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Everytime I sit down to write my "who's who" I end up reading instead of writing! What a fabulous group of people you all are! The travels, adventures, languages, philosophies, and beads, makes for better reading than several books I've paid good money for! And thanks most of all to Joyce & David for bringing us all together!
My name is Jeff, I'm 46 and live in Sarasota Florida. I cut my bead teeth at Jan Skippers house sometime in the late 80's. I was buying ancient beads one at a time by 93'. I wear most of my beads, designing necklaces for my lovely wife, myself, three daughters and a few odd friends.
Jan also introduced me to the rendezvous here in the US. A reenactment of the American fur trade era pre 1840's. You can't swing a cat without hitting a bead seller at a rendezvous! Heaven!!
I work for the local county here, and live near one of the finest beaches in the world. 10 miles up the coast is one of Hernando Desoto's landing points, where Spanish trade beads are still found. (I'm not that lucky!)
I collect a myriad of items, hobbies and pets. I'd love to travel the silk road, but fear I'll be too old to make the trip by the time I can afford it. I live vicariously thru the stories my forum family shares. Thank you all!
Isn't it amazing when a small piece of adornment can bring so many people together wanting nothing more than to share a passion!
Heres a pic of me and my grandson last Christmas.
cheers,Jeff
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