Tweet summary on 04-05-2015 for the past 3 days

Saturday, April 04, 2015


• 04/04/15 @ 6:03pm : SHYMOUSEE CRAFTS - http://t.co/4NW73Csd6d - Stop and take a look at the candles that are available. - #handmade #artfire
• 04/04/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire

Friday, April 03, 2015

• 04/03/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 04/03/15 @ 3:03pm : JILLS TREASURE CHEST - http://t.co/Wq1ISFEwQs - Fun, comfortable, good quality, gorgeous, and affordable jewelry.

Thursday, April 02, 2015

• 04/02/15 @ 6:04pm : SHYMOUSEE CRAFTS - http://t.co/4NW73CaCeF - Stop and take a look at the candles that are available. - #handmade #artfire
• 04/02/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 04/02/15 @ 3:03pm : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/RIjprif9dR - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade

Aikido Thursday Night - 4/2/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Marvin, Dan, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

11-14 for everyone.  Everyone was having the same issue: driving through uke in the wrong direction.

Aftermath:

None of note

Weekend update/ AggieCon trip report

Friday:

Up at 4:15 am
Out of the house by 5 a.m.
In Anderson Texas by 7 to take pictures of the Grimes County Courthouse
Leave via FM149
FM 3090
FM 105 West
FM 390
Independence, Tx.
FM 390
Gay Hill, Tx.
FM 390
Longpoint Rd (passed by a place we stayed at as a B&B a long time ago.
FM 1948
LBJ Drive
????
Caldwell, Tx  : picked up some kolaches that turned out to be horrible
Not certain of the roads taken from here
College Station
Hullabaloo Diner for lunch
Hilton
Check in at AggieCon
A couple of panels
Pictures on campus
Dinner at a Mexican joint on Villa Maria

Saturday:

Breakfast in Iola, Tx, about 30 minutes from College Station
A couple of panels at the con
Dinner at Burger House in Bryan.  Disappointing.

Sunday:

Up for early departure
Breakfast in Navasota : Filling Station Diner and Cafe
Drive on home
Electrical work at the rental
Mowed the lawn

Aikido Thursday Night - 3/28/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Kim, and Dan

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

1-9 for everyone.

Aftermath:

None of note

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015


• 03/31/15 @ 6:04pm : SHYMOUSEE CRAFTS - http://t.co/4NW73CaCeF - Stop and take a look at the candles that are available. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/31/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/31/15 @ 3:02pm : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/RIjprif9dR - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade

Monday, March 30, 2015

• 03/30/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/30/15 @ 3:04pm : JILLS TREASURE CHEST - http://t.co/Wq1ISFW8f2 - Fun, comfortable, good quality, gorgeous, and affordable jewelry.
• 03/30/15 @ 3:03pm : WYVERN DESIGNS - http://t.co/ChlgkdFvvv - One of a kind items of the unique and sometimes wacky variety. - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, March 29, 2015

• 03/29/15 @ 6:03pm : SHYMOUSEE CRAFTS - http://t.co/4NW73Csd6d - Stop and take a look at the candles that are available. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/29/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/29/15 @ 3:02pm : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/RIjprif9dR - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade

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Friday, March 27, 2015


• 03/27/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/27/15 @ 3:03pm : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/RIjprif9dR - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 03/27/15 @ 5:10am : FABRIC MADNESS - http://t.co/TU3aNzB8kC - The best remnants, fabric by the yard, designer samples, quilting cottons - #handmade #artfire

Thursday, March 26, 2015

• 03/26/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/26/15 @ 3:04pm : JILLS TREASURE CHEST - http://t.co/Wq1ISFW8f2 - Fun, comfortable, good quality, gorgeous, and affordable jewelry.
• 03/26/15 @ 3:04pm : WYVERN DESIGNS - http://t.co/ChlgkdFvvv - One of a kind items of the unique and sometimes wacky variety. - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

• 03/25/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/25/15 @ 3:03pm : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/RIjprif9dR - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 03/25/15 @ 5:03am : FABRIC MADNESS - http://t.co/TU3aNzB8kC - The best remnants, fabric by the yard, designer samples, quilting cottons - #handmade #artfire

Volleyball, 1-2

We played "Like we give a hit" and played them close.  The first game we won 21-18.  The second game we lost 18-21.  The third we lost 15-17.  All three games could have gone either way.

Right arm still complains when I block using both arms.  It does not like the sudden upward movement.

