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Hi Secret Pal, I received your parcel a couple of weeks ago but my computer spat the dummy and I haven't been able to receive emails in the normal manner and haven't been able to send any at all. It has just started to work on it's own (just as I threatened it with inhiliation). So I'm sorry I haven't sent a thankyou to you sooner, but I am doing it now before the computer changes it's mind and stops working again!! Yes I am always loosing needles all over the place so the big packet is very useful. I have packed some into a container to go in my Theatre kit and the rest are safe in my sewing box. The beautiful fridge magnet went straight onto the fridge. My Mum always says I have too many but how can you when there are so many lovely ones like yours around?! The Linen thread is set aside for a lace piece I have wanted to do for a while that needs linen, so it was good timing. The recipe cards are a great idea and I've already used a couple of them for some soup recipes that a couple of my friends wanted. And last but not least the needle grabbers...where have they been when I've needed them all these years! I haven't seen them before and they will be in use almost constantly. I am about to help costume "Camelot" and they will be so handy. There is no way they are going to be loaned to anyone! What shows have you been working on? Thanks again for a parcel full of lovely suprises. Janette in Canberra Australia -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 2/06/2006 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Secret Pal, I received my package from you just before Easter and it was full of wonderful things. The silk thread made me gasp and I will be using it soon. I have a Chantilly pattern picked out ready to go. I just needed the thread and now I have it! The card is always useful. Thankyou for sending me some more. (always better than cereal box cardboard!) You must have been at the last workshop because someone had a bobbin bag just like the one you sent me and we all wanted one. I know a couple of people who will be jealous! Lastly...thank you for the beautiful piece of Torchon. Did you make it? It is so pretty. Thanks for brightening my day again. Janette in Australia -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.2/314 - Release Date: 16/04/2006 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Secret Pal, I received my parcel last week safe and sound! The thread will be used after the workshop next week. The beads are beautiful!! I had to hold off one of my friends when I told her about them as she wants them! The wire will be very useful as will the pricking board. I've never had any before as I usually just use cereal packet cardboard, so this will be much better. Better not mention the chocolates or I will just have to have another one and I am trying to make them last. (Yum). Thanks for another lovely parcel. Janette Humphrey (Australia) -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.6/287 - Release Date: 21/03/2006 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To my new Secret Pal, Thanks so much for the parcel I received last week. The bobbins are lovely. I'm not sure if I will spangle them yet but as I am doing a chantilly workshop soon with Islke they will come in very useful! Thread is always great to get and I didn't have that size. The body lotion smells lovely and I am enjoying the bar of soap also. I do mostly Torchon lace but I am getting braver and, as you read above, I will be learning Chantilly soon and I'm looking forward to that one! Thanks again Janette in Australia -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.12/265 - Release Date: 20/02/2006 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Secret Pal. Thanks for the wonderful parcel I just received. The mini lifesavers are delicious. The thread and needle case are great and the bobbins are just about to be wound for my next project (if I can convince my cat that he really doesn't want to sleep on top of my lace!). The non stick mat is just what I needed to put underneath the pedal of my sewing machine. Now I don't have to chase it all over the floor when I am sewing. The cross stitch is a handy size to do when I am baby sitting and the necklace is very pretty. I promise that I won't open my Christmas present until the 25th, in fact I am handing it over to my sister to look after (we are having Christmas at her place this year) so that I am not tempted to peek! Thanks again and I look forward to finding out who you are next month. Janette in Australia -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.5/147 - Release Date: 24/10/2005 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Secret pal! I received your parcel last week and then had to go interstate to look after my neice and nephew so couldn't send you a note until now. Customs opened the parcel and took the pot pourri as it had a pine cone in it, but I received everything else..The sours are in my handbag and I only let good freinds have one! They are too yummy to