[lace-chat] Australian Postage

2004-11-12 Thread Peter Goldsmith
to get their 50c that is the cost of posting the letter. The other 5c is the GST that you are opting to pay the government. Peter Goldsmith To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Australian Postage

2004-11-01 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I worked for a short time for the tax office when the new tax system came in an it seems to me the post office is double dipping as you described it. For arguments sake let's say that you use a $1 international stamp and a 55c domestic on a letter going overseas. On the domestic stamp you have

[lace-chat] Mediterannean flowers

2004-09-28 Thread Peter Goldsmith
The flower colour sounds a bit like Morning Glory - which I'm sure is a member of the same family as bindweed as it has the same habit ie a climber and a tendency to take over. I haven't got any books on Mediterranean flowers but I know Morning glory is not native to Australia Peter To

[lace-chat] Re the Car

2004-06-07 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Firstly my apologies on closer examination the book is dated 1992 - only 10 years out. It is just as well we didn't try to get to the meeting. The rear oil seal had gone - any oil added just poured straight out. The mechanic advised we were lucky that it did not catch fire. The car won't be ready

[lace-chat] Software upgrade - a funny

2004-06-02 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Enjoy!! Peter INSTALLING HUSBAND V1.0 Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance - particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.

[lace-chat] re Mayflower

2004-05-07 Thread Peter Goldsmith
The discussion regarding may flower took me back to my late teens going back to my home town by train. This was before trains became sealed, air-conditioned and electric. In the carriage I was in the windows were open and the may was in bloom the scent was intoxicating. The may flower I refer to

[lace-chat] Children's Books

2004-05-06 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I can remember as a child in infants school hating reading - it was so difficult - until one day in the school corridor, which doubled as the school hall, whilst waiting to go in to read to someone - can't remember whether it was a teacher, parent or assistant - the light struck and I mean that

[lace-chat] Another slant on having a bad day I hate my job?

2004-04-26 Thread Peter Goldsmith
When you have an I hate my job day try this: On your way home from work, stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section. You will need to purchase a rectal thermometer made by Johnson and Johnson. Be very sure you get this brand. When you get home, lock your doors, draw the drapes,

[lace-chat] Wanted : Motif in Tuell

2004-04-07 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I'm trying to find a copy of this book. I've tried Brejaart, Van Sciver, SMP web sites with no luck. I've found it on Robbin and Russ in the US but they want to charge US $50 for postage Can anyone help? Peter To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe

[lace-chat] re wanted

2004-04-07 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Sorry forgot to say that Motif in Tuell is by Ulrika Loehr or perhaps I should type Motif in Tüll by Ulrika Löhr. Thanks Peter To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Motif in Tuell

2004-04-07 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Thanks to all who replied. It looks as though it's going to be cheaper from Tim Parker. The postage cost was automatically 'calculated' on the Robin and Russ website, it seems to be a standard price, adding more books did not change it. It appears that the book is out of print so once they're gone

[lace-chat] Postage costs Motif in Tull

2004-04-07 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Well I've gone back to the website for those skeptics and it definitely says postage cost $50.00 by air and, wait for it, by sea $36.00 . So the mistake is not this end. Peter To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help,

[lace-chat] patty-cake and hand clapping games etc

2004-04-06 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I immediately thought of the book by Iona Opie. Looking on Amazon.com.uk found the title The Lore and Language of School Children originally published in 1959. I also found 'Play Today in the Primary School Playground: Life, Learning and Creativity' which has a forward by Iona Opie Can't say what

[lace-chat] RE DVD question

2004-04-05 Thread Peter Goldsmith
My DW and I have recently purchased a DVD player (in Oz). Some manufacturers advertise that their's are multi-zone - the cheaper brands made in China for example. We purchased an LG when we queried at the store we were told that the majority of DVD's (or at least those sold in Australia) were

[lace-chat] Video Recorder and DVD question

2004-04-05 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Jean, Thanks for the offer but the fact that I know there is a difference and a rough idea as to why is enough for me at the moment Regarding your youngest daughter and bringing her TV/Video/DVD players etc to Australia, check with your DH, Australia house, or I can make enquiries for you. The

