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system: You are Lee Ann Hamm, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "crochet star pattern".

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assistant: i found a pattern for stars made of thread
white crochet cotton size 10
1mm crochet hook
red narrow satin ribbon
stiff finish starch
rd 1
3ch, 1 tr into ring [2ch, 2tr into ring]4 times more, 2ch, ss to 3rd of
3ch
rd 2
ssw into next 2ch sp, 3ch, 1tr into same space, 2ch, 2tr into same sp (beg
shell made), 1ch, into next 2ch sp work 2tr, 2ch, 2tr (shell made), [1ch,
1 shell into next 2ch sp]3 times more,1ch, join w ss to 3rd of 3ch
rd 3
ss into next 2ch sp, work beg shell into same sp, 1ch, 2tr inot next 1ch
sp, 1ch, [shell into next 2ch sp, 1ch, 2tr into next 1ch sp, 1 ch]4 times,
ss to 3rd of 3ch
rd4
ss into next 2ch sp, work beg shell into same sp,[1ch, 2tr into next 1ch
sp]twice, 1ch, [shell into next 2ch sp, 1ch, 2tr into next 1ch sp, 1ch,
2tr into next 1ch sp, 1ch]4 times, ss to 3rd of 3ch
fasten off
points (make 5)
row 1
rejoin yarn in any 2ch sp of shell, 1ch, 1dc inot same sp, [1dc into each
of next 2tr and ch sp]4 times, 1ch
turn
row 2
miss first dc, work dc across row, 1ch
turn
row 3 to row 11
rep row 2, missing first dc at beg of every row to decrease 1 st
(3dc remaining at end of row 11)
row 12
1dc into 2nd dc, ss into next dc
fasten off
to work subsequent star points, rejoin yarn in same 2ch sp where row 1 of
previous point began and rep rows 1 to 12 to complete each point
finishing
sew in the ends. starch the stars stiffly following manufacturer's inst or
dip each one in a solution of PVA (white craft glue) and water
pin and block the stars
allow to dry completly before removing
thread a length of narrow red ribbon thru the tip of one pt on each star
and tie it to form a hanging  loop
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<grin>Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy:  lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org</grin>
            <wink>http://www.premier.net/~lhamm</wink>
system: You are Lee Ann Hamm, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "crochet stocking".

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assistant: Here's an easy Christmas Stocking I came up with after making countless
from different patterns - it takes about 3 hours to crochet up - I then
decorate it with a name in cross stitch along the foot and an appropriate
cross-stitch picture on the leg - I make them for friends pets so there's
usually a critter on it somewhere!
Susan Flewelling
Fredericton, NB, Canada
===============================================================
Christmas Stocking
Materials - about 4 oz of main color and bit of white for cuff; 4.50 mm
crochet hook
Make chain off 44 sts and join to form circle; turn and sc 44 sts
10 rows of single crochet, turning at the end of each row
Change to main color and continue for 32 more rows
On 33rd row, sc 22 sts and then ch 28 sts, join to 23rd sts and continue to
end
Turn - sc back - should have 78 sts
Repeat this row for 20 more rows and finish off.
Turn the white cuff down and slip stitch in place.
Ch 25, slip hook through centre of top back and join to form a loop -
crochet back one row.  this gives a loop to hang stocking.  I usually make
a huge pompom and fasten on here to hide where the loop goes through the
stocking.
Its very easy - if the instructions aren't clear, just e-mail me and I'll
try to clarify.
Susan Flewelling
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<grin>Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy:  lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org</grin>
            <wink>http://www.premier.net/~lhamm</wink>
system: You are Peggy Hood, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "MQBE".

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assistant: I would like to thank each of you .For the beautiful MQBlocks.
Julia Sidebottom
Teresa Herman
Sylvia Lewis
maureen hoffman
Suzanne Pratt
Pat Knox
Kathy Oganezov
I have decided to make a wallhanging out of them.
Can someone please tell me what kind of pen to sign the blocks with?
 thanks again to everyone
                       Peggy
system: You are Peggy Hood, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Holly Sullivan about "QBE".

