[lace] Lenka's cancellation
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tamara P Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes in fact, as a non-US citizen I am not allowed to teach without a green card. Is this likely to cause problems generally for lacemakers in the US wanting to bring in a teacher from abroad? Presumably the need for a green card doesn't only apply to Canadian teachers? -- Jane Partridge -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.4/16 - Release Date: 15/06/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Green cards?
Presumably the need for a green card doesn't only apply to Canadian teachers? and Some of my friends have presented at scientific conferences in the US and it's always been a hassle for them to get work visas - and that's when some admin department somewhere has been doing all the leg work and they've just had to fill out the application forms. I can't imagine how tedious it must be if you constantly have to deal with this sort of stuff yourself. Just a thought in response two these two comments. I'm feel sure the organisers must know which of their selected tutors need and more importantly, make sure they can get, any extra necessary documentation *before* they advertise that particular course. I am convinced that no-one involved in an event for this size would be so naive as to leave this major detail to chance. And I also thought that Lenka had taught in the States before so *she* must have known about this when she agreed to teach the class. Jacquie - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Embroidery Shop, Edinburgh
The new owners of the former Embroidery Shop at 51 William Street, Edinburgh, trade as Sewing Matters (incorporating the Embroidery Shop) from 1 Northfield Court, West Calder, West Lothian EH55 8DS. Tel is 01506-870177. West Calder is about 13 miles SW of Edinburgh. Nigel Bean [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 10:48:15 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace] The Embroidery Shop, Edinburgh I google for this and found a listing giving the address as: 51, William Street. Since I can't remember the address (could take you there) and I'm not sure where I have put my Edinburgh street map, can anyone tell if this is a new address or not? And aol knocked me off before I could explore the site. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] The Edinburgh Embroidery Shop
The good news is that I have located it. The bad news, for visitors without cars, is that it has moved out of Edinburgh altogether and, I think, changed its name. I finally got on a website yesterday evening and found an email address and a telephone number. I sent off an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and found the address to be discontinued. So this morning I tried the old phone number - to be given the new number by BT in an automated message. It is now situated on the A71 in West Calder, outside Livingston, about 15 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. This is in the direction of Glasgow. The new telephone number is: 01506 870 177. The new email address, as dictated to me over the phone, is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It would seem from its email address that it has also changed its name, logically enough. They have been in these premises for six months. I can now drive north on Sunday knowing I can find the shop. It is in a one street fairly far along, I gathered.Hopefully, these are bigger premises. I will certainly report back on the existence, or otherwise, of lace books and bobbins. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] foreign currency
Hi Liz, Whenever I go to the USA (to a casino occasionally) they ask if I have more than $10,000. with me. There is also a big sign posted that anything more than $10,000 must be declared. I usually get the same question returning into Canada. (I wish I was bringing home $10,000). So I think that anything under $10,000 is okay. So if you were to bring $9,999. you would be fine, that should get you a few lace bit and pieces quite nicely!!! Have a great trip, Irene Whitham Surrey, BC Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Foreign currency etc.
Tamara is right. The limit is still 10,000 before you have to declare to customs on arrival. Tamara P Duvall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : On Jun 16, 2005, at 23:06, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote: Does anyone know what the limit is for bringing Currency into USA? I think we've long since outgrown the bring us your poor stage, and entered the bring us your rich one :) I doubt there's a limit on what you can bring *in*, though you may have to report to the customs if you're bringing in *really vast* sums (I remember having to do that in Poland - *any* amount of foreign currency had to be reported, to make sure you didn't take out more than you brought in. But they no longer do that even there). And I seem to remember (from the time I got my Polish inheritance transferred into an American bank) that only transactions of 10thou *US* dollars (or more) merited scrutiny or any notice at all; it's wholesale drug dealers they want to nail, not an ordinary Joe Schmoe (and/or Jane Schmoe) who wants to spend his/her money bolstering our economy :) Also - are there any other DH's going to Denver. There are always men around at the Convention. Whether - or how - they hook up, I don't know, having always left mine at home :) -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Uniserve, http://www.uniserve.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Traveling with Lace Equipment
