[smetzler]

Originally Posted by perlas

Even though there is enough humidity here, I'm afraid the heat might dry up the pearls!

Perlas,
Sounds like you LIVE in a swamp box. We Seattlites would wilt, for sure.

Considering conditions in pearl origins such as equatorial Polynesia, SE Asia, etc. I don't think there is need for worry. It would be terrible to think of the odd jar of poe pipi representing the life's savings of some Tongarevan (Cook Is) going to waste!

Steve
Seattle

[pattye]

Hi All,

I was just thinking that if any of my pearls need humidifying, I might try hanging them a few strands at a time behind the bathroom door in one of those mesh laundry bags for a few days. That way they could get the full effect, but not have any tension on the string. Hey, burglers probably wouldn't think to look behind the bathroom door!!

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[Sueki]

Hi Pattye,
Well, they will now !

[jerin]

Sueki,

I agree with You wholehartedly, otherwise I think Patty´s it was a good idea to keep the strands in a bag, so no stretching occurs because of the humidity!

Sam, I too think that You actually live in a Swamp box compared to Steve in Seattle and me in Sweden!

[perlas]

steve and inge,

the heat is tremendous here during summer. i myself will wilt.

i only go out to do these sort of things...

[perlas]

1st photo... looking for alluvial deposits for my mineral specimen collection.

2nd photo... just chilling.

[smetzler]

Originally Posted by perlas

the heat is tremendous here during summer. i myself will wilt.

Perlas,

Thanks for allowing us a view into your paradise! Seattlites actually dream of wilting in the heat. I've been warned by locals not to even think about an expedition to pearl harvest in the torrid, serviceless northern Cooks—but guess where we're headed at the next opportunity?!

Steve
Seattle

[jerin]

Originally Posted by perlas

steve and inge,

the heat is tremendous here during summer. i myself will wilt.

i only go out to do these sort of things...

Sam,
this first picture is very lovely, it reminds me of my childhood summers with my grandparents!

Inge

[Caitlin]

Hi Sam

You ARE as "cute as a button"! (future readers: I am referencing another thread) You look like a pixie visiting the woods and visiting sea friends, I just could'nt quite see your gossamer wings even though I squinted. I am sure they are there though.