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From: Suzanne Louise

Subject: Friday Night Movie

Date: June 5, 2012 7:22:29 AM EDT

To: ...

Hello,

I am not sure if we decided on a movie. I am pretty sure we talked about seeing more of Girls.

I am still interested in Tomboy and The Kid With The Bike. . .

Cheers,

Suzanne

From: Angela Cook <fabric8@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Friday Night Movie

Date: June 5, 2012 9:46:02 AM EDT

To: Suzanne Louise

Hello,

I am scheduled to work this friday night :(

From: Angela Cook <fabric8@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Friday Night Movie

Date: June 16, 2012 7:00:26 AM EDT

To: Suzanne Louise

Suzanne,

Would you be interested in having a reading group (Ulysses or other) this fall or winter at OSL (oak street lofts) gallery?

I am winding up my 10 day vacation - have been running a B&B and working in the wood shop in Jefferson, ME.

Very nice to get away, in the country, with chickens and sheep and wild things.

Angela

From: Suzanne Louise

Subject: Re: Friday Night Movie

Date: June 16, 2012 10:10:05 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <fabric8@mac.com>

Hooray for you!!! Wow. I used to run a B&B. I would love to hear more about your vacation when we next get together :)

Yes to a reading group. We can talk more about it later.

I am doing a family thing tonight and are hoping to go to Irish Heritage Center for a Ulysses Pub crawl this afternoon. Their will be readings from the text at each establishment.

Miss you!

xoxo S

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: ps

Date: June 17, 2012 11:44:21 AM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

ps Rick ... I have a new project idea: tba !!!

And Barbara and Richard are going to show at the OSL (oak street lofts) gallery for the First Friday art walk in July.

They are coming by to look at the space Tuesday morning.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: gallery artists

Date: June 15, 2012 12:17:55 PM EDT

To: Me-shell@meca.edu>

Cc: Cheryl Poulin <cpoulin@avestahousing.org>, Megan Entwistle <mentwistle@avestahousing.org>

Hello,

I was talking with Barbara and she is interested in showing in Portland. She does tile work, however what she would like to show is her pastels. See below.

Richard, her husband does fantastic furniture pieces, that involve a lot of lathe work and less straight lines.

Their website is www.gothictile.com and they live in Jefferson, Maine.

I expressed the possibility for showing in a group show in August, or possibly in July... or other.

What do you all think? They would be anxious for this opportunity, so let me know so I can pass on some information.

Thanks!

Angela

BARBARA VANDERBILT AND RICHARD CUREWITZ

From: Tanya Zivkovic

Subject: RE: domain name

Date: June 21, 2012 9:15:16 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hi Angela,

Thanks for including me in this email, I guess I like oakstreetlofts.com the best of the options. It is really nice that you are being so pro-active with this whole thing.

Keep the energy flowing,

Tanya Z.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: domain name

Date: June 21, 2012 12:08:12 PM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic

oakstreetlofts.com has been taken by someone in portland, oregon. it is available in a .org.

what do you think of residentgallery? .com and .net are taken but not .org.

are we an org or would we like to promote our goods to purchase, at least by a link to a shopping cart website or to use paypal or contact the artist...

heating up down there?

From: Tanya Zivkovic

Subject: RE: domain name

Date: June 21, 2012 1:46:30 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com

Hey-oh!

Hotter than hell down here, I had to get another fan.

we are not unique? there is another oak street lofts out there? how odd.

residentgallery.org is very clinical to me, very vanilla, I do love vanilla ice cream though. Not sure how I feel about that.

.org does not bother me at all. in any case, i think having some sort of place recognition is important, even 72oak might be good.

branding!

as far as having any sort of online commerce I would caution against it and suggest that we hook potential buyers up with the artists themselves though email addresses or phone numbers.

thanks for keeping me in the loop, and keep cool!

t.z.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: domain name

Date: June 21, 2012 5:54:54 PM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic

hello hello.

i am a slug!

i agree, residentgallery is clinical.

thinking outside the box, what do you think of trapezo? it is a word that i made up.

or is having it tie into our location is best (72oak ...)...

i think what i might like to do is have the option to give residents a page on the community site, and from there they can link to a personal/commerce website or just have contact info on their page.

thinking in the heat,

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: cute

Date: June 21, 2012 6:19:53 PM EDT

To: Mike Cook , Curtis Cook , Suzanne Louise

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From: Curtis Cook

Subject: Re: my boomerang table

Date: June 1, 2012 6:03:22 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

That table, is a Beautiful work of art ! So is the little gal on it , the pictures on the wall...is that your art work also? We have tried to call you but no success....when is a good time to call you? hope all is well with you & thanks for sharing your art.....We love you! Dad & Lew

From: Mike Cook

Subject: Re: my boomerang table

Date: June 1, 2012 6:07:01 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Wow, that is cool. Looks solid. You sure are creative - seriously, you are really good. Good luck with the sale.

Also, looks like you're staying pretty fit. Good.

Mike

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: my boomerang table

Date: June 1, 2012 10:55:39 PM EDT

To: Curtis Cook

Hello,

The art work isn't mine, it is another artist's. My table was finished and I was asked if I wanted to include it in the show, so I did. I need to work on a collection, or enough for a show, probably next year.

I have found someone I work with, an hour from Portland. He has a wood shop and would like to have students. He and his wife have a B & B. I will work at the B & B while they are away for 10 days in June. I get to collect eggs from the chickens and watch the yearling lambs eat grass. I can use the canoe on the lake, and work in the wood shop.

My next project is a walnut and maple end grain chopping block. I anticipate book matching the grains, however this is the first time I will try to do this. Anyway, it has been a productive tutelage. He is trained in traditional craftsmanship, but likes a challenge vs mass production. My designs are a good match for his skills and inclinations.

We dialogue ways to make a joint, discuss the pro's and cons per strength and effort, and might make one cut in the wood for the whole day. It is very productive, because I am learning a skill set, and getting comfortable with the machines and hand tools. By no means an expert or even close, but I do understand the reason why my creation is the way it is. Some of this experience should transfer to me being able to engineer my own products at some point...

