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Message 1
From: "Jean Womack"
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 15:29:55 -0700
Subject: [Baren 33343] postcards
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The Post Office does not like the clear transparent slick plastic envelopes.
They told me that. I am not going to use them again. It just takes me a
while to jump when they say jump.

Jean

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Message 2
From: "kim"
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 19:13:25 -0400
Subject: [Baren 33344] postcard exchange-a joy as it is
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Hi all,
I have participated in 4 new year's post card exchanges.
The postcard exchange is unique and inviting for new people because its perameters are broad.
Receiving postcards as they come even a year late are enjoyed for the brightness and surprize they are.
It has been a long standing exchange and I hope it continues as it is.
Kim

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Message 3
From: Charles Morgan
Date: Sat, 05 May 2007 17:18:40 -0700
Subject: [Baren 33345] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V39 #3892 (May 5, 2007)
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>And last of all, Charles Morgan, put me on your mailing list for when you
>publish the book you should be writing on how to make art making tools from
>handy budget items!!!
>
>Cheers,
>Patti P-C

Hello Patti,

Well, a book may be scheduled into my next lifetime ... or maybe the
one after that. And I have decided to stop "should-ing" myself to
death. Soooo, maybe I am better off just sending bits and pieces now
to those who want them !!!!

But for sure ... IF I ever publish a book, I will let you and
everyone else know about it.

Cheers .... Charles

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Message 4
From: peggy koenig
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 17:39:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 33346] Re:NewBarenDigest
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This message is for Charles Morgan:

Hello Charles,

I am a new member of the Baren Forum and was thrilled
to see your posting about simple, effective presses.
As a long time intaglio printmaker who now finds
herself press-less, I'm open to any and all ideas for
affordable presses while I save $$ for more
traditional equipment. Who knows, maybe your
ideas/inventions will work even better!
Anyway, any information that you may wish to share
will be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

peggy koenig

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Message 5
From: georga garside
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 17:45:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 33347] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V39 #3892 (May 5, 2007)
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it sounds to me like most of us are happy with things as they are.
georga

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Message 6
From: "Marilynn Smith"
Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 12:33:33 -0700
Subject: [Baren 33348] Re: Baren Digest (old) V39 #3892
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I wish to thank the following 23 people for their lovely YEAR OF THE DOG
prints:
1. Mellissa Read-Devine
2. Monica Bright
3. Charles Morgan and a special thanks for the extra one
4. Bridget Pilip
5. Louise Cass
6. Gayle Wohlken
7. Claudia Coonan
8. Anna Huskey
9. E.B.Atwood
10. Michelle Morrell
11. Maria Arango
12. Wanda Robertson
13. Nancy Osadchuk
14. Shireen Holmes
15. Rosanna Jurisevic
16. Diane Cutter
17. Sharon Linder
18. Kent Kirkpatrick
19. Bea Gold
20. Barbara Mason
21. Carol Gilbert Wagoner
22. Kelen
I mailed cards to all 60 plus on this list. If any of you failed to recieve
a card from me pleas let me know and I will gladly check my flat files to
see if I have any left. Louise Cass, I believe you asked me for one when I
was down south, let me know off list. Email me off list if you did not get
one.

Thanks again and happy year of the Boar!

Marilynn Smith

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Message 7
From: "Angee Lennard"
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 09:07:26 -0500
Subject: [Baren 33354] Re: New Baren Digest (HTML) V39 #3893 (May 5, 2007)
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Hi,

About all this "Year Of" stuff... I agree with Oscar that it might not
even be a problem. Maybe we should some how take a poll... But, I
don't like the idea of having the discussion banned from this list,
and sent to After 5.... My understanding was that After 5 was supposed
to be for topics that don't relate to printmaking and our exchanges. I
don't subscribe to it, but I do want to be kept up to date on this
issue, and be able to pipe in on the discussion if I feel like my
words would be helpful. Is After 5 a social forum for all the friends
here at Baren, or it is a forum for all the debates that don't quickly
get solved on this list? I am scared of signing up because it is hard
for me to keep up with this list, and I will only get more behind if I
am signed up for both lists.

