I don't think any of us were really prepared to go night boxing. It was cold that night. I think the ground was soaked, too.

I use white card stock from Walmart. They have MUCH better prices on card stock and paper than the office supply stores

My kids, grandkids and I use index cards. I make covers with patterned paper (something related to their trailname) and cereal box-type chipboard. I cut it a bit bigger than the index cards (I use the unlined large ones) and then I use mod podge to glue paper to both sides of the chipboard or cereal box. I let it dry between wax paper with some heavy books on it for 2-3 days. Then trim it up, sand all the edges, and ink it a bit. Then I punch two holes along the wider edge of the covers and cards and use big round clips in it. The cool part, is it folds all the way back to stamp on. And if someone forgets their book, then we can stamp two pages of the same and then transfer those pages to their own book. I keep them in freezer ziplocks, so they are well protected.

I like the Moleskine sketchbooks. The paper is nice and thick, so the ink doesn't bleed through when I stamp on both sides of the page. I also like the pocket in the back for the occasional mementos that I collect along the way.

Gosh, I haven’t a clue. I’ve never goofed up!
:D

Riiiggghht! Seriously, I always make about 3 or 4 extra so when (not if) I goof up I have a spare. Though I suppose if I go through them I’d glue a piece of paper on the back for a do over.

I must admit I do like the idea of just sending the front! Ha

Do they open flat?

That’s exactly how I do it -with great results. A couple of notes:

Acetone is cheap at Home Depot.

And I alway rub the surface of the pink stuff with acetone on a paper towel first. It gives the surface a bit of tack so the image doesn’t move when you are transferring.

Goof up? So what. It adds to the handmade charm.

I'm free sunday too. Saturday I'll be learning to grow mushrooms on a log. I wanted to invite Pink Dragons husband to meet me there, but he'll be at the shucking n drinking thingy. Lol

want to make a nice one for the live and breathe event

We will have a logbook workstation at the event! I’m bringing a full sized wire binding machine, and we will have supplies to make a 5.5 x 8.5 logbook with white cardstock and heavy chipboard for the covers.

I am looking for Dean Koontz's recommendations, please. Nothing too adult related. I prefer suspense and horror. Thanks in advance.

csk

Loved his first one - Watchers, I think. Also loved Tick-Tock and liked Mr. Murder. IMHO, most of the time Koontz is just weird, not scary.

Lightening and Watchers were my favorites—but I haven’t read any of his stuff in years.

I will be honest. I really, really, really . . . truly, did not think this was a wise idea. A horror tv show???

But despite my initial hesitation I sat down to check it out.

The story begins with a teenage female victim who is of course all alone in a stunning house most Americans could never afford, and she is of course, in a bathing suit. And then the phone rings . . . and thus begins the first murder scene perpetrated by the mask made famous from the Scream movies.

Thoughts:
Overall this is actually a decent show, even for high school “kids”. There are some blood and guts. There are plot twists and everyone at some point in time is a suspect. I actually found myself enjoying it.

They of course have similar characters from the movies: the horror fan concierge, the heroine beauty, the jock boyfriend, the snooty rich bff (who is probably too for the part) and clueless adults who aren’t really piecing things together quick enough.

I will say however, I figured it out pretty quickly after one dead “horror film” give away. I knew it was far fetched but when it all came together, I gave myself a lil kudos tap on the shoulder. (I am not a horror film fan for nothing.)

I will say since I knew who the killer was, the reveal kinda fell flat. But there were questions left behind, and for plot/storyline reasons, I will refrain from commenting further. Although, the final scene I did not expect but it does make sense.

But this is season 1.

Season 2 naturally introduces us to new characters, both likeable and unlikeable. Characters who survived the first season are all recovering and living with the moniker “The Lakewood 6”.

The plot of Season 2 thickens, But for me, season two just didn’t have the same tense suspense. In fact, I would argue it kinda becomes very obvious who is doing what. But interestingly enough, they have mixed up the reveal. I have not seen the final episode, which is curious and again for plot/storyline reasons, I will refrain from commenting further.

Eitherway, if the final episode ties things together and turns this less than suspenseful series around, I will post about it.

So, for now, season 1, awesome. Season 2, not as much.

There will be a third season. I have not checked the list of characters, because I haven’t seen the final episode. But then they move the Scream franchise to another place. IDK.

I will say, if it follows the rule of trilogy, 1 is great, 2 sucks, 3 is good or better.

As I said before, some blood and guts. And since it's set in high school, kids do get "together", though "not too" much is shown, which isn't saying much considering one really inappropriate relationship. But it MTV and it panders to the teenagers and young adult.

Prior to his sad death, Wes Craven, who director the original Scream movie, produced both seasons.

When We First Met is a Netflix original movie currently blowing up Netflix.

It begins on November 1st, 2017, in a lovely townhouse, at an engagement party for Avery and Ethan, a lovely young couple. As Avery explains that they met on this day exactly three years prior, the camera pans to a dorky-ish dude with the look of a deer caught in headlights, holding a champagne glass, as he’s trying to hold it together. Apparently, he and Aubrey met one day sooner, three years prior at a Halloween Party on 10/31/14. And while they have the best “first date” ever, our unlucky hero Noah immediately gets “friend-zoned”. And if that wasn’t heartbreaking enough, the very next day, indirectly because of Noah, Avery meets Ethan.

