December, busy but still chatty

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New month, have at it...

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Oh yay, Erin! Glad you're getting it fixed!

[heartsabustin]

It's not "fixed fixed", because the unit needs a new circuit board. He's ordered one, and it will be "fixed fixed" tomorrow. I hope. As it is, it will be just fine until then. We have the emergency heat if we need it.

[DistinctivelyDharlee]

Glad it did it's thing while he was there to hear it at least. I hope that solves the problem for you!

I never knew chickens took "dust baths". Do they mind the cold weather?

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Good Afternoon!

Strange day. Busy at the office, and I had Pilates today instead of tomorrow. :-)

Heading home in a bit to work on a studio clean-up. I want to get organized before the New Year. One of the things I'm doing this year that is different than years past, is attending a Goal Planning Seminar next weekend. So, I'm already thinking about goals I have for moving things forward with my business. I have neglected the studio for too long, and I know that if I can get things organized and cleaned up, I will be more productive. :-) Also...I'm going to be destashing some items that I'm no longer using that's taking up valuable space.

I'm so happy that 2017 is coming to an end! This year has been so trying on so many levels...thank you all for being here and helping me get through some major difficulties this year. It has meant more than you all know!

[ChrissiLynnDesigns]

Just stocked up at Rio and Gesswein! Yippee! New saw blades, some new magnetic clasps for bracelets and a few other fun and necessary items!

I have had an amazing December both here and locally! I'm hoping the momentum continues into 2018!

[cgwhitfield]

My internet is being slow just at the time when I want to print off a bunch of bank and Visa pages. It's a law.

[MostlyStoneware]

Ours was very slow today too. Was placing a Rio order and it took "for freaking "ever.

Those damn bracelets with the adjustable ends were so popular this season I've decided to save time and buy the pre assembled findings. I did not even know you could get them until I spent time cruising the jewelry supply sites. I think I only saved about $1.00 per bracelet assembling them myself from bulk.

[PPennee]

What kind of adjustable ends?

[Untwistedsister]

I wanna know about the ends too.

Hope your printer gets speedier CG.

I will have 2 tiny bracelets for sale CHEAP. I'll try them on IG first.

[GayleDowell]

Howdy all. Was out in Maryland visiting my daughter and her hubby over Christmas. Back home now to very cold weather. I think I want to go back to Maryland.

[ArtistiKat]

Hi Gayle! Welcome back.

[MostlyStoneware]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stonewear/35056285625/in/dateposted-public/


this one shows them a bit better https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214614775786731&set=pb.1342327795.-2207520000.1514517864.&...

[heartsabustin]

I am so tired. One more day, then I hope we will be done with the heater.

[LauraStasa]

Good morning.

Debbie, chickens take dust baths to keep mites away. Poultry mites are nasty and can build up in winter if the chickens can't bathe. Most of my chickens can survive cold temps but they don't like it. I do extra things for them like feed them extra cracked corn and sunflower seeds and give them warm water to drink.

I really like the Celtic bracelet Kathy! Love the heated patina.

Off to yoga and then work. It's -6 out right now. I hope the studio is warm!

[cgwhitfield]

Morning. My Internet seems to be back to normal. Just needed a good sleep.

[kitkingdesigns]

Good morning. Minus 6 sounds horrible, Laura. I don't think I'd survive. It's cold here ... low 30s, but nothing like that.
Erin, glad the heat's getting fixed.
They're showing some amazingly beautiful snow and ice pics on the news. Love to look at them, makes me thankful I'm not in it.

[heartsabustin]

Internet out yesterday? That's frustrating.

It is colder here this morning (27) than it is in Sevierville, TN (32).

[cgwhitfield]

Wasn't 'out', just cranky.

[ArtistiKat]

Morning.
28 here.
Temps are supposed to drop within the next few days.

[spindlecatstudio]

Morning.

Inched forward in my metalworking yesterday. Flush set a diamond in some gold. Exhaling now. Not as big a deal as my brain was making it out to be. Fear is a funny thing.

[MostlyStoneware]

Morning all and WB Gayle.

In case you are wondering why I posted links to those bracelets a couple of people were asking about the adjustable findings.

Ty for taking a look Laura , I sent those all to stores and need to make some more

[heartsabustin]

Cranky is more frustrating - at least if it's out, you know it's not working.

Appt this morning to check on Big J's thumb. The heating guy will be back this afternoon with the circuit board. Wrestling practice tonight. I've done almost nothing Etsy related all week. I think I'm okay with that.

[prox]

Morning guys,
I haven’t been able to work on anything either.
Still fighting this cold off.
I’ve been getting a lot of rest though, so that’s a good thing.

[PPennee]

14 here upon wake up- made the kids French toast for breakfast and I have been called upon to make fancy plastic rings from a kit with the little one. I love those kits the kids get, they are so much fun

I may actually do something Etsy today or tomorrow, we have company coming again tomorrow so I guess if I'm going to do something I should start today

Yay Kate! It's good to be fearful drilling gold and flush setting. Depending on the stone, there can be a lot go wrong. Diamonds are the easiest for me, colored stones like amethyst with fat girdles the worst!

[heartsabustin]

Back from the ortho appointment. The growth plates look good - he needs to be careful, wear the splint for another week, and then as needed after that.

Now I wait on the heating guy. I put some potatoes in the oven.