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Post by pinklady on Mar 22, 2023 20:31:34 GMT
We keep getting super heavy downpours for about 10-15 minutes that flood my back yard then it stops and the sun comes out. This has happened about 4 times since 8am. So weird!
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Post by pinklady on Mar 22, 2023 20:16:43 GMT
It sounds like you have tried to solve the issues to the best of your power and position allows. I am passive aggressive enough that I would create the reports with colored blanks saying “info to come from Susie Co-Worker” and submit it for review to my boss as soon as you can before you’re deadline. This will leave it the boss’ hands and they will have to make a decision for you to cover the job or help Susie Co-Worker. Hugs! I know it’s not an easy situation! You’ve done fantastic covering so far! I would not appreciate someone on my team handling it this way rather than having a conversation with me. You're right, it's passive-aggressive and that's not the way to effectively partner with a manager. I'd prefer an open conversation about the struggles someone on my team is having with someone else. It would negatively influence my opinion of a team member if they resorted to tactics like this, rather than clear communication with me about their concerns. I'm going to frame this from the perspective that you, Busy, are the manager so I hope it makes sense. The conversation with you (the manager) did happen. You told Jeremysgirl it was not her responsibility to take on more work. If you (the manager) are too busy or are not keeping a watch on a problem that was brought to your attention, why does that fall on Jeremysgirl to talk to you again? Why would you think negatively about someone who brought a problem to you and you did nothing to fix the problem? That's just wrong on your part. The harsh reality is that it sounds like the co-worker is unable to perform their job since the stroke. Covering for her is just delaying the inevitable which is getting someone who can do the job. Business is business and at some point, personal feelings need to be put aside.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 22, 2023 19:03:20 GMT
It's nice that you are trying to intervene and get stuff done but you've just dragged out the problem for much longer than necessary. You need to stop doing her work and stop covering for her. Her programs are hers and yours are yours.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 22, 2023 14:50:25 GMT
I was watching channel 7 news this morning...they think there is a chance of another big storm starting Thursday of next week!
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Post by pinklady on Mar 22, 2023 2:49:33 GMT
Is anyone watching the meet & greets? If so, was there anything important pertaining to class discussed in any of them? I tried to watch the Crafters Companion one but Facebook just kept buffering and it was impossible so I have not attempted any others.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 22, 2023 0:38:03 GMT
I was just telling my dad that it's raining so hard that I'm waiting for my patio cover to come crashing down! I have a metal/tin patio cover specifically because I love to lay in bed and listen to the rain but damn this winter it's been soooooo loud!
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Post by pinklady on Mar 21, 2023 19:13:45 GMT
Do you mean knock-offs of them? I apologize if I'm being naive or something. I'm just not sure how else that could be. Yes, they are knock offs.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 21, 2023 17:32:38 GMT
Taylored Expressions is launching a Quad of the Month subscription. $99 for 3 months or $179 for 6. The only product included is the stencil, I believe, but they will be exclusive and not offered for general sale. No peeks, no skips, no returns as near as I can tell. They will definitely be for sale on AE for about $5 so that's where I'll get them if they are must haves. The Handmade House is one of my go to stores. www.aliexpress.com/store/1101824646?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.80.231a1802BR5lMe
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Post by pinklady on Mar 21, 2023 14:36:21 GMT
Yes, I think there will be some violence. Not the January 6th level but some. The morons who worship the man that doesn't give two shits about them are just that stupid.
My wish is he strokes out on the way to the court house.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 20, 2023 17:00:24 GMT
Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles have not aged one bit. You can watch either movie today and (other than the cars in 16 candles) you'd never those movies were 40 years old! Pure brilliance!
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Post by pinklady on Mar 19, 2023 14:27:23 GMT
Seats are designed to recline, but there's not much benefit to the person reclining. On the other hand, it makes it very difficult for the person behind the recliner to eat, use the tray table, or get out to use the rest room. The recliner usually slams the seat back in such a manner that things go flying off the table. Not one thing said here is remotely true. 🙄
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Post by pinklady on Mar 17, 2023 22:53:05 GMT
MichyM Did you see the Glimmer machines are on sale at Spellbinders for $129.99?
