Have you ever found yourself busy for a period of time and slipped out of the "posting" habit? Then, you want to go back.. but you don't know how to quietly slip back into the discussions? Well, that's been my problem. Soooo.. I wanted to say "Hi guys!". I'm still here, I'm still reading your posts... I've just been a lazy silent member for the last couple of months, but I'll work on getting better. :-)
-m.
teehee, you're not the only one. And I still 'owe' you replies to email from about July too. Part of my problem is work, part is lilikoi season, part is getting ready for craft fairs (including one where I'll be selling beads, findings and such as well so everything needs to be counted into retail size packages), counting
21,600 Swarovski crystals, making more lampwork, cats, yard work, you name it we got it .(Apologies also to Linda ...)
Aloha, Maren HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry
lilikoi ?? I swear I think you make these words up! :-)
btw, I sold a necklace/earring set for $170! It felt really good to know someone was willing to invest their money in my art. (and they got an absolutely stunning piece!).
-m.
Congratulation on your sale!!
(And welcome back!)
Absolutely. I haven't posted in a whole bunch of months, and I wonder if there is anyone here who remembers me. I'm Kathy N-V, live in Boston, and most of my beading time and energy is spent making bracelets to give away. When I leave the house (not a common occasion), I make sure I have an armful of bracelets. Whenever I see someone who looks as if they need a little pick-me-up, they get a bracelet. It never fails. In the past seven years, I have only had two or three people who didn't end up feeling loads better, since most people don't expect gifts from strangers who don't want something in return. I normally return home bracelet free.
I'm also learning to adjust to an empty house, as my favorite child, Amanda started college this fall and is 404.7 miles from home. (No, I am not that obsessed. The school sent her a postcard with the distance on the front) Amanda is also adjusting to life without parents at her beck and call, and all of the charms of living in a dorm such as noise, lack of privacy, boys who use the closest rest room (even if it is clearly marked "Ladies!"), people who abuse alcohol (no one here drinks, so she has never been exposed to alcohol before. After seeing the aftermath of a weekend spent drinking, she's not really excited about trying liquor)
She is having a great time as the only Red Sox fan in Yankee territory. Much of her room is a shrine to the Fenway faithful, and we bought her a subscription so she could watch all the games live on her laptop. The television stations only broadcast Yankee games - imagine that! As we are now in the playoffs, Manda's dorm neighbors are getting a taste of their own medicine as she watches the night games, cheering the BoSox, Booing their opponents and yelling at bad calls by the umpires, missed catches, and every other event in the nine innings.
Today's beading project is a triple row choker, done in blues, greens and a touch of chartreuse. It's going quickly, since it's just chevron stitch. When I finish the body of the choker, I'm going to embellish it with some chartreuse tulip beads I found in my stash. You can guess who will be the recipient, and I'll even give you a hint: I don't wear chokers, and Manda's favorite color is chartreuse. :-)
I'll try not to be such a stranger, and I send my best wishes for health and happiness to all of you.
Kathy N-V
Hubby has been doing the same with earrings. Do some people look at you as if you are expecting to ask for money or absolute shock before copious smiles and thank you's? I find it really fun to watch. He will be taking a bunch to the hospital on his next trip to donate to the auxiliary. Since he has made so very many, (we don't go out that often) he is offering them for sale on a couple of sites, hoping to recover enough money to buy more beads to make more earrings to give away to.... LOL
Absolutely. I haven't posted in a whole bunch of months, and I wonder if there is anyone here who remembers me. I'm Kathy N-V, live in Boston, and most of my beading time and energy is spent making bracelets to give away. When I leave the house (not a common occasion), I make sure I have an armful of bracelets. Whenever I see someone who looks as if they need a little pick-me-up, they get a bracelet. It never fails. In the past seven years, I have only had two or three people who didn't end up feeling loads better, since most people don't expect gifts from strangers who don't want something in return. I normally return home bracelet free.
I'm also learning to adjust to an empty house, as my favorite child, Amanda started college this fall and is 404.7 miles from home. (No, I am not that obsessed. The school sent her a postcard with the distance on the front) Amanda is also adjusting to life without parents at her beck and call, and all of the charms of living in a dorm such as noise, lack of privacy, boys who use the closest rest room (even if it is clearly marked "Ladies!"), people who abuse alcohol (no one here drinks, so she has never been exposed to alcohol before. After seeing the aftermath of a weekend spent drinking, she's not really excited about trying liquor)
She is having a great time as the only Red Sox fan in Yankee territory. Much of her room is a shrine to the Fenway faithful, and we bought her a subscription so she could watch all the games live on her laptop. The television stations only broadcast Yankee games - imagine that! As we are now in the playoffs, Manda's dorm neighbors are getting a taste of their own medicine as she watches the night games, cheering the BoSox, Booing their opponents and yelling at bad calls by the umpires, missed catches, and every other event in the nine innings.
