Baren Digest               Saturday, 10 May 2003       Volume 23 : Number 2218


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From: G Wohlken <blueman#pantek.com>
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 10:26:40 -0400
Subject: [Baren 21452] Hotel Confusion 

Mike, I'm a little confused about the hotel thing.  When I go to the 
expedia link from the Baren Summit sign up page, the list of hotels 
doesn't quite match some of your recommendations.  When I try to type in 
some of your recommendations, such as "Homestead Country Club Plaza", I 
get no listing on the Expedia sign up page (which I clicked on from the 
summit page on Baren).     So what, for Baren to get some of the 
 commission, exactly is the way to go here.  Any one else confused?   If 
your recommendation list and the expedia list would be the same, there'd 
be no problem, but it seems they are not, and the expedia list doesn't 
show where these hotels are except for a little map that doesn't show 
how they relate to where you are.    I'm new at this.  Can you tell?  :-)
     Gayle  



>
>Hi all...  Just a reminder -- BarenForum will NOT receive any commission if 
>you make your reservations by phone or by directly logging into expedia.com 
>(by typing that URL into your browser).  We only will receive a commission 
>if you go to the http://www.barenforum.org/summit page and fill out the 
>form and make your reservations directly from that link.
>
>But don't sweat it, Carol, we're delighted that you've made your 
>reservations and are coming regardless whether BarenForum gets a commission 
>or not!  The commission's just an extra 'freebie' for Baren!
>
>Can't wait to meet everyone in... what...  FIVE WEEKS !!  YIKES !!
>
>- -- Mike
>
>
>  >




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From: "barbara patera" <b.patera#worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 07:25:27 -0700
Subject: [Baren 21453] password??? 

Have noticed that when posting from outside computer that we are to use our
password. How can I find out what mine is???

Barbara Patera


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From: DC <doodah#cyberportal.net>
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 10:51:47 -0400
Subject: [Baren 21454] fabric dyes 

hi ya'll - do any of you have experience using dry fabric pigments on paper?
i used to do a fabric dying process called shibori. i have lots of powdered
dye and would like to use it for moku hanga. i'm assuming that the powdered
pigment is mixed as usual with water or alcohol into a paste, but i'm
wondering if something else has to be added to make the dye more stable?
thanks for your help. Dina

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From: "marilynn smih" <marilynnsmih#hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 07:57:49 -0700
Subject: [Baren 21455] Re: Baren Digest V23 #2217 

About Baren summit.  I chose to sleep in because i did not want to deal with 
a car and getting around in a city I do not know.  I hate driving in big 
cities, so I assume we can get rides from those with cars???  Of course I 
would happily chip in money for gas and such.
Marilynn Smith


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From: ArtfulCarol#aol.com
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 10:57:57 EDT
Subject: [Baren 21456] Re: Hotel Confusion 

I did find all the hotels on the EXpedia.com list.  With them I made 3 of my  
 arrangements and the prices which I had compared  were excellent.
Carol

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From: Jsf73#aol.com
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 11:08:07 EDT
Subject: [Baren 21457] Re: Baren Digest V23 #2217 



Marilyn, I will be driving and I am used to driving in big city so that isnt 
a problem. I like to have an extra set of eyes for reading street signs....

I may bring a minivan, but I dont know yet. I am sure I will have room for a 
couple people at least anyway....

John Furr


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From: Mike Lyon <mikelyon#mlyon.com>
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 11:10:21 -0500
Subject: [Baren 21458] Re: Hotel Confusion 

At 10:26 AM 5/9/2003 -0400, you wrote:

>Mike, I'm a little confused about the hotel thing.  When I go to the 
>expedia link from the Baren Summit sign up page, the list of hotels 
>doesn't quite match some of your recommendations.  When I try to type in 
>some of your recommendations, such as "Homestead Country Club Plaza", I 
>get no listing on the Expedia sign up page (which I clicked on from the 
>summit page on Baren).     So what, for Baren to get some of the 
>commission, exactly is the way to go here.  Any one else confused?   If 
>your recommendation list and the expedia list would be the same, there'd 
>be no problem, but it seems they are not, and the expedia list doesn't 
>show where these hotels are except for a little map that doesn't show how 
>they relate to where you are.    I'm new at this.  Can you tell?  :-)
>
>Gayle


Dear Gayle,

_YOU'RE_ new at this!!!???  Hey, girl, what about _ME_???!!!  (lol)   Well, 
anyway, it may not be possible for BarenForum to get EVERY nickel of 
potential commission...  My list of hotels was (stooopidly) made outside 
Expedia...  You'll just have to do the best you can.

BUT!!!  Here's some GOOD news for you!  That Super 8 Motel on Admiral you 
asked about?  Well, I just drove over there to take a look at it and I was 
completely wrong!  The place is very nice.  Just repainted and repaired 
exterior, well kept grounds, on the 'good' side of the interstate adjacent 
to downtown KC.  Still urban, but neighborhood is OK and motel looks just 
fine.  I think you'll be comfortable there and the price is OK.