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Post by pinklady on Mar 17, 2023 22:04:51 GMT
Your poll makes zero sense.
I recline. If the airline industry didn't want you to recline the seats would not recline. If you don't fit, go buy a first class ticket.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 17, 2023 15:30:56 GMT
I watched Jennifer McGuires video on this trimmer and I have to agree, it did not look comfortable to use. This is one tool that just doesn't appeal to me.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 17, 2023 2:56:34 GMT
You’ll NEVER find a courteous smoker. They’ll suck on that cancer stick and spew their smoke wherever they want and don’t give a crap who has to smell it.
I mean look at all the assholes who smoke right in front of an entrance/exit that everyone else has to walk thru.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 16, 2023 1:07:45 GMT
I don’t know how accurate this is since it’s edited together but that sure doesn’t sound healthy for the long term.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 15, 2023 1:21:02 GMT
After watching the unboxing, I am so excited for this event! I'm definitely not getting up at 6:30am but it's going to be a great weekend!
I am so glad they are doing the after class chatter on Youtube instead of FB. Love that change!
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Post by pinklady on Mar 14, 2023 22:40:01 GMT
I would go down to the post office to complain but honestly, don't expect much to happen. The USPS is useless.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 14, 2023 18:10:14 GMT
Just curious. Why not? After all he has done. This is money that goes towards your kids. I'm curious too. He threatens you with contempt, but you seem to let him still pull the strings and direct everything the way he wants. From all the posts I've read, I'm guessing she likes the drama. This could have been settled a long time ago but instead there's always some drama filled post.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 14, 2023 18:01:40 GMT
Thank you so much lindamh , I appreciate the road map Just a FYI for anyone wondering, no one can view info from a link to the closed C+C group unless they are already an approved member. I have a question for those of you who are or have prepped. I was looking through the Crafter Companion projects to prep some things (even though no prep is listed). I am stumped on card #2, step #3. I have absolutely no idea how to do this on a Platinum6. Could someone share how to emboss (not cut) with a cutting die and this machine? Thank you! If you have the newer Spellbinders universal platform system, it's the "how to emboss a cut shape" sandwich listed on the platform base. If you don't have the universal platform system, I *think* from the bottom up, it's the base, tan flexible mat, cardstock, die face down & blue embossing plate. I may be missing 1 clear cutting plate in there somewhere. Let me look to see if I can find a Jennifer McGuire video for a visual. ETA: Just realized the sandwich is listed on the old non-universal platform as "how to emboss a cut shape" too.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 14, 2023 15:57:26 GMT
Absolutely yes and it's not just kids that spend too much time on the internet.
I'm soooooo glad I grew up in the 70s & 80s before social media. I'm also glad I'm not a parent because cellphones/iPads/social media would be severely limited and absolutely the hill I would die on.
ETA: I fully admit I currently spend way too much time on social media.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 14, 2023 13:57:41 GMT
Yes, there are absolutely telecommuter jobs. It’s not a scam. I work for a fortune 10 company and most of our office jobs are either full time or part time telecommuter.
Since the pandemic, just in my area, we’ve given up leases on 6 local buildings and the one remaining large building is half empty. The company realized telecommuting works for the masses.
What is your daughters field of work? Is she just applying for anything WFH regardless of her field of work? If so, that’s the problem.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 14, 2023 13:49:06 GMT
It's not guns, it is gun OWNERS. Would it be any more tragic if the child had stabbed their sister, gave them something poisonous, no. The parents were neglectful and put their children at risk. I will not blame the tool used, I will always blame the person using it. This is horrific and the parents absolutely should be charged with child endangerment. I really do not care they are suffering because their child died, they are responsible for that child's death. This is utter bullshit! IT’S THE FUCKING GUNS! Anyone that thinks different is a clueless moron. Your own example proves IT’S THE GUNS. Knives are abundant in EVERY home and how many are used in mass murders every year? Zero, why IT’S THE FUCKING GUNS!
