Life's story

Do we all have to tell our life's story on this group?
A little bit about sewing and quilting is enough.
DM

But we are friends, if not family. And family and friends share most
things, especially stories. Sure 'nuff there's plenty about sewing and
quilting. But I'm always interested in the gossip. And if I'm not, well, I
jest don't read it. 'Nuff said. Now where was that gosh darn needle?
Oww...

--
Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
"buddy" wrote in message
m...
Do we all have to tell our life's story on this group?
A little bit about sewing and quilting is enough.
DM

I'm going to crawl out of the woodwork to comment on this one. YES its
long, but that is my normal MO. Either read or delete, its your choice,
but remember, you asked.

First off, a LOT of us have been reading this group for YEARS. You develop
friendships, some of which may last a lifetime. You get so close to some
people that you start to think of them as family. Most of us would start
to go through withdrawals (and do if we are away from the computer for more
than a week) without each other. Most of us worry when people don't post
as often as they used to (I'm guilty of not posting as frequently, but I'm
pregnant, due any day, and heaven forbid I should bore you with the details
of my baby's upcoming birth, although I know a ton of people here that
would love to read an update). We are friends and yes, like Momma Sharon
said, family. We are joined by a common interest, quilting, but after a
while, you find yourself discussing more of your life with people. It's
how this ng has been since I started reading/posting over 5 years ago.

Second, instead of sitting around trying to change something that has been
done this way for nearly 10 years, either ask for help on filtering OT
posts (more than a few will offer help, no matter what your reader is),
skip the OT posts, or realize that this is more like a real life quilting
bee than anyone could ever imagine. At real life quilting bee's and
guilds, people keep up with each other. They offer support, happy dances,
share grief, and offer prayers (or warm thoughts depending on religious
preference). Here you will get cyber hugs, cyber tissues, prayers of
support, cyber shoulders to cry on when you feel that no one else
understands, and people will grieve with you in personal loss, jump for joy
at the birth of a new baby, and you really don't want to hear what happens
with this group when they find out you are getting married (its a long,
personal story, brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I tell the
story, and to people not on the NG that aren't familiar with what a HUG is,
totally baffling that people that have never met one another will come
together for the most treasured of all gifts.)

Third, if you have a question and don't want to search for the answer on
google, ask. I don't know of any quilter on this group that would rather
send you on a hunt than answer it for you. We all started off somewhere,
and we all remember where we started. I'm not the best quilter in the
world, but I will offer what I can.

Fourth, if you are going to post a snarky question like you did, you have
the scent of a troll. Trolls are the ONE living thing on this planet I
rarely feed. I hope they starve themselves and shrivel up into little
raisins so I can cook them with a magnifying glass. BUT you hit a nerve
with me. A BIG nerve. Maybe its hormones, maybe its me getting impatient
with labor (according to my doctor last night, I've been in the early
stages of labor for about 2 days and it feels like I'm not ever going to
give birth), but either way, you opened your mouth, and I know I'm not the
only one that is going to come running to the defense of the group, for the
groups sake. There are other quilting forums out there (they have already
been suggested), or you can go to MSN or Yahoo and start your own. Be
forewarned though, quilters love to chat, and you will probably find
yourself amassed in an ocean of OT posts wherever you go.

Karlee in Kansas


"Sharon Harper" wrote in message
u...
| But we are friends, if not family. And family and friends share most
| things, especially stories. Sure 'nuff there's plenty about sewing and
| quilting. But I'm always interested in the gossip. And if I'm not,
well, I
| jest don't read it. 'Nuff said. Now where was that gosh darn needle?
| Oww...
|
| --
| Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU)
| http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
| Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
| "buddy" wrote in message
| m...
| Do we all have to tell our life's story on this group?
| A little bit about sewing and quilting is enough.
| DM
|
|
|
|

Beautifully said, Karlee...absolutely wonderful. I wouldnt change a word.
Now that youre out in the open Karlee, let me say this... Im sure I speak
for many when I send you safe and comfortable labor vibes. Please let us
know, when youre ready, about your new arrival so we may properly celebrate
her entrance into this world.
Hugs,
Diana


--
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44
"Karlee in Kansas" wrote in message
...
I'm going to crawl out of the woodwork to comment on this one. YES its
long, but that is my normal MO. Either read or delete, its your choice,
but remember, you asked.

