NOTES FROM THE LODGE July 30, 2007

Once again, I apologize for the delay in posting the blog---it was late when I got home last night and my blog service was already "asleep". What a difference a week makes!!!! I really had a rough spot with the virus thing but thanks to a great staff I got on my way to Hershey on Wednesday and Kelly and I got all set up in time to head to our hotel for a much-needed rest. Then bright and early on Thursday we got started--sales were unbelievably brisk and we rang up a ton of sales by the time she left to head for Kentucky. I was alone the rest of the time and got along splendid because I was so busy I hardly had time to think about needing anything. I saw a ton of people I knew and met a lot more new people. All-in--all, the show was a tremendous success. The quilts were outstanding!!!! Many that hung in Houston last year and it was a delight to see them. A nice mix of traditional and art quilts. Some phenomenal hand and machine quilted pieces that made your mind boggle. If you did not make it up to Hershey this year, you really need to put this on your list for next year. Having been to many shows around the country I can tell you this is one of the finest in the country. Next year my dear friend, Robyn Pandolph will be teaching so that will be another great opportunity for you who are fans.

If you were in town this week, I hope you got downtown for the art exhibit. I was totally honored to have my work featured and gratified at the nice coverage in the Journal. As I mentioned last week Bonnie and I are working on an even bigger event so stay tuned.

So many new arrivals that we have our work cut out for us this week getting things ready for some new unveilings. The store-wide sale is now over for a time but deals are still there with the Christmas Bucks and you really don't want to miss out on the new arrivals--some really outstanding collections.

We are back to normal with clubs this month and then on to the new location. The telephone service is going in, walls are going up and it really won't be long now. See you soon. Barbara