He signed a contract. That is how he was able to get his degree/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman<mailto:marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: 'Don Churchfield'<mailto:dctrk@c2i2.com> ; padutch-life@rootsweb.com<mailto:padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Fort Hood Absolutely! What a sad, sad day it is. I wonder why, if he didn't want to go overseas, that he just didn't opt out. Service men and women are allowed to leave these days because there is no draft any more. I understand they have to sign a 'contract' when they enlist or re-up, but still.......... I just am saddened by the whole event. God Bless them all. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com<mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com> [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Don Churchfield Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:29 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com<mailto:padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Subject: [PD-LIFE] Fort Hood We need to keep the troops and families at Fort Hood, Texas in our prayers after the mass shooting that took place there today. Don in AZ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Absolutely! What a sad, sad day it is. I wonder why, if he didn't want to go overseas, that he just didn't opt out. Service men and women are allowed to leave these days because there is no draft any more. I understand they have to sign a 'contract' when they enlist or re-up, but still.......... I just am saddened by the whole event. God Bless them all. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Don Churchfield Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:29 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] Fort Hood We need to keep the troops and families at Fort Hood, Texas in our prayers after the mass shooting that took place there today. Don in AZ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Right on signing the contract. The Army paid for his degree, therefore, he has a commitment that he can not terminate. If he does get "kicked out" he will have to pay back all that the Army spent on his education. It is not easy to get out of the military early, whether officer or enlisted, without getting a bad conduct, dishonorable or undesirable discharge. Even though we have an all-volunteer military, one can not opt out because they do not like the military or they oppose what is going on in the military. It is a lot different than a civilian job. The officer involved in the shooting had hired a lawyer to try to get out of the Army, but he was unsuccessful in winning his case. Don in AZ

We need to keep the troops and families at Fort Hood, Texas in our prayers after the mass shooting that took place there today. Don in AZ

The last I heard was that the stores were charging for them, but even so, I'm sure you could find one somewhere who would be willing to part with one. Maybe they have so many people asking for them, it is a money maker in hard times. We tried to get one for our daughter doll house her Dad made her to use for floor covering and walls. Not successful. I think I will try again. WE have 2 locals right nearby and just may work this time. Small town good feelings and all. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, Oct 31, 2009 10:11 pm Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] PADUTCH-LIFE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 462 Marilyn, What a great idea or two. You are right! they would make great material for cards or thank you notes, too. The border papers would be especially 'delicious' to use: fold a piece in half and you'd have the front AND the back of the card all done except for the embellishments you could cut from the coordinating papers!!! LOL I'll have to start checking to see if I can get my hands on some of them. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of h2oville2@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:01 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] PADUTCH-LIFE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 462 This message is for frugal scrapbookers and card makers. Home improvement stores always have outdated wallpaper sample books that they give away. I check each page to see that it isn't acidic but I've never found one that wasn't safe. They make great scrapbook pages or you can cut out the individual motifs and glue them on. There are often several pages with the same pattern in different colors and many have matching borders that can be cut down. The paper makes great drawer and shelf liners too. Marilyn a "green" reader in Waterville, Ohio Marilyn in Waterville, Ohio ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message The las

