Hope everyone's faring well in the snow. We had about 25-30 inches (depending on whom you believe) but are doing fine - major roads cleared, although not my little street yet. Happily, our two major storms this season have come on weekends when it's easier for most to hunker down and wait it...

This morning, as is their wont during the winter, the kids were tubing while waiting for the bus. Today, DD is belly down on the tube, just starting to go, when the little boy next door (about half her size if that) decided he was going to jump on top of her. He lands in such a way that his mouth...

I have a lot of projects in progress right now, although I've finished up a bunch in the past month. I have: - 3 sewing projects (2 dresses and a buttondown shirt) - finishing/hemming of a JCS ornament from several years ago - tropical fish on black linen - The Ocean from Cross My Heart - blouse...

Hi Guys, Well, it looks like we will need a few more people to volunteer to stitch on the Angel. I hope it's OK with everyone that I am posting about this as there have been "rumbles" in the past posts that tend to make me feel as if a number of you are not happy with the way I am handling the...

I've spent time - not nearly enough of it either - with Bobbie V., Margaret St John, Elizabeth C, Sheena, Gillian, TiaMary and Jelena (no longer here). I run in to Marianne Anderson (long gone) at hockey rinks or Target once in a while. I've talked (and talked and talked) to Jere, Ellice and...

Well, alright, it was while I was at the grocery store, after the back to school shopping with DD. Her net connection is down and she's not sure when she'll be back up. The Mac folks say it is the ISP and the ISP say she must have a virus. (I know who I believe.) Elizabeth, she's looking forward...

I've hated that play since the first time I read it 30+ years ago in junior high. And more so in HS and again in college. BUT NOW I DESPISE IT. DS had to read it in class. OK, I can at least help him with it and he does pretty well with the quizzes and final. Then the other boot drops. He has...

Last night, when I dropped all the wet snow gear in the dryer, I didn't notice there were no mittens. This morning, at bus time, I just found another pair. After the bus, I noticed this pile of gray/black next to the door. Ah the lost mittens. FROZEN IN PLACE. Since the kettle was still hot, I...

Please keep your answers direct, otherwise I'll be wading through this for weeks. grin The following questionnaire has to do with those who embroider - any type of embroidery (canvas, cross stitch, what have you). You own an iron and use it for your embroidery.

Haven`t seen any posts for HOURS, so just checking that everything`s working OK! Pat P

Since I found this group, I've been in stitching heaven! I've found out about so many new products, tips and techniques, it's rekindled my passion! It's ages since I was able to sit and spend dedicated time to my cross stitch, but I'm going have a complete day of sewing this week! My hubby...

From my trivia list: I always knew chocolate was better for you... Although many people believe raisins are much healthier than chocolate, they can cause a higher incidence for tooth decay, due to their sticky properties and adherence to the tooth's surface for prolonged periods of time.

"Lucretia Borgia" wrote in message ... I was just looking at the weather and hope you Floridians are well battened down - Frances looks a bitch. I shall be thinking of you and hoping she takes off to sea, or swerves...

Ok, I know Americans call them Ladybugs ;o) If anyone would like one of the Tesco bags, I can send some. Just call it a 'thankyou' for all the tips and advice from fellow stitchers on the group. My email addy is valid. -- Regards..............P-f (Polly)

You blithering idiots! You re-elected that imbecile George Bush as your President. He’s a complete moron and so are most of you! How nice of you to drop by and write for our entertainment. Please pay attention to the following line by Dr. Howard Dean, "More Americans voted against George...

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Well, I'm done with all the online stuff of the morning. As soon as I with letter requesting help at old home days for the hockey booster club, I going to get some serious work done one the letter I for Margaret's project. Than the returns and a BJ's trip and maybe a little back to school...

Would SKS please point to instructions on how to finish cross-stitch covers for the Altoids tins? I've found one set of instructions on line (I think victorias sampler site), but they are unclear to me. I did one of the patterns on that site but it came out very small, using 28 ct over one as...

Can't eat beef....... .....mad cow Can't eat chicken...... .......bird flu Can't eat eggs..... ....cholesterol Can't eat pork....... ........bacteria Can't eat fish....... .......mercury