"Weavers Words" Vol. 3 Iss. 92 Date Sent: January 27, 2000 Web Page: http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/ Subscribers: 1314 David Collins 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: (317) 899-5747 Fax: (520) 222-0391 davidc@iei.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Do You Like Weavers Words? Click Below To "Recommend-It" To A Friend! http://recommend-it.com/l.z.e?s=210339 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% The Basket Bookstore Stop by "Weavers Words Basketry Bookstore" for a great selection of basketry literature & save up to 40%. Over 40 titles to choose from. The address is: http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/book.html %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Attention New Subscribers You can search Weaver's Words web page and back issues by going to Weaver's Words web page (http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/) and entering your search criteria into the PinPoint search box. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Attention AOL Subscribers For some reason some AOL subscribers haven't been receiving Weaver's Words through email. If you are one of these subscribers, or know one of someone who has not been receiving Weaver's Words, you can get all of the issues on the Weaver's Words web page. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 90 Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 20:10:06 -0700 From: "Faye Stukey" To: "David Collins" References: 1 Hi David! Just a quick note to let somebody in MA know that a package in on the way to them from MT. Faye Stukey Whitefish, Montana %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 21:51:43 -0600 From: Chris Lower To: David Collins Hi everyone, For the past week or so I have gotten many inquiries from people looking for Nantucket's. I was wondering where this sudden increase of interest came from. One of the emails mentioned a show on HGTV on Nantucket's and that was why they were out on the Internet searching for info. Did anyone see that show and is it being rebroadcast anytime? My parents had seen the Nantucket basket on the Antique Roadshow. Wish I could find one like that at a garage sale! Mindy http://www.aeroinc.net/~users/nantucket %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 91 Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 22:59:49 -0500 From: "Donna L" To: "David Collins" Hi Disan - Nice to hear from you. I can't answer any of your questions, as I don't work with naturals - I'm sure others will. I just wanted to tell you how happy I was that you wrote to us. It's always interesting to hear what others from around the world of basket weaving are doing. Interestingly our weather is about the same if my calculations are correct. (I usually add roughly 30 to C to get to F). We are at about the same temp. but have a wind chill of well below 0 F and about 12" of snow (about 1/3 meter?). Sure glad this isn't normal for us. Please keep in touch on a regular basis and let us know what you are doing. Donna bordlong@fast.net http://www.countryseat.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 91 Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 22:13:56 -0800 From: "Sherm" To: "David Collins" In reply to Susan Tripp who was in search of leather handles. If you give me a call at East Troy Basketry I will be happy to put you in touch with a local artist that makes handles for baskets. She sells them wholesale and retail and does beautiful work I don't have it here or I would save youth phone call!!!! Please give us a call. 1-888-424-9866 Melissa %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: The Woven Reed Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 01:46:33 EST From: Diane L Ericson To: davidc@iei.net Lois I have ordered from the Woven Reed in Maine, and also had trouble reaching her. I think in my case she had been out of town to an Art Show, but I finally reached her and I got my stuff in the nick of time. Hope you hear from her soon. Diane Ericson Minneapolis Metro Area %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 91 Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:11:26 EST From: KSLERB@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net << Sue - about tea stain - Are you in Webster Groves, MO? >> Hi Tony! Yes, I am in Webster Groves, MO! *NOW* I remember where I have seen your name - here on WW!! I was in a class with Carol Matteson and told her that I work at Washington University and she asked me if I knew you...and I knew your name was familiar - but couldn't remember where...now I know it's from here on Weavers Words. Mystery solved! I have always enjoyed reading your posts (thanks very much for the tea stain recipe!). Sue, off to buy some instant tea and finish my swap basket!! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: re: crimping rim cover Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:28:28 -0500 From: "K Traub" To: "David Collins" Thanks Tony, your explanation was superb and I know now exactly what you mean. I couldn't picture it in my head at the time. I'm still trying to get the basket bug back. I wove so much before the holidays I'm taking a breather. Of course with 28" of snow on the ground from yesterday, I'd better get it back quick! Karen from PA %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Bits and Pieces Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:05:36 -0500 From: John Dorris To: "Weavers Words" Well folks we've survived our latest snow. It was pretty miserable all day yesterday. In addition to the snow which is unusual for this area we had tremendous winds. Schools canceled yesterday and today. The main problem is ice as it started as rain. Makes me glad I don't have to go out in it. I need to clear up some confusion. When I was talking about my daughter in law having trouble with things shipped overseas I wasn't talking about basket supplies but everyday things like you order from any catalog. One of the things I remember her shipping here was a pair of Levi's. Whoever she ordered from wouldn't ship them directly from her. Also some soup mixes that she had bought when she was here one time. Although the store is local they are mostly a mail order business but don't ship post office. Susan, I too am looking for some less expensive leather straps. If you know any leather workers they might be able to help you out. I did a show last fall with a couple that made purses, belts and the such. He almost had a heart attack when I told him what I was paying for the braided strap and said the one I had (don't remember where I got it so am not blaming anyone in particular) wasn't even good leather or well done. He said he would be willing to make some for me at what would be much less. I am going to get in touch with him now that the holidays are over and see what I can work out. (First I have to find what I did with his business card). I imagine that all the suppliers get them from basically the same place so the beginning price and the markup are the same. Anytime you have a middleman involved price has to be higher. Also he understood the need to have them adjustable, i.e. a solid strip on each end so you can fit the length to the individual, as he makes his purses that way. I learned never to really attach the handle until the customer has tried it on as everyone likes purses in different lengths. What I do is drill the holes and fit the strap with bolts or what ever but leave nuts loose so they can be removed. Then after the strap is fitted I coat the end of the screw and nut with glue or some such to keep it tight. When I took a class from Kathleen Myers last year at convention she used "Goop-a household adhesive" It really works well. It is clear and if you need you can break the seal with a pair of pliers. That reminds me. I had glued a wooden base to a glass vase with a powerful glue and wasn't happy with it. But was concerned about breaking the bowl trying to remove it. I had used this particular glue because it holds really well. Anyway my husband and I spent Sunday installing a new shower door. (Yes one of those projects that leads to divorce) and I had bought a can of "Oops" to clean where we removed the old caulk. Decided to try it on the base. It really worked. I squirted it (it is very liquid and comes in a can like the lighter fluid use to) where the wood and glass met. After a minute I used a putty knife and gradually worked it between the two. It took some time as I wanted to be careful (an unusual trait for me) but it worked. Then just used more of it to clean the residue off both the bowl and base. It didn't damage either. The biggest problem is the fumes. You really need to do this outside. I suspect it would also work on that fast drying glue many weavers use. I know there is a remover esp. for that glue but oops is available at your local hardware store. A non-basket post: did you folks know that you can buy spray wax for your bathroom sinks (the ceramic/porcelain kind. Just happened on it. Those who know me well will wonder about me even thinking about such a thing but imagine it would cut down on later cleaning as it keeps things from sticking. It really makes them shine. It's amazing the things you can find in a hardware store. Well enough rambling from me. Billie in sunny but cold and snow covered Va. Beach %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 90 Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:59:15 EST From: SUSANRDGRS@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi to all from Maine 8" of snow yesterday, sleet last night. Condolences to all basket friends in the South who were "whacked" by this last storm. Here at least we have the equipment and enough history of winter to "be prepared." Our daughter in Atlanta, was the only one of her friends remotely accustomed to sleet, ice & freezing rain. Amidst the winter weather yesterday came not one but 2 gorgeous baskets from Judy Benner in PA... She must have known I was in deed thinking of my garden when she wove the garden angel complete with Gretchen border, calico wings and a benevolent expression....so sweet. A wonderful reminder that I WILL see my gardens again.... someday. She also included a Valentine woven as an open weave heart complete with stain ribbon hanger. Judy included a note to me telling about herself; I now know we are both grandmothers - VERY young grandmothers! The swap was wonderful -- and as a new weaver I now have two new friends in Hawaii & Pennsylvania Thanks from the heart Dolores! Suzi O'Brien Rodgers West Bath, Maine %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Aloha from windy...... Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 07:26:26 -1000 From: Joanne Howard To: "Collins, David" Aloha from Windy Honolulu where we have no right to complain about the weather. Tony, Thank you for explaining the crimping method. I am working on a 2 egg right now that is giving me fits. I just need practice. I couldn't understand why my rim filler kept falling on the inside between the two rims. I will try your method when I get to that part and see how I like it. It has to be better than what I am doing now. Thanks so much for your experience!! Billie, Send me your address!! I would love to send you some Girl Scout Cookies!! What is your favorite? Seems like you all on the east coast could use a sweet treat right now!! Amy, Please do come to Oahu!! I wrote to Carolyn (forgot her last name) and she was supposed to have been on Maui and Oahu last week. I was supposed to send her some brochures but I never got down to Waikiki where the freebies are before she left. I also think I forgot to give here my phone number to call me (it's unlisted!!) when she arrived on Oahu. My heart was in the right place, but I think old age is setting in and I am getting forgetful!! Peggy, I am working on a Cherokee double wall basket that uses splint. I have never used round reed (wicker style) for weaving yet. Can you tell me the name of that pattern you use and who wrote it? I would like to get it and see if I can do it. I would like to try wicker one of these days. I have a Flo Hoppe book but haven't gotten the courage to try any yet. I am still trying to master the art of Nantucket's. I may never master that art but it is fun trying!! Lois had me sign up for a paper making class that she is taking at one of our local craft stores. This should be interesting. I have no idea how to make paper!! We are taking the class in Feb. so we will let you know how skillful we are at this!! No matter what, I know we will have fun!!! Well, off to basket class this morning. I will be finishing off that double wall basket. So far I am very impressed with its design. All of you on the east coast, please take care. The weather looks awful. I can't remember what that kind of cold and snow must feel like. Aloha, Joanne %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Whitewashed baskets, dogbane, etc. Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:19:35 -0800 (PST) From: Judy Mullins To: davidc@iei.net Hello everyone, Recently someone mentioned whitewashing baskets. A recent issue of "Country Living" magazine showed painted baskets as being the latest fad. I tried watering down off white latex paint, and applied to a basket. After it dried, I sanded it to make it look worn, then sprayed a walnut color stain. It turned out looking almost identical to one in the magazine. Thank you everyone that made the nice comments about my website. By the way, the couple in the opening picture is my son and daughter in law. This isn't me. You'll find a picture of me under "Pioneer Classes". I like to use naturals in my baskets as much as possible, at least as accents. So, I am glad I could help with the "Dogbane" question. There's so many plants out there for our use, whether it's for baskets, soap making, food, or medicine. Looking for just the right materials, is half the fun!! Until next time, this is Judy in Freezing Ky. http://logcabin1999.tripod.com/ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: (no subject) Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:42:08 -0800 From: Ed Svec <1shadow1@netnitco.net> Organization: Shadowland FishingCharters To: davidc@iei.net Dear Weavers, I am now sitting in my nice cozy house after leaving to drive 30 miles to school only to get a phone call when I am almost to school, that school has been cancelled. Today is a perfect day to weave. I live in Northern Indiana right on the tip of Lake Michigan and so far we have gotten 12 inches of snow just overnight. By the time I got back home this morning, there was another 6 inches. Now that I have shared the weather with you, I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading everyone's comments and suggestions. What a neat site and thanks to David for all his hard work. I will going to London and the surrounding area next July/August and was wondering if anyone knew of any basket weavers and/or shops in England that I could visit and get in touch with. Would love to weave a basket while I am over there. I know 3 weeks without weaving and I will be going crazy. Well back to pondering what basket to send for the basket swap. I had woven the one I wanted to send, when my husband said, "What happens if she doesn't like purple?" So I guess I will reweave it in smoke and get it in the mail. Happy Weaving to All!!!! Sharon %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Swap basket Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 14:27:17 -0600 From: "Clinton County Emg. Manage. Agc." To: "David Collins" Well, east, west, north or south, it's anybody's bet. But, all I can say it was my most fun basket yet! It's on its way! I have not written in a long time, nor have I woven for awhile, but I do read all the WW's, first page to last and enjoy every word. I'm hoping to weave more in the next month or so while I'm home convalescing from surgery. The only good thing about it is I will be off work for a few weeks! I have lined up several baskets to make. Maybe even get ready for the next swap! Tony, I learned something from you! Didn't know you didn't have to add ammonia to the tea stain. Boy am I ever glad for your tip! That other stuff really gags me! I received my swap basket from Gloria Lux in Arizona. It is a very nicely done ribbed basket. Inside she tucked a doily, home-made soap, a candle, popcorn and some sachet pellets. I'm like a kid in a candy store when the mailman comes with a package. I was at work when this one was delivered and I even had my husband bring it down to work so I could open it! I made my first ribbed basket a couple of months ago and it was very challenging! I really appreciate all the work that goes into it! Well, take care everyone, Sandi steamer@cis.