Christmas Worms

Barbara Zachrel - barbara@kans.com
- ------=_NextPart_000_0168_01BD1088.37235120-- This message was from "Barbara" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 16:49:10 -0600 From: stamper-cat@juno.com (Kaye Lynne Ingold) Subject: RS: TAN: Help me choose a new nickname Hey Gang, I've been considering a new nickname and I've narrowed it down to 2 choices. I'd like for my friends to help me pick a good one. I've even chosen AOL and Juno e-mail names for both. Choice #1 Jelly Bean fiend. JB Fiend@aol.com, jelly.bean.fiend@juno.com The reason behind this nickname is that I would rather have Jelly Beans than chocolate. I know that's a sacrilege on this list but it's true! Choice #2 Singing Stamper. SingNStamp@aol.com, singingstamper@juno.com The reason behind this nickname is because I love to sing and I love to stamp. I thought that my friends in the chat rooms on aol would recognize me better if I kept the stamping part. (so would y'all) So let me know what you think! Kaye Lynne Ingold StamperCat>^,,^< Soon to be known as one or the other ******************************** A kind word picks up a human when trouble weighs them down. This message was from stamper-cat@juno.com (Kaye Lynne Ingold) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 14:28:34 -0800 From: "Jerri Scott" Subject: RS: Forder from bonnielass > >I got a wonderful grab bag from Bonnie!!!! It has absolutely gorgeous = >papers...even some mulberry! There was sticker paper, gift tags, = >ribbons, charms, a candy cane, and a bag of charms I had ordered...all = >at a very reasonable price! > >Thank you, Bonnie :) I know this has been a difficult time for you. My = >order was timely and the candy was yummy!!!!!!! > >Hugs,=20 >Jerri > >------=_NextPart_000_0104_01BD106E.63B51260 >Content-Type: text/html; > charset="iso-8859-1" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > > > > >http-equiv=3DContent-Type> > > > >

I got a wonderful grab bag from = >Bonnie!!!! =20 >It has absolutely gorgeous papers...even some mulberry! There was = >sticker=20 >paper, gift tags, ribbons, charms, a candy cane, and a bag of charms I = >had=20 >ordered...all at a very reasonable price!

