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system: You are Sylvia 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 Pat Knox about "can anyone see this?".

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assistant: Hey Pat!
   | See what??   :)
   |
   | Glad to see you here again Sylvia!
Thanks, it is good to be back.  Congrats on the MQBE win.  I hope to have
your block out to you before the end of the year.  And of course, I am
not eligible to win.
RE: FFQBE '97
According to my records, I have sent out all my FQs for '97 with the
exception of Suzi Henderson due to lack of an address.  I missed fido
during my last mass mailing of fat quarters so hopefully, they all got to
their new homes safely.
Sylvia
system: You are Sylvia 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 Lee Ann Hamm about "can anyone see this?".

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assistant: |
   | Seems to be working . . . I saw it.
   | :-)
Thanks, it seems that I am getting out now.
SL
system: You are Sylvia 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 Wanda Guin about "Re: can anyone see this?".

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assistant: | I'm looking at 'cha in Memphis!
Thanks for responding, it is nice to know that my messages can be seen
again.
SL
system: You are Sylvia 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 Roseanne Brown about "can anyone see this?".

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assistant: Hi Roseanne
   |  Hey! did anyone see this ? Not me! Nope No one here! I'm too busy
   | finishing up wrapping my presents. Didn't see nuthin! 8-)
You are already wrapping presents??  Aren't you supposed to do that on
the 24th of December after the kids are in bed?
   |
   | Now Sylvia, whatcha been workin on without fido to keep ya busy?
Hmmm, I have had a busy Autumn.  The Utah Quilt Guild had their annual
meeting up in Ogden, Ut in late Sept.  Took a couple of classes and
played with my friends for three days.  Had a blast.
In Oct, a friend and I drove up to Jackson Hole, Wy for Quilting in the
Tetons.  That was fun.  If you ever get the chance to go, it is
definitely worth it.
Now that the swim season has started, I am ref'ing for the swim team at
home meets.   Our girls team has a chance of taking state this year.
I have also been elected to be the President of my local guild chapter
for '98.  Taking over the newsletter for Dec. for my friend and cohort
who is going on a cruise next week.  I have also volunteered to help with
the guild's next annual meeting which takes a lot of planning for
I also helped with the Holiday Quilt Show and Auction which benefits a
local hospital's research and education department.  One of the quilts
was auctioned off for $25,000, a new record for this event.  The three
quilts that my group had donated totaled $11,500.
I have been busy making more UFO's, and finishing a couple of smaller
UFO's.
And I still don't have a quilt on my own bed.   I have two quilts that I
am handquilting for my bed, but it is slow going.  I get sidetracked
easily.
Sylvia
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 "Hello again".

They wrote:
JT> Dear Ruth,   I will try to get in touch with
JT> Rachel tomorrow. Yes there is an Old America here but if you aren't
JT> into framing, silk flowers or kits, they don't have much to offer.  I
JT> futttt!  There is however a very good store called Sweetstuff, that is
JT> exclusively cake decorating. It is on Popp's Ferry Road.  There is
JT> also a fairly nice [though small] craft store on Pass Rd.
JT>    I have been down in bed with a bad cold recently [well, it's an
JT> excuse isn't it?] . Now i am up and so far behind that i am running
JT>    Thanks for asking, we had a fairly nice Thanksgiving with temps. in
JT> the 70s and sunny.  None of the people we asked to join us were able o
JT> make it so Mr and Mrs Truitt  ate alone.

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assistant: Hi Jeannelou,
Hopefully you were successful in talking to Rachel.  I need to either
call or write her and find out how their Thanksgiving dinner was.  We
had a good time with some friends and family that she would enjoy
hearing about.  I'll check out the OA in Tucson, hopefully it's better.
I'll have to let Rachel know about that one; I don't know how near it is
to the AF base or where she works.
Sometimes the smaller ones are the nicest.  There was a little hole in
the wall one in Berlin that had supplies for just about anything I
needed.  I'd browse a bit before getting what I came for, always
discovered something new.
I understand about colds; sometimes they can get you down longer than
anything else.  Just don't try overdoing until you feel better; I
usually try to overdo in catching up, then get behind again because I
can't take it.
We were clear and cold, after a morning rain blew over.  I think we
might have gotten into the mid 60s, if that.  Had dinner at a friend's
house with their family, a friend of ours (and theirs), my sister & her
husband & 2 boys.  Plus, there were 6 cats at the house, most of whom
made their personalities known.  Hit Wal-Mart yesterday for a printer
cable and found remnants half price so got one for a sewing project.
Catch you later,
Ruth
Geoworks Ensemble & Professional Point - High performance on a budget!
hafflys@primenet.com    FIDO 1:309/63.2
... I DID Read The Docs!  Honest!  Oh, *That* page...
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 Tammy Mccann about "Re: Crochet Barbie Clothe".