I still think that for three or more rooming together this one sounds 
pretty good because of the kitchenn (and 45th and Main is about one block 
from the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and four blocks from the Nelson 
Museum, too):
HOMESTEAD COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA  (~3 miles S $60 - $104)
http://www.homesteadhotels.com/minisite/default.asp?hotelCode=PLZ
4535 MAIN STREET
Kansas City, MO 64111
The Homestead Studio in the COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA is a superior tourist class 
hotel located 25 miles from the Kansas City International Airport. Each 
attractive studio suite features a fully equipped kitchen, something you 
won't find in a typical hotel. Plus, there's a comfortable workspace. You 
will be pleasantly surprised when you check in to one of the hotel's studio 
suites.  -- BUT...  I haven't actually been there, so...

Mike


Mike Lyon
mailto:mikelyon#mlyon.com
http://www.mlyon.com  

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From: Ruth Temple <ruthtemple#sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 11:19:46 -0700
Subject: [Baren 21459] Re: fabric dyes 

Hi Dina, 

Hey, I do arashi shibori! If you have the Procion powders around, those need
a mordant  - soda ash or (!) baking soda to bond and set with cloth and make
the dye colorfast by chemical bond with the fiber; For paper, which won't be
getting washed the way silk fabric does, would you really need the mordant?
I would imagine if it were wanted that the amount to mix in would be minute.
I do know of at least one person using the procion powders as paper pigments
with good results, I doubt she's using any mordant in the process.

It'd be fascinating to hear of anyone else's experiments.

Ruth Temple
a newbie in these parts



DC quoth:


> hi ya'll - do any of you have experience using dry fabric pigments on paper?
> i used to do a fabric dying process called shibori. i have lots of powdered
> dye and would like to use it for moku hanga. i'm assuming that the powdered
> pigment is mixed as usual with water or alcohol into a paste, but i'm
> wondering if something else has to be added to make the dye more stable?
> thanks for your help. Dina
> 



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From: "Robert Canaga Gallery" <rcg#robertcanagagallery.com>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 11:14:48 -0700
Subject: [Baren 21460] Re: Exchange #16 

I lost your address. 
Robert

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From: slinders#attbi.com
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 13:42:59 -0500
Subject: [Baren 21461] Re: Exchange #16 

I have replied directly to Robert.
Sharen

Robert Canaga Gallery wrote:

> 
> I lost your address.
> Robert


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From: Barbara Mason <barbaramason45#yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 13:11:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 21462] Re: Exchange #16 



Send your money here, make the check out to Baren Forum:Barbara
Mason4440 SW 198thAloha, OR 97007

Robert Canaga Gallery <rcg#robertcanagagallery.com> wrote:
>I lost your address. 
>Robert



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From: Barbara Mason <barbaramason45#yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 13:19:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 21463] new stuff at the mall 

Baren friends,There are some new things on the mall, new very
small tools and some new boxwood. Check it out at
www.barenforum.org/mall I recommend a trip to our friendly mall
often, even if it is only to make a wish list. New things pop up
unexpectedly when Dave has time to get the pages ready. Because
of one thing or another and maybe because your faithful mall
manager is busier than most two people, an order will go astray.
If you place an order from the mall and do not receive it in a
few weeks, three at the outside, let me know. I am always happy
to check on it and at least once recently found I had not send
one on to Japan. I felt bad and wished the person envolved had
let me know in a couple of weeks instead of a couple of months.
So if it doesn't arrive, let me know.  Paper sample catalogs are
shipped from Oregon if that is all you order, if you order more
it comes from Japan with the rest of the order. If you don't get
it let me know. I am looking forward to meeting everyone who can
make it to Kansas City for the summitt in June. Best to
all,Barbara


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From: Aqua4tis#aol.com
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 16:25:19 EDT
Subject: [Baren 21464] Re: pigments 


sarah 
  thank you so much for replying    i have the guerra pigments catalog and 
when i can i will begin ordering form them         im printing out your 
suggestions for the colors as well        i just needed a place to start i 
guess
   congrats on all your successes sarah
georga


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From: Cucamongie#aol.com
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 19:51:07 -0400
Subject: [Baren 21465] Dan's print 

Dan, I love this print!  of course, I am especially fond of these
little meercat guys.  I saw an amazing documentary about them -
in one scene, a huge snake was coming towards them and all the
meercats clumped together (they are only a few pounds each) and
moved as a unit, so the snake thought he was looking at one huge
beast, and they successfully scared him off, even biting at his
tail once he turned around and was leaving. happy printing
Sarah

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From: Sharri LaPierre <Barebonesart#attbi.com>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 17:40:26 -0700
Subject: [Baren 21466] Re: Baren Digest V23 #2217 

Dan,
Way cool!  I think I know those gals.
Sharri

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From: "Jean Womack" <jeaneger#jeaneger.com>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 18:16:43 -0700
Subject: [Baren 21467] Re:   Baren Digest V23 #2217 

Dear Friends,
I was wondering what to do with two basswood blocks which have bowed.
Before I rush out and get a electric planer, I was considering wetting one
side of the wood, so I could see if it could be un-bowed.  It is solid
basswood, no plywood.  Which side do I put the wanter on, the valley
(concave) side or the mountain side?  Maybe Dave has an answer for this one.
Jean Womack
http://www.jeaneger.com

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