken the nail off after cleaning the area.  It came off relatively easily,too.  She got a shot for any pain and meds to be taken orally.  She's bandaged up pretty well.  We go back in 5-7 days.  The bandage has to stay 100% dry.  So I'm always behind her when she drinks or uses the bathroom.  The plastic bag the vat tech gave us is a pain to use so my husband and I decided to use a plastic bag with one of my short socks over it.  It's working out well.
And we have a major snow storm!!!!  We've got about 7 inches so far.  When all is done the over inflamatory weather people say we'll get 12-14 inches.  I don't see it though.  They usually wrong anyway. :-?
So I'm back to crocheting and sewing today.  I'm trying to make eye masks to try to sell in my Esty store.  Hope to get some done soon!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Mar 2nd, 2009 at 5:36pm
Poor dog! :(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 3rd, 2009 at 1:30pm
Thanks!   Shasta sends kisses and says she's a trooper and is ok! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Mar 3rd, 2009 at 4:43pm
:D Good to hear it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 4th, 2009 at 8:22am
We'll see what happens on Sunday when she goes back to the vet to change bandages!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Mar 4th, 2009 at 11:39am
Aw, poor Shasta (good name)   :(  I'm glad she didn't seem to be in pain!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 4th, 2009 at 9:35pm
Thanks.  I think C was more of a basket case than anything!  Poor guy!  I seem to get calmer if things are an emergency. When llittle things that happen I'm more likely to growl and get cranky.  Go figure!! ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Mar 5th, 2009 at 10:13am
Awwwwww! I hope she's better soon.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 6th, 2009 at 3:52pm
:-* thanks!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 9th, 2009 at 6:22am
Who knew how involved this pup's torn nail was going to be?! :o  D and I went to the vet yesterday to have her bandage removed and see what the prognosis was.  
All my effort and attentiveness to keep the bandage clean and dry paid off.  The vet was pleased that it was very clean and dry.  That dog didn't move without me putting a plastice bag and little sock on her foot!!!!!
After cleaning it and leaving a bandage off,there's more to be done!!!
I have to soak her foot in a solution for 5-10 minutes 2x a day,let it dry,then put ointment on it,let that dry,keep an E collar on her to prevent her from licking the paw,meds. 2x a day!  I think the E collar is a smidge too short because she can still reach and lick the paw >:(.  I had two E collars that fit,but can't find them.  Either I threw them out because I was moving or they went into storage,  Either possibility doesn't sound like me though so I can't figure where they are :-?  Anyway,she goes back to the vet in a week.  Still don't know if the nail will grow back or not :-/
During this time I made a jeans bag and thought I would put it up for sale in my Etsy store,but I'm not overly thrilled with the outcome of it.  I may keep it and use it for myself and make more to see how they come out.   Different styles and colors.  I think the straps are alittle too short though. I wanted a cross over bag and this turned out to be a should bag.   Oh well,practice makes perfect!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 19th, 2009 at 9:03am
Had a computer vius,but I'm back!  Was down for a few days.but I'll catch up.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on May 5th, 2009 at 1:25am
Hi, I have tried to send you messages a couple of times, but they won't go thru, so will contact you this way.  hope you get it.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 6th, 2009 at 10:15am
Hi!
That's strange,but I'll see where the problem is/was.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on May 8th, 2009 at 5:34pm
Hi, tried to send you a message again and it still won't go.

I crochet and knit and sew and make jewelry, so have been interested in what you do.  I taught all but sewing for Michael's for about a couple of years and it was fun, while it lasted.  The jewelry classes were frustrating because I saw so many people making things that were really ugly.  No color coodination or sense of proportion or style.  Bleah!  :P  I have also done needlepoint and counted cross stitch.  Almost every framed item on my walls is something I or my mom or my sister made.

Isn't following your creative urge fun?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 9th, 2009 at 11:53am
Absolutely!!  Folllowing your creative side is so important,especially during these stressful times!  I will try again to find out what the problem is and why your p/m's aren't coming through.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on May 9th, 2009 at 2:23pm
I got note from Sakina that she couldn't send PMs to me a couple of days ago.  Maybe we've got a gremlin in the system and need some FM  :)  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on May 9th, 2009 at 7:28pm
The "Reply" feature in PM's rarely ever works. It's better to just start a new PM to that person.
Every time I send a PM, I'll attempt the "Reply" feature first (just in case it does go through on the first try). But before I hit "Send," I'll copy everything I just typed, just in case it doesn't go through. If it does, great. If not, I'll start a new PM and just paste the message that I copied earlier and send it that way. It always goes through as a new PM.
Weird, huh? :-?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on May 20th, 2009 at 9:51pm
Hi, haven't heard from you in a few days, so wondered if you were okay.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 23rd, 2009 at 7:49am
Ah,my long haired friend!  Just fine.  Busy sewing and crocheting away!!  Finished 2 tunics on the sewing machine!  Will post pics soon.  Am working on a crocheted shawl and the wheels are turning as to what else is up my sleeve!  Have fun in St. Louis!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on May 28th, 2009 at 7:50pm
I have several sewing and crochet projects that need completing, but between teaching summer classes and being out of town every weekend, it doesn't look like I will get to them for at least 2 weeks.  ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 28th, 2009 at 8:40pm
That's ok! When you do get to those projects,enjoy! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 4th, 2009 at 7:30pm
C and I are busy apartment hunting!  It's taken up all of our free time to go to different realtors and go through the same paperwork with each of them. ::)  I can't wait to go!  I'm so stressed by everything here that goes on above us.  You name it,it's probably either happened or is happening up there now.  I'm just stressed and am finding it hard to deal with the hypocracies and un fairness of the people upstairs. >:( :(  Anyway,got alot to do and plan and prepare for!  Hopefully all will go well and it'll have a positive ending! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jun 4th, 2009 at 9:37pm
Hi, Curlgirl, apartment living always has problems.  I remember vividly.  I wish you lots of luck and hope you find a top floor with elevator.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jun 4th, 2009 at 11:01pm
Good luck love! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 5th, 2009 at 3:13pm
Thanks,Ladies! :-*  All is going well.  Since C is working today;I went to the R/E place to meet with the owner of the house.  She came in from Jersey and is very nice.  I signed the lease and we're moving!!!!  Thank God!!!  Not only is there more room, we can do whatever it takes to make it safe for me!!!
So along with the railings outside to get in, we can put safety bars in the bathroom.celing fans,etc.  
The fun begins with the packing and getting rid of stuff!!  Atleast we can now eliminate the storage facility.  That's extra money we can use.
So off I go with idea planning,paint color schemes and everything else that goes with moving!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Jun 5th, 2009 at 4:55pm
Though I'm quite against the idea of renting anything, I know you're stoked to get the new place...so congrats. :)

Painting apartments is basically illegal where I live, so it always intrigues me to see people doing this on other parts of the world. Foreign concept. So have fun with that for me, k? ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 10th, 2009 at 3:32pm
Thanks!!  I'm not pro-reting either.  My parents have always owned,even after they were divorsed my mother bought her own house here.  When I began working in H.S. I was able to rent the apt. above her.  She luckily bought a 2 family house so I learned how to be more independent,but still have family very close by!!!
So C is over there as I type to tape,prime and then paint.  He's hoping to have all of this done by Sunday.  
I've begun packing,getting clothes ready for the Good Will and trying to stay relaxed through it all!! ::)  I will not e looking back when I'm gone!!!!
Mom came in from S.C. yesterday so I was at Grandma's yesterday evening.  She really looks happy and I'm glad she's found a better quality of life.  Hopefully like mother,like daughter!  My fingers are crossed!!
I sewed a little pillow for the cat yesterday morning because she's been sleeping at the top of the futon and C thought it would be nice to have a little pillow for her.  So off I went to sew one up!  She is currently sleeping with it under her head!!  Glad she likes it!
I'm off to clear out the microwave cart and make dinner.  I might even have time to finish crocheting the beret I started 2 days ago.  I've done 3 already since last week and either they will be part of my stash for Christmas gifts or I'll put them up for sale on Etsy in my shop.
Later!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 19th, 2009 at 8:35pm
Moving day is fast approaching!  Hubby and I got a lot packed,but there's still way more to go! :-[ :(   A few more days until I'm in the place with windows,light and peace and quiet!!!!!!!  At least I think anything will be more quiet than here.  I won't be looking or be back on this block!  No regrets about that either!
I just have to make sure the dog,birds and cat make a smooth move.  Hope all goes smoothly!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jun 19th, 2009 at 10:45pm
Good luck sweetie!!! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 20th, 2009 at 9:22am
Thanks!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jun 21st, 2009 at 1:46pm
Good luck with the move.  I hate packing down knowing that it all has to be unpacked again.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 21st, 2009 at 3:10pm
Thanks,Drear!  The good thing is that when you're packing you can throw out stuff you don't need and not have to bring it with you.  I also have stuff in storage! :o  So another good thing is I can throw out some more stuff when I'm unpacking it! ::)  I just can't wait for the whole moving thing to be over...........it hasn't even started yet!!  Tomorrow will be the beginning of it and hopefully by tomorrow night;we'll be in our new place!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jun 21st, 2009 at 4:57pm
Good luck, and enjoy your new digs.  Try not to have a fight  :).  Moving is stressful.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 21st, 2009 at 10:10pm
Thank you, my sista!!!  So far we've been pretty good!  If it gets alittle hairy(pardon the pun) hubby just says,Whataver you want dear!"  I gotta say it's going pretty good,so far though!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jun 22nd, 2009 at 12:06pm
Wow!  I am surprised you got on-line so quickly.  Unless you haven't moved the computer yet or are using a laptop.   :-?  I have never had a moving experience that took so short a time.  The last time we lived in a hotel for 2 wks. waiting for the house to be ready.  That was horrible.  I have never been so bored.  It was during semester break, and I think I went to a movie or shopping every day.  There was nothing else to do.  Everything was in storage.  I will tell you, the intense togetherness was almost too much.  Of course, we were not newlyweds.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 24th, 2009 at 5:40pm
I'm back on line now!!  I'll be on longer later tonight.  Hope you and everyone else is fine!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jun 25th, 2009 at 12:44am
Welcome back.  How is the settling in going?  What important thing have you lost?   ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:00am
Well,I coulda lost my sanity if I stayed there any longer!  lol  You should have seen my dog's face when I let down into the new place to explore!  I have never seen such a smile on a dog's face before!!!!!!!!!
The settling in is going ok.  Haven't upacked any boxes yet.  I want to steam clean all the cabinets in the kitchen before I put anything in.  I'm just that way,want it clean and sanitized.
We're off to do some grocery shopping this morning.  Sushi for lunch and dinner for 3 days straight is just about enough for me!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jun 25th, 2009 at 2:21pm
I am soo happy for you! :)  ;D  Basement apartments sux!  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 25th, 2009 at 3:35pm
Thanks!  Yes,I could not agree more about basement living!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by MichelleR on Jun 25th, 2009 at 6:23pm

Drear wrote on Jun 21st, 2009 at 1:46pm:
Good luck with the move.  I hate packing down knowing that it all has to be unpacked again.  

Amen!!


Curlgirl64 wrote on Jun 21st, 2009 at 3:10pm:
The good thing is that when you're packing you can throw out stuff you don't need and not have to bring it with you.  

This is the one nice thing.  Well, that and this...


Curlgirl64 wrote on Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:00am:
Haven't upacked any boxes yet.  I want to steam clean all the cabinets in the kitchen before I put anything in.  I'm just that way,want it clean and sanitized.

You get to start all fresh and new!



Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 25th, 2009 at 6:41pm
Ah,yes!  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jun 26th, 2009 at 12:52pm
Glad all is going well for you.  I like sushi, but 3 days in a row is a little much.  :)

When we moved into our house, it was the worst house on the block.  We had a contractor doing major stuff for 2 wks before we moved in.  I walked into the kitchen with him, looked at the cabinets and said, "Someone has to clean those filthy cabinets, and it isn't going to be me."   I don't which of the guys did it, but they were clean when I came back a couple of days later.   ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 26th, 2009 at 2:52pm
Somebody knew that if they weren't clean there was going to be a very unhappy woman who just might "let go some furry!!!"  ;)
The cabinets are pretty decent but I want them spotless and sanitized.  I'd rather do the cabinets than something else ::),I'm not sayin what that is!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jun 27th, 2009 at 5:42am
I've never tried sushi.  I always make sure a house is spotless before I move out for the new owner.  I thought that was the standard.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 27th, 2009 at 7:47am
You and I are together on that!  When I moved out to my first apt. and then left it 3 years later,it looked better when I left than when I came in!
Thank God it's not ultra filthy,but the guy is getting a divorce and I guess his spouse left before him.  I gotta give him a thumbs up though,there was a big hole where his plasma was and he patched the hole so well that even C was impressed.(C is a union carpenter by trade.)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jun 27th, 2009 at 9:44am

Drear wrote on Jun 27th, 2009 at 5:42am:
I've never tried sushi.

Wow then your in for a treat!  I am a diehard sushi fan myself. It tastes best served with hot sake.  My favoirte is tako octopus.  ;) I've made it at home with just veggis and eggs! Yum!

Sorry for the highjack Curly!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jun 27th, 2009 at 1:26pm
I agree, I always leave a place spick and span when I leave.  Like you, I thought that was the norm.  I was really surprised, and furious.   >:(  On the final walkthru the day before we signed the papers, I told the seller's realtor that if the place wasn't cleaned to suit me by 8am the next morning, I would sign no papers and no money would change hands, and while he was at it, he could clean the gutters.  He told me the next morning that the sellers had stayed up all nite cleaning.   ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 27th, 2009 at 1:52pm
You go,Sista!  You were buying a new home and the seller's are to at least have cleaned it before you moved in!

Isabeau,you and I are truly lovers of sushi!  No harm taken in you jumpin in on it!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jun 30th, 2009 at 7:07pm
So how is the unpacking going?  Are you finding everything?  We still have boxes that I haven't unpacked since we moved in 6 yrs. ago.  I know mostly what is in them, collections, mainly, and some games, it's just that we don't have room to display them right now.  Maybe in the next house.

Hope all is going well.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 1st, 2009 at 8:33am
Believe or not,only 4 small boxes were unpacked so far!! ::) :o  Hubby went back to the old apt. to collect the wire shelves and to clean.  When he puts up the shelving in all the closets then I can put my clothes away,stuff in the pantry,etc.
I steam cleaned the silverware draw and lower drawer.  I need to get a draw organizer though so then the silverware can go into it!  Some of the Le Creuset pots are in the lower cabinet,the crock pot etc.  So much to do and it seems that if ya unpack one box there are 10 more to replace it!!!  One at a time!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Jul 1st, 2009 at 11:27am
I love La Creuset!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jul 1st, 2009 at 5:03pm
I've never heard of La Creuset before so I googled it.   I love the color ranges they're available in.  It's almost a shame to put them away.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 1st, 2009 at 10:12pm
Those pots and pans are soo heavy!  You don't have to worry about getting a seperate work out,just lift these pots,pans,dutch ovens etc. and you've done your weights!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 2nd, 2009 at 4:43pm
I think this weather in the northeast better get better soon or I'm going to let go some Bklyn. attitude on Mother Nature!!! >:(  This is the third bad headache in a week I've experienced :(  This morning's was a whopper!  I didn't feel better until I finally had alittle coffee,lunch and slept some more.
Picked up some Cherry Blossom shampoo and conditioner by Suave this morning with hubby.  So when I woke up I took a shower,washed,ACV and conditioned my hair.  I'll let ya know how I like it.  With this weather my hair has been down right digusting!!  I used Ojon deep treatment on my hair and the day after I used coconut oil and nothing helped the feeling of dryness and just plain nastiness.I have my hair down now air drying,hoping that makes a difference.  I used alittle coconut oil on the length and alittle on the top......time will tell.  The deep conditioning I did on Tuesday didn't help much :(  oh well.
I'm just going to relax this afternoon and see how it goes!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 2nd, 2009 at 6:11pm
You have all my sympathy.  I have been watching TWC and can see all the rain that you are getting.  Hope it gets better soon for you.  I think the weekend is supposed to be a little clearer.

I know what you mean about headaches.  I have had some doozies.  It usually takes a combo of decongestant and aspirin to get rid of them.  Hope you feel better.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 3rd, 2009 at 8:37am
:-*Thanks!  I'm much better today!
The ACV and new shampoo and conditioner worked out well.  My curls feel better!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jul 3rd, 2009 at 9:25am
Ohh the Cherry Blossom shampoo and conditioner by Suave sounds relly nice!  I am happy your feeling better.http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/Love/love-115.gif

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 3rd, 2009 at 4:47pm
Thanks!  Yes,it smells light and nice.  If you ever have a chance to pick them up,I recommend them!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 5th, 2009 at 7:26pm
I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July!  There were alot of loud fireworks out this way,but all in all it was quieter than previous years.  In all  though I was living elsewhere and most of the people were crazy with fireworks.  They are illegal here,but alot of kids and adults are not paying attention to the law. ::)  So our first 4th of July here in our new place was quieter and pretty good in general.
I made salmon for us last night,mixed veggies and C made corn on the cob.  Too hot in the kitchen for me so I couldn't finish the corn.  All came out delish though!  Our first sit down dinner in our place after we located some of the pots and pans!!
I went for a manicure on the 2nd and had all my nails cut down :( cuz I knew there would be dishes to do and shelves to put up and unpacking stuff.  So today we did install,or I should say C installed shelves in one closet in the dining area,put together shelves in my closet in my sewing/bird room and shelves in another closet that I'll use for my clothes and coats.  I donned my rubber gloves and washed pots and dishes and silverware.  It was very busy today.
Tomorrow we'll take a trip to a store that C found to see if we can get a Down Under Wonder Shower head,Space Bags and a weedwacker.  More boxes to unpack.  My sewing chair came day before yesterday so I'll put it together tomorrow.  The sewing table is due to come on the 8th.  I'll put my dress form together,too.
Slowly,but surely we're getting some normalcy and routine here.  I think I'll need an other dresser or Armoir for clothes and sewing supplies.  Got the ok for a washer,so we'll be planning for that!  Front loader is what I need and want.
I miss sewing and crocheting!!  Can't wait to get my stuff organize.  I'm expecting a new Indygo Junction pattern,too!
Ciao for now!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 5th, 2009 at 10:30pm
You have been busy.  Isnt' unpacking in a clean new place fun?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 6th, 2009 at 8:59am
Sure is nice!  Can get confusing with all the boxes,what to keep,what to toss and possibly what to sell!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 7th, 2009 at 11:10am
Busy busy busy is not the wrod here!  Last night C and I put together one of my scooters.  I unpacked a big box that has some of my sewing notions,fabric and yarn.  Will be unpacking another box or boxes today.  C installed a grab bar in the shower for me until my other stuff comes from the MS Society.  I'll need threshold ramps(6 of them!),a transfer shower bench,more grab bars,etc.
Hopefully we will put together my sewing chair today.  I really like putting things together by myself,but C wants to help so that's what we'll do....................the sewing table comes either today or tomorrow.  Shower caddies,shower head,etc.  Least not I forget A pair of LL hairsticks!!!!!  Can't wait to see them!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 9th, 2009 at 7:34pm
Lost the whole day to a killer headache! :(  This one was a whopper.  Just starting to feel "human" after 12 hours of this headache.  Will write more later when I'm much better.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 10th, 2009 at 12:27am
I am sorry to hear that you had such a bad headache.  Is it migraine, sinus, or tension?  I get sinus and tension headaches, these days they are mostly sinus.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jul 10th, 2009 at 4:31am
I hope you have a quick recovery.  I get them occassionally too but mine are weather related so I know what causes them.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 10th, 2009 at 5:29am
Thanks,ladies!  I think it's sinus and I have a feeling after 7 years or so of being migraine free,they're trying to come back! :( >:(  They run (migraines) on both sides of the family,so there is no escaping it!  
When I was teaching and practicing yoga,they were gone.  I now give myself Reiki and it helps.  I'm going to get back into my Pilates soon.  I was practicing 10 years before my MS affected my right leg bad enough to cause me to stop.  The Pilates Performer and The Malibou Pilates Chair I have will get me right back where I need to be though!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 11th, 2009 at 8:03am
Ah,the weather has been really nice ,well since yesterday! ::)  Hubby and I went out early yesterday morning on a long trip to the hardware store in the next section of the city here.  It's about a 2 mile to 2 1/2 mile walk each way.  He's so good,we take the wheelchair and go!  Along the way there and coming back we would stop at different newsstands that had Lotto.  I was playing the scratch offs and either kept winning $4 here,$12 dollars there and so on.  Final result last night was a $8 win.  So we're not big winners,but had alot of fun!!!
We picked up a manual weed wacker of sorts for the front and sides of the house.  An over the door hook for my bathrobes and satin bathrobes.  It didn't fit my closet quite right,but it fit the bedroom door.  So guess whose jeans are hanging from it? :P ::)  Well I'll keep trying to find space organizers for my closet!
We then went to the sotre that I buy yarn and sewing notions from.  I got the brackets and tie back holders that I need to the curtains in the sewing room/bird room.  Since the room is a pale pink and there is burgundy in the curtains,I'm going to paint the brackets either pink or a beige to match the trim in the room.  Can't wait to get them up and hopefully my chirpy birds will be quiet until 8am!  They're covered at night,but the covers are not black and opaque so if they hear either me or my hubby get up,they're up!
I found my shoulder pads and foot bar to my Pilates machine yesterday!  Hooray!  I'll be setting that up today,either this afternoon or before dinner.  It's been over a year since I practiced Pilates.  Funny,I had been using my machine for about 10 years,5 or 6 times a week,religiously; now I've lost alot of muscle mass in that short of time. :( >:(  Hopefully my MS won't keep me from getting back to where I was.  This right leg is more trouble than it's worth!!  It has gotten so much worse,I don't know how well I do on the machine. :-/  I'll give it a try though!
Well,off to uncover the birds and make breakfast!  I think oatmeal with craisins is in order!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 12th, 2009 at 11:45am
Last night I opened my e-mails and was thrilled to see my first sale on Etsy!  Somebody liked my cap enough to buy it! :)  I was excited!  Now my spirits are lifted about my stuff for sale on Etsy.
Still unpacking and putting things away.  Does it ever end? :P  This morning I cleaned more kitchen cabinets,put some stuff away in them.  Now I'm off to unpack more clothes and put them away.
C and I finished the sewing table last night.  It's alot bigger than I thought!  The Pilates machine has to go in the bedroom and hopefully things won't be too crowded in the sewing room or the bedroom.  I do need another dresser or amoire.  I've gotten rid of so many clothes already,but another dresser would help.

