Thanks Melinda, for adding energy and laughter to event. 
Bless Humphrey's heart for putting up with wearing wings for two full days...he was a very busy bee. Ray Smith shared his recipe for granola and Susan's pecan recipe was the talk of the counter, thank you both.
SUSAN'S PECAN RECIPE
Ginger-Scented Pecans from the Martha Stewart Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook
5 cups pecan halves1/2 cup sugar2 t kosher salt1 t ground ginger2 T honey2 t canola oil
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
Place the nuts in a single layer on two rimmed baking sheets. Toast until the nuts are fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, salt, and ginger in a small bowl and set aside. Combine the honey, 2 T of water, and the oil in a large sauce pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the roasted pecans. Cook, stirring once or twice, until all of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the sugar mixture, and toss until well combined. Spread the nuts in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
Pecans may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for one week.
Keep watching for our next event...a reception for the newest member of HiHo, upholsterer Catherine Boyd.
Like these two sweet saucers. Use them for fruit salad or bread plates, they would spice up the look of the table. 
This traditional pine patterned china would look wonderful with a green charger or even mixed with a 1950's plaid patterned dinner set. Try using a quilted throw for a tablecloth or layer a tablecloth with place mats. Have fun, you can't go wrong. You have kept the dishes in the back of the cupboard because you love them, now use them. Don't have fun pieces to mix them with? Stop by and let us help you pull a look together. So you can serve up a complete look that shows off your personal style.
So it was exciting to see a number of gentlemen in town today surveying for sidewalks. I'm not sure if anything will happen in the near future, but it is nice to think we are getting closer to the project. Humphrey enjoyed the entertainment, it went on for hours. These shots were taken through the front door of the shop.
Humphrey made sure he didn't get too close to the door. After hours of threatening growling, pacing and jumping they packed up and left. Humphrey proceeded to sleep the rest of the day, proud of a job well done.
I Hand Painted Some Special Votive Holders,
