Tweet summary on 03-20-2015 for the past 3 days

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.

Tweet summary on 03-08-2015 for the past 3 days

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
• 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.