More later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by MichelleR on Jul 12th, 2009 at 1:04pm
*sigh* You remind me of how much packing I still have to do.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 12th, 2009 at 6:02pm
There is light at the end of the tunnel!  You,like me will get through it.  One of the good things is that you get to throw out stuff you don't need or want or can donate it to the Good Will if you want to!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 13th, 2009 at 7:41pm
Actually, I am envious of you both.  I would like to move.  The water quality here isn't very good, I am not sure whether the neighborhood is improving or going downhill, and we are running out of room.   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 15th, 2009 at 6:37am
:o running out of room!  Sounds like New york and the rest of the country!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 15th, 2009 at 1:26pm
I don't know how I came to marry 2 packrats, but I surely did.  Of course, my craft/dressing room is overflowing onto the dining room table, which I use for a cutting table and there is all the paperwork from the classes I teach.  I usually keep everything thru the following semester.  I bought hanging folders and file folders and a crate intending to get everthing sorted out, but that was almost a year ago and they are all still in the boxes.  I think what I really need is a filing cabinet, but I don't have room for one!  We actually have 3 2-drawer units, but my husband is using all of them.  The only way I am going to get one of my own is to put it in my room, but there is no room.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 15th, 2009 at 4:06pm
It really is scarry as to how many similarities we have!!!   I used to use the table in our old apartment,before then the kitchen floor or my queen size futon for laying out patternsand fabric and then cutting!
We have a two drawer small file cabinet,which to no choice of my own was put in charge of it to get some kind of order to husband's mess!!! ::)
My sewing room/bird room is slowly being bombarded with alot of stuff that needs either to be on a shelf or in some kind of container to keep organized!
I've pretty much banned him from going in there aside to help with feeding the birds on occasion.  We'll see if that lasts!
I think I need a room solely for sewing and a room just for the birds.  Do ya think maybe there's a genie with a bottle I can rub to get my wish?!  lol

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 17th, 2009 at 1:54am
I hope there is, and if I find him/her, I'll put a good word in for you.  If you find him/her, put a word in for me.  :)

I did straighten up a little bit today in the process of looking for things, like my amethyst bead necklace, which I couldn't find this morning when I wanted to wear it.  I was re-organizing my Faire jewelry, trying to decide what I wanted to wear this weekend when I found it in a bag with the other jewelry.  I remembered that I wore it last Fri when I drove up and put it in the bag because I didn't have my jewelry roll, which I couldn't find then.  I have since found the necklace and the jewelry roll, also the big plastic needle I use to thread elastic into snoods.  (I make crocheted snoods and sell them at Bristol.)  Also found the pearl and emerald silver pendant I had been looking for all over the place.  It was in a bag with the blue jewelry.  So now I have all the jewelry sorted into 3 big plastic bags by color: red, blue and green.  And the pieces are individually bagged because they are silver.

Now I just have to do the rest of the room.  I have a bookshelf for fabric and an armoire for jewelry, but think I need bigger storage pieces.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 17th, 2009 at 6:41am
Thanks!  I sure will pu in a good word for ya!
I also crocheted some snoods,but didn't like the pattern so I haven't gotten around to finding another one or making up my own.
Glad you found the things you were looking for!  
I have a closet with a RubberMaid  5 shelving system,(it's not enough for the fabric!) :P ::)there's also a duplicate system next to the sewing table for sewing notions,thread and crochet stuff.  I think I need an amoire to keep it all in for real!!  I need to get rid of or use all the yarn. :-[  Sold some of it on E-bay a few years ago,but that stash seems to keep growing!!!!!!!  Argh!
There is light at the end of the tunnel!!!(looking dreamily towards the sky!)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 21st, 2009 at 11:26am
Today I am prewashing all the homespun I bought for skirts.  Also a hoopskirt that I am re-boning for a friend.  Delivered snoods to the shop that sells them.  Sold 2 last weekend; sales will pick up, I am sure.  Have to make a couple in different colors and see how they sell.

I seem to have become the go-to seamstress for all the people in my shop.  Have 2 more repair jobs on hand that I need to do before next weekend.

For snood patterns, I use old doily patterns, then just do a mesh surround until it is the right size.  People really like them.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 21st, 2009 at 4:00pm
Sounds good on the sales picking up!  Always a great idea to alter a doily pattern!  I'll have to try to find a pattern and mess with it!
Speaking of sales picking up......that means money and makes me think of my dear husband going out in the rain this morning to cash in my scratch off lottery tickets........I usually win $10 here,maybe the most $20 there..........until this morning!!!!!!!!!!!  I scratched off a Cruisin' Cash ticket and won $500!!!!!!  Wooo Hooo :D!!!!!! That money is going right into savings!  I was so excited!  He thought I didn't win,but I kept telling him one of my numbers matched a winning number and I scratched off the prize to reveal $500!!!!!!!!On went his sneakers again and he went to the store he bought the ticket from and then called me and said,You're right,we're winners!!!!!!!!  I'm stoked for the day!!!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Jul 21st, 2009 at 4:58pm
Wow, Curlgirl. Congrats. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 4:00am
Thanks!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 9:58am
Good for you--way to go!!   8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 4:31pm
:)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 7:07pm
I am thrilled for you!  I just don't have blind, dumb luck, and think it's lovely when someone I know does.  I can't think of anyone more deserving.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 11:41pm
Congrats on your lottery win, so exciting! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jul 23rd, 2009 at 5:52am
Woot! :D Way to go! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 23rd, 2009 at 1:52pm
Thank you,ladies!!  I've never won anything that big before on scratch offs!  Here's hoping that some more blind dumb luck finds me!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 27th, 2009 at 4:15am
Now I truly believe God works in mysterious ways...........today while I had my back turned to the kitchen sink for a second,Shasta,my pup decided to take a nibble at her paw.  She's 13 1/2 years old so as dogs get older they sometimes gets bumps or growths.  She has had this grown on the top of her paw for a few months and I've been keeping an eye on it.  Had the e- collar on her just about 24/7 for a month,too.  Took it off for her to eat and drink and BAM! The second my back was turned she grabbed it!!!!!!!!!  It wasn't pretty..........blood all over! :-X :o  So off we went to the vet,a shot and a clean up and a bandage job was $188!  So on Tuesday,she goes in to have it removed.  Meds,procedure,stay in the hospital,biopsy to test for cancer,ect. The bill will be between $475-$550!!!!  So my lottery win will come in most handy at the right time!!!!
Now all I have to hope for is to I possibily get another scratch off win to cover the difference! :D  Hey,ya never know............God works in mysterious ways................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Jul 27th, 2009 at 12:34pm
Boy, do I know how expensive visits to the vet can be.  It's so great that you had your lottery win to cover the bulk of the expenses.  Hopefully, the universe will look out for you and bring the rest of the money your way. :)    

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Jul 27th, 2009 at 1:14pm
Poor puppy!  I hope she'll be just fine and the cost no issue.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 27th, 2009 at 3:39pm
Thanks,LD & Sakina!  She's an old gal,but spunky and a fighter so I have faith she'll do just fine.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jul 28th, 2009 at 12:53am
Awwwww poor Doggie!  I hope she gets better soon.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 28th, 2009 at 7:15am
Thanks,Lisa!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 28th, 2009 at 4:51pm
Sorry about your doggie.  And the vet bill.  I know how awful those can be.  We spend at least $500 on Kelly before she died.

As for snoods, I look for small doily patterns (6" to 10") then finish them with ch-5 mesh.  You need 56 - 60 ch-5 loops to get it the proper circumference.  Second-to-last round is ch-3 loops; last round is: ch4, ** dc in middle chain of ch-3, ch1, dc in next dc, ch1, repeat from ** around, finish with sl st in 3rd ch of original ch-4. Then run your ribbon or elastic thru the ch-1 spaces of the last round.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 28th, 2009 at 7:15pm
Thanks for that info!  I'll give it a try when I finish the cardigan I'm doing.  Can't wait to try it!
As for the pups.......my brother picked me up at 9:30am this morning,got to the vet,was seen at 10am,left at 10:30,was told to call them at 2pm,got a call from them at 12pm and the girl said Shasta ws ready to go home!!!  Hooray!  She looked good when I got there,too!  The doctor said she was so good,no flinching or anything!  She's got 5 stitches and is bandaged up.  We go back in a week to check on it.  Has to be kept dry so every time she goes for water I watch her like a hawk and wipe up her spills and her mouth.  She is definatley not dainty when she drinks!! :-[  All in all,glad it's pretty much over.  Now the recovery begins.  She did have lots of little bumps on the same paw though.  Hoepfully they will not get big like the other one.
Man though,that was some $$ to go through.  First the $188 and then today it was $600! ::)  Anything for this pup though! 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 30th, 2009 at 12:09am
Oops, I forgot to say that I use size 10 thread and a 1.65mm steel hook.

Glad to know that Shasta is doing well.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 30th, 2009 at 9:03am
Thanks! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Jul 30th, 2009 at 5:31pm
I'm glad your Shasta is doing okay! :)


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She is definatley not dainty when she drinks!!


My Kali is a pig when she eats.  No matter how big of a bowl we put her food in, she still manages to get food all over the floor.  

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Jul 30th, 2009 at 7:14pm
My cats do that.  Sigh.  And the messiest one is the 5 lb. female Siamese.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 30th, 2009 at 7:26pm
Thanks,LD! I think it's contagious!  My husband's cat get food all ove the place,too!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 31st, 2009 at 4:26pm
Well,it's 4:19pm on Friday and this is day 3 without hot water.  >:( It seems  that the tenants on the second floor went to Russia for 2 months,didn't pay their gas bill so the gas guy came to shut theirs off and he probably touched something he didn't know anything about.  I couldn't go downstairs with him,but he said he'd been here before and knew what to shut.  Well,we have gas,but no hot water!!  My plumber came yesterday and checked it and after waiting for hours for hot water he told us that we needed a new boiler.  So through talking with the landlady,the plumber ordering the boiler and waiting for it to come........all is installed but no hot water yet..........I am fed up.  I haven't been able to take a shower for 3 days,only been able to wash up with cold water.  That in it's self is an eye opener!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm waiting 1/2 hour more then caution to the wind!!!!!!!!! I'm taking a shower!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Jul 31st, 2009 at 11:17pm
OMG! That is horrid! :o  I hope you have hot water soon. ((((hugs))))

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 1st, 2009 at 9:21am
Thanks!
As it turns out there is no hot water yet!  The plumber came back last night and is here this morning.  It seems that the pipes were crossed and no one knew it until someone's gas had to be shut.  I told C to write in Sharpie black marker on the new heater"First Floor Only" so no one touches knobs they are not supposed to touch.  I'm so mad that someone that doesn't even live here had the *)(*^&%%^ to go down in the basement and play with knobs they knew nothing about! >:( >:( >:( >:(  Some people don't know their place!!  I told C I hope he sees them before I do because I have no problem telling people not to touch things that don't belong to them!
The plumber says he should be able to switch the pipes and it'll take a few hours.  When all is done, I am in the shower!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabeau on Aug 1st, 2009 at 11:16am
Oh dear some people are just twits!  I have an idea for ya!  When I was living in the basement with Don over the winter we had to share one shower with five other people. So there was barely any hot water.  So, what I did was boil some water and put it in the tub.  Buy the time I had enough it cooled down to be used.  I did a sort of "Japanese wash up" so to speak.  I did not wash my hair in this.  For that I boil water seperately and let it cool to a useable temp.  Mind I only wash my hair once a week in the winter so that helps.  Don and I would share this "bath" and we liked it.  HTH or at least gave you a good giggle! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 1st, 2009 at 11:05pm
:)You're such a sweetie!! Thanks!  We go the hot water taken care of.  Hooray!!!  I had C mark the hot water heater with black marker,"1st floor only"  Maybe they'll get the hint!!!  Thank God they don't llive here!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Aug 2nd, 2009 at 2:01am

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I told C to write in Sharpie black marker on the new heater"First Floor Only" so no one touches knobs they are not supposed to touch.


Reminds me of a tip that I heard on some news show. They said patients should take precautionary measures and mark themselves prior to surgery.  It should be done to make sure your doctor doesn't operate on the wrong body part and accidentally take out the wrong kidney or something. :P  

Just lets me know that if a surgeon is capable of screwing up so royaly that you need to mark your own body parts, to not put it past anyone else.

Anyway, I would've been so angry if I were in your situation.  Glad you got your hot water back. ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 2nd, 2009 at 6:00pm
Thanks!  Believe me LD,I was piping mad!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Aug 4th, 2009 at 2:04pm
I am glad you got the hot water back.  I hate cold showers.  In a similar situation, I heated water on the stove and took a "spit bath" in the sink.  Took longer and was kind of messy, but the job got done.  ;)

A few years ago, our AC died during August.  We really couldn't afford to replace it, but it got to the point that, with the heat and humidity,  I couldn't sleep at all, even on the futon in the basement with fans running.  So we bit the bullet and replaced it.  I get really mean  >:(  when I can't sleep and am very tired.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 5th, 2009 at 7:30am
Yep, I remember when we had that blackout a few Augusts ago............not fun at all!  The heat and MS don't go at all so that didn't help!  The pup and the birds I tried to keep cool,but it was terrible!  My futon is at window level so that helped alittle bit with any breeze that came in............ah,August!!!
Yes, those sponge baths or "spit baths" in the bathroom sink get the job done,but makes you thankful for a shower when you can get one!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Aug 5th, 2009 at 2:51pm
Amen, sista.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 5th, 2009 at 8:38pm
:)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Melusine on Sep 14th, 2009 at 6:13pm
Hi, Curlgirl, you haven't posted in so long that I am getting worried.   Are you okay?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 15th, 2009 at 4:19am
Thanks,my sista!!  All is well here.  
Still unpacking stuff,sewing and crocheting!  
The fun will really begin when my henna and indigo come and I recruit C to help me!!! :o  
The first wedding anniversary and birthday are coming up so getting excited about that.
Mom was recently in from S.C. so I got to see her and spend time,it was good. Even my godmother and one of my cousins was in from North Carolina.
When mom  comes in Nov., she and I will fly back to S.C. in Dec. so I can spend a week down there.  Can't wait.  I get to see my friend Ron and his wife, who I buy Native American jewelry from,eat super healthy and just relax!!! I can't wait!
Hope all is well with you!!!
Drop me a line anytime or p/m me. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Sep 16th, 2009 at 6:29am
I admirer your reserves of energy!  Unpacking, sewing and crochetting.  I wish I could do the last two.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:01am
Thanks,Drear!  This comes with practice because of MS.  I have to pick and choose the times that I may a better shot of completing something!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 19th, 2009 at 9:19am
Today I'm attempting to have C help me with henna and indigo. :o  I'm hoping this works out ok.  I think I'm going to have him help me with the back.  I'll tackle the fron and sides.
I mixed my 150 g of henna last night with orange jiuce,(a first!) I usually use ACV.  The dye released by 7 this morning.  I was expecting it to release by 11.  No biggie.   I'll use 300 g of indigo.  It's cutting it close.  I really should use a total of 500 or 600 g. Whenever C gets back from the drugstore with latex gloves for himself,we'll get started.
There are alot of firsts I'm trying with this.  Not a problem though.  I'm using orange juice instead of ACV, I'm going to use salt,Almlal,Tea Tree Oil and of course C's help!  This should be interesting.  I'm hoping after this we make our first anniversary!!!
There's alot of prep work, if any of you ladies have done this, you know what's involved!
I hope we have enough newspaper!  I kinda stole the stash of paper from my birds!  
Because it's so heavy, I'm going to try to keep it in my hair for 4 hours instead of 6.  I am guessing I'll make 3!
Then the real fun of it is rinsing it out!!  It would be ok, if I wasn't dealing with the MS symptoms.  We'll see how my leg cooperates and my balance.
Stay tuned for the resutls!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabelle on Sep 19th, 2009 at 1:41pm
Good luck hon!http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/Manga/cheerleaders-008.gif

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 20th, 2009 at 1:10pm
Thanks,Lisa!
The whole process was a bit much with long hair!  C did the whole application of applying it.  He never did this before so I had to have much patience and repeat,"don't pull my hair!"  It was very heavy when all was applied!  I did the hairline and then C put saran wrap around the whole thin on top of my head to keep any heat in.  A turbi towel went on,almost didn't make it!  It was very tight :o!  I kept this on for close to 4 hours.  C helped me in the shower with rinsing it out.  I conditioned,washed ,conditioned,washed,conditioned!!!! I think I was in the shower for 45 minutes!  ::) :o  I used about 16 oz. of conditioner,too.  My hair felt like straw and I was really annoyed with that.  As the evening wore on,my hair got softer,but felft knotty.  All the grey didn't get covered,but hey it was his first time doing this so I don't blame C at all.
This morning my hair was very soft and curly,but knotty.  When I showered I conditoned my hair  again.  It feels much better now.  Still ultra soft!!
I don't think I will use orange juice the next time.  I'll go back to ACV.  I will add more tea tree e/o,too.  Even though I used a total of 450 grams of henna and indigo, the color still came out very dark gbrown,almost black. I'll go back to using 500 or 600 grams the next time though. I like the results this time though!  I also used amla for the first time.  I think I used about 3 tablespoons.  That worked out well.  I just don't like the hay smell of the henna!
Along with my new glasses,I decided to try new make-up, too.  So while my hair was air drying I tried my new stuff!
I have been using mineral make-up for a long time so I thought while C and I were in Walgreen's I'd check out what was new.  I've always gotten my amke-up from Southern Magnolia's or Bare Escentials.  So I picked up Almay Light clear foundation,Neutrogena lipstck in somekind of plum,Maybelline volumizing blackest black mascara.  All worked out well.  I like them all.  I used Finishing Powder from Southen Maganolia to set the founcation.  The foundation blends with your skin tone so it "takes the guesswork out of looking for the perfect shade".  I was surprised that it did exactly that!!!  I think next time I wear it, I'll apply it with a brush.
So all in all everything went well!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabelle on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 9:04am
Awesome :D  I am so happy C helped you, he's a sweet guy! 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 3:43pm
Whoa! You require lot's of henna! :o  I use 100 grams and that's when I'm not being cheap. ;D In that case, I'll only use 50 but that's never enough. ;D

It's nice that C did your hair for you.  You have soooo much beautiful hair.  Maybe you'll take some recent pics?

How cool that your new makeups all were to your liking!  I hardly ever try new brands because I often end up not liking most of what I buy. :P

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 5:41pm
Thanks,Lisa!  Yes,he's sweet and I'm very lucky in many ways to have him!
Thanks LD!  When I can get my computer off of safe mode,I'll take pics!  My best man at our wedding was supposed to come and take a look at it,but when he and his family got back from Italy;his wife got a phone call that one of her brother's was in a motorcyle accident and was killed!  Horrible and shocking and terrible!
We haven't asked him of course,but he says he is coming by soon to see what we're gonna do about it.  I think we're going to get the discs and delete everything and start from scratch!
I use more indigo than henna really.  I don't want any red in my hair.  My grandmother was an auburn lady and I have too much pink understones in my skin so I stay away from using too much henna.  I'd say my ratio is 2/3 indigo to 1/3 henna.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 3:58pm
Well, yeah.  I know that you do more indigo than henna.  

It wasn't the ratio that you are using, but the amount that caught my eye.  Of course I know that your hair is very long.  However, the reality that you have so much hair that you need a whopping 500 or 600 grams to do your whole head, compared to my measly 100, is still amazing to me... but in a good way. ;)

So sorry about your friend.  How horriffic.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 5:32pm
Thanks!  Our best man says his wift is beside herself.  I think it'll take her a long time to get some normalicy back in her life.
Thanks for the amazement! ;)  Imagine trying to hold your head up with that much stuff on your head!!!  It's really heavy!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 7:08pm

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Our best man says his wift is beside herself.  I think it'll take her a long time to get some normalicy back in her life.
 

I'm sure. :-[  

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Imagine trying to hold your head up with that much stuff on your head!!!  It's really heavy!


100 grams is heavy enough, I don't want to imagine it.  Although, I wouldn't mind learning from experience once I get there. ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 24th, 2009 at 7:10pm
Sure,I'd be happy to help! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 29th, 2009 at 12:27pm
Last night and this morning I decided to try to french braid my hair! :o  Beginners luck was that the first time it didn't come out half bad.  I re-did it and it was ok.  This morning I did it again before C and I were out do errands.  I do it unconventionally by bringing each section of hair that I just crossed over in the back over my shoulder so I can hold the section in my mouth.  Because my dexerity is not what it used to be, I found out that it's better if I do this.  I'll keep practicing because I like the way everything stays out of my way when I'm doing things.  I almost find it easier to do than a 3 strand braid!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Sep 30th, 2009 at 2:53am
Like with any other hairstyle, it does become easier with practice and I'm glad you're already doing so well.  Sometime next year when my hair's a bit longer I want to learn how to french braid once and for all.  Don't know why it's intimidated me when pin curling didn't. :-?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 1st, 2009 at 9:53am
I think you've given me an idea!  Maybe once I get more comfortable with french braiding,I'll try the pin curling.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Oct 1st, 2009 at 7:24pm

Curlgirl64 wrote on Sep 29th, 2009 at 12:27pm:
Last night and this morning I decided to try to french braid my hair! :o  Beginners luck was that the first time it didn't come out half bad.  I re-did it and it was ok.  This morning I did it again before C and I were out do errands.  I do it unconventionally by bringing each section of hair that I just crossed over in the back over my shoulder so I can hold the section in my mouth.  Because my dexerity is not what it used to be, I found out that it's better if I do this.  I'll keep practicing because I like the way everything stays out of my way when I'm doing things.  I almost find it easier to do than a 3 strand braid!


Good for you!  French braids are pretty but I suck at doing them. ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 3rd, 2009 at 9:17am
Thanks,LD!   You know,I'm finding that a three strand braid is sometimes more of a hassle for me to do! ::)  I don't know whether it's the hand dexerity,the time of day I'm doing it or just MS garbage!  Anywho,I'm still practicing.  I'm not sure though whether I'll keep my hair down or try the french braid again for the birthday bbq at my sister's on Sunday.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Oct 4th, 2009 at 8:01pm
I'm sure that your hair looked great no matter how you decided to wear it.  Hope you had fun! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 5th, 2009 at 8:30am
:-*Thank you,LD!  
We had a really nice time!  I got to see some people I hadn't seen in years.  My cousin(from my father's side) was there with his wife and we got to chit chat alittle bit.  
I think my sister was happy.  She had a migraine all day on her actual birthday,the third so she lost the whole day! :(
We didn't get to eat much because everything was late,due to her and her husband being behind a day,(the heachache).
We were able to get some pasta,shrimp with cocktail sauce and 3 bean salad.  My sister packed a doggie bag with sweet potatoes and fish for me and chicken and sweet potatoes for C!  
The weather was perfect and I'm glad I got to see my sis for her b'day celebration!  My brother I had heard was home with a throat infection so he wasn't coming with his girl.  Bummer!  I haven't seen him in a few weeks,too!  
I wore my hair down and it was just as well.  The temp. was about 75 and I felt fine with it.
On other news, I am hoping my polar fleece material comes in the mail today so I can start sewing a jacket.  Not that I need another jacket,but I wanted to try it for a first time at the serger and sewing machine.  Got the pattern,ribbon,zipper and notions,just waiting on that fabric!!!The sewing goes fast,it's the prep work of cutting out the pattern,ironing it,laying out the fabric,etc.  I'd like to line it as an extra bling with satin or jacquard.....we'll see!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Oct 5th, 2009 at 5:34pm
I'm glad that you had a good time despite not being able to see your brother. :)

The idea that you have for a jacket sounds way cute! :D  It's funny but I'm acutally having a similar dilema.  I just saw a cute jacket today that I want to buy but am debating it because I don't need it. :-/

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 6th, 2009 at 4:35am
The dilemas!  If I make a jacket or two I think I can alway put them on Etsy at my store or give them as  gifts.  
I did see the pic of the jacket and it is cute!  Hard decision :-/!  If there's room for it in the closet,why not!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Oct 6th, 2009 at 9:16am
It's been my experience that one can never have too many jackets.   8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Oct 6th, 2009 at 12:07pm
I second the motion. ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Oct 6th, 2009 at 4:10pm

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The dilemas!  If I make a jacket or two I think I can alway put them on Etsy at my store or give them as  gifts.  


