Claire, I was eagerly awaiting for your encounter of the events. I'm so happy for you (and us ) you could attend! Such joyful read, yet another perfect piece of the great Seattle adventure which completes the picture for us who did not attend. Your own personality, wit, thoughtfulness and charm are so obvious from your forum participation, so I am also imagining what you are like in 3D. I've already mentioned on some other thread how gorgeous you looked - beautiful classic pieces, carefully selected, simply fab and perfect. And I can't get enough of your hair and specs.
I am by now used to expect references to Angie's way of working from the other meet-up threads, but it's always equally new and thrilling to read just how impressive it is to be around her when she's doing her thing. From knowing her generosity and skill on the forum, I can only imagine (and hope) to see it in 3D myself some day.
Thank you again for the wonderful write-up.