RE: [lace-chat] IOLI email

I got one too. Lorri F, Graham, WA > > Just arrived - a few minutes after yours. > > Lorelei, I think you'll need to investigate this > > Sue > > sueba...@comcast.net > > I was contacted today by a "Miss Stacy" (who has something special to share > with me, she says). > The email was sent throu

RE: [lace-chat] Bearing Cloth

Sue, I am a little puzzled, what is a 'bearing cloth'? and how is it used?This is a beautiful piece, and the lacers did a lovely job. Also what are the dimensions? You are all to be commended.Lorri, Graham, Washington, USA > > I have just downloaded 3 photos of the finished Bearing Cloth made

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Someone wanted ISNB #s on the Monica Ferris books. I have located a few of my copies (I have them all I believe) so here goes: A Stitch in Time 0-425-17511-1 Unraveled Sleeve 0-425-18045-X A Murderous Yarn 0-425-18403-X Hanging by a Thread 0-425-18714-4 Cutwork 0-425-19389-6 S

Re: [lace-chat] Snapshot my life - boiling up the copper

Ok, now I understand, but have never seen it done. Both my grandmother and Mom had the washers like you describe. I don't remember 'tongs', Mom had a piece (24") of broomstick handle to lift the pieces out of the hot water. She did have the convenience of hot and cold running water that Dad had

Re: [lace-chat] Snapshot of my life

Gee Thurlow you must be just a young whipper-snapper. I am in the older than dirt category - I knew all of them. Lorri Uhm, I appear to be squeaking by in the 11-15 range. Unfortunately, there are several things not on the list that, if added, would suggest I remember watching Methuselah g

Re: [lace-chat] Tim Tams

Alice, I have seen the Tim Tams in our local Target. didn't buy any as my husband shouldn't have them, he is diabetic, and neither should I, my waistline is too large as it is and I am sure that is where they would end up. I am not that fond of 'malt' flavor anyway so I guess the decision was oka

Re: [lace-chat] fillings

Transparency sheets can be purchased at office supply stores, at lease by the box, some places will have 'folders' of fewer sheets also. I believe these can be used with 'ink jet' printers, just check to be sure first. Again it may take a little longer for the 'ink to dry'. Acetate is also a ter

[lace-chat] Stamp Raffle

Bev I received the stamp package earlier this week. Thank you, they are great. Now I had better come up with something to raffle. To other Lacers who have collections of lace related stamps; How do you display them? I am thinking I would like something more visible than an album. Any ideas

[lace-chat] Christmas card

Anne, Your lovely card arrived yesterday. Thank you! I am not putting up a big tree this year but have placed it on a table with my other very special cards. And will keep it with my other exchange cards. Lorri F To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscrib

Re: [lace-chat] Re: [lace] Raffle prize

My pattern packet arrived today also (9-19-08). What a wonderful treat. I can hardly wait until next week to see if our Guild Library has the Idrija instruction book. Looking at the pictured laces, it looks very much like Schneeberger. Is this valid or what are the differences? Thank you, Dora,

Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?

Alice has asked for the recipe. I will send it to the list for all those who might want to try it. Lorri Grits Cassarole Cook together and cool slightly: 2 quarts water, 2 cups grits, 2-3 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup butter When cooled slightly, beat in: 4 eggs Stir in: 1 lb. grated cheese (C

Re: [lace-chat] What are Grits?

I didn't discover Grits until 1984 when my husband took me to meet his family in Tennessee. I do remember corn meal mush for breakfast as a kid in Washington State. But to me they are different: white vs. yellow, and the taste is different too. Then a friend (originally from Tenn. too) and his w

Re: [lace-chat] Help - I'm surrounded by men!!!

Yes, David, I am sure it is all the same with you too. but I guess that is what makes the world go round and keeps life interesting. Good luck with your project. Lorri >Sue & Lorri >I can empathise with you I am in the same or similar 'boat'. I also >have the addition of my husband's d

Re: [lace-chat] Help - I'm surrounded by men!!!

