Hobby Thread - January 25, 2025 [TRex]

Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread and we are looking spiffy.

We gave the Ace of Spades Wheel of Hobbies(TM) a spin and the result shows the wisdom of the Wheel. It said HAND MADE JEWELRY. It also said some other things, so read below for more.

[Top Photo: From LadyL. This is a go to bracelet for me. It helps to keep me close to the Lord in stressful and discouraging times.]

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The periodic table has 118 elements. Everything tangible on earth comes from some mix of those elements. Humans contain something like two dozen of those elements. Throw in the laws of physics and a divine touch and you've got yourself a world. It is remarkable to think about how many different ways those elements can be combined, formed and fashioned into what we see around us.

We wear clothes that are functional but reflect our personality. We add spice and personality with collectibles and hobbies. We surround ourselves with things that make us happy. We hold onto things that are sentimental or meaningful.

Things are often important to us because of how they came into our lives. A thing may be beautiful or functional on its own merits, but its importance is often not just the thing. It is the connection to people that we care about who gave it, made it, shared a memory with it, or otherwise had a touch to it.

That connection transforms an item into something worth more than the price tag. That connection gives value to a child's crayon drawing or macaroni art. That connection creates a silent union with that person, whether they are physically there with us or not. The tangible item takes on a deeper meaning for us in an intensely personal way.

Over the years, the Hobby Thread has hosted many stories of things created and built by the Horde. Many things have been built, given or received in honor of the silent union. This week is a jamboree of jewelry. Almost by definition, jewelry is intensely personal. We wear it or keep it near to us more than almost anything else we own. Those who make jewelry know this and their crafting becomes a way to create something that will become very personal.

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[From Piper]

If the Horde is going to talk bout making jewelry on the Hobby Thread, this thread can go in only one direction. Jewell has created a lot of wearable art for a lot of Hordelings. Some has a Horde touch, some was custom designed, and some came from her former Etsy shop.

Those who know Jewell or have followed the Sunday Morning Prayer Thread know she has encountered medical challenges. May she feel comfort, strength and love from the Horde and know how much the Horde loves her. She should also know how many lives she has touched. The pieces are pretty on their own, but the personal connection makes each piece made by Jewell a treasure.

Every piece you see in this post was made by Jewell. Thanks much to the Horde for sharing photos of their treasures to make this post possible.

Special thanks to Ben Had for, well... you know...doing Ben Had things. You are a force of nature.

Full disclosure: there are a lot of photos here, so say a prayer for Pixy's hamsters to keep the post stable. If we start having trouble loading or refreshing for comments, let me know.

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[From Eromero and Mrs. E]

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[From IrishEi]

[From FLanole]

[From jsg]

[From Mike Hammer]

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[From olddog in mo. The top pic is a bracelet I ordered a week before my wife was scheduled for her Whipple surgery. Jewell contacted me prior to sending, worried it might be too large due to wife's significant weight loss from pancreatic cancer. Adjustments were made and a bracelet of "Hope" arrived before her surgery. Wife is still kicking. Jewell's bracelet and good surgeon were life saving.]

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[From Lirio100]

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[From nurse ratched. Ben Had asked Jewells to make this Rosary for me when my Marine went to Boot Camp.]

[From nurse ratched. I got the St Patrick's day bracelets 4 or 5 years ago and always get compliments. And I won the AoS bracelet! Love you, Jewells. I always think of you and send sweet thoughts your way when I wear your things. God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.]

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[From bluebell. This is a rosary she made for me, using a necklace sent to her by Ben Had. Not being Catholic herself, she had to look up how to make one and she did a perfect job. This was a surprise gift to me and I absolutely love it. It means the world to me that two people that I know mainly through cyberspace would give me such a beautiful and meaningful gift.]

[From LadyL This gorgeous rosary was made by Jewels at the request of Ben Had, with beautiful stones supplied by Ben Had. It is a most treasured possession, and it is always hung on the bedpost nearest my head. I feel the wonder of the Lord with its presence there.]

