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General Scroll Saw Talk / Need Help. 'Stencil'

« on: September 26, 2015, 09:45:02 am »

What suggestions do ya'll have for a stencil pattern?  I need to make word art gifts for a friend.  It must be free. There are many on line, but I'm afraid of importing a Trojan or malware and the like.   Thanks for your help.

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The Coffee Shop / FENDER SKIRTS AND SUPPER

« on: July 10, 2014, 09:57:51 am »

>>A term I haven't heard in a long time, and thinking about
>>'fender skirts' started me thinkingabout other words that
>>quietly disappear fromour language with  hardly a notice,
>>like 'curb  feelers'

>>And  'steering knobs.' (AKA)
>>'suicide knob,'   'neckers knobs.'
>>
>>Since I'd been thinking of cars,
>>my mind naturally went that direction first.
>> 
>>Any kids will probably have to find some older person
>>over 50 to explain some of these terms to you.
>> 
>>Remember 'Continental  kits?'
>>They  were rear bumper extenders and spare tire covers
>>that were supposed to make any car
>>as cool as a Lincoln Continental.

>>When did we quit calling them 'emergency brakes?
>>At some point 'parking brake' became the proper term.
>>But I miss the hint of drama that went with 'emergency brake.'
>>
>>I'm sad, too, that almost all theold folks are gone
>>who would call the accelerator the 'foot feed.'
>>Many today do not even know what a clutch is
>>or that the dimmer switch used to be on the floor.
>>For that matter, the starter was down theretoo.
>>   
>>Didn't you ever wait at the street for your daddy to come home, 
>>so you could ride the 'running board' up to the house?
>>
>>Here's a phrase I heard all the time in my youth
>>but never anymore -  'store-bought.'
>>Of course, just about everything is store-bought these days.
>>But once it was bragging material to have a
>>store-bought dress or a store-bought bag of candy.
>>   
>>'Coast to coast'is a phrase that once held all sorts
>>of excitement and now means almost nothing.
>>Now we take the term 'worldwide' for granted.
>>This floors me.
>>   
>>On a smaller scale, 'wall-to-wall' was once
>>a magical term in our homes. In the '50s,
>>everyone covered his or her hardwood floors with,
>>wow, wall-to-wall  carpeting!
>>Today, everyone replaces their wall-to-wall carpeting
>>with hardwood floors. Go figure. 
>> 
>>When was the last time you heard the quaint phrase
>>'in a family way?' It's hard to imagine that the word  'pregnant'
>>was once considered a little too graphic,
>>a  little too clinical  for use in polite company,
>>so we had  all that talk about stork visits and
>>'being in a family way' or simply  'expecting.'
>> 
>>Apparently  'brassiere' is a word no longer in usage.
>>I said it the other day and my daughter cracked up.
>>I guess it's  just 'bra' now.
>>'Unmentionables'  probably wouldn't be understood at all.
>> 
>>I always loved  going to the 'picture show,'
>>but I considered 'movie'  an affectation.
>>   
>>Most of these words go back to the '50s,
>>but here's a pure '60s word I came across
>>the other day 'rat fink.'  Ooh, what a nasty put-down!
>>   
>>Here's  a word I miss - 'percolator.'
>>That was just a fun word to say.
>>And what was it replaced with 'Coffee maker.'
>>How dull... Mr. Coffee, I blame you for this.
>>   
>>I miss those made-up marketing words that were
>>meant to sound so modern and now sound so retro.
>>Words like 'Dyna  Flow' and 'Electrolux' and 'Frigidaire'.
>>Introducing the 1963 Admiral TV, now with 'Spectra Vision!'
>>   
>>Food for thought.
>>Was there a telethon that wiped out lumbago?
>>Nobody complains of that anymore.
>>Maybe that's what Castor oil cured,
>>because I never hear mothers threatening kids
>>with Castor Oil  anymore.
>>   
>>Some words aren't gone, but are definitely
>>on the endangered list.
>>The one that grieves me most is 'supper.'
>>Now everybody says 'dinner.' Save a great word.
>>Invite someone to supper. Discuss fender skirts.
MOONIE

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The Coffee Shop / THEY WALK AMONG US

« on: May 31, 2014, 09:41:50 pm »

They Walk Among Us!
My friends and I were on a beer run and noticed that the cases
were discounted 10%. Since it was a big party, we bought 2 cases.
The cashier multiplied 2 times 10% and gave us a 20%  discount.

They Walk Among Us!
I used to work in technical support for a 24/7 call center. One day
I got a call from an individual who asked what hours the call center
was open. I told him, "The number you dialed is open 24 hours a
day, 7 days a  week." He responded, "Is that Eastern or Pacific
time?" Wanting to end the call quickly, I said, "Uh,  Pacific."