Selling it or gifting it would be a good idea...so would keeping it.  I think it's different when it's something that you make yourself, like you'd have more of an attachment to it.  Good luck with your decision.


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 7th, 2009 at 11:04pm
How true!  There is kind of a special attatchment if you make it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Oct 8th, 2009 at 3:58am
It took me over 30 years to learn that one can never get by with just one jacket per season.  Well, maybe when you're still a kid.  I have a jacket, and two coats.  If you feel like keeping it, why not? ;) :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 8th, 2009 at 6:12am
Thanks,Drear!  I think I will.  I might even go with that lining for it,too!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 11th, 2009 at 3:45am
C and I went to Rite-Aid to pick up the shampoos and conditioner that I wanted to get for my "experiment".  So $28 later,I'll ready to try this tomorrow moring.
I decided to go with Herbal Essences HelloHydration Shampoo and conditioner,a bottle of VO5 Silk conditioner,Aussie Moist shampoo and somekind (I don't remember the title,it's 3:35am :o)of Loreal Moisture Gloss conditioner.
I'm waitiing on getting my Denman D4 brush from e-bay,but I'll use a Conair wide tooth comb that I have for the leave-in conditioner combing.
I'm quite anxious to see the results it will have on my curls.  I'll report back what happens.
Other news, the sewing of the jacket is going better than I expected.  I put the zipper in and am going to sew in the two pieces for the neck and back that needed interfacing.  Then the sleeves and trim on the cuffs.  The hem and then I may be done,if I don't decide to line it.  I'm still tempted to do that with the jacquard fabric I have.
Had manicure and eyebrows waxed on Friday.  I went with a color that I usually do for my pedicure,it's called Wicked and it's one of my favorites.  Funny how I like dark colors for my pedicures,but light colors for my manicures.  I haven't done anything dark for a mani in years!!  Partly because I didn't think my birds would remember a dark color on my nails.  I thought it might freak them out.  They remembered the darkness and were fine with it.
Next project is a shirt or tunic for the pretty batik fabric I got on e-bay last month.  
The yoga aka lounge pants I made out of muslin cmae out ok even though I have to alter the pattern and construction of it.  I may use an other pattern for the pants though because this was a problem with the pattern and I don't want to waste fabrice on something that's a problem.  I'll go with something that's smoother.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 11th, 2009 at 6:03pm
Results.......my hair is flat on top,culy and shiny from the ears down.  I think I'll play around with the leave in (quantity),smoothing and putting curls in order the way I want them to dry.    We'll see what happens tomorrow morning after I've slept on it.
For the first time trying a new routine,I'm not overly thrilled with the results,but like the shine and tighter curls.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Oct 11th, 2009 at 8:52pm
Do you apply your leave in with your hair upside down?  I've discovered that when I apply my styling products w/my hair upside down I never get enough on the top layer.  So, after I've scrunched in the product and scrunched out excess water I turn right side up and put a tiny amount of additional product in my hands and smooth over the top layer.  Then scrunch it in just before plopping.  The top most layer of my hair is more wavy than before.
If you try this, let me know if it worked for you!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 12th, 2009 at 10:28am
It's actually not a leavin in,but any really good conditioner.  I know you're thinking;why not use a leave in.  I haven't used a leave in for about a year because my experience with one was bad.  I'm doing the techinique on Tightly Curly's website.  Take a look,it is interesting and informative.  We don't have bi-racial hair,but it is for curlies.
I put too much conditioner on the top this time so I don't like the texture,it's crunchy)  so I may either wash it out and try again or CWC and try again next week.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 15th, 2009 at 6:31am
Yesterday was the dog grommer's day.  Cand I usually take my pup with me in the wheelchair and her on my lap.  It was cold yesterday morning so I put her pink chenille sweater on(she looks so cute in pink!),I had a thermal top on and a short sleeved tee over that and my Carhardt!  The finishing touch was a blanket on my lap that I crocheted a few years ago.  I was still cold!!!!  :o::)  It takes us an hour to walk this way to the groomers, but it beats the hassle of waiting for Access-A-Ride.
While she was there, we headed to the upholstery/sewing store.  I picked up some thread,a pink zipper,batting,a new seam ripper and looked for some ribbon,but no luck.
I'm still working on the jacket and the sleeves are killing me!  I might rip the connection of the armholes and the sides out to try to get it to look better.  The cuffs,hem and trim on the sleeves is all that is left.  I'lll make another one in a different style and see how I like that one.
The pink zipper is for a cosmetics/travel bag I'm going to make on my serger.  I'll use the batting and 2 fat quarters cut down to size for it.
M(C's friend) came over last night to watch the hockey game with us.  It was a good game and we all had a nice time.  Next time M's wife will come and we'll either play Pokeno( I'll teach them that one)or Risk.
Today I'll do the Tightly Curly method again.  Won't wait till Sunday since my Denman brush came 2 days ago.  I'll try Herbal Essences Hello Hydration shampoo,VO5 Strawberries and Cream condiitioner, and Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner as a leave-in.  I figure the whole process will be about 2 hours or so.
C is going to pick up my anniversary gift today from the jewelers.  I can't wait to see it!  I know what it is because I had to pick it out. I wanted rose gold added to it and the ring had to be re-sized.  I really wanted oval or cushion cut diamonds,but since the princess cut diamonds on this ring are VS2 or VVS2 and a grade G, I'm ok with it.  The jeweler we deal with told me it would be hard to get 5 oval or cushion cut diamonds  in the carat size I wanted for the ring.  I only wanted a carat or alittle under and thought it would be a nice match for my engagement ring.  It's ok, I love the ring and the jeweler said he made it himself so I know the quality is there.
I'm going to try to finish the jacket today and maybe start the other one.  I've got some ideas for the fabric I want and colors I would like.......so I'll be snooping around E-bay and Fabric.com!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 14th, 2009 at 8:11am
Let's see..2 vests made and 2 jackets made since last posting... ::)every time I make another item,it thank God comes out better than the last one.  I guess you get better with practice.  I finished the camo/tye die vest last night before the Hurricanes played.  Very exciting game,if I do say so myself!  C's friend Mike came over to watch the game with me and then we watched ZombieLand with Woody Harrelson.  It was ok.
Before the relaxing festivites I had microfibered the kitchen,dining area and the living room floors,gave the dog a bath,unloaded and loaded the dish washer,washed and conditioned my air with an ACV rinse that I desperately needed!  My curls came back witha vengence!!
I did two low loose ponytails ofr bed,or should I say twisted the left in a rope braid and did a three strand braid for the right.  I just can't get the left one to look "normal" when I do two ponytails,so I twisted it instead! ::)
The weather has been disgusting for two days so far.  Rain,high winds,cold and then humid.  Hopefully the weather will be better starting Sunday.
Mom is coming in on the 23rd and staying until the 3rd.  I'll fly back with her for a week.  Can't wait to get away from the noise!  It's calm,laid back and relaxing in S.C.  C and I are thinking of moving there when he retires in 7 years.  I think he really wants Albany or Buffalo,but it's way too cold up there for me!  I like the cold,but really!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Nov 17th, 2009 at 12:02pm
Wow, that sounds like a busy time! Hope you have a nice trip down south.

Curlgirl, do you have an etsy shop? I tried doing a search for "Curlgirls" on etsy, but I don't think they let you do a shop owner search.  :)

I love twists/rope braids for sleeping in, even though my hair isn't nearly as curly as yours.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 17th, 2009 at 12:17pm
Hi KNS,
My etsy shop is called Curlgirl64's Crochet Shop.  I don't have anything for sale shown because my computer is on safe mode and taking pics is not an option with that. :(  Hopefully hubby is buying a new computer next month since there is a problem with his.  I think my computer is too slow to get up and running,so when a new computer is up I'll be lisitng stuff in my shop. :)
I'm finding the rope braids fast and easy to sleep in! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 20th, 2009 at 6:42pm
Today of all days I decided to stop putting off doing my roots with henna and indigo.  I had prepared the henna last week,but was having MS symptoms flare-ups so I froze it.
Today I defrosted it and prepared the indigo.  I figured I had in total 150-175 grams.  I kept it on for 3 1/2 hours before taking a shower.  I used half a bottle of VO5 Strawberries and Cream conditioner to help get all the mix out of my hair, washed with Coconut shampoo and conditioned again with VO5.  All in all it took about an hour in the shower to get everything out.  Needless to say I was tired.  I put some Coconut conditioner in as a leave in and left my hair alone.
It's curling nicely,but the coverage is not as good as I had hoped. :(  I pretty much was heavy handed with the mixture was root to tip,but maybe next time I'll try to leave it on for 4-6 hours.
Now the oxidation will happen over the next two days so we'll see what happens.  At least I won't have to worry about doing it before I go to S.C. to visit my mother.
Back to crocheting and sewing!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Nov 21st, 2009 at 12:05am
Hooray for henndigo! From what I've heard, that stuff is TOUGH to get out. Most of what I've read involves a giant tub of water or a hose in the back yard. Does the henna stain your bathroom at all?

Hope you get the color you were aiming for! Pictures would be lovely.  ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 21st, 2009 at 4:54am
Surprisingly,it doesn't stain the tub.  Probably because I'm diligent about it not sitting there.  I continue to rinse the tub to get all the Mess,er I mean henna and indigo down the drain!  When I do a full job I use 500 grams of henna and indigo!  There's so much it seems to never end!
I also newspaper everything around me to catch any splatters and/or drips.  The floor,the sink everywhere gets covered with paper.  That really helps alot.
I'd love to post pics except my computer is on safe mode and I can't post anything. :( >:(  Hubby and I will be replacing his computer with a new one shortly so then I can post pics of my haircolor coverage with henna and indigo,my sewing and crochet adventures,aka projects!  Stay tuned!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Nov 21st, 2009 at 8:28pm
  Hope you have fun with your visits over the next few days! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 21st, 2009 at 10:49pm
Thanks! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 5:53am
So the henna indigo thing is best done if you have a tub...

I've always wondered how much henna and indigo you'd need for really long hair if I ever decide to go that way in the future.  Thanks. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 7:24am
You're welcome!
The site I follow for use is www.mehandi.com ; They give guideline for length of hair versus how much henna to use.  Snoop around sit back with a cup of tea or coffee!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 12:12pm
Mehandi.com is really cool! I love the section that show-cases all the different colors people have gotten, and what recipes they use to get to their color.

If I decide to change my mind about going silver, I'd probably use JessicaL's mix.  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 23rd, 2009 at 6:50am
I think that's what caught me a few years ago on that site!  All the mixes,before and after pics.
I think if the prep work,application of it all and the duration of the mixture sitting on my head weren't so long I'd probably want to do this every month!  I tell ya, 500 grams of this sitting on your head for 3-5 hours is no joke!!  It's really heavy! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Nov 24th, 2009 at 3:37am
I have to admit it's all the prepping and where the heck I'd actually do this, that's putting me off for now. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Nov 24th, 2009 at 5:43pm
Since you have little ones that would want to be up under your feet to see what's going on and I have a husband that wants to help all the time and be next to me......I suggest if you don't want "help" or curious little peeps in the area that they might get henna on them....I'd lock the bathroom door or do it when they are in school!  Works for me!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 2nd, 2009 at 3:22pm
I'm off for a week to visit mom down south.  I'm sure all will be fine here!  Just don't make a mess!(Just kiddin!)  Sakina will hold down the fort while I'm gone and I'm sure BB will make some cameos.  See ya'll in a week!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by MichelleR on Dec 2nd, 2009 at 3:29pm
Have a great trip!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Dec 2nd, 2009 at 3:34pm
Have a great trip! We'll miss you bunches!  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Dec 2nd, 2009 at 9:44pm
Have a good trip, Curlgirl. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Dec 3rd, 2009 at 2:08am
Enjoy your trip!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 11th, 2009 at 7:02am
Thanks,Ladies! 
I'm back and it'll take some time to read all of the posts you ladies put up!  Got some new hair products that I tried to give you all the low down on!  Stay tuned!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Dec 11th, 2009 at 8:01am
Welcome back, Curlgirl!
I hope you had a fabulous trip.  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by MichelleR on Dec 11th, 2009 at 10:26am
Welcome back!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 12th, 2009 at 4:09pm
Thanks MichelleR and KNS!
I did have a relaxing trip.  Glad to be back,but miss the quiet and southern hospitality!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Dec 13th, 2009 at 12:40am

Curlgirl64 wrote on Dec 12th, 2009 at 4:09pm:
Glad to be back,but miss the quiet and southern hospitality!!

Yes, if there is one thing going for the south, it's its warm, wide, and welcoming open spaces.

Things must really be bustling though in NY. I always love this season up North. I never really get the same "winter cheer" feeling when I'm visiting down south.  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 13th, 2009 at 4:19am
Yep, I think it's kinda hard to visualize Christmas with snow,Santa and wintery stuff if you're in the South and it's 40 degrees higher than freezing,people walking around without coats and hats!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by YesitsReal on Dec 13th, 2009 at 5:26am
Ha!  Where I'm from, people break out the coats and hats as soon as it hits 69 degrees!  We Southerners are weenies when it comes to the cold.   :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Dec 13th, 2009 at 11:51am

YesitsReal wrote on Dec 13th, 2009 at 5:26am:
Ha!  Where I'm from, people break out the coats and hats as soon as it hits 69 degrees!  We Southerners are weenies when it comes to the cold.   :D
Heehee! That sounds exactly like my parents. "Put on a jacket! It's 50 degrees outside!" "Aww, Mom. In Pittsburgh, that's short sleeves and shorts weather!"

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Dec 13th, 2009 at 12:22pm
Good to have you back, Curlgirl. :-*

And I think Sakina and I are rolling our eyes the hardest here since we live in the hottest climates. ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 14th, 2009 at 5:09am
Thanks,Angel! :-*
As I get quickly acclimated to the weather here and my place misssing me for a week; I thought I'd give some feedback on the hair products I was using down south.(Must make a mental note to insist hubby keep the house as orderly as possible while I'm away! :o)  Please don't ask!
First I bought the Aveeno Nourish and Moisturize shampoo.  My hair liked it very much.  So much so that I ordered a full size from Amazon.com!  Then I used Herbal Essences Totally Twisted conditioner. Johnson's Buddies Easy Comb Detangler spray.  I don't know if it was the change in water,weather or a change to different products,or a combination of all,but my hair was happy with these products.  Now that I'm back home I'll be washing and conditioning this morning.  Will let you all know what the results are.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 15th, 2009 at 7:56am
I am not pleased with the results! :(  My curls were tighter and shinier when I was down south.  There are a number of possible reasons why this is so.  The weather down there,the water,change of hair products, and just because!
After I let my hair air dry it wasn't as curly or as shiny.  I had looses curls and waves period.   I might go back to doing the Curl method I was using before.  It just takes so long to do in one sitting.  Even if it is once a week.  I'd rather WC and ACV rinse every 4 days.
I divided my hair for 2 twisted braids,folded each braid into 2 little bundles and wrapped a scrunchie on each.  I'll take my hair down this morning and see what it looks like.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Dec 15th, 2009 at 10:32am
I'm guessing the variables are water hardness, general humidity, and probably temperature.

I hope you figure out what the issue might be! As an experiment, maybe you could try using collected rainwater as a final rinse. That would at least give you an idea of how your hair reacts to soft or hard water.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 15th, 2009 at 10:44pm
Welp,I'm in Brooklyn and the thought of dirty rain touching my hair makes me ill! :P ::)
You may be right about the water hardness,temp. and humidity.  I was thinking about that myself.  The only thing different that I did was do an ACV rinse here not there.  I'm so due for a deep conditioning treatment it's not funny!  The might also help.  Ack!  What we don't do or are willing to do for our hair!!! :o

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 17th, 2009 at 5:01am
When it rains,it pours!!!!  Ever since I came home, I've watched the thermostat go from 72 down to 65!!  I was freezing even more than my normal freezing!  I called the gas co.,hub had to come back from his friend's house which he was going to do some construction work at.  We waited for the guy to come,he installed a new water pump and the temp. stayed at 67! >:( ::)  Hub went to Home Depot,bought a heater,plastic wrap for the windows,tape,caulking and a caulk gun.  So last night he did the living room windows,weathproofed the glass door and front door and list goes on..........
The thermostat says 71,but I had set it for 74.  So I called the gas co. back and asked how long before the guy "fixed the problem" and the thermostat going up to the temp. I set.  He told me 45 minutes.  It was now 4 hours since the guy left and the temp. was 67!!  I was so mad! >:(
So I scheduled an appt. for today so the tech. can either correct the problem......again or replace something else!  The water pumbp and labor ran $585!!!  The ladnlady will either pay me back or I will deduct it from next months rent amount.
Why can't people do a job correctly the first time?! So wrapping presents,decorating and anything else I planned for today is out the window until the problem is fixed.  Somewhere between 8-12 the guy will show up.  He was only an hour late yesterday.  Could I be so lucky today????? ::) 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Dec 18th, 2009 at 3:44pm
Ugh, how frustrating!   >:(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 19th, 2009 at 3:36am
Yeah,but on the upside it happened right before a really cold snap hit.  You're supposed to get hit with a snow storm Sat.,too.  The "weather people" are predicting a bad one with accumilations of 6-12 or more inches. 
I have always gone by my leg that I had surgery on when I was 16.  A few days before the weather does something,be it rain or snow, I feel a certain ache in my scar.  People with arthritis feel something,too.  I have felt nothing so I'm wondering about this storm............. :-/

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Dec 19th, 2009 at 10:10am
My dad has a big scar on one of his legs from a really old farm machinery accident back in the late 50s/early 60s.  I'll have to ask if he feels anything with weather changes. 


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Yeah, but on the upside it happened right before a really cold snap hit.  You're supposed to get hit with a snow storm Sat.,too.  The "weather people" are predicting a bad one with accumilations of 6-12 or more inches


I feel colder when it rains than when it snows at this time of the year. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 19th, 2009 at 3:55pm
Funny that you say that Drear!  Because the leg that had the surgery feels different depending on whether it's going to rain or snow!
The snow has arrived here and it's going to be a good storm!  That's what I hear,but ya never know! ::)  C and I are expecting my sister and BIL for our early  Christmas celebration dinner.  C was out early this morning doing the shopping.  I'll make my Apple Crisp later on after kitchen cools down.  C's rib stew and potatoes are in the oven,root veggies,those I'll eat as long as they're not in any contact with the meat.  There's even oysters as part of the appetizers!!!  I love raw oysters!
So there's more decorating to do,cleaning,cooking and present wrapping!  Busy, busy, busy and there's a snow storm happenin! :o ::) 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 20th, 2009 at 2:30am
When it couldn't get worse!...........the snow is here and still acumulating!  Don't know how much more we'll get,but it's so white and pretty outside!
C hung the lights in the living room last night,made his mashed potatoes,cooked his rib stew and had done a heavy shopping in the morning!  I was able to make two trays of my apple crisp.  So dessert is taken care of.  He walked all over the place with thhe shopping cart that by the time he got home with his heavy load,the cart was broekn in several spots!  We got this huge heavy duty cart in Sept.! >:(  Now my laundry is put back until who knows when! ::)  C likes to take the laundry to the laundry mat and do it.
So far my sister and BIL are still coming later today for dinner.  The oysters are in the freezer,we'll take them out 3 hours before they arrive for dinner. 
I wrapped their gifts last night before bed.
So today we'll finish making dinner,set out the appetizers,set the table,clean the house,get dressed and probably pass out before they arrive!!! ::)
Monday is an appt. at the groomers for the pup and to drop off the groomer's Christmas gifts.  Tuesday is my docot's appt. with my doctor that did my leg surgery when I was 16.
Still have to wrap the family's gifts!
I did manage to squeeze in alittle sewing yesterday though! ;D  I wanted to try to master sewing a gift bag with a casing.  I'm still trying!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Dec 21st, 2009 at 12:33pm

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Yep, I think it's kinda hard to visualize Christmas with snow,Santa and wintery stuff if you're in the South and it's 40 degrees higher than freezing,people walking around without coats and hats!


Oh, I love it!  Actually, we do get some cooler days and gray skies where you have to don coats and hats, but I'd take Christmas like this anytime.  I've had enough of the colder winter like weather to last me a lifetime.

Your hair was probably benefited by the humidity when you visited the south.  Some curly girls like it, because it makes hair softer.  Others hate it because it can create frizz.  I happen to like it. :)

Sounds like you've had and will continue to have some busy days.  Hope you get through it all with a smile on your face...that's what it's all about. ;) 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Dec 21st, 2009 at 8:14pm
LD,I'm not so happy right about now.  I'm letting you and the ladies know that I'll be off most of the time for alittle while.  My grandmother passed away this morning.  Because of the holiday, plans and preparations are held up until after the holiday. 
I hope everybody has a Merry Christmas.
I'll be back soon.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Dec 21st, 2009 at 9:59pm
OMG, Curlgirl.  I'm so deeply sorry about the passing of your grandmother.  Take all the time you need.  (((hugs)))

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by MichelleR on Dec 21st, 2009 at 11:38pm
Sorry to hear about your grandma, CurlGirl.  *hugs*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Midnight Angel on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 12:56am
((((((((((Curlgirl))))))))))))) Sorry about your grandmother, love. Right before Christmas, ack!

You'll be in my prayers.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 1:31am
I am so sorry, sweetie.  You and yours will be in my thoughts.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Dec 23rd, 2009 at 2:23am
Sorry about your grandmother, Curlgirl.  :'(
(((hugs)))

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 9th, 2010 at 11:17am
Thank you all for your thoughts and condolences.  I really appreciate it! :-*
So here is the New Year and it's a slow sadder start than I wanted or thought it would be.  It is sort of surreal the feeling I get when I think of my grandmother.  I at times can't or don't want to believe she's gone.  I think I can deal with the whole experience much better if I know that she has no more pain,is with my grandfather,her parents and her sister. 
I had put a picture up on my refrigerator a few months ago of my grandmother and me at Christmas Eve 2 years ago.  Funny how I looked at that picture everytime I was and am in the kitchen and always smiled.  As with everything,time heals all wounds.  Or so they say,whoever "they" are.........
When it rains it pours I guess.  I've had swollen ankles since the 30th and the skin on my left ab is painful.  3 days ago the muscles there started to hurt.  As it turns out the neurologist doesn't know what's wrong.  She told me after listening to my breathing that my lungs were clear and I was not in cardiac arrest! :o  I swear this what years of medical school has to offer!!!!!! ::)
So I made an appt. with my general practioner and I go on Tues.  Sleeping,walking with the rollator and breathing are tedious and painful right now at best! 
The neurologist wanted me to stop taking the Ropinorole for the Resltess Leg Syndrome.  Like that is going to happen!!   The jumping and pain I get from RLS is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.  I cut down from 5 pills a day to 2 pills a day and that is a big stretch.
Aside from my trials and tribulations,Christmas Eve was wonderful at my grandmother's.  It was the first time in about 30 eyars that all 7 of her children were together.  So the children and grandkids for the most part had a very good Eve.
Hubby bought me a flat screen TV for Christmas for  my sewing/bird room to watch sewing dvds and crochet dvds.  Hockey is a given when we get the cable guy to install another box.  I have to tell the truth, I haven't been watching any tutorials,not in the mood.  Maybe soon.
Strange things have been happening today and as of late.  The cat jumped in the bathtub this morning.  She pondered around in there for a while.  My female cockatiel layed an egg either during the night or this morning.  I found it in one of the food cups this morning.  I don't know where the nest box is and don't know if I want to raise babies again.  I might be done with that.  So for now she and her partner will sit and tend to the egg.  There might be 4 more eggs on the way.  Oh joy.............

