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system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Ruth Haffly about "Christmas Preps".

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assistant: Dear Ruth,
     Thanks for the comeback.
        I'm so sorry that your injury inhibits what you can do with your
hand.  I agree, the biggest barrier to anyone doing good Calligraphy is
having the time to practice.   Leave it alone for two weeks and it
doesn't know you anymore.  Some crafts are easy to lay down and pick up
again, [like non pattern crochet]  but calligraphy is NOT one of them.
    Never fear, i always get my nutrients.  I am a graduate dietitian.
When my lord was released from the hospital after open heart surgery,
they arranged for an interview with the staff dietitian.  We talked for
a little while.  I wasn't snooty, as my degree came 20 years before and
dietetics is constantly changing, however when i got the answer to my
questions as " I'll have to look that up."  for the seventyleventh time
and she admitted that she didn't cook much.  I gave up in disgust and
dig out my own answers.  My lord says that i scarred the stuffing out of
her.
     One of 'my' colors is green also, although royal blue is my
favorite.  Being Irish, i have chosen green pretty often.  I tend to
buy my trousers [except for pans suits, and have my tops, barely
decent's, pjs, and fancy dresses, made to fit my Junesque figure and my
old fashion taste. Then i wear them for the next 20 years or so .  I am
actually still wearing [and have been regularly]  some that i had made
over 30 years ago.
        Shalom,  ll
system: You are Carolyn Kerby, 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".

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assistant: Hi folks, just a short note to Charman Adams and Glenda Cupit for your lovely
crocheted snowflakes.  They have made a beautiful addition to my tree.  They
arrived just yesterday, safe and sound but a little late due to the Postal
Strike here in Canada.
Thankyou very much ladies, I will enjoy those ornaments for many years to
come.  Happy crafting and  a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New year
to all.
Bye for now;  Crafty Carolyn from Calgary
system: You are Carolyn Kerby, 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 Wendy Apgar about "Other Echoes".

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assistant: Hi Wendy I have noticed from your messages that you are in need of some
emotional support, which I would very much like to be ablet to give to
you but I feel that it would be better if we changed over to the Abled
echoe.  There is also excellant support available in the Fibromyalgia echoe.
The Abled echoe is an echoe set up to give support to those who are disabled,
their families and their caregivers.  It is the best support system that I
have come across in many years and you will find many good friends in there
with whom you can identify.
I hope the moderator will excuse this off topic message but I feel that it is
important to offer some specific options.
If you would like to e-mail me for further support you may do so at
ckerby@freenet.calgary.ab.ca.
Well, I must be going, bye for now;  Crafty Carolyn from Calgary
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Diane Bruck about "PINE NEEDLE BASKETS".

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assistant: Dear Diane,
     When Wanda asked for a copy of the directions [ i am still waiting
for a conformation of her address] , i ran off a couple of extras,
assuming others would ask.   It is only one sheet and easy to mail.
I'll get one off to you in the next couple of days.
    Happy Holidays,         Shalom,   the Lily Lady
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Donna Lewis about "Cinnamon ornaments".

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assistant: Dear Donna,
    Nope, they were all [with or without a letter in them] more than the
1/4 inch thick, so i had to pay the 11 cents penalty on each that i
mailed.  I am trying to deliver as many as possible by hand.
   Yes, aroma therapy is interesting.  The lose weight part was put in
there for laughs, but i have noticed a definite drop of my appetite while
i was working on them.
   I hope that all of those that need mailing have gone out, but i made
up a few extras, just in case someone surprises me.  I doubt that any
sent tomorrow or later would arrive before Christmas, but will send them
if needed anyway.  After  all, Christmas is not a season, but rather a
state of mind.    Blessed Christmas to you and yours.
                     Shalom,  ll
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Donna Lewis about "furnature fits".

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assistant: Dear Donna,
      WE found the couch very quickly.  At the salvation army thrift
store.   The covering is in terrible shape, in other words, it looks
like Hades struck with a club, but it is strong structurally, and high
enough to get my arthritic body and my lord's disabled back out of
without struggle.  Nouph said.
     As for getting the furniture manufacturers to get with the program,
i see little hope.  They can't seem to see the 'graying of America'.
     Incidental, my solution to the couch's appearance, was to go to Big
Lots and buy an $8 throw in a South West pattern.  I don't like it, but
the other choice that was big enough, was plain white.  That wouldn't
do, as we have both dog and cat in the house.  My soul sister Anne [the
one that does the wonderful carving] suggested that i get some yard goods
that i do like and sew it to the throw.  Maybe so.
    Shalom,  ll
system: You are Diane Bruck, 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 "letter]".

