I just had a new experience, in all of my 55+ years. I sewed through my thumb on the sewing machine. Yep, had to cut the thread to get it out. Didn't bleed much, but dang that hurt! I have two pricks from the through-n-through.

OUCH!!!

I just connected a new printer to my computer. For me that is an accomplishment.

AOK, I can relate to your "sewing".....many years ago I worked for a short while in a sewing factory, using those huge powerful sewing machines, and lived in constant fear of doing what you did. But then came that day when I actually did it, and it wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. At least it quelled my fear!

YIKES, aok!!!! My legs went weak when I read that!

ouch! It makes me flinch when I even think about sewing through a finger. I hope that it's not hurting too much.

Well it's quit hurting and remarkably is pretty much gone. I'm just glad I had started a new project. Just before that I was hemming a wedding dress!

Again, why can't I start a thread by using internet explorer, but can do it using AOL?????

Wasted the entire afternoon calling the salon to see if the two people I like had come in yet - they appear to come and go at will. Finally arrived at 6:30 but the guy (whose shellac manicures I must prefer), wasn't "feeling well" and didn't want to do my nails, and the woman (she does my pedicure) was "pretty full" for the rest of the evening. I had asked for an appointment and was told they don't take them. Grrrrr.... have to get this done before leaving on vacation.

"Seats out of cars that they strip for demo cars, carpeting just all kinds of stuff that in my opinion is unsafe to breath in."

it sure is unsafe to breath! Those things have a lo of chemicals in them. It'd do me in. We've had a few cool nights and I've turned off the a/c and opened my bedroom window - I sure wouldn't like it. I wouldn't like it if I just smelled it when taking the dog out or hanging out laundry!

I'd certain complain about it. Might have to call somewhere like the mayor's office or whomever it is that is really at the top. That usually gets things done quickly. I've worked in a number of more local government offices and when it would go to the mayor (or other higher up), we knew about it and were told to jump on it!

"Hijack this thread" -- Lets hope we can find a way around this problem and you won't need to Hijack this thread.

First, you can not start a new thread while you are in this thread. Everything that you post while here will be part of this thread. Back out of this thread; Return to the home page labeled "Kitchen Table".

[You can get out of this thread by closing it. If you've left the home page open, you'll be returned to it; if not, go to the home page.] Scroll up to the very top of the home page to find a bar, 'Start a discussion'. That's it. Put your cursor in this bar and proceed (press the left mouse button or press 'return'. A panel will open for creating a new discussion/subject.

I go to the "start a discussion bar. Click on it. When that opens, I can put in my topic, then my message, but clicking "next" goes nowhere.

It was put here for people to 'vent' or to start what could be an ever-evolving conversation. Sorry if it offends those who like to be PC ...

I go to the "start a discussion bar. Click on it. And nothing ever happens.

Bob - Are you saying you don't get this ( with your name instead of mine )?

I posted a design question and wanted to include The Kitchen Table as a category but is was nowhere to be found in the options. It's in the Design Dilemma, Home Office and Home Decorating. Oh well. Here's the link if any of you have any ideas for me :)

[https://www.houzz.com/discussions/sage-office-guest-room-ideas-dsvw-vd~5357593?n=17[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/sage-office-guest-room-ideas-dsvw-vd~5357593?n=17)

I go to the "start a discussion bar. Click on it. And nothing ever happens.

Yeah, nothing ever happened for me at a bar either.

I'll hijack with another pet story. Walking my Westie in the park today, a loose dog ran up and attacked him. I whacked the dog on the back with the handle of my flexi-leash, and he backed off. The owner ran up and showed me the prong collar had broken. I picked up my dog who was favoring one leg, and the loose dog approached me again very closely. I shouted NO, and he just looked at me. I thought it was odd the owner didn't attempt to get his dog with the leash and I told him to do it. When he did get the dog, it bit him on the hand. He was most apologetic, said they had considered putting the dog down. What a liability, a dog like that. Could have been a child attacked.

Anyway, I gave my dog a few minutes to see if he could walk on the leg he was favoring. He seemed ok and we continued our walk, altho' his tail was tucked quite a bit. Inspected him for bites but found no broken skin. Yay. He'll be taking a long nap today.

At dog school they told us with small dogs not to pick them up if threatened by loose dogs, maybe because if they attack the dog in your arms, you could get hurt. Not sure about that. I wouldn't mind getting hurt to protect my dog, but if bitten I sure wouldn't want the rabies treatment.

Forgive my rambling. It's been a little stressful.

Oh Socks, how scary. I've had some scary situations with loose dogs, too. I now take one of those dog horns with me when I hike.

I recently returned from Ireland. While I was in Dublin Airport, I dropped one of those little glass jars of jelly and the jelly splattered all over the floor. I had nothing to clean it up and had to walk away, hoping the maintenance folks would come along soon. I was so embarrassed and I still feel bad that I left a mess behind. Now I feel better that I have confessed.

So sorry aok that you had to go through that. Sewing has it's ups and downs around here, I've done "that" before too.

I stopped in Hobby Lobby to get parts to repair my Bulova wall clock and came home with a new 5'x7' rug...for the new house. Sale priced $30, reg $119(end of the season clearance)

I want to comment just to see if I can. Some day I may really need help and I need to practice.

I tried to start a new discussion and failed!!! In a post above, I had said to use the bar at the very top of the 'Kitchen Table' page. Apparently, that bar is a feature for directing questions to the commercial Garden Web page. At this juncture, I do not know how to start a new discussion.

Jemdandy,,, the very top of mine is "topics" (don't use that one) and a little bit below that is "start a discussion "...that is where you put in your subject.....or at least that is how it is on my phone. Good luck!

Jemdandy, your suggestion worked and I was able to post a lipstick recommendation request. Thanks.