Speaking of crazy weather -- I gather they had light snow in northern NJ today (including at home). But we're in Virginia visiting DD and it's sunny and in the 40s here. Supposed to rain tomorrow -- here and in NJ -- so, as often happens, we'll be driving home in the rain.

A positive heat wave here in Virginia -- all the way up to 35F! Did get a dusting of snow overnight but by the time I went out this afternoon, it was gone from my car (DD's car is in the garage, I'm on the driveway) as the car was in the sun.

@wattleihavenext JULIE ... sounds like it would have been great fun to meet up in person with your cyber friends.

Just frigid cold today and suppose to remain that way for a few days. That's usually a good way to get me to stay indoors and catch up with housework. 🙂

FRAN 2 ... I haven't sold on eBay for a year or more, but when I did, one of the requirements for a reduced FVF use to be you had to sell 100 sales a year. Now I don't know what they do....don't they check a bunch of different things every 3 months. Gee, I'm no help.

BOB ... isn't it @favoritegram LAINEY who is our Waterford go-to person? Hopefully she will check in a take a peek at your vase.

IRENE M ... the shelves came from my dear friend Linda's apartment. Hopefully she will be very glad I have them. She had an extensive CD and DVD collection...and really unbelievable number. The shelves can be raised or lowered which is just dandy. When she was in better health she would sometimes go treasure hunting with me and enjoyed my glass purchases and my cruets. She loved to look for anything with a music theme and if you can imagine those shelves filled with CDs and DVDs, it was incredible to see.

HI to SHELLY, GEORGE, and DON

The site has become so unstable that many cannot even get into it. They've set up a Facebook page and are trying desparately
to locate all members. They've tried sending out emails...some got them, some didn't. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1423387431281137/

@sellingthings Marty, the "redo" of the grandkids' photo is wonderful! And kudos to your GS for his good plans.

@carma Beautiful granddaughters!!

I got a new PC last February -- because I wanted to be sure I could still get Windows 7. I never allow Microsoft to automatically download updates -- I have to approve them. We drove home from visiting DD in Virginia yesterday -- poured rain all the way but only a few spots of traffic (unlike driving down on Christmas -- no traffic!) Thursday we're supposed to have a mix of rain and snow and then Friday the temperature drops to a high of 18.

@favoritegram LAINEY ... I continue to be of no help. 🙁 Very unusual pattern and texture, but I'm not familiar with it.

@jerseystar NANCY P ... I have the Shetlar book but I think there is more to see on the website ... http://www.shetlarglass.com/stretchglass/SGCompanies/SGID01.htm

@favoritegram LAINEY ... Your inkfrog URL will work just fine; however if the link begins and ends with IMG, delete the IMGs.

@jmart8248 IRENE M ... lovely goblet. The J/L/R Reproduction Book says MAYBE the goblet has been reproduced but no verification. It also says the pattern is rare in color.

Waving HI to KATIE...

@donscns DON ... thank you so very much for posting the coffee while I was gone. I truly appreciate your help.

@favoritegram LAINEY ... just look over to the right column of the screen and you will see "How To Post a Picture Link."

@dbfrogs FRAN and @suzy SUZY ... adorable grandsons! They are all so precious.

@sellingthings MARTY ... thanks for the link for the Atterbury CADs, interesting article.

I still haven't unpacked my suitcase. Going to bed early and get a good nights rest. Everything can wait til tomorrow. 🙂

Allergies are killing me, so it's a Benadryl and Bedtime soon. I've about scratched my eyeballs into oblivion.

@ohiostar FENTON ... the pattern is DIAMOND POINT LOOP, ca. 1890s, unknown maker, and it is probably the sugar bowl.

@mainewildrose SUE ... enjoyed the explanation on Indian Summer

@favoritegram LAINEY ... the only thing I don't like about the new RL is that the PO receipts are 2 pages long. I surely agree that adding stuff helps. I don't necessarily sell what I added...but I sell something from my store.

Oops! Sister just drove up in the driveway ..... BBL

HI to CARL, DON, SHELLY

@favoritegram LAINEY ... I signed up this past week for the Fenton FB page. Not that I had any Fenton to sell, but so I could just watch and learn more. I figured those buying and selling would know if something were Fenton or not, whereas on eBay you never know what is a correct ID.

@suzy SUZY ... yes, I was surprised to see some of the stuff. It was filthy and I got stung on a couple of things once I started washing the layer of dirt off of it. But I'm pretty certain I'll make some profit on the things as a whole.

@shellyrae37 SHELLY ... actually there were not all that many people there and very few that I had to fight with over the glass. Most were after the baked dirt... or paying very high prices for common Fostoria American pieces.

Thanks everyone for the childhood memories. Weren't we an adventerous mob? LOL

We got a few inches of snow yesterday, today it's cold and windy but the sun is out. Still in a little bit of shock -- had planned on buying a new car. Not only bought it but brought it home yesterday -- a 2012 Honda CRV, end of year clearance sale. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tNPhyj74uycX2x48F4rBjqJyYoYlVKyRZy6IyrdT4Dg?feat=directlink (That's DH's car with the kayak on top next to my new CRV.)

@scott SCOTT ... I have the Hobbs book, but don't see any measurements mentioned on the jug sizes.

@favoritegram Lainey, only SF on this trip as DH has a conference to go to. One of these days I'll go with him when he goes to San Diego to play uncle. SIL now lives in La Jolla (she's divorced so they sold the house in Del Mar). Saw more of her in the spring & summer (while we were dealing with MIL and then the closing of her apartment) than I've seen her in years, so need to let some time elapse before I see her again.

And, believe it or not, I am back home in NJ. We were home about an hour ago, only one spot on the NJ Turnpike had heavy traffic. The rest of the highways were lighter than usual -- not sure where all the people are, but I'm not complaining. Counting our lunch stop (and a relatively long line at the Starbucks), it only took us 5 hours, which is the usual. Really expected to be on the road forever -- had DH pack all his favorite CDs to distract him while he was driving, but we only got through a few of them.

@allirish123 TRACY ... be sure and read all the new policies before listing...no text on the pics, no frames allowed on gallery pics, return policy, on and on. Gotten to be a painful process. I use Auctiva and pay 9.99 a month. I like their templates and also you can schedule your auction start times for free. But I closed my eBay store and haven't listed anything in the last month, so don't know how long I'll continue with Auctiva. I opened a ruby lane store and have no need of a template there. Best of luck!

@4931nextdoor ALICIA ... what splendid items! So sorry that I'm absolutely no help.

@mainewildrose SUE ... We are all here to learn and I for one never find additional information "belaboring"...to the contrary, I find it very helpful reinforcement and appreciate it greatly.

@jerseystar NANCY P ... you get your DD all moved into her new place only for you and her to leave it?! LOL. Maybe you both are so tired from the moving you had to take a vacation from it. 🙂

@favoritegram LAINEY ... do not know the story on your DD's son, but if prayers are welcome for strength and healing, count me in.

@reen REEN ... I can understand wanting to take a lot to auction, but would you quit selling entirely? For all the frustration, I still enjoy watching an auction or listing or item I have in booth to see if it will sell.

HI to GAILMAC, CARL, HELEN, AMBER, DON, GEORGE, and SHELLY.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

@favoritegram Lainey Thanks for posting the URL to @songbreeze Gail's RL shop. And congrats Gail on the quick sale. But what is this with all the pop-up stuff? I do not like that at all. I'm easily enough confused as it is.