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assistant: Thanks you so much for the info about the bbs's in my area. Some I have
tried and some I will try.  You didn't say which conference you you
monitor so I'll post this note in several and hope you see it or someone
tell you about it!
   THANKS AGAIN  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
system: You are Carol Shenkenberger, 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 "Crafting Candles!".

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assistant: Ok, so I am rather single crafted?
Anyways, here is what I did today.  After finishing several FAQ's fo rthe
Telegard software, I started the pot going for this year's Xmas gift candles.
I used my normal melting pot, and something like 10 lbs of wax, to make 3
lovely hurricane candles (3" wide type).  Not fancy, but useful as we are
entering winter storm time, and the lights do tend to go out just now.
This is added to the set over the last few weeks, to make 1 for each person
on my block, and lots for the family to use.  Tomorrow, I distribute them.
At 50cents or so each, I can afford to do this for the block.
                                       xxcarol
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 Diane Bruck about "Re: letter]".

They wrote:
> Thanks you so much for the info about the bbs's in my area. Some I have
> tried and some I will try.  You didn't say which conference you you
> monitor so I'll post this note in several and hope you see it or someone
> tell you about it!

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assistant: I think I saw Diane Bruck say to Holly Sullivan on 20 Dec 97  12:08:31:
You're very welcome.  I hope one of them will work out for you.  And I lurk
in several conferences, Crafting, Sew & Quilt, Cross Stitch, and Bead &
Jewel. Among others.  (smile)
:)---Holly---<--<-@  *  holly@cheerful.com  *  <GRIN>
system: You are Diane Bruck, 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 Jeannelou Truitt about "PINE NEEDLE BASKETS".

They wrote:
JT>Dear Diane,
JT>     When Wanda asked for a copy of the directions [ i am still waiting
JT>for a conformation of her address] , i ran off a couple of extras,
JT>assuming others would ask.   It is only one sheet and easy to mail.
JT>I'll get one off to you in the next couple of days.
JT>    Happy Holidays,         Shalom,   the Lily Lady

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assistant: DB}  What BBS do you go through? The one I use is called Com-Dat and is
going down at the end of Dec. The exact day is not being told. I don't
want to lose touch with anyone ----soooooo-- I'd like to get one one
from here in the Portland, Oregon area.  What bbs do you know of that
others use?  I've sent out this request but got no answers/  HELP!!!
          Thanks for the directions and I'll be waiting for them.
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 Diane Bruck about "PAPER CASTING".

They wrote:
>I read in a post between you and Wendy about paper casting. What is it
>exactly, how do you do it, what do you use the finished products for?
>I hope you can post me back before Com Dat goes down as I'm not being
>able to find a bbs that has conferences like this place.  Do you know of
>any??????

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assistant: Hmmmm, perhaps Wendy knows more about it than I do.  I was just sorta
passing on the info. :-)
<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 Diane Bruck about "CROCHET ICICLEWS".

They wrote:
>I saw your post about this item and I would LOVE you to repost it as my
>daughter and I like to sit and crochet while her children (my
>grandchildren) either play in house, pool (we are there by them) or in
>yard. This would definitely give us a head start for next Christmas. OR
>snail me the directions to:

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assistant: Here ya go:
From: RenoBBW <RenoBBW@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 15:22:54 EST
Subject: [ crochet ] Pattern - Thread Icicles
LACE  ICICLES
Materials:
Crochet cotton:
    Small amounts of red or white
Steel crochet hook 10(0.75)
Pencils
Starch
Waxed Paper
Finished Size: Approximately 3 1/2 " long.
Note: To Make a Dtr: Yo hook 4 times, work lps off in same manner as a dc or
tr.
Ch 36.
Row 1: Dtr in 6th ch from hook and in each ch across, Fasten off.
Note to make 4 1/2" Icicle, beg with ch 50, and rep.
Starch
Mix sloution of half water and half sugar.(Use hot tap water to dissolve
sugar.) Saturate crocheted strip in solution. Wind around pencil. Place strip
and pencil on waxed paper. When strip is dry and stiff, slip pencil out.
To hang ornament make loop through top with matching crochet cotton.
<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 "homemade orange spice tea".

