The Quartzsite Pow Wow....wow. So many people, so much to buy, so relaxing? I know... who'd think a 2.5 hour drive & massive crowds could induce enough endorphins to conjure euphoria? Part of the draw is the hunt. We just are never really sure what we are hunting for. An elusive relic just waiting for our greedy hands to be sure.
The East Valley Mixed Media group was on a field trip. We formed individual hunting parties and stalked our prey.
Kimberly & I began with an old rock hound named Jim. After accurately pegging the interests of his perusers & correctly predicting our eventual return we moved on to the stand with one of my favorites...costume jewelry pins. My, my my...so many to choose from. Glittery, tacky, elegant, or novelty? Gold, silver, plastic, or bone? Enamels, crystals, beaded, or sleek? Choices decided, bargains made.
Then across the dusty trail to Mike's stand...who could beat Jim's prices because Jim was selling stuff he bought from Mike!! What a hoot. And what a bargain. Kim found a wonderful siver & garnet ring & I chose a beautiful faceted sunstone from Oregon. Mike put it in a clever silver setting that very day, added a silver chain & now I have an heirloom piece at 20% of the retail price. Woo, hoo!
More wandering/hunting & then lunch at the Best Mexican Restaurant...seriously the name & seriously the best. The best salsa I've had in a while, pureed with a hint of smoky sweetness. The best machaca I have ever had, flavorful & tender & moist. Man, I am now hungry.
Next Kim & I tried the swapmeet area, too much commercial but a few great finds. Then back to Mike to pick up the sunstone & across the street to Jim. We spent quite a bit of time picking thru his raw cuts, I found an unpolished piece of jade with awesome lines. Then home it was....we were tired but very content. I was flying high on some potent endorphins, sure to return next January for hunting season.
Ciao...Trish