actually, I goofed. I meant to say.."Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffee". But they have so much..and I have so little time to sample everything. :) :) Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > first off, I have the perfect job, in a library. > and to top it off, in our new building, we have Winans Fine Chocolates and > candies attached. ;) > I saw where Rick asked about coffee and chocolate. > Kathy > Piqua, Ohio > > ------------------------------------------------------ > > Sounds good! I'll be right over! :-) > > Rick B > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This message is for frugal scrapbookers and card makers. Home improvement stores always have outdated wallpaper sample books that they give away. I check each page to see that it isn't acidic but I've never found one that wasn't safe. They make great scrapbook pages or you can cut out the individual motifs and glue them on. There are often several pages with the same pattern in different colors and many have matching borders that can be cut down. The paper makes great drawer and shelf liners too. Marilyn ------------------------------------------------------- Also don't forget to call your local paint store. That's how we get rid of our old wallpaper books. Rick B

first off, I have the perfect job, in a library. and to top it off, in our new building, we have Winans Fine Chocolates and candies attached. ;) I saw where Rick asked about coffee and chocolate. Kathy Piqua, Ohio ------------------------------------------------------ Sounds good! I'll be right over! :-) Rick B

Marilyn, What a great idea or two. You are right! they would make great material for cards or thank you notes, too. The border papers would be especially 'delicious' to use: fold a piece in half and you'd have the front AND the back of the card all done except for the embellishments you could cut from the coordinating papers!!! LOL I'll have to start checking to see if I can get my hands on some of them. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of h2oville2@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:01 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] PADUTCH-LIFE Digest, Vol 4, Issue 462 This message is for frugal scrapbookers and card makers. Home improvement stores always have outdated wallpaper sample books that they give away. I check each page to see that it isn't acidic but I've never found one that wasn't safe. They make great scrapbook pages or you can cut out the individual motifs and glue them on. There are often several pages with the same pattern in different colors and many have matching borders that can be cut down. The paper makes great drawer and shelf liners too. Marilyn a "green" reader in Waterville, Ohio Marilyn in Waterville, Ohio ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

------------------------------ This message is for frugal scrapbookers and card makers. Home improvement stores always have outdated wallpaper sample books that they give away. I check each page to see that it isn't acidic but I've never found one that wasn't safe. They make great scrapbook pages or you can cut out the individual motifs and glue them on. There are often several pages with the same pattern in different colors and many have matching borders that can be cut down. The paper makes great drawer and shelf liners too. Marilyn a "green" reader in Waterville, Ohio Marilyn in Waterville, Ohio

That is my dream job, Kathy! I did that in H.S. as a volunteer & love it for 2 1/2 years! I learned so many things about organization & dealing with the public! And helpin out! And boy are you lucky too, to get "little presents" brought to you by the handsful! They sound SO GOOD! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: don/kathy <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:28:54 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! you guys are going to be so jealous... first off, I have the perfect job, in a library. and to top it off, in our new building, we have Winans Fine Chocolates and candies attached. ;) I saw where Rick asked about coffee and chocolate. And, for Sally, our orange creams, choc. covered toffee, my mouth is watering now. and the best part?? they are always bringing us samples to the front desk. what more could you want in a job?? ;) Cathy, I hope your MinL finds the right doses for her meds. The older a person is, I think it gets harder to regulate. Please keep us posted on her recovery. Kathy Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy And donald w raber" <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > Iced tea is on tap at my house everyday, & twizzlers, & jolly > ranchers candies for Halloween! Oh & "Bugs Gummi things! Ants, roaches, > flies & one I can't remember! Yummy. Oh & I have to add Dove chocolate! > Happy Halloween everyone alittle bit early! > Currently I'm alittle concerned for my mother-in-law at the moment! > Doctor has changed her blood pressure meds, & were too strong I guess, & > so been in bed, resting, between meals, which is concerning, so needless > to say, I'll be bouncing back up there every couple of days to check on my > inlaws! My daughter, took our youngest for a walk up there to check on > her, this evening after supper. Cathy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Russ & Sally <scott1@embarqmail.com> > To: Richard Berkheiser <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>, > padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:27 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > > Hi Rick: Yum Coffee and Chocolate. I love those orange creams and the > chocolate covered toffee. How about I bring some of those?? Hugs to all, > Sally > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:36 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > > >> Hi everyone! >> >> Please feel free to post those interesting tidbits of your life. I think >> most of us here are of PA