They wrote:
>Homemade orange spice tea:
LH>Ingredients for one jar (makes one mug):
LH>One of those pretty canning jars *with canning lid, that will hold about
>a mug's worth of water.
LH>One of the following:
>small peice of muslin, cheese cloth(?), aida cloth, very small holed
>plastic canvas(?), recycled tea towel, one cup coffee maker filter, or a
>regular size filter cut to fit.  Might want to hem recycled tea towel or
>aida cloth if you choose to use that.
LH>small card, pretty peice of paper, or homemade stationery.
LH>two hairbands and/or some ribbon (crocheted, knitted, macramed hemp?)
LH>hole punch
LH>one tea bag or 1&1/2 teaspoons loose leaf tea
LH>3/4 teaspoon dried orange peel
LH>one small whole clove or tiny pinch of ground clove
LH>1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon or or maybe about 1/4 of a small cinnamon
>stick, broken up
LH>Instructions:
LH>Put tea, orange peel, clove, and cinnamon into jar.  Put filter or
>material over opening and secure with lid.  Punch hole in upper left
>corner of card or paper.  Write these instructions on it:
LH>To enjoy your homemade orange spice tea, simply remove cover part of
>lid, rescrew ring part, leaving filter in place.  Pour boiling water
>into jar, let steep 1&1/2--3 minutes. Again, leaving filter in place,
>pour tea into cup or mug.  Add sugar and/or  cream to taste. Enjoy.
LH>Attach card or paper with ribbon and/or hairbands.
LH>You might want to include the ingredients on the card.

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assistant: <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 Diane Bruck about "CONFERENCES".

They wrote:
DB>Too #&%% bad that Com Dat is going down.  For me it is the perfect bbs.
>games and conferences I like.
>---

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assistant: Do you have Internet access?  If so, you can access tons of BBS's from
the Internet, without incurring long distance charges.  Go to my page
for some of the links <www.premier.net/~lhamm>
Good luck :-)
<grin>Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy:  lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org</grin>
            <wink>http://www.premier.net/~lhamm</wink>
system: You are Jennifer Murphy, 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 Donna Lewis about "ANGELS".

They wrote:
>>JS> Anyone know a source for angels printed on paper, paperboard, or flat
>>JS> plastic?  Printed on both sides, and sized from about 2 to 6 inches
> Sorry, my idea of gift wrap wouldn't work.

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assistant: tall
Sure it would!  Find symmetrical ones, cut out two and paste back to back.
Add a layer of cardboard if sturdier ones are needed.
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Donna Lewis about "dirty bees wax".

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assistant: Dear Donna,
     I once lucked into a whole barrel of raw bees wax.   Here are my
solutions to your problems:
     First gently heat the wax and much of the garbage will go to the
bottom.  Pour off the clearer from the top.
     Next, secure [preferably with rope or wire, as it will gat hot] a
piece of cheese cloth over a can or other heat tolerant vessel. Allow a
sag in the cloth.  Reheat the wax.  pour into the vessel.
    There will still be some fine stuff, so if you want it still
cleaner, heat a fairly large vessel of water [this is the stage that you
can bleach it if you wish- but get instructions from me before you do]
and place a chunk of wax into the water.  Be very sure that you have
much more water than wax!!!!!  When the wax has become liquid, turn off
the heat and allow to solidify.  Break or pull out the wax [you don't
need to get it all out] and repeat with the next chunk.
   I hope that this helps.
         Shalom,  the Lily Lady
The reason i know what not to do, is mostly because i did.
system: You are Christi Walkup, 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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Pine Needle Baskets".

They wrote:
JT>     When Wanda asked for a copy of the directions [ i am still waiting
JT>for a conformation of her address] , i ran off a couple of extras,
JT>assuming others would ask.   It is only one sheet and easy to mail.
JT>I'll get one off to you in the next couple of days.

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assistant: Hello Jeannelou,
I sure would love to have a set of instructions. Let me know how much it
will cost to send them and I will mail you the money.
My address is Christi Walkup
              3434 Brown Rd.
              St. Louis, MO 63114-4330
I sure would appreciate them.  I am called Weaving Woman and I want to
learn how to do them and display them when I am doing my Storytelling.
Happy Holidays!
Christi Walkup
***
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system: You are Ruth Haffly, 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 Wendy Buchanan about "Tagline <giggle>".

They wrote:
RH> ... Yesterday was the deadline for complaints.
WB> I'm giggling at this one, and have a similar one or two
WB> ... I can only please one person a day, and this isn't your day!
WB> ... Don't ruffle my feathers -- I get UGLY!
WB> I see you saying you're up to your eyeballs in sewing projects.
WB> Well, I'm more like up to the eyeBROWS!  Craft supplies and glue
WB> sticks are everywhere!  Fabric and pinking shears on the table,
WB> and all kinds of stuff around my recliner here.  <g>
WB> Fortunately I finally got my new glasses straightened out, and so
WB> I can see to work on all these little projects.
WB> Ah, it's going to be a lovely Christmas this year, if I don't go
WB> and sleep through it...

