NOTES FROM THE LODGE August 12, 2007

I hope that each of you had a great week and you were not too hot. I had a fabulous week because I was on vacation!!!! Yes, I took an actual vacation!!! No phones, no classes/club meetings, no deadlines, no pressure!!! Thanks to everyone on staff that did answer phones, check in shipments, hold club meetings and Saturday Sampler meetings!!!!! While I sat on the beach and watched the waves tumble to shore and totally chilled out. I went with my son and grandchildren for a fabulous trip to OC and we had a great time. I don't think there was anything left undone---swimming in the surf, swimming in the outdoor pool, swimming in the indoor pool, ice skating, miniature golf, ice cream on the boardwalk, crabs, etc, etc. The weather was perfect and we had --oh I said that already--a great time.

While I was away, the girls put out the new Whimsical's collection--Choco Latte...a 28 piece delight with those great Whimsical's colors with a coffee flair. Also the newest collection from Buggy Barn...Sherbet...this is a 26 piece collection with some of the most wonderful color combinations with great patterns and textures. Come in soon and check out these two great lines.

As I mentioned last week, the back room is really looking stacked up but that shows that we are making progress toward moving. I have several meetings this week and we are getting close to telling you an exact date.

We have also received and put up the new Janome sewing table. Come by and check out this wonderful table and see the great machines we have to go with it. Prices are really great and at a number that you are sure to be able to take one home.

There are still new things to come, don't sit at home when you can check out all the great things at Nutmeg Lodge. See you soon....Barbara