[lace-chat] floods in England and Wales
I thought I would let people on the list know how some buisnesses are coping in the midlands (England) where the floods have been or still are. My daughter lives in Worcester, the company she works for has had no water since the floods. The management have bought water for the staff, they have hired portable toilets for the men. The women if they live where they have water, they take empty plastic bottles home and fill them up to take to work the next day so they can flush the women's toilets, plus wash their hands. Where I live in Berkshire, we had floods before the midlands last Friday week, we had some of our grandson's friends sleeping in our house that night as they could not get home, some live in small villages, one lived in our town, yet could not get home, there was only one road passable out of town, no public transport such as buses or trains, even our train station was flooded. The entrance to our road was flooded, so we stayed home for the next 48 hours. We were lucky we had electricity and water. Our daughter has a house where the garden goes down to the Kennet Avon Canal, it was 1 inch from over flowing, her house would have flooded as the canal is three feet higher than her garden. Our prayers were answered, we were lucky. Jean in Berkshire, where we are hoping there will be no more floods, not only here but the rest of England and Wales. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] box's for pins
I apolgise if I am using large print, at the present time I have sight problems, I thought I would write and tell you that I have The Ladies Own Toilet Pin Box, inside it says the following This tin contains a quarter of a pound of best pins, manufactured by Perkin Marmont Ltd. London Stroud, England. Is an indispensible companion to Ladies at home, abroad, in the boudoir, touring, visiting or the hotel. Being made of the finest brass wire and carefully silvered, these Pins may be used without risk in the finest material. This box belonged to my grandmother born in the late 1800's I don't have a clue how old it is. Yes I have used this tin on many occasions. I also have a needlecase that my great aunt gave me when she could no long sew, we believe it is around 100 years old, yes I still use the needlelace. Jean in Berkshire, hoping our road does not flood again tonight. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Family history
It is a long time since I posted anything to the list. I am wondering if anyone can help me with Tracing family in New Zealand. My husbands grandfather was a doctor, he left his wife and seven children at the end of 1901, He was residing in England at the beginning of 1901 as I have found him with his family Living in London. The story that all his siblings have told us is that he left for New Zealand or Australia with His nurse. Now surfing the web, I have come accross a site that tells me in one grave yard there is A person buried there in the 1940's with the same name as my husbands grandfather. Unfortunately it does not say his ageAre there any web sites for tracing our ancestors in NZ? I would be most grateful for any help you can give me. Many thanks for reading this, Jean in Berkshire To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Skype
My family and I were off line for many months. Once were back on line friends persuaded us to go onto Skype. This has been great for us as we have our daughter and family living in Australia. So my DH decided to persuade his cousin who lives in Panama City, Florida to go on Skype. Now there is a problem, she can not use the phone unless she pays $1.25 per minute. She only has one phone line. DH has just sent me a message of info that has been going backwards and forwards between his cousin and himself. She is too worried I think to sort this out. DH has emailed Skype about the problem, they delete the message sent, send back a blank email. They just won't answer my DH emails. Just wondered is there anyone who knows about Skype. As DH cousin needs the phone for her business. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Research
I am wondering if anyone has an idea if I went to the British Library in London where I have a ticket if I could find any information on the 1851 exhibition. Or would I be better going to the V A. We know that my DH had two great grandfathers who exhibited at the exhibition. I know that there are lots to do with lace that is available at The British Library. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Help for grandson
I am wondering if there is anyone on the list that can help my grandson who lives in NSW, Australia. Has only been living in Australia for just over 12 months. He will shortly be taking his exams the equivalent of GCSE's here. He has missed out on learning about the Aboriginal people of Australia. He has been told that there will be questions asked in his history exam. His history teacher said go and search the web. I was hoping there might be some one on the list who could advise the best web site to go to. You help would be much appreciated. If there is a book that might help, please let us know we will send the money to buy the book. Many thanks for listening. jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] British pension question
I have answered Sharon's message personally. I had to deal with the pension of DH cousin who died last April and lived in NY. I phoned the Overseas Pensions Department here with all the information that was required, the pension was stopped, his widows pension was upgraded in a short space of time. Jean Peach in Newbury (I'm wondering how the British pension scheme is now run and whether someone out there can enlighten us.) -- To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] been off line
I am sorry to post this message to the lists, I have been off line for a little while. I now have a new computer, as yet I don't have access to my old computer so don't have access to my address book. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Electrical stores in Brisbane
I am wondering if anyone in Australia can help me. My DIL is going to Brisbane shortly, the rest of the family will stay near Surfers Paradise. My Number 3 grandson wants to use a No 1 play station, unfortunately a lead was lost in the move to Australia, does anyone have an idea a store where another lead can be bought. My family live in a small country town which does not have a store that can help them. Your help would be much appreciated as grandson number 2 has just phoned us to ask for our help. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] earthquake/shock wave.
