[lace-chat] :) Fwd: One (im)possible Red/Blue solution
To quote my son (who'd sent me the following), "I can't laugh, I'm crying too hard"... But he also included a comment from the person who'd sent it to him, and I'm passing it on, since I think its relevant... From: D. D. http://house.style.net/usa.jpg It can't happen, though -- the Red states can't get along without the Blue states subsidizing them. Maybe if we agreed to pay them alimony to maintain them in the lifestyle to which they've become accustomed? --- Tamara P Duvall http://lorien.emufarm.org/~tpd 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: Christmas mail and the post office
On Nov 3, 2004, at 22:40, Sue Babbs wrote: My local US Post Office refused to accept a letter which had the return address on the back, because it would cause confusion as to which was the right address to send the letter to. They are quite adamant that addresses must be put only on the front of the letter or parcel At least... You were told *up front*, and so could change the "settings" in time, rather than have it returned - looking sorry for itself - six weeks later. Whatever one thinks of idiots (mechanical or otherwise), *there's no arguing with them*; you're gonna lose every time. Been there, done that, and found that common sense and logic are being sold at a heavy discount, or being tossed out altogether (vide yesterday's example). Might as well fall in line and *obey*. Same advice for Helene, who asked how come machines in other countries could cope, but the ones in US couldn't... I don't know... Perhaps the machines in other countries are smarter? I don't dare suggest that they'd been designed by smarter people... --- Tamara P Duvall http://lorien.emufarm.org/~tpd Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) As you sow, so you shall reap... To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Fw: [lace] Christmas mail and the post office
Now I hear on the news that some ballots that have been mailed are being delivered back to the sender. Why? Well, it seems that the election people, in their infinite wisdom, have placed the voter's name and address clearly and prominently on the back of the envelope, but not on the flap. Noo. My local US Post Office refused to accept a letter which had the return address on the back, because it would cause confusion as to which was the right address to send the letter to. They are quite adamant that addresses must be put only on the front of the letter or parcel Sue To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thankyou
Dear Secret Pal, Thankyou very much for your lovely parcel & letter. I did enjoy the chocolates, my favourite and I just love the little teapot divider pin, it is so cute. The Book of Friends will be very handy and I will find a special place for the little teddies. I hope you are getting some relief from the physio sessions. I can relate to what your saying about your mum finding it hard to accept that she is getting older and needs to be looked after. I went through the same thing with my dad (91). It took awhile but he now accepts that yes he does need help and couldn't do without it. I hope everything settles down for you soon. Thankyou once again and I look forward to finding out just who you are next month. Please forgive me if I am late in replying next month, I am off to the USA in 12 days with my daughters skating team for the World Competition so won't be back until early December. Kindest Regards Julie from New Zealand To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] 5 yard/meter info
The information is on this web site: http://www.lacegazette.com/5metre.html Note that you have to be a subscriber to join the club. On Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at 08:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could someone please send me the info on the 5 yard/meter of continuous lace. Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Re: International Money Transfer Question
On Nov 3, 2004, at 17:22, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am hoping that you can help me. I am looking for information on transferring money (inheritance - several thousand GBP) internationally. I know that you're reluctant to have the money wired directly (account to account) but... It's still the safest method. I was in a similiar situation 5 yrs ago, when a friend of mine in Warsaw sold my parents' apartment for me, and needed to transfer the proceeds here. I checked with my bank, and it turned out that I could have the money transfered (either to, or from Poland) for a flat fee ($35 at the time), irrespective of the amount. $35 fee makes it prohibitive to send, say, $100 or so, but on thousands it's negligible, so I went for it. We waited for a couple of weeks, to see which way the wind would blow (Polish zloty was on a mad see-saw in relationship to a dollar at the time), then she had it converted to dollars *there*, when the rate of exchange was most favourable to me, and wired it here, to my checking/savings account. I had it avilable for withdrawal within a week, and the hardest part of the whole transaction was getting the numbers (my bank's receiving code) straight. My bank was even apologetic about having to report the transaction to IRS, as it was over 10 thousand, and possibly a money-laundering proposition :) And they hated like poison to have to let it go after a couple of weeks (once I decided where to transfer it to. And watched its