Dutch heritage so you're on topic. :-) >> >> I've always enjoyed our little chats. Please keep it up! >> >> Also if you have pictures to share, please let us know where you've >> posted >> them. Most of us are on Facebook so its easy to Copy and Paste a public >> link to your albums. >> >> Coffee and chocolate anyone??? :-) >> >> Rick B >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Barb_and_Joe_Jacobs@comcast.net >> To: PADUTCH-Life-L >> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:20 AM >> Subject: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! >> >> >> >> It's so good to hear from all of you!! We've been away for a good share >> of the summer and fall!! I've missed the "back-and-forth" chats! >> >> Mary, I'm so glad to hear that your husband is doing so well in his >> recovery!! To all who have lost loved ones recently, my heartfelt prayers >> and condolences!! Tracy, great news that your mom is home and doing so >> much better. As her legs grow stronger and with her determination, the >> ability to walk again will surely happen! >> >> We have had a lot of rain again here in Vermont and the nites have been >> much colder than is normal for this part of October. There has been some >> snow in the higher mountain areas but the Champlain Valley where we live >> has so far escaped with only rain! The fall foliage has been spectacular >> this year!! >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Kathy I found out that it was a nurse there at her doctor's office that goofed up on her reading of the blood pressure or something. She ended up saying something to the head of the office, it ended up being the wife of the doctor too! Good person to tell, at least. And they are some of the older folks that they come in there too! But the scary thing was medication was given her, then of course it was too harsh, & she said she just stopped using it, because she could tell it was harsh, & consulted her doctor immediately! I was really concerned though, & she does have HBP, so you do want to have it monitered & glad my father-in-law said she was in bed, again, because she just went to bed & rested until she contacted her doctor, but still!! They were having her do some more tests with a mobile heart test where you wear a monitor overnight, then return it the next day, I guess! We'll hear the results, but the doctor had originally said her heart was slowing down, & may! be have to have a pacemaker for her heart, but it hasn't been decided on as yet! Thanks for your concern all. I'll keep you posted!! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: don/kathy <dlewis10@woh.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:28:54 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! you guys are going to be so jealous... first off, I have the perfect job, in a library. and to top it off, in our new building, we have Winans Fine Chocolates and candies attached. ;) I saw where Rick asked about coffee and chocolate. And, for Sally, our orange creams, choc. covered toffee, my mouth is watering now. and the best part?? they are always bringing us samples to the front desk. what more could you want in a job?? ;) Cathy, I hope your MinL finds the right doses for her meds. The older a person is, I think it gets harder to regulate. Please keep us posted on her recovery. Kathy Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy And donald w raber" <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > Iced tea is on tap at my house everyday, & twizzlers, & jolly > ranchers candies for Halloween! Oh & "Bugs Gummi things! Ants, roaches, > flies & one I can't remember! Yummy. Oh & I have to add Dove chocolate! > Happy Halloween everyone alittle bit early! > Currently I'm alittle concerned for my mother-in-law at the moment! > Doctor has changed her blood pressure meds, & were too strong I guess, & > so been in bed, resting, between meals, which is concerning, so needless > to say, I'll be bouncing back up there every couple of days to check on my > inlaws! My daughter, took our youngest for a walk up there to check on > her, this evening after supper. Cathy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Russ & Sally <scott1@embarqmail.com> > To: Richard Berkheiser <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>, > padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:27 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > > Hi Rick: Yum Coffee and Chocolate. I love those orange creams and the > chocolate covered toffee. How about I bring some of those?? Hugs to all, > Sally > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:36 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > > >> Hi everyone! >> >> Please feel free to post those interesting tidbits of your life. I think >> most of us here are of PA Dutch heritage so you're on topic. :-) >> >> I've always enjoyed our little chats. Please keep it up! >> >> Also if you have pictures to share, please let us know where you've >> posted >> them. Most of us are on Facebook so its easy to Copy and Paste a public >> link to your albums. >> >> Coffee and chocolate anyone??? :-) >> >> Rick B >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Barb_and_Joe_Jacobs@comcast.net >> To: PADUTCH-Life-L >> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:20 AM >> Subject: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! >> >> >> >> It's