Sue, I can empathize (sp?) with you I am in the same or similar 'boat'. I also have the addition of my husband's disability which forces more tasks onto me. But I have my job and the 'Tues. evening girls' to help me get through. And I don't know what I would do without Arachne and all my global

Re: [lace-chat] Locomotives (steam)

We have several of this type of steam trains in the US also. Some are commercial operations and some more of the volunteer organizations, with a fare charge to cover expenses. Lorri -There's a steam railway in Dorset at Swanage. It's only a few miles long, but it attracts huge numbers of visito

Re: [lace-chat] Locomotive

Yes, Jean, that is the way I think of them also. It's been years since I have ridden either kind. Lorri >Yes, I know, but aren't the electric and diesel ones boring! To me locomotive is the romantic steam train, which brings back memories of childhood family outings. The electric and diesel

Re: [lace-chat] Anti-virus programme

We are using CA Anti virus, it is not free but is only $39 per computer. We switched from Norton (which uses too much of your computer's space) at the recommendation of our computer repair company. That is also the one used at my office (a small non-profit with 4 computers). Hope this helps, I

[lace-chat] want to contact Ruth Budge

Ruth, please contact me regarding you book on Lace 2000. Lorri Ferguson To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[lace-chat] Heart Wall hanging/quilt

I have a picture of a wall hanging quilt titled 'Have a Heart Wall Quilt'. The page is from Crafts magazine, Feb. 1998, pg. 36. Someone gave it to me. The instructions begin on this page but are cont. on pg. 59, which I don't have. Does anyone have this magazine and would you send me the rest of t

Re: [lace-chat] Left or right brain?

I could only see it going clock wise, but did not agree with their lists. I found more on the left brain list that fit me. Maybe I am more like my daughter who as a child did not have a dominate side in her brain, she is (and always was) definitely left handed. Boy did she have trouble in school!!

Fw: [lace-chat] Spider broach

The Victorian Trading Co. has a rather nice Spider w/Web broach listed. It is currently 'free' if you make a purchase, but is also available to purchase @$20.00 US. I forgot to add the web site in my first post, Sorry http://www.victoriantrading.com/store/catalogimages/23x/i55%20ZZ%205510439.ht

[lace-chat] Spider broach

The Victorian Trading Co. has a rather nice Spider w/Web broach listed. It is currently 'free' if you make a purchase, but is also available to purchase @$20.00 US. The site has lots of wonderful items in Victoriana is you thing. Lorri Graham, WA. USA To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [lace-chat] Altoid tins

Altoids are an intensely flavored candy mint. The tins are about 2"x3"x1/2" and are handy for lots of little things. I keep my yarn needles, stitch markers and row counters in one with my favorite knitting tote. And there are lots of small lace tools that fit also. It is also a good replacement

Re: [lace-chat] Afternoon tea/high tea

I just had the afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel (2 weeks ago). While I didn't pay for it (my daughter treated me for my birthday), I shared the linked info with my sister (who also attended) and she said compared to England's prices it wasn't all that bad. We did enjoy it and it did take the pl

Re: [lace-chat] Medic Alert Products

Here in the USA, they are available in all the drug stores. But this is just a plain, serviceable one and the chain links often get caught on clothing. Do you have a "Things Remembered" store or kiosk in your mall? I got my husband a beautiful Sterling 'ID' bracelet with the symbol on it, and the

Re: [lace-chat] Scorching

I think the biggest problem with the synthetics (nylon in particular) is that it melts and sticks to the skin causing a much deeper burn. I can't cite a source but that is what I have heard. Lorri in Graham Dear Friends, I'm a bit puzzled. Have been listening to all the advice of what to

Re: [lace-chat] 'Downtown'

Here on the west coast of the US (in Washington State), the term 'downtown' usually means 'in the heart of the city' or 'where the action/nightlife is' as opposed to the outer areas and suburbs. Nothing negative about the term here. Lorri Can someone in the US tell me what you mean by "downto

