[lace-chat] Australian wildflower photos

2006-12-02 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear friends, that same photographer who did the buildings of Ballarat (David MORRISON) has just set up another new website showing his gorgeous photos of Australian wild flowers. http://people.aapt.net.au/~davidmorrison/album2/ Enjoy David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Photos of Ballarat

2006-11-30 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, If anyone would like to see some stunning photos of Ballarat, go to this newly set up website. http://people.aapt.net.au/~davidmorrison/album/index.html David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace-chat] Blonde humour

2006-11-29 Thread David in Ballarat
for a couple of days. I jumped down and walked out of the office. When my co-worker (the blonde) followed me, the Boss said to her, And where do you think you're going?(You're gonna love this. ) She said, I'm going home too, I can't work in the dark! David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send

[lace] to prick or not to prick

2006-11-23 Thread David in Ballarat
slides neatly into it. If I had pre-pricked one of these designs I would have mistakes all over it and never know where I was up to. David in Ballarat I scan a desired pricking into my computer, adjust if necessary with Photoshop and print the desired size onto light blue cardstock. I then use

[lace-chat] For Dog Lovers

2006-11-23 Thread David in Ballarat
had kept his vigil and no-one knew how old he was when the farmer died. Edinburgh mourned Bobby, its greatest tourist attraction, and a memorial was erected in the churchyard in his memory. Author : Petcare Information and Advisory Service Australia David in Ballarat

[lace-chat] Christmas Party humour

2006-11-22 Thread David in Ballarat
FROM: Pauline Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: 4th November 2006 RE: Christmas Party I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 22nd, starting at noon in the private function room at the Grill House. There will be a cash bar

[lace] Pokerwork Bobbins Box on Ebay

2006-11-16 Thread David in Ballarat
it. Jacqui even took the trouble to drill holes in the bobbins for spangling. They are more the size of Bucks Thumpers and will be ideal for gimps. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

Re: [lace] Leaves

2006-11-15 Thread David in Ballarat
throw the working bobbin directly away from you over the back of the work. The tally won't move anywhere. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] A bag of lollies

2006-11-15 Thread David in Ballarat
A 12 year old boy was walking down the street when a car pulled up beside him and the window was wound down. I'll give you a bag of lollies if you get in the car, said the driver. No way, get stuffed, replied the boy. How about a bag of lollies and $10? asked the driver. I said no way,

[lace-chat] Elaborate Funeral

2006-11-14 Thread David in Ballarat
Elaborate Funeral Jim had a will that provided $ 30,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last guests departed the affair, his wife, Mary Ann, turned to her sister, Shelly, and said: Well, I'm sure Jim would be pleased. I'm sure you're right, replied Shelly, who lowered her voice and leaned

[lace-chat] Exercise for seniors

2006-11-13 Thread David in Ballarat
feel confident at that level, put a potato in each of the sacks. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] When do you swear the loudest?

2006-11-08 Thread David in Ballarat
off the final thread. On this occasion, back about 1951, as she broke that thread, she flung the entire doily into the open fire. Of course my Mother never swore in her life - probably said something like: Oh dear, what a waste! I shall be most interested to hear of your experiences. David

Re: [lace] Re: educational type specials

2006-11-07 Thread David in Ballarat
At 06:20 PM 7/11/2006, you wrote: On Nov 5, 2006, at 23:50, David in Ballarat wrote: At 08:21 AM 6/11/2006, you wrote: Because guns are mens bussines and textiles womans bussines. Men do take themselves and their thiongs veeery serious. The world would be too small if woman would take

[lace] Complete Olney pillow on Ebay

2006-11-06 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends (especially Liz LIGETI), You've got to see this great old lace pillow form Olney, Bucks. It's very reasonably priced, but I've just spent too much of late. 330045417256 David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL

[lace] Fabulous poker work bobbin holder

2006-11-05 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, I'm thrilled to announce that I just won a fabulous poker work (pyrographed) bobbin holder on ebay [110050588956 ] It looks to me as though it has been turned from a large banksia cone (Banksia robur) and then the poker work done afterwards. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe

Re: [lace] educational type specials

2006-11-05 Thread David in Ballarat
against attitudes like that - and won. David in Ballarat Jo My husband and I spend a lot of time watching educational TV in which Roman ruins are explored, ... ... I always wonder why there is never a educational type special about textiles, even the history of costume. (There are several

[lace-chat] Choir - Vaughan-Williams

2006-11-05 Thread David in Ballarat
square, 6 edging. Will post some pics when it's done. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace] New Book Purchase

2006-11-01 Thread David in Ballarat
. A lovely hardback of some 85 pp of beautiful designs. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] genealogy

2006-11-01 Thread David in Ballarat
NOT professional researchers and are often satisfied with a nominal donation. Once I even sent a packet of Tim Tam biscuits for the morning tea fund of the PRO on the isle of Wight, from whence the COLLYERs hail. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace-chat] Butter versus Margarine

2006-10-29 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, I haven't checked the validity of the discussion below - merely forwarding David in Ballarat Subject: Can't believe we eat this stuff! Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research

[lace] Re Hairpin Crochet on Ebay

2006-10-22 Thread David in Ballarat
THE TROUBLE TO MAIL ME AND SHOWING INTEREST IN MY ITEM REGARDS JOAN So much for Irish concern for accuracy David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Re Hairpin Crochet on Ebay, Identified as Tatting

2006-10-22 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Jeri, I fully support your opinion, and that's why, when I wrote to this vendor, I did take the liberty of putting Australian Lace Guild after my signature. It seems to have made no difference at all to her very slack standards. David in Ballarat In this case of marketing on Ebay

Re: [lace] Maltese lace on e.bay

2006-10-21 Thread David in Ballarat
others think of it. The table cloth is a huge one and is entitled Irish Linen Banqueting Cloth Maltese Lace Ecru. The number for the item is 150048470968 I would say this is Needle lace fillings in Roman Cutwork or Richelieu. Still a nice cloth though Why do you tempt me like this :) David

[lace] Maltese Lace on Ebay

2006-10-19 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, This Maltese lace cloth is a bit different:- 300038502532 David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Australian Bonnet project - questions

2006-10-18 Thread David in Ballarat
the progenitors of thousands of Australians. Unfortunately there were no convicts in my own family - well that is until my brother came along :) If you're interested there's heaps more. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace-chat] Paddy the Blonde

2006-10-18 Thread David in Ballarat
the flagpole down. She then pulled a tape measure from her pocket, took a few measurements and announced that it was eighteen feet and six inches. She then walked off. Mick said: Ain't that just like a blonde! We need the height and she gives us the length David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] SKYPE Again

2006-10-17 Thread David in Ballarat
:) :) :) Thanks David in Ballarat, Australia To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Out of the mouths of babes

2006-10-15 Thread David in Ballarat
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? (written by kids) (1) You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming - Alan, age 10 (2) No person really decides before they

[lace] Re: Lace table

2006-10-14 Thread David in Ballarat
At 05:34 PM 14/10/2006, you wrote: Anyone in the UK interested in the IKEA laptop table referred to, it's GBP19.99: http://tinyurl.com/h27kv There's a similar one on ebay Australia for auction starting at AUS$25. See:- 150043750947 David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Humour

2006-10-11 Thread David in Ballarat
. What about her? Well, one day she charged me with rape, and I was so proud that when I got into court, I pled guilty. So, the judge gave me 30 days for perjury. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help

[lace-chat] Ponderisms

2006-10-08 Thread David in Ballarat
you take him for a car ride; he sticks his head out the window? David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] A Fine Explanation

2006-10-06 Thread David in Ballarat
to the door she turned to me with tears in her eyes and said, Please... do you have anything else that your wife doesn't use? David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] The Sermon

