Wednesday, April 21, 2010

While waiting for paint to dry: Q. & A. & Misc.

I thought I would answer a few questions posed to me and pose a couple of my own.

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First up – I have been asked a few times: Do I plan on having another Christmas Tea party? Some people are much better at planning way, way ahead than I am but I have given it some thought.

Then I wondered if you would be interested in participating. You can leave a comment or email me. This is not a commitment, just an informal survey way, way ahead of time.

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Next, what are the beads in this photo? They are called microbeads. (I just learned that by the way.) They are teensy tiny little glass beads that come in a vial and are used to embellish things. What things? Well, I guess that’s up to your imagination. I used them to decorate edges. But beware, they roll everywhere and could easily be compared with the pea from the princess’ bed in the fairy tale.

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What’s the status of the bird in the birdhouse? We’ve determined that it is most definitely NOT a bluebird unless she is going incognito. My less than expert opinion is that this is a family of nuthatches.

ptd_3This is how the nest looked last time I peeked. I haven’t ventured out for a visit lately. This is photo of a nuthatch that looks like the resident in our birdhouse.

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Here’s a question for you bloggers and/or blog readers. What is the advantage in posting a short feed? I’ve always posted a full feed, especially for those who like to receive updates via email or like to keep up in reader, which I often do myself. So, for those of you who post partial feeds, what is the advantage to you?

And for the miscellany – I dug into the photos of our trip to Asheville to unearth this fun one I took just for you all.

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This sculpture was created by Stefan "Steebo" Bonitz. It is called Guns and Roses. It’s wonderfully whimsical. You can read more about it here. I am partial to the doggie but it’s a mite too large for my back yard.

ptd_6Now it’s time to put another coat of paint on a few things for the box in progress.  Photos to come . . .

11 comments:

  1. Really great! I have always thought those beads may be sneaky. I like your nest wonder when they will hatch!! Like the creature. People can make the greatest things! Speaking of which a few you made are in my new little post. So you may get a few new visitors!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  2. Love the beads, and the eggs.....hmmm.....not sure what they are. I would love another tea party!!! I am happy to be home and I am trying to get around and visit all my friends, I feel like I have been gone a year!!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  3. Las bolitas de colores, me encanta y aqui no consigo encontrar
    Tu que las tienes en al mano, porque se podrian sustituir?
    Yo quiero utilizarlas para hacer pasteles de sculpey en mini.
    besitos ascension

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  4. Ok, 1. Yes I would take place in the teaparty again!

    2. Full Feed vs. Short Feed... as a reader, I like full feed... but if you're a google analyitics addict like I am, and want people to click to your site... short feed. Granted, I personally follow you through blogger, so I always click to your site :)

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  5. That's interesting Heather. I have wondered why people who use short feed want you to click though several things rather than just have it there for you to read. I must confess, sometimes I don't have time to click through to the actual blogs. If I want to comment I will make the effort to do so though.

    Thanks for the info.

    ~ginger

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  6. Goodness, short feed, full feed--I still don't even know what they are! Oh, well, I'm sure I'll finally get it some day.

    As for the Christmas Tea Party, I really enjoyed it last year, so I'm sure you could convince me without even having to twist my arm.

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  7. Great post!
    We have an elusive Nuthatch. I see him running up and down the pine trees. I like Bluebirds in my nesting boxes but wouldn't kick this fellow out if he built there.
    Mama Bear

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  8. I'd love to take part in a tea party.

    I have no idea about the feeds though, I guess mine is whatever the default is lol

    Love the dog sculpture, what fun, are you sure you couldn't sneak him home to your garden? :oD

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  9. I would like to participate in the christmas Tea party again...My old blog was "For the love of a teddy bear" back then...This year I'll have to do something with PINK and bears as my blog name has changed... ;-) I think it would be fun and I hope you do have it agian. Have a nice day! Hugs, Jennifer

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  10. Ginger, count me in for a tea party!
    Barb & bears

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  11. Hi Ginger, The bears will most likely be having a Christmas get-together (Front of House bears and Back of House bears). They live in separate Dorms, you see :o)

    I havn't a clue about different 'feeds'. I have a list thingy on the 'dashboard' page of my blog, which tells me who has updated, and so then I go and visit them.

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