Girl Talk

[Boomer]

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 2 is on Amazon Prime now.

I am liking it even better than Season 1. (The clothes (and the cars) are gorgeous, too.) It is set in the late 1950s.

The family goes to the Catskills and Susie (Alex Borstein) manages to go along, incognito. (I had said to someone recently that I thought Alex Borstein should get an award for her role. I found out she already did.)

[Barefoot]

I tried Rosy-Tone moisturizer for the first time recently.
I couldn't resist the advertising by Helen Mirren.

[Barefoot]

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 2 is on Amazon Prime now.
I am liking it even better than Season 1. (The clothes (and the cars) are gorgeous, too.) It is set in the late 1950s.
The family goes to the Catskills and Susie (Alex Borstein) manages to go along, incognito. (I had said to someone recently that I thought Alex Borstein should get an award for her role. I found out she already did.)I'll watch Season 2; thanks for the recommendation.

[Boomer]

I know that sometimes I sound like the Queen of Binge-Watching. I try to tell myself, I am not really the queen. I am just efficient with my television time.

Anyway, just had to let you know that Grace and Frankie, Season 5, will be on January 18.

While you are waiting: You might like The Kominsky Method, also on Netflix. This one has Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin as two friends aging together. It is kind of like Grace and Frankie in that it is about some of the issues of growing older -- but from the point of view of men.

(Ann Margret is in it. She is 77. Long time since Bye Bye Birdie.

[2newyorkers]

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 2 is on Amazon Prime now.

I am liking it even better than Season 1. (The clothes (and the cars) are gorgeous, too.) It is set in the late 1950s.

The family goes to the Catskills and Susie (Alex Borstein) manages to go along, incognito. (I had said to someone recently that I thought Alex Borstein should get an award for her role. I found out she already did.)

I also like season 2 better.

[Barefoot]

I know that sometimes I sound like the Queen of Binge-Watching. I try to tell myself, I am not really the queen. I am just efficient with my television time.

Anyway, just had to let you know that Grace and Frankie, Season 5, will be on January 18.

While you are waiting: You might like The Kominsky Method, also on Netflix. This one has Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin as two friends aging together. It is kind of like Grace and Frankie in that it is about some of the issues of growing older -- but from the point of view of men.

(Ann Margret is in it. She is 77. Long time since Bye Bye Birdie.I just started watching Grace and Frankie again.
I realized there were some episodes I missed, like all of Season One.
I tried watching The Kominsky Method; perhaps I just got a boring episode.
Ann Margret is 77? Guess celebrities grow old also.
I haven't watched Mrs. Maisel yet, but Season two is on my list.

I didn't realize that Netflix had movies made for Netflix.
I watched a Jennifer Anniston movie made for Netflix where she is thin and won beauty pageants.
She has a daughter that is buxom, not a bad movie if you're an Anniston fan.

[BK001]

I haven't watched Mrs. Maisel yet, but Season two is on my list.


I have already seen all of Season One. Then I spent all of last weekend binging on Season two! Really enjoyed it. I have decided that binging is my preferred watching style.

I also binged Homecoming with Julia Roberts. It was good but of the two I prefer Mrs. Maisel.

[Barefoot]

I also binged Homecoming with Julia Roberts. I think that's a new picture of you? It's cute, you look very young!

Homecoming is available? On Netflix or Amazon Prime? I'm a Julia Roberts fan.

[BK001]

I think that's a new picture of you? It's cute, you look very young!

Homecoming is available? On Netflix or Amazon Prime? I'm a Julia Roberts fan.


Amazon Prime.

My picture? Thanks but I don't think it is entirely representative of what I really look like. As I said on another thread, a few more pounds and perhaps some botox and then I will take a current picture so that I won't be accused of catfishing.:1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[Boomer]

I nominate Vanity Fair from Amazon Prime for the best binge since Downton Abbey.

Vanity Fair is set in the early 1800s. (again, the clothes are a bonus) William Thackeray wrote Vanity Fair in the mid-1800s, at first as a serial published by Punch in 20 monthly installments before being published as a book. (How did they ever get along without the opportunity to binge on a story.)

Thackeray subtitled his book A Novel Without A Hero.

It was written as a satire on English society with its distinct class lines -- when those of higher rank were known for their obsession with knowing one's place and staying in it. And those who were left out could be obsessed with getting out by moving up, whatever it took.

The story centers around Becky Sharp who is determined to rise above her class. She has the brains and the beauty to get a lot of things done. Her machinations are memorable.

I think many of you will consider Vanity Fair to be binge-worthy. (I am not finished with it yet, up to the 3rd episode and trying hard to wait until tonight to turn on the television. But I know I can recommend it without hesitation.)

[BK001]

I nominate Vanity Fair from Amazon Prime for the best binge since Downton Abbey.

