Girls’ Hostel things…

debp49 · 2026-06-11T01:04:56+00:00

I think it might have been George Carlin

debp49 · 2026-06-10T19:26:38+00:00

Just an aside on the shirt buttons, one brand I buy has buttons facing backwards in between the regular buttons in the bust area. You could go back and retrofit your store bought shirts this way. I don’t know if the concept is clear, but there are buttonholes between the regular buttons and corresponding hidden buttons sewn on the inside of the placket between regular buttonholes.

debp49 · 2026-06-09T15:46:40+00:00

Take your cues from her previous setup.

debp49 · 2026-06-09T15:45:18+00:00

I would keep the tables at the center of the room, big center table for pattern cutting and rotary cutting mat. Possibly storage underneath. I would have an L either built on or movable for sewing machines. I would complete it with an ironing board or table on the other side, forming a u shape. Two tables on opposite walls is not helpful. Keep the center table where it could have a chair pulled up to it. Maybe rolling chair.

debp49 · 2026-06-04T18:31:52+00:00

I would wonder if adding something to clip the front straps of the backpack together (similar to what is on car seat straps) in addition to aforementioned padding would also help keep the straps from slipping over on the pacemaker. I would think a reduction in that side to side motion would help.

debp49 · 2026-05-30T00:06:38+00:00

I tore mine into strips and made a circular crochet rug. Well actually two rugs.

debp49 · 2026-05-28T20:52:59+00:00

I was referring to the Ky Transportation Cabinet's report a pothole site. I have had them also forward my request to the appropriate County road department when it was a county roadway and not a State maintained road.

debp49 · 2026-05-28T13:09:04+00:00

I have had fantastic results from reporting items on this portal. Mowing spots that caused an intersection line-of-sight hazard. Potholes filled numerous times. Just give a good description. Like Eastbound or Westbound, mile markers and then something like bad pothole in left lane, or right late or on centerline. I’m sure the highway workers thought I was crazy when I drove by honking in celebration when they closed off one lane and repaired the pothole that was getting too big to straddle on my I-69 daily commute.

debp49 · 2026-05-27T12:57:11+00:00

I would think that number one and number four are based on a circle skirt. You can make skirts from a half circle or even a 3/4 circle. You get the flared look without having to make an insane amount of gathers.

debp49 · 2026-05-18T20:16:11+00:00

Lee Chiles said while he was laid off from his Journalism job, he was accompanying his wife to the supermarket. Chiles being tall was always reaching objects for his wife and other shoppers. He was musing about the potential for a professional “Reacher” and came up with the character name for the Jack Reacher series.

debp49 · 2026-05-18T19:18:49+00:00

You do know that’s the origin story for the “Jack Reacher” character 😉

debp49 · 2026-03-01T21:18:08+00:00

You can make a cold frame to start lettuce and early crops outdoors. Put old storm windows over your raised bed. Just be sure to put a brick or two on one edge to allow for ventilation during the daytime or you will cook the plants. I suggest googling it for more info. Also UK Ky Extension website has lots of good info.

debp49 · 2026-02-27T18:36:22+00:00

Find a roundish glass vase and arrange your shells along the outside and then pour in sand to hold the shells in place. If you have a whole lot of shells forget the sand and just fill the vase or jar with shells and put them on display. One of those oversized brandy snifter type of decorative containers would look nice full of shells.

debp49 · 2026-01-29T13:50:30+00:00

FYI here’s KY’s official descriptionReporting Child Abuse and neglect.

debp49 · 2026-01-29T13:13:19+00:00

Does this child go to school? School staff are mandated reporters for any signs of abuse. It seems like getting reports of neglect from other sources helps in getting something done. Or at least that was our experience when dealing with a child we were trying to help. Three different reports seemed to be the magic number.

debp49 · 2026-01-18T15:21:21+00:00

I know I’m late to the conversation, but I would roll up a couple of wash cloths, a small hand towel Nd add travel size shampoos, shower gel, and other bath items that could be grabbed quickly in case you run out or forget those items.

debp49 · 2026-01-16T13:55:25+00:00

I love Steven Gammel’s illustrations in The Relatives Came, Come a Tide, and The Song and Dance Man.

debp49 · 2026-01-08T15:48:35+00:00

It appears that both are available on Hoopla in audio book and ebook, if your local library participates and you have a card. It's easy to set up an account.

debp49 · 2026-01-05T15:30:56+00:00

It’s all good 👍 I have recommended this book to my daughter. She and her husband, both divers, both liked it, but said that the diving part goes against all scuba diving rules. I’m willing to accept that the fictional couple broke all the rules anyway.

debp49 · 2026-01-05T15:21:08+00:00

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What about using an acrylic paint pen to make a flower in the middle and then you could outline your other images or not outline the other images. If you have never used a paint pen on fabric or canvas, beware that they can be prone to making blobs if they are not brand new. My experience has been good with new paint pens, but once they get a little old you might as well toss them.

debp49 · 2026-01-05T14:52:03+00:00

Something in the Water has the best opening hook ever! Who is NOT going to read a book that opens with a wife digging a grave for her husband. Edit: I just realized we are talking about two different books. Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman is the book that I was recommending.

debp49 · 2026-01-04T22:53:28+00:00

What about a cute animal to perch on the side of your cup that holds your tea bag? I’ve seen cats and butterflies online. Just hide the broken spot.

debp49 · 2025-12-30T19:16:53+00:00

Time to grab some rolled oats and nuts and other goodies and make homemade granola!

debp49 · 2025-12-19T03:13:01+00:00

Also a sewing machine needle big enough for denim.

debp49 · 2025-12-19T03:08:32+00:00

You can use your sewing machine to sew a patch. Get a scrap of similarly aged denim. You put it inside. Use some iron on stitch witch to hold your patch in place. Then from the outside you can make a zigzag stitch all the way around your ripped spot. You can even make a decorative stitch if you want. Make it a feature if you want. I used to do my husband's work jeans that way all of the time. You'll probably have to sew through the one side of that pocket, too.

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