Re: G

March 6, 2001

Are you STILL having problems? Well, if it's not stalking, I'd at

least consider it harrassment. Friend of mine was the subject of a

very well-publicized stalking case (she's appeared before Congress

and ona ton of talk shows...plus Unsolved Mysteries--even though the

mystery is now solved).

Anyway. My lawyer friend --- I LOVE THE MAN!!! Tom O' 468-2811.

Not that I have the number memorized or anything. LOL Not that I'm

ever in TROUBLE ... it's just easier to reach him at his office than

at home!

I'd recommend him to anyone. And, you don't have to be in the same

area as your lawyer; he handles everything for me via phone and

mail. Tell him I said HEY!

G

> Hey...what's the name of the lawyer buddy of your here in Syracuse?

I've

> made a few phone calls this morning (State Police) and found out

that some

> antics by one of my competitors can be considered cyber stalking.

>

> Terri

> www.thistlemeadowsoaps.com The first Central New York soap site to

win the

> Golden Apploo Award

> and the prestigious Golden Web Award.

> www..com

> Central New York Soap Makers...join us for chat and fun!

March 6, 2001

Thanks ! I may not need him, but it can't hurt at this point to have the

number handy.

Terri

www.thistlemeadowsoaps.com The first Central New York soap site to win the

Golden Apploo Award

and the prestigious Golden Web Award.

www..com

Central New York Soap Makers...join us for chat and fun!

March 23, 2001

I am still having trouble getting those soaps out of the little molds. They

sat all night and all day today, and my husband I have been beating them to

death. I have never had this much problem. The M & P came from Columbia

Foods, and I have bought from them before and didn't have this trouble. I

made some cute Easter eggs, and bunnys for my nieces and nephews that are

coming tomorrow, and I guess I will have to give them the mold and all. I am

going back to my CP. Kathy

March 23, 2001

Okey - Dokey

M

Re: REMINDER

Yeppity yep. that's it!I'm mailing on late Wednesday (after my mail arrives). If you want, email me when you've mailed your stuff so I can hold off and wait for it.G

March 26, 2001

I agree with you 100%, . I don't know what's in it because

I haven't seen it. But I won't buy it. Somebody's looking to make

a bundle of money targeting a new market hoping that people

will jump on the band wagon. I think that happens with anything

"new" or popular at any given time. They'll publish it for a while,

grab their money and run after about a year, I bet.

-Ilion(who's been off the computer for a whole day)

Re: New Mag my 2 cents

TerriI agree with you there, and I cringed when I heard of this mag coming out. I have been working at my MP craft for a few years now, and,if this mag. becomes anything remotely popular, I can just about kiss my business goodbye. Not to mention a whole lot of people running out and suddenly becoming a business without **really** knowing anything about the properties of MP. I DO NOT want my soap being lumped into the same category as crap MP product --- like Bath and Body works.Will I buy it --- probably not. Doing so will only propagate its definite stay in the marketplace.G> I had to go to the store this morning with my step mom and I found the new mag in P & C> (Colleen the P & C in River Mall has it in isle 13)> > These are random thoughts here...if I repeat, sorry... I'm in a funky non-settled mood today> Could be the looming kids sleep over for tonight... our first and the boy sleeping over is really here to be baby sat and hasn't stayed a full night at any sleep over *sigh*> > I'm not too thrilled with it being on the market.. > *Martha voice* It's a bad thing> why...> open distribution will cause crafters to want to try M & P soaping thus having a huge impact on the M & P soaper out to make money selling their products. I know when I was a tinkering crafter I tried all the new crafts that came out.... ceramics....femo clay...decoupage... you name it I probably tried it and I know alot of crafters that are the same way. As I was looking at the mag in the store another lady picked one up and said..."I can make this stuff for gifts" and grabbed a copy herself.> > There will be a flood of M & P crafters selling their products....> > In the long run I see this hurting the M & P crafter who on their own researched the techniques and has been making money selling their craft. > > Plus there are recipes for other toiletries items.....this could also have an impact on the other soapmakers out there who don't do M & P...> > Am I going to continue to buy the mag?? probably, but to stay on top of what they are publishing so I'm not crafting the same items... chances to be different from the others who I see flooding the market with the new handcrafted goodies...> > I honestly think this could be the end for the M & P soaper out there... why buy if I can get directions in the grocery store and make my own?? Like every craft... there can only be so many and then it's over kill... like geese and cows...they were nice for awhile til EVERYTHING had a goose or cow on it.> > Just my 2 cents> TerriOur members maphttp://.homestead.com/locations.htmlOur Message Boardhttp://www.voy.com/21568/Special Invite for membershttp://soapwerks.com/martinrectangle.htmAll posts to this list are copyrighted by post author. They may NOT be forwarded, copied, or used in anyway without the permission of the post author with the exception of answering posts to this list. Posts are personal opinions only.

March 30, 2001

Hey, G

Off the oil subject, how do you melt your M & P? I was using the microwave

until this week. Now I'm using a crockpot. Do you do that? I LOVE it.

