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Oh fun!

My sister needs to have her gal bladder removed, but she can't get an ultrasound for 4-6 weeks. *sigh*

It definitely runs in the family. Dad had his removed a couple years ago, now my sister. And the worst part about it is there is nothing you can do to prevent it.

The plus side is that she more than likely caught it early enough that she won't have to get cut open like my dad did.

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Kim and I are making candle holders for our mothers for Christmas.
Kim's mom likes boats and lighthouses and stuff, so we're going for a pilon type of look with hers. It's the first two pictures. The 3 stacks will be "tied" together to look like a pilon you'd see around a dock.

Mine is the last one. I took a log and cut a strip off the top so that I can bore holes for tea lights. I'm still not sure on what kind of feet I'm going to use to keep it upright. My latest idea is to take the piece I cut off the end, cut it in half, cut away the profile of it, and attach a half to each end. What do you think?

My other idea was to cut grooves in the bottom and attach a couple piece of a smaller stick/log to act as feet. I like my most recent idea better, but any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
( Peeeeeeektures )