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Apparently my difficulty on getting on to the Glass Board was a glitch as after checking all the other boards when I went back to the GB I got right one.

Just checking all of the sites as I am having trouble logging into the Glass Board.

A pretty significant postage increase becomes effective on Jan. 27 , 2013:::
http://www.btobonline.com/article/20121012/DIRECT0202/310129995/usps-announces-postal-rate-increases-for-2013#

Just thought everyone would want to know ;;;;;;
Bosses Day is Tuesday, October 16, 2012!
Now let me see—–What kind of flowers should I order for myself?

Thought anybody who popped in here might get a chuckle from my recent experience.
Will share my yesterday with y'all.
My day improved as time moved it along. We had a beautiful sunny day and I needed to take pictures. Had been somewhat out of sorts as I had spent about 2 hours taking pictures on Wednesday. When I sat down at the computer to crop the pics I laid my SanDisk down for a second right here near the printer. Then could not find it . Thought maybe it fell of the front of my desk so I got a light and got down on the floor. Then got the vacuum out to clean while I was down there. But no SanDisk to be found. A new $12.50 disc and 2 hours work gone, gone , gone. Really 3 hours as I spent nearly an hour looking for it.
My household helper dropped by late this afternoon. She walked over to the computer pulled out the drawer underneath the computer and picked up the disk.
Is that an improved day or what?

Today is National Depression Screening Day:: If interested check this out:::
http://www.helpyourselfhelpothers.org/
Helen in Indy

@madferu Nina, I found this on the net "Apply a very small amount of warmed French's brand yellow mustard to the surface of the silver. If it turns blackish, it's silver. " I think I might try that on a silver plated object to see if it turned blackish, too.
I think the metal base for silver plate is usually metals that will not attract a magnet.
Helen in Indy

For those of you who use Auctiva remember:::Auctiva will be down for scheduled maintenance between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. PST, October 9.
Helen in Indy

BTW , I rebooted and got right on to PayPal. My labels are printed. Now to get DH to do the packing part.

I think that PayPal must be down as I cannot get on there to do address labels. So I am up to this bit of devilment.

I am posting this on all of the boards.
I notice that when I add that 14 Day return policy that we get an additional box for return terms. Wondering what terms others are stating . As some of you know I sell clothing. Thinking about what kind of an attachment that I could add to a used or NWOT clothing item that could prevent the buyer from wearing the item and then returning it.

I know that some glass seller will add some kind of mark. On more common depression glass I have added a piece of "Wite-Out" tape with my initials on it. Otherwise the buyer might return a damaged piece.

In past years I have known an individual or two that would return a special occasion item to Sears or Montgomery Ward after it had been worn. In one instance the mother-of-the-bride had the bridesmaids change to a different garment after the wedding but before the reception.

@picker16judy Funny joke. i love jokes!
I am 'up & attem' this morning . Our 9 month great-grandson is here. He has a little portable chair – top part of a high-chair. We had his mom set it on the end of the table where we were having dinner last night. He made a very attractive center piece.e

@justmim Mim, I am doing well. I just re-opened my eBay store and have the books back on line.
Edgar has the same problem with discomfort in the hospital or emergency room waiting room chairs. When I went to Community North for a kidney stone attack in January the 2nd DD was free to take me. Then the youngest was with me when I was carried in for the broken hip. But DH was pretty worn out from his daily trips to the rehab hospital . I know that he and your DH are much alike in being faithful to their very core. God love each of them!!!
Our DDIL a DGD and Great grandson will be here 2 nights this week. They will be attending a funeral in Fort Wayne on Wednesday. We get them coming and going. I am so excited about seeing this 7 month old GGS. I've seen him only once.

@justmim Since I have not done any listings recently. I am unaware of any changes. I do use Auctiva so maybe they are taking care of those changes. Will have to wait and see.

Sorry about your gout pains . You know our now 56 year old son went through a lot of that some 10 years ago. He does not mention it now so I assume that he no longer has that problem. I feel fortunate that I have had very little pain.

Hi from me, too. Jean I could not open the link either. But welcome to the Antique Board.

@justmim
Mim, Haven't you had enough Pain and suffering without going and getting the gout? Edgar had to go off the Coumadin for a few days before the dentist would extract a tooth. Bruce has been battling gout for several years. I think he told me once than when he quit eating certain things the gout disappeared. And aren't you on enough food denial items?
For the rest of you. mim is a long time friend and neighbor. So I can give her a bad time if I want to. LOL

@bamaj1--- It is quite saddening to lose the last member of a generation. ((( Hugs))) for you and yours.
I am the last of a family of 9 children. There are 2 of my brother's widows, a cousin and a cousin's widow who are still with us. We are fortunate to have a host of children , grandchildren and nieces and nephews who are quite attentive.
Helen or bbg

@justmim ---- I auctioned a rocking horse with the pick up only last week. Worked out O.K. We made sure there were 2-3 people around at pick up time. Helen or bbg

@leforme44 ---- Here is just one under closed/ sold listings :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Irish-Crocheted-Tatted-Handmade-Ecru-Fine-Silk-Lace-Doily-Doilie-/180813016551?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a194bade7

@leforme44 ---Hi Pat. I believe your silk pieces are doilies. It is not unusual for them to have been made in sets of 3. And, yes, I should think they have some value. Do some eBay searching for silk doilies.
And greetings to my friend mim when comes around .

