So, had some random idea to go and make dreamcatchers, cuz they're cool and awesome ^^ Couldn't find any Red Willow or Grape vines, but I do have some 12g wire laying around and so I used that. I've made 3 so far, and I'm quite happy with them ^^ I'll be trying to get feathers and such soon, so they'll look all awesome and such =P I'll probably be trying to sell these as well, trying the main point here...

Made out of (eventually) red willow or grape vines, 100% natural hemp, feathers, beads and so forth...

Yah, so thar we go ^^ just a random idea I had, and wanted to get it out there that I am in fact doing such things... :3

So, this is sorta just to get my frustration out there lol.

Well, the company in question is FedEx... Who, I feel, has been declining in popularity in the last few years.

So, here we go:

Ordered something Saturday night, and was confirmed. Dropped off at shipping location, which is 344 miles south west from where I live. I'm familiar with UPS' service, and they usually start shipping at 10-12 Sunday night... And they update pretty much within 2 hours.

Now, FE on the other hand, didn't give me an update until very late Monday night. I sent support emails to both the shipper and supplier because I was concerned, didn't get one from FA did get one from my supplier though. Well, updated, everything, I was like "Fine... as long as it gets here on time.". Well, next thing I know it's gone about... 40 miles in 8 hours, in transit, not just sitting, then sat at that location, went BACK to the original location, then went back to the other location! It sat there for a few hours, then got scanned for departure. THEN I notice it's scanned back in about the same distance from the origin, but in the NORTH WEST. Basically it traveled right next to me, and wasn't dropped off! So now it's gotta come BACK the way it came, and finally be dropped off here....

I know behind all the chaos there is order, but it just seems pointless to me... But oh well, it'll get here eventually and it's not like I'm on a deadline or anything =P

Anyways, random rant is overwith, carry on your lives ^^

Hey everyone, just wanted to update my commission status.
Right now I'm just going to open up 5 commission slots as a maximum, see how well they do since I don't normally do commissions. These will be either bracelets or necklaces, materials for pieces can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4340321/
Currently I can ship within the US, so no international orders at this time please. Prices cannot be said until I can calculate your cost based on time, materials and complexity.
Again, if you just want to inquire about a piece, or see if I can obtain a certain material, please note me. Just because your not buying anything yet doesn't mean I shouldn't answer questions ^^ So feel free to contact me about patterns, weaves, materials, prices, shipping, time, etc, I'll be sure to get back to you as soon as I can.
~blou

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Check out the post by Fender concerning August 21st----COMMENTER APPRECIATION DAY!! *fireworks*

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1644857/

Just got back from Africa and man, best experience of my life. I learned so many things and got to do a lot of stuff I would have never though I would have been able to do. Now that I'm home in this disgusting smog filled town, I'm having PTD (Post trip depression) It's just so disgusting here after being in the crisp clean atmosphere of where I was in Africa... Uhg x.x
Well, really really really really really hoping I can go back next summer =D And as well, it's good to be back for multiple reasons too ^^\

Take care! ~Blou

Well, trip to Africa has started. Already rode my 15 hour plane, and I'm typing this from South Africa now. I'll be here 2 weeks, and tomorrow will be traveling out to Polequani and Kruger, and so I just wanted to say that I have no idea what the power and internet is like out there. So, if you don't see me for 2 weeks, I'm out in teh wilde!!

Take care everyone ^^

~Blou

Check this out.
http://www.sofurry.com/index.php?groupid=1252
It's a group that aims to promote good literature, music, and art on the website and get artists who keep getting lost in the dust promoted and out there to the fandom.
Journal entry on the subject regarding the aim of the group and how to join.
http://www.sofurry.com/page/164791
Go check it out! It's actually quite intriguing.

I now officially have two new dialogue conversations that are my favorite up until this point in the time space continuum. Both are from "Have You Met The Morgans?"
It's a movie about a couple that's falling apart being the only witnesses to a murder, and know who the culprit is. The murderer is a highly trained hitman, and continues to chase after them. They are sent to a safe, secure location in Ray, Wyoming, and have to transfer from their lives in New York City, as well as settle out their differences with each other. Quite a hilarious movie.

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"We don't take kindly to outsiders tellin' us how to live our lives. Even worse to democrats."
"Oh well I'm sure there are SOME of us around, aren't there?" *Awkward funny face*
"14. And we know who they are. Well, 13 now, so and so died last week."

2.
"See that woman over there? Guess what's in those bags."
"French bread?"
"No! Guns! Big guns!!"
"Oh my God it's Sarah Palin..."

