Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[bobAlike]

When I was young I thought that cats were female and dogs were male of the same species. Not entirely sure when I realised that was not the case.

[Rod Paradise]

While having had some pet cats that I've loved, I'd say it would probably be better for the country if domesticated cats had never been introduced. They take a heavy toll on wildlife & now our native cat (the wildcat) isn't just in danger from interbreeding, but from cat AIDS as well.

http://www.farminguk.com/News/Scottish-wildcats-threatened-by-feline-form-of-HIV-research-finds_37118.html

[Rod Paradise]

I think I agree with Fiona, you are a nutter, but the piece looks wonderful and with luck should outlast us all.

I agree with Fiona - the leading up is going to be a nightmare.

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The above was 3 hours of work - it's like doing a jigssaw, if the pieces aren't allowed to exactly match & need a spacer between them. At one point I'd the top corner together, but was holding it all together with both hands, if i let go to bang a few horseshoe nails in it would move, I'm glad I was at a class and not working alone at home - I think I'd have flung it all out the window if someone hadn't helped me and nailed it in.

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Are they horseshoe nails I can see there Rod?

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The dogs helping with our crossword.

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[TightEnd]

patiently waiting for puppy progress updates

[RED-DOG]

Funny you should ask. We got this update from Elsie's new owners yesterday.



Hi both,


Hope you are well!


Just a quick email to let you know how Elsie is doing. She has settled in brilliantly with only a few whimpers on the first and second night with us. She loves playing football and when she hears the word “Walk” she goes crazy! She is a beautiful dog with the most lovely nature and is addicted to chewing socks, she will even put her head inside the washing machine to hunt them down!

We are in love with her and feel that she has completed our family. 


Thanks to you both…and Poppy of course!


Love from Andrew, Lauren, Amelia, Charlie & Elsie x

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[TightEnd]

thanks

lovely looking girl

[The_nun]

Lovely pictures Tom. Zelly looks well.

I would love to be on the list of future parents from a litter. Has Reds family sent owt.

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Lovely pictures Tom. Zelly looks well.

I would love to be on the list of future parents from a litter. Has Reds family sent owt.

Yes. I thought I posted those?

[Rod Paradise]

Are they horseshoe nails I can see there Rod?

Yes, the flat sides mean they make minimal dent in the lead, so they're a must have.

When leading up you nail straight on the lead only where there will be a soldered joint, everywhere else you use a lead offcut as a spacer.

[The_nun]

Lovely pictures Tom. Zelly looks well.

I would love to be on the list of future parents from a litter. Has Reds family sent owt.

Yes. I thought I posted those?

Yes, but I meant anymore.

[david3103]

I think I agree with Fiona, you are a nutter, but the piece looks wonderful and with luck should outlast us all.

I agree with Fiona - the leading up is going to be a nightmare.

Click to see full-size image.

The above was 3 hours of work - it's like doing a jigssaw, if the pieces aren't allowed to exactly match & need a spacer between them. At one point I'd the top corner together, but was holding it all together with both hands, if i let go to bang a few horseshoe nails in it would move, I'm glad I was at a class and not working alone at home - I think I'd have flung it all out the window if someone hadn't helped me and nailed it in.

Are they horseshoe nails I can see there Rod?

I know everyone is trying to keep the post count up, but...

 

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I think I agree with Fiona, you are a nutter, but the piece looks wonderful and with luck should outlast us all.

I agree with Fiona - the leading up is going to be a nightmare.

Click to see full-size image.

The above was 3 hours of work - it's like doing a jigssaw, if the pieces aren't allowed to exactly match & need a spacer between them. At one point I'd the top corner together, but was holding it all together with both hands, if i let go to bang a few horseshoe nails in it would move, I'm glad I was at a class and not working alone at home - I think I'd have flung it all out the window if someone hadn't helped me and nailed it in.

Are they horseshoe nails I can see there Rod?

I know everyone is trying to keep the post count up, but...

 

I don't get it Dave, It was a genuine question. It might not be interesting to you but it is to me.

I've never seen anyone use those sort of nails except a farrier.

I wondered why Rod would use them rather than a common nail for his stained glass. 

I know I could have Googled it, but I was going to wait for Rod to answer because it's nice to interact and it paves the way for more dialogue.

I just did a search and found this, it confirms that people who do stained glass actually do use horseshoe nails, but it doesn't tell us why.

Hopefully Rod will do that.





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Edit: Post removed because it contained a surfeit of petulance.

It really doesn't become me.