2006-09-30 Thread David in Ballarat
silence. Everyone was in shock. They all nervously began to look around at each other afraid to say anything Then all of a sudden, way from in the back ! of the church, a little old 87 year old grandmother stood up and began to sing PRECIOUS MEMORIES. Gotta Love Little Old Ladies. David

[lace-chat] The Homeless Woman

2006-09-28 Thread David in Ballarat
like after she has given up shopping, hair appointments and wine. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] A Difficult Day update

2006-09-28 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, Thank you all for your kind words. Today has been very frustrating trying to communicate with the Vet! Have finally determined that Barbara's fractures and dislocations are very complex and even if they tried a reconstruction (at around AUS $2000) it would most probably fail.

[lace-chat] Perks of being over 50

2006-09-28 Thread David in Ballarat
PERKS OF BEING OVER 50 1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first. 3. No one expects you to run--anywhere. 4. People call at 9 pm and ask, Did I wake you 5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac. 6. There is nothing left

RE: [lace] Italian Lace

2006-09-27 Thread David in Ballarat
At 12:41 AM 28/09/2006, you wrote: I believe the Italians do Reticella lace and Milanese lace. Not to mention the most beautiful knitted lace. David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] A Difficult Day

2006-09-27 Thread David in Ballarat
a front one which they use so much for grooming, digging holes etc. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Words Women Use

2006-09-26 Thread David in Ballarat
and when you will pay for your mistake. Thanks This is the least used of all words in the female vocabulary. If a woman is thanking you.. Do not question it, just say you're welcome and back out of the room slowly. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace-chat] Cardiologist Humour

2006-09-25 Thread David in Ballarat
the doctor in the beautiful heart forever. At that point, one of the mourners burst into laughter. When all eyes stared at him, he said, I'm sorry, I was just thinking of my own funeral.I'm a gynecologist. The proctologist fainted. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Pastor's Business Card

2006-09-24 Thread David in Ballarat
. Genesis 3:10 reads, I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I Was naked. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Dictionary for 2

2006-09-23 Thread David in Ballarat
one TV channel to another. Male.A device for scanning through all 175 channels every 5 minutes. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] English analogies

2006-09-22 Thread David in Ballarat
of woe? The young man answered, Giddyup David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Scraping the Barrel

2006-09-19 Thread David in Ballarat
it? Pepe...ees not a bacon tree... Ees Ees Ees Eees a Ham Bush. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] AUS Humour

2006-09-18 Thread David in Ballarat
asked. The weatherman replied, There are reports that the Aboriginals are collecting firewood like crazy, and that's always a sure sign. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Humour - risque.

2006-09-10 Thread David in Ballarat
I THINK YOU'RE THE FATHER OF ONE OF MY KIDS... A guy goes to the supermarket and notices a beautiful blond woman wave at him and say hello. He's rather taken aback, because he can't place where he knows her from. So he says, Do you Know me? To which she replies, I think your the father of

[lace-chat] Australian Humour

2006-08-29 Thread David in Ballarat
. I got it for my husband. The Aboriginal woman was silent for another moment. Then speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said, Good trade. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write

Re: [lace-chat] Names and titles

2006-08-28 Thread David in Ballarat
walks on 2 legs and writes English at least. David in Ballarat Lise-Aurore Lise-Aurore Lapalme, PhD [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 995-9065 facsimile/télécopieur (613) 992-8581 Natural Resources Canada/Ressources naturelles Canada 580 Booth, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4 Government of Canada/Gouvernement

Fwd: [lace-chat] Gender of names

2006-08-27 Thread David in Ballarat
in Australia - although I am aware of it in the USA. You are correct in the spellings of Leslie and Lesley. However, there is no fixed rule and I have seen both used for M F. Same applies to Francis and Frances. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

Re: [lace-chat] Women's married names

2006-08-25 Thread David in Ballarat
and was only too proud to adopt his name and be known as his wife. The only time I recall hearing her referred to as Mrs. Jean COLLYER was when she was being acknowledged as the Church organist! David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace

