by Art Farkas
Hello! I sort of have a twisted family tree and am in the midst of chronicling the Farkas family. We wish to document our heritage before someone else dies and we forget about them. So far we have traced my lineage all the way back to Hiram Brocca who was burned at the stake for taking part in what was documented as an improper relationship with a female fruit vendor in 1497. I suppose he could be considered the “Weird Uncle” that every family has. Anyway, in the late 1940s my grandparents, George and Martha, adopted a Sudanese boy named Dinka who later made a fortune in the glass blowing business. Apparently, Dinka made beautiful Venitian wine glasses and once sold a set to Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the controversial 15th Prime Minister of Canada. Sorry for the rambling paragraph but are there spaces to add adopted kids like Dinka? My wife, Edith, and I look forward to completing our family tree and wish to include Dinka. We might exclude Hiram. Thanks again for your help.
Art
Hi Art.
What an interesting story. It would seem that you have a large family tree, and I am not sure that my tree chart would be suitable in that it might not have room for all of your family decedents. I am somewhat of an amateur genealogist and I have not seen a tree that allows for an adopted child to be added; normally what you do is add them as the child of the adoptive parents with a note, i.e., (Adopted), and perhaps the facts behind it. If you have a large family tree it might be as well to do it online then print it. I rather think you should add Hiram; this makes the tree more factual for future generations.
I have a worse story than that. In the 1300s one John Exley (my mothers side) accidentally killed his neigbour’s son. However a feud developed between the two families and a member of the Elland family killed an aristocratic friend of John Exley by cutting his head off! As you can imagine John Exley was not too pleased about this and in retribution he and his family killed the whole of the Elland family! All of the Exley family descended from one man, John Exley.
If of interest you can go to Google and put in The Exley Elland Feud and it will come up.
Hope this is of interest and might be some help. My chart is really a starting point.
Kind Regards
Maurice
Susan Bates 6pc Set of Crochet Hooks Silvalume 3.75–6.5
Susan BATES
Silvalume
Crochet Hook Set
6pcs
Hello! The Rock Paper Scissors Northwest regionals are two months away. Last year I was ousted by Larry Cunha who caught me off guard with a Rock throw that left the crowd (and me) stunned. My prediction had Larry Cunha poised to go with Paper. I went with Scissors. In RPS, Scissors are often perceived as a clever or crafty throw, a well-planned outflanking maneuver. For the past month I’ve been practicing diligently in front of the mirror. It usually ends in a tie. I also stare at my wife during breakfast, rehearsing my intimidation skills. Lately, my Scissor throws have become weak. I need to strengthen my hands and fingers. This might sound odd but do you believe your crochet hooks could strengthen my hands and fingers? I figure the constant motion of my fingers crocheting would help my Scissor throw become more powerful! Do you agree? I might crochet a sheep sweater for my sister Marty. I hope to become the RPS Northwest Champion. Your crochet hooks could help me. Thank you.
Art
Hi Art,
So sorry to hear of your stoning at the RPS regionals. But it is no shame falling to the always stunning Legend Larry Cunha. Crocheting will strengthen your hands but be very careful and pace yourself. Start off with maybe a trivet and then a scarf. I wouldn’t start off with a sweater—you are risking injury like knuckle strain or worse yet crochet thumb. But I do believe crochet can be very helpful for your game if done safely. I know it has helped me immensely in my Thumb Wrestling career. As a matter of fact when I practice with my self I win just over 50%, up from the low teens when I didn’t crochet. So give them a try and good luck with your RPS. Hope to see you on ESPN.
In stitches,
George
HONEYSUCKLE BUTTERFLY PILLOW ~ needlepoint kit ~ FLORAL
Sweet honeysuckle surrounds one of nature’s beauties in this classic needlepoint design. Perfect for finishing as a pillow or framing, the design is stitched with a combination of wool and acrylic yarn and cotton thread on a fully printed 12 mesh canvas. Pillow finishing materials are not included.
