




From: Gillian Wiseman <gilladian@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 11:03
Subject: Re: Laundry Folding

Ron,
My solution is to HANG EVERYTHING! I've never learned to fold even a pair of
jeans in a neat and wrinkle-less fashion.

As far as the navy method, it seems to me that the conclusion was to find a
navy service manual, which would describe the "ship-shape" way to fold
things.

Gillian Wiseman
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From: Julia Palffy <jupalffy@BLUEWIN.CH>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 14:29
Subject: Kimono fold link

Hello everyone!

Recently I was hunting for Swiss origami web sites on the Net (besides
Alpenfalten and Origami Vernier), and I found this link - actually it's a
karate club (!), but they've posted diagrams for a kimono fold. So here's
the URL for anyone who's interested:

http://www.club-association.ch/karate-thonex/ippon/archives/21_origami.html

It looks clear enough to fold even if you don't know French.

Enjoy!

Julia Palffy
Zug, Switzerland
jupalffy@bluewin.ch





From: Mike Kanarek <kanarekorigami@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 16:31
Subject: Fascinante Papirofelxia

Wanted: Good condition of Palacios's Fascinante Papirofelxia
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     http://www.hotmail.com





From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Juan_Carlo_Rodr=EDguez?= <tciprograming@TELCEL.NET.VE>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 16:31
Subject: tiger

Hi, people.

Does ANYONE know where to find diagrams for Hideo Kotatsu's (I think that's
the name) striped tiger? I fell in love with it when Joseph Wu had it on
his website a while back, and it's been the only animal on the homepage
that hasn't had a diagram anywhere. I just saw it again in the book
ORIGAMIDO (footnote: BUY IT) and that old feeling was rekindled. PLEASE
tell me where to find those diagrams. PLEASE!!!!!

Take care everybody,
Juan Carlo





From: Mike Kanarek <kanarekorigami@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 16:31
Subject: Fascinante Papirofelxia

Wanted: Good condition of Palacios's Fascinante Papirofelxia in Spanish with
     english insert
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     http://www.hotmail.com





From: Mike Kanarek <kanarekorigami@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 16:31
Subject: Diagrams: Collecting

Wanted:

I collect package diagrams, (the kind packaged with paper), and would
     appreicate help in compiling them.
I am looking information as to when they started to include them with the paper
     and as to whoes' designs they are if possible.
Would like to see some from before the universal symbols were developed if
     anyone has any that old.           Thank's                          Mike
     Kanarek                          17 Clinton Ave.
     Kingston, NY 12401
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From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Juan_Carlo_Rodr=EDguez?= <tciprograming@TELCEL.NET.VE>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 16:54
Subject: Re: Fascinante Papirofelxia

I think I saw that book on auction on eBay. Check that out.
    -----Original Message-----
    From: Mike Kanarek <kanarekorigami@HOTMAIL.COM>
    To: ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
    Date: Viernes 28 de Abril de 2000 04:30 PM
    Subject: Fascinante Papirofelxia

    Wanted: Good condition of Palacios's Fascinante Papirofelxia in Spanish
     with english insert

    MEKanarek@aol.com

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From: Scott Cramer <scram@LANDMARKNET.NET>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 17:06
Subject: Re: Fascinante Papirofelxia

Mike Kanarek is seeking:

>Good condition of Palacios's Fascinante Papirofelxia in Spanish with
English insert

    The English translation is still in print: _Fascinating_Origami_,
Published by Dover  1996  ISBN 0-486-29351-3

Scott scram@landmarknet.net





From: Neil Eisman <neisman@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 17:06
Subject: Re: tiger

Juan Carlo Rodrguez asked:
> Does ANYONE know where to find diagrams for Hideo Kotatsu's (I think that's
> the name) striped tiger?

This was published in Tanteidan Issues 44, 45, 46

-- Neil





From: Carlos Alberto Furuti <furuti@AHAND.UNICAMP.BR>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 17:33
Subject: Re: Fascinante Papirofelxia

>>From: Scott Cramer <scram@LANDMARKNET.NET>

>>>Good condition of Palacios's Fascinante Papirofelxia in Spanish with
>>
>>    The English translation is still in print: _Fascinating_Origami_,
AFAIK the English version is printed in B & W while the original
has colored diagrams (ok, no big deal here) and lacks one or two models.

        Sincerely,
                Carlos
        furuti@ahand.unicamp.br www.ahand.unicamp.br/~furuti





From: Howard Portugal <howardpo@MICROSOFT.COM>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 17:52
Subject: Sad news and 1000 cranes

Hi all,

Thanks very much to all of you who contributed to my project. Including the
ones that you've sent and those that I and others have folded, I've
collected over 1000, so you can stop folding.

Thanks again for your generosity.

Howard





From: Foldmaster@AOL.COM
Date: 28 Apr 2000 18:15
Subject: Re: Sad news and 1000 cranes

In a message dated 04/28/2000 5:52:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
howardpo@MICROSOFT.COM writes:

<<
 Thanks very much to all of you who contributed to my project. Including the
 ones that you've sent and those that I and others have folded, I've
 collected over 1000, so you can stop folding.
  >>
Dear Howard,

I was just going to mail out a whole bunch tomorrow to you!  I have already
about 100 folded.  I guess I'll keep them for some other project.  Hopefully
for a happier occasion  :)

June





From: Foldmaster@AOL.COM
Date: 28 Apr 2000 18:28
Subject: JOAS & Tanteidan Books - Monthly Order Sent!

Dear All,

I have mailed out this month's orders to Mr. Yamaguchi in Japan for the Japan
Origami Academic Society (JOAS) magazine subscription, renewals, and book
orders (Tanteidan Convention Book #5 & Yamaguchi's "Joyful Life With Origami")

The following people placed their orders with me:

Ruthanne Bessman
Patty Grodner
Patrick Esser
Robin Glynn
Michael Antonette
Kenneth Kawamura
Albert Sng Boon Seng
Carlos Alberto Furuti
Alex Barber
Penny Chua
Anne Kleimola
Andrew Hans
Kimberly Crane
Andrew Borloz
Jean Baden-Gillette
Margaret M. Barber
Lorenzo Lucioni
Ronald Koh
James M. Sakoda
Jonathan Baxter
Kay Eng
Carol Martinson
Brian Cox
John Frank McKeever
Sandy Toivonen
Marc Cooman
Kim Best

You should all be receiving your publications within 3-4 weeks from now.  If
you don't, please let me know.  I will do my best to follow up on any
problems or delays.

For those of you who would like more information regarding these publications
from Japan, please contact me PRIVATELY so as not to bother the Origami List.

Thank you!