First off, a LOT of us have been reading this group for YEARS. You
develop
friendships, some of which may last a lifetime. You get so close to some
people that you start to think of them as family. Most of us would start
to go through withdrawals (and do if we are away from the computer for
more
than a week) without each other. Most of us worry when people don't post
as often as they used to (I'm guilty of not posting as frequently, but I'm
pregnant, due any day, and heaven forbid I should bore you with the
details
of my baby's upcoming birth, although I know a ton of people here that
would love to read an update). We are friends and yes, like Momma Sharon
said, family. We are joined by a common interest, quilting, but after a
while, you find yourself discussing more of your life with people. It's
how this ng has been since I started reading/posting over 5 years ago.

Second, instead of sitting around trying to change something that has been
done this way for nearly 10 years, either ask for help on filtering OT
posts (more than a few will offer help, no matter what your reader is),
skip the OT posts, or realize that this is more like a real life quilting
bee than anyone could ever imagine. At real life quilting bee's and
guilds, people keep up with each other. They offer support, happy dances,
share grief, and offer prayers (or warm thoughts depending on religious
preference). Here you will get cyber hugs, cyber tissues, prayers of
support, cyber shoulders to cry on when you feel that no one else
understands, and people will grieve with you in personal loss, jump for
joy
at the birth of a new baby, and you really don't want to hear what happens
with this group when they find out you are getting married (its a long,
personal story, brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I tell
the
story, and to people not on the NG that aren't familiar with what a HUG
is,
totally baffling that people that have never met one another will come
together for the most treasured of all gifts.)

Third, if you have a question and don't want to search for the answer on
google, ask. I don't know of any quilter on this group that would rather
send you on a hunt than answer it for you. We all started off somewhere,
and we all remember where we started. I'm not the best quilter in the
world, but I will offer what I can.

Fourth, if you are going to post a snarky question like you did, you have
the scent of a troll. Trolls are the ONE living thing on this planet I
rarely feed. I hope they starve themselves and shrivel up into little
raisins so I can cook them with a magnifying glass. BUT you hit a nerve
with me. A BIG nerve. Maybe its hormones, maybe its me getting impatient
with labor (according to my doctor last night, I've been in the early
stages of labor for about 2 days and it feels like I'm not ever going to
give birth), but either way, you opened your mouth, and I know I'm not the
only one that is going to come running to the defense of the group, for
the
groups sake. There are other quilting forums out there (they have already
been suggested), or you can go to MSN or Yahoo and start your own. Be
forewarned though, quilters love to chat, and you will probably find
yourself amassed in an ocean of OT posts wherever you go.

Karlee in Kansas


"Sharon Harper" wrote in message
u...
| But we are friends, if not family. And family and friends share most
| things, especially stories. Sure 'nuff there's plenty about sewing and
| quilting. But I'm always interested in the gossip. And if I'm not,
well, I
| jest don't read it. 'Nuff said. Now where was that gosh darn needle?
| Oww...
|
| --
| Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU)
| http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
| Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
| "buddy" wrote in message
| m...
| Do we all have to tell our life's story on this group?
| A little bit about sewing and quilting is enough.
| DM
|
|
|
|

TY for the labor vibes....I'm just looking at "speedy vibes" more than
"comfort vibes". According to the doc that I saw last night, I've been in
labor, early early labor, for about 2 days now. I'm uncomfortable. I
can't sleep. I have little interest in food. I'm cranky as all get out.
I'll let you know all the fun details after she is born and home, I
promise.

Karlee in Kansas, who is feeling a little bit like an elephant who carries
a baby for 22 months. and who wishes the contractions would either stop or
do something productive.



"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
| Beautifully said, Karlee...absolutely wonderful. I wouldnt change a word.
| Now that youre out in the open Karlee, let me say this... Im sure I speak
| for many when I send you safe and comfortable labor vibes. Please let us
| know, when youre ready, about your new arrival so we may properly
celebrate
| her entrance into this world.
| Hugs,
| Diana
|

Karlee in Kansas, who is feeling a little bit like an elephant who carries
a baby for 22 months.