I do hope that if any of you have friends or family in the earth quake/tidal wave zone that they are alright. We have just heard that our SIL's 16 year old son and mother who are in Sri Lanka on holiday have been evacuated to a temple, they then lost contact. We were told on the news that up to 20,000 Brits are in the 1,000 km zone where this happened. Not so long ago we were told that flights to Sri Lanka are going out empty. If there are any Brits who are back packers they will have to help themselves. I do pray that help can be given to those those peoples in the countries affected by this awful disaster. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] FW: Official Passport page URL
I hope members don't mind me putting this on lace chat. I felt that members in the UK might like to know the following. Today I went for an interview for a job, I was told to take my birth certificate, drivers license and passport. Now I was told that they had by law to photograph in colour all of these documents. Now what we have found out on the web page I have put is that a passport can only be photocopied in black and white, just your particulars, nothing else. This company was taking copies in colour. We are told that we will be having identity cards in the near future, now I wonder what happens then. I did phone the HMSO office, it was suggested that when I hand over my documents that I put in writing only for the companies use and in black and white and go with the person to see that they do this, don't let the documents out of your sight. In the near future we have been told that the government would like everyone to have identity cards, now what happens then? : Official UK Passport page URL http://www.hmso.gov.uk/copyright/guidance/gn_20.htm Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] FW: Wool Sack?
I am wondering if anyone knows the answer to the following, my DH has been trying to find out where is the Wool Sack? In the House of Commons or the House of Lords, who sits on it? We have looked up every reference book we have and can't find any references to the Wool Sack. We learnt about this when we were both at school, too many years ago, now we can't remember. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] FW: Wool Sack?
Many thanks Katrina, DH is a very happy bunny, Jean Wool Sack? try this link- http://18.1911encyclopedia.org/W/WO/WOOLSACK.htm Katrina To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Copyright
For sometime my DH and I have been tracing letters that are in many universities in the UK, such as Edinburgh, Oxford and Cambridge, these are just a few. Now these letters, some were written by DH great grandfather or written to him by famous people. So far we have not been allowed to see these letters, we do have a copy of an interview he gave to the press in 1861. We have to now make an appointment at the National History Museum. We have to take documentation showing that my DH is the great grandson, then we have to go into discussion. What are we trying to do, put together documentation of a man who led a very interesting life, whose great great great grandson has asked us to find out more about his life. Even though some of these letters were written by a family member we have no automatic right to even see the letters. Jean in Newbury 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-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] ON THIS DAY 21 1969 America lands man on the Moon.htm
I have just been reading peoples memories on the BBC web page. Where were you on the 21 July 1969? My DH was working at Tidbinbilla Tracking Station in Canberra, Australia. working for NASA. Although he was helping to track the men on the moon it was not until 20 years later that he saw the film of the men landing on the moon. The reason for this was that there was no TV at the station for the men to see this. DH saw the first pictures come back from Space from the Mars mission, Mariner 4, I have just asked him about, said it was really slow coming back in bits per second. I was working at the time, but took the day off, went into Canberra to get some cash at the bank, there were TV's at the bank, I was the only customer so went back home to watch the TV. There did not have a video recorder then. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Problems with AOL BT
Now please don't get cross with me for posting this message. I feel that the following should be known. I found my emails to my eldest daughter and niece who both live a distance away from us bouncing. Phoned them both up to be told oh our emails to you are bouncing. ah. so ask them to email one another no problems. So after many phone calls I speak to someone at BT to be told that there has been problems between AOL and BT for quite some time. The bouncing emails have been going on for about two weeks. It is AOL who refuses to accept to or from BT. So if you are having problems you now no why. Oh yes, we were told to forward our bouncing mail to BT. Thank you for listening. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Dog exposed as a bin bag criminal
Just read the following, I wonder if the dog will ever be found G A grandmother has had her fine for dumping rubbish bags illegally quashed after the real culprit was found to be a dog. Barbara Jones, from Nantytffyllon, south Wales, was fined 25 pounds by Bridgend County Council after her bin bags were found in another street. But the fine was withdrawn when her husband photographed the dog taking the bags from outside their home. A council spokesman said it had not been possible to locate the dog. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: [lace-chat] Airmail to Oz