June Sakamoto
9 Merrill Drive
Mahwah, NJ  07430

PS:  There are still a few checks that I haven't received yet.  If one of
these is yours, please consider this a friendly reminder to mail it to me
right away  :)





From: Susan Dugan <florafauna@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 19:46
Subject: Re: Sad news and 1000 cranes

Howard,
I too had some to mail that my daughter and I have been folding. How is the
9 year
old daughter doing? My 10 year old has some butterflies for her.
Susan (Hobbit) and Stacey





From: Howard Portugal <howardpo@MICROSOFT.COM>
Date: 28 Apr 2000 19:53
Subject: Re: Sad news and 1000 cranes

I've received some messages from folks who were planning on sending their
cranes out in the next few days. Please do so. I'm going to be presenting
ALL of them to him. So, you can stop folding, and send what you have and
rest assured that he'll receive them.

Thanks yet another time,

Howard

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Howard Portugal [mailto:howardpo@MICROSOFT.COM]
> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 2:50 PM
> To: ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Sad news and 1000 cranes
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Thanks very much to all of you who contributed to my project.
> Including the
> ones that you've sent and those that I and others have folded, I've
> collected over 1000, so you can stop folding.
>
> Thanks again for your generosity.
>
> Howard





From: Mike Kanarek <kanarekorigami@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 04:51
Subject: Diagrams: Collecting

Wanted:
I collect package diagrams, (the kind packaged with paper), and would
appreicate help in compiling them.

I am looking information as to when they started to include them with the
paper and as to whoes' designs they are if possible.

Would like to see some from before the universal symbols were developed if
anyone has any that old.
          Thank's
                         Mike Kanarek
                         17 Clinton Ave.
                         Kingston, NY 12401
Kanarekorigami@Hotmail.com
________________________________________________________________________
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From: Tom May <MayTom431@AOL.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 06:16
Subject: Re: My New Web Site

Dear Jack,

I saw something on the web when I was trying to figure out what caused the
problems with my web site. I've been trying to find it again with no luck.
The gist was to check the browser settings. I can't remember what to do with
them though. Perhaps you can figure it out, or someone on the list knows how.
I hope this is useful.

Happy Folding, Tom May





From: I-Jeih Chang <ijeihchang@YAHOO.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 11:26
Subject: interesting tidbits

Hi,

I'm doing a project for literature class on origami and I need to
know some interesting "tidbits" or "facts" to liven up the project.
Can anyone think of anything?  Thanks in advance for the help.

I-Jeih Chang

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From: THOKI YENN <thok@THOK.DK>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 11:41
Subject: Sv:      interesting tidbits

Dear I-Jeih Chang

You can do nothing better than
introducing them to the marvellous world of
The Clouds of Thoki Yenn
go and have a look at
and navigate to all the interesting links,
and read it all.
http://www.thok.dk
and study all - all the things that is there.
I will even give you the secret place
which is only for those that has the stamina
to read several pages. it is about the A-format
http://www.thok.dk/aformata.html

Greetings from

The Great and Glorious Kalmon of the Nprth.





From: Dee and Bob <deenbob@ECENTRAL.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 12:10
Subject: Re: tiger

Ok -- next question -- how does one get Tanteidan issues 44, 45, 46?

Neil Eisman wrote:
>
> Juan Carlo Rodrmguez asked:
> > Does ANYONE know where to find diagrams for Hideo Kotatsu's (I think that's
> > the name) striped tiger?
>
> This was published in Tanteidan Issues 44, 45, 46
>
> -- Neil





From: Dee and Bob <deenbob@ECENTRAL.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 12:14
Subject: Re: JOAS & Tanteidan Books - Monthly Order Sent!

> I have mailed out this month's orders to Mr. Yamaguchi in Japan for the  book
> orders (Tanteidan Convention Book #5 & Yamaguchi's "Joyful Life With Origami")

Oh -- wow. I got my books the day before yesterday and they are just way
too cool... I wasn't sure what to expect from Mr. Yamaguchi's book, but
there is so much that is fun!! I may have to throw a small dinner party
just to be able to fold!!! :-)

The Tanteidan book has some interesting models in it to say the least! I
may have to have someone explain some of them to me!!! As a science
fiction fan, I got a big kick out of the Martian dissection even though
it was a little unexpected!

Dee





From: Dee and Bob <deenbob@ECENTRAL.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 12:14
Subject: Re: Laundry Folding

Welll --- after several summers and Christmas Holiday breaks working in
the Men's Department at Penney's...

You hold the shoulders of the shirt in about the middle of the shoulder
seam with your thumbs and index fingers. Then, using the remaining
fingers, flip the sleeves and the sides to the back. While holding the
shirt in the position, flop it onto the counter (the couch, your lap,
anything flat) and fold it in half with the collar on top. (btw, if you
have a dress shirt with buttons, it helps to button the top couple of
buttons, If there are long sleeves, you sometimes have to to a bit of
fussing with the sleeves so they don't stick out of the top of the
shirt.)

Pants... it depends if they are dress slacks or not. Jeans are easy fold
'em in half the long way, bringing the crotch seams to the back. Then
fold them over a hanger or to fit in a drawer (thirds for me, half for
my son :-). Dress slacks, hold the bottom of the pants legs putting the
creases to the sides, then drpe them over a hanger (I guess that was
pretty easy, too)

Suit jackets... we were actually taught that to keep them from wrinkling
in a box or in a suitcase it helps to fold in in half to the back, then
flip one or the other of the sides over the whole thing, sort of turning
it inside out on that side. (It is easier to show than explain...)

Do you want to know how to fold underwear, too? we did that, too!

Dee

Rob Hudson wrote:
>
> Hola,
>
> At the risk of digging up bad memories, I'm going to nonetheless ask:
>
> How do you fold your laundry?
>
> I was plagued for years by a mother who assumed that since I could fold paper
> into intricate, lifelike creatures I was equally capable of creasing and
> ironing clothes.
>
> Now that I am several years beyond the homestead, I have piles of clothes
> "boulder folded" in a bunch.  What's the most compact way to fold a shirt and
> other clothing without wrinkling?
>
> God help me, I'm domesticating.
>
> The pain of it all.....





From: "Kennedy, Mark" <KennedyM@DNB.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 12:48
Subject: The Russian Flower Ball Model: Morning Glory

To All,

I got the answer as to the creator from Sergie Afonkin, Valentina Gonchar
(Russia), a lady.

I did some quickie diagrams. You want to use stiff paper, like the
astrobrite memo cubes.
You need 90 pieces all together. 30 pieces should be green for the joining
pieces and when closed the outside of the ball. You all so need 12 groups of
5 pieces in "flower" colors.

