The Agatelady: Adventures and Events: Ocean Jasper and More

The day before yesterday I decided that I had to make the drive to Traverse City. Although I should not spend the money, it is way past time for replacing the flooring in my living room. Not only did I inherit the carpeting when I bought my house 12 years ago, but the previous home owner had the carpeting for a while, too. When you use your house as an art studio, it just doesn't work to have carpeting. I wish I could afford hardwood flooring, but laminate will have to do. I purchased a good quality laminate and got it on sale. I am going to install it myself when I get time -- which won't be until later this winter.

Thanks to friends, Lynnette and Joan, for their hospitality while I was in Traverse City over night. Thankfully I made it safely, despite the winter driving conditions. At times there was snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Most of the roads were snow covered and slippery. But I made it...

While at my friend's house, I captured this view out my bedroom window.

Over the years, Lynnette has bought a lot of rocks and mineral art, including several awesome Ocean Jasper specimens. As many of you know, the Ocean Jasper deposit in Madagascar has been mined out since 2006.