Archive for February, 2006

Feb 22 2006

DunDragon

Published by Christine under Geek, General

This weekend was Dundracon, a gaming convention I sometimes attend in San Ramos. It lasts Friday afternoon until Monday, but peters off Monday morning. I always have to look around for the hotel, but I have found looking for the pale people walking in a single direction is a big clue. [...]

One response so far

Feb 14 2006

Valentine Day

Published by Christine under General

Its hard sometimes when John lives in Stockton and I live here, so we only see each other on the weekends. But it makes it seem more special when I get presents!  Yum, bears and chocolate roses!

2 responses so far

Feb 14 2006

More on Glass

Published by Christine under Creative

A few people have asked about the glass I mentioned in the previous post. Fused glass is colored pieces of glass joined together by heating in a kiln. First thing you need to know is the Coefficient of Expansion (COE). As glass heats inside a kiln, it isn�t sitting still. Though it may [...]

One response so far

Feb 13 2006

Glass and Stuff

Published by Christine under Creative, General

This weekend Julie, Babs and I finally got our schedules together and were able to go glass shopping.� A year, almost 2 actually, we took a fused glass class and made some stunning works of art at the cost of money and blood (glass is sharp!)� Well we finally signed up for another one starting [...]

One response so far

Feb 10 2006

SMOLT!

Published by Christine under General

Ahh, I forgot to mention our stunning victory Tuesday. Once again SMOLT! came in FIRST by a plethera of points. All HAIL SMOLT!

No responses yet

Next »