Weekend update

Friday:

More work on Han Solo Blaster
Sample work in pre for Kim's belt
No Aikido

Saturday:

Up early for drive to Aikibudokan
Jo class at Aikibudokan
Leather class at Tandy
Mow the lawn
Dinner with K. at El Centinela
NBA Playoffs
More work on Han Solo Blaster

Sunday:

Workout at gym
More work on Han Solo Blaster
Nap
Baking bread
NBA Playoffs
Blueberry cobbler

Astros baseball

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Saturday, April 27, 2019


• 04/27/19 @ 4:30am : Artfire item of the day is Handturned Indian Rosewood Bottle Stopper https://t.co/3yftlkxUTe Contact me for twitte… https://t.co/QAVMw3e6iT

Friday, April 26, 2019

• 04/26/19 @ 5:11am : Artfire item of the day is Box Elder Burl Bottle Stopper https://t.co/2q6n33BxJE Contact me for twitter discount… https://t.co/TyRRZkqs2q

Thursday, April 25, 2019

• 04/25/19 @ 5:55am : Artfire item of the day is Turned https://t.co/KNdSracdco Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Aikido Thursday Night – 4/24/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Laura and Willie.

Ukemi:

Full set for Laura, Willie arrived a bit late. I got in a bit of my set, trying to avoid aggravating my poison ivy.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Full set. A bit of Ki Harry thrown in.

Techniques:

We worked on Shihonage and Mae-otoshi.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Tuesday Night – 4/22/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Solo class.

Ukemi:

None.

The Walk:

None.

Releases:

None.

Techniques:

I spent a while working on Tachi Otoshi from Jodo. I then spent some time on reps of a couple of elements from the Kihon.

Commentary:

None tonight.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019


• 04/23/19 @ 6:08am : Artfire item of the day is Handmade Sycamore Bottle Stopper https://t.co/POlDBbgFhN Contact me for twitter discoun… https://t.co/PH08rC9Hge

Monday, April 22, 2019

• 04/22/19 @ 5:21am : Artfire item of the day is Tambuti Bottle Stopper https://t.co/rWHga9ZsDn Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Sunday, April 21, 2019

• 04/21/19 @ 5:21am : Artfire item of the day is European style pen turned out of Cocobolo https://t.co/JbTclJfoLN Contact me for twitte… https://t.co/P6Cts4SwMf

Weekend update

Friday:

Up early to get truck's oil changed
More work on Han Solo Blaster
Banking
Dinner with K and in-laws at Joe's
Aikido

Saturday:

More work on Han Solo Blaster
Family outing at Museum of Fine Arts Houston for van Gogh exhibit
Pie at House of Pies
More work on Han Solo Blaster
NBA Playoffs

Sunday:

More work on Han Solo Blaster
Baking: Peach Pie, Rolls, Chocolate Chip Cookies
Birthday gathering at mom's
More work on Han Solo Blaster
NBA Playoffs

Aikido Friday Night – 4/19/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:


Solo class.


Ukemi:


None.


The Walk:


None.


Releases:


None.


Techniques:


I spent a while working on Tachi Otoshi from Jodo.


Commentary:


None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night – 4/18/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:


Willie.


Ukemi:


All for Willie, none for me. Trying to protect my poison ivy rash.


The Walk:


Twice.


Releases:


One sided with Ki Harry. I had him only grabbing my right hand.


Techniques:


We worked on Shihonage.


Commentary:


None tonight.

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Friday, April 19, 2019


• 04/19/19 @ 4:30am : Artfire item of the day is Bocote bottle stopper https://t.co/9tivvJJeJw Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Thursday, April 18, 2019

• 04/18/19 @ 5:18am : Artfire item of the day is Canary wood bottle stopper https://t.co/ppLw2vBFob Contact me for twitter discount… https://t.co/EPoHckJb0c

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

• 04/17/19 @ 4:44am : Artfire item of the day is Canary wood bottle stopper https://t.co/ISMopo9EnS Contact me for twitter discount… https://t.co/yiigDawCbS

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Monday, April 15, 2019


• 04/15/19 @ 5:15am : Artfire item of the day is Madrone Burl bottle stopper https://t.co/yGxBfKdf30 Contact me for twitter discount… https://t.co/KCcaXFBibT

Sunday, April 14, 2019

• 04/14/19 @ 6:10am : Artfire item of the day is Yellowheart bottle stopper https://t.co/vPNvokrpfC Contact me for twitter discount… https://t.co/DCwIYjZJ6t

Saturday, April 13, 2019

• 04/13/19 @ 4:30am : Artfire item of the day is Tulipwood bottle stopper https://t.co/panlWXLSvt Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Weekend update

Friday:

Off to Tandy to get help with snaps and rivets.  Spent too much money.
Aikido

Saturday:

Trek across town for Jodo class at the Aikibudokan
Nap
Picked K up at the library
Dinner with K at El Centinela
NBA Playoffs

Sunday:

Gym workout
De-vining 20 feet of the hedge (I fought the lawn and the lawn won)
Nap
NBA Playoffs
Library 3D printing
Glue-up of some 3D pieces

Aikido Friday Night – 4/11/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:


Laura and Willie.