give many away. Thanks for the bobbins, they are with the other pair waiting for my next project. The towel is lovely and the cross stitch is so cute. The shopping list was so appropriate with the cat on it. I love it. Thanks again Janette in Australia -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.361 / Virus Database: 267.12.4/146 - Release Date: 21/10/2005 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello Secret Pal, I didn't mind your parcel being late as it just added to the anticipation! I received it at the beginning of this week and it was great to sit down, relax and open my parcel. I really like the lace bobbin shaped bookmark you made. It is already in one of my books. The pair of bobbins are sitting in a drawer ready for my next project which won't be too far away now that things aren't quite so hectic at the moment :) I had one set of flat sided continentals and now I have 2 sets. I will keep adding to the collection and soon it will be a lot easier to make lace with lots of sewings without getting my spangles caught! The lip balm is sooo good. I hope you are making it to sell. The soap is in the bathroom and smells lovely. I haven't listened to the cd or tape yet but I will soon. I have heard of 'The Soldier's Tale' before but never heard it so I am looking forward to doing so. Customs had a look at my parcel this time but they didn't take anything so I get to have all the altoids. You must have known that I collect tins, so the one that the altoids are in will be used again. Please thank your friend for the keychain she made. I'm looking forward to discovering who you are in a couple of months. Thanks again Janette -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.9/116 - Release Date: 30/09/2005 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello to my secret pal in the US, I received this months parcel yesterday and it is lovely. All those pretty things that you have given me. The doll keychain is too nice to go on my keys as it may get damaged so I am going to put in on my basket for everyone to see. The sachet smells lovely and I'm just about to run out of paper for my shopping lists, so the magnetic notepad is soon to be on my fridge ready for use. My friend has tried to pinch the stick on sequins but she can't have them! The hair clip and necklace set are both very pretty too. The skittles are delicious and I can see why you like them so much. We don't have the mint ones here in Australia yet but I hope they come here soon so that I can get some more!! Thanks again for my great parcel Janette in Australia -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.14/79 - Release Date: 22/08/2005 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To my secret pal, Thanks for my first parcel. The chatalien (sp) is great. I have this habit when I make costumes of missing threads, so when the actors are about to go on stage you can usually find me with a pair of scissors is one hand cutting off the loose threads! Now I won't loose them by putting them down somewhere backstage and forgetting where I left them! The note pad has already been used and as you say...chocolate is always good. The angel is lovely. It is hanging on the inside of my front door. I have another angel hanging on another door. (hmmm sounds like the start of a collection.) The cross stitch is cute and I really like the earrings. The pegs are terrific. Now I won't loose the middle of my thread when I wind the bobbins anymore. Thanks for all my gifts. Janette in Canberra where it will be minus4 tonight br! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.2/52 - Release Date: 19/07/2005 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Secret Pal, I started to open the parcel and this wonderful scent surrounded me. I am really looking forward to trying the ginger and lemon infusion. It smells so good and the weather is getting colder so it is just the right time to have it. The Lindt chocolate is a wicked indulgence and I am enjoying every bite! The black cat is so cute. It will find a home on my computer so I can admire it. The frame is just crying out to have a photo of Lucy and Toby in it so when I get a good photo of the two of them together (easier said than done to get them in the same place at the same time AND looking cute!) in it will go. The cork is already in use and the bobbins are ready for my next project. Did you paint them? They are lovely. At the moment I am doing a lot of Penelope stitches and I can do them faster than doing the lace wrong in the first place! So when this mat is finished they will be on the pillow. I'm looking forward to finding out who you really are. Until then have a lovely month and thanks for the surprises each month. Janette (In a chilly but still frost free Canberra Australia enjoying the autumn leaves and hoping that the neighbours tree doesn't drop it's leaves on my garden!) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Secret Pal, Well your parcel arrived with perfect timing as usual! This year is not turning out as expected but your parcels are always a bright spot on the horizon! I received the parcel on Monday morning, the night before (Sun.) my home was broken into and all my medications were taken along with my Mums' wedding ring and an Opal ring that my Dad had given her just after they were married along with some other bits and pieces. They also took a wonderful Lace bookmark that was sent to me by a previous secret pal (hi Brenda) that I was really upset about. Then I discovered the jewellery was missing and that was me gone for the day :( . I suspect druggies were involved as they went straight for the tablets (mind you why they would want ant acids and the case for my eyeglasses is beyond me) So...enough feeling sorry for myself. I think I will put the little elephant near the front door. I think they are supposed to bring good luck. The cards are lovely and I think my SIL will get the first one. The candles look just like pebbles, they are amazing. I had been recently looking at that exact packet of buttons so now I don't need to buy them! The address book is on stand by for when my old one finally falls apart, which won't be long now. And I really like the gold gel pen so it will be well used. Sounds like your trip was full of adventures. I hope you took lots of pictures. Thanks for cheering me up once again. Janette (in Canberra, Australia where the Autumn leaves are starting to look magnificant!) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi secret pal, Your parcel has brightened my day. I have been ill for quite a while and feeling miserable so the parcel was a great distraction! The choc/mint drink I will have to leave until I am better and can taste it and the same goes for the perfume (except that I won't be drinking it (BG)). I am looking forward to both. Of course the chocolate eggs had to be eaten as they go off quickly and chocolate is always good if you are not well (vbg)! The threads are gorgeous, the puzzle book is already in use and the photo album is so pretty. I still haven't decided what to use the notebook for that you sent me in the last parcel as I want to use it for something special. I secretly wonder how the potpourri that was attached to it was allowed through customs but I am not complaining. I had to bury one of my kittens on his 1st birthday a few weeks ago which was very sad, but I now have a pure white kitten called Toby to keep Lucy company, though I am covered in scratches from his claws. (David can relate to that with his new kitten!). Lucy has been eating her treats that you sent so her nose is not too out of joint with the new addition to the family. I hope you enjoy your trip. Thanks again Janette To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To my Secret Pal, Thanks so much for my parcel. I promise not to open the envelope until my Birthday! I saw the dark chocolate and thought that I would give it to my Mum who is with me at the moment as she loves dark chocolate and I don't, but I thought I would give it a try. After all it was from my secret pal, and guess what... I actually really like it! We don't get that brand in Oz but I wish we did as I'd be eating more of it! Clancy and Lucy thank you for their treats. Lucy just gobbles them down so I have to ration them. The coin purse is just the right size to use with my bum bag and the cross stitch and cross word book is in my handbag ready for when I look after a friends daughter this week. When she has her nap the cross stitch and crosswords will keep me busy. Thanks for all my treats and enjoy your holidays. Janette To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To my Secret Pal in the UK, Thank you so much for my parcel. The lace calendar is already in use and the chocolates died a VERY happy death! The box is wonderful. Did you make it? A friend of mine saw it and she wants to show it off to another of her friends, so it is very popular. Book marks are always welcome as I often have 3 or 4 books on the go at one time :). All my gifts are terrific. Thanks again Janette Humphrey (Who has just survived a huge hail storm that covered the back yard and made it look like it had been snowing) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To my secret pal in Ohio, My box arrived today and almost exploded when I opened it, there was so much inside! Besides all the yummy chocolate and the pumpkin shaped, chocolate filled marshmallows, my favoutite would have to be the socks with lace bobbins all over them! To any Aussie lacemakers reading this, look for me at the demos and I'll be the one wearing and showing off these socks. The pair of bobbins are lovely too. What wood are they made from? Glass beads are always a neccessity. I had a giggle at the 'udder cream', and the pin cushions are great. The one for the wrist will come in very useful in a couple of weeks as I try costumes on actors. (I usually lose pins all over the place, but not this time). I think I might put the wooden egg that is painted with a cobweb and spider on top of my computer as it is an arache symbol as well as for halloween! I look forward to finding out who you are next