They wrote:
TM>Thanks for the pattern, can't wait to make it up for my daughter and
>Could you e-mail me the pattern?  I have some patterns for crocheted
>collector dolls that can fit barbies, would you like one?  I haven't seen
>the Paradise patterns, they're not up here.  What are they like?

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assistant: eice.
Sure, I can e-mail it to you . . . been out of town for a few days and I
was having severe e-mail/conference message withdrawal!  :-)  The
Paradise Patterns are really pretty.  Annie's Attic (800) LV-ANNIE sells
them; House of White Birches (800) 347-9887 sells them and Herschnners
also sells them. I don't know Herschnners phone number though.  If you
have a Hobby Lobby store near you, they also carry them.  Michael's will
carry some of the Paradise patterns and so will local various craft
shops.  Good hunting! :-)
BTW, what's your e-mail address?
<grin>Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy:  lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org</grin>
            <wink>http://www.premier.net/~lhamm</wink>
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 Bettie West about "Coe".

They wrote:
BW>Hi Cristi. I got your ornaments thurs of last week. that is very nice. I
BW>the date and your name on the back so I could remember who I got them from
BW>they are hanging our our little tree right now..I love home made things,
BW>you?it gives the tree that honey look. like somebody cared... Do hope you
BW>yours have a good thanksgiving...We plan on a big dinner. I have 8
BW>all grown now, and all but one sone and families will be there. I have one
BW>in the AF stationed in Japan. of coarse we will be talking to him that day
BW>computer..we have voice mail and I love it, that way I can hear the kids
BW>sure helps shrink the miles between us..you take care and write
BW>again...regards. Bettie

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assistant: Hi Bettie,
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I am glad the made it ok. Our thanksgiving is in the evening as we have
seven Children and four grandchildren. so they come here after they
visit their mom's. I love homemade ornaments and try to add new ones
every year. but we do not put up a tree until right around a week
before christmas as we put up a real tree and we like it to last
until new years then we take it down.
So Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Christi Walkup
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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 Donna Lewis about "Pine Needle Baskets".

They wrote:
DL>Carol Duval will be doing pine needle baskets on HGTV on 1 Dec, 1997 at
DL>and 2:00pm

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assistant: Hello,
9:00
This sounds great but what channel would that be on cable tv. becaause I
would love to see it since I just gathered the pine needles toy
this.?
Thank you,
Christi Walkup
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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 Donna Lewis about "Greetings".

They wrote:
DL>Hope everyone has a safe, happy holiday

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assistant: Well hello to you too!
I second that remark.
Christi  Walkup
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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 Jesse Spurway about "ANGELS".

They wrote:
> Anyone know a source for angels printed on paper, paperboard, or flat
> plastic?  Printed on both sides, and sized from about 2 to 6 inches tall.

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assistant: Hi Jesse,
            ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Why does it have to be printed on both sides?
If printed on one side can be used, try wrapping paper, cards, decoupage
papers for beginners.
Hope this will help.
Happy crafting,
Donna
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 Christi Walkup about "Pine Needle Baskets".

They wrote:
> DL>Carol Duval will be doing pine needle baskets on HGTV on 1 Dec, 1997 at
> DL>9:00 and 2:00pm

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assistant: Hi Christi,
CW > This sounds great but what channel would that be on cable tv. becaause I
CW > would love to see it since I just gathered the pine needles toy
CW > this.?
You will need to call your local cable co. and find out from them whether
they carry the Home and Garden Television Channel.  If they don't, then you
need to request it, and have your friends and family do the same.
It's really a great channel to watch.
If you can't get HGTV, there was an article in a recent issue of Floral and
Nature Crafts.  (Think it was that mag - I had posted the info when I found
it).
Hope this helps.
Happy crafting,
Donna
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 Jeannelou Truitt about "Cinnamon ornaments".

They wrote:
> I have a strong suspicion that the proportions you mention would
> give me a rather soupy dough, but i will try it [a little at a time, and
> see.  I thought that there were other ingredients.  I too remembered the
> cin and applesauce.
> How thin do i dare roll them to be tough enough to go through the
> P.O. gets all hot and bothered if the letter is over 1/4 inch thick
> altogether.

