Flat Stanley

It was a small group that met at Kris’; no show and tell, green with and without and a surprise visitor => Flat Stanley. Opening discussions were again medical and all ears were on what nurse Trail had to say. This time it was herself that was of concern. A few minutes after sitting down, Kris was ready to wrap her in a fleece blanket because her feet were turning purple, which had nothing to do with Sally. She’ll let us know what the Dr. says. Betsy is having her surgury for her trigger happy left thumb - we sure hope her recovery is speedy.

The secret garden has taken on new meaning. Carolyn has created a garden of flowering pots outside her picture window.

Bev and Ron enjoyed the bead show over the weekend. Bev is going to learn how to bezel a big bead (or two) that Ron bought. Rhoda went also and is already looking forward to “Jane’s” in August. She vows to be there early with her long list. Walter will be giving over half of his closet to her as the jewelry closet is filled to capacity.

Prabha left on Monday to show Flat Sally the Mid West. Kris will be taking Flat Sally to Colorado to hike. She’ll fit nicely in the backpack as they hike at least one “14,000 footer.” Bev wants a report on the pine trees of CO – they were infested by nasty bugs that were killing them. Sally will take care of reporting back to her and will find out if NC has a similar issue.

Jan joined the quartet (Kris, Rhoda, Bev and Carolyn) for soup and spent the afternoon beading a project that has been patiently waiting for her attention.

To revisit the "Hon" discussion of last week: Kris was called "Babe" as she walked into a sporting good store. Lacking the quick tongue of Prabha and the nerve, she didn't say anything. BUT, as a foot note: she went back on Wed. and spoke with the assistant manager. It was not the first time, apparently, but I suspect it will be the last.

Conversation bits:

“Have you bezelled a tear drop?”

“2 balls is PLENTY!” (when talking about soup, but inferring quite something else)

“Oh, pretty!” (Master beader to student)

“Didn’t know this was going to be a group project.” (when ideas were flying around about how to finish the necklace)

“Everything is a group project the moment you walk through the door!”

“Your brain is my brain!” (Kris to everyone)

“I laughed so hard my tears were rolling down my legs.”

“Watch out for booby traps.” (when discussing necklace lengths)

Jan brought a needy beading project with her and left wearing it. It had an “eight-handed knot” in it that the master beader was quite adept at. Rhoda shared with everyone where “herring bone” stitch came from: in the belly. (I think there’s some commentary necessary on this point.)

Little known fact of the day: How was line dancing started? By a group of women waiting in line…! How clever we all are!