Re: [lace-chat] Names & Titles

That is much better than the ones who call you 'Honey' or something similar! Our former dentist had a Southern middle-aged woman for a receptionist who constantly used Honey or something similar. At home I called her 'Rotten Magnolia'. I was really glad when she left. At least when they call yo

Re: [lace-chat] Name not known

Okay Jean, What is a Trilby? This is new to me (on this side of the pond). Lorri Washington State, USA , Mr Trilby (wears one). To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] Surnames

When I was in college in the US (okay, it was 45 years ago), I took a class in Business Law. Name changes came up: It is perfectly legal to change your name (without going to court) as often as you wish, IF you are not doing it to defraud anyone and continue to accept and fulfill all the obligat

Re: [lace-chat] lace stands

I found it in the "As Seen on TV" store at the local mall. I only paid $15. for the Table Mate II. Lorri The other evening I saw the ad for the Table Mate on TV. The info is: 1-800-929-4501 www.tablemate.com The price was 29.95, I think To unsubscribe send e

Re: [lace-chat] What kinds of material suitable for making spring and summer dresses don't wrinkle?

Dora, The poly-cottons (more poly than cotton) are the least likely to wrinkle, and the wrinkles will hang out sooner while wearing (the warmth of the body or something like that). But knit fabrics are the best for 'wrinkle free'. Sewing with knits does take a little different skills, but your fa

Re: [lace-chat] The ver "to bags"

I have never heard this -in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest USA. Lorri - Original Message - From: David in Ballarat To: lace-chat Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 10:49 PM Subject: [lace-chat] The ver "to bags" Dea

[lace-chat] Lace Christmas card

collecting Angel ornaments for the last few years and she will be in good company. Lorri Ferguson To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [lace-chat] Peeling mushrooms

I don't peel mushrooms, too fussy for me. Just a quick wash or brush off and use them. Lorri Graham, Washington where we still have 2 inches of snow now frozen and very crusty (there was a total of 5 inches) on Thurs. or Fri. Our weather man says "we have had more winter this fall than we ha

[lace-chat] Fw: Philosophy of Charles Schultz

This came to me from a friend. And it is so true. Lorri The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point. 1.

[lace-chat] Fw: FW: I hope You Dance....^i^

I am cleaning out my in-box this morning and found this. I hope you like it. Let's Dance. Lorri - - Is your dance card full? May I have the next dance? Fain 'I Hope You Dance... I'm reading more an

[lace-chat] Fw:

This is 'some' blonde. Lorri Alligator Shoes A young blonde was on vacation and driving through the Everglades. She wanted to take home a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming v

[lace-chat] Jacket pattern

I have a friend who is looking for a Ladies Circle Needlework Fall 1982 pattern. The pattern to be ordered was on the last page & $2.00 It is: #7592, "All in one Piece! it's easy to crochet this 'good-feelings' jacket from neck down. Use acrylic worsted in 2 colors. Directions, size 10-16 inc

Re: [lace-chat] Disappearing words

We still see some of them here. Usually on pickup trucks and larger trucks, rarely on cars. Lorri Do you remember those Insect Deflectors? Another passing fad, I think. You fixed it at the front of your car's bonnet (UK; hood? US). It was like two smallish sheets of rigid plastic joined t

Re: [lace-chat] Disappearing words

Jean and All A 'fender skirt' was a specially fitted piece that fit into the opening of the metal covering the wheel of the car. It was there to make the lower edge of the car's skin/metal covering have a straight line from the front of the car to the back. They had to be removed to change a tir

[lace-chat] Fw:Disappearing Words

This arrived in my in-box just after Jean's list. As I was born in the 1940s I remember all of the terms listed, but I wonder if our non-USA members will know them. Lorri I came across this phrase in a book yesterday "FENDER SKIRTS". A term I haven't heard in a long time and thinking about "

Re: [lace-chat] Plastic bobbins

We do have plastic bobbins (Midlands style) in the USA. I just looked at Catchpin's catalog, Julie carries them, at $4.00 per dozen. They come in Black, White, and Brown. I like the Black best myself as they look like ebony which I covet. When in use and spangled I don't notice any difference f

Re: [lace-chat] Definitely, maybe.