It keeps it at a constant temperature and I don't have to constantly run

to the microwave to reheat or melt more. It's the greatest thing since

sliced bread!!

M

Re: M & P and oils

Kath, I add butters or olive oil to mine occasionally -- and sparingly. I have a tough time with it, as I prefer shea butter, and that always seems to float to the top for me. I've found that if I just buy a top-quality base then I don't have to worry about using moisturing ingredients.When I use olive oil(VERY rarely),I add 1 tbsp per 3 cups of base.maryg

March 30, 2001

Mare, I'm a microwave kinda gal. Easier for me, as I typically do 4

cups or more at a time; put it on half powerfor 5 minutes and

voila...just the right temp and consistency.

maryG

(Why is it snowing here? What? Did we bypass spring and go straight

back to winter?

> Hey, G

>

> Off the oil subject, how do you melt your M & P? I was using the

microwave

> until this week. Now I'm using a crockpot. Do you do that? I LOVE

it.

> It keeps it at a constant temperature and I don't have to

constantly run

> to the microwave to reheat or melt more. It's the greatest thing

since

> sliced bread!!

>

> M

> Re: M & P and oils

>

> Kath, I add butters or olive oil to mine occasionally -- and

> sparingly. I have a tough time with it, as I prefer shea butter,

and

> that always seems to float to the top for me. I've found that if

I

> just buy a top-quality base then I don't have to worry about

using

> moisturing ingredients.

>

> When I use olive oil(VERY rarely),I add 1 tbsp per 3 cups of base.

>

> maryg

June 12, 2001

Well, , I don't have too much experience with the craft fair business since I've

only done (2) small ones last year. But, yes, I feel it's important to dress appropriately

as a "business woman." In fact, when I was considering doing more craft fairs before

finding out they really weren't my "gig", I was toying with the idea of having a couple

of nice knit collared shirts embroidered with my "rose" insignia & company name on

the chest part. Then I would wear them with something like Lee Cashual pants or

shorts. Have any of you other girls thought of doing that? I still might consider it so

that when I go to "call" on a store I could wear them and be comfortable. I don't see

any reason why that wouldn't be "business like" enough. Do you?

M

Re: Bicentennial Celebratiion!

BTW: what do you all wear to shows?? Just curious. I always wear a dress or nice skirt and blouse. I'm there to do business...and I just wouldn't feel right in anything else. That's just me, though. I practically live in skirts and dresses anyway -- especially since Bridget was born!mary g

June 12, 2001

Everyone's thoughts on " dressing the part " have been most interesting. I

bought some casual T's at Sam's for $5 a piece. I embroidered " Handcrafted

Soaps " beneath my business name and added lots of " bubble " circles.

These shirts and a pair of dockers, casual shoes etc. set the right tone for

me. I am promoting an informal or casual product. Especially good when I'm

pushing our Men's Shop stuff.

What a Great Day! Looks like the drought may be over.

Lizz

June 12, 2001

I guess in this world of 'business casual' I'm still too

traditional. I just wouldn't feel comfortable going to a sales

meeting in anything other than a nice dress and flats (havin' that

baby killed the heels thing for me!). Not to say that the way

other's business casual dress is wrong -- my mom's corporation is now

into heavy bus. casual -- I just don't think it sets the right mood

for professionalism -- but that's just me!! I'm not so sure I would

take buiness casual as seriously as someone going dressed for an

interview -- after all, to me....a sales meeting is like a business

interview!

Just my old world ideas....

G

> Well, , I don't have too much experience with the craft fair

business since I've

> only done (2) small ones last year. But, yes, I feel it's

important to dress appropriately

> as a " business woman. " In fact, when I was considering doing more

craft fairs before

> finding out they really weren't my " gig " , I was toying with the

idea of having a couple

> of nice knit collared shirts embroidered with my " rose " insignia &

company name on

> the chest part. Then I would wear them with something like Lee

Cashual pants or

> shorts. Have any of you other girls thought of doing that? I

still might consider it so

> that when I go to " call " on a store I could wear them and be

comfortable. I don't see

> any reason why that wouldn't be " business like " enough. Do you?

>

> M

> Re: Bicentennial Celebratiion!

>

> BTW: what do you all wear to shows?? Just curious. I always

wear a

> dress or nice skirt and blouse. I'm there to do business...and I

> just wouldn't feel right in anything else. That's just me,

though.

> I practically live in skirts and dresses anyway -- especially

since

> Bridget was born!

>

> mary g

June 13, 2001

ok guys...you are talking to an employee of the Agway corporation (for

those of you who know it...it is dominated by males and very strictly white

color & tie) so when Bob and I do trade shows for them I Have to wear my

suits, but when I do outdoor Arts & Crafts shows and I have to stand in my

Country Artist 120 degree tent all day for usually two days, I go very

" artsy " and Country to exude(like that word?) my Namesake-the country

Artist. I don't think in this environment I have ever seen a suit or tie

unless it is the Shakley people at their tables I can see it if you are

entering a fine gift shop to try to sell your wares but not at an arts " N

Craft show.