Then be glad it's a girl---baby boy elephants are carried for 24 months G
-- Jean S

My wonderful, wunnerful, cyber daughter! You put it into words much better
than I could. Sending you love and hugs for an easy (relatively) pain free
birth. Thinking of you. Take care my sweetie!

--
Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
"Karlee in Kansas" wrote in message
...
I'm going to crawl out of the woodwork to comment on this one. YES its
long, but that is my normal MO. Either read or delete, its your choice,
but remember, you asked.

First off, a LOT of us have been reading this group for YEARS. You
develop
friendships, some of which may last a lifetime. You get so close to some
people that you start to think of them as family. Most of us would start
to go through withdrawals (and do if we are away from the computer for
more
than a week) without each other. Most of us worry when people don't post
as often as they used to (I'm guilty of not posting as frequently, but I'm
pregnant, due any day, and heaven forbid I should bore you with the
details
of my baby's upcoming birth, although I know a ton of people here that
would love to read an update). We are friends and yes, like Momma Sharon
said, family. We are joined by a common interest, quilting, but after a
while, you find yourself discussing more of your life with people. It's
how this ng has been since I started reading/posting over 5 years ago.

Second, instead of sitting around trying to change something that has been
done this way for nearly 10 years, either ask for help on filtering OT
posts (more than a few will offer help, no matter what your reader is),
skip the OT posts, or realize that this is more like a real life quilting
bee than anyone could ever imagine. At real life quilting bee's and
guilds, people keep up with each other. They offer support, happy dances,
share grief, and offer prayers (or warm thoughts depending on religious
preference). Here you will get cyber hugs, cyber tissues, prayers of
support, cyber shoulders to cry on when you feel that no one else
understands, and people will grieve with you in personal loss, jump for
joy
at the birth of a new baby, and you really don't want to hear what happens
with this group when they find out you are getting married (its a long,
personal story, brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I tell
the
story, and to people not on the NG that aren't familiar with what a HUG
is,
totally baffling that people that have never met one another will come
together for the most treasured of all gifts.)

Third, if you have a question and don't want to search for the answer on
google, ask. I don't know of any quilter on this group that would rather
send you on a hunt than answer it for you. We all started off somewhere,
and we all remember where we started. I'm not the best quilter in the
world, but I will offer what I can.

Fourth, if you are going to post a snarky question like you did, you have
the scent of a troll. Trolls are the ONE living thing on this planet I
rarely feed. I hope they starve themselves and shrivel up into little
raisins so I can cook them with a magnifying glass. BUT you hit a nerve
with me. A BIG nerve. Maybe its hormones, maybe its me getting impatient
with labor (according to my doctor last night, I've been in the early
stages of labor for about 2 days and it feels like I'm not ever going to
give birth), but either way, you opened your mouth, and I know I'm not the
only one that is going to come running to the defense of the group, for
the
groups sake. There are other quilting forums out there (they have already
been suggested), or you can go to MSN or Yahoo and start your own. Be
forewarned though, quilters love to chat, and you will probably find
yourself amassed in an ocean of OT posts wherever you go.

Karlee in Kansas


"Sharon Harper" wrote in message
u...
| But we are friends, if not family. And family and friends share most
| things, especially stories. Sure 'nuff there's plenty about sewing and
| quilting. But I'm always interested in the gossip. And if I'm not,
well, I
| jest don't read it. 'Nuff said. Now where was that gosh darn needle?
| Oww...
|
| --
| Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU)
| http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
| Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
| "buddy" wrote in message
| m...
| Do we all have to tell our life's story on this group?
| A little bit about sewing and quilting is enough.
| DM
|
|
|
|

Karlee --

Sending good thoughts for a quick and easy delivery and a healthy baby.

Love in Stitches,

Coleen

"Karlee in Kansas" wrote in message
...
Maybe its hormones, maybe its me getting impatient
with labor (according to my doctor last night, I've been in the early
stages of labor for about 2 days and it feels like I'm not ever going to
give birth), but either way, you opened your mouth, and I know I'm not the
only one that is going to come running to the defense of the group, for
the
groups sake. There are other quilting forums out there (they have already
been suggested), or you can go to MSN or Yahoo and start your own. Be
forewarned though, quilters love to chat, and you will probably find
yourself amassed in an ocean of OT posts wherever you go.