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[From LadyL This beautiful necklace was made by sweet Jewells. To me it symbolizes the love I have for Jewells and the rest of the Horde, aka "My People." I'm wearing it today in memory and honor of all that we have been through together in the last 8 years.]

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[From barkingmad59. This is a necklace I bought when Jewells decided to close her Etsy shop- simple, clean, and goes with almost anything.]

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[From BeckoningChasm I bought the items you see not for an intended purpose but because they were beautiful.]

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[From Piper]

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[From Eris. Note the top bracelet with "WWMTD" (What Would Mister Toad Do?)]

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[Big finish from Mrs. JTB and JTB]

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Did you miss the Hobby Thread last week with a theme of Presidential history? The comments may be closed, but you can re-live the content.

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Words of wisdom:

"Because despite all our troubles, when things are grim out in that wide round world of ours, that's when it's really important to have a good hobby." Posted by: tankascribe at June 22, 2024 07:41 PM (HWxAD).

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As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to hobbying. Your participation does not need to limited to the theme. All hobbying is welcome. However, politics, current events and religious debates can live in threads elsewhere. Play nice. Do not be a troll and do not feed the trolls.

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If you have trouble finding something in the content or comments that resonates with you, there is something wrong with you. Even so, hijack the thread for your hobbying as you see fit. We will feature a different theme next time. Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Do mighty things.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 05:30 PM

Comments

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1 Welcome Hobbiests

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 05:31 PM (fwDg9)

2 I had the AoSHq Keychain like IrishEi sent in, but Carrington anything in my pockets daily gets destroyed sadly, only the skull is left. Jewells also gave me a bracelet with it that I gave to my grand niece.

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 05:37 PM (fwDg9)

3 Wow, these are absolutely beautiful. And meaningful. God bless you Jewells!

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 25, 2025 05:37 PM (IQ6Gq)

4 Beautiful jewelry from Jewells

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 25, 2025 05:39 PM (Wx316)

5 I don't make any jewelry.

But I can appreciate the art.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at January 25, 2025 05:40 PM (QfvaV)

6 Those are beautiful! I especially like nurse’s rosary.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at January 25, 2025 05:42 PM (lDb3Z)

7 Those are nice.

I have bought homemade jewelry off the street. Our friend's adorable young children have had hot dog stands, sold cold water on a hot day during the town yard sale - and made over $120, homemade compost, arts and crafts and jewelry!!

Of course I bought several bracelets and necklaces. Very affordable. Tons of cuteness. Made at their roadside stand while you wait.

And never busted by the cops....

Oh, homemade bread. Four ingredients. Three bucks Canadian a loaf. Mom and I have been very good customers. Great kids.

Posted by: Stateless...23% - mental state clawing up from 10% at January 25, 2025 05:43 PM (jvJvP)

8 Beautiful jewelry from Jewells
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 25, 2025 05:39 PM (Wx316)

I will second that. Meaningful jewelry, too.

I just came to the computer after welding on a safety railing for my painting scaffold. Smelled something burning, and it was me! My pants, anyway. Flying sparks ignited some shaggy cotton threads in my much-patched shop jeans. No serious damage.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 25, 2025 05:48 PM (8zz6B)

9 Amazing stuff by Jewells.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 25, 2025 05:48 PM (mH6SG)

10 TRex and Grateful, thank you for this as it is a testament your class and graciousness. A finer tribute could not be had for a dear and talented lady.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 05:50 PM (oT+t6)

11 I love that I have many beautiful things made by Jewells. They help to keep her close in my heart!

Posted by: Ladyl at January 25, 2025 05:51 PM (+4oV5)

12 I love this. My anklet has a lot of wear, it’s simple but great for just about anything. The necklace is one I gave to my daughter for her birthday. She says it grounds her, it must be from the light in Jewells’ heart.

