[GemGeek]

Originally Posted by smetzler

Bo Torrey of Pearl World tells the story of eating hundreds of pipi on the island of Manihiki in the early 1990s, spitting pearls as though they were seeds in a tangerine. Of course, they were very small. Also, they were not from Penryhn (Tongareva), which at the time still posed somewhat of a threat as the two islands vyed for who would carry the Cook Islands pearl banner into the future.

What a great story!! I can't imagine spitting pearls. My pockets would be full of them.

[smetzler]

Originally Posted by GemGeek

I can't imagine spitting pearls. My pockets would be full of them.

Bo also said he was on the verge of pocketing anything of value (3mm+) but that he was advised this would not be viewed kindly by the Cook Islanders…

[GemGeek]

I wouldn't want to aggravate the locals. There's no place to hide on an island!

[GemGeek]

Do you mean Bo Perry, who just made a posting under the Tucson thread? There's going to be an incredible pearl exhibit at AGTA. It looks like they only pulled it together at the last minute. Woo Hoo!

[smetzler]

Originally Posted by GemGeek

Do you mean Bo Perry, who just made a posting under the Tucson thread? There's going to be an incredible pearl exhibit at AGTA. It looks like they only pulled it together at the last minute. Woo Hoo!

Bo Torrey is editor and partner of Pearl World, and one of the greatest characters I've ever come across. Bo lives in Arizona and usually covers AGTA for the publication.

[Sueki]

Boo,
They're gorgeous - thanks for posting the pics.
I think I'll have a go at your idea of making multi-strand necklaces and twisting as required when wearing them, before I tackle a torsade.
Steve, thank you, too, for the pics. Now, that's something for me to aim for when I'm a lot more accomplished.