Re: [lace-chat] OT: thyroid question
Hello all, As I have had hypothyroidism for a long time now, I thought that I'd mention that insomnia is a symptom of the disease. All the suggestions for getting to sleep do help, but only if the treatment is working. Unfortunately, fatigue is also a symptom - deadly, mind-numbing fatigue that no amount of sleep will counteract. Thankfully, it seems that Thurlow has only a mild case of it and with treatment should return to normal. I should also point out, Thurlow that a dosage that works _now_ may not work in the future as circumstances change. My own prescription has been altered many times over the years as stresses and physical ailments change my needs. Heather Muth, Abbotsford, BC Where it is _much_ too hot! To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.
[lace] I joined......
Hello all, I joined back in 1996 while the discussions were going on about the first Arachne commemoratives. I lurk but consider many on here my friends, after all, I have known you for 13 years. I don't do much bobbin lace now but am focusing on embroidery with the occasional bit of needlelace thrown in. Heather Abbotsford, BC An empty nester for 2 weeks now. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
[lace] Lace as Loo Roll
Hello all, I was watching a show on tv about how toilet paper is made. (The show is called How It's Made.) Sometimes they discuss the history of an item. The narrator claimed that 'French Royalty used lace!' I've never heard of this before and highly doubt its veracity. Aside from the expense, the rarity, etc. I would think that the holes and flimsiness would make it unsuitable for the job. What do you think? Heather Abbotsford, BC - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Two minutes of fame
Congratulations Aurelia! How can we see this? Heather Abbotsford, BC Where it is way too hot! At 04:44 PM 14/08/2008 -0400, Aurelia Loveman wrote: Thought you all might like to know that if you wait long enough (in my case 91-1/2 years) you can finally get your two minutes of fame (mine having recently come in the newest Who's Who in America). My lacemaking interests are noted there, which pleases me, although they didn't include mention of my blog, Needle Lace in Five Easy Lessons. Ah well, can't have everything. Aurelia - 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]
Re: [lace-chat] blogs versus websites
Hi, If you are talking about which I'd rather readdefinitely a website. Websites tend to have things organized in a section with links to related content. I have found with blogs that I have to scroll through a lot of extraneous stuff to find what interests me. For example, today I went to a blog to look for a picture of a crazy quilt. At first I couldn't find it because it wasn't on the main blog page, but the author then sent a more direct link. I had to scroll down past several entries about gardening, something I have no interest in, to find it. Someone mentioned to ability to leave comments on a blog, but that is something that I would never do. If I had something to say to the owner I would email them privately. I just have no need to have my comments out there for all to read. Just my thoughts, Heather Abbotsford, BC Where today is the second day of the airshow and the Snowbirds are roaring about over my house! At 11:11 AM 09/08/2008 +0100, micki wrote: I am having an interesting chat with my web-technie friends at the moment: which is better - a blog or a website? I know you can link a website to a blog but would like to leave that out of my question. Could you also give an explanation for your preference? Thanks Micki from the north of Scotland To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] lonely Birthday
Dear Dora, Unfortunately when my family sings 'Happy Birthday' we all howl like dogs in an effort to cover up the fact that we cannot sing. So 'Happy Birthdayyy tooo yoouu! No woman is alone who has friends. (A slight misquote from 'It's a Wonderful Life.) Heather Abbotsford Snow on the ground and fog in the air To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: cat survey
Hello Thurlow and all, I've already replied to Kate privately about our cats but when I saw your cats' names I had to comment. We have three, ostensibly one each, (myself and my two children) but in reality they are all mine. (In that they know to come to me for food, water, etc.) The first and oldest is Koochka, which is the Russian word for cat. I call her Mooch and my terms of endearment for her, which get her purring and looking at me adoringly are - 'silliness, nonsense, dope, fluff'. It's a good thing she doesn't have a dictionary. She sleeps in my inbox on my desk - barely fits into it. Mooch is grey and white. The next oldest is Fitzwilliam McFuzzles III. We call him Fitz. (He's also the first Fitzwilliam McFuzzles!) He has his own online resume that I made a couple of years ago for a web design class. http://members.shaw.ca/hmuth/resume.htm I'm afraid that