sorry Bear:(.. if it makes you feel better, we were playing last word and the letter wass R and the subject was "Things in a Park" and I said "Redbear!" :smile:
my sister and I were in Kohls in the bras and underwear dept ....
we heard over the loud speaker something like "Bob Johnson meet your wife in the shoe department, Bob Johnson". .... I laughed and said I woulda purposfully said "Bob Johnson meet your wife in the lingerie department" - boring wifey. geesh :sheepish: :goofy: :cool:
And *that* reminds me of the time I was in Nordstrom at MOA, and the sexy-voiced woman was sing-songing over the public address system, "Xavier Johnson, Xavier Johnson".
And I'm wondering if any of the male shoppers thought she was saying "Save your Johnson, Save your Johnson".
Oh well, maybe you had to be there. Or maybe my mind just goes in the gutter sometimes...
Does anyone know how to save emoticons? I can post one in my yahoo sites that is ROFL - it is so cute - a little smiley rolling on his back and laughing. I'd like to save it and post it in e-mails or on forums. Anyone know how? Right clicking does not offer any options.
Okay, here's a question for the ladies (or whatever guys happen to sew? Don't wanna stereotype or anything).
My dad told me my mom would like a sewing machine (she lent hers out and never got it back) and I thought that would be a semi nice gift. Anyways, since I have no clue what's good or not, can anyone recommend a brand, what to look for, etc? I'm not too worried about price, I'm assuming a good one will be around the $150 range?
I would try to find out what kinds of sewing your mom plans to do, and maybe get one of her friends or someone in on this, in order to get the info and keep it a surprise, unless you already know the answers.
Does she quilt? upholster? sew clothes? want to do fancy embroidery on the machine? just plain mending? special fabrics (thick or heavy or slippery fabrics)?
Those things, plus your budget, will help the sewing machine dealer help you decide on the right machine.
I have a Husqvarna (same people who make the chain saws) and I love it. Its not bottom of the line, but not much higher up either, and I use it for quilting and general mending/sewing. You can check out their website here: http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/vsmen/husqvarna_sewing_machine.htm
Wait, a company that makes chainsaws makes sewing machines too?
Wow.. if that isn't ironic, I don't know what is.
Thanks for the help though. I think she's just going to use it for general stuff. She doesn't quilt much, usually crochets blankets instead, speaking of which I think it's time to ask for another one, maybe for my birthday.
Funny! I just came here to take a break from sewing doll clothes for my granddaughter's new dolly. I'm using my mother's 60 year old White sewing machine. I have a fancy Singer that has way too many bells and whistles and doesn't sew as well as this basic White machine.
I noticed some sewing machines at Hancock Fabric the other day. Might be a good place to look. I bet those ladies working there could steer you in the right direction.
Guy that I work with just bought his wife a Brother sewing machine. He was talking about the "Viking/Husqavarna" machines too, we had some good chuckles about a gas powered 5-horse motor in the machine.
Anyway, I too would suggest some insight if not from mom's friends, from a fabric store that can clue you in on the details, and answer your questions.
Hint - Also not a bad place to find some pretty girls...
Well sinceyou did count, Bear.. then I'm gonna be hunting in whatever park a Bear that is Red can be found!
Or maybe Taylor...
you kiddies getting excited?
R
thanks for kleweys #
HawHa JK
((HUGS))
and you didn't hafta hang up on me, Bear told me to call and tell you those things :frown: :sheepish:
we heard over the loud speaker something like "Bob Johnson meet your wife in the shoe department, Bob Johnson". .... I laughed and said I woulda purposfully said "Bob Johnson meet your wife in the lingerie department" - boring wifey. geesh :sheepish: :goofy: :cool:
I'm on speed dial. Duh.
And I'm wondering if any of the male shoppers thought she was saying "Save your Johnson, Save your Johnson".
Oh well, maybe you had to be there. Or maybe my mind just goes in the gutter sometimes...
Some things never go on sale. :ooh:
And meanwhile, I checked and our local public radio station has a "listen live" link, so I will re-post the dates and times:
St. Olaf College Christmas Festival 12/25 at 10AM, and 12/26 at 9AM.
Christmas at Concordia 12/25 at 8AM.
All are Central Standard Time.
And a link to the radio website:
http://wnmu.publicbroadcasting.net/
Click on "Listen Live"
My dad told me my mom would like a sewing machine (she lent hers out and never got it back) and I thought that would be a semi nice gift. Anyways, since I have no clue what's good or not, can anyone recommend a brand, what to look for, etc? I'm not too worried about price, I'm assuming a good one will be around the $150 range?
Does she quilt? upholster? sew clothes? want to do fancy embroidery on the machine? just plain mending? special fabrics (thick or heavy or slippery fabrics)?
Those things, plus your budget, will help the sewing machine dealer help you decide on the right machine.
I have a Husqvarna (same people who make the chain saws) and I love it. Its not bottom of the line, but not much higher up either, and I use it for quilting and general mending/sewing. You can check out their website here: http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/vsmen/husqvarna_sewing_machine.htm
Hope this helps! What a cool, thoughtful gift!!
Wow.. if that isn't ironic, I don't know what is.
Thanks for the help though. I think she's just going to use it for general stuff. She doesn't quilt much, usually crochets blankets instead, speaking of which I think it's time to ask for another one, maybe for my birthday.
I noticed some sewing machines at Hancock Fabric the other day. Might be a good place to look. I bet those ladies working there could steer you in the right direction.
Anyway, I too would suggest some insight if not from mom's friends, from a fabric store that can clue you in on the details, and answer your questions.
Hint - Also not a bad place to find some pretty girls...
And yea, go ask somewhere and check out the babes while your there. :cool:
Diggin are you going to play tonight????
sorry ice