They Walk Among Us!
While looking at a house, my brother asked the real estate agent
which direction was north because, he explained, he didn't want
the sun waking him up every morning.  She asked, "Does the sun
rise in the north?" When my brother explained that the sun rises
in the east, and has for sometime, she shook her head and said,
"Oh I don't keep up with all that stuff."

They Walk Among Us and Many Work  Retail!
I was at the checkout of a K-Mart. The clerk rang up $46.64
charge. I Gave her a fifty dollar bill. She gave me back $46.64.
I gave  the money back to her and told her that she had made
a mistake in MY favor. She became indignant and informed me
she was Educated and knew  what she was doing, and returned
the money again. I gave her the Money back... same scenario!
I departed the store with the $46.64.

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The Coffee Shop / OLDER MEN SCAMS

« on: May 20, 2014, 10:35:48 pm »

OLDER MEN SCAMS
 
Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall, parking lots, etc.  This is the first warning I have seen for men, and I wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it.
 
A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular customers at Lowe's or Home Depot.
 
Last month I became a victim of a clever scam while shopping. Simply going to get supplies on the weekend turned out to be quite traumatic.  Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends.  Here's how the scam works:
 
Two nice-looking, college-aged girls will come up to your vehicle as you are putting away your purchases.  They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts.  (It's impossible not to look).
 
When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No' but instead ask for a ride to McDonald's.  You agree and they climb in the vehicle.
 
On the way, they start undressing.  Then one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet.
 
I had my wallet stolen on February 8th, 9th, 15th, 22nd & 23rd. Also March 1st, 15th, 16th, 22nd  and very likely it will happen again this upcoming weekend.
 
For your information, Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each.  I also found cheaper ones for $.99 at the Dollar Store and I bought several.
 
Also, you never get to actually eat at McDonald's.  I've already lost 11 pounds just running back and forth from Lowe's, to Home Depot, to Costco, Etc..
 
Send this on to the older men that you know and warn them to be on the lookout for this scam.  (The best times are just before lunch and around 4:30 in the afternoon.)

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The Coffee Shop / MOM WON'T FORGET THIS SERMON

« on: May 18, 2014, 09:40:14 pm »

The Sermon I think this Mom will never forget:

"Dear Lord," the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. "Without you, we are but dust..." He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four year old girl voice, "Mom, what is butt dust?"

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Computer questions / photos that members post . . .

« on: May 11, 2014, 09:42:15 pm »

I sure do wish I knew how to view the photos others post.   Members talk about what they post but I don't know where to or how to find the photos.  Thanks for your help. 

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The Coffee Shop / GOD'S HUMOR

« on: September 18, 2013, 09:17:00 pm »

God said, "Adam, I want you to do something for Me."
 
Adam said, "Gladly, Lord, what do You want me to do?"

 
 God said, "Go down into that valley."
Adam said, "What's a valley?"
 
God explained it to him.  Then God said, "Cross the river."
 
Adam said, "What's a river?"   
 
God explained that to him, and then said, "Go over to the hill...."   
 
Adam said, "What is a hill?"
 
So, God explained to Adam what a hill was. He told Adam, "On
the other side of the hill you will find a cave."
 
Adam said, 'What's a cave?'   
 
After God explained, He said, "In the cave you will find a woman."
 
Adam said, "What's a woman?'   
 
So God explained that to him, too. Then, God said, 'I
want you to reproduce."
 
Adam said, "How do I do that?"   
 
God first said (under His breath), "Geez....."   
 
And then, just  like everything else, God explained that to Adam, as well.   
 
So, Adam goes down into the valley, across the river, and
over the hill, into the cave, and finds the woman.
 
Then, in about five minutes, he was back.
 
God, His patience wearing thin, said angrily, "What is it now?"   
 
And Adam said.........   
 
*   
 
*   
 
(YOU'RE GOING TO
LOVE
THIS!!!!!!)
 
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"What's a headache?"

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The Coffee Shop / IS THE USA HEADED THERE ?

« on: July 18, 2013, 09:34:54 pm »

''Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery''
-Winston Churchill

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General Scroll Saw Talk / EXCALIBUR TABLE

« on: July 02, 2013, 10:02:49 pm »

My table is worn.  I remember some time ago a forum member had his table coated with Teflon.  I need your help in locating a company who can do this job or a supplier for the material so I can apply the coating.  I'm in Pennsylvania, USA.   Thanks very much. 

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The Coffee Shop / SAFTTY

« on: June 28, 2013, 09:50:03 pm »

Drive By
 
A guy broke into my apartment last week.  He didn?t take my TV, just the remote.  Now he drives by and changes the channels.  Sick !
 
SEX
 
Condoms don?t guarantee safe sex anymore ?.. A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman?s husband.
 