I think many of you will consider Vanity Fair to be binge-worthy. (I am not finished with it yet, up to the 3rd episode and trying hard to wait until tonight to turn on the television. But I know I can recommend it without hesitation.)

I watched all 7 episodes yesterday. Thank you for the recommendation (I think) LOL.

The sets, costumes and overall filming were spectacular and the story was engrossing. Loved the opening line, "Vanity Fair, a world where everyone is striving for what is not worth having". Now to get something done today.

[Barefoot]

I was told by a friend that the new season of Grace and Frankie is available on Netflix on Friday.
I'm a big fan --- talk about aging well!

I tried watching Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime, but I couldn't get into it.
I liked Homecoming better, but it's weird. I haven't watched all the episodes yet.

[Barefoot]

Anyone have body sculpting?
If you don't want to talk about it on this thread, please send me a private message.

[Boomer]

I was told by a friend that the new season of Grace and Frankie is available on Netflix on Friday.
I'm a big fan --- talk about aging well!

I tried watching Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime, but I couldn't get into it.
I liked Homecoming better, but it's weird. I haven't watched all the episodes yet.

I have not started the new season of Grace and Frankie yet but plan to soon.

Homecoming is weird but uncomfortably believable. The cynic in me guessed exactly what they were up to early on.

Loved Mrs. Maisel and her clothes.

Shameless confession: I have a shameless addiction to Shameless. Sometimes it is so raunchy it makes me cringe, and I thought the writing was getting a little lazy last season, but I can't resist wanting to check in to see how the Gallaghers are doing. William Macy, as Frank, is a terrible person, but fun to watch.

I think it is back on Showtime now, but we don't have Showtime. Might have to get it. Shameless brings out the prude in me sometimes but that does not stop me. (sigh) I guess that makes me shameless.

[Barefoot]

Shameless confession: I have a shameless addiction to Shameless. Sometimes it is so raunchy it makes me cringe, and I thought the writing was getting a little lazy last season, but I can't resist wanting to check in to see how the Gallaghers are doing. William Macy, as Frank, is a terrible person, but fun to watch.
Is Shameless on Netflix or Amazon Prime?
I want to watch a couple of episodes and perhaps I'll get hooked also.

[Barefoot]

Anyone have body sculpting?
If you don't want to talk about it on this thread, please send me a private message.
I've had one PM but she had it recently done so she hasn't seen the benefit YET.
Anyone else have it done in the past? If so, please send me a PM.

[Boomer]

Is Shameless on Netflix or Amazon Prime?
I want to watch a couple of episodes and perhaps I'll get hooked also.


I think the old seasons are on Netflix.

I liked the earlier seasons better than the last one. But I will probably shamelessly, eventually subscribe to Showtime for a while to get the season that just started.

If you go to TOTV's Search and type in the word Shameless and ask it to search Threads Only, you will find 2 old threads that talk about the show. -- I had never heard of the show before reading about it here. -- Yes. (sigh) It was the OPs who started those threads who led me down the Shameless path. (blush)

[Boomer]

"Wild Oats" is a movie I just found on Netflix. It has Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lang and that guy who was Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP whose real name escapes me right now.

It is a sweet, light movie about people in later life.

The plot is unrealistic, but I did not care. It kept me amused for an hour and a half -- a bowl of popcorn, and a little red wine -- the perfect movie length for me. Some funny dialogue and some relatable moments.

It is a movie like "Boynton Beach Club" and "Quartet."

I thought maybe some of you might like this movie, too.

[Barefoot]

"Wild Oats" is a movie I just found on Netflix. It has Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lang and that guy who was Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP whose real name escapes me right now. It is a sweet, light movie about people in later life.
Thanks Boomer - I've made a note to watch Wild Oats.

[Boomer]

Oh my! I just got a J. Peterman catalog and I can’t stop reading that hilariously over-the-top prose that is their trademark copy.

Remember, that was the guy parodied on Seinfeld. He was Elaine’s boss and he talked just like the catalog copy. Tickled the heck outa me.

I have never bought anything from J. Peterman. But I think I just might do that.

Has anyone here ever bought from J. Peterman?

If so, how is the quality and how are the sizes?

Is a 12 a 12 or is it a 16 or a 10?

(You know how it goes with sizes. Every clothing manufacturer does its thing — and then there is Chico’s — where you have to break their code. For years I was afraid to try anything on in Chico’s, fled the scene quickly, because I thought Chico’s was for sizes 1 and 2 only. I always thought that was a dumb marketing scheme but I guess it works for them.)

As far as quality goes, when I was still working, Coldwater Creek was my go to and then something changed with them and their fabrics and soon the stores went away. I still cannot part with some of my old Coldwater Creek jackets.

Anyway, anybody? Any advice on J. Peterman?

