Tweet summary on 08-28-2014 for the past 3 days

Wednesday, August 27, 2014


• 08/27/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/R4J0OHaLl0 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/27/14 @ 8:04am : BEAD SOUK - http://t.co/Gf2r9sjHC4 - a variety of supplies such as gemstone beads, stones, crystals, pearls and clasps. #handmade #artfire
• 08/27/14 @ 7:59am : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/si3dMti03h - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 08/27/14 @ 7:57am : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/AtDSYlPlGG - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 08/27/14 @ 7:54am : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/D1kv9kdqe6 - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

• 08/26/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/R4J0OHaLl0 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/26/14 @ 8:03am : AYA DESIGNS - http://t.co/K9VAn18mAY - NECKLACES, BRACELETS, EARRINGS, RINGS and more - #handmade #artfire
• 08/26/14 @ 8:03am : ANDREA DESIGNS - http://t.co/pk8v3MkhWy - Ponchos, Scarfette, Scarves, Shoulder warmer, Skinny scarves - #handmade #artfire
• 08/26/14 @ 7:58am : ARTISTIC CREATIONS BY ROSE - http://t.co/HUfg5LYZ4E - Custom "One of a kind" Artistic Jewelry - #handmade #artfire
• 08/26/14 @ 7:56am : VDR Family - http://t.co/2CMgKF2GjI - Patron Saint pendants - #handmade #artfire

Monday, August 25, 2014

• 08/25/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/R4J0OHaLl0 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/25/14 @ 8:03am : BEAD SOUK - http://t.co/Gf2r9sjHC4 - a variety of supplies such as gemstone beads, stones, crystals, pearls and clasps. #handmade #artfire
• 08/25/14 @ 7:59am : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/si3dMti03h - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 08/25/14 @ 7:57am : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/AtDSYlPlGG - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 08/25/14 @ 7:54am : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/D1kv9kdqe6 - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 8/23/14

Aikido players:  Tim, Marvin, John, and Al

Ukemi:

Not today, watched over the other folks.

The Walk:

Three times. 

Releases:

Not today.

Techniques:

John and I sat out most of today's work

Marvin and Al worked on 1-10 for Al and then 11, 13, 14 for Marvin.  I jumped in and took some ukemi for Marvin.

 Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 8/22/14

Aikido players:  Tim, Kim, Mario, Marvin, and Al

Ukemi:

Got a full set in.  Also threw some of the other folks with Garumes and Kotes.

The Walk:

Twice, as usual.. 

Releases:

Kim and Al, Marvin and Mario.

Techniques:

Kim and Al worked on 6-10

Mario and Marvin worked on worked on 11, 13, and 14
Aftermath:

Kim and I were both notable sore in our upper shoulders.

Tweet summary on 08-24-2014 for the past 3 days

Saturday, August 23, 2014


• 08/23/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/R4J0OHaLl0 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/23/14 @ 7:59am : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/si3dMti03h - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 08/23/14 @ 7:57am : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/AtDSYlPlGG - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 08/23/14 @ 7:54am : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/D1kv9kdqe6 - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire

Friday, August 22, 2014

• 08/22/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/R4J0OHaLl0 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/22/14 @ 8:02am : ANDREA DESIGNS - http://t.co/pk8v3MkhWy - Ponchos, Scarfette, Scarves, Shoulder warmer, Skinny scarves - #handmade #artfire
• 08/22/14 @ 8:00am : AYA DESIGNS - http://t.co/K9VAn18mAY - NECKLACES, BRACELETS, EARRINGS, RINGS and more - #handmade #artfire
• 08/22/14 @ 7:58am : ARTISTIC CREATIONS BY ROSE - http://t.co/HUfg5LYZ4E - Custom "One of a kind" Artistic Jewelry - #handmade #artfire
• 08/22/14 @ 7:56am : VDR Family - http://t.co/2CMgKF2GjI - Patron Saint pendants - #handmade #artfire

Thursday, August 21, 2014

• 08/21/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/R4J0OHaLl0 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/21/14 @ 8:52am : THE SUNNYSIDE BIZ - http://t.co/yTGd1hM03y - Sewn and created one of a kind clothing and accessories. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/21/14 @ 7:59am : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/HiezvZ1EtJ - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 08/21/14 @ 7:57am : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/jTffdJ84ZW - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 08/21/14 @ 7:54am : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/KozTem25Rp - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Thursday Night - 8/21/14

Aikido players:  Kim, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

John worked on Waki gatame with me

Kim and Mario worked on Shihonage, Tenkai Kote Hineri, Kote Gaeshi, and Kote Hineri

Aftermath:

None of note.

