Dave,
I?m not going to apply for the job, as I am about to open a shop in Berlin. I actually tried to work in Bali two years ago but didn?t get the position in the end. But if you go for it i wouldn?t mind an invitation to visit the farm and buy some pearls for my business over here...
Best wishes for success in your new venture, Sven.
In the end, I'm not sure I'll qualify either, but I'm certainly excited at the prospect.
The mere fact I'm making contacts, sending feelers around the world and learning new things from this forum group is highly exciting in itself. It would be delightful to meet anywhere.
I was being frivolous and a bit daydreamery. The thought of going off to Bali is very attractive but my business is here.
Pretty hard not to, given our passion for these gems.
Needless to say, big bright lights came on when Owen posted this. It's kind of neat to know I may be eligible for a very unique opportunity. If anything, it's food for thought and well worth pursuing further.
I suppose it's alot of daydreaming on my part too, because the first go-round was expensive, intensive and not highly productive, aside from collecting a beautiful set of naturals. Perhaps I was 25 years ahead of myself and wish I knew then, what I know now.
The vision lives on, though. I doubt that'll change any time soon.
