Pam and I finally got to the bead store, and have completed some projects - Yeah!!!! I actually brought along some beads I had purchased at an outlet in San Diego, the last time I visited with Martha. Completed a beautiful robin's egg blue necklace and earrings with silver findings, and a turquoise crystal dangle on each earring..., a turquoise, stone chunks necklace, no earrings, and a double strand coral necklace with earrings. Can hardly wait till I'm able to insert photos, for sharing images. (A picture's worth a thousand words.)

At Pam's local bead store they were having a truckload sale, with some of the best prices I've seen in an age. Picked up white, coin pearls that are absolutely fabulous, can hardly wait to get started on them. Will do something very simple.

We were also able to check out next door, the yarn shop and the Artisan's Guild Gallery, where we met Kana Handel, (from Japan) who does whimsical Sumi ink, watercolor paintings. I enjoyed her work very much, last year, and was delighted to meet her. What a nice day we had!

Pam's husband, John, moved the bird feeder closer to the house, so we now have a much better view of our feathered friends, will update later if I see anything new.

Picked up a lousy virus the yesterday and have been a bit mopey ever since. Anyway, hope everyone out there is well, and happy... bye for now.