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 11th, 2010 at 7:25am
I've booked my trip to the doctor's office tomorrow with Stress(ahem, Access-A-Ride).  That'll give me a chance to wear my new North Face parka.  I hope it lives up to its reputation of keeping me warm!  I got my Marc Ecko bag a few days ago in the mail from Ebay.  I thought the strap would be longer,but it had alot of what I was looking for in a bag when I'm in a wheelchair.  Best of all,there is no velcro!!!!  The strap has no buckles or anything on it to catch my hair if I choose to wear it down.  Speaking of bags,I bought the Today's Spcial Value on QVC a few days ago that was from Stone Mountain.  I needed a black bag and this one will be perfect.  I've gone alittle crazy with trying to find the right bag so to round it all out,I'm having a girl on Etsy make me a bag,too!!!!  I'm done. ::)
I haven't checked on the birds yet to give them breakfast,but I'm suspecting there's another egg. We'll see.....
I'm off to make whole wheat pancakes with craisins and coffee!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 11th, 2010 at 8:29pm
No egg this morning from my girl.  She pulled a fast one on me and sometime either this afternoon or before 7:30pm I found another egg.  Now don't get me wrong I love little chirpies,but I don't know if I want to set up a nest box and possibly handfeed from when they are hatched if I have to.  It's alot of work and I may be past my breeder days.  I still have time before she's done laying and starts to incubate.  Don't know if they are duds or something's there.........

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabelle on Jan 12th, 2010 at 9:34am
I am so sorry about your Grand ((((hugs))))

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 12th, 2010 at 5:41pm
Thank you,Lisa!  Hope all is well with you.

I don't seems to have any luck today!  I lost the whole day to a blasted sinus headache!  I had to cancel my appt. with the primary care doc.  Rescheduled for Fri. though.  The ankles are still alittle swollen and the skin pain and muscle pain in my left ab area is still there,but far less than what it was.
On a brighter note,C brought me home some scratch offs lat night and I won $71,so it wasn't all bad.
My new Stone Mountain bag came from QVC today.  I opened when I was feeling more human.  It's lovely and I think it will work out fine.  I like the pretty teal lining.
I also spoke with the girl from an Etsy shop that will make me a bag without velcro.  Picked out the fabric and she'll drop by the fabric store over the weekend to buy it.  Small world that she lives in N.C. and didn't live far from my mom in S.C. at one time.
New computer,flat screen and clothes washer should be here within a week!!!  I so wanted a front loading washer for a long time.  As nice as the landlady is with saying it was ok.  She wants us to feel like this is our house.  How better than that can you get?!
With a flat screen in the living room, it will free up floor space for me and the rollator or wheelchair. Being placed on the wall will work out perfectly.
So all in all alittle at a time,things will work out.
Mom is coming in on Sat. to do some final paper work filing with my grandmother's attorney.  Mom sis thinking that things are going to be a little firecrackery soon and get worse.  I'm hoping not.  Why is it that when a family member dies, things get out of hand, instead of just letting things be????????

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Isabelle on Jan 12th, 2010 at 8:38pm
I hope your feeling better!


Its never easy when a family member dies, hang in there!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 12th, 2010 at 10:24pm
Thanks!(((hugs)))

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 14th, 2010 at 5:38pm
While C is asleep,I thought I'd catch up. 
We were out early this morning going to the bank,Best Buy and picking up scratch offs.   Oh and the pet store.  I can't find my nest box so I had to settle for what the pet store had.  Picked up Yesterday's News Recycled paper pellets for the substrate.  With a few minor alterations to the box, C and I put it up and I hope Snow and Chloe will go in there.  Chloe pulled a fast one on me last night!  I turned my back to clean up my sewing table for a minute and when I turned back around there was another egg in the food cup!!!
After C saying how much he didn't like the idea of throwing eggs away(he doesn't understand that they may not be little birds yet)I decided to let the parents incubate the egss.  I figure she has two more to lay.  I'll call the pet store that I worked at part time a long time ago as a bird socialist and see if they'll buy my babies.  They have in the past when I was breeding my birds and didn't sell them privately.   Hand feeding a big time endevour that I don't know if I'm up to it.  The babies,if they are, will be cinnamon fallow white face cockatiels and albino cockatiels.  That's what they've given me in the past so I'm not expecting any surprises.
We went to Best Buy and I picked out my washer.  It's an LG front loader.  I'm happy with it.  Delivery and installation is 2/5.
When C cmae home last night from work he had bought me some scratch off tickets.  I won $82!  So today I wanted half in cash and half in tickets.  I won $33.  Not bad.  It's fun and I usually take half in cash and half in more tickets.  I had painted a mason jar to put my winnings in and I guess there's about $100 in there. 
Mom is coming in this weekend for a few days.  She says she got a package from Italy when she returned home.  It seems that a cousin that I haven't met,but heard alot about,has a mother who crocheted a doily set for C and I in celebration of our marriage.  I was quite touched by this gesture and am hoping that when Mom is ready to send a thank you in Italian I can convey our heart felt thanks.
So off to the primary care doc tomorrow.  When I got up this morning,my ankles were not swollen(Thanks God!).  They were swollen in some stage from a little to looking like elephant feet since 12/30!!!!  The ab skin and muscle pain is about a 6 now on a scale of 1-10.  I've cut down on the Restless Leg Syndrome meds. from 5 to 2 a day.  The painful leg jumping when it happens is enough to make you want to throw yourself out the window!!!
Well,I'm off to prepare for the hockey game on tonight.  Go Rangers!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Jan 14th, 2010 at 10:39pm
Wow. Those sound like beautiful birds. I had a friend who had a cockatiel way back in the day named Gracie, and she was a lovely snuggly and sociable bird. I'd be tempted except I'm not sure how well I could cope living with a bird that would probably outlive me! At least, my friend said that cockatiels could live upwards of 80 years.

Front loading washers are awesome.

I hope you start feeling better! Considering how much just a jumpy eyelid ruins my composure, I can't even begin to imagine restless leg syndrome. (((hugs)))

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jan 15th, 2010 at 5:27am
I must be ignorant.  I had to google front loading washer.  I forgot that my dad's weren't front loaders.  I've never seen anything else here.  I'm sure they exist but I'm not of an observant nature. :-[ 

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I've cut down on the Restless Leg Syndrome meds. from 5 to 2 a day.  The painful leg jumping when it happens is enough to make you want to throw yourself out the window!!!


I can't imagine.  I know about symptoms and illnesses that sometimes makes you wonder if it's worth it all.  I better not attempt at words of comfort. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 15th, 2010 at 8:15am
It's ok Drear!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Jan 15th, 2010 at 10:15am
Very cool about the scratch off winnings!  My hubby is always lucky with those; me, not so much.  *shrug*  But as long as he keeps winning I'm happy.   :)  I hope the doc is able to help get your problems under control soon.  Oh, and the birds sound lurrrrvlee.   8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 16th, 2010 at 2:13pm
Thanks,Trisha!
Ii went to the doctor yesterday and had blood work done,an EKG and a bunch of prescriptions for different tests.
My blood pressure was 130/90.  I was shocked.  She said it was borderline and what might be the cause.  I told her I was a pescaterian,borderline vegan.  I explained all that to her.  She said now it makes it very hard to pin point why the bp is borderline! ::)  I don't eat things that would cause the b/p to be elevated so it might be genes or heredity.  Who knows!!!
I went this morning for a sonogram of my ab.  Resullts would be in later today because the doc wanted it Stat.  She has office hours on Mon.,so I'll call her Mon. like she asked.
I have a prescription for a Veno Doppler,Mammogram, CATSCAN and something else!!
So much for the neurologist!  My primary care doc is superior at getting to the bottom of things!
Had another sinus headache when I got up,but I couldn't cancel the procedure so off I went with hubby with my head in my hands.........this was a doozie,but not like a few days ago.  Took some SinuTab and 4 hourss later I was much better! ;D
Bird News:
Last I was able to peek in the nest box there were still 3 eggs.  Today mabye 4 because there was alot of bird chirping and screaming.  Not from the female,but from the other male in the other cage.  He's 17 and a crotchety old man in my opinion!!!!!! >:(  It's a three ring circus in there.  Thank God I don't let them out all at once!
I'll know if there is another egg later.
Finished the order I got for 2 Satin Sox.  I like the way they came out.
More later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 17th, 2010 at 9:11pm
I think three eggs are the size of this clutch.  I have two potential stores that will buy them.  One place I worked at part time years ago.  They know me and have bought my babies before when I don't have private buyers.  The other place is a place my husband buys the cat's food at.  He told my husband he'd take them,but I explained to my husband that he needs to tell this guy they are not for free!  Plus they are not your regular cockatiels.  They are white face cockatiels.  I might have an albino in the clutch,too.  Snow,the male is an Albino.  Chloe, the female is a Cinnamon Fallow White Face.  So I want a better price for the babies.  Also I need to find out if he's taking them to hand feed or do I have to?  We'll see...........
I'll call the doctor tomorrow to find out the test results of the sonogram.
Mom came by today and we had a nice visit.  She'll go back to S.C.  on Tues.  She wants me to come down for another week.  She thinks it'll do me good because of everything that has and is happening.  The dealth of my grandmother,the health issues that are challenging me now.  I'd think about it.  Maybe in the spring.
That announcement that Susan made is very exciting!  When you purchase a pair of hairstcks,LongLocks will donate 10% for the children of Haiti.  How cool is that???? 8-)
I really think it's wonderful that so many people are helping the people of Haiti in this horrible time they are facing..

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 19th, 2010 at 6:35pm
I was just reading a few of the posts in my journal and I saw something I have to say.
KNS- I think you might mean Cockatoos.  They can live up towards 60 or alittle more in years.  Just about all cockatoos are social and snuggly!  They demand and require a lot of attention.  You have to be up on your training and socialization with them and all birds.
Cockatiels are cousins to the Cockatoo.  A smaller package,but not in personality!!  People who don't feed their birds right or practice good husbandry with their birds have them dead before 10 years.  I know of a lady who had the longest lived cockatiel on record at 32 years old. :o  So far my Phoenix is 17 years old,Chloe is going to be 10 this April 1st and Snowy is,I think anywhere between 12-14.  I have to check his leg band for the exact year.
There must have been a fight through the cage bars last night because when I walked into the bird room Snow was very upset and had a big blood streak from his head to his ceres(nostrils)  I tried to get him to set up on my finger,but he was so upset he kept running back and forth on the perch shaking out his feathers.  That's how birds relive themselves of stress,shaking their feathers out.
I covered Phoenix after have a very serious talk with him about how it is not tolerated or acceptable to hurt Snow.  I left Snow sleeping on the perch,head on his shoulder,standing on two feet.  That was not good.  I went back and checked him an hour later and he was eating.  Good.  Healthy birds sleep on one leg with the other tucked up high.  He did step up on my finger and was calmer.  Thank God
This morning he was active and appears ok,minus being attacked yesterday.
Tomorrow I go for the CATSCAN of the ab and pelvis with contrast.  The recep. reconfirmed the drink they give you is vegan.  The injection should go without a hitch.  Keeping my fingers crossed that all will go ok...............
This morning

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 21st, 2010 at 10:27am
Ok, hub and I got there before 10:15am.  I drank the stuff they wanted me to drink.  Some kind of berry smoothie.  It's just short of making you gag!  I had the chest ex-ray while I waited.  The staff took so long to get thier act together tthat I had to drink more of the potion before the CATSCAN! >:(
The doctor that was administering the iodine(contrast) made the rubberband painfully tight around my arm,proceeded to smack my wrist very hard to get the veins up.  He said the harder you hit the veins, the angrier they get!  I was about to hit him he was making me so angry and giving me pain!! >:(  He made a hole in my wrist and had to go in my arm anyway!!  We were done by 12:32pm.  Glad I changed my Access-A-Ride pickup time from 12:30 to 1:44pm!!
The primary doctor called me last night and said the chest ex-ray came back negative.  The CATSCAN shows a mass that's 6.1cm by 2.5 cm.  It might be a hematoma.  She gave me the name,number and address of a surgeon near her office for me to go to for a consultation.  Most likely he would stick a needle in my ab and try to get fluid out of the mass to test it!  Great,more pain!!!! ::)  So I'll call him and make an appt. for that.
Next Tues. I've got the mammogram and someother kind of test scheduled.  I swear if someone isn't poking me in the abs,they're trying to squish my chest flat as a pancake!!!!! ::)
On the other brighter side of life:
Birds seems to be doing well.  Don't know if the eggs are  going to hatch,but time will tell.
The other "evil" male I think attacked Snow through the cage bars because the there's tension there and they scream at one another.  Phoenix hasn't been out in 3 days.  Don't know what I'm going to do about it yet.  Maybe get him a mirror toy.  We'll see.........

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Jan 21st, 2010 at 11:21am
Sorry about your unpleasant doctor visit.  I hope everything goes OK with the surgeon and that he's nicer than that inconsiderate doc!  I had my first mammo last fall.  Ouch!  I almost passed out!!  I hope yours goes better than mine!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 21st, 2010 at 6:31pm
Thanks! I'm hoping the sugeon is alot more sensitive!
I've been having mammograms since I was 18!!!  At 45 you'd think by now that I'd be used to the procedure!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 2:35am
Ah well. Gracie might've been a cockatoo, but my friend was positive she was a cockatiel. Of course, we were in middle school, so it could have been she just got the age facts mixed up.

I'm not a fan of CATSCANS. I hate the tinct they make you drink, and I hate the drug that they stab into your arm just before you go in.

...

Of course, having the really bad food poisoning masquerading as appendicitis at the same time probably didn't help my general impression of the test!  ;D

Hope your mammogram will be lumpless squishitude!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 11:47pm
Oooh, you guys are making me so afraid to have a mammogram. :P  Although, I still can't believe I haven't done it yet. :-/

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 23rd, 2010 at 9:13am
KNS- I should have talked to you before the CATSCAN thing had I known you knew what to expect!  The drink is hidieous and I don't know what what worse,the guy smacking my wrist to get my veins up or the needle with the iodine solution! :P :-/
LD-It's uncomfortable,but in no way could compare to the feeling that you'd get if the report says they found something!  Get it over with and you'll be glad you did! :)
I'm going to see my sister today.  We're going to take a drive out to see our father.  I guess it would be 1 1/2 hours from my house.  Haven't seen him in about 6 months.  No big deal though. ::)
Clhloe layed another egg yesterday >:(!  Now I hoping that the first one is not a baby  so it gives the last one a better chance of survival.
Going to see the surgeon on Tues. so I need to cancel the other tests.  Reschedule them another day in the next week or later that week.  It's too much to do in one day with Access-A-Ride possibly not coming through on time. :P
The washer is coming on 2/5 so hubby and a few of his friends are going to take care of the plumbing today for it.  Hub also told me he'll get an electric dryer for me after the car show in April.  Running gas lines for a gas one is too much of a problem the way things are set up here.  It's ok,I just want a washer and dryer so I can wash clothes at 3am if I wanted to!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 25th, 2010 at 2:07pm
Well, it figures that guys would do only alittle work! ::)  The plumbing was not done!  Mark said he needed to figure out how to do the job,get the supplies and then do the work.  I understand that,but he already looked at the work last week!!! ::) :-?  So he'll do it next Sat.
The visit with my father went as planned.  He didn't have the photos out that I wanted to see to learn about my father's family. :( >:(  It was expected that would happen though.
My sister once again annoyed me,stressed me out and just plain aggravated me!! >:(  Again, no big shocker there!
I did get an e-mail from one of the MS sites that I get and got the news that the drug that is supposed to help with walking got FDA approval!!!!  It was supposed to get approved on my birthday in October,but the FDA dragged their feet, as usual!  So now the fun begins with trying to get my doctor to get me this drug to see if it will help me with my gait.  Fingers crossed!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 26th, 2010 at 12:05pm
Well, it's off to the surgeon at 3 to see what he thinks.  I don't what anyone sticking me or proding me anymore! >:(  I've had it.  It's almost been a month of contant pain,but it's less.
So there's a total of 5 eggs.  No babies yet.  I can't get in there(nest box) to see if any potential babies will come.  I'll try later.
Placed a big order with Dr. Fosters and Smith to get some bird supplies and some dental bones for the pup.  I'm hoping the mirror toy works for my oldest tiel.  I can't stand the screaming and calling anymore!!!  He's such a pest!
Still no computer! :(  It was supposed to come yesterday,but didn't show.  My luck it will come when I'm at the doctor's office. ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 28th, 2010 at 8:22am
The computer monitor and speakers came yesterday.  I didn't open them and neither did C.  We weren't in a festive mood.  I had gotten a phone call from my mother in S.C. and thought it was strange she was calling me again yesterday when I already spoke with her that morning.  Ya know when you get a phone call that isn't good news just by the calm tone of someone's voice????  Well,she said don't panic,everything is ok, M(my brother) is ok,but he's in the E.R. at the hospital.  A light fixture fell on him when he was on a call this morning! :o  My brother is a firefighter.  Tears immediately welled up in my eyes and I was very upset.   My family tries to tell me things carefully because of the MS and the effects the stress from it has on me.Funny though, cause the worse a situation is;the calmer I get!
One aunt that works with my sister in NYC were on their way to the hospital, another aunt in NJ was coming in, a cousin that works close to my house left work to go.  I called the hospital and got some run around,but some nice lady in the E.R. told me he was ok.
My aunt from NJ called me and put my brother on and all I heard was, "Hello, Sis.  I'm ok.  I'll call you later when I get home."  Those were the best words I had heard in a long time!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D  He of course didn't call and I didn't call him because I found out he was exausted and in pain with his neck and shoulder.  He has to go for an MRI.  My mother was the Community Board President at that hospital so she made some phone calls and the head guy took care of my brother.  My brother just went back to work that previous day to work a 24.  He had the flu and it knocked the stuffing out of him.  When I spoke with him the night before he said he was just tired and he was checking on me with my visit with the surgeon.
It looks like or feels like a hemetoma that's liquid or filled with liquid.  The pain is less,Thank God, and I feel it smaller than  month ago.  I go back to see this surgeon in Feb. and see if it's smaller or surgery is needed to get rid of it. 
He believes it is from the injection I did 2 days before the pain happened.  There's a small window where you can inject safely without problems.  It so happens, that yours truly,hit the spot that can cause a hematoma!!! :-[ >:(  They take a long time to go way,if they go away totally.  We'll see.
I had to cancel the mammogram and venos doppler of the legs because I couldn't see myself getting up at 4 or 5  in the morning for Access-A-Ride!  I was already tired.
So I'll re-schedule.
This morning I start the birds on brown rice and whole wheat bread to prepare them for any babies.  Out of 6 eggs,there should be a few.  I couldn't candle the eggs because those 2 birds are so in tune with eachother that one comes out of the nest box and the other immediately goes in!!! ::)  It's day 19 from when she started laying so anywhere from now still 28 total days the eggs can hatch.  I've got her bath ready and food ready so here we go!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Jan 28th, 2010 at 2:29pm
Yeesh, lady, you sure have a lot on your plate. Glad your brother's ok though.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 28th, 2010 at 6:37pm
Thank you,my dear!  He called me this morning.  Aside from a neck brace and an arm in a sling;he's very sore.  Sore or not,I'll take him in one piece!!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Feb 1st, 2010 at 4:48pm
My goodness, dear, you do have a lot going on.  *hugs*  I'm so glad your brother wasn't hurt as badly as he could have been.  I'm equally hopefully that your "owie" will resolve itself in time and you won't need surgery.  You take care of yourself and know that we're praying for you.   :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 10:02am
Thank you,Trisha!  My "owie" is, I'd say on a scale of 1-10, a 4.  Big relief was a month ago when it was a 9 or 10. 
My brother has been calling me to check in and see how I'm doing.  He says he sore,but resting his body.  I am so not ready to get more bad news!!!
On the birdie news....there are still 7 eggs. :(  The countdown is on to see whether or not these eggs will hatch.  I can't wait to get in there and do a thorough cleaning of the cage!!
All the supplies I was waiting for came yesterday from Dr.'s Foster and Smith.  The cleaning supplies are ready to go and do their job!!! ;D
My henn,indigo and amla also came.  Got a pretty Capodimonti cardinal for my mother as a surprise and a pretty salmon colored orchid for me!
Since the plumbing thing for the washer will be done on Wed., I'll do my henna thing on Thurs.  Hubby says he'll help!  Thank God!  It's hard to do the back of your head with this stuff!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 4th, 2010 at 6:46am
M is coming back today to finish the plumbing for the new washer so my henna is put off until Sat. :(
The washer is supposed to come tomorrow.  Good thing because there is somekind of weather storm coming Fri. night into Sat. :o  We'll see if it's snow or rain........... ::)
Still no babies in the nestbox. >:(  I'm holding out until  the incubation period is over for the last egg laid.  Why oh why do I humor and listen to my husband?!?! >:( I tired to tell him the birds were past their breeding age and I didn't want to raise anymore babiies!!!!!!!!!  Never again!  He knows nothing of birds or what's involved in breeding!  I tried to explain in detail what's involved,but I guess he figures like most men, that he won't be doing it so why worry!!! >:(
I can not wait until the nest box comes down and we're back to normal!!!! :)
I can't wait until I can put everything back in its place that came out of the closet for the washer.  I hate disorder and clutter!!!!  There's enough of it here.  I love when hubby goes to work,then I can really get to organizing again!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Feb 4th, 2010 at 12:07pm
Not to butt in where unwanted, but it seems to me that if he's the one who wants to raise baby birds, it's his responsibility. No exceptions. If he can't care for them, he can't have them. That's how I was raised anyway... ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 4th, 2010 at 3:38pm
AMEN!!!!   He's not understanding that I can't cram 15 years of bird experience into a short amount of time!  Now he knows and hopefully will leave well enough alone!  Plus with any new additions, it means I won't be able to pay him extra ttention!  Men don't like that much :-?.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Feb 4th, 2010 at 5:46pm
I am very glad that you and your brother are feeling better.

Enjoy the new washer!  I always love getting new appliances.  It's almost like getting a new house!  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Feb 4th, 2010 at 10:50pm
Is this something he can learn on his own, like from Google? Google can be a marvelously helpful tool.