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assistant: Hi Wendy,
Like "I've got one nerve left--and you're getting on it."  I've used
that line with my girls sometimes. (G)
Tis the time of year to be extra crafty.  I may have been up to my
eyeballs the, a come down from eyebrows.  I've still got to finish a
project for Steve (vest & tie) and a couple of stuffed toys for our 7
month old nephew.
Good.  I've got to get new bifocals after the first of the year; I'm
always pulling mine off for close up work.
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.  Deborah goes to OK City tomorrow; Christmas
without either girl (but the dumb dogis still here).  We'll sleep in and
then head up to see my sister & family.  Have a blessed Christmas.
Catch you later,
Ruth
Geoworks Ensemble & Professional Point - High performance on a budget!
hafflys@primenet.com    FIDO 1:309/63.2
... Luke 2:11b |...a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
system: You are Ruth Haffly, 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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Christmas Preps".

They wrote:
JT>         I'm so sorry that your injury inhibits what you can do with
JT> your hand.  I agree, the biggest barrier to anyone doing good
JT> Calligraphy is having the time to practice.   Leave it alone for two
JT> weeks and it
JT> doesn't know you anymore.  Some crafts are easy to lay down and pick
JT> up again, [like non pattern crochet]  but calligraphy is NOT one of
JT>     Never fear, i always get my nutrients.  I am a graduate dietitian.
JT> When my lord was released from the hospital after open heart surgery,
JT> they arranged for an interview with the staff dietitian.  We talked
JT>      One of 'my' colors is green also, although royal blue is my
JT> favorite.  Being Irish, i have chosen green pretty often.  I tend to
JT> decent's, pjs, and fancy dresses, made to fit my Junesque figure and
JT> my old fashion taste. Then i wear them for the next 20 years or so .
JT> I am actually still wearing [and have been regularly]  some that i had
JT> made
JT> over 30 years ago.

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assistant: Hi Jeannelou,
But, at least I have use of them--for which I'm grateful.
Seems there's always been something demanding my time, kids or whatever.
I can't knit or crochet but I know what you mean about lay down and pick
up projects.  I've got several going at any given time.
Good.  Sometimes the hardest thing to do is eat sensibly.  I have a hard
time when I'm the only one at home; I tend to snack instead of cooking
something. I don't have training in nutrition but have read enough that
I know what I should/should not do.
I like blue, green & brown; when you meet Rachel, you will see my
coloring too.  She's a bit fairer but we both have the dark blonde/brown
hair and brown eyes.
I've got some oldies but goodies too but don't think any are 30
years old. I was just barely into my teens then.  But, I know my dad has
one thing I sewed him over 20 years ago and he still wears it.
I saw in tonight's paper a story about music software for the computer;
will clip and mail you.  Meanwhile, have a blessed Christmas.
Catch you later,
Ruth
Geoworks Ensemble & Professional Point - High performance on a budget!
hafflys@primenet.com    FIDO 1:309/63.2
... Luke 2:11b |...a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Diane Bruck about "PINE NEEDLE BASKETS".

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assistant: Dear Diane,
     Your pnb instructions are in the mail.  Hope they reach you soon.
        I'm sorry but from Wisc. or Miss. i can't be any help in finding
you a BBS.  I have lost my Fido connection twice now, for months at a
time.  I'm afraid that i will have to go on the Internet, as the hubs
are breaking down for lack of users.   I understand that all of the FIDO
echos are available from the Neverending BBS on the net.  I don't want
Internet as i have observed that it [like TV- which i don't watch
either] eats up your life, but i would HATE to lose my echo friends.
So, i may be forced to the NET.
     Blessed Christmas.        Shalom,  ll
system: You are Jeannelou Truitt, 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 Teresa Herman about "Re: Christmas Preps".

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assistant: Dear Teresa,
      Thank you so much for taking all the time to type all those helps.
I have taken them to hardcopy, so as to have them when i next go to war
with my sewing machine.   RE an expensive machine; the most co operative
machine i have ever used was one my lord bought [over my protests] for
$5 at a yard sale.  Before that, even with a new machine, the only way
that i could sew for 10 minutes steady was for my lord to stay in the
room and keep it scared. Even that didn't work over 10 minutes.  With
the $5 machine i could work for half an hour before everything went
awry.  We sent for [ and paid more for] an instruction book for it than
we did for the machine.
      Merry Christmas.          Shalom,  ll