Posted by: Piper at January 25, 2025 05:53 PM (pZEOD)

13 I love that I have many beautiful things made by Jewells. They help to keep her close in my heart!
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I truly understand that sentiment. I have much of my grandmother's jewelry and cherish it dearly. One piece, her wedding band, has been worn every single day since I was gifted it.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 25, 2025 05:53 PM (IQ6Gq)

14 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Should a worn the good ole asbestos overalls

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 25, 2025 05:53 PM (Wx316)

15 I think I have even more sparkly stuff by Jewells but they're packed away somewhere.

I always get complements when I wear her jewelry.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 25, 2025 05:54 PM (kpS4V)

16 KTE was into beading for a bit; made me some charming necklaces

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 25, 2025 05:54 PM (Wx316)

17 Nice, nice, nice! I have give AoS keyrings from Jewells to my kids. They don't all quite get it, but they will.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 25, 2025 05:55 PM (WXNFJ)

18 I have a lovely bracelet, a gift from Jewells, inscribed with the message "Make it Happen". I took it as inspiration and since then I have gone back to college to pursue a graduate degree and have gotten a job.

Jewells has a lovely heart and the gift of encouragement. God bless her.

Posted by: Emmie at January 25, 2025 05:55 PM (Sf2cq)

19 Do I understand correctly that Jewells is a KC Chiefs fan? If so, maybe they can make her smile tomorrow....

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 25, 2025 05:55 PM (IQ6Gq)

20 I would love to have a keyring disc like the one with skull and swords -- but in silver with the U.N.C.L.E. logo (skeleton globe of the world, an armed man standing to the right of it, the letters below) in black. Or vice versa.

https://tinyurl.com/38hd7yb4

Those are vinyl stickers, though, so one could be mounted on a flat disc.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 25, 2025 05:56 PM (omVj0)

21 "Do I understand correctly that Jewells is a KC Chiefs fan? If so, maybe they can make her smile tomorrow...."
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*weeps Honolulu Blue tears*

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 25, 2025 05:57 PM (kpS4V)

22 A most awesome post.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 25, 2025 05:59 PM (Q4IgG)

23 Jewells was ways the first to send a donation of her jewelry to any MoMe for the door prizes.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 05:59 PM (oT+t6)

24 The weird thing about the periodic table of the elements is that there are infinitely many elements, but only 118 are possible.

And even some of those only last minutes. Or seconds.

Posted by: eleven at January 25, 2025 06:02 PM (fV+MH)

25 I have given away many more pieces from our Jewells than I got for myself. All appreciated and worn.

I do not buy jewelry with no meaning. Either I know the artist or I bought it in a special place.

I can tell you the significance of every piece I own.

And some of the pieces I have from Jewells mean the most to me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2025 06:04 PM (mT+6a)

26 I have had the opportunity to meet Jewells at the TXMOME a few times and have seen her hand-crafted jewelry first hand.

It's quite lovely. She's very talented.

Handcrafted artwork given away with purpose carries special meaning for both the donor and the recipient.

You can't put a price on that.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 25, 2025 06:06 PM (BpYfr)

27 I asked Jewells to do some very special things for me and she filled every expectation. The cross on nurse's rosary was given to me at my baptism. I would trust no one se to do this.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:06 PM (oT+t6)

28 Jewells has a talent for choosing such gorgeous in her creations. They have a glow that comes through. When Mrs. JTB wears one of her pieces they always get noticed.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:06 PM (yTvNw)

29 The weird thing about the periodic table of the elements is that there are infinitely many elements, but only 118 are possible.

And even some of those only last minutes. Or seconds.
Posted by: eleven at January 25, 2025 06:02 PM (fV+MH)
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I've seen discussions of "islands of stability" beyond element 118, where it's theorized that truly exotic, stable materials might be found.

