Saturday Afternoon and a flight of beer

Yesterday, "A" and her boyfriend, Ernie, included me in their trip to The Maui Brewing Company. We went on a tour of the brewery and then were treated to a flight of beers. Maui Brewing Company is working on becoming 100% off the grid with their solar panels on the roof, they source their cans from Oahu and are such big supporters of Maui.

They did a special edition beer that supports the sharks research efforts which "E" is a team member of.

We had a great afternoon. After the tour we enjoyed our beers on the lanai.
 

Why is it called a "flight of beers" you ask?  A flight means a grouping of similar objects like a flight of stairs or a flight of geese. Now you know.

Thanks for listening.
Shibui

Hot, Hot, hot!

In our garden, little Hawaiian chili peppers growing bigger every day.  They say that the 'Hawaiian'  is as hot as the average habañero values, or ~200,00 Scoville Heat Units.

They should be ready soon for you, Burns.

Thanks for listening.
Shibui

Little Birds

I sprained my wrist in November and wasn't able to do much in the way of working pliers, wire and little beads. So I took advantage of that and started making little birds.
 

I had purchased this pattern awhile ago because i just liked the little guys. The pattern is from Ann Wood and you too can get the pattern here.

She also makes these wonderful owls.

So I have been making a bunch of these little birds and giving them away to family and friends. I haven't stopped making them even though my wrist has healed!  Just a few more!

Thanks for listening,
Shibui

Hip-Bohemia Bracelets

Bracelet #106

Fun bracelet made up from many little bracelets.  Made so you can put on in one full step with a magnetic clasp rather than tying each one on at a time. These are fun to make using just little bits of this and that.

How about taking a class in how to make these?  I will be teaching at Benicia Beads the first weekend in October.  Give Carol at Benicia Beads a call or stop in to sign up:
126 East E St
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-9094

 if you would like to take this class.  
 

Thanks for listening,
Shibui