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I found out today that my mother
passed away last night. ((((((((Starlia))))))) Valerie Website: http://www.geocities.com/m2ir8/index.html |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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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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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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. |
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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/ |
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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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