[Josh]

I know, I know. I think we're all big kids though. After all, every one should know that I'm just Joshin'.

[Caitlin]

Just joshin'...... harr harr harrr! You really are funny What is that acronym? ROTFL? TWIADN!

SHAME on you guys!

You made me snort!!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

Welcome to the snorter's club!

[Josh]

Dang, I'm not up on my acronyms. It took me forever to figure out that LOL didn't mean Lipstick On Larry. I never know what you guys are talking about.

[knotty panda]

Who's Larry? And is he available for New Year's?

[Josh]

Ahahaha! I'll be sure to ask him.

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Josh

Ahahaha! I love it. The red angry man is a welcome change from all those cheesy smiley faces (this is where I duck as rotten vegetables fly towards my head).
Nice to meet you too Mikey. I'm not here to sell nuclei either. It's a tough game to share with the Chinese. The bulk of that business for me is the shells. The Chinese are buying them not selling them.
As for your education in the business/industry of pearls, just read this forum for starters. The need for credibilty here has spawned a source of information that is second to none.
Secondly, you could go to show coming up in Tucson. Then again, it may not be big enough for the two of us. Damn. After talking trash about smilies, I can't use one.

Sounds like we'll get along fine Josh. I figure we better have a few laughs. Otherwise whats the point. It looks as if you follow that theory too. Good on ya. Hope to meet you at the show. I'll come unarmed.

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Caitlin Williams

HI Pattye
I thought I read that he was coming here for the show.

Mikeyy
You're based in IL, but do you buy shells from various rivers? What kind(s) of mussel do you use most? Every month or so, I post an article about the rivers and streams where freshwater mussels are dying out. It would be nice to know where they are still plentiful. Any news articles about you? We can post links here.

BTW What do you do with the pearls?

Hi Josh
I often put smileys, because people often do not read the tone of a post right and may feel put off.

Hi Caitlan

The story about shells is too long to post by a dedicated one fingered typist. There are plenty of shells in the states for the industry. Some places were over fished and mismanaged by the DNR and state Fish and Wildlife agencies. While on the other hand there are many states that haven't been open for shell harvests that have an abundance of shell. There have been die offs that were related to agricultural chemicals etc. Many articles you read are written by people associated with the government agencies. You have to keep in mind that there is a contentious relationship between these agencies and the mussel industry. They are focused on the sportsman. And they would be happy to put an end to commercial activity all together.

I have seen the result of gov. and private industry working together in Australia. It can work right.

I would be glad to speak to you some time and fill in the blanks. PM me your number if you like and I'll Explain further some time.

As far as my pearls go. They sit in the safe. I pull them out roll them around and put em back. LOL They have sentimental value to me. I've picked them up over the years. Nothing super special. As I said I haven't really been in the pearl Biz. And all the best ones are hanging on all the girls in my family. Nothing wrong with a little PR. I might need someone to wheel me around if I get old.

[Josh]

Hi Mikey.
Unarmed. OK, it's a deal. See you at the show for sure.

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by Josh

Hi Mikey.
Unarmed. OK, it's a deal. See you at the show for sure.

Looking forward to it.

As far as my pearls go. They sit in the safe.

Mikeyy, have you read here about pearl care and that they might get dried out in the safe? Maybe you can figure out something better so they stay properly humidified-----see you in Tucson!

Pattye
so many pearls so little time

[Mikeyy]

Originally Posted by pattye

Mikeyy, have you read here about pearl care and that they might get dried out in the safe? Maybe you can figure out something better so they stay properly humidified-----see you in Tucson!

Pattye
so many pearls so little time

Thanks Pattye

[Mikeyy]

To the original question. The Debate: Tissue or Bead Nucleation? The Pros and Cons of Each. I guess that depends on what side of the fence your on. If your a purest. And your only concern is your love of pearls the choice is obvious. If your a farmer and your profit margins are directly related to the amount of round symmetric pearls. Again your choice is obvious. And if your in the nuclei business once more your choice is made for you.

[Pearl_dreams]

And if you're an oyster, you'd rather forego the bead in the gonad.