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Monday, March 23, 2015


• 03/23/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/23/15 @ 3:02pm : AUNTIE CHRIS QUILT FABRIC - http://t.co/RIjprif9dR - Quilt shop quality fabrics and kits at affordable price. #artfire #handmade
• 03/23/15 @ 5:05am : FABRIC MADNESS - http://t.co/TU3aNzB8kC - The best remnants, fabric by the yard, designer samples, quilting cottons - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, March 22, 2015

• 03/22/15 @ 6:03pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - http://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for... http://t.co/MsJqiMQGNm
• 03/22/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/22/15 @ 3:03pm : WYVERN DESIGNS - http://t.co/ChlgkdFvvv - One of a kind items of the unique and sometimes wacky variety. - #handmade #artfire

Saturday, March 21, 2015

• 03/21/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/21/15 @ 11:00am : MICAH 5 FIVE - http://t.co/3LERzBlYvx - I make a little of everything even Men's, photos, and hair accessories - #handmade #artfire
• 03/21/15 @ 5:05am : FABRIC MADNESS - http://t.co/TU3aNzB8kC - The best remnants, fabric by the yard, designer samples, quilting cottons - #handmade #artfire

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch and Andiamo
Aikido

Saturday:

Early aikido
NCAA basketball
Dinner with K at El Centinela

Sunday:

Electrical work at the rental
NCAA basketball

Aikido Saturday Morning - 3/21/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Mario, Dan, Marvin, Gail, and Diego

Ukemi:

None for me, watched over everyone else.

The Walk:

Twice

I spent some time working with Diego on getting through the entire Walk

Releases:

I don't remember the pairings, I spent the morning working with Diego

Diego and I did the first two releases

Techniques:

Diego and I worked on Shomen-ate for about 45 minutes


Aftermath:

We got to start class at 10 a.m. since the sword swingers did not have their usual class.  We ended class at 12:40.  So, we got a little more time in than usual.

Aikido Friday Night - 3/20/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Mario, John and Dan

Ukemi:

Got in a full double set

The Walk:

Not tonight

Releases:

Mario and John.  Dan arrived late

Techniques:

Mario and John worked on 6-10

Dan joined in late and helped finish out 6-10

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 3/20/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Kim, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

Kim and Mario worked on 17, starting on the left side

John and I worked on 11 and 13.

Aftermath:

None of note

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Thursday, March 19, 2015


• 03/19/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/19/15 @ 11:01am : MICAH 5 FIVE - http://t.co/3LERzBlYvx - I make a little of everything even Men's, photos, and hair accessories - #handmade #artfire
• 03/19/15 @ 5:08am : FABRIC MADNESS - http://t.co/TU3aNzB8kC - The best remnants, fabric by the yard, designer samples, quilting cottons - #handmade #artfire

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

• 03/18/15 @ 6:02pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - http://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for... http://t.co/MsJqiMQGNm
• 03/18/15 @ 5:58pm : jazzitupwithdesignsbynancy - http://t.co/j1IHhgCfP9 - Combine textures and colors and shapes to make unique jewelry - #handmade #artfire
• 03/18/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/18/15 @ 11:01am : LIL BIT O LOVE - http://t.co/XfgWYelRDg - high quality vinyl decals, stickers, car tattoos, laptop decals, and more - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

• 03/17/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/17/15 @ 11:01am : MICAH 5 FIVE - http://t.co/3LERzBlYvx - I make a little of everything even Men's, photos, and hair accessories - #handmade #artfire
• 03/17/15 @ 5:04am : FABRIC MADNESS - http://t.co/TU3aNzB8kC - The best remnants, fabric by the yard, designer samples, quilting cottons - #handmade #artfire

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 3/14/15

Aikido players:

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

Ukemi:

Got in most of a double set and watched over the others

Marion worked with Diego

The Walk:

Not today as a group, but Mario worked with Diego

Releases:

Marvin, Dan, and John

Techniques:

Mario worked with Diego on Shomen-ate.  Trey and I had to jump in as Mario was a bit clueless today.

We talked about eyeflashes, committed ukes, staying involved with tori, giving appropriate reactions.

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 3/13/15

Aikido players:

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

Ukemi:

None for me, watched over everyone else

The Walk:

Twice

Releases:

Mario and Gail, Kim and Marvin

Techniques:

Mario and Gail worked on 11

Kim and Marvin worked on 16

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 3/12/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Marvin, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

8, 9, 10, 15, and 16

Aftermath:

None of note

Volleyball, 2-1

We played "Bumpin Uglies", usually a powerhouse in the league.  We lost the first game, but won the next two 21-12 and 15-12.  I'm still amazed that we did that well.