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assistant: Holly,
    Did you get your block ?I mailed it SEPT.15.
If you did not i will make another one.
                           Thanks Peggy
system: You are Donna Lewis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Julia Sidebottom about "EP Co-OP".

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assistant: Hi Julia,
Found a nice squishy pkg in my mail box today.
Liiiiiiike the colours.  Can't wait to be able to have some time to use them.
Thanks again for doing the co-op.  I know that I wouldn't have all the
colours that I have if I hadn't joined in '96 and '97.
Anxious to use the Puff-up stuff.  The red will be great for poinsettas at
Christmas, and I have the perfect stamp that I bought last year.  It is a
full card size and is a large single poinsetta.
The sentiments on the sticker are perfect for some things that I have in
nd.
Oh! for the time to carry out all the crafting things that I get done
mentally.
Thanks again,
Donna
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user: You are replying to All about "Travelling".

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assistant: Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that I will be out of touch for about a week.
Having to fly to RI on Sun, 28 Sep to drive my mother back home.  She was
visiting my sister and got sick and was afraid to make the trip back without
someone with her.
It's normally a 3 day trip, 2 nights in a motel, but I don't know if she'll
be able to travel 8 hrs a day, so it may take longer.
ttys
Happy crafting
Donna
system: You are Debbie Cottrell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Marj Cooper about "Trees".

They wrote:
MC> Can you send me some directions for these???  I would love to know
MC> how to make them!!!
MC> Marj Cooper, 896 McArthur Dr., Kamloops, BC, V2B 7L5
MC> While I am on here....do you still want any Ponderosa Pine Cones???
MC> Take care.   Sounds like you are planning a busy winter!!  Marj

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assistant: Marj Cooper wrote in a message to Debbie Cottrell:
I'll take a picture of the tree I have. I plan to follow it. The idea is to
thread the rocks with a fine copper wire & shape the into branches. I'll send
pictures & hope it works for you.
Boy would I ever!!
Thanks a million.
I need to be busy. Darkness is depressing.
Forever Crafting,
Deb
system: You are Bettie West, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Looking for Quilt Pattern".

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assistant: I am looking for a quilt pattern called, " Love Knot" it was created about
the time of the Persian Gulf War..I have a friend who would love to do this
but I've been unable to find it in any of our books. does someone out there
know where we could find it? I would be very appreciative...
Our love lives on in the hearts of our true friends..        Bettie
system: You are Lee Ann Hamm, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "bath recipes".

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assistant: Got this via e-mail
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From: sjew@juno.com (Stephen D Jew)
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 22:31:04 EDT
Subject: [ crochet ] Bath Salts Recipe and a Bonus Recipe
WOW got a lot of request for this one. The original post was in the reply
for Christmas Ideas.
BATH SALTS
1 cup rock or kosher salt ( kosher seems to sparkle more)
1 cup epsom salt
1/2 cup  baking soda
Mix all in an air tight container and you can add scent and color. One
word of caution here, add scent and color one drop at a time. The mix
seems to enhance to scent alot. I learned this the hard way. I thouhgt 1
drop is not going to scent all this salt. Boy was I wrong. You can use
your own perfume, or essential oils found at any health food store. As
for color just use liquid food coloring. Again 1 drop at a time until
desired color is acheived.
When adding color I do this in a bowl and stir it in untill it blends
well.
This may be a little effort since color will clump in the salt. Just keep
stiring and for lack of other terms mashing the color in.  Store in air
tight
containers for mix will harden if allowed to absorb moisture. This last
indefinately, you may have to add more scent if left for extended period
of time. I gave this along with soaps, crochet soap savers and crocheted
cloths in baskets for gifts, real nice and inexpensive. Let me know how
it turns out for you.
Here's another someone on AOL shared with me.
MILK BATH
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups dry milk powder
1/8 teaspoon of almond (or any) fragrance oil
Combine ingredients in food processor or blender.  Add oil and blend.
Add 1/2 cup of mixtue to hot bath water or fill a bath bag with it.  Now
soak long and leisurely!
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<grin>Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy:  lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org</grin>
            <wink>http://www.premier.net/~lhamm</wink>
system: You are Debbie Cottrell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Anne Mcreary about "COE GROUP MEMBER ADDRESSES:".