Today's beading project is a triple row choker, done in blues, greens and a touch of chartreuse. It's going quickly, since it's just chevron stitch. When I finish the body of the choker, I'm going to embellish it with some chartreuse tulip beads I found in my stash. You can guess who will be the recipient, and I'll even give you a hint: I don't wear chokers, and Manda's favorite color is chartreuse. :-)
I'll try not to be such a stranger, and I send my best wishes for health and happiness to all of you.
Kathy N-V
How could we forget Kathy N-V? She of the lovely stories and beautiful jewelry and generous heart? So glad to see you back, dear. Please don't be a stranger!
Linda2
Cindy
Thanks. But I guess most of y'all already know, one good sale is nice.. but it won't keep me in business. :-) It's really more of a temprary-motivator. I'm seriously thinking about giving it (jewelry making) up after Christmas. I'll probably keep making jewelry for me, but I doubt I'll keep trying to sell it. There is just way too much work involved with selling.
-m.
Forget you? NO WAY! Glad you're back! Hugs,
Great to see you Kathy! I can't believe Manda is in college!!
see my blog. I posted a picture of my truck almost full of lilikoi. It's only happened that one time so far. It may be a good thing, it would kill me otherwise.
Maren HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry
find yourself a free webhost, post some of your stuff, don't go out of your way to make sales. I'd very much hate to see you giving up jewelry making. Honest. You sell more than me (OK, I'm a person with a high frustration tolerance, so they make me deal with equipment on serial lines (insider joke between Mary and me) and stuff like that. I have never considered giving up making jewelry yet. I have given up craft fair for years, starting over this year, but mostly because I have the opportunity to get in free (my glass supplier, where I also bought my torch) or inexpensively (local art community), and I can get in for _one_ day. I may not make minimum wage, but I may also get my torch, glass, and a bunch of beads and supplies paid for. - If you keep reading r.c.b. you can be sure to find out. -
Maren HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry
Hey there!!!!!It is truly a gift that makes my day brighter to see posts from you, Kathy. I love your stories. hugs to you my friend, and please don't be shy.... Sarajane
Absolutely. I haven't posted in a whole bunch of months, and I wonder if there is anyone here who remembers me. I'm Kathy N-V, live in Boston, and most of my beading time and energy is spent making bracelets to give away. When I leave the house (not a common occasion), I make sure I have an armful of bracelets. Whenever I see someone who looks as if they need a little pick-me-up, they get a bracelet. It never fails. In the past seven years, I have only had two or three people who didn't end up feeling loads better, since most people don't expect gifts from strangers who don't want something in return. I normally return home bracelet free.
I'm also learning to adjust to an empty house, as my favorite child, Amanda started college this fall and is 404.7 miles from home. (No, I am not that obsessed. The school sent her a postcard with the distance on the front) Amanda is also adjusting to life without parents at her beck and call, and all of the charms of living in a dorm such as noise, lack of privacy, boys who use the closest rest room (even if it is clearly marked "Ladies!"), people who abuse alcohol (no one here drinks, so she has never been exposed to alcohol before. After seeing the aftermath of a weekend spent drinking, she's not really excited about trying liquor)
She is having a great time as the only Red Sox fan in Yankee territory. Much of her room is a shrine to the Fenway faithful, and we bought her a subscription so she could watch all the games live on her laptop. The television stations only broadcast Yankee games - imagine that! As we are now in the playoffs, Manda's dorm neighbors are getting a taste of their own medicine as she watches the night games, cheering the BoSox, Booing their opponents and yelling at bad calls by the umpires, missed catches, and every other event in the nine innings.
Today's beading project is a triple row choker, done in blues, greens and a touch of chartreuse. It's going quickly, since it's just chevron stitch. When I finish the body of the choker, I'm going to embellish it with some chartreuse tulip beads I found in my stash. You can guess who will be the recipient, and I'll even give you a hint: I don't wear chokers, and Manda's favorite color is chartreuse. :-)
I'll try not to be such a stranger, and I send my best wishes for health and happiness to all of you.
Kathy N-V
Wow. A few days away and everyone is here, partying and talking away. Congratulations on your recent marriage, Karleen. A big hug to Shirley and Kathy NV and any others who are back. There were 90 posts to read. Just like the old days. I have finally got my own sender name as well.
Cheers, Jan
I always knew Mike Gribble was you, but, congrats on that too!
Aloha, Maren
Hey Girl, Great to be back, thanks for the congrats. He's a wonderful guy.
I always got confused, but then I already was before I got here. LOL
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