[CFrance]

A question for knitters: Do any dry cleaners in the area block knitted items? I was given a beautiful hand-knitted scarf, but it is not blocked and basically rolls into a long tube. Years ago you could have knits blocked at the cleaner's.

[chrisinva]

Love the topics! Thanks for starting this. We're still in VA; moving to TV next week, DeSoto! Can barely wait. I envision living in sandals and therefore want pedicures. Need recommendations for pedicure, hopefully south of 466A. Thanks, ladies. : )

[Barefoot]

Love the topics! Thanks for starting this. We're still in VA; moving to TV next week, DeSoto! Can barely wait. I envision living in sandals and therefore want pedicures. Need recommendations for pedicure, hopefully south of 466A. Thanks, ladies. : )Chrisinva, welcome to The Villages. :welcome: I think there is a new Angela's in the vicinity of Brownwood south of CR 466A. There is an existing Angela's in Buffalo Ridge Plaza across from Southern Trace on CR 466 and CR 101. I live mid-Villages, so it's the one I prefer. It's golf cart accessible and offers good prices and a quiet ambiance.

Boomer, I don't know about J. Peterman's products. However if it's not made in China (and everything seems to be made in China these days), I find the sizes are fairly consistent. I also find Chico's sizes confusing.

CFrance, knitting is definitely out of my league.

[Madelaine Amee]

Chrisinva, welcome to The Villages. :welcome: I think there is a new Angela's in the vicinity of Brownwood south of CR 466A. There is an existing Angela's in Buffalo Ridge Plaza across from Southern Trace on CR 466 and CR 101. I live mid-Villages, so it's the one I prefer. It's golf cart accessible and offers good prices and a quiet ambiance.

Boomer, I don't know about J. Peterman's products. However if it's not made in China (and everything seems to be made in China these days), I find the sizes are fairly consistent. I also find Chico's sizes confusing.

CFrance, knitting is definitely out of my league.

I think the new Angela's is in Trailwinds.

[Madelaine Amee]

Oh my! I just got a J. Peterman catalog and I can’t stop reading that hilariously over-the-top prose that is their trademark copy.

Remember, that was the guy parodied on Seinfeld. He was Elaine’s boss and he talked just like the catalog copy. Tickled the heck outa me.

I have never bought anything from J. Peterman. But I think I just might do that.

Has anyone here ever bought from J. Peterman?

If so, how is the quality and how are the sizes?

Is a 12 a 12 or is it a 16 or a 10?

(You know how it goes with sizes. Every clothing manufacturer does its thing — and then there is Chico’s — where you have to break their code. For years I was afraid to try anything on in Chico’s, fled the scene quickly, because I thought Chico’s was for sizes 1 and 2 only. I always thought that was a dumb marketing scheme but I guess it works for them.)

As far as quality goes, when I was still working, Coldwater Creek was my go to and then something changed with them and their fabrics and soon the stores went away. I still cannot part with some of my old Coldwater Creek jackets.

Anyway, anybody? Any advice on J. Peterman?

Hey Boomer, I have never heard of J. Peterman's, but I just looked at their catalog and some of their dresses look really interesting. Did you see the 1927 Beaded flapper dress # 2924.

As for Chico's - weird sizing. But, I had a great experience in there ... I was hunting through the racks and this lovely lady came up and said "There is nothing in here that would fit you dear, this is a fat ladies store" She obviously needed her eyes checked, but did I feel good for just a short while.

My go to store is Anne Taylor. I LOVE her stuff, and their sales are incredible. Right now she is unloading last year's dresses for about $30 to $40.

I also like the clothing in Soft Surroundings, under Katie Belles, but you have to be 8ft tall and built like a string bean to wear their styles. I used to really like Talbots, my go to place for business clothes when I was working, but they are quite awful now. My husband calls them Tall Butts ..... He's a prince :icon_wink:

[Velvet]

You could block the scarf yourself, CFrance. Soft somewhat cool steam iron and a sheet between the scarf and iron. Let it cool. If it still does not hold the shape then apply a mild starch (water with a bit of flour) or spray starch very lightly. We used this method on very delicate lace doilies which my mother and I used to crochet.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

A question for knitters: Do any dry cleaners in the area block knitted items? I was given a beautiful hand-knitted scarf, but it is not blocked and basically rolls into a long tube. Years ago you could have knits blocked at the cleaner's.

You could block the scarf yourself, CFrance. Soft somewhat cool steam iron and a sheet between the scarf and iron. Let it cool. If it still does not hold the shape then apply a mild starch (water with a bit of flour) or spray starch very lightly. We used this method on very delicate lace doilies which my mother and I used to crochet.

I would not use starch/flour in blocking your scarf particularly if you don't know what the fiber content is. I've always used "Magic Sizing" or a light spray starch when ironing doilies, napkins, etc. if needed (cotton only).

