The fossil arthropod, thought to be a trilobite was found under the bark of an old growth juniper in Oregon.  The fossils run in tracks along the wood.  The artist, Darren Lambert is showing his lamps at a Western Art Show, here in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel, where we are setting up for the Glass Expo this weekend.  We had the privilege to meet this artist and his wife along with his mother, Diana Lynn, who makes lamp shades out of leather and other natural materials for the lamps made out of the old growth twisted juniper from Oregon.

The art show ends on Saturday and the Glass Expo begins on Friday.  If you would like to know more about these beautiful lamps, some with the fossil tracks, visit their site at www.juniperlampco.com

In our town of Perris is a world-class sky diving center and hot air ballooning.  We can see the balloons rise and the divers fall from our home several miles away and once had a balloon land next to our home!

This week we will be exhibiting at the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas.  This world-class show features classes and an exhibit hall with a hundred exhibitors.  We have added some new Evershine Pewter items, including the Hot Air Balloon pendant featured here.  Mention this post in an order and we will include a free 18″ necklace with a pendant order.

This month we start our 4th year of retirement.  Our hobbies/part-time business will take us to several states this year from craft shows in small towns and large cities to an international show in Las Vegas.  The best part is meeting people and the sites we get to see.  Truly the wildflower “super bloom” of the Death Valley area was one of the highlights to end the winter.

Bustin Glass and Minerals is Sherry and Tim.  Our business name says it all “glass” and “minerals.” Two people that love each other, love glass art, rocks, minerals, fossils, nature, love to travel, and meet new people.

We thank our family and friends for their support.  We thank God for His love and fellowship as we travel.  May your week be blessed!