Re: [lace-chat] Surnames/firstnames

2006-08-24 Thread David in Ballarat
: never anything different with those two. David in Ballarat -- bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help

Re: [lace-chat] footy thanks

2006-08-17 Thread David in Ballarat
At 02:50 PM 17/08/2006, you wrote: David and other helpful folk, Thanks for the explanations of footy. I love learning new lingo! \ Well - much as I loathe the game - there is heaps more lingo associated with it if you're interested :) - positions on the field such as ruck, wing, half

[lace-chat] Squirrel Grasshopper

2006-08-17 Thread David in Ballarat
The Squirrel The Grasshopper REST OF THE WORLD VERSION: The squirrel works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building and improving his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The Grasshopper thinks he's a fool, and laughs and dances and plays the Summer away. Come winter, the

[lace-chat] even more humour

2006-08-15 Thread David in Ballarat
The guy is amazed! ! Everything had been SO incredible! !! ! You know, he said, you are the perfect woman. Are you this nice to every guy you meet? No, she replies. . . . . You just happened to catch my eye. (oh shut up, and just forward it!) David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] humour

2006-08-14 Thread David in Ballarat
: The husband's condition has been upgraded from critical to stable and he should eventually make a full recovery. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] More humour

2006-08-14 Thread David in Ballarat
. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] re: Creation

2006-08-07 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Michele, Okay David, I was raised in a family whose rule was if you used a term others did not understand you had to explain it. Please explain what a footy is. Simply a football. David TIA, Michele Hitch Salinas, California To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing

[lace-chat] Ebay Knowledge

2006-08-07 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, Could someone who has had dealings with Ebay administation please contact me. Im having a big problem Thanks David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Workshops on the Web melting

2006-07-30 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Jane, And regarding making bobbin lace in the heat, I recall a photo of David Downunder in the buff in a creek working on his lace pillow perched on the shore G. Thanks for remembering! Now that's the absolutely BEST way of keeping cool :) David in Ballarat - still Downunder

Re: [lace] Hot and bothered

2006-07-28 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Jean, Can those of you who are used to the kind of heat and humidity that we're experiencing give any tips on making lace in this weather, ie how do you stop your hand perspiring? If it does become a problem for me (Mainly with Tattting) I use a light sprinkle of talcum powder. David

Re: [lace] Hot and bothered

2006-07-27 Thread David in Ballarat
Oh Poor Jeannie :) Roll on winter! At least I'll be able to keep warm - I can't keep cool in this heat, currently 32 degrees C with high humidity and no breeze. Come down here and make lace with us in January when it could well be 42C!! Ilove it David in Ballarat - To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] Airplane Quickie

2006-07-14 Thread David in Ballarat
regulations. Now put those cigarettes out and take the condom off the smoke detector. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Fishing?

2006-07-14 Thread David in Ballarat
a nice day ma'am, and he left. MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think . David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace] Lily of the Valley pattern.

2006-07-11 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Jenny, I have a beautiful pattern for a round mat in fine knitted lace that is perfect Lily of the valley. Could photograph it if you like. David in Ballarat I asked a couple of days ago about a pattern for some Lily of the Valley. I have remembered now where the pattern came from that my

[lace] I won! - ebay

2006-07-11 Thread David in Ballarat
effort. Reckon my new bid got there at about 2 seconds. 3 bone bobbins for GBL16-10 is very cheap by Australian standards. I paid immediately by Paypal and that wasn't half the challenge I'd expected - straight through. Now I'd better go back to ebay and do some hunting :) David in Ballarat

[lace-chat] Jean PEACH

2006-07-11 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, This is a bit awkward, but someone informed us of a lace-maker passing away about 3 months ago in the UK. She was an arachne. Can someone please remind me who it was, as I seem to have the wrong person in mind. Many thanks David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL

[lace-chat] Computer Help with Word

2006-07-11 Thread David in Ballarat
checked the options and it seems to say Explorer, but it's always Netscape which operates. Any ideas David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Jean PEACH

2006-07-10 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, I was just wondering today whether anyone here is in contact with Jean Peach's husband. He was the one who was always so ill, not her! Some years ago I helped him with info for a book he was writing and am curious to know how he's going/coping. Thanks David in Ballarat

Re: [lace] Haven't we seen this thing on ebay before?

