Well it's been raining here for the last 16 days straight. Nothing like winter in the Pacific Northwest. Now the prediction is for highs in the twenties for most of next week.. with snow. Did I tell you all bout having to shovel out of my house (in waist high snow) with a garden trowel last year aft...

Can't remember where I heard about the new grading. Was at least 2 months ago but I know it wasn't at SLC. And yes I have heard that there is some type of cobalt treatment being used on Tanzanite but do not know any specifics about it. I'll bet some of the more educated ladies can give you the scoop...

RS

Oh! I so envy you with your babies!

I love fountains also. I don't have any outside but try to make do with several small ones indoors. I like to think the sound of running water pours peace into your soul.

RS Your idea of camping sounds like heaven! Didn't know you had birdies. What kind? I used to train birds (in my spare time). Mostly the larger parrots African Greys, Macaws, Yellow Headed Amazons, a * or two. Back a few decades ago having exotic birds seemed to be a status symbol and a lot of folks...

A while back I heard a rumor that Tanzanite was going to be graded on a numerical system. 1 - 100? if I remember right. Haven't heard anything since. Anybody else hear anything about this?

Ah Blossom you flatter me beyond all belief! I do love me some bling. Don't recommend it but I have been known to go to bed with a full complement of jewelry on just cause it makes me feel good. I kinda have a rags to riches to rags story, so now I indulge my longing for higher-end jewelry by being ...

Angel (we are on a first name basis now, right?)

P.S.

Don't forget to put a little sparkle in your life. And I don't mean just jewelry although that helps too.

Angelflutter You may have stumped me a bit. I would not have discerned the truck driving although I would have possibly come up with the "just take care of the situation" part of your personality... and MAYBE a connection with the health field. Also at one point in your life you were let down/ disap...

No necklace!?!?? For the love of Pete! So are you up the proverbial polluted tributary without means of locomotion or can you send it back?

Maybe the hosts were playing games in more ways than one