Five units of the "flower" colored unites are joined together with glue in a
spiral fashion. The green units complete the triangles and join the flowers
together along the "seam." Unfortunately it is not a very stable model
without the glue. The ball closed up makes a green dodecahedron. You push
down in the center of the flower and it pops out into a sellated figure -
you math majors can supply the appropriate term. It is a love model and
quite impressive. It does take a bit of time to make.

Unit Instructions:

Book fold in both directions.  Then cupboard door fold.

On corners B & C do a point to point crease and then inside reverse fold.
These will form the pockets.

A _____________B
  |   /||\    |
  | /  ||  \  |
  |/   ||   \ |
  |____||_____|
  |\   ||   / |
  | \  ||  /  |
  |  \ || /   |
  |   \||/    |
   ___________
C              D

Fold corner A & D to the center line and then do the point to point creases.
These form the tabs which have to be glued into the pockets.

        A ________     B
         |   /||\
         | /  ||  \   {pocket
         |/   ||   \
         |____||____\
          \   ||   /|
pocket}    \  ||  / |
            \ || /  |
             \||/   |
              _______
        C              D

joint the 5 "flower colored" piece in a spiral around a central point then
use 5 green pieces to form the connectors.

This should be enought to get you going.

Mark





From: Neil Eisman <neisman@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 15:16
Subject: Re: interesting tidbits

I-Jeih Chang wrote:
> I'm doing a project for literature class on origami and I need to
> know some interesting "tidbits" or "facts" to liven up the project.
> Can anyone think of anything?  Thanks in advance for the help.

There is a great book called "Complete Origami" by Eric Kenneway published
by St. Martins Press.  It is an A-Z mini-encyclopedia of paper folding, full
of interesting "tidbits".  Barnes & Noble or any good book store should
either have it or be able to get it.

--Neil





From: Terry Rioux <trioux@WHOI.EDU>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 15:18
Subject: Re: Laundry Folding

Gillian Wiseman <gilladian@HOTMAIL.COM> said:
>As far as the navy method, it seems to me that the conclusion was to find a
>navy service manual, which would describe the "ship-shape" way to fold

The name of the service manual for enlisted personnel in the US Navy is
called the "Bluejackets' Manual," published by the U.S. Naval Institute
of Annapolis, MD (they've got a web site). It's been revised and
reprinted many times.  The 1968 version (18th Edition) contained an
illustrated chapter on how to fold one's military issue clothing and
stow it in one's locker.  Earlier versions had written folding
instructions but no 'diagrams.'  I don't know about later versions,
because I served during the early to mid 1970's.  You can still find
copies of this edition on the used book web sites.

While requiring a specific method of folding clothes may seem ludicrous
to some, it was actually very practical.  Aboard a warship, the space
alloted for personal storage is very, very small.  In the enlisted mens'
berthing quarters, about 80 men slept in a space about the size of a
living room in a modern house. You actually slept on your locker, as
your bed, or 'rack,' consisted of a mattress on top of a hinged aluminum
box, about 6 1/2 feet long by about 18 inches wide and 10 inches high.
Everything had to fit in there, including shoes and heavy woolen
peacoats.  There's just no way that a wadded up mess of clothes could
physically be pressed into that space.

It is still a practical skill for me to pack stuff into the smallest
possible space when traveling.  For example, when we go to the OUSA
convention in NYC, I need all the space I can make because of all the
books, models and paper I come home with!

There's more to this old thread in the archives.

Terry Rioux

(personal note to Dorothy Englemann: Ahoy there!)





From: Dave Stephenson <EruditusD@AOL.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 16:24
Subject: Re: tiger

> Ok -- next question -- how does one get Tanteidan issues 44, 45, 46?

Pray to whichever gods you believe in... and perhaps a few you don't just in
case :) )

Dave





From: Paula & Gerard <su008787@WOLMAIL.NL>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 16:26
Subject: Re: The Russian Flower Ball Model: Morning Glory

Mark Kennedy wrote:
>I got the answer as to the creator from Sergie Afonkin, Valentina Gonchar
>(Russia), a lady.

Thank you Mark, for the answer to a question I've had for a couple of years
:-))

....
>This should be enought to get you going.
If it's not enough, you can look at a picture on my site!

It's a fun model to make, and greater fun to have. I've made mine from 15cm
(6") ordinary kami and it works well.

Greetings,

Paula from Holland.
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/gerard.en.paula/





From: Ella-mae <Ella-mae@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 16:36
Subject: apologies and a warning...

I've edited some adult language from this e-mail in deference to the list,
     however, I've been off-line for two ******* weeks thanks to *******
     Microsoft and have had a ***** of a time getting back on-line. So Just
     today I recieved my mail for the last six

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With clear melting dew,
I'd try to wash away the dust
of this floating world
                      -Basho
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

email: ella-mae@msn.com





From: Christopher Holt <Ella-mae@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 16:49
Subject: Test

Just resetting this thing to give the right name, let's see if something works
     on this machine, eh?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With clear melting dew,
I'd try to wash away the dust
of this floating world
                      -Basho
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

email: ella-mae@msn.com





From: "Katherine J. Meyer" <kathy@SILENTWORLD.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 17:42
Subject: Masters Exhibit

Hi All:

I am a new member of OUSA and received my first issue of "the PAPER". As
a new member I am excited to participate in folding activities and
already sent in a contribution for "The American Origami Masters
Exhibit".

I noticed several names from the "Master's List" are also on this
"Origami List" and I wanted to congratulate you all :)

I am curious how this list was conceived and how the "line was
determined" between "Established Designers" and "Rising American
Designers".

It is nice that OUSA keeps the memories of the "Masters" fresh in the
minds of their new members.

I am looking forward to a fun filled year and the folding opportunities
that await me as a new member.

Take Care,
Kathy  <*))))><





From: Susan Dugan <florafauna@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 18:22
Subject: Re: The Russian Flower Ball Model: Morning Glory

Mark,
how about teaching This in NY? This type diagrams, like the ones at the end
of some peoples emails, get out of line on my screen.
looks like hashbrowns!
hobbit





From: Russell Sutherland <RGS467@AOL.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 18:26
Subject: OUSA Masters Lists and Newsletters.

In a message dated 4/29/00 4:42:50 PM Central Daylight Time,
kathy@SILENTWORLD.COM writes:

<<
 I am a new member of OUSA and received my first issue of "the PAPER". As
 a new member I am excited to participate in folding activities and
 already sent in a contribution for "The American Origami Masters
 Exhibit".

 I noticed several names from the "Master's List" are also on this
 "Origami List" and I wanted to congratulate you all :)
  >>

If the list(s) aren't too terribly long, could someone please post them  to
Origami_L?  I am curious to see who is on it.

