tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post8513235685262687049..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: Idle FingersStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-18407946590237833352014-05-13T00:39:10.965-04:002014-05-13T00:39:10.965-04:00I was 14 or so when my mother entered college. I q...I was 14 or so when my mother entered college. I quickly learned to use a needle and thread and soon the sewing machine. My cooking skills improved every day and got on the job management training while tending my younger brother and sister, house keeping and a myriad of other household skills. That was my college education.Dean Carderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797363411746750583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-66157238978199725472014-05-11T17:26:01.932-04:002014-05-11T17:26:01.932-04:00I know there are many of your followers who want t...I know there are many of your followers who want to put an arm around your shoulders and hope we'll be hearing from you when life gets smoother and your muse is singing again.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-70506286564771666792014-05-08T01:04:13.873-04:002014-05-08T01:04:13.873-04:00"Any man that lacks the skill to repair his c..."Any man that lacks the skill to repair his clothing isn't worth his weight in salt."<br /><br />Dang straight. We invented the lightbulb, the suspension bridge and the internal combustion engine. It's only out of the kindness of our hearts that we allow the wimminfolk to sew our buttons back on.David The Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198938190820294516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-19371282598116385502014-05-06T06:03:02.842-04:002014-05-06T06:03:02.842-04:00My daughter refused to learn to sew. Luckily, she ...My daughter refused to learn to sew. Luckily, she married a man who hemmed all her pants since she is short. Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-22816310041950206752014-05-04T17:36:34.173-04:002014-05-04T17:36:34.173-04:00I transfer my revolver in and out of the motel roo...I transfer my revolver in and out of the motel room in a Crown bag. People don't bat an eye, but I'm betting they'd be upset if it was in a holster. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969361446367636746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-3990274119872451062014-05-03T23:26:26.376-04:002014-05-03T23:26:26.376-04:00That was a nice acquisition. The bags will come in...That was a nice acquisition. The bags will come in handy.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-85921243701818583602014-05-01T23:15:10.602-04:002014-05-01T23:15:10.602-04:00" . . a large prissy flowery bag . . "
..." . . a large prissy flowery bag . . "<br />You, dear Stephen - are a hoot.<br />And quite a handy fella.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-52831827567363509532014-05-01T21:53:02.573-04:002014-05-01T21:53:02.573-04:00Yeah, I think that Pirate Jim will do a better job...Yeah, I think that Pirate Jim will do a better job than me, especially if I have a liquid pain killer. I dont want to sew something that I will regret later. SENIORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380024928095718264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-85926663678427031822014-05-01T20:38:46.339-04:002014-05-01T20:38:46.339-04:00So did mine...my father taught me all about gun po...So did mine...my father taught me all about gun powder and lead, fish guts and coon traps. Thanks, Bro.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-47124330266219872532014-05-01T20:37:42.988-04:002014-05-01T20:37:42.988-04:00I found one of the quilts you mentioned on Ebay......I found one of the quilts you mentioned on Ebay...neat. Bet it requires a lot of bags.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-77948564707165745342014-05-01T20:36:55.475-04:002014-05-01T20:36:55.475-04:00Very true...so did I. If I try I might be able whi...Very true...so did I. If I try I might be able whip out a running loop with silk like a...well, beginner. I'll leave the wounds to Pirate Jim.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37430589209503622642014-05-01T20:35:11.635-04:002014-05-01T20:35:11.635-04:00Bubba, if I had a full bottle I tip you and Sixbea...Bubba, if I had a full bottle I tip you and Sixbears a huge slug...and join you. I'd probably turn red, but I'd drink. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-5404620575896766412014-05-01T20:34:07.151-04:002014-05-01T20:34:07.151-04:00She keeps our sewing stuff in a large prissy flowe...She keeps our sewing stuff in a large prissy flowery box. I always look both ways when I dig among its contents.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-26129424792367928332014-05-01T20:32:22.803-04:002014-05-01T20:32:22.803-04:00My issued kit was canvas...lost it years ago. My issued kit was canvas...lost it years ago. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-66057015580447459682014-05-01T20:31:31.152-04:002014-05-01T20:31:31.152-04:00Truth....I've never, in my life, had a taste o...Truth....I've never, in my life, had a taste of Crown Royal. Then again I don't drink. Maybe it's time. Thanks, my good friend. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-26657075027551905822014-05-01T20:30:37.856-04:002014-05-01T20:30:37.856-04:00Guess what I just ordered...thanks, Bro.Guess what I just ordered...thanks, Bro.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-77639593409766112432014-05-01T20:30:08.129-04:002014-05-01T20:30:08.129-04:00I used a needle threader too. My reading glasses a...I used a needle threader too. My reading glasses are a joke. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-74085412722550554042014-05-01T20:29:05.189-04:002014-05-01T20:29:05.189-04:00I too miss the old Army/Navy stores...all that won...I too miss the old Army/Navy stores...all that wonderful surplus. I even miss the smell..canvas and leather mixed with cordite and cosmoline. I still own an old canvas map case...it hides somewhere among my junk. And, you're welcome. Same to you.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37237317604029614632014-05-01T20:27:05.513-04:002014-05-01T20:27:05.513-04:00My mother did much the same and I agree....thanks,...My mother did much the same and I agree....thanks, my friend. I hope all is well with you. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-34913184294603759222014-05-01T18:45:56.562-04:002014-05-01T18:45:56.562-04:00My MAMA taught me to sew when I was just a boy. Sh...My MAMA taught me to sew when I was just a boy. She said "I hope you find a really good wife when you are older, but just in case you end up with one of those sorry no account ones I want you to be able to take care of yourself". She taught me to sew, iron, wash clothes and cook. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-54767472448221876212014-05-01T15:24:28.489-04:002014-05-01T15:24:28.489-04:00SW made a quilt for our SIL out of those bags. Coo...SW made a quilt for our SIL out of those bags. Cool stuff.Robert Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475193874676131196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-88985069339116566352014-05-01T14:35:40.745-04:002014-05-01T14:35:40.745-04:00Hey sewing is a good skill to learn, I did most of...Hey sewing is a good skill to learn, I did most of my uniform items while on active duty. It also helps you if you have to sew yourself up. Just saying.SENIORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380024928095718264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-3307414831746650522014-05-01T14:17:43.798-04:002014-05-01T14:17:43.798-04:00I've got my Dads old Air Force sewing kit arou...I've got my Dads old Air Force sewing kit around here. I just need to find it again.<br /><br />and, I'm with Sixbears. I'll even supply my own drinkin glass.Flier389https://www.blogger.com/profile/17000853030589477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-80091249528482926102014-05-01T12:58:25.443-04:002014-05-01T12:58:25.443-04:00I believe I saw my old army sewing kit not too lon...I believe I saw my old army sewing kit not too long ago around here. I bet the wife threw it into her sewing stuff.<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-55863845382100562902014-05-01T12:37:24.969-04:002014-05-01T12:37:24.969-04:00Yep, those bags work for a myriad of things... And...Yep, those bags work for a myriad of things... And I still have my Navy plastic sewing kit (somewhere)...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.com