Tweet summary on 07-29-2016 for the past 3 days

Thursday, July 28, 2016


• 07/28/16 @ 6:02pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - https://t.co/OFIgSvmhOJ - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 07/28/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/28/16 @ 3:00pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - https://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for home decor, kitchen, and jewelry - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

• 07/27/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/27/16 @ 11:01am : BITS PEACES - https://t.co/AZTxSpoZGM - Purses and Totes, Wristlet Key Fobs, Pacifier clips, and Quilts - #handmade #artfire
• 07/27/16 @ 7:59am : LOVELYTHINGS - https://t.co/NT2SeylRjP - Fine Art Prints, Original Art Work, Necklace and Earring Sets, Beaded Earrings - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

• 07/26/16 @ 6:02pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - https://t.co/OFIgSvmhOJ - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 07/26/16 @ 5:25pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/26/16 @ 3:00pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - https://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for home decor, kitchen, and jewelry - #handmade #artfire

Weekend update

Friday:

No lunch
Dropped off iPhone for battery replacement
Had the oil changed on the truck
Got some papers signed and notarized
Pizza for dinner

Saturday:

Did a test load of the truck to determine if I needed a U-Haul or not.
Unloaded the test load
Tried to get the mower started
Spray painted PVC for stained glass
Entered some artists' stuff into ASH
Got the mower started

Sunday:

Got future travel plans changed and solidified
More packing prep
Peach cobbler

Tweet summary on 07-25-2016 for the past 3 days

Sunday, July 24, 2016


• 07/24/16 @ 6:01pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - https://t.co/OFIgSvmhOJ - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 07/24/16 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/24/16 @ 2:59pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - https://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for home decor, kitchen, and jewelry - #handmade #artfire

Saturday, July 23, 2016

• 07/23/16 @ 5:24pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/23/16 @ 8:00am : LOVELYTHINGS - https://t.co/NT2SeylRjP - Fine Art Prints, Original Art Work, Necklace and Earring Sets, Beaded Earrings - #handmade #artfire
• 07/23/16 @ 5:59am : ELLIE GEE - https://t.co/hNMKPe6wmD - fun, unique jewelry at an affordable price. #artfire #handmade

Friday, July 22, 2016

• 07/22/16 @ 5:26pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/22/16 @ 3:59pm : DESERT CREATIONS - https://t.co/Qst0n1tPOf - Earrings, necklaces, survival bracelets and more
• 07/22/16 @ 3:01pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - https://t.co/6XMU7Zb5RP - High quality vintage offered for home decor, kitchen, and jewelry - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Thursday Night - 7/21/16

Aikido players:

Randy, John, Adam, Willie, Tabitha, and Rodrigo

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls. 

The Walk:

Two times

Releases:

None for me tonight

Techniques:

Worked with Adam on Koryu Dai Yon - Tanto Dori

Commentary:

None of note.

Volleyball, 1-2

Played against Notorious D. I. G.  Most of the team was out, so we had a lot of subs.  4 women and me.  I'd left my shorts and shirt at home, so I had to play in business casual.

We did amazingly well the first game and then fell apart.

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch with K and the in-laws at Celaya in Pearland
Dogs to the vet

Saturday:

Got the Flex washed
Refilled washer fluid
Printed out more ballots for ArmadilloCon
Layout for the Art Show

Sunday:

Determined which pieces to put in the Art Show
Found, cleaned PVC for showing stained glass

Tweet summary on 07-21-2016 for the past 3 days

Wednesday, July 20, 2016


• 07/20/16 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/20/16 @ 3:59pm : DESERT CREATIONS - https://t.co/Qst0n1cepF - Earrings, necklaces, survival bracelets and more
• 07/20/16 @ 3:00pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - https://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for home decor, kitchen, and jewelry - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

• 07/19/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/19/16 @ 12:59pm : DIANES DANGLES - https://t.co/HoOSYa9z2k - Coin Jewelry, Sterling Silver Pendants and Rings, Gemstone Jewelry, and more - #handmade #artfire
• 07/19/16 @ 5:59am : ELLIE GEE - https://t.co/hNMKPe6wmD - fun, unique jewelry at an affordable price. #artfire #handmade

Monday, July 18, 2016

• 07/18/16 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/18/16 @ 3:58pm : DESERT CREATIONS - https://t.co/Qst0n1cepF - Earrings, necklaces, survival bracelets and more
• 07/18/16 @ 2:59pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - https://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for home decor, kitchen, and jewelry - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Thursday Night - 7/14/16

Aikido players:

John, Adam, Laura, Willie, Tabitha, Rodrigo, and Bao

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls. 

