Tweet summary on 02-28-2015 for the past 3 days

Friday, February 27, 2015


• 02/27/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/27/15 @ 6:20pm : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/2dX32pkiZl - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire
• 02/27/15 @ 6:30am : DESERT CREATIONS - http://t.co/Qst0n1cepF - Earrings, necklaces, survival braceletes and more

Thursday, February 26, 2015

• 02/26/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/26/15 @ 6:20pm : BEADED NECKLACE SHOPPE - http://t.co/Mplr8k1arP - Inspiration for my unique Beaded necklaces comes from the tropics. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/26/15 @ 6:19pm : SPEAR CRAFT - http://t.co/rdCwptJXcw - Our bottle cap necklaces and keychains can be customized with a your photo - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

• 02/25/15 @ 6:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/25/15 @ 6:21pm : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/2dX32pkiZl - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire
• 02/25/15 @ 6:19pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/AdxvOoENzd - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, and custom orders - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Thursday Night - 2/26/15

Aikido players:

Mario, and Marvin

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

Marvin and Mario worked on 17.  They made some good progress, getting the footwork in better shape.  They managed to throw each other at least a couple of times each.

It's still rough, but much, much better.


Aftermath:

None of note

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Simon's in the Park Shops
Aikido

Saturday:

Blueberry pancakes

Aikido
Did some video work on Glynn Lunney's presentation
Dinner at El Centinela with K.

Sunday:


Moved 13 of the ties.  160 lbs each, approx.
Oscars
Blueberry cobbler

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 2/21/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Mario, Marvin, Gail, and Diego

Ukemi:

None for me, watched over everyone else

The Walk:

Twice as usual.  Diego left after more individual work

Releases:

Circular releases.

Techniques:

Circular set of 1-3.

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 2/20/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Mario, Marvin, Kim, Dan, Gail, and John

Ukemi:

A full double set for me

The Walk:

Twice, as usual

Releases:

Watched over the various pairs: Kim and Mario, Marvin and John, Dan and Gail

Techniques:

Kim and Mario worked on 1-5 

Marvin and John worked on 1-5 

Dan and Gail worked on 1-5 

Aftermath:

None of note.

Tweet summary on 02-24-2015 for the past 3 days

Monday, February 23, 2015


• 02/23/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/23/15 @ 6:20pm : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/2dX32pkiZl - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire
• 02/23/15 @ 6:18pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/AdxvOoENzd - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, and custom orders - #handmade #artfire
• 02/23/15 @ 6:16pm : DIANES DANGLES - http://t.co/HoOSYaraqU - Coin Jewelry, Sterling Silver Pendants and Rings, Gemstone Jewelry, and more - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, February 22, 2015

• 02/22/15 @ 6:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/22/15 @ 6:20pm : SPEAR CRAFT - http://t.co/rdCwptJXcw - Our bottle cap necklaces and keychains can be customized with a your photo - #handmade #artfire
• 02/22/15 @ 6:18pm : ELLIE GEE - http://t.co/hNMKPdOVv5 - fun, unique jewelry at an affordable price. #artfire #handmade

Saturday, February 21, 2015

• 02/21/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/21/15 @ 6:21pm : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/2dX32pkiZl - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire
• 02/21/15 @ 6:19pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/AdxvOoENzd - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, and custom orders - #handmade #artfire
• 02/21/15 @ 6:18pm : BIT SPEACES - http://t.co/AZTxSpGB5m - Purses and Totes, Wristlet Key Fobs, Pacifier clips, and Quilts - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Thursday Night - 2/19/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Marvin, Kim, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

I had them play with the 6th release with their eyes closed for a few minutes, just to see what they could feel.

Techniques:

Marvin and Mario worked on 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Kim and John worked on 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

Aftermath:

None of note

Volleyball, 1-2

Played Recreational Buffet.  We had 6 players, they had 5.  Managed to scrape by with a win in the first game, but proceeded to lose the last 2.

