[lace-chat] :) Fwd: The Parrot and the Magician

2004-09-12 Thread Tamara P. Duvall
I have a dezhavoo (sorry, that's the best French imitation I can do g) feeling about this one. But, far enough removed to be worth recycling. From: A.N. A magician worked on a cruise ship. The audience was different every week, so the magician did the same tricks over and over and over again

[lace-chat] Motto for Life

2004-09-12 Thread David Collyer
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride! David in

Re: [lace-chat] what's French wire?

2004-09-12 Thread Helene Gannac
Thanks, Lorri, that sounds interesting. I must make sure I supervise the event :-) Still doesn't explain why the wire has to be French, but... Helene, the froggy from Melbourne, starting to prepare for the ALG conference in Adelaide. Hope the weather will be nicer than 2 years ago! --- Lorri

[lace-chat] A Response to The Compouter Has Swallowed Grandma! Written by Maurice D.

2004-09-12 Thread Maxine D
I've got your note about your Gran, You've put me to the test! I've spent some time researching this, And the news is not the best. It can cause a family deep distress When their Granny goes off line, And hasn't fed her pussy cat And it's nearly supper time. She hasn't even left a note, And it

[lace-chat] Old Geezers

2004-09-12 Thread Maxine D
Three old guys are out walking. First one says, Windy, isn't it? Second one says, No, its Thursday! Third one says, So am I. Let's go get a beer. -- A man was telling his neighbour, I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me