They wrote:
AM> Debbie  Cottrell
AM> Box 141
AM> Nanisivik, NT Canada X0A 0X0

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assistant: Anne Mcreary wrote in a message to All:
Hello Anne!
I just wanted to give you the proper spelling of may last name.
Forever Crafting,
Deb
system: You are Debbie Cottrell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Anne Mcreary about "COE GROUPS FOR 1997 TO DATE ....".

They wrote:
AM> I know what you mean! <G><  That would be fine, but you are already
AM> in two of the groups and then we would have to find someone who
AM> wanted to even out the rest of the groups as well.

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assistant: Anne Mcreary wrote in a message to Tami Cool:
I'll even out where ever needed. Just make sure I get all addreses & I can do
up to 20 or 21. Just let me know.
Forever Crafting,
Deb
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wanda Guin about "Hello".

They wrote:
AM>> Did you want the bookmark you sent to be used for the Children?
AM>> <G><
WG> I sent it for you to keep, or you can give it to them, whatever...Just
WG> thought you might like it.  :)
WG> I have a question: are you a sysop?
WG> If so, can you help me with
WG> this.
WG> I have the number of a great-sounding Christian BBS, but need to see
WG> if it is long-distance for me to get.  It is, "Let It Shine Online!"
WG> from Kansas City.  I'd *love* to get it, but don't/can't pay the long
WG> distance charges.  What do you think?  Is there a way for me to get
WG> it?
WG> To keep this on topic, I'd see if he could get crafting echos
WG> for me!  :)  (Oh, I'm in Memphis, btw.)
WG> Can't wait to see who I'm in exchanges with!

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assistant: Hello Wanda!
Friday September 26 1997 07:49, WANDA GUIN wrote to ANNE MCREARY:
OK,  I'll be waiting to hear back from you in the mail for the kids!  It's a
lovely bookmark!
Yes I am and I hub Christian Files, Echomail and E-mail around the world to
Missionaries and Ministers who are able to receive mail by way of internet
connections and FTSC technology combinations.
I can try!
Possibly if you have an internet connection that could be used to transport
with.
If you have an internet connection and the sysop in question has internet
services, this is quite possible.
I'm working on that tonight!
Let's Get Stitchin'!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "COE GROUP MEMBER ADDRESSES:".

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assistant: Hello All!
Christie Walkup
3434 Brown Road
St. Louis, MO 63114-4330
Kim Warder
6993 Heather Drive
Bryans Road, MD 20616
Bette West
56 Davis St. Apt #6
Phoenix, NY 13135
Debbie Contrell
Box 141
Nanisivik, NT Canada X0A 0X0
Gladys Bowersox
90 County Line Road
Phoenix, New York 13135
Wanda Guin
2153 Rock Ridge Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Tami Cool
6445 S. Wapato
Tacoma, WA 98404
Annica Lindgren
Harriev. 19
SE-244  33  Kavlinge  Sweden
Anne McReary
12852 Lincoln Ave SW
Tacoma, WA 98499
Roseanne Brown
1218 E. 69th
Tacoma, WA 98404
Mairghread Murray
2635 W. 1st Ave
Vancouver, BC  Canada V6K 1H1
Let the COE Begin!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tami Cool about "COE GROUPS FOR 1997 TO DATE ....".