value decrease, steadily, over the past 3 yrs. And, doubtless, over the next 4) I did the same thing (direct wire transfer, bank-to-bank) in reverse a year later, when I wanted to send my cousin on her once-in-a-lifetime trip abroad (she chose a two-week tour of Italy, and had a ball ) On $800, the same flat fee of $35 made a bigger percentage of the total, but it was still well-worth it. This time, also, the conversion (dollars to zloty) took place in Poland; US dollars are recognised there, but my bank had no clue how to convert to zloty here. If I get it wired I lose out by a) lots of intermediaries (neither end has direct access) Not sure what you mean about the lack of direct access. But, if your building society (recipient) isn't equipped for accepting direct money transfers, then you might consider opening a - possibly temporary - account with a bank which *can* accept such transfers. And look for a bank which offers the service to its customers for a flat fee, not for a percentage (I looked at my DH's bank at the time, and they wanted 3%). I am considering a bankers draft or a cheque sent to me instead. International Money Order (is that "bankers' draft"?) is, I think, what I got from Bev Walker for a parcel of my 2-Pair booklets (Bev?). Again, the conversion was done at the other end, so it reached me in US dollars, and didn't tax my bank's clerks too much :) You might need to check which bank (issuing or cashing) offers what rate of exchange, and which charges less for the service. Also I am having to consider how it should be sent. At the moment I am thinking of using FedEx or similar rather than trusting the mail, Bev's "check" came here via ordinary PO route, albeit airmail. But, it was a fairly small amount... When, in the initial stages of my proceedings in Poland in '99, I needed some vital paperwork sent (birth certificate, marriage certificate to show why then name was different, etc) and fast, my husband used some international branch of UPS to send it. I'm sure FedEx has an equivalent. The service was *expensive* ($50), but very efficient, with "to hand, sign for it" delivery, and it did have some built-in protection/insurance against loss of the package (though I don't know to what extent), if you paid for it. Even if speed of delivery isn't of essence to you the way it was to me, I'd recommend the fastest way money can buy. a) the less time the mailing spends "in the air", the less time you spend worrying about it, and - hopefully - fewer curious/sticky-fingered handlers are likely to be involved . b) all the carriers seem to pay much more attention to the expensive mailings than to the cheap-o ones; they'll plaster the thing with tracking numbers up the kazoo, which is somewhat reassuring (even if you might have to spend years trying to recoup what they'd lost) Oh, and it needs to be a relatively simple method Either method is simple enough even for a Cambridge don's mind, if you have a quick communications line (e-mail) established, and if you're willing to get all the info gathered at your end (including step-by step instructions to the don as to what questions to ask at his bank) Yours, depressed (by '08, US will need to be re-named "Humpty-Dumpty", because all the king's horses and all the king's men...) --- Tamara P Duvall http://lorien.emufarm.org/~tpd Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] The organist :-)
Subject: Fw: The organist Miss Bea Nosworthy, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was much admired for her sweetness and kindness to all. One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea. As he sat facing her old pump organ, the young minister noticed cut glass bowl sitting on top of it, filled with water. In the water floated, of all things, -a condom! When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist. "Miss Bea," he said, "I wonder if you would tell me about this?", pointing to the bowl. "Oh, yes," she replied, "isn't it wonderful? I was walking downtown a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground. The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet, and it would prevent the spread of disease. And you know, I haven't had a cold all winter!" Edith North Nottinghamshire [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] 5 yard/meter info
Could someone please send me the info on the 5 yard/meter of continuous lace. I have a piece to submit. thanks, Christine Lone Star Lacers Katy, TX USA To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thanks
To My Secret Pal, Firstly an apology - things have been hectic round here, and when the package came my husband put it up in the Lace Place - which is the repository of all 'crafty' stuff, and is consequently festooned with all sorts of bags and parcels in various stages of completion - and it didn't get opened. However, it was discovered again this evening, when I was attempting to find a simple but effective bookmark to make for the ladies who organised the Craft Fair at the Church, with my parents. Needless to say when I found the package, I gave up on the bookmark... Well - what riches. The Diary is lovely, and I do like the little pearls of wisdom on the page tops, and the cartoons at the bottom - what a talented lot the Australian Lace Guild are! The postcards are delightful - I shall have to be very selective to whom they are sent - if they get sent at all; I am considering getting some of those frames which frame lots of pictures - we will