To add to the advise given. Also weight your suitcase before you start packing. I have a suitcase which is large enough to put my frame in it when I travel, but it is heavy and sturdy. I have been given a Heavy label by 3 airlines when the bags are going through the checking. This includes, Northwest, British Midland and Delta. So far I have not exceeded the weight limit, but the bag was also not packed as full as it could have been. I may have to stop buying books on the way home, or not take classes if I can't have one suitcase for my supplies and a second for clothes. This situation is a pain, but I believe the airlines may now be receivng more health claims from handlers and are cracking down on our heavy bags. Just a note, I regularily lift my bag into the car going to and from the airport. So, as a woman, what does this mean for 'the weaker sex'. Dianne Ceztina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : To All, With all of the talk about lace equipment that we travel with, I thought that it would be a good time to mention the trend of some of the airlines in the US cracking down on overweight bags and of checked bags over the allowed limit. There was an article about it in this past Sunday Inquirer and it stated that fees for overweight bags usually start at $25.00 and $80.00 for a bag over the usually two bag limit. I believe that this practice has been in force for some time in some other countries and it's another way for airlines to make money off of consumers. So before you pack everything but the proverbial kitchen sink, please check with your airline to find out what their current policy is on baggage weight and allowable number. And if your driving, you have nothing to worry about since your only restriction is either what you can carry and or can pack in the car. Tina -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.5/18 - Release Date: 6/15/2005 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Uniserve, http://www.uniserve.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] foreign currency
At 9:21 AM -0500 6/17/05, Sue Babbs wrote: I find that within Europe, I get a good rate of exchange paying by credit card. It might be worth investigating that with your Australian credit card company, and then you don't need to worry about how much cash you are bringing into the country or carrying on you. Except that many of the vendors at IOLI are cash or personal check only, so having a supply of US currency for shopping in the sales room is essential. -- Mary, in Baltimore, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Conference - Thanks! ;)
Hello again, Thanks to everyone who responded to my questions about the IOLI Convention, on- and off-list. Each one of your comments have been very helpful to me, newbie that I am!! I really appreciate the information you all gave me. And, may I add, I am so impressed with the quality of the postings (and, hence, the posters!) on this List. A battle-scarred veteran of many past lists, it is wonderful to see the postings here. If any of you have participated on other lists, I'm sure you know what I mean! I can see this is a very special group of people, and I am very grateful to have discovered you all on this list! Must be something special about lacemakers! (Of course, I should have known that, if I didn't ;)!) I look forward to the opportunity to get acquainted with you all, on this list, and hopefully in person too someday -- if not in August then sometime in the future -- as well as continue to learn as we share in this mutual calling, hobby, passion, interest, love - or whatever it is!!! Best regards to all, and Thanks Again! Ricki Torrey SLC, UT - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Celluloid bobbins
Just ran across this lot of celluloid bobbins on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=19158item=8198621894rd=1 Has anyone seen these before? I've never heard of bobbins made of celluloid. Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Celluloid bobbins
Just ran across this lot of celluloid bobbins on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=19158item=8198621894rd=1 Has anyone seen these before? I've never heard of bobbins made of celluloid. Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA Dear Diane, As I suspected these are bobbins that were touted as no-slip. You can see a little peg at the top and there should be one at the bottom of the neck where you wind the thread. You were supposed to put a rubber band from peg to peg to keep the thread under control. Also not celluloid, I think nylon? at least some synthetic. Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and this ain't him. Patty - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Celluloid bobbins
H I have a couple just like those... I think they were designed by Margaret L. Brooke. That would be the'30's...hence just might be celluloid. BarbE - Original Message - From: Patricia Dowden To: 'lace@arachne.com' Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 12:02 PM Subject: RE: [lace] Celluloid bobbins Just ran across this lot of celluloid bobbins on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=19158item=819862189 4rd=1 Has anyone seen these before? I've never heard of bobbins made of celluloid. Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA Dear Diane, As I suspected these are bobbins that were touted as no-slip. You can see a little peg at the top and there should be one at the bottom of the neck where you wind the thread. You were supposed to put a rubber band from peg to peg to keep the thread under control. Also not celluloid, I think nylon? at least some synthetic. Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and this ain't him. Patty - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: (lace) currency
Another option is to use an ATM (automatic teller machine) card. My bank does not charge fees for out of system use. If the slips are saved and given to a teller the bank also reimburses all other charges. Easy way to get cash daily. I also got a very good exchange rate when in Europe. Rosemary J. Horr Sunny and very windy with a fire alert in Flagstaff, AZ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] foreign currency and credit cards