They wrote:
AM>> GROUP #1
AM>> Christie Walkup
AM>> Kim Warder
AM>> Bette West
AM>> GROUP #2
AM>> Christie Walkup
AM>> Debbi Contrell
AM>> Gladys Bowersox
AM>> Group #3
AM>> Christie Walkup
AM>> Wanda Guin
AM>> Tami Cool
AM>> Group #4
AM>> Christie Walkup
AM>> Annica Lindgren
AM>> Anne McReary
AM>> Group #5
AM>> Christie Walkup
AM>> Roseanne Brown
AM>> Annica Lindgren
AM>> Group #6
AM>> Christie Walkup
AM>> Mairghread Murray
AM>> Wanda Guin
AM>> Group #7
AM>> Bette West
AM>> Tami Cool
AM>> Anne McReary
AM>> I will post all addresses in a separate posting <G><
TC> Anne, if you want, since there are so few, I can get into each of the
TC> groups.. I can manage 21 ornaments, I was thinking when I signed up
TC> that there would be MUCH more people.

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assistant: Hello Tami!
Saturday September 27 1997 11:48, Tami Cool wrote to Anne Mcreary:
I know what you mean! <G><  That would be fine, but you are already in two of
the groups and then we would have to find someone who wanted to even out the
rest of the groups as well.
Any suggestions??? <G><
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Tammy Mccann, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Theresa Turnbull about "Re: knitting".

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assistant: I also have a subscription to Knitting Digest and love it too.  I like the
variety and that I can see all the projects just by looking at the back.
Sure does save time when you are in a hurry.  Did you try the drawstring
purse pattern in the June 1997 issue?  My two year old fell in love with the
purse as soon as she saw the picture.  She still uses her purse and it was
so quick to do.  If you are interested in an issue to look at, I can have
Knitters Magazine send you a complimentary issue.  If you do, e-mail me with
your snailmail address and I'll have them send you one.  Their September
issue, which I just received yesterday has a wonderful Christmas-y sampler
afghan that you get to do several types of stitching like cables, intarsia,
and knit-purl combinations.  There are also several beautiful cabled
cardigans, vests and sweaters.  And there's a special design section and a
needle review.  Are you making any Christmas gifts?  I'm making a Yarnable
Lion (crochet) for my son.  I've also crocheted a doll dress for my daughter
for a 13 inch doll I bought for her, and my niece has asked for barbie
clothes for her Christmas present.  I've also started on this year's stash
of mittens, hats, and scarves for my kids.  Have you seen the newest McCall's
Needlework yet?  They have the most unique winter hats for kids I've seen
yet, one hat is a snowman and the other is shaped like a Christmas tree.
I'm going to make both for my kids.  I think that with these hats I can be
sure that they will be the only one's to have hats like that.  Who knows,
maybe they can start a new trend........
Tammy
... Any of you seen a modem carrier around here?
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Teresa Herman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bettie West about "Love Knot".

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assistant: Bettie - I think I have seen this pattern in the Quilt In A Day book.  I know
I have seen that book in the past at Cloth World (Could be called JoAnn or
ew
York fabrics near you.  Eleanor Burns would be the author of the book, and
gives very clear instructions for doing the block.
Teresa
system: You are Holly Sullivan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Peggy Hood about "Re: QBE".

They wrote:
>     Did you get your block ?I mailed it SEPT.15.

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assistant: I think I saw Peggy Hood say to Holly Sullivan on 27 Sep 97  19:25:18:
Sure did!  And thanks for sending it.  I like the fabrics a lot.
I was waiting until the end of the month to post a list of all the ones I
received, hope that's OK. Didn't mean to keep you waiting though.
:)---Holly---<--<-@  *  holly@cheerful.com  *  <GRIN>
FunAmigaSysopPaganGoddessQuiltArtistSCACostumerAtLarge
BBS 619 549-0278 URL: www.geocities.com/Wellesley/4201
system: You are Theresa Turnbull, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tammy Mccann about "Re: knitting".

