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September 03, 2004
'Show'- me State...
No one has accused me of focusing on my show instead of getting their Pickings ready, but in case the thought crossed your mind - I wanted to show that indeed I've been working for *you* and getting all the orders completed...I'm almost done - just need a few more Buckingham beads to complete those bracelets, and then finish all the Kensingtons (the most popular set - the etched round beads) and I think I'll be done...I have been holding onto the originals so that i could reproduce the orders as close as possible...SO - everyone ought to see their beads next week...Hope you aren't pacing a worn spot in your carpet...
In the meantime,
I've quickly gathered all the stuff I know for certain I'll need for the show tomorrow...its packed and set aside ready to go...This will give me the rest of the day/night to remember the really important stuff like tape, bubblewrap, scissors, etc...normally everything I'd need would be in the rolling cart, but since i haven't done a show since Nov of last year, well, things kinda get swiped from the cart and I have to restock..and of course I wait until the day before the show to do it...I must admit I have a strong procrastination streak in me - anyone who's ever asked for beads knows this - I rarely get them done in time, do I? I'm sorry about that, and its why i don't take paid orders anymore...I just can't guarantee that I'll get them done when you need them...its not to say I don't have all the requests staring me in the face, I do...I have a hard time saying 'no' and its not like the beads are hard to make - its more that I'm inspired or excited about something new and I get carried down that direction...
I didn't mean to get off on that tangent...it just confirms my procrastination streak...But I'm packed and think I'm ready..I only have a couple things left to get, like 1's and 5's for change..not that I expect very much cash, but someone always wants just one bead so I need change...I'm off to the bank/PO/lunch...enjoy your weekend and I'll check in with ya'll in the evenings...reports and possible pictures...see ya'll later!
Posted by Donner at September 3, 2004 01:03 PM
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Ok, so before actually reading the blog, I start scanning the picture in a frantic effort to see my gorgeous Pickings beads. Hmmmm. (Place hand on hip here) But where are my Kensingtons?! I have since read that I am among a crowd of "blackberry bead fans" that made the Kensingtons very popular and I must be patient. (Serious problem for me) I promise to work on that.
Posted by: Beth at September 3, 2004 12:15 PM
What a glorious picture...wish some were coming to me...
Posted by: Lisa at September 3, 2004 12:58 PM
I didn't order any English Tweed beads (lack of funds), however, I wanted to let you know when I saw the title of your blog for today, I thought you were talking about my state of residence, Missouri...THE SHOWME STATE! :)
Posted by: Karla at September 3, 2004 12:59 PM
I prob should put 'SHOW' me in quotations since it refers to my show tomorrow (and the 'show and tell' of the picture)...but I WAS going for the MO reference, so it looks like I scored on that one..thanks for the confirmation Miss Karla!!!
Posted by: donner at September 3, 2004 01:04 PM
I love the picture. Have a great show...labor day is a perfect time to reap the $$ for all your hard labor.
Posted by: Sue at September 3, 2004 02:08 PM
Have a great show Donna! The beads are stunning and when they are all together wow... I am so verklempt!!(spelling?)
Posted by: Amy at September 3, 2004 09:42 PM