As to conflict with Father's Day on June 21, 2015 in some nations - some people may think this is a perfect way to celebrate fathers. Arachne is an international group. My messages of June 15 and 16 have acknowledged that there are 365 days in a year, and that any specific date will be shared by other special events in some nations where lacemakers are located. In consideration of lacemakers everywhere, we also need to think about those in other climates when establishing a date to which we append the word "International", and so Spring or Fall may be best. I asked for feedback from those in Australia and South Africa, but none has come, perhaps because they receive our mail in Digest form. We have not yet come to a decision for future years. If you skipped my 2 messages, they will be on the opening page of the archives as recent mail under the subject I have repeated on this email. Choosing a date like the 3rd Sunday in June (though that has not been cast in concrete, yet) means that some people will be able to celebrate lace in most, but not all, years. This idea is better than setting a firm date. http://www.mail-archive.com/lace@arachne.com/index.html
Sorry, but I do think like a person working in an international business, because I worked in AT&T's International Division before retirement. Though that was 21 years ago, the lesson has stuck. Telephones - and computers - connect us 365 days a year, and people behind the scenes make that happen. Thinking along the same lines, there is a need for all kinds of people, like those who administer medical assistance, 365 days a year, also. We Americans have to bend a little and consider priorities in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America who are reading Arachne mail. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
