December, busy but still chatty

[#1]

New month, have at it...

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Quick question...what were the saw blades that everyone was raving about recently? I need to order new ones...and I've been disgusted with the Lazer Gold from Rio and I haven't been too happy with Hercules either. Was it Pike or Supra? They were made in Switzerland if I remember correctly.

[heartsabustin]

Super Pike are what I use. Love em.

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Great! Thanks Erin! That's what I was thinking...I just couldn't remember. I really hate the last batch of Laser Gold that I received.

[PureDichotomy]

Im done with rios blades too. I grabbed a bunch of antelope And hate them also. Immgonna try something else.

[PPennee]

the pin has not changed Debbie- Rio no longer carries the replacement wood pin but GRS has it for under $6- I just ordered one today. The ring holder system changed- it has more flexibility than my old one in the way it moves- it really is better- but I paid like $265 for mine and now they start at close to $400. If I was looking now- I'd be haunting eBay or artists garage on FB for an old one. GRS just had a big sale to get rid of all the old ones this past year

[PPennee]

I still have a zillion laser gold- no problems so far- what's the issue everyone is having?

[DistinctivelyDharlee]

I know you can get the Super Pike at FDJ. Others might have them too I dunno.

I will certainly do that Pennee. I knew they sky rocketed but couldn't imagine why!

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Pennee...the issue I've had with mine are snapping after just a couple of uses. They just seem really brittle and not holding up. My old ones didn't do that. I took some over to my mentor to test out...thinking that maybe it was me, and he had the same issue.

Thanks Debbie...Gessewein carries them, and I need to order a few other things from them as well...so I'll add it in.

[Untwistedsister]

I must still have older laser gold blades. I haven't had that problem. Nice to know FDJ has the super pike. They are only an hour away but a hellacious drive.

Oh, and I have a bit of gallery dust! Not much but it's something.

[heartsabustin]

Congrats on gallery dust, Terri!

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Yay, Terri! Grabbing a pinch of that dust!

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Wow...I had a huge spike in views today! Yay! I'm hoping that will translate into some sales. :-)

[DistinctivelyDharlee]

Go views! I hope so too Chrissi. BTW you looked great on Millie. I am so happy for you both now. :)

[PPennee]

morning! Drip drip drip sound. Yes it's raining but not hard. Last night drip, then again this morning. We can't find anything- it sounds like it's in an outside wall around the chimney. After all it is a holiday weekend so something will need a repair right?

[PureDichotomy]

Same issue for me with the lazergolds. Both shitty flexibility and some even have missing areas of teeth.

[cgwhitfield]

Morning. No dripping here, snuck down to -8F.

Chimney flashing sounds a likely culprit.

[ArtistiKat]

Morning.
:)

[kitkingdesigns]

Good morning.

[PPennee]

my thoughts too CG- like I said- a repair- probably expensive

[cgwhitfield]

If the mechanical flashing has been fine, possibly an area that has been caulked at some point. Old caulking can open up a tiny crack in summer heat, first rain holds a bit of moisture, then a freeze with a cold chimney could expand the crack enough to open up more.

Might be a simple fix once located.

[PPennee]

simple for the repair guy maybe, not for m or dh. New flashing was put on when we had the roof replaced. Hoping thy will com- but my bet is they are closed until after Jan 1

[SilverBlueberry]

Hm, no chattiness here?

We are at the parents in law. It’s super icy outside. I’m glad I brought my thingies for under my shoes. I always forget what they are called.

[heartsabustin]

Snow cleats?

The boys had their annual board break-fest and Christmas party at tae kwon today. I just got done processing the coconut for the coconut cake, so I'm taking a break. Hubs took the boys out for their annual last-minute-Christmas-shopping trip.

I put chili in the slow cooker this morning. I think that was a marvelous idea. :D

[spindlecatstudio]

Esme, might be crampons.

[DistinctivelyDharlee]

Chili sounds yummy! I will need to make some soon I think. :)

I can't even believe Christmas is Monday. Where di the whole year go!?