Fitz isn't the brightest cat. He's more of a himbo - very good -looking but dumb as a fence post. Our youngest cat (only 2 1/2) is Senor Pedro el Gato, (Lord Peter the Cat) the Spanish ambassador to the Asias. We call him Pedro. We discovered he was an ambassador when we had Japanese and Korean homestay students. He made it his responsibility to help them settle in and not be homesick. Pedro is black and purrs at the slightest provocation. Our other pet is Admiral Reginald of the British Navy. The Admiral is a hedgehog whom we refer to lightly as Reggie. He and Pedro get along well. When Reggie is trucking about the floor, Pedro sits nearby and keeps an eye on him. Reggie barely bothers to 'huff' anymore when Pedro sniffs at him. Heather Abbotsford, BC Where there is no school today (for me) because of snow. At 07:26 PM 29/01/2008 -0500, Thurlow Weed wrote: I suppose I'll go ahead and list my menagerie Sheridan Alexander: a neurotic Maine Coon. He hasn't been the same since he lost his buddy Sir Christopher Sebastian, World-Famous Adventurer and Explorer about two years ago. Keeps to himself, and nests in strange places, such as a litter box, the window sash, staircase newel, top of an open door, etc. Aleksei Krishtof, a Russian Blue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Cards for my Grandfather
Hello all those who sent cards to my Grandfather, I wanted to let you know that I'll be seeing him this weekend and will get to see all that you have sent. I'll contact each of you to let you know if your offering has arrived. Unfortunately, I don't get to see Papa as often as I'd like, but seeing him this weekend is even earlier than I thought (I thought Christmas). Thanks again everyone, Heather Abbotsford, BC To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Birthday Request
Hello all, In the past I know that some of you have sent greetings to friends of people on the list. Well, it's not my birthday, but that of my Grandfather. He will be 88 next month on the 18th and I am asking a favour of my fellow Arachnes. He would be thrilled to receive postcards and greetings from all over the world. He always looks up places on maps and atlases. Whenever I move he checks the address and marks it on a map. So, if any of you care to wish him a 'Happy Birthday', please contact me for his address. I would be very grateful and I know he will be too. Thanks Heather Abbotsford, BC Off to school in a moment. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: Left or right brain?male or female brain?
Hello all, I came in exactly in the middle. Exactly! This doesn't surprise me as I've always scored high on the traditionally 'male' quizzes - geometry, spacial acuity, etc., but I am definitely a woman. Heather Abbotsford, BC Nice, sunny fall day. At 08:48 AM 13/10/2007 +, Barron wrote: I came in at 50 towards female jenny barron NE Scotland To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: Buddy map
Hello David, and all, I'm guessing around 5 kilometers. That's as the crow flies. To get to the border crossing is a little farther as it's on the other side of town. Alongside the border on our side runs '0' Avenue, then a large ditch, then the States. The border is patrolled on both sides for drug runners and there are video cameras which alert the authorities to unlawful activity (such as jumping the ditch). It runs along the 49th parallel for most of the distance of our country only doing some jogging in the east and a little bit here in the west. The border swings south of Bev on Vancouver Island so that the entire Island is in Canada, but there is a tiny portion of the States hanging from us. The only way off Point Roberts, Washington (N 48° 59.381 W 123° 03.389) is through Canada. More than you wanted to know, I expect, but I thought others might be like me and enjoy learning interesting tidbits about other countries. Heather Abbotsford, BC Off to school shortly. Nice shot. So how far south of you is the USA border. Doesn't look very far. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re Buddy map
Hello Achim and all, I'm enjoying looking people up on Google Maps. Achim, when I travelled a little south and east from where you are I found dinosaurs (and a mammoth) in the woods! They are at N 49° 03.278 W 122° 21.214. I'm located at N 49° 03.278 W 122° 21.214. I was surprised to see how recent the photo was. I can tell by the vehicles parked around my house that the picture was taken within the last two months! However, at another place that I lived, the picture is at least 2 1/2 years old - and the houses are only blocks from each other. Happy Thanksgiving to the other Canadians! Heather Abbotsford, BC Canada Turkey yesterday, Ham today At 09:22 AM 08/10/2007 +0200, Achim Siebert wrote: Here are mine - living in a flat on the 3rd floor facing the trees in the SW (an abandoned railway trail): 52°29'21.23N 13°27'23.88O Best, Achim. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] what to do with spoof messages?
