INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

Jazzygirl

Loveroflife- I love the photos! Last time I was in Hawaii (2013) I SO wanted to take a surf lesson and/or learn how to paddle board. I had such a bad time with my feet the first six months on the AIs and had a terrible time balancing even with yoga, so I knew I could not do it. Although those issues are still present, they are not nearly as bad (I am able to do those balance poses now in yoga again!) Next time I get a chance to try something, I am going for it. Learning how to surf or paddle board on my bucket list.

I have a friend who just moved from Maryland to Oahu for work. I am not hearing "it is paradise here" from them either.

Chevyboy

Jazzy, is a paddle-board the same as a boogie-board? One time when we were in Orlando, and went to a beach, my Daughter and my youngest Grand-son had a "board" ..... I laid on top of it, and the waves were rocking it while they were holding it! I was terrified! I thought for sure I would turn upside down and drown to death! I was hollering HELP, and they were laughing! Finally my GS said "GRAMS.... put your feet down, you can touch the bottom!" I thought I was somehow in where it was 50 feet deep.... even though they were standing beside the board! I'm not good with water....

Jazzygirl

Chevy- no, paddle board is standing up right and paddling vs. doing any other type of movement. You will see it done in more calm waters, but can be in the ocean too. They were doing classes at our resort, and I would go down in the morning to watch them in the cove.

This is someone paddle boarding and getting a visitor nearby! I bet this was in Hawaii as the humpbacks winter there!

luvmygoats

All right just starting thru y'alls prolific postings. Because I've been spot cleaning the carpet. I know not inspiring but has to be done.

Jazzy - Well I could almost look like Santa. Jelly belly and sprouting white chin hairs like a pubescent teenager.

In deep trouble. So many things I want to save on here today and I cannot remember how to do it. I think at least they're open in a new tab for DH's attention later.

Loverly - just love the Hawaii pictures. They've heard it b4 but I lived in Hawaii in 1961-1963, out in Aina Haina on the Kalanianaole Hwy. I would love to go back but expenses keep that from happening and doubt it ever will unless we win the lotto haha.

Read that Patty got sprung from hospital this morning.

Loveroflife

Thank you,Goats. Somehow Patty's thread was removed from my favorites.

I don't think I can afford to live in Hawaii. We get paid less there and the living expense, I heard, is ridiculous. How did you end up in Hawaii for 3 years??

Jazzy, surfing looks fun. My girls really enjoyed it. DD2 was happy that she took the lesson with her older Sis. As a matter of fact, she only fell twice off the board out of fifteen.

Ms. Chevy, I can't swim very well and have a fear of water too. Witnessed a kid my age drowned when I was maybe 6 or 7. One of the reason why I have both of my girls in swimming. Feel bad for my younger daughter because she loves soccer and gymnastics. Can't handle that many activities

sas-schatzi

Oh, it was a nice day in the neighborhood

Holeinone

1. Chevster.... WE Love you !!!! Drown to death ? If you drown, it's to death, otherwise, it's a near drowning. I know, semantics ? ( not really sure if that is the correct word ? Help Rosie ? )
2. Ok, I am trying to get those numbers off the screen, no luck. They are in control not me.

Think I got rid of those pesky numbers....we will see... I went to a x-mas party tonight. Small town, I still get all those looks, howwww are you doing, or feeling.....Oy, wish I could go there, the bottom line, brutal honesty...but, I smile, good....I think or hope.....then someone goes off, she has high blood pressure... Oh, SHIT... I no longer have patience for minor whining...Ok, I am crabby.....

Eeyore07

Life in Hawaii is too expensive because everything has to be shipped from mainland, including my old Honda Accord! Seven plus years ago, my son ran away with my car to the paradise. BTW he still has that old car, it only has 80,000 miles because he can't drive too far in the island! It is nice to visit him there, but it is easier to live in Texas!

Jazzygirl

I live in Puerto Rico for a few months and it was also more expensive there, although not quite as bad as HI. For the same reasons, many things had to be shipped in. There are definately pros and cons to island life!

Spookiesmom

hurricanes would stop me from living there. Tide surge. Where is high enough, safe enough?

Jazzygirl

Look what I got today from my BFF and her husband. Harry and David pears!

queenmomcat

Sewing machine: can't now remember the board with all the quilters, so I'll toss the question out here. I'm seriously considering getting one, but don't want to spend bucks on features I won't use. What am I going to use it for? My grandmother was an avid knitter, and made bedspreads in 'insanity weight' lace cotton for (almost) all her grandchildren. Mom inherited the one [grandmother] was working on when she died, along with one in a different pattern, also unfinished. These are now coming to me as I'm the only family member with an interest in such things, much less the faintest idea what to do with/for/about them.

Also for sewing together sweaters that I've made myself.

The problem is that I have only the very faintest idea, beyond "Would a sewing machine be appropriate to seam these squares, and repair where the seams are fraying? And if so, what machine?" (I suspect I can hit [stepfather] up for a sewing machine as a Christmas present.]

Wren44

Queenie, I've never tried to sew a sweater on the machine. Always just put them together by hand. I I would check with an expert on the lace. Not sure a sewing machine would work. Chrissy in Australia and Alyson in New Zealand both do really fancy knitting and crochet. They might have good advice. They both post on 'for older people with sense'. A museum that has fabric would be another place to ask.

queenmomcat

I know I'd have to make any repairs to the knitted portions by hand, but was hoping to seam the sections together--[grandmother] knitted the bedspreads in squares/triangles. Can sewing machines even seam along an edge without overlapping the fabric?

