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Volume 7 - Number 3
February 25, 2006
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Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, "Lillian, you should have remained a virgin." - Lillian Carter (mother of Jimmy Carter)
I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: "No good in a bed, but fine against a wall." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Last week, I stated this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited by her sister, and now wish to withdraw that statement. - Mark Twain
The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible. - George Burns
Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year. - Victor Borge
What would men be without women? Scarce, sir . . . mighty scarce. - Mark Twain
By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. - Socrates
I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury. - Groucho Marx
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. - Alex
Levine
Money can't buy you happiness . . . but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery. - Spike Milligan
Until I was thirteen, I thought my name was shut up. - Joe Namath
Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. - Herbert Henry Asquith
I don't feel old. I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap. - Bob Hope
By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he's too old to go anywhere. - Billy Crystal
Visit Nancy at www.belovedembroidery.com
Submitted by Dwight Casteel from The Dusty Fox.
In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both legs and both arms. Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted. Arms and legs are "limbs," therefore painting them would cost the buyer more. Hence the expression, "Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg."
As incredible as it sounds, men and women took baths only twice a year (May and October)! Women kept their hair covered, while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and wore wigs. Wealthy men could afford good wigs made from wool. They couldn't wash the wigs, so to clean them they would carve out a loaf of bread, put the wig in the shell, and bake it for 30 minutes. The heat would make the wig big and fluffy, hence the term "big wig." Today we often use the term "here comes the Big Wig" because someone appears to be or is powerful and wealthy.
Common entertainment included playing cards. There was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only applicable to the "Ace of Spades." To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren't "playing with a full deck."
At local taverns, pubs, and bars, people drank from pint and quart-sized containers. A bar maid's job was to keep an eye on the customers and keep the drinks coming. She had to pay close attention and remember who was drinking in "pints" and who was drinking in "quarts," hence the term "minding your "P's and Q's."
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The Carolina Weaver The Carolina Weaver specializes in distinctive, hand woven baskets, tote baskets and seasonal weavings custom made for your decorating or gift needs.
Country Meadow Creations Handcrafted All Natural & Decorative Soaps available in a variety of scents. Proud to be offering Kat's Coffees & More and Greeting Cakes.
EggCrazy.com Hand painted frogs and turtles. Many other hand painted eggs to choose from. Visit us today.
Colorado Walking and Hiking Sticks Personalized walking sticks carved from dead Aspen. Inscriptions burned into your stick. Sticks are kept rustic. Climb every mountain!
Spirit Connection Store Native American Crafts and supplies where you can find Smudging supplies. White Sage, sweet grass, Cedar and more. Kits and Instructions.
Beans and BearsGourmet Coffee, Specialty Teas, Homemade Cookies & More! Receive 20% off your order just by telling us your a Qflea Member! Shop with us today! www.BeansandBears.com
Beloved Embroidery Looking for a unique baby gift? Try one of our embroidered baby burp cloths. We also do custom embroidery for shirts and caps.
NanciesFanciesUnique beaded jewelry, specializing in jewelry and accessories for quilters. Quilt pin cards with original words made from old quilts. Custom orders welcome.
Almost Heaven Group - Saunas, Steamrooms, Hot Tubs Offering Saunas, Steamrooms, Sauna Heaters and Steam Generators as well parts, components and accessories for hot tubs, spas and swimming pools at wholesale prices.
R2k Motorsports Are you ready for the Daytona 500? Need a hat? We have a lot of the older (2002-2005) hats in stock at 2 for $25. Mention Qflea when you purchase them, and we will honor that price on all 2002-2005 hats.
Jeanne Stuemke I sell antiques, collectibles, and more from my online store, Attic Shoppe. Right now I have been concentrating on the "more" part of my online store. I have been very busy making a variety of beautiful hand-knit scarves. The four types of scarves I have knit are all are designed and hand knit by me. One type is made with Lion Brand Fun Fur yarn, one is made from Lion Brand Jiffy yarn, one is made with Lion Brand Homespun yarn, and one is made with Lion Brand Incredible yarn. Each type of scarf is beautiful but in a different way. There are lots of colors and variations. Just spend some time looking around my site. None of the scarves is made from wool. The fun fur yarn is 100% polyester, the Jiffy yarn is 100% acrylic, the Homespun yarn is 98% acrylic/ 2% polyester, and the Incredible yarn is 100% nylon. If you are a supporter of the University of Texas, Texas Tech University, or Texas A&M University football teams, take a look at the third page of my scarves. These scarves were hand knit with their team colors! What a unique way to support your team! You can visit Jeanne's site at www.atticshoppe.com "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." ... Ken Olson, president/founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977 |