Hello Alice and all, I use Mailwasher http://www.mailwasher.net/ which is a free little program that reads my email off my isp (internet service provider) _before_ I download it. I can scan the subject lines and even preview the content (not html). This is where it gets great. I can then bounce the email back to the sender without opening it. It then looks to the spammer like it was undeliverable and they take my name off their lists. I have had this email address for almost a decade and get very little spam as I bounce it back. I also only use this email address for personal mail. When I enter contests or respond in any way to something online I use my hotmail or gmail accounts. One of my hotmail accounts is almost a decade old too and only recently has the spam level increased. Usually their filters catch it. http://www.spamcop.net/ Spamcop is a reporting site. I believe it only takes registering with them and if we all reported it soon spam levels would drop. Hope this helps someone. Heather Abbotsford, BC Off to school! At 05:22 PM 11/09/2007 -0700, Alice Howell wrote: In this wide world of Arachne, someone may know where to forward the scam messages that appear in my email. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] MORE Childhood Rhymes Chants
Hello all, No one has mentioned one I remember from my childhood (late 60's). This was a 'clapping' song - two girls faced one another and clapped their hands together, crossing arms etc in a pattern. The verse was: Miss Mary Mack, Mack Mack, Had silver buttons all down her back, back, back Unfortunately that is all that I can remember, but it had to have been at least half a century old at that time, because the sartorial detail would have be out of date by the twenties. Heather Abbotsford, BC I went to the Airshow on Friday with 7 teenage girls and got a sunburn! http://www.abbotsfordairshow.com/ To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Re: Archaic Saying
Hello all, I agree with Tamara about the first part of the saying and think that the second must be ruddy son of a bitch! I've never known how 'ruddy' is an insult. I don't use any of these myself (in general, don't swear at all) but have heard them all at one time or another. Heather Abbotsford, BC A beautiful spring day. At 01:56 AM 06/04/2007 -0400, Tamara P Duvall wrote: On Apr 6, 2007, at 0:57, David in Ballarat wrote: An elderly man told of how his grandfather, a staunch Presbyterian who never swore in his life, had a saying which he used when the occasion demanded. You have to use the appropriate intonation to get the full effect, but he would curse in his loudest voice: Cheese rice, a muddy bucket of pitch Never heard this particular curse but, based on what I know -- in general -- about curses, euphemisms, etc, I'd stake my linguistic reputation g on the first part (cheese rice) being a substitute for Jesus Christ. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Fireworks
Hello all, Happy New Year to you and yours. Perhaps you'd all better move here. Abbotsford has outlawed fireworks. The only ones allowed are the official ones of the city and the rare private ones that have received approval. The only official ones that I can recall are on Canada Day (July 1st) and maybe Victoria Day (May 21). We used to get all kinds of fireworks around Halloween but since the ban there have been less. However, I must say that I love fireworks! I love the lights, the sound and the smell. I don't get out to see them much anymore as by that time of night I'm usually too tired to handle the crowds and walking. Heather Abbotsford, BC Canada To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Names Titles
Hello all, Like Mr. Weed, (or perhaps I should call him 'young Thurlow' as I am 3 years older) I too, deplore the use of first names of adults by children. However, it is sometimes difficult to insist that my children call others by their titles. We had some friends who insisted that they be called by their first names. As I informed my children, it is alright to call them Dale and Leslie, since what you call them is a matter of respect and it would be disrespectful to call them Mr. and Mrs. when they don't like it. I am in Canada and have been fighting a losing battle with the name 'thing,' so it isn't just limited to the States. My children's friends call me Mrs. Sterling (my daughter's name) - even my son's friends! Which is fine by me, as long as they don't use only my first name. I also believe that everyone is equal, but that respect is something that should be shown and using titles is one way. The only thing I don't like is when someone clings to their title when everyone else is on a first name basis. I have a 'doctor' acquaintance who does that. Heather (Mrs. Muth) Abbotsford, BC After an afternoon spent at White Rock At 05:07 PM 25/08/2006 -0400, Mr. T. Weed wrote: But now I'm curious: the tendency in the US of children addressing elders by their first name; while I abhor it, I am curious to know if this is the case in other countries as well. Is this a US phenomenon, or does it exist elsewhere? Thurlow an old-fashioned person Lancaster, OH To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] :-) Mr Fenton
Hello all, I recently went shopping with a friend and saw a sign on a fitting room door. When I asked how a fitting room could be out of order, the clerk replied that someone had 'peed' in it!!! I understood that it was not a child, either. Heather Abbotsford, BC At 06:00 PM 09/06/2006 +0200, Jeanette Fischer wrote: 15. December 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door and waited a while; then, yelled, very loudly, There is no toilet paper in here! To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] ly
Hello all, I have come to this fountain of knowledge to ask about 'ly', as in really, badly, etc. Is there a rule for when a word has ly on the end? So often I hear people say 'he did real bad' which I know is incorrect, but so is 'really bad', isn't it? Is the correct term 'really badly'? That went by quick(ly)? What is the rule for 'ly'? Thanks, Heather To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Men's Underwear
Hello all, Here's a site that is similar to the Art Bras for Breast Cancer that I posted last year. This one is Men's Underwear for Prostate Cancer. The site is just a photo site unlike the bras one, but I thought you might like to see it. I particularly like the codpiece. http://flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/1334683/ Heather Abbotsford, BC Rainy To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Soil or Source