Volleyball, 0-3

We had 6 players, they had 4, but we still got toasted.  We played better as the evening went on, but lost all 3 games.

Ugh.

Tweet summary on 08-20-2014 for the past 3 days

Tuesday, August 19, 2014


• 08/19/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/19/14 @ 8:52am : THE SUNNYSIDE BIZ - http://t.co/yTGd1hM03y - Sewn and created one of a kind clothing and accessories. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/19/14 @ 7:57am : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/jTffdJ84ZW - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 08/19/14 @ 7:54am : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/KozTem25Rp - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire

Monday, August 18, 2014

• 08/18/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/18/14 @ 8:52am : THE SUNNYSIDE BIZ - http://t.co/yTGd1hM03y - Sewn and created one of a kind clothing and accessories. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/18/14 @ 7:56am : VDR Family - http://t.co/g5DR4zgv2G - Patron Saint pendants - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, August 17, 2014

• 08/17/14 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/17/14 @ 8:52am : THE SUNNYSIDE BIZ - http://t.co/yTGd1hM03y - Sewn and created one of a kind clothing and accessories. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/17/14 @ 7:54am : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/KozTem25Rp - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at desk
Aikido

Saturday:

Blueberry pancakes
banking
post office
Aikido
Nap
Dinner with K at El Centinela
Banana bread

Sunday:

Work on straightening the shop for about 3 hours
nap
Little League World Series
Work on ASH
Baseball

Aikido Saturday Afternoon- 8/16/14

Aikido players:  Tim, and Mario

Ukemi:

Not today

The Walk:

Once

Releases:

Mario had me as his uke

Techniques:

The goal was to get Mario through all of his techniques.  The reality: we got through the first two techniques.

We spent a lot of time with body rise/body fall while he took me in a circle.  We broke out the Shinai for a little bit.  After he avoided it for a few attacks, I then left the shinai out to one side of the mat and had him take me off balance and then reach the shinai before I did.

Then I compressed those step and had him think about reaching the shinai before I did, but do a hip switch and throw me with Gyaku gamae ate instead.

Aftermath:

I was beat at the end of the session.

Aikido Friday Night - 8/15/14

Aikido players:  Tim, Dan, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Got a full set in, was a little more careful on the ones I had trouble with last week.

The Walk:

Not today. 

Releases:

Not today.

Techniques:

John worked on 1-10 and Mario and Dan as uke

Dan worked on 11-14 with Mario and John as uke

Mario worked on 11-14 with John and Dan as uke

Aftermath:

None of note.

Tweet summary on 08-16-2014 for the past 3 days

Friday, August 15, 2014


• 08/15/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Thursday, August 14, 2014

• 08/14/14 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

• 08/13/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Thursday Night - 8/14/15

Aikido players:  Kim, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

John worked on Waki gatame, Ude Gaeshi, and Hiki Taoshi with Mario

Kim and Dan worked on Shihonage, Tenkai Kote Hineri, and Kote Gaeshie

Aftermath:

None of note.

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Mesquite Grill
Aikido

Saturday:

Aikido
Crashed to rest my hurt shoulder
Dinner at El Centinela with K

Sunday:

Welding class at TXRXLabs
Fried catfish for K's mom's BDay
ApolloCon meeting

Tweet summary on 08-12-2014 for the past 3 days

Monday, August 11, 2014


• 08/11/14 @ 5:34pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, August 10, 2014

• 08/10/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Saturday, August 09, 2014

• 08/09/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1PEn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 8/9/14

Aikido players:  Tim, Trey, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Got a full set in, but I had a massive failure setting up for one of my regular falls.  I plotzed face first and wrenched my shoulder.

The Walk:

Not today.

Releases:

Worked with John on his set

Techniques:

We worked on simulating getting attacked by a baseball bat and how to deal with that situation.  It's a tough one to deal with.

We also had a bit of a blow up between trey and Mario.  Mainly a misunderstanding between teacher and student that, hopefully, will not recur.

Aftermath:

 My shoulder is going to be iffy for a while.

Aikido Friday Night - 8/8/14

Aikido players:  Tim, Trey, Kim, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Got a full set in

The Walk:

Twice as usual, but this time we did them facing another person. 

Releases:

Kim, Mario, and John worked on their releases  alternating ukes.

Techniques:

Mario and John worked on: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 13

Trey and Kim worked on Kote gaeshi

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 8/7/14

Aikido players:  Kim, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

John worked on Oshi Taoshi with me

Kim and Marion worked on Kote Hineri and Tenkai Kote Hineri

Mario worked on Shihonage with me

Aftermath:

None of note.