But the energy to synthesize them is far beyond anything we humans can create.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 25, 2025 06:08 PM (BpYfr)

30 Love this thread. Very classy. Nicely done, TRex.

Posted by: scampydog at January 25, 2025 06:08 PM (LVaYG)

31 I love the crosses at the bottom.

Posted by: Stateless...23% - mental state clawing up from 10% at January 25, 2025 06:10 PM (jvJvP)

32 The weird thing about the periodic table of the elements is that there are infinitely many elements, but only 118 are possible.

And even some of those only last minutes. Or seconds.
Posted by: eleven at January 25, 2025
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I've seen discussions of "islands of stability" beyond element 118, where it's theorized that truly exotic, stable materials might be found.

But the energy to synthesize them is far beyond anything we humans can create.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 25, 2025

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I seem to recall Poul Anderson (whose undergrad degree was in physics) postulating elements like that in some of his SF stories.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 25, 2025 06:11 PM (omVj0)

33 Astonishing how much talent and love in such a small package!

Posted by: Eromero at January 25, 2025 06:12 PM (jgmnb)

34 Thank you for this thread, TRex.

It's dusty in here.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2025 06:13 PM (mT+6a)

35 I don't carry a rosary with me. Even in a pouch it wouldn't survive against the keys, coins, pocket knives, etc. But the rosary I got from Jewells (the darker one on the left in the last photo) is always by my recliner within easy reach.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:14 PM (yTvNw)

36 nurse, this a celebration to the lady that wears the " after this we will have tacos" t shirt.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:15 PM (oT+t6)

37 I'm not some whacky chemist, but my focus was captured when I saw the fifth element in her tangerine g-string. Perfection.

Posted by: Rev. Redbone at January 25, 2025 06:18 PM (hXQfZ)

38 I haven't paid attention to the periodic table of elements for quite a long time. When did it get up to 118? I'm sure it wasn't that many when I was younger.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:19 PM (yTvNw)

39 The Horde's talent pool is simply amazing ... and unsurpassed.

Posted by: Dr_No at January 25, 2025 06:20 PM (ayRl+)

40 Jewells is an AoSHQ treasure and I will always treasure my keychain even though I mostly lurk.

Posted by: FLanole at January 25, 2025 06:21 PM (ZnrCl)

41 I don't carry a rosary with me. Even in a pouch it wouldn't survive against the keys, coins, pocket knives, etc. But the rosary I got from Jewells (the darker one on the left in the last photo) is always by my recliner within easy reach.
Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:14 PM (yTvNw)

I have nicer, more meaningful ones bound together with wire I keep at home and handle with care. And I have some cheap ones made of thread I can put in a pocket and take on-the-go. They hold up surprisingly well, and are easy to repair, and if they fail catastrophically it’s no big loss. Our church usually has an abundance of the cheap ones, so easy to replace,

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at January 25, 2025 06:22 PM (lDb3Z)

42 My heart is so full. You'll never know what this means to me. Thank you for the heads up Ben Had. i can't type much right now. I love you all so very much.

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at January 25, 2025 06:24 PM (iF0sF)

43 I haven't paid attention to the periodic table of elements for quite a long time. When did it get up to 118? I'm sure it wasn't that many when I was younger.
Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:19 PM (yTvNw)
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Apparently Oganesson (element 11

was first synthesized all the way back in 2002. Amazing!

Of course, like all of the elements at that range, it's highly unstable, even though it's a noble gas.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oganesson

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 25, 2025 06:24 PM (BpYfr)

44 TRex,
Thanks for this thread. It's amazing how much loveliness Jewells brought into peoples' lives. It deserves this tribute.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:24 PM (yTvNw)

45 Jewells your always in my prayers

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 06:25 PM (fwDg9)

46 My favorite jewells story. When jewells told her family that she was coming to her first MoMe they wanted to know a contact number and exact location in case she was being abducted by a cult.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:26 PM (oT+t6)

47 Jewells your always in my prayers

Same here.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 25, 2025 06:26 PM (mH6SG)

48 I always have a rosary with me. All of my handbags have one tucked in somewhere. I carry my rosary from Ben Had with me every day.