2006-07-04 Thread David in Ballarat
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[lace-chat] A Problem to Solve

2006-06-27 Thread David in Ballarat
at ground level. Both the giant pig and the helicopter are also travelling at the same speed as you. What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation? (Scroll down) Answer: Get off the children's Merry-Go-Round, you're p-issed. David in Ballarat

[lace-chat] Tree humour

2006-06-15 Thread David in Ballarat
or a son of a birch? The woodpecker takes a taste of the small tree. He replies, It is neither a son of a beech nor a son of a birch. It is, however, the best piece of ash I have ever put my pecker in. Wipe that smile off your face. David in Ballarat

[lace-chat] Re Ziploc bag boiling

2006-06-15 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear friends, I got this tonight from a concerned friend and thought I'd better pass it on. David in Ballarat I contacted the company ( S C Johnson, parent company of ZipLoc) and they DO NOT recommend boiling or microwaving ZipLoc bags for food preparation. The bags are not meant to used over 110

[lace-chat] Ziploc Omelet

2006-06-13 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, this sounds intriguing and may be worth a try. David in Ballarat ZIPLOC OMELET (This works great !!! Good for when all your family is together. The best part is that no one has to wait for their special omelet !!!) Have guests write their name on a quart-size Ziploc freezer bag

[lace-chat] Through the Eyes of a Child

2006-06-07 Thread David in Ballarat
thing you have, especially your friends! Life is too short and friends are too few. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] A Beautiful Story

2006-06-05 Thread David in Ballarat
Subject: A beautiful story... From:Ian Loader [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:Wed, May 31, 2006 8:15 pm To: Ian Annette Loader [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Subject: Fwd: A beautiful story... The first day of school our

[lace-chat] Scots Humour

2006-06-02 Thread David in Ballarat
approvingly. Havens, I've even bought a kilt to be married in! continues Ian. A kilt? exclaims Jimmy, That's braw, you'll look pure smart in that! And what's the tartan? Jimmy then enquires. Och, says Ian, I'd imagine she'll be in white... David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email

[lace-chat] Sacred or Profane - 1867 - fascinating

2006-05-31 Thread David in Ballarat
SACRED OR PROFANE? The Ballarat Star reported the following incident in September 1867, showing something of the way theatrical ventures were regarded by many of the more 'respectable' citizens of the day. The members of the choir of the Church of England at Sale struck on Sunday last. On enquiry

[lace-chat] Court Room Humour

2006-05-31 Thread David in Ballarat
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Re: [lace] Question re: notes

2006-05-04 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Laura, N.B. stands for Nota Bene, which is Latin for Note Well David in Ballarat Yesterday while I was at a friends making lace, she came across the initials N.B. on one of her note sheets from an instructor. We figured it meant note, but would love to know the direct meaning

[lace-chat] Short Spanish Translation needed please

2006-05-01 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, My brother (who's a Bikie) has asked me to get the following paragraph translated. I'm sure there's someone here who can do it. Thanks David in Ballarat how are you ,se poco poco ingles me interesaria mucho contactarme con ustedes ya que soy un gran fanaticode todo este

[lace-chat] VOIP again

2006-04-30 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, Here in Australia the latest version of VOIP is called ENGIN. I am just wondering whether this is used internationally or only here.If you have it, let's know what you think of it. Thanks David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace-chat] Irish-French Humour

2006-04-28 Thread David in Ballarat
over a few pints of Guinness, and decided there is no fookin' way we can feed 200,000 prisoners. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Who Wants to be a Millionaire - Humour

2006-04-28 Thread David in Ballarat
had helped her win the million dollars. Jenny, I just do not know how to thank you, said the contestant. How did you happen to know the right answer? Oh, come on, said the blonde. Everybody knows that cuckoos don't build nests. They live in clocks. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace-chat] Bugs and Bags

2006-04-23 Thread David in Ballarat
in Australia. However, it was brought to my attention today by a 79 yr old woman that a slightly less severe form of the same word was barse, as in I barse that Did you have that one as well? David in Ballarat .com. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat

[lace-chat] These sound real!