I thought I would put my two penny worth in this discussion. I used to work for the Post Office in the UK have dealt with Foreign Mail, registers, swift air. Foreign Data Post,I know things have changed a lot in the last couple of years. So I made a phone call and found out the following. I have been told it is now Inter Data Post to Australia not registered. Now I know that this will be tracked all the way and it does get priority all the way. For the UK it is now Special Delivery, not Registered, this is tracked too. I was told that there is Inter Signed For, if you are sending mail to Australia, this has no special treatment, it is just signed for at receipt of item. Parcel Post I was told, there is no insurance for any item if it gets lots. I know that all my mail to Australia gets there quicker than when I send it to the States. I also find even in Europe it can vary a lot how long my mail will take depending again on the country I am sending it too. Jean To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] Australia/England Rugby
You would not want to be in our house when there is sport on TV, my mother was born in South Africa, I was born in England, my youngest daughter was born in Australia, her children have dual nationality. My DH can't stand sports at all so either he goes onto the computer or goes out in the car. My daughter was hoping to take the family to a rugby match in either Melbourne or Sydney, we won't know if they were lucky, we will know on the 21st when my family arrives back home. I just hope that Bush decides to leave from any airport other than Heathrow on the 21st. We have been advised to watch the Teletext to see if planes are going to be diverted away from London, been told not to phone the airlines you won't get through. Jean Peach To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Canberra roads - Swindon
Reading all your messages about Canberra, I lived there till 1973, had no problems getting around. Then in 1999 I went back, I tried to get to the new Parliament, never got there could see the New Parliament Building but just did not have a clue how to find the road to it. I would have loved to have gone inside as I had on occasions worked at the old parliament. I tried to find the street I lived in Watson, all the roads had changed, never got there. I did eventually manage to find the suburb of Aranda, even found the house we lived in in Aranda. I did not have a map and being on my own. I did stop and ask people, they did not know either. I did manage to get down to the Cotter, and then to Tidbinbilla Tracking Station where my DH used to work, this time though I went with a friend otherwise I some how don't think I would have got there. Oh that small cottage, we went there when the children were young. Now where are the photos we took? My DH won't go to Swindon because of all those mini-roundabouts. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] fireworks
Our fireworks seem to start at Michaelmas, when we have a Michaelmas fair, on the Friday there is a fireworks display, from then on we have had fireworks every day going off at 3 pm or even 1.30 am. We were shown on the news one city where over 20 phone booths have been blown up by fireworks, the same amount of cars too. Fireworks are being brought into the country and no one seems to know where they are going once they arrive. Even nails are now being inserted into fireworks. We have our Guy Fawkes display at the local racecourse, we pay I think 4 pounds each to go and see the display, there is usually a bonfire with an effigy of Guy Fawkes being burnt. There was a discussion on the TV about the new legislation that will be in place they hope before next bonfire night, every one who was discussing the new legislation said it did not go far enough. I don't know whether this legislation is for the UK or England. Here in England all legislation has to be past at Westminster, whereas Wales and Scotland can also pass laws for their countries in their parliaments. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] wedding cake
I wish to thank everyone who sent me information regarding taking food into Australia. I don't have much spare time right now, I have to look after my two youngest grand children tomorrow they are 6 months and 3 years old. Plus doing jobs for my family before next Wednesday. The travel agent has been contacted, we have been told to pack the cake ourselves, then declare the package at the airport, it will then be put into the hold. We just have to keep our fingers cross when they reach Australia. Jean in Newbury, where it is sunny, we even had rain yesterday. 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 am hoping that some one on Arachne can help me, I am sorting out family photos with my family in Florida, we have identified many, one is a real mystery. There are three women they all have hoops under their dresses. Now I know from other photos that they would have been taken in the 1800's sometime. When did women wear hoops, in England? I have Bloomingdale's Illustrated 1886 Catalogue, inside it shows two different types of hoops both with springs. This was published in the States. I do have A complete guide to English Costume Design and history, 1066 - 1990's there is no information regarding what was worn underneath any of the costumes. Although looking at the drawings hoops could have been worn in 1880. I have to say that none of the women are wearing lace. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] viruses
