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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 All about "can anyone see this?".

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assistant: Hi All,
My fido is coming through again.  Just wanted to see if anyone can see
my messages going out.
Thanks,
Sylvia
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>My christmas ornaments have all been in the mmail for more than a week
BW>was hoping to see some confirmation on the echo that someone had received
BW>theirs by now..do drop me a line when you do...God Bless and take
BW>always, Bettie

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assistant: Hello Bettie,
ow.
are...as
Have no fear yours arrived hear....teehee!
Thank you very much.  Now that I have been receiving a few I will have
to find the hangers so when we buy the tree they can go on it!
I sent yours out today. let me know if it makes it ok!
Christi Walkup
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system: You are Wanda Guin, 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: Hello Crafters,
I sent out my COEs about a couple of weeks ago, but have only heard
back from Anne McCreary.  Please let me know if any of you recieve
yours from me.
Thanks,
Wanda
... 7 Days Without Prayer Makes One Weak....
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system: You are Wendy Apgar, 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 "Thought".

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assistant: Road To Wellness
by Cynthia McClure
People may not always approve of the road you take to
wellness. Stay on it if you know it is right for you.
Don't allow yourself to be sidetracked by the negative
comments of people who aren't on the road with you.
... SUCCESS is a journey, not a destination!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Wendy Apgar, 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 "Our Journey, Guidelines".

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assistant: Our Journey is a quarterly newsletter featuring poetry,
articles and occasional book revies by those and for
those involved or interested in any aspect of the recovry
process. This newsletter is a safe way for contributors
and readers to address life issues. Our Journey is self-
supporting and its existance depends on the support
of those who it hopes to help.
If you wish information regarding our current contest,
with small cash prizes, subscription information, or
any other question, please feel free to contact me.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Manuscripts should be typed, essays double spaced, with
the author's name and address in the upper left corner. One
poem to a sheet of paper. Submissions should not contain excessive
profanity or graphic sexual material.
2. All submitted manuscripts will be considered but we
usually do not comment on rejected material. ONLY
MANUSCRIPTS ACCOMPANIED BY A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED
RETURN ENVELOPE will be acknowledged or returned.
We will respond in 4-6 weeks, usually sooner.
Material may also be submitted via e-mail. If accepted
for publication a hard copy must then be submitted via snail
mail with the completed release  form which will be e-mailed
upon acceptance. If there is more than one item accepted,
EACH submission must have its own release form.
e-mail address: wendy@zzz.com
3. Our Journey asks for One Time Publication Rights.
4. On publication we will pay 2 copies of the issue in
which the material appears.
All manuscripts, inquiries, and subscription requests
should be sent to: Our Journey, Wendy Apgar, editor,
16016 SE Division #327, Portland OR 97236 USA
... http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/1416/ourjourney.htm
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Wendy Apgar, 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 "Re: Sounds like:".

They wrote:
BW> your handling things better than most would Wendy...keep
BW> on, keeping on..are you the lady I talked with last year? I
BW> used to be on here quite a bit but cut back in the summer
BW> time..What is your pain caused by. I think the lady I was
BW> talking to had arthritis real bad and lots of pain that's
BW> why I thought you might be her..at any rate , nice talking
BW> to you, do take care and I'll say a little prayer your
BW> feeling  better soon.
@>-->---

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assistant: As Bettie West communicated to Wendy Apgar's starship:
 Thanks for the prayers. I know deep down that they help,
 although to be honest, sometimes I wonder where God is.
 My pain is due to fibromyalgia, arthritis in my knees,
 degenerative disk disease as well as chronic back pain,
 MCS, asthma, etc.  More than enough to handle.
 Thankfully I am learning to listen to my body when it
 comes to activities.
 Now when I do my rubber stamping, when my back starts to
 hurt I get up and go lie down or switch to another
 activity in a different chair. It seems to help a lot
 and I don't hurt for a week after I've sat and done
 rubber stamping for the day. It may take me a little
 while longer...stamping supplies out for 3 days
 instead of simply 1 depending on the number of cards that
 I am making, but overall I feel better and that is good.
 A small triumph....
 Today is the 9th day without sugar or any self-destructive
 activities. Doesn't sound like much, but it is a major
 accomplishment for me.  Decided that I really needed
 to stop eating the suger, and hopefully lose a little
 weight (or a lot of weight, but I can't look at this as
 a diet) because of the way I feel physically. Not to
 mention, the fact that I feel better about myself while
 I have been doing this.
 I made a suger-free chocolate cream pie with instant
 pudding. I noticed that after eating apples and bananas
 for snacks, the pie tasted almost too sweet. I think
 that is a good sign.
 Well, gotta go. I have more cards to color and my back
 is beginning to hurt.  :-)
 Wendy
... Too many hobbies! Too little time!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
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 Carolyn Kerby about "Strike".

