I see Trump's glee club, the same handful of wackos and deluded, is still flooding twitter with lies and accusations. It's pretty much all the GOP does now. Now they're demanding the DOJ release the affidavit that led to the request for the search warrant because they're never satisfied. The DOJ has requested the court not release the affidavit because it would identify their sources and hamper an ongoing investigation which is probably exactly what the Republicans want. After screaming about how the DOJ and the FBI treated a former president so unfairly, accusing them of political retribution to take Trump out so he can't run for president again, now they're screaming that if it was so urgent, a matter of national security, what took them so long? I kid you not. There is no winning with these people, damned if you do, damned if you don't.
The kiln had run through it's program yesterday but I didn't open it, giving it another day to settle. I finished the major and minor grinding on the crab and corals, the minor grinding is smoothing off any sharp points and roughness on the castings. I reshaped the rocks a little bit so that they aren't a smooth curve but dip in a little here and there. I like that better. Next is the polishing but I don't think I'll need to do too much of that as they came out pretty clean. And of course if the body of the box cast well, then I'll have more major grinding to do to take off any excess and flatten the bottom. I aggravated the recurring injury in my shoulder doing the previous major grinding so the week or so off waiting for the frit to arrive and the box to cast was beneficial.
Checked the kiln and the box body looks good, what I can see. Marc is de-molding it for me. I don't think I could have done a better job of calculating the amount of frit. It has just enough extra to keep the bottom edges from being rounded so I'll have some excess to grind off but not much. It won't be as dark as it looks encased in plaster...I hope.
CleoCat's appointment to be spayed is tomorrow. I called the vet this morning and told them she is definitely pregnant, at least 4 weeks. She said they could still do it if I wanted. Well, I don't want a bunch of kittens I can't get rid of. So I'm going to take her in and tell them that if she's too far gone to do it safely then I'll come get her.
This is one pissed off squirrel. You should have heard it expressing its displeasure after CleoCat chased it up a tree this morning.
Squirrels are the complainers of the woods. On and in. They really hold a grudge
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is coming along so well. I see you are also a member of the Fellowship of the Hurty Shoulder. I'm learning to navigate it.
The Trump supporters are so insane it's hard to keep up with all the BS they spew as arguments. I am patiently waiting for all the facts and evidence to be laid out as succinctly as possible... every last crime exposed.
ReplyDeleteSquirrels are so cute. Your photo reminds me that we haven't seen or heard any in quite a while here. Mmm... I wonder where they've all gone. Maybe to Texas?
It's just bizarre that they still support him and lie for him. And it's like someone sends out a group email cause they all post the same thing almost verbatim.
DeleteShoulders, hips, and knees- what would orthopedists do to make money without them? We are all machines and our parts just do wear down, don't they?
ReplyDeleteI am really excited to see what this art piece is going to look like. I think I am going to love it so much.
I hope that Cleo-Cat can safely be spayed. I know that you do not need kittens although there is nothing cuter.
Sigh.
I always wonder exactly what it is the Trump supporters like about him? What is one thing he did for them? And then I realize that mostly what he did for these people is to make racism, prejudice, xenophobia, misogyny, ignorance, and a fake belief in religion not only normal but approved of.
I know, kittens are so much fun but then they turn into cats. If there was some guarantee that she would only have one or two I might just let her have them. I could probably find homes for those but we all know she's more likely to have six and she already looks like she has more than two in there.
DeleteSaw the box, it looks pretty good but fitting the inlay is going to be a lot of work.
I'm really eager to see the box. It's fascinating to watch these projects develop; I'm always a little in awe of what you can accomplish. It will be interesting to see how things develop with the cat, too. The problem with kittens is that once they arrive, I'm a goner. I do love me some cats. If it weren't for the costs of vet bills, I'd have another one in a minute. Of course, if things go well, a cat's not much of an expense. But if any real problem popped up, I just couldn't afford to deal with it. So, better to stay catless.
ReplyDeleteSorry it will take so much work to fit the inlay to the box. Bet to get Cleo Cat (CC for short?) resolved sooner than later.
ReplyDeleteI am anxious to see the final result. I was not anxious to see the final result in Wyoming last night, predictable though it was. It says a great deal about the people of Wyoming that they can so soundly reject a woman of commitment and honour, of dedication to her principles, in favour of a lie-spouting Trump sycophant.
ReplyDeleteThe republican party is purging everyone with even an iota of integrity.
DeleteI did something to my back getting out of bed this morning. It was bizarre - I was fine when I got up to hit snooze on the alarm clock across the room, but when it went of again 9 minutes later I could barely hobble. What the actual heck.
ReplyDeleteThe Party Formerly Comprised of Republicans has lost its damn mind.
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DeleteGlad the box looks good so far. And as we've discussed I'm on your side about the Cleo thing. The world has enough kittens.
ReplyDeleteThe Trumpers are puzzling until you think about the fact that a lot of their behavior isn't really about Trump -- it's about their own identities, as conservatives, as Republicans, as "patriots," whatever. They've signed on for membership in this MAGA club and they're not giving it up because it gives them a sense of purpose and belonging. They'll forgive Trump anything to hang on to that identity.
I hated to do it but I did not want a bunch of kittens I couldn't get rid of and the local rescue group is currently not taking anymore kittens until they find homes for the ones they have. That might have changed by the time these would have been 6 weeks but no guarantees.
DeleteI agree about the MAGAts. they love him because he gives them permission to be their worst selves, to openly hate the people they hate and even actively abuse them.
abortion for cats and dogs is a great idea. Safe and legal- because cats and dogs are not human women folk...
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping your box turns out well, and you're able to get CC spayed. As for the Trump mess, I can't wait for the facts to be laid out. I'm still amazed that anyone can question (with any degree of honesty) what's being laid out right now. Some of the rebuttals are absolute nonsense. Makes me embarrassed for these people.
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