Ann The Gran Community

Lynn,

Thank you very much for the offer,but hubby is coming with me as well,so I am going to make him drive,LOL.  Hubby and I are going to be doing some other things in Orlando so we won't be coming right back.Oh yes,I know what you mean ,I am kind of out of the way here,lol. Next time I will look for a better location ! I really wish we would have spent more time looking before we bought here.Oh well,am here now for a long time.I told hubby I refuse to move again,lol. I hate packing and unpacking !

I have another one down for you Lynn,hope she can make it as it will be fun for her ! It is always nice to have someone else around that shares your addiction,LOL.Oh and Lynn,I am constantly asking myself that when it comes to the computer,LOL. I usually stumble on things by accident,so after a while I have learned to jot everything I did down so I can repeat it,otherwise it is lost for ever

Marge, I sent you the information about the luncheon,so it should be in your e-mail,hope you can make it,we are going to have a blast !

Well, I decided last night that I am starting a savings acct. for my new sewing machine. I want another machine so figure if I start this month I should be able to have enough saved in a year to get a pretty good machine ! (Yes Ann I am thinking Brother,LOL) I am starting to do some research to see what I really want in a machine,then decide from there how much it will cost me ,lol. I was looking at a 12 needle as well,but I am kind of on the fence about it,I am worried that I do  not have enough space for it,unless I completely take over the guest room,lol (which is what I wanted to do any way !) I have lots of time to think about it and do my research,when I find the one I want ,then I will post a photo of it at my computer so I have to look at it every day,that way I tend to stay more goal oriented. If I have to look at it every day,then it reminds me why I can't but that new outfit,or new shoes(ouch that hurt ! no new shoes?!)

Hope you all  have a wonderful day,keep those machines buzzing...........that is where I am headed again today,(secretly I am trying to stay out of Tom's way,when he gets a hold of a project,he is full steam ahead !)Which btw is coming along nicely,he got the wiring done,and did the dry wall so today he can get the mirror up and the new lights,woohoo. It will be very nice when completed(hopefully before August,lol)

Judy, if I am thinking straight isn't SunCity on 27 south of Orlando?  Was thinking west coast area then stopped.. i use to pass Sun something when I headed to Orlando from Lake P...  If I'm right, It would be a little out of the way for me to pick you up.. unless we met at 27 and 4  HA

New Machine HuH?  not sewing with embroidery capabilites but a REAL embroidery machine? 

I was thinking about new ones after watching my friends el cheapo... it does things I wish my top of the line (at the time) does.  It prints little pictures at the bottom of the computer screen in the order of stitching,  How many of you out there have machines that do that?  That was quite intriguing and simple. No more guessing at -what stitches when except by color. I guess machines have come a LONG way in the past 5 years since I bought mine.  Too expensive these days to not think of these purchases like buying a car (20yrs ago)  I like your idea.. start stashing away and when it comes time for that purchase.. poof, the money is magically available.

Well off to the sewing room ..happy sewing y'all

lynn

Hi Judy,

Me again,  I didn't get your e-mail but if you could send it again to I should get it.  The e-mail that is on this page I use only when I am out in 'the net', all the spam goes to that one and saves me a lot of time.

I will get with Jeanne and I know she would love to come also.  If you know of other gals coming from the Daytona area maybe we could car pool it? 

Please resend your e-mail to the address I just gave you.

Thanks

Marge 

Hi Lynn,

No, not my Sun City Center. it is 20 miles south of Tampa,off the beaten path for most,and 20 miles away from any real stores other than Wally World,LOL ! We are 7 miles from the Gulf. So when I go to joanns it's a day trip for me as it always takes me a few hours in joanns,and I always plan to do other things while I am there .So it generally takes me all day . If hubby goes with me then it doesn't take me as long because he is an impatient man ,lol ! He hates shopping,so I try to go and not take him if I can get away with it at all.

No I want another dedicated ME machine. I have a great sewing machine so don't need another. I also have a Janome ME machine,but like yours it is a few years old ( about 8)and need to update. I won't get rid of my Janome as I like it a lot,but just wanted something with a bit newer technology.I will do my research and find the one I want then I know how long it will take me to get it,lol. I know I won't spend as much as I did on the Janome as technology is moving so quickly it just doesn't pay.Kind of like buying a computer,by the time you get it home and set up ,it is already obsolete,lol.I know I could probably get one on time payments ,but I think it means so much more if you save for it and just go buy it then.

Later Folks ! I am off to the sewing room again ! I am sure not getting much accomplished ,between Tom Calling me to come look,and laundry I think it is a lost cause today ,lol. the new bath is looking ever so spiffy now.The water is hooked up to the sink now,with no leaks no less,lol. I was impressed ! Now he is finishing the tile work along the floor and has to put in the shower doors yet. but he has all the drywall ready to go ,so tomorrow he can sand it down smooth. He sure does nice work ! He is very picky as he knows I am too,so it better be right ,lol.(just kidding lol) I never have to worry about it not being right,he is tenacious when it comes to that stuff !

