breaking silence

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.

www.jewelrybychaddock.com

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 g.

(Apologies also to Linda ...)

Aloha,
Maren
HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry
http://www.hilobeads.com/
Blog at: http://hilobeads.blogspot.com/

On Oct 2, 9:57 am, chaddock wrote:
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.

www.jewelrybychaddock.com

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.

www.jewelrybychaddock.com

Congratulation on your sale!!

(And welcome back!)

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"chaddock" wrote in message
...
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.

www.jewelrybychaddock.com

On Oct 2, 3:57*pm, chaddock wrote:
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. :-)


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

"Kathy N-V" wrote in message
...
On Oct 2, 3:57 pm, chaddock wrote:
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

*************
I used to be subscribed to rcb, I never posted much but I read everything.
I collected tons of beads, but I started quilting and that kind of took
over. I came on here about 6 months ago to see if you were still posting
and couldn't find anything from you. I always enjoyed your writing so much.
The stories of your family were always entertaining. I can't believe Amanda
is in college. Wow, time passes, but I'm glad to know you are still making
those bracelets!

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.

www.jewelrybychaddock.com

Forget you? NO WAY! Glad you're back!
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"Kathy N-V" wrote in message
...
On Oct 2, 3:57 pm, chaddock wrote:
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. :-)


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