so good to hear from all of you!! We've been away for a good share >> of the summer and fall!! I've missed the "back-and-forth" chats! >> >> Mary, I'm so glad to hear that your husband is doing so well in his >> recovery!! To all who have lost loved ones recently, my heartfelt prayers >> and condolences!! Tracy, great news that your mom is home and doing so >> much better. As her legs grow stronger and with her determination, the >> ability to walk again will surely happen! >> >> We have had a lot of rain again here in Vermont and the nites have been >> much colder than is normal for this part of October. There has been some >> snow in the higher mountain areas but the Champlain Valley where we live >> has so far escaped with only rain! The fall foliage has been spectacular >> this year!! >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

you guys are going to be so jealous... first off, I have the perfect job, in a library. and to top it off, in our new building, we have Winans Fine Chocolates and candies attached. ;) I saw where Rick asked about coffee and chocolate. And, for Sally, our orange creams, choc. covered toffee, my mouth is watering now. and the best part?? they are always bringing us samples to the front desk. what more could you want in a job?? ;) Cathy, I hope your MinL finds the right doses for her meds. The older a person is, I think it gets harder to regulate. Please keep us posted on her recovery. Kathy Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy And donald w raber" <pigeonrock@embarqmail.com> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > Iced tea is on tap at my house everyday, & twizzlers, & jolly > ranchers candies for Halloween! Oh & "Bugs Gummi things! Ants, roaches, > flies & one I can't remember! Yummy. Oh & I have to add Dove chocolate! > Happy Halloween everyone alittle bit early! > Currently I'm alittle concerned for my mother-in-law at the moment! > Doctor has changed her blood pressure meds, & were too strong I guess, & > so been in bed, resting, between meals, which is concerning, so needless > to say, I'll be bouncing back up there every couple of days to check on my > inlaws! My daughter, took our youngest for a walk up there to check on > her, this evening after supper. Cathy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Russ & Sally <scott1@embarqmail.com> > To: Richard Berkheiser <reberkheiser@earthlink.net>, > padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:06:27 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > > Hi Rick: Yum Coffee and Chocolate. I love those orange creams and the > chocolate covered toffee. How about I bring some of those?? Hugs to all, > Sally > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> > To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:36 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! > > >> Hi everyone! >> >> Please feel free to post those interesting tidbits of your life. I think >> most of us here are of PA Dutch heritage so you're on topic. :-) >> >> I've always enjoyed our little chats. Please keep it up! >> >> Also if you have pictures to share, please let us know where you've >> posted >> them. Most of us are on Facebook so its easy to Copy and Paste a public >> link to your albums. >> >> Coffee and chocolate anyone??? :-) >> >> Rick B >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Barb_and_Joe_Jacobs@comcast.net >> To: PADUTCH-Life-L >> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:20 AM >> Subject: [PD-LIFE] Glad to see you all are back on line!! >> >> >> >> It's so good to hear from all of you!! We've been away for a good share >> of the summer and fall!! I've missed the "back-and-forth" chats! >> >> Mary, I'm so glad to hear that your husband is doing so well in his >> recovery!! To all who have lost loved ones recently, my heartfelt prayers >> and condolences!! Tracy, great news that your mom is home and doing so >> much better. As her legs grow stronger and with her determination, the >> ability to walk again will surely happen! >> >> We have had a lot of rain again here in Vermont and the nites have been >> much colder than is normal for this part of October. There has been some >> snow in the higher mountain areas but the Champlain Valley where we live >> has so far escaped with only rain! The fall foliage has been spectacular >> this year!! >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Gee, mARY, You have some GREAT ideas. Why didn't I think of that! I guess I just make it harder than it is! I'm a procrastenator can you tell! ( I hope that I don't seem really dumb!) Duh! Thanks, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:36:20 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [PD-LIFE] Replacement hooks and eyes Take an old worn out bra and cut off the hooks and eyes. Do the same with the one you want to fix. Stitch on the replacement hooks/eyes by hand or on a machine. If you don't have any old bras, you can buy the replacement hooks/eyes at a sewing store like Joann Fabrics. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Cathy And donald w raber Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:46 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal Ok, Mary, for instance how do you replace the hooks for the bras, lets say? I have a couple that need that. Cathy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cathy, The needles on your sewing machine need to be threaded using a wire needle threader if your machine doesn't thread it for you as some of the newer machines do. The other types of self-threading needles are for hand-sewing. I also want to warn you about quilting. It is a many-step, time-consuming craft if it is done the proper way. Of course you can cut your time down by using your sewing machine, but there are still many steps and much time involved. If you hand-tie the quilt, it takes even longer. I used to help a friend of mine make quilted table runners to make extra money for Christmas (she got the money, I got paid in table runners). She has top-of-the-line machines that pretty much do everything but fix dinner and wash the dishes and if I was not helping her, it would not be something I would want to do on my own. I am one of those people who need to see results in a relatively short period of time. That's why I crochet rather than knit ( and I can do both intricately and equally well), and did only two small needle-point projects in my life. Card making can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want it to be. I buy blank card stock and envelopes at a Dollar Store. I also buy a lot of the 'frills' for them there or on sale at craft stores. You can use buttons, ribbon, and anything else you have for decoration. Just get a bottle of good glue, a pair of scissors and you're on your way! Smiles, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Cathy And donald w raber Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:35 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal Anyone out there do quiloting though out there in Cyberspace land? I mean I did teach myself plastic canvas, so I guess I can teach myself quilting too, maybe?! Yes, mary I maybe have that, but maybe didn't know I had the "right thing" to help me! Man! I mean my husband bought me a brand new sewing machine, that I really haven't used much for I think it's been like 3 years, I think! Maybe I'll dig it out & see what I can do, some morning, then! Thanks Mary. As far as the cards, I have dabbled in that with my "mom's in the middle class" at church, but figured it might be pretty expensive, but maybe I can check it out too! Have any places in mind online? Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:34:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal Cathy, I think a fun craft for you to do would be card making. It is soooo much fun! and you can make any type of card. I love it. My cousin and I get together once in a while to make cards. I have all kinds of punches to do decorative edges and shapes. Usually I make Christmas cards for my 'special' gifts. The nice thing is that you can buy every part you need to make them as plain or fancy as you want to get. You can order kits on line, too. If you go to a store where they sell needles and sewing items (sometimes you can even find them in a grocery or small store), you will find needle threaders. They are very tiny wire hoops that go through the eye of the needle, you put the thread end through the hoop and then pull it through. Easy. Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Cathy And donald w raber Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:35 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal Yes, judy being frugal just makes sense in so many ways. Some of 'those ways" are going by the way side, because us women aren't teaching the younger women how to do it! How do you do those things? My problem is I need instructions! Or someone to show me! I've been considering looking for a local group that quilts, I know they're around, but must be a smaller group!? When I volunteered in my local thirft shop the ladies would come in after we kept things for them, & they're not far from where I live, but where?! Darn! I marvel at my son's train blanket that was made 13 years ago, so wonderfully in OH/WVA area, where I'm from & send down to his grandmother to give him! Now this is well-made & will be cherished from me for sure! I may or maybe not give to him when he's older! Giggle! (I'm kidding, of course, but marvel at the simpicity & workmanship! I saw that because I'm getting older, & beginning to get bored with my life, as it is, & have more time to pe! rhaps devote now to something crafty! Anyonew know of crafts on the net that are fun, & whatever?! Let me know! (OH and how you thread a needle when you can't see too well too!) Thanks, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:23:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. 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Take an old worn out bra and cut off the hooks and eyes. Do the same with the one you want to fix. Stitch on the replacement hooks/eyes by hand or on a machine. If you don't have any old bras, you can buy the replacement hooks/eyes at a sewing store like Joann Fabrics. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Cathy And donald w raber Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:46 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal Ok, Mary, for instance how do you replace the hooks for the bras, lets say? I have a couple that need that. Cathy

Dear Judy,   I'm so sorry to hear about your step-father's death. My sympathy to you & your family. God Bless You All during this difficult time.   Pam in IN.