Have a great day all !!

Judy,

That's where I thought you were to begin with, spent a lot of time over in that area as well.  You are actually closer to town than I am, it takes me 30 minutes to get to JoAnn's because of traffic and I DO love going without the significant other.  The foot tapping and deep sighs get to be a bit much huh?  LOL   If I'm feeling devilish when he's along, I purposely take extra long to prolong his agony so the next time I'm getting ready to go, he really thinks twice about wanting to tag along. HA

Off to cook dinner.. it's pretty quiet on here today, everyone else must be sewing up a storm 

lynn

Oh Yeah we are going to get along very well,LOL ! I do the same thing,depends on my mood ! The only reason it only takes me 20 is I am right off of I-75,but it likely takes me at least 15 min to get from the house to 75.For a small community  there is a lot of traffic here as well. Worse in season.

Lynn,

I do appreciate the offer and hope we can do that in the future but I will be having foot surgery July 1 and would be a hinderance to those traveling with you.  I am truly disappointed I won't be able to meet all those talented ME's as well as Ann Cobb (AKA Ann the Gran!).

Still hope we could get together for lunch sometime.  E-mail me using the Contact button and we can set up a time. 

Sandy

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BB

Thanks BB, I have warned them of this before,and I have actually sent personal e-mails as well warning of the problems it could cause them. Thank you so much for reminding everyone that it can be dangerous doing this. We so appreciate you !! i missed this one this morning,obviously I was sleeping while on the web,lol.

As a recipient of Identity Theft, it can be extremely dangerous to include your e-mail address in anything on the wonderful web. It is an extraordinary thing,but it can also cause someone a lot of problems. It took me 6 months, and a lot of heartache and running around to get it fixed.

Please everyone be careful out there !

Thank You for the information, that makes perfect sense.

Hi,

Please put Jeanne and I down for the lunch.  Talked to her this morning and she is excited about it.

Thanks

Marge

This is getting exciting.  More ME'r coming to the luncheon.

Question.........Has anyone created their name tag ???????????????

Okay Judy, fesh up.  We know you have.  Now it is time to show us .

Not me....I haven't even figured out how I want to do it yet...any suggestions??

Kath :o)

Nope not yet,but I am working on it.If it comes out like I hope it will ,it will be different,LOL. If it doesn't ,it's back to the drawing board !

Ok I have you down on the list,Today is the last day to sign up,so get that e-mail buzzing ! So far I have 25 for sure and 2 maybes.This is going to be a blast!

[:'(]All right!  That's it!  I put out a call for ME'ers in Georgia and got nary a reply.  I can only believe that there are no like-minded souls in this area (that have time to reply, anyway).  There's only one thing to do and that's to put myself up for adoption;  and the only family available right now is central Florida.  I'm house trained, good with other animals, not very good with kids, but very eager to please. I'm too far away (and too short of gas funds) to participate in your gatherings, but I'm retired (at the moment...thinking about going back to work...depends on the gas situation) and right now have lots of time for ME and chatting. Please, please, please; will you adopt me?   I promise I'll be good.

Linda

p.s. BB you may delete my thread seeking mid-Georgians (or not) according to your judgement.  Who knows some poor wandering lonely soul may one day see it and respond and I can talk the Florida group into adopting her too.

Linda,

WE WANT YOU!! You can chat to your hearts content here and join us if you are able to do so!! Where in Georgia do you live?? I have lots of family in Athens, Atlanta and Winder, GA. Anywhere near there???

Kath :o)

Of course Central FL people will adopt you.. that's because most of us are already adopted ourselves and reign from somewhere else... We are still waiting to hear what area you are from.. I have a second home in North GA Blue Ridge area, use to frequent Valdosta when I lived in Lake City FL.  It may not be too late if you live in south GA to come as far as Ocala and then you can ride the rest of the way with me.  Even spend the night, have NO kids, 2 cats and they'll hide until they sniff you out to make sure you smell alright. HA 

Aren't we the friendliest bunch...

Lynn

Judy

hurry up and get one done,,,those of us never having done one are waiting with baited breath to see yours and what Ann has up her sleeve too.

Lynn

Ok here is the dumb but urgent question of the day!    Can I use regular ME thread as my bobbin thread?  I would like to match the color of the blanket on the back but am unsure if I can use "regular" thread. 

thanks for helping me out!

 this thread is great

Marsha

The long and the short answer is Yes you can, i do it all the time to make sur eit is a perfect match.