[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Sounds great....dadburnit, the only show half way close to us and I keep missing it! Well one of these years maybe!

[Mottles]

Hi All, went to the Mesa Show on Sunday it really was a nice show. I was so thrilled to meet Lori Corbett what a great gal. Oh and got to meet Nedra Denison too, and Congratulations Nedra for winning awards in Woodburning.
I was very pleased I won 3 Blue Ribbons and 2 Red Ribbons for my carvings in the Novice Division. Only thing is now those 3
Blue Ribbons means I have to move up to the Indermediate Division for next years show. Sooo I have to really work hard this year to compete with those folks.
All, in all it was a wonderful show and well worth entering and visiting.
Kathy

[Kenny_S]

Congratulations Kathy on winning ribbons. Always a joy to see one's work gather ribbons. All mine ever do is gather dust. HEhehehehehehe

Nedra is a jewel of a person for sure and very helpfull.

[Mottles]

Thanks Kenny, it was my first Blue Ribbons! This show gives small colored enameled pins in the shape of ribbons, along with a certificate and satin ribbon...I'm sure others must do the same. Now, I have 7 pins all together (2 Reds from last years show).
Here are a few images from the 19th Desert Woodcarving Show, in Mesa, AZ.
It's a large show and hard to get the whole area, but this will give you an idea anyway.
The first image is of Lori Corbett giving a painting demo/instruction to an eager group. I can't say enough about Lori, she's a sweetheart. While I was watching her demo, they came over the intercom and announced her demo. Part of the introduction the announcer said Renowned Bird Carver, author and instructor Lori Corbett is now giving a demo in the back of the room. Lori was so funny she just rolled her eyes, as if to say 'geez did you have to say that'....So folks that is the kind of 'not into herself gal she really is' and it's that trait that is so endearing about her. It was a pleasure to meet and chat with her near the end of the show.
Kathy

[achaundy]

Attagirl Kathy; it's always nice to win something no matter what it is, kind of picks you up.Congratulations Skip

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

heh heh..Kathy, it sounds like you said that just like Lori told you too ha ha geez, I am sorry I missed the show.....my mouse hat is side heavy, needs some of those enameled pins on the other side errrr, how many you say you had ha ha

[Mottles]

Skip & Dave:
Thank you Skip, It was a terrific experience and a wonderful show. The two images I show are only a small area of the show. It's a hugh hall with vendors on two sides and in the middle and the other half are rows of tables with the carvers work displayed. They start with the Novice Class, then the Intermediate, Best of Show, Best in Each Division and Advanced. They also had a Fine Woodworking Section. It's really neat to start at the Novice table and work you way up to Advanced. Something to strive for 'that advanced table'.

Dave, LOL, you rascal, I know if you'd been feeling better you would have had some more pins to add to that cap. Don't get sick next year, or call me I'll take your work for ya! Someone else took mine for me, and I did pick-up, worked out good. As for Lori, LOL your in trouble if she see's this post. She was really tired after the show and was ready to head back to Idaho for a rest. She taught classes the same week before the show opened. She's got lots of energy forsure.

Well, Dave there is always next year!
Kathy

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

For all those that don't know her, I will tell you Kathy is as nice as she described Lori as being.........and a great sense of humor! Congratulations Kathy....."you've come a long way !" in a short time too

[GeorgiaCarver]

Congratulations! I am impressed, you did us right proud

Greg

[Mottles]

Thanks guys, don't know what to say for once, except thank you!
Hugs,
Kathy