Every day I was going through cancer treatment, I had one given to me be a patient that was blessed by St Pope John Paul II in my pocket.

My bedside rosary was given to me by son #1. He found it in a cathedral in Denver, CO.

I have more rosaries than guns.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2025 06:27 PM (mT+6a)

49 I haven't paid attention to the periodic table of elements for quite a long time. When did it get up to 118? I'm sure it wasn't that many when I was younger.
Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:19 PM (yTvNw)

It was formally discovered in 2002. However, there was a false start where Lawrence Berkley National Lab thought they’d created it in the late 90s. It was on the newest periodic table posters in my high school (early aughts) but was unnamed.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at January 25, 2025 06:27 PM (lDb3Z)

50 Congratulations on your fine work, Jewells!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 25, 2025 06:28 PM (omVj0)

51 I totally forgot about this! I wore one of her wrap bracelets when I met her at the mini mome last year and brought another with me. I love all the pieces I bought even though some aren't what I'd normally wear. They are just beautiful.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 25, 2025 06:31 PM (NQtI0)

52 Jewells...what beauty in your skill.

Prayers for you go get better soon. I remember you from years ago when I hung out here more often.

God bless you.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at January 25, 2025 06:31 PM (gi+MR)

53 Ben that's funny

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 06:32 PM (fwDg9)

54 {{{Ben Had}}}

I do have a lot of Jewells45 stories. FWIW, I was the first person in the horde to buy from her. I visited her in a craft show, and she spotted my wife first, wearing her Jewells45 fabricated necklace.

Her first trip to a MoMeet was a source of great anxiety for her family. "You are going to Texas to meet a unknown group from the Internet?" NaCly Dog is going too. "Even worse."

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 25, 2025 06:33 PM (u82oZ)

55 I don't think I've seen Jewells' jewelry before; these are beautiful. I'm not Catholic but I think my favorite is the rosary sent in by nurse ratched (given to her Marine). So elegant, it looks timeless if that makes any sense.

Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I AM The Science at January 25, 2025 06:33 PM (lg881)

56 I have more rosaries than guns.
Posted by: {{{nurse ratched}}}

Inconceivable!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 25, 2025 06:34 PM (u82oZ)

57 I have made many rosaries in my life. I made them for me, for friends, for gifts, and then for giving to the Bishop to distribute. There are lots of places online to order rosary findings and rosary kits. The lovely thing about them is that you can pray them while you make them, and then have them blessed by a priest, and then your prayers continue in someone else's hands. Some are beautiful and monetarily valuable, some are cheap and quick, but all of them point to Our Lady and Her Son. I will be very sad when my arthritis means I can't turn the wires properly anymore.

Posted by: tcn in AK at January 25, 2025 06:34 PM (GUxWu)

58 Skip, it was what has become a heart memory and the glorious gift the TXMoMe has become.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:35 PM (oT+t6)

59 I am forever attaching more saint's medals to my go-to rosary that thing is nearly a lethal weapon. I don't think I could add to Jewels' rosaries because they are wonderfully and beautifully complete.

Posted by: tcn in AK at January 25, 2025 06:36 PM (GUxWu)

60 I really should've contributed to the photos. Jewel made me a very nice sterling silver twin feather rear view pendant with chain for one of Smash's birthdays. It is still escorting Smash's car everywhere she takes it.

Posted by: BifBewalski at January 25, 2025 06:36 PM (MsrgL)

61 I was glad to contribute the photo, it let me enjoy those pieces again. I don't remember how I started collecting them, she may have made a remark on an open thread and I thought I'd check it out.

A couple of those pieces were freebies--the AoS keychain for example. I contacted her and said something like "You sent me something extra, how much is that?" and she said it was a gift. Customer loyalty, I guess.