Tweet summary on 08-08-2014 for the past 3 days

Thursday, August 07, 2014


• 08/07/14 @ 5:31pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/JTTkKQMjQD - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, stained glass & custom orders #handmade #artfire
• 08/07/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

• 08/06/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/06/14 @ 9:54am : ENTWINED VINES - http://t.co/JZvReGYGKa - Handmade artisan jewelry that reflects the joy in life that is around us. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/06/14 @ 6:59am : THE CROCHET CUBBY - http://t.co/r7mMetvpuE - Custom and ready-to-go crochet items - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, August 05, 2014

• 08/05/14 @ 5:30pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/JTTkKQMjQD - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, stained glass & custom orders #handmade #artfire
• 08/05/14 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/AiCl9suHR6 - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 08/05/14 @ 6:58am : SHYMOUSEE CRAFTS - http://t.co/l5KTkI5eGe - Stop and take a look at the candles that are available. - #handmade #artfire

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Shay McElroys
Aikido

Saturday:

Work on loaves of bread
Blueberry pancakes
Rental house hunting
Aikido
Dinner at El Centinela with K.

Sunday:

Bread

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 8/2/14

Aikido players:  Tim, Trey, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Oversaw the other guys

The Walk:

Twice as usual.

Releases:

Oversaw the other guys

Techniques:

Worked with Trey on defensive jo portion of Koryu Dai San.

Aftermath:

None no note.

Aikido Friday Night - 8/1/14

Aikido players:  Tim, Trey, Kim, Mario, Dan, and John

Ukemi:

Got a full set in

The Walk:

Twice as usual.

Releases:

Worked with Mario on his set

Techniques:

Can't remember at this point in time.

Aftermath:

None no note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 7/31/14

Aikido players:  Kim, Dan, Mario, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

Mario and John worked on Hiki Taoshi and Ude Hineri

Kim and Dan worked on Shihonage

Mario and Dan worked on Shihonage

Kim and John worked on Oshi Taoshi

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Afternoon - 7/24/14

Aikidoka: Aaron, Brett, Scott, Laura, William and others

Was in Austin, so stopped by Aikido of Austin for some mat time, even though they do a completely different style of aikido than I normally do.

We did some work on Kote gaeshi and I'm not sure what else.  I got some good exercise and raised a lot of questions in my mind, so it was a worthwhile venture.

Weekend update - ArmadilloCon Trip Report

Thursday:

Up early, on the road by 6ish.  Stop at Shipley's.  Fully on the road by 6:30 a.m.
In Austin by 9:30, check into the hotel.  My room is "ready", but has not been cleaned which I discover on my second trip of unloading the truck into the room.  Took me about 5 trips to completely unload the truck.

Zip off to class at Aikido of Austin

Return to the hotel via Central Market after picking some root beer and cream soda for the weekend.  Unload the final stuff and head down to the pool to chill for a while. Gather for the pre-con dinner at a nearby Tex-Mex joint.  I made a poor choice by trying the cabrito.

Back to the hotel, unload the Art Show steel and start setting up the Art Show.  Transport the art from my room to the Art Show room.

To bed.  Stay up late watching Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

Friday:

Up early and off to the hotel restaurant for breakfast. Decent buffet.

Into the Art Show and discover that some helpful hotel employee unlocked the room before 6 a.m.  Thankfully, nothing was missing.

Hang art.  Enter stuff into ASH that had not been entered.

Meet the Pros happens, and we get a decent crowd.

Close down at 10 p.m.

Into the Con Suite for dinner: chili dogs.

Saturday:

Up and off to Magnolia Cafe.  Good food.  Staff that really seems to enjoy their job.

Back to the Art Show

4 p.m. panel on Neal Barrett, Jr.

6 p.m. close the Art Show

7 p.m. Art Auction

Open the Art Show for sales and then close down for dinner at Magnolia Cafe

Open Art Show back up after dinner for a few more sales.

To bed.

Sunday:

Off to Kerbey Lane for breakfast.

Back to the Art Show.  Start final sales, checking out artists, tearing down the show.

Dinner at County Line, more close out paperwork, some packing of truck for trip home.  Brief appearance at Dead Dog.

To bed.

Monday:

Up for breakfast at hotel.  Buffet had poor quality buttermilk biscuits.  Ugh.

Pack truck.  Head out for home.  Stop at FedEx, then Office Depot, then USPS for shipping outbound artwork.

Stop at Berdoll's Pecans.

Home by noon.  Unpack, organize paperwork and enter in shipping costs.  Grab spreadsheet for artist reimbursement and send it off to con treasurer.