As an instructor in the USA Community College system, I can understand this bit. Most classes have a minimum number of students necessary to make the class bread even financially. I know for the jewelry classes I have taught this is usually 6-8 students. Therefore if only 2-4 sign up the class wi

[lace-chat] Fw: Pass this ion to your kids

I saw this one before but it still has a lot of merit. Lorri Bill Gates Speaks Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this! To anyone with kids of any age, here's some advice. Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will

Re: [lace-chat] Credit cards/interest

This is a good solution -wish we did some of this in the USA. Lorri To distinguish the different checks, English English spells the piece of paper you write on to make a payment and that piece of paper filled in and signed authorising payment a 'cheque'. 'Check' is used for all other purpo

[lace-chat] Fw: Why I love Mom

I think I have seen this one before but it was a long time ago. Lorri oldie but so true WHY I LOVE MOM Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed." She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for

[lace-chat] Fw: TWO CHIMPANZEES AND A BLOND

This is another 'blonde' joke but I thought it was cute. Lorri TWO CHIMPANZEES AND A BLONDE A blonde lady motorist was two hours from San Diego- when she was flagged down by a man whose truck had broken down. The man walked up to her car and asked, "Are you going to San Dieg

[lace-chat] Fw: How True

This one brought a smile to me, hope you like it too. Lorri We Change When I was in my younger days, I weighed a few pounds less, I needn't hold my tummy in To wear a belted dress. But now that I am older, I've set my body free; There's comfort of elastic Where once my waist would be. Inventor

Re: [lace-chat] Re: :) Fwd: burma shave signs

Some years back there was a paper-back book published with all the known combinations. My brother had a copy. Lorri - Original Message - From: Joy Beeson Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 9:49 PM To: lace-chat@arachne.com Subject: [lace-chat] Re: :) Fwd: burma shave signs Those dealing dire

[lace-chat] Fw: Aging and living

I like this one, it has some really good 'words to live by'. Lorri George Carlin's Views on Aging Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. "How old are y

Fw: [lace-chat] Fw: WHAT IS A GRANDPARENT?

This is for all the grandparents among you and for the grandchildren too. Lorri Subject: WHAT IS A GRANDPARENT? WHAT IS A GRANDPARENT? (taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds) Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of her own. They like other people's. A gr

[lace-chat] Fw: Fw: The Things Little Kids Say

This one includes many smiles. Lorri Subject: The Things Little Kids Say 1. After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin

[lace-chat] Fw: A.G. WAITRESS

This waitress may have been 'slow' at first but she had a 'fast answer'. Have a great day. Lorri A guy comes into a coffee shop and places his order. He says: "I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights, and a pair of running boards." The waitress, not wanting to appear stupid, goes to t

Re: [lace-chat] the Disaster

We in the Northwest are seeing reports on every news cast. I am not here during the day so I don't know if there are any interruptions or programming during the day or not. But each news program has more graphic pictures than the last. Lorri >I can't believe that the greatest natural disaster t

[lace-chat] Fw: Rock Away Rest

This one should put a smile on your face -unless you live at Rock Away Rest. Lorri The Night Before Christmas (at an old age home) 'Twas the night before Christmas at Rock-Away-Rest, And all of us seniors were looking our best. Our glasses, how sparkly, our wrinkles, how merry; Our punch bow

[lace-chat] Fw: Senior Special

My sister (who isn't a Sr. yet) sent this one. It made me laugh. Lorri Subject: seniors special (i must try this sometime ) We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the "seniors' special" was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $1.99. "Sounds good," my wife said. "But I don't want

[lace-chat] Fw: Since 2004 is almost over you might reflect on the past 100 years - this is interesting reading - The Tiemann

We have sure come a long way in the last 100 years. Lorri Subject: FW: Since 2004 is almost over you might reflect on the past 100 years - this is interesting reading - The Tiemann Many Blessings in the New Year THE YEAR 1904 Maybe this will boggle your mind, I know it did mine! The year is 1904,

[lace-chat] Fw: HANDS of TIME

This one has some really good thoughts. Lorri - Subject: FW: HANDS of TIME Hands An old man, probably some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the park bench. He didn't move, just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn't acknowledge my presence and the

[lace-chat] Fw: Something to think about.

