Re: [lace-chat] Re Pictures of this area.

2005-02-20 Thread Linda Walton
Jolly good idea ! I thought that Heathers idea to let the rest of us see a bit of where she lives was a good idea, so I have put this web site up for anyone interested to see where I live also. Shirley in Corio Oz. http://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/Visiting_Geelong/ I found it

[lace-chat] Birmingham UK, shopping for ladies

2005-02-20 Thread Lynn Scott
My mom has just moved to Birmingham in the UK, and is desparate to get some warm clothes to wear until her stuff arrives from Canada. Can anyone in the area suggest shops that cater to larger (100cmish waist) ladies. Her new toyboy hubbie has no idea where she can go to find something to wear.

[lace-chat] Shopping for ladies UK

2005-02-20 Thread Jean Nathan
This is the wrong time of year to shop for warm clothes in England. Winter might be starting next week (weather-wise), but the shops have spring clothes. Bikinis and other summer wear should be on sale around the end of March (just as spring has officially started) if the time stuff goes on sale

[lace-chat] Italy

2005-02-20 Thread Shirlee Hill
I will be going on a little trip to Italy next month. I'll be staying in Aviano visiting Venice, Vicenza, perhaps another place or two. I am wondering if anyone knows of any lace shops in the area where I can buy bobbins, thread, etc? Thank you ... Shirlee

[lace-chat] Secret Pal Thanks

2005-02-20 Thread Carol Adkinson
To my wonderful Secret Pal, Well - the parcel arrived yesterday, on a cold and greyish, depressing morning, and I am delighted to be cheered up by it. The calendar with all those lovely photos of Tasmania is great - so cheerful, and with such arresting scenery. It is so inviting, and I am

[lace-chat] Re Pictures of this area

2005-02-20 Thread Shirley
Thanks Linda for letting me see where you live, if we get enough we can travel the world without leaving the comfort of home. ;-) I would love to travel more but it can't be done. Shirley in Corio, Oz. To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat

[lace-chat] Re: Pictures of this area

2005-02-20 Thread Tamara P. Duvall
On Feb 20, 2005, at 20:20, Shirley wrote: Thanks Linda for letting me see where you live, if we get enough we can travel the world without leaving the comfort of home. ;-) I would love to travel more but it can't be done. Well, if you're interested... This is my area at a click of a key :)

[lace-chat] :) Fwd: Time Off

2005-02-20 Thread Tamara P. Duvall
Who says that blondes are dim-witted? g I bet the boss - the truly stupid one - was dark-haired... :) From: A.N. I urgently needed a few days holiday, but because I never had any leave due to me, I knew the Boss would not allow me to take a few days leave. I thought that maybe if I acted Mad

[lace-chat] Thanks to my secret pal

2005-02-20 Thread Rita Lloyd
Dear Secret Pal: It was great to open your package again this month. I just love all of your gifts! I'm really enjoying getting the bobbins. Now I am starting to get a nice collection going. I've been using plain continental bobbins and didn't have very many that were different. You are

[lace-chat] Buckinghamshire

2005-02-20 Thread Elizabeth Ligeti
Thanks for putting up the Bucks site. I spent much of my childhood in Bletchley, and I remember that during the war, Auntie Uncle , who lived opposite, had a boarder lodged with them , who worked at Bletchley Park. They Never knew quite what he did there, but he was a wizard with mending

[lace-chat] Duchess Lace book raffle

2005-02-20 Thread Jacqui Southworth
I received 65 entries for the raffle and all the names went into the hat at midnight, and I got my DH to draw one out. The winner is .. Dona Bushong in Asan, Guam Congratulations Dona - I have sent you an email asking for your address. Sorry to all the rest - maybe