In a message dated 10/01/2003 5:45:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Considering that the population of Germany > is less than the U.S. and the IOLI has 1600-1700 members, that means that > the percentage of lacemakers in the population I think the fact that the number of members of the IOL virtually hasn't changed in 20 years, or perhaps even longer, is incredible. When you consider how much the country and lifestyle, even the size of the population has changed, this must be the most stable statistic in America. The walk-in, store front option for lace vendors is one that they don't seem to take advantage of in America to any large extent. Is there even one vendor with a store front and regular hours? I think that the cost of a store front versus the benefit doesn't work out economically here. Of course, even the redoubtable Honiton Lace Shop has now decided it doesn't work in Britain either. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