It's probably not a 'true story' but it sure is thought provoking. Lorri Subject: FW: Something to think about. > > Subject: > Something to think about. > > > The man stated: > > Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. > > W

[lace-chat] Fw: Fw: God loves a bakery

Diets always make me more hungry! Lorri God loves a bakery Subject: GOD IS SO GOOD! After starting a new diet I altered my drive to work to avoid passing my favorite bakery. I accidentally drove by the bakery this morning and as I approached, there in the window were a host

[lace-chat] Fw: "The LITTLE Things"

I don't know how true any of these statements are but it does make one think. Lorri After Sept. 11th, one company invited the remaining members of other companies who had been decimated by the attack on the Twin Towers to share their available office space. At a morning meeting, the head of secur

[lace-chat] Fw: Questions worth pondering

Some of these are right on. Lorri Questions Worth Pondering 1. Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it? 2. Why is it that no matter what color of bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white? 3. Is there ever a day that mattresses

[lace-chat] Fw: Why parents get gray hair

Another older but good one. Lorri WHY PARENTS GET GRAY HAIR The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers, dialed the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper, "Hello." "Is your

Re: [lace-chat] Re: US Christmas "of old"?

>And there weren't - proportionally - all that many of them, I don't think; if there had been, we'd be speaking German, not English. Or both, the way Canadians speak both French and English. I have heard that there was a vote in the Congress, of the very early USA, to 'set' the national language.

Re: [lace-chat] trifles

I remember Junket, I even saw the package of 'mix' in the store not too many years ago. I will look again. I don't know why you don't make it for yourself, I make tapioca for myself. Lorri - Original Message - From: Carol Adkinson To: Helene Gannac

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Mediteranean flowers - Morning Glory

Loosestrife is a big problem here too. Lorri Washington State, USA > Here in Canada we have a problem with Purple Loostrife (sp?) which was > imported > from the UK. It was sold in garden centres but has now escaped into the > environment at large. It gets into the ditches along road edges and

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Mediteranean flowers - Morning Glory

> Here in Australian rural communities we rip them out by the truckloads and > curse our forepeople who brought them here - along with heaps of other > "lovely flowers" of course, e.g. gorse, blackberries, South African cape > now rampant over the whole of the Top End, but the irony is that the

Re: [lace-chat] what's French wire?

Patty, While you are correct about 'French Beaded Flowers' the French Wire is not used for that. Earlier I answered Helene as follows: Helene and all, In the US, we have a product in jewelry repair/manufacture called French Wire. It is a very small coil of ultra fine wire which is threade

Re: [lace-chat] zucchini v.marrows

Subject: [lace-chat] zucchini v.marrows > If you let a zucchini grow big, it skin becomes lighter, hence the light > coloured skin of "marrows" Here in the Pacific NW USA, we have to varieties of Zucchini, one is dark green and the other is yellow even when very young and delicious. The dark gr

Re: [lace-chat] Re: new Lace magazine

> I was about to say the same thing... None of the US subscribers have > got theirs yet, as far as I know, while the last time we got them > before Oz (though they were late here also). Turn, and turn about :) I got mine Tues. (in Washington State) but still haven't gotten time to look past the

Re: [lace-chat] modal

> We have cool weather here but at least it is not raining. Where is our > summer? > Crystal Lake, IL The summer is here in the Pacific NW, we have had record breaking temps. And we could use some of Vicki's rain! Shouldn't Mother Nature be spreading these around? Lorri To unsubscribe send