Hello all, Regarding 'place' of birth over 'source' of birth - quotoed from What Makes Canada Cool? www.canadacool.com Ottawa, Ontario - In 1943 Princess Margriet Francisca (younger sister of Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, the current Queen of the Netherlands) was born at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. She is only royal ever to be born in North America. The Dutch Royal Family had fled to Canada in 1940 after the WWII invasion of their country. Among their problems - the expected royal child needed to be delivered on Dutch territory to be a Dutch citizen. So, this one hospital maternity room was temporarily ceded to the Netherlands. Each year Ottawa receives 20,000 tulip bulbs from the Royal Family and the Dutch Bulb Growers, as a thank you for sheltering the Royal Family, and for Canada's help with liberation of the Netherlands during WWII. Each May the gardens of Ottawa burst into bloom and the city celebrates the world's largest tulip festival. About three million flowers blossom in the region, 300,000 of them at Commissioners Park near Dows Lake. As far as ambassadors' children are concerned, is not the embassy considered 'home'land? That is, the Canadian Embassy in whatever country is Canadian soil. Heather in Abbotsford, BC (Pure Canadian soil) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Arachne Dowager
Hello all, I think I'm a Dowager as well. I joined in early 1996, March or February, but I'm pretty sure I was here by April. Yes, I was. I remember the first Anniversary bobbin. I know others don't like the term Dowager but I've told my kids that's what I want my grandkids to call me. Dowie for short. Then my kids can call me The Dowager. As in, Who was on the phone? It was The Dowager wondering when we're going to have kids. Heather In foggy Abbotsford, BC Canada - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Elderly!!!
Jean, I beg to differ. My mother is only 62 and by no means elderly. My grandfather is 84, now he is elderly. I've noticed the trend here in Canada to declare that 60 is middle age, but that would only be if you lived to be 120. However, I just can't get my head around 62 being elderly. Just what is the definition of 'elderly', anyway. Heather At 09:06 AM 15/07/2005 +0100, Jean Nathan wrote: I'm elderly (62), To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] A Lace Name
Hello all, Due to financial constraints I am a member of no lace groups. I do have a suggestion for a name if anyone wants it. Lacemakers and Collectors Inc. LACI. I thought it was appropriate. The 'I' could be changed to International, if desired and there could easily be two I's (International, Inc.) without changing the sound of the acronym. Heather Abbotsford, BC On a day which looks like it could be sunny. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Art Bras for next year
Hello all, The guidelines for the Women's Wellness Art Bras are published on their site. http://www.wtww.org/ Let us know if anyone sends in a bra. Heather Abbotsford, BC To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Musing on Lace Classes
Hello all, I have found the recent discussion on attracting young people to lacemaking interesting. I have a theory of my own. It is the simplification factor. I have noticed a trend in North America towards simplification and a desire for quickness. It seems that magazines and books here are catering to those who want to 'make it in an evening'. Embroidery and cross stitch patterns no longer are those which take a long time to make and are more difficult. Instead both the technique and the final product are naive and simple. I say 'North America' because I don't believe the trend crosses the ocean either direction. The UK still has magazines which publish designs that require _work_ and Australia seems to leading the way with magazines such as Inspirations which is a quality publication. This isn't to say that these books don't have 'quickie' designs, as well. There is a place for both. Which brings me to lacemaking. This is a skill which requires time - time to learn and time to create. Not to mention a financial outlay, which as we know needn't be substantial, but can look it to the casual observer, whereas knitting only needs the needles and some yarn and cross stitch designers are using less different colours of floss in a single pattern (more simplification) cutting down on expenditure. Which frankly makes some sense, for if what you are making is throwaway (baby bibs, a sweater which will be out of fashion in a period of time, or a plastic canvas tissue box cover that looks like a cactus) why spend much money on materials or time on learning technique. Let me point out here that I am in no way demeaning those here who engage in these activities. There is a time and a place for the throwaway. I am referring, instead, to what I see as a trend that may explain why young people are not coming in droves to be taught lace. Just my thoughts on a subject which I have noticed for some time. Heather Abbotsford, BC Newly single, unfortunately. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Newly Single
Hello all, I hope that you will forgive me for some maudlin reflections. And to those to whom I owe letters, hopefully this will explain some of my tardiness (Tamara). I am recently separated from my husband of 22 years, not by choice, however, and am adjusting to my new state. My house has recently been put up for sale and we have a buyer with the subjects being removed on Tuesday and final move out date May 1st. Please go to www.randydyck.com and click on Properties, Randy's listings, Houses and my house is in the third row, right hand side (it's pink), address is 31034, to see a virtual tour of my place, if you are interested. It is a typical house for this area. Bedroom #3 used to be my craft room with all my stuff in it, but that is all packed away for now, until I find a new place for the kids and I. I thought, perhaps, I'd explain my signature in my letter to lace and let you, some of whom I have known for years, know what's up in my life. Although separation is an awful thing, I find that I am getting more and better sleep now than I have done for some time! Funny how things work out. Thanks for listening, Christine N. - email me. Heather Abbotsford, BC To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] US Christmas of old?