2006-04-21 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, These quote do sound real, and I haven't seen this lot before. Enjoy David These have to be original and genuine - no adult is This creative!! JACK (age 3) was watching his Mom breast-feeding his New baby sister. After a while he asked: Mom why have You got two? Is

[lace-chat] the verb to bags a newie

2006-04-21 Thread David in Ballarat
wants me to ask all you knowledgeable folk whether anyone uses the word gammon. It's not used down here in Victoria, Australia. However, in Queensland and the Northern Territory it has remained popular for generations. It really means untrue! lies! or even bull-s**t Thought provoking David

[lace-chat] The ver to bags

2006-04-20 Thread David in Ballarat
and eat your meal! Sure looks strange written down David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] stain help

2006-04-13 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Lynne, I would now try WD-40!!! You can get it at any large hardward store in a spray can. It will be with things for cleaning cars. David in Ballarat Please oh please can someone help me! Having bought a new pair of jeans at a price I wouldn't normally pay (from Marks Spencer's no less

Re: [lace-chat] Things to know (long)

2006-04-06 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, 30. To keep goggles and glasses from fogging, coat with Colgate toothpaste What a picture this paints. I seriously doubt that you'd be able to see much out of them at all after that :) David in Ballarat .com. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line

[lace-chat] Eel Spear Follow up

2006-04-06 Thread David in Ballarat
these have 2 outer prongs and then the middle one is fired from about neatly piercing the animals brain. I have no idea really but I think it fires by means of elastic. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED

[lace-chat] Cane Toads

2006-04-06 Thread David in Ballarat
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[lace-chat] Jesus Humour

2006-04-06 Thread David in Ballarat
kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it. 3. And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was work to do. AMEN David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help

[lace-chat] Blondes are at it again!

2006-04-06 Thread David in Ballarat
. The blonde replied: I did too; but I didn't think he'd do it again.' Tom took the money. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Fw: Useless information

2006-04-02 Thread David in Ballarat
- Original Message - From: Angela McMurtry To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;@connect.com.au Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 10:44 AM Subject: Fw: Useless information Subject: Fw: Useless information On Wednesday April 5th of this week, , at two minutes and three seconds after 01:00

[lace-chat] Eel Killing Tool - Poland, Germany

2006-04-01 Thread David in Ballarat
and shoots through its head even a proper name for this tool would be a help so I could search on Google. My friend is anxious to acquire large numbers of these tools for use in Australia's Northern Territory to kill the Cane Toads which have invaded from Queensland. Thanks David in Ballarat

Re: [lace] More -Lacemakers in 1881 census

2006-03-31 Thread David in Ballarat
Dear Friends, I have my own copy of the 1851 census for the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and there are hundreds of lace-makers listed there, many of whom are men. Unfortunately, I think you'll find that they were all making machine -made lace. David in Ballarat Oh don't miss the list of Bedfordshire

[lace-chat] WD-40

2006-03-31 Thread David in Ballarat
away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] Why?

2006-03-31 Thread David in Ballarat
generation of men - more than any other country. David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Personalized Car Registrations re Lace (again)

2006-03-29 Thread David in Ballarat
tourist ads for Australia saying Where the bloody hell are you?!!! Think I might get the press on to this one Love David in Ballarat To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] Personalized Car Registration

2006-03-29 Thread David in Ballarat
with their attitude. Perhaps I should try something like JIHAD or BERKA to see where their sympathies really lie! David in Ballarat 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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