Pearl Guide Ruckus 2010

Aww, that is sweet... thank you everyone for the toast, too!
Good news here is that my painters finished my house today... ALMOST worth staying home for!
 
What a great way to kick off the weekend! I hope everyone makes it in time to hear Blaire's keynote at 10:30!
 
looks like a great weekend is starting.. all iof you have fun and we want full details.
glad your painters have finished Nerida. I just had some work done on my house and it all looks exactly the same, except I am much poorer
 
SO WHERE IS THE NEWS????
All we get is a couple of photos sent by Mikeyy in the middle of the night? What about the gossip? The business sessions?? Okay, okay, we all know that as I write, you are just all sitting and standing around drinking fine wines and dining on fresh sushi and caviar.

NO, we are NOT jealous!!
 
The scotch tasting is under way. The scotch master is giving a class to the first group now. Photo is in real time!
 

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We left Show and Tell half hour ago. It was extremely fun and educational.

I took pictures but cannot upload until Wednesday when I am home. My husband's laptop does not have our camera's program.

Blaire's presentation was filled with rare pearl pictures. We even got colorful handouts. Mike had plenty of pictures showing how mother of pearl buttons were made, a peek into the lives of pearler, their equipments, etc. Renee showed us pictures of her trip to China. She also signed her books and had them at a discounted price. I got to see Steve's exquisite collection of rare pearls. We heard more about Nautilus. And Douglas showed the history of Cortez Pearls, how spats were collected in the past, how his company was formed, etc.

The party was really fun. The PP ladies did an exceptional job of decorating the office with Japanese theme. There was a sushi chef with fresh sushi, Mike's caviar, hot food, Japanese desert, Steve's wine, Scotch presentation from Scotch master Chris. I had two sips and left the room but hubby stayed. We, pearl sisters/cousins, and companions had a great time. Everyone is very nice and the bond is our love for pearls. Jeremy Norris was there with his natural pearls and many pretty Monili clasps, one with pave diamond and encrusted with natural pearls. Douglas had some of his 2010 harvest pearls (strand, mabe pearls, baroque and near round pearls).

We had Show and Tell today and left much later than the estimated time. There were souffle pearls from Blair/Gemgeek, Maunakea Moonlight featuring Kamoka pearls (Waimeamomi), Cortez Pearls from Douglas, PP pearls (huge, round gold, white SS strands; loose SS baroque pearls; exquisitely lustrous AAA loose, drop peacock pearls; Tahitian drop strands; metallic freshwater strands, etc.)
 
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Today is Waimeamomi (Sheryl)'s birthday. We sang happy birthday to her.
 
Nice recap! A good time was had by all. I know I have some photos, but I just got home a few minutes ago and I'm whooped. ;)
 
This is how Hisano likes to spend her day off.

 
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Hey this was much fun. What a great group of people. I enjoyed all of you and will be looking forward to next years event. It's getting to be like a little family. Good man Russ for taking the plunge. Right Donna? Steve you are a dedicated man and a good son in law. Douglas t? eres mi buen amigo. Hell, your all 100%. Lets keep in touch.
 
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