what2craftnow Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I finally tackled the roof yesterday - and was super happy when I woke up this morning and everything was still where I put it <was fearing it might decide to slide south overnight :o >...not quite done with it yet, but at least it looks as if it will work out the way I planned. Working in a medium I have not tried before, so it is a gamble. I hope to finish the roof today, then just need to finish a few landscaping things and place all the pieces on one board and "hook it all together". Kinda sounds like I'm creating a train, doesn't it? :yikes: I'm really getting excited to see everyone's projects...hurry up May 25th!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Sounds like a lot of exciting projects. Can't wait to see everybody's work. I'm not going to be able to build this kit for the contest, but will work on it at a later date. Lots of real life stuff going on right now, and I'm having to spend a lot of time on other things. The kit (sadly still in its box) does cry out to me whenever I walk by, but I'm just having to ignore it. I do love spending some time on this thread to read all the hints and chat about everybody else's projects. The end of next month promises some real photographic treats. Good luck everyone. Hugs -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Susanne, Do not feel so badly. RL has been getting in the way of my Fling too. I have a clear picture of what I want to do and I have done a bunch of stuff already..but it is no where near completion. I need a really dreary weekend with NO plans at all except the Fling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Even without the contest I'd love to build one some day, when I have finished all the other kits/ projects waiting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 One of the major real life things I'm having to deal with is my recent diagnosis as a diabetic. I'm having a tough time getting my mind around this. The doctor has given me two weeks to self-monitor as he knows I don't believe it. Unfortunately, the results are speaking loud and clear. I don't have time for this, my parents need a healthy caregiver. My sister's just not stepping up to the plate (good news is that she's moving back to Calgary in a couple of months). So its just my brother and me. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 One of the major real life things I'm having to deal with is my recent diagnosis as a diabetic. I'm having a tough time getting my mind around this. -Susanne (((((BIG HUGS))))) You want to know how I found out. I was at the ER for something unrelated..I cannot even remember what. But the ER doc just came up to me and said..You have diabetes. I think I almost fell off the gurney. Nice bedside manner huh? Many of us on here have it and if you ever need a ear to chew off or any advice..you can ask me or anyone else. This is not the thread to do it but I thought I would throw it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sorry to hear of your diagnosis Susanne - I don't suppose you'd like to take your mind off it and have a little Fling? I think we all know how therapeutic miniatures are - and the Fling is such a friendly little kit. :yikes: I hope you can come to terms with the situation soon - I'm sure it has you reeling at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 tonight finished my flooring yeaaaaaaaaaah gotta to stain and paint and put the other wall up if I can remember what I did with it... still a lot to do I will make it though I have faith lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Well, my _____________ is not moving along very fast. The shells are done, supplies either ordered or purchased, and the ideas are plentiful and the dreams for the completed _________ are still in tact. Wish we could buy "time" at the store like we do all our other supplies !!! I have to figure out how to create ________, _______, __________, ___________________, and _________ still. It's such a cool plan but wowsers - it's just so hard to find the time to sit with it and work. RL is such a pain !!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Susanne, there are lots of ways to keep adult-onset diabetes under control, and the best ways are diet & exercise, so get with a nutritionist who specializes in diabetes mellitus. Last weekend we were on a visit with DH's mom, "baby brother" & SIL in Sylvester, GA, and SIL (another retired RN) had just finished telling us about the brother's meds & how he was dealing with his heart problems and she announced that she had just been diagnosed with congestive heart failure & diabetes, and she has put both of them on her diet! FINALLY something is making DH's brother lose all that deadly weight! Be sure to get yourself proper shoes, to protect your feet & have a good cry or two, or however many it takes. Minis are the way most of us de-stress from whatever physical/ mental/ social obstacles RL sets in our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 My rotary tool is dieing! This is the only project its been used on. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'm moving right along !! The end is getting close !!! Can't wait to see all the eye candy !! :yikes: Steve in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 hmmmmmm what Steve said <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Got some more done .... the ________ are taking forever to do - but I like the way they look! <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Susanne, I would be reeling too.My hopes and prayers are with you!! I did find The South Beach Diet book to be a wealth of eating info..has a pretty good glycemic list.Good luck!! And for the Spring Fling....mine is so simple and primative.I hope it's okay.I'm not planning on painting the roof-I hope that's okay,too. I'm the one who masking taped everything...and last night took it all apart so I could finish up and GLUE. Sigh..it was more interesting with all the tape! LoL.Well, good luck to all of us.Can't wait to see the pix. Oh, and my digital camera is being repaired.Sure hope this all comes together!! Later people......love and luck Susanne!! LLyn <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedrea Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I just realized I haven't taken one photo of my _________ and it's 95% complete! I could just kick myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I have a few pics so far - my daughter takes them for me (after much begging on my part). <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I've taken several pics during the process just so I can remember placement of items that I like before gluing/setting permanently <yep, senility moments are becoming more common here <_< :wub: > Of course, then I have to find the items in the pic again, as I move everything around so darn much, I lose track of most <lol> I have to say, this project has encountered more unstable wormholes than any others.. I finished the main roofing today - thank heaven thats done. For some odd reason, it was the only thing about this project that kinda threw me. It ended up being very time consuming, but I think the end result was worth it. Not perfect, but I learned a lot from the experiment and it's always fun to try new ideas. I still have to make a ____ for top of roof and trim out the ___ ___, but that should be a bit easier ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I did some work on the house today and got some done.. I still have a ways to go though ekkkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I posted a message about a half hour ago which divulged the true nature of my project! I had two windows pulled up at the same time, one to respond to a message, and one to respond to a post. I got the two mixed up! <_< As soon as I realized what I had done I started pounding on the edit post button. It took forever to respond. Fortunately my server didn't crash until after the edit was complete, and only three members were on, so big relief! Sorry you all missed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 dohhhhhhhhhhhhhh Lynette, i knew i should of come on here earlier!!!!!! <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 The one night I sleep thru the night...darn!! Sorry I missed that Lynette.. :lol: Secretly, we all want to tell, don't we??? :idiot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Well mine's almost done. One more thing and that's it. Well there is one more thing I want to add but I am losing steam and I don't think it will make or break it so, for now I'm leaving it out. Now it's time for pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Mine is nowhere near done! I finished doing the ________ on the first _______ - now I have to do the same for the second _______. It took days for the first lot - and this is a detail that isn't particularly noticeable. Am I crazy? Oh, forgot who I was asking .... never mind! :idiot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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