Fresholi | Melting Pot Café

Hi everyone

Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

I'm new to this site but have been making cold process soap for quite a few years now.  It all started when we visited Canada and walked into a soap shop over there - what can I say?  I was just bowled over by the smells and wonderful goodies that were on sale.  Of course that year everyone I knew received some soap!  After we ran out, the next step of course was to make some myself...and that as you all know so well, was the point when I got well and truely hooked! 

I look forward to chatting to fellow soapers, and hope to help any newbies along the way if I can.

Sal :hi:

Hi Sal,

A warm welcome from me....  Do you know, I think soaping, lotioning and potioning should come with a government warning 'This is highly addictive'!  :mwaha:

You sound like you have a good deal of experience.  Im a lotiony, potiony person but I took a leap into making soap a few weeks (could be months now - oh how time flies) ago.  I've tried CP & M&P (funnily enough, I find M&P possibly the trickiest but our Elaine is always on standby to help me out  ;))  I was inspired by the wonderful members but regardless of discipline and experience, we merge our skills and knowledge really well.

Anyway, a big welcome and look forward to chatting with you and do give me a yell if you have any suggestions regarding Fresholi  :)

Welcome Sal, I'm sure you'll find plenty of interest here.

thanks Helen

I must admit to lurking as a guest for a few weeks, and have been struck by what a friendly bunch of people use this board.  I think Freshoil is looking great so far (realise it's quite new) so I hope you keep doing more of the same!

I must admit to being a CP freak myself, and have never ventured into MP.  There is nothing quite like the satifaction of pouring a perfect batch of soap, and I still get a pathetic buzz from watching those first bubbles when you wash out the soap making pan.  My hubby laughs when I go into raptures about a bar after its been freshly cut, but once you're hooked I think it's for life with soaping!

looking forward to a good chat on my favourite subject....

Bless you.....   Those comments are just so appreciated (lol.... regarding the site that is).  It is a collaborative effort though as you can see from Fresholi Community...  lots of submissions from all the members and they have certainly been a huge part of the way Fresholi has been moulded and shaped.

I know what you mean about the bubbles....  My first ever soap had me almost in tears because I had, all by myself, created those bubbles.  Have you seen the galleries of other finished products?  It might be worth considering having one yourself  ;)

thanks Elaine and Helen for the welcome.

Yes I'll see about uploading some piccies, but have to dash now.  Hubby has arrived home and we have the joy of fighting the crowds in a spot of Christmas shopping -  :bawl: joy!

Oops!  Good luck.....  Stay cool, calm and relaxed and don't do elbowing anyone now (well just the odd one or two  8))   :mwaha:

Hello Sal, welcome to the board...seeing as you already know what a nice place it is....hope yourself here!

Hi Sal  :hi:

Have fun!
Jo

Hi Sal

welcome to the mad house, and to soapers anon

Hi Sal,
Another soaper, great. Another person to pick their brains. Hope you enjoy it here.  ;D

 :hi:

Hi Sal...

You should enjoy it here...  Nice friendly bunch!  :D

x

 :hi:
welcome & enjoy!