Ukemi:


Full set for both. I got in 2/3 of my set.


The Walk:


Twice.


Releases:


Full set. Ki Harry for the left side of each of the first 4.


Techniques:


We worked on Waki gatame and Hiki Otoshi..


Commentary:


None tonight.

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Thursday, April 11, 2019


• 04/11/19 @ 5:16am : Artfire item of the day is Mopani bottle stopper https://t.co/Xvx1ixArgI Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

• 04/10/19 @ 5:12am : Artfire item of the day is Padauk bottle stopper https://t.co/j3rFKyI9Of Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Tuesday, April 09, 2019

• 04/09/19 @ 4:32am : Artfire item of the day is Beaded Glass Charms 002 https://t.co/YRX3ZnS8t1 Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Aikido Tuesday Night – 4/9/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:


Laura and Willie.


Ukemi:


Full set for both. We were on a reduced section of mat, so I took the session off from falling


The Walk:


Twice.


Releases:


Full set. No Ki Harry tonight.


Techniques:


We worked on Shomen-ate, Aigamae-ate, Gyaku gamae-ate, Gedan-ate and Ushiro-ate.


Commentary:


None tonight.

Weekend update

Friday:

Leatherwork
Aikido

Saturday:

Trek across down for a look at a Jodo class at the Aikibudokan
Stop by Houston Open Judo Tournament and say hi to Carla Martin
De-vining 20 feet of the hedge (I fought the lawn and the lawn won)
Stop by the library to start 3D printing discussion
Dinner with K at Tookies
NCAA Basketball

Sunday:

Gym workout
Nap
Library for Oculus and 3D printing
Test glue-up of some 3D pieces
Leatherwork

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Saturday, April 06, 2019


• 04/06/19 @ 4:36am : Artfire item of the day is Bead Glass Charms 005 https://t.co/Ac4K2liEXy Contact me for twitter discount #handmade #artfire #madmoravian

Friday, April 05, 2019

• 04/05/19 @ 4:56am : Artfire item of the day is Coolibah Burl Cigar style ballpoint pen with black chrome hardware… https://t.co/aPjXpw1cYf

Thursday, April 04, 2019

• 04/04/19 @ 4:49am : Artfire item of the day is Desert Ironwood Cigar pen with black titanium and platinum https://t.co/KTRk8VFuJu Cont… https://t.co/RYmbSVqak0

Aikido Friday Night – 4/5/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Laura.

Ukemi:

Full set for the her. I got about 1/3 of my set in concentrating on left side. My solution for left side falls is confirmed: I'd been placing my hand perpendicular to my path of fall. Changing it to parallel to my path made all of the difference!

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Full set. The first 4 were done using Ki Harry follow-ons. The last 4 were done normally.

Techniques:

We worked on Mae-Otoshi and Hiki-Otoshi.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Thursday Night – 4/4/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Willie and Laura.

Ukemi:

Full set for the students. I got about 1/3 of my set in concentrating on left side. I think I've figured out where I've been going wrong on that side.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Full set. The first 4 were done using Ki Harry follow-ons. The last 4 were done normally

Techniques:

We worked on Sumi-Otoshi.

Commentary:

None tonight.

Aikido Tuesday Night – 4/2/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

Willie.

Ukemi:

Full set for him, I got about 1/3 of my set in concentrating on left side.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Full set.

Techniques:

We worked on the first 4 chains of Ki Harry.

Commentary:

None tonight.

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Tuesday, April 02, 2019


• 04/02/19 @ 4:48am : Artfire item of the day is Gran Torino in Blue Maple Burl and Rhodium https://t.co/yCkX5q9b58 Contact me for twitt… https://t.co/Yau6dTot50

Monday, April 01, 2019

• 04/01/19 @ 5:25am : Artfire item of the day is Gran Torino style pen in Desert Ironwood https://t.co/94Dx7cdyQj Contact me for twitter… https://t.co/puKzvh20J3

Sunday, March 31, 2019

• 03/31/19 @ 4:30am : Artfire item of the day is Sierra button click pen in a red and black Box Elder Burl https://t.co/PQHZ8U7hAp Conta… https://t.co/DHNWa4fCj1

Weekend update

Friday:
AikidoMom's taxes

Saturday:

Blueberry muffins
2 hours of yard work
Leather belt class at Tandy
Dinner at El Centinela with KNCAA Basketball

Sunday:

Stomach upset because of Mexican food
Nap
Bread
Shop clean-up
NCAA basketballFirst grilled steaks of the year with the in-laws

Aikido Friday Night – 3/29/19 – Wasabi Dojo/Clear Creek Aikido

Aikido players:

No students tonight.

Ukemi:

None.

The Walk:

None.

Releases:

None.

Techniques:

I worked through Jo and Bokken strikes.

Commentary:

None tonight.