My work schedule is Th and F off.

You have my phone # right, 207-///////

I work a lot of 4-12 midnight shifts, but sometimes an afternoon start. I get my schedule each week.

Is your garden off to a good start?

Glad you enjoy the table. I hope things are sunny for you two.

xo,

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: my boomerang table

Date: June 1, 2012 10:59:17 PM EDT

To: Mike Cook

Hello,

Thanks. Finally a project finished. It received a lot of good feedback.

I'll take a wee rest, then get right on another project. I endeavor to have a collection to show in a whole gallery space, probably next year.

I've been doing a little running, a little gym, a little rollerblading, a little biking. Have you heard anything about anti-gravity boots? My hips get really tight at work and I am looking for a way to incorporate another motion to make me right.

Hope you are enjoying your place, and Handy. Got coordinates on another trip?

take care,

angela

From: Mike Cook

Subject: Re: my boomerang table

Date: June 2, 2012 12:15:26 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

So, what will be your next project?

Glad you are active. You do look healthy. I also like the variety of

activities you do. Just do something physical every day and eat

healthy and chances are you'll stay healthy a long time. Good job.

Taking Handy hiking tomorrow to Lake Tahoe. Probably climb Freel

Peak. Back to Thailand in July for a couple weeks and that's about

it. Otherwise, it's the typical stuff like work that keeps me busy.

Again, love the table. Mike

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: my boomerang table

Date: June 2, 2012 9:08:45 AM EDT

To: Mike Cook

My next project is an end grain chopping block made of walnut and maple. It will provide me the opportunity to book match grains, and I am doing it for my apartment. It will have a little complexity as the cuts of wood won't be cubes, but beveled shapes.

i have some grand art ideas that I need to research more, and get my skills up to speed, and income to buy materials. The chopping block suffices to keep my mind in the medium and I feel confident that I can engineer alone... as I get to do this while I work at the B & B in the country. And collect chicken eggs, watch yearling lambs eat grass, kayak on the lake, make breakfasts for a few guests, and work in the wood shop ... kind of like a paid vacation. The person I work with in the wood shop is going on vacation with his wife, and they also run a B&B at their country house.

I also feel confident I won't hurt myself while I am alone in the wood shop. Not so much a worry as a healthy concern to be aware and on top of your game. (This is the same stance I take with roller blading in the city. If my energy is not good- great, I don't go). Wood has knots, it can shatter and go flying. And, you need to be aware of your finger position and such.

Recently I got a vitamix blender, $500, but I got mine for 300 with a coupon and return. It is the luxury car of blenders. Because it turns at 240 mph, I can put raw ingredients in, and it will heat the contents to make soup, or make smoothies, and recently I did a macadamia, almond, cashew, pistachio nut butter. I make a new and improved "pb" and j with blueberry preserves = really yummy.

No need to take things apart to clean, just whirl with water and a little bit of soap and rinse. Amazing how this makes so easy to use, and you will use the blender prolifically.

I've been able to hide all sorts of nutritious things in my smoothies: aloe vera juice, raw ginger, green tea extract. Soups are yummy and delicious in texture, and very satisfying. It comes with a very thick recipe book.

Staying active is the key. A few times a year, due to holidays, cold temperatures, and lots of free time, i may sleep a day or two and do nothing, and i roll out of that feeling 10-20 years older, and it takes me a week or longer to get back to my original rhythm. ... Honestly, some days I feel I have to go to the gym just to wake my body up, then I am ready for action... I've also noticed, that I don't stretch unless I go to the gym, because I do that inbetween sets.

With my next review, I should get a pay increase, and want to look into yoga. There are several places that teach it a block or 2 from where I live. Additionally, the time has come. The work I do in retail, being on my feet on a hard surface and lifting heavy boxes has made me less flexible, and I need to start fine tuning with some concerted stretching.

I went to a free class, and yoga stretches the body in a different way than I do at the gym. For hamstrings, they have you engage the muscles, -then- go into a stretch holding that tautness. It just taught me that this would be good medicine, plus practicing PT (physical therapy) and massage, particularly of calves for me, would be a good thing for me body.

My apartment, work and gym and access to trails is within a mile radius. It is economic living at its finest. It is a modest way to provide for a healthy, low maintenance lifestyle. I can point my bike down hill and be at work and clocked in, in 4 minutes (my record best, accentuated with actually pedaling down hill). If you ever want to come to Maine, I can put you up in my apartment. Bring someone as well, and you can share the space. I have a queen bed and couch. I have plenty of friends that I can stay...

Thailand sounds delightful. I am glad you will be able to swing that. Are you officially divorced?

xoxo,

Angela

From: Mike Cook

Subject: Re: my boomerang table

Date: June 3, 2012 10:38:55 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hi Angie,

Handy and I hiked our own way from Highway 89 near Hope Valley (7500')

to Freel Peak (10,881') yesterday. Freel Peak is the highest peak in

the Tahoe Basin. It was a 17.1 mile hike for me and 20 for Handy.

With drive time, it was a 13-14 hour day. Would have been 9.52 miles

shorter but I couldn't get my car past ONE obstacle! If you know me,

I can usually get my car in some pretty hairy places. I feel so bad

for Handy though. She has many, many blisters and some on top of

blisters from backpacking last weekend that haven't completely healed.

She never complained and you would never know she was hurting. Better

let her rest next weekend.

Your chopping block project sounds sweet. It does sound more

complicated to make with the beveled shape. Be safe in the wood shop.

Sounds like you're making some great connections in the B&B world.

B&B's are usually restful and It seems that way for you even though

you're working one.

