"Weavers Words" Vol. 2 Iss. 52 Date Sent: October 15, 1998 Subscribers: 816 David Collins 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-899-5747 davidc@iei.net {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION*** ***PLEASE READ BEFORE PRINTING*** 1.) Highlight entire issue. 2.) Click copy. 3.) Paste issue into a word processor of your choosing. 4.) Now Print. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Hi Everyone, (B) Mrs. Bert Comstock sent me a bunch of pictures of her pouches and Mrs. Susan Bowers Darabond's sent me a picture of St. Julian to post. St. Julian earned money for the poor by basketweaving and is thus known as "The Patron Saint of Basketweaving". Then she wanted a picture of me next to St. Julian. Because in her words I'm a "Modern Day Living Saint". HA HA!!! To see all these picture go to: http://www.iei.net/~davidc/pictures.html (B) Mr. Fredrick A. Kogler has placed his "Ginger Bread Boy" Basket Buckles to Weaver's Words Classifieds Page. Remember anyone can place their basketry items in the classifieds. The classifieds can be found at: http://www.iei.net/~davidc/classifieds.html (B) I would like to thank the following people for their generous donations, gifts and birthday cards: Mrs. Dee Grinenko Mrs. Susan Bowers Darabond Mrs. Kay Janke Mrs. Caroline Prevost Mrs. Leslie Johnson Mrs. Joy Moody Mrs. Eileen Rich Karen From Minnesota Anonymous Donor From Des Moines, Iowa (P) I found a place to receive a free recipe every day in your e-mail box. Send a message to recipe-submit@salko.com with "SUBSCRIBE" as your subject. Take Care, David davidc@iei.net {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: pine needles Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 04:10:31 -0500 From: "Apperson-Waite" To: Hi everyone, Fall is definitely here in the south now...finally...we were out gathering corn for the squirrels yesterday and you can definitely feel fall in the air. I still have a limited supply of pine needles (8-12 inch) left. They are bundled in 1/4-lb. bundles and are $10.00 per pound plus S&H, if anyone is interested...please contact me. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication, David, we all love you. Looking forward to the basket swap, though right now, I don't know which basket I plan to make for my swap partner. Will have to get busy soon. Bye for now, Susan prinet@iswt.com {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: WW Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:20:14 +0000 From: Sandy Atkinson Organization: Atkinson's Country House To: David Collins Dear David, My mom hired me as the new office manager. I gladly quit my old job at a bank so I could bring my baby to work with me. It's so nice being with Allison and my Mom. One thing she wants me to do is take over replying to comments on WW. She is so swamped this will help her out. Jadvick Weavers Lover stains: The Weaver's Lover Stain is acrylic base therefore the cracking sound is the "stain" cracking not the reed cracking. It can be watered down to lighten the color or used full strength for darker shade. We do have some left in stock also. It's good stuff if that is the look you are trying to obtain. To Carolyn: When double lashing on the first time around, make sure the lashing "/" goes across the top of the spoke. On the return trip make sure the lashing is again placed top of the spoke "\" so the "X" is made at the top of the rim. To Marty Z: We are not experts on willow, but have heard that branches from the weeping willow tree are not good for weaving as they do not hold up and become very brittle and split after a short time. Any other comments? To Pam F: Your request for the Amish Bread starter sounds like my Mom's old recipe for Herman Bread starter. It's really good. 2 Cups flour 2 Cups warm water 1/4 C sugar 1 T yeast Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix in rest of ingredients. Keep in fridge, stir daily. On day 5 feed: 1/2 Cup sugar, 1 Cup milk, 1 Cup flour. On day 10 bake, save 1 cup for feeder. Herman bread: 1 pkg. dry yeast, 1/2 Cup warm water, 2 Cup Flour, 1 Cup Herman, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. oil dissolve yeast in warm water. Add other ingredients. Knead on floured board. Place into greased bread pan. Let rise. Bake 350 for 40 mins. Herman dinner rolls: 1 C flour, 1/4 t soda, 1C Herman, 2 tsp. bk powder, 1/4 t sp. salt, 1/4 C oil Mix together. On flour board, knead until workable. Roll into 8 balls. Bake 425, 10-15 mins on greased cookie sheet. For pizza crust, bake at 425 for 10 minutes BEFORE adding toppings. Bake for 10 minutes longer. Good Weaving & Baking! Nicole Church for Atkinson's Country House/Country Basket Weaving www:sandyatkinson.com {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: Basket shops Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:05:16 -0400 From: jbenner@juno.com To: davidc@iei.net References: 1 HI All, Next weekend we are heading from Allentown Pa to Rhinebeck NY. for the sheep and wool festival. Are there any basket places we could stop at on the way up or back? Usually we go up via the NY thruway, but we have returned via rte 9 into Newburgh etc. So we can vary the route some. (P) To the gal who didn't give her name, but is hurting so badly for her children right now. I will keep you in my prayers. While I don't pretend to understand it all, we are raising our 2 yr old granddaughter because our daughter chooses to live in the fast lane of bars and men instead of being a mom. It's very hard on all of us, but at least we know we are doing our best. So please, take a bit of nap time for the baby or whenever you can for yourself. If you'd like to talk about it, I'd be willing to be a shoulder for you. Please take care, and remember there will be people praying for you and your family. Judy Benner jbenner@juno.com {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weavers Word Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:01:16 EDT From: Charweav@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Just a note to say hi to all. I've been crazy busy and not able to keep up on back issues. I still can't receive WW because of AOL so I have to read back issues. Just don't have to time to read them all the time. Winter Weave registration ends Nov. 1st. If you are planning to attend, please mail your registrations soon. After Nov. 1st there is a $10.00 late fee. registrations are going well. We still have room in many classes. Classes will go if there are at least 5 students. We can fit as many as 10 in each class. IF you would like a brochure, just email me and I will get it out ASAP! I hope by next week to be able to catch up on all the back issues and see what everyone has been up to! Take Care All---Char {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Use the calendar Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:26:23 -0700 From: "Ames, Kay H" To: "'Weaver's Words'" Hi everyone, I just wanted to plug the Basketry Event Calendar that David set up on WW for us, at my suggestion. Now, how can I use it as a handy-dandy reference tool if you folks don't send in the dates of all those wonderful upcoming events, both large and small? I can go through the newsletters and publications I receive and send in events, but perhaps won't know all the right details. So, please send your listings, and corrections if necessary. I really think this can be a great way to plan the year, look for a special event to try out, and keep all the details in one helpful location. It could be used to catalog guild events, workshops and conferences, note deadlines for proposals, list gallery exhibits, etc. etc. C'mon now, am I the only one who is THRILLED to have David as our personal Event Calendar Keeper? I got so inspired that I finally organized Winter Weaving Weekend '99, five years in the discussion phase, now suddenly a reality. Check out January 15 on the calendar for a listing or e-mail me for details. Kay Harradine in Mt. Vernon, Washington, where I just picked a final bouquet from the garden - pink and purple asters, Japanese anemone, the last of the shasta daisies, honeysuckle and roses, feverfew, pinks, gerbera daisies, nasturtiums, oregano and citronella blossoms. Happy Autumn. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 16:08:24 -0500 From: Beth Bechtel To: "davidc@iei.net" Alice Edwards and All - I've recently been to a fabric/craft store & picked up a class schedule. One-evening tole painting classes are offered for only $8.00! If you have a Hancock Fabric & Craft store near you might want to check with them and see if they offer classes. Other craft stores (such as Michael's) may offer the same. I think I'll give it a try since it is so reasonable. Interested in growing basket willow?? I came across this web site a while ago: http://www.msu.edu/user/shermanh/galeb/index.htm It is mostly a place where you can buy willow to start on your own when it is the season for planting, but it is fairly interesting even if you don't want to grow willow. I started growing willow last spring & it was suprisingly easy. My heart goes out to Billie Dorris and Jim Buettell. You are both very much on my mind and I am sending you the best thoughts of strength that I can. Beth Bechtel Brooklyn, WI {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: Willow use Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 18:27:49 -0500 From: "Ronald E. Harrison" To: "David Collins" Hey- Kathryn- thanks for your input about using willow! We believe that its use will catch on more and more. If more people would try it- they might like it. And still waiting for a motor!!!!!!!!! White oak had been Ron's main "medium" until the willow; and he still loves white oak-although it is scarce in this area. He is "experimenting" more and more with our willow. I have several lovely "sweater baskets" (never met a sweater that I did not like), baskets with handles, etc. that he has made from willow. One basket that he designed and made is a willow basket within a willow basket. Can't describe- but it is great! We use it in the bath for toiletries, etc. And you are right- depending on the variety- the colors are almost endless! Although we seldom chime in, we do read and enjoy WW! Keep up the good work, David! Ron and Bobbie Willow Dreams Farm http://www.users.kih.net/+AH4-rharrison/english.html {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 19:20:44 -0600 From: mlower@mail1.aeroinc.net Organization: Baskets by Mindy To: David Collins Hi everyone, Someone asked about shops in Door County, WI. In Sister Bay there used to be a shop that carried Nantucket baskets called the Island Scrimshander. It was in a group of other shops on the outside edge of Sister Bay the last time I was there a few years ago. Mindy www.aeroinc.net/~users/nantucket {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: WW Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:17:53 EDT From: Lkc4pan@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Dear David a quick note for Weavers Words. I have been a watcher for a while and have enjoyed the input from all of you. decided now was the time to join in. I have been weaving for 4 years and am still learning. I usually work in reed, but have taken a birch bark class, and just finished a palm leaf class - teacher was from Hawaii - is that stuff great to use. It is like birch bark but easier to use and you bend it into shape and sew it. I am interest in miniature baskets and what I need is a source for maple reed in 1/4", 1/8", 3/16, 11/64 and other small sizes. I don't want the thin stuff that you do curls with I need regular reed thickness. If you know of someone who carries this please let me know. I also would like to purchase an egg basket started by Judy Wilson, my first convention I saw them being carried but did not know whose they were. Each year after I tried to find them and was always too late to get one. It wasn't until last year I found out who was doing the egg baskets. So if anyone has one they would like to sell please let me know. I signed up for the exchange basket and thought that if partners were going to the AMB convention next week the could do their exchange there. Just and idea - could save postage and you would know that your partner got the basket. Needless to say I am getting excited about convention. I will be working the visitors table on Saturday morning so stop by and say hi. Visitors can go to the pattern room, vendor area, and the exhibit room (the last year few years cameras have been allowed in the exhibit room, but not the pattern room). If you are not a member, but can go up on Saturday - do so this is how I got my introduction to the convention. To see all the vendors and their merchandise is a treat, lots of them have sales each day or specials so it pays to go. It's been great talking to you all - put in a 12-hour workday and will do same rest of week so I best hit the hay. From Michigan where the leaves are turning rapidly - cool nights and still warm days Linda Cleveland lkc4pan@aol.com {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 2 I. 50 Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 00:28:58 EDT From: froggestow@juno.com (Roberta R Comstock) To: davidc@iei.net References: 1 "Weavers Words" Vol. 2 Iss. 50 (B) Ruth in chilly PA - Walnut stain made with your iron-rich well water might produce a darker color. It could be worth trying a batch to see how much difference there is. Pam W. - It could be that participation in the October basket swap is down because this is such a busy time of year for so many people. Your schedule looks like a case in point! :=) I still have pleasant memories of meeting you at the 97 MO convention. I envy everyone who is going to the AMB convention & will be thinking of all of you and the wonderful time you're having there. Maybe I'll get there next year. Robin - Welcome to Weavers Words! You may be new to this list, but are obviously not new to basketry if you are regularly doing braided rims and Gretchen borders. My advice is to keep on the way you are going and remember to try new things every once in a while. Diana French - Good luck with your first teaching of basket classes. It can be an extremely satisfying experience. (P): Billie - I am so sorry about your daughter's death. I cried when I read your post. If you lived closer, I would come give you a hug. My heart goes out to you. By the way, I think pine needles are sometimes called pine straw. Leslie Johnson - Enjoy the convention! The fine basket you sent me in the first WW swap is, even as I write this, sitting on the dining room table holding photos to be labeled. My sister in Oklahoma gave me a shoebox of old photos from the Gallagher side of the family that includes many I had never seen before. I think Dad must have gotten them from one of his sisters after he married Stacie's mom. It has been really exciting for me to have these! She had no idea who most of the people are, but I remember most of them from my childhood. I'm having several copied as gifts for my brothers and sisters who have probably never seen them either. Fred K. - It's good to hear from you again. Your guild seems to be doing well & having a lot of fun. Your squash soup sounds good. What kind of potatoes do you mean by 'yellow potatoes'? Are they like yams or like white potatoes with yellow flesh? Have you sent the recipe to David to go on the web site? Kathryn Gomm - Thanks for the willow pep talk & encouragement! Bert Comstock, wondering where I put my daughter's recipe for stew baked in a pumpkin. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 2 I. 51 Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 01:32:33 EDT From: Nicknack44@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net I just joined the list, and have read some of the back issues. There's sure a lot of chat about the "deadbeats" from the basket swap- what a derogatory term to be used in this professed "family!". It's very disheartening to read so much from people. Since I don't know how this works- have they responded? Was that the goal? Or to embarrass them? Since I read that one has since dropped from the list, was THAT the goal? What is their status today? Joy, have you heard any more from them? I can't help but worry about people who would not fulfill obligations- especially with many reminders. But I have had family members with personal problems who could not seem to manage what we think should be so easy. There was a day recently devoted to that very problem- Depression. It can be very vicious, and has robbed many people of their life! Sorry to go on- this just touched a chord to me. Joy, if you publish the names of those who did not receive their baskets, I would be happy to send one to them. Thanks- And a prayer of peace to all - on any level of health!!!! NN44 {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weavers Words sent Oct. 11.98 Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 07:31:59 -0700 From: boitnotl@sensible-net.com (Larry T. Boitnott) Organization: Larry T. Boitnott To: davidc@iei.net Greetings, Mandy (p) I have gone to Winter Weave in Ohio for the past 5 or 6 years and I probably met you and your mom. Glad that your mom is recovering well from her surgery. The power of prayer is great. Susan T, (B) Your info on staining with basket lovers stains is an interesting recipe. Will have to try it. Thanks for sharing. Jim Buettell's wife (?) a.k.a. another lurker out of the cattails, (p) Thanks for writing. One more request to add to the prayer list. Not working outside the home, sometimes it is hard to stay connected. Weavers Words makes me feel part of the whole and helps me count my blessings. Try getting out a few pieces of reed and create a small basket. Put some bright colors in it. Sometimes with the changing of the seasons people's moods are affected. Also, some years ago, Deb Blair passed on a great idea in the editorial page of "Just Patterns". Simply put, she wove baskets to pass on to people in need of uplifting. They were God's Baskets. When that person's burdens lifted and a need arose, she filled the basket and passed it on. I have taken on this commitment from time to time as part of my tithe. I would make a basket and give it to a pastor to fill and pass on as the need arose. A copy of the editorial from Just Patterns is tucked into each basket with credit given to Deb Blair and her friend, of course. Pam F. (p) I think the starter dough for Amish bread is started with sugar, flour and milk. It is left out to grow for 10 days. Stir each day and cover the starter with wax paper. On the 5th day the dough is fed. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Marty Z. (B) The weeping willow tree is not used in basketry because it is not strong and it does get brittle. Basketry willow or cultivated willow is started from cuttings in the spring. Sandy Whalen, Bonnie Gale, Lee Zieke of Willow Glen Nursery and Ron and Bobbie Harrison of Willow Dreams Farm (http://www.users.kih.net/~rharrison) are some of the people that I know that sell cuttings. I also have willow that I would be willing to sell cuttings from in the late winter or early spring. E-mail me if I can be of any further help. Great another willow weaver!!!!!!!!!! Guess this is all I can contribute for now. Looking forward to weaving an antler wall basket at Guild tomorrow with Judy Briscoe and convention next week where I will be weaving another antler basket and then 3 days of willow. Sue Ann in Weidman, Michigan where the leaves are beautiful and the air smells of fall. Counting my blessings and praying for others!!!! {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weavers Words Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:17:58 -0700 From: hannah To: "'davidc@iei.net'" Hi all, It is me again!!! It is a beautiful day here in Southwest Ohio and I have a lot of weaving to do before going to the Dr. with my Grandma today. Jim Buettell: I am only going by the return address as your post was not signed, so I hope this is right: Anyway: Your post to Weaver's Words touched my heart. I know that you are going through a very severely difficult time in your life. Preaching will not help, but caring from others will at least make the days go by much easier. I care and I am praying for all of you. You say that your daughter is a single mother of four children living in extreme poverty. First of all, is she on any type of public assistance? I used to be a caseworker for our local Department of Human Services and want you to know that public assistance is there to be used. There are drawbacks, but to be sure that your daughter and her children are eating and have medical care is of top concern. Also, the welfare system has a work program that can also allow training for single mothers. You can also call your local Job Training Partnership Act office (the welfare office receptionist should be able to give you this phone number) and they can do an assessment of your daughter and get her in to school. Sometimes they have programs that also offer 2 year college degrees. They even have things like nursing and stuff. These are options to her, provided by our government, that can help her to get on her feet so that she can get out of poverty and support her family. They also have childcare programs through the social services program and you should check in to it. Our county also offers clothing to each family in need. A lot of the clothing is used, but they get to choose the clothing, and not all used clothing is bad clothing. You should also check with the local community action committee, it is a county run operation. If she is unwilling to do this for herself and her children, maybe you can call some of these places and see what you can get done for her. You cannot get the ADC or foodstamps for her, but some of the other stuff, you can at least make a referral for her. Also, when you call the Community Action Committee, ask them about the HEAP assistance. There is the federal level of home energy assistance, but there is also a local level and she should apply for both of them. Also, ask if they have a list for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets as a lot of these places offer food for the holidays and gifts as well. You might also contact a local sorority/fraternity and let them know of her problem and they could adopt her and her children for Christmas. We do that in my sorority and so do some of the other local groups. There is a whole lot out there to help your daughter and her family, but she has to ask for it. She should definitely try to get some training, especially since it is free and the government offers it to her. Please ask her to take that step. As far as your son who is going through a divorce, I know that it isn't a pleasant thing to go through, I have been divorced, but time does heal all wounds. Take each day, one day at a time, and he will make it. Try to let him carry his own burdens, but be there for support. If you try to carry every one of your children's burdens, you will never get through each day. They need to carry their own, but know that you are there to listen or to help out whenever needed, just don't take on their problems as your own. The son who has AIDS. I have heard that they have come out with a new drug that has increased the mortality rate by 46%. That is a very large number. I don't know how your son is, and I know that it is a very tragic thing to go through, but once again, offer love and support and try to find out as much as you can about this disease. Also ask the medical community if there are support groups of any kind for this in your area. I am sorry that this took so long, but felt that I MUST respond to this. My heart and prayers are with you. Please let us know how you and your family are doing. I didn't mean to preach, I was just trying to offer some information that may help you. Your friend in weaving, Pam Feix :) {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Trip to Mobile Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:29:27 -0500 From: jlouts@lsumc.edu (Loutsch, Jeannette) To: davidc@iei.net I will be in the Mobile Alabama area from October 24th to the 29th. Are there any basket places to visit??? Any info would be helpful. From a finally somewhat cool New Orleans (low 80's) Jeannette M. Loutsch {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: RE: "Weavers Words" V. 2 I. 51 Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 09:04:19 -0400 From: "Susi Nuss" To: "'David Collins'" Hi Everyone: To - Marty Zielke I wanted to pass on this link which is in reference to an exhibit PAST TENSE/FUTURE PERFECT A national exhibition of emerging contemporary craft organized by Craftwest Centre for Contemporary Craft in Australia. http://www.artgallery.wa.gov.au/july/nature.html The exhibit has since closed, but it pictures a basket woven of pussy willows. I know this isn't exactly what you were referring to, but I thought you might like to see it. In the past I wove a basket of trimmings from a willow tree. I did find that it was brittle to work, but the basket was enjoyable to make and after enjoying it inside for several years, I set it outside as a garden ornament. From dark and dreary Bolton where we have yet another rainy day..... Woven Wooden Wishes, Susi Nuss Basketry - The Mining Co http://basketry.miningco.com mailto:basketry.guide@miningco.com {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 21:34:02 -0700 From: hannah To: "'davidc@iei.net'" Hi there to all of you. I first want to say that my previous post could have been sent directly to the person I was responding to, but I thought that there may be others who might benefit from the information that I gave, so please forgive me if I took up too much room. Secondly, I want to give you all the GOOD NEWS about my Grandma. We went to see the oncologist today, the first time we have seen him. He says, that although the other DR's were right when they told us that the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes, they failed to tell us that they got it all and Grandma is cancer free at this time. He says that there could be microscopic cells that may still turn up somewhere else, so to prevent this, she is going to have chemotherapy. He says that this is not bad, though. He says that the type of chemotherapy that she will receive, she probably won't lose her hair, she probably won't get nausea and/or vomiting, and she should not become extremely weak from it. He says that she will get dry skin on her hands, legs, and feet, maybe get some sores in her mouth, and maybe get diarrhea (sorry to be so graphic) but wanted you all to know that chemotherapy does not do the same things to everyone. Anyway, she starts this in two more weeks and it will last for 6 months. She is able to go home in a couple of days, and although I will miss her, both of our lives will be getting back to normal. I will be going to Massachusetts next week and I think I need the break. At least I won't have to worry my head off about her, I would have canceled my trip if I had to. Just wanted you all to know, that even when things seem to be grim, there is always something there to brighten the day. God does answer prayers, and I am not a religious fanatic, but I truly believe that he helped all of us through this. Thank you to you all. I truly hold you all in a special place in my heart. Pam Feix, in Southwest OH, where the nights are cool and the days are just beautiful. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: A fun Link Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 17:42:41 -0400 From: "joym" To: Hi everyone~ Just popping in to share a link that someone else shared with me: http://www.ktca.org/donnasday Click on Creative Fun for recipes & mom/kid activities. JOY {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Information request Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 18:45:24 EDT From: LMHOVER@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hello, fellow weavers, Another lurker, but avid reader, unlurked! I am probably getting in over my head and might regret what I am about to do later but, hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained. In the next few weeks I am having some trees taken down in my yard so that the grass and other plants can grow and was told by my 'tree guy' that one of the trees just happens to be an ash tree (who knew?) He didn't say what kind of an ash tree it was and I was so excited that I didn't think to ask him, but does it matter much when it comes to weaving? I told him I wanted to keep it in as big a piece(s) as possible because I might be able to pound it to separate the rings to weave baskets with it. The look on his face was priceless! He probably thought I'd lost my mind until I explained that I weave baskets and showed him a basket I purchased from Jeffrey Gale. He was quite impressed! What I would like to know is - 1. What do I need to do with the logs to start, leave whole or split it in half? 2. If I am unable to begin right away (time, time, time - I need more), how do I store the logs and how long can they be stored? Is there a 'cure' time before the log can be used? 3. Does it matter as to the type of ash tree it is? 4. And can this be done, and the same methods used, with some of the other trees coming down - maple and an oak, I think, and does it matter what type of maple or oak? 5. How large should the logs be? The bigger, the better? 6. Is the preparation the same if I want to make bases out of some of the wood? I know that there are more questions I need to ask but can't think of them as this is something I have never done before, and as I said earlier, probably getting in over my head. Thanks for any and all information. Linda in Ft. Washington, MD, where the sun has finally come out again {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: David & convention Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 12:12:56 PDT From: "Kay Janke" To: davidc@iei.net DAVID: Maybe I was a little to anxious. I looked at the date in Issue 50, and overlooked Issue 51, dated October 11. Sorry, I was thinking that another issue should have been here since the 8th & it had. With all you do, you must get worn out from all the details!! Please know that we do appreciate your faithfulness to this. Your knowledge & ability to improve and make Weaver's Words better continually amazes me. Chris B. RE: Sheet Protectors As I had just purchased sheet protectors, I thought I would tell you that I found a pack of 200 for $9.99 at Office Max and there is a rebate of $2.00. Also a Bonus pack of 50 for $3.99. They are JM brand, archival safe. I have not found the ones you mentioned at our Wal-Mart. I used to buy them there very reasonably, but they changed suppliers & now don't seem to get the larger packages. I do look everytime I get a chance and pick them up when they are reasonably priced. Thanks for the information. Last Saturday I went to another Apple Festival. They have a large crafts fair. There was not one booth there with baskets. Looks like I need to think about that! This is an established craft fair. Any suggestions? Bert C. The festivals have been good this year & I have really enjoyed them. But the Antique Tractor shows are where I found the antique baskets that I have purchased this year. The flea markets at these shows have quite a variety of things for sale and I was lucky enough to find some baskets in very good condition. As always, though, it depends on why a person is selling, as to the price. I don't remember if I said this before- A saying that I found---"There Is No Such Thing As To Many Baskets". Pam F: I do have the Amish Bread recipe. If you don't get it sooner, I will look for it later (not in October). Let me know if you receive it. Here's to a safe journey for all those heading to Grand Rapids & may you weave lots of great baskets. REMINDER: If you want to be 'noticed' as a WW member, wear a RED RIBBON. And for those who have a few moments on Thursday eve., some are going to meet in the lobby near the Monroe Street entrance around 9 PM>. If you don't know where this is, if you are standing in front of the hotel registration desk in the main lobby of the hotel and look to your right, there is a hallway. Take that hallway and you will walk right to the Monroe Street lobby area. Happy Weaving. Kay J In Michigan where it is cooling off & I have turned on the heat in the house. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Wire Handles Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 20:21:13 -0400 From: Winnie Organization: @Home Network Member To: David Collins Hi Weaving Friends, I'm hoping someone out there can help me. Someone has always been able to lead me in the right direction before. This time I'm looking for wire handles with ceramic grip pieces instead of the usual wood ones. I used to get them at a place here in Connecticut, but stopped by on Monday and the shop isn't there any more. No "new location" sign or anything, just disappeared from the face of the earth. I'd really appreciate it if someone who knows where to get them can let me know. Thank you in advance. Winnie {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} If for any you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.