I hope she's still making stuff. Her work is stunning.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at January 25, 2025 06:37 PM (CHHv1)

62 I didn't send pictures but I have several items that I bought from the Etsy site. I love them all and pray for you, Jewells, every time I wear one of them. They mean so much to me. God bless you and may he give you strength.

Posted by: Moonbeam at January 25, 2025 06:37 PM (rbKZ6)

63 NaCly, you did share the gift with us and I am forever grateful.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:38 PM (oT+t6)

64 Jewells45 at the first MoMeet.

Jewells45: "Quiet, everyone. I am calling my daughter to wish her happy birthday."

NaCly: "Everyone put on your pants."

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 25, 2025 06:38 PM (u82oZ)

65
How 'bout tattoos, y'all?

Posted by: Soothsayer at January 25, 2025 06:40 PM (eofpp)

66 {{{Ben Had}}}

More hugs. Because a hug from you is like sunshine on a cold day.

She has had so much fun at MoMeets.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 25, 2025 06:41 PM (u82oZ)

67 I do have a large collection of Jewells45 items. But getting pictures to TRex was fraught with technical difficulties.

Rest assured, they are worn, used, and admired.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 25, 2025 06:42 PM (u82oZ)

68 {{{Ben Had}}}

More hugs. Because a hug from you is like sunshine on a cold day.
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Isn't that the absolute truth. Her hugs and her huge smile!

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 25, 2025 06:43 PM (IQ6Gq)

69 Wow, it got misty in here. {jewells}

This is the best hobby thread ever. I am not a jewelry person and neither is Mrs. F. but I am struck by the beauty of these pieces. How nice for the horde to share them with Ben Had's encouragement woven throughout.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 25, 2025 06:43 PM (RIvkX)

70 NaCly, we are blessed by the both of you.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:43 PM (oT+t6)

71 I'm not a jewelry guy, but that bracelet with the white beads emerging from the rose...wow..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at January 25, 2025 06:43 PM (bA75n)

72
I haven't paid attention to the periodic table of elements for quite a long time. When did it get up to 118? I'm sure it wasn't that many when I was younger.

Posted by: JTB

The number has advanced by fits and starts. Most of the recent additions have come from laboratories either in Russia (Dubna) or Germany (Darmstadt), or Japan if I recall correctly. Tennessine, Ts, atomic number 117 is the most recent addition, and that happened in 2010.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 25, 2025 06:46 PM (xG4kz)

73 Jewells45: "Quiet, everyone. I am calling my daughter to wish her happy birthday."

NaCly: "Everyone put on your pants."

lol

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 25, 2025 06:46 PM (mH6SG)

74 My last exposure to the periodic table was one of those pull down charts, like a window shade, in the classroom. It pulled down in front of the chalk board, same with a world map. Probably circa 1950s. Guess there have been a few changes since then.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 06:47 PM (yTvNw)

75 I've worked on cancer wards and in cancer hospitals....the Hope bracelet for odddog's wife is spectacular, and would be a best seller in a hospital gift shop or online. And particularly if you know the artist who made it.....Priceless.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at January 25, 2025 06:47 PM (IQ6Gq)

76 45 Jewells your always in my prayers
Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 06:25 PM (fwDg9)

Yes as you all are but especially those who are having difficulties

Posted by: It's me donna at January 25, 2025 06:48 PM (VE6XX)

77 At jewells first MoMe we kept her on the ranch to make sure she was safe

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:48 PM (oT+t6)

78 Ace key is a nice touch.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 25, 2025 06:48 PM (Kq8pV)

79 I will be very sad when my arthritis means I can't turn the wires properly anymore.
Posted by: tcn in AK

tcn I am a weirdo who loses count even with rosary(because I am so distractable).
But I recently discovered the concept of a slide rosary that lets one slide the bead so there's a gap between two beads. It's used for good deeds / little sacrifices beads.
Anyway, those only use cord or string, not wire. If you can't do wire anymore.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 25, 2025 06:48 PM (0JWOm)

80 All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes

She is a long-suffering KC Chiefs fan, who is finally seeing the fruits of good coaching from Andy Reid and a cute [her words] quarterback in Mahomes.