Thank you, Bonnie :) I know = >this has been=20 >a difficult time for you. My order was timely and the candy was=20 > >[message truncated] > This message was from "Jerri Scott" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 17:57:49 EST From: RFeiertag Subject: Re: RS: Re: TAN: Weather the Night before Christmas :( I live in Michigan Why can't I have any snow ???????????????????????? Reah :( This message was from RFeiertag - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 15:09:52 -0800 (PST) From: Rubber Dreamer Subject: RS: Rak From Tracy I received a very beautiful Christmas Card from Tracy. It's on white glossy cardstock. A blue sky with snowflakes a house in the backgrouns and Santa Waving up in front. Beautiful job of perception! Some glitter and colored in and soem embossing. Inside it says Season's Greetings! Such a nice carsd and sweet gesture. Thanks so much! Penelope This message was from Rubber Dreamer - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 15:12:22 -0800 From: Simpson Subject: RS: Giggles and Santa's Christmas present arrived Hello Giggles and Santa, Thank you for the clear envelope stuffed with background paper. It arrived today. Hope you have rested from your trip all over the world - visiting everyone and leaving reindeer poop almost everywhere. Thank you so much for the package. CatStamPurr - Barbara Simpson - Petaluma CA This message was from Simpson - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 18:31:23 -0500 From: "Ellen Gordon (Evo)" Subject: Re: RS: TAN: My Holiday Greeting To All My word! Petie's speaking in rhyme! Evo says... yep, it's time! She knew in her heart that he was a poet... So now, dear stampers... you too, know it! Happy Christmas to you and Merry Chanukah too... And to Giggles... love you dearly, Lady, you know I do! So this is the Eve we've been looking for, Wishing all of you a jolly one and many many more! Ellen :}> Evo At 11:12 AM 12/24/97 EST, you wrote: >Twas the day before Christmas, the first of Chanukah too >When I awoke with a start, I had something to do. >For during the night it came to me >As presents galore lay under our menorah and tree. >My cards have been sent, >My presents were too, >But something was left that I just had to do. > >My holiday wish to all must be done, >I couldn't this year, send a card to each one. >So this wish I do send you, to all who will read >A very jolly season filled with God Speed. > >So as Giggles lays sleeping with Tink by her head, >I hope this wish is one you have read. >This list is a family, yeah we even squabble, we do. >But when it comes to counting, >I know I can count on you. > >Whether it's Chanukah or Christmas >That you celebrate with me. >If presents lay near menorah or tree. >Take these feeling of belief that we share >And carry them with you 'til this time next year. > >HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! > > >Peter Pan >Believe It, >It WILL Happen! >This message was from peterpan6@juno.com >-- >The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems >Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . > Evolving Images NEW web page addy! And a chat room for you! Invite your friends! :}> http://www.evolving-images.com This message was from "Ellen Gordon (Evo)" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 21:51:24 -0200 From: Stampcas Subject: RS:TAN: My mail day!! I guess postal angels were bribed this time 'cos I got such cool mail today!!!! MaVinci sent me this mail art ornament!!!! Isn't she the greatest artist!!!! It's sooo adorable! It's in our tree already!!!! Great!! I also got a lovely photo card from Cathie Mulder!! It shows her lovely daughter and her pet iguana! Cool! Thank you for thinking of me :-) Love and sunshine always, Stampcas :) xo This message was from Stampcas - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 16:04:14 -0800 From: tvlady@webtv.net (Ruth Soldavini) Subject: RS: Merchandise Recd Received my package from Stampo. Love the spider. Ordered his two pound wood package. Still mount my stamps on wood and it is very hard for me to get. So now I will be able to mount more stamps. Ordered several other things. Thanks a lot Stampo. Hope the New Year will bring some happiness to you. Ruth Ruth Soldavini This message was from tvlady@webtv.net (Ruth Soldavini) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 19:01:01 -0800 From: "ANDREA SHAW" Subject: RS: Re: TAN: Help me choose a new nickname Kaye, You lucky thing. I wish I could prefer something as relatively harmless (and inexpensive) as jelly beans. Even the gourmet jbs don't come close to costing as much as gourmet chocolate. I like Jelly Bean myself. Nothing wrong with singing, mind you, but I get more an image with JB and just think of all the little icons you can find to sign your name. Merry Xmas. - ---------- > From: Kaye Lynne Ingold > To: rubberstampers@crafts.dm.net > Subject: RS: TAN: Help me choose a new nickname > Date: Wednesday, December 24, 1997 2:49 PM > > Hey Gang, > > I've been considering a new nickname and I've narrowed it down to 2 > choices. I'd like for my friends to help me pick a good one. I've even > chosen AOL and Juno e-mail names for both. > > Choice #1 Jelly Bean fiend. JB Fiend@aol.com, jelly.bean.fiend@juno.com > The reason behind this nickname is that I would rather have Jelly Beans > than chocolate. I know that's a sacrilege on this list but it's true! > > Choice #2 Singing Stamper. SingNStamp@aol.com, > singingstamper@juno.com > The reason behind this nickname is because I love to sing and I love to > stamp. I thought that my friends in the chat rooms on aol would recognize > me better if I kept the stamping part. (so would y'all) > > So let me know what you think! > Kaye Lynne Ingold > StamperCat>^,,^< > Soon to be known as one or the other > ******************************** > A kind word picks up a human when trouble weighs them down. > This message was from stamper-cat@juno.com (Kaye Lynne Ingold) > -- > The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems > Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . This message was from "ANDREA SHAW" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 19:09:42 EST From: feathersmc@juno.com (G M) Subject: RS: with love from Feathers The family should be arriving any minute and the Christmas festivities will begin! I just wanted to take the time to tell all of you how very much you add to my life and how very glad I am that I found this list and all the wonderful people I've met thru it. Have a wonderful and Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and a healthy New Year. with much love, Feathers ***Rubberstampers always bounce back!*** This message was from feathersmc@juno.com (G M) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 19:07:34 -0500 (EST) From: SHARP Subject: RS: unsubbing for the holidays Wish you all well and happy holidays. off for a visit with my sister and her family, look for a F T of the day tonight for Christmas day see you when I return. Maggie The Night Owl This message was from SHARP - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 16:11:16 -0800 From: tvlady@webtv.net (Ruth Soldavini) Subject: RS: Cards Received several cards from members on the list. Wasn't sure about The protocol of posting Christmas cards. I received cards from Ant Judy (she writes the nicest notes), A nice card from Vicki Broz, the cajun stamper and today I received a surprise a really cute card from Maureen Butcher. Thank you all for making me feel like one of the family. Ruth Ruth Soldavini This message was from tvlady@webtv.net (Ruth Soldavini) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 18:02:52 -0600 From: mousie12@juno.com (Rhonda Rodriguez) Subject: RS: On the First Day of Christmas My SS sent to me,,,,,,,,,, Dear SS, Words are not enough to describe how I feel at this moment. It is not the material things so much, as is the Thought behind everything you sent. I truly believe that you wanted me to faint! On the first day of Christmas my SS sent to me A One year subscription to "Somerset Magazine"! :) Sorry can't think of how to put the rest in a song but Here is what I received: one day a package ofchristmas stickers arrived and some peppermint scratch and smell ones I checked the mail before I went to work and had recieved some cards from family and friends. My Daughter usually isn't too good keeping quiet when she is excited but I have to commend her. She did not peep one word that a big package was waiting for me on the dining room table. When I got home at 11:00pm after work, she told me to get a book for her from the dining room. I turned on the light and Was very surprised! 1. Inside was an Issue of Rubberstampmadness, and "Arts and Crafts Magazine" 2. a supersize rainbow stamp pad from StampFrancisco, (Sorry to hear that they are closing. 3. A small soft teddy bear for my daughter Amanda, and a figurine for Karina. and some stickers for them both. Amanda (13) just loves smiley faces, in fact I purchased a stationery set for christmas with smiley faces. how perfect. 4. Stencil of Snowflake circle by stampendous 5. 60 sheets of paper for my computer with a Christmas border. ( your A mind reader as I am composing a letter in spanish to send to my DH family in Mexico. perfect timing. 6. A medium stipple brush which I don't have. 7. A stamp with an R on it and a Stamp that has an R inside another R Very nice my initials. and a stick of red sparkle sealing wax! Thanks so much SS! Have a Very Merry Christmas to you and your family! Rhonda Rodriguez . This message was from mousie12@juno.com (Rhonda Rodriguez) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 19:09:50 -0500 (EST) From: SHARP Subject: RS: Friendship Thought Of the Day 12/25/97 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 KIV) Maggie, The Night Owl This message was from SHARP - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 19:16:13 -0500 (EST) From: SHARP Subject: RS: Giggles Wild Ride w/Santa Got a great gift from Giggles and Santa. A Friendship book! I'm sure you will all get to read parts of it as we progress into the new year with my Friendship thoughts of the day. Thank you Giggles and Santa. Maggie, The NIght Owl This message was from SHARP - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 17:19:18 -0700 From: becky-bear@juno.com Subject: RS: Thanks Santa and Giggles! I am just speechless over this gift! This was just too much Santa and Giggles. Instead of all that HALO fuzz on your head Linda, you deserve a real GOLD HALO! To do what you've done for so many on the List is unbelievable. I want a heart as BIG as yours when I grow up. Thanks for the constant update on your trip with Santa.....I laughed and laughed! Where does all this come from?? What a talent! You should be writing a book. Merry Christmas! Thanks again for the stamps. Love becky-bear This message was from becky-bear@juno.com - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. 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Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 19:26:25 +0000 From: Michele/Kevin McNamara Subject: RS: Christmas Worms This is a multi-part message in MIME format. - --------------47CE6E0F6987 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit http://www.cityfarmer.org/christworms.html - --------------47CE6E0F6987 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii; name="christworms.html" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="christworms.html" Content-Base: "http://www.cityfarmer.org/christworms. html" Christmas Worms