Regarding your scarf . . . wet it or I guess I should say dampen it. Just so it is not soaking wet is okay, but it should be wet. Place it on a towel that is large enough to accommodate the size of your scarf. Shape it. Pull it gently to shape if necessary. If it will not hold the shape you've put it in, pin it or clip it to the towel so when it dries, it will still hold the shape. Use only stainless or plastic pins or clips.

This method should work. Good luck!

[Velvet]

Advice of Midnight sounds good, in the old country we had to improvise, no Magic Sizing.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

Advice of Midnight sounds good, in the old country we had to improvise, no Magic Sizing.


I'm smiling.

No, I'm laughing! :1rotfl:
I'm not even sure Magic Sizing is still available in supermarkets!
I haven't bought it in a looooong time.

Thanks!

[Velvet]

Reading this thread is like a breath of fresh air. The regular forum is great but I was wondering where most of the girls hang?

Can anybody join?

[CFrance]

Reading this thread is like a breath of fresh air. The regular forum is great but I was wondering where most of the girls hang?

Can anybody join?
You already have!:a040:

[Velvet]

Thank you, I was clumsy in some of my previous posts... until a TOTV never done social media. Now I feel I’m among friends.

[CFrance]

Thank you, I was clumsy in some of my previous posts... until a TOTV never done social media. Now I feel I’m among friends.
On this particular thread, you are among friends. On other threads, you may be subjected toreplies that are not so nice.

[Velvet]

Yes, I have noticed .... we have some strong ladies though when you hear Jaz or Midnight coming and one’s in their crosshairs
There is a comfort on this thread, I know if I have an issue I won’t be attacked for it.

[JSR22]

This is a gentle group. Many dog lovers.

[Velvet]

Me too!

[JSR22]

I have a Polish Lowland Sheepdog and a Havanese.

[Velvet]

I have to look up the Polish Sheepdog, I wonder if it’s a working breed? Havanese are the most adorable! How is their temperament? I had a Labrador retriever and a Welsh Terrier and now looking for either a Yorkie or a Westie, both are obdurate.

[JSR22]

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are herding dogs. At one time I had 3. They were great on sheep, loved lure coursing agility and freestyle. My Havanese is adorable He is 10 months and loves all dogs and people. He does grumbe (not snap or bite) if he doesn't like something. Extremely hard to house train.

[Velvet]

It sounds like you like a challenge. My mother had a Hungarian puli, also a herding dog. Very, very loyal but only to the owner. Not overly sociable. Beautiful black corded fur. I made the mistake of trimming it a bit around the eyes so the dog could see better and mom said, “No, they need to be protected from too much light”.
I can’t imagine the exercise you need to give 3 herding dogs.

Are there any dog shows in TV?

Talk again soon, I hope.

[JSR22]

Lots of dog shows in Ocala when the weather gets cooler.

[Madelaine Amee]

Lots of dog shows in Ocala when the weather gets cooler.

Interested. Where would I get more information on the local dog shows?

[JSR22]

Google Ocala dog shows or Gainesville dog shows. Both cities have huge dog clubs that put on many events. It will bbe months from now because it is way too ho show dogs.

[shhkitten]

The girl who use to work at Walmart on 466 has left and I found out she now works at Sunshine Hair & Nails 17860 S.E. 109th Ave. suite 611 & 612 Summerfield,Fl. Her name is My and she is best nail tech I ever had, give her a call at 352 307 0099 and see for your self. Shaina

[Barefoot]

There is a comfort on this thread, I know if I have an issue I won’t be attacked for it.
It's wonderful that you feel safe on this thread. :clap2: It's meant to be a friendly place.
I have a Polish Lowland Sheepdog and a Havanese.

You seem to be very knowledgeable about dog shows.
I assume you show your Polish Lowland Sheepdog. Do you also show your Havanese?

I have a golden doodle that was rehomed two years ago when he was seven months old.
The previous owners thought he was too exuberant; and he is a tad excitable when he meets new people.
He is very sweet tempered, loves everyone, and weighs 60 lbs.

I also have a yorkie/cairn terrier mix that I rescued via Max's Pet Connection.
Baxter is 3 1/2 and weighs ten lbs.
Doodle and Baxter are best friends, thanks to Doodle's sweet personality.

I posted a picture below, but it's upside down.
Sadly, being computer illiterate, I don't know how to correct it.

[Barefoot]

The girl who use to work at Walmart on 466 has left and I found out she now works at Sunshine Hair & Nails 17860 S.E. 109th Ave. suite 611 & 612 Summerfield,Fl. ShainaHey Shaina, I see it's your first past. Welcome to TOTV and to Girl Talk. :welcome:

[JSR22]

It's wonderful that you feel safe on this thread. :clap2: It's meant to be a friendly place.


You seem to be very knowledgeable about dog shows.
I assume you show your Polish Lowland Sheepdog. Do you also show your Havanese?

