On my own until Friday
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
September 22, 2016 11:17am CST
Anne left yesterday afternoon for an hour's drive to Salem, Oregon where she will attend a regional art quilting conference. This time, she is more than attending; she is presenting a technique that quilters can use to "scrunch" fabric in order to add texture to their wall hanging quilts.
Last night I had pizza and a large salad, with wine of course for dinner and watched a Netflix movie. Today, since I am not working, I will do some shopping for a few groceries we need, take a long walk, and do some myLotting too.
But tonight, I will see the filmed version of a great musical called "Ms. Saigon." It is a filmed theatrical presentation that will be shown one time all over the country at various theaters. This year is the 25th anniversary of the first production of the musical. I saw a road production some years back and the music and drama is wonderful.
Though I did not go to Vietnam, I nearly did and was a soldier of the era of that misbegotten war. It is always on my mind.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
23 Sep 16
@JamesHxstatic That's good, glad you enjoyed it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Sep 16
It was filmed from the production at London's West End and it was incredibly good.
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@teamfreak16 (43645)
• Denver, Colorado
22 Sep 16
I remember Ms. Saigon played in Denver for what seemed like forever. I saw a lot of the shows that came through, but never got to see it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Sep 16
Check the website out if you get a chance.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Sep 16
You are right about all these erroneous wars we are involved in.

@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Sep 16
The DVD should be out sometime next year and can be rented perhaps.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17243)
• China
23 Sep 16
Good for Anne,she excels at art quilting ,this time she seems to show them the ropes on the art quilting conference.It is a good job you didn't go to Vietnam !
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Sep 16
Yes, I am always thankful for that.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
22 Sep 16
I never saw Ms. Saigon and would love to see this presentation sometime. Your wife sounds very creative. I've seen several quilers at myLot that could probably benefit from learning that technique from her.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Sep 16
I am not sure how many quilters make the wall hanging kind she does, though there is an international organization called SAQUA. (saqua.com I think)
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