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Post by pinklady on Mar 14, 2023 0:54:11 GMT
I love the Pink & Main dies. I’m not sure how to assemble it so I am looking forward to learning that in the class. I used the blue/yellow plaid papers but not the other. I switched it out for some rainbow heart patterned paper layered on kraft cardstock. I never would have purchased these dies but I think I’ll get a lot of use from them.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 13, 2023 20:40:54 GMT
I have a question. In the larger set of Brutus Monroe dies, there is a very large die. Looks like we don’t use it in the projects. Can anyone tell me what it’s used for/how to use it? You can either PM me or put the answer in a spoiler. Thank you so much! I also want to add that one of the word dies is so difficult to read :/ the stamp appears marginally better. Poorly designed IMHO, am I the only one? Is anyone feeling inspired by the contents of this class? I’m not feelin’ it yet and could use some encouragement/ideas. I hope lots of people post different/their own versions of these cards after class is over to help me out! Some how that die creates an interactive easel card base. I'm not exactly sure how it works but I *think* we use it for card #1 and #2. I'm not a fan of those tiny sentiments and probably won't use them. However, this is the first time I actually like the Brutus Monroe products we've received in a box. I don't care for the colors used in the example so I'm going to change those up but I will definitely use the stamps, dies & stencils.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 13, 2023 14:28:03 GMT
Today I finished the Concord and 9th die cutting and the Spellbinders homework -- but only the part listed as homework, so I haven't attempted the big die that was giving folks issues. I figure do all the homework homework, then work on the nice to have completed stuff. There is a post on the FB group about this die with lots of tips and tricks for those having a hard time cutting with it. Be sure to check that out if you have issues.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 13, 2023 14:26:52 GMT
For some reason, I just can't get into he LDRS cards. I'm guessing because the examples are so specific and I don't know anyone turning 16 or 21. It seems so weird to put 63 or 51 on a card. If you are putting your own twist on these cards, what will you be doing?
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Post by pinklady on Mar 12, 2023 20:48:41 GMT
If we stayed on daylight time year round, it would be dark until 9am in winter. If we stayed on standard tine, it would be light at 5am in summer. This is not correct at all. It’s currently winter and YESTERDAY it was not dark until 9am. 🤦🏼♀️
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Post by pinklady on Mar 12, 2023 16:24:15 GMT
Since there is not an unboxing for this event, I wanted to post a quick update even though the classes are not until next weekend. I'm pretty much going to be knee deep in card making for the next 2 weekends but I did want to share this with you all. I received my kit and to be really honest, I'm disappointed. I'm not disappointed with the stamps & dies, I'm mainly disappointed with the ink cubes and paper we received. We received 8 ink cubes of the new colors. First, 3 of the colors overlap with the C&C box which I received first so technically, the students signed up for the In The Classroom event were not the first to get the new colors. Second, I truly expected 12 ink cubes so that was a total bummer. The "cardstock sampler" was an A2 panel of each color. That's it! I expected a full sheet of cardstock in each color. On the positive side, the stamps & dies are good and I do like the cards we will make in the class. The swatch dies are something that I never would buy for myself but I think it will be kinda cool to have a small sample of the various cardmaking companies cardstock. As far as the C&9 color line, they are introducing 25 new colors! If you have full set syndrome, this is gonna get expensive! Also, they are discontinuing Marmalade which I think is a HUGE mistake because they are no longer going to have a true orange. All of the colors will be available in April. We did get a coupon code with our kit so that's nice. I'm definitely going to order a full size cardstock sampler and some additional cubes. I did want to mention one thing I noticed while I was making my swatch book. The weight of the cardstock seems to vary by color. Some are normal weight and some are lighter weight. I thought that was strange. Here are some pictures. Sorry my lighting isn't very good. Also, there is a video where you can hear/see more about the colors:
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Post by pinklady on Mar 11, 2023 18:02:33 GMT
Is it the Hero Arts fence stamp? It sounds like a lot of people not he FB page are have issues with that one. No, the one I have issues with (so far) is the Altenew. The center of the largest focal point will not impress. I submitted a photo as well as the google form, so hopefully it will be replaced. Oh that’s good to know. That’s one of my favorite classes so I’ll make sure to test it today.
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