Kit contains wool and acrylic yarns, cotton thread, 12 mesh canvas printed in full color, needle and easy instructions. Canvas measures 18" × 18" (46 × 46 cm). Finished size: 14" × 14" (36 × 36 cm) Dimensions ~ Needlepoint ~ Kit 20021
Greetings! I have been classified as an “excessive drooler” (ED). Ever since I was a wee lad I have not been able to control my saliva. It drips, spurts, hangs like a bungee chord, and waddles down my check and chin. Childhood was not kind to me. My mother tried everything in her power to help me including fastening a home-made Drool Catcher complete with trap door for easy drainage. As a now 34 year old video game tester I have simply come to terms with my drooling issue and live one day (drip?) at a time. When testing a hot new video game I simply put a three-inch towel or a thick sponge on the floor and let the rains come down! Sometimes between games I like to take a nap and/or rest my head. I am researching pillows on eBay and was wondering how much saliva your nice pillow would be able to hold. For example, if my salivary glands produce 8 oz of saliva (spit) in an hour, would your pillow be able to soak it up? Could I wring it out or wash it by hand? Thank you.
Art
Ummm, as it is a kit and you would be providing the pillow or stuffing (or sponge) to put in it once you complete it, then the answer to your question would be totally dependent on the absorbency of the material you use. You could even put a zipper in the pillow so that you could periodically replace it with new sponge material and allow the outside to dry. I am sure hand washing would be fine.
Massive Danish Mod Design Teak Lazy Susan Centerpiece!
PLEASE FIND FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, THIS AMAZING LAZY SUSAN IN SOLID TEAK FROM THE HOMELAND OF DANISH MOD DESIGN!
If one is designing and furnishing a space in the Danish modern motif, this would comprise the quintessential tabletop centerpiece. Would not be a stretch too far for Eames era or Atomic accessories as well.
The massive rotating tray sports no less than eight milled recesses measuring 3 ¼" in diameter and about ¼" deep. The carousel itself is 20 ½" in diameter by 13/16" thick and is comprised of a twelve-plank lamination of solid teak! The carousel’s top surface stands about 2 ¾" above table height and has a decorative milled underside edge (large cove). The stationary upper tray measures out to be 10" in dia. and adds about another one inch to the total height of the piece.
Greetings! I have an inquisitive mind that is always thinking “out of the box.” Last week, my family of eight was enjoying a nice Chinese cuisine in which the food was fancily placed on a Lazy Susan. I noticed that this particular Lazy Susan had a bit of a hitch to it and was slow to spin. When I asked my third youngest daughter, Georgie, to pass the sweet n’ sour sauce, it took almost seven complete seconds to reach me (a 240 degree revolution). This Susan was very lazy indeed! My mind got to thinking of how to improve this archaic and lowbrow device. Applying some slick ball bearings or possibly a tiny motor, I wish to create what I would call “The Hyperactive Joe,” a supped up, more efficient version of the Lazy Susan. The Cadillac of the kitchen table world. With your Lazy Susan, would it prove difficult to rig the bottom with nickel-based X-750 ball bearings? Is there enough space there to string along three feet worth of corrosion resistant nitronic BG-355s? Thank you.
Art
By the sounds of it, you have access to some spaceage or aircraft type hardware. I love hardware. Please tell me more about your techno knowledge regarding the bearings and BG-355s. I have worked with Boeing and also a helicopter plant locally in years past and have a real appreciation for all things mechanical and technical. Please send your e-mail address to me, and I could send some digital pictures of the un
dertray clearances etc. The wood base, to which the lower ball bearing race is attached, is approx. 7.5 inches in dia. Therefore the max. perimeter would be 1.83 feet. Having the bearing surface at the edge of the base would dramatically improve stability. This is a non-sedentary version of the lazy susan, and actually rotates quite well. I have lubricated the bearings with a non-gumming, ph balanced oil called camellia oil used for treating Samurai swords for millennia. I was going to reglue the top, stationary tray back into the base, but will hold off in case you are the winning bidder, so as to allow for disassembly to install better bearings. Take care and thanks for the questions. Have you considered remote control micro rocket engines at the perimeter of the rim?