I want a Vitamix blender. I am thoroughly intrigued by the

information you shared. I feel like I could use one and be even

healthier! I just checked Amazon and there are many models. Is this

the one you have? Are you extremely happy with it?

http://www.amazon.com/Vitamix-1782-TurboBlend-2-Speed/dp/B004VMAC8I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338777083&sr=8-1

P90X is good. I've done it. I've sort of blown through P90X2 and I

do Insanity. I do all these off and on never following one routine

exactly. I like a hybrid approach and mix and match. I try to just

do something every day even if its hiking or bike riding. I eat very

healthy for breakfast and lunch. I do OK for dinner, but my BAD habit

is I can't stop eating at night!!! If I did, I'm sure I could loose

that little tiny belly (and I mean little). Good for you to keep

active and eat healthy. You're looking good in your pic on the table.

I don't do yoga (except maybe a couple times a year). It's just too

slow for me. But my buddy does it daily and swears by it. I've also

been told if I just do it, that it will help my occasional back

problem.

My divorce is close. We have an agreement and the attorneys should be

drafting a judgement settlement for review. Hopefully, less than one

month to go. I'm cleaned out financially ... have

nada. Oh well.

Would love to get to Maine and I appreciate the offer to stay with

you. That would be great. I'll see what I can do next year.

Thailand in July/Aug followed by climbing something with Terry in Sept

and Oct and Torrey for Thanksgiving, and then starting all over again

with Maggie (Thailand) in January.....

Stay out of trouble. Sounds like things are good for you:)

Mike

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Date: June 8, 2012 12:10:01 PM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <mentwistle@avestahousing.org>

megan,

thanks for the brochures.

should i tell me-shell to fill out a gallery form as the proper protocol for curating a show in the gallery?

angela

From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Subject: RE:

Date: June 8, 2012 12:58:56 PM EDT

To: 'Angela Cook' <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hello,

Yes, you can tell her to fill out an application to run the July show!

In terms of reimbursement for the snacks you bought, unfortunately I cannot provide snacks for every meeting. I have a very limited budget and need to make sure it lasts for the entire year. Our event in June is going to cost a decent amount of money and I will need to have a few more that are similar later this year and next. It would be nice to discuss this at our next meeting...to see if residents are interested in having snacks and coming up with a plan as to how this can happen. Please do not feel obligated to provide snacks (since I cannot reimburse you) because I know that all of that stuff really starts to add up.

Thanks,

Megan

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: RE:

Date: June 8, 2012 3:07:53 PM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

cool!

angela

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: price quote

Date: June 7, 2012 1:16:25 PM EDT

To: quotes@lumicor.com

Hello,

Can I get a price quote on white on clear, Mercer?

Size approximately 46 x 70" x the thinnest gauge.

Thank you

Angela Cook

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: price quote

Date: June 9, 2012 12:49:04 AM EDT

To: Lumicor Quotes <quotes@lumicor.com>

Hello Lyles,

I have a very large window divided into 3 panels. 2 of the panels are slim and have a screen. The middle is glass. I am looking for something interesting to be installed, that will allow me to enjoy the view, however create a little interference, when viewed from outside, to diminish the fishbowl effect.

Thanks,

Angela

On Jun 8, 2012, at 6:51 PM, Lumicor Quotes wrote:

Angela,

How is this part being installed? The type of installation/application

will determine the thickness required for the part. If you would like a

formal quote including freight and fabrication please fill out the

attached Quote Request Form.

Thank you,

Lyles Larkin

Lumicor, Inc.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: parking plus

Date: June 9, 2012 8:11:04 AM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <mentwistle@avestahousing.org>

Megan,

I am going out at of town to the wood shop over the weekend, and possibly Monday and Tuesday. I have offered my spot to Me-shell while I am out of town.

I didn't know if this would be acceptable to you. I told Me-shell to contact you.

I would like to emphasize, this is not intended to be a parking space "share" by me, in that it is on-going, but if I know I am going to be out of town with my car, I am happy to assign that space for the duration, or have you assign it.

Me-shell mostly wants to get her car off the street on Saturday.

P.S. She will get the app for the gallery for July.

Yeah! Sun!!!!

Angela

From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Subject: RE: parking plus

Date: June 11, 2012 9:40:34 AM EDT

To: 'Angela Cook' <xubrnt@mac.com>

Angela,

Since the space is assigned to you, I am thinking you can allow someone to use it when you are out of town. I don't know exactly what Cheryl's thoughts would be regarding this, but as long as you have given her permission, I don't see the issue. Thank you for giving me the heads up though. Hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend!

-Megan

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: ashraf, steve

Date: June 9, 2012 11:40:46 AM EDT

To: finefinishesantiques@

Cc: alb.

Hello,

It was nice meeting you both today. I am off to the wood shop in the country and will reference your website when I get back.

This is my first furniture design.

Talk soon, and thanks!

Angela Cook

From: "alb.

Subject: Re: ashraf, steve

Date: June 9, 2012 12:40:36 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hi a

Angela it was great meeting you today looking forward to see again and it is very nice picture of you and your work

Thanks

Ashraf

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: plane end grain

Date: June 10, 2012 12:06:40 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Rick,

Will the planer plane end grain? I ask because I can glue 1 foot segments of the chop block together, run it thru the planer to remove glue.

Or is this a bad idea?

In my extremely limited experience, glue is difficult to sand away, and I want a pretty chop block :)

Thank you,

Angela

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Re: plane end grain

Date: June 11, 2012 11:05:23 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

I don 't think planing it would be good. Your best bet it to just do a careful glue up and not get glue on the end surface in the first place. You can do some things to keep glue off areas you don't want it on, put blue tape on the edge of the glued surface to keep squeeze out off, put finish or wax on the surface you want to protect, and clean up squeeze out by sprinkling saw dust on the squeeze out to dry it out and keep it from sticking to the clean surface, an scrape off any that does.

Good luck.

Linda and Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Date: June 9, 2012 1:02:38 AM EDT

To: dominick@

dominick,

this is a cat you can really wallow in your misery with, or excess of fudgie goodies, and he's up for adoption!

you can get this cat instead of a mattress!

From: dominick@

Subject: Re:

Date: June 11, 2012 2:42:51 AM EDT

To: xubrnt@mac.com

Oh my gosh! That is one big cat. Very cute and tempting but one cat is enough. I couldn't do it to Alexander.