Tweet summary on 02-20-2015 for the past 3 days

Thursday, February 19, 2015


• 02/19/15 @ 7:13pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 02/19/15 @ 6:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/19/15 @ 6:19pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/AdxvOoWoqL - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, and custom orders - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

• 02/18/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/18/15 @ 6:20pm : SPEAR CRAFT - http://t.co/rdCwptJXcw - Our bottle cap necklaces and keychains can be customized with a your photo - #handmade #artfire
• 02/18/15 @ 6:18pm : ELLIE GEE - http://t.co/hNMKPdOVv5 - fun, unique jewelry at an affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 02/18/15 @ 6:17pm : BIT SPEACES - http://t.co/AZTxSpGB5m - Purses and Totes, Wristlet Key Fobs, Pacifier clips, and Quilts - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

• 02/17/15 @ 6:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/17/15 @ 6:19pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/AdxvOoENzd - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, and custom orders - #handmade #artfire
• 02/17/15 @ 6:17pm : DIANES DANGLES - http://t.co/HoOSYaraqU - Coin Jewelry, Sterling Silver Pendants and Rings, Gemstone Jewelry, and more - #handmade #artfire

Weekend update

Long weekend.  Took off Presidents' Day to use up some vacation

Friday:

Lunch at Amdiana
Aikido

Saturday:

Scheduled delivery of railroad ties from McCoy's
Aikido
Moved 11 of the ties.  200 lbs each, approx.
Dinner at El Centinela with K.

Sunday:

Did some video work on Glynn Lunney's presentation

Monday:

Moved ApolloCon's locker from IAH to Energy corridor, taking the Beltway all the way around
Dinner at Joe's

Tweet summary on 02-16-2015 for the past 3 days

Sunday, February 15, 2015


• 02/15/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/15/15 @ 6:18pm : MAD MORAVIAN - http://t.co/AdxvOoENzd - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, and custom orders - #handmade #artfire
• 02/15/15 @ 6:17pm : BIT SPEACES - http://t.co/AZTxSpGB5m - Purses and Totes, Wristlet Key Fobs, Pacifier clips, and Quilts - #handmade #artfire

Saturday, February 14, 2015

• 02/14/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/14/15 @ 6:17pm : ELLIE GEE - http://t.co/hNMKPe6wmD - fun, unique jewelry at an affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 02/14/15 @ 6:16pm : DIANES DANGLES - http://t.co/HoOSYaraqU - Coin Jewelry, Sterling Silver Pendants and Rings, Gemstone Jewelry, and more - #handmade #artfire

Friday, February 13, 2015

• 02/13/15 @ 7:13pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 02/13/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 2/14/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Trey, Mario, Marvin, Dan, Gail, and Diego (a new student)

Ukemi:

1/3 of a double set for me.  Mario and Trey did some work with Diego on learning to roll.

The Walk:

Twice.

Mario and I then worked with Diego on some additional reps.

Releases:

Watched over the various pairs: Mario and Gail, Dan and Marvin

Techniques:

I'm not certain what Dan and Marvin worked on, probably Sumi otoshi and Kote Gaeshi

Mario and Gail worked on 1-10 left side

We had a discussion/demonstration of Sumi otoshi and Kote Gaeshi.  We worked on just and outside the arm off-balance and reacting to uke's reaction to determine whether the throw would be a sumi or a kote.


Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 2/13/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Trey, Mario, Marvin, Kim, Dan, Gail, and John

Ukemi:

1/3 of a double set for me

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Watched over the various pairs: Kim and Gail, Mario and John, Dan and Marvin

Techniques:

Mario and John worked on left side 1-10 

Dan and Marvin worked on 1-10

Kim and Gail worked on Kote Hineri

We had a discussion/demonstration of Hiki Taoshi at the end of class.

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 2/12/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Marvin, Dan, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

Marvin and Mario worked on Hiki Otoshi. 

Dan and John worked on 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Aftermath:

None of note

Volleyball, 1-2

New season.  Actually, it started a week ago, but I showed up to play two hours too late.

We lost the first two games and managed to pull out the third.  we were up 11-2, and won about 15-10

Tweet summary on 02-12-2015 for the past 3 days

Wednesday, February 11, 2015


• 02/11/15 @ 7:36pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/11/15 @ 6:52pm : DIANES DANGLES - http://t.co/HoOSYaraqU - Coin Jewelry, Sterling Silver Pendants and Rings, Gemstone Jewelry, and more - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

• 02/10/15 @ 7:13pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 02/10/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/10/15 @ 4:56pm : ADORE BY NAT - http://t.co/J31L7SwOpk - high quality handmade party decoration: favor tags, cupcake toppers and more - #handmade #artfire

Monday, February 09, 2015

• 02/09/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/09/15 @ 6:17pm : BIT SPEACES - http://t.co/AZTxSpGB5m - Purses and Totes, Wristlet Key Fobs, Pacifier clips, and Quilts - #handmade #artfire