VINTAGE 25" BAYONETTE DAGGER SWORD WITH SCABBARD
You are bidding on a Vintage Bayonet with Scabbard. Possibly French or Italian, this sword is an impressive 25" long, the blade alone is 20.5" in length. Blade has sharp edge and one flat edge for strength. There are some rough spots and rusting, but it is straight with no nicks. Pommel has a lot of pitting, "BF 5001" is inscribed on it. Some red paint flecks on handle and on scabbard. Scabbard is leather with metal fittings on both ends, in rough shape but consider its age. “Torino 1886” is inscribed into the leather.
Great collectible for military enthusiast.
Hello! My family has a tradition during the Christmas Holidays. After the last piece of pecan pie has been served, each family member is in charge of a skit to perform. Pressure is immense as the family has the opportunity to throw rotten fruit and vegetables at poor performances. (Let’s just say last year’s Mork and Mindy on Stilts ended with broccoli in my hair and avocado all over my face.) My family and I have decided to put on quite a spectacle this year. Our skit, complete with fog machine and laser lights, will be called “Chuck Childers, in the 37th Century.” Naturally, I will be playing the part of Chuck Childers who was transported into the future by a science experiment gone terribly wrong. We have already secured such props as a tiki torch, 25 lbs. of bubble wrap and a water purifier. I am looking for the perfect weapon. Does your fine sword bend upon impact? How sharp are the edges and tip? Would it be safe for eight-year-old Rebekka to wield? Thank you.
Art
Hi! Wow… wish my family had such a great tradition. As to your question, NO! 8-year-old Rebekka should not be wielding anything like this. This item is a real bayonet, made of metal. No bending on impact, edges are sharp and tip will make a rather large hole in any family member you poke with it. Not recommended for putting on plays after pie. Have a nice day.
BULLY STICKS DOG TREATS 25 6-INCH STICKS, THICK CHEW
These Bully Sticks are the highest quality on the market. They are 100% natural and their delicious smokey flavor is guaranteed to drive your dogs wild. This product comes directly from the bull’s muscle fibers and provides a fun and lasting chew. The delicious treat cleans as it satisfies. Each package contains 25 thick six-inch sticks.
Our dog, Buster, is a 165 pound Chien de Saint-Hubert (Bloodhound) who is a giant tub of energy, love, and tongue-wagging hyperactivity. Last summer we acquired Buster through a trade with a city councilman in exchange for a defaming video showing his political rival caught in an unspeakable act. But, like most dogs diagnosed with Canine ADHD, Buster cannot control his urges and destroys anything within his grasp. Taking away his squeak toy, light paddle spankings, and The Naughty Chair do not work. My wife, Corky, and I are interested in your Bully Sticks. Your description says, “This product comes directly from the bull’s muscle fibers.” Excellent—nothing but the best muscle fibers for Buster. Could your Bully Sticks help contain Buster’s canine ADHD? Would they distract him from his hyperactive urges? Can you guarantee their effectiveness? Perhaps we could use them as a reward after his chores. (We attach a spade to his back to help cultivate our tomato crops.) Thank you.
Art
Dear Art,
Buster sounds like an extraordinary creature. He sounds like he deserves nothing but the best. The best owners, the best environment, and certainly the best treats. I can provide the treats to keep him entertained. I can guarantee he’ll be more than happy. For an extra $4.95, I can randomly dip the stix in Ritalin. Just kidding. But yes, our sticks are an excellent distraction for the most hyperactive of dogs. At 165 pounds, Buster might benefit from a 12 inch Bully stick even more. Please check out the other items we currently have listed. Thanks Art!
Sincerely,
Eddie B.
SHAPEABLE RAFFIA STRAW HAT
SHAPEABLE RAFFIA STRAW HAT
You are bidding on a great new-style cowboy hat. Any one that’s anyone is wearing these and so should you. It is a loose straw hat with a 4¼" Crown, and a 4" brim, that can be rolled up and shaped to your liking. These hats are extremely comfortable and come with stampede strap hat-band combinations. Sizes run small, medium, large and extra large. Another great hat for the summer of fun to come!! Happy bidding!!