However, travelers, keep in mind that not all lace suppliers can accept credit cards. Small businesses can't afford the credit card charges, which can be as much as 75 cents per transaction. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Sue Babbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] It might be worth investigating that with your Australian credit card company, and then you don't need to worry about how much cash you are bringing into the country or carrying on you. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] foreign currency
An ATM card is the bestwe call them ATM cards in the US, it's the card you can take to an automatic teller and get cash, most double as a credit card. there you have the best of both worlds...but a word of warningIOLI has been known to empty the hotel money machines...so get at least some of your cash at the airport. See you there! Lace in Peace, Laurie *-Original Message- *From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Behalf Of *Sue Babbs *Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 10:22 AM *To: lace@arachne.com *Subject: Re: [lace] foreign currency * * *I find that within Europe, I get a good rate of exchange *paying by credit *card. It might be worth investigating that with your *Australian credit card *company, and then you don't need to worry about how much cash you are *bringing into the country or carrying on you. * *Sue * *- *To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: *unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Lenka/foreign currency
A green card is not required for visiting the States. A green card is necessary if you intend to live here. You can apply for a visa to work in the US. When arriving at an airport the immigration officer usually asks Business or Pleasure. Surely the answer for a lace teacher is Pleasure as I am sure they enjoy doing it.:-) What have teachers done in the past? Maybe we can hear from some of those that have taught overseas, of course, coming over as a vendor might make a different answer. Sue wrote: One of my friends hadn't bought much when visiting her family and the customs officer claimed that she must be cheating on her form as the amount she had declared could not be everything she had bought! Lets face it, we are no longer spending vast sums in Europe as the exchange rate is so rotten. On our return from France last month I added up what we had spent and got to $50 on things bought to bring home, not counting the chocolate we had bought on the plane. The $50 included what was in our luggage which was still in France! DH and I had to really think hard of what we had bought to get to that sum, as we did not have time to buy anything in the duty free shops in London due to being delayed from France by the go-slow with the security guys. It might have been a little more if I could have had time to shop for my favorite UK candies. Maybe I will make up for it when I get to London next weekend. :-) Any spare time will probably be at the VA unless anyone knows of anything lacey in London from June 25 to June 28. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Celluloid bobbins
Thanks for the info. I didn't notice the peg and now that you mention it I remember seeing a photo of one once. Book or magazine; maybe one of those old IOLI bulletins that are posted on the Professor's site? They would be a novelty to have; if I wasn't saving all my money to spend at the vendors in Denver! Diane --- Patricia Dowden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just ran across this lot of celluloid bobbins on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=19158item=8198621894rd=1 Has anyone seen these before? I've never heard of bobbins made of celluloid. Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA Dear Diane, As I suspected these are bobbins that were touted as no-slip. You can see a little peg at the top and there should be one at the bottom of the neck where you wind the thread. You were supposed to put a rubber band from peg to peg to keep the thread under control. Also not celluloid, I think nylon? at least some synthetic. Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and this ain't him. Patty - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Traveling with Lace Equipment
Something which was said a couple of months ago bears repeating: If you can't resist buying a lot of heavy books in Denver, it is far more economical to make a trip to the shopping center across the way and ship the books home via book-rate postage. You may have to wait a few days to get them, but that certainly beats the hefty over-weight charges that would apply in the airport!! Also, after Tina's advice on packing, I went to the website for the airline I'm traveling on... where I also learned that if I happen to be flying on two different carriers, the overcharge would apply for EACH carrier!! But I also realized that I DO get to check TWO bags... and I had forgotten that! So pack one lightly for the trip out OR use one as a carry-on for the trip out and use a hefty tote-bag as your carry-on coming home - and check two bags instead of one. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ceztina [EMAIL PROTECTED]; lace@arachne.com Date: 6/17/2005 10:23:42 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Traveling with Lace Equipment To add to the advise given. Also weight your suitcase before you start packing. I have a suitcase which is large enough to put my frame in it when I travel, but it is heavy and sturdy. I have been given a Heavy label by 3 airlines when the bags are going through the checking. This includes, Northwest, British Midland and Delta. So far I have not exceeded the weight limit, but the bag was also not packed as full as it could have been. I may have to stop buying books on the way home, or not take classes if I can't have one suitcase for my supplies and a second for clothes. This situation is a pain, but I believe the airlines may now be receivng more health claims from handlers and are cracking down on our heavy bags. Just a note, I regularily lift my bag into the car going to and from the airport. So, as a woman, what does this mean for 'the weaker sex'. Dianne - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Santiago de Compostela