I have a golden doodle that was rehomed two years ago when he was seven months old.
The previous owners thought he was too exuberant; and he is a tad excitable when he meets new people.
He is very sweet tempered, loves everyone, and weighs 60 lbs.

I also have a yorkie/cairn terrier mix that I rescued via Max's Pet Connection.
Baxter is 3 1/2 and weighs ten lbs.
Doodle and Baxter are best friends, thanks to Doodle's sweet personality.

I posted a picture below, but it's upside down.
Sadly, being computer illiterate, I don't know how to correct it.

I have loved dogs since I ws 7 years old. Always had them as family members not for competition. I always did fun things with them . In the 1990's I started going to Camp Gone to the Dogs in Vermont. It was known as a vacation for you and your dog. I bought the Camp in 2004 and ran it to 2014 and sold it. My Havanese Ziggy Stardust's sire is a Grand Champion and the dam was a Champion. He is neutered. I chose him because the breeder does 100% genetic testing on her dogs before breeding. I was amazed to finder her. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit and she lives in Summerfield, FL 11 miles from my house.

[Barefoot]

I have loved dogs since I was 7 years old. Always had them as family members not for competition. I always did fun things with them . In the 1990's I started going to Camp Gone to the Dogs in Vermont. It was known as a vacation for you and your dog. I bought the Camp in 2004 and ran it to 2014 and sold it. My Havanese Ziggy Stardust's sire is a Grand Champion and the dam was a Champion. He is neutered. I chose him because the breeder does 100% genetic testing on her dogs before breeding. I was amazed to finder her. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit and she lives in Summerfield, FL 11 miles from my house.
I have always loved dogs also.
I had four dogs when we lived on a horse farm. Of course, now I'm limited to two dogs.
We actually bought a house in The Villages because it's rare to find a place that allows big dogs.
Camp Gone to the Dogs in Vermont sounds like a great place to go for vacation.
Someone on the Chit-Chat Lounge is looking for Havanese puppies.
They might be interested in hearing about your breeder in Summerfield.

[JSR22]

I have always loved dogs also.
I had four dogs when we lived on a horse farm. Of course, now I'm limited to two dogs.
We actually bought a house in The Villages because it's rare to find a place that allows big dogs.
Camp Gone to the Dogs in Vermont sounds like a great place to go for vacation.
Someone on the Chit-Chat Lounge is looking for Havanese puppies.
They might be interested in hearing about your breeder in Summerfield.

I will message the poster.

[Madelaine Amee]

Google Ocala dog shows or Gainesville dog shows. Both cities have huge dog clubs that put on many events. It will bbe months from now because it is way too ho show dogs.

Thank you for the information. This is the first time we have been without a dog, our last is my Avatar. We found her in the UK at an excellent Lab breeder. We were only allowed to have her because she did not have all her teeth and would not have been able to be bred in Europe because she was not perfect. Well, she was perfect enough for us and we miss her every day. We have tried to find an English female lab that is past her breeding years, but older dogs are highly prized and unless you know someone who knows someone they are almost impossible to find. My sons still live in NH and there are some great English Labs being bred there, but I don't want a puppy.

Again, thanks for your information.

[Barefoot]

Thank you for the information. This is the first time we have been without a dog, our last is my Avatar. I'm sorry for your loss -- it's always sad to lose a dog. And it never gets any easier.
I know you probably want a lab again, but there are lots of older dogs available at Max's Pet Connection.
That's where I adopted my Baxter. They are on the sidewalk at Petsmart on Saturday mornings.

[JSR22]

Thank you for the information. This is the first time we have been without a dog, our last is my Avatar. We found her in the UK at an excellent Lab breeder. We were only allowed to have her because she did not have all her teeth and would not have been able to be bred in Europe because she was not perfect. Well, she was perfect enough for us and we miss her every day. We have tried to find an English female lab that is past her breeding years, but older dogs are highly prized and unless you know someone who knows someone they are almost impossible to find. My sons still live in NH and there are some great English Labs being bred there, but I don't want a puppy.

Again, thanks for your information.

So sorry for your loss I truly know how you feel. We moved here in 2012 with 3 Polish Lowland Sheepdogs. Unfortunately, Zorro passed less then 2 years after we moved. I understood I could not get another dog because we still had 2. We made an agreement no more dogs and no way ever a puppy. Zeta crossed the bridge last November and we were down to Zuni. It did not take 2 weeks I wanted a dog. My husband agreed as long as it was not a puppy. Short story Ziggy Stardust, an Irish Red Pied Brindle joined our family in December at 3 months old!
I still have a lot of connections in the dog world. Do you want me to put out feelers for an adult English Lab?