I finally started watching them this year, and the team made the playoffs by a very narrow margins in every game. But lately, they have not turned the ball over, and even though they have more penalties than the other team, have overcome that.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 25, 2025 06:49 PM (u82oZ)

81 I'm not a jewelry guy, but that bracelet with the white beads emerging from the rose...wow..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at January 25, 2025 06:43 PM (bA75n)
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I was struck by that as well. Exquisite.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 25, 2025 06:49 PM (RIvkX)

82 I was amused that jsg and I both have same-sourced house keys in the above pics. Disappointed that no one has commented on the two-prong key.

Posted by: Mike Hammer etc., etc. at January 25, 2025 06:51 PM (XeU6L)

83 Thanks for this for this thread, TRex. Lovely tribute to a lovely woman.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 25, 2025 06:53 PM (43/Ri)

84 Grateful, The prayer service we did with the prayer shawl do nated by olddog and his lovely wife , with a beautiful prayer by Doof is and will always be a heart memory
There is no place equal to this.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 06:54 PM (oT+t6)

85 This thread has been a very fitting tribute to Jewells and her art. Well done, Mr. TRex.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 25, 2025 06:54 PM (mH6SG)

86 I don't wear much jewelry, so I never bought any of Jewells' creations. But they are lovely. So glad you're here to see this, Jewells. ❤️

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at January 25, 2025 06:56 PM (OX9vb)

87 I just thought of a new bumper sticker:

I Don't Love You

How confusing is that?

Posted by: eleven at January 25, 2025 06:58 PM (fV+MH)

88
It was on the newest periodic table posters in my high school (early aughts) but was unnamed.
Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director

Gas-X

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at January 25, 2025 06:59 PM (63Dwl)

89 A "slide rosary" could also double as a pace counter.

Posted by: PabloD at January 25, 2025 07:00 PM (DHq3P)

90 I do have a rosary that was made for me by Ann Wilson (empire1) a few months before she passed. I'm only Catholic curious, not a convert, but I love it. It does focus my prayers.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at January 25, 2025 07:00 PM (OX9vb)

91 Thank you too, Ben Had, for *encouraging* TRex to do this hobby thread tribute.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 25, 2025 07:02 PM (43/Ri)

92 olddog, my love and admiration for the both of you I can only aspire to.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 07:06 PM (oT+t6)

93 I thought some of the flies I tied and spinner lures were pretty nice looking. Then I saw what Jewells offered. So much for my 'delicate' efforts. The only problem with her Etsy site was deciding which items to get. Too many appealed.

Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 07:06 PM (yTvNw)

94 I hope you see this thread Jewells. And I add my prayers for you to all the love and prayers coming from the Moron Horde. Peace

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at January 25, 2025 07:07 PM (PcTds)

95 I have a rosary that Ann Wilson made. She started making them and handing them out for free to the Horde and to churches.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 25, 2025 07:10 PM (NQtI0)

96 Not sure is a hobby or obsession, spider solitaire is evil

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 07:11 PM (fwDg9)

97 Thank you too, Ben Had, for *encouraging* TRex to do this hobby thread tribute.

Yes.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at January 25, 2025 07:11 PM (mH6SG)

98 We have to thank all the contributions to this thread.

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 07:12 PM (fwDg9)

99 Ha, Skip, I love card games. Never did figure out spider solitaire. It's probably just as well, else wise I would never anything done.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at January 25, 2025 07:13 PM (OX9vb)

100 Prayers for you Jewells.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 25, 2025 07:13 PM (Jjj7V)

101 We have to thank all the contributions to this thread.
Posted by: Skip
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Yes, thanks to all who sent in photo's. So many wonderful pieces that I had not seen on her on site. Though that's to be expected since most were unique.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 25, 2025 07:14 PM (43/Ri)

102 93 I thought some of the flies I tied and spinner lures were pretty nice looking. Then I saw what Jewells offered. So much for my 'delicate' efforts. The only problem with her Etsy site was deciding which items to get. Too many appealed.
Posted by: JTB at January 25, 2025 07:06 PM (yTvNw)

Well, that's an unfair comparison. I mean, how many speckled trout have her works landed?