Thanks,
Angee

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Message 8
From: Sue Woollatt
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 19:08:30 +0100
Subject: [Baren 33355] Re: Final proofing done / Sue Wollatt
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Thanks, Barbara! I'm trying lots of options; one is bound to work. I
hope to do a small edition of my doggie Charlie when I get it right. :-)
Best wishes
Sue

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Message 9
From: Charles Morgan
Date: Sat, 05 May 2007 20:12:19 -0700
Subject: [Baren 33356] Re:NewBarenDigest
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I have sent you some information off-list.

Cheers ..... Charles

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Message 10
From: Sue Woollatt
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 18:51:46 +0100
Subject: [Baren 33357] Re: Print Exchange 33 and question about Brilliant Watercolour inks.
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Hi Mark,
I used to use those Windsor and Newton brilliant watercolours all the
time, as an illustrator. They're great for artwork for publication but
the only thing I'd have against them for artwork for the walls, is the
fugitive nature of some of the colours. Years ago I painted some
watercolours with them and some colours have faded more than 'ordinary'
watercolours. I don't use them now for work to be framed, and for my
illustration work I use a computer these days.
Hope this helps,
Best wishes
Sue

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Message 4
From: " Maria Regina Pinto Pereira"
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 15:17:31 -0300
Subject: [Baren 33358] Re: solution to new year's cards?
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Thanks Sharen for your nice words about my work.
beijos/kisses

MaRegina

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Message 5
From: " Maria Regina Pinto Pereira"
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 15:12:18 -0300
Subject: [Baren 33359] Re: Maria Regina's email - a request
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my mail is mrppereira#uol.com.br
I just sent my card... I was late... sorry
beijos/kisses

MaRegina

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Message 6
From: EarlSchleg # aol.com
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 23:53:03 EDT
Subject: [Baren 33360] Re: Baren Member blogs: Update Notification
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Please remove me from your mailing list for the time being.

Thank you,
Bill

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Message 7
From: Blog Manager
Date: 7 May 2007 03:55:12 -0000
Subject: [Baren 33361] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification
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This is an automatic update message being sent to [Baren] by the forum blog software.

The following new entries were found on the listed printmaker's websites during the past 24 hours. (32 sites checked, five minutes before midnight Eastern time)

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Site Name: Woodblock Dreams

Author: Annie B
Item: Just Three Blocks
http://woodblockdreams.blogspot.com/2007/05/just-three-blocks.html

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Site Name: Blue Notes - A Printmaking Sojourn

Author: Jenn
Item: Girl with Braid Linocut
http://azuregrackle.com/blogs/index.php?blog=2&title=girl_with_braid_linocut&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

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[Baren] members: if you have a printmaking blog (or a website with a published ATOM feed), and wish it to be included in this daily checklist, please write to the Baren Blog Manager at:
http://barenforum.org/contact_baren.php

For reference, sites/blogs currently being checked are:
http://barenforum.org/blog
http://woodblock.com
http://woodblockdreams.blogspot.com
http://studiodiary.blogspot.com
http://larimerart.blogspot.com
http://artflights.blogspot.com
http://printmakersmaterials.blogspot.com
http://mlyon.com/blog
http://room535.blogspot.com
http://mleeprints.blogspot.com
http://snowgum.blogspot.com
http://onthisblock.blogspot.com
http://pressing-issues.blogspot.com
http://www.1000woodcuts.com
http://theitinerantartist.blogspot.com
http://PLawing-Printmaker.blogspot.com
http://readdevine.blogspot.com
http://mokuhankan.com/conversations
http://mokuhankan.com
http://belindadelpesco.blogspot.com
http://vizart.blogspot.com
http://phare-camp.blogspot.com
http://amymstoner.blogspot.com
http://williamleeholtfineart.blogspot.com
http://web.mac.com/g_wohlken/iWeb/Site/Blog/Blog.html
http://curiousmatthew.blogspot.com
http://laine.lainegreenway.com/index.html
http://azuregrackle.com/blogs/index.php?blog=2
http://blog.olansa.co.uk/
http://bea-gold-retrospective.blogspot.com
http://www.jauntyrakes.blogspot.com
http://sheiko.blogspot.com
http://studio-window.blogspot.com

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Message 8
From: Sue Woollatt
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 19:09:16 +0100
Subject: [Baren 33362] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V39 #3891 (May 4, 2007)
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I've just emailed Charles, Sharri. Many thanks! :-)
Sue

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Message 9
From: Wanda Robertson
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 22:45:36 -0700
Subject: [Baren 33363] Re: Maria Regina's email - a request
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Don't worry, Maria, you are not as late as some of us (that includes
me!). I
received your "year of the boar" card today & it is wonderful!
Fanciful, colorful,
and joyful. Thank you!