I hope that you had a good couple of days off and a good weekend.

I am back now for the next 10 days. All in all we had a great weekend. We had a nice couple from New York staying with us. After working on projects at the house on Saturday, we went to Acadia National Park and had a great time. So much beauty. We finished the evening in Bar Harbor at a mexican restaurant. No margarita's, (David offered), it was too late and I was already exhausted.

Hope to talk soon, although I forgot when you play hostess of the B&B.

Dominick

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Re:

Date: June 11, 2012 9:09:20 AM EDT

To: dominick@

hello, good morning!

i am into the second day of my chop block. 3 out 4 boards are twisted, and today i plan to get them straight ...

went rollerblading out here. the roads are sufficiently nice on 126. there was a bump in the road, and i went to investigate. it was a turtle that had been run over by a car. it was about 12" long with it's shell alone. the shell had been cracked on the side, and the side of its face badly chewed up. it was seeping a small little pool of bright, viscous, cherry red blood near its head. i thought best to get it off the road. i picked it up by its shell, being particular to handle the part that wasn't cracked, and as i lifted the turtle it moved!

i exhaled like a lung being let out of air, and exclaimed with chagrin- it's still alive :(

i flipped it over to inspect the damage and the turtle wriggled its back legs quite agilely. i felt really bad.

the cars do zoom here, over hill and dale, and i was nearly hit (mostly threatened) by a petulant driver, and probably the same one that was driving too fast to see a turtle in full sun at the top of the hill, to negotiate missing it. it wasn't dead!

this was quite different to inspect "road kill" that is alive, and sentient enough to know, even with a mangled head, that it doesn't like to be flipped upside down.

i put the turtle on the side of the road, gave it a moment while standing on my rollerblades, sun at our backs. we all want to be outside wriggling around on such a nice day... i skated back to the B&B, i thought about its fleshy exposed parts being eaten and used to harvest eggs by bugs. i wondered about its nervous system and how much it would feel pain. i pondered about it into the night and the next day: would it still be a live : would it be a slow death: did i do the right thing: is there someone that could help that i should call: would anyone care: what about animal rights? this made me feel bad, this narcissistic relationship with nature as status quo.

---

will you be at the meeting thursday at 9 am in the gallery?

---

at tj, there is a cork board in the break room full of venue and art offerings. some are out-dated, including a large 18x24 poster of a employees art on etsy, however she no longer works at tj.

for the last week, i have posted my boomerang promo and someone has removed it. they haven't removed anything out-dated. i posted another one, and it was removed. not to be deterred, i thought this would be the case, so i had one on hand to immediately replace the other. and it was removed.

it is noted that it is is osl gallery thru june on the promo.

i put up 3 inside of a week. there are people at work that i have talked about this project with, and i wanted them to see the final outcome. it is quite possible due to work schedule that i don't see them except every 4 days.

the point is, after 3 tries, i decided i didn't want to play this game, and took down everything on the cork board and threw it away. now i am on vacation. there were employees i work with that know the removal of my promo was happening, and knew i took down everything on the cork board, and supported me in doing so.

the question still remains, or the mystery. i can't figure out who or why? but i think on some level they feel inferior and this is there small way of expressing their self (?) by denying me. i don't get it, but feel they deserve to be petty, unimaginative, aided by their calcified ignorance. what else could they be?

i think i am going to laminate a copy and safety clip it to my back pack :)

back pack goes in the break room. wouldn't that be funny!

angela

From: dominick@

Subject: Re: Re: Re:

Date: June 12, 2012 12:45:12 AM EDT

To: xubrnt@mac.com

Hi Angela,

My heart goes out to you. I'm not sure how I would handle finding a presumed dead but very injured turtle either. You did what felt right and that is the best we could do. I guess for future times the Maine Audubon might have some info or recommendations. The poor turtle, man and it's quest for quality of life, stomps ahead injuring and killing the innocent. Not always intentional but there is always a price.

Too bad about TJ's. Some small minded person who doesn't have it in their heart to love and support another human being in their quest for artistic growth. Well, I think the world of you.

I hope to see you on Thursday at 9:00am.

Dominick

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Bed Breakfast inquiry

Date: June 12, 2012 10:29:07 PM EDT

To: lrgallion

hello,

i left a message for mark, explained to him the full size beds per room, cost, deposit. I have not heard back from him yet.

made your blueberry lemon muffins. very delicious!!!

soak in the warmth!

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Strawberries

Date: June 13, 2012 2:10:05 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

It just occurred to me that I could send messages to your computer now that you are on line. "Duh".

We wanted to know if you've had time to pick some strawberries. Eat all you want. If they start coming in faster than you can eat, you can put them in a freezer bag and put them in any freezer there is room, including the one downstairs.

I told neighbor Ned and Brenda to come pick. If Richard comes over, he should pick too.

Hope you're having a good time. Still very nice weather here.

Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Strawberries

Date: June 13, 2012 2:39:14 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Hello,

I have been picking, and eating! Great idea to freeze if there is too much.

Today, I helped Sandy set up the electric fence, had enough of the rogue chicken going rogue and chased and cornered, back and forth, until i won, and put her back in the pen. I have also been "practicing" out of necessity, finer cuts, my glue-up, and ingenious use of clamps. i took a pick on your camera, so you can see all the clamps i put into service.

a little rainy today.

Angela

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Re: Strawberries

Date: June 13, 2012 3:30:48 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

You caught Rogue Chicken? Wow! You are really fast. Remember, if she gets out, you can wait til she roosts at sundown, and she's easy to grab then.

Sounds like you're having a good time.

Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Strawberries

Date: June 14, 2012 2:04:49 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

rogue got out for 2 nights in a row, and was roosting in a flower box, and squawking in the morning.

she wouldn't go in her pen, that's when i decided to manually put her in.

good thing i have been training, because she didn't know i was going to wear her down!

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: BBOnline Visitor Inquiry

Date: June 15, 2012 9:20:31 AM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Hello,

Christina is sending a check for $ for 3 nights, July 6-8, July 9 departure.