Tamara, While I don't know the answers to your questions about Christmas trees coming to the Americas, I do know (being Canadian through and through) that we celebrated Thanksgiving more than a _month_ before you. This year it was on October 11th. We've been waiting patiently for you to catch up so that we can get going on the next set of festivities. :) Heather Abbotsford, with the type of rain that you can't really see but it gets you very wet. At 10:54 PM 23/11/2004 -0500, Tamara P. Duvall wrote: Yes, I do know we still have the Thanksgiving hurdle to tackle (I assume the Canadians are over that pain; my understanding is y'all celebrate a week earlier than we do?), but time flies... :) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Cats and more Cats
Hello all, Here's a site my son passed on to me. It's definitely for cat lovers. www.infinitecat.com Watch for our cats coming soon! Heather Abbotsford, BC - overcast and cool To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] More Art Bras
Hello all, Here's more art bras. These ones all from Australia (I think).I'm tempted to make one myself to hang in my craft room. Maybe men will come up with a decorated jock strap fundraiser for prostate cancer. http://www.atasda.org.au/images/exhibits/bazaar_bras/index.htm http://inaminuteago.com/braimages/Canbra.html Heather Overcast and cool Abbotsford. Back from a day trip to Victoria to see the Treasures of Egypt exhibit. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Sending cards online
Hello all, Just a warning about sending e-cards. Most of these sites are email address gatherers. So if you put your friend's email in as the recipient her email address is collected and sold as a live, viable account. I have asked my friends not to send me e-cards and have noticed the amount of spam I receive has dropped considerably. Like Avital, I also have a 'throwaway' email address with Hotmail. This is where my friends could send e-cards without concern. So, send any cards to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I'll be happy to receive them. :) Heather In overcast Abbotsford, just home from 7 weeks in Calgary with my SIL At 05:12 PM 05/09/2004 +1000, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote: They have e cards which members can access, and it might be fun to send some! To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Phone call charges
Hello all, I just got my phone bill today and you will all (especially Tamara) be pleased to know that it cost me CAD$1.64 to talk to David. Yes, only $1.64 and we talked for 23 minutes! I was expecting 5-7 dollars so am pleased at this price. And my short call to Tamara (she called me back and we talked mostly on her bill) was only CAD$.44. Not bad for a chance to get to hear you both. To give you an idea of relative value, a large Tim Horton's (a Canadian icon) coffee is CAD$1.55 and a McDonald's Big Mac costs CAD$2.99. Pretty good deal for the call, eh? Heather I am Canadian To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Re: Tax Feedom Day
Hello all, Just thought I'd check when our tax freedom day comes. We haven't reached it yet. For the average Canadian, tax freedom day comes June 28th and according to one website I visited our family's personal day comes July 1st. Half the year working for someone one else. I do appreciate the many benefits we receive such as our medical system, but still - 6 months! Heather Abbotsford, Overcast but warm. At 11:59 PM 30/05/2004 -0400, Tamara P. Duvall and Jean wrote: Today is the first day, for the average UK taxpayer, when you can keep the money you earn - every penny you've earned up to yesterday has been paid to the government as tax. You mean, for *5 full months* you've been working for the government? I knew that Brit taxes were ridiculous, but didn't know the extent... To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Vancouver Area Bobbin Lacemakers
Hello all, Lacers in the Vancouver, B.C. area - I have been made aware of a needlework showcase at the Burnaby museum the August long weekend. I will be there demonstrating stumpwork, but the organizer would be interested in have someone demonstrate lacemaking. There will be no payment, but we receive lunch and tickets to the museum at a later date. There are several shifts available. They are three hours each, in the morning or afternoon each of Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. If you are interested, email me and I'll put you in contact with the organizer. There will be someone there demonstrating Romanian Point Lace. Heather Abbotsford, overcast To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Heather's Phone Call
Yes, all, I did phone David, but not in the middle of the night. He certainly didn't sound as Aussie as I expected, more like an Englishman who has lived in Australia for some time. We had a nice talk about weather, climate change, David's summer holidays, time zones, forest fires, lace, old Arachnes, Tamara, linguistics, accents, and even more than that. If I had used my regular telephone provider, it would have cost me just over $1CAD per minute but I used another long distance provider and it should only cost me $.25CAD per minute. At least it better! I won't find out until my bill comes in. $5 for a chance to talk to David was well worth it, I thought. I like having the voice and the photo to go along with the letters from Arachnids. I 'hear' them when I read their writings. I have a picture of Bev Walker in my mind whenever she writes. And any others I have met or heard or of whom I have seen pictures. It just adds to the daily Arachne dose. Well, my billy has boiled and I'm off to enjoy a 'nice cup of tea'. Heather Sunny Abbotsford, BC At 03:15 PM 07/05/2004 +1000, David Collyer wrote: Dear Friends, About half an hour ago I had the most delightful chat with Heather MUTH from B.C., Canada!! Yes, she phoned. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello all, Many years ago David Downunder had called Tamara and described her voice. I'd been wanting to hear it ever since and yesterday's mail problem seemed as good a reason as any. I also pay very cheap phone rates. I very nearly called David in the middle of the night (his night) just to hear what he sounded like! Tamara and I chatted about how it seems we know those on the lace lists as friends even though we've never met. I know I miss my daily dose of letters from you all when I'm away and commiserated with Tamara over her (albeit short term) loss. And although my friends might heartily agree with the tag (below), my last name is Muth, an German inheritance from my husband. Heather Abbotsford, BC, not far from Vancouver and the ocean Particular thanks to Heather (Mouth) who both forwarded a bunch of lace and lace-chat messages (some of which reached me today both as a forward and as messages directly from the lists) *and* telephoned -- all the way from Brit. Columbia -- this morning... You ladies are *the greatest* friends anyone could wish for. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Cross stitch Alphabets
http://yarntree.com/036alpht.htm http://yarntree.com/035alph.htm http://www.freepatternsonline.com/chart/alphabets.htm The last address has quite a few alphabets on it. There's lots available out there. I love the internet! Heather Rainy Abbotsford, BC At 04:40 PM 03/05/2004 -0700, John OConnor wrote: Dear Lacers, This plea for help is off lace topic but I sure do hope someone comes to the rescue. I need an alphabet and numerals in cross stitch. Particularly an A, L, M, Y and in numerals - 2,0, and 4. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Art Bras
Hello all, I belong to a crazy quilt list as well. 'A Way to Women's Wellness' is putting together a calendar of designer bras to raise funds for breast cancer research. There are pictures of the calendar bras on the website to entice you to purchase the calendar. Go have a look, they are beautiful. www.wtww.org Heather Abbotsford, BC Overcast, very different from yesterday's sun and warmth. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] was Mary Stewart - Good Reads
Hello, All, Happy 9th birthday. Hard to believe I've been here since the first birthday. One of my favourite authors is Angela Thirkell. She wrote in the era that Tamara mentioned - 30's- 60's, and was the granddaughter of Edward Burne-Jones, the pre-Raphaelite painter. Her books use characters and histories from Anthony Trollope and continue their stories in fictional Barsetshire. One of her characters is a writer and people say about her books nothing ever happens in them and they are very nice. Which is also true of Thirkell's books. They are the English Country Life of Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers without the mysteries. http://www.angelathirkell.org/ to find out more. Heather Abbotsford, BC There are blue edges to the sky, but clouds overhead. Our new kitten is watching the birds out the window. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Magnolias and Tulips
Hello all, When I want to find out something I turn first to the internet (if I don't have it here in one of my reference books) and then to you. Therefore: O Great Fount of Wisdom and Knowledge that is the Arachne list, What is the difference between a Tulip tree and a Magnolia tree? Awaiting your reply with baited breath (I've been eating worms). Heather Rainy Abbotsford where a Northern Flicker in all his spring glory came to my suet feeder today. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Tulip Tree and Magnolia
Hello all, It must have been because I asked for your wisdom that I found the answer immediately after I wrote you the question. It seems that a Tulip Tree is a member of the Magnolia family. I still am not sure what are the trees that I see in my neighbourhood but at least I can check out their leaves and find out. It is also called the Yellow Poplar. Here's a site with a picture of the flowers. http://www.floridata.com/ref/m/magno_so.cfm Heather Abbotsford BC - Rainy and the flicker has gone. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Magnolias and Tulips
Thanks Jim, It is that the tulip tree normally has yellow flowers that decides the matter. What we have here are magnolias and they are just starting to bloom. Lovely big blooms with petals fading from violet to white on the tips. The petals are big and waxy and if only they lasted longer I'd make clothes from them. Heather Abbotsford, BC At 10:13 AM 16/03/2004 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Tulip tree I know of has the scientific name Liriodendron tulipifera.The flowers are greenish yellow in color and look quite a bit like tulips but are larger. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] :) Fwd: golden sunsets
At 08:14 PM 23/02/2004 -0500, Tamara P. Duvall wrote: From: D.C. -- The nice thing about being senile is you can hide your own Easter eggs. I'm not senile but I have a disease which affects my memory (among other things). I have hypothyroidism. When my car was stolen a few weeks ago, I stood in the parking lot and couldn't remember - not where I'd parked but how I got to work in the first place! There are advantages, however, I never have to watch reruns, I get to meet lots of new people, (had a conversation with a woman at church one week and when we parted my son told me I'd had the exact same conversation with her the previous week), and get to hide my own Easter eggs! Heather Abbotsford, BC A little rainy but still spring-like. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Lincoln's address
Hello all, I recognized this within seconds. As neighbours to the USA, I have heard of this since my childhood. I don't remember if we studied it in school, but I knew the words _and_ the name of the Address and the speaker's name (see subject line).However, I am college educated, and a history buff, so maybe someone for whom history is a subject to be avoided at all costs may not have picked up on it. Heather Abbotsford, BC Canada Fr scr nd svn yrs g r frfthrs brght frth t ths ntn... . How many *native English speakers* from other countries (UK, OZ, Canada) also recognised and interpreted correctly the same truncated version? To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: :-) Did you know?