We have been having problems with viruses, yes we do have a virus checker, I always update before I even download. DH has phoned BT because of the problems we have to be told they are awash with viruses. I have had six messages saying that my messages could not be sent, as I had not sent any messages I knew something was wrong. DH has had many more of the same messages. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] using a car in central London - long
Travelling in London, I might have been born in London, love going there but after the last three trips I am not sure when we will next go. First trip just travelling to Paddington from Newbury took me over 3 hours, there were four changes of trains, sat in a train for half and hour at one stage, then that was cancelled. Second trip with grandson was fine. Third trip: We had to buy a battery for my computer, so we thought we would then go afterwards to The Imperial War Museum. Only snag you have to pay a 5 pounds congestion charge, no one knew where there was a newsagent for us to pay this, when we do find a newsagent, the computer had been down since 9 am. Told to phone, we do, there are too many on the line, the computer is still down, you have to pay more after 10 pm.After midnight it will cost you 40 pounds. Luckily after nearly two hours 9.45 pm the computer was up and we were able to pay. Forth Drip: Now yesterday, it took us over 3 1/2 to drive to Islington in London we wanted to go to the Family Records Office, we had bought a new map, that did not help did not tell you where the new bollards were. Meanwhile I was not feeling the best still not, anyway we did as much as we could, DH said oh we will wait until we get home to pay the Congestion Charge, as there were so many people in the shop where we went to pay the charge, plus the phone was busy yes we had our mobile phone with us. When we get home I went straight to bed, DH is not the best either, suddenly at 2 am in the morning I wake up, oh goodness we have not paid our congestion. No can't pay the charge, we have to wait for the 40 pound fine to come through the post we could not pay by phone or over the net.. I know people are going to say to me that we should go by transport, my DH can't because of his health. We did on the way out of London stop and go into The Natural History Museum, the first time for DH in 20 years. He now says London, never again. Sorry this is so long. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] glue-fabric
I have been sorting many things in my workroom, I took the top of my sewing box which I made some years ago at a workshop. It is the box with six sides, you take the lid of and put the box in the lid so that the sides can open outwards. I found that the box sides had come unglued, I noticed where I had used glue to put the box together the material had gone brown. I have this time used PVA glue to glue the box back together, I rather like using this workbox, with the pockets and tapes inside, surprising how much I can get into the box. I just can't remember what the glue was that I used. My DH said perhaps I should make another box, we are now wondering how long the glue will last. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] many Bobbins
I have just found a couple of photos that I took when I was at the Beveren conference in Belgium, 1200 bobbins on the pillow, whilst working the lace the bobbins are piled high. When it is time for them to go to bed they are tied up in hankies, layered again, one on top of the other. I have to admit I was so intrigued I sat quietly what the lace maker at work. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Preserving for the future
When did you last look at all the pictures that you and your family past and present have taken? I have suddenly had to look through many photos, yes some are in albums, most of my lace ones are. I have done what my family in the past have done, not dated or named, whether it be people, lace, events. Why have I suddenly thought about this, well for months I have been thinking about a letter I found from my mothers cousin who lived in N Y state in 1932. I had not a clue in the old photographs who was who. But I knew they lived in the States remember being told by my grandmother. Just last Saturday I did a surf of my great-great-grandfathers name, low and behold I found information on the web, someone had searched and found the grandfather and his family, their ages in 1851, plus there was an email address from the person who had requested this turns out yes to be a relative of mine living in the States, since then we have been e-mailing information, I have just received three photographers, with most of the names of the people in the photographs, I just can't believe my luck. So now my first job is to go through all the old photographs, put them in family order, then when I can name them. I have even found two cards from the late 1800's stating the deaths of two men in our family. This is something that we don't do today, which I find interesting. Oh I even found an envelope of lace photographs, have not a clue when and where I took them. DH laughed when I said that I had better do something about my photographs, just grinned and said, you have 900 on your digital camera to do. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Broadband