Rick, I think I fixed the band saw(... because I broke it), however please check the tension when you get back. It seems to be cutting fine, and not making a racket.

Angela

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Fwd: Oak Street Lofts Press

Date: June 7, 2012 10:59:12 PM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic , Me-shell@meca.edu, Christopher Hughes , dominick@

Check us out!

http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/202469/2/Artists-flocking-to-green-affordable-housing

http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/22096/Default.aspx

http://www.avestahousing.org/for-applicants/oak-street-lofts-and-energy-efficiency

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Friday AM

Date: June 15, 2012 10:38:54 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Great!

Don't worry about the bandsaw blade. It was pretty dull anyway. I usually test the tension by pushing the blade sideways about an inch or so above the table. It should only move about an 1/8th inch or so. If its cutting good, then it's ok.

Hope you're getting the time in the shop you want. Seems like we've been keeping you running with chicken duty and reservations and strawberries.

What did the boat people end up doing? I don't think the lake level is high enough for them to launch at either landing. They might do better going to Damariscotta Lake.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Friday AM

Date: June 15, 2012 11:49:53 AM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Hello,

I made a receipt out of the reservation copies on the clip board, and noticed you charge 7% tax. They have already paid. The check and paperwork is in the monthly planner, at "July".

I think they were going to check the access in back to launch, but did speak of boating in Damariscotta.

The 5 chickens get to go out of their pen at midday, and so far they go back in at dusk. Rogue is being rogue, but in the pen, which suits me fine. I didn't want it disturbing guests by hanging out in their flower box outside the window.

Angela

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: art fyi

Date: June 15, 2012 1:08:22 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Linda,

I spoke with Barbara and conveyed to her that our resident gallery at Oak Street Lofts is open for a resident to curate other artists as well. It is in the art district, right off of congress street, and in the thick of first friday art walk.

I sent a memo to a person that is assembling a group show to see if Barbara and Richard could show July or August or thereafter.

Along these lines, I thought I would let you know, too, and send along this info while I am thinking about it.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Portland art show

Date: June 15, 2012 1:48:19 PM EDT

To: barbara.gothictile.

Barbara,

Can you and Richard do July 6th first friday in Portland?

If you let me know shortly, I can get a little write-up in the Art Walk newspaper. The 15th is their deadline to print.

Let me how it should read?

Thanks!

Angela

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Oak Street Lofts Press

Date: June 10, 2012 11:39:21 AM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

ok, Thanks!

I'll anticipate her arrival.

Rick,

When I use the jointer, it doesn't seem to be collecting chips, even though the hose is hooked up and turned on.

Also, do I have to joint the curve out of a board, or just flat? My board is twisted :(

Angela

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Re: Oak Street Lofts Press

Date: June 11, 2012 11:14:45 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Check to be sure the blast gate for jointer is open at the DC. Take the fitting off the dust port of the jointer to see if there is a clog there.

What are you going to do with the twisted board?

Linda and Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: lowes

Date: June 15, 2012 2:29:00 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

i am a little agitated, as i let the chickens out, because sandy said it would be good for them to get some greens and grubs and sunshine.

it worked well yesterday, they went back to roost in the pen and i closed the door.

today, i heard the chickens scuffle with big squawking outside the office, and got up from the computer, crows were flying madly overhead, and i turned my head, and caught sight of the back of a little fox's tail bounding away.

i ran after him and could see nothing as he disappeared around a corner and down a hill in the back. i returned to the office and counted the chickens. 2 specks went right back to the pen, and 2 gingers were in the entrance of the house. i have searched high and low for the last ginger. i can't find her or any feathers, and it seemed by the way the fox was lightly bounding off, that it didn't have it in its mouth.

it has been about 45 minutes, and i still go outside to check.

i apologize in advance if she goes missing, and will gladly get you another one.

angela

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Re: lowes

Date: June 15, 2012 9:01:34 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

No worry, we know this can happen, we will be getting more chicks in July. You are so helpful and we appreciate you so much!

Linda and Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: lowes

Date: June 15, 2012 11:21:05 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

... i couldn't figure out how i could see the tail of the fox and at the first knoll it was gone from all view. i walked to the back and thought if i were a fox that wanted to disappear out of sight, i would hug the trees lining the back of your yard, in the shade. so i walked that way. i walked up the dirt road to 126, and i found the feathers. not a lot, but the fox doesn't need to pluck all of them. some looked like they had saliva on them, and the stems were broken.

no chicken remains, which means the fox probably took the chicken to its den.

later today, i saw the fox in the road, across from you neighbor, towards gardiner. it looked like it was slyly on the hunt, then darted back across the street.

there are a lot of chick sounds between the dirt road and your neighbors house. i was hanging out and listening.

i imagine the fox will be lurking or looking to score another meal... there are plenty of squirrels!

thanks for being gracious! i am glad you will be getting chicks in July.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: conversations in the night

Date: June 22, 2012 2:04:25 AM EDT

To: news@portlanddailysun.me

Open Letter to the City of Portland:

Late last night I was returning home, and Oak Street was blocked off with cones. I turned onto Oak Street from Congress St., through the cones, not for a lack of awareness on my part, but that I do understand that this section of Oak Street is a One-Way street, and can only be accessed lawfully by Congress Street.

As I was turning, Ernie Cotello rapped on my car window shield. I was not using excessive speed, while he was using excessive force.

He informed me that he works for the City of Portland and informed me with a belligerent attitude, that I was breaking the law. I asked him which law he would like me to break; going the wrong way on a one-way street or crossing the cones?

I bring this to your attention due to the misshapen stance of his public service, both in the set-up of the work place, and then using the work to be punitive to the public which he serves.

After I parked my car at 72 Oak Street, I walked down the street to talk with Mr. Cotello. In less than a minute, the cones were all picked up and he was on his way. I rapped on his vehicle, and he offered to call the police. I find it ironic that the paint was suddenly dry, in the time that it took for him to verbally accost me, and that he says he has the time to call the police in the same conversation that he says he has another area in town to paint.