Speaking of learning the ropes, my sister just recently adopted a cockatiel. She seems awfully fond of the lil guy, or perhaps girl? Is there any easy way to tell birdie genders?   :)

Ooo, new washer! What kind of washer did you get?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 5th, 2010 at 10:17am
Yes, it is like getting a new house!
We're getting an LG front loader.  I've always wanted a front loader for alot of reasons.  Less water used, better cleaning and this is a big one at the top of the list....no bouncing!!!!!  My sister and brother always overloaded my mother's top loader and then would walk away! >:( ::)
The machine would always jump and bounce and yours truly would have to tend to the machine.  I know I know, tell them to watch their own clothes in the machine.  They always went out.  I should have just turned off the machine!  Would teach them not to walk away while doing laundry! ;)
KNS- There really isn't any way to tell cockatiels apart.  Sometimes, depending on the color,females will have some bar striping on their feathers.  It's not a guarantee,but can give you a clue.
Usually the males are more vocal than females.  Males tend to wolf whistle.  There are females that are chatty,but the best way to tell is if she ever lays an egg!!!  The females also crouch down horizontally while on the perch.  If she needs any info. on husbandry, she can e-mail me.
As far as "learning the ropes",no.  Handfeeding babies is a "hands on" type of learning.   If done wrong, you can asperate the baby and then there's a host of problems to follow!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Feb 5th, 2010 at 10:44am

Curlgirl64 wrote on Feb 5th, 2010 at 10:17am:
Males tend to wolf whistle. 


Maybe I need to get a bird...I do miss a good wolf whistle.   8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 5th, 2010 at 10:00pm
:)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Feb 6th, 2010 at 9:23am
Oh, there was one piece of unsolicted advice I wanted to give you on front loaders which is a problem both my mother and I have had until we switched to liquid detergent but I don't know what the various parts are called in English.  Anyway, the traditional detergent can clogg a certain part and then you've got a lot of water coming up from the drain in the floor.  That too will happen if you don't carefully watch that all sand and toys are out of the clothes. ::)  Hub's made the mistake of overfilling with clothes and extra water.  That was a bit naive of him...

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Feb 6th, 2010 at 1:26pm
Yup. What Drear said, you need to get specific HE detergent for front loaders. Actually, in the US, if you can manage it, I'd recommend you get the high efficiency powder based detergent. The liquid ones tend to have organic stuff in them which can cause the washer to get moldy smelling.
We don't have any available around where we are, so occasionally I will have the washer do an empty rinse cycle with vinegar to combat the mustiness.

But all in all, I love front loaders. They're so much more efficient, quiet, fast, and they're much gentler on clothes.

Thanks for the info offer! I will let my sister know. <3

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 6th, 2010 at 3:34pm
Thanks,ladies!
Yes, I've been reading the manual and it talks about HE detergent.  They gave a sample of Tide.  I'm algergic to Tide,but they have a formula for sensitive skin so I'll try that.  I've told hubby to use only HE detergent.  I'm hoping he'll listen. ::)
The washer doesn't fill with water so there's a problem.  This happens when men don't listen to women.  Hub asked his friend to do the plumbing.  He's not a licensed plumber.  I have and use a licensed plumber.  But,nooooooooooooo hubby wanted to handle this.  So now the machine doesn't fill with water and the repair people are coming on Mon. >:(  Hub wanted to move the machine and check the hoses,but I said no because if it's the way it was iinstalled,then it is under the waranty.  You touch it,the waranty is null and void.
So I'm waiting...........................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by kittennoodlesoup on Feb 6th, 2010 at 11:23pm
Does any water come in?
HE washers usually only fill the very bottom of the drum with water.
Hope you figure out the problem!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 7th, 2010 at 9:32am
One of the reasons I wanted a front loader wa that it used less water.  There's no water in the drum at all.  There's water in the hoses(both hot and cold).  I opened the drain part and let the water out of the hose too.  Either it was installed wrong or the so called plumbing job is wrong >:(. 
The repair people were supposed to come between 4:30-6:30lm.  They showed up at 3:30 and I wasn't dressed so I went into the bird/sewing room with the dog.  Hubby was expediting the job.  They told him it worked.  Yes,the machine turns on,but water doesn't come into the drum.  Not only did they not test it properly, they took the bolts and the wrench that comes with the machine!!!  Thieves!  In this case I was glad that hubby didn't have cash on him to tip them.
So now someone or two guys will come on Monday and I'll be here to see things get done right 8-)!
Strange as it sounds, I can't wait to start washing clothes!!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Feb 7th, 2010 at 10:19am

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This happens when men don't listen to women.


This would be funny under different circumstances. 

I hope things will be fine on Monday then. 


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Strange as it sounds, I can't wait to start washing clothes!!!


I wish I felt the same way.  I'm procrastinating today, it's Sunday after all.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 8th, 2010 at 4:49am
Yesp,it's Sunday!  SuperBowl Sunday!
A repair person came on Sunday instead of Monday.  Although the machine worked afor alittle while...it showed a msg on the LCD screen and stopped.  So with all the stress and hubby being on the phone, BestBuy wants him to pay again for delivery and go to the store to do it!!  Ladies, if you have a BestBuy nearyou,Don't do business with them!!!!  The worse Customer service ever!!!!  If I had my way,the machine would be picked up by them,I'd have a full refund and never do business with them again!!!!
Sunday should be a day of rest!  what was I thinking when I wanted to do laundry!!! ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 10th, 2010 at 4:39pm
Man oh man are we getting hammered with snow!  It's expected we get about 18-20 inches! :o  We haven't gotten snow like this since I don't know when.  It is pretty though..........however long it will stay white here in the city! ::)  That's one of the things that I miss about living in the country.  Snow stays white far longer there than here!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 11th, 2010 at 10:07am
So there's what it seems like tons of snow outside............I really wonder how long it will be before I see the street and sidewalk. ::)
In preparation for something like this happening, I bought on E-bay a few new craft kits.  I haven't done rug hooking since I was 14 so I bought another kit.  A butterfly to try.  A few cross stitch kits to try.  Also an embroidery kit for beginners to try.  My timing is off on this because the mailman, I guess, can't get through the snow with his cart!! :-?
So I'm crocheting a granny square hat with the tons of yarn I've got.  If it turns out well I'll put it up on Etsy for sale.  The one I made yesterday came out too small for an adult. :( >:(  hat's what I get for following the pattern!!
Still no babies from the eggs.  I can't wait to take down the nest box and scrub the whole cage clean!!  My oldest has been in his cage too long, so at least when things are back to normal he can come out. 8-)
Hubby is outside shoveling and then off to the store. He wants my special vegan muffins again.  So I'll be baking this afternoon.  So much for relaxing and crocheting!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Feb 11th, 2010 at 3:35pm
How frustrating--after all that, I hope you finally ended up with a working washer and dryer.   :( 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 11th, 2010 at 7:29pm
You and me both!  The dryer will come hopefully in April or May,depending on the car show that hubby will be setting up.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 13th, 2010 at 4:24am
The new washer is in and working!!!!  Hooray!!!!!!! Ahem,women shouldn't get so excited about appliances! :-[  If you do, don't let any males see you, they'll get ideas about you loving to do housework! :o
Hubby did some blankets as they came out wonderful. Now I can put them in a Space Saver bag and get them out of the way.
Lots of ice and snow here..........wonder when it'll warm up and melt some :-/.
Still no baby birds. :(  I'm pretty sure they're all duds. The nest box will come down next week and I can get back to my sewing!!!
I've been watching a tutorial on knitting and teaching myself to cast on and knit.  The next step is to purl and cast off.  I figure I can get rid of alot of yarn by crocheting and knitting hats,scarves and fingerless gloves.
The only kit that made it so far via USPS is the latch hook kit. I am hopeful the cross stitch kits will come today.  I'm still working on a bigger granny square hat that should be done in a few days.
Maybe I can even get in a henna and indigo job if hubby brings me some orange juice to mix with the henna! ::) 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Feb 13th, 2010 at 4:54pm

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If you do, don't let any males see you, they'll get ideas about you loving to do housework!

;D  Glad it's working.


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Lots of ice and snow here..........wonder when it'll warm up and melt some


The ice is really getting to me!


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 14th, 2010 at 9:35am
I think C is really enjoying the new machine!  He's washed 3 loads since Friday! ::)  Hey as long as he down't overload the machine,use lots of detergent or mix darks with whites.....I'm happy!  It'll give me time to do my new embroidery kit.  One of 4 so I'll be busy!
Happy Valentine's Day, everybody!!!!
Mine started yesterday with flowers and Andrea Bocelli CD's!  I had gotten C some Lindt truffles(hard for me to buy since I'm a Pescatarian,borderline Vegan  ;D) and I found some vintage Coca Cola metal coasters on E-Bay. 
I thought he'd enjoy them and I'm glad he is! 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 15th, 2010 at 6:54pm
Hubby is sick with either the flu or stomach flu! :(   So I'm petrified of getting sick because of the MS.  If I get sick it could cause an me either to have an a flare or something else could pop up! ::)  I feel so bad for him,but in the same note I'm trying to keep a distance.  The Lysol can has become my new best friend!!
One of my aunts dropped off some food supplies for him.  That was so cool.  He's got his gingerale and I made him toast this morning.  I hope this illness leaves as quickly as it came!
Not much else happening due to the snow already here and another storm coming tomorrow. :o ::)  I feel like a caged animal!!!
I have been teaching myself to knit though with tutorials that I could connect with on the internet.  Some of the tutorials are of poor quality or the camera angle is all wrong.  I've practicing my 2 needle cast on,knit and purl.  When I'm comfortable with that I'll try casting off.
The embroidery is coming along so so.  I really need a good magnifying glass to go with my light.  Practice makes perfect, I guess. ::)  Wish I had a kit that I didn't like to practice on though.  If this comes out really bad or I don't like it, I'll get another one to do.  Live and learn........
I was watching my DVD on sweatshirt makeovers with Nancy Zieman.  They (the sweatshirts) all look like such fun to make!  When funds are right I'll pick out some sweatshirts and give it a try!  I might have to buy the book though to  get exact measurements.  Maybe I'll look on Crafter's Choice or Ebay for a good price.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by la diosa on Feb 16th, 2010 at 12:23am

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I feel so bad for him,but in the same note I'm trying to keep a distance.  The Lysol can has become my new best friend!!


I know exactly how you feel.  It doesn't mean that you love your husband any less.  However it's right for you to take precautions as difficult as they may be, to not get sick.  Lysol is your friend. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Feb 16th, 2010 at 12:36pm
Thanks,LD!  It's funny what a day can do.  He's much better today.  So much in fact that he shoveled and went to Rite-Aide!! :o  I'm thinking that maybe it was food poisoning :-/ or something he ate that was rancid.  He's been taking it easy,resting because he got a call this morning that he's working tomorrow day and night!  I hope his strength is back!
It's snowing.......again!  Maybe 1-3 inches this time,we'll see.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 1st, 2010 at 8:35am
So there's about 21 inches of snow here from that "snow storm" a few days ago. ::)  Another storm is being watched for Friday....................
I tried Cassia as a deep conditioner yesterday and kept it in for an hour.  Gritty to rinse out,but 45 minutes later after rinsing it wasn't too bad.  I single braided my hair and forgot about it.  Last night it felt thicker,shinier and less frizz especially the ends.  I left it in a braid and this morning everything was intact and still looked nice.  I'm waiting to do the henna,indigo and amla though.  I think once a month I'll do Cassia and do hubby's hair.  for some reason he doesn't want to measure with a measuring tape.  He measures by where his finger stops at some point at his back when he  gently pulls the longest piece of hair.  Stubborn man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D  I think it's somewhere midback.  If I'm lucky he might let me take a pic(fingers crossed!)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 2nd, 2010 at 6:50pm
Ok,he's all set for the pic!   Yay!  Just gotta re-charge the camera's battery and clear out a few unneeded photos.  So pic to come!
Took that women's shoe quiz and it figures...I'm a barefoot!
I thought I'd be a sneaker though.
My Pilates stand came today and hopefully I'll be back to my practice tomorrow morning or during the day.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Mar 4th, 2010 at 6:44am

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Another storm is being watched for Friday....................


Same warning here.  For the sake of the boys and hub's work, we all keep distance when one of us is sick so the others hopefully won't have too many sick days.  Glad your hub could get back to work quickly.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 4th, 2010 at 10:10am
Thanks,Drear.  I think that's a smart idea about keeping your   distance when one  is sick. Less chance of getting the same bug!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 5th, 2010 at 6:00pm
Well, hubby and I decided today was just as good of a day to do henna and indigo on my hair.  Last  night I mixed orange juice with 200 grams of henna from Yemen.  This was a 2009 crop and supposedly has excellent gray coverage.  So I mixed it up at about 11pm,covered it with plastic wrap and put the Pyrex bowl that I was using in a plastic bag.  Stuck it in my closet that is always very warm.
This morning I added alittle water to it after I saw the dye released,added about 15 grams of Amla.  Mixed that all up.  In a seperate bowl I mixed up 300 grams of indigo.  Added the henna mixture to the indigo mixture.  Started that at about 10am.  Hubby did all of the applying, I put the plastic wrap on  and then a turby towel.  I really need a really big cotton scarf though.  There's so much of the mixture that the turbi almost didn't fit!! ::)  It's was soooo heavy!   I kept this on for 4 hours!  I couldn't believe I lasted that long.
So at 3:30pm I hopped into the shower,using my shower chair I spent 45 minutes rinsing the stuff out of my hair.  I conditioned with Suave strawberry conditioner twice,washed with Herbal Essences None of Your Frizziness twice and then conditioned with Herbal Essences None of Your Frizziness conditioner.  Wide toothed combed it and single braided it.
I must say from what I can see hubby did a really good job!  Most of all the gray is covered and my hair is a very dark brown.  It will take about 2 or 3 days for the color to settle in.  Then I'll know whether it is a dark brown or darker brown.
So that's how I spent the day!!
Tomorrow I' m going to see my sister in Queens.  We'll go toThe Worthy Paws so I can donate my yarn stash and knitting needles that I don't use.  I prefer to crochet and knit with bamboo or wooden hooks and needles.  The place is a not for profit shop that sells stuff to support animals spay,neuter and food.
I till have to get together in a bag all the yarn and seperate the needles,patch my sister's sweater and try to relax tonight!  Maybe if there's a hockey game on, I'll catch that.  Last night's Ranger game was a heart breaker.  Damn those Peguins!!! >:(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 16th, 2010 at 3:59pm
I managed to get a pic of C's hair,but he's not happy with the pic.  He says it isn't clear enough! ::)  I've got to catch him again,but with the Vision Show and the Car Show back to back, I'll be lucky to see him at all.  Ah,such is the life of a carpenter's wife!!!
Wasn't all that thrilled with the henna,indigo and amla. :(  Maybe I'll add more amla next time.
Weather is getting better here.  The three days of wind and rain has had its toll on me.  Between the headaches and joint stiffness, I'm only too glad to see the rain go.
I started crocheting a new tank.  Not really thrilled with the pattern yet.  Maybe when the pineapple lace part kicks in I'll feel differently.
I'm baking bread right now and it smells good.  I hope it comes out ok.  I had to alter the  recipe alittle. ::)  It's got less than 15 minutes to go.
Not too much else happening.  Mom is coming in for Palm Sunday and II think Easter.  I need to see her.  Since Grandma passed away I haven't been back to the house. Don't know if Mom can sleep there comfortably.  My house is open to her though.  She says she'll see how she feels there.
Breads almost done so I better take it out!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 21st, 2010 at 2:59pm
Ok, the bread came out fine......since then I've been working on crocheting a new tank.  Not sure if I'm going to sell it or keep it.  It is an intermediate pattern that I saw on Knit and Crochet today.  I ordered the yarn, which was rather inexpensive.   It's coming along fine.
After taking the pup to the vet's for a nail trim, I decided it was do or die for the metal zipper in the newly purchased zip up hoodie.  I had bought a zip up hoodie from Cafe Press that had a Hooked on Crochet logo on it with a ball of yarn and crochet hook.  I thought it had a plastic molded seperating zipper.  I was totally disappointed when I got it to see it had a metal zipper! :(  I then started to think....well,if you don't like something,change it!  So i called up this guy I deal with at Zipperstop on E-bay and told him what I needed.  Two days later,presto!  The thread and zipper were here.  He has a knack for matching exactly the color I need without seeing what I'm working on. 8-)
I thought about what to do about removing the metal zipper and replacing it with the new zipper.  So my trusty seam ripper and I sat down and carefully took off the old zipper,did some sewing of the fabric to secure it down,got my zipper foot for my sewing machine,attached the new ipper and began sewing.  It actually came out near to perfect!  Either beginner's luck with replacing a zipper or it just pays to take your time and it the way you think is the right way.  I had also gotten a few new iron on's that are embroidered that I want to put on. I got a bichon,a white rose,fall leaves, a very cute sewing machine and a flower bunch that I had saved for something like this.  Plus a cup of coffee.I think the lay out will look nice when I'm done. 
C left for work so after the hockey game I'm off to wash clothes,clean up the kitchen and try to get to those iron on's.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Mar 23rd, 2010 at 4:31pm
A zipper!  Good on ya, dear!  I've learned over the years that patience is the key to most things.   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Mar 23rd, 2010 at 10:09pm
;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 2nd, 2010 at 10:52am
>:( :o ::) Well after loosing a whole day yesterday to a bad sinus or migraine headache........today I'm starting to feel human again. 8-)
My mother came in fromS.C. last Thurs. and I got to see her for the first time on Wed.!  She came over yesterday to try to take care of me with the headache,but I'd rather be left alone when my head hurts that bad.  At least she and C were able to catch up! 
Today is C's birthday so after he sleeps alittle bit my mother,C and I will go out for dinner somewhere.
Yesterday was my Chloe's (cockatiel) 10th birthday.  I couldn't even spend any time with the birds due to the headache.  I sat with my head on the kitchen table for 8 hours!   I don't wish these headaches on anybody.
Anywho, prior to the headache, I was able to finish off the crochet cami I was working on.  Came out pretty good for an intermediate pattern.
I've also made scissor holders for the Gingher scissors that C bought me.  I've made 5 so far.  They came out better than I thought.
I'm working on a pai of scrunchy fingerless gloves now in peach, a shrug/bolero and I'll start a fleece jacket.  I'll be busy!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 4th, 2010 at 7:34am
Yesterday was a bright sunny cool day.  The pup,C and I sat outside tor a bit.  I wanted C to buy new outside furniture before the upstairs tenant put out the wicker furniture, kinda to deter the upstairs tenant from having her kid run around inside of our gated area.  She has a seperate entrance from us and we have the gated front and side of the house.  I don't want to be mean, but I don't want a screaming kid running under my windows or in front of my entrance.  A sticky situation because she's nice and made it a point of saying that we share the front and her kid runs back and forth.  I should have said something then but I was desperate to get out of that noisy dealth trap of a basement that C and I were in.  I'm really hoping this is not going to be a problem....................  The gated front area was one of the reasons why I wanted this place.
Anyway, started working on a tunisian belt.  Another project to add onto the list of projects in action! ::)
Mom is coming over for Easter dinner.  We'll have pasta with clam sauce,shrimps and crab meat.  Simple no fuss meal.
Better get going!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 12th, 2010 at 7:28pm
Things are busy for me here.  I got my tunisian bamboo crochet hooks in the mail today.   :D  There are 8 in the set and I have a few projects in mind already. ;D  Also got some lacy unmentionables that I bid on through ebay 8-). Some hat crochet patterns,sweater patterns and a jacket/vest pattern.  Just pile some more on my plate!! ::)
Hubby also bought me a set of 16 brittany black walnut crochet hooks on ebay.  I'm so excited about them!!  Brittany doesn't make their black walnut hooks anymore so these are a collector's dream!  I spoke with the lady that had them and they should be on their way at the end of the week!  The first time she had them listed they were $400 for the set!  We agreed on $275 plus $10 for shipping.
I'm sure they will become one of my prized possessions!  They lady is glad they are going to a home where they'll be used and appreciated.
Have been dryer shopping and I'll go with the LG dryer to match the LG washer.  WE'll go see it at Best Buy when C is done with the car show.
I spoke with a guy today who will come by tomorrow( fingers crossed!) to see about getting handrails installed outside.
I also called yesterday and left a msg. for a rep. to call me back about Ampira.  This is a new medicine for MS patients that has shown gait and walking improvements.  God only knows that I could sure use it.
When I saw the doctor on Tues. she told me my Vitamin D was super low.  A 12! :o Usually it should be 30 and above.  So I'm taking 50,000 units of Vitamin D once a week for 8 weeks. ::)  This better fix the problem! :-/
Any who, I'm off to finish a pair of fingerless scrunchy gloves. :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Apr 13th, 2010 at 5:24am
I've got low D too.  I hope it takes care of it for you.  A doctor on call told me that it takes at least 6 months to correct.  But you should trust what your doc says.  Could be individual.  What do I know.....I can't remember my D number.

I hope this Ampira is an option for you.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 13th, 2010 at 10:04am
Thanks,Drear! :-*  I didn't know about the 6 months though :(  It's fustrating and annoying when things like this happen,especially when you take ultra good care of your body.  I'm starting to believe that no matter what you do to and for your body, it has a "mind" of its own and will do what it wants to!! ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 16th, 2010 at 12:37pm
My brother is in A.C. for his birthday,today,hope he wins big!!!!  Hey,speaking of birthdays,BB's got one today too!!!
So Happy Birthday totwo of my favorite peeps!!!
Got some summerprojects planned for crocheting. A hooded sweater and an Asymmetry Jacket.  Lots of yarn coming!
Been doing pretty good with some scratch off tickets yesterday.  Total won about $90. 8-)  Half goes into the savings jar and the other helf goes back into tickets!! ;D
After doing a deep conditioning treatment 4 days ago, I did alittle trim(< 1/2 inch) I decided today I was going to try my Mud and Clay shampoo bar,ACV rinse and Suave coconut conditioner and Infusion23 Leave In Conditioner spray. 
So two hours later after air drying my hair down,it's nice and curly and soft!!! :)  Think I'll stick with this shampoo bar for abit.......
Tunisian bamboo hooks came last week,so I've been playing with them.  Pulled out my Jensen Hairpin Lace Loom last night and have been practicing with that.  I'd like to get a book that will be coming out in July for Hairpain lace patterns.  I saw it on a Knitting Daily show yesterday. I might just pre-order it :-/
The guy who does iron work is coming today to take measurements outside for the handrails that I so desperately need!!!!!!!!!!!  That'll set us back $400,but it's a necessary thing.
Off to make lunch.  I think I'll make salmon and veggies.  I've re-discovered Frank's Hot Sauce :o!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Godyssey on Apr 20th, 2010 at 1:00am
Congrats on your lottey win.  You seem to have lot's of luck with those.  Just curious.  When you buy tickets, are you certain that it will be a winner?  I guess it's a weird question, but I'm wondering if the Law of Attraction has anything to do with your success?

Can't wait to see your new projects.  I think I'd love to commission you to make something for me one day (not sure what) ...if that's okay with you of course.


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 20th, 2010 at 11:52am
I'm flattered!  Of course I would look forward to making something for you!
Thanks,as for the lottery tickets,well, either I pick em or hubby picks em out.  It's random,nothing planned or any strategy in it.
If I can ever get my pics posted here, I have a few to get to.  Hubby's hair pic and some projects that are complete!  I have several planned already for over the summer.  If I keep adding on, I won't get anything done till next spring! :o ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Godyssey on Apr 21st, 2010 at 11:19pm
Ooh, yeah.  I would love a blue or red knitted scarf or a knitted red beret for the fall.  When you have the time of course. 

I honestly think that something subconsious is going on with your lottery winnings.  Maybe, just having a positive attitude.  I saw a special on people like you who win the lottery all the time.  My mother even used to win every year on her birthday.