see. Similarly, the note cards - only for very special people indeed, as the picturs are gorgeous, and the colours lovely. The ALG certainly works hard at getting together lots of wonderful goodies. The Lettercards with the Lacemaker on are a treat - I shall enjoy sending them to special friends, and I am sure they'll enjoy receiving them too. The little gift tags are beautiful - one is alrready being used for the tag to go with the crucifix for the naming day of my niece's little girl, on the 19th November, so that will be treasured, I know. The rest will go on gifts at Christmastide for my very special lacey friends - and maybe one or two non-lacey but crafty friends! And the pictures - they are all so good, and I love the hat! I can see me swanning around iin that, I just loved it! The close-up of the Medusa head was wonderful too - it must have been so hard to work, and the snakes are great! But - how tantalising!Which one was you demonstrating - the one with the lace round the neck? Is it Beds lace? I shall be so fretful until I know precisely who you are! I also enjoy your letters, and will be sorry when this six-month stint comes to an end! You are so newsy, and so informative, and I have so enjoyed having you as a Secret Pal, and I do hope you Secret Pal has been as much fun! With many, many thanks, and looking forward to my tiny suspicions proved correct - or otherwise! All best wishes, Carol To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] International Money Transfer Question
Hi, I am hoping that you can help me. I am looking for information on transferring money (inheritance - several thousand GBP) internationally. I need to get some money from a UK building society account to a Canadian credit union (similar to a building society) account (where it will be converted to CAD). If I get it wired I lose out by a) lots of intermediaries (neither end has direct access) each taking their cut and b) a lousy exchange rate (as it would be done by one of the intermediaries) so that really doesn't appeal (the exchange rate is bad enough already). I am considering a bankers draft or a cheque sent to me instead. I am not sure whether one is considered more secure than the other - any ideas? Also I am having to consider how it should be sent. At the moment I am thinking of using FedEx or similar rather than trusting the mail, but again I am willing to be convinced otherwise (I'm not very familiar with other options). Oh, and it needs to be a relatively simple method as the people in the UK I am dealing with are clueless (my uncle and his son-in-law - a Cambridge University don but totally ignorant!) I have been told that I have to take 100% responsibility for the money getting to me okay (ie if it goes astray I am the one that loses) so I am really keen on finding the right answer! I need to make a decision very soon as I have to let the UK end know so please send any responses by Sunday 7th November. Thanks in advance, Helen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) in sunny Vancouver, BC on the west coast of mainland Canada where it is getting cold though thankfully we don't get the same sort of winters as the rest of the country :-) 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: Top Tips
"Tamara P. Duvall" wrote: while you were helpless, you'd watch a hand reach over the door and remove it... I had heard about this and if I have to use a public loo, and there is a double hook, I always hang my purse, coat or whatever, on the bottom hook. It would make it a lot more difficult to steal anything. Malvary in Ottawa. 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] Placing sender's address on an envelope
For internal UK mail I'll probably stay with putting my address on the back - the sticker helps with the inadequate adhesive a lot of envelopes have. For international mail though I've got into the habit of putting it top left. If there is a lot to go onto the envelope there has to be a degree of flexibility about where it all goes. On an A5 size package (batch of Threads books plus wrapping) there is just about enough room on the front for: recipient's address in a decent size (bottom centre/left) stamps/postage label (top right) customs sticker (bottom right) airmail/par avion sticker (top centre) printed papers/small packet (also top centre) return address sticker (top left) I haven't yet had one come back, but if it did I don't know where they'd find room to write "return to sender" I think they would just use a blue crayon to circle the return address sticker. Brenda On Nov 03, 2004, at 8:45 am, Jean Nathan wrote: Helene wrote: just to annoy everyone :-)> I've been doing just that for the last month. I looked at the Royal Mail web site for last Christmas posting times, and it clearly states that the sender's address should be printed clearly on the BACK of the envelope, but knowing that other countries like it on the front, I decided to conform to both requirements. My local post office told me that some countries actually like the sender's address at the bottom right, but as the recipient's address is read by machine and it reads the lowest address, people who've done that have got their mail delivered back to them. It's only people who've moved from those countries to live here that do it. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brenda http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/paternoster/ To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
