In article >,
"Joe Cilinceon" > wrote:

> Photography

I'd love to learn how to take really good photographs. I have a good
eye and can frame things in my mind, but I am abysmal with cameras.

Regards,
Ranee

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In article >, biig > wrote:

> I did pretty well my first season of craft shows, but
> the last two seasons all I heard was "beautiful work" as people pass by
> my booth and buy something else from another booth. I tried new
> patterns and designs, but people just weren't buying.

This is part of why I can't ever see myself selling my knitting.
People tell me all the time that "You could make a lot of money selling
that," but I'd have to pay myself under minimum wage to sell, unless I
got connected with an upscale boutique. Then, I'd hate to have to do
production work, and deadline work and deal with people who decide they
don't want it at the last minute. I'd rather give it away for free and
knit what I like for people I like than turn it into a job.

Regards,
Ranee

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Ranee Mueller wrote:

> That is something my husband and I are interested in learning. That
> and root beer brewing. We are also going to be working on cheesemaking
> together this summer.

Definitely go for the cheesemaking! You'll be glad you
did. It takes up lots of space and attention, but it's
worth it.

If you have an extra fridge, do consider making some
of the aged cheeses as well.

--
Reg

"Ranee Mueller" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Dee Randall" > wrote:
>
>> What are your hobbies, and what do you want to do that you've never
>> done
>> yet -- hobbies, mind you.
>
> I am an avid knitter, and I am a beginning spinner. I taught myself
> thebasics of needle tatting this past year, and want to learn more. I
> am going to learn to sew this summer. I am thinking of learning to
> crochet. My husband and I met at a ballroom dance, and I used to teach
> and compete in both ballroom and latin dance, we still try to go dancing
> once or twice a month. I play the violin, and have been teaching a
> young woman at our church. I love to sing.
>
> I read a lot, and related to food, I do a bunch of canning.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee
>
What a wonderful list of hobbies.
Dee Dee

"Ranee Mueller" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Matthew Givens" > wrote:
>
>> This is the most enjoyable hobby I've ever had... it must be, because
>> I've
>> spent ten years at it.
>
> That is something my husband and I are interested in learning. That
> and root beer brewing. We are also going to be working on cheesemaking
> together this summer.
>
> I forgot to mention a few other hobbies we have, hobby farming, fruit
> and nut orchards and kitchen gardening. Rich does the flowers and
> pretty stuff, and he's going to be raising honeybees next spring.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee

Doesn't mean a thing -- just have to say it.
My great-grandfather was known for raising bees in shoe boxes. I would
imagine this would have been quite a feat (feet), as not many shoes were
worn in the family (only in winter months). :-))
Dee Dee

Making wine is easy. There are support groups everywhere, and your local
homebrew shop is probably more than happy to help you out. Bottles of wine
make great gifts, and it surely is a pleasure to have people come back and
tell you how good your wines are. You'll enjoy making it, you'll enjoy
drinking it, and you'll enjoy sharing it.

The best compliment I ever received came from a gentleman I know who is
almost a connoisseur. After trying a Shiraz that had aged for almost two
years, he said, "I'd pay money for that." I can't think of a better
compliment than that.



"Ranee Mueller" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Matthew Givens" > wrote:
>
>> This is the most enjoyable hobby I've ever had... it must be, because
>> I've
>> spent ten years at it.
>
> That is something my husband and I are interested in learning. That
> and root beer brewing. We are also going to be working on cheesemaking
> together this summer.
>
> I forgot to mention a few other hobbies we have, hobby farming, fruit
> and nut orchards and kitchen gardening. Rich does the flowers and
> pretty stuff, and he's going to be raising honeybees next spring.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee
>
> Remove do not & spam to e-mail me.
>
> "She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands." Prov 31:13
>
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> http://talesfromthekitchen.blogspot.com/

> On Wed, 31 May 2006 14:27:38 -0400, "Dee Randall"
> > wrote:
>
>>I've done all the hobbies that I've wanted to in my life. I can't
>>think of one more thing that I want to do.
>> What are your hobbies, and what do you want to do that you've never
>> done
>>yet -- hobbies, mind you.
>>
>>Maybe I'll get inspired from some of you that have one common interest
>>with me; cooking!
>>Thanks,
>>Dee Dee
>

Embroidery (various types), beadwork and knitting (just had a bit of a
revived interest in that). I dabble in other "arty and crafty" things
from time to time - I like to make my own cards for special occasions,
and make ornaments at Christmas - but mostly I gravitate to the textile
arts. I have been meaning to make felt (have supplies, just need to find
the time), and would love to spin and weave (particularly weave) but
there's the little matter of hours in a day (plus limited funds!).

--
Rhonda Anderson
Cranebrook, NSW, Australia