Re: [lace-chat] russian lace booklets on ebay

I have these booklets (32 & 36 pgs. ea). The cover says "MOCKBA 1994" and the drawings are very 'stylized' much like high fashion drawings. I think MOCKBA is the designer as most of the prickings are labeled 'mockba & a yr.". The lace is basically tape lace with some tallies/leaves. I

[lace-chat] Mosquito advice

This was just sent to me (I haven't tried it) but it just may work. Lorri Pass this on to anyone who likes sitting out in the evening or when they're having a cook out. So you don't like those pesky mosquitoes, especially now that they have the potential to carry the West Nile Virus? Here's a ti

[lace-chat] Workbox issue

I would like to obtain the June/July issue of Workbox. Is there anyone in the UK that would get it for me? I am going to Prague in July and that could be a delivery point or might it be available there? I would of course gladly reimburse the buy in what ever manner ($ £ or trade). Lorri The la

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Flies and mosquitos

How many have tried keeping basil plants around to keep out the flies? It really does work, I noticed the effect when I had a pot of basil (the herb) in my kitchen window. Then later read it in a gardening news column. That reminds me I need to go to the garden store and get a pot for this year,

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Arrangement of dates

> I have a strong suspicion -- Weronika? -- that Poland is now aping the > custom (along with many others). When I was growing up, the dates were > not only written in the "day, month, year" sequence (the logical > progression from the smallest to the largest unit), but the month was > written

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Nancy Drew books

I read the Trixie Belden series. Owned a few and got the rest from the library. It is too bad our kids and grand-kids have television so handy as reading was much better for the mind. I also think that the memorization we and our parents (I'm 61) were required to do was 'exercise for our mind'

[lace-chat] Fw: but it's 100% true.

I like this one. Lorri Subject: FW: but it's 100% true. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true. 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is be

[lace-chat] Fw: Subject: Fw: Having a Bad Day?

I'm not really sure all these are true, but it does make a bad day look a little brighter and gives a chuckle. Lorri Subject: Fw: Subject: Fw: Having a Bad Day? This is even funnier when you realize it's real! Next time you have a bad day at work, think of this guy. Rob is a commercial saturati

Re: [lace-chat] :) Fwd: Testing, testing

I got 21 of the 29. But it sure is amazing the ones we miss. Some I just didn't read correctly. Lorri - Original Message - From: "Tamara P. Duvall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "chat Arachne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 8:26 PM Subject: [lace-chat] :) Fwd: Testing,

Re: [lace-chat] Re: Lacemakers T-shirt idea

Subject: [lace-chat] Re: Lacemakers T-shirt idea On Mar 25, 2004, at 15:30, Pene Piip wrote: > My idea was for a T-shirt that says something like: > > Give a person a piece of lace > and they will . Decorate something. Lorri To unsubscribe send email to [EMA

Re: [lace-chat] lori

We live in zone 5. And of course if one is cultivating and 'pruning' the plant it would probably be fine. But some of its close cousins can really 'run rampant'. and I agree it is pretty. Lorri - Original Message - From: "Dearl Kniskern" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [lace-chat] st. catherine's lace flower

Subject: [lace-chat] st. catherine's lace flower > I also did a search for a flower called St.Catherine's Lace and this is > what > I found: > > http://www.calflora.net/bloomingplants/stcatherineslace.html > It looks very pretty !! It may look pretty, but it would likely be a very invasive growi

Re: [lace-chat] St Catherine lace

;s lace and from Australia. The plant has the same, flat-headed flower form with tiny flowers and is fragrant. Do any of you Aussies have that in your gardens? Lorri Ferguson Graham, WA in the foothills of MT. Rainier To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubsc

Re: [lace-chat] parking cars/with dog

What a dog, and you must have a great FIL who will > take his dog with him in his pick-up... > Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia Isn't that what pick-ups are for? DH takes our dog (a Lasa Apso) with him often, the dog is offended if he has to stay home. Lorri in Washington State USA To unsubscr