I don't like to play the lottery because I always have a "we won't win"  attitude and I think that affecs the outcome.  However, I'm happy that you're so fortunate with it! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 22nd, 2010 at 7:46am
Ok,sure, as the summer is coming to an end, we can talk about  what you'd like.  Thanks! 
I have the same feelings as you when it comes to Lotto,MegaMillions,Powerball and Take 5!!!  We usually don't even get one number on these.  That may be because my hubby does the quick pick instead of picking the numbers.  Hmmmmmm.....................
Last night he got in with some tickets for me.  I won $50 on Cashworld Doubler!  I have played this maybe 5 times in the past.  Don't care for it because I am always just shy of winning $2.  Not this time!

One thing is for sure though.The Price is Right scratch off ticket never, I mean never has a winning anything on it.  It's a waste of time and money.  I keep telling hubby don't buy it.  I even wrote a list of don't buy tickets and stuck it in his hand.......ah men!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Apr 22nd, 2010 at 10:42am
Now you've both got me pondering this scratch off thing.  I rarely buy tickets because I know I won't win.  Hubby, on the other hand, buys scratchers on a regular basis and is always winning something, even if only a free ticket.  Maybe I need to change my mindset!  I feel an experiment coming on.   8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 22nd, 2010 at 6:28pm
8-)experiments are good!!! ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 26th, 2010 at 5:09pm
Maybe when it rains,it pours!  Given the weather here,pardon the pun.
Hubby and I took the pup to the vet this morning for her annual check-up and any shots that she needed.
Well,she has some kind of tumor in her mouth up on her gumline.  The doctor won't know if it's malignant or not until a biopsy is done.  After today's visit,shots and blood taken,it ran us $576!  This afternoon one of the receptionists called back with the estimate of all the other things that would need to be done,biopsy,meds,hospitalization,etc. that would run between $1750-$2250! :o :o  Holy Moly!  That is not even the removal of the growth or tumor!!!!
I tell ya it's now more than ever I need total good luck with those scratch offs!!!!
So alot of information about this is weighing heavily on my mind.
It was all so surreal that the vet's office.  I could hear the doctor talking to me but I felt like I was out of my body looking down on the situation from the ceiling!!!
If anything is going to be done it's my decision.  She's my four legged hairy child!  I think I just need more information and alittle time to make this decision of moving forward. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Apr 29th, 2010 at 12:56am
I am so sorry about your pup.  Having lost 2 of my 3 cats in the last 8 mos., I can relate.  I hope everything turns out well and you win enough to pay for the surgery.  I will keep my fingers crossed and remember you all in my petitions to the goddess.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 29th, 2010 at 12:51pm
Thank you,Melusine.  I'm waiting to talk to the vet as I type this.  I want further info. and details from him before I bring her in tomorrow.  I've been praying all day this growth is not cancerous................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Apr 30th, 2010 at 10:53am
Oh honey, I'm sorry you have to go through this with your pup.  *hugs*  My thoughts are with you. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 30th, 2010 at 11:45am
Thank you,Trisha!  Shasta is at the vet's right now awaiting the teeth cleaning procedure and the biopsy.  The vet said she would try to remove as much as possible,but also felt that she would have to remove teeth and bone.  When we see what the result of the biopsy is we can then see what the next course of action is. 
I tell you this is soooo stressful!  I truly am hoping for the best expecting the worse. :(
Anyone who has a pet or pets knows the stress of it. You would think with all the pet rabbits,ferrets and birds that have passed to Rainbow's Bridge; I'd be either numb or used to the feelings that go with this.  I'll never get used to it............

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Apr 30th, 2010 at 12:12pm

Quote:
You would think with all the pet rabbits,ferrets and birds that have passed to Rainbow's Bridge; I'd be either numb or used to the feelings that go with this.  I'll never get used to it............

Not at all. You're not supposed to get used to it and it's not supposed to get easier. If it does, something's wrong.

Hoping the best for Shasta & you. :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Apr 30th, 2010 at 2:04pm
Thanks. :-*  You're right about never getting used to it and something's wrong if you do get used to it. 
Anyone who tells us that either- has no clue or hasn't been "owned" by a pet.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 1st, 2010 at 2:24pm
The biopsy should be back in about 5-7 days.  Shasta is on 3 meds. for a week.  The vet took about 70% of the tumor and 5 teeth. :o  My poor baby!!!!  I just glad she's home and I can take care of her.  She has so much trouble eating,even the mush that I made for her.  One day at a time..............

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 4th, 2010 at 4:27pm
The biopsy results are in.  It's cancer. :'(  One way to go is a CT scan  and MRI to see how progressed the tumor is.  An other way if to put her on Peroxicam.  That is supposed to slow the progression of the tumor.  I'd have to go into the city for the CT scan.  Getting there with Access-A-Ride :-/  They can either be good or forget it, I'm not going to use the words that come to mind to describe them :o >:(  First and foremost is Shasta's quality of life and comfort. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on May 4th, 2010 at 8:45pm
((((((((((Curlgirl))))))))))))) I'm so sorry. :'( Do what you feel is best, hon.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 4th, 2010 at 10:21pm
Thank you,Angel.   I'm just so worried for her.  I only want the best quality of life for her and to keep her happy and comfortable.  So this journey begins.........

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on May 6th, 2010 at 1:12pm
*hugs*   :( 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 6th, 2010 at 5:03pm
Thanks,Trisha!
I've scheduled a CT scan and consultation for Tues.  We got back from the vet alittle while ago and the incision is 2/3rds healed.  She is not eating or drinking as much as I'd like so the vet gave me 6 cans of AD and 6 bottles of AD liquid.  So far Shasta ate a full can and drank some of the liquid.  I'm happy with that.
The CT scan will tell us alot-how advanced is the cancer,what options if any to consider,maybe duration of life :'(  I am trying to hang in,but this is my kid!  All I want is quality of life for her and yes,I'll be selfish and wish for a few more happy healthier years for her and with her!
This makes me sick! :P 
One more disease to be added to the long list of things I hate with all my heart.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on May 6th, 2010 at 7:25pm
I have been reading what you have been writing and sympathizing with all my heart.  I would have written sooner, but just having gone thru losing Kelly and Cleo, it was a little difficult.  Hope all goes as well as possible.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 7th, 2010 at 9:34am
Thanks,Mel.  It's ok, I totally understand.  It is tough to get back on track for alittle bit when your baby or babies isn't/aren't well.  I don't know what is worse-knowing a time frame or not knowing a time frame................ :-/

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on May 7th, 2010 at 10:30am
Poor Curlgirl. Don't get too caught up with "time frames." Some cancer patients outlive them...most don't make it half as long.

Try to focus on Shasta's quality of life. When it's time for her to go, you'll know it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 7th, 2010 at 10:18pm
I believe you're right,Angel, I'll know.................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on May 9th, 2010 at 7:08am
Angel is right.  I have no advice on what will be in her best interest as far as life quality goes.  (((hugs)))


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 9th, 2010 at 1:20pm
Thanks, for the hugs,Drear!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Godyssey on May 10th, 2010 at 12:15am
So sorry about Shata's diagnosis, but I'm really hoping for the best.  I'm sure the situation is hearbreaking.  I hope you can find reasons to stay postive whenever you can.  I think it will help you deal with it better.  (((hugs))) 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 10th, 2010 at 7:29am
Thanks!  It's still surreal for me. 
Shasta is doing pretty good,personality wise and just being her usual self!
I'm being hopeful...................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 11th, 2010 at 8:50am
We're going to the cancer hospital this morning..... I'm sitting here with C and Shasta and soon Access-A-Ride will be here.  We're all packed except for the carrier and then the answers will come,I hope.
I'll update ya'll later!
Say a prayer,send white light,please!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on May 12th, 2010 at 3:30am
Will pray for the best.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on May 12th, 2010 at 12:33pm
You, Shasta and C are in my prayers, Curlgirl. All the best. :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Godyssey on May 12th, 2010 at 2:27pm
I'll be hoping for the best.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 12th, 2010 at 5:14pm
thanks,ladies!
I'm waiting for the cotor to call me back with the results of the CT scan. The doctor told me yesterday when we picked her up to go home that she did well and she's a very sweet girl! :)
I had much a bad headache when we got home :(whether it was a migraine,lack of my cup of coffee,stress of what was going on or all combined together... I took a Maxalt Mlt and felt so much better within a few hours I was ok.
Here's praying and hoping that report is promising.   I did find out yesterday that the med. she is taking for pain is really good for this type of aggressive cancer.  It has shown to either put the cancer into remission or slow the progression. I hope it can put the cancer into remission for Shasta.  How long before I'll know if it can do anything for her??  I'll ask. 
More later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on May 13th, 2010 at 12:03am
I hope the news is good.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.  I guess that's why I keep having to go back and correct my tupos. I mean typos. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 13th, 2010 at 10:34am
Well, here's the short version of things...........surgery is not an option.  Radiation 1x a day M-F, 18 treatments for a month.  Anesthesia every time.  Cost $7000.00
Peroxicam-pain med she is currently on. 1x a day for life.  Cost $43 a month.  This med has promising results against the cancer Shasta has.  It has shown to eith put the cancer into remission or slow the progression.
With radiation life expectancy is 1 to 1 1/2 years maybe longer. Also taking Peroxicam.
Peroxicam only, life expectancy is 3-6 months,then things are downhill from there.
I will talk to a woman named Betty who has set up a fund for people who can't afford treatment for their pet.  This is on Monday.  She's out of town until then.
:'( :( :-/
As long as Shasta wants to fight,I'll fight along with her, side by side!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on May 13th, 2010 at 11:46pm
Heartbreaking news!  I'm praying for you all.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 14th, 2010 at 7:37am
Thank you!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on May 14th, 2010 at 11:44pm
I am sorry, sweetie.  It's a hard path in front of you, but I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on May 15th, 2010 at 9:32am
I'm sorry about the development.  I really do keep everyone's illness battles in thought and prayer. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 15th, 2010 at 12:47pm
Thank you,Ladies!  I'm sure whatever God has instore for us,we'll be ok.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 24th, 2010 at 11:16am
Alot has been happening these past few days.  Let me update,ya'll!
I went to the Abilites Expo in NJ on Sat. with my sister.  There was so much there from adaptive clothing to RV's for disabled!!  I went into a class C motor home that this couple owned who were are the show promoting the motorhomes for the disabled.  The company will customize the whole vehicle for your needs!!!  Their fiberglass shop is on their shop site and they make it themselves!  Great option for when C and I move,hopefully in 6 years.
I also tested a few new wheelchairs that I so want!!  The TiLite in USA custom made,you pick colors,features,needs and it's perfectly designed for you!!  It was awsome!  I so want one!   Possibly for Christmas!  They are not cheap,but quality never is!  For the price that I'm thinking it will be, you could buy a really nice used car!  I guess this will be sorta my car,but for the disabled!
My sis and I went to see my father and his wife after the show.  That went better than expected!  We all went out to dinner and then went back to their place to see a few of the pics my father found.  I got to see my great grandfather and his trolley car.  He was a motorman way back in the day!
I also found out my great great grandmother was a professional gambler!!  She was good at it and had luck,too!
Also found out there is Scotch mixed in with the Irish part of me.  Wonders never cease!
We then made it back to Bklyn. at 10pm.  My sis then had to travel back to Queens.  She made good timing.  I was worried about her getting home.
Sunday I tried a new shampoo and conditioner and finishing product.  I had given myself a trim a few days ago, to get rid of the raggedy ends. 
I tried Suave Humectant shampoo and conditioner.  Not bad.  I also used Frizz-Ease smoothing creme.  Me likey!!  I needed something to work better than Infusium-23 leave in conditioner for the french  braid I wanted to do.  It worked out very well!  The product leaves no stickiness,tackiness or hardness either.  Good bonuses!
I did use alittle jojoba oil on the ends before the creme.
All in all I'll give this another try to see if my hair is happy.
Shasta is doing well.  She's slowed down abit,but her appetite is good and her spirits are good.  I'm very thankful.
I also some dogs at the show that were canine helpers so to speak for the disabled.  My sister joked that she was going to borrow the pup I should get to help her with house work! lol
Today's weather is cool and very overcast.  A nice lazy day to crochet and maybe sew!
Later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Godyssey on May 25th, 2010 at 6:19pm
Wow! I'm so glad that you had such a great day! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on May 25th, 2010 at 11:21pm
I am very glad you are feeling better.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on May 26th, 2010 at 2:53am
What a great day! :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 26th, 2010 at 10:59am
Thanks, it gets better.
Even though Medicare will probably cover nothing, hubby's ins. will pay for anything needed.  That's what the rep. said when I spoke with him this morning. :-/  We may have to wait until July to order,but in the meantime I can have a rep. come to the house to get the ball rolling by picking and choosing what I need & what I want.  Since it will be titanium, with some of the things I need and want, I figure it'll cost around $4000.   Very expensive,but if it'll improve my quality of life,easier to manipulate and give me further independence,hell, that's small beans!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Godyssey on May 26th, 2010 at 10:06pm
Well, how cool is that?  Good for you!!! :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 26th, 2010 at 10:52pm
Thanks!  Let's hope all will fall into place and hub's ins. will cover it after all the paperwork is submitted.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on May 28th, 2010 at 1:16am
Hope everything works out well.  You need some good news.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on May 28th, 2010 at 12:33pm
From your mouth to God's ears!!  Or whoever is listening up there!! ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 2nd, 2010 at 10:20am
So the appts. begin and the things I ordered start arriving!
I got the Jenkins handmade knitting needles size 50(these are big jammies!) yesterday.  I want to start broomstick lace things soon.  The first sweater I crocheted needs to be put together.  I already see problems with that.  The pullover hoodie I was making ran out of yarn so I'm waiting for more yarn that I had ordered from Joann.com.  The front and back are done.  I'm working on a sleeve.  Got to do one more sleeve and the hood.  Then piece that all together.
The asymetrical jacket is what I'm working on now.
I'm waiting for AFO socks (ankle foot orthodic),Philosophy Make Up Optional Skin Care Kit,Bermuda Shorts and a Gauze Tunic Top from QVC,hairsticks and Bungee hair ties.  I'm sure there are other things coming that I can't remember! ::)
Today I go to see a guy that does AFO braces.  He's in the same place that my neurologist is in.  Then there's the eye surgeon,dentist,the guy from TiLite(new wheelchair),neurologist and God knows what else!
I went for blood work yesterday to check my Vitamin D level.  I finished the Vit.D pills on Friday.  We then went Cohen's Fashion Optical to try on new frames for when I get the new script.  I've got about 7 different pairs lined up.  Tough decision.  The store will have a special of buy one frame get the second free.  Ya just pay for the lenses on the 2nd pair.  I figure that'll run about $700 total.  Geez, everything is soooooooooo expensive!
So I'm off to get ready for Stress-A-Ride to pick me up! ::)


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jun 7th, 2010 at 5:07am
Glasses is always a major expense even if you don't choose expensive frames.  It's such an important decision so I hope you'll be very happy with your glasses.  I don't know how dependent you are on them?  You have a lot going on so I'm glad you're also finding time to do things you enjoy.


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 7th, 2010 at 5:50pm
How true about the expense for eyeglasses!!
Stress-A-Ride was an hour late, plus I had finished with the doctor early, so I was waiting for alittle more than 2 hours!  ::)  Plus the driver that picked me up from home that morning was a half hour late!
Two days before when I went to the brace guy, Stress-A-Ride was over an hour late picking C and I up to go home.  Go figure!
On a happier note, I was able to get Ampira, finally!!!  It's a new drug that has FDA approval,but it's ultra expensive(even with the Medicare co-pay). This drug is supposed to help people with MS walk better.  I'm hoping it does something positive for me.  We'll see..........
The wheelchair guy comes tomorrow.  C's coverage can't be used because it is not my primary. >:( It might have to come out of pocket or if Medicare approves an exception, we pay 20% of whatver the cost is.   :(  The wheelchair Medicare did approve,as per the receptionist, is an alumimum folding wheelchair.  It's heavier and will crack and break over time.  The titanium one that I want may run up to $4000  (sigh) maybe if I pray really hard to the"power that be",my dream will become a reality!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 16th, 2010 at 7:45pm
I got one of my new shampoo bars from PrairieLand Herbs a few days ago only to find that I still have half a bar of the same kind in the freezer. :P
Aloe Fresh is a nice shampoo bar.
I did twice something I don't think I have ever done before....I totally nixed the conditioner after shampooing!
I first wide tooth combed my hair before getting in the shower.  I shampooed twice with the Aloe Fresh,ACR and that was it except a little Jojoba oil.  I had less hair loss in the shower and when I got out to wide tooth comb my hair.
Maybe part of the difference is that I used 4 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 4 cups of water.  After oiling I bunned my hair and forgot it.
If things keep working fine with this routine, the only conditioner I'll use is a deep conditioner.
I did order the Wen hair care system from the infomercial.  I will use that as a change when I think my hair needs it.
One word of caution though with the CSR at Wen is that there is a club that you're entered into when you order the package you see on TV.  They will send you a 90 days supply at $29.95 per month plus $7.95 shipping.  Ya need to pay close attention when she or he says this because you may not catch the "per month".   :o  I'll be cancelling this as soon as the intro. pack arrives  8-).
Got hairsticks in the mail today.  Purdy!!!! Thanks,Susan :).
Still waiting for something,anything to happen with the new brace and wheelchair.
I did go for new eyeglass frames last week.  They'll be ready soon.  Got transitional lenses,never had them before.  Got a really cute pair of Bulgari frames with crystals on the arms.  When all is said and done this ran alittle over $1250!!! :o :o
If ever I needed a double shot of espresso after that trip it was then!!!
I still have to order henna,indigo,cassia for C and maybe amla.  I really need some lottery luck with all this going on!  Oh need I say it'll cost $250 for DNA blood work for my pup to find out what holistic care she needs! :o 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jun 17th, 2010 at 3:01am

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only to find that I still have half a bar of the same kind in the freezer


I often find that similar things happen to me. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 19th, 2010 at 3:15pm
My Wen Hair Care System package came this morning.  I used some of it this afternoon.  For details, see the Hair Products Review section.  Sorry, not to say about it until I am fully airdried! ;)
Getting ready for tomorrow's Father's Day dinner.  I think this is the first time in 35 years that I will spend Father's Day with my biological father.  I always considered my mother's father as my father after my parent's divorced when I was 12.
C is making bratwurst,saurerkraut and onions.  I'll be stearing clear of that!  Fish for me.   I'll so something creative with it.
I'm making zuccini and broccoli with olive oil and onions.
Potato salad and maccaroni salad made with Veganise.
Lots of appetizers and herbal ice tea.
Lots to do!!  C is working a double shift today so I'm on my own to try to clean up the house,bird room,etc. :o
My sister and B-I-L are also coming.   My brother is hanging at his new place if he's not working.  He and his girl are still getting things in order.
To further challenge my dexerity, C is getting me an early birthday present.  Since I can't play piano anymore because of the MS symptoms, I am having a Native American flute made by Charles Littleleaf!  I'm totally thrilled with everything about it!!!  I've spoken with Charles' wife Vicky a few times(lovely woman!) and Charles is thrilled and excited that I want to learn to play!
His music and thoughts on life inspire me.  If any of you ladies would like to listen to his music the website is www.littleleafflutes.com
I will be getting an enchanted cedar standard flute,6 holes,G or G#,an eagle block,feathers and a few beads on the straps that hold the block and a thin band of turqoise.  Vicky will make me a flute bag with a tapestry flannel motif.  I made one myself a few nights ago,but I'd rather have her make me one when Charles tells her how long the flute will be.
I am hoping that this new experience will provide many hours of happy flute playing and healing.
In other areas,my grandmothers house is going into contract.  Mixed feelings there :-/. 
Mom will be coming in for her birthday to celebrate it with us kids!  Yay!!  Last year for her 70th birthday none of us could make it down there.  So this one will be good!  She's even going to sleep here for a night or two!
The crocheted hoodie sweater is almost done.  I'm working on the hood part.  If I can ever upload or download pics on this new computer,I'll post some long overdue pics of hair,mine and C's, and crocheted stuff!
Back to work!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Jun 20th, 2010 at 1:43am
Okay, can I come have dinner with you?  It sounds wonderful!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jun 20th, 2010 at 6:23am
Sounds like a wonderful dinner!  Since you enjoy playing music, I'm glad you're finding ways to continue to do so. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 20th, 2010 at 7:24am
Thanks!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 22nd, 2010 at 9:20pm
Tomorrow Shasta goes to the vet for DNA blood work so I can try some holistic medicine.  She hasn't been herself since Sunday.  I think the cancer is progressing. :'( :( >:(  She has her moments,but has been sleeping most of the time.  She really hasn't barked either when someone knocks on the front door.  I'm hoping there is some kind of comfort for her.  I don't want her suffering.
Busy today trying to get some fire under people's butts regarding the new wheelchair. >:(  Do you believe that it's been 2 weeks and they haven't even contacted the ins. co to ask for an ecception! I finally get a hold of the guy that came to the house and he said to get a letter of medical neccesity from the doctor.  He did send me a template letter of what he thought would get a positive response from the ins. co.  Also the list of recommendations for the items on the wheelchair.  There's really no bells and whistles,but I think this is going to run between $4000-$5000.  I really wanted to get a titanium wheelchair made in the USA,but this company is so slow and backlogged.  I guess I have to keep in mind that good things come to those who wait.