month. Enjoy Halloween. Janette (in Canberra where we just had 2 days af lovely rain and my grass will need mowing again soon) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Secret Pal, You were probably wondering what happened to the parcel you sent me. I received it today by sheer fluke. When Australia Post deliver a parcel they knock on the door and if you are not home they leave a card to say there is a parcel waiting for you at the post office..well I have had the problem before where the postie doesn't knock because they couldn't be bothered and they just leave a card. Apparently this time the parcel arrived on the 20th and the postie didn't knock and also didn't leave a card! (They had outdone themselves this time!) So I had no idea that the parcel was there. I received a notification yesterday that if I didn't pick up the parcel (that I didn't know about!) quickly that they would send it back to you. So I hot footed it down to the post office and grabbed it before it disappeard forever Thank you so much for the gifts. I am about to go to visit my Mum down the coast and am taking the book with me too look at. I love the blue book series but haven't seen this one before, so I'm looking forward to reading it. (I'll have to make sure I have it when I leave my Mums as she likes the series too). The cross stitch kit is so cute and the chocolates won't last long. I was looking at those medallion thread cutters at the last craft show but didn't get one and now I don't need too any more. I will put up the Halloween banner at the right time as sometimes we get some neighbourhood kids trick or treating. It doesn't happen very often in Australia but I will be prepared. This is a bit long but I'd just like to thank you for all my gifts (Mickey Mouse is going in my bag) and you can stop worrying as it has arrived. I hope your Mum is doing much better. Janette (From Canberra where we finally had some rain 30ml...yippeee) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To my secret pal somewhere in the USA, I had a wonderful suprise today when my parcel arrived, it is such a gloomy day outside that I was starting to feel gloomy myself. The basket is wonderful. I haven't seen one like it before so it has to be used and on display at the same time! I already have a plan for one of the threads you sent and it looks like you husband has been pyrographing again! The earrings are georgeous. They were a suprise hidden away in the pretty box. Thanks for all the gifts. I have to mention though...I finally have a spider and web covered cloth for my lace! (Now I feel like I belong to arachne), I got so excited when I saw it in my parcel. Thanks again Janette (in gloomy cold and hopefully wet Canberra) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Thank you so much for my wonderful package. My weeks of wondering which country my secret pal was from is now over! The only thing I know for sure is that you are from the USA. My nephew will be pleased, he loves the U.S. Thank you for the vase it is lovely. I live in the suburbs but I still like country things. The cross stitch kits are great. The one with the cat looks just like a cat I used to have. The doodad (technical term :) ) for holding onto broken lace threads is brilliant. I've wanted something like that for ages and haven't been able to find one. The metallic threads are great and the chocolates are going to be eaten by my Mum and I tonight. I will cut each one in half so that we can try each one! How did you know I collect tins!! It will be put to good use after we finish the chocolates. I feel special having needle cases with my name on them (and spelt right!). No one will be able to pinch them. Please thank your husband for the pyrograph work. Thanks again for such a lovely surprise. Janette Humphrey (In the A.C.T. where we did get a little rain last night , but not enough to need an umbrella) To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 00:44:13 -0400 From: "Tamara P. Duvall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [lace-chat] Re: Flies and mosquitos On Jun 3, 2004, at 23:25, Elizabeth Ligeti wrote: > Fly screens are a necessity here in Oz. Flies are everywhere, all year > round, Also in Oz we have what is known as 'The Great Australian Wave'. Often during the summer the news/tv reporters can be seen waving their arms around furiously whilst reporting the news! It is either that or we sit at home and watch the flies crawl all over their faces. You really know it is summer here when you see everyone doing the same thing in the street. Janette in downtown Wanniassa, Canberra waiting for the temperature to reach -6 tonight! To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I found another of those wedding dresses on ebay. This one is haunted! Janette Humphrey (in cold and windy Wanniassa ACT Australia where at 10.30 am the temperature has just dropped again and is perfect weather to stay inside and make lace!) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56265&item=4149599198&rd=1 To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