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Table 7
Aikido

Saturday:

Blueberry pancakes
Aikido
Grocery Shopping
Dinner at El Centinela with K.
The movie RED

Sunday:

12 hours of sleep
Framing cleanup
Art Show work
Bills
3 hour nap

Tweet summary on 02-08-2015 for the past 3 days

Saturday, February 07, 2015


• 02/07/15 @ 7:13pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 02/07/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/07/15 @ 4:56pm : TRINKETS AND TREASURES - http://t.co/N7mtZfw5mr - Jewelry Sets, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings and more - #handmade #artfire

Friday, February 06, 2015

• 02/06/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/06/15 @ 4:56pm : ADORE BY NAT - http://t.co/J31L7SwOpk - high quality handmade party decoration: favor tags, cupcake toppers and more - #handmade #artfire

Thursday, February 05, 2015

• 02/05/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/05/15 @ 4:56pm : TRINKETS AND TREASURES - http://t.co/N7mtZfw5mr - Jewelry Sets, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings and more - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 2/7/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Trey, Mario, Marvin, Kim, and John

Ukemi:

None for me today

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Watched over the various pairs: Kim and Marvin, Mario and John

Techniques:

Mario and John worked on Tenkai Kote Hineri 

Kim and Marvin worked on Mae otoshi, Sumi Otoshi

Trey and I worked on standing Koryu Dai San.  1, 2, 3, and 5.

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 2/6/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Mario, Marvin, Dan, Kim, Gail, and John

Ukemi:

Full double set for me.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Watched over the various pairs: Kim and Dan, Marvin and John, Mario and Gail

Techniques:

Gail worked on 11, 12, and 13. 

Kim and Dan worked on Mae otosh, Sumi Otoshi and Hiki Otoshi.

Marvin and John worked on Kote Hineri, Kote Geashi, and Tenkai Kote Hineri

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 2/5/2105

Aikido players:

Mario and Dan

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

Dan and Mario worked on Hiki Otoshi.  We did some warm-up foot work exercises and then went into the technique.  Improvements did occur over the course of the hour.

Aftermath:

None of note

Tweet summary on 02-04-2015 for the past 3 days

Tuesday, February 03, 2015


• 02/03/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/03/15 @ 4:56pm : TRINKETS AND TREASURES - http://t.co/N7mtZfw5mr - Jewelry Sets, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings and more - #handmade #artfire

Monday, February 02, 2015

• 02/02/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/icJvtC0D0k - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/02/15 @ 4:56pm : ADORE BY NAT - http://t.co/k4f1rt0B8P - high quality handmade party decoration: favor tags, cupcake toppers and more - #handmade #artfire
• 02/02/15 @ 4:55pm : THE SUNNYSIDE BIZ - http://t.co/yTGd1ikEdC - Sewn and created one of a kind clothing and accessories. - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, February 01, 2015

• 02/01/15 @ 6:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/icJvtC0D0k - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 02/01/15 @ 4:57pm : TRINKETS AND TREASURES - http://t.co/nsN027cvG5 - Jewelry Sets, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings and more - #handmade #artfire
• 02/01/15 @ 4:56pm : SHANGHAI TAI - http://t.co/1bT0bJHTA3 - Artisan jewelry made with genuine pearls and sterling or fine silver - #handmade #artfire

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Eats Mesquite Grill
Aikido
Sourdough

Saturday:

Sourdough
Start on potato salad
Aikido
Gardening seminar
Start on Enchilada Verdes
Potato salad
5 cup salad
Chocolate chip cookies

Sunday:

Sourdough
Guacamole
Peach cobbler
Enchiladas Verdes
Oliver! on TV
SuperBowl

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 1/31/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Trey, Mario, Marvin, Dan, Gail, John, and Samuel ( a black belt of unknown, to me, provenance)

Ukemi:

None for me, but I threw a bunch of folks with gurumas for warm-up..

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Not today

Techniques:

None today

Aftermath:

I had to leave early to get to a gardening seminar.

Aikido Friday Night - 1/30/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Trey, Mario, Marvin, Dan, Gail, and John

Ukemi:

Two thirds of a double set for me before class.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

I worked with Gail on her releases

Techniques:

I worked with Gail on 1 and 2

Aftermath:

None of note.