Still no word on my new glasses.  I'll have to call them tomorrow and get an update.
On Thurs. though I'm placing anorder for a Native American flute!  This is my early birthday present from C!  I can't wait to learn how to play!
This will definately be a challenge!  I played piano from age 5 to 16 so I'll be very rusty with my scales and reading music.
It's getting late so I'll get going!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Jun 23rd, 2010 at 1:37am
I sense some Brooklyn babe attitude coming on. ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jun 23rd, 2010 at 5:57am
Sorry about kitten.  *Ough!*  with no word of wheelchair and glasses it's understandable if you're developing some attitude! 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jun 23rd, 2010 at 7:59am
Yes,Brooklyn attitude is here!!! 
I never let that come across though when I'm dealing with CSR's or people who actually are trying to do their jobs!!!!  I've learned long ago that you get more flies with honey than vinegar!!!
Shasta is my dog,although she thinks she's a human at times!! ::)
Man, it was hot today!!  I didn't even open the door.  I heard the weather report saying that it would go close to 90 today,but feel like 105! :o
The a/c's went on around 8 this morning. 
I had to cancel the vet appt. and Stress-A-Ride round trip.  Way too hot to take Shasta out in this kind of heat,let alone me being out in it.
Re-scheduled the vet for Sat.  I hope it's cooler then.  I'm very anxious to start some kind of holistic care for her.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 4th, 2010 at 6:30pm
Busy busybusy!  I can't believe it's been so long sinceI last updfated my journal! :-[
Where to begin.......well,the vet called and told me the prices for the holistic meds. for my pup.  I had the blood work done for her on Sat. and Sunday last week. $40 for one,$50 for the other and $110 for the other one.   That's for a two month supply.
Shasta has been bleeding occasionaly from both sides of her mouth. :( Not a good thing.  She's been sleeping mostly,not herself much.  I hope I can give her some relief and comfort with the holistic meds.
Got my new glasses on Friday.  Meh, for $1200 you'd think I'd be more jazzed about them....  We'll see how they feel as time goes by.
Went to the neurologist on Thurs.  Walking speed is better with the walker.  No doubt because of the Ampyra.
Charles Littleleaf is hopefully working on my Native American flute.  I can't wait to get it and learn how to play!!!
I haven't touched a piano since I was 18 or so.  The flute will be a challenge and something to work with to give my MS a run for the money!
The O/T came by for the wheelchair evaluation.  Now she'll fill out the form,send it to my doctor and get the TiLite sales rep.'s opinion on it.  Then we wait to see if the ins. co will make the exception for a titanium wheelchair for me.
C and I will sit outside later to try to get a glimpse of any fireworks.
Happy 4th of July everybody!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Drear on Jul 5th, 2010 at 5:22am
I hope you had a happy 4th.  I'm sorry things are that bad for your cat.  Glasses take time to get used to in my experience.  My initial reaction once I try the frames on with my prescription in, is usually disappointment for a while.  Not to mention motion sickness.  I hope you continue to experience positive effects with Ampyra. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 5th, 2010 at 8:05am
Thanks,Drear.
The pup is still holding on.  Pets do give you a sign when it's time.  I'm trying to be strong for her.
The glasses situation is typical.  All frames feel good without the prescription in them.  I'm just so tired of always having to push them up on my nose.  Too tight in the back causes painful sores behind my ears!  It's a no win situation.
You figure with the frames being that expensive they' d be a better fit.  I got a better fit with frames that were $100!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Jul 7th, 2010 at 6:40pm
I wore glasses for years, until I had lasik, which is the greatest thing since sliced bread.  Rather than having the temples tightened, see if the optician can bend the ends down to better match the outer curve of your ear.  Sometimes that helps.  If the glasses have those little nose pieces, those can be adjusted, too.  Do you have glass or plastic lenses?  If you can use plastic, they weigh much less and don't tend to slip like glass lenses do.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 8th, 2010 at 8:31am
I've had plastic for years and they make a big difference! 
I tighten my own arms on my glasses since I was about 7.  I still use the screwdriver that I had when I was 7! :o  They don't make them like that anymore!
I do ask that the ends be bended a certain way.  No one has been able to do it properly yet!
I went with a pair of Bulgari that's metal and has nose pieces.  It's a week now and I'm not amused or impressed!! >:(
I was better off with the $200 frames instead of the $600 frames!  I'm going tomorrow to see if they can either be adjusted correctly or if I can choose another frame.   I don't have much hope for either happening.
I have astigmatisms(?) in both eyes,before it used to be only the left one.  Lasik is not an option for me.  Plus I've worn glasses since I was 5,so it's 40 years and they are a part of my face. 
My new Pilates Performer machine comes on the 14th.  I ordered it yesterday and it'll come with a rebounder and 2 dvd's.  My other Pilates machine is 10 years old,still in excellent condiiton,but I need an update.  I've got the box and pole,stand,circle,half barrell and I really need to sell the older one!!!It would be great for someone who wants to try to use the machine but doesn't want to pay full price.  I figure for a $100 that's a steal since they go for over $350!!!
The new meds. I'm taking give me a little less spasticity so I figure let me try to get back into my routine.  I kind of think of myself as a Joseph Pilates disciple since I've got more than 10 years of practicing Pilates.
So if anyone is interested in the machine,let me know!  Pick up or paying for the shipping is available!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 25th, 2010 at 9:55pm
Today was a day from hell,kind of....Shasta was sick,alot!  The chicken livers C had made her all came up when she went running to her bed!! :o  Even more shocking was that she cried when I tried to move her out of the mess.  Her eyes looked like saucers!!!! C gave me a towel and I cleaned her up and then in the tub she went!  It took her atleast 3 hours before she started to clam down and relax!!  Not typical for her,but then I have to realize the cancer is progressing.  Something I can't control and hate that I can't take it from her!
Lately she loves to eat graham crackers,so when she went to lay by her food bowl I took the opportunity to put holistic meds. on the grahms and feed her.  That went well.  I then put the high calorie canned food on the grahms and she ate that.  Every little bit helps.
When the vet called e back I asked him if,when the time comes, would he come to the house to take care of her final moments.  He told me whatever  I need they would take care of it and sure he would come to the house. 8-)  I want her to be at home and not in the vet office when the time comes..................
On another note I put a Precious Moments Nativity plate on E-bay for a week.  Just when I thought it would not sell,someone at the last minute bought it!!! :o  I was happy so I thought I would put the hair bungees on. To my surprise they sold within an hour!!!  I was shocked!!!!  So that was good news!
Due to a death of a very dear close friend,my flute isn't done yet. :(  I am very saddened for Charles and his wife.  Charles is making my flute and his wife is making me the case.  I have a feeling that when it is done and  I receive it; it will bring me much comfort and healing while I learn to play.  The Native American flute is known for its healing and comfort.
I had ordered a flute stand to hold sheet music.  It came in the beginning of the week.  It is pink!! ;)  I'm anxious and excited to use it.
As for the glasses saga...... C and I went last week and the lady at the store adjusted them to fit better.  It's a little better.  We'll go back tomorrow for an other adjustment after we go to the post office to mail all the packages we have from the sales on E-bay.  C sold some things,too.
Mom's birthday is tmorrow.  She'll be here on Tues.  Sleep over Tues. and Wed.  Then be gone on Thurs.  She is her alittle more than a week and then she goes back home. :(  She'll be back for my birthday in October though! :)
It's been a long day so I'll be going.....Ciao for now!!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Jul 25th, 2010 at 11:02pm
My heart aches for you and Shasta.  It is so hard to let go of a loved pet.  I  lost 2 of my three cats last year.  Kelly is buried under a Rose of Sharon bush in the back yard.  But Cleo died at the vet's under horrible circumstances and my husband didn't think to bring her home to be buried.  I understand why, but do wish we could have buried her.  I wish there was something I could do for you.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 26th, 2010 at 6:34am
Thank you,Mel.
It was a semi-restless night for Shasta.  I'm hoping the day is better for her.  It's an aggravating feeling of not being able to get rid of this cancer! >:(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Jul 26th, 2010 at 10:32am
Oh, hon. Believe me when I say I know how much it sucks to watch someone you love deteriorate in front of you and there's nothing you can do to help them.

Cancer has taken away so many people (and pets) that I've loved...it's dreadful. All I can say in this situation is that you have to be strong enough to be humane. When you really love someone, sometimes the best thing you can do is let them go.

God bless.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Jul 26th, 2010 at 2:40pm
(((hugs)))  I'm sorry you and Shasta are going through this.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 26th, 2010 at 4:22pm
Thanks.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 26th, 2010 at 4:30pm
Thank you,Angel!  I totally get where you've been and what you've said.
I thought I was a total mess when Punkin and Marshmallow(two male ferrets out of 6 that I had)had to be put to sleep.  This time is going to be a doosie!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Aug 4th, 2010 at 12:53pm
**hugs**

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 4th, 2010 at 4:47pm
Thanks,Trisha! 
It's still very painful and new. I can't even talk to family about her on the phone without becoming hysterical. 
I feel like I'm being kicked in the gut anytime I go outside and then open the front door and there's silence.  OOOHHH,gotta go I feel the tears coming! :'(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Aug 7th, 2010 at 12:40am
I still get teary-eyed over Ayesha, my lovely German Shepherd, and it's been 20 yrs.  As for Cleo, who died in January, I still don't want to talk about it and try very hard not remember her as she was at the end.  You are entitled to your grief and it is very normal.  You cry just as much as you need to, sweetie.  You won't ever get over it, but you will learn to live with it.  Hugs, Melusine

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 7th, 2010 at 4:42am
Thanks,Mel.  It seems that I do alot of crying.  I do believe you're right about not getting over it,but you learn to deal with it........ I feel her near me all the time and that's such a relief.  I have never felt a human's presence near me after they've passed like I do hers.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 13th, 2010 at 2:30am
I got the call a few days ago that Shasta's ashes are back.  I'll pick them up on Sunday, seeing that C is working so much now and I can't get to the vet's . :(
My flute is finally on its way!!!!!  Hooray!!!!!  It'll help me with the healing process.  Keep my mind busy.  Even though the cat is here and the birds are here, it is soo quiet and lonely without Shasta.  It's a big void for sure!
Since MS has caused me various set-backs,like playing the piano >:(, I figured I'd learn how to play the Native American Flute!  Hey, as long as this disease is going to take things away from me, I'll just find something else I can do!
I ordered my henna and indigo.  That came today.  Boy those pesky  silver greys are really coming in faster than I'd prefer!
I also ordered a flute stand.  If I don't get the flute bag with the flute like I am supposed, I'll just make my own.
Sat. I'll be heading out to my sister's for the day.  She'll come back with me and sleep over Sat. and Sunday.  C will be away at work so the company will be nice. :)
It's about 2:30 am here so I'll get to sleep!
Ciao!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Aug 13th, 2010 at 3:02am
I'm sorry you have to wait to get to the vet's.   :(

Great news about your flute!!!  You have a great attitude about your MS.  Connecting with the breath like you must to play the flute will help with grieving.  (((hugs)))

I hope you have a nice visit with your sister!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Aug 13th, 2010 at 12:54pm

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Hey, as long as this disease is going to take things away from me, I'll just find something else I can do!

Amen, sister. You inspire me. :D And make me feel like just another whiny arsed musician at the same time. ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 13th, 2010 at 8:45pm
Thanks, Sakina!  Pranyama is going to be an asset for me!
Heck, the more this disease aggravates me, the madder I get!   It's in a good way though because it makes me perservere and be creative in ways to either overcome the problem or find ways to deal with it.

Angel, you motivate and inspire me!!  You go, chica!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Aug 16th, 2010 at 3:59pm
May I ask, what will you do with Shasta's ashes?  We have a little pet cemetery at the edge of our back yard, where the woods begin. 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Aug 16th, 2010 at 4:53pm
I saw a little stone in the Catalogue Favorites and Potpourri catalogues that said "If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."  It would be very nice for Shasta's memory.  I was thinking of getting it for my 3 cats I have lost in the last 3 yrs.  It would look lovely beneath the Rose of Sharon.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 16th, 2010 at 5:02pm
Trisha, there is a plan. Since we don't own the place we are living in right now,  Shasta's ashes, the birds,ferrets and rabbit's ashes are all going to be combined with my ashes.  Don't know where we're going, but it'll be good!
Mel, I think that's a great idea.  There are things I want to get,but don't want to get them hastily.  I plan on making a huge shadowbox with Shasta's things in it(some of them, she had tons because I spoiled the hell out of her!) a gold locket so I can wear it with her pic in it and some of her hair,a really beautiful urn for her,too.  In time......in time.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Aug 16th, 2010 at 11:23pm
That's a lovely plan, Curlgirl. I wish I'd done the same with my cat but in the fog of grief, I buried her instead. :-[ She's in my parents' backyard next to her youngest son.


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Angel, you motivate and inspire me!!  You go, chica!!!

http://www.smilieshq.com/smilies/ashamed0002.gif For however I've managed to do that, I'm grateful.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 19th, 2010 at 12:07pm
I still haven't heard from the flute lady so I ordered a DVD that is "soup to nuts', so to speak.  It is coming from Canada and I found it about a month ago on E-bay.  I put it on my watchlist as a backup just incase I didn't hear from the flute people regarding how to learn how to play.  The guy's DVD shows you how to hold your flute,care for it,practice with him and learn how to play.  It sounds like just what I need to get started.
In other news areas:  I called my insurance co. for a status as to where we were regarding the letter of medical necessity for the TiLite wheelchair.  I was told I was approved!!!! :o ;D  I was amazed to say the least!  Usually ins. co deny you off the bat and then you have to go through the appeals process.  I doubled checked with the provider that is handling the TiLite wheelchair that I need/want and they told me they got the approval just alittle while ago and the ink was still wet!!!
I was so surprised because the titanium wheelchair is custom made and more expensive than the usual wheelchair that is approved by ins. companies.  So if all goes as planned, I'll be responsible for 20% of it.  Around $1000.00
I've chosen a color called Scarlet Ice with black upholstery and details.  It'll match my cell phone color!! :D   If I can get a color called Tickled Pink; I'm all over it! ;D
C came home last night!!!! 8-)  Not only being in a car for 4 or 5 hours to come to NJ,he took the trin one stop to Penn Station,but there was a disabled train in front of the train he was on sooooooooo they sat for over an hour!!! ::) >:(  When the train finally moved he had to take another trin to get home.  That was another hour or so.  He started out at 12:30 and walked in the door around 8!  I'm just glad he's home.  Without Shasta here it is very lonely. :(  Even the cat and birds don't come close to having my little pup with me.  When the time is right I'll get another bichon from a rescue or shelter.
I'm waiting for the brace guy to come with my new AFO(ankle foot orthodic).  I then will order my new sneakers,which are very cute!   They are grey and pink and will accomodate the AFO.  New Balance works,but I found these for $5 less and they're made for an AFO accomodation.  Saving money, who doesn't like that?!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Aug 19th, 2010 at 12:26pm
Congrats on getting approved for the wheelchair!   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Aug 19th, 2010 at 12:39pm
It sounds like things are going better for you.  Congrats on winning one from the ins. co.  As you say, they are difficult to deal with, to say the least.  Love the idea of the red wheelchair.  You go, girl!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 20th, 2010 at 9:19am
Thanks!  I really wanted that light shade of pink,but they don't do that color for titanium wheelchairs. :(  The scarlet ice is pretty though.  I got the provder's ins. guy on the phone yesterday and got it ordered.  Since it's custom made; I don't think I'll have before a month's time. :(  At least I don't have to go through the appeals process. 8-)  This is one less thing to worry about.  Hell, it's about time I caught a break!
The brace guy came yesterday.  Got my new brace.  Have mixed feelings about it.  It's uncomfortable and I always feel like I'm lurching forward. :-? >:(   This brace comes up to alittle below my knee to keep my knee from locking.  My metatarsals hurt.  Might be because I have get used to it. It has a plastice screw adjustment at the top back of the achilles tendon and bottom of the ankle.  I can adjust how much my leg goes forward to help with the tightness of the achilles tendon.   The old brace didn't have that and it did not come up as high below the knee.  As with all else with this blasted disease, I just have to adjust and give it time. ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Aug 20th, 2010 at 3:16pm
God, what an awful thing to live with. Bless you for staying so strong, Curlgirl. :-*

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 20th, 2010 at 8:28pm
Thanks,but I think the saying is God only  gives you what you can handle.............I've got enough,  no more!!!!!!!!!!!! ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 22nd, 2010 at 8:29am
Yesterday was a busy day for C and I.  We took  a long walk with the wheelchair to go to the vet's and the groomer's.  I wanted to get cookies for each of them as a thank you for taking care of Shasta over the years.  I had always crocheted things as Christmas gifts and sewed cosmetics bags with vegan lip balms.  So this is kind of like a closure.  I was fine when I dropped off the cookies at the vet's office.  There was only Christine there and she and I knew eachother from years ago when I took my ferrets to a Staten Island vet that she worked for.  Maybe I was fine because all the emotional stuff came out when Shasta was put to sleep.  The groomer's is on the same avenue only 10 blocks further.  Shasta had seen this vet and groomer all her life.  There is a long history here for me between the both of them.
I lost it when I got to the groomer's. :'(  I think because they didn't know that Shasta was gone until I told them.  I'm getting teary now!  The groomer's loved her because she was always so good when she went.  They would tell me I could stay because I was one of the nice people that wasn't crazy.  They have a few customers that when they come you wish they would just drop off their dog and go!
I did tell the groomer that I would want to go through a bichon rescue the next time I get a dog.  The groomer's sister is the receptionist there and I am just as friendly with her as I am the groomer.  The groomer has a lot of contact with different rescues so as with vet's office knowing I'll want to go through a rescue, I'll have another dog soon.  I think I'll be ready in a few months.  We'll see.  It's all so new right now and I don't want to rush it.  It's unfair to me and the new dog.  This grief is an emotion that I have to go through and let it run its course.  Time will help, I hope.
I did get lots of goodies in the mail yesterday when I got home from being out.
My fabric came that I'll use in addition to the flannel I'll use for the flute bag that I'm making.  Got another long zipper incse I don't use the one I already have.  When I was out I also able to get a few iron appliques.  Got a steaming cup of coffee and a G cleft with a few little flowers surrounding it.  Back to the mail.....I got my bracelet that I loved from an artist on Etsy.   It's got a copper open heart with tourmaline stones and it's lovely!  I also got the DVD from a flute maker in Canada that I think will work out fine for me.  Now I'am waiting for some Stacy Charles ribbon yarn to make a hairpin lace tunic that Kristin Omdahl had designed.  I spoken with her through e-mails and she's a lovely person! :)  I ordered a tourmaline ring from another nice lady on Etsy that I think will go perfectly the bracelet.  I think I'm waiting for the flute stand and I'll be set!!
So today I'll make a vegan banana bread and pop that DVD in to start to learn how to [lay my Native American Flute!!!!  Can't wait!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Aug 24th, 2010 at 11:39am
Aw, honey, I'm so sorry.  *hugs*  But you know, my Sparky dog has been gone for, what?  --8 years now, and once in a while I still tear up over him.  It'll be something small or unrelated (at least I think it's unrelated) and suddenly I can feel myself welling.  On the other hand, I still laugh over the things he used to do... like the time he tried to filch a homemade popcorn ball and it got stuck in his mouth.  I was laughing so hard that I had trouble getting it away from him.   ;D  So even though our furry loved ones are gone from us physically, they never disappear completely.   :) 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 24th, 2010 at 4:39pm
Hugs,Trisha!  Thanks. :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 25th, 2010 at 7:37am
Today C will help me with doing my henna and indigo.  The greys are too many and showing too much!! :-[  He  likes my grey/silver,but if the roots are showing and it's not all one length.............well,it's time to do something!!!
It's just such a long process;it not only leaves him drained,it tires me as well.  It's like having an extrxa 10 lbs. on your head for 4 hours!!! ::)  Atleast I'm gonna try to leave it on 4 hours.  Then the shower part!  It takes anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour to get all the henna and indigo out!  Ahhhh, the price to trying to keep up appearances!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 25th, 2010 at 8:39pm
Well, we started at 9:30 mixing the indigo and then that goes into the henna.  With all the prepping of the floor and me C still managed to get the mix on me and on him! ;D ::)
I kept this heavy mess on my head from10:30 until 1:40!!  It rinsed pretty well, not the usualy gritty poop!  Probably because I used a henna that was specifically for greying hair.  I still got it from Catherine @ Mehandi.com  I think I got out of the shower at close to 3!!! :o  I conditioned first,washed 2x and then conditioned again.
I really like the way my hair dryed too.  It's nice and curly and very soft.  For the most part I think C did a good job at covering the grey.  I do see a spot on the top side that isn't totally covered.  I have to check underneath. 
I used 200 grams of henna and 300 grams of indigo.  So far my hair is a very dark brown.  It's not black,but that's ok.  I'll letthe henna and indigo oxides over 3 days and see what color settles in.
I'm super tired from the days extravaganza!  I can only imagine how C feels!
Off to bed after America's Got talent................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Aug 30th, 2010 at 10:54am
Hey, Curlgirl64!  I'm wondering: do you apply your henna/indigo starting with your head upside down or right side up?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 30th, 2010 at 7:10pm
Right side up.  I section it into 4 ponytails.  Then C will take alittle bit of hair from one of the back ponytails and start there.  It's a long process!  From when he starts until he finishes applying it, I guess it's anywhere from 35 to 55 minutes!! :o  Then that mess stays on my head for 3 to 4 hours!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Aug 30th, 2010 at 7:40pm
Thanks for answering my question.  I apply (well, hubby does really) the cassia right side up, too.  I section my hair into 8 twists w/duckbill clips.  It takes him at least 30 mins to get it on my head, too.  I leave the cassia on for 2 hours, I think.  I'm over due for an application.  I might try some from Mehandi.com-I've been getting it from hennacaravan.com.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 31st, 2010 at 10:01am
Your avatar looks great!  I like it!
I think you'll like the Mehandi.com site.  It's very informative and easy to get around. 
I might try the duckclips right from the start.  I usually use scrunchies and then the clips.  Maybe 8 sections will work better then the four..................hmmmmmm.   Will try that when I'll do the roots in a couple of weeks.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Aug 31st, 2010 at 10:49am
Thanks!  The statue is Nymph with Scorpion, forgot artists name.
I went ahead last night and ordered 2 cassia kits from her and will give them a try.
There's a pic on the site showing application that divides the sections all the way across the back of the head which I plan on trying next time.  Currently I divide my whole head in two (like when making pig tails) and divide each into 4 sections.  I think going all the way across might be easier, I'd just need bigger clips.
Please let me know how it works for you when you do your roots!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Aug 31st, 2010 at 4:12pm
Sure will!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 8th, 2010 at 9:15am
It's been very lonely here without Shasta.  I've found a few rescue ads on PetsFound.com and other sites.  One pup I was pre-approved for,but he's in NJ and where the lady wants to meet up is 2 hours away from me! :-/ ::)  The pup would have been perfect for me,too!  Another lady is fostering a girl who is 6 years old in NYC.   Much closer to me,but I keep sending e-mails to her to find out if she got my application and I can't even get an answer to that!! >:(  Maybe I have to wait until Nov. when I come back from visiting Mom. ::)  This might be a sign to wait  :P
I the meantime, I've been practicing learning how to play my Native American Flute.  Since my right hand doesn't have the dexerity it once had, I'm facing challlenges that I didn't think would happen while trying to learn. >:(  So for an early wedding anniversary present C asked tme to pick out another flute.  So after alot of research again.... I decided on a Sparrow Flute in the key of A,made out of walnut with turquoise inlays/stones.  It's about 19-20 inches.  Alittle smaller than my Littleleaf flute in key of F#.  This new flute might be easier to learn on.  It is made by Odell Borg who puts out High Spirits Flutes. I've been making flute bags for my flutes and that has not been a bad thing.  I bought a padded case from Odell about 2 weeks ago just in case I want to travel with my flute,it's protected from bangs and falls. 8-)  I had also gotten Odell's beginner DVD for Native American Flutes.  I like it very much.  I think this new flute will be easier to practice on. 8-).  It'll be here in about a week, depending on UPS.  Hey their turnaround time is better than USPS! ::)
Been also experimenting with different ingredients for  the vegan banana bread.  One more experiment with the flour and I'll call it done! ;D  The last one came out really good, according to C!  I used Agave instead of Brown Rice Syrup.  This time I want to use mostly whole wheat flour and less of another flour.  Fingers crossed!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Sep 8th, 2010 at 6:11pm
I know what you mean about lonely.   I waited about 6 mos before getting Shadow, who is cute and cuddly.  I came home between classes yesterday to take a nap and after keeping me awake for 30 min, he finally curled up against my back under the covers and we both went to sleep.  Right now I am trying to keep him from chewing on my boots.  Or walking on the keyboard.  I keep having to correct the looooooooong typos.  :)

I am sure you will master the flute and be very musical.  Have fun with it!


