Re: [lace-chat] Question of language, again...

2004-05-23 Thread Steph Peters
On Sat, 22 May 2004 20:29:59 -0400, Tamara wrote: From 45+ years ago, I seem to remember that there was a term when things moved in the 2+2+2 order (arithmetical progression?) And a different one when they moved in a 2x2x2 fashion (geometrical progression?) I need *both* those terms. I

Re: [lace-chat] :) Fwd: Bread Statistics

2004-05-23 Thread Thelacebee
In a message dated 21/05/2004 00:52:19 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 2. A nationwide Just Say No To Toast campaign, with complete celebrity TV spots and bumper stickers. As a coeliac I fully welcome this campaign. About ruddy time too!!! Regards Liz Beecher I'm blogging

[lace-chat] Fwd: Question of language, again...

2004-05-23 Thread Tamara P. Duvall
I think this one was really meant for the chat at large, not just for me. Leastways, it's of interest (or should be g) to everyone, which is why I'm forwarding. And, while I'm at it (ie the subject of forwarding)... I'd *really appreciate it* if y'all'd send the *decent* jokes (like the recent

Re: [lace-chat] :)? Fwd: fundraising

2004-05-23 Thread Weronika Patena
That is really scary... Although, when I think of it, it might be the result of the law that where political parties get their money from must be public (I think there's a law like that, although I'm not sure, maybe I'm getting my countries confused again g). In which case it seems like pretty

[lace-chat] Freeway Lace Guild meeting

2004-05-23 Thread Weronika Patena
Hi, Last Saturday (i.e. the one before yesterday - I'm never sure what last and next mean in English) I went to the Freeway Lace Guild Meeting. I had lots of fun - thanks for everyone who was there and is on arachne! I started a bookmark, and spent exactly all of my money on a new pillow, tools

[lace-chat] Re :)? Fwd: fundraising

2004-05-23 Thread Tamara P. Duvall
Weronika Patena wrote: That is really scary... Although, when I think of it, it might be the result of the law that where political parties get their money from must be public You're absolutely right; there is a law which addresses that issue. Presumably, it's so that we can see which particular

[lace-chat] Happy Victoria Day

2004-05-23 Thread Bev Walker
To all my Canadian buddies, I hope you're all enjoying the May long weekend. Anyone in the Maritimes able to go on a picnic? That is, is it spring yet? For a fact-filled page of when we've been celebrating the sovereign's birthday, go here: