I just remembered, Slammy, that you and Lisa P were adopted by Mel and Mike. 
Yea, you might have gotten a challenge!  Be on high alert. hehe
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Lisa Lambright" <llamb@...> wrote:
>
> Did I just get challenged ?
>
> Slammy
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 17, 2012, at 5:51 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@...> wrote:
>
> > Plotting? Oh, Mel! Should we be worried? We never know what you and Mike are
going to do. hehe Always fun stuff, though.
> > Judi
> >
> > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "melodycrisman" <melodycrisman@>
wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Only 150 days before we set sail to wonderful Alaska and get to play
with polymer and metal clays.
> > > > Everyone has been so quiet on the group. I hope you're working on lots
of goodies and preparing for that special week.
> > > > Judi
> > > >
> > > I have been busy plotting....er I mean planning for the cruise. I can't
wait to see my clay cruise friends, and to get to meet my new clay cruise
friends. It should be a great week.
> > > Mel
> > >
> >
> >
>

Would we plot against our adopted daughters? Judi, you and the rest of the
cruisers are safe  though.
--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@...> wrote:
>
> I just remembered, Slammy, that you and Lisa P were adopted by Mel and Mike. 
Yea, you might have gotten a challenge!  Be on high alert. hehe
> Judi
>
> --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Lisa Lambright" <llamb@> wrote:
> >
> > Did I just get challenged ?
> >
> > Slammy
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Mar 17, 2012, at 5:51 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@> wrote:
> >
> > > Plotting? Oh, Mel! Should we be worried? We never know what you and Mike
are going to do. hehe Always fun stuff, though.
> > > Judi
> > >
> > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "melodycrisman" <melodycrisman@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Only 150 days before we set sail to wonderful Alaska and get to play
with polymer and metal clays.
> > > > > Everyone has been so quiet on the group. I hope you're working on lots
of goodies and preparing for that special week.
> > > > > Judi
> > > > >
> > > > I have been busy plotting....er I mean planning for the cruise. I can't
wait to see my clay cruise friends, and to get to meet my new clay cruise
friends. It should be a great week.
> > > > Mel
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

:-)I know you guys are up to something.  Looking forward to seeing what you have
cooked up this time.
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "melodycrisman" <melodycrisman@...>
wrote:
>
> Would we plot against our adopted daughters? Judi, you and the rest of the
cruisers are safe  though.
> --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@> wrote:
> >
> > I just remembered, Slammy, that you and Lisa P were adopted by Mel and Mike.
Yea, you might have gotten a challenge!  Be on high alert. hehe
> > Judi
> >
> > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Lisa Lambright" <llamb@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Did I just get challenged ?
> > >
> > > Slammy
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > > On Mar 17, 2012, at 5:51 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Plotting? Oh, Mel! Should we be worried? We never know what you and Mike
are going to do. hehe Always fun stuff, though.
> > > > Judi
> > > >
> > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "melodycrisman" <melodycrisman@>
wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Only 150 days before we set sail to wonderful Alaska and get to play
with polymer and metal clays.
> > > > > > Everyone has been so quiet on the group. I hope you're working on
lots of goodies and preparing for that special week.
> > > > > > Judi
> > > > > >
> > > > > I have been busy plotting....er I mean planning for the cruise. I
can't wait to see my clay cruise friends, and to get to meet my new clay cruise
friends. It should be a great week.
> > > > > Mel
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Nothing to worry about, we just have lots of fun. LOL PS. The Lisa's might worry
a little bit though.

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Jeanne Krapauskas"
<jeannekrapauskas@...> wrote:
>
> Oh thank goodness!  I was getting worried!
>
>
>
> From: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of melodycrisman
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 9:10 AM
> To: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [cruisincladies] Re: We're getting closer!!
>
>
>
>
>
> Would we plot against our adopted daughters? Judi, you and the rest of the
> cruisers are safe though.
> --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I just remembered, Slammy, that you and Lisa P were adopted by Mel and
> Mike. Yea, you might have gotten a challenge! Be on high alert. hehe
> > Judi
> >
> > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "Lisa Lambright" <llamb@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Did I just get challenged ?
> > >
> > > Slammy
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > > On Mar 17, 2012, at 5:51 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Plotting? Oh, Mel! Should we be worried? We never know what you and
> Mike are going to do. hehe Always fun stuff, though.
> > > > Judi
> > > >
> > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "melodycrisman" <melodycrisman@>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Only 150 days before we set sail to wonderful Alaska and get to
> play with polymer and metal clays.
> > > > > > Everyone has been so quiet on the group. I hope you're working on
> lots of goodies and preparing for that special week.
> > > > > > Judi
> > > > > >
> > > > > I have been busy plotting....er I mean planning for the cruise. I
> can't wait to see my clay cruise friends, and to get to meet my new clay
> cruise friends. It should be a great week.
> > > > > Mel
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

