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Title: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 28, 2010, 02:54:58 AM Well I have been reading and reading for far too long now and I thought it was time to jump in and say hello.This seems like such a great forum and very friendly.
Anyway, I am originally from the states but now live in Shetland. After many years saying I was going to do my own cosmetics in particular lotions, and lip treats, I have finally decided to take the plunge. I am lucky to have a little first hand knowledge already as my stepmother has been making organic, lotions and lip balms for years. She has really encourage me to give it a go and even shared some of her favorite recipes. So here I am looking forward to learning alot more, getting to know some new people and creating all sorts of things. And yes once I have something other than snow to post pictures of, I will :D Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: halfabubbleoffplumb on November 28, 2010, 04:14:26 AM Welcome! You'll love it here - ask lots of questions. :buttrf:
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: polly on November 28, 2010, 07:01:20 AM Hello, welcome :buttrf:
Have fun playing and YAY, for already knowing about the picture obsession on here :) And it's fab that you already have some knowledge and a very sharing stepmum, what do you plan on making first? Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: gillsta on November 28, 2010, 09:22:14 AM Hello and welcome. Where in Shetland are you. All my ancestors are from Unst Fetlar and Yell. I live in Aberdeenshire.
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Scott on November 28, 2010, 09:57:42 AM Hello and welcome :buttrf:
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: corrie on November 28, 2010, 10:21:29 AM Hello & welcome!
You win the prize for most Northerly UK resident for sure! Hope to see you around :buttrf: Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Honey on November 28, 2010, 11:21:40 AM Welcome! I don't have to do my traditional "show us yer pictures" post now!
Have you made anything as yet? What sort of things are you particularly interested in? Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Eva on November 28, 2010, 11:34:17 AM Hi and welcome! :buttrf:
How did you end up in Shetland? Sounds fantastic! Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: fionab on November 28, 2010, 11:41:26 AM Hello and welcome. :buttrf:
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Suzanne on November 28, 2010, 11:49:02 AM Hello and welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: EJ on November 28, 2010, 12:55:35 PM Hello and welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: nakedtruthbeauty on November 28, 2010, 01:14:24 PM Hi there! :hi:
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Avril on November 28, 2010, 01:24:50 PM Hi and welcome...Oh I expect it is freezing where you are...
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Nature on November 28, 2010, 01:32:37 PM Hi and welcome :) Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Amberangel on November 28, 2010, 01:40:24 PM Hi up there in the frozen North. Glad you decided to join us. Welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Eire on November 28, 2010, 01:54:27 PM Hi. :hi:
Eire Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 28, 2010, 03:58:57 PM Wow thanks everyone for such a warm welcome!!! :)
I plan on really putting my time into Lip Balms, and things like solid lotions, massage bars and solid perfumes.I have made balms and solid lotions alot in the past with my Step-Mum when I was over in the states, so it wont be such a harsh learning curve. I have the most interest in those things and I suspect my family and friends up here would make alot of use out of them in this very harsh climate. I spent hours again last night reading here and this is such a fantastic site. Going to get more reading done today on here, seeing as we are totally snowed in and stuck on our wee island. ::) Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 28, 2010, 04:00:12 PM Hello and welcome. Where in Shetland are you. All my ancestors are from Unst Fetlar and Yell. I live in Aberdeenshire. I am on the isle of Burra. It is my home sweet home I have fallen madly in love with Shetland and couldn't be anywhere else in the world. Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 28, 2010, 04:02:12 PM Hi and welcome! :buttrf: How did you end up in Shetland? Sounds fantastic! My partner is originally from here so when he said "Want to move to Shetland? I want to go home" I said "How soon till we go???" ;D It is a special place, isolated but very special and with a wonderful tight-knit small community that has taken me as one of the locals. I love it here. Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: halfabubbleoffplumb on November 28, 2010, 04:12:57 PM where are you from in the States?
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 28, 2010, 04:18:22 PM where are you from in the States? I was born in New Jersey but have lived in all the continental states at one point or another. ;) Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Helen on November 28, 2010, 08:40:29 PM A very warm welcome. How lovely for you to have a stepmother who is interested in this too - nice to share experiences.
Wow!! That was a big move but you sound so incredibly happy and that is just wonderful It's good to have you here and I look forward to chatting with you more :) Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: electrogirl68 on November 28, 2010, 09:11:27 PM Welcome from me too!!
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: halfabubbleoffplumb on November 29, 2010, 05:53:38 AM seriously? all the states? there are 48 continental states - military family? wow, that's a lot of moving - must've been quite an adjustment? sorry if the questions sound challenging - really I'm just curious but have had a couple glasses of wine... :mwaha:
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: lynne on November 29, 2010, 09:28:20 AM hello and welcome
:) Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 29, 2010, 09:56:27 PM seriously? all the states? there are 48 continental states - military family? wow, that's a lot of moving - must've been quite an adjustment? sorry if the questions sound challenging - really I'm just curious but have had a couple glasses of wine... :mwaha: My parents were both performers, I grew up on the road with them. So yes 48 states and lots of Mexico, Canada, Ireland and many more places. ;D Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: halfabubbleoffplumb on November 29, 2010, 10:00:30 PM My parents were both performers, I grew up on the road with them. So yes 48 states and lots of Mexico, Canada, Ireland and many more places. ;D wow, must've been really interesting - is it nice to be settled? Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 29, 2010, 10:17:06 PM My parents were both performers, I grew up on the road with them. So yes 48 states and lots of Mexico, Canada, Ireland and many more places. ;D wow, must've been really interesting - is it nice to be settled? For me it was normal but yes I had a great time. Being settled now though is the best thing ever.I love my home and I am so truly happy to be grounded and have roots firmly planted. Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: corrie on November 29, 2010, 10:27:27 PM How long have you been in Shetland, and how di dyou end up there? Sorry, my nose is bothering me :mwaha:
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Lulu on November 29, 2010, 10:38:00 PM Hello & velcome,
I bet its a wee bit chilly where you are. My heating is on full blast and I am in the South. Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 29, 2010, 11:10:02 PM How long have you been in Shetland, and how di dyou end up there? Sorry, my nose is bothering me :mwaha: It's ok I don't mind sharing more about me. I ended up here as my other half is from here originally. He didnt have to drag me though as I fell in love with it from my very first visit :D I have lived in Shetland 3 and a half years and Scotland a total of 8 :) Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: MissKerosene on November 29, 2010, 11:12:14 PM And again I want to thank everyone for such a warm welcome what a great place this is.
PS I made a lovely batch of organic Mint Lip balms tonight and I am so happy with how they turned out. I used one of my Step mums recipes and even my other half has already stolen a tube of it to take with him to work tomorrow. ;D Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: halfabubbleoffplumb on November 29, 2010, 11:20:49 PM even my other half has already stolen a tube of it to take with him to work tomorrow. ;D I would consider that high praise :) Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Hayley on December 01, 2010, 07:13:20 PM Hi nice to meet you, can't wait to hear about more of your creations :buttrf:
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: samantha on December 01, 2010, 08:32:22 PM Great to meet you,welcome to the forum (:hug:)
Title: Re: Hello everyone from the frozen north. Post by: Alphya on December 02, 2010, 01:14:42 AM Hello :) Seems you've been on a lot of adventures! Looking forward to seeing pics of your products :)
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