Dear Fellow Arachnes, My husband is attending a conference in Santiago de Compostela, Spain next week and I was wondering if there are any shops that sell lace or lace-related items. Originally I thought I would accompany him but it didn't work out (too much money and other opportunities arose that needed funding). Needless to say when the Galician Catalog was posted I was very disappointed that I wouldn't be going I think that is one of the reasons I have delayed posting as sometimes it is hard to share our disappointments. But there's next year and I think I am going to try to attend the lace course in Malta. I figure if I start planning and saving now and trying to book my airmiles flight as soon as possible, it might actually happen. Any advice about Santiago and the nearby area would be appreciated and can be sent off-list. Thanks, Cindy - in very sunny Wisconsin - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Celluloid bobbins
Celluloid bobbins - they look like Fibre Glass ones to me - just using the mix in a mould, I have heard of them - but a long time ago. Regards from Liz in Melbourne [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Celluloid Bobbins
Fellow spiders, I rather doubt that the bobbins are celluloid as it is a rather delicate material and disingrates easily. You have to keep it away from light and heat. I have some midlands style bobbins from that era that are made of Bakelite that I got from England and Australia in very bright red, green yellow. They used to make jewelry (1930's -1940's?) and the handles for pots and pans from it up until 1960's or so. Also looking forward to hearing about the Sewing Matters (aka former The Embroidery Shop in Edinburgh, Scotland). I was in Edinburgh last October but only on Saturday when the shop wasn't open so I didn't get there. There is however a great lace shop just off the Royal Mile where I found some nice bone bobbins and a nice honiton lace jabot! It isn't open on Saturdays however. No bobbins at Edinburgh Castle or anywhere else that I asked so I had one of the bobbin painters in England make some for me! Trish in wonderfully cool West Virginia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Celluloid Bobbins
On Jun 17, 2005, at 21:36, Patricia Ann Fisher wrote: I rather doubt that the bobbins are celluloid as it is a rather delicate material and disingrates easily. You have to keep it away from light and heat. I have some midlands style bobbins from that era that are made of Bakelite VBG I think the celluloid bobbins date the seller as being in the youngster category... For me (aged almost 56; 23 of which were spent in - somewhat backward - Poland), the difference between the two early plastics (celluloid and bakelite) is quite obvious. For someone in their thirties or even early forties... :) -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] foreign currency
Hotels have ATMs into which one can feed the plastic (credit/debit card) and get cash. Many foreign banks give their own debit cards - not a Visa or Mastercard. My Debit cards are Visa and the only sterling we enter England with is enough for tips and incidentals until we get to the village we stay in. We use the ATMs and the exchange rate is much better than money-changing venues. Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA Except that many of the vendors at IOLI are cash or personal check only, so having a supply of US currency for shopping in the sales room is essential. -- Mary, in Baltimore, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Celluloid bobbins
These look like some I have that are plastic - got them many years ago to use as gimp bobbins. I've also got Midland bobbins made of the same stuff. Celluloid? Nah - my vote is plastic.. . Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA Just ran across this lot of celluloid bobbins on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=19158item=8198621894rd=1 Has anyone seen these before? I've never heard of bobbins made of celluloid. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: foreign currency
On Jun 18, 2005, at 0:14, Betty Ann Rice wrote: the only sterling we enter England with is enough for tips and incidentals until we get to the village we stay in. We use the ATMs When I got to Prague last summer, I didn't have *any* Czech money with me, not even for tips and incidentals g Instead, the first thing I did was to locate the airport's ATM, and got the necessary there. I do the same thing when in Poland (I've foresworn Travellers cheks long ago; too much hassle, too much gets skimmed by the banks on both sides of the Atlantic). The wall cash cows (Bank-o-mats, ATMs, whatever you want to call them) are plentiful in every half-pint town now, even in the backward countries... :) Laurie is right - don't count on the one in the Convention hotel g - but there'll be banks/stores within easy walking distance to replenish the depleted stores. Travelling with an ATM-ready card is well-worth the effort of memorizing your PIN :) -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Itty bitty light
Mine is Model no.10013 and is made by Zelco of Mt. Vernon, NY. I have the Battery Pak which uses 4 C batteries and also have the Transformer Part no. 10414. Clay said that her Itty Bitty Book Light didn't give much light. Don't know why hers is not strong. Mine is excellent and with fully charged batteries, I get the same amount of light as I do with the transformer. I always keep extra batteries and bulbs in my IBBL packet (I made a zipper case). I've had my light for years and use it constantly. They are sold online by Zelco. 'course, Liz, the transformer will do you no good, but the batteries will be fine for your purpose. I use the battery pack all the time. Keep fresh ones handy... Betty Ann in Roanoke Virginia USA From Liz Cumming, Can you tell me which of the Itty bitty lights is best? - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] strange lace