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assistant: -= Quoting Jeannelou to Pat Knox=-
Hi Jeannelou,
This was in the Crafts for Kids msgs that was posted last year and again this
year.
I think that the applesauce is supposed to be drained in a strainer, so it
isn't so soupy.  You could drain it, then if need be add the juice as needed.
Cinnamon Ornaments
3/4 c Cinnamon, Ground
1 T Allspice, Ground
1 c Applesauce
2 T Cloves, Ground
1 T Nutmeg, Ground
Combine first 4 ingredients, blend well.
Stir in applesauce and mix well (mixture will be stiff)
Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on un greased cookie sheet.
Cut dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters, etc.
Use a wire hook, paper clip, or poke a hole for a hanger.
Dry uncovered for 4-5 days.
Store in plastic bags until ready to use.
Yields 25 small or 18 medium ornaments.
These can be used as air fresheners, etc.
To renew scent, sand lightly with sandpaper or emery board.
mail?????  I want them as thin as possible Because the
I made some thin ones and found that they break very easily.  I was
disappointed.  Used my candy mold and made the bite size rose and those were
OK, but they were thicker.  Personally, I wouldn't trust the P.O. to deliver
the cinnamon ornaments unless they were well packed in packing and a good
ox.
Actually, any delivery service.
An alternative idea:
Use several layers of a brown paper bag, glued together, paint/finish for
ook
that you want, put in a skosh of filler and the dry spices for fragrance.
he
edges would be glued together.
Have you seen how Aleene does the Look of Metal using brown paper bags and
her Tacky Glue in the GOLD bottle.  My suggestion is a variation on the way
she does this.
Hope this helps
Happy crafting
Donna
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 Bill Tracy about "Coe".

They wrote:
BT>       Truely sorry, I am too hear that money for U this month
BT>       is a little tight.

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assistant: Hello Bill,
Sometimes times are all little worse than others but if you at least
have your family together for the holiday you are not poor but
rich. and get to see the blessings of your children nd
grandchildren and friends. which I truely feel blessed.
Happy holidays to you also,
God Bless,
Christi Walkup
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system: You are Tami Cool, 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 Christi Walkup about "COE".

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assistant: Hi, I got your ornament today.  Thank you!  Unfortunately, the postal machine
took a bite out of a few of the buttons on the one.. not a problem tho, cause
I have a billion buttons to use to fix it, they are very cute!
- Tami
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 Sylvia Lewis about "QBE".

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assistant: Sylvia
        Recevied your block this morning(12-1).I like the colors.
                Thanks
                 Peggy
system: You are Jesse Spurway, 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:
> Anyone know a source for angels printed on paper, paperboard, or flat
> plastic?  Printed on both sides, and sized from about 2 to 6 inches tall.
DL> Why does it have to be printed on both sides?

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assistant: It will be seen from both sides. If I can't find 2 sided prints I may use
one sided...but...not many people get a thrill from the blank
backside of works.
Jesse
system: You are Roseanne Brown, 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 Sylvia Lewis about "can anyone see this?".

They wrote:
SL> Hi Roseanne
>| Hey! did anyone see this ? Not me! Nope No one here! I'm too
>| busy  finishing up wrapping my presents. Didn't see nuthin! 8-)
>|
SL> You are already wrapping presents??  Aren't you supposed to do that on
SL> the 24th of December after the kids are in bed?

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assistant: Hello Sylvia.
24 Nov 97 11:39, Sylvia Lewis wrote to Roseanne Brown:
 Nope! Actually do have all presents wrapped. There may be one or
two add ons for shorty (my daughter) before the big day but for
now all shopping is done and wrapped. Well there is one doll and
one box of legos but am thinking of ading a few more dolls to a
box before I wrap those. We have been collecting some little baby
dolls that run about $2.00 each for her and give them to her on
occasion for "just because" presents. May see if I can find two or
three new ones for her to open when we go to my aunts on the 21st.
That and the lego box (odd shape hard to disguise) are all that's left.
 We have a small house and no place to hide things so we wrapped
them as they came in and leave the stack out on the kitchen table.
With the three of us we don't need the whole table and I can be sure
she isn't trying to get into them that way.
   All I have to do is finish two quilts up for other people and one
one of those will make me $65.00. 8-) The other will be bartered to
my chiro for what the insurance does not cover on my bill. 8-)
< Stuff snipped >
 Sounds like you have been busy! I know how that swim stuff can get.
Amanda's 5 1/2 and already ahead of most of her swim class at the
YMCA, her teacher says we should really think about the swim team in
another few years for her.
Take care!
Roseanne*--+
system: You are Stewy, 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 "Re: Greetings".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Donna Lewis to All <=-
DL> Hope everyone has a safe, happy holiday