I am hoping I can get some information about broadband in Australia. My daughter and family will hopefully be living and working in northern NSW. They would like to know about Broadband. Is Broadband available, who supplies it. Any information on this subject would be much appreciated. I know that here there are still places that are unable to get broadband. Any information would be much appreciated. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace-chat] Food Allergies
People have had allergies for generations, my MIL if she was alive now would be 109, allergic to dairy products, DH who is 67 is allergic to milk, is able to eat one egg a week. Youngest daughter is allergic to more dairy products than either of her father or grandmother. Plus can not drink wine. Now I have always been fine could eat anything, suddenly I am allergic to white flour only in the UK, we have found out this is because of the additives that are in white bread but not brown bread, this was started during the war when we were on rations for many years. One problem we have here is that if an additive to a product is below a certain percentage of the product being sold the producer of the product does not have to put this on the packaging. I recall a young teenager a couple of years ago went to the EU court to change this rule that all additives should be on the packaging. DH suddenly found he had a severe allergy problem, had to take an epipen sp around with him all the time, his whole body would swell up, throat, lips face. We had not a clue the cause. I had to argue with our doctor to allow my DH to have an allergy test, we were told not on the National Health, even privately which we did in the end was against our doctors wishes, we then found out that DH was allergic to one of his heart tablets, he came off this tablet, but was told he had to wait six months to see the heart specialist, 2 days later DH got a phone call to stop taking another heart tablet made by Bayer, seems 51 people in the States have died taking this particular tablet, 1100 are taking Bayer to court in the states. Three days after coming off both tablets DH had a severe heart attack. On the way to hospital, DH died as was brought back by the paramedics, this was on the way to Reading, the poor ambulance driver felt sorry for him as he kept being told different hospitals to take DH to. We asked DH what it was like in heaven, he said that it was the harp lessons, could not take to them. DH has now two blocked arteries that meant the base of his heart is dead so has learnt to live on half power. If only the doctors in this country would allow patients or suggest rather patients have allergy tests. Also it was over 8 weeks for an angigram sp told it would be another six months to get treatment, has another heart attack three months later. He is too old to have a new heart. I took my grandson to a Thai restaurant this week. He had never had Thai food before, all I have got since we have been back home when can we take granddad to the Thai restaurant. I asked him if he would go to MacDonald's, no I prefer Thai food. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] mold on clothes
My daughter has just phoned me up, the white edging of her babies dress has mold on it, the rest of the dress is small check, any suggestions of how to get rid of the mold would be much appreciated. Jean in Newbury To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] A modest young man
I have a 13 year old grandson who spent at week at the Scout Camp at Windsor last week, I was told there were 3,500 there. There were scouts from many countries around the world. Grandson came home last Saturday with his arm in plaster, seems he fell over broke his thumb. Then questions were asked about the activities he did, one was abseiling, took a couple of days to tell his mother that when he was 30 feet from the ground one of the ropes broke, the other rope somehow got wrapped around him. This lad did not panic, took it as though it happened every day. We then found out he got a bravery award on the last day at camp. Seems he was a little unhappy about this as he felt a young lad who had never left home before was very home sick, my grandson took him under his wing. Nan he was brave, he stayed. The young make you think sometimes. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] That'll Teach'em
I watched the first instalment of That'll Teach'em, there are four more episodes. Thirty 16 year olds are at Kings School boarding school. Life for them for a month is as it was in the early 1950's where there were no sweats, you saw the pupils eating spam in batter and mashed Swede. School uniform, no make up, no earrings. When the teacher came into the room you all stood up. You were only allowed to take your blazer off in class. If you had your cap on and you were walking past a teacher you touched your cap. It was yes sir, no sir, three bags full sir. I did smile at the results of the arithmetic tests, Long subtraction, multiplication, using a slide rule. Only 13 passed out of 30, and the test for the 11 plus as taken in the 50's so we were not so stupid, yes I can recall what life was like at school then. The sad thing then was if you failed your 11 plus you went to Secondary School where many could not take their GCSE. or School Certificate as I believe it was then, although you could take an exam to go to technical college when you were 13. My DH went to tech which he ended up working for NASA tracking men on the moon, so although he did not pass the 11 plus he did not do too badly. If you want to take your exam go to ITV.com then go to that'll teach'em and see how you do. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Advertising?