[lace-chat] Time change

2004-03-31 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I got caught this year. My wife normally gets home from night shift around 8am. At around 8:45 I started to get a little worried so phoned the hospital when the DW works. No she left at around 7:25. The penny dropped then - the clocks had gone back. We'd discussed it earlier in the week but

[lace-chat] Administratium - a new element and Dr Seuss Explains

2004-03-31 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I having a little clear out of my emails. Apologies if you've seen these before but I think the Dr Seuss at least can be re-read many times Apparently researchers recently discovered the heaviest element known to science: administratium. Administratium has one neutron, 12 assistant neutrons, 75

[lace-chat] Re Ornery -

2004-03-21 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Words have a life of their own. In the UK as a southerner (living in Luton, Beds), if the phrase 'getting fresh' was applied to a guy it meant he was cracking on to a girl, oh dear more colloquialisms, ie trying to pick the girl up. When I went up North, to Bradford, to a local there, 'getting

[lace-chat] Publisher question

2004-03-17 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Hi Helen, I think you'll find looking at the Chrysalis website, Chrysalis have actually bought a number of publishers - or at least their titles - including Batsford. If you look at the Batsford main page on the Chrysalis website it says part of the Chrysalis books group. I had a quick gander at

[lace-chat] Golden Sunsets

2004-02-25 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I know of one person who parked their car and then couldn't find it the reason - they'd recently washed it - the car nearly had a heart attack. Peter PS I'm not going to say who, but they made the mistake of telling me. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line:

[lace-chat] Mailing mysteries

2004-02-23 Thread Peter Goldsmith
I know one time when I was living in the UK - England to be precise - my mother then living in Australia sent me my Christmas present clearly saying ENGLAND. The parcel arrived late and came via Finland. Ain't snail mail wonderful Peter To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace-chat] Language is cool - language differentiation

2004-02-20 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Regarding 2yr olds being unable to differentiate between similar consonants if they haven't been regularly exposed to them when younger. If I remember correctly this came from a piece of Canadian research there is a native language which uses consonants (sounds) not used in English, adults cannot

[lace-chat] Language is cool

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Yes English spelling can be really confusing. Weird is one word that doesn't follow the general rule and Neil - my nephew's name - is another which really confused me I always wanted to follow the rule. Rules in English spelling are always only guidelines and as the old adage says 'The exception

[lace-chat] Gettysberg address

2004-02-16 Thread Peter Goldsmith
As a possie, (a pom living in Australia), it took a little while to work out the puzzle, particularly as the 'to this nation' does not make grammatical sense. Thanks to Alice for confirming my answer to the puzzle and providing the text of the address which does make sense. Peter To unsubscribe

[lace-chat] Language is cool

2004-02-16 Thread Peter Goldsmith
As an addendum to my last email - it's strange now living in Australia that I did not recognise the first line of the Australian national anthem (hang head in shame), but in my defence I think of only 3 occasions when I've actually heard the Aussie anthem - I am not a sports lover, even when we

[lace-chat] Language is Cool

2004-02-16 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Hi Ruth, I don't know whether Possie is in general circulation or whether it is a word my Uncle coined for those in the family that had become Aussie citizens. Peter To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to

[lace-chat] Language is cool

2004-02-16 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Hi Noelene, As Lynn has already dobbed me in yes I'm the lacemaker from Wollongong or actually Shellharbour, for the NSW lace guild Arachnaens I'm also your vice-president. Many apologies for number 8 somehow an extraneous M got into the puzzle - I blame my dyslexic fingers. No 8 should be STRERM.

[lace-chat] Maple syrup

2004-02-13 Thread Peter Goldsmith
If you're going to try maple syrup make sure it's the real McCoy. The majority of maple flavoured syrups are foul!! I hate to admit it but the only maple flavoured syrup I've liked is the maple flavoured corn syrup McDonalds serve with their pancakes. I've just checked on the maple syrup we have

[lace-chat] Did you know?

2004-02-11 Thread Peter Goldsmith
Dragonflies I'm afraid that Dragonflies generally live longer than a day. Even if you only count the time spent as an adult. The nymphs live underwater and can take a number of years to reach maturity. It is not uncommon for adult dragonflies to live 3 weeks and some may occasionally live for up