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assistant: Hi ya Donna:-)
 I guess I'm one of the *all* now..I just started talking is this area..It's
 a fun echo to be in  and they are all great friends to have:-)
 Well, we don't celebrate Thanksgiving now; we celebrate it in October up
 here in Canada...But thanx for the wishes anyway...I think it's better
 the way you guys have it; it's like thanksgiving and xmas all rolled into
 one big holiday...
 What types of crafts do you like to do?
I like just about everything, except crocheting, knitting and plastic canvas.
 The reason I don't like crocheting and knitting is cuz I can't do either
 of them too well...I have a block afghan that has been started now for over
 3 years; I've got about 18 blocks done.  It is just a plain block, with one
 stitch too it; I can't do any of the other ones:-(
 I've tried plastic canvas and just find it doesn't move along to fast.  It's
 been awhile since I've tried it; and I've noticed that they have some
 really nice patterns out now...I especially like the "Precious Moments"
 patterns they have out now...But, I'll leave it to someone else...
I like to x-stitch(big time) do floral wreaths and hats, wearable art,
eading
 and N.A. Indian crafts, jewellery making, xmas crafts, and painting on wood.
Some day real soon I am going to try some tolepainting!  I have attempted
 a couple smaller wood items with basic strokes; but nothing too technical.
 I have all the brushes, paints and books; just need some confidence in
myself.
 I have tought myself everything else, so I guess I could give this a go
 too...I bought myself some teaching books w/patterns to help me out.
 Classes in tole and decorative painting are very expensive to take..I would
 at least have all the supplies...which can be the costly part of this craft.
 Have you ever tried tole or decorative painting?
Anyway, hope you had a great thanksgiving!  Talk to you later..
 Chow....Kim S.(aka Stewy)
... One good turn gets most of the blankets.
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.11
system: You are Bill Tracy, 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 "Greetings".

They wrote:
PK> Bill, you can't go by origin lines.  They tell you only where the BBS
PK> person is using is located.  Take me for instance.  Bet you think
PK> that I live in  Florida because I use the Neverending BBS that is
PK> in Florida.  Not so. I live in the Chattanooga, TN area. The Neverending
PK> BBS is on the internet so anyone anywhere can use it without long
PK> distance fees.  Beats the link that I had before hands down!
PK>
PK> Pat Knox

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assistant: Hi
Thank you very much for your message from Tenn. I really do appreciate that.
he
ocated
I find this a crafty way of sending a message. I did not know how you could
call a BBS for a local call using the INTERNET. I would like to know more.
I have been thinking of getting an INTERNET connection, but after my
experience a few years ago with THE WORLD I decided that I didn't need
these extra monthly bills.
Thank you again for your help. Perhaps U can suggest an INTERNET feed other
than A.O.L.
Best regards,
Bill Tracy
system: You are Bill Tracy, 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 Christi Walkup about "Coe".

They wrote:
CW> Sometimes times are all little worse than others but if you at least
CW> have your family together for the holiday you are not poor  but
CW> rich. and get to see the blessings of your children and grandchildren
CW> friends. which I truely feel blessed.
CW> Happy holidays to you also,
CW> God Bless,
CW> Christi Walkup

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assistant: Oh Dear Christi,
        I feel the exact same way....
nd
    God Bless you, and So Too Bed
   - Samuel Peepes Diary.
   Merry Christmas
        Bill
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 Wendy Apgar about "mess. I rec'd".

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assistant: Wendy. a lady wrote me and said we might like to check out an echo called
ASK*A*NURSE......told me to pass it along to you. isn't it awful I can't
remember her name, just noted the message so I'd remember to write you.
How did your Holiday go ? hope you got lots of rest so you could enjoy the
day with family and friends...
I did. too much perhaps. the day after I felt like a stuffed sausage.Like
someone said. I'm in pretty good shape.....Round IS a shape isn't it?
That's pretty much how I feel..couldn be the clothes, but I don't t;hink I
can blame it entirely on apparel..I belong to a " fat club" called TOPS.
tonight is our weekly meeting night and there are double fines after any
major holiday so Id better gather up my change before I attend.
      Do write when you have time. Love hearing from you..Bettie
Of all the things I've lost in life,,,,,I miss my mind the most...