Posted by: Joe Kidd at January 25, 2025 07:14 PM (bA75n)

103 90 I do have a rosary that was made for me by Ann Wilson (empire1) a few months before she passed. I'm only Catholic curious, not a convert, but I love it. It does focus my prayers.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

I also have several of hers she sent to me.

One was in the colors of my Marine's dress uniform. Which I gave to him. And he carried when he received his French Fourragere.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2025 07:15 PM (mT+6a)

104 Thanks all for being here. Nice to get this little family together for moments like this. It is the people that make the difference. Thanks to all contributors. Thanks to Ben Had. And thanks especially to Jewells. Cheers all.

Posted by: TRex at January 25, 2025 07:16 PM (IQ6Gq)

105 Jewells - have not had the pleasure to meet you but feel like I know you somewhat. You've been a persistently bright presence here - since way back when I began lurking. Prayers and good wishes for you and your family.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at January 25, 2025 07:17 PM (kOluj)

106 I have neither the patience nor the fine motor skills to produce what Jewells did.

I know that every bead she added to my rosary was done with thought and intention. It is so very special.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 25, 2025 07:18 PM (mT+6a)

107 Cheers, TRex. Cheers, Horde.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 25, 2025 07:18 PM (43/Ri)

108 I do think if I used a deck of real cards instead of electronic it would be fair. I swear it cheats

Posted by: Skip at January 25, 2025 07:20 PM (fwDg9)

109 The Horde honors their own well and with love. You are the light.

Thank you, TRex

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 07:21 PM (oT+t6)

110 Tennessine, Ts, atomic number 117 is the most recent addition, and that happened in 2010.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot

What has the most absurd atomic number?
Assinine

Posted by: Agent 86 at January 25, 2025 07:24 PM (KAi1n)

111 Old, smelly sock off

Posted by: SFGoth at January 25, 2025 07:24 PM (KAi1n)

112 I wish I was half as talented as Jewells. Lovely pieces.

Posted by: Tuna at January 25, 2025 07:29 PM (oaGWv)

113 Is there a link for Jewel's jewels?

Posted by: eleven at January 25, 2025 07:30 PM (fV+MH)

114 eleven ,sadly no more

Posted by: Ben Had at January 25, 2025 07:31 PM (oT+t6)

115 So ace of spades jewelry is a thing? Now I know. I feel like I need this but I’m still saving for a shower gun.

Posted by: HappyFun at January 25, 2025 07:33 PM (aucQt)

116 90 I do have a rosary that was made for me by Ann Wilson (empire1) a few months before she passed.

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As do I. Lovely ette.
May she rest in peace

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at January 25, 2025 07:34 PM (t88zN)

117 Nood movies, everyone.

Posted by: Nazdar at January 25, 2025 07:34 PM (NcvvS)

118 I have given many gifts of jewelry by Jewells. They have become favorites of the recipients.

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at January 25, 2025 08:00 PM (J8OCH)

119 So this is the kind of work Jewells did. Nice.

Posted by: Weak Geek at January 25, 2025 09:29 PM (p/isN)

120 Got on here late, but wanted to say how beautiful everything is and what a truly special lady Jewells is - I am blessed to know her! ❤❤❤

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at January 26, 2025 04:51 AM (SRRAx)

121 Pretty Things, Jewells! And what a beautiful legacy.

Posted by: m at January 26, 2025 07:08 AM (VnUSN)

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