I used to be a member of Friends and OUSA for several years, but there came a
time where I was not getting my newsletters (I did, however, receive the
schedule of upcoming  folding events in the NY area...UGH), so I dropped my
subscription.  After trying several times to correct the "mailing" problem, I
gave up.

Has anyone else experienced this problem of not getting their newletters from
OUSA?  Was the problem corrected??

Curious,

Russell  Sutherland
AKA: Lone (Overlooked?) Folder

DARE TO FOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





From: "Katherine J. Meyer" <kathy@SILENTWORLD.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 18:58
Subject: Re: Masters Exhibit

Here is the list of "Origami Masters"

Established Designers:
Joan Appel, Bennett Arnstein, Ted Bond, Rae Cooker, Louise Cooper, Patricia
Crawford, Neal Elias, Peter Engel, Don Hickmott, Alice Gray, Molly Kahn,
Rachel Katz, Kenneth Kawamura, Marc Kirschenbaum, Laura Kruskal, Michael
LaFosse, Robert Lang, Herman Lau, John Montroll, Robert Neale, John
Nordquist, Sam Randlett, George Rhoades, Fred Rohm, James Sakoda, David
Shall, Lewis Simon, Jack Skillman, Joel Stern, E.D. Sullivan, Florence
Temko, and Stephen Weiss.

Rising American Designers:
Anita Barbour, Doug Caine, Sy Chen, Aaron Einbond, Gabrielle Willow, Rona
Gurkewitz, Tom Hull, Jeannine Mosely, J.C. Nolan, Chris Palmer, Mette
Petersen, Bernie Peyton, Ethan Plaut, Daniel Robinson, Jeremy Shafer, Eric
Tend, Mark Turner, Valerie Vann, Michael Weinstein, Michael Wrenn and Joesph
Wu.

They also mention.... If someone important to you needs to added to the
list, let us know.

Take Care,
Kathy  <*))))><





From: Faye Goldman <FayeG@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 21:22
Subject: Greater Philadelphia Paper Folders meeting

Next meeting: 5/1/00
The Greater Phila Paper Folders is meeting on the First Monday
of each month, 6:30-9:00pm.
New Place: Havertown PA.  Temple Lutheran Church on the corner of
Earlington Road and Brookline Blvd.
Entrance for folding is from Brookline, between the large steps, and
the house next door.
The Church is not too far from City Line (rt 1) and West Chester Pike
(rt 3).

Call Faye Goldman (610) 642-2901 (h) or (610) 971-5644(w)  for info.
FayeG@ix.netcom.com





From: Karen Reeds <reeds@OPENIX.COM>
Date: 29 Apr 2000 22:56
Subject: origami sighting

Peggy Noonan, "Look Forward" Good Housekeeping 11/99, p. 104

"Once we shut off the television in our house for a week. On the third
origami house, I began to sob."

Karen (in a permanently televisionless household, overflowing with origami)
reeds@openix.com





From: Tom May <MayTom431@AOL.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 03:38
Subject: Re: interesting tidbits

Dear I-Jeih,

Here are some sites with some historical info:

http://www.users.waitrose.com/~pureland
http://origami.gr.jp/       (click on variety)

Happy folding, Tom May





From: "Michael J. Naughton" <mjnaught@CROCKER.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 13:07
Subject: Re: [ousa-members] Re:  Election Snafu?  WHO CARES!!

I know what I am about to say is not very popular, but I'm going ahead
because I continue to think that it offers the best way to both end the
conflicts in which OUSA has recently (the past couple of years) found
itself embroiled and to preserve the flavor and character of the wonderful
organization formed in Lillian Oppenheimer's apartment so many years
ago.

OUSA should back off from its claim to be a "national" organization --
it hasn't worked, and it's not gonna work unless the organization changes
signficantly in ways that many people who have watched it grow over the
years don't want. It should reaffirm that its mission is (in Bernice's words)
"to preserve [I would add "and expand"] Lillian Oppenheimer's collection of
books [I would add ", diagrams, and models"] and her zeal in her love and
sharing of origami". As such, it would be natural and appropriate to continue
to have a New York City base and to continue to hold its annual convention
in Lillian's home town. There would be no reason why anyone anywhere in
the country or the world couldn't join, but there would be no expectation
that OUSA would need to meet their needs by tavelling all over the place,
and there would be no reason for regional groups to feel that OUSA owed
them any special help or support (other than, perhaps, reciprocity in
including names and contact information in each others' newsletters).

If a truly national organization were needed, it could be formed independently
or it could arise out of a federation of regional groups. It could be the
vehicle for sponsoring rotating "major" conventions and providing materials
to help and encourage regional groups, etc. Many of the folks in OUSA
could be valuable resources in this (if they so chose), as they have a wealth
of experience in these matters, but there would be no requirement that
OUSA as an organization do any more than any other group (or, really,
any more than it felt comfortable doing).

Lastly, with no more national mission, the name OrigamiUSA would no
longer be appropriate. I propose changing it back to "The Friends of the
Origami Center of America", to be abbreviated "FOCA" for those who
think the whole thing is too long. That is the organization that I first
joined, and it is the one that encouraged and expanded my love of
paperfolding. I mean no offense to the many hard-working people in
OUSA, but ever since the name change it has started being less fun.

I expect, based on experience, that this will go over like a lead balloon,
but as I said I think it is the best way to resolve the conflicts we're
experiencing.

Mike "Yet Another Reason I'm Not Tempted to Run for the Board" Naughton

-----Original Message-----
From:   BSmith1772@aol.com [SMTP:BSmith1772@aol.com]
Sent:   Sunday, April 30, 2000 9:08 AM
To:     marmonk@eskimo.com; ousa-members@egroups.com
Subject:        Re: [ousa-members] Re:  Election Snafu?  WHO CARES!!

>From marmonk @ eskimo

"How about some effort to bring OrigamiUSA out of NYC and to the rest of us.
Yes it is extra work, and probably a lot of work.  But if the current
planners do not want to make that effort, there are others who do want to
and want a chance.  That is the crux of the whole issue that is taking
place.

That is my rant for the evening."

The Friends of the Origami Center of America was founded by a small group of
people in order to preserve Lillian Oppenheimer's collection of books and her
zeal in her love and sharing of origami. She was an international figure.
Michael Shall did the leg work in getting the charter and the NEW YORK STATE
not-for-profit status for the organization. All the work was here.The first
convention took place in a small area in the American Museum of Natural
History .When interest grew, I helped make the first move out of the museum
to a local public school. People joined because they liked what we did. I
know, I was a former membership chair. We grew and people outside NYC formed
their own folding groups. The organization is not  as powerful as some
internet writers suggest. We can't even keep a decent size office in the
museum. We are now  moving to an even smaller space in the museum.

