View, unobstructed wrote:

Good morning...having a wonderful time. Perfect temps.

Enjoyed my felting class. Same woman teaching it as did the "crocheted necklaces" class I took 2 years ago...retired Home Ec tracher from Ohio.

Not much time to even lurk up til now. But some of the bigger things to do or have someone else do around the townhouse are now done, so maybe tomorrow evening I can chat a little.

Did see happy news about our niece. Was wondering if gabriele's young man ever got to see the 'correct Michael' ?

Attended a community concert of the Claire Lynch Bluegrass acoustic band. Had never heard of her nor would I say it's my favorite type of music, but gosh the y were good....so much talent. Lots of fun and retirees are a great audience I would say.

Later.

I agree with KOS..congratulations to VA.

 Hi view,good to hear you are enjoying yourself.  I'm very interested when you get to the silver smithing part.  My experiences in felting are somewhat limited and mostly unintentional.    Sometimes I give a skein of wool the washing machine test when I'm unsure if it is worth my time in knitting it up.  I have accumulated a selection of 'river rocks' this way, which I keep, thinking one day I will have a creative idea for these 'fur-felt balls'.We are booked in with 'muscle'-Michael in a fortnight.  My little guy has hypermobile joints and very low muscle tone, which happens quite a bit in children with autism apparently.  He has dislocated one elbow four times already, but we need to find a physical activity which is safe for him to do to strengthen him.       ​
 

gabriele wrote:

View, unobstructed wrote:

Good morning...having a wonderful time. Perfect temps.

Enjoyed my felting class. Same woman teaching it as did the "crocheted necklaces" class I took 2 years ago...retired Home Ec tracher from Ohio.

Not much time to even lurk up til now. But some of the bigger things to do or have someone else do around the townhouse are now done, so maybe tomorrow evening I can chat a little.

Did see happy news about our niece. Was wondering if gabriele's young man ever got to see the 'correct Michael' ?

Attended a community concert of the Claire Lynch Bluegrass acoustic band. Had never heard of her nor would I say it's my favorite type of music, but gosh the y were good....so much talent. Lots of fun and retirees are a great audience I would say.

Later.

I agree with KOS..congratulations to VA.

 Hi view,good to hear you are enjoying yourself.  I'm very interested when you get to the silver smithing part.  My experiences in felting are somewhat limited and mostly unintentional.    Sometimes I give a skein of wool the washing machine test when I'm unsure if it is worth my time in knitting it up.  I have accumulated a selection of 'river rocks' this way, which I keep, thinking one day I will have a creative idea for these 'fur-felt balls'.We are booked in with 'muscle'-Michael in a fortnight.  My little guy has hypermobile joints and very low muscle tone, which happens quite a bit in children with autism apparently.  He has dislocated one elbow four times already, but we need to find a physical activity which is safe for him to do to strengthen him.       ​
 

Hi Gabriele!! *waving*  ....how is your little guy doing with his eating??? is he still having the food sensitivity problems???   and what kinds of activities are safe for him???  would it be more like swimming that isn't as rough on the joints????? .....thanks for sharing the updates on him  



 

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He looks good in these pics and happy too

LOL.....but someone really needs to caption this gif someone made....any ideas .....LOL....."I gotta pee....can the interview be done now???" comes to mind for me....LOL

gabriele wrote:

View, unobstructed wrote:

Good morning...having a wonderful time. Perfect temps.

Enjoyed my felting class. Same woman teaching it as did the "crocheted necklaces" class I took 2 years ago...retired Home Ec tracher from Ohio.

Not much time to even lurk up til now. But some of the bigger things to do or have someone else do around the townhouse are now done, so maybe tomorrow evening I can chat a little.

Did see happy news about our niece. Was wondering if gabriele's young man ever got to see the 'correct Michael' ?

Attended a community concert of the Claire Lynch Bluegrass acoustic band. Had never heard of her nor would I say it's my favorite type of music, but gosh the y were good....so much talent. Lots of fun and retirees are a great audience I would say.

Later.

I agree with KOS..congratulations to VA.

 Hi view,good to hear you are enjoying yourself.  I'm very interested when you get to the silver smithing part.  My experiences in felting are somewhat limited and mostly unintentional.    Sometimes I give a skein of wool the washing machine test when I'm unsure if it is worth my time in knitting it up.  I have accumulated a selection of 'river rocks' this way, which I keep, thinking one day I will have a creative idea for these 'fur-felt balls'.We are booked in with 'muscle'-Michael in a fortnight.  My little guy has hypermobile joints and very low muscle tone, which happens quite a bit in children with autism apparently.  He has dislocated one elbow four times already, but we need to find a physical activity which is safe for him to do to strengthen him.       ​
 

Gabriele, wow, I did not know this.  Of course I know very little about autism compared to you and to the mom of the 23 year old autistic son whom I have often hung out with when his mom is teaching.  He is able to play basketball.  And about two months ago he moved into home for adults who are autistic or have downs syndrome.  He is doing exceptionally well, much better than his mom had expected.   You and my friend have my undying admiration and respect for keeping your boys with you and giving them so much love and attention physically and emotionally.  Here's to finding activities that will help him strengthen his bones and joints. 
 

KeepOnSinging wrote:

Gabriele, my DIL posted this today.  As she did, I too have tears in my eyes.  I am bringing over the link.  This is a wonderful video of a Haka performed at the reception of the groom who posted the video.  He and his bride got married in Auckland several days ago, I believe..  How incredibly moving.  Would you be willing to fill us in on this tradition?  The video has gone viral and has been labeled the best Haka ever.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/30628437/emotional-haka-at-wedding-reception-goes-viral/  


 

It is intense​. I saw it last when the New Zealand and Australian rugby teams played not long ago.  Our players looked intimidated and New Zealand won.  Unfortunately, I can't tell you that much about it, as it isn't an Australian tradition, but one of the native Maori of New Zealand.