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assistant: Yes I would be interested in a copy.Do they do just sweaters or is each issue
something different?That afghan sounds great.I am always looking for new
ideas for them,as they are my true love to make.My snail mail is:
Theresa Turnbull
103 Princess Margaret Blvd
Dartmouth,Nova Scotia
Canada   B3B 1A1
I appreciate it.
system: You are Kate Kremann, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Pat Knox about "neverending bbs".

They wrote:
-> I need to do that.  Especailly since my feed is getting worse and worse
-> and I can't get Tom to set my 'puter up to take a feed from Anne.

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assistant: Are you on NE BBS yet Pat????
BTW, I will be making your block for S&Q this week.  Sorry so late, but
life.... Well, you know the deal.
ttyl
Kat
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user: You are replying to Bettie West about "Looking for Quilt Pattern".

They wrote:
-> MSGID: 1:2608/20.0 342bb43c
-> I am looking for a quilt pattern called, " Love Knot" it was created about
-> time of the Persian Gulf War..I have a friend who would love to do this
-> I've been unable to find it in any of our books. does someone out there
-> where we could find it? I would be very appreciative...
-> Our love lives on in the hearts of our true friends..        Bettie

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assistant: the
but
know
Hi Bettie:
I think this book was published prior to the war, but it may be the pattern
you are looking for.  It certainly has a similar name.
It is a Quilt In A Day book, by Eleanor Burns.  It is called Lover's Knot.
It should still be in print, and your quilt store or fabric store should
have it.
Let me know if you have trouble finding it, I think I have a copy I would
be willing to part with (just can't remember every QIAD title I have).
Let me know.
ttyl
Kate
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user: You are replying to Bettie West about "Looking for Quilt Pattern".

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assistant: I have a copy of an Elanor Burns book "Lover's Knot" I don't know if that is
what you are looking for though You might try some of the fabric/ quilting
stores localy and see if they have a copy you could look at.
If not I could photo copy A (as in one) page for you to look at to see if
this is what you want. I would include the address on the booklet so you
could maybe write to see if they have more in print.
Or maybe Holly could use it as an excuse to go to her shop (I think she said
she lived near there, maybe I'm wrong though...
Roseanne Brown
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user: You are replying to Donna Lewis about "Netmail/Sysops".

They wrote:
DL> I do know they are there.  Is there one for just Sewing?

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assistant: As a matter of fact... Needles_Threads is for clothing, doll, upholstery, and
other types of sewing (not to cross over sew_&_quilt, we are not discussing
quilting :) )
Feel free to pop in and see if you can get some chat going on, I feel
sometimes, as if I am chatting to a wall.  (OH, btw, i am the moderator over
there!)
- Tami Cool
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user: You are replying to Debbie Cottrell about "COE GROUP MEMBER ADDRESSES:".

They wrote:
DC> Anne Mcreary wrote in a message to All:
DC> Hello Anne!
AM>> Debbie  Cottrell
AM>> Box 141
AM>> Nanisivik, NT Canada X0A 0X0
DC> I just wanted to give you the proper spelling of may last name.

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assistant: Hello Debbie!
Sunday September 28 1997 15:57, Debbie Cottrell wrote to Anne Mcreary:
Been known to make a typo or two when writing out lists. <G><  Sorry about
that, I'll make sure to change it. <G><
Let's Get Stitchin'!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net
system: You are Anne Mcreary, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Crafting message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Debbie Cottrell about "COE GROUPS FOR 1997 TO DATE ....".

They wrote:
AM>> I know what you mean! <G><  That would be fine, but you are
AM>> already in two of the groups and then we would have to find
AM>> someone who wanted to even out the rest of the groups as well.
DC> I'll even out where ever needed. Just make sure I get all addreses & I
DC> can do up to 20 or 21. Just let me know.

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assistant: Hello Debbie!
Sunday September 28 1997 16:01, Debbie Cottrell wrote to Anne Mcreary:
I'll take a look at the listings tomorrow. <G><
Take care!
Anne McReary
mcreary@oz.net