Here I am at the Galiano Christmas Market.  A fun day was had by all.  SHOP LOCAL!!     
Thanks to Henny Schnare for the photo!   

Here is my new fancy torch.  I'm in a sharp learning curve.  The flame is tiny and MUCH hotter than my previous torch.  Needless to say, a a few things have been melted!  But this has enabled me to get at the hinged earrings I've been dying to make for quite awhile.