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Check out the sky - blue as ever and very cold!

Glad we had various plans - we had planned to go to Warwick , instead we went over to Olney or "Oney" as the locals say it and visited the Cowper & Newton Museum.  A great museum on William Cowper and John Newton.  Lots to learn about them from 1740's through 1800.  Very interesting time.  

Okay - that was lovely - it was the lace collection that they have - now that was a collection!  here's a picture or two - enjoy

I'll post a few more pictures when I have better upload speed!  

Hmmm  the color of the sky and the color of the backing under the lace :)

Patty

It's been a great time so far.  Though the weather has almost been perfect, couple of

showers here and there, it's been truly cold.  The morning temps have been -2, 0, .6.  Yes, that's a decimal!  

We were off  to Olney, small town and found this building related to the Bucks Lace industry.  At the top of building was this lovely lady making or possibly redoing lace, hence her stern look at her pillow!

Yesterday, at Kensington Palace, we saw Queen Victoria's wedding dress.  Most pieces of lace we see are under glass and often times in dark rooms.

Must be off - more lace to do!  

Enjoy your Lace!

Patty

Here's the lace window dresigns from last night.  These leaves are about as wide as a half-dollar.  Made of nylon cording.  It is truly amazing.

It sits on this house that was build back in the 1600s and has been modified many times.  Right now it is vacant. It's a great location- center of town, hm....  such ideas ?

And here you can see a nice braid, picot and half stitch center.

Anyway it was great to see this in person.  The work and the size is remarkable.

It will be up through February 2013 - get to Bedford to see it yourself.

Once landed - I needed to find the Underground or Tube, get the correct line - Picadilly to Kings Crossing - backtrack to on the Victoria line to Euston.  There I had to juggle the train schedule to determine which train company (privatized into several companies) and get to Milton Keynes to meet Jill.  It is amazing - we are watching the board listing the trains waiting for the train to be assigned a track.  LOL  The train was already there but they didn't want the passengers to be around as the readied it for us.  The all of a sudden, the board changes and we are sent to Platform #1 - mind you we are at platform #8 - so a mob of folks go off running.  Most are pulling luggage - it seems everyone is going somewhere with luggage!  I pulled my two items and got to the train.  Now train luggage compartments are not the size of airline compartments.  It was fine as long as I stashed them in the back of the 'car' - I was fine - and some very cute men helped me out :).

The only thing I was in trouble with was the lack of WiFi for my phone to work.  So a little snafu to tell Jill I was on the train.  Anyway - it worked out and I am here with Jill.

First order of business to go see the building she spoke about in her article in our last newsletter.  I'll be loading the pictures in the next day or so.  It is truly inspiring - both Jill's newsletter and seeing the building first hand.  

It was a quite night at home - glad to get here and relax.  Though it is freezing - literally 32 degrees!  Burrrrrrrr

More tomorrow!

Patty

The countdown begins, about eight hours till lift off, in a big jet flying across the pond.  Then the various tube stations, to the train station, and then there will be Jill at the Milton Keyes stop!  It will be fun to hear 'english' once again, quaint towns, the oldest iron bridge, Big Ben and of course the Queen.  Oh did I mention pubs and great english ale!

What I find interesting is what local folks think Americans are?  Of course there are the ugly ones, the ones with big hair and live on a ranch like in Dallas, I just find it amazing.   

So time to shut down this laptop for now, yes, it's coming with me.  How else could I upload lots of pictures from this adventure.

Cheerio to all,

Remember to Love your Lace,

Patty

If you'd like a little more dessert? Non-fattening?  

Check out this needle lace blog .  It's in Italian - though it doesn't need much translation.

Lace and Art meet!  Absolutely lovely!

Patty

The last several years I've been cooking the dinner, not the turkey, at my place, packing it up in the wee hours of the a.m. to deliver them to our gathering place at my parents.  There we would continue the cooking and welcome various family members for a great dinner, good wine, loud conversation, and kids running about.

Change is surely more a constant in our lives.  Each of us has so much to be thankful for.  If you are rushing around this holiday - I hope you take a few moments to reflect over this past year, remember those individuals who have been part of the lace of your life.  Give them a call, remember them, give them a moment of your time.  

May you be blessed with health and happiness all this season long.  

Patty

It's about a week to go before I leave for the UK!  I may even let myself get a bit excited already.

Those of you that made arrangements for a bobbin tree - I'll be bringing them back with me - see you at the NELG meeting in December.

If anyone wishes items for UK vendors - make arrangements now!!  I'll carry them back with me.

Lastly - I'll be occupying Jill's time - so we may be a bit late in responding whilst (practice my English!) we get around the UK to view lots of lace.  Watch here for pictures and updates!  Wait till you see the pictures from the Palace - I'll tell you which one in another week!

Remember ----- love your lace,

Patty

Our November 1st newsletter is going to print today.  Thanks to Storm Sandy for delaying the release.  Thanks to Gail who was a good sport about it.  '

Look for your link to see this great edition with many new columns and articles.  We want to hear from you about the edition - how can we best serve you - our member!  Contact me at nelgpresident@gmail.com or post your comments here.

Love your Lace,

Patty