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Recent pics all combined Christmas tree, Damien.....

18 years ago

Damien with DS's gerbil Annie

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My Bunnies, Sonny & Sydney

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Our tree

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dally099
18 years ago
oh my gosh what type of sewing machine is that in the background (by the way your tree looks nice). i collect antique sewing machines, i have 5 right , but im starting to run out of room. merry xmas
tami_ohio
Original Author
18 years ago
dally099, that is my great grandmother's White Treadle sewing machine. I learned to sew on my mom's Kenmore electric, but did a lot of my sewing on the treadle, including the dress I wore to my high school graduation. It still works to my knowlege, but the local man who does repairs can no longer get parts for it, so I am afraid to use it!

I also have my great aunt's electric singer with the head that looks like my treadle. DH won't let me use it until he puts a new cord on it.

Merry Christmas
Tami
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Hey Mike.. The day is dark..where's the sun? lol..Wonder if it's going to snow..Has it snowed up east yet, or too early? One thing about snow...it brightens up a home..ever notice? Snow reflects off walls (I only use Semi-Gloss White paint) and other bright objects.. Mike, the things we do for our plants! I've placed aluminum foil behind plants so when we do have sun, it reflects off the foil..lol.. One time, I tried collecting snow for plants..lol...Don't bother. One year, I placed containers outside while it was snowing, blizard-like. The containers collected snow, filled, 'which took forever,' then brought inside to melt..I wanted to cry. There was about 2" of water..lol..All that work for nothing.. Here's another thing I do, but am not recommending. When snow is fresh, I grab a handful and place directly on soil. Most of you reading this are shaking your head, thinking, she's NUTS, lol, but fresh snow, although cold, is pure. The problem doing this is it can chill roots..So, when I add snow, it has to be sunny and early in the morning. Never at night. So far, Thank God, snow has never harmed a plant. Again, I'm NOT telling anyone to do this.. BTW, I don't add snow to cactus and succulents. I agree about caring for our plants like children, with one exception..What's the number one plant killer? OVERWATERING. Sometimes, people kill plants because they're too caring, and continue adding more and more water..Leaves droop, so they think, oh oh it needs more water or fertilizer..then the plant dies.. So, yes, I agree, we need to be alert, (especially when a plant shows signs of distress,) inspect, mist, shower, water when needed, fertilize at the proper time, etc, but never in excess.. BTW, if I'm not mistaken, the number 2 killer is over-fertiliizing. 3 is underwatering. Then there's the INSECT problem..sheesh..in some cases, insects are beyond our control. Especially for those starting out..they go shopping, find a pretty plant, unaware it's loaded with mites, bring home, and a wk later the plant is dead. But never neglect plants either. Heck, I talk and sing to them..lol..you should see my birds when they see me talking, especially singing to a plant..lol..it's hilarious. I found the variegated CC on Ebay..Ebay is the BEST..I wouldnt have half the plants I do if it wasn't for Ebay or the internet in general. Most stores and nurseries here sell the same, old, common plants. When they get something they deem rare, prices are hiked up 100%. Terrible. Oh, I agree, 'playing' with plants is more 'funner' than cooking or cleaning..lol. Oh you do have a MOO??? GReat..Flowers don't last long like you say, similar to tropical Hibiscus. Speaking of which, my Hib tree had several buds and one opened flower..it opened 3 days ago and still going, but starting to look crinkly..I snapped a pic last night, but haven't put it on Flickr yet.. What I'd love to find is a variegated MOO..lol..now that be sometehing..I'd also like to find a variegated Stephanotis..ohhh, wonder if any exist..lol.. Have a wonderful day..hugs, Toni
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gwanny2three
18 years ago
Great pics......I am so glad we have no more little critters! LOL...had many many years with them! Your tree looks very pretty!
summer_tx
18 years ago
Sweet pictures Tami, all of them. Damien is a doll! Looks like he's real jealous with the little varmint too. :) Oh, I love bunnies!

Your tree is very pretty. I love your mantle clock too.
pattico_gw
18 years ago
Tami....we have a sewing machine repair place here that has all kinds of parts for old machines.

patti
tami_ohio
Original Author
18 years ago
Patti! Can you get me a name and address? Please? I don't sew much any more, and have a Husqvarna Viking 500, But I sure did enjoy the treadle once in a while.

Damien absolutely loves all animals, tho he's a little leary of dogs, mostly because he doesn't get to be around them much. He has recently started asking to hold Annie. She is very busy, so we have to be right there, and he can't get her out by himself, anyway.

Summer, my DH inherited the clocks from his dad. They need a good cleaning and things checked over good, so we no longer wind them, but I always loved hearing them chime the hour, ect.

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Velleen78
18 years ago
Damien sure is getting big. Just seems a few days since he was born.
okwriter
18 years ago
Cute pics! My mom "collects" sewing machines, too. She calls them "end tables" so it doesn't sound like she has too many. *rolling eyes* Who wants to admit having five sewing machines? It's not so bad to say you have end tables. LOL!
FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
Hi, Tami! You look ready for Christmas! Love the train under the tree!

I can't believe how big Damien is now! Wow, time is flying by. I hope the whole family is doing as well as he is! lol The buns are adorable.

I have "end tables", too, at least 3 of them with hidden machines, and 4 more machines that are exposed. I seem to collect them without really trying. Mostly I like the size of the tables and all the drawers involved.
Kathsgrdn
18 years ago
Wow, Tami, he's gotten so big! He sure is a cutie!
jannie
18 years ago
My Grandma had an old Singer treadle machine with all sorts of attachments for hemming,buttonholes, you name it. She sewed all my clothes when I was little, till she died at age 77 in 1961. Mom had an electric Singer but I learned to sew on an electric White in Junior High. I liked sewing but gave it up when I got to college. No one there wore home-made clothes. Peer pressure made me give it up. Mt Grandma's old Singer is still in my Mom's basement, probably no longer works.
tami_ohio
Original Author
18 years ago
Jannie, I'll bet that Singer still works! I know mine will. And Patti emailed me the info for the place near her with parts! So if it needs fixed we know where to get the parts.

Mingo, yes, everyone else is doing just as good as Damien, but probably a whole lot slower!

Tami

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