 
Lance Armstrong
 
I think it is just terrible and disgusting how everyone has treated Lance Armstrong, especially after what he achieved, winning 7 Tour de France races, whilst on drugs.  When I was on drugs, I couldn't even find my frig?n bike.
 
 The Agony of Aging
 
On the morning that Daylight Savings Time ended I stopped in to visit my aging friend.  He was busy covering his  with black shoe polish.  I said to him, "You better get your hearing checked - You're supposed to turn your clock back".
 
 
SCAM
 
Just got scammed out of $25.  Bought Tiger Woods DVD entitled "My Favorite 18 Holes". Turns out it's about golf.  Absolute waste of money!  Pass this on so others don't get scammed.
 
 
Pregnant Prostitute
 
Doctor asks pregnant prostitute, "do you know who the father is?"  The prostitute said, "if you ate a tin of beans would you know which one made you fart?"
 
 
 
Easy Jet
 
Paddy calls Easy Jet to book a flight.  The operator asks, "How many people are flying with you?"  Paddy replies "How do I know! It's your plane!"
 

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The Coffee Shop / CONFUCIUS

« on: May 22, 2013, 09:47:15 pm »

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Confucius

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The Coffee Shop / POLITICIANS... Take note

« on: May 20, 2013, 09:44:14 pm »

''You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.

You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.

You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.

You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.

You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.

You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.''

-- Abraham  Lincoln

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The Coffee Shop / THOMAS JEFFERSON

« on: May 14, 2013, 10:15:21 pm »

When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.
Thomas Jefferson

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson

A wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government, and this is necessary to close the circlue of our felicities.
Thomas Jefferson

No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson

One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them.
Thomas Jefferson

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The Coffee Shop / DO YOU REMEMBER? I DO.

« on: May 11, 2013, 09:18:22 pm »

"Good night and God bless."

Black and White TV
(Under age 40? You won't understand.)

You could hardly see for all the snow,

Spread the rabbit ears as far as they go.
Pull a chair up to the TV set,

'Good Night, David.
Good Night, Chet.'

My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't seem to get food poisoning.

My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter and I used to eat it raw sometimes, too. Our school sandwiches were wrapped in wax paper in a brown paper bag, not in ice pack coolers, but I can't remember getting E. Coli.


Almost all of us would have rather gone swimming in the lake instead of a pristine pool (talk about boring), no beach closures then.

The term cell phone would have conjured up a phone in a jail cell, and a pager was the school PA system.


We all took gym, not PE...and risked permanent injury with a pair of high top Ked's (only worn in gym) instead of having cross-training athletic shoes with air cushion soles and built in light reflectors. I can't recall any injuries but they must have happened because they tell us how much safer we are now.

Flunking gym was not an option... even for stupid kids! I guess PE must be much harder than gym.

Speaking of school, we all said prayers and sang the national anthem, and staying in detention after school caught all sorts of negative attention.

We must have had horribly damaged psyches. What an archaic health system we had then. Remember school nurses? Ours wore a hat and everything.

I thought that I was supposed to accomplish something before I was allowed to be proud of myself.

I just can't recall how bored we were without computers, Play Station, Nintendo, X-box or 270 digital TV cable stations.

Oh yeah... and where was the Benadryl and sterilization kit when I got that bee sting? I could have been killed!

We played 'king of the hill' on piles of gravel left on vacant construction sites, and when we got hurt, Mom pulled out the 48-cent bottle of mercurochrome (kids liked it better because it didn't sting like iodine did) and then we got our butt spanked.


Now it's a trip to the emergency room, followed by a 10-day dose of a $49 bottle of antibiotics, and then Mom calls the attorney to sue the contractor for leaving a horribly vicious pile of gravel where it was such a threat.

We didn't act up at the neighbor's house either; because if we did we got our butt spanked there and then we got our butt spanked again when we got home.


I recall Donny Reynolds from next door coming over and doing his tricks on the front stoop, just before he fell off.

Little did his Mom know that she could have owned our house (no lawsuits back then).

Instead, she picked him up and swatted him for being such a goof. It was a neighborhood run amuck.




To top it off, not a single person I knew had ever been told that they were from a dysfunctional family.

How could we possibly have known that?

We needed to get into group therapy and anger management classes.

We were obviously so duped by so many societal ills, that we didn't even notice that the entire country wasn't taking Prozac!

How did we ever survive?

LOVE TO ALL OF US WHO SHARED THIS ERA; AND TO ALL WHO DIDN'T, SORRY FOR WHAT YOU MISSED. I WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING!

Pass this to someone and remember that life's most simple pleasures are very often the best!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / PRICE TAGS... STICKERS ?

« on: May 02, 2013, 06:07:31 pm »

What do you use to price your work?  I've used string tags, tags without strings, etc.    Just can't decide what's best.