11-01-2023, 06:32 AM
morning ladies 
Looks like the cyclone is passing through.
Oh buggar, Jan. A few years ago, I bought a pattern online from a site I had bought from before with no problems only to find a payment for a TV streaming service in France debited to our account. Thank goodness for mobile apps and I was able to use the app to block the card before notifying the bank. Because I check our accounts daily (paranoid about scammers & online shopping lol) I was able to spot it straight away. The bank said I did the right thing and by notifying them so quickly they were able to get our money back after asking me questions about it. I told them it's not like I had been to Paris to spend the $$$ lol. And they asked if I had used the site before with any problems. It would seem the site was either hacked or our details sold. The banker said often scammers will take small amounts out hoping you don't check your accounts regularly and the amounts will go unnoticed. Then they completely empty the account. It cost us $10 for another card but well worth it. So, it does pay to check often, especially if you buy online. I hope you get your money back
The lawn didn't get mowed after all as the rain really kicked in, so I'll have a go today. The pile of concrete fill is slowly disappearing. I'm roughly halfway now
The Furry One had a stress-free day yesterday! Couldn't believe it lol. No shaking and panting at all. Even when I took MrK to his mates for a beer yesterday afternoon, nothing. It was a day of tug ropes and racing round, especially when wet lol as he hates being toweled dry. Whatever was bugging him seems to be over (for now
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Almost finished this embroidery piece, then I can set my stand up with the quail v2. I'll have a tutu working the feathers first as it's quite fussy. I might find working with three needles better than stop/starting. It's a technique I've avoided as my threads keep getting tangled. Speaking of tangled, glad you have found a way to work through it, Jan
Happy crafting
Looks like the cyclone is passing through.Oh buggar, Jan. A few years ago, I bought a pattern online from a site I had bought from before with no problems only to find a payment for a TV streaming service in France debited to our account. Thank goodness for mobile apps and I was able to use the app to block the card before notifying the bank. Because I check our accounts daily (paranoid about scammers & online shopping lol) I was able to spot it straight away. The bank said I did the right thing and by notifying them so quickly they were able to get our money back after asking me questions about it. I told them it's not like I had been to Paris to spend the $$$ lol. And they asked if I had used the site before with any problems. It would seem the site was either hacked or our details sold. The banker said often scammers will take small amounts out hoping you don't check your accounts regularly and the amounts will go unnoticed. Then they completely empty the account. It cost us $10 for another card but well worth it. So, it does pay to check often, especially if you buy online. I hope you get your money back
The lawn didn't get mowed after all as the rain really kicked in, so I'll have a go today. The pile of concrete fill is slowly disappearing. I'm roughly halfway now
The Furry One had a stress-free day yesterday! Couldn't believe it lol. No shaking and panting at all. Even when I took MrK to his mates for a beer yesterday afternoon, nothing. It was a day of tug ropes and racing round, especially when wet lol as he hates being toweled dry. Whatever was bugging him seems to be over (for now
)Almost finished this embroidery piece, then I can set my stand up with the quail v2
. I'll have a tutu working the feathers first as it's quite fussy. I might find working with three needles better than stop/starting. It's a technique I've avoided as my threads keep getting tangled. Speaking of tangled, glad you have found a way to work through it, Jan Happy crafting
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