Wanda

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Message 10
From: David Harrison
Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 11:07:53 +0100
Subject: [Baren 33364] Re: New Baren Digest (HTML) V39 #3893 (May 5, 2007)
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Hi Angee,

After 5 is a fine place to be in addition to the main list, and doesn't have
anything like the volume of traffic you'll see here. Keeping up oughtn't to be
a problem. It does touch upon printmaking when it wants to! I've been there a
few months and have yet to see any wrangling there.

all the best,

David H

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Message 11
From: Dave Bull
Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 19:11:20 +0900
Subject: [Baren 33365] List glitches ...
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Just a short note to list members about service glitches during the
past 24 hours.

If you have been keeping track, you may have noticed that some numbers
were skipped in the sequence of [Baren] messages yesterday. I've been
in touch with the people in the 'back room' at the web hosting company
and received this communication from them just now:
> Further to your email this morning we have investigated and
> found that there were indeed problems with the mailing list
> service that caused skipping of numbers, delays in delivery of
> messages and also the possibility that messages sent to mailing
> lists did not get delivered. Please accept our apologies for this
> outage.

At this point I don't know if any messages actually were missed, or
whether it was just a numbering problem. If you sent something and it
didn't go through, please try again. If you think you missed receiving
some messages, then check with the archives later on to catch up (after
archivist Gayle has had a chance to get things in order):
http://www.barenforum.org/archives/vol39/vol39.html

Apologies for this problem; our hosting company has been extremely
reliable over the years, but nobody bats a thousand!

Dave

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Message 12
From: "Mark Mason"
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 14:04:09 +0100
Subject: [Baren 33366] Re: New Year Print Exchanges.
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As a relative new comer to Baren and Print Exchanges I've read all the posts regarding this subject with the advantage of a distant perspective, so I hope you won't mind a couple of observations.

Although the cards take time, effort and expense to produce and mail, they are just greetings cards. It would be really nice to get a card in return for one sent, but sometimes it won't happen. I think that if that is a problem for you, then either don't sign up, or just privately send out cards to those people who you want to send cards to.

It's not really an exchange, and probably shouldn't be called that. The list should just be made up of people who would like to produce a card, but don't expect one in return. More an expression of intent rather than a commitment.

I also think that with the full lives we all lead these days that having the shadow of a print to produce for a new year that ended 2 or 3 years ago over them is a bit hard. I realise that maybe they should have thought about whether they should have signed up in the first place, but I think an print amnesty should be introduced, just to draw a line under this spiralling problem, and draw up some fresh guidelines.

New year cards are supposed to be sent out in the new year, not a year or more later. Doesn't it all just create stress and pressure for everyone; senders and receivers. I thought it was supposed to be a bit of fun.

I would suggest that all those with Dog prints and before that are still not printed and posted should (if they wish) be released of the pressure to produce them (a Print Amnesty). Outstanding Pigs can be produced throughout this year, with a cut-off date of perhaps 1st November when any obligations to print pigs would be removed, and when a list be gathered from members of "an expression of intent" that they would like to produce cards for the Year of the Rat but don't mind if they don't receive the same number of prints they send out.

(A second "Pay as You Go" list could be made up of those who would like to be involved and produce cards but will only send out on receipt of a card, or these people could just privately send cards out to their own choice of members.)

The Year of the Rat card production and sending obligation would expire on 1st November 2008, and so on.

Regarding posting, when I'm on holiday, if I send a postcard I put it in an envelope. It's then treated like a letter and slips through the system quicker. Also I've found that because envelopes are machine read, try to avoid coloured envelopes that reduce the contrast between the envelope and your written address. Ideally a white envelope with clear black lettering. In this instance things work more smoothly working with the system.

I'm just throwing ideas into the pot. I have no vested interests, but would like the New Year cards to continue because they reflect the great creativity among Baren members and it'd be sad to see this aspect fall apart, but it must be balanced with some fairness and understanding of people's other commitments and not put people under years of obligation to produce work for greetings long since passed. It's supposed to be fun.

Kindest regards

Mark.

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