Re: [lace-chat] Judge Judy

2004-07-14 Thread Helene Gannac
Hi, Martha, I think she is a real judge, but those Court cases are not real Court cases. They are just put on for the show, and people who go through sign a form saying that they will abide by her decision and not take the case up to the rezal Court afterwards. In short, they just want to be

Re: [lace-chat] Judge Judy

2004-07-14 Thread bookbinder
I'll start off by admitting that I have not followed this thread but Helene is quite correct. Judy is a indeed a real judge and these are cases which people do agree to let her adjudicate. The cases are what would typically be headed for small claims court, civil disputes between $50 and some

[lace-chat] Judge Judy/TV programmes

2004-07-14 Thread Jean Nathan
Sue Ellen wrote: THe court shows are daytime fare. In the evenings, there are far too many shows rebuilding/modifying cars and motorcycles, decorating/remodeling homes/yards, or telling people what to wear... I really miss all the animal shows, science documentaries, and such. You mean you

[lace-chat] SP Thanks

2004-07-14 Thread Mary Wiedermann
To my Secret pal a really big thankyou for the hedgehog goodies. I really love the bobbin and the divider pin and the spangles.Thank you also for the chocolate kisses but I think they caused the customs/quarantine people some grief. The word candy was heavily marked and there was a notation to

[lace-chat] makers of lace

2004-07-14 Thread Lisa Thompson
I assumed something similar. I don't think any slight was intended to lace-makers. Just that with an editor, the fabric of the writer's story would be like lace, inconsistent and full of holes. Lisa Thompson in Dallas Helene Gannac wrote: I thought she meant that writers are nothing but

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thank You

2004-07-14 Thread JMMAcademy
Dear Secret Pal, Thank You so much for the lovely picture bookmark. It is already in the book I just started. How did you know I needed an extra marker? The mountains are beautiful. The threads are so nice. I will wear my pin proudly when I go to town this weekend. You did a great job

[lace-chat] tv programs

2004-07-14 Thread Janice Blair
Jean wrote: Of course the one thing that we don't get (I don't think even on the subscription channels) is any crafts, except the odd cut and stick in children's programmes. Such a shame that skills are being lost - Maybe you should ask your tv companies to import The Carold Duvall Show. I have

[lace-chat] Bat Control

2004-07-14 Thread Malvary Cole
Three pastors were having lunch in a diner. One said You know, ever since summer started, I've been having trouble with bats in my loft and attic at church. I've tried everything--noise, spray, cats--nothing seems to scare them away! Another said Yeah, me too. I've got hundreds living in my