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 91 Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:59:12 EST From: "bonnie hauser" To: davidc@iei.net Hi, Thanks for the information on baskets sites in Germany and London. My trip to London was cancelled however I will be in Europe in May for 2 and half weeks. I will be staying not far from the museum in Michelau. So hope to make a day trip to see it. I am glad that the snow has finally found southwestern Michigan. Have been enjoying cross-country skiing out my back door and down to the lake near the farm where I live. I am working on a weaving a basket out of an old mason jar lifter. The first one is cute but haven't found a purpose for it yet. Warm and busy, Bonnie In South western Michigan %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Rit Dye! Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:03:37 EST From: Frbasketsc@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hello Fellow Weavers, I am hoping someone can help me. I dyed some reed the other day Navy blue it was powder Basketry dye. I put hot water in the plastic tub that I always use. Then I put in the dye, stirred it up, it was fine then I put in the reed. The dye bath got little bubbles. Then I put in the retayne then it got frothy on the top of the dye bath. Looked like I put dish soap in it, and it did not dye the reed very well I had to do it again. The water was hot, but not boiling. I just wonder if this has happened to anyone else, and what they did about it if anything? Another Q do rite dyes get old, if they sit on the self to long? A Friend in weaving, Carolyn %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Vol 3 I 91 leather strap Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:05:44 -0500 From: E Oesterle To: david For Susan just received from Susi N. a site that has great instructions with pictures for making the braided leather strap. It's in a free class called " The Mystery Braid " http://rudedogleather.com Eileen in snow covered NJ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Thanks and another question! Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:57:12 -0500 From: "Mary Berrus" To: Hi There, Thanks for answering my hearth basket question. I now know how to do it!! I have another question: I was just asked to teach a class of "kids" a simple basket. There will be 10 of them, 4th grade and up, and I have 2 hours to do it in. Any suggestions for an easy basket?? I want to do one with a wooden D handle. Thanks Mary Berrus %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weavers Words Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:47:28 -0700 From: "Joe & Doris" To: "David Collins" Beth Bechtel: Years ago I did macramé and I made many beautiful necklaces with waxed linen. Unfortunately, the linen wasn't available in all the pretty colors that are out there now. I still have the patterns that I used back then - maybe I'll try my hand at it again now that you've reminded me of it. I too like to use it as a lasher for some of my baskets. Doris Leister....In Phoenix where the weather is beautiful......70's and sunny. jdleister@home.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 91 Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:03:26 EST From: MSWF@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net For Beth who asked about waxed linen: an old issue of "Piecework" magazine featured information on the looping technique and gave directions for a treasure pouch made with waxed linen. I have made several myself and somewhere have that issue stashed so I could eventually give the date and page numbers. It is fun to do and has a braided cord of the same waxed linen. For people interested in willow and outdoor basketry: Margaret Mathewson who owns "Ancient Arts & Technologies" in Alsea, OR grows willow on her 4 acres and teaches classes there. She has a doctorate in ethno-biology and has studied with native American artisans. As far as I know she is not on the web, but I can give her address and phone (from the basketry guilds' directory) to anyone who writes me directly. Mary Fulton %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Leather straps Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:25:24 EST From: BJCRAFTS@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hello David and everyone. Been lurking in the back ground again for many months. We started construction on the new addition to the house and shop. What a mess, Dick makes it and I clean it up, day after day ... Basket weaving? What's that? LOL. When all is done, I'll have a tiled floor, larger area for classes, big double sink, bathroom and more room for storing reed. To: Susan Tripp, Dick is a leather crafter and Industrial sewer. He does custom work of all sorts. If you want a price list for straps, I can email it to you. Hope to setup a Web Site soon. You can check out business card I made for now. Bjcrafts/Creative Crafts Becky Joy in COLD & SNOWY Enfield, CT. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Rae is here Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:28:03 -0700 From: "Rae Hunter" To: "David Collins (Weavers words)" Happy New Year everyone. I delivered 29 baskets to the gallery yesterday and finished my swap basket today. The opening is on Sunday January 30 1-4 pm at Generations Gallery in Stony Plain Alberta. Love to see you if you happen to be out for a Sunday drive. (Or a fly in) The time has come to shovel my way out of the studio and into my house. The baskets range from 4" and up. I got around to using some of my swap materials but barely moved a lot of the material I have gathered. It was an adrenaline driven adventure. (I loved it in spite of the pressure.) Around Christmas time I was ready to give up I was a definite *basket case*. Lorna Cammaert from Salt Spring was visiting family in Edmonton and found precious time to visit with me and share pictures. It was like a fresh burst of energy. Thanks a million Lorna. After her visit I felt inspired. Approximately 5 weeks of intense basketing. I will send pictures to someone soon. While I was away my computer went into a sulk at being neglected and in the process of upgrading my Navigator it sent al my e-mail and folders into cyber space. Then it gave me a few back in a scattered manner. Even got some from 1998. My address book seems to be in tack so there are some blessings. However if anyone e-mailed me and I have not replied within a week please try me again. Thank the spirits I wrote the name of my WW swap partner on my Jan. calendar. I hope we will "talk" again soon. I will try to catch up. I think I have broken the Naturals rules as this is not all basketry related or is it. Well I wanted you to know I am still alive. Cheers Rae *That hasn't changed. Nor has my computers behavior it is now spacing my message at its own will. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 91 Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:00:47 -0600 From: Roberta R Comstock To: davidc@iei.net "Weavers Words" Vol. 3 Iss. 91 Peggy Brennan - "Weeds of the West" published by the Western Society of Weed Science in Edmond, OK, sounds like a book I need to have in my field guide collection. Could you please tell us the publisher's address and the ISBN of the book? Tony - Thanks for the excellent description of rim cover crimping. Kathy Paul - Did you start new dye baths for the regular reed? If you put them in the same pots you had already used for your bleached reed, they would be less intense because much of the dye was already used up. You can do several progressively lighter batches in the same dye bath. This is called exhaust dyeing. Disan Wahlgren - Congratulations on getting a basketry association started in Finland. You are doing some exciting projects. Good luck with your studies. Billie - Hope you and the other weavers in the south and east are managing to survive all that alien snow and ice that's been dumping on you. We had a bad day Sunday and lots of nasty wrecks in the metro area but the snow is gone already and now it's just cold. Beth - I know waxed linen thread has been traditionally used for sewing leather - saddles, harnesses, purses, luggage, shoes and such. One spool that I bought at a salvage store was labeled 'undertaker's thread.' Susan from NY - Even though Tandy Leather has closed out its retail stores, I believe they still sell by mail order. I suspect they have a website that could be found be searching for Tandy Leather. Check you local yellow pages to see if there are any leather dealers in your area. Here in independence there is a shop called Three Trails Trading Post that caters to reenactors of the fur trade era and Native American cultures. They carry deerskin, elk skin and a few other leathers, along with an excellent array of beads and various period style accessories. Another thing I do is shop at the thrift stores. I often find inexpensive leather belts and bags, and sometimes a garment that contains a fair amount of good leather that can be made into other things. Recently, I've been buying braided leather belts which I take apart to get narrow strips to put in my looped sampler pouches. (I'm assembling kits for the class I'll teach at our February guild meeting.) Happy hunting! Bert Comstock %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: WW post Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:31:33 -0500 From: "Jennifer Mulcare-Sullivan" To: "David Collins" Hi everyone! I'm going to see my brother in New York City sometime in Feb & plan to visit several museums. Does anyone know of any basketry or fiber arts exhibits that will be in that area? Thanks! I have just sent my swap basket deep into the heart of TEXAS! Enjoy! :) Jennifer [In cold and windy MA....the only part of MA with NO snow :( ] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/ Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:47:43 -0500 From: "Mary Hooper" To: "David Collins" Here's a copyright website for you who are interested. Mary Hooper http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/ mjhooper@mitchell.main.nc.us %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% If for any you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.