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A Tight Spot
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A Tight Spot |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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A Tight Spot The hammering has become second nature to me lately, with each tack taking away a thought of what will be gone tomorrow and me wondering who will get to enjoy my offering, once she is gone. Will it be a gift to be cherished by another? Or a reminder of the last of times when a worn chair becomes like new and a human life becomes more worn. I wonder if my time would be better spent in real touching, instead of bringing a smile to one who has waited too long for me to accomplish a promise seen to the finish. My back aches, my stomach churns as the deadline nears and I would rather be rathering than tacking alone with my thoughts. I wish I could undo in life the negatives as easily as I can remove my poor hits that angle occasionally in my weakness "darning" my words, especially when fingers get in the way of tight spots. But I know she waits with anticipation, and that the look on her face will be worth all the aches and pains of the days ahead. M  "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." (Will Moss) |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wow ... the chairs look spectacular Maureen. You've woven an amazing poem surrounding this task. I loved the flow, the pondering and anticipation you've captured within. Well done on all counts, including the chairs. I hope they will be appreciated!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MzWynter~ Good gawd girl ... you've got soooooooooo much talent~ This is WONDERFUL ... and that chair is to sing for~ Love it .... this .... and YOU~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thanks, Kit..it is one of a pair of antique butterfly chairs that I should have had done a few years back, but cost way too much for someone else to do...so I have decided to redo them myself, having them stripped of the old stain etc...sanded to look smooth and restained and sealed to protect their detail. I have been working on my sister's for over 2 weeks now...first taking all theold crumbling stuffing and fabric off...and am about to work on it's front, then seat..then complete it's trim. When it is done, she will finally have hers and then I will begin on mine. Thanks, Marge. I guess you could say it is a labor of love... well, I just called her and I am going to do the "rathering" with her for a few hours. for understanding me Marge..(it took me 2 hours to find a site that allows loading and sharing of pictures...I almost contacted you  M |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You have more willpower than me Maureen! I tried to redo an old leather chair of my Grandmother's a while back, and wound up surrendering it to someone else to finish, lol. Good for you for staying with it! Someday I'll try again, and I'm tucking this link away to give me some inspiration when the time comes. Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Maureen~ Well, the place you found is the place I would have sent you ... but it would have only taken minutes, not hours~ Next time ... don't hesitate~   Happy Easter celebration to you and yours~ ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Wow Maureen! You do indeed have talent. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Maureen, what a wonderful labor of love you show in both word and deed! ....jo |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
That (or should I say - this) my friend, in my estimation, is the best thing I've ever read by you, and I've read some wonderful pieces you've penned. This was an awesome write! Mucho bow's from me... jimmy |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
A wonderful write Maureen & the chairs are gorgeous! Good for you!! Have a very Happy Easter my friend. hugs, Chris Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. Hans Christian Anderson |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*speechless* |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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wordwizard Member
since 2003-09-08
Posts 483on the way to next world |
enjoyed, Happy Holidays |
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