Hi Jeri and all, I would like to second what Jeri says about reaching out to young lacemakers and getting them involved on the list. They will be the means of continuing the skills and traditions of our beloved craft and need to be nurtured and encouraged. At the same time I think it is good to acknowledge that many of us have been here for the 'long haul' and that says a lot for this lace list. I too have been here since before the first arachne anniversary bobbin and credit most of my lace knowledge to this list. I don't post often, and I am always hundreds of emails behind with my reading, BUT I never think about unsubscribing even when I go on holidays. I wouldn't want to miss anything. I carefully save relevant information to my extensive list of subject folders. I keep this backed up as I could not bear to think about loosing this resource, collected over so many years. Needless to say, it is getting quite large and needs to be condensed but who has time? One day?
Thanks everyone for making arachne such a great resource and for the wonderful friendships. Annette Meldrum Wollongong, South Coast of NSW, Australia -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 24 October 2005 6:55 AM Instead of being fixated on advanced age or time on Arachne, I would like to concentrate on reaching out to younger lace enthusiasts. And, I would like to hear more from them on Arachne. This needs to be our focus to ensure the future of lace knowledge and skills. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