[Madelaine Amee]

So sorry for your loss I truly know how you feel. We moved here in 2012 with 3 Polish Lowland Sheepdogs. Unfortunately, Zorro passed less then 2 years after we moved. I understood I could not get another dog because we still had 2. We made an agreement no more dogs and no way ever a puppy. Zeta crossed the bridge last November and we were down to Zuni. It did not take 2 weeks I wanted a dog. My husband agreed as long as it was not a puppy. Short story Ziggy Stardust, an Irish Red Pied Brindle joined our family in December at 3 months old!
I still have a lot of connections in the dog world. Do you want me to put out feelers for an adult English Lab?

I would really appreciate you doing that for us but it has to be a female. Although if you found a male dog desperate for a home we probably would love it just as much as a female. As to age .... if you can do it we would prefer no younger than four, but we have no problems with a much older dog.

[Madelaine Amee]

I still have a lot of connections in the dog world. Do you want me to put out feelers for an adult English Lab?

I have just remembered something. Several years ago I was in the Walmart parking lot off 466 when a big pick up pulled in with two of the best English Labs I have ever seen in the bed of the truck. The driver was a very pleasant man who told me he lived in Quail Hollow and the dogs were from a Lab Breeder in Williston. I have done everything to find this breeder but have had no luck, would you happen to know of this person?

[JSR22]

I have just remembered something. Several years ago I was in the Walmart parking lot off 466 when a big pick up pulled in with two of the best English Labs I have ever seen in the bed of the truck. The driver was a very pleasant man who told me he lived in Quail Hollow and the dogs were from a Lab Breeder in Williston. I have done everything to find this breeder but have had no luck, would you happen to know of this person?

I do not know that breeder. I just posted on FB what you are looking for. Hopefully, I will receive some responses.

[JSR22]

Hi Madelaine,
I have been contacted by a well known Lab breeder who came to my Camp. She lives in VA and would like to know howfar you would be willing to travel to pickup the right dog.
Jeanne

[Madelaine Amee]

Hi Madelaine,
I have been contacted by a well known Lab breeder who came to my Camp. She lives in VA and would like to know howfar you would be willing to travel to pickup the right dog.
Jeanne

Thank you for this information at this point I am going to PM you, .

[Barefoot]

I would really appreciate you doing that for us but it has to be a female. Although if you found a male dog desperate for a home we probably would love it just as much as a female. As to age .... if you can do it we would prefer no younger than four, but we have no problems with a much older dog.

Hi Madelaine,
I have been contacted by a well known Lab breeder who came to my Camp. She lives in VA and would like to know how far you would be willing to travel to pickup the right dog.
Madelaine, I can only speak for myself, but I'd love to know if you got a lab.

[Velvet]

Yes, me too, if you got your dog.

[Madelaine Amee]

Madelaine, I can only speak for myself, but I'd love to know if you got a lab.

Have not heard anything yet. Ever hopeful!:doggie:

[CFrance]

Have not heard anything yet. Ever hopeful!:doggie:
Fingers crossed!

[Midnight Cowgirl]

Have not heard anything yet. Ever hopeful!:doggie:

I have a good feeling that all is going to work out for you, and soon!

[Barefoot]

Have not heard anything yet. Ever hopeful!:doggie: I hope you get a well-behaved senior lab. There are many senior dogs just waiting for a good home, like yours.
Best of luck. :pray:

[newgirl]

That is awesome! Will you buy it for anyone? I have not found it online or in Sallys since I was in Michigan. Wells is the best and the only brand that I can use without adding violet/blue to remove red undertones.

[newgirl]

How can I contact you to order Wella? My daughter was a cosmologist years ago and used it on me, it was the only brand that really took out the red.
Thank you!
Text me at 2318837357
Joy

[BfloKen]

Need a home for a loveable cat ASAP. Call Dorothy at (815) 670-6741

[CFrance]

Need a home for a loveable cat ASAP. Call Dorothy at (815) 670-6741
This is not the way to do that. You have got to be able to vet anyone wanting to take your pet. Take the cat to a no-kill shelter.

Also, you tell little about the cat--age, gender, clawed or de-clawed, color, kind, size. Or why you want to give it up. Or a picture.

There are people trolling social media sites to find animals for bad purposes. Not fair to the cat.

[Barefoot]

There are people trolling social media sites to find animals for bad purposes. Not fair to the cat.

:agree:

[CFrance]

A little light humor...

[Barefoot]

A little light humor...
:coolsmiley:

[snowmamma]

Looking for a hairstylist to help me transition to gray.
Any recommendations?

[Barefoot]

Looking for a hairstylist to help me transition to gray. Any recommendations?
I like Urban Hair in Oxford, by Bargains & Treasures.
All the stylists are very good. I recommend Denise or Sam.

[BonitaB443162]

I like Urban Hair in Oxford, by Bargains & Treasures.
All the stylists are very good. I recommend Denise or Sam.

Denise Bellemeur, formerly at Urban Hair, is now at Beauty First in the plaza in front of Lowe's on 466-A.