Due to the dichotomy of his physical expression and conversation, I believe his service is adverse to the public, et al.

I for one am not happy about his service, and am willing to take this to a greater form of expression, as necessary, to debilitate any Napoleon upshot (in his advent of "manhood" or anti-climatic aftermath per missed opportunity, as this most certainly is not my problem, and am unwilling to wear it as such). This level of immaturity and lack of awareness combined with a will to be abrasive does not have a place in even the most perfunctory of public service in this community, as I am sure, you and I know, there are many that would be HAPPY to paint a white line, given opportunity to do so for a living.

In case you do not understand why I am writing and making an official complaint: If the City of Portland is going to make it unlawful for tired people to access their home, they should do it knowingly ie with awareness, and be on the ball to provide direction, and not come out of nowhere in an abominable baboon style when the public is left to figure out this inherently bad design for their self.

Angela Cook

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: public complaint

Date: June 22, 2012 10:13:59 AM EDT

To: mhr@portlandmaine.gov

Open Letter to the City of Portland: ...>

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Fwd: public complaint

Date: June 22, 2012 10:16:54 AM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic

same artist temperament?

a ...>

From: Tanya Zivkovic

Subject: RE: public complaint

Date: June 22, 2012 3:26:26 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Oh Angela!

I cannot believe you (of all people) were treated this way. Of all people, because you are so beyond friendly and charming and nice. This makes me sad. I had a run in with a city bus driver where he threatened to call the police twice. I wrote a letter to Metro and spoke with them on the phone actually and I never felt it was resolved to my satisfaction.

Some people should not be allowed to work with the public.

Thank you for sharing this, I am so sorry you had to deal with that. Well written too, very well done.

Heart,

T.Z.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: public complaint

Date: June 22, 2012 4:44:03 PM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic

thanks!

i think you are right about some people not working with the public. painting a straight line is not enough of a job qualification.

... i'm a little territorial about my home turf / want it to feel right!

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: parking

Date: June 25, 2012 5:41:32 PM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <mentwistle@avestahousing.org>

Cc: Cheryl Poulin <cpoulin@avestahousing.org>

Hello Megan and Cheryl,

I wanted to do the nice thing and offer my space to Me-shell, when I am not in town. I had 2 occasions to state, in writing/ via email, that this was not an on going thing, and I would happy to let her know when the space is available and for what duration.

I am retracting this. This morning when I left, I noticed her car in the spot next to mine. When I returned later today, she was in my spot. I called her to move her car, and let her know we are not ever doing this / sharing / again.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I thought I would try to be accommodating to others without a dedicated parking spot, ie Me-shell. However, it will not work for me if it penalizes my free time, and makes me a chump by exercising my clear communication to no avail.

:( angela

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: hosting

Date: June 23, 2012 12:38:48 AM EDT

To: Bill Melcher <tech@

Hello Bill,

We have a domain name, and aim to have an online presence before next art walk (july 6th). Do you want me to purchase the domain name through you or other? I would like to get hosting, and can put 50 down at this time, and make monthly payments thereafter.

My preference would be to pay for hosting for the year, as I dislike the sniggley little and incessant payments. Nothing personal.

Talk soon!

Angela

From: Bill Melcher <tech@

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 24, 2012 9:43:34 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hi Angela-

I can purchase the domain name for you and setup hosting. $50 now is fine - when should we talk about this?

What's the EXACT domain name you'd like?

Bill

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 24, 2012 9:46:53 PM EDT

To: Bill Melcher <tech@>

Hello.

72oak.org is the domain name

Monday I work in the woodshop out of town.

Tues, I am at work 11-7 W, and Th work is 6am -2

F is off / grand opening wood school in the evening.

I can leave money in an envelope at TJ for Amy or swing by...

Let me know what works best for you.

Thanks,

Angela

From: Bill Melcher <tech@

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 24, 2012 10:19:44 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hi-

72oak.org has been purchased.

Would you like to join us for dinner on Tue after work? Or how about Wed after work (I have to go to pick up Venice at camp at 3:30p - or you could come with me for a nice drive to Scarborough...)

Also, I'd love to see your place. Let me know!

Bill

-From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 24, 2012 10:41:51 PM EDT

To: Bill Melcher <tech@

Thanks!

I am open Wednesday after work.

let me know ...

From: Bill Melcher <tech@

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 25, 2012 9:19:45 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Ok. 2:30p for an hour, where? Or do you have any interest in a drive to/from Camp Ketcha in Scarborough...

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 25, 2012 5:33:20 PM EDT

To: Bill Melcher <tech@

I'm open...

From: Bill Melcher <tech@zembugroup.com>

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 25, 2012 8:11:23 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Ok, here: http://richmondsauna.com/aboutUs.html

Bill

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: hosting

Date: June 25, 2012 9:00:34 PM EDT

To: Bill Melcher <tech@

nice!

i've been dressed like that for the last 3 days ...

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: oh, whatever...

Date: June 25, 2012 7:58:09 PM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic

hey,

i just thought i would make mention of this, because i am slightly disturbed.

me-shell is on my floor, and i offered her my space to park when i am not here. i took pains to explain, 2 times in an email, that this is Not ongoing, etc etc. and that i would let her know when i am out of town, and for what duration.

today, i saw her car in the person's parking spot that is next to mine. when i returned later today, she was in my parking spot.

i called with urgency, because i hate wasting my free time, and i had to PEE! i got her on the phone and said this/ sharing wasn't going to happen any longer.

i peed.

it was a relief.

she sent me texts.

i feel she didn't read the content of the emails re my parking spot, or took from it what she wanted. she seemed to respond with full acknowledge to the rest of the content of the emails re the gallery, etc.

i simply laid down the law: no more parking exchange period. and i am over any need for drama, i'm just not going back. (i'm not signing up to waste my time).

i'm leaving to get groceries, and the egg carton that i gave her (twice) of farm fresh eggs, was in the hallway, in front of my door.

that is a little immature and disturbing.

these are the secret thoughts of my head.

i hope it is ok to share!

now i am going to do my grocery shopping.

i kind of don't like dealing with this person :(

kind of a young, immature, bad egg. i get that she gets my definitive message / FINALLY! and is using it against me.

whatever!

thanks,

angela

From: Tanya Zivkovic

Subject: RE: oh, whatever...