You ain't seen nothin' yet!  Some of our group are pranksters.  I'm not telling
who we/they are.  Don't worry.  We haven't made anyone walk the plank yet. 
Always a first time, though.  Your week will be filled with fun and laughter.
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Jeanne Krapauskas"
<jeannekrapauskas@...> wrote:
>
> Oh thank goodness!  I was getting worried!
>
>
>
> From: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of melodycrisman
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 9:10 AM
> To: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [cruisincladies] Re: We're getting closer!!
>
>
>
>
>
> Would we plot against our adopted daughters? Judi, you and the rest of the
> cruisers are safe though.
> --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I just remembered, Slammy, that you and Lisa P were adopted by Mel and
> Mike. Yea, you might have gotten a challenge! Be on high alert. hehe
> > Judi
> >
> > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "Lisa Lambright" <llamb@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Did I just get challenged ?
> > >
> > > Slammy
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > > On Mar 17, 2012, at 5:51 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Plotting? Oh, Mel! Should we be worried? We never know what you and
> Mike are going to do. hehe Always fun stuff, though.
> > > > Judi
> > > >
> > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "melodycrisman" <melodycrisman@>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Only 150 days before we set sail to wonderful Alaska and get to
> play with polymer and metal clays.
> > > > > > Everyone has been so quiet on the group. I hope you're working on
> lots of goodies and preparing for that special week.
> > > > > > Judi
> > > > > >
> > > > > I have been busy plotting....er I mean planning for the cruise. I
> can't wait to see my clay cruise friends, and to get to meet my new clay
> cruise friends. It should be a great week.
> > > > > Mel
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Don't worry.  We'll get your Mom into the thick of the activities.  I'm sure she
will have a terrific time!
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Jeanne Krapauskas"
<jeannekrapauskas@...> wrote:
>
> LOL!  I'm bringing my Mom! That's why I was worried!  She's shy.
>
>
>
> From: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of melodycrisman
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 6:35 PM
> To: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [cruisincladies] Re: We're getting closer!!
>
>
>
>
>
> Nothing to worry about, we just have lots of fun. LOL PS. The Lisa's might
> worry a little bit though.
>
> --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "Jeanne Krapauskas"
> <jeannekrapauskas@> wrote:
> >
> > Oh thank goodness! I was getting worried!
> >
> >
> >
> > From: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> ]
> > On Behalf Of melodycrisman
> > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 9:10 AM
> > To: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [cruisincladies] Re: We're getting closer!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Would we plot against our adopted daughters? Judi, you and the rest of the
> > cruisers are safe though.
> > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I just remembered, Slammy, that you and Lisa P were adopted by Mel and
> > Mike. Yea, you might have gotten a challenge! Be on high alert. hehe
> > > Judi
> > >
> > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "Lisa Lambright" <llamb@>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Did I just get challenged ?
> > > >
> > > > Slammy
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > >
> > > > On Mar 17, 2012, at 5:51 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Plotting? Oh, Mel! Should we be worried? We never know what you and
> > Mike are going to do. hehe Always fun stuff, though.
> > > > > Judi
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "melodycrisman"
> <melodycrisman@>
> > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:cruisincladies%40yahoogroups.com> , "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@>
> > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Only 150 days before we set sail to wonderful Alaska and get to
> > play with polymer and metal clays.
> > > > > > > Everyone has been so quiet on the group. I hope you're working
> on
> > lots of goodies and preparing for that special week.
> > > > > > > Judi
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > I have been busy plotting....er I mean planning for the cruise. I
> > can't wait to see my clay cruise friends, and to get to meet my new clay
> > cruise friends. It should be a great week.
> > > > > > Mel
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

A photo change on the home page for you to check out.  I think the hardest part
about the cruises is getting everyone together for these group shots.
Judi

Only 140 days to go!!

