Yesterday was a sad day. I handed in my resignation as a member of the Kangaroo Island community gallery.
It has been quite a few years since I first started there and it was a good place to start and learn but it is time to move on.
I just can’t find enough hours to do everything. I want to explore new ideas and ‘play’ a bit more which means I need more time.
I have agreed to participate in a few exhibitions in the next few months so I have to get back on my feet and put my thinking cap on.
The ideas are just buzzing around and i have to sort them out, give them a voice and eventually make them come alive for the events.
- September 2010 – Seven at Sunset
- October 2010 – KI Art Feast
- December 2010 – Bling at Fine Arts
Keep watching this space – I will post news and dates as they are confirmed.
~~~ Busy Bea on Kangaroo Island ~~~
Well….. I did try to rush it didn’t I? Trying to get back on the torch straight away after removing the splint on my left hand.
Well…….. it didn’t work and I must admit I felt very frustrated and even a bit anxious that I might not be able to get back on to the torch or use my pliers again…… but a couple of nights back, I tried again and had about an hour on the torch before my hand started throbbing so that is a good sign indeed.
I am hoping to make some beads over this weekend, probably not great ones as I am trying to work out what’s best for my hand as it gets stronger with time. It still feels weird when I use my ring finger but I have to persevere and get used to it…….. ~~~~ p-a-t-i-e-n-c-e ~~~
~~~ Impatient Bea on Kangaroo Island ~~~
Well, it’s July and we are now well into the new Financial Year here in Australia.
It has been somewhat hectic for me personally since May from the day I cut my hand at work and severed the nerve in my ring finger.
Thankfully that was my left hand and whilst it has been a long period for me in recovery and I still have quite a fair way to go, it has been another good learning period.
In the meantime I have ordered a new torch and am waiting impatiently for it to be shipped out and i have lots of new glass to play with and learn to work with while waiting.
I also have a new (and more powerful) oxygen generator which I have not had time to use as my hand is still not well enough to torch comfortably with.
All in good time and I am enjoying my new iPad and getting ready for a great year ahead.
Tomorrow will be the first market I am back at so I am looking forward to it and hope to present a couple of new soaps.
Ciao for now
It’s a beautiful sunny afternoon on Kangaroo Island today.
SimplyBea
OMG I am so excited!!!!
I just received the confirmation email for my new torch. I have heard so much about this torch and how good it is that I just HAD to upgrade.
I want to start playing with “hard glass” and my current torch will probably not be as hot as the Scorpion even with a bigger oxygen concentrator (which I have ordered and am waiting for confirmation of delivery) so it will certainly be interesting to see how it will all work out.
Certainly being ‘single handed’ and housebound because of the injury to my left hand these last two weeks has been frustrating but it has also given me time at home to get on the (very glitchy) internet to gather information and check things out.
I have already received my glass sample packs which I have not been able to get to and am waiting for the splint to be removed to see when I can get back on the torch.
In the meantime, I have had some ‘moments’ and there have been the odd moments of frustration just because everything seems that little bit more complicated and takes just that bit longer….. I just have to be patient and let things work out……
So – here’s a pic of the torch……..
My New Torch!!!!!!
I am soooooooooo excited……..!!!!
~~~~ p~a~t~i~e~n~c~e ~~~
30 days in June and 31 days in July….. so who’s counting?????
My two gorgeous fur babies turn 3 years old today!!!
I think they know it is a special day……… there were extra cuddles this morning in bed and Precious was actually awake early!!!
Happy Birthday Mysty & Precious
Aren’t they just gorgeous????? ……… and I can hear ‘trouble happening out in the kitchen as I type!
Happy Happy Birthday girls…… you give us a lot of love and joy!!!
Sunday 6th June from 9am to 1pm at the Penneshaw Oval.
There will be stalls in the hall and if weather is good, some stalls will be outdoors as well.
I can’t get there this time as I cannot drive with my hand injury for a couple more weeks but I have sent some soaps and balms out with Gail Jardine who does the remedial massage at the market. So if you need anything, look out for her in the hall.
See you next month at the market!!!!
Well – I have been busy and time has passed pretty quickly since my last quick post.
My first order of soaps and balms to The Organic Connection in Kingscote has been delivered so that should make it easier for people wanting to top up between markets. Joylene will carry the lip balm, lotion bar, the basic soap range and a limited quantity of the special edition soaps. Hopefully she will do well with them!
I have to spend a bit more time on this website to update details and might have to change the format of the site as well – still looking and exploring options. Comments are very welcome!
Meanwhile – beautiful winter days here on Kangaroo Island – there is certainly that frosty feel in the mornings before the sun comes out and the fireplace is being used again much to the cats delight!
Wishing you a a great weekend from Kangaroo Island!
Well… yes, it’s been a few days since the last market but sooo much has happened that I haven’t had time to post here.
It was a stunning day with the weather, sunny with occasional cloudy moments and I am so very happy with my gazebo because I didn’t realise how cool it was elsewhere until I saw people looking really rugged up and cool as they were walking around.
Soap Table
This is a pic of the soap table while I was setting up for the day.
It got a bit busy after that and I didn’t get a chance to take any other piccies.
Luckily my partner was with me for this market as well so it was actually quite manageable.
I will miss having him around from the next market as he goes back to work and I will have to manage all on my own again.
Anyway – this was just a quick update to let you know what I have been up to and I have to go in to town soon to pick up my car, I am so excited.
~~~ SimplyBea on Kangaroo Island ~~~
Soaps ready for Mother’s Day. Some of these will be in the Pamper Packs and some will be available loose.
There are very limited quantities of these bars so let me know if you want some put aside for you.
They will be available here on the website or at the Arts ‘N Crafts Market at the Penneshaw Oval on Sunday 2nd May 2010.
Lavender Castile with Lavender buds & Lavender Essential Oil
Organic Rose petals, Wildcrafted Cornflower petals and Lavender buds on a gentle Castile base
It’s nice to see all that rain coming down. We have had lots of rain with a couple of huge downpours since yesterday and there are little rivers of water running down the driveway.
The land is parched and we do need this rain so it is nice to see so much water coming through with good sunny breaks as well.
More beautiful winter days on Kangaroo Island……..
~~ Bea ~~
