Neither of us could help ourselves, we were both up before the crack of dawn working with our treasures. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes. Our strands must be counted, taken off their fish line, bagged up and calculated so we know how much each piece costs. This is imperative for pricing our new wholesale line. Crazy or driven, we started this process again at 5 ish a.m.
Today after working at the condo about four hours we returned to the JOGS show. This is our favorite show. Unfortunately, it is the farthest away and takes quite a bit of driving time to get there. I'm mastering the layout of this large city so Karen shut off our navigating system which I've nicknamed "Margaret."
This is a rarity but Karen and I shopped for over two hours before we ever purchased anything and when we found the right thing bells went off for both of us. We found some spectacular stretch bracelets in our favorite gemstones in cuts that are going to WOW our customers.
At lunch time we shared a table with a very kind and interesting couple from Wyoming. Their take on this whole gemstone obsession was refreshing. We have come across people from every state and country you could imagine speaking many different languages.
I found our friend Vicki at New Century and was surprised to see that she moved her booth. She still had the same incredible chain that we get from her every year. I love it when they remember me from last year and give me a hug.
Tim, the lampwork man, was excited to see us again, too. We see him in Tucson and Denver regularly. We use his beautiful lampwork in many ways. I'm always on the look out for specialty beads like Halloween and Christmas. It is these beads that I put on quilt pins for seasonal and cancer awareness pins. Karen found some new findings in which we'll be able to create new earrings using our awareness ribbons. We can't wait to get them put together. I was tutoring the other lampwork customers on how to wash their beads before they use them and several people thought I was working there (Once a teacher, always a teacher!)
The clock struck 12 for these Cinderellas and back to the condo we went via the grocery store where we picked up some deli food. We spent the rest of the evening separating and cutting our treasures until we couldn't see anymore.
Tootles for now, Kyla
Today after working at the condo about four hours we returned to the JOGS show. This is our favorite show. Unfortunately, it is the farthest away and takes quite a bit of driving time to get there. I'm mastering the layout of this large city so Karen shut off our navigating system which I've nicknamed "Margaret."
This is a rarity but Karen and I shopped for over two hours before we ever purchased anything and when we found the right thing bells went off for both of us. We found some spectacular stretch bracelets in our favorite gemstones in cuts that are going to WOW our customers.
At lunch time we shared a table with a very kind and interesting couple from Wyoming. Their take on this whole gemstone obsession was refreshing. We have come across people from every state and country you could imagine speaking many different languages.
I found our friend Vicki at New Century and was surprised to see that she moved her booth. She still had the same incredible chain that we get from her every year. I love it when they remember me from last year and give me a hug.
Tim, the lampwork man, was excited to see us again, too. We see him in Tucson and Denver regularly. We use his beautiful lampwork in many ways. I'm always on the look out for specialty beads like Halloween and Christmas. It is these beads that I put on quilt pins for seasonal and cancer awareness pins. Karen found some new findings in which we'll be able to create new earrings using our awareness ribbons. We can't wait to get them put together. I was tutoring the other lampwork customers on how to wash their beads before they use them and several people thought I was working there (Once a teacher, always a teacher!)
The clock struck 12 for these Cinderellas and back to the condo we went via the grocery store where we picked up some deli food. We spent the rest of the evening separating and cutting our treasures until we couldn't see anymore.
Tootles for now, Kyla
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