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A while ago, I was in school, and one of our adults (who is 27 and trained in the Navy on basic training and self defense) was out with us having a huge snowball fight. Me and a few friend jumped him, and he slammed me down with full force, plus his body weight. I got the breath knocked out of me for about 2 minutes, and i had a pain in my right side. This pain lasted for about 2 weeks, off and on, and we think I cracked a rib. Today, after no trouble from it for a very long time, I was out tubing on a lake with my family and one of their kids, and it was choppy... Within 5 minutes my pains began again, hard, in my right side. I took a rest, and didn't go back on the tube for the rest of the day. Now, all day it's been painful (slightly) for me to inhale. I'm positive I've aggravated this injury... It's obviously minor, but after this amount of time it should have healed fully. Do any of you think I should go see my doctor about this, or get an x-ray? I'm hesitant because of the costs... But still, I'm hesitant not to because of this aggravation after such a long period of time.

What do you think?

Finally made it to Missouri after 4 hours of sleep last night, a 4 hour plane ride, 1 hour drive, and running around with the rest of my family in the 95+ degree weather today until 9pm... I'm about to DIE. So g'night, see ya'll tomorrow.

Well, home for tonight then tomorrow morning at 6:30am I'm leaving YET AGAIN to fly to Missouri to see family for a week.

Jeez... >.<

Coming home from the Florida meeting today, driving for 4 hours... When we came the weather was the worst I or my father (he's 76) had ever driven in, so wish us better weather this round ^^ See ya in a while!

Well, after driving through some of the most horrid weather conditions of my LIFE... (hail, 60mph winds, torrential rain. People were pulling off onto the shoulders and just waiting for it to pass it was so bad...) I'm finally in Florida ^^ So yeah, I have internet here so everything will be unchanged...

But, I had a question. Do any of ya'll play Combat Arms? Just a new game I picked up off an ad and was wondering if anybody plays it.

Driving to Florida today starting now, be back in 4 hours ^^

My mate and I got some swinging icons from  zambuka
WE WUVS THEM SO MUCH!
Anyways,  dreamtheory is still out of the country... *cries* But he'll be back in August ^^

Going to see the new movie "Predators" that came out today with my sister at 710 tonight =P Hope it's good!
Just to be correct, it's branching off from the "Alien vs. Predator" movie, right?

Hey everyone.  dragon_skull_forge and I are trying to come up with some collaboration pieces that we could do that people would want... He does leather and I do chainmaille.
We can do most anything, but we would like some ideas of what people would want to actually buy from us.
So, if you guys have any suggestions, please, please please comment ^^

Well! I'm back from my trip, and may I say it was tiresome... Went to 7 different countries within 12 days, with only 4 "travel" days, every other day had tours.... Long, hot, walking tours, among pickpockets and staring locals at the outrageous stereotypical tourists that surrounded me. I hate looking like a tourist, it's one of my worst peeves. You will NEVER, EVER get me to wear a phanny-pack. Ever.
But, anyways, everything continues as usual =) Nice to be back where I can plug in my iPod without fear of it exploding.

PLUS--I have about 2000 photos....... Now, I won't post them all (Christ... That would take forever o.o) But I have some really good artsy photos which I would like to upload, so stay alert for those ^^

Hey guys... Sorry to say but I'm going on a trip internationally for 2 weeks and I won't be in contact since I don't have an international phone and the only interwebz is slow, costly satellite...So, all messages will be checked when I come back. See ya soon! Take care ^^

Hey all (or some, because only 10 of you guys get this ha...) Just had an idea stick to me.

What about chainmaille necklace pendants??

An example is one that I made a while ago--
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4009619/

Of course, I can make things much more complicated than that, but that was done a while ago.

If you even think you'd want one, here's some credentials:
Wont be over 3" long, and it's a weave of your choice.
Shipping will be done in an envelope, so shipping costs are included in the total cost.

-All costs are the same--$5 per any, including shipping.
-Only ship in the US at the moment, no international, sorry.
-Pretty much all of the weaves that are in my gallery I can do, including some more -that I will be taking pictures of tonight.

Leave comment if you want one! I will note you for the details.
Please don't comment if you can't pay for it. Even if you are undecided on what you want, you can comment, but that means that you will follow through with it and have the necessary means to pay.

Thanks all! Spread the word!

So, sorta starting to get into chainmailling now.

Currently what I use:
18g 3/16" black and silver aluminum
24g 5/64 stainless steel

If you would like a specific material or size, just ask. I have a very large range of materials I can acquire in many different sizes, so if you would like something specific just ask me if I can acquire it. Payment for specific materials will be required separately, and must also cover shipping costs ($13.49 standard UPS).

I have a very wide range of weaves that I can make. A few of which that I have accomplished are in my gallery. If you would like a specific design, please say so and I will do my best to learn it.

My pricing system is a system--nobody gets more or less, it just depends on the piece I'm making.

$8 an hour times (time of piece in hours) plus pricing for materials.

The materials depend on what you want. Different metals and different sizes have different prices. When you find a material and size you want, if it works with the weave you want, I will tell you approximately how many rings I will need to complete the piece, and the materials costs will reflect that.

NOTE: Both kinds of material costs are estimates. I cannot determine specifically how many rings I will need to make a single piece. I will try my best to be as accurate as possible but there are no guarantees.

So, if you are interested, note me here, or email me at bloudinruo[at]gmail.com

Thank you!