@justmim Hi mim. Yes, I was alone for the laser surgery. That was very easy compared to what came next. In the interim between the laser surgery and stitch removal a week later I had 2 kidney stones passing through. Had some strong pain medication with which to stave off a trip to the emergency room on the first one. But couldn’t handle the second round. So called on one of the DDs to take me to ER. We were there about 4 hours after which DD brought me home. I slept for 24 hours. I think I can see how people become drug addicts. Sure was a good sleep.
I'm back on track now. I am enjoying the current stretch lovely sunny days here in Indy. And all the hoopla about the Super Bowl. Hope that you are able to enjoy it , too.

I see the board is moving along. But will say my say before I am off to bed. patC wish i could help with your mark but I've misplaced my marks book, I think I might have a web page that another person put up. Will see if I can find and send that.
mim--- Yep , tablecloths and probably Jim.
This may be of interest. If not just scroll on by----.
I was out most of yesterday --- Wednesday. I had laser surgery on a growth on my chin that had showed some cancer cells. Never experienced this before so let me tell you a little about the surpisees involved. I had supposed that it would be pretty much an and "in-and-getter-'er-done' and out the door. Not so. They lasered off a layer then I had to sit in the waiting room while they sent it to an in house laboratory. This process was to be repeated until they got a clean sample. Fortunately, it took only one turn for me . But still I was there for 4 hours. I did a lot of napping and reading.

Just dropping by to help keep the board moving. Ans to ask if anybody knows anything about Shelley. I think she may have computer problems. Wish I really knew what she is up to. Hope she isn't sick or having more illness in her family.

Maybe a sewing box. Don't think the original purpose affects today's value. But if listing on eBay I would put all those words in the title.

@leforme44 Yes , it could be a sewing box. Is it deep enough to hold spools of thread? Or , perhaps a box for small keepsake items. I think the keepsake idea is a bit more 'romantic' than sewing. LOL.! In any case I think it is quite a desirable item if you can just get the attention of the right set of buyers.

@leforme44 ---- Really a guess but I suspect that someone was showing off their wood working skills. Maybe the box was made for a specific object. Maybe a book. It is unique in that the wood worker probably made only one just like that one. Value is anybodies guess. If it were mine I would start it at $50 plus. And maybe a lot more.

@fyrqueen ----- My oh my Katie! That is a pretty piece / set of furniture. Hope you find a good sales venue for it. I think that January -February are usually good month for selling furniture. Could you maybe offer it for a while as a consignment at an antique mall or store? Just for your info one of the nearby malls asks 15% commission for consigned items. Another asks 22%.

@justmim I am told that one of the fashions for this year is arm warmers. Well I made my own arm warmers last year. I took a wool sweater and cut the sleeves off at the shoulders. I then cut a hole in the ribbed cuff for my thumb. For the past week or so I've been wearing them most of the time. Couldn't' find leg warmers in the local stores last year so ordered some on eBay. Would have preferred wool but did not find those.
The aunt who moved to St. Louis was a real shopper. I think that she based her southern city opinion on the lackadaisical attitude of the store clerks. I know that she mentioned that attitude in her comments.

@bamaj1 , Don’t know about litter for southern kitties and toilet tissue but many years ago when an Aunt and Uncle moved to St Louis from Springfield , MO. they marveled at how southern St Louis seemed to be.

Gee, I couldn't remember whether or not I had joined this group . Guess so as my log in worked. I recall hearing a Kroger manager from St. Louis say that 'toilet paper and cat food' were the items that disappeared off his shelves when bad weather was predicted.

Good morning antique friends & acquaintances. Wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving and all the rest of the holiday season.
We’ll be staying at home today. DGD is bringing our dinner to us. We’ll have a family get together / pitch in tomorrow. My assigned dish is the traditional Southern Indiana Persimmon Pudding — all done an ready to go.
Then on Saturday one of the local DGDs is taking us to St. Louis where we’ll have the three youngest of Great-grandchildren together. We have not seen the 2 month old youngest one yet. I really hope to get lots of pictures of all there of them.
In case y’all don’t know this but ’ there is just one thing better than grandchildren —-great-grandchildren’.
Helen in Indy

Hello,
Looks like closing the boards has created a full time job for Curt. So wonderful of him to do this for all of us.
I think that I have never visited the eBay Antique Board but thought it might be fun to be a part of this group. I normally do not post a lot to any of the boards that I visit. You'll find me most often on the new Glass Board. Tons of inventory to get listed. You can find me at beads!books!glitter! or at my store Retro Treasures and Classy Clothing. Helen in Indy