LAMPWORK BEADS

Up early.  Outdoor thermometer reads -18 degrees.  Not the best day for the boyfriend's return eye doctor appointment at 10:10 this morning.  Our little house guest is going down the hall to his auntie and uncle's unit. 

Yesterday had a fun phone visit with one of my favorite cousins.  When we talk, we laugh, and that tells me humor runs through our veins.  Some people are so serious, they actually scare me.  Unfortunately, I know some who's faces would crack like a china plate if they tried to smile.  Poor souls, life must be miserable.  

Most gorgeous sunrise.....brightest pink ever.  Peaceful and pretty.  From the inside looking out, doesn't look that cold.  

Lampwork Beads

Worked on the Boho Beaded Curtain yesterday.  Try to make three 29" bead strands each day.  Am anxious to see it hung in the east bedroom window.  Ordered some more beads on eBay.  Am looking for lampwork beads now to add pizazz.  They're beautiful beads.  One seller listed a container of assorted beads (some lampwork) for $49.99.  Ain't gonna pay that much, so I threw him a ridiculous counter-offer of $25.  Couldn't believe he countered back with $29 and free postage.  Saved $21 by throwing out a low bid.  Goes to show it pays to wheel and deal.  For me, buying the beads or finding them in thrift stores is half the fun.   

Stopped in our local thrift store the other day and found a couple of crystal bead necklaces that are now soaking in soapy water.  Will disassemble them for stringing on the fish line.  Have developed my way of tying knots to tightly secure the line.  Like with all things, practice makes kinda perfect. 

The boyfriend bought me a scratch lottery ticket the other day.  Drat to that.  Nary a number match.  Wonder what a person would do with a $50,000 prize match.  Would be happy with a $10 winning ticket.  Have the occasional $5 win, but then we turn around and use that to get another one.  That's usually where the fun ends.  

Best get ready to brave the cold.