October 18th

We were cooling down here in Tucson but the last few days have been in the upper 90s. I know fall will come eventually, and in Tucson it is worth the wait. It is our best time of the year weatherwise, along with winter and such a change from the snow in Boston today.

Yesterday we went to The Tucson Wool Festival and it was wonderful, can't wait to go again next year. They were shearing goats(angora) and sheep, and next year I'm taking my camera. I'm going to make a pin/brooch of one of their goats with their dreadlocks, before they are shaved. It was a wonderful experience, the animals: goats, sheep, and alpacas, crafts and yarn: felt jewelry and bags, weaving, and many wonderful and beautiful items crafted from the yarn. If you like to knit, weave, felt, or crochet it was well worth the trip and if you like animals, you'll love it, too.

Only 11 days until Flair A-Fair. I'll be taking just my metalwork, no beaded pieces to this event. The weather forecast is in the 70s in 10 days, so hopefully we'll enjoy cooler temperatures for this event. I made a couple of handhammered copper bangle bracelets and I really like them. They are simple, I prefer a bangle to a cuff bracelet, and these are nice and sturdy. I am in the process of working on a hammered brass bangle and I can't wait to see it completed.

Fall is Here

Wow, it's so cool outside. I think the temperature is supposed to be low 70s all day. What a great day to work in the yard or in the garage, either way it sounds very pleasant. Enameling class was great yesterday, we worked on sgraffito which is the scratching through of the enamel to reveal what is underneath and I left mine as plain copper instead of another color.

Oktoberfest 2009 - 8th Annual Was Great!

I loved the atmosphere, live entertainment, delicious aromas of every kind imaginable: cinnamon almonds and pecans, bratwursts, Greek food, kettle corn, etc. and fabulous tasting Greek food, not to mention the best drinks in Tucson, Eeggees!!! I didn't get a chance to see them, but I hear the Dachshund races were are real crowd pleaser. People were happy, carefree, and it seemed people were able to get away from it all while in Hi Corbett Field. It all ran very smoothly and I am already looking forward to next year. If you've never been, it has a $3 admission, kids are free, and is well worth the time and money. Check it out next year, put it on your calendars, Oktoberfest 2010 - A Tucson Tradition -9th Annual, Reid Park, Tucson, Arizona, Sponsored by the Optimists Clubs, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1-3. Hope to see you there!