Re: [lace-chat] Vinegar on Ice cream

I this it should be pointed out that there are varying types of Balsamic vinegars. The ones most used on ice cream are the very thick, and somewhat sweeter, older and more expensive ones. And Balsamic vinegar is not much like other vinegars, ie. cider or wine vinegars. It is fruity and somewh

Re: [lace-chat] :-) Learning to count

This reminds me of when I was much younger and learning to count. I was laying in bed and counting (which of course my parents were hearing). When I got to 99 I didn't know/remember what came next. I called out to said parents asking "What comes after 9?" Dad answered back "Ten". So I contin

Re: [lace-chat] Happy Australia Day

Helen, Where is this Aussie place in Seattle? I live south of there now but have never heard of one. Lorri Ferguson Graham, WA between Tacoma and Mt. Rainier - Original Message - > However, I can look forward to a real Aussie Meat Pie for my lunch > tomorrow, courtesy of my DD

Re: [lace-chat] Monica Ferris again

My Borders store told me there would be a new one out in Jan. '04. I am hoping that is true. Lorri - Original Message - From: "Jane Viking Swanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "chat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 3:41 PM Subject: [lace-chat] Monica Ferris again > H

Re: [lace-chat] Red shoes

I have never had a pair of red shoes but I did once as a young teen have a pair of green sandals with wedge heels. Can't imagine wearing anything like that today. Lorri Graham, WA USA - Original Message - From: "Lynne Cumming" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday

[lace-chat] Fw: Something to review Just to make your day......

My sister sent this one, it does make one smile. Lorri Have a great Thanksgiving or just a great Thursday. Something to review Just to make your day.. Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one. IT DOES MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, especially the thought at the end.

Re: [lace-chat] Roads/blocks

Here in the NW of Washington State, blocks would be numbered according to how far they are from a given point, usually in the center of the city. Each block has a 'hundred' number, so the blocks would be 1000, 2000, 3000. This would then be subdivided to the house number, with each 8 feet of cur

Re: [lace-chat] Christmas on the cheap!

One gift I was given (some 40 years ago and newly married) was from my brother (a young, single male with car insurance due Dec. 1) it was a machine made lace table cloth, round and probably the smallest size. I still have it and use it on occasion even if my table is larger now. I believe th

[lace-chat] Fw: Christmas Poem

Subject: FW: Christmas Poem This touched me, so I will forward it to you. Lorri Christmas Poem 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, He Lived All Alone, In A One Bedroom House Made Of Plaster And Stone. I Had Come Down The Chimney With Presents To Give, And To See Just Who In This Home

[lace-chat] Re: [lace] new email address

I am switching this over to Lace Chat because of the content. > Jeri wrote: > Dear Lacemakers, > This seems like a good time to remind everyone that it is possible to > write to everyone in your computer address book using a feature like the > "blind carbon copy" used in business for many years.

[lace-chat] A mind teaser

Subject: HOW SMART ARE YOU?ARE YOU THE WEAKEST LINK? Below are 4 questions. Answer them instantly. You can't take your time. Answer them immediately. No pencil or paper! OK? Let's find out just how smart and clever you really are. Ready? ... GO!!! FIRST QUESTION: You are participating in a

[lace-chat] The next Survivor Show

This would be a real test of human skills. Lorri Subject: The Next Survivor Series THIS would make a great weekly series Six married men will be dropped on an island for six weeks. Each man has one car and four kids. Each kid plays two sports and either takes music or dance classes. There is

[lace-chat] Fw: Picabo Street

This one is short and cute. Lorri - Original Message - Subject: Fw: Picabo Street The female skier Picabo Street (pronounced Peek-A-Boo). The famous Olympic skier Picabo Street is not just an athlete, she is a nurse. She currently works at the Intensive Care Unit of a large me

[lace-chat] Re:Spanish Onions

Here in the USA, we have a particular onion called a Spanish Onion. It is large often of the flatish shape. It is milder and slightly sweeter than the normal 'yellow' onion. They are very good when a recipe calls for using onion that will be eaten raw. My parents particularly liked to put th

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