Spookiesmom

I think they can, but Wrenn gave good advise. I'd only use yarn on the knit things, I could see the machine needle and presser foot getting all tangled.

Wren44

If you'd like to have a sewing machine for ordinary sewing, there are perfectly good ones under $100. You need at least straight sewing, zig zag, and hopefully buttonholes. Mine has a dozen fancy stitches that I've never used. It's supposed to be self threading, but I can't get that to work for me.

You might also take one of the partly finished pieces to a knit shop and ask for their advice. They could probably tell you how it was originally put together and give advice on what to do. I know they make backing stuff that washes away. If you try to sew on a machine, I would definitely use that so you have a smooth surface and won't get the lace tangled.

queenmomcat

Sigh. That's what I was afraid of (sewing machines choke on anything heavier than spool thread) Unfortunately, there's no longer a full-service knitting store within fifty miles of me, much less a museum with curators skilled in textile repair.....hmmm. There is, however, a sewing machine repair shop quite literally around the corner from my house. I may ask there if they know of anyone who can help. And track down the last known proprietress of the now-closed knitting shop.

Hey, it's something to do as a distraction from the upcoming cosmetic surgery tweak. (Just to provide an on-topic component.) But a heartfelt thank you! to Ms. Wrenn and Ms. Spookie for even answering the question.

Wren44

Queenie, The museum in Honolulu has a lot of info online about preserving textiles. I don't remember lace specifically, but loads of info in general. It has some gorgeous quilts done after the missionaries arrived. They still do the same kind.

Cubbie2015

Love the Hawaii pics. Surfing on grass in the park looks close enough for me.

sas-schatzi

Anyone up?

shycat

I'm up. Got a few hours sleep, been awake for the last couple hours. Not unusual but tonight is worse since I'm deeply grieving. Yesterday I had to have my oldest mutt euthanized. Almost 13 years old, 110 lb. gentle giant. "Medium sized", the shelter said. A few days after adopting him, I was standing in the parking lot of the vets office, sobbing on the phone to my husband that our new puppy had distemper. Against all odds, he survived but never quite grew up even as his growing size belied the shelter's optimistic estimate; he was always kind of puppy-brained. Sweetest dog ever. It's never easy, but this loss is particularly hard to bear. So here I am, reaching for the Kleenex again and wondering if I should even bother trying to get back to sleep tonight. I miss my puppy so much.

Chevyboy

Morning Shy....... you made it this far........ it's going to be okay. I understand, like so many of us here do, what it's like to lose your sweetest friend... Our beloved dogs are more to us than just family....... I made a special little place for "Lacee"s ashes and her "things"... So I just always know she is with us... and in our hearts... I'm sorry.

Chevyboy

Morning Queenly..... I just bought a basic machine.... but I've never tried machine finishing a crochet or knitted piece. This link says you can do it, but check it out.... I remember I tried something once, and the pressure foot kept getting caught in the knitted piece... They sell some sort of "film" that you can lay on top of it, to have a smooth surface, and see what you are doing.... but how far do you live from a fabric shop? Can you look on-line and type in your question, and get more suggestions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKFrCl8qt4g

queenmomcat

Shycat: my condolences for your loss. Did you manage any sleep after you posted?

queenmomcat

On a more mundane note:

Wren: thank you for mentioning the Honolulu museum. Somehow I'd never really thought of 'fixing [grandmother]'s bedspreads' as something for museum-grade conservation, but i guess they are getting close. Youngest grandchild--the one whose unfinished spread I've inherited--is in her late 30s.

Chevy: (blushes) Right, ask at a fabric shop...I know there's a Joann's and a Michael's nearby, and possibly a full-service place closer than the yarn shops. Also a number of avid quilters of my acquaintance. The small repairs I can do by hand, but assembling the unfinished spread was daunting to say the least!.

Jazzygirl

Shycat- so sorry for your loss. I hope you were able to get some rest.

sas-schatzi

Shycat sorry about your loss. They are our babies. Sorry too, that I missed you last night I signed off pretty quick after I posted. Know only to well what be lonely in the middle of the night grieving. Hugs.

shycat

Thank you for the condolences, it's so much more comforting than the dreaded "it's just a dog" response from people who don't understand.

I never did get back to sleep, but maybe I'll be able to take a nap this afternoon. In the meantime, my husband and I have kept busy, and the tears have only flowed a few times. So far.

Jazzygirl

Shy- I don't currently have any pets, but have had them in the past. Here is what I know is true- pets ARE family.

We have lots of folks here posting photos of their beloved pets all the time. I think Spookie may be one of our mascots on this thread. You are on a pet lovers thread for sure. We understand and care.

I hope you are doing okay today and can catch a nap. Hugs sister.Wishing you better days.

Loveroflife

It's late morning here and I was wondering why no one has posted yet and then noticed that this thread was not in my Favorites...duh.

Shy, really sorry for the loss of your baby. There are times when we need to grieve alone and there are times when we need to pour out our hearts to those who get it. Some people don't realize that their comments hurt more than help. Jazzy is right. There are a lot of animal lovers here. Hope you get some rest today. Hugs

I am home with a cold. I don't get sick often. My immune system is not what it used to be. DD2 is having a Christmas recital at the seniors assisted living homes today. Hoping to save energy.