I am in a bit of a hurry, hence using this as my "message" board. Will be out of town until Sunday pm. No WiFi, as far as I know, so email will be accessed by cellphone. VERY slow process. Sp please save jokes etc to my personal email until I return. Many thanks Gill

Where to start, where to start... Well, Thursday I kitted up "Herbal Essence" (SP Ink). Why - most likely because it's bright and cheery. As much as I am enjoying doing "Ladybug and Bumblebees", it's bit brown right now and the major snow fall is making me NUTS. And it could be because HE will be...

I hope that our Australian friends will be OK in the terrible storm now sweeping through Queensland and heading inland. Has anyone heard from anyone? They`ll be lucky if they still have power, though. Pat P

Q: Why did the snail have an S painted on her sports car? A: So that people would say, "Look at that S-car go!"

We're not snowed in, but ice on the road closed schools this a.m. while we await more "mixed mess" later today. I'm just happy not to be at work and have a quiet day at home today! Planning to get some extra stitching done, and maybe attack a closet that's long overdue for a cleanout. DD used...

I had so much fun today! My EGA group, well, some of us, anyway, had four different "classes" at the local Girl Scout office and had a nice turn out. From 10 to 12, I did a project with Brownies where we traced the outline of each girl's hand on a piece of cotton fabric, the girls stitched along...

Here's an explanation of the "offside rule" which was sent to me by a (female) friend: You're in a shoe shop, second in the queue for the till. Behind the shop assistant on the till is a pair of shoes which you have seen and which you must have. The female shopper in front of you has seen them...

I've seen any number of reviews for "Threads" http://www.amazon.com/Threads-Complete-Techniques-Creativity-Embellishing/dp /0982558619/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296737004&sr=1-1 And was curious, so I asked the library to order it for me. And color me glad I did. Yes- learned something, and...

So, who else is snowed in! Full house today! I might get the laundry done, but not the big stuff I was hoping to do! Bacon's done, after I clean up from the eating and making, I'm going to change loads and stitch. Or read..... NEXT cheryl

Found this charity website, looks like a good use for odds & ends of wool. www.knit-a-square.com -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney

I'm looking for a floor-standing light to help Maureen with her sewing when she's sitting in her armchair. The current, rather old-fashioned standard lamp is not much use and I've read some good reports about "Ottlite" lamps. Has anyone on here got any recommendations (and UK sources)? --...

"Liadain" wrote in message ... On Jan 31, 4:59 am, wrote: On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:49:43 -0800 (PST), Liadain wrote: Hi! Wanted to share...

I am so ****ED OFF. I finally got a decent tenant again. She's thrilled to have the woodstove - so cozy and warm, even if she only uses on the weekends. She just got wood delivered - a pick up truck load - and some jerk stole it out of the car port in broad daylight. Her Dad stacked it for her...

Yes, dear Sheena, I know this probably should be on RCTM. However, as Cheryl knows, I have been collecting her stuff for a long time. The calendar, has just made me realise I can't stitch everything. I have listed some things on the Quins O&I auction site. Please have a look. My username is...

Hi all.. Been quite some time since I have written.. I am having a little difficulty with the use of DPNs.. Generally I don't have a problem but my hat's brims are coming out a little too lose. Need some suggestions as to whether if I need to change to a smaller needle for the brim or use a needle...

I stitch under my magna-light at night but have a regular 100 Watt bulb in the table lamp beside me. It came on our news last week that we can no longer use these regular bulbs, but have to use those silly bulbs that look like a twisted tube. They emit mercury, have to be thrown into a special...

Well, I finally just "plunged" in and dropped those Christmas stockings into a bath of cold water and Orvus. The water immediately turned a nasty yellow color and I swished them a few times, drained rinsed and started over. And again. At this point, I did add a little bit of Clorox2 to the go...

Hallo Pat , wanted to peep at your site, to see your new Xst pictures , but could not find it ??? where is it ? mirjam

OK -- Rant ON. So, I'm watching the Mutant Planet show about the Australian animals -- marsupials specifically. Now, I am well aware that Mother Nature is a very mean entity and kills stuff off at a prodigious rate. But WHY do the TV Twits feel it is necessary to follow a mama 'roo and her...

It is yet another no school/snow day here in Londonderry. Good thing I gave in and bought DD those "fashion" boots she wanted. So, DS is at his buddy's house sleeping off another night of playing video games until 4 AM. DD and the birds are asleep DH had no work today anyway, he's asleep.