Denise is the most skilled and perceptive (to YOUR goals) that I've ever had in 6 salons/8 stylists here and 5 states in which we've lived.

She specializes in European color techniques and she made my transition into my natural white/grey hair very easy and almost unnoticeable, using foil streaks of lighter/lightening shades of color and bleaching.

Beauty First is newly opened/run by Kevin who was at Cal's, and this salon's ambience is both professional and peaceful.

Be sure to ask for Denise *Bellemeur*, as there are two Denises working at Beauty First.

(352) 748-3300
Beauty First Ste 107, Wildwood | FL 34785

[CFrance]

I like Urban Hair in Oxford, by Bargains & Treasures.
All the stylists are very good. I recommend Denise or Sam.
Unfortunately, Sam (Samanta, the owner) is not taking on new clients.

[Barefoot]

Denise Bellemeur, formerly at Urban Hair, is now at Beauty First in the plaza in front of Lowe's on 466-A.
Denise is the most skilled and perceptive (to YOUR goals) that I've ever had in 6 salons/8 stylists here and 5 states in which we've lived.
She specializes in European color techniques and she made my transition into my natural white/grey hair very easy and almost unnoticeable, using foil streaks of lighter/lightening shades of color and bleaching.
Beauty First is newly opened/run by Kevin who was at Cal's, and this salon's ambience is both professional and peaceful.
Be sure to ask for Denise *Bellemeur*, as there are two Denises working at Beauty First.
(352) 748-3300
Beauty First Ste 107, Wildwood | FL 34785

I had NO IDEA that Denise Bellemeur moved from Urban Hair.
Thanks very much for that great information, and the telephone number for Beauty First.

[snowmamma]

Went to Denise Bellameur at Beauty First.
She did an absolute amazing job at transitioning my mostly brown hair to gray.
Denise will take time to explain the process and do what is best for your hair. Can’t sing her praises enough. 5 stars!

[Barefoot]

Went to Denise Bellameur at Beauty First.
She did an absolute amazing job at transitioning my mostly brown hair to gray.
Denise will take time to explain the process and do what is best for your hair. Can’t sing her praises enough. 5 stars!
:thumbup: I'm glad you liked Denise Bellemeur.

[CFrance]

CHEF'S KNIVES SHARPENED... I don't know where else to put this, so sorry if it's sexist to put it in the girl talk forum. My chef's knives needed sharpening badly. My husband went online and found knifeaid.com. For $49 they will sharpen four knives. They send you a mailer with complete instructions for packaging your knives. It includes heavy cardboard sheathes to put your individual knives in, and a very heavy cardboard envelope. I mean heavy. You take this to the post office or Fed Ex or whoever accepts postage-paid packages. There's a tracking number provided, plus they email you when they receive the knives. Complete turnaround--you get your knives back in one week. They email you with another tracking number when they send the knives.

My knives are wonderfully sharp, and I'm very pleased with the service.

[Barefoot]

CHEF'S KNIVES SHARPENED... I don't know where else to put this, so sorry if it's sexist to put it in the girl talk forum. My chef's knives needed sharpening badly. My husband went online and found knifeaid.com. For $49 they will sharpen four knives. They send you a mailer with complete instructions for packaging your knives. It includes heavy cardboard sheathes to put your individual knives in, and a very heavy cardboard envelope. I mean heavy. You take this to the post office or Fed Ex or whoever accepts postage-paid packages. There's a tracking number provided, plus they email you when they receive the knives. Complete turnaround--you get your knives back in one week. They email you with another tracking number when they send the knives. My knives are wonderfully sharp, and I'm very pleased with the service.

I thought you were going to say that you never received your knives back.:girlneener:
I'm not sure why you put it in Girl Talk and not on the main Forum.
I know your husband doesn't like to cook and you do.
But some men actually like to cook, and could use your helpful hint.

[CFrance]

I thought you were going to say that you never received your knives back.:girlneener:
I'm not sure why you put it in Girl Talk and not on the main Forum.
I know your husband doesn't like to cook and you do.
But some men actually like to cook, and could use your helpful hint.
I put it here for you 'cause I know how much you love to cook!!!:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Barefoot]

I have a hair stylist now that I like.
Her name is Chandler and she is at Salon Jaylee in the Southern Trace Plaza which is golf-cart accessible.
352-259-6700.

[Boomer]

This thread was started by Barefoot in February of 2008. The first post explains the reason it began.

The very first topic of discussion was hair color. Throughout more than a decade that topic has continued to show up here in our Girl Talk thread.

Before now, we always had a choice of whether we were ready to give in to gray or white hair. Now, here we are, with the decision being made for us — for now, at least.

So how is everybody doing?

Me? Oh my. My hair grows fast. I get (got) my roots done every month. Not a haircut each time but oh those roots, those roots had to be done.