Has anyone gotten the new iPad 3?  I just got mine yesterday and had quite a
shock and disappointment.  The charger slot is smaller than all the other models
of iPads, iPhones, iPods, etc.
So, I've got all of these accessories, including a big speaker system my hubby
gave me for Christmas that won't fit it.
What's even stranger, I have not heard any complaints/comments about this, so it
was quite a surprise.
I'm off to the Glass Expo tomorrow morning and taking a Photography class.  I
planned to use my iPad to enlarge jewelry photos I take, so now I have to go to
the Apple Store to see if they have the new size attachment for the SD card or
I'll have to take my old iPad.
This is becoming a much more expensive endeavor than I had planned.  And it was
expensive enough to start with.
Judi

I just found out that one of my plugs just seems to be temperamental . 
Apparently, the little clips on the sides were stuck.  Turns out they are all
the same size.  Huge relief!
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "wound_nurse@..." <wound_nurse@...>
wrote:
>
> I also have the new  IPAD HD and love it!. Haven't any issues and it's much
fasterVal
> ____________________________________________________________
> 1 Rule to a Flat Body:
> Cut down a bit of your weight every day using this 1 weird old trick..
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f71ca4ecfdbb29fc5dfst02vuc
>

I've heard some great things about the Kindles, too.  I think the choice is
primarily what you will mostly use it for.
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Jeanne Krapauskas"
<jeannekrapauskas@...> wrote:
>
> I just got the kindle fire.  I like it because it is smaller than the ipad.
> I'm using it for reading books mostly. JeanneJ
>
>
>
>
>
> From: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of dr.metalclay
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 7:50 AM
> To: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [cruisincladies] New iPad 3
>
>
>
>
>
> Has anyone gotten the new iPad 3? I just got mine yesterday and had quite a
> shock and disappointment. The charger slot is smaller than all the other
> models of iPads, iPhones, iPods, etc.
> So, I've got all of these accessories, including a big speaker system my
> hubby gave me for Christmas that won't fit it.
> What's even stranger, I have not heard any complaints/comments about this,
> so it was quite a surprise.
> I'm off to the Glass Expo tomorrow morning and taking a Photography class. I
> planned to use my iPad to enlarge jewelry photos I take, so now I have to go
> to the Apple Store to see if they have the new size attachment for the SD
> card or I'll have to take my old iPad.
> This is becoming a much more expensive endeavor than I had planned. And it
> was expensive enough to start with.
> Judi
>

> I just got the kindle fire.  I like it because it is smaller than the ipad.
> I'm using it for reading books mostly. JeanneJ
>

I love my Kindle Fire.  I, too, like the size.  I save PDF files on it, I can
check my emails, I have some apps that I enjoy, I am very pleased with it.

Cathy in AZ

I just got home from the Glass Expo in Las Vegas.  My hubby had a securities
convention at the same time, so it worked out very well.  They aren't always
together.

Had a chance to have drinks and chat with Joan Conner (our travel agent) and her
hubby John one night.  As always it was wonderful to see them and have a chance
to chat about stuff other than just the cruise.  They will be joining us on this
one.

Hung out with Lisa P. for awhile and got to visit with several other cruise
attendees while there.  At one point, I think there were 4 or 5 of us at the Art
Clay booth at the same time.  I'm hoping we managed to talk a couple of women
into signing up, too.  They did seem VERY interested.  We sure were talking
about it to EVERYONE!

I took a photo class one day and, hopefully, learned a lot about my expensive
camera and some help in making my jewelry photos good.  I managed to find about
everything I intended to purchase at the Expo and, of course, a few more.  Did
get a free mold from Slumpy's, too.

Now back to work on cruise goodies.

