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November 06, 2004
Trunk show and kitties
10:15pm I'm having a ball- Brian has 98% of my new computer up and functioning, copying nearly all my info from my old hunka junk onto this new, sleek gorgeous machine...I'm watching Inside the NFL on HBO while sitting on the sofa, and typing this update - what a blast...!
The trunk show went very well today too - after a slight hitch with the concentrator - it kept having issues w/the wall sockets, so we had to go to plan B and bring in the Hot Head, but I was up and running by noon...I spoke pretty much nonstop while demo-ing, so now my voice is sore...but it was a lot of fun - and the customers were all over the beads..I got such a kick out of seeing them choose a focal and some seedbeads and pearls to string with them...It made me feel good to SEE the enthusiasm for my beads - ya'll do a great job in making me feel important (thank you!), but I don't get to see your bright happy faces and so it was fun to watch it all take place...There are still beads left and i'm sure I'll be posting some on my site next week (ironically, some of the really nice sets are still there, but some of the older sets have flown out the door)...So no worries, you won't be without your bead fix...I need to eat something, or just go to bed hungry and have a killer breakfast of blueberry pancakes and hash browns...yum...that sounds like a plan...
See ya'll tomorrow...
The trunk show is going very well...not a huge turn out, but those who came spent big $....I think I made as much in 2 hours as I made in 2 days at the Austin Bead show...! Today we are setting up the torch inside the store, and you'll be able to look thru the windows at me like a monkey in a zoo...hee...I always find that funny...! We're doing last minute gathering of tables and goodies that I didn't take over last night...I'm sure I'll forget something, I always do...
We got word last night from the kitties new parents - they've named the white kitty "Jack" (O-Lantern) and the orange kitty "Pumpkin"..we think those names are *perfect* for both of them...and it keeps in line with the Halloween theme...we are both tickled and are sure those kitties will have a great new place to grow up...
Speaking of which, i'm having a really hard time with Amelie - she's got everyone in the house completely terrorized and afraid...she picks fights with everyone and chases them down, swinging claws the whole way...Any ideas how to stem this? I tossed her outside last night, but felt bad since she's not been out in 40 degree weather, so I brought her back in...I'm thinking maybe segregation at nighttime is the best thing right now...until she settles down...anyone want a very fat white cat?
New beads next week, I promise...Time to get back to work...I hope I haven't driven you away...! I think I'll try to get some new techniques done, like fuming...how's that sound??
Posted by Donner at November 6, 2004 10:24 PM
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Hi Donna! :)
The trunk show sounds awesome! Congrats on your sales, I wish I were there to get to see all the loot you sold...
I am happy your kittens got a good home and together too! I love having siblings, they are always loving on each other and grooming each other although there is a tiff once in a while but that is to be expected.
As for Amelie', it sounds like she is trying to be top cat. I had some issues like that and that is why I now have 2 groups of cats, it is easier for me that way. I could not take the loud, scary, fur-flying battles. If worse comes to worse you could take her to a no-kill shelter maybe? I know how hard it is since I have had to do it. I wish I could keep every cat that shows up but I just can't. Maybe they will all work things out and end up getting along but they might not... Since you are such a great cat person it might be good to get to know someone at a good local shelter... Mine has helped me tremendously!
Posted by: Nicole at November 6, 2004 05:19 PM
Gongrats on your trunk show... sure wish I could be there to buy! Would you consider posting your show schedule? I'd like to plan a trip to Austin sometime, and getting a good bead fix would sure make the drive more worthwhile! ;-) As for Ameile', there's a feline behavior modification plug in that I've heard good things about... I'll email you the link. It's called "Comfort Zone", and I found it at PetCo. If worst comes to worst, your vet could give her small amounts of tranquilizers or antidepressants until she adjusts to whatever has upset her. She might just be upset from the new, strange kittens in the house. HTH!
PS - guess everyone liked the "donner for hire" ebay auction!
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at November 6, 2004 08:39 PM