But now I have a white star on top of my head — kind of reminds me of “My Friend Flicka.” And to heap insult upon injury, my haircut is growing out and making me look like that kid on the Dutch Boy paint can.

Then there are my eyebrows — starting to look like John L. Lewis. (You can find his picture on Google. Worst eyebrows ever.) Yes. I can trim them myself but they are coming in white and I cannot do anything about that.

I always admire friends who have made the leap and have gorgeous white or gray hair. But it is the getting from Point A to Point Z that has always seemed too hard, though I have (had) been having more platinum highlights threaded in, trying to see where that would take me.

Oh well, this is certainly the least of worries right now. I will just stay in my house and not look in the mirror.

[Madelaine Amee]

This thread was started by Barefoot in February of 2008. The first post explains the reason it began.

The very first topic of discussion was hair color. Throughout more than a decade that topic has continued to show up here in our Girl Talk thread.

Before now, we always had a choice of whether we were ready to give in to gray or white hair. Now, here we are, with the decision being made for us — for now, at least.

So how is everybody doing?

Me? Oh my. My hair grows fast. I get (got) my roots done every month. Not a haircut each time but oh those roots, those roots had to be done.

But now I have a white star on top of my head — kind of reminds me of “My Friend Flicka.” And to heap insult upon injury, my haircut is growing out and making me look like that kid on the Dutch Boy paint can.

Then there are my eyebrows — starting to look like John L. Lewis. (You can find his picture on Google. Worst eyebrows ever.) Yes. I can trim them myself but they are coming in white and I cannot do anything about that.

I always admire friends who have made the leap and have gorgeous white or gray hair. But it is the getting from Point A to Point Z that has always seemed too hard, though I have (had) been having more platinum highlights threaded in, trying to see where that would take me.

Oh well, this is certainly the least of worries right now. I will just stay in my house and not look in the mirror.

Boomer: Eyebrows: The best: Brow Gel - PureBrow™ Mineral Eyebrow Gel | jane iredale (https://janeiredale.com/us/en/mineral-makeup/eye-brows/purebrow-brow-gel.htm)

My d-in-law gave me the clear to just keep the stray hairs in place, but the eye brow fairy has piled a load of long white hairs on my dark eye brows and this woman makes a great gel for covering the white hair. Nice line of skin care too. Great mascara.

[Velvet]

A long long time ago I trusted my hairdressers in my northern city to color my hair. Then one day they fried my hair and I asked them for no ammonia from that time on. Well, they had their own formula etc etc. Since then I’ve colored my own hair in the bath tub using Natural Instincts no ammonia. This is for 20 plus years now. The color I use changes every few years to something a bit lighter every now and then.

Boomer, there is a powder spray for roots you can use L’Oréal Magic Root cover up - the dark blond has enough color the lighter blonds do not. A bit of spray and spread around with fingers - no white spots and you get a bit of hair volume too. Amazon has it etc. does not leave marks on pillow cases and stays on a week or so if you don’t wash it off.

Ever watch Young and the Restless? How do you suppose Nicky Newman (at her age) always has dark roots on the show.

[CFrance]

This thread was started by Barefoot in February of 2008. The first post explains the reason it began.

The very first topic of discussion was hair color. Throughout more than a decade that topic has continued to show up here in our Girl Talk thread.

Before now, we always had a choice of whether we were ready to give in to gray or white hair. Now, here we are, with the decision being made for us — for now, at least.

So how is everybody doing?

Me? Oh my. My hair grows fast. I get (got) my roots done every month. Not a haircut each time but oh those roots, those roots had to be done.

But now I have a white star on top of my head — kind of reminds me of “My Friend Flicka.” And to heap insult upon injury, my haircut is growing out and making me look like that kid on the Dutch Boy paint can.

Then there are my eyebrows — starting to look like John L. Lewis. (You can find his picture on Google. Worst eyebrows ever.) Yes. I can trim them myself but they are coming in white and I cannot do anything about that.

I always admire friends who have made the leap and have gorgeous white or gray hair. But it is the getting from Point A to Point Z that has always seemed too hard, though I have (had) been having more platinum highlights threaded in, trying to see where that would take me.

Oh well, this is certainly the least of worries right now. I will just stay in my house and not look in the mirror.
Some people just don't have the skin tone for gray hair. My mother was one. My good friend in Michigan, the ceramicist, is another one, although she has decided to ignore that fact. I am yet another one. I would grab a paintbrush and go after my roots with brown paint before I would let my hair go gray.


I think I can go six weeks before becoming critical. My last root job was March 18. Fingers crossed!

[kimpuiia]

I found a hairdresser that is an expert with Wella. Her name is Sue and she works at Bella's Hair Studio.

[TooColdNJ]

Interesting thread... many of them are closed. Why? Does it have to do with the age of the comments?