Bottom line. If OUSA formerly " the Friends... no longer suits you. Go start
your own organization the same way Michael did. Clearly there are some with
such animosity that I don't understand why they want to stay at all.  We used
to be "The Friends .." sadly , no longer.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Was the salesman clueless? Productopia has the answers.
http://click.egroups.com/1/3019/5/_/66925/_/957100089/





From: DonnaJowal@AOL.COM
Date: 30 Apr 2000 14:12
Subject: Re: [ousa-members] Re:  Election Snafu?  WHO CARES!!

Well said, Michael!  It's popular with me.

Donna





From: Dorothy Engleman <FoldingCA@WEBTV.NET>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 14:27
Subject: Re: [ousa-members] Re:  Election Snafu?  WHO CARES!!

THANK YOU,  Michael!!!  I love your idea! Let's put an end to all this
animosity and divisiveness and get on with the things we love to do --
our origami!

Dorothy





From: Howard Portugal <howardpo@MICROSOFT.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 15:13
Subject: OUSA Election Snafu etc.

Folks,

I thought that I'd jump in here before this got out of hand, and before
Joseph made a comment. Please let's keep this stuff over on the OUSA-members
list. It was specifically for that purpose. And remember that not everyone
on Origami-L is an OUSA member and as a result, many are not interested in
what's happening within the organization.

Thanks for your help,

Howard





From: Russell Sutherland <RGS467@AOL.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 15:59
Subject: OUSA:  A National Organization????

In a message dated 4/30/00 12:07:10 PM Central Daylight Time,
mjnaught@CROCKER.COM writes:
<<<<<<<

 OUSA should back off from its claim to be a "national" organization --
 it hasn't worked, and it's not gonna work unless the organization changes
 signficantly in ways that many people who have watched it grow over the
 years don't want....

... there would be no reason for regional groups to feel that OUSA owed them
any special help or support...

...there would be no requirement that OUSA as an organization do any more
than any other group (or, really, any more than it felt comfortable doing)...

...If a truly national organization were needed, it could be formed
independently
or it could arise out of a federation of regional groups...

 Mike "Yet Another Reason I'm Not Tempted to Run for the Board" Naughton
>>>>>>>>

Mike,

 Maybe I am missing something, but I don't understand your reasoning for not
wanting a national origami organization.  I am also curious as to what
"unwanted and significant changes" you are referring to that stand in the way
of OUSA evolving into a true national organization.

 I may be out of line in saying this, but I am glad you are not running for
the board of OUSA.  It seems, from the tone of your posting, that you feel
OUSA has no obligation to the majority of their membership, who reside
outside the New York area.

 What are we folders (stuck in remote areas hundreds of miles away from the
nearest folding group) to do.  Are you suggesting we should be left to fend
for ourselves or that we should merely cower down to the NY "like it or lump
it" mentality.  I hope you are not representative of the NY membership's
vision for the future of OUSA.

 Granted, I am not currently a member of OUSA (in part because I grew
disenchanted with the emphasis placed the self-promotion of local NY folders,
activities and events).   I am planning on renewing my membership, and I hope
to see the time when OUSA will become a true national organization which
represents ALL folders in the US.

 ORIGAMI IS STRONG AND THRIVING OUTSIDE NY!!!!!!

 The fact is that the national organization has already grown out of FOCA...
There is no turning back... ONWARD THROUGH THE FOG.

 REPRESENT!

 Russell Sutherland
 AKA: LoneFolder

 DARE TO FOLD!!!!!!!





From: Foldmaster@AOL.COM
Date: 30 Apr 2000 16:01
Subject: Re: tiger

In a message dated 04/29/2000 12:10:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
deenbob@ECENTRAL.COM writes:

<< Ok -- next question -- how does one get Tanteidan issues 44, 45, 46?
  >>

Dear Dee,

It is my understanding that Tanteidan issues prior to Volume #10 (isues
#55-60) are no longer available to order from Origami House Gallery in Tokyo,
Japan.

June Sakamoto





From: Sheldon Ackerman <ackerman@DORSAI.ORG>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 16:07
Subject: Re: OUSA Election Snafu etc.

Where is the OUSA member list?

ackerman@dorsai.org
sheldon_ackerman@fc1.nycenet.edu
http://www.dorsai.org/~ackerman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Portugal"
> Please let's keep this stuff over on the OUSA-members
> list. It was specifically for that purpose. And remember >that not
everyone
> on Origami-L is an OUSA member and as a result, many are not interested in
> what's happening within the organization.





From: Mike Henderson <hendersm@HAWK.SPRNET.ORG>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 17:15
Subject: Re: OUSA:  A National Organization????

I do not think there as anyone against having a national organization. It is
just that what we have now is NOT a national organization. I think you said
it best yourself Russell "I am not currently a member of OUSA (in part
because I grew
disenchanted with the emphasis placed the self-promotion of local NY
folders, activities and events."

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: Origami Mailing List [mailto:Origami@MIT.Edu]On Behalf Of Russell
Sutherland
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2000 2:57 PM
To: ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: OUSA: A National Organization????

In a message dated 4/30/00 12:07:10 PM Central Daylight Time,
mjnaught@CROCKER.COM writes:
<<<<<<<

 OUSA should back off from its claim to be a "national" organization --
 it hasn't worked, and it's not gonna work unless the organization changes
 signficantly in ways that many people who have watched it grow over the
 years don't want....

... there would be no reason for regional groups to feel that OUSA owed them
any special help or support...

...there would be no requirement that OUSA as an organization do any more
than any other group (or, really, any more than it felt comfortable
doing)...

...If a truly national organization were needed, it could be formed
independently
or it could arise out of a federation of regional groups...

 Mike "Yet Another Reason I'm Not Tempted to Run for the Board" Naughton
>>>>>>>>

Mike,

 Maybe I am missing something, but I don't understand your reasoning for not
wanting a national origami organization.  I am also curious as to what
"unwanted and significant changes" you are referring to that stand in the
way
of OUSA evolving into a true national organization.

 I may be out of line in saying this, but I am glad you are not running for
the board of OUSA.  It seems, from the tone of your posting, that you feel
OUSA has no obligation to the majority of their membership, who reside
outside the New York area.

 What are we folders (stuck in remote areas hundreds of miles away from the
nearest folding group) to do.  Are you suggesting we should be left to fend
for ourselves or that we should merely cower down to the NY "like it or lump
it" mentality.  I hope you are not representative of the NY membership's
vision for the future of OUSA.

 Granted, I am not currently a member of OUSA (in part because I grew
disenchanted with the emphasis placed the self-promotion of local NY
folders,
activities and events).   I am planning on renewing my membership, and I
hope
to see the time when OUSA will become a true national organization which
represents ALL folders in the US.

