In a message dated 8/21/07 12:34:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Face it...you're hooked! You're a lacemaker...and the > world of lace will keep expanding for you. And few > can pass up a bargain like that. I would be tempted > myself, and I already have a copy. (Extra copies are > always good for door prizes at lace day, or for a > student.) > Dear Lacemakers,
This correspondence reminded me of something I wanted to share with *U.K.* lacemakers. At Allhallows Museum in Honiton, in May 2007, I saw a bookcase full of used lace books for sale. They were what we consider the English lace classics printed in the last 30 years. This resource supports a good cause. I would warn people in other countries about ordering from the U.K. Postage has escalated to unreasonable levels. During my tour of Western England and Wales, I sent home just one box of books, measuring 12" x 10" x 8 1/2". The postage in British funds was L59.10, or American about $120!!! For 7.660 kg, Int'l Parcel Economy, and it came by ship, taking 7 weeks. Never again. I think high postage will begin to have an effect on British authors and publishers. There was the option of taking on plane and paying for overweight, but I don't trust them to get my luggage to destination - so much is reported to be lost in transit! I have sent home many boxes of books from Europe, but this was probably the last. One year I stacked the boxes from Scotland after they were emptied, and the stack was over 5 feet tall. It will be a decision of how much can be hand carried now that age is creeping upwards and strength is creeping downwards. Allhallows Museum, Honiton, addresses: email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.honitonmuseum.co.uk Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