Hello all, I thought I'd address this one. Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age. Babies are born with many of their bones at the stage of calcified cartilage. Knee caps included. As they grow up ossification occurs and cartilage is replaced by bone. For the long bones, the tubular shaft ossifies first and then within the cartilage ends, bone is produced from the centre out. The cartilage at the ends of the shaft is responsible for lengthening the bones. By the end of our teens or so, our bones have completely ossified. I learned this in an anatomy class that I took as my science requirement for my degree (still working on it). Our text book was a colouring book, what fun. Heather In sunny Abbotsford, BC Near Vancouver To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Red shoes
Hello all, I never had a pair of red shoes. I did have a pair with very high cork platforms which had white sandal straps on them. (I'm trying very hard to remember.) And I also had a pair of very high black boots which my parents hated. My daughter is working on her own style (she's 13) but I don't think there'll be any such shoes in her fashion future. Heather Abbotsford, BC Almost finished this semester's classes. Just 2 major essays to go. At 11:55 AM 02/12/2003 +, Lynne Cumming wrote: My 16 year old daughter received her 'first' pay packet last week (has done a paper round for a year but it doesn't really count!) and promptly spent most of it on a pair of red shoes. Winkle picker, 3 stiletto jobs in bright red fabric. A pair of shoes to die for! I tried them on and my Achilles tendon screamed no, no!! Now, every woman I have spoken to since says, I had a pair of red shoes. Now my query is this, how many are there of you out there who have NEVER owned a pair of red shoes? I had a pair at 14 (plus boots which I had to dye black in the end to wear on my motorbike to school) and my father was furious when he discovered me limping around in the shoes because I couldn't bear to give them up and they were far too small! I have a photo for posterity (taken with my new digital camera - cheap from Lidl but it's not at all bad for the price) if anyone wants to drool! I wish I had legs like hers tho. Lynne. Lynne Cumming Baldock, North Herts, UK email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Re: Reindeer and Horses
Hello all, Thank you, Tamara, for the horse site and Dominique was kind enough to send the reindeer site. Here it is and please consider it a greeting from me to all of you. http://web.icq.com/shockwave/0,,4845,00.swf Heather Abbotsford, BC Almost done the Philosophy and the English Lit courses. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Reindeer and Horses
Hello all, Do you remember last year there was someone who posted a URL for singing reindeer (on a roof, if I remember correctly) and another for singing horses? Does anyone have those URLs and could send them to me? Some friends of mine are interested. Thanks, Heather Abbotsford, BC To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Direction of the sun
Noelene, That was me. (I?) I wrote a short play for my philosophy class using Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig as debaters over whether the earth was flat. You may be pleased to know that I got an A+ on it! If any one is interested I could send you a copy. (Although why you would want to see my schoolwork, is beyond me.) Heather Abbotsford, BC Where I now have to reconstruct an argument by Thursday. At 09:09 AM 12/11/2003 +1100, W N Lafferty wrote: Hey, didn't someone here write a piece on The Earth is Flat recently? Noelene in Cooma [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~nlafferty/ To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Philosophy Play
Tamara, I've sent you a copy privately, but I'd like to clarify that the play was about a Rational speaker (a speaker with the truth) and a Rhetorical speaker (a speaker with all the bells and whistles). It was a requirement that the audience reacted to the speakers positively or negatively. So while the argument itself may not be that convincing one of the speakers certainly is. Heather Abbotsford, BC Congratulations on your grade. And I'd like a copy, please -- if the chat can't/doesn't want to support it because of length, then privately. As for why... :) I'm argumentative by nature, and I *like* a well-reasoned argument, whether I agree with the final findings or not; it's the beauty of looking at something (anything: lace problem, philosophical problem, language/thought process relationship, a twig) from more than one angle that appeals to me. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Symbols for elements