 ORIGAMI IS STRONG AND THRIVING OUTSIDE NY!!!!!!

 The fact is that the national organization has already grown out of FOCA...
There is no turning back... ONWARD THROUGH THE FOG.

 REPRESENT!

 Russell Sutherland
 AKA: LoneFolder

 DARE TO FOLD!!!!!!!





From: "Michael J. Naughton" <mjnaught@CROCKER.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 17:36
Subject: Re: OUSA Election Snafu etc.

Howard is absolutely right -- my posting was intended for the OUSA-
members list, and I inadvertently sent it to this list by mistake. My
sincere apologies -- I will try (and hope to succeed) to be more careful
in the future.

For those interested, the OUSA list's address is: ousa-members@egroups.com
In fairness to everyone on _this_ list who do _not_ care about any of this,
I think the other list is the proper place to pursue this discussion.

Mike "Red Faced" Naughton

-----Original Message-----
From:   Howard Portugal [SMTP:howardpo@MICROSOFT.COM]
Sent:   Sunday, April 30, 2000 3:11 PM
To:     ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject:        OUSA Election Snafu etc.

Folks,

I thought that I'd jump in here before this got out of hand, and before
Joseph made a comment. Please let's keep this stuff over on the OUSA-members
list. It was specifically for that purpose. And remember that not everyone
on Origami-L is an OUSA member and as a result, many are not interested in
what's happening within the organization.

Thanks for your help,

Howard





From: Ron Arruda <arruda@CATS.UCSC.EDU>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 18:31
Subject: Re: [ousa-members] Re: Election Snafu? WHO CARES!!

Mike,

You have some valuable thoughts on an obnoxious mess in NYC! When I not
only got the election postponement in the mail yesterday but got a
multipage tirade from a board candiadate on the same day, I felt the
waters closing over me! Time to simplify and get back to what's do-able.
Sweeping vision statements seem to me a kind of millenialism that is
already becoming cliche.
Ron Cranky Arruda





From: Perry Bailey <pbailey@OPENCOMINC.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 18:31
Subject: Re: Masters Exhibit

"Katherine J. Meyer" wrote:
>
> Here is the list of "Origami Masters"
>
> Established Designers:
> Joan Appel, Bennett Arnstein, Ted Bond, Rae Cooker, Louise Cooper, Patricia
> Crawford, Neal Elias, Peter Engel, Don Hickmott, Alice Gray, Molly Kahn,
> Rachel Katz, Kenneth Kawamura, Marc Kirschenbaum, Laura Kruskal, Michael
> LaFosse, Robert Lang, Herman Lau, John Montroll, Robert Neale, John
> Nordquist, Sam Randlett, George Rhoades, Fred Rohm, James Sakoda, David
> Shall, Lewis Simon, Jack Skillman, Joel Stern, E.D. Sullivan, Florence
> Temko, and Stephen Weiss.
>
> Rising American Designers:
> Anita Barbour, Doug Caine, Sy Chen, Aaron Einbond, Gabrielle Willow, Rona
> Gurkewitz, Tom Hull, Jeannine Mosely, J.C. Nolan, Chris Palmer, Mette
> Petersen, Bernie Peyton, Ethan Plaut, Daniel Robinson, Jeremy Shafer, Eric
> Tend, Mark Turner, Valerie Vann, Michael Weinstein, Michael Wrenn and Joesph
> Wu.
>
> They also mention.... If someone important to you needs to added to the
> list, let us know.
>
> Take Care,
> Kathy  <*))))><

Hi Kathy!

        I think even though my father Perry Bailey is dead I think
there should be a way to add him to the list.  He created over
50 models and you can check them out at the email address below.

Sincerely,
Erralee Bailey
--
"Continental chambermaids
are very hard to shock,
first they wait until your naked
then they enter, then they knock!"

Victor Buono from "It could be verse"

http://www.afgsoft.com/perry/           <--Website w/ diagrams!





From: Dr Stephen O'Hanlon <fishgoth@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 19:45
Subject: Re: [ousa-members] Re: Election Snafu? WHO CARES!!

Jolly nice to hear lots of OUSA gossip - I have a faint suspicion that this
could turn into an almighty inferno of flames. If there is an OUSA mailing
list, perhaps this could be the battlefield? Although do forward any amusing
ones...

I'm working in hospitals in Sheffield and Doncaster for the next few weeks
(so if you're in the UK and are thinking of becoming ill in those areas,
you've been warned) and I'm not sure if I'll have e-mail access.
I should have time to start diagramming my backlog of models. I've got a
small array of 'Pocket monsters' (oh dear, I hear cries) and a few
supercomplex beetles to do - I might be able to post them by the end of the
month.

Until then, take care,

Stephen

PS : With regard to Perry Bailey's status as a creator; his website contains
just as many works of art as many published origami books and deserves just
as much critical acclaim - I agree that his name should be on a list of
creators somewhere!

Dr Stephen O'Hanlon MA(oxon) MB.BChir(cantab)
Origami Web page  - http://www.geocities.com/paperfolder.geo
Visit this site!  - http://www.thehungersite.com

Phone : 0118 969 4644
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From: V'Ann Cornelius <vann@LHT.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 20:55
Subject: Re: Master list

Erralee and other interested people,

Perry is on the master list.
The list is an informal collection of the names provided by
paperfolders. The original file is dynamic and changes as information
and comments are given to me.

If anyone knows someone who has influenced their folding experience and
believes that the folders contribution to the folding community warrants
the inclusion in the list, please let me know privately. The list names
people from all countries, not limited to the U.S. I know some names are
missing. Help if your so inclined.

This started when an art history student asked me about who were the
people who had formed the ideas of folding. He didn't know John
Montroll's work. He was thrilled and began exploring. He died the next
year.

This list is sort of an internal paperfolding community document. There
is no critical evaluation just a list of people's mentors.

Please message me (vann@lht.com) with comments.

http://tredgar.lht.com/~vann/masterworks.htm

V'Ann

>
> Hi Kathy!
>
>         I think even though my father Perry Bailey is dead I think
> there should be a way to add him to the list.  He created over
> 50 models and you can check them out at the email address below.
>
> Sincerely,
> Erralee Bailey





From: collin weber <coljwebwhs@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 21:43
Subject: TIGER PLEASE!

I am desparate for the diagrams of the tiger from tanteidan.  Some one has
requested it for a display and it would be great to have.