Date: June 25, 2012 8:14:26 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Oh sweetheart,

I have to say that it makes me sad that there was this misunderstanding between the two of you and I hope it gets ironed out to your satisfaction at some point.

However, that being said, I don't have high hopes for any love blooming betwixt myself and Miss Me-shell.

For reasons of my own I chose to only interract with her on a congenial passing basis. Her youthful ignorance and inexperience are a barrier to any further friendship I might have with her. That is all. Perhaps you and I can have a glass of wine or cup of tea and a cookie at some point (my famous oatmeal nutty cookies) and chat about the whole deal.

If you are in fact a double agent working on behalf of some sort of Oak Street Lofts cabal or something, then kudos to you - you had me fooled! I joke, I don't mean that. I hope it works out ok, and if not you can certainly tell me about it in confidence.

Are you doing the August show? If not, who is?

Have a good night m'dear,

Tanya Z.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: oh, whatever...

Date: June 25, 2012 9:31:27 PM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic

hello,

i'm not inclined to want to do anything with unsafely wired mechanisms, be they electrical or personal. that is just revealing some hefty lack of cards missing from the deck.

frankly, i'm indifferent to having things ironed out. i think she was testing the fabric, with me and the parking area. it wouldn't be the first time that someone thought that because i am nice that i am naive to their charms, stupid, or a pushover.

i'm not even disappointed. i'm just blankly and thoroughly indifferent.

there is a lot of blaming others in her actions which = issues + irresponsibility. if anything, i am disappointed for her character, -but- I honestly do no care what she does or doesn't do with it. there are no more egg cartons to strew into the hallway, and she can't have my parking spot. i imagine that about absolves anything she can assail me.

i'm curating the july show. i fell into it because me-shell wasn't ready... she is doing the august.

i am meeting with the web host guy on wednesday. he has purchased the domain name for me. i've been toying with the dot in the dot-com, to be an acorn.

part of the reason i am endeavoring to get a web presence is to promote these people which are really excited to show in portland. i would love for them to make connections and people to support their efforts.

i have been keeping megan and cheryl in the loop by sending the artwork for the domain and discussing my impetus and a plan to be able to fund it.

essentially, though, it will be my baby of responsibility in terms of cultivating the website, however, i think we as artists here can leverage what we can do collectively and synergistically by aligning with the housing association. i think we need to think in terms of what the housing association and its connections can do for us!

yes, let's meet for a fine cup of anything, and i would love to partake in said yummy cookies!!!

thanks for your good ideas, and fine friendship.

talk soon sweetie~

angela

From: Tanya Zivkovic

Subject: Angela Cook, Genius.

Date: June 26, 2012 8:07:47 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Angela,

You simply rock. I don't know how else to express how seeing this proof made me feel.

I like the primary red colored one from column 1 for the site name, and I like Oak Street Gallery if you wanted to do that too, because the other ones feel too busy to me.

The tag line and the acorn are brilliant, and you might think I am gushing - I am. Love it. Good work.

It is the little things, like the acorn. Wow - spot on.

And I have to say it also looks good in basic black on white too. Very strong visual impact.

Whee!

T.Z.

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: Angela Cook, Genius.

Date: June 26, 2012 8:27:38 PM EDT

To: Tanya Zivkovic

yay!!! thanks for the feedback :)

the black and white will go in the newsletter, and we can invigorate the website and marketing materials with red.

i like the oak street gallery, too.

i was flipping back and forth on the acorn, ruled out the one laying down (didn't like the metaphor), but liked the ones that were upright (growing) and looked like an olympic flame. hee hee.

this is a great combined effort. fun! and thanks~ angela

From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Subject: RE: gallery artists

Date: June 15, 2012 1:15:21 PM EDT

To: 'Angela Cook' <xubrnt@mac.com> Me-shell

Cc: Cheryl Poulin <CPoulin@avestahousing.org>

Hello,

Neat, Angela. However, do you think July is too soon? Are they ready to go in July? My August show doesn’t have enough time to show in July and will keep his current date. I know Me-shell is looking into an artist from Maine College of Art or Space gallery (for July) but I need to know before the end of the day today. If none of these work, I think Ingrid will just show again. Maybe Me-shell and Ang can coordinate and let me know what is going on before the end of the day?

Thanks,

Meagn

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: gallery artists

Date: June 15, 2012 2:22:20 PM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Megan,

They can do it.

The blurb for Art Walk News =

Barbara Vanderbilt, pastel landscape artist, and Richard Curewitz, fine furniture with a twist, will be exhibiting this First Friday and the month of July at 72 Oak Street Gallery. Please contact 318-5241 for additional viewing and information.

If this works for you Megan. I know the deadline for the news is today. It might be exceptionally nice to put in a blurb about the pottery from Peter at Watershed, as these 3 things would go nicely together.

I don't know Peter's last name, and don't know if Me-shell is ready to go for July...

please keep me in the informational loop,

Angela

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Fwd: gallery artists

Date: June 16, 2012 9:54:44 AM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <mentwistle@avestahousing.org>

Megan,

Barbara and Richard are coming to Portland on Tuesday at 10/10:30 to view the space and sign paperwork. For now, I can refer you to their website to see the furniture and pastel drawings at www.gothictile.com

They think they can fill the space, if the ceramicist doesn't show. I have not heard from Me-shell, although I have emailed, and left a message on her phone yesterday.

They will be able to size things up for display on Tuesday.

Can I get paperwork for them to sign. I am happy to curate this, of course. Did a blurb get in the artwalk newspaper? Perhaps you will be available to meet them

Thanks, talk soon,

Angela

From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Subject: RE: gallery artists

Date: June 18, 2012 9:22:12 AM EDT

To: 'Angela Cook' <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hello Angela,

This sounds good! The artwalk blurb needs to be done this week ASAP. I will be at OSL tomorrow and can give you the paperwork for them to fill out. What time works best for you? I will also touch base with Me-shell to let her know we have someone that will be taking up the space. So they will for sure commit to this?