The Walk:

Three times

Releases:
Noe for me tonight

Techniques:

Worked with Adam on Koryu Dai Yon

Commentary:

None of note.

Volleyball, 0-3

Played against Hot Mess and we got shellacked.

I didn't make it to the gym until midway through the 2nd game.  This was the first time I'd drive straight from the new job to Gilruth and I did not allow enough time.  It did not help that I was blocked by a train for a while, though.

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Taqueria La Famosa
Harmony Stained Glass for some glass for the two aikido projects

Saturday:

Haircut
Bank
Texas Art Supply for D-rings
Finally put an angle on the ends of our truck ramp boards
Dinner at El Centinela's with K.Barnes & Nobles
Blackberry/Blueberry cobbler

Sunday:

Reading of Blood of Dragons
Wimbledon

Books read - 1/1/2016 - 6/30/2016

38 books over the past 6 months.  I don't know if the next 6 months will be as fruitful since I drive all of 20 minutes to work now instead of commuting by bus for 30 minutes.

The only books from this group that I did not like were the Ed Greenwood works.  I won't be seeking out any more in that world.  I think it has to do with the main character getting carried along on the ride as opposed to actively working.

Asprin, Robert - A Phule and His Money
Asprin, Robert - Phule Me Twice

Buckell, Tobias - Crystal Rain

Butcher, Jim - Storm Front
Butcher, Jim - Summer Knight
Butcher, Jim - Grave Peril
Butcher, Jim - Full Moon

Caine, Rachel - Windfall
Caine, Rachel - Firestorm
Caine, Rachel - Chill Factor
Caine, Rachel - Heat Stroke

Claremont, Chris - First Flight

Czerneda, Julie - Play of Shadows

de Lint, Charles - The Painted Boy

Drake, David - Paying the Piper
Drake, David - With the Lightnings
Drake, David - Lt. Leary Commanding

Gilman, Laura Anne - Hard Magic

Greenwood, Ed - Falconfar
Greenwood, Ed - Arch Wizard

Hobb, Robin - Mad Ship
Hobb, Robin - Ship of Magic
Hobb, Robin - Dragon Haven
Hobb, Robin - Ship of Destiny
Hobb, Robin - City of Dragons
Hobb, Robin - Blood of Dragons

Huff, Tanya - Blood Price
Huff, Tanya - Child of the Grove

Klasky, Mindy - The Glasswrights' Apprentice

Lansdale, Joe - Captains Outrageous

Lindskold, Jane - Artemis Awakening

McCarthy, T. C. - Exogene

McDevitt, Jack - The Engines of God

Thurman, Rob - Trick of the Light
Thurman, Rob - Madhouse
Thurman, Rob - Deathwish
Thurman, Rob - Moonshine

Williams, Walter Jon - The Fourth Wall

Aikido Tuesday Night - 7/5/16

Aikido players:

John, Willie, Tabitha, Don, Tracy, and Bao

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls.  Didn't take to many to avoid aggravating the snake bite

The Walk:

Twice

Releases:

With Tabitha

Techniques:

Worked with folks on Tsugi ashi footwork

Commentary:

None of note.

Snake bite

It appears I was bitten by a snake on Saturday while mowing the lawn.

I was mowing some patches that K. had left for me to do.  One of them was on a small rise where there is a hole that we have not yet filled in.  I mowed the one stretch that I knew was safe and then got off the mower to assess where I could make my next path.  As I was looking about, I felt a sting on my ankle.  I backed away and saw at least one site of a possible incursion by an insect or something.