I admit I collect buttons too, but don't know why! Though some of them are quite pretty, but never have sewn any on other things, just admire their beauty! Hmm, I guess there's beauty everywhere! Even in a button, & your right, they could be put on cards to decorate them! Hmm, what an idea! I might have something there! Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: twerppy@aol.com To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:35:20 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal Made me giggle reading all of this. I have jars and jars of old buttons, along with hook and eyes, old zippers and the like. Even the lace was cut off of underwear that was the fashion in the 20's and 30's even in the less expensive ones. Anyone want some buttons??? Connie -----Original Message----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 8:23 pm Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ok, Mary, for instance how do you replace the hooks for the bras, lets say? I have a couple that need that. Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:16:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal WOW, Judy. I still have my Grandma's button box. Lots of nice stuff in there. Over the years I added to it and still to this day save buttons. My mother did the same thing with zippers and hooks and eyes. I remember cutting hooks and eyes off old braziers to replace worn out ones or make extensions if there was a weight gain. My husband gets on me every once in a while to throw containers out because I save oleo tubs and Reeser's salad tubs until they are coming out of my ears to the point where they don't fit on the shelf any more. I used to save Styrofoam trays, too. I'd clean them with soap and water, then use them to repackage large purchases of meat. I guess that's why I am a packrat. I was raised at a time when we hardly ever threw anything out because some one else might have need of it; it they did, we'd have it. Those were the good old days. Thanks for the memories. Hugs, Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:23 PM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Anyone out there do quiloting though out there in Cyberspace land? I mean I did teach myself plastic canvas, so I guess I can teach myself quilting too, maybe?! Yes, mary I maybe have that, but maybe didn't know I had the "right thing" to help me! Man! I mean my husband bought me a brand new sewing machine, that I really haven't used much for I think it's been like 3 years, I think! Maybe I'll dig it out & see what I can do, some morning, then! Thanks Mary. As far as the cards, I have dabbled in that with my "mom's in the middle class" at church, but figured it might be pretty expensive, but maybe I can check it out too! Have any places in mind online? Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Sayman <marysaerie@stny.rr.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:34:57 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal Cathy, I think a fun craft for you to do would be card making. It is soooo much fun! and you can make any type of card. I love it. My cousin and I get together once in a while to make cards. I have all kinds of punches to do decorative edges and shapes. Usually I make Christmas cards for my 'special' gifts. The nice thing is that you can buy every part you need to make them as plain or fancy as you want to get. You can order kits on line, too. If you go to a store where they sell needles and sewing items (sometimes you can even find them in a grocery or small store), you will find needle threaders. They are very tiny wire hoops that go through the eye of the needle, you put the thread end through the hoop and then pull it through. Easy. Mary -----Original Message----- From: padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:padutch-life-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Cathy And donald w raber Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:35 AM To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] being frugal Yes, judy being frugal just makes sense in so many ways. Some of 'those ways" are going by the way side, because us women aren't teaching the younger women how to do it! How do you do those things? My problem is I need instructions! Or someone to show me! I've been considering looking for a local group that quilts, I know they're around, but must be a smaller group!? When I volunteered in my local thirft shop the ladies would come in after we kept things for them, & they're not far from where I live, but where?! Darn! I marvel at my son's train blanket that was made 13 years ago, so wonderfully in OH/WVA area, where I'm from & send down to his grandmother to give him! Now this is well-made & will be cherished from me for sure! I may or maybe not give to him when he's older! Giggle! (I'm kidding, of course, but marvel at the simpicity & workmanship! I saw that because I'm getting older, & beginning to get bored with my life, as it is, & have more time to pe! rhaps devote now to something crafty! Anyonew know of crafts on the net that are fun, & whatever?! Let me know! (OH and how you thread a needle when you can't see too well too!) Thanks, Cathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy <artandsoul@embarqmail.com> To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:23:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [PD-LIFE] lights and being frugal At one point I tried switching to fluorescent bulbs, but didn't see a difference on my bill. Now I only use a couple fluorescent bulbs: one on the back patio because I leave it on all the time, and the other in the fan because it is too high to change regularly. My eyesight is sure worse since I started my job that uses only fluorescent bulbs. They are very bad for the eyes, skin and lungs. I also avoid things made in China as they have defied all the safety laws, and the US doesn't care what comes into this country, unless it is less expensive medication! Yea Canadian meds! It is all about the almighty dollar. Makes me sick. I can be frugal in other ways like walking instead of driving, mending clothes instead of replacing them, making new things out of discarded clothing, (quilts, shopping bags), and saving buttons to use on sewn items or crafts. Remember Grandma's button box? I'd sure love to get ahold of it now. What fun we had sifting through her buttons. Most of them had been used on clothes, probably things purchased at the thrift store. In one of her old diaries she said she bought the boys coats for 35 cents at a second-hand shop. This was in the mid-1930s. I'm pretty sure it was the Salvation Army. Not sure when they started. She also ripped out zippers from discarded clothing to reuse. Grandma also saved "oleo" tubs and styrofoam trays that fruit used to come on. She was "green" before her time I guess. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message