Debbie

>

September 17, 2001

Hey, question for you. I still haven't found a good recipe I like for

body sprays. Are you making yours from scratch or are you buying

a "base" from a supplier? I really want to add one to my product

line but just can't seem to come up with one that's decent. Can you

give some info here?

Thanks

M

Re: Ceramic Lamp Rings

Terry --if you find a good deal on them, let me know! I'll go in on a buy with you. I am waiting for Tradewinds to get their ceramics division going. if their prices on lamp rings are as good as their Fo prices, I'll be buying from them.I just made 4 sets of body sprays last night. I'm taking a break today to clean the house. UGH!maryg> Anyone know where I can find ceramic lamp rings on line?> I have been dabbling with embedding flowers in my soap and am surprised with> the results.> There's just not enough time to play.> :-)> Terry> www.herbalsoap.orgOur members maphttp://.homestead.com/locations.htmlOur Message Boardhttp://www.voy.com/21568/Check out these great Molds!!http://soapwerks.com/martinworld.htmAll posts to this list are copyrighted by post author. They may NOT be forwarded, copied, or used in anyway without the permission of the post author with the exception of answering posts to this list. Posts are personal opinions only.

December 9, 2003

Hi Littermate ! I can't beleive it but you and I have lost exactly the

same amount of weight! Wow, that's something! HOpe you're feeling well! I am

having a ball! I love trying on clothes in stores now, because it's an

adventure to see what size I wear!

We'll be heading on a family cruise Jan. 3rd and I'm really looking forward

to it now! Of course, I've got a way to go to be at a size I'm content to stay

at, but at least I feel good physically now, and can fit in clothes that make

me feel better about myself!

Hope the kids are doing well! Are they looking forward to Christmas? I sure

am, I'm like a kid about Christmas!

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Love,

Suzanne H.

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August 18, 2004

In a message dated 18/08/2004 17:53:23 Central Standard Time,

azmomacat2@... writes:

> This group is a support group for RA and other auto-immune diseases and I

> recognize that I may be adding to their problems by not sticking entirely to

> the subject matter. I am dealing with some very stressful situations here

> with my home and this has been my escape from the resulting pain that

> accompanies the stress and I will try to stay more focused with the subject

matters

> when I post. Jan in AZ =^..^=

>

Jan

I don't think this is necessary! Many of us like jokes or recipes or

whatever, if not, we can always use the delete button. RA-Support means

supporting

people with RA (or Dercum's, Fibro, etc). What better support than sharing a

recipe, or a laugh with your friends? We can try to remember to put OT in the

subject, or have the subject say recipe, or people can see it's a recipe after

they open it and delete. Don't you think there is room here for everyone? I

sure do! Cary

August 18, 2004

In a message dated 18/08/2004 17:53:23 Central Standard Time,

azmomacat2@... writes:

> This group is a support group for RA and other auto-immune diseases and I

> recognize that I may be adding to their problems by not sticking entirely to

> the subject matter. I am dealing with some very stressful situations here

> with my home and this has been my escape from the resulting pain that

> accompanies the stress and I will try to stay more focused with the subject

matters

> when I post. Jan in AZ =^..^=

>

Jan

I don't think this is necessary! Many of us like jokes or recipes or

whatever, if not, we can always use the delete button. RA-Support means

supporting

people with RA (or Dercum's, Fibro, etc). What better support than sharing a

recipe, or a laugh with your friends? We can try to remember to put OT in the

subject, or have the subject say recipe, or people can see it's a recipe after

they open it and delete. Don't you think there is room here for everyone? I

sure do! Cary

August 18, 2004

Dear Jennie G

I'm sorry you feel that way about posts other than Ra-related subjects. This

makes me one of the biggest offenders and perhaps I should cut back.

I am not one who lets my feelings out on a personal nature very often. and

a are always here when I need a question answered and I do comment on my

overall condition. When I am in pain, believe it or not, this computer is where

I feel the most comfortable. There are those who post poems, jokes and articles

not only here but to me privately that help me take my mind off of my own pain.

I am constantly coming across things that move me either in a thinking,

humorous, or reflective way. Some things seem to come to me at a time when I

able able to use it the most and I feel I have to share them in the hopes they

might do the same for someone else. Some have emailed me that they enjoy what I

send, however, I do realize there are quite a few people in this group that deal

with the complexities of this disease differently and if my posting is a

problem, I can stop and just become a lurker.

This group is a support group for RA and other auto-immune diseases and I

recognize that I may be adding to their problems by not sticking entirely to the

subject matter. I am dealing with some very stressful situations here with my

home and this has been my escape from the resulting pain that accompanies the

stress and I will try to stay more focused with the subject matters when I post.

Jan in AZ =^..^=

~ " We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a

little of each other everywhere. " ~

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "

August 18, 2004