Karlee in Kansas

Karlee in Kansas wrote:

I'm going to crawl out of the woodwork to comment on this one. YES its
long, but that is my normal MO. Either read or delete, its your choice,
but remember, you asked.

Gently snipped!

Oh, goody goody! She's still with us!

REALLY looking forward to the good news, and sending comfortable speedy
delivery vibes from the top of the cold damp North Downs!

--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Karlee, so glad to hear from you......... thought you weren't due yet. Would
really like to hear an update..... I worry about you.
Good luck with things, and hope the baby is safe and so are you and your
family.
Will be sending lots of good wishes to you,

Pati, in Phx


Karlee in Kansas wrote:

I'm going to crawl out of the woodwork to comment on this one. YES its
long, but that is my normal MO. Either read or delete, its your choice,
but remember, you asked.

First off, a LOT of us have been reading this group for YEARS. You develop
friendships, some of which may last a lifetime. You get so close to some
people that you start to think of them as family. Most of us would start
to go through withdrawals (and do if we are away from the computer for more
than a week) without each other. Most of us worry when people don't post
as often as they used to (I'm guilty of not posting as frequently, but I'm
pregnant, due any day, and heaven forbid I should bore you with the details
of my baby's upcoming birth, although I know a ton of people here that
would love to read an update). We are friends and yes, like Momma Sharon
said, family. We are joined by a common interest, quilting, but after a
while, you find yourself discussing more of your life with people. It's
how this ng has been since I started reading/posting over 5 years ago.

Second, instead of sitting around trying to change something that has been
done this way for nearly 10 years, either ask for help on filtering OT
posts (more than a few will offer help, no matter what your reader is),
skip the OT posts, or realize that this is more like a real life quilting
bee than anyone could ever imagine. At real life quilting bee's and
guilds, people keep up with each other. They offer support, happy dances,
share grief, and offer prayers (or warm thoughts depending on religious
preference). Here you will get cyber hugs, cyber tissues, prayers of
support, cyber shoulders to cry on when you feel that no one else
understands, and people will grieve with you in personal loss, jump for joy
at the birth of a new baby, and you really don't want to hear what happens
with this group when they find out you are getting married (its a long,
personal story, brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I tell the
story, and to people not on the NG that aren't familiar with what a HUG is,
totally baffling that people that have never met one another will come
together for the most treasured of all gifts.)

Third, if you have a question and don't want to search for the answer on
google, ask. I don't know of any quilter on this group that would rather
send you on a hunt than answer it for you. We all started off somewhere,
and we all remember where we started. I'm not the best quilter in the
world, but I will offer what I can.

Fourth, if you are going to post a snarky question like you did, you have
the scent of a troll. Trolls are the ONE living thing on this planet I
rarely feed. I hope they starve themselves and shrivel up into little
raisins so I can cook them with a magnifying glass. BUT you hit a nerve
with me. A BIG nerve. Maybe its hormones, maybe its me getting impatient
with labor (according to my doctor last night, I've been in the early
stages of labor for about 2 days and it feels like I'm not ever going to
give birth), but either way, you opened your mouth, and I know I'm not the
only one that is going to come running to the defense of the group, for the
groups sake. There are other quilting forums out there (they have already
been suggested), or you can go to MSN or Yahoo and start your own. Be
forewarned though, quilters love to chat, and you will probably find
yourself amassed in an ocean of OT posts wherever you go.

Karlee in Kansas

"Sharon Harper" wrote in message
u...
| But we are friends, if not family. And family and friends share most
| things, especially stories. Sure 'nuff there's plenty about sewing and
| quilting. But I'm always interested in the gossip. And if I'm not,
well, I
| jest don't read it. 'Nuff said. Now where was that gosh darn needle?
| Oww...
|
| --
| Sharon From Melbourne Australia (Qof DU)
| http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/index.html
| Member of the Houston 2004 Party Animals
| "buddy" wrote in message
| m...
| Do we all have to tell our life's story on this group?
| A little bit about sewing and quilting is enough.
| DM
|
|
|
|