Dina, Here's another site about Haida art. Although other tribes have started making totem poles the Haida on the west coast of what is now British Columbia and Alaska were the first to do so. This site actually tells about design principles found in their art. http://www.mala.bc.ca/www/discover/educate/posters/hend1.htm This is a very interesting site with lots of information about the poles. http://users.imag.net/~sry.jkramer/nativetotems/default.html The poles tell a story about the clan or their mythology. And while we think the 'top of the totem pole' is a good place to be, it is actually at the bottom where the most important character is placed. Heather Abbotsford, BC No expert on Haida art but I've lived here for a long time. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Philosophical Question
Thanks to all who wrote me about my philosophical question. I have sent in my essay and my characters argued over a flat earth. I don't know how long it will be before I get me grade. Hopefully, it will be a good one ! :) Heather Abbotsford, BC Taking online classes through UCFV To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Language question
Tamara, It's called a compass rose. Here's a website that tells of it's origins. http://www.gisnet.com/notebook/comprose.html Heather Abbotsford, BC Where we are having unseasonable warm weather. At 09:59 PM 28/09/2003 -0400, Tamara P. Duvall wrote: Gentle Spiders, I need help... What's the English term -- *is* there an English term? -- for the do-dad that used to show up on old maps? It looks like what one sees on a compass: a convergence of rhombuses (rhombi?), usually 8, sometimes 16, but at least 4, each pointing to a different direction. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Philosophical Question
Thanks, Linda. I only have a page and a half in which to do my play. And it must be a play. Hopefully we will be marked on content not style. :) Heather At 09:17 PM 26/09/2003 +0100, Linda Walton wrote: Dear Heather, I suggest you model your play on one of the Socratic dialogues by Plato. Perhaps a scene in The Symposium, or something in the early part of The Republic will catch your attention and set your imagination running? To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Thin bodies in low rises
Hello all, My daughter takes after her father, tall and slender. She has several pairs of these pants and they look great on her. However, long ago (she's almost 13 now) I threatened to pierce any thing I saw between pants and shirt. She was horrifed at the thought and has so far kept the tops long enough. I'm pretty sure that at some date she will take me up on the challenge but so far it is 'awful' enough to keep her covered up. Reverse psychology works! Heather Abbotsford, BC Where we are getting some rain but need lots more. I've yet to see one who doesn't have at least a small roll of fat overhanging the top of the trousers. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Computer Help Needed
Hello all, I need some computer help. I have IE 6.0.2800 and I just reformatted my computer. Since then I installed Java Plug-in Software from Sun Microsystems. However, some Java applets won't run because I don't have Microsoft's own Java program (can't remember it's name). Now because of the legal java situation I can't find a copy of MS's program. Can anyone help me? Tell me where to switch Java programs on my browser? Or do I have to change to Netscape? Except I can't use Netscape for everything because my internet schooling uses IE. Thanks for any help, Heather Abbotsford, BC Where we have had almost the driest 3 months on record. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] English translations
Jean and all, I just registered my daughter for school starting in a couple of weeks (she's been homeschooled up 'til now, my son is staying home). The office offered her the choice of two languages, one was French - quite natural in a country with two offical languages - and the other was Punjabi. We live in an area with a large Sikh population mostly from the Punjab in northern India. She chose French but then her Indian friends all speak English. I can speak a smattering of Spanish but understand quite a bit more. I did speak French rather well in high school, but the lack of someone to converse with means I have forgotten most of it. Now it ususally come out Franglish (French Spanish mixed). Heather Abbotsford, BC Way too hot, still. In English (don't know about Scottish or Welsh) schools all children have to study at least one foreign language from age 11, and now it's being brought into schools so that those as young as 7 start learning. The usual languages are French or German, with some now offering Italian or Spanish. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace-chat] Stars in their eyes
Cher, Susan Sarandon, Sigourney Weaver, my sisters-in-law Bev and Carrie, and many others I'm sure. Not me, although my husband is. :) Heather Abbotsford, BC Another hot one on the way. So - which *woman* is better looking as she gets older ? Or maybe *we* haven't *earned* 'equal treatment/rights' yet . . . To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
