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Dear Alex,

Here I sit in the Phoenix airport with many others spread out on chairs and on the ground. I happen to have a prime seat next to a poll with an electrical outlet. The plane is going to be an hour and a half late, if I'm lucky.

I really enjoyed my first exposure to the taping of the the shows. The audiences were happy and enthusiastic. The crew was talented and dedicated. The guests were great. I enjoyed your good friend @@@@@@ who had a new technique she showed. I was deeply moved by the quilt artist who turned a tragedy into a way to help the world and now speaks with world leaders.  I was astounded by the detail work of ####### (I was scared to death hanging her unbelievably valuable quilt),  and I enjoyed the energy and talent of Ricky's friend &&&&&&&&& (who, like you, seems to be a force of nature). I was very sad to have to leave early and miss the show with ^^^^^^^^, but I was glad I had the time to meet her before leaving for the airport.

I love this new season. You and Ricky really listened to the members and made some great enhancements. Greg the photo man got some spectacular shots. Cheryl the Gizmo Girl found some wonderful stuff. The audience went crazy for the *******. The Thread Guy turned out to be the Thread Gal. But most of all I loved seeing you at work. You and Ricky have a special bond that shows on camera. Beware of what Ricky has in store for you tomorrow. 

Love DH.

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I left work and started the journey.  I was supposed to arrive in Colorado Springs at 9:30, but as you can see from the 2nd departure, I was delayed.  

This gave me time to walk around.  I'm new to Colorado and some of the characteristics are strange to me.  In California I have survived earthquakes, fires, mudslides and people who say "Dude".  Colorado has some different disasters to face.  At least I hope this is a sign for a natural disaster and not just poor Colorado etiquette.  Well who knows?  Isn't  Colorado known as, "The Place of the Mighty Winds"?

It's midnight and tomorrow will be an early start.  When I arrive they will already be filming.  I hope they have something to eat besides Twizzles.

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PART TWO: Season ONE. I am back in my office and ready to rock and roll. The trip to CO was blissfully uneventful (got to finish a book on the plane). We are looking forward to these next six shows and thank you for you ideas and comments. Ricky and I have today to get "settled" - tomorrow the gang starts rolling in. ALSO: John will be making his first trip to La Veta this weekend, I am sure he will be put to work! Hey, maybe he will do a segment on feeding cats and birds when your wife is out of town or mind over matter when searching for the remote.

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Alex left for La Veta today, and no surprise to anyone, she left me with a to do list.  My main job was to clean off the bookshelves above the garage door.  We are replacing the old broken door with a new rollup style.  These doors cannot have a book shelf above them.  While putting books aside for the library or the trash, I found an interesting item.  It had an inlaid wooden book cover.  Inside was the following:

Alex, do you remember what this was? 

Okay, I cleaned off the bookshelf, I didn't throw out the wooden book and  I fed the cat,

so where did you hide the remote?

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If you only knew the history, I know you would be on my side. You see...... in high school I thought we were best friends, but alas, behind my back she stole my boyfriend. I know this happens all the time, but just one week before prom?! Both Sam and I were up for king and queen, but that didn't stop Sue. No, she went after him using all her charm squares and swept him out of my safe and loving arms. I think she is ashamed of the incident herself, which would explain why you never see her face. You would think it was yesterday the way it conjures up feelings. But, negative thoughts are never in anyone's favor. Recently at the Groveland Outdoor quilt show, I took the opportunity to meet with Sue and discuss the historic hostile takeover. I realize now, that it was just a highschool crush and that in reality, had she never "gone after him" I would not be with John today. There would be no ARJJ Corp. Alas - NO www.thequiltshow.com Perhaps I would be living on the prairie scrubbing clothes in a wash tub. So, thank you Sue, for reaching out to me in the kindest way. Perhaps we can swap tips and start to hang out once again.

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As you can imagine the past 6 months have been over the top, a sort of sensory overload. Though I think of myself as an innovative traditionalist - deep in inside is a lurking art quilter. Which probably explains my love of just about all quilts! This past spring I finally bit the bullet and purchased some Cherry Wood Fabrics (www.cherrywoodfabrics.com). Every show, my mouth would water when passing by their booth, but I just never opened up my pocket book (in fact I usually don't purchase at big shows as I am usually working in a booth) The amount of $$ I spent in 10 minutes was staggering - LOL! Ordinarily, these colors would not be my first pick I am not saying I don't like them, because I love them, just not my first choice. Something called them to me, and thank goodness I listened. After a retreat, co-teaching with Jean Wells in Sister's OR(www.stitchinpost.com), I came home and this quilt took life. I will machine quilt it and plan to take my time. By the way, the circles are pieced in (thank you to Dale Flemming for her technique). So whacha think - Does it look like me?

Working title: Sticks and Stones

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This year the quilt show falls on the weekend of September 22 and 23. Featured Artist: Valorie Wells and YOU as well as a retrospective of the past ten years. I can't believe that this year we are celebrating the 10th annual Alden Lane out door quilt show in my home town of livermore CA. It seems just yesterday the concept was a twinkle in Daddy's eyes. The event has grown from one to two days and there are several festivities and classes available for your enjoyment. Space is limited so visit Alden Lane's website and register today. www.aldenlane.com I'll see you there!