I found the strangest lace on eBay. It is listed as a collar but shown draped over a head form. There's lots of pictures so it takes a moment to load. The closeup pictures show that the base fabric of the collar is knotted lace like is used for Filet or Lacis. The flowers attached are neither needlelace nor bobbin lace. Anyone seen these before? This collar looks like it would make a good stage prop. It would look lacy from a distance yet be sturdy for rough handling. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7330550325 Alice in Oregon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] London markets
Is there a antique market open on a Sunday? I think I was thinking of Potbelly Road but I see that is open on Saturday plus it seems to have indoor dealers so is not strictly a street market. The web site developed an error message and it was all I could do to exit the page as quickly as I could between recurring messages. Shall have to try later. I was planning on using my free time without DH to visit the VA but I think the textile rooms are still closed. :-( Does anyone know of other sites, or shopping, to visit in London to satiate my lace addiction? Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: [lace] Lenka/foreign currency
In a message dated 6/17/2005 4:23:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: DH and I had to really think hard of what we had bought to get to that sum, as we did not have time to buy anything in the duty free shops in London due to being delayed from France by the go-slow with the security guys. For years I was counting the money spent on books in Europe in my total until I realized that the form says that you don't have to include books, postcards or educational materials. After excluding printed material there wasn't much left. Devon To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Going through customs
On Jun 17, 2005, at 22:29, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Devon) wrote: For years I was counting the money spent on books in Europe in my total until I realized that the form says that you don't have to include books, postcards or educational materials. After excluding printed material there wasn't much left. OTOH, you're supposed to put down gifts (and their value) you've received while abroad... How on earth am I to know how much those cost? People give me things and remove the stickers... :) So I put *everything new*(that I can remember having g) on the list... with the price if I know it, or estimated value (ie question mark at the end of the line), if I don't. Even if it means an extra sheet of paper... g And let the customs officer wade through all the c... and delete what doesn't count. -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] :) Fwd: Dog Fight
Love a democratically offensive joke, with multiple groups being nailed simultaneously... :) At the same time... *Wouldn't it be NICE*, if the two guys really did decide to duke it out, and left the rest of us in peace? Always thought that a person-to-person duel between two overly bellicose madmen was a much better solution than a war which devastates everyone. This isn't *quite* it, but still better than the situation we're in now... From: B.R. Pres. Bush and Osama decided to settle the war once and for all. They sat down and decided to settle the whole dispute with one dog fight. They would have 5 years to breed the best fighting dog in the world, and whichever side's dog won would be entitled to dominate the world. Osama found the biggest, meanest Doberman and Rottweiler female dogs in the world and bred them with the meanest Siberian wolves. They selected only the biggest and strongest puppy from the litter, and removed his siblings, which gave him all the milk. After 5 years, they came up with the biggest, meanest dog the world had ever seen. Its cage needed steel bars that were 5 thick, and nobody could get near it. When the day came for the dog fight, Bush showed up with a strange looking animal. It was a 9 foot long Dachshund. Everyone felt sorry for Bush, because there was no way that this dog could possibly last 10 seconds with the Afghanistani dog. When the cages were opened up, the Dachshund came out of it's cage, and slowly waddled over towards Osama's dog. Osama's dog snarled and leaped out of its cage and charged the American Dachshund - but when it got close enough to bite, the Dachshund opened its mouth and consumed Osama's dog in one bite. There was nothing left of his dog at all. Osama came up to Bush, shaking his head in disbelief, We don't understand how this could have happened. We had our best people working for 5 years with the meanest Doberman and Rottweiler female dogs in the world and the biggest, meanest, Siberian wolves. That's nothing said Bush. We had Michael Jackson's plastic surgeon working for 5 years to make that alligator look like a wiener dog. -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: Traveling with Lace Equipment
Moving to chat; don't know if Dianne is on it, hence the double header. I believe the airlines may now be receivng more health claims from handlers and are cracking down on our heavy bags. Just a note, I regularily lift my bag into the car going to and from the airport. So, as a woman, what does this mean for 'the weaker sex'. So do I, and you should have seen me - 5'2, 100lb - dragging two oversized suitacases, on-board bag and pocketbook up a staircase (Denmark), never mind various trains etc. Just the other day DH remarked: you sure as hell are *strong*; never would have thought, looking at you. But... It's always a one time effort; I'd never sign up for an 8hr shift of doing the same thing; I'd head straight for the hospital :) -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
