Monday, November 25, 2013

One Down, One to Go

It’s a nice feeling to finish a project and clean up all the bits that came out while it was under construction. Everything gets put away (mostly) and surfaces are tidied and neat (mostly). It’s like wiping the slate clean.

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The only thing about that putting away part is that the things that get put away are also where a lot of my inspiration comes from – those little nuggets of ideas that can turn into grand undertakings. Every stage of these creations has its rewards.

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The idea stage is full of possibilities. There are so many directions one can take. Which one will it be? Then there’s the beginning; the disassembling of a box, that first brush of paint or the tracing of a pattern. Soon, there is being in the thick of it with hopes of a successful end but surrounded with doubt because at the moment it just doesn’t seem to look like it could turn into anything worthwhile.

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Which brings me back to where I am at the moment: one down (The Christmas Clock) and one to go. Actually, there are several that I would like to finish – the ideas are there, even a few beginnings have been made which I have shown here on bearbits. We shall see how far along I get.

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Speaking of The Christmas Clock – I have added it to my available bears page which is pretty much what you have seen here on my blog but without the story. Story here, other details there.

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So what’s with all the rhinoceroses? Oh that. I learned something yesterday. Did you know that a group of rhinoceroses is called a crash? (By the way, I had to look up how to spell the plural of rhinoceros. I mean it could have been rhinoceri or rhinoceries. Hopefully, I’ve got it right.) And how is this useful information for you? I thought it was a tidbit you could drop in conversations here and there.  Like when you are at the checkout and making small talk with the clerk you can nonchalantly weave it into conversation like “I was just out in the parking lot and I saw this crash of rhinoceroses”. Then she or he might say something like “Rhinos crashed in the parking lot??!!”  Then you could say “No. Rhinos didn’t crash in the parking lot.  There is a crash of rhinos in the parking lot.”  Then they’ll say, “Isn’t that just what I asked??!!”  Then you can go on to explain how a group of rhinos is called a crash.  I’m pretty sure they’ll be impressed by your knowledge.

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Thanksgiving is only a few days hence. Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la follows soon after!

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10 comments:

  1. Did Sebastian have anything to do with the Rino story. Ha ha.
    Love your clock story.
    Hugs
    Wilbur and Kay

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    1. Hi Wilbur and Kay,

      It sure sounds like something he would come with doesn't it? I think he might be rubbing off on me!

      hugs,
      ~ginger

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  2. Hi Miss Ginger, Sebastian;

    Miss Ginger, that was a smidge much for so early in the morning, but thank you.

    Guess what? I'm here and we love the mountains and the weather. It's 21 degrees at our house right now.

    Happy Thanksgiving
    Hugs,
    Prudence ♥

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    1. Hi Prudence,

      I think you'll really like the mountains where your bear friends live! Have fun!

      hugs,
      ~ginger

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  3. I was very sad to learn that a few weeks ago the Black Rhino was listed as extinct T_T

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    1. Hi Heather,

      Jay and I were just recently talking about some of these animals that may soon no longer be around. Such a shame. Isn't it amazing how careless some people can be?

      ~ginger

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  4. See, you're a woman after my own heart, full of useful information :oD

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    1. Hi Katy,

      I try. I really try! :D I hope it comes in handy - like saving your life somewhere down the line or something!

      ~ginger

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  5. Hi Ginger, I love your crash of rhinos. Having seen one in the wild they are quite amazing. What happens is that a number of females get together with their young and share the rearing. That way the babies are protected and the mothers get some grazing time.
    All the best,
    Alan
    PS - Jock says he doesn't know what on earth we're taking about, but he's too young a bear to have been to South Africa. I say, "That was in 2007." "Ah," he says, "That was 5BJ." "BJ?" "Yes, before Jock; stupid." "Ah yes, I understand."

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    1. Hi Alan,

      You're very kind. Yes, you are. Especially since I had to get my photos from the www. You know you're very lucky to have seen them in person. I imagine they are the kind of animals that you just look at in awe - so huge and unusual. Thanks for the education about the babies. You never know - one of these days I might see one myself and then I can say "My traveling friend Alan told me . . .".

      Tell Jock that the world is certainly much improved since he came along. Even if he had to miss the Rhinos a few days back. ;)

      hugs,
      ~ginger

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