pattern for this dress?

I know the checkers at my local Albertson's, and they let me put in a General Delivery address. They still are compiling information on my purchases, but with multiple cards, they can't compile a perfect profile, and I'm happy with that.

No, no - that's *eclectic', not dyslexic - which is where you jumble everything up and put it back the wrong way round, with bits missed out, abd extra bits added!

I just don't worry about it. There isn't any data on the discount card they couldn't get off my credit card.

On the other hand, I get half my groceries from a store that doesn't offer discounts, and accepts only cash.

Joy Beeson

T'was a deliberate malapropism methinks.

Join DAM!!! Mothers Against Dyslexia!

Around here, we trade them. There is always a exchange basket at the auction house, both flea markets, the craft show, the horse and dog events, etc. The are enough out of state people coming to the park and shows, that exchange cards to make it really interesting. (some cards have regional markings, but work anyway) I use a card for a week or two and exchange it for another one. It must make for interesting data. :-)

Barbara Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "....what a ride!"

Interesting, the self-check at my Albertson's just lets you scan the bar code on the back, I have never had to key anything in. They must have different systems in place in different parts of the country.

Beverly

Some, many, of the stores in our area will key in the store number for you when you look innocent and say Oops, the tag is on on the keys, I left them in the car with my ....... Some cashiers will just put the number in without asking them to and in the stores that will give you the tag immediately I just lie. I never use them to cash a check so I really don't care what I write down. Juno

I prefer to keep lies in reserve for the *really* important stuff, like adultery, treason, murder, ... ;-)

Beverly

I'm with you.

This is hilarious. Frankly, I don't care that they know that I buy one brand of toilet paper over another, and I prefer to get the coupons in the mail. I actually use the coupons, and I appreciate getting them.

YMMV, Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati

Barbara Tucker wrote:

And you seem like such a nice lady, too. Tsk, tsk. LOL

Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati

Juno wrote:

My Dog!!! What a great idea!

Good to know, thanks.

You know about the dyslexic agnostic? Who lies awake at night wondering if there is a doG?

Thanks. I use Google Groups, so they leave out all those nasty header bits. What kind of newsgroup program do you use? Which one would you recommend? How does one post anonymously?

No, I haven't had time to look around yet at the fabric store, and all the patterns cited seem good, but I'm not sure which one would be the right fit. I don't want one that will produce an unfitted look...

You're welcome. Sorry to have caused you distress.

Well actually, they don't. The headers are there on every message you post to Usenet. I can just "right click" on one of your messages, and I'm be able to see them.

Outlook Express, which many people loath, but path of least resistance.... It was the app I used for e-mail, and I've found it to be satisfactory for newsgroups, too.

Sorry, I am not able to make a recommendation. Ask me about sewing... ;-)

There *are* anonymizing sites, but be careful! You will lose credibility if you insist on posting through those sites. You are actually still pretty "anonymous", as your nym "Her Subj." doesn't say much about you. It's just that your ISP information is available in the headers. Don't let that trouble you, it's there for *everyone* who posts to Usenet. I post as "BEI Design" but I sign my messages with my real name, "Beverly". My "Reply to:" address is munged, to make it less useful to address harvesters:

> Back to sewing: have you decided on a pattern? ;-)>

You *can* make alterations to the pattern. Make a "toile" or "muslin" (that's fancy sewing talk for a practice garment) first, using inexpensive fabric, and make whatever adjustments you need, then transfer the adjustments to the pattern for use on the "real" fabric. I don't know anyone who is a perfect fit for every pattern, so adjustments/alterations to the pattern are a stock skill we all have had to learn.

If you look at the first few pictures here:

'll see how I started work on my DD's wedding gown with a "muslin". I also made muslins for each of the attendant's gowns.Good luck,

Beverly

Also, when you click on "show options" on Google "Original Message" gives a wealth of inormation. That information can be taken to Whois and other sites to find where a poster is posting from. It provides some helpful information in tracking down those scumbag spammers.

That's the insomniac dyslexic agnostic! One of my favorite jokes.

Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati

Pog> You know about the dyslexic agnostic? Who lies awake at night wondering