I heard nothing and I saw nothing, so I have no idea what actually bit me.

I kept on with the mowing and then did some work on digging out a couple of trees.

After a shower, I thought I saw two pinpricks on my ankle about 1/4" apart.  Just in case, I drove over to the library so that if something happened, K. would be nearby.  After about an hour, I was still feeling no effects so I went back home.

Over the next couple of days, the site did some swelling and discoloring, but I never felt nauseated or any dizziness.  At about 96 hours post-incident, it's still a little swollen but looking better.

I don't think there's any way to tell if I was bitten by a venomous snake that did not inject any venom or by a non-venomous snake.  If it was venomous, it was likely either a Copperhead or a Water Moccasin.  I would place odds on a Moccasin.

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch with K. at Subway
Harmony Stained Glass for some glass for the two aikido projects

Saturday:

Bank for checks and safety deposit box
Mowed the bits of the lawn K. left for me
Got bit by a snake
Texas Art Supply for tape
Dinner at El Centinela's with K.
Academy for shoes
Fry's for electronics stuff

Sunday:

Matting of artwork


Monday:

Jalapeno bread
Blackberry cobbler
Mom and in-laws over for dinner
Baseball

Aikido Thursday Night - 6/30/16

Aikido players:

Randy, John, Adam, Willie, Jacob, Rodrigo, and others

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls

The Walk:

Twice

Releases:

Not tonight

Techniques:

Worked with Adam on the more Bokken techniques from Koryu Dai San.  Lordy, lordy, lordy was I rusty.

Willie and Laura demonstrated for their next belt level.

Commentary:

None of note.

Tweet summary on 07-05-2016 for the past 3 days

Monday, July 04, 2016


• 07/04/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/04/16 @ 8:37am : MAD MORAVIAN - https://t.co/JTTkKQLLu3 - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, stained glass, custom orders - #handmade #artfire
• 07/04/16 @ 6:36am : DOUBLE S JEWELRY - https://t.co/XYxCAnndxp - Handmade jewelry made from pearls, gemstones, leather and silver. - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, July 03, 2016

• 07/03/16 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/03/16 @ 2:36pm : ENTWINED VINES - https://t.co/JZvReGY8nA - Handmade artisan jewelry that reflects the joy in life that is around us. - #handmade #artfire

Saturday, July 02, 2016

• 07/02/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 07/02/16 @ 8:37am : MAD MORAVIAN - https://t.co/JTTkKQLLu3 - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, stained glass, custom orders - #handmade #artfire
• 07/02/16 @ 6:36am : DOUBLE S JEWELRY - https://t.co/XYxCAnndxp - Handmade jewelry made from pearls, gemstones, leather and silver. - #handmade #artfire

Tweet summary on 07-01-2016 for the past 3 days

Thursday, June 30, 2016


• 06/30/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 06/30/16 @ 8:38am : MAD MORAVIAN - https://t.co/JTTkKQLLu3 - Fine handmade pens, bottle stoppers, chainmaille, stained glass, custom orders - #handmade #artfire
• 06/30/16 @ 6:37am : DOUBLE S JEWELRY - https://t.co/XYxCAnndxp - Handmade jewelry made from pearls, gemstones, leather and silver. - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

• 06/29/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 06/29/16 @ 2:37pm : ENTWINED VINES - https://t.co/JZvReGY8nA - Handmade artisan jewelry that reflects the joy in life that is around us. - #handmade #artfire
• 06/29/16 @ 2:36am : BEAD SOUK - https://t.co/F44mwtVa1z - a variety of supplies such as gemstone beads, stones, crystals, pearls and clasps - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

• 06/28/16 @ 8:35pm : AYA DESIGNS - https://t.co/KKACrB7sDd - NECKLACES, BRACELETS, EARRINGS, RINGS and more - #handmade #artfire
• 06/28/16 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - https://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 06/28/16 @ 6:37am : DOUBLE S JEWELRY - https://t.co/XYxCAnndxp - Handmade jewelry made from pearls, gemstones, leather and silver. - #handmade #artfire