Thanks,

Megan

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: gallery artists

Date: June 18, 2012 11:45:59 AM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Hi,

Me-shell and I chatted. They are coming tm and will know if they can fill the space or if we need a 3rd. The potter seemed the most ideal to integrate w/ furniture and pictures. Me-shell said she couldn't get the signature - I suggested they could fax it ... more on this later. She has went to Space...

Tm they are coming at 10 or 1030. Could you have the paperwork at or before that time?

I will let them know to email photos of their work to be in the show for your review.

Anything else?

They are really excited to show in Portland. They do show in NY and Kennebunk ... and they have been doing tile designs for Ann Sacks for over 20 years.

If the artwalk blurb doesn't need to be in by the 22nd, I will ask them how they would like it to read, and get that info to you.

Thanks!

Angela

From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Subject: RE: gallery artists

Date: June 18, 2012 12:27:50 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hey Angela,

Yes, I will have the application ready before 10am. Just swing by the office tomorrow morning (after 8:30) to grab it!

Thanks,

Megan Entwistle

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: gallery artists

Date: June 18, 2012 12:29:00 PM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Subject: RE: gallery artists

Date: June 19, 2012 11:24:26 AM EDT

To: 'Angela Cook' <xubrnt@mac.com>

Hello Ang,

Do they want a funky title for the first Friday blurb? Right now I will have it as Gothic Tile (since that is their website name).

Thanks,

Megan

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: gallery artists

Date: June 19, 2012 7:01:16 PM EDT

To: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

i'll ask and let you know...

From: Megan Entwistle <MEntwistle@avestahousing.org>

Subject: RE: gallery artists

Date: June 20, 2012 9:10:18 AM EDT

To: 'Angela Cook' <xubrnt@mac.com>

Can you also let them know that Jacob can be there at 10:00am on the 5th to help them set up their art...he can stay until 12:00pm!

Thanks,

Megan

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: How's it going?

Date: June 17, 2012 9:46:36 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

We will be flying home tomorrow and probably will miss you. I remember you said you go to work by 4:00. We hope you take today to rest, relax, and enjoy. Are all the guests checking out today? Any house work or laundry can be accomplished when we get back. We appreciate you so much!!

Linda and Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: How's it going?

Date: June 17, 2012 11:40:25 AM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Hello,

I am sanding and putting the first coat on my chop block. I did have a little free time yesterday and the day was nice. It is all good ...

Sharon checked out today, and Doug Sinclair is here, however without his partner. He is booked here thru Monday night, so you will meet him.

His elderly mother lives close by and he has been cooking (chef quality) and vac-packing over 50 meals. I don't see him much during the day. He has brought me samplings daily which has been wonderful!

I hope you are enjoying your stay... Can't wait 'til you see what I have been up to...

Angela

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Re: How's it going?

Date: June 17, 2012 4:06:38 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Glad to see you made such progress on your chopblock. Can't wait to see it. I'm really ready to get back into the shop. I'm hoping we can get to the art walk with Barb & Richard.

See you soon.

Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: How's it going?

Date: June 18, 2012 8:17:28 AM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Hello,

just putting a final coat on my chop block.

we can talk about the struggles and things wrong with it next time we meet. it does look nice though. i am just aware of its fault lines. and, i have learned to work from small to large on this project, and not large to small. this week has been quite an intensive and arced learning curve!

hope you are enjoying the journey home ...

chickens are back to laying eggs. they didn't do that for a day and half after one went missing.

ps, i let the chickens inform me of their desire to go outside that day. i came in with corn food, and left the gate open. not one came to the trough and they all stormed the gate, so i figured they wanted to go outside the pen.

doug may be going to the coast today, after he vac-packs food at his mothers.

have a great day! and i will see you two soon,

angela

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Re: How's it going?

Date: June 18, 2012 6:57:49 PM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

We are hope and all looks perfect! We'll sort through the reservations info, check, etc and let you know if we have questions. Thanks for the cleaning, that was a great gift! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Linda and Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: How's it going?

Date: June 18, 2012 9:23:10 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

glad you arrived safe ...

From: Linda Gallion

Subject: Re: How's it going?

Date: June 19, 2012 10:55:46 AM EDT

To: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

The chop block looks great. Amazing grain matching. Shady and Linda were much impressed also. You win't need me much longer. See you soon.

Linda and Rick Gallion

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: Re: How's it going?

Date: June 19, 2012 7:04:36 PM EDT

To: Linda Gallion

Hello Hello!

I struggled with that and hope it stays together.

Can't wait to start a new project... called Trapezo!

What is your schedule like, or do you need a vacation from your vacation?

Angela

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: domain name

Date: June 20, 2012 3:42:35 PM EDT

To: Ben Walter <bwalter@cwsarch.com>, Tanya Zivkovic

From: Angela Cook <xubrnt@mac.com>

Subject: domain name

Date: June 21, 2012 9:18:02 AM EDT

To: dominick@

Ben and Tanya,

Can I get some input on domain names for OSL, and the capacity in which is serves?

Last resident meeting, Cheryl said that they closed the facebook account because they didn't want people posting negatively. So while it is defunct, it is listed as a "homeless shelter."

I am curating this July show. A pastel artist and a fine furniture maker. I would like to try to get a website up for an online promotional presence.

So, I see the purpose of the website as:

Informational for residents, and a place to park the newsletter

Gallery promotion and highlights, and a way to inform the public

Resident artists page, which can link to a personal website or have a way to contact

Calendar of events, both for residents, and public engagement

Possibly, additional views, such as a blog, photography, like an online magazine sort of thing

Here are some possibilities:

www.oslgallery.org 72oslgallery 72osgallery osgallery 72os 72osg 72os galleryosl oakstreetlofts 72oakst 72oakstreet

Any feedback and ideas would be great!

Thanks,

Angela