They wrote:
CK> @MSGID: 1:134/61.0 3473b310
CK> Hi folks, just a short note to let you know
CK> that the entire postal system shut down as of 3:00 p.m. this afternoon
CK> and that we will not be able to receive any mail that was sent in the
CK> exchanges as a result.  The strike affects everyone across Canada
CK> right during the busiest time of the year.
CK> I will let you know when postal service resumes and when I get the
CK> ornaments from the Christmas Ornament Exchange.

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assistant: Hello Carolyn.
19 Nov 97 20:48, Carolyn Kerby wrote to All:
 I just wanted to let you know that your ornament made
it here ok. Thanks!
Take care!
Roseanne
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 Wanda Guin about "COE".

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assistant: I received your COE.  I have been ill and have not had a chance to mail mine
out.  They will go out this week if I have to crawl to the post office.
Thank you very much :)
- Tami Cool
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 Stewy about "Re: crafts".

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assistant: I sure would like to be able to xeron my pay.s then they might be just about
right..probably not tho. then I'd want more. human nature I gues.
You sound like yuo got a good handle on crafts too..I was left a single Mom
of 8. 6 girls and 2 boys..so I know what it is to be the sole parent.if you
just manage to keep a good sense of humor it'll get you through a lot of
tough times. It did us. my baby ( he'd kill me to here that) is 28 and my
oldest is 43. We laughing called our home Thunder Alley, and it sure was at
times..
     I am sorry to hear you gave arthritis so bad it disables you but you
sound as if your handeling it okay..about tole painting. I've always wanted
to take a class in it. about the time I decided to do that, the local craft
store up and moved away. all is not lost tho. I hear there is a bigger and
better one moving in to the same place soon. called, comething MOORE. ever
hear of it?
     I do card with my rubber stamping. so fat I've done several for special
friends for Christmas and som e all occasional ones. I do do some embossing
on some and some stenciling also..If you send me your address I will send you
some of mine and maybe we can exchange on our own..
     Do keep in touch and I will try to get in here more often..take care of
yourself and have a happy Thanksgiving. talk with you soon.  Bettie
A good way to forget your troubles is to help someone else with theirs.
Bye for now
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 Teresa Herman about "Christmas stuff".

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assistant: I guess you'll be busy for awhile. isn't it funny how us crafters view
things..one looks at the play as a whole and you looked at the play plus the
costumes, background and the people who attended, who do you think gets more
out of anything?ha ha.
     I too am making a table runner for my daughter's sofa table..tassels and
all. got to quilt the top tomorrow and it's finsihed,,it was made out of all
the scraps I made their tree skirts out of last year..so she's go t a little
of each sisters tree skirt..plus..
     Got 2 sweather I have to get zippers and buttons on and I think I'm
about done.....for Christmas that is..still got 2 quilts going for my
grandsons but they may not get finished till after the Holidays..
     They say we have more snow coming tomorrow. what part of the world are
you from. I like in a tiny community called Phoenix. not in AZ but upstate
NY, north of Syracuse...we only have one stop light so you can see it's
really small..I like it tho. I've lived here for 43 years ans so it's home..
     Please tell me something about your life and community..love hearing
about others and how they live..do you have children. I have 8. all grown.
baby is now 28 and my oldest if 43. all girls in the middle of my 2
sons...it's quite hectic here for the Holidays and I love every second of
it...kepp in touch and have a beautiful thanksgiving , we have so much to be
thankful for no matter what our situation, it could always be Write soon.
Bettie
worse.
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 C Walkup about "COE".

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assistant: Hi cristy, I received you lovely ornaments on Nov 21st, they were my first
this year..thank you so much they are on my tree as we speak..I always get
ready before Christmas. just decorated my big livingroom mirrow and the
balcony today. I won't light the lights untill after thanksgiving. but I am
ready. dO have a nice Thanksgiving. we have so much to be thankful for , this
year and any year. no matter what the situation...write again and thank you
once more.. as always, Bettie
The way to for get out troubles is to concentrate on helping someone else
with theirs..
system: You are Ernie Welke, 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 Gladys Bowersox about "ornaments".

They wrote:
GB> just want to say my xmas ornaments have all been sent
GB> Hope you enjoy them
GB> happy turkey day to all
GB> gladys

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assistant: [Pair-A-Dice] Originally FROM: Gladys Bowersox TO: All
     Hi there Gladys l was wondering what kind of Christmas
ormaments that you are talking about? What are they made from
and did you make them yourself?
  My wife and l are into Christmas crafts. l cut the wood and she paints
them.  So l am always looking for something new. Maybe we can trade patterns
                      Thank you  for your time
                        ERNIE WELKE
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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 Diane Bruck about "BBS".

They wrote:
>I forgot to tell people where I'm calling from: Portland, Oregon.  The
>bbs that I'm on is going down in Dec. and I don't want to lose touch
>with anyone here.  What BBS's are you on that is in this area?

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assistant: I'm picking up this conference on Stan's Hut BBS in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana . . . not it Oregon though. :-)
<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 Tammy Mccann about "Crochet Barbie Clothes".

They wrote:
TM>Does anyone have any patterns for crocheted Victorian Barbie
>clothes that
>they would be willing to swap, loan, sell?  I've become hooked on makeing
>barbie clothes after making up a wedding ensemble from the American School
>Needlework booklet "Crochet Fashion Doll Dream Wedding" for my neice for a
>Christmas present.  I'd love to get more patterns to add to my stash.

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assistant: o
I have a store "freebie" leaflet which I scanned in earlier this year.
It is a victorian bridal dress for Barbie which is made with bedspread
weight thread--well written directions.  I was able to get this freebie
a few years ago with a purchase of thread.
I could either print it for you or e-mail it to you . . . what do you
want me to do?
Have you made any of the Paradise patterns yet?
<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 Sylvia Lewis about "can anyone see this?".

They wrote:
SL>My fido is coming through again.  Just wanted to see if anyone can see
>my messages going out.

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assistant: Seems to be working . . . I saw it.
:-)
<grin>Lee Ann Hamm / E-mail Addy:  lee.ann.hamm@clickers.org</grin>
            <wink>http://www.premier.net/~lhamm</wink>
system: You are Wanda Guin, 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 "Re: can anyone see this?".

They wrote:
-=>I distinctly overheard Sylvia Lewis say to All<=-
SL> My fido is coming through again.  Just wanted to see if anyone can see
SL> my messages going out.

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assistant: Sylvia,
I'm looking at 'cha in Memphis!
Wanda
... A horse may be forced to drink, but a pencil must be lead.
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system: You are Gladys Bowersox, 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 Christie Walkup about "COE".

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assistant: Hi Christie
Rec' you xmas ornament and love it
As i do not do cross stitch it is special
I do hope you have a nice Thanksgiving and a great xmas
Keep in touch
Gladys
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system: You are Gladys Bowersox, 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 Ernie Welke about "ornaments".

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assistant: Hello Ernie
Nice to hear from you Yes I do make a lot of wmas ornaments but i do not do
wood
I do plastic canvas ,crocheting,knitting,sewing and most everything but I
never did get into wood or paint
I go to a lot of craft shows and I bought a Mr and Mrs Santa made from wood
small o sit on a shel I could trace this out for you if you'd like very easy
to do and decorate
I don't come on telex to often but will keep checking for your reply and
address if you want
I would love to exchange paterns if there is anything I can do
I am in rubber stamping at the present (new at it) makeing cards
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
Gladys Bowersox
90 County Line Rd
Phoenix New York 13135
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> My fido is coming through again.  Just wanted to see if anyone can see
SL> my messages going out.
SL> Thanks,
SL> Sylvia

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assistant: Hello Sylvia.
18 Nov 97 10:46, Sylvia Lewis wrote to All:
 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-)
Now Sylvia, whatcha been workin on without fido to keep ya busy?
Me, I just need to make a few more Barbie dresses for my daughter
and niece and I am done with Xmas.
  Well there is this Q/K size quilt top needs putting together. But
it belongs to a friend and the library is letting me use their meeting
room Monday to lay it out in. (no place in this house large enough
without moving furniture. 8-) Figure while I am there I may as well
lay out a twin size Irish chain I have done too for my chiro's
grandaughter. Then to finish a top that just needs the paint around
the edges of 16 or so different Ragedy Annes. I found these blocks of
about 20 Ragedy Annes at a thrift store for 50 cents a panel and the
only problem was the blocks were uneven in size. So I put some fusable
web on the backs and cut them out then pressed them onto a twin size
sheet after marking off blocks. Left over block are going onto a pillow
case or two small pillows.
Take care!
Roseanne
system: You are Julia Sidebottom, 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 "Im back!!!".

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assistant: Sorry for my extend absence here... I have been so busy the last several
weeks now that I really don't know if I am ever going to catch up!  So I had
to decide just which way I was going to use my time and I am afraid that Fido
lost out for just a bit <sigh>...
  I have been working diligently on my new web site... and it is up and
going in full now!!!!  I am hoping soon to incorporate the fido sites into
he
web site... I just have a bunch to do first before I can do this.
  Right now there are a number of Quilting patterns, rubber stamps and
supplies Pergamano supplies, patterns <free patterns!!> there is also the
Spiritual side of the site...   There is just bunches of stuff and lots more
to
come as time goes forward!  I just finished up and put on line my order form
for the supplies. That challenge was a 3 day job all by itself... now I am
going to start to work on the bulletin board side...
  Oh yeah, did I mention there is a Mystery Quilt on the site...  The site
is definitly a "crafty" place to visit... and I am proud of it! I have been
working for a long time on various parts before I dove in and began putting
things all together... Just doing the RS catalog took more than a week to
complete but it is finally up and going.  Admittedly my graphics could be
better... but in time they will get better.
  Now in between all this fun I have been working on a number of crafty
projects too... I put together 12 quilt tops last weekend... now I have to
et
them laid out and put together... I have also just started working on my
Christmas Cards and believe me I have a very long way to go there too... I
also
have a few swaps that I have out and have been working on here... It seems
that I go from day break to late at night these days trying to get caught up!
  well I just took a two minute break from writing this note <G>.. and am
back to fido land!
happy crafting!!
system: You are Julia Sidebottom, 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 Stewy about "crafts".

They wrote:
-> Just wondering if anybody out there is into crafting and wants to chat,
-> patterns and ideas...Whatever you want...
->
-> Drop me a line or two..
-> Chow for now...TTYL...Stewy
->
-> ... Don't give me no lip, I got enough of my own.
-> ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.11
-> --- Silver Xpress Mail System 5.4W1b
->  * Origin: The OFFSPRING BBS! Orleans, Ontario CANADA (1:163/117)

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assistant: Hi Stewy!
  I believe you will find all of us with fun crafty things to share! That
is what brings us all here to start with!  I have now been on this echo for
several years but have  been more than absent here for the last couple of
weeks. I havent even had time to get in our morning chats on the internet
ere
as of late. <sigh>... but crafting is something I do a lot of... now tell me
what kinds of crafts do you like to do?
Julia
trade
system: You are Kim Warder, 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".

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assistant: Hi Bettie,
       I have recieved your ornaments.  My will be going out in the mail on
Monday. Let me know when you recieve it.
Kim Warder
system: You are Kim Warder, 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 Christie Walkup about "COE".

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assistant: Hi Christie,
       I have recieved your ornament.  My will be in the mail on Monday.
Kim Warder