“The best year for wildflowers, EVER,” is on the minds of many, here in Southern California. We have been travelling to South and Central America for the past several weeks and were glad to come home to the explosion of poppies – almost everywhere.
This week we are off to the London Bridge Renaissance Faire in Lake Havasu. This three day event, March 15-17, allows you to step back in time, role play or just wander among a time, centuries ago. Food, entertainment, games and we will be there as merchants from the east as Bustin Glass and Minerals. We have “Pirate Booty,” and many other treasures of glass art, crystals and minerals. An event for all ages.
The south west desert should provide an abundance of flowers and a guaranteed fun time. The weather is forecasted to be sunny and clear. May your week be blessed. Hope to see you there.
For 69 years the Death Valley 49ers have hosed the 49ers Encampment at Death Valley National Park. Food, fun, music, tours, education, art, crafts and more bring thousands to this isolated place of extremes and delight to celebrate the original Death Valley 49ers.
The Furnace Creek Ranch area, owned by Xanterra, one of the event sponsors, has transformed this amazing area into The Oasis at Death Valley. WE are excited to see the completed renovations.
We have attended this event multiple times as part of the western, mineral and mining craft show. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new. Busy at home, we are crafting and getting caught up on yard and house work.
Consider planning now to be a part of this awesome event held November 4-11.
You can learn more at the 49ers website www.deathvalley49ers.org and learn more about visiting Death Valley National Park at the National Park Service webiste.
Fall, a mark of summer’s passing and time to harvest what is left of the garden, put away the patio furniture and brace for colder weather. Unless you live in the Southwest. Then its time to breathe a sigh of relief from summer heat and get ready for rockhounding, plant the winter garden, and have more fun.
We have enjoyed some time at home doing much needed house and yard work, as well as making some new craft. I had acquired some Mammoth Tusk fossil pieces a while back and formed some into interesting pendants.
Above, Sherry has decorated the patio for fall around some petrified wood pieces from Arizona.
Next show is the ever-growing gem and mineral show in Joshua Tree, California. It starts Wednesday, October 3rd and runs for five days.
hope your week is blessed.
Our hobby on the road: Stained Glass Art, Minerals, Crystals, Jewelry, Rockhounding