Published by City Farmer, Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture

Christmas Worms

By Julie Gordon

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse.

I lay still beside him until I heard a snore,
then I slipped from the bed and out through the door.

I crept up the hallway and down the front stair;
I tiptoed to the living room to see what was there.

And lo and behold, under the tree,
was a shiny black box labelled to ME!

I pulled and I pried, and as I lifted the lid,
I heard a cough from behind, my husband up from bed.

I stood up and stammered "I-I just couldn't sleep";
"Mm-hm", answered Don, "well that box'll keep".

And so I resigned to go back to bed,
but visions of gifts still danced through my head.

A new dress, a necklace, a crate full of socks;
what could possibly be contained in that box?

A tea set, some perfume, a puppy to keep;
I ran through the options as I drifted to sleep.

In the morning I woke from that sleep with a scream;
creepies and crawlies; I'd had a bad dream.

And then I remembered just what day it was:
December 25th, Christmas, of course!

I ran to the living room to see what I'd get,
but I wasn't prepared for the sight that I met.

There were worms in the carpet, worms on the chairs,
worms in the hallway, worms on the stairs.

Worms hung from the lampshades and climbed up the walls;
they infested the kitchen; they crawled through the halls.

I looked at my husband; on his face was pure shock;
bewildered he wondered "how'd they escape from that box?"

And then I remembered that I'd lifted the lid;
could worms have been what my Christmas box hid?

"Yes", said my hubby, "it's a vermicomposter";
under my breath I muttered "I'd as soon have a toaster".

But alas I was stuck with this so-called 'worm bin',
So I set about getting those worms back in.

And now it's one year later, Christmas eve once again;
my house plants are thriving, I've worm bins times ten.

Yes, it's true, that black gold sure works like a charm;
I can't wait 'til my husband opens his brand new ant farm!

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Revised December 17, 1996

Published by City Farmer Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture cityfarm@unixg.ubc.ca

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