How Sad!!

This use to be a vibrant active group and enjoyable to read and learn from, it is sad to see it slowly fading away!! What happened to all the gals that posted? I will admit I seldom posted, as a friend had asked a question and got blasted for not doing her homework herself. She was on WebTV as I am and you don't have access to many sites as you do with a PC. I just want to thank all of you for the info and tips I received here over the good times. Marilee

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Marilee M
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In message , Marilee M writes

I was thinking also how sad it is. Yesterday was the first time since I joined this group about 12 years ago, that there were zero messages.

I tried to rally support a few weeks ago with having a roll call. It got a few responses, but nothing like it would have had when it was in its heyday.

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Shirley Shone

It is sad for us "new folks" too because we can't take advantage of your collective knowledge, etc . Not to mention you ladies used to have such a good time enjoying each other's company.

Now.......that is truly sad. To go from a fun, busy ng to one where people rarely post.

Cheers....Heather (and best wishes to Shirley as well)

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Heather

Good morning Shirley! Well have no idea what time it is in England, but whatever hope this finds you feeling good. I know you have tried to revive the group and I truly thought you might have succeeded but after a few posts, Nothing!!! I do beaded cabs but have to admit so busy trying to clear out years of craft supplies that haven't touched a bead (except to buy more) for months!!!! It is an addiction!!! Marilee

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Marilee M

I've been busy working and trying to organize my crafts room (which is finally done - where did all that stuff come from?). I've got my annual show to do in November, and hoepfully quite a bit of inventory will sell. I haven't bought much lately, because I'll never been able to use all the beads I have in this lifetime or the next! But I still check in here every now and then.

Also busy with my rescued pound kitty and a new kitten a neighbor found and brought to me (she knows I missed the one I had to have put down after 14 years). I have videos on My Space if anyone wants to see.

Linda2

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Linda2

I am an older lady and have done crafts for years and have all the supplies to prove it, I use to make stuffed dolls, teddy bears, appliqued sweat shirts and other fabric crafts and did several shows a year. About 6 years ago while at Quartzsite, Ariz. a good friend started me making beaded cabs, I really enjoy working with the seed beads. This year she showed me how to make the cutest Santa ear rings, that is my next get around to it!!! Marilee

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Marilee M

I don't think I can view your videos on this web tv and I very seldom use my lap top, not too good at any of this new stuff!! Will try later though. Marilee

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Marilee M

Since the crafts show I do is in November, I make tons of beaded Santa earrings and they are the first to go. I usually have to try and make more in between show days (it's a 2-day show).

Linda2

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Linda2

I wonder if it is the same pattern, think she said this was the brick stitch (I'm not too smart when it comes to this beading, I have done mostly the beaded cabs), it has a little bell on the tassle on Santa's hat! where do you live Linda? Marilee

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Marilee M

Mine are done in brick stitch as well, but no bells.

I live in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Linda2

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In message , Marilee M writes

Well it is morning now and I have just struggled to get up.

I too have done many crafts in the past and am trying to get rid of some of the things I have. I know I shall never do some of them anymore.

Since my health as deteriorated over the last 18 months. Been rushed in hospital 5 times with heart problems. I have another cross to bear.

The results of my MRI scan two weeks ago showed that I have a bulging disc in my spine in the lumber region. That is the cause of the excruciating back and leg pains I have been suffering for 10 months. The only solution is surgery but alas my heart may not stand up to it. A tough decision to make, risk my life or be in pain for the rest of it. I have been to an osteopath but he cannot help me.

So I keep myself busy with Genealogy and occasional beadwork.

Any one can feel free to e-mail me and I will reply when I can. Address below, Hugs Shirley

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Shirley Shone

well - I thought I'd de-lurk and say hi. I didn't realize that this used to be a very active list - I'm sure I don't remember subscribing to it - but I started getting little emails that there were posts. I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Shannon Hill - I'm glad someone posted it here.

I'm a lampworker in Canada - my interesting in beads and jewelry started when I used to collect vintage costume jewelry and has sort of gotten out of hand from there! I am closely associated with beadfx.com

- (disclosure - but I really do believe in the store so when I recommend it - it is truly heartfelt!) which is a bead store in Canada. It's online and a brick and mortar store - I do the website and also teach lampworking classes. And I'm should be actually writing my Monday blog post instead of reading here!

Shirley - you have my deepest sympathy on the heart and back thing. That's a scary place to be - but you are right - living in pain is no way to go.

My other obsession is dogs - I have 3. You have no idea what an effort it is to stop there and not say more. ;-)

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Dwyn

In message , Dwyn writes

Welcome to the group, so good of you to de-lurk

We used to be really active, more than a 1000 posts at one time. We had great fun doing swaps, making bracelets, necklaces and exchanging them. Also had a wand swap. Then we had BFNR ( beads for no reason) when we sent a package of beads to someone we thought needed when.

I actually got the first package but it really was for a reason that time. It was when I had the 6 stents put in my heart. The card said From our hearts to your heart. I still have it and also still a lot of the beads that came with it. Some are in jewellery and other I still fondle.

We had a Shirley's Spoon club whereby I used to send an antique salt or mustard spoon used for scooping up beads. I used to enclosed them in parcels. I would get them from antique fairs.

How I wish that those day were back but I doubt if they ever will be.

I have a RCB gallery of peoples photos over my work bench and I can look up and see them every day. Hugs Shirley

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Shirley Shone

How cool is that? I really do find that bead people are the best!

I think there is a lot of dilution now - there are so many forums and places and ways to share online - you can't do them all - and news groups, unfortunately - just aren't as sexy or user accessible as thinks like, say - Facebook, blogs, etc.

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Dwyn

Yes, but, I see that as an added complication. I used to come here and get answers for just about anything, sometimes not even bead related.

Very recently I had some kiln questions, like about what I have to do and what I should do

- before turning my kiln on for the first time

- before putting beads in for the first time (those two aren't necessarily the same thing). As all the lampworkers are mostly gone from here I posted at bot Lampwork Etc. and WetCanvas and now will pull the replies together and make up my own mind.

It used to be much easier when there was one place. I do have a blog, but so far I have stayed away from facebook, etc.

Aloha, Maren HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry

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Maren aka HiloBeads or PalmsEtc

Make sure you remove all the packing material! Like the styrofoam. Hoo boy! Been there - burned that!

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Dwyn

You had to mention the wand swap, and that brought me out of the woodwork, Shirley:) I can't recall who got my wand, but man do I feel bad for them. It was so terrible!!! I used poly clay...and let's just say that I should have waited a year or two before attempting to make anything out of that medium, for anyone but myself! LOL I still have the lovely wand that was sent to me, tho...a beautifully bead-soup beaded hairstick, that I do use in my hair for a bit of a pick me up:)

My thoughts are with you, my friend, and yes, I still want to be you when I grow up;)

~Candace~

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~Candace~

Dear Candace, it does my heart good to see you post.

You can be me but without the health problems, I would not wish them on anyone.

Arondelle made my wand and I made one for Tina. My wand sits alongside of me as I type.

Hugs to you my dear friend. Shirley

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Shirley Shone

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I go the wand candace! And i's really noit hat bad - I haveit one the dash of my car with my other car decorations!

And yeah Shirley's post about he wand swap got my attention too - that I saw on LE (I think ) a mentionb of good ol rcb!

I have pics from the wand swap I'll see if I can find the link!

Kathy K (KDK)

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Kathy King

Hey Shirley!!!!

Sorry to hear about your health problems. Know that I am sending soft, gentle, hugs your way!

Kathy K (KDK)

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Kathy King

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