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Old August 6th 03, 06:30 AM
Valerie
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I found out today that my mother
passed away last night.


((((((((Starlia)))))))


Valerie
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  #12  
Old August 6th 03, 07:06 AM
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Sending you many big hugs.
Shirley





In article , saucy
writes

What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother
passed away last night. Even though we had been estranged for many years it
still tears at my heart. I had to call everyone in our family since no one
has spoken to her in years besides myself. My sister took it very badly.

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.

Starlia
"Louis Cage" wrote in message
...
As mentioned already, check and make sure the kiln is getting power.
Sometimes on a 220v circuit there are two fuses/breakers in the fusebox.
Use a meter to check the power outlet. Check and see if the kiln has any
internal fuses/breakers. This should take care of it. I have done what

you
did before I started using the timer method. (see below)
Visually inspect the kiln for breaks in the elements. Sometimes the

element
will break and you can hook the two broken ends together and it will work
for a while. Kiln elements are very brittle after they have been fired so
be very careful. Also make sure kiln is unplugged before you go messing
with the elements, which are uninsulated wires.
If all else fails, you can order replacement elements. They are not

that
expensive and fairly easy to replace. There is a book, "The Kiln Book"
(what an original title) that should have info to help you (and there is
usually a used copy on Ebay).
Actually forget all that, buy a new kiln and ship your old kiln to me!
Also, one thing I do to help me remember to check the kiln is I set a
kitchen timer for 15 minutes. When it goes off, I check the kiln and

reset
it for another 15 minutes. That way I don't get distracted with something
else and forget.

--
There are no mistakes, only unexplored techniques
"saucy" wrote in message
...
Well I finally killed my kiln. I hate having ADHD! UHG! I feel asleep
today for about an hour and I forgot it was on. When I woke up the

place
smelled funny and I realized I left it on. The glass was in a puddle

and
I
didn't dare open the kiln. When I tried it tonight it won't even heat

above
10 degrees.

Has anyone ever had this happen? Can I get it fixed or do I just need

to
purchase a new kiln?








--
Shirley Shone

  #13  
Old August 6th 03, 06:04 PM
Deirdre S.
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I think it is harder to lose someone with whom we have never been
truly in accord, because once they are gone, we feel as if all chance
at reconciliation, or understanding is gone.

I can say, though, that in spite of feeling exactly that pain when my
mother died in '85, since then I have had many reconciling
conversations with her in my own mind. She is much more reasonable now
that she is not corporeal, and doesn't have an ego to maintain.

May you be able to find the same kind of peace with your mother, too.

Deirdre

On Tue, 5 Aug 2003 16:35:14 -0500, "saucy"
wrote:

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.


  #14  
Old August 6th 03, 08:14 PM
Jewitch
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On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:06:22 +0100, Shirley Shone
wrote:

In article , saucy
writes

What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother
passed away last night. Even though we had been estranged for many years it
still tears at my heart. I had to call everyone in our family since no one
has spoken to her in years besides myself. My sister took it very badly.

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.

Starlia


Starlia, I missed this the first time around because kilns are of no
interest to me . . . Anyway, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the
estrangement ads an extra dimension to your grief. You'll be in my
thoughts and prayers.

Jewitch
  #15  
Old August 6th 03, 09:50 PM
KDK
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Starlia,

So sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.

Kathy K
"saucy" wrote in message
...

What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother
passed away last night. Even though we had been estranged for many years

it
still tears at my heart. I had to call everyone in our family since no

one
has spoken to her in years besides myself. My sister took it very badly.

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.

Starlia
"Louis Cage" wrote in message
...
As mentioned already, check and make sure the kiln is getting power.
Sometimes on a 220v circuit there are two fuses/breakers in the fusebox.
Use a meter to check the power outlet. Check and see if the kiln has

any
internal fuses/breakers. This should take care of it. I have done what

you
did before I started using the timer method. (see below)
Visually inspect the kiln for breaks in the elements. Sometimes the

element
will break and you can hook the two broken ends together and it will

work
for a while. Kiln elements are very brittle after they have been fired

so
be very careful. Also make sure kiln is unplugged before you go messing
with the elements, which are uninsulated wires.
If all else fails, you can order replacement elements. They are not

that
expensive and fairly easy to replace. There is a book, "The Kiln Book"
(what an original title) that should have info to help you (and there is
usually a used copy on Ebay).
Actually forget all that, buy a new kiln and ship your old kiln to me!
Also, one thing I do to help me remember to check the kiln is I set a
kitchen timer for 15 minutes. When it goes off, I check the kiln and

reset
it for another 15 minutes. That way I don't get distracted with

something
else and forget.