Thank you
Collin Weber
coljwebwhs@hotmail.com
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From: collin weber <coljwebwhs@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 21:50
Subject: morning glory

I made the morning glory ball as soon as I heard about it and I have to say
it is a great project.  I love the finished product with each blooming
flower that pops out.  I have been looking for a long time for more large
modular projects and I was so glad to see this model. But I am still looking
for any more that I can find.  I have made things from Fuse's Unit Origami,
but if any one has more ideas and models I would love to see them.  Although
I usually prefer folding and inventing animals I still appreciate the beauty
of a good modular.

Thanks
Collin Weber
coljwebwhs@hotmail.com
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From: Dale/ Amy Liikala <lmtn@NCWEB.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 22:13
Subject: Re: April 30 deadline on auction

Hello!  I am willing to pay $8.00 for Mette Units 5!  Please let me know
how to  do this if I am the highest bidder!  Thanks.
Amy Liikala





From: Rachel Katz <rachel_katz@YAHOO.COM>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 22:27
Subject: Re: April 30 deadline on auction

Hi Amy,

Mette Units is up to $12. Thanks for bidding though.

--- Dale/ Amy Liikala <lmtn@NCWEB.COM> wrote:
> Hello!  I am willing to pay $8.00 for Mette Units 5!
>  Please let me know
> how to  do this if I am the highest bidder!  Thanks.
> Amy Liikala
>

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From: Papa Joe <papajoe@CHORUS.NET>
Date: 30 Apr 2000 22:39
Subject: April 30 deadline on auction

I will bid.........

Bringing Origami to Life - by John Montroll...$10
Origami Magic by Florence Temko...$10
Alpine Flowers by Yoshide Momotami....$10
Funny Money by Temko....$15

Joe





From: Gilad Aharoni <gilad.aharoni@ICC.CO.IL>
Date: 01 May 2000 00:07
Subject: Origami sighting - The leader of the free world

There was a segment on TV yesterday, made by Bill Clinton and friends, and
featuring the White House people, showing the last days of Clinton's term in
a humoristic way.
It seems like he hasn't got much to do, so there is a short part where
Clinton is seen folding an origami swan, and putting it on the table next to
an origami penguin...





From: Julia Palffy <jupalffy@BLUEWIN.CH>
Date: 01 May 2000 02:01
Subject: Masters

Hello,

I'm wondering how you define someone as a master of origami? Is it the
number of models created? Or the originality of his/her folds? The use of
unusual materials, or the invention of new techniques? His/her role in the
development of origami at a specific time and place?

I'd also like to know whom you consider the really important people in the
history of origami - and for what contribution to its development.
And, in particular, which women folders do you consider significant for the
development of origami, and again, why? Do women contribute to origami in a
specific way that is different from that of men? If so, what is that
specific contribution?

Julia ("anything rather than internal politics!")Palffy
Zug, Switzerland
jupalffy@bluewin.ch





From: Paula & Gerard <su008787@WOLMAIL.NL>
Date: 01 May 2000 06:35
Subject: Re: The Russian Flower Ball Model: Morning Glory

Hobbit wrote:
>This type diagrams, like the ones at the end
>of some peoples emails, get out of line on my screen.
>looks like hashbrowns!

If you choose a font like Courier or Fixedsys, every character has the same
width and you see more clearly.
If it doesn't work in your mailbox, you can copy and paste the message to a
wordprocessor and change the font there.

Have fun!

Paula from Holland.
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/gerard.en.paula/





From: "Katherine J. Meyer" <kathy@SILENTWORLD.COM>
Date: 01 May 2000 08:10
Subject: Re: Masters Exhibit

My first intentions for starting this post was to spark some interest in
contributions for the Exhibit but it has turned into a discussion about the
"list". And anyone who ever picked  up a piece of paper and changed a valley
fold to a mountain fold wants to be added to it.

First it is called "The American Origami Masters Exhibit", American being
the key word here. But then "people from all countries, not limited to the
U.S" can be included... which is fine but then I'm not sure how you can call
it an "American Masters Exhibit".

And then the List is called "Established Designers" and "Rising American
Designers", Designers being the key word. But then it says anyone who
"influenced their folding experience" or has "contributed to the folding
community" could be added.

I'm thinking this is turning into just a regular list of paperfolders...
Title the list, set the boundaries and stick to them.

Take Care,
Kathy  <*))))><





From: Kong Tian Pang <tpkong@TM.NET.MY>
Date: 01 May 2000 08:33
Subject: Re: New Origami Base Called Animal Base

   Hello,
     I am TPkong from Malaysia. I am a very keen origami folder. I've been
folding for several years. In fact, I have created a new base which I call
"Animal Base". With this new base, I have created many animals. Well, if you
have time , I'd like to invite you to view my homepage.
(http://www.geocities.com/Soho/Gallery/8315/index.html). Pl;ease use Internet
Explorer to access it. Thanks.
     Well, your comments on my work will be greatly appreciated.

     TPKong





From: V'Ann Cornelius <vann@LHT.COM>
Date: 01 May 2000 08:51
Subject: Re: Origami Masters list

Julia and others,

The answer is 'yes'.

The pronoun 'you' is used in the sentence, "How do you define ..."
This pronoun will need to be considered plural since the 'list' is a
collection of many folders views. This is more like a 'brain-storming'
session than a critical review. Perhaps a second list will surface as
the list develops. It is too early to say.

The original intent was to find the name of notable designers. Some
names have been given to me by several people and so the list takes on a
new form.

About women folders, you have a great question. I'm looking forward to
responses.

V'Ann
-=-=-

Julia Palffy wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm wondering how you define someone as a master of origami? Is it the
> number of models created? Or the originality of his/her folds? The use of
> unusual materials, or the invention of new techniques? His/her role in the
> development of origami at a specific time and place?

> I'd also like to know whom you consider the really important people in the
> history of origami - and for what contribution to its development.
> And, in particular, which women folders do you consider significant for the
> development of origami, and again, why? Do women contribute to origami in a
> specific way that is different from that of men? If so, what is that
> specific contribution?
>
> Julia ("anything rather than internal politics!")Palffy
> Zug, Switzerland
> jupalffy@bluewin.ch





From: Atsina <atsina@HOOKED.NET>
Date: 01 May 2000 08:55
Subject: dragon challenge winners photos

Howdy everyone,
The photos of the dragon challenge winners are up on the PCOC site.

http://www.ifold.org/dragonwinners.htm

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who participated in the
contest and the conference. It was both a pleasure and a privilege to work with
your models.

Thank you again on behalf of all of the PCOC staff,

Kim Shuck





From: Valerie Kull <VKull@ENVIRONCORP.COM>
Date: 01 May 2000 11:47
Subject: OUSA Members List?

Howard Portugal wrote:
...Please let's keep this stuff over on the OUSA-members list. It was
specifically for that purpose. And remember that not everyone on Origami-L
is an OUSA member and as a result, many are not interested in what's
happening within the organization.

