[lace] Christmas card exchange 2017

[Susan]

Thank you Liz!  I keep hoping that our three very capable volunteers will look 
at the big picture, bury the hatchet & work as a team for the good of the 
whole.  Many hands make light work & there is plenty of work for all three to 
organize an exchange of this size.  Whatever happened to teamwork ladies!?!  In 
the meantime, all our online speculation is for naught unless & until our 
volunteers correspond with each other off list.  I just can't believe that we 
have devolved into finger pointing, choosing sides & anticipating a malicious 
lacemaker around every corner.  As if!  Taking a cue from the NYSE, I'm taking 
a "quiet period" to await results.  In lace friendship to ALL Arachneans...  
Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA 

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[lace] Christmas card exchange 2017

[Liz Roberts]

REALLY?! 


All this infighting regarding the exchange makes me feel like I'm listening to 
a bunch of high schoolers arguing over who gets to be head cheerleader. There 
is no cheer in it - Christmas or otherwise. In most groups, it's difficult to 
get anyone to volunteer to do anything and now many here are arguing who will 
organize an exchange that is supposed to be about sharing our gifts and skills. 
Does it matter who organizes it that Arachne will splinter and fall apart if 
one person does it versus another person? 


Janet would have discovered Lin was starting to organize it when she came back 
from vacation. It should then have been up to Janet to privately talk to Lin 
about it - maybe even thanking her for getting things started. I suspect Lin 
was thinking sending out the invitation this early would help slow lacers and 
newbies or people with a lot of time constraints around the holidays to get an 
early start and make their plans. If between Janet and Lin, it was decided 
Janet would take over, then again, it should have been left up to them to 
decide and go on from there. It seems to me all this taking sides is ruining 
the whole intent of the exchange. 


In my opinion, all this is very immature and petty and should stop immediately. 
If Janet still wants to do it, she can converse with Lin off list and they can 
work something out. Frankly, I'm exhausted from the whole thing. Avital is 
right, this stuff doesn't belong on the list which is supposed to be about 
making lace, not enemies.


Liz Roberts in cool but cloudy Missouri USA

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[lace] A Very Sad day for Arachne

[janet theaker]

This is a very sad day for arachnne ,  Jenny leaving the Group  , There will
be no one who can fill this void.!!!

You have been an inspiration to every one , Giving 110% , I have really
enjoyed working with you and treasure our friendship , That will continue for
many years to come , Jenny what ever you do will be a success !!

As one door closes another one opens ,

Happy Lacing.

Take Care

Janet  .

It has been and still is a privlige to know you and work with you.

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[lace] Leaving the Arachne Group

[Lin Hudren]

Naturally, you are entitled to do your thing but i cannot help but be
concerned that you are making this decision in haste and/or response to the
result of your email.  you have every right to your opinion.

i sincerely and deeply request that you do not depart the group as you will
be leaving a big hole and also weakening the group which is not your
style.  you are cherished (greatly by me) by the entire membership and your
contributions have blessed each and every one of us at one time or another.

100 years from now no one will ever know this occurred but hopefully as we
continue to age we will be able to be left with memories to be fond of and
perhaps give us smiles when we have no teeth and hardly know who we are.
you are one of those who will be remembered for a long time within this
group.

please reconsider.  it isn't right for you to punish yourself which is what
is happening because you are denying yourself something that has been a
major focus in your life for a long time.  get something chocolate and
another comfort food and watch the sun set and change your mind, please.
life it too short to be unhappy and regretful.  you will miss us too.

Hugs, Lin and the Mali

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[lace] Thank You

[janet theaker]

 Hi I am just back from holiday and would like to thank everyone for the
support shown to me and explain whilst I am not hosting  the Christmas Card
Exchange this year,  I have not declined to do the exchange , This year I have
not had the option, Lin jumped in with both feet and pulled the rug from under
me . Whilst I know it should not be taken for granted  I do the exchange it
would have nice to receive a mail from Lin , But I had to read like everyone
else.  Which is not nice.

Last Year was the best year ever 122 cards, This is my first post on the
matter after I have just arrived back from holiday .

I just wanted to put my side of the story forward.

Once again take care

Janet.

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RE: [lace] Twelve years is a long time

[David C Collyer]

See ya mate,
David Downunder in Ballarat, AUS

Thank you is inadequate, but I sincerely thank so many of you who have made
my lace making journey such an wonderful and educational adventure. I have
learned so much from you.

Jenny Brandis 

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Re: [lace] Twelve years is a long time

[Celia Mulhearn]

You will be missed Jenny, Thank You for posting all our photos for past 
exchanges and for your part in the Arachne Family x
Best Wishes
Celia Mulhearn, Somerset UK

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> On 12 Sep 2017, at 16:19, Janis Savage  wrote:
> 
> So sad to see a much loved organization fall apart.
> You will be very much missed.
> Janis in South Africa
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> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:14 PM
> 
> Since then I have tried to 'pay it forward' as often as possible, in as many
> ways as I can - but the time has come for me to remove myself from the
> Arachne group. I will continue to make and promote lace through other
> avenues such as lace guilds, groups, facebook and youtube and I will keep an
> eye out for you too.
> 
> Hugs and goodbye
> Jenny Brandis 
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RE: [lace] Twelve years is a long time

[Janis Savage]

So sad to see a much loved organization fall apart.
You will be very much missed.
Janis in South Africa

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Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:14 PM

Since then I have tried to 'pay it forward' as often as possible, in as many
ways as I can - but the time has come for me to remove myself from the
Arachne group. I will continue to make and promote lace through other
avenues such as lace guilds, groups, facebook and youtube and I will keep an
eye out for you too.

Hugs and goodbye
Jenny Brandis 



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Re: [lace] Twelve years is a long time

[susan]

Yes I also have learned much from you and your motifs for Lace 2000 were a 
wonderful addition.  So thank you for that.  Happy Lacemaking.

Sue T

I will miss your informative emails very much, as I'm sure many others will
too.

Karen in Malta

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Re: [lace] Twelve years is a long time

[Karen ZM]

I will miss your informative emails very much, as I'm sure many others will
too.

Karen in Malta


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[lace] Twelve years is a long time

[Jenny Brandis]

Arachne has been a part of my life since 2005 and in fact it was Arachne
that I reached out to when I wanted to teach myself to make bobbin lace. (my
first newbie email can be read here -
https://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/msg10680.html ) the responses
were absolutely stunning and the help, knowledge and friendships over the
years has been outstanding. 

 

Since then I have tried to 'pay it forward' as often as possible, in as many
ways as I can - but the time has come for me to remove myself from the
Arachne group. I will continue to make and promote lace through other
avenues such as lace guilds, groups, facebook and youtube and I will keep an
eye out for you too.

 

Thank you is inadequate, but I sincerely thank so many of you who have made
my lace making journey such an wonderful and educational adventure. I have
learned so much from you.

 

Hugs and goodbye

Jenny Brandis 

 

 

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[lace] Exchange suggestion

[Avital]

Could I make a suggestion?

Perhaps the organizers of various exchanges could form a committee and
discuss who would be responsible for different exchanges.

This would solve a lot of problems, by ensuring that everyone knew
ahead of time who would be running an exchange, allowing members to
cover for each other if someone is sick or on vacation, ensuring that
the exchanges are scheduled at reasonable times.

The rest of us would benefit from some kind of centralized agreed-upon
schedule because we could plan our time better.

Regards,

Avital

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