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« Reply #180 on: October 19, 2010, 10:37:06 PM » |
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Glad to see you back Deb. Like Di said, pick any time!
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« Reply #181 on: October 20, 2010, 06:57:04 AM » |
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Glad you came back, Deb. nSounds like life is going well for you.
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« Reply #182 on: October 20, 2010, 07:52:48 AM » |
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Life is good when there is some time for glass! I'm glad your finally getting the space and time to do what you and everyone here loves. It truly is an addiction. We will help you in anyway we can, your family now.
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« Reply #183 on: October 20, 2010, 08:32:28 AM » |
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Welcome back, Deb. You don't live so far from me! (Kingsport, Tennessee)
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« Reply #184 on: October 21, 2010, 08:12:58 AM » |
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welcome back Deb.
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« Reply #185 on: May 29, 2011, 06:10:19 PM » |
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Hi, I'm Shirley living in Australia (obviously!). Started glass in '79, having been a Spinner and Weaver for yonks and "real job" as a Dairy Technologist. Was changing states and didn't know what work options there would be so got my Dad to teach me leadlight. Ended up going to Stained Glass Painting classes, then to college to do Vis Art (SG major) Post grad in Kiln Fired Glass/Sculpture then lectured at Uni in "all things glassy", had own studio doing Church Restoration, domestic commisions/repairs and teaching but trying to be single Mom and a woman working from home didn't make it easy ...ppl then just classified it as my hobby and wouldn't pay! Was very fortunate to get to Pilchuck to do Sandblasting and Enamelling on Vessels with Susie Shapiro and have done workshops with many of the greats. (so blessed!) Am now fulltime caring for 88yo parents in very failing health so not doing much creative stuff...oh also broke my ankle 6 weeks ago (mushed is prob a better description!). When all this is over I am moving to New Zealand, setting up my glass and fibre studios again and hopefully enjoying my future :)
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« Reply #186 on: May 29, 2011, 06:23:59 PM » |
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Wow Shirley what great experience you have...you have done a lot!
Glad to have you here with us! How's the ankle coming along?
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« Reply #187 on: May 29, 2011, 06:32:48 PM » |
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The "having done a lot" comes with the grey strands I reckon (hehe) but, yeah, when I look back now I don't think I really appreciated all the opportunities I had. You name 'em I reckon I've done a workshop with them! But hubby walking out and leaving me with a 4 yo etc meant I didn't capitalize on them as much as I poss could have. (She's now 25!!!) Soon....I'll get to take advantage of all the info in my head, which I am really happy to share as well. Ankle ...mmm... learning how to walk again! But it IS getting there. Am now putting a bit of weight on it. ...and thx for the invite ... I haven't done anything like this before lol. (only fb) so it might take me a bit to get the hang of it!
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« Reply #188 on: May 29, 2011, 06:44:12 PM » |
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I am sure you will catch on quick.
Good to hear your starting to weight bear on your foot..that's the first step. I imagine once you can get back to you glass your head will be spinning with so many ideas.
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« Reply #189 on: May 29, 2011, 06:57:07 PM » |
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WOW! Glad to have you join us. Feel free to share your experiences and photos with us.
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« Reply #190 on: May 29, 2011, 07:42:41 PM » |
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Shirley, so glad you found us, and we're all waiting to hear more. You've just gone to the head of the class here (experience wise) and I for one am looking forward to hearing and learning more about all the wonderful experiences you've had. Hope the ankle gets you where you want to go quickly.
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« Reply #191 on: May 29, 2011, 11:31:29 PM » |
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So glad your here too and we love to see photos and hear your experiences! Hope the ankle heals quickly too!!
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« Reply #192 on: May 30, 2011, 07:47:49 AM » |
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Glad you made it here Shirley. Long road you have been on and glass and fabrics are so therapeutic. Share and enjoy!!
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« Reply #193 on: May 30, 2011, 08:32:03 AM » |
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welcome Shirley. You will find AOG is a one big glassing family
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« Reply #194 on: May 30, 2011, 11:05:57 AM » |
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LOL..well Shirley, while you're healing  you'll have plenty to do to keep busy (in and around your schedule with your parents) between here and FB. I've no doubt that you'll catch on to the forum pretty quickly...lol, after all you're pretty FB literate and this isn't much different. (Except we can add all manner of movable graphics  to these posts.) Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to AOG!!  De |
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« Reply #195 on: May 30, 2011, 04:44:01 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum. Hope things heal quickly and you are " back on you feet" soon.
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« Reply #196 on: May 30, 2011, 06:43:42 PM » |
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I'm Mike and have done stained glass on and off since the 70,s. I have worked as an Auto body tech for 40yrs and now that MY body is worn out, I will set aside more time for this craft. I also do fused glass jewelry and tried my hand at lamping but I,m not quite set up for that at this time. Also want to learn more about "glass plating".
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« Reply #197 on: May 30, 2011, 07:12:38 PM » |
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Hey Mike, welcome! You've got lots in common glass wise with many here and we all love to share. Join in any time.
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« Reply #198 on: May 30, 2011, 07:28:14 PM » |
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Welcome Mike, You sound like many of us here and you will fit right in!!!
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« Reply #199 on: May 31, 2011, 01:05:50 AM » |
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Welcome, Shirley & Mike! Looks like we have a lot of input and sharing to look forward to.!!! I think a lot of us have come to glass via many other avenues.....and it's amazing how one can use knowledge/tools/experience gained in other seemingly dis-similar occupations/crafts to enrich and enhance working with glass.  |
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