I think we loose out a lot because of the Arachne police of the past, why do I say this. Well this last week I went to Salisbury Museum having first taken my grandson to the Army museum. I was in conversation with one of the curators who told me that just the week previously they had given a talk Lace on Costume. Yes the costumes were on display for everyone to see. Sadly few people turned up for this talk, so will they have another? Who knows, perhaps if this had been advertised more widely there might have been more people attend. I also realise that the museum has a limited budget. I did enjoy the lace display at the museum, for me the outstanding piece was the Stumpwork Mirror. Plus in the beginning, we would be told about many lace making trips that lacemakers have taken, telling us what they have seen, what they liked etc. This is seldom done, I myself have taken many trips but would not post to Arachne what I had seen and done. Jean in Newbury who must get ready for college or I will be late. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] surprises
During my months of being confined to hospital, home just being able to get into town I would read through all the information that I had, then keep lists like where exhibitions would be and when. Sadly very few lace exhibitions, for instance I know that going to the V A you will be lucky to see more than a couple of items changed over the last 12 months. Many items would have been on display for many years. So last Thursday I was asked where do you want to go, one place was Hall Place in Bexley, This building is quite old, it is very large, full of oak beams, wooden panels you could just imagine Henry V111 walking around. What I could not believe was that it is free to go and see this lovely building and grounds, rose garden, topiary, a whole row of teddy bears all in different poses. They were holding a display of City Guilds Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, designing with the computer, sadly when we arrived on the last day of the exhibition all the exhibits for designing for the computer had been taken home a day early. We had a marvellous time looking at this exhibition, it was nice to be able to ask students about their work etc. Then upstairs where there was a display of work from people who had passed their C G years ago, or not so long ago, many of the pieces were for sale. Then when I got to one corridor I found a glass cabinet full of lace, so down on my hands and knees I was looking at the lace, tell DH hey this piece is a lovely piece of Milanese, reminds me of Pat Read, next thing I know I have people standing around asking me questions about the lace, where was it made in this country, how long ago, suddenly DH says hey Jean this exhibition is all Pat Reads doing, he had found a leaflet about classes that Pat gives. Then two days later I was taken to East Berkshire College Windsor. I had wanted to go to this exhibition as quite a few of my friends had told me that is was one of the best to go to, they were right the work, it was hard to discribe, all their working notes were on display, I felt I needed a couple of days there to take it all in. Windsor, they had exhibitions of City Guilds work, Embroidery, Quilting, Pottery, Silver Jewellery, flower arranging. Plus there were suppliers there as well, Oliver Twists had a large display which was rather nice to see. No if you are going to ask they don't do C G Lace. But I was asked questions when I went into the college what was I interested in, did mention that I did needlelace, stumpwork, oh we have Ros whose sitting over there she makes lace, so being me, I go over and make myself known by saying oh you are a lace maker, no I make needlelace, I am Ros, the penny dropped, it was Ros Hills who has been teaching at East Berkshire College for one year. What a lovely person she is, did mention I had a friend who found one of her books in Perth, WA for me. Ros is the only person who has a piece of needlelace on exhibition at the V A. which has been on display for many years. Today is the last day of the exhibition. Windsor, I am so glad that I have been able to get to both of these exhibitions. Hope I have not bored you. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace-chat] Driving tests
All the messages about driving test have made me think about the two driving licenses that I have taken. The first one I took was in Canberra, paid for my driving lessons, as it was impossible driving with DH complaining that I would never pass. This was in 1964, first you went into a room where there was a large table covered in roads, cards, Car parks etc. The cars started to move around, they all stopped then the questions were asked, what car or lorry etc had broken the rules of the road. Once you passed that you went out in the car for your test. You did have to park by the curb between two cars, plus you could not end up more than 6 inches from the kerb. Passed that, then you were asked more questions, oh forgot we had to pass an eye test as well. Bingo passed first time. Now DH already had a driver#8217;s license from the UK but still had to go out in the car, this was in Gosford, NSW. Only problem was my DH uncle sat in the back seat, making comments the whole time, #8216;afraid to say DH failed his test. Passed second time without his uncle in the car. When we came back to the UK after 10 years I had to take my test. Now I had private driving lessons paid for me by the Post Office, as they wanted me to drive one of the larger vans. Marvellous saw a lot of the countryside, plus the instructor was good at showing you what would be required. On the test it was drive the car first then ask the questions. Passed. Now DH took his first test when he was in the RAF, came home on leave found the old London taxi he had would not start, flat battery. So in RAF uniform he Borrowed a dolls pram from the girl next door, then pushed the new battery home in the dolls pram. Now the old London Taxi did not have a seat or a door on the left of the driver, so DH fitted an orange box. When the man came to test him he was not happy getting into the vehicle, sat there and told DH that when he said stop he meant stop. So DH did and the tester nearly went through the windscreen, as he went to get out asked DH how could he get out of the birdcage. You guessed, failed. Oh DH passed second time. For over six months I have not been allowed to drive the car because of injuries to my leg and ankle, first time managed to get out on my own, second time no, then the nagging started, so the next time DH took me out in the car I decided to do the same thing. The nagging has now stopped. G Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