I'm glad to see a little OUSA stuff occasionally come up on this list
because I can't seem to find the OUSA members list. Also, it seemed to me
that Michael Naughton's original post might benefit from a wider audience
than just OUSA members, although I can understand some people's reluctance
to wade through the tidal wave of replies it will probably generate.

I subscribe in digest form, so, apologies if this question has already been
answered, but, could someone please post some directions for getting onto
the OUSA members list? Last week, I tried to follow the directions in The
Paper, by writing to admin@origami-usa.org, but there's no reply so far. And
I couldn't locate the group at egroups.com. Maybe some of you
cross-subscribed folks can help out a lost pup like me? I'm probably not the
only one.

Thanks in advance,
Valerie





From: Dennis Walker <TheWalkers@INAME.COM>
Date: 01 May 2000 13:53
Subject: Penrose Tiles

Hi,
        Inspired by Leong Cheng Chit, I have managed to fold the two tiles (kite
and dart) required for Penrose Tiling. I'll get diagrams together sometime.

        I'm not overly happy with them as I would like to have locking versions,
but I'll post the diagrams in the hope that someone else (more experienced
in creating modulars) can provide the missing bits.

                                                        Dennis





From: Terry Rioux <trioux@WHOI.EDU>
Date: 01 May 2000 17:02
Subject: Re: OUSA Members List?

Valerie Kull <VKull@ENVIRONCORP.COM> said:
>Last week, I tried to follow the directions in The
>Paper, by writing to admin@origami-usa.org, but there's no reply so far. And
>I couldn't locate the group at egroups.com. I'm probably not the only one.

Valerie,

Nope, you're not the only one.  I did the same thing and haven't
received anything yet.  Since OUSA is run by volunteer power, though, I
guess we just have to be a bit patient.

Cheers,

Terry Rioux





From: Julia Palffy <jupalffy@BLUEWIN.CH>
Date: 01 May 2000 17:15
Subject: Origami Masters

V'Ann Cornelius wrote:
"The pronoun 'you' is used in the sentence, "How do you define ..."
This pronoun will need to be considered plural since the 'list' is a
collection of many folders views."

My questions were sparked off by V'Ann's list, but, since V'Ann made it
clear that it was open to development, not meant as criticism and not
restricted to that list.

Rather, it brought home to me that there are a lot of folders who are quite
well-known because they have created fine models and published great books,
but I wanted to know more about the decisive steps or turning points in the
history of origami, and was addressing my questions to everyone, or at least
anyone who cares to give his/her two cents.

With V'Ann, I'm looking forward to your responses.

Regards,

Julia Palffy
Zug, Switzerland
jupalffy@bluewin.ch





From: Kelly Reed <Kelly@WHITING.LIB.IN.US>
Date: 01 May 2000 17:48
Subject: thanks for info & little umbrellas

Hi All,

Thank you to everyone who replied to me regarding two-toned cranes and also my
     previous question on flyer ideas.  This list is always so helpful.

I am wondering if people are still looking for directions for the multi-piece
     umbrella that came up on the list a while ago?  I was at Toguri's in
     Chicago this weekend and I purchased a book (in Japanese so I can't tell
     you what it is called) and there is

Well, I hope this made some sense.  If anyone is interested, email me and I
     will look for the ISBN number or any other clues that would help you
     identify the book.

Kelly





From: Howard Portugal <howardpo@MICROSOFT.COM>
Date: 01 May 2000 17:50
Subject: Re: OUSA Members List?

Ok folks,

Since OUSA hasn't made this clear enough, and it seems that there's some
confusion, I'll give you a procedure for joining the list. Please remember
that you may join ONLY if you are an OUSA member.

Send an email to: mailto:ousa-members-owner@egroups.com with the following
information:

        Full name, not an alias or nickname
        Origami USA membership number
        Email address

We need ALL of this information to verify that you are indeed an OUSA
member. Once we verify your name and membership number, we'll subscribe you
to the list.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Howard Portugal

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Rioux [mailto:trioux@WHOI.EDU]
> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 2:02 PM
> To: ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: OUSA Members List?
>
>
> Valerie Kull <VKull@ENVIRONCORP.COM> said:
> >Last week, I tried to follow the directions in The
> >Paper, by writing to admin@origami-usa.org, but there's no
> reply so far. And
> >I couldn't locate the group at egroups.com. I'm probably not
> the only one.
>
> Valerie,
>
> Nope, you're not the only one.  I did the same thing and haven't
> received anything yet.  Since OUSA is run by volunteer power,
> though, I
> guess we just have to be a bit patient.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Terry Rioux





From: Rebecca Holt <becky10@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Date: 01 May 2000 21:53
Subject: Re: Origami sighting - The leader of the free world

I saw this origami-sighting, too and enjoyed it so much.  Perhaps we should
     send an email to Pres. Clinton telling him about our list-serv.  He'll
     have more time on his hands...
(The piece was on C-Span, coverage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
     Pres. Clinton was jabbing at himself and made--with help-- little video
     clips of his life  in these final days and ahead.)

Origami List <ORIGAMI@MITVMA.MIT.EDU> wrote:
> There was a segment on TV yesterday, made by Bill Clinton and friends,
     andfeaturing the White House people, showing the last days of Clinton's
     term in
a humoristic way.
It seems like he hasn't got much to do, so there is a short part where
Clinton is seen folding an origami swan, and putting it on the table next to
an origami penguin...





From: Michael Janssen-Gibson <mig@ISD.CANBERRA.EDU.AU>
Date: 01 May 2000 22:06
Subject: origami sighting

Last week's episode of Good News Week (an Australian current
affairs/gameshow/comedy-type program where two teams try to gain points by
identifying current news stories from various clues) featured three
origami models.

The teams are given three objects to help them identify a current news
story (the objects are usually obscure references). One of the objects was
a set of origami models, including a fish (from the traditional samuri
helmet), a standing crane, and a "crwaling baby". The last was labelled as
a traditional model, but (to me) it didn't look at all familiar.

Is this a well-known model? The team had quite a time making fun of this
model, as it really didn't resemble anything (I thought it was a crab at
first).

regards

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From: Lar deSouza <fresco@SENTEX.NET>
Date: 01 May 2000 23:25
Subject: Re: Clinton origami sighting

Thanks for the heads up folks :)

I managed to get a couple screen grabs of President Clinton folding the
swan from tonight's late news.  There was only one good shot of him with
the swan before the camera closed in to his hands placing the finished
model next to the penguin.  If anyone wants the two grabs to put on their
site or just for interest's sake I'm happy to pass them along.

Later!

Lar

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