Actually he had made boxes for the lights with foam core board and drafting film
and didn't use a tent at all.  I already have good lights, though not quite as
easy to position, so I plan to get some of the drafting film to tape over my
lights and maybe add another or two.  He didn't use a tent, although he doesn't
disapprove of them.  He just used the lights and white card stock paper
underneath and behind.
That's about all I can tell you.  I took the class from Doug Baldwin and it was
well worth the money.  He's also teaching a photoshop class, which I probably
would have taken, but we had to leave earlier than his class.  I think he is
teaching at Bead and Button.
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, "Jeanne Krapauskas"
<jeannekrapauskas@...> wrote:
>
> Can you share tips for photographing jewelry?  Did they recommend a tent?
>
>
>
> From: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of dr.metalclay
> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:10 PM
> To: cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [cruisincladies] Glass Expo and cruise
>
>
>
>
>
> I just got home from the Glass Expo in Las Vegas. My hubby had a securities
> convention at the same time, so it worked out very well. They aren't always
> together.
>
> Had a chance to have drinks and chat with Joan Conner (our travel agent) and
> her hubby John one night. As always it was wonderful to see them and have a
> chance to chat about stuff other than just the cruise. They will be joining
> us on this one.
>
> Hung out with Lisa P. for awhile and got to visit with several other cruise
> attendees while there. At one point, I think there were 4 or 5 of us at the
> Art Clay booth at the same time. I'm hoping we managed to talk a couple of
> women into signing up, too. They did seem VERY interested. We sure were
> talking about it to EVERYONE!
>
> I took a photo class one day and, hopefully, learned a lot about my
> expensive camera and some help in making my jewelry photos good. I managed
> to find about everything I intended to purchase at the Expo and, of course,
> a few more. Did get a free mold from Slumpy's, too.
>
> Now back to work on cruise goodies.
>

129 days to go!!
The new home page photo depicts the antics of Lisa Lambright, aka: Slammy, at a
Halloween dinner.
As you can see no place is sacred!  We goof around anywhere.  We're always part
of the "entertainment" at dinner.  We had one female
Maitre d' who wanted to follow us on all our cruises.
Judi

I hope the Easter bunny brings you lots of candy and Easter eggs tomorrow. 
Enjoy and celebrate the day, if it's your holiday.
Judi

May Easter bring you much joy and renewal, Judi!

Sent from Kathleen's iPhone

On Apr 7, 2012, at 6:29 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@...> wrote:

> I hope the Easter bunny brings you lots of candy and Easter eggs tomorrow. 
Enjoy and celebrate the day, if it's your holiday.
> Judi
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

I was just playing around on the Carnival site checking out available excursions
at the different ports.  I hadn't planned to sign up for anything except the
Whale Watching with our group, but had to change my mind.
I've been wanting to try out glass blowing for a very long time and each time I
think I'm going to do it, something happens.  So, I decided to sign up for it in
Skagway.  I'd love it if someone else in our group would join me.  They only
allow 10 people.
I wanted to see if, in fact, I was able to sign up, since I was under the
impression that we wouldn't be able to until after May 1.
I've completely paid for the cruise, which may be the reason I was allowed to
sign up, but I was able to register and pay for it.

Judi

 

I've been wanting to try out glass blowing for a very long time and each time I think I'm going to do it, something happens. So, I decided to sign up for it in Skagway. I'd love it if someone else in our group would join me. They only allow 10 people.

Thanks, Julie.  I'm a glass fuser and I've always wanted to try the glass
blowing.  Due to physical issues, I would never be able to really get into it,
but I just want to get a taste.  It's so fascinating.
Judi

--- In cruisincladies@yahoogroups.com, Julie Picarello <mail4jul@...> wrote:
>
> Judi,
>
> My friend Peg and I took a glass blowing class years ago and it was fabulous,
really an amazing learning experience.  If anyone is on the fence about giving
this a shot, I'd highly recommend it!
>
> ~ Julie
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:50 PM, "dr.metalclay" <crafterjudi@...> wrote:
> > I've been wanting to try out glass blowing for a very long time and each
time I think I'm going to do it, something happens. So, I decided to sign up for
it in Skagway. I'd love it if someone else in our group would join me. They only
allow 10 people.
>

If any of you are still deciding about the Alaskan Cruise or have friends who
are considering it, now is the time to get signed up.  May 1 is the deadline. 
After that, prices might go up dramatically.  We have no control over the
pricing from Carnival.
We have just a couple of spaces left, so don't get stuck holding the paddles
while we sail away!
Contact Lisa Lambright at llamb@... to register.
For more info on the cruise, go to www.artacrosstheoceans.com

Judi

Do you know of anyone hesitating about the cruise due to lack of a roomie?  We
have someone who needs a roommate or two.
Maybe some of you had planned on 3 to a cabin, but lost one?  We have the 3rd
person for you.
Contact Lisa Lambright at llamb@...  Let's help this woman out.

Judi

It's getting closer and closer to sail time!
The new home page photo is one of our "towel buddies". The cabin stewards place
one of these in our cabins each evening.  It's always a treat to see what we'll
get next.
If you want to learn how to make the towel buddies, Carnival has a book you can
purchase with all the instructions, too.
Judi