Freyda Black

May Lotito wrote:In the original mompei pattern, the triangle is stitched to the back leg along the straight side (b), mine used the longest side (c).

In the first method,
Crotch seam length= 2b+2c-a
Front rise= b+c-a
Fabric length= front rise+inseam+hem.
It is much longer in the rise and the back side also look different.

In the second one:
Crotch seam length =2c+a
Front rise=c
So it requires less length in fabric and the crotch curve resembles more of the shape of contemporary pull on pants.

Or one can change the b:a ratio. Like the one of liz made, 10by 30 it is. Just do some calculation before cutting. It is simple geometry.

Thank you, May, for such a detailed explanation on how the geometry affects the fit. I see that this post is from 3 years ago so I hope you get some notification that a newbie to sewing is looking for some help. Although I was a wiz in geometry back in the day, I can't say the same for sewing experience so please bear with my request for clarification. When you say the first one and the second one, by the first one do you mean the original pattern and the second one is the way you made it or vice versa?

Also, you refer to more explanation in the secret minion area. I tried the link and of course I was not an admitted. I don't know what being a secret minion entails. Could you direct me to some place where I could learn what is needed to become a Secret minion so that I can learn more?

I have been looking for a simple pattern to make pants with a gusset for working Outdoors. I do a great deal of squatting when I work as well as just to stretch out my back and, no matter how many sizes too big a pair of pants are, they never have the ease in the crotch to make this comfortable so pants like these appear to be perfect for my lifestyle.

Division of all perennials is best done in Fall, when the plants are going dormant, or in very early Spring before the leaves start erupting (that is, when the crowns are just in bud).   You may get away with doing it at other times but, if the plant already has extended leaves, cut ALL the leaves back to the base when doing so.  Roots cannot establish themselves at the same time as putting on leaf growth, so you will have losses or less vigorous establishment.

William Bronson wrote: I think the comparison between kit built Temp Cast  to a home built RMH is not necessarily useful.
Many people do not own their homes outright, so even if there are not air quality regulations to deal with, insurance companies tend to frown on homemade wood heaters.
Temp Cast vs the Liberator could be a better comparison, since both have regulatory approval.

I have never heard of the Liberator. Could you please give some direction to where to read about it please?

Anita Martin wrote:
On this page there is a gallery for Kachelöfen (apparently called cockle stove):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry_heater

I was very interested in seeing these, to consider if they might work in a small house in the US. However, the link comes up with an error message on Wikipedia.  Could you please check and fix the link?
Thanks!

There is a viable third option that could work for you, rescue groups.  There are "rescues" for almost every known dog breed.  They are breed specific.  The dogs are not kept at a "shelter" but in foster homes, where they are observed closely for temperament and behavioral issues, as well as checked for health.  Often, dogs are rescued not only from kill-pounds, but from unusual situations like hoarding (numerous dogs held by one person), death of owner, unplanned pregnancies, etc.  There are frequently puppies available and knowledge of a dog's past situation and issues are known.  These organizations are staffed by volunteers and require extensive applications from potential adopters in order to assure a good match between adoptee and adopter.  If you are willing to put in the time to do the research and submit applications (and often to submit to a home visit), you could potentially get the perfect dog for a lot less money than buying from a breeder and give a homeless dog a new chance at a good life.  
Good luck!

Mama sounds like a wonderful mix of intelligent working breeds.  Where are you located?

J Kiran wrote:Thank you Wayne and Renate for your posts.

To answer some of your questions, I live in India and that dog is an Indian Pariah http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_pariah_dog.

Over this weekend (which is one week since the incident), I kept a bit more closer watch on her and the good news is that she seems to be getting over it well. The first few days after that incident, she was walking slow, not interested in even her favourite food and wasn't making any eye contact. But over this weekend, she has steadily become a bit more active. She is now making much more eye contact and has been eating more actively. It's not the same as before and neither am I expecting it to be. But she surely seems to be managing this well which is a good sign after having seen her sad looking eyes.

Thank you, J, for explaining where you are and linking the article on Pariah dogs.  As I read your long post, I experienced many emotions.  Living in the US we do not have any experience of feral dogs being anything but destructive and, like feral cats, destructive of native wildlife. The way you told the story, and your clear concern for their welfare, shows that you have a compassionate nature and, until you revealed those details, I wondered that you had not made an effort to socialize them.  

As others have pointed out, there are techniques for getting even wild animals accustomed to the nearness of kind humans, through food, patience and, I would add, using your voice in a soothing way to just talk to them when you are present, even at a distance.  Since the Wikipedia article points out that these dogs can make loyal guardians, I would say that you have a chance, if you wish it, to make a friend and perhaps even a loyal companion, of this bereft lady.

And yes,  dogs can grieve.  All canines are social animals, forging close bonds with their pack-mates. In domestic dogs, their human family is their pack, and any person with a dog will attest to the love they receive back from the dogs they love.  But this makes the opportunity for you to step into the gap in this pup's life left by the loss of her brother.  I hope you will consider taking that step.

Gina Jeffries wrote: Almost 4 years ago, I lost my heart-dog who would kayak, herd, mind baby goats, defend me to the death, and organize cats and chickens.  

My heart goes out to you, Gina, as I just lost my heart-dog (what a beautiful descriptive term!) companion at only 10 years old this Spring.  She was from a shelter and I don't know if she was a border collie mix, collie mix, or Aussie mix.  What breed was your beautiful heart-companion?