I've neglected this site big time! Bought a house that requires a lot of attention. I doubled up on shows this year. Had to work twice as hard but turns out I did a little better than expected. Good savings with a lower credit card debt. Created some new pieces and wanted to post them here but they sold too fast. How is that ever a problem? Need a break from jewelry. Time to work with a new medium for the winter. Can't wait for the Christmas shopping to end so I can relax, have a drink and enjoy a day off. Of course it will be the first day off of many because retail dies after the holidays. Valentines day never seems to pick up the slack for