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Sunday, March 15, 2015


• 03/15/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/15/15 @ 2:59pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 03/15/15 @ 11:01am : MICAH 5 FIVE - http://t.co/3LERzBlYvx - I make a little of everything even Men's, photos, and hair accessories - #handmade #artfire

Saturday, March 14, 2015

• 03/14/15 @ 6:02pm : SELECTIONS BY SUSAN - http://t.co/6XMU7YTutf - High quality vintage offered for... http://t.co/MsJqiMQGNm
• 03/14/15 @ 5:58pm : jazzitupwithdesignsbynancy - http://t.co/j1IHhgTRdJ - Combine textures and colors and shapes to make unique jewelry - #handmade #artfire
• 03/14/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/14/15 @ 11:01am : LIL BIT O LOVE - http://t.co/XfgWYelRDg - high quality vinyl decals, stickers, car tattoos, laptop decals, and more - #handmade #artfire

Friday, March 13, 2015

• 03/13/15 @ 5:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/13/15 @ 3:00pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvmhOJ - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 03/13/15 @ 11:03am : MICAH 5 FIVE - http://t.co/3LERzBlYvx - I make a little of everything even Men's, photos, and hair accessories - #handmade #artfire

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015


• 03/11/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/11/15 @ 2:59pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 03/11/15 @ 11:02am : MICAH 5 FIVE - http://t.co/3LERzBlYvx - I make a little of everything even Men's, photos, and hair accessories - #handmade #artfire

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

• 03/10/15 @ 5:58pm : jazzitupwithdesignsbynancy - http://t.co/j1IHhgCfP9 - Combine textures and colors and shapes to make unique jewelry - #handmade #artfire
• 03/10/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/10/15 @ 11:01am : LIL BIT O LOVE - http://t.co/XfgWYelRDg - high quality vinyl decals, stickers, car tattoos, laptop decals, and more - #handmade #artfire

Monday, March 09, 2015

• 03/09/15 @ 5:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/09/15 @ 3:00pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 03/09/15 @ 5:25am : DESERT CREATIONS - http://t.co/Qst0n1tPOf - Earrings, necklaces, survival braceletes and more

Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 3/6/15

Aikido players:

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

Ukemi:

Got a double set in, and watched over other folks

The Walk:

Once, at the beginning, very slowl

Once, at the very end of class, very slowly

Releases:

Not today

Techniques:

We spent a good portion of the day working at 3 step distance and practicing at being in sync.  Initially, it was staying in sync and just getting an off-balance.  We eventually progressed to doing the same thing, but attempting Aigamae ate and Kote gaeshi at the same pace.

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 3/6/15

Aikido players:

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

Ukemi:

None for me, watched over everyone else

The Walk:

Twice

Releases:

Marvin and Gail, John and Mario

Techniques:

1-8 for both pairings.  We spent a fair amount of time on #8 and the proper distance, getting an eye flash, etc.

Aftermath:

None of note.

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Saturday, March 07, 2015


• 03/07/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/07/15 @ 4:37pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 03/07/15 @ 6:38am : DESERT CREATIONS - http://t.co/Qst0n1tPOf - Earrings, necklaces, survival braceletes and more

Friday, March 06, 2015

• 03/06/15 @ 6:58pm : jazzitupwithdesignsbynancy - http://t.co/j1IHhgTRdJ - Combine textures and colors and shapes to make unique jewelry - #handmade #artfire
• 03/06/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/06/15 @ 6:20pm : BEADED NECKLACE SHOPPE - http://t.co/Mplr8k1arP - Inspiration for my unique Beaded necklaces comes from the tropics. - #handmade #artfire

Thursday, March 05, 2015

• 03/05/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNWiSGn - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/05/15 @ 3:59pm : ANDRUS GARDENS - http://t.co/OFIgSvDTdj - Garden Inspired Quilted and Fabric items. The beauty of nature in your home - #handmade #artfire
• 03/05/15 @ 6:32am : DESERT CREATIONS - http://t.co/Qst0n1tPOf - Earrings, necklaces, survival braceletes and more

Aikido Thursday Night - 3/5/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Marvin, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

11, 12, and 13

I hopped in at the end as uke to try to clean up some issue on Tenkai Kote Hineri

Aftermath:

None of note

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Tuesday, March 03, 2015


• 03/03/15 @ 6:23pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/03/15 @ 6:21pm : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/2dX32pkiZl - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire
• 03/03/15 @ 6:33am : DESERT CREATIONS - http://t.co/Qst0n1tPOf - Earrings, necklaces, survival braceletes and more

Monday, March 02, 2015

• 03/02/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/02/15 @ 6:20pm : BEADED NECKLACE SHOPPE - http://t.co/Mplr8k1arP - Inspiration for my unique Beaded necklaces comes from the tropics. - #handmade #artfire

Sunday, March 01, 2015

• 03/01/15 @ 6:22pm : METAL ARTISTRY - http://t.co/bUBYNW1hOP - Handforged, handmade jewelry for men and women with an edge and attitude. - #handmade #artfire
• 03/01/15 @ 6:20pm : TROCHE WOOD DESIGNS - http://t.co/2dX32pkiZl - Wooden cutting boards, coasters and boxes - #handmade #artfire
• 03/01/15 @ 6:24am : DESERT CREATIONS - http://t.co/Qst0n1cepF - Earrings, necklaces, survival braceletes and more

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Perbacco's
Aikido, but no students, so no class
Started on sourdough

Saturday:

Blueberry pancakes
Banking
Aikido
Got a yard of Rose soil for the blueberry plot
Baguettes, sourdough
Dinner at El Centinela with K.

Sunday:

More bread stuff
Nap
Big Hero 6

Aikido Saturday Afternoon- 2/28/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Marvin, Gail, Dan, and Diego (and a potential new student, Rick)

Ukemi:

None for me, watched over everyone else

The Walk:

Twice as usual.  Did some individual work with Diego

Releases:

Circular releases.

Techniques:

Tim had me demonstrate a number of techniques for Rick with Marvin and Dan as uke.

I then worked with Gail on 11 and 8.

Dan and Marvin worked on 11 and I'm not certain what else.

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 2/27/15

Aikido players:

Tim.  No students, so we called class.  Apparently, a few minutes after we left, Marvin showed up.

Ukemi:

A full double set for me before class was to have started.

The Walk:

Nope.

Releases:

Nope.

Techniques:

Nope.
Aftermath:

None of note.

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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
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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.

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Monday, February 23, 2015


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Sunday, February 22, 2015

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

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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.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015


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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

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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


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Saturday, February 14, 2015

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Friday, February 13, 2015

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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

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015


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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

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Monday, February 09, 2015

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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


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Friday, February 06, 2015

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Thursday, February 05, 2015

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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

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Tuesday, February 03, 2015


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Monday, February 02, 2015

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Sunday, February 01, 2015

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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.

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Friday, January 30, 2015


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Thursday, January 29, 2015

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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Aikido Thursday Night - 1/29/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Marvin, Dan, Kim, and John

Ukemi:

Not on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

Mario and Kim worked on 15, 16, and 17

Dan and Marvin worked on 15, 16, and 17

John and I worked on 11 and 13

Aftermath:

None of note

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at "The Refinery" a 1 mile walk from work
Aikido

Saturday:

Blueberry pancakes
Grocery shopping
Aikido
Matting
Electrical work at the rental
Dinner with K at El Centinela
Nighttime pictures of the T-38s

Sunday:

Battle of the Five Armies
Castle

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Monday, January 26, 2015


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Sunday, January 25, 2015

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

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Aikido Saturday Afternoon - 1/24/15

Aikido players:

Tim, Mario, and Dan

Ukemi:

None for me, but I did get to throw the other guys with Kata Otoshi to get them to fall with a variant roll during warm-ups.  My goal was to be late with the throw to cause them to cross over with their left foot for a rollout.

The Walk:

Not today.

Releases:

They ran through them all with an extended end portion so they could work on the footwork.

Techniques:

Mario was tori for the day.  He ran through 1-10 with Dan as uke.  I jumped in for a bit on Hiki Taoshi.

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Friday Night - 1/23/15

Aikido players:

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

Ukemi:

Double set for me before class.

The Walk:

Twice.

Releases:

Not tonight.

Techniques:

Kim and Mario worked together, Dan and John worked together.

Trey and I worked on Koryu Dai San, kneeling, 1-4

Aftermath:

None of note.

Aikido Thursday Night - 1/22/15

Aikido players:

Mario, Dan, Kim, and John

Ukemi:

No on Thursdays

The Walk:

Not on Thursdays

Releases:

Not on Thursdays

Techniques:

Mario and John worked on 11, 13, 15, and 17

Kim and Dan worked on 15, 16, and 17

Aftermath:

None of note