Well, Linda - I just had to respond to your note!! Yes, I've noticed that the list is fairly quiet lately myself, and I confess that I have not contributed anything for quite a while (except to ask the same question about the quiet list a month or so ago!)
But what made me laugh at your response was the line: "However, all my husband's astronomy lists are just as busy as ever." I know that there are lots of women interested in astronomy, but I'd be willing to bet that those lists are kept humming by the men who are on them! Those of us who make lace often come home from work after a long day, fix dinner for our family, feed the livestock (cats, dogs, assorted rodents maybe...) and tidy up the mess left in the mad dash out the door this morning. Meanwhile, DH is settling down at the computer to chat with his astronomy list... He won't be able to go to his telescope until full dark, and then only if it isn't completely overcast!! And right now, in the US, many families are gearing up for the Thanksgiving feast by preparing favorites ahead and freezing it. (Not I... but I've heard "rumors" ; ) For the past four years, I have stayed home and spent many hours a day making lace and keeping up with the list. Now, however, I have returned to my professional life as a child therapist, and when I get home after a long day ( and they're ALL long!) I barely have the energy to read my email, let alone write to the list. I can hardly wait for the Thanksgiving holiday, because I plan to spend at least HALF of the time making lace!! But you may not hear from me! I'd rather make lace than talk about it!! Point being... how many members of our list have been affected by the downturn in the US economy? I know of several, and there may be many more. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