--
There are no mistakes, only unexplored techniques
"saucy" wrote in message
...
Well I finally killed my kiln. I hate having ADHD! UHG! I feel

asleep
today for about an hour and I forgot it was on. When I woke up the

place
smelled funny and I realized I left it on. The glass was in a puddle

and
I
didn't dare open the kiln. When I tried it tonight it won't even heat

above
10 degrees.

Has anyone ever had this happen? Can I get it fixed or do I just need

to
purchase a new kiln?










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Old August 6th 03, 11:40 PM
laura
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Oh, ((((((Starlia))))))

I'm so sorry. It doesn't matter that you were estranged. This is still a
hard and sad thing for you to have to go through, and I'm sorry. Wish I had
better words for you right now.

Laura

"saucy" wrote in message
...

What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother
passed away last night. Even though we had been estranged for many years

it
still tears at my heart. I had to call everyone in our family since no

one
has spoken to her in years besides myself. My sister took it very badly.

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.

Starlia
"Louis Cage" wrote in message
...
As mentioned already, check and make sure the kiln is getting power.



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Old August 6th 03, 11:43 PM
saucy
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Again I thank everyone for their thoughts. I am thankful that in the past
few months we had spoken which took several years. At least we said that we
loved each other, even though we didn't agree with one another.

"Deirdre S." wrote in message
...
I think it is harder to lose someone with whom we have never been
truly in accord, because once they are gone, we feel as if all chance
at reconciliation, or understanding is gone.

I can say, though, that in spite of feeling exactly that pain when my
mother died in '85, since then I have had many reconciling
conversations with her in my own mind. She is much more reasonable now
that she is not corporeal, and doesn't have an ego to maintain.

May you be able to find the same kind of peace with your mother, too.

Deirdre

On Tue, 5 Aug 2003 16:35:14 -0500, "saucy"
wrote:

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.




  #18  
Old August 7th 03, 02:40 AM
Cheryl
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What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother
passed away last night.

OH Dear!
here's a {{{{{{{ big hug}}}}}

So sorry .... hope you can help your sister through it...

Cheryl of A HREF="http://www.dragonbeads.com" DRAGON BEADS /A
Flameworked beads and glass
http://www.dragonbeads.com/

  #19  
Old August 7th 03, 03:09 AM
EL
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I am so sorry -- from my personal experience it can actualy feel harder to
lose someone with whom you still have lots of unfinished business. And, as
someone said to me, you not only mourn the mother you lost, you grieve for
the mothering you never got.

You will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Elise

"saucy" wrote in message
...

What great information. Thanks so much.

It actually all seems so minuscule now. I found out today that my mother
passed away last night. Even though we had been estranged for many years

it
still tears at my heart. I had to call everyone in our family since no

one
has spoken to her in years besides myself. My sister took it very badly.

Sorry for venting, but I'm hurting.

Starlia
"Louis Cage" wrote in message
...
As mentioned already, check and make sure the kiln is getting power.
Sometimes on a 220v circuit there are two fuses/breakers in the fusebox.
Use a meter to check the power outlet. Check and see if the kiln has

any
internal fuses/breakers. This should take care of it. I have done what

you
did before I started using the timer method. (see below)
Visually inspect the kiln for breaks in the elements. Sometimes the

element
will break and you can hook the two broken ends together and it will

work
for a while. Kiln elements are very brittle after they have been fired

so
be very careful. Also make sure kiln is unplugged before you go messing
with the elements, which are uninsulated wires.
If all else fails, you can order replacement elements. They are not

that
expensive and fairly easy to replace. There is a book, "The Kiln Book"
(what an original title) that should have info to help you (and there is
usually a used copy on Ebay).
Actually forget all that, buy a new kiln and ship your old kiln to me!
Also, one thing I do to help me remember to check the kiln is I set a
kitchen timer for 15 minutes. When it goes off, I check the kiln and

reset
it for another 15 minutes. That way I don't get distracted with

something
else and forget.

--
There are no mistakes, only unexplored techniques
"saucy" wrote in message
...
Well I finally killed my kiln. I hate having ADHD! UHG! I feel

asleep
today for about an hour and I forgot it was on. When I woke up the

place
smelled funny and I realized I left it on. The glass was in a puddle

and
I
didn't dare open the kiln. When I tried it tonight it won't even heat

above
10 degrees.

Has anyone ever had this happen? Can I get it fixed or do I just need

to
purchase a new kiln?









 




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