Not really but I have been derlict in my postings.  I attended the 2007 Gathering in Minneapolis and had the best time in the world - from getting on the plane with Leisa to returning home to oppressive heat!  This year I attended most of the presentations, open torch, all of the events and went out to eat a few times with wonderful people.  I have evolved over the years and this year I didn't sell but merely took in every aspect of being at the Gathering.  Next year I will probably take it up a notch more in the social level.

The greatest part of the Gathering was the Closing Party on Sunday night.  There were a lot of people trading beads - some really wonderful artists - and there was music and singing until 1:30 a.m.