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 8th, 2010 at 8:56pm
Thanks,Mel!  If only my fingers would cooperate! >:( ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 9th, 2010 at 11:54am
With Fall approaching(sooner rather than later, if I have a say so!) I re-opend my Etsy store and have crocheted items listed at the MS Shoppe.  I'm excited and hope that with the Fall and Winter coming items will sell  I have alot more pictures to take and items to list at both places.  That should occupy me for a while  :D!  I did sell another skull cap on the MS Shoppe site so I'm happy with that.  On other topics............
Hopefully my flute is in transit and I will have two flutes to alternate between.  Practice is going ok.  I think I'll be ready to move onto either more scales or simple songs soon  8-).

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Sep 10th, 2010 at 10:58am

Curlgirl64 wrote on Sep 8th, 2010 at 9:15am:
So for an early wedding anniversary present C asked tme to pick out another flute.


That C, I'll tell you what... he's just a super nice guy!   8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 10th, 2010 at 12:28pm
Thanks! :-*
I can't wait to get it!   I really need to practice on another flute so I can practice for more than 15 minutes at a time.  After that amount of time,flutes get "wetted out" and you have to let them dry out for about 8 hours.  I haven't experienced it yet,but I do notice a change in the sound so that tells me the flute needs to dry out.
I really think it will help me with the healing process.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 17th, 2010 at 4:38pm
My new flute came on Wed. and it is a beautiful work of art!!!  Odell Borg certainly is a talented flute maker!  Will try to practice tonight.  C says my scales are sounding better as time goes on.  It sure is different from playing piano.
I've been posting some things at my Etsy store and trying to get more things together to post.  I just have to prep the dressform and take pics.
I've been sewing eyeglass cases for my sister who is going to Ireland for her 10 year wedding anniversary.  She got married on my birthday and my wedding anniversary is two days after my birthday.  She and I are born the same month a year apart. :D
C and I are going to some friend's house for a BBQ tomorrow.  I made vegan Snickerdoodles and C is making potato salad and macaroni salad.  Both will be vegan.  I've got mixed feelings about this because there is going to be a couple there, M and L.  M is a nice guy,but L is a different story.  C and I heard that L is planning to make a big scene at our mutual friends house at some friend of hers that will be there.  Talk about nerve and lack of class!!!! :-/  I really don't want to see this fiasco,if there will be one.  I don't need the stress so I may or may not go.  If it's stressful and causes me to maybe have an exaserbation.........heads will roll!!!! >:( I don't know why they, (the friends that are throwing the BBQ) even invited her.  The husband doesn't want her there, but the wife is friends with L.  I hate drama  >:( !
Knowing me, I'll have to do what's best for my health.  If I think it'll be drama and screaming and god knows what else,I won't go..................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 19th, 2010 at 4:03pm
Looks like I didn't have tomake the decision to leave after all.  When C saw M (L's husband who is C's close friend),we said hello and made our way to the front door.  At the front door was D,L's intented target of mass destruction.  L was outside talking and messing around with one of the kids.
We were there 2 hours,had eaten some of the things that were out and poof! we were leaving.  C didn't want a confrontation with L because he said he would say some pretty colorful things to her if she started.
As it so happend, as we were making out way down the front stairs, L said,"hello C and Kelly.  Are you leaving and ignoring me?"  L thinks everything revolves around her or it should revolve around her  ::).  I don't have patience for people like that.  Never did.  So we were gone...........
Since C had to work today, I doubt he has spoken to the couple that were throwing the BBQ to find out what happened.  We'll find out later.
I've been making eyeglass/sunglass cases for my sister for her trip to Ireland and crocheting her a pair of fingerless gloves in black.  Black is tough on the eyes so I'll call it a night!  I've done 5 cases and will make another style of gloves for her.....I need to be done before the Giant's football game comes on tonight :P!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 23rd, 2010 at 10:02pm
Had C mail out the package for my sister because I had to wait for UPS to come with my meds.
I went alittle overboard with the things for my sister. :-[  I wound up making her a pair of wrist warmers,a pair of fingerless gloves, both in black; 5 sunglass cases in various patterns.  I broke two double needles on my serger though :( >:(.
Tonight I'm trying different crochet patterns for bun covers.  I'm not finding anything I like or is big enough. :(  No biggie, it'll work out eventually.
The sales rep for the provider that works with TiLite called and we scheduled an appt. next week for him to bring me my new TiLite!!  I'm so stoked!  Since May I started working on getting this and finally it's ready!  It was ordered on Aug.23rd so I guess it makes sense taking so long because it has to be custom made out of titanium.  I wanted to get my chair in a light pink or purple with black details,but since pink wasn't available in the titanium style, I chose Scarlet Ice with black details.  I can't wait to see it!
In other areas..........my second flute is working out very well.  I practiced scales today for alittle while and it's slow  because of my MS symptoms aggravating my right hand, but at least for now I can work with it.
C is working tonight for a few hours so it's quiet,but maybe too quiet without him here.
I also got my auto delivery from QVC the other day.  Wen's Fig Conditioner set.  I am cancelling that.  I'm not pleased with this formula either at all.  I'm also thinking a major cut is either needed (like 4 inches) or a really good deep conditioner.  I washed my hair with this Fig formula yesterday and used some Almond Mint Deep Conditioner by Wen, left it in to sleep with.  Rinsed it out this morning in the shower and let it air dry.  Totally not happy at all.  Frizz is an understatement  >:(.  I'm at my wit's end with what the weather is doing to my hair!!!!!!!  I may get desperate and try that Pantene formula for frizzy hair.  Or  just make up some deep conditioner recipe and take it from there.  I might just load my hair up with conditioner tonight and braid it.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Sep 24th, 2010 at 12:16am
Have you tried the DevaCurl no poo and one condition? 

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 24th, 2010 at 10:42am
Thanks for the suggestion!  They are on my list to try!  (We curlies are on the same page  ;) )  I have them in my basket on Curlmart.com.   Only problem is that I have too much in the basket to choose from!  (Note to self- Don't act like a kid in a candy store!  There are only problems there!! ::) )

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 24th, 2010 at 3:06pm
Ya know when you're shopping and you just have to have it?  I went onto the CurlMart site and ordered a you make it kit and AG Re:Coil. :D  I chose the DevaCurl No Poo and 2 bottles of the Devaurl One Conditioner.  I read all the reviews on the Re:Coil and thought I'd give it a try.  So now we wait for delivery!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Sep 24th, 2010 at 6:12pm
Yay!  I hope you love it like I do.  I don't care for Re:coil, though.   I think its because I'm wavy and not curly curly like you.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 24th, 2010 at 9:29pm
I'll let ya know when it comes and I try it!
You know how it's said that every 7 years your hair changes?  Well, either I need a serious 4 inches off or my hair is changing!  My curls are not as tight as they were years ago,but when frizziness occurs it's not purty!! ::)  I'm hoping that the combinations are a shock (a good one) to my hair.  I know (dreading) the chop that I'll probably do myself.  Soon.......................... ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Sep 24th, 2010 at 11:53pm
The weight of your hair might be the culprit.  Is your hair all one length?
If you're interested, you could get a curlygirl haircut.  It would involve adding a few layers to bring out your curl.  Its a dry cut method and I love it.
Check this out:
http://www.devaconcepts.com/about/agreement1

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 25th, 2010 at 1:19am
Yes it's all one length.  It's that way because any layering causes my hair to stick out like King Tut!   I do know how relieved I was when it started to get heavy as it grew(many moons ago!), the weight pulled down the curl.  It's the lesser of two evils!  Do you want your spiral cork screw curls back or do you want to keep lesser curlies by leaving the length? :D :D  Ack, decisions decisions!!!!
I will take a look at the site though.  Thanks!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Sep 25th, 2010 at 1:38am
I have minimal layering, just enough so that my waves aren't all bundled up and they lay really nice.
The other cool thing about this type of cutting is that I only need to go every 3 months or so.  It doesn't change the shape of my hair like a "style" would.
At your hair's current length it should have body and lay beautifully, not stick out like a pyramid.  It also balanced the hair so its not flat on the skull and poofy at the bottom but more even.
BTW, I'd kill for your spiral cork screw curls.  I'd totally rock them the Deva Curl way!  But, that's just me.   ;)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 25th, 2010 at 9:17am
:-[ it doesn't stick out now.  It did when I began groing it in the early 90's.
C asked me to research a couple of salons within Bklyn. and if I find one that can help, I'll go on Thurs.  Hopefully whoever I choose can accomodate a wheelchair! :-/

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Sep 25th, 2010 at 4:25pm
Looks like there's a ton to choose from!

http://devaconcepts.com/about/findasalon

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 26th, 2010 at 2:52am
Yes,but hopefully I've chosen a good one.  I'm already nervous and I've got til Friday before the appt.!!


This is a pic of my hair today after washing 2X with shampoo bar,ACV rinse,Suave Coconut conditioner,Infusium23 and a touch of Frizz Ease cream.  I think I'm gonna have a serious chop or it may be that it's very humid here today!! ::)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Sep 27th, 2010 at 2:20pm
Whoa, you do have a bit o'frizz happening there, don't you?    :-?   Hoping you find the solution soon.   :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Sep 27th, 2010 at 4:07pm
You might need a protein treatment.  When was the last time you did a deep treatment?

I'm excited for your upcoming Curlygirl cut!!!  Deep breaths!!  You're gonna look amazing!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 27th, 2010 at 4:13pm
Thanks!
I had done a Wen deep conditioning treatment about 3 days before.  I kept it on over night.  I had applied it around 2pm the day before,slept with it and then washed it out by 10am the next morning.  Did absolutely nothing for my hair!!! 
There was alot of humidity yesterday and today it poured!  That's the frizz factor! ::) >:(
I am so nervous and anxious about Friday,but will take deep breathes and I promise I won't strangle or punch the stylist! :-X :D

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Sep 27th, 2010 at 5:00pm

Quote:
I had done a Wen deep conditioning treatment about 3 days before.  I kept it on over night.  I had applied it around 2pm the day before,slept with it and then washed it out by 10am the next morning.  Did absolutely nothing for my hair!!!

:-/ Yeah...I kinda figured Wen products for a colossal waste of money.


Quote:
...and I promise I won't strangle or punch the stylist! :-X :D

Not unless they ruin your hair.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by melusine on Sep 27th, 2010 at 5:22pm
I was wondering about Wen products, too.  I am glad I didn't spend the money.

Have you ever tried a mayonnaise treatment?  You put it on dry, cover with a shower cap and leave for 30 minutes, then shampoo as usual.  You can add olive oil to it, if you want.  Should leave your hair frizz-free, shiny and with lots of body and curl.  Intensifies your color, too.

My hair tends to be frizzy, and sometimes rubbing a dryer sheet lightly over it helps.

Actually, I just put it up either in a coiled bun or with a leather barrette and stick and by the next morning, it's settled down.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 27th, 2010 at 6:48pm
Thanks for the advice,but I'm a pescatarian/vegan.  I'd be a total vegan if I didn't have MS and rely on fish for my Omega 3's and 6's.
There's gotta be something for vegans................I may have to experiment with coconut milk,coconut oil and shea butter!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 29th, 2010 at 2:03pm
Ok,finally my TiLite is here!!!  Woo Hoo!!! ;D 8-)  It came out better than I had thought.  The Scarlet Ice and Black are very cool looking.  C and I took it out for a spin and it handles the city sidewalk bums like a charm.  I'm  very pleased.  The only thing that it didn't have were the frog legs that were on the original specs.  The ins. co. either overlooked it or didn't approved it.  All in all I'm a happy camper!  So from start to finish it took 4 months.  You can't go wrong with a custom made titanium wheelchair!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Sep 29th, 2010 at 2:06pm
Woo hoo!  Sounds great, Curlgirl.  Enjoy!!!  Hey, I thought frog's legs went on a plate, not a wheelchair.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 30th, 2010 at 6:09am
Thanks!  lol!  I also thought those frog legs were to be on a plate!  Supposedly having them gives you a smoother ride.  I may or may not order them because the ride yesterday was pretty smooth without them.
I'm gonna try to post a pic later.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Sep 30th, 2010 at 2:58pm
Looking forward to seeing your new ride!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Sep 30th, 2010 at 6:38pm
Thanks, Trisha.  Well, we are expecting tons of rain (much of the eastern part of the US is) so it has been major dark here today. >:(  So everytime I tried to take a pic at different times today,but they kept coming out too dark!  So if tomorrow is better I'll take a pic!
Hopefully I'll still be able to keep my apt. for a DevaCurl (trim).  When it rains,it pours here with Stress-A-Ride!  They might not even show up! >:(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 1st, 2010 at 9:48am
Given the nasty weather here and the rain I had to cancel my trip with Stress-A-Ride.  I'm still trying to get in touch with the salon to cancel my  appt.  I'll re-schedule.
I had used the Deva Curl No Poo yesterday.( Love,love,love!!!  Thanks for the recommendation Sakina. :-*)
I also used a deep conditioner after the No Poo.  It was Henna and Placenta.  I kept that on for a few hours and rinsed.  My hair sucked so much of that up not much rinsed out.  Hair is very soft,but extremely frizzy!! :(  It's the weather and rain.  I'll rinse my hair today and use the Deva Curl Condition One and AG Re:Coil to combat the frizzies.  More on that later...................

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Oct 1st, 2010 at 1:58pm
Ahhhh!  I've been dying to hear about your devacut! 
I'm glad you're loving the devacurl product, though.

*pout* stupid rain.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 1st, 2010 at 6:15pm
Well, I rescheduled for next Wed.  Doncha know that stupidforecast says rain for Wed.!! >:(  I'm praying it changes over to either sunny or partly sunny!
I was such a frizzy mess this morning!  I soaked my hair,used the DevaCurl Conditioner One and felt much better.  I used a microfiber twistie towel to blot the excess water,then I used the AG Re:Coil curl activator.  Not too shabby there!  Love all the curls,but I know I'm gonna loose about 3-6 inches when I see this guy on the 6th. :( :'(

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Oct 1st, 2010 at 8:48pm
(((((Curlgirl)))))

Better to have healthy hair even if it's shorter, right?

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 2nd, 2010 at 5:48am
Can't agree more, Angel!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 3rd, 2010 at 8:52am
I am still working on that pic,fear not!  I can't seem to get a clear pic.  I keep tryin though!
Not much else happening.  I did complete a pair of fingerless gloves in Camo for my Etsy shop.  Still working on the granny square blanket, got 20 squares done.  I need 63 or 64 ::) before I piece it together.
The flute practice is coming along.  Wish my right hand fingers would move quicker, it would solve a lot of problems!
Anywho, C is at work so it gives me an opportunity to steam clean the floors and wash some clothes.............

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 4th, 2010 at 2:24pm
I've got some photos, but photobucket is not cooperating! >:(There's got to be a way to download these photos!!!)
I've tried 3 times to download and all I get is photo has been moved or deleted  >:( ::) 

Either it's a conspiracy against wheelchairs or for some reason the photos are deleted on both sites.  They are there on photobucket and tinypic, but refuse to download properly.  If there is a will there is a way!!!  Stay tuned!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Oct 4th, 2010 at 2:45pm
I like to use tinypic.com.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 4th, 2010 at 6:41pm
Thanks,Sakina.  I'm still trying.  They're huge so I'll try to make smaller ones! ::) Well, this is the best that will come out......for now!


Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Oct 4th, 2010 at 10:02pm
Those are some very modern wheels, babe. 8-)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 5th, 2010 at 9:59am
Thank you much!  I like the Scarlet Ice color better than I thought.  I was going back and forth between this color and a dark purple.  I'm liking this color more and more.
On other avenues, I got a call yesterday from a lady named Gail who is with a Bichon Rescue.  I had filled out an application on line for a rescue Bichon a few days ago.  Life is very quiet without my Shasta.  I miss her more than words can say. :'(  Before I start bawling like a baby.......Gail said she liked my application and had two bichons in mind for me.  They are abit older than I wanted though.  We'll see.  Gail told me she was going to be at Meet the Breeds on Oct. 16th and 17th at the Concention Center.  C and I are going to make it there to meet her.  I'm at a crossroads because as much as I miss Shasta I want another Bichon,but know that no one will compare to her.   Not that I would compare but I feel almost like I'm doing her a disservice by getting another dog. :-[
Time will tell.
I'm hopefully going for my DevaCurl cut(trim) tomorrow so today I'll do another deep condtioning after DevaCurl No Poo.
I was very pleased with the Deva Curl products and AG Re:Coil that I tried so far.  I wish C was here to measure for me before the "experience" tomorrow.  I'll try to measure myself today after the deep conditioner.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Angel on Oct 5th, 2010 at 11:21am
Scarlet says "fiery Brooklyn babe" doesn't it? ;)

And while I understand wanting another pet, it sounds like you might not be ready for one yet.
    After my cat passed away it took bloody forever before I could fathom having another one around. Over a decade later, I still don't.
    Everyone recovers differently, of course. My point is don't rush it. It's not fair to you or the new dog.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 5th, 2010 at 4:27pm
I agree with you! I don't want to rush anything.  Being fair to the new pup is very important to me.  I do want to meet this lady Gail though.  She can put a face to the voice on the phone and the application.  She and I are on the same page as being finding the right dog for the right person.  Time will tell.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 6th, 2010 at 5:42pm


This is a before(last Thurs. or Fri.) and this is today after a dry trim (I didn't get the DevaCurl cut because there are layers.  Layers,my hair and I DO NOT mix!)  I have very little DevaCurl Angel gel on the bottom and Re:Coil on the top,a little bit.  When I re wash and condition and add curl activator all should come together!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 6th, 2010 at 3:07pm
Ok, C and I got back from Park Slope.  Instead of getting a DevaCurl haircut(layers would make my hair poof something terrible!) I opted for a serious trim.  I think he took off anywhere from 4-7 inches! :o  I feel it is soooooo short!  I'll ask C to take a pic when he gets in from shopping.  The place was not wheelchair accessible, as I was told. >:(  They guy said if it was a real hassle for me he would come to the house :).  That'll work for me.  Expensive for a dry trim though.   $45 without a wash and condish.  He did use alittle DevaCurl Angel gel though.  I have to get used to the length, or lack of! :(  I told him that I wanted tailbone length or I had promised my Grandmother that I would "let it grow until it was 2 inches from the ground."  I figure if my hair will grow, I'd try for knee length.
I didn't get a chance to measure yesterday after washing,but I'd have to estimate anywhere between 36-37 inches.  I'll ask C to measure for me tomorrow or Sat.
Shock will set in alittle more later.



Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 8th, 2010 at 7:43pm
Well shock has set in and it's a doosie!!!  C measured my hair this morning after  I washed and conditioned.  I'm at...............................29 inches!!!! :o :o :o :( :(  I can't remember when I was at this length.. I gues I'm starting all over again.  I'm already dreaming of the day when I'm at tailbone length again!!!!  I miss my length!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh well, when it's got to be done, it's got to be done.  Ah so goes the slow procress............
I did do another good thing, I arranged for my power scooter and manual wheelchair to be donated to the MS Society.  I figure with the new wheelchair I can and should donate the other wheelchair.  The scooter was hard to do because I had it 5 years and it was a Golden Companion 3 wheel scooter that I broke my behind on for getting research on and to get the ins. co. to approve an expensive model.
I have a foldable power wheelchair that C bought me a couple of years ago and now the TiLite.  I just hope that these go to someone who really needs them.  That would make me very happy.
I finished sewing a pair of fleece fingerless gloves and am crocheting another pair of camo colored fingerless gloves.
C helped me make crab cakes tonight with Lemon Veganaise Sauce.  I modified the recipe alittle by substituting the mayo with Veganaise and Egg Replacer for the egg.  I used Matzoh meal in place of the bread crumb.  I didn't have time to make whole wheat bread crumbs so I used the Matzoh.  They came out pretty good except they needed to bake longer than the 10 minutes that the recipe called for.  C liked them.  That made me happy  8-).  I think tomorrow I'll make vegan oatmeal banana muffins.........

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Oct 12th, 2010 at 11:41am
I know 29" is a shock to your system, but just keep breathing, sweetie.  You know it grows back.   ;)  I think it's a great decision to donate the old chairs--good idea.
Would you mind providing a link to your Etsy store?  If you don't want to post it here, would you send me a pm?  Thanks!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 12th, 2010 at 4:58pm
I'm kinda getting used to the 29 inches! :o  I also like the DevaCurl products and the Re:Coil.  If I could have the curl definition at 40 inches that I have at 29 inches,well all would be good then! 8-)
My store can be found on www.etsy.com site under the drop down memo for sellers under Curlgirl64.  Thanks for asking! ;) There are a few crocheted hats,fingerless gloves etc.

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 17th, 2010 at 6:01pm
C and I went to "Meet the Breeds" at the Javitz Center today.  All went well going there on Stress-A-Ride and coming home,THANK GOD!!!!!!  Usually I have a problem with them picking me,not showing up or lying and telling dispatch I was a "No Show".  We were there before 10am and the pick up guy was way early so we got to go home early.  Saw alot of breeds, both dog and cat.  Even ran into the lady that groomed my dog.  It was good to see her.  She is still looking out for me for a bichon that needs a home. 
All in all it was a good day! 
Just getting ready for my mom coming in for a visit and then I'll go back with her for a week!  Now I'm bushed so I'll see ya'll later!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 19th, 2010 at 5:28am
I think I totally drained myself yesterday! ::)  I started with cleaning the dishes in the kitchen sink( men know how to mess up!)  Actually when I need help, C is really good.
I put coffee on,fed and watered the cat,fed the birds and then sat down to eat breakfast. 
Dusted all the floors,steam cleaned all the floors and then put Floor Restorer on the parque floor in the living room,steam cleaned the bathroom floor.  Did a load of laundry,hung that up.  C came home and made me fish,veggies and brown rice.  I got the bright idea to make Vegan Apple Crisp before the hockey game!  I was in bed by 9:30  8-).
Mom is coming in today!  I'll see her around 1:30 and then she's off to NJ to see one of her friends.  She'll be back for my birthday,sleep over and then off to see my sister and BIL until the 25th.  She'll come back to me,sleep over and we're off for a 7am flight on the 26th! 8-) :o  C and I have our 2nd wedding anniversary on the 24th,my birthday on the 22nd.  While all this is going on I'll try to do laundry and pack!!!!  I think I need 2 more arms!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Trisha on Oct 19th, 2010 at 10:19am
Have a great visit with your mom!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 19th, 2010 at 11:46am
Thanks!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 20th, 2010 at 9:03pm
As we get closer to Sunday, I keep thinking fondly  of all the friendships I've made here,knowledge I've acquired and ( I hope) help and guidance I have given  to all my long haired ( and short haired) sisters.
This is only the closing of one of our ways to communicate with eachother.
You can p/m me before Sunday if anyone wants to exchange e-mails! :) 
I wish you all; the best of health,healthy hair growing,peace and serenity.
Curlgirl64

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by bikerbraid on Oct 21st, 2010 at 9:07am
Happy Birthday!  Hope you have a great day and a wonderful visit with your mom.  :)

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 21st, 2010 at 10:20am
Thanks!  The festivites begin tomorrow and all involved promise my birthday will be a blast!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Sakina on Oct 21st, 2010 at 3:14pm
Happy Birthday!!!

Title: Re: The Twists and Curls of a Curlgirl
Post by Curlgirl64 on Oct 21st, 2010 at 3:46pm
Thanks!  I'm hoping when my birthday rolls around tomorrow, the  weather is beautiful for the festivites!

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