And then something between BIG and Ground Hog’s Day happens. Noah, in his sad little state goes to his job and stumbles into the photo booth, the very one he and Avery took pictures in 3 years prior, and he makes his wish to go back and “get the girl of his dreams”.

Low and behold, he wakes up, on 10/31/14, and off Noah goes to seize his chance. Without saying much more, on to the ratings.

One Kitty Paws because I truly enjoyed this movie.
One Kitty Paw because the characters are likeable.
One Kitty Paw because there aren’t over the top adult scenes or moments. It’s an even flowing movie.
One Kitty Paw because my husband sat down to watch and muttered “I doubt I will make it through but . . .” he did and enjoyed it too.

I am NOT sure what I believe, exactly. But I do think sometimes, things really are meant to be and that Fate/Destiny will find a way.

They lay pretty flat.

The tracker has been updated to include the new sites:
https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gTrackerId=9734

At this time, half of the sites have been selected. Surely someone wants to go up to the northwest corner of the state?

Hope everyone is doing okay with the storm.

Apologize for cross post--I'm going to put this on the CT board as well.

≥KitKat61≤

For those who are new to this, this is the fourth year that the DEEP has given us a hiking challenge. To find out more about it: http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=561864&deepNav_GID=1650

It's also the fourth year that we're working on a letterbox series to go with it. To find out more about that: https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?trackerId=9734

Note that there are 14 sites in the challenge. At this time, 7 have been claimed for planting!

Happy trails!
≥KitKat61≤

It's now a LTC tracker.

Come one, come 15 to the LTC Tracker What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?

The killer details are as followed:

https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.html?gTrackerId=9755

csk

I agree that the word WEIRD describes his books, and they seem to be getting more and more so. I liked his early books better than his more recent ones. I read one of his newer ones featuring the character Jane Hawk, and it held my interest, but it was too far out to make me want to read another about her. The ones with Odd Thomas as the main character weren't too bad. I am at the point where I put in a library request for all of his books as they come out, but I often return them without reading more than a chapter. I keep hoping for a winner.

I've only read one of his books--"Oddkins: a Fable for all Ages". Technically a childrens book (160 pages, with illustrations), but it's definitely too intense and creepy for most kids. It's about evil toys....

Hello Everyone!!!
We are planning our first event for June. Our theme is Astrology/Zodiac Signs. We wanted to reach out to anyone who may have any carves based on these themes that could be borrowed for our event and return to you after the event. We will definitely be doing some carvings of our own. We are looking for anything Zodiac, Astrology, Stars, Constellations, Chinese Year symbols,etc. If anyone has any carves available please contact me via AQ mail and I will forward my mailing address. Thank you in advance for those who are willing to share their awesome carving talents!!!
Una Marlee Sue/Penguin_Girl22 and Traks15

Clue 7= this theme includes not just one but two FOUR letter words.

Sometimes, our LTC and postal tracker envelopes seem to be delayed in the mail system. Why does it take 4+ weeks for an envelope or a postcard to be delivered? So I asked. We have some knowledgeable and helpful employees at my village post office. Here are some tips they shared with me.

Mail is a mixture of typed and handwritten addresses. If the scanner can read the zip code, the letter is processed quickly.

If the scanner cannot read the zip code (for an assortment of reasons), the letter is tossed out to be hand sorted by an employee. That can slow down the process considerably depending on staff reductions at some locations.

Avoid writing the address and zip code with curves and loops and fancy stylized fonts. Write the zip code in a typed-style, clear and bold.

The computerized scanner expects to see the zip code or bar code near the bottom of the letter. Any designs, numbers, letters, or doodles below the zip code, any where along the bottom edge of the envelope, can result in the letter being set aside for hand sorting.

Interesting.

Machines are fast, but not perfect. Since this is the way the USPS has chosen to process mail, it helps to understand better ways to address our envelopes and postcards to minimize delays or, dare I say, hand sorted letters which could pile up and might be discarded. Oh My!!! : O

Good tips. They are worth a try.

I was recently told by a retired postal worker that you should always include the full 9-digit zip code. He explained that the mail piece takes a more direct route and doesn't make stops at regional sorting centers.

I've been addressing bubble-mailers to a few friends lately with the full codes, and honestly haven't noticed a difference. I've been tracking and still see stops at the regional centers, and the packages seem to take the same amount of time as usual. I figure it can't hurt, though, so I plan to start including my full zip with trackers and my own bubble mailers, etc. I will also include everyone's full zip when I remember to look it up- easily found at https://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupAction_input

I have no awesome carving talents, but because it is you, I will carve a pig for your Chinese astrology, because pigs gotta represent.

My favorite Koontz book was one of his earlier ones, The Bad Place. Don't remember much about the plot, just that I enjoyed it and it lead to many other Koontz books.

I’m bringing a full sized wire binding machine

What kind? If it's an Akiles, I can furnish you with a bunch of plastic coils, probably all you will need.

Hope you are holding tight, keeping warm, and doing ok through this storm. I am watching the weather channel and saying prayers for all of you.

TeachJR

Well I think it's a crap shoot.

I've used printed labels, hand written labels, and six digit zip codes. Haven't had any problems. 2018 turned a new page for me. My mail is taking longer to arrive..a lot longer...and I officially have one lost envelope.

I am now on the list of "unreliable sender". 😉