Howdy! I have a fabulous idea that I believe will bring happiness to many people. My brother, Ricardo, and I are looking to buy over two hundred cowboy hats. With our hats we will perch ourselves atop structures and throw the hats on people’s heads as they walk by. If we land a direct hit the person gets to keep the hat FOR FREE! (Skippy Peanut Butter sponsors us.) We will throw the cowboy hats Frisbee style. It must land on their heads and rest there for five full seconds. If we misfire, then the hat is simply returned to us with no questions asked. Who wouldn’t want a free cowboy hat? Especially one that is already placed on their noggin! Ricardo and I believe people will love it and also might have a good laugh. (If we make contact with someone’s beverage, they will be reimbursed 50% of its original cost.) Our friend Jacque will film behind bushes and large trees. How sturdy is your fine cowboy hat? If thrown correctly, do you believe it would glide easily onto someone’s head? Thank you for your time.
Art
Hello,
I can’t say that I actually know the answer to this, but I will do some investigating and find out. The raffia hat, which is what you are looking at, is pretty plyable, so not sure how well it would fly. I have a western straw that is pretty firm, maybe it would land better. I’ll test both and let you know.
Lori
New Jansport Buckskin Suede Vacation Fanny Waist Pack
Jansport
Brand New w/Tag
FANNY / WAIST PACK
Made of Buckskin Suede front
with durable, water-resistant 430/430 nylon packcloth back
Measures approx: 12" across the top from the end of pack @ belt to the other side plenty of room inside forWallet, Keys, Snack, change purse, small camera, etc.
Nylon waistband adjusts to MOST waist sizes Quick release Fastex heavy-duty Buckle
Perfect for your next Vacation or Hike
Jansport Products are made tough and come with a LIFETIME warranty!
Hello! I am set to attend the third annual Fanny Pack Lovers of America convention in Grand Forks, South Dakota, next month and I am searching eBay for some new and exciting styles of fanny packs. My local chapter of Fanny Pack Lovers, or “Pouch People” as we like to call ourselves, are all trekking together as a group. At last year’s convention I entered the fashion show in the category of “most original” in which I created a fanny pack decorated with Oreos that I carved in the likeness of Regis Philbin. Much to the dismay of the audience, I lost to a fellow FPLA member who made a fanny pack out of banana leaves and Cheerios. Anyway, all my fanny packs need one of the pouches to be big enough to carry 5 pounds of beef jerky. Will any of your pouches do so? Also, could your fanny pack be fitted with Christmas lights? Thank you.
Art
Hello Art!
I can’t tell you for sure whether or not 5 pounds of Beef Jerky will fit in this pack, but it’s possible that it may! And I don’t see why this pack could not be fitted with X-Mas lights—I would love to see some of those finished packs! I’m sorry your Regis Philbin/Oreo pack lost last year—it sounds to me like YOU should
have been the winner!
Well, all I can say, is place a bid and see if you can pick up my fanny pack to try out. It’s a nice roomy pack and you should be able to fit quite a bit in it.
Good luck this year—your idea is a great one!
Best wishes and I look forward to hearing back from you!
BONNIE
Vintage chrome Toastmaster toaster
Vintage toaster that STILL WORKS and is in good condition. Chrome, measuring 8¼" long by 7" tall and 5" wide. The toast hole openings are 5" long by 7/8" wide. The chrome is shiny, but there is some light scratching on it, normal wear from 5 decades of use, as I presume this Toastmaster dates from the 1950’s. Has etching on the sides of 3 loops. This was the toaster that I grew up with.
Greetings! I am CEO and president of the National Underground Toast Society (N.U.T.S.). Every year on August 15 we break from our annual meeting and sneak about town, placing toast on the evil institutions that are corrupting our country. This includes the public library, the steps of city hall, the park statue of General Custer (an avid tobacco user), and the front yard of the assistant District Attorney. We stand for freedom! We represent the downtrodden. We must be heard! We are N.U.T.S.! In 2001 we used 273 pieces of toast to spell out the words “Communist Go Home” on the front window of Starbucks with Krazy Glue. We do not agree with their use of slave harvesters in Guam. We are searching eBay for toasters so the Feds can’t track and follow us in their unmarked vans. They almost got Steve last year. How many pieces